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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW OMNI CRA 2002-03-25 MinutesCITY OF MIAMI WR1 MEETING MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MARCH 25, 2002 PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY HALL Priscilla A. Thompson/City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI DISTRICTS On the 25th day of March 2002, the Board of Directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Districts of the City of Miami met at the Old Miami Arena, VIP Room, 701 Arena Boulevard, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr., with the following Board Members found to be present: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez ALSO PRESENT: Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney, City of Miami Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk, City of Miami Sylvia Scheider, Assistant City Clerk, City of Miami Annette Lewis, Executive Director, CRA Charles Mays, Special Counsel, CRA William R. Bloom, Special Counsel, CRA Susan Aprill, Special Counsel, CRA March 25, 2002 %, 00 1. ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH: SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST CRA VS. POINCIANA VILLAGE OF MIAMI CONCERNING POINCIANA VILLAGE PROJECT; CITY AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST CRA VS. SAWYER'S WALK LTD; CITY AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST CRA VS. LYRIC VILLAGE HOUSING, INC. AND ST. JOHN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONCERNING LYRIC VILLAGE PROJECT; AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VS. CITY AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST CRA CONCERNING LAND DISPUTE. INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE COUNSEL RELATING TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VS. CITY AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST CRA CONCERNING LAND DISPUTE. Note for the Record: Due to technical difficulties, the beginning of the meeting was not recorded and, therefore, not transcribed. The following motion was introduced by Board Member Sanchez, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-41 A MOTION TO RECESS THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) IN ORDER TO COMMENCE AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.011(8) OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES [2001], FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VS. POINCIANA VILLAGE OF MIAMI, LTD, CASE NO. 02-06846-CA-9 CONCERNING THE POINCIANA VILLAGE PROJECT; 2. CITY OF MIAMI AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VS. SAWYER'S WALK LTD CASE NO 00-28860-CA09; 3. CITY OF MIAMI AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VS. LYRIC VILLAGE HOUSING, INC. AND ST. JOHN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; CASE NO. 00-30414-CA13 CONCERNING THE LYRIC VILLAGE PROJECT; AND 4. MIAMI-DARE COUNTY VS. CITY OF MIAMI AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CASE NO. 01-13810 (CA-08) CONCERNING LAND DISPUTE. 2 March 25, 2002 Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez Note for the Record: The Community Redevelopment Agency meeting was recessed at 5:03 p.m. to commence its executive session, and thereafter reconvened the public session at 6:18 p.m. Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): Mr. Chairman, you can reconvene the public session. Chairman Teele: We can reconvene the public session. The public is welcomed to come forward. Thank you all very much. Mr. Vilarello: Did you want to take any action items on Poinciana Village? Chairman Teele: Is there a motion for an action item on Poinciana Village? Vice Chairman Winton: That's the one we were going to make? Mr. Vilarello: I don't believe -- nothing on Poinciana Village. Sawyer's Walk. I think the only thing to consider is a direction to the Chairman with regard to the County's lawsuit? Board Member Regalado: Yes. Chairman Teele: And I think the... Mr. Vilarello: To the City Attorney. Chairman Teele: The request will be an instruction to the City Attorney, from my point of view, to ensure that outside counsel is retained relating to the CRA, and that the CRA will follow the lead of the City and, therefore, the general counsel should present himself to represent the City and the City will take lead on all future matters, and the County -- that the CRA counsel will solely be dealing with the background issues of the grant and how the City's land was done in working with the general counsel. Vice Chairman Winton: Is that a direction or a resolution? Mr. Vilarello: That's a direction. 3 March 25, 2002 Vice Chairman Winton: OK. Mr. Vilarello: A motion's fine. Chairman Teele: Would you so move? Vice Chairman Winton: So moved, then. Board Member Sanchez: Second. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton and seconded by Commissioner Sanchez. And the intent of the motion is that the City of Miami will be lead. And would you add to that that the CRA will pay its prorata share as determined by the City Attorney? Vice Chairman Winton: Yes. So moved. Board Member Sanchez: Second. Chairman Teele: All right. Second. Is there objection? Is there discussion? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed? 4 March 25, 2002 M The following motion was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-42 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE COUNSEL RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA); FURTHER STIPULATING THAT THE CRA WILL FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE CITY AND THAT THE GENERAL COUNSEL SHOULD PRESENT HIMSELF TO REPRESENT THE CITY AND THE CITY WILL TAKE LEAD ON ALL FUTURE MATTERS; FURTHER STIPULATING THAT THE CRA COUNSEL WILL SOLELY DEAL WITH BACKGROUND ISSUES OF THE GRANT AND HOW THE CITY'S LAND WAS DONE IN WORKING WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL. Upon being seconded by Board Member Sanchez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez Note for the Record: The Community Redevelopment Agency meeting recessed at 6:20 p.m. at the Miami Arena V.I.P. Room, 701 Arena Boulevard, and reconvened at 6:50 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1717 North Bayshore Drive in the Grand Ballroom. 5 March 25, 2002 LIM M MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI DISTRICTS On the 25"' day of March 2002, the Board of Directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Districts of the City of Miami met at the Doubletree Hotel, 1717 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. by Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr., with the following Board Members found to be present: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez ALSO PRESENT: Carlos A. Gimenez, City Manager, City of Miami Frank Rollason, Assistant City Manager, City of Miami Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk, City of Miami Sylvia Scheider, Assistant City Clerk, City of Miami Anna Rojas, Chief Deputy Clerk William R. Bloom, Special Counsel, CRA Gwendolyn Warren, Director, Community Development Albert Ruder, Director, Parks & Recreation Annette Lewis, Executive Director, CRA Nathalie Lagagneur David Hernandez Linda Haskins 6 March 25, 2002 2. BRIEF ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO OWNERS OF DOUBLE TREE HOTEL BY CHAIRMAN TEELE. Chaimlan Teele: Gino, where are you? Board Member Sanchez: In here. Chairman Teele: Come on up and introduce yourself to the Board. The owners that have opened their wonderful facilities to us -- where is the Dino? Are there any other -- Fred Joseph, is he around? Come on up, please. We'd like to at least thank you for your gracious hospitality. Ladies and gentlemen, if you would, please, we'd like to -- Gino, where are you? -- We'd like to acknowledge the owners of the building. One of the things that the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) is unique in, as opposed to municipal government, we earned our keep by raising the taxes, by increases the taxes, the ad valorem taxes, not the rate, but the value. The value. And so, the principle -- not raising your taxes, but raising the value of your property. And under the state law and the interlocal agreement between the City and the County, the only money that the CRA gets is money that's in excess of when the CRA was founded in 1984. And, so, the grand venue here is one of our cornerstone tax base. Fred Joseph, we acknowledge you. If you'd like, just introduce yourself to the public. And, Gino, if you would come forth and introduce yourself. We would ask that all beepers and cell phones be turned off. Come on, Fred. Unidentified speaker: Well, we'd like to welcome everybody. Jule would like to come up? Fred Joseph. I'm on the CRA Advisory Board. We -- I believe there's other members here. Jule Stanley, Kraeger, the residents are here. We've been here a long time, so we believe in the area. We're real happy to, obviously, support the CRA. All things -- we worked hard to try to get Margaret Pace Park and other entities -- Chairman Teele: All right. No speeches. All of the owners -- the property owners, you're the ones that pay the taxes here, and we appreciate very much the way you've opened your doors to us. Let's give them a big hand, please, if you'd join us in saluting -- [APPLAUSE] Unidentified speaker: I just wanted to, on behalf of the Doubletree Hotel, welcome everybody here, and thank you for having your event here. We're just so happy that you're here. And thank you for all that you do to help improve our community. We appreciate every ounce of effort that you put in. Thank you. Commissioner Teele: All right. Before we start, we always start our meetings with a prayer and with a pledge of allegiance to the flag. If you would join us in please standing, we'll have a silent prayer, and then we will salute the flag. An invocation was delivered by Chairman Teele, who then led those present in a pledge of allegiance to the flag. 7 March 25, 2002 N M Commissioner Teele: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the CRA Board meeting of the Omni and the Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Redevelopment Districts. Madam Clerk, would you call the roll? Note for the Record: The City Clerk called the roll. Chairman Teele: We have a quorum. March 25, 2002 3. BRIEF COMMENTS ON WALK THRU TO SAX ON THE BEACH LOCATED IN BAY PARK TOWERS, 1756 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, FOR PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT AND INSPECTION (See #24). Chairman Teele: I would like to announce something that I think is really appropriate, that so many people are here tonight, we'd like to announce. There should be a letter dated March the 23rd, and if you haven't gotten one, you should. The City of Miami Redevelopment Agency announces our commitment to the creation of the Jazz, Blues and Gospel Overlay District within the Omni and Overtown areas. Although, the concept is being developed, we are saluting Tebor Harlor (Phonetic), the developer of the Bay Park Plaza, located a half a block from here, and Sax on the Beach. That's saxophone, s — a — x -- Sax on the Beach. I want to clarify that -- the proprietors, Richard Hayward and Karen (inaudible), in their collective efforts to make the Omni area the premiere jazz and blues destination in America. On behalf of Commissioner Johnny Winton, the District Commissioner, and our Executive Director, please join us at Sax on the Beach, located on the first floor of the Bay Park Plaza, which is a half a block from here, at around 10 o'clock, or as soon as this meeting is over, on tonight. And, so we want everybody to know, no matter what side of the issues tonight you're on, we're all going to go do a walk- through inspection of this new facility that we hope will become a premiere Jazz and Entertainment District. And, in that regard, Commissioner Winton, I saw one of your distinguished business owners. Where is Mr. Nunez? Mr. -- is it Nunez, the owner of Space, is he still here? The owner of Club Space. Patty, where is he? COMMENTS OFF THE RECORD. Commissioner Teele: Well, maybe he'll give us all -- maybe he'll invite the public -- because I do understand that one of the venues that our musicians and radio announcers will be using tonight will be in our Southeast Overtown/Parkwest District. It is designated as one of the main venues. We're very proud of this. And it will be Club Space, which is located on 1 lth Street and about 2nd Avenue. And, hopefully, he'll be passing out passes. With that, ladies and gentlemen, we have an agenda. If anyone needs a copy of the agenda or anything, if you would wave your hand, and one of the staff people will try to make it available. Ms. Lewis, would you so instruct your staff? OK. That's been done and noted. 9 March 25, 2002 4. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTINUE TO WORK JOINTLY WITH SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF OF MIAMI-DADS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS UNIFIED PLAN FOR PROJECTS WITHIN CRA DISTRICT AND APPOINT INDIVIDUAL TO LIAISE WITH SCHOOL BOARD, $10,000. Chairman Teele: We would like to begin this evening's agenda with the consent items, and we're going to withdraw Item 1, and we're asking Commissioner Regalado if you would move Item 2, a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to continue to work with the Superintendent of the School Board; and further -- Board Member Regalado: I so move. Chairman Teele: -- and further asking the members of the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board to touch base with the school board members, as modified. Moved by Commissioner Regalado. Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Winton. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed have the same sign. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNFCRA 02-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTINUE TO WORK JOINTLY WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ("SCHOOL BOARD") TO DISCUSS A UNIFIED PLAN FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE CRA DISTRICT PURSUANT TO F.S. 163; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT AN INDIVIDUAL TO LIAISE WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CRA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBERS 686001.590320.270 AND 686001.590320.860. 10 March 25, 2002 rm (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 11 March 25, 2002 5. REQUEST CITY HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CATEGORY DESIGNATED FOR USE OF FUNDS AND INSTRUCT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE WITH AND SUBMIT COMPREHENSIVE REQUEST FOR CATEGORY OF ALL SUCH FUNDS, TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN CITY. Chairman Teele: The third consent item is a resolution of the City asking -- of the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) requesting, respectfully, Mr. Manager, of the City to hold a public hearing regarding the category designated for use of funds, pursuant to the City resolution 98, as noted in the ordinance as noted, and further instructing the Executive Director to coordinate with and submit a comprehensive request for the category of all such funds to the department directors within the City, in a timely, manner prior to the public hearing. This relates to the use of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds, and I think we want to ensure that public service funds and economic development categories are not utilized any further. And I think this has been coordinated with your staff, Mr. Manager, and this is a request to you for us to bring this matter over to the City. Moved by Commissioner Regalado and -- Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: -- seconded by Commissioner Winton. Is there objections? Is there a discussion? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed have the same right. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-43 OMNI 02-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI (THE "CITY") HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CATEGORY DESIGNATED FOR THE USE OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO CITY RESOLUTION R-98-592 AND CITY ORDINANCE 00-11736; AND FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE WITH, AND SUBMIT A COMPREHENSIVE REQUEST FOR THE CATEGORY OF ALL SUCH FUNDS, TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY IN A TIMELY MANNER PRIOR TO SAID PUBLIC HEARING. 12 March 25, 2002 R WIN (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Would someone get an agenda, please, for Pastor Nevin? All right. Thank you. 13 March 25, 2002 M M 6. DISCUSSION ON BOUNDARY STUDY REPORT PREPARED BY DOVER KOHL & PARTNERS; STATUS OF GRAND PROMENADE AND STATUS ON BAY LINK PROJECT. Chairman Teele: This is a very important item, and we're going to go through this very quickly, but we're going to go through this very quickly, but we're going to come right up to the Camillus House in a matter of minutes. And so, Madam Executive Director, we're going to yield to you and let us know exactly what we're doing on the boundary study. Annette Lewis (Acting Director, CRA): Dover Kohl, which has been engaged to do the boundary study, is presenting a preliminary work product as to the proposed boundaries. Tonight, we expect to have some discussion and to get some direction as to how to proceed, so that we can begin the actual plan, itself, for the economic studies and the like. Vice Chairman Winton: Could I get another copy of the boundary studies map? I left mine in my car. Chairman Teele: Sir. Vice Chairman Winton: Thank you. Go ahead. Chairman Teele: Yes, sir. Victor Dover: Victor Dover, Dover Kohl and -- Chairman Teele: Could we turn up the power on his mike, please? Mr. Dover: All right. Victor Dover, with Dover, Kohl and Partners and Sergio Vazquez, Project Director on this study is also here. We're also accompanied by David Cardwell, from the Cardwell Law Firm and Guillermo (inaudible) and Richard Judy, who have been working on this, as well. So depending on your questions, we may call upon them just a little bit. We'll give you a very quick summary of what's in the more detailed memorandum and behind the maps that have been -- Chairman Teele: Before you do, let me make sure that the stage is properly set. Mr. Dover: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: The boundary -- the current redevelopment plan was approved by the County in an interlocal agreement, in approximately 1984 or'83? Ms. Lewis: '83. Chairman Teele: ' 83. The County has directed the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to update the boundary study, and not to submit any request other than necessary requests until that is done. So let's be very clear. This study needs to be completed. The consultants are here today to give us a preliminary review. It would be my intention for the consultant to make 14 March 25, 2002 whatever recommendations to interact with the Board Members, and then for us to recess this item for two or three weeks, and bring it back up in two or three weeks; within the interim, the consultants being instructed to meet with each individual Commissioner at a time that's convenient for them. This is important because once we approve the study, then it must be presented immediately to the City and the County Commissioners. Is that right, counsel? So this is the first step in moving the study to a decision by the CRA Board, which we, hopefully, will take in two to three weeks, and then with that study being approved for planning purposes -- they can't even go out and do economic analysis on the area until they get an approval of what to do from us. Then that will be transmitted, and the study will formally begin. So they can't study the boundaries, the economic, and the socio-economic and the program issues until they get a definitive direction from us and that is transmitted both to the City and the County. Vice Chairman Winton: And then do we make a decision after they do those studies? Chairman Teele: After they do those studies, they'll come back to us with the full study, including the land use recommendations, the kinds of activities the CRA should be involved in, as well as the boundaries, as well as the economics and, of course, Mr. Cardwell, who has been doing these studies for years now, since he helped write the act, is going to guide us through that process. Mr. Dover: I will show you each of the stops along the way toward finalizing these boundaries, and the updated plan, and each of the times we'll be back before the CRA Board, the City Commission or County Commission in a time line momentarily. Vice Chairman Winton: All right. Mr. Dover: This presentation first just covers in a summary fashion the reasons for doing the study. Commissioner, you did a good job of that, so I'll breeze through that. Then I will walk through that series of steps and present you with a conceptual outline of events that take place. Then we'll look at individual geographic areas, and the maps, so that we can label these different options for you, explain to you why they've been included in the study today, and then turn to you all for some feedback on those options so that we can go on to the next step. First, why are we doing this? You have this 20-year-old plan. You're going to update it. It's the natural time to make a revision of your boundaries. If you ever would contemplate to do it, you should do it now. There is an opportunity when we update the boundaries to reconcile some of the edges in a way that's an improvement over the ones that were established long ago. For example, including areas that were historically considered Overtown, and including some blighted areas that can be improved, and at the moment, without such improvement are negatively affecting the existing CRA area. There are some locations around the periphery of the existing redevelopment area that could very much benefit from CRA investment, and, of course, they need to be within the boundary in order for you to spend money there. And then lastly, there are some areas that work together in a single economic unit, and following the intent of the State statute; it seems logical to contemplate including them. Now, having said that, there is much more study to be done on each of these areas. So tonight, it's simply to get your read about which ones are worthy of the further study. Here, this is the sequence of steps. You're looking both at the change of the boundaries and the updated plan, so that these things can go on simultaneously. I'll show it to 15 March 25, 2002 you first in terms of what the steps are, and then I'll put it on a calendar for you to compare with your schedules tonight. You look at the options and give us some input. Then we come back to you with the updated study, much more detailed, and the CRA can then make a decision about the boundaries for planning purposes. That conceivably could be at the April 29t" meeting; is that correct, Ms. Lewis? April 291" would be the likely meeting date for that? Ms. Lewis: Yes. Mr. Dover: Then third, we'll be beginning on the CRA planned update even then, and it'll be time to come back to you for work in progress and public participation on that. When your plan is updated and when your boundaries are reviewed, your Planning Advisory Board, or as the State terms it, your local planning agency must review that and determine its consistency with your comprehensive plan. So we go see the PAB (Planning Advisory Board), and then we're right back here. The CRA Board is then asked, with an updated plan in front of you to approve it. Assuming you then consider it ready to go on, you forward it to the City Commission, and they repeat the exercise. At this point, it's been officially approved by both the CRA Board and the City Commission, and it's transmitted to the County, where the County staff will review it, and then the County Commission will hold a public hearing. Now it's possible -- the reason I'm showing you these together is because if we work fast -- and time is of the essence -- if we work quickly, it's possible to come to the City Commission and the County Commission with both the boundaries and the plan update at the same time. So you could conceivably have a City Commission meeting where you're finalizing the boundary and updating the plan at the same meeting. So then we can do the same thing with the County Commission. Vice Chairman Winton: Is there a deadline for the plan update then? Is that what you're saying? Mr. Dover: Well, the deadline essentially is -- the County Commission or the County has sent the message, and we heard it, that you needn't come back asking for this or that to be approved without this update. And that's the urgency. I've got this in a calendar and this you've received as a handout. I know the lettering is small from far away. There are a lot of things on here. Chairman Teele: Let me answer that question a little bit differently. Mr. Dover: OK, sure. Chairman Teele: I don't know if the Assistant Manager for Finance is here, Mr. Manager, but there is a request from the CRA that goes all the way back to Ms. Henry that one of the first refinancings would be the debt of the CRA. There's a lot of -- I guess -- what do you call these agencies? They're ancillary agencies or dependent agencies that have debt that we're not taking advantage of, a reduction in the annual payment. As you know, we pay about three hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) a year on our outstanding bonds. Robert Nachlinger (Assistant City Manager): Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: We had been trying to get these bonds refinanced to lower the payment to about two seventy-five, or wherever that's going to come out. And we were hoping to do this, 16 March 25, 2002 cm this summer. The County is basically saying to us: We don't really want to take up any issue like that until you do your redevelopment plan. In effect, the County is doing their job to get us moving. And so we want the world to know that we're trying to get it done for them. So we would like to try to get this done so that we can accomplish some refinancing and other matters that are before us. Mr. Dover: I need to respond to that. Chairman Teele: Go right ahead. Mr. Dover: If we take that series of steps and put them on your current calendar, that means that we could be back in late April in step two with the boundary findings. That's the additional detail for those areas. You could adopt them for planning purposes at that time. We'll begin working on the plan update and then work toward a late July City Commission meeting for the approval of the boundaries and approval of the plan update. There's plenty of opportunities to stop that process and delay if there's something that's not to the Board's satisfaction. But this is the fast track procedure to get that done as soon as possible. The month of August, the Commissions take a break. So it seems that you will need to plan on being before the County Commission in September at the earliest. So there's the series of steps. Now, one important date on here I'll highlight again in a moment, and that's July 1st. That's the earliest we could be back for some of these areas. And I will explain that. But essentially, that's the date when some just passed State legislation would take effect, assuming the Governor signs it into law, legislation that was revised just last week that initially take effect until July 1st. So the month of July is the earliest we can be back with revised boundaries for some of these areas. Now the big map -- Sergio, would you switch to the big map on the easel, also, so they can see it without looking on the screen. The big map has a series of areas on it, and I'm going to quickly go through what each of the areas are, and I've just highlighted it for you. This highlighted area in this graphic shows the existing extent of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area. It stops to the west of Biscayne Boulevard, stops on the east side. It stops on its north edge at Interstate 395, on its western edge at I-95, and the southern boundary is generally 51n, 5tr, Street. So here are the options. First, Option A, it's called in the memo. This is basically the rights -of -way under the interstates, Interstate 395 and I-95. There are a series of rationales for that. One, this is government -owned land. Chairman Teele: No taxes. Mr. Dover: There are no taxes being generated there. However, it is a key opportunity for change in the future of the area inside the current CRA. You have these under-utilized areas under the highways. They're in terrible condition. There is a condition of disuse. You're aware of the accumulation of trash and debris, and how that area at the moment operates as a physical barrier within the community. So for the CRA to engage itself in projects that lead to new uses and community benefit inside those rights -of -way, that would be great for both sides of the highway, and especially the existing Community Redevelopment Agency area. Now, that's Option A. Now, look at A-1. These are small areas that -- and Sergio, maybe it'll be best if you actually point. That'd be handy. So these are small areas just outside the area I just described. We're calling them A-1. These are government parcels adjacent to I-95 and I-395. These are 17 March 25, 2002 controlled by public agencies. To give you landmarks, the Reeves Health Center, the historic police station, the first black police precinct station, the (inaudible). Those are in these areas. These are good sites for projects that would complement the improvements you're making under the interstate in the rights -of -way. Chairman Teele: The important thing that I think the Manager and his staff should take note of is that the only reason to do that is to try to use TIF (Tax Increment Funding) dollars to supplement the City's ongoing efforts to help these government -owned properties. And so if you're looking at something like, say, the police precinct, where we're committed to using CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) dollars, it's possible we -- which have a lot of restrictions, as you know -- it's possible we could blend some TIF dollars to help with some of the things that may not be appropriate for CDBG dollars if it were in the area. Mr. Dover: And moving on to A-2, and notice A-2 is just to -- the flanks of the two areas I just described, here and here, here and here. These are basically block remainders. These would unify the parcels for development and improvement purposes, adjacent to the ones I just described in A-1. The majority of these are vacant. And many of them are also under government control, but not all. Now we go to A-3. A-3 is very interesting, but it should really be discussed in the context of two pieces. I'm going to call one A-3, which is Bicentennial Park, and the other A-4, which is Watson Island. A-3 includes that piece of Biscayne Boulevard right- of-way that's not in the CRA now. It includes Bicentennial Park and its waterfront edge, the dockage and the slip. Now, you'll remember there's been a great deal of effort over the last year and a half to recast the future of Bicentennial Park, and this is a project in which the CRA can have a tremendous amount of effectiveness. So here is what that's all about. A-3 includes those areas I described. But basically, when you look at it from the bridge, or you look at it from the area, you look at it from the water's edge, this is one half of the City's coastal and tourism, marine -related gateway. And you'll recall from your reading of State Statute 163, coastal and tourism areas are identified specifically as being appropriate places for Community Redevelopment Agency activity. There is a significant part of the Bicentennial Park improvement that has a direct impact on Park West. You don't get one to get better without the other. As we've said a lot over the last couple of years, they need to be brought up together, and this would be the purpose for including it. There's already a number of things about Bicentennial Park that could be used as justifications for the findings of necessity that you're legally required to produce. For example, inadequate infrastructure. The failing seawall or bulkhead that wraps around that slip and the waterfront edge along the bay is an example of that inadequate infrastructure. But because of the change in legislation that was passed just last Friday by the State legislature, there is an additional reason that we have in great quantity on the Bicentennial Park side. And that is what's called, quote, "adverse environmental conditions." The State statute regarding the Community Redevelopment Agencies was revised just last week by the legislature, thanks to the work of Mr. Cardwell, the State guru on redevelopment agencies and his efforts there to include adverse environmental conditions as one of the things that triggers a finding of necessity. And that's in addition to the usual menu of slum and blight. Chairman Teele: Before you go further, let me let Mr. Cardwell speak, because Mr. Cardwell needs to give credit to our representatives in Tallahassee, as well, because I want the Board to know who's doing what. And you have a little bit of background, David, on what happened. We 18 March 25, 2002 didn't talk about it a lot, because the County had initially strongly objected, as did some of the State agencies. So, David, why don't you give a little bit of the history about the legislation and the genesis, and the dialogue between the City and the County which was done previous to the Attorney's Office. David Cardwell: The legislation that's being referred to is what is called in Tallahassee the CRA legislation. It generated a great deal of controversy, even though they didn't need any more controversy than other things they had. But it was a battle between cities and counties. The counties initiate -- and I say that through the Florida Association of Counties -- initiated proposed bills that would have severely crippled, in my view, the ability of CRA's to function. One of the beauties of CRA's under Florida's law is that they have a great deal of flexibility, and can do many things that general purpose government cannot do. And it really was a battle over creation of areas, expansion of areas. The final result, which did pass the legislature last Thursday, is House Bill 1341. And we have not gotten any word from the Governor, but we haven't heard anything that he would be opposed to it, and we expect that he will sign it. What is of significance to the City of Miami is that some amendments were put onto the bill late in the process through a very coordinated effort from City officials, including the City Attorney's Office, Commissioner Teele, the CRA Office, the CRA lobbyist in Tallahassee, Doug Bruce, as well as the League of Cities staff and the staff of the Florida Redevelopment Association. And the most significant one was in the definition of "blight." A provision was added which says that blight occurs not just when you typically, you know, think of vacant structures, or deteriorating structures or other code violations, but also where you have a situation involving governmentally -owned property -- that's the first -- governmentally -owned property with adverse environmental conditions which were caused by a public or private entity. And what that means is that now, under the statute, which will take effect on July 1", is that a finding of blight can be based on -- it has to have at least two factors, but this one is very significant, because it does allow property which may not fit the traditional definitions, but which is vacant, has environmental issues involving that property that it can then be found to be blighted, and be added to a redevelopment area. Bicentennial Park is a perfect example of that type of property in that it has some current factors, but with the addition of this new factor added just last Thursday that we have a much stronger case that this does constitute blighted property and can be added to the CRA. Chairman Teele: And I think that's very helpful. And I did want the Board to know that this was coordinated through our City Attorney's Office, and with instructions that our City lobbying team would be kept in the loop. I want to put on the record that the County, which strongly objected to this after about an hour and a half conference call with David Cardwell and our lobbyist, Doug Bruce and myself -- primarily with Dr. Marsh, the Budget Director -- agreed to allow half of our provision to go forward, which is the language that's now in the law. The other half would have allowed the City of Miami, without any further action, to annex it, without having to go through the formality of getting the County to agree. But -- Vice Chairman Winton: They didn't like that. Chairman Teele: -- half a loaf is better -- I mean, you know, 80 percent of a loaf is better than no loaf. So the important thing is that Bicentennial and perhaps even other areas could be expanded 19 March 25, 2002 if they have adverse environmental condition. Mr. Manager, the important thing in this whole scenario -- because I know, you know, there's a lot of discussion going back and forth -- as envisioned, Bicentennial will -- it's government -owned land, and will not have a private use. That's what the Commissioners voted. It will only have public use, which are the two museums and some other public amenities, which means this land will yield no tax dollars. So it's revenue -neutral. Is that a fair statement, Sergio? Mr. Dover: It seems very logical to us. Chairman Teele: Say again? Mr. Dover: It seems very logical to us. Chairman Teele: So why -- Mr. Dover: It would be neutral in case of property taxes, but it could generate others. Chairman Teele: It could other taxes. But we don't collect other taxes. We only collect property taxes. Mr. Dover: Correct. Chairman Teele: So why would the CRA want and fight so hard to expand its boundaries to include government -owned land? There's only one answer. We obviously want to support the City's effort in those areas, which means if it's outside of the area, you can't use CRA TIF funds, as we were doing, for example, with Gusman. If it's within the boundary, we can then use TIF funds. We could even use bonded dollars from the TIF. And based upon what's happening in the Park West area, we think it makes a lot of sense to be in a position to have a permanent revenue stream that will go into support of the parks, which obviously will be budgeted by whatever the City puts in. And I just wanted to make that very clear; that if it's government - owned land and it's a government use, say, as opposed to a hotel, there is no ad valorem taxes. So in expanding the boundary, it doesn't take anything from the City and it doesn't take anything from the County in terms of their tax base, as it relates to Bicentennial Park. Mr. Dover: In its current deteriorated and underutilized situation, Bicentennial Park causes economic distress in Park West. When it's improved, Bicentennial Park can have the reverse effect on the existing Community Redevelopment Area in Park West. So that's what we need to accelerate and why we're all in this together. Basically, the two sides of Biscayne Boulevard have to function as one economic unit. There's something similar that can be said about the last area on the "A's," which is A-4, the option for including the other half of the coastal tourism, marine -related gateway of the City, and that's Watson Island. You know, when you look at this over time, Watson Island has a detailed plan, and good things are coming. Bicentennial Park now has a detailed plan for the cultural park. These two will end up being one important, wet public space in the center of the City. And economically, they're going to be promoted as a single destination. They're going to have synergy between uses, and it seems reasonable to look at opportunities to link their futures. And what happens on Watson Island will have a direct 20 March 25, 2002 impact on Bicentennial Park, on Park West and the Omni CRA. So the line we've said here is, including A-4, helps you put together, coalesce a single economic unit in the coastal, tourism - related coastal gateway. So that's what A-4 is about. Now, we've looked at areas right on the (inaudible). Those are the "A," and A-1 and A-2 areas. Vice Chairman Winton: Can I ask you a question about that? Mr. Dover: Sure. Vice Chairman Winton: On Watson Island. Mr. Dover: OK. Vice Chairman Winton: There are a number of projects that have already been negotiated. Parrot Jungle. The basic fundamentals of the deal were part of the public referendum that went out on the mega yacht marina. So there's real dollars in there. And in both of those cases -- and that's -- in fact, I think the City Commission passed a resolution that was introduced by Joe Sanchez that all the remaining land on Watson Island, whatever is left now, after the Parrot Jungle, the Children's Museum, and the mega yacht marina and (inaudible), that the rest of that land, roughly eight acres, would be developed as passive park, which the Commission voted on. The revenue streams that have been identified or negotiated are all I.D.'d to go to the City and is in the City's budget. If the CRA took this over, what impact does that have on the City's abilities to utilize the revenue streams that they're counting on in those projects? Mr. Dover: Well, conceptually, it is just what you described. Exactly what the numbers would be, we're not yet prepared to tell you. But what the -- this is a typical situation for CRA's that are considering revising their boundaries. You have not yet begun to see the flow of that improvement in tax revenue. Those are projects that are coming. You're not yet seeing the increment. So it's the logical time to establish the base year if you were to consider expanding your boundary as a redevelopment agency to include Watson Island. The logical time to do it is before all of those improvements have begun to accrue, and the tax increment has begun to flow. Vice Chairman Winton: So I don't understand what you're saying. Well, there's no tax increment. There would only be a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes), because that's all government land. And are we -- Mr. Dover: Well actually -- Vice Chairman Winton: Are there real estate taxes built into these things? Mr. Dover: Yes. Vice Chairman Winton: Not PILOT. Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): On some of the government uses, there is a PILOT that's configured. But there are some commercial uses that do have property tax. 21 March 25, 2002 ,.w Vice Chairman Winton: Built into the plan. Mr. Gimenez: The Parrot Jungle and the mega yacht marina will have to pay property taxes because they're commercial. There's (inaudible). Chairman Teele: Johnny, look at it this way. And I think, you know, one of the disadvantages of this kind of discussion is that someone is going to, from David Marsh's shop is going to misunderstand what's being said. The City taxes are roughly two to one to the County. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: So let's assume, for example, that the taxes are in the first eight years -- and I think if you look at the tax model from Bayfront, it's a realistic model. I don't know what they are, but that's a realistic model. But let's say that the City taxes are five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) a year at some point and the County taxes are two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). The City -- so that's a total of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000). What you can do is, in the interlocal agreement, is direct that a percentage, such as 75 percent, 80 percent of the taxes that are accumulated off of A-4 -- which is not your taxes, now, it's all of the taxes, two to one -- will go to create a security overlay district, for example, for this entire area. And so what would happen then is that all of the police, all of the NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team), all of that would then be paid out of that overlay district, if you follow what I'm saying. Just like the overlay district we're talking about tonight. There are literally 100,000 ways that this kind of plan will have a direct benefit, especially that's written in the interlocal agreement, in terms of -- I don't want to say saving the City money, but you can have a substantial positive impact on the City's general fund, and don't view this as a diversion of dollars. In other words, if you take all of the NET activities for police in the Southeast Overtown/Park West area, which is a major problem right now and a major cost -- that includes both Overtown and the Park West area, as well as the Watson Island, as well as the Bicentennial -- and dedicate that revenue stream to the security, which is what you're hearing from the property owners and we're hearing, you know, that number would very well be far in excess of the amount of money that both the City and the County would be putting into the TIF, as just one example. I think it's something, you know, that the best thing we can do is try to get some good economic models. I think the City should really get some outside economic models and to work with the consultants and David Cardwell in developing all of the options, rather than doing it. But I can assure you that it doesn't have to mean one dollar gets diverted, if you understand. It could very well mean the 50 percent comes in. Mr. Dover: Should we go on? That's what's now on the west side. Option B describes an area historically considered part of Overtown and Lummus Park that is west of I-95, because, you know, Overtown was split in pieces by the expressways. And one of those pieces, a large piece historically considered a part of Overtown remains west of I-95. This area includes several historically significant structures that are part of Overtown's cultural history. These are going to need investment, preservation, restoration, ongoing work. There are a number of dilapidated structures and vacant lots, but this area continues to want to be a thriving, genuine neighborhood, and is. There is another interesting thing that goes on by including Area B, which we wanted to 22 March 25, 2002 %k,.'o highlight for you, and that is as you begin to realize that many of the areas just immediately west of Bicentennial Park will be drawn toward mixed use and more intense non-residential uses and mixed use. You begin realizing that Area B presents a big opportunity for promoting home ownership and residential of another scale. So there are lots of things the CRA can do in that area. I will talk about the southern portion of it in a moment. But this is a -- the basic foundation for it is redefining the two pieces of Overtown and giving the CRA opportunity to do good things in Area B. This is basically going west till we get to about Northwest 5th Avenue. Now, let's look at Option C. Option C is that area that keeps going west now, between 51h and 7th, between Northwest 51h Avenue and Northwest 71h Avenue. And we -- for conceptual discussion purposes, we have extended this boundary down to the Miami River. More on that in just a moment. This area is similar in many ways to the immediately adjacent areas that are either already in the CRA or would be added in Option B. And as you know, your boundaries must be contiguous, so you don't do "C" without doing `B." If you do `B," you need to look at the rationale for extending further west into the area we're calling "C" here. But the two pieces there, "B" and "C" are intrinsically linked. They're spatially, visually, economically one thing. So that's the -- the reason for presenting you with Option C is to give you the opportunity to go ahead and include that. If `B" is an option, "C" is worth consideration. Now, let's talk just for a minute about the difference between the Community Redevelopment Area and a different boundary you established, which is the extent of your Tax Increment Financing District. We've superimposed on the map -- and I will zoom on this on the left screen, so that you can see it -- a green line. You see it going around your existing CRA boundary, and then here in Options B and C, departs from the conceptual boundary we've presented for you. One thing is deciding where you want the Community Redevelopment Agency to function. Another is deciding where you want its tax increment to be collected and spent. And these are two different decisions you can make at two different times. So to explain the concept, we have superimposed a boundary here, which extends your existing Tax Increment Finance District that runs along 51h Street west, and then up and around parts of Area B and C. Why do this? As you know, a lot of work has been going into the work of the Miami River Commission. And that group has been studying in great detail the entire 11 miles or so of river frontage, five and a half miles on each side, up and down the river corridor. And one of the implementation mechanisms the Miami River Commission intends to pursue for its implementation is an urban infill area, which is another kind of Tax Increment Finance District. If you -- Their boundary is yet to be determined. So what makes sense is to work together between these two operations and put the TIF boundary in the right location, so that it works for both groups. And that means that you could, in fact, have your Community Redevelopment Area extend into an area that's included in their TIF District, the Miami River Commission's TIF District, but still take on a division of labor, if you will, between the two groups. So for planning purposes, we're suggesting that "B" and "C" come down to the river. And we're saying that when the planning is happening, you'll need to decide where to run your TIF District. And you might run it right to and match whatever turns out to be the right place for the Miami River Commission's urban infill area TIF District boundary. David, do you want to add to that? Mr. Cardwell: I just want to point out that the River Commission is proceeding under a different statute than the CRA does. They're going under the -- what's called the Growth Policy Act, also referred to as the Urban Infill Redevelopment Act, which is very similar to the CRA provisions, but different in that the process is sort of reversed. And there's also not a requirement for blight 23 March 25, 2002 to be found. But there is a provision in the Urban Infill Statute for the use of tax increment financing that sort of throws you over into the CRA Statute. What we're trying to avoid here is getting into a situation where we have what I call stacking of tax increment on top of tax increment and make sure that each boundary is separate. So we've been meeting with the River Commission staff and their consultants in trying to work this out, so that the two are compatible and not conflicting. Chairman Teele: But the two to one theory still applies. Mr. Dover: Still there. Chairman Teele: For every two dollars ($2) we put in, the County puts in one dollar ($1). Vice Chairman Winton: It's the other way around. Ms. Lewis: No. Mr. Dover: Mr. Chair, that concludes our presentation on the boundary study work to date. We could use some feedback on "A" through "C." Chairman Teele: Questions or comments? And again, we've asked on the record that you should coordinate your efforts closely with the Miami River Commission, as well as with the City of Miami's Planning staff, Economic Development staff and all the other persons that the Manager may designate. It would be our intention to bring this matter up in two to three weeks. Perhaps with the permission of the Chairman of the Commission, we would set it as a special item for the wrap-up, and in the interim, we would ask you to work again with Ms. Lewis and her staff, and with the Manager and his staff, as well as with each Commissioner's staff that is appropriate, and particularly, the Mayor's staff. And particularly, the Mayor's staff. All right? Mr. Dover: I understand. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: As usual, I think that Chairman Teele is about five miles ahead of all the rest of us here, because I can assure you, I would not have thought of this kind of expansion, probably for a lot of reasons. And I think that in all respects, the plan here really has a lot of very brilliant pieces to it that can do some real interesting things. And I had two principal concerns, though, in the expansion, one of which you just started addressing, which I think is the right answer. The first concern I had was -- and we've seen this in many TIF's, including one right across the bay here in Miami Beach, where the agency captured 100 percent of the increment. And what that did then is put the City in an impossible situation where as you have success, you have increased demand for City services, and you don't have the funds to pay for the increased City services, because all of the increment is going to the agency, as opposed to any of the increment going to the City. And I think that the suggestion here that the City get its own consultants to the table to think about the economic modeling here, and those consultants work with the CRA's consultants in a partnership to do long-term economic modeling, you 24 March 25, 2002 know, the "what ifs." What if the values go here? And what kind of services are we going to need? What kind of issues are we going to have to deal with? All that kind of thing, so that you could figure out an appropriate formula to make it work from an economic standpoint. The second concern I have relates internal to the CRA, and this is something we've all discussed at Commission meetings over and over again. We all spend a huge amount of time as Commissioners, and in this particular case, as CRA Board Members. These are virtually full- time jobs. And we all still have to figure out how we make a living, because the last time I checked, five thousand dollars ($5,000) a year didn't quite buy even my groceries, never mind pay my mortgage. And we're all kind of in the same boat. And so we depend heavily on staff to carry out lots of these things. And I think we have, as a Board, we have our own challenges in that regard as it relates to CRA staff. We've had -- This job, this CRA animal, you know, five years ago, ten years ago, it didn't have anything to do, because there wasn't any money. And so you didn't have to have a lot of skill sets sitting around the table to get something going. Not only was there not a lot of money, there was no demand. There weren't people trying to come into the zone to build anything. There were people willing to move and go somewhere else, but we certainly didn't have people coming in. It's a very, very different day today. And when you talk about -- Use Bicentennial Park as an example. The impact that just a simple maneuver of beginning to move dirt tied to the execution of a plan in Bicentennial Park, the impact that that will have on the development world that's already focused on the Performing Arts Center, and the developers that are circling around the whole downtown area, the second that they see that there is a resolution, a commitment in dollars moving forward to realize the museum park in Bicentennial Park, demand in real developers -- not speculators -- real developers, willing to put real buildings into both increments, because these two, the sum of the parts is greater than the whole, the kind of development we would see in Park West, and Overtown and Omni West will be dramatic. So thinking out how we can move forward the plan of redeveloping Bicentennial Park is extremely, extremely smart. Chairman Teele: Commissioner -- Vice Chairman Winton: I'm almost done here. The key, though, to all of these successes rests with our ability to have the right skill sets managing the CRA day-to-day business. And you and I have had some discussions about this in the past. Chairman Teele: On the record. Vice Chairman Winton: On the record, absolutely, on the record, on the record at this particular meeting. In fact, you asked me to meet with some City staff to talk about how we -- you know, what the job description might look like of the Executive Director and the kind of people we might have under that. And that's a discussion that, frankly, we never finished. But it is that issue and the thinking out how the City stays in as a partner in this deal, those two issues, if not resolved, will lead us down a path if we do something like this, I think, to some embarrassing moments for all of us. So I hope that as we move forward -- because again, this is really smart. But we've got to make sure that we -- that we organize all of our resources appropriately to make this stuff work, or it looks not so smart when we get in the implementation phase. 25 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: Commissioner, I want to clarify two very important points. Our role in Bicentennial will be only to provide dollars for the activities that the City -- Vice Chairman Winton: No, I understand. Chairman Teele: -- agrees ought to be there. In other words, I see no role for the CRA in the development or redevelopment of Bicentennial Park, except as a revenue stream to back up the City -- Vice Chairman Winton: I agree. Chairman Teele: -- one. And number two, as a Chapter 163 agency; it may from time to time be called upon to do certain things that a City cannot do. In other words, Chapter 163 grants to the Redevelopment Authority powers that neither the City nor the County have, such as to do things for a private owner or a private developer, like we're going to do when we leave here tonight. The City has no business dealing in what we're going to do in terms of the activities that we're engaged in, where we're paying people's water bill, or paying people's security costs, you know, as we did for Poinciana. That is reserved to Chapter 163 agencies. And that's also why the City could go in -- The City cannot condemn land, for example, for baseball. Neither can the County. But the CRA can. So I think we need to be very, very clear that the CRA will not be a part of the development of Bicentennial Park, except to revenue stream dollars there, or to carry out any action requested by the City. As it relates to the staff, I'm glad you brought that up, because I think one of the things that we've agreed on and we need to continue to agree on it, is that the CRA should not have a large staff. The CRA should draw from the City staff, the County staff and the State staff. And primarily, our staff should be our consultants. And that's why we spend a lot of time tonight on the agenda selecting a consulting engineer, Mr. Cesar Calas from H.J. Ross. He's our Public Works Director. He's our Water and Sewer Director. He's our DERM (Department of Environmental Resource Management) Director. And all of the consultants, the environmental consultant, ATC, the various engineers such as Metric and B&A (Bermello & Ajamil) in the park are working under the consulting engineer who reports to the Director of Development. Since it's out here, I want to say this: I am so impressed with the Interim Director, especially in the context of where we are now. A person who's got a master's, MBA, a Master of Business Administration, and is a licensed, certified public accountant, and has had that kind of experience, which is far greater, quite candidly, than the City of Miami had, if you believe the Oversight Board, in not having a CPA (certified public account) on board during critical periods of this period, I mean, for the whole City. So, I mean, in some ways -- And, of course, Ms. Lewis served as the Finance Director for both Homestead and as assistant in the City. So I just wanted to put that on the record. We also have our intern, Mr. Grant, who has impressed everyone, a graduate of Howard, an architect, and, in fact, works under the architect of the City. And we have as much resources as the Public Works Department is. I can tell you this: He can certainly get some of the projects done conceptually. So I want to be very, very clear that what the CRA doesn't need is a big bureaucracy over here. We need to try to keep our staff to a minimum. Obviously, we've talked about the Executive Director. I think there are three models that we talked about -- one that's a developer; one that sort of comes out of a State agency; a model of having a finance person in charge. And right now, we have a finance person in charge. And so I think we should discuss this in full at a later date. But I do think that the CRA staff 26 March 25, 2002 should be kept to a minimum, and we should not try to build a bureaucracy over here. And that's sort of the problem that many of the CRA's have. Vice Chairman Winton: And if I may add -- and my comments were not directed towards Ms. Lewis at all, because I concur with you. I think she's doing one heck of a job. However, the fact remains that you have to have skill sets on board that are professional staff that can manage the consultants, because the consultants could blow over, roll over those of us kind of on this side of the table very, very quickly if you can't speak their language. And so, you know -- And two examples, I think, that have led to a reasonable level of frustration with me has been Margaret Pace Park, when we came up with the -- Our staff, by the way, your staff helped identify this problem just recently where there's a new problem with Margaret Pace Park, just this week that they got resolved today through some very good work on their part. But there's been ongoing kinds of problems like that. Today was just one more in a long line. Chairman Teele: Johnny, let me tell you something. You can have (unintelligible), but I'll tell you this: We started Margaret Pace Park at the same time the City started Lummus Park. And there's not even a plan for Lummus Park. In fact, the debate and the discussion was, do we do Lummus or do we do Margaret Pace? And it's the same amount of money. Where's the Parks Director? How much money do we have from Lummus? Is the Parks Director here? Board Member Regalado: They went to get him. Vice Chairman Winton: That's not my -- Chairman Teele: But I do think, Johnny -- I mean, I am as frustrated as you are about Margaret Pace Park. And I think there was a breakdown, not in the staff process, but in the process that you identified before -- the control of the consultant. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. I agree. Chairman Teele: Because we had a planning unit in here for 18 months. We went -- We've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars just doing the plan. I mean, you know, they had to meet with every community organization; it seems like, east of the railroad track -- Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: -- to get this. And then we found out at the eleventh hour that there's some dormant (inaudible) that runs right through the center of the park. But that was never identified by the planning consultant. Vice Chairman Winton: Correct. That's my -- Chairman Teele: So, you know, you're right on everything you're saying. But again, I just want you to know that when it comes to the Safe Neighborhood Bond money, which is the Margaret Pace Park, it all came out at the same time, and that Mr. -- Mr. Ruder, there was a big discussion 27 March 25, 2002 **0011 "' with you, and Don Warshaw, and myself, and Dena Bianchino and others about Margaret Pace Park and Lummus. You remember that? Albert Ruder (Director, Parks & Recreation): Yes. Chairman Teele: And we had asked: Which one do you want us to take? And you all said: Margaret Pace. And you all would do Lummus. Is that right? Mr. Ruder: Right. Chairman Teele: How much was Margaret Pace in the Safe Neighborhood Bond money? Mr. Ruder: I believe it was three hundred thousand. Chairman Teele: How much is Lummus? Mr. Ruder: Lummus is five hundred thousand for the park, and a million for the shoreline, the property that -- Chairman Teele: Lummus. So Lummus is one point five million dollars ($1.5 million). And they don't -- you all don't even have a plan yet, do you? Mr. Ruder: Well, we have -- Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Yes, sir, we do have a plan for Lummus. Chairman Teele: I haven't read a plan on the -- a bid on -- Is there a bid on the street? Mr. Ruder: Not yet. (UNINTELLIGIBLE COMMENT) Chairman Teele: So I just want to put it into context, Mr. Manager that we ought to compare apples to apples. And my frustration with the Safe Neighborhood Bond money is it has gone slowly. And I do think that the CRA has moved the project. But I am totally upset with the way this thing is being planned and executed at this point. So with that, Sergio, you were supposed to touch upon the Grand Promenade. And Commissioner -- I want to raise this now for everybody, the Commissioners and especially the Manager and Public Works Director. Everybody in Park West is trying to get our Grand Promenade. And I had a gentleman tonight approach me saying: Why don't we just lease it over to him, and he'll rent it for us. But the Grand Promenade is the abandoned railroad right-of-way between I Ith and IOth. And Sergio, what are you all saying about that? Sergio Vazquez: It's a very exciting opportunity, the Grand Promenade. It's -- We have started working. We are working with H.J. Ross, with (inaudible), and we're beginning the technical work. We are very excited about it. We feel the connection is critical along -- 28 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: Have you all found the missing piece yet? Mr. Vazquez: Have we found a missing piece? Chairman Teele: The missing piece of the Grand Promenade. The strip of land between Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast 2nd Avenue. Mr. Vazquez: We're aware of it, sir. I don't know if we can answer the question of if we found it. Ms. Lewis, you might be able to answer that one. Chairman Teele: Where is the City Attorney? Well, let's don't belabor this. Mr. Manager, we have a missing piece of land. We can find no records that the CRA Board transferred any land along this very, very valuable strip. So the Grand Promenade, which is the abandoned railroad right-of-way, which starts on Northwest 2nd Avenue, is in place across Miami Avenue, across Northeast I", across Northeast 2"d. But it just mysteriously stops at Northeast 2°d. And I'm requesting -- and we requested in writing, I think, through a resolution that we seek to establish just what happened to the missing promenade. Mr. Vazquez: Commissioner, I want to emphasize that -- and I want to agree with you. That missing piece is critical, because, in essence, the great opportunity is to connect to the bay link, to connect westward. And that's -- that is critical. So we want to work together to arrive at a solution with that. And I think at this point, we're looking forward to meeting with the stakeholders and moving forward on the plan. Chairman Teele: OK. And the point you're making is that it is critical; is that right? Mr. Vazquez: Absolutely. Chairman Teele: So, I mean, even if it means we've got to go and eminent domain that piece of land, or take it back -- Mr. Vazquez: That's correct. You'll never get to Bicentennial Park if we don't work on getting that piece to be part of the design. Chairman Teele: You'll never get the sheet flow of people through there. Vice Chairman Winton: Right, exactly. Chairman Teele: So everybody who's in the deal needs to be on notice. 29 March 25, 2002 M 7. DIRECT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA), MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY (MSEA), UNDER LEADERSHIP OF MAYOR DIAZ AS MSEA CHAIRMAN, TO MAKE PRESENTATION OF BAY LINK, TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL CONNECTING MIAMI AND MIAMI BEACH (See #12). Chairman Teele: Bay Link Park and then we're going to go to the Camillus House. We need to go directly at this point to the Camillus House, which we have advertised, and why don't you just give your name and address for the record, and -- Larry Foutz: Good evening. My name is Larry Foutz. I'm with Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Deputy Project Manager for the Bay Link Project. The Bay Link Project has been underway for about six months. We're looking at implementation of a rapid transit system between Government Center or the Metrorail System in downtown Miami to the Convention Center on Miami Beach. Chairman Teele: OK. Now -- Mr. Foutz: I have a handout, several handouts that I provided at each seat, and I'd like an opportunity to come back and address this group on the project. Chairman Teele: OK. This is what I'd like to do. This is what I'd like to do: This Bay Link Project is very important, but it's really important that the stakeholders in this get briefed before the City Commission acts. So I am going to sponsor a resolution at the next meeting requesting there be a joint meeting of the DDA (Downtown Development Authority), the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and MSEA (Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority) Boards, under the leadership of the MSEA Chairman. OK, a joint meeting, Johnny, so that they can do one presentation to the stakeholders before it comes to the Commission, because I think there are a lot of issues that relate to all three of those agencies. And in that our Mayor is the Chairman of MSEA, I think it would be really good, Johnny, if you all could coordinate it, but let the Mayor and MSEA coordinate it, because it really relies very heavily upon that Overtown Station, the MSEA. That's sort of the main connection point and all of that. Now, have you all briefed the Miami Beach Commission yet? Mr. Foutz: Yes, we had a workshop with them on -- Chairman Teele: Are they enthusiastic about it, or do they view this as something that's going to benefit Miami more than them? Mr. Foutz: At this point, they feel like it's going to benefit Miami more than Miami Beach. So we still have a lot of work to do on the Beach, getting supporters of the project together. Vice Chairman Winton: Particularly their Mayor, I'm sure. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton. 30 March 25, 2002 Vice Chairman Winton: By the way, I was mumbling. By the way, the DDA Board had about an hour, an hour and a half conversation on this two weeks ago. Mr. Foutz: Yes. Vice Chairman Winton: And I think it would be important to have this joint revisit again, and we'll get one or two of our Board Members and some staff back for a second, because it's important that they all link together. Chairman Teele: Yeah. And that's what I thought, Johnny, is that if we could ask the Mayor as the Chairman of MSEA to sort of host a meeting and get all of the stakeholders involved and the various staff that have different issues, then when it goes to the City Commission, obviously, it will have been vetted properly, and the City staff can feed into both, and we won't have to have a long discussion in the City Commission meeting on this, but a thorough discussion. So we'll make that request at the next City Commission meeting that the MSEA Chair convene that meeting. And hopefully, the DDA staff will sort of staff it in terms of getting the right place, like the Knight Center or whatever you think is the best place, Johnny. Is that satisfactory? Mr. Foutz: I look forward to the opportunity to work with the groups together on that. Chairman Teele: All right. Could we -- Mr. Foutz: Thank you. 31 March 25, 2002 W, 011 8. REFLECT NON -BINDING, STRAW VOTE TO INSTRUCT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE RECOMMENDATION IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SITE TO RELOCATE CAMILLUS HOUSE TO CRA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST 6' STREET AND 2ND AVENUE; REQUEST CRA CHAIRMAN, MAYOR OF MIAMI AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAMILLUS HOUSE MEET WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO NEGOTIATE OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF MATTERS UNDER DISPUTE. INSTRUCT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SCHEDULE SPECIAL CRA MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF REGARDING FINAL DETERMINATION BY CRA IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SITE TO RELOCATE CAMILLUS HOUSE; CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO INCLUDE IN SAID RECOMMENDATIONS COMMENTS ON $50,000 GRANT FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN OF PROPOSED RELOCATION AND THAT KATZ MUTTER, HAIGLER, ALDERMAN, BRYAN AND YON, PA BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Regalado, we'd like to call up the Camillus House issue, Item Number 15. And Ms. Lewis, why don't you go right in, and just walk us through this, the way you and Commissioner Regalado have agreed. The CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board previously appointed Commissioner -- Chairman Regalado as the Subcommittee Chairman of this item. And it's our understanding that the Camillus House representatives are here. They've been more than patient. We promised them an answer in September or November of last year. It's about four months beyond that. And Dale, why don't you all put your names on the record, and we'll -- If you'd like to go first, if you want us to go first, we'll be happy to let you and Commissioner Regalado and you determine. Board Member Regalado: Yes. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And I think it's important, the fact that the CRA finally is starting the process on the Camillus House location. And several -- actually, last year, several months ago, this Board appointed me as a person that would have to look with the staff, the alternative sites, and the professional staff of the CRA, and, of course, Camillus House has come up with a list of four alternatives, which I have to say that having heard and seen what the CRA Board has done and said in the past, having heard and seen what the City Commission of the City of Miami has done in the past, I can tell you that Alternative Number 4 is not an option. And the reason -- Chairman Teele: What's that? To do nothing? Board Member Regalado: Exactly. Exactly. And, you know, Chairman Teele said several times that doing nothing is what government does best. But in this case, in this case, the CRA has decided to do something. The CRA and the City Commission is committed to participate in the process of moving Camillus House. So Alternative Number 4 is not an option. That is the present location. And the CRA has requested a relocation of Camillus House to allow for the necessary redevelopment of the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni areas. And this location is part of those plans, and that is why there is a commitment from this Board and the City Commission to participate in the process of moving. So there are then three alternatives for 32 March 25, 2002 1%4.:.04 the relocation of Camillus House that this Board will consider. Camillus House, I have to say, had proposed to build a state-of-the-art facility with a 160-bed capacity, an emergency shelter that would have 100 beds; substance abuse, 20; work program, 20; respite care, 20. And these people, these last 20 people are not sick enough to be at Jackson, but require medical care, and Camillus House is willing to offer. So this is the kind of facility that Camillus House is willing to build in the City of Miami. So the three options that are being offered to this Board, and to the community, and to the people of Camillus House are -- And I have to say that Option Number 1, I have to make some comments on it. Option Number 1 is in the Biscayne Boulevard area, and it was included because Camillus House has purchased a parcel of land in the Biscayne Boulevard vicinity. Chairman Teele: Commissioner. Board Member Regalado: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: Why don't you let, then, the Camillus House explain why they would like to use that or not use it, maybe, and let them put on the record, rather than us putting it on the record. Board Member Regalado: Right, of course. Chairman Teele: And then we can summarize it the way -- however you would like to, if it would be all right with you. Board Member Regalado: Absolutely. And it is important to hear what they have to say, because there's been a lot of talk on this matter. So thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Teele: Dale. Dale Simpson: I'm Dale Simpson. I'm Executive Director of Camillus House, 336 Northwest 5th Street. OK. Board Member Regalado: You just need to grab the mike and it'll be easier for you. Mr. Simpson: Thank you. OK. The -- I assume the site you're talking about is 1900 Northeast Miami Court? Board Member Regalado: Yes, it is. Mr. Simpson: Thank you. That site, we entered into a contract last summer, and we are still under contract. That contract has not closed. The site met the requirements. It was the only site that met the criteria of over 20 sites that were examined within three quarters of a mile of the existing site. The site is still under consideration. It's number one, obviously, because we have site control at this point. We have site control on no other site except the existing site. It is both large enough to put a brand new building on, which is the one that's represented right here. Plus 33 March 25, 2002 there's enough parking, and it is properly zoned at this point to apply for a special exception. So that's the advantage of that particular site. Chairman Teele: Go ahead. Keep going. Mr. Simpson: OK. Another site that was looked at is the site that is on 3rd Court between 61h Street and 7ch Street Northwest. (AUDIENCE BOOING) Unidentified Speaker: Don't even think about it. (AUDIENCE SHOUTING) Chairman Teele: Ladies and gentlemen, now, we've had the fun for the night in this meeting. We're going to invite you to join us for a lot of fun after this meeting is over. Please give respect, as you would want someone to give you respect or your family respect. This meeting will be held in an orderly manner. Any other person making a noise that is not being recognized by the Chair will be asked to leave, or will be escorted out the door. Tom Jordan: This is a public meeting. Chairman Teele: All right. Big Mat, would you have the police officer to escort this gentleman out the door. The gentleman with the piece of paper at his mouth. Sir, we're going to ask you to leave and come -- Mr. Jordan: This is a public meeting under the statutes of the State of Florida, and I have every right to be here, and so does everybody else in Overtown. And we've listened -- I've been in Overtown 52 years, and we've listened to the politicians tell us what to do with Overtown, and we got nothing done. And not only that, all these studies deal with south of 14th Street. What about Overtown north of 14th Street? Unidentified Speaker: Thank you. Mr. Jordan: Nothing's done there. So if you're going to be a Board and you're going to do something for Overtown, do it. (APPLAUSE) Mr. Jordan: Don't just talk about it. Talk, talk, talk. We've listened to talk for 50 years. It's time to stop talking and do something. Vice Chairman Winton: What have you done for 50 years? What have you done for 50 years? (UNINTELLIGIBLE COMMENTS, PEOPLE SHOUTING IN UNISON) 34 March 25, 2002 M .0# Mr. Jordan: I've been in Overtown for 50 years. Vice Chairman Winton: What else have you done? Chairman Teele: I'll tell you this. Vice Chairman Winton: I've been here for two. Mr. Jordan: I've done a lot. I practice law in Overtown. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I'm impressed you practice law there. What have you done to help make Overtown really better? What leadership did you provide in the community? Mr. Jordan: More than what you've done. More than what you've done and what the City Commission has done (UNINTELLIGIBLE COMMENT). Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I think you're full of bull, myself. Mr. Jordan: I haven't seen a single thing that you've done but waste time with talk. Vice Chairman Winton: I haven't seen you do a single thing, either, and I've been here two years. You've been there 50. So what have you done? Don't point your finger at me, buddy. I've been here two years. You been there 50. Chairman Teele: Hold it, Johnny. Hold it, Johnny. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman. Vice Chairman Winton: You don't know what you're talking about. Board Member Regalado: Can I -- can I -- Chairman Teele: I can tell you one thing. I can tell you one thing. Rosa Green: (UNINTELLIGIBLE COMMENTS). We lived there all our life. (UNINTELLIGIBLE COMMENTS) Board Member Regalado: Can I -- Mr. Chairman, can I continue with the presentation? Ms. Green: Give me Overtown's money. Then you'll stop (UNINTELLIGIBLE). We'll show you what we'll do. I'm surprised at you, Mr. Winton -- Commissioner Winton. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman, can I -- can I -- Ms. Green: I been there 60 years, and I don't get the money like you guys do. 35 March 25, 2002 M Vice Chairman Winton: I didn't get any money. What money did I get? Ms. Green: I'm not saying you. Somebody got the money. They don't send it to the millionaires. Chairman Teele: Commissioner, Commissioner, Commissioner, there's a lot of frustration, obviously. But one thing is certain. No one up here is impressed with this. And I can tell you; someone has just changed my vote, because I was voting against anything relating to this. But I'm going to tell you right up front, I will not be a part -- Ms. Green: We voted for you. Chairman Teele: I will not be a part of a mob. I will not be a part of a mob. I will not be a part of anyone that -- Ms. Green: I'm there, and I'm not a mob. Chairman Teele: I will not be a part of a mob. Well, sir, you can thank -- the community can thank you and your big mouth for my vote tonight, because I'm not going to be intimidated by someone who does not have a vote. You don't have a vote. You can talk all you'd like. Mr. Jordan: We've been intimidated by the City Commission of Miami for 50 years. Stop intimidating us. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, you ought to be ashamed of yourself for being intimidated for 50 years. Don't be yelling at us. Mr. Jordan: Then do something about it. Vice Chairman Winton: I did. I ran for office. That's exactly what I did. I got fed up and ran for office. What did you do? Sit on your fat butt and did nothing. Mr. Jordan: Shut up. I'm the only white man that ever got elected to anything in Overtown. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I'm impressed. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman, can I -- Chairman Teele: Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Wheeler -- Ms. Green: Teele, we're ashamed of you. I been shamed of you long ago. Chairman Teele: Mr. Wheeler? Dennis Wheeler, could I see you, please? (INAUDIBLE COMMENTS) 36 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: Go right ahead, please. Mr. Simpson: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As I said, on the site on 3rd Court, between 61h and 7t11 , the site has enough land, as well as convenience to the clinic that already exists. So it has some attraction of its own for the people that we serve, which are the poor and the homeless of the community. The third site that was being considered and is also a good site, as far as size and as far as convenience is the site also bordering -- I believe it's Northwest 6th Street and 7th, adjacent to the Overtown Station. Again, it's a vacant lot currently being used to park buses, and would suit our population very well. Chairman Teele: Let me ask you this: I mean, you know, we're in a situation now where we, as the government, have got to establish who's basically making the policy of this City. What is your preference? Mr. Simpson: My preference? Chairman Teele: What are your preferences? Are you prepared to build on the site that you all have site control of along Northeast 19thq Mr. Simpson: Yes, we are. Chairman Teele: All right. What is your view of the site along 3rd Court, the one near your existing facility? Mr. Simpson: In our perspective, that has been an almost ideal site, because of the proximity as well as proximity to other services, such as the medical center and Civic Center. It has a lot of benefits to the community, as well as to the individuals. We provide work not just for homeless people, but for anybody that comes in the door who is interested in getting into a work program. So there are many community services that we provide, including food to the community. We serve -- Most of the churches in Overtown, as well, receive food donations for their parishioners when they need it. Chairman Teele: All right. What is your view towards Site Number 6, the site abutting 6th Street where the Greyhound buses are now being parked? Mr. Simpson: I'm not terrifically familiar with that particular site. Chairman Teele: That's the site that's -- Mr. Simpson: Adjacent to Overtown Station? Chairman Teele: Yes. Mr. Simpson: That's an excellent site. That's -- 37 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: So that's the site that is abutting -- Did I say 6th Street? Mr. Simpson: It is. Chairman Teele: It's abutting -- it's abutting 6th Street, isn't it? Mr. Simpson: Yes, it is. Board Member Regalado: Northwest 2nd Avenue. Annette Lewis (Acting Director, CRA): 2nd Avenue. Chairman Teele: OK. And what's the court that that runs -- No, that's 6th Street -- Ms. Lewis: That's 2nd Avenue. Board Member Regalado: Northwest 2„ d Avenue. Chairman Teele: -- and North -- 2nd Court. 2nd Court is the back of that. Mr. Simpson: Yes. Ms. Lewis: OK, yes. Chairman Teele: Because the transit buses go -- Ms. Lewis: Yes. Chairman Teele: So of the three sites, in your mind, they're all equal, to you? Mr. Simpson: Yes, they are. Chairman Teele: All right. Madam Director, what we're going to do tonight is, since we've got a mob in here, we're going to have a straw vote and we're going to instruct you on a straw vote to arrange for a public hearing at City Hall Chambers at the first available time when we have five CRA Board Members. And we'd like to get your recommendations as it relates to the cost of the two sites that they don't have control over. The CRA cost. What is your analysis of the two sites that they don't have control over? Ms. Lewis: For the 6th Street and 71h Court option, the CRA had made an offer to purchase that lot. Chairman Teele: For how much money? Ms. Lewis: As appraised was two point four. 38 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: What was the appraisal of that -- Ms. Lewis: It was two point four. And we made the first offer for 15 parcels at one point five million. But the counteroffer that came back was three million, firm. Chairman Teele: But is that all of the site or half of the site? Ms. Lewis: No. That's just a portion. Chairman Teele: Then I'm asking you for the site, Ms. Lewis, the cost of the site to the CRA, approximately. Ms. Lewis: As appraised, two point four million dollars, sir. Chairman Teele: That's not correct. For the full site. That's only half. The two point four is only half, isn't it? Ms. Lewis: No, sir. Board Member Regalado: One point five is half. Ms. Lewis: That's half. Chairman Teele: Then I stand corrected. William R. Bloom (Legal Counsel, CRA): Commissioner, if I could clarify. The appraised value for all the property was two point four million dollars. The CRA made an offer for -- Chairman Teele: For half of it. Mr. Bloom: -- for approximately half that land, and that property owner countered at three million dollars ($3,000,000) for his half of the land. Chairman Teele: At that price -- and that's the question I asked Ms. Lewis -- at that price, what would the full site cost, approximately? Ms. Lewis: Around five million dollars ($5,000,000), sir. Chairman Teele: So the full site would be approximately five million dollars ($5,000,000). Ms. Lewis: That is correct, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. And that's the site along 3rd Court. Ms. Lewis: That is correct. 39 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: And then the other site that we don't have -- that we have control over is going to cost us how much? 6th Street site. Ms. Lewis: That would be Lot 56, and we own that, but it's currently under a lawsuit with Dade County. Chairman Teele: Well, that wasn't the question that I asked. What is the cost of the site? Ms. Lewis: Nothing, sir. Chairman Teele: OK. So as far as I'm concerned, the Board has got two options or three options. One is to do nothing and let this play out, or one would be to do a straw vote to instruct staff to prepare a recommendation for a public hearing, where everyone will have an opportunity to talk in an appropriate venue. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman. Chairman Teele: Mr. Regalado is Chairman. Board Member Regalado: I'd like to, within the framework of this straw vote, propose or move a motion for Option Number 3, Option Number 3 being the CRA property now in litigation with the County on Northwest 2nd Avenue at Metrorail Station, and with an amendment that it would include that the Chairman of the CRA and the Mayor of Miami, plus executives from Camillus House will meet with the County to try to resolve out of court the litigation on this matter, so if we finally decide, the Board, on this property that we can go ahead and build Camillus House on it. That would be my motion on the straw ballot. Chairman Teele: It is moved on the straw ballot. Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: Non -binding. Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: But would be the sense to instruct the Executive Director -- I hope you all are looking for a date, Madam Executive Director and Mr. Attorney, a date -- is your assistant around here anywhere? Because we need to basically agree on a date for the public hearing, which will be held in City Hall Chambers for the CRA, for a final decision. It's been moved for the site along 61h Street near the Metrorail Station. Is there going to be a second? Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Winton. And we need a date for the public hearing. Ms. Lewis: That's fine with me. 40 March 25, 2002 Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman, I would suggest Saturday around noon, if that would give the residents the possibility of attending, or as an alternative, a Commission day, a City of Miami Commission day where we can -- Chairman Teele: And schedule it in the afternoon. Board Member Regalado: And schedule -- Chairman Teele: What's the date of the second meeting? Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): April 1 lch Chairman Teele: The second meeting. Board Member Regalado: 241h. April 24 -- 25th Chairman Teele: How heavy is your agenda on the 1 lth, Mr. Manager? Board Member Regalado: We have many, many items that we deferred. We cannot do it on the Chairman Teele: All right. 25th Board Member Regalado: So we can do it on the 25th. And we can -- Chairman Teele: Could you make, that part of your motion, that it be a special meeting of the CRA at -- Board Member Regalado: At 5 o'clock. Chairman Teele: -- 5 p.m. on the 25th, with a public hearing, affording the right of all persons who come the right to speak and be heard to the CRA Board on the straw vote instructions to the Executive Director. The Executive Director -- Madam Director, you are free to reject the recommendations of the outcome of this vote at your own peril, but you may do so. You may do so. There are not two other Commissioners here, so you clearly are not having a sense -- my vote tonight, which would have been a vote "no" for this fight, and basically pretty much do something totally different is going to be a unanimous vote, because I'm not going to at all be a part of something that I fought as a soldier in the military for people to have a government that is respective of the people and the people respect. So we have a motion. We have a second. Madam Clerk, call the roll. Madam Clerk, call the roll. 41 March 25, 2002 0 w .: The following motion was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-44 A MOTION REFLECTING A NON -BINDING, STRAW VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO INSTRUCT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRA TO PREPARE A RECOMMENDATION IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SITE TO RELOCATE CAMILLUS HOUSE TO CRA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST 61H STREET AND 2" AVENUE NEAR THE METRORAIL STATION (OPTION NUMBER THREE) CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN LITIGATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; FURTHER REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CRA, THE MAYOR OF MIAMI AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAMILLUS HOUSE MEET WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO NEGOTIATE AN OUT -OF -COURT SETTLEMENT OF MATTERS UNDER DISPUTE. Upon being seconded by Board Member Vice Chairman Winton, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: A motion on the straw vote. Would there be a motion to set a special CRA Board Meeting for 5 p.m. -- Vice Chairman Winton: So move. Chairman Teele: -- at City Hall on Thursday, April 25th. Moved by -- Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: For the purpose of taking up the recommendations of the Executive Director of the CRA and staff regarding a final determination by the CRA. Board Member Regalado: And Mr. Chairman -- Chairman Teele: Do this. It's moved by Commissioner Winton. It's seconded by Commissioner Regalado. 42 March 25, 2002 Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman. Chairman Teele: You're recognized for discussion. Board Member Regalado: I would like to include, Vice Chair Winton, some kind of language that would direct you and ask the Mayor -- Chairman Teele: But until you get a site -- Board Member Regalado: No, I understand that. But to explore with the County the possibility of, you know, if we were to decide on that site, staff, if the staff were to recommend it, to explore with the County the possibility, I mean, because this is -- Chairman Teele: Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, you've instructed me, and I assume that as the Chairman of the Commission, you know how I operate. If you've instructed me that way, that's exactly what I'm going to do. Board Member Regalado: Thank you. Chairman Teele: You don't need to vote on that to direct me to do it. I mean, just wiggle your nose, and I'm going to do it. We have a motion to call a special CRA Board Meeting for the purpose of considering the Executive Director's recommendation regarding the location of the Camillus House or relocation. I should put on the record that included in your recommendations; I would appreciate if you would comment on the fifty thousand dollar ($50,000) grant for the planning and design for the Camillus House. I would appreciate if you would comment on the five hundred thousand dollar ($500,000) commitment that the CRA has made through our friends in Congress -- Congressman Young, in particular. And I would also ask that the law firm of Katz Kutter be prepared to discuss with us the potential of additional funding. I would also request that you meet with the Manager's staff, and particularly be prepared to provide a loan through a 108, which the CRA would back up. What's the approximate cost of the construction as you envision it? Mr. Simpson: Approximately eight million dollars ($8,000,000). Chairman Teele: Of approximately eight million dollars ($8,000,000) of a 108 loan, which the Camillus House could receive against the Ordinance 00 -- whatever it is -- against that number, which would reduce it by twenty-five million. And I would assume that if we approve this and take it as a final vote, you could have your building complete, constructed and completed within what kind of time frame? Mr. Simpson: 18 to 24 months. Chairman Teele: All right. 18 to 24 months. On the motion for the special meeting, Madam Clerk, call the roll. 43 March 25, 2002 13 _,.0 The following motion was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-45 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CRA AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2002, 5 P.M., AT MIAMI CITY HALL CHAMBERS TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRA AND STAFF REGARDING A FINAL DETERMINATION BY THE CRA IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SITE TO RELOCATE CAMILLUS HOUSE TO CRA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST 6TH STREET AND 2ID AVENUE NEAR THE METRORAIL STATION (OPTION NUMBER THREE) CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN LITIGATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO INCLUDE IN SAID RECOMMENDATIONS COMMENTS ON THE $50,000 GRANT FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED RELOCATION OF CAMILLUS HOUSE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA 2-00-41, THE $500,000 COMMITMENT THE CRA HAS MADE THROUGH ITS FRIENDS IN CONGRESS, AND THAT THE LAW FIRM OF KATZ, KUTTER, HAIGLER, ALDERMAN, BRYAN AND YON, P.A. BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING. Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: It's unanimous. There will be a special meeting to consider the Executive Director's recommendation, based upon the straw vote of three to zero, which is non -binding, as it relates to your recommendation that the location of the Camillus House will be the property owned by the CRA. Are there questions of the Executive Director or the Attorney? Mr. Attorney, do you have any questions? Madam Director, do you have questions? Ms. Lewis: No, sir. 44 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: All right. So that will be the order of the day. Thank you very much. Ladies and gentlemen, you will be afforded an opportunity to speak when the Commission -- when the CRA Board is about to take a final action. Thank you all very much. 45 March 25, 2002 9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WORK CLOSELY WITH GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, AND ANY SUCH PROMOTIONAL ENTITY, TO MAKE KNOWN BENEFITS OF USING AND PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS THAT GENERATE PEDESTRIAN AND EVENT TRAFFIC WITHIN CRA DISTRICTS; REPORT FROM TIME TO TIME ON STATUS OF ALL SUCH PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. Chairman Teele: All right. The next item is -- why don't we take up item number 5. A resolution authorizing the Executive Director to work closely with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote entities for the benefit of the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) that will generate traffic within the CRA district, and to further coordinate closely with the City departments on all such promotional activities. Commissioner Regalado makes the motion, seconded by Commissioner Winton. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-46 OMNI 02-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, AND ANY SUCH PROMOTIONAL ENTITY, TO MAKE KNOWN THE BENEFITS OF USING AND PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS THAT GENERATE PEDESTRIAN AND EVENT TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CRA DISTRICTS; AND FURTHER, TO CLOSELY COORDINATE WITH APPROPRIATE CITY DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICIALS ON ALL SUCH ACTIONS TAKEN; AND FURTHER, TO REPORT FROM TIME TO TIME ON THE STATUS OF ALL SUCH PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. 46 March 25, 2002 (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 47 March 25, 2002 LIM N 10. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY FOR BENEFIT OF HAITIAN MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2002 SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2002; $15,000. Chairman Teele: Five -A is a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to transfer funds to MSEA (Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority) for the benefit of the Haitian Music Awards, scheduled for Saturday, March the 301h, pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding, and providing that the Mayor concurs. Motion by Commissioner Regalado. Is there a second? Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: Is there objections? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed have the same right. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HAITIAN MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2002 SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2002 PURSUANT TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND PROVIDED THE CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY MAYOR FOR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF THE ARENA AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 689001. 550108.6.940. 48 March 25, 2002 LIM *,go (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 49 March 25, 2002 11. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $29,000 TO WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (WASA) FOR BENEFIT OF W.H.E. ENTERPRISE FOR IMPACT FEES RELATED TO BUILD -OUT OF FACILITY LOCATED AT 1756 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE. Chairman Teele: Item 5-b-1 is a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to transfer funds to the Water and Sewer Department of Dade County for the benefit of W.H.E. Enterprise, for the payment of impact fees related to approved projects, subject to entering into a grant agreement for a forgivable loan that is satisfactory to the Executive Director and all parties, and for it to be returned to this Board for final approval. Is there -- Board Member Regalado: Move it. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Regalado. Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: Actually, it should be moved by Commissioner Winton, seconded by Commissioner Regalado. Commissioner Winton, you're recognized. Vice Chairman Winton: And I wanted to make sure of a couple of things. One is that the principal idea here is to make sure we don't pay the water and sewer fees, and the Sax on the Beach people don't do their expansion. Chairman Teele: Right. Vice Chairman Winton: So, I want to make sure that we put some mechanism in place to assure that the expansion will be done, the wherewithal is there -- we probably need to do two things: Look at the plans, make sure the plans are done that are going to move the thing forward, and to make sure that they have the financial wherewithal to do the improvements. Because I think we have to pay the water and sewer fees that will, then, trigger the permit pulling. So, if they've done all the stuff they need to do and they're ready to pull the permit right now -- Chairman Teele: They pulled the permit on Friday, and they are scheduled to be completed within about 45 days, at the most. Vice Chairman Winton: So that's probably -- they've already -- Chairman Teele: The other thing is that they have committed to hire at least five people from the Overtown/Edgewater area, and there will be a mechanism, that we're requesting the City, to monitor that over a three to five year period -- Vice Chairman Winton: Perfect. Chairman Teele: -- for which they will be given, in effect, credit, if they hire people. Johnny, that is the most diverse -- ethnically diverse business establishment that I've been in in the entire 50 March 25, 2002 City of Miami. And I think it's something that this community needs to encourage more. We have the motion by Commissioner Winton, the second by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed have the same right. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNUCRA 02-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (WASA) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 686001.590320.6.940, FOR THE BENEFIT OF W.H.E. ENTERPRISE FOR IMPACT FEES RELATED TO THE BUILD -OUT OF THE FACILITY LOCATED AT 1756 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI, FL, SUBJECT TO W.H.E. ENTERPRISE ENTERING IN A FORGIVABLE LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CRA. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: We are scheduling a site visit for there tonight. The public, again, is invited. And the guests of the CRA are invited to walk, not drive, but walk to Bay Park Plaza, which is a half a block away, which was developed by Tebor Harlor (Phonetic). And the important thing for the public to understand is that this property will generate well over -- well, a substantial sum of TIF (Tax Increment Fund) funds that will, basically, put us in a position now that we can begin to use funds for the redevelopment of the neighborhood. This project is a major taxpayer — ad valorem taxpayer for our community. And we are very grateful. 51 March 25, 2002 %4_ 1% 12. DESIGNATE H.J. ROSS AS CONSULTING ENGINEER TO CRA, INCLUDE THAT H.J. ROSS COMPLETE DETAILED REVIEW OF PLANNING CONSULTANT AND CONSULTING ENGINEER PREVIOUSLY CONTRACTED BY CRA. (See #22) Chairman Teele: Item number 6, Commissioner Winton, is your issue, and if you would move it for the purpose of discussion -- this appoints H.J. Ross -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: -- as the consulting engineer. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: It's moved by -- it was moved and second. Built into this is also the requirement that H. J. Ross to do a detailed review of both the planning consultants that we had in the past, as well as the previous consulting engineer, and to ensure that the records and files are full and in accordance with fully accepted principle. And that gets to your point, Commissioner, of adequate staff to adequately supervise, which is an understatement in the way you phrased it, and it is absolutely correct. On the motion, Mr. Ross -- Mr. -- Mr. Ross, Mr. H. J. Ross. Mr. Calas, do you accept the responsibility and are you prepared to -- also, in this, Mr. Attorney, it gives Mr. Calas the unilateral right to come to this Board and report anything that he finds to be out of the ordinary, or something that needs to come before this Board. Mr. Calas, we want to know about any improper conduct of any CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) staff member, or of any person doing business with the CRA, or any of our vendors. And if that comes to your attention, we expect you to come here, the same way we expect our external auditor to come here, and report anything. And I want to put that on the record for Mr. Hernandez, who, I assume, is managing your contract, and the Director, Ms. Lewis. Do you understand that right, that you have the right to come here? On the motion, all those in favor, say, "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed have the same right. 52 March 25, 2002 M M The following motion was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-48 OMNI 02-25 A MOTION DESIGNATING H.J. ROSS AS THE CONSULTING ENGINEER TO THE CRA, INCLUDED IN THIS APPOINTMENT IS THE REQUIREMENT THAT H.J. ROSS COMPLETE A DETAILED REVIEW OF BOTH THE PLANNING CONSULTANT AND CONSULTING ENGINEER PREVIOUSLY CONTRACTED BY THE CRA TO ENSURE THAT THE RECORDS AND FILES ARE PULLED AND ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FULLY ACCEPTABLE PRINCIPALS. (Here follows body of motion, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 53 March 25, 2002 13. PROVIDE IN -KIND SERVICES FOR USE OF PARKING LOT LOCATED ON CORNER OF NW 6TH STREET AND NW 2ND AVENUE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2002, FOR USE BY STATE OF FLORIDA SAFETY AND CAREER DAY COMMITTEE TO LAND HELICOPTERS BROUGHT IN FOR STUDENTS TO TOUR; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REQUEST THAT VEC'TOUR BUS LINE MOVE THEIR BUSES FOR THIS ONE DAY. Chairman Teele: Is Mr. Smith here? Mr. Smith, you're recognized for two minutes, sir. Thank you for being here. The State of Florida Safety and Career Day Committee. Byron Smith: Correct. How are you doing? Chairman Teele: Item number 8. Mr. Smith: How are you doing? I'm here -- Chairman Teele: Give us your name and address for the record. Mr. Smith: My name is Byron Smith. I'm at 153 -- Chairman Teele: Ladies and gentlemen, please. Mr. Smith: It's Byron Smith. I live at 15303 Southeast 1071h Court, South Dade. I'm a state employee. I work at the Government Center downtown. Once a year, we put on a career day for about 2,100 school students all around Miami -Dade. I'm here to ask for the in -kind service for use of a parking lot to land some helicopters for a display on May loth for some -- for (INAUDIBLE) school kids. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Commissioner Regalado, will you second it? Board Member Regalado: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: Moved and second. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed, say "no." 54 March 25, 2002 M The following motion was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-49 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO PROVIDE IN -KIND SERVICES FOR USE OF THE PARKING LOT LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF NW 6TH STREET AND NW 2ND AVENUE FOR 1 DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2002, FOR USE BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA SAFETY AND CAREER DAY COMMITTEE TO LAND HELICOPTERS BROUGHT IN FOR STUDENTS TO TOUR; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REQUEST THAT VEC'TOUR BUS LINE WHO OCCUPIES THE LOT, MOVE THEIR BUSES FOR JUST THIS ONE DAY. (Here follows body of motion, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Thank you very much, and we look forward to a successful -- Mr. Smith: Career Day. Chairman Teele: -- Career Day. OK. Let us know. And, Ms. Lewis, would you make sure that we have adequate staff, and would you designate someone on your staff now to be a point of contact? Annette Lewis (Acting Executive Director, CRA): Yes, sir. I'll appoint David Hernandez for coordinating things. Mr. Smith: Yeah. One problem we have right now -- right now that parking lot is occupied by Victor Bus Company. And, in previous years, they moved out for a day. And this is what we're requesting, that they could move out that afternoon of the 9th, so we could prepare the parking lot for the 10th Ms. Lewis: So, I'll designate David Hernandez and Hilda Tejera to handle that. 55 March 25, 2002 Chairman Teele: All right. Mr. Smith: Thank you. 56 March 25, 2002 .40 14. AUTHORIZE CRA TO AMEND RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-01-105 BY INCREASING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SCOPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY DOVER KOHL IN CONNECTION WITH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD SPECIAL AREA PLAN STUDY, FROM $50,000 TO $75,000. Chairman Teele: I was informed by staff that we skipped 4-C. And this is a resolution adjusting the Dover Kohl professional services regarding the Biscayne Bay Area Plan. And that's the plan associated with the use of that strip, the land right in front of the park. That was a study you requested. Vice Chairman Winton: OK. I move it. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: Yes, so move. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Regalado, will you second it? Board Member Regalado: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: Moved and seconded. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed have the same right. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO AMEND RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-01-105 BY INCREASING THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCOPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY DOVER KOHL IN CONNECTION WITH THE BISCAYNE BOULEVARD SPECIAL AREA PLAN STUDY FROM $50,000 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 689001.550108.6.270. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) 57 March 25, 2002 OU Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 58 March 25, 2002 15. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND AGREEMENT WITH KATZ, KUTTER, HAIGLER, ALDERMAN, BRYAN AND YON, P.A. FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL AGENCIES AND CONGRESS ON APPROPRIATION REQUESTS AND LEGISLATION, $50,000. Chairman Teele: And you said A-2. Oh, 1-5 -- what? Oh, 15-A-2, under the Camillus House. This is a resolution extending the agreement with Katz Kutter, which was responsible for the Washington representation. And their lead is to help the Camillus House get money for their programs. Would you move it, Commissioner Winton? Vice Chairman Winton: Oh, yes. So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by -- Vice Chairman Winton: Although, this is A-2-13, you said? Chairman Teele: This is 15-A -- Annette Lewis: 2-B. Chairman Teele: 2-B. Vice Chairman Winton: Got it. Chairman Teele: With a bullet. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Commissioner Regalado, will you second it? Commissioner Regalado, will you second it? Seconded by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed have the same right. 59 March 25, 2002 0 sm The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH KATZ, KUTTER, HAIGLER, ALDERMAN, BRYAN AND YON, P.A. FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL AGENCIES AND CONGRESS ON APPROPRIATION REQUESTS AND LEGISLATION, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, FROM ACCOUNT NO. 689004.550011.6.270 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 60 March 25, 2002 146. 16. DIRECT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TERMINATE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS FOR PROPOSED BUILDING PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND SECOND COURT AND NORTHWEST 13TH AND 14TH STREETS; FILE REPORT ON COST OF SAID TERMINATION; REQUEST THAT PROJECT BE FORWARDED TO CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSIDERATION IN UPCOMING HOUSING SUMMIT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY FOR POSSIBLE RESIDENTIAL USE. Chairman Teele: All right. St. John's Church, not the CDC (Community Development Corporation). We're very honored, Pastor, to have you here. If I had seen you, I would have asked you to pray, but you can pray for us anyway, especially after tonight. And I would like to also acknowledge the presence of the Chairman of the St. John's CDC, who is also here, the famous Dr. -- Reverend. Reverend Henry Nevin: Mr. Chairman and Commissioner Winton, Commissioner Regalado, and to all the people on the dais. We're just very thankful to the Lord to be here. And they have the St. Johns Baptist Church, and I'm going to ask everyone from St. John to please stand. Amen. Mr. Chairman, we have -- they have the Chairman of our Trustee Ministry, the Chairman of our Deacon Ministry. We have the superintendent of Sunday school, and we have all the people at St. John are very, very important people, and we thank the Lord for that. But, first of all, I would like to thank the Commissioners, the Miami Commissioners, for the job that they are doing. They are -- Chairman Teele: We're here as the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board. Mr. Nevin: I'm coming to that. Chairman Teele: OK. Mr. Nevin: I'm coming to that. The Commissioners are doing a beautiful job. And to the CRA, we thank the Lord for you, and for the job that you are doing. And to you, Mr. Chairman, we thank the Lord for you. Chairman Teele: You'll have to pray hard now for me. Mr. Nevin: Yes. I do that -- we do that all the time, and you know that, because we invite you to come and be in our church. And we feel that you cannot please everybody, but we thank you for being in Overtown for us. And another reason I want to thank you is because you walk the streets of Overtown and you see our plight, and you know our needs, and you're trying your best to do for us what we really need. The St. John Baptist Church is here, and I'm very, very happy to see that. Adam, who is a great speaker, a great physician, a great speaker -- and if I run short on anything, I'm going to ask him to help me out. And we just thank the Lord for these great people here. Now, I -- Mr. Chairman, we have with us Reverend Johnson, who has been in that church for over 45 years. Chairman Teele: Reverend Tedford Johnson? 61 March 25, 2002 M N Mr. Nevin: Reverend Tedford Johnson. Is he here? Please stand, Rev. There he is. Chairman Teele: Let's give him a hand. Let's give Reverend Johnson a hand. He's a great institution. [APPLAUSE] Mr. Nevin: Yes, sir. And we thank the Lord for him. He is still alive, doing well, and he is with us at the church. We have certain problems in Overtown at St. Johns. But St. John has been a beacon of light in the Overtown area. As I said, Pastor Johnson's been there for 45 years. The church has been doing great things in the Overtown neighborhood. First of all, I am proud to say that we have — the St. John Baptist Church has the largest amount of children in any church in the Overtown area. We've built some buildings that we're housing families, and we hope to do much more as the Lord grant us the privilege to do that. We have a building there that they're still negotiating deals with the CRA, and that building has been empty for 10 years. And we're asking that we get back with the CRA, with Mr. Teele, to negotiate some other deals. Chairman Teele: Pastor Nevin, you know, that building has been discussed. I see Deacon Dorset, Chairman of your Deacon Board, here, as well as members of the Board of Directors. We discussed that. I remember, when I first became Chairman of the CRA in '98, we had the consultants to walk through that building and go in and review it. They determined that the building could not be used as a residential facility, given the amount of the extensive work that needs to be done. This is the building on the corner of 3`d Avenue and 131" Street, directly across from the church. We are open to receiving a request. And I will request of Ms. Lewis, or directly to Mr. Hernandez, that we meet with you with our appropriate consultants. But I think what needs to happen is that the church needs to come to us, informally, and tell us what it is you would really like to do. And then I can commit to you that we will take your request and consideration very seriously. Mr. Nevin: OK. Chairman Teele: It is on the 3`d Avenue corridor, under the resolution of the City that instructs our activities. We are to seek activities that will generate jobs and generate business. So, we obviously would prefer to see some type of job creation activity, as opposed to, say, just a purely residential activity abutting 3`d Avenue. But, again, whatever you all would like to recommend to us, we'll work through it. Our problem, and we want to be clear and on the record, is that while we're in litigation with the CDC, which currently has title to the building, we would prefer not to engage in additional activities with the CDC, except on a case -by -case approach until we can resolve the ongoing litigation. And I think you understand. But that, in no way, precludes the church from coming forward with some recommendations. Mr. Nevin: OK. Well, we will get back with you on that. We will have meeting and get back with you on that. Is that all right? Chairman Teele: Yes, sir. 62 March 25, 2002 S%. Mr. Nevin: Thank you very much. Now, we have been discussing the remote -- we've had a meeting up to tonight on the Youth Center. And we thank the Lord for Miami and Miami Commissioners, because all of us -- all of the Commissioners are conscious of God working in our lives. And they're also conscious of the beauty that the outward appearance of the structure of any church in the community brings to the church -- brings to the community. St. John has been, as I said before, a beacon of light in the neighborhood. People passing by on 95 and the other thoroughfares could see the beauty of our church, because we have a beautiful church, sending the beams in the Overtown section from far and near. Chairman Teele: Pastor, while you're there, I'm going to ask Mr. Grant if he'll take the picture that the Commissioners are looking at and maybe, with someone from the staff, move that out there where the citizens can also see that. Mr. Nevin: Thank you very much. Thank you. Chairman Teele: Go right ahead, staff. Mr. Nevin: Now, that building that they're putting up beside us -- and I do not want anyone to say that we are fighting anybody, because we're not. What I am envisioning is that that building has taken away the beauty of the church. And that's a beautiful picture. We thank you for that. Chairman Teele: Well, that's a part of our program, where we have artists that are residents with us and we work with them. And this is a young artist, Mr. -- Mr. Nevin: King. Chairman Teele: Mr. Ernest King. His father was the late Rabbi King, you may have heard. And let's give that -- [APPLAUSE] Chairman Teele: He's painted a number of buildings in the Overtown area, to try to preserve that beauty. Mr. Nevin: Thank you very much. And I thank you for this picture. Thank you for showing it to these people. Chairman Teele: Well, don't keep it, though. We didn't give it to you, Doc. Mr. Nevin: Well, I'm going to take it. But this beauty of our church has been taken away from the building that is built next to the church, on the north side of the church. You cannot see the church as it stands there now. And, so, what we are proposing to the CRA is to -- we're asking your help in helping us. And we need -- we have proposed a fence around this church, a wall- like thing. And we are asking the CRA to help us out in that. And we want -- we are positive thinkers. We want to tell you thanks for doing that for us. Also, our -- the property across the 63 March 25, 2002 street, it is owned by the CRA. We are asking you for that for the church. And we will be forever thankful, and we will give God the praise for whatever you do for us, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Teele: All right. Let me see if I'm very clear on this. The CRA committed some time to assist you with the fencing, replacing the fencing, as we've done for the schools and as we've done for other areas there. Mr. Hernandez, where is that project now? David Hernandez: Right now, we've been working with -- (INAUDIBLE) from our section, and we've gone in front of the Historical Board in reference as to what type of fence that we're projecting to have there in St Johns. But we're moving quite ahead, in order to get that expedited. Chairman Teele: Hernandez, give me a date that the fencing will be completed. Moving ahead - Mr. Hernandez: Moving ahead, we could have the fence start and construction installation in about 45 days -- working days. Chairman Teele: And, how long will it take to construct it? Mr. Hernandez: Anywhere between 21 days to 30 days. Chairman Teele: So, 45 and 30 is 75. Mr. Hernandez: That's correct. Chairman Teele: All right. So, why don't we say within 90 days. That's three months. Within 90 days, is that -- Pastor, is that satisfactory to you? Mr. Nevin: We will be very, very thankful. But our church is here and we are a peaceful people. So, I'd just like for them to give us a sign of gratitude and thanks for doing that for us. Help out the church. [APPLAUSE] Chairman Teele: All right. Mr. Nevin: Thank you very much. Chairman Teele: All right. Now, on the second request, you asked that we give you the land. This is what we have, and I'll just put it right out here on the table. As you know, we have a plan to build a low-rise home ownership, something that I think is the most important thing we can do in Overtown, is to create more homeowners, property owners. Your Board has told me, directly, that you all don't like the low-rise. You all would prefer to have something that restores, let's say, the high ground, if you will, that the church once had in that corner. Is that a fair statement? 64 March 25, 2002 L� Mr. Nevin: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: So, are you asking us to do what with our plans for the low-rise? Mr. Nevin: Mr. Chairman, we need all the help that's possible. Chairman Teele: What would you -- do you want us to build the low-rise home ownership that we -- Mr. Nevin: No, sir. We are asking you -- Chairman Teele: You're such a polite person, you know. I want to be very clear on the record. And I appreciate that. I mean, a little bit of balance is good, I guess. Mr. Nevin: We are asking you to -- well, in this land, we're asking you to back off of that proj ect. Chairman Teele: Well -- Mr. Nevin: And let us sit down and talk about a major thing for that corner, because we need something there. We need much more to help our church and help the community. Chairman Teele: All right. You're asking us to, basically, withdraw the plans that we've been working on? Mr. Nevin: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: And we've gone a long way. We've gone to the University of Miami, we've got a preliminary concept approval, we've got plans drawn, and you're asking us, knowing all of that, to still stop our plans? Mr. Nevin. That's what we are asking you to do, sir. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Regalado, I hope -- where's Commissioner Regalado? Tomas, I hope you will come and join me, because I would like to make the motion, if I could, by yielding to Commissioner Winton. As you know, Reverend, you and I've had a disagreement -- I wouldn't say disagreement. We've just had a different view about this. I feel very strongly that we have to have home ownership, and that is one of the few parcels of land, that is 2nd Court, along 14'" Street, between 14th and 13t'', which I thought would be a perfect gated community. And I'm yielding to the Vice Chair, if I may, Mr. Vice Chair? Vice Chairman Winton: It's all yours. Chairman Teele: Thank you, Mr. Vice Chair. And we've we worked hard in developing that. We've spent a considerable amount of money. I am going -- in deference to your request and, particularly, as it relates to the concern that I think the entire community has about how the 65 March 25, 2002 beauty of this church has been somewhat compromised by the closeness and the proximity and the orientation of the building that is adjacent to it, I think it's very important that a super structure, one that is substantially higher than the Youth Center, be constructed there. I don't have -- I'm not committed to your plan or to your Board's plan at this point. But what I am committed to, is that we've got a housing summit coming up, and I think there are a number of unique needs. Elderly housing, I understand, or the housing for persons of the aging, population gets older and older, is in short supply. And, so, what I will do, with the Chairman's permission, is move that the project, that has been previously approved by this Board, be terminated -- be truncated and terminated, with a report being filed by the Executive Director and the consultant on the costs, et cetera; and further, that this project be forwarded to the Community Development Department and, in particular, the summit on Housing, that is, this area, for a recommendation from the City on a possible residential use that would include a high-rise, that would be substantially higher than the church. And I would so move, Mr. Chairman. Vice Chairman Winton: And would you, please identify -- Board Member Regalado: And I will second. Vice Chairman Winton: Yes. Got a motion and second. Would you please, for the record, identify the site, specifically, so it's on the record? Chairman Teele: The site is between 3rd Avenue and 2nd Avenue, including 2nd Court, and between 131" Street and 141" Street. And it is directly in front of the St. John Baptist Church, in which the two principal landowners are the St. John Baptist Church and the St. John CDC, and the CRA. You all own about, I think, 60% of the land in question, and we own about 40%, with a unique strip -- non -developable strip owned by an unknown party. Vice Chairman Winton: And, Mr. Chairman, it seems to me one of the other things that you may want to have happen is for someone or someones (sic) from our Planning Department meet with the Reverend and his committee that's working on this, to talk about the whole urban design issues so that they can talk through the whole issue of the difference between low-rise, mid -rise, high-rise, so that everybody's armed with the same piece of information, as all the decisions openly get made. Chairman Teele: And I agree with your point. Vice Chairman Winton: And do we have any further discussion on this issue? Being none, we have a motion and a second. All in favor, "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Vice Chairman Winton: Like sign oppose. Motion carries. 66 March 25, 2002 0E On The following resolution was introduced by Chairman Teele, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH KATZ, KUTTER, HAIGLER, ALDERMAN, BRYAN AND YON, P.A. FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL AGENCIES AND CONGRESS ON APPROPRIATION REQUESTS AND LEGISLATION, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, FROM ACCOUNT NO. 689004.550011.6.270 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Mr. Nevin: Thank you very much. And, again, thanks to you, the CRA Board. Chairman Teele: Thank you, Pastor. And I hope that Deacon Dorsett -- Deacon Dorsett, if you'd just like to come up as the Chairman of the Deacon Board, we'd like to just, at least, put your name and address on the record, please. Mr. Nevin: Chairman of our Deacon Board, Deacon Baker. And chairman of our Trustee -- Chairman Teele: I'm sorry. I got it all wrong. Mr. Nevin: -- Committee is Deacon Dorsett. Reverend Winfred Dorsett: And I was just going to make that correction. I'm Chairman of the Trustee Ministry of St. John Baptist Church. Chairman Teele: Who controls the money? 67 March 25, 2002 Mr. Dorsett: Trustees, not me. I'm only the Chairman. My name is Winfred Dorsett. As I stated, I'm the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. I've been there for 15 years. Chairman Teele: How long have you been at the church? Mr. Dorsett: For about 48 years at the church. Most of us are old timers. We don't live in that neighborhood, but we still come and support our church in the Overtown area. Most of us were living in the Overtown area before the expressway came through there and we moved out, but we still support our church, we still support Overtown. Is there anything else you'd like to know? Chairman Teele: No. Thank you very much. We appreciate very much your being here. Mr. Dorsett: OK. Thank you. Chairman Teele: And Chairman of the Deacon Board, please. Robert Baker: My name is Robert Baker, and I'm Chairman of the Deacon Ministry at St. John Baptist Church. Chairman Teele: All right. And to the great doctor. I know you're the Chairman of the CDC, but we don't want to leave you out. You're such a pillar in our community, and we just appreciate your taking time from your busy medical practice. Dr. Nelson Adams: Thank you so much, Chairman Teele, and thank you to the CRA Board. We, at St. John, certainly appreciate what you have done, and we promise to be good stewards of those things that you have put in our charge. Thank you so very much. Chairman Teele: All right. But we'll move on. And we want to thank all of the members of St. John. If you all would you just stand and wave your hand, so we could -- all the St. Johns people here. Yes, indeed. It's great to have you here. There's Ms. Wilcox, a long-time warrior with the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). We marched together. That's right. Bless you, Ms. Wilcox. Thank you. Bless all of you. Thank you all very much. 68 March 25, 2002 17. DIRECT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLAN TO PROVIDE LONG - AND SHORT-TERM POLICE PRESENCE FOR POINCIANA VILLAGE, INCLUDING PAYMENT FOR SHORT -TERM SECURITY. Chairman Teele: The matter relating to Poinciana Village Association. Is there a representative from Poinciana Village? Come right up, sir. Dale Bryan: Dale Bryan, Poinciana Village Condominium Association, and Randy Russ. He's on his way up to join me, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Commissioners. We note that there is item 11-C, update on the Poinciana Relief Plan, and I take it that the Executive Director hopefully has some information to share with us. We'd ask that you defer us speaking until after we hear what her information is, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. Ms. Lewis, do you have a recommendation regarding Poinciana Village at this time? Annette Lewis: Yes, sir. Based on information provided by Mr. Bryan and Randy Russ, and also -- the audit that was prepared by the Department of Internal Audit, I have come up with five options that the Board may take. First one being, the Board ... Chairman Teele: Is the trailer moved yet? Ms. Lewis: No, sir. Chairman Teele: Was the construction trailer moved yet? Ms. Lewis: No, sir. Chairman Teele: I just got to take -- you know, nobody on Brickell would let you do that, nobody would let you do that in Morningside, but in Overtown, it's all right, see. So, I have a problem with the trailer being there. When the people go into Greater Bethel AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church and they walk up those stairs, all they're going to do is look over there at a construction trailer and that's not fair. We don't have construction trailers permitted in our residential area. Mr. Bryan: May I, Mr. Chairman? Chairman Teele: Not yet. Let Ms. Lewis finish. Go right ahead. I thought we instructed you not to release any money until you got that straight. Ms. Lewis: Sir, that was -- on January 28th, I was authorized to disburse the balance of the dollars. The first is initiating a Community Policing Program, which is pursuant to the Redevelopment Act of 1969. That's using TIF (Tax Increment Funds) funds. Option two, which would be directly contributing to the security expenses, but that would have to be out of our general fund because that's not a TIF allowable expense. The third one would be ... 69 March 25, 2002 CM Chairman Teele: What's not a TIF allowable expense? Ms. Lewis: Paying their security expenses directly. And that being a point of concern for the Homeowner's Association, as they had brought up... Chairman Teele: Mr. Cardwell, could you give us a written legal opinion on that, or Mr. Bloom, either one of you? This is the first time I'm hearing that. But let's go right ahead. Ms. Lewis: The third one would be contingent upon the Board's authorization of the use of Block 56 as the Metrorail Station. And, then, this also incorporates a special Police Security Program for those entire four blocks. So, it's targeted -- as it relates to that Metrorail, all those lots, all those parcels, I should say. The fourth is, the Board, as an initiative, develop a program to acquire units for lease and/or sale to City employees... Chairman Teele: For what? Say that again. Ms. Lewis: The Board, as an initiative, develop a program to acquire units for lease and/or sale to City employees as a benefit to City employees. And the fifth being ... Chairman Teele: I assume we're talking about police, primarily? There's a special federal program that allows for local governments to acquire housing for police for the purpose of trying to deal with some of the security issues. Ms. Lewis: I didn't disclose that, but that is deemed the line of thinking, sir. And the final would be the Board takes no action. My recommendation is that no further assistance be provided to the Poinciana Village Condo Association. Chairman Teele: All right. Yes, sir Mr. Bryan: Well, you know, there are five options here, and I guess it would be prudent for us to hear what you gentlemen, Commissioners, you know, have in mind. I think, if I'm getting the drift here, we're basically covering the one -- if option one through three is acceptable to the Board, that that would take a good chunk of the costs for the security. We would -- I think we could live with that. I mean, we need to discuss it. Chairman Teele: I'll tell you one thing that I think we should do, and I think we're remiss in not doing it. The CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) needs to purchase some parcels, some of those units. First of all, we need to be a part of this program. Secondly, I would like very much for us to convey the fee of land to the homeowners. We just received two million dollars ($2,000,000) selling back the fee of one. But I'd be willing to provide it, as we can dispose of it under Chapter 163, for substantially less than fair market value, because I think that's something that needs to be negotiated. I see no reason why they should be on a leasehold on interest, and I think it gives them more options, a considerable number of more options. So, I would be very, very interested in that. And I think the best way to do this is to look at some models where we let the Homeowners Association decide whether they would like to stay like they are, or would they like to have a fee to be turned back and then have a Homeowners Association based upon, you 70 March 25, 2002 know, the way you have it in gate districts and all of that, and deal with that that way. But I do think we need to have an equity participation if, for no other reason, than to understand better what's going on in the homeowners meetings, as you always have. And I think, you know, we could make those units available to people that are City employees, that would be interested -- particularly, police that would be interested in living in the area. I don't think that's a solution to -- long-term solution. Because as long as -- you're only, I guess, about 40 percent built -- what are you -- you have 64 units -- 62 units or 64? Mr. Bryan: Sixty-four. Chairman Teele: You have 64 units, with the concept of 92 additional units being built, and that's sort of the way the base -- I mean, that's the way the allocation of the costs were sort of contemplated in the model. And, you know, I don't know what we can do, other than take the Director's recommendation in the short-term, but to look at a whole series of other options that we can have a long-range plan, because what's going to happen is every year you're going to come back to us and ask for money. Commissioner Winton, you're a developer and we're going to follow your lead to some extent on this. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, the homeowners community has heard -- I think heard my view loud and clear from day one, and that is that from day one, I really felt that the CRA shouldn't be involved in dealing with that Homeowner's Association's maintenance fees, but the more time I've spent thinking about it -- the fact of the matter is that the CRA and the City -- this isn't a private developer deal that went bankrupt. If it was a private developer's deal that went bankrupt, this would be really -- Chairman Teele: Right. Vice Chairman Winton: See, but it isn't. It was a joint venture, public/private deal that encouraged people to buy a unit, coming back into the City. And, frankly, I think it's probably the first one that was going on. And, so, I guess I'm having -- I don't know if I'm getting weak kneed or whether I'm having a new thought process going on here. Mr. Bryan: Commissioner Vice Chairman Winton: Well, the more I've listened to it, the more I thought about it. I'm not so sure -- we're pushing hard, as the CRA, to get this whole litigation thing -- to get it through the courts; to get it -- get some resolution, so we can move on. We feel that's very important to us, which puts -- makes us a partner again in this whole thing. And the fact of the matter is that these folks are controlled by a series of actions, over which they had zero control. And, so, maybe there is -- and I'm not trying to get applause here, because I'm always going to say it like I see it, and you might be -- you know, you could be standing up red-faced, screaming at the top of your lungs at me instead of clapping, which we've seen tonight. So, it all just depends on your opinion about things, whether you're clapping or booing. But the point -- back to this point is that, I'm not so sure there isn't a role for us in this issue for as long as it takes us to get this litigation done. And, so, I guess -- I don't know what the recommendation is, but I think that -- and I think it's too late to get a resolution tonight. But I would like to bring this issue back at our 71 March 25, 2002 Om N., I d e next board meeting, and re -discuss and it will give me some time to rethink and staff some time to rethink, if y'all agree with me here. We can begin to play with some -- meet with y'all again; play with some numbers, and maybe -- frankly, I'm having -- this has been a long statement, but I'm clearly having a change of heart and think there probably is a role for us. I just don't know what it is, and I don't feel like dealing with the mass of it tonight. So, I'd like to bring it back for Chairman Teele: And I think it's got to go through staff. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman? Chairman Teele: Commissioner Regalado, Board Member Regalado: I really agree with Commissioner Winton because we inherited this problem, which none of us had anything to do, but we have to just deal with it. And we are -- all of us have met with most of these residents in our offices, and heard them throughout the public hearings. So, Mr. Chairman, I think that -- you know, we need a full board. It's important that all the members of the board participate. But I'd like to move a motion directing the Executive Director to prepare a plan for the next meeting of the CRA Board. Chairman Teele: Next regular meeting. Board Member Regalado: Next regular meeting of the CRA Board, not the one in City Hall, to provide security, long-term and short-term, even if that means using some of the funds of the CRA. Because what these people have is a very unique situation. You know, there's stuff -- and if the City or the CRA Board were to take some actions regarding Camillus House or any other entity, I think that they do deserve the protection of the City and the CRA. And the City can give them services and the CRA can give them support. So, my motion will be to have a long-term and a short-term, including payments of security, for the short term, of course, to this project by the CRA. Vice Chairman Winton: There's a motion. Chairman Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would like to second the motion, and I appreciate you allowing me to do this. I think the one thing -- and I'm going to ask Frank Rollason and Mr. Munoz to start to make their way up here because this is going to be the end of this one. The one thing that we heard, Johnny -- and this is largely in your district -- we heard from Big Time Production when we were there the other night, "Just give us parking, give us security. We don't need a lot more." We're hearing from people everywhere. We need to provide greater security. And that was one of the things I was trying to get the Manager to focus on, as it relates to an overlay district. I second this motion because I really do think that, if there is a clear role, whether it's from TIF funds or other funds -- and I'm just not clear about that issue -- the CRA should stand up and be a partner with the Poinciana residents. Security is the largest single reoccurring cost, is that right? Ms. Lewis: Yes, sir. 72 March 25, 2002 em Chairman Teele: That's the largest -- we need to go through this, and we don't need to necessarily take their security plan because implicit in the motion that I'm seconding, is that you will sit down with the NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team) Commander and the people that are appropriate to look at a total security plan. It may be something they haven't thought about. It may be some enhanced security. But I think Commissioner Regalado has found the common denominator that we're going to hear in the Omni; that we're going to hear in Overtown, and we're getting ready to hear about in Park West. And, so, I think we ought to take a very strong look at this, a Comprehensive Plan, and we ought to take the security burden, which is the largest single burden, off of the homeowners there, and I think it's important that there be five Commissioners. Because I think Commissioner Sanchez needs to be able to express his view and we shouldn't take any action without him tonight. And, so, I second the motion to get a plan. And I would hope that you would confer with the homeowner's association prior to coming to the meeting, at least the week before that time. I would second the motion. Ms. Lewis: Sir, what's noteworthy in terms of the TIF is that there's provision for community policing, but would need the City and the Police Department to coordinate such a plan, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. Mr. Attorney. Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): Yes. Unidentified Speaker: (Inaudible). Chairman Teele: (Inaudible) Mr. City Attorney. Mr. Vilarello: I'd like to advise you, as you consider this item, before it comes back to you at the CRA meeting, the next regularly scheduled meeting, to consider the choice of words that you're using. "Security" is a term of art, and you're providing -- and you've used that phrase over and over again, but I believe what we're talking about is the police presence, community policing, which is different technically, than security services, which are what they contract for. And I think I need to caution you that our Police Department doesn't typically provide security services. What they provide is a presence, a response, and not directly -- they're not directly in the business of providing security service. Board Member Regalado: Excuse me. Alex, that's why Mr. Vilarello: Within the nature of what this -- in the nature of the condominium association contracts for. So, as you're going through that thought process, and getting back to this issue at the next meeting, I'd like to advise you and caution you that the use of the word "security" versus a police presence. Vice Chairman Winton: Board Member Regalado. 73 March 25, 2002 M an Board Member Regalado: Yes. The reason that I said long-term and short-term is because there may be a need to help them pay for the security, and the long-term is police presence. We cannot -- Chairman Teele: Or a combination of both. Board Member Regalado: Or a combination of both. But we cannot guarantee to them -- we cannot assure them that they can get rid of the security guards that they have because the police is going to be there. We cannot do that, and we will never be able to do that. But if we have a long-term plan, plus the short-term, that you have now, that resolve your problem today, and next month and next month, then we -- that's why I said -- and that's why we keep saying security and a long-term police presence. So, my motion is that for the Executive Director to consider, in dollars, what the contribution of CPA will be. Vice Chairman Winton: OK. We have a motion and a second. Any other discussion on this item? Being none, all in favor, "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): "Aye." Vice Chairman Winton: Like sign oppose. Motion carries. The following motion was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-53 A MOTION DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE A PLAN TO PROVIDE LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM POLICE PRESENCE FOR POINCIANA VILLAGE, INCLUDING PAYMENT FOR SHORT TERM SECURITY, AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CRA BOARD MEETING. Upon being seconded by Chairman Teele, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Randy Russ: All right. Can I make two quick observations, please, regarding security? Number one, with regard to the urgency. Because of budgetary constraints, at our annual meeting on March 14th, the general membership basically elected to keep our monthly maintenance fee 74 March 25, 2002 equal to what they were, without raising them, and, as a result of that, one of the cuts that we're going to have to make immediately, as of the beginning of March, is five hours of security protection. We have it now 24 hours, with the overlap. Between security and our maintenance people, we have security for 15 hours a day. We're going to have to chop off five hours and go without any... Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I would suggest, in light of the action we just took, you might want to have another board meeting and reconsider that. Mr. Russ: Well, there's really no money to pay them. We're fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) in debt, sir, now. Chairman Teele: We're not going to appropriate money tonight, without a plan. Mr. Russ: I'm not asking you to. I'm just giving you a statement, just some facts. Chairman Teele: All right. What we'd like to do -- and, Ms. Lewis, I would really like to try to get a meeting with them Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, so we can move this process along quickly. And let's bring in our security consultants and let's bring in the appropriate people from the City, based upon a request. And we'll wait for you on a convenient time. Mr. Bryan: We're fairly flexible. Evenings, preferably. Most persons work, you know, in different areas and... Chairman Teele: After 5 o'clock. All right. Mr. Bryan: That will be good, sir. We're very flexible and I think, with this, we'll really commit you -- you know, with that help, we can really move that trailer in a hurry, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. Thank you very much. Mr. Bryan: Thank you. Mr. Russ: Thank you, sir. 75 March 25, 2002 18. DISCUSSION CONCERNING PART-TIME POSITION OF CRA INTERGOVERNMENTAL OFFICER TO LIAISE MIAMI-DADS COUNTY GOVERNMENT. Chairman Teele: We're receiving notification from the Executive Director under item 11-D, that an intergovernmental officer to liaise enhance the communications with Miami -Dade County is being appointed. I think we can all understand why we need to have a much better liaison. There's a background in that. And does that require an action, Ms. Lewis? Annette Lewis (Acting Executive Director, CRA): No, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. 76 March 25, 2002 0E 19. DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO SET UP MEETING WITH CRA CHAIRMAN, CITY MANAGER, CITY'S CHIEF OF POLICE AND MR. GEORGE NUNEZ, OWNER OF CLUB SPACE IN SOUTH EAST OVERTOWN PARK WEST DISTRICT TO DISCUSS SECURITY AND TRAFFIC FLOW ISSUES, POSSIBLY COORDINATING THIS LIKE NEW YORK URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Chairman Teele: I'd like to ask George Nunez -- perhaps, the most important person in the entire redevelopment effort right now in Southeast Overtown/Park West is Mr. Nunez. Mr. Nunez, I want to thank you for what you're doing and what you've done, and I'm delighted that you're here. Tonight is a big night for your business. George Nunez: Thank you. Chairman Teele: And you're one of the most sought after names and phone numbers -- by the way, would you give my aide your phone number before you leave? I'm only joking. But Mr. Nunez is the owner of Club Space, and Club Space has been the largest driving force toward our economic development revitalization effort in the Park West area, along 111h Street. And it's my understanding that you all are going to be expanding and moving up, is that correct? A little further north? Mr. Nunez: That's correct. We've purchased Warehouse 34 on 1lth Street. Vice Chairman Winton: Where? Mr. Nunez: On 11th Street, which is between -- Chairman Teele: Right now, you're between Biscayne and 2°d, and you're moving up between 2nd and 1st, Northeast 1st Mr. Nunez: Correct. Chairman Teele: Along 1 lth Street. Vice Chairman Winton: The same -- OK. Mr. Nunez: It's the same building. Chairman Teele: And Mr. Nunez is obviously a very successful promoter on the beach. And he's found that the relationships over here, I hope, are to your satisfaction? Mr. Nunez: Much better than Miami Beach. Yes. Chairman Teele: The reason that I asked you to come up, obviously, is we want to thank you and pledge our efforts to work with you wherever we can. You don't need -- seem that you need much work. But one of the things that keeps coming up is the security issue, and the relationship between the police on the overtime and the special details and all of that. And one of the things 77 March 25, 2002 VA,,V that I'm going to be asking the Manager to do is to set up a meeting with myself and you and others, with the Police Chief, to let's see if we can find a little bit better way to coordinate this, more like they do in the New York Urban Development Corporation, which is very much like we are, where some of these facilities are coordinated through a governmental agency. And I think, you know, you understand the problems that we're dealing with. But there's a major traffic flow problem, just based upon the numbers of people. And I think you all are doing a wonderful job in working with our Police Department. Mr. Nunez: Thank you. I have -- actually, we've had tremendous cooperation from the Police Department, and everyone in the City. It's never been a problem. But we do need to address certain things, which are growing pains. Chairman Teele: All right. Mr. Nunez: We do need to address some growing pains that we're going to have -- Chairman Teele: And I wish you would talk to Frank Rollason, who is the NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Teams) Coordinator. I mean, the NET coordination is done through him. And I think there's a unique relationship that the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) and the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) can provide, as it relates to the interface of the special event things that are going on. And we'd be interested in working with you, especially if that model in New York, the way they do it, works well. Mr. Nunez: Thank you very much. Chairman Teele: Thank you. Vice Chairman Winton: Mr. Chairman, if I could -- Chairman Teele: Mr. Nunez, and I hope you're making yourself known to Commissioner Winton, whose district it is. He has up to the railroad tracks -- Mr. Nunez: I know. Chairman Teele: -- and I got on the other side of the tracks, so ... Mr. Nunez: Thank you. 78 March 25, 2002 M v,, 40, 20. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TRANSFER OF OBLIGATIONS OF PENDING FANNIE MAE LOAN CLOSURE TO CITY AND REQUEST CITY TO PROVIDE RESERVES AND ASSUME RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG ALL ENTITIES, REQUEST CITY COMMISSION SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2002 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION. Vice Chairman Winton: Commissioner Teele, as it relates to the agenda, because it's 9:15 already, is it possible that we take any item that wasn't in the original agenda -- because I didn't get a chance to read any of the new stuff on the agenda -- and defer it to the next meeting, unless it's something that has to have an action tonight? Chairman Teele: The only thing that I can tell you needs an action -- and it's totally incorrect in the way that it's presented in the agenda -- is item number 14, which is a resolution respectfully "requesting" that the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) request of the City to transfer the obligations of the pending Fannie Mae Loan. And, basically, it's a hold harmless. It has no economic impact to the City, but we need to get it over to the City and let them begin to do an analysis. That's item number 14. That item definitely needs to be done. Vice Chairman Winton: Do it. So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved, as amended. That's a request to the City. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: And it's seconded by the -- Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed? 79 March 25, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN PARKWEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TRANSFER OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE PENDING FANNIE MAE LOAN CLOSURE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, AND REQUESTING THE CITY TO PROVIDE RESERVES, AND TO ASSUME AND COORDINATE RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG ALL ENTITIES SPECIFICALLY FANNIE MAE, THE CITY OF MIAMI (THE "CITY") AND THE SEOPW CRA; AND FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSACTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL COUNSEL; AND FURTHER REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION SCHEDULE A NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2002 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION; AND FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE A FINANCIAL REPORT AND MATRIX OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS AND POSSIBLE PAYMENTS BY BOTH THE CITY AND SEOPW CRA; AND FURTHER REQUESTING THAT THE SEOPW CRA AGREE TO BE PENALIZED UP TO 1.5% OF THE LOAN AMOUNT WHERE FUNDS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ALLOCATIONS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO CITY OF MIAMI ORDINANCE 00-11736, IF ANY PAYMENTS OR DRAWS ARE MADE AGAINST THE CITY ACCOUNT; AND FURTHER, THAT THE CRA INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY FROM ANY AND ALL FINANCIAL OUTLAYS; AND FURTHER, REQUIRING THAT ALL PARTIES TAKE NOTE THAT SAID TRANSACTION SHOULD CLOSE PRIOR TO APRIL 30, 2002. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 80 March 25, 2002 21. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE JOINT PUBLIC WORKSHOP WITH MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY (MSEA), DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA), BAYFRONT PARK TRUST, AND CRA ON MANDATED METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MIAMI- MIAMI BEACH TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY, ENTITLED "BAY LINK", PREPARED BY PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC. (SEE #7 & 23). Chairman Teele: And item 19, we discussed in the context of holding a joint meeting on the Bay Link, asking the MSEA (Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority) Director -- MSEA Chairman. Item 19 is moved by Commissioner Winton -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: -- and seconded by Commissioner Regalado. And this is for a meeting. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-55 OMNI 02-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE A JOINT PUBLIC WORKSHOP WITH MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY (MSEA), THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA), THE BAYFRONT PARK TRUST, AND THE CRA ON THE MANDATED METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MIAMI-MIAMI BEACH TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY, ENTITLED "BAY LINK", PREPARED BY PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC., TO BE HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI MAYOR, AND MSEA. 81 March 25, 2002 0 (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez 82 March 25, 2002 22. RESOLUTION SUPERCEDING RESOLUTIONS SEOPW/CRA R-01-78 AND SEOPW/CRA R-01-117 AND OMNI/CRA R-01-28; AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND CITY MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HJ ROSS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2001 (AMENDED TO 2002) FROM $300,000 TO $700,000, EXTEND TERM OF CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL 15 MONTHS, AND DESIGNATE H.J. ROSS AS CONSULTING ENGINEER TO CRA, REPLACING CIVIL CADD ENGINEERS. (SEE #12). Chairman Teele: And the other two matters, the City Attorney can direct. Madam Executive Director, is there anything that you need to take up right now? Annette Lewis (Acting Executive Director, CRA): Yes, sir. I'd like to go back to item 6, as it relates to H. J. Ross. It was passed, but we had neglected to include the retroactive date back to March 111h and (inaudible). Chairman Teele: Is there a motion to include the retroactive date, as an amendment to -- Board Member Regalado: Move it. Chairman Teele: -- the item number 6? To what date? Unidentified Speaker: March 11, 2000. Chairman Teele: March 11, 2000. Moved by Commissioner Regalado. Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Ms. Lewis: 2002. Chairman Teele: Retroactive to March 1 Ith Unidentified speaker: March 11 th of 2002. Chairman Teele: All right. That's two weeks. Vice Chairman Winton: Oh, man (inaudible). Chairman Teele: All those -- seconded by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: Yeah. Chairman Teele: All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 83 March 25, 2002 3 The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-56 OMNI 02-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) RESOLUTION SUPERCEDING RESOLUTIONS SEOPW/CRA R-01-78 AND SEOPW/CRA R-01-117 WITH THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE CITY OF MIAMI MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HJ ROSS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-2001 (AMENDED TO 2002) FOR THE FULL AMOUNT FROM $300,000 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBERS 689001.550108.6.860 (TIF), 689004.550011.6.230 (GENERAL FUNDS), AND FURTHER EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE SUBJECT CONTRACT WHICH IS DUE TO EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 15 MONTHS, EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND DESIGNATING H.J. ROSS AS THE CONSULTING ENGINEER TO THE CRA, REPLACING CIVIL CADD ENGINEERS AND FURTHER (1) RESTRICTING H.J. ROSS FROM PERFORMING ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR CRA PROJECTS UNDER THIS DESIGNATION WITHOUT SPECIFIC APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD (2) REQUESTING THAT H.J. ROSS CONSULT WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE COST, DESIGN PLANS, AND MILESTONES OF ALL CRA PROJECTS (3) FURTHER DESIGNATING, WHEN APPROPRIATE, H.J. ROSS AS "OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE" TO OVERSEE AND ENGAGE IN THE "INSPECTION" OF CRA PROJECTS WHEN AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (4) EXPRESSLY NAMING H.J. ROSS AS THE INSPECTING ENTITY FOR ANY AND ALL CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK PROJECTS UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED IN WRITING BY THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (5) AUTHORIZING HJ ROSS TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ALL EXISTING CONTRACTS RELATED TO COMPLETED AND ONGOING CRA PROJECTS COMMENCING WITH CONTRACT NUMBER AND , AND TO PRESENT A REPORT OF ALL FINDINGS TO THE BOARD, AND (6) AUTHORIZING HJ ROSS TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD ON ANY MATTER DEEMED TO BE SIGNIFICANT AND MERITORIOUS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSIDER WITH OR WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ANY OTHER ENTITY. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) 84 March 25, 2002 Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzdlez Board Member Joe Sanchez 85 March 25, 2002 23. COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN TEELE TO CONSIDER, AS PART OF BAY LINK STUDY, OPTION OF MOVING SOUTH EAST OVERTOWN PARK WEST CRA BOUNDARY ALONG 3RD AVENUE AND ALONG NORTHWEST 21 IT OR 22ND STREET TO COMPLETE 3RD AVENUE BUSINESS CORRIDOR (SEE 7 & 21). Chairman Teele: Mr. Attorney, is there any matter that needs to come before? Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): No, sir. Chairman Teele: Mr. Caldwell, one thing that I would like to ask of you, is that we should study the boundary being moved along 3rd Avenue, all the way up to the dead end, about 21 sc or 22nd Street, taking in as little land, but at least the abutting parcel, just so that we can complete the 3rd Avenue Business Corridor approach with some degree of continuity, because now it stops at 14tn And I would ask that they look at that, and I don't know if Dover Kohl is still here. Unidentified speaker: Yes, they are. Chairman Teele: They are? Well, we would ask you all to look at that. 86 March 25, 2002 24. REITERATE COMMENTS ON WALK THRU TO SAX ON THE BEACH LOCATED IN BAY PARK TOWERS, 1756 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, FOR SITE VISIT AND INSPECTION (See #3). Chairman Teele: Further issues related to the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). Mr. Manager, are you all right? Mr. Manager, are you OK? Madam Director? Annette Lewis (Acting Executive Director, CRA): I'm fine, sir. Chairman Teele: Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to adjourn. We are going to walk over to the business next door. Just so that you know, what we're proposing to the City is an overlay district to create a gospel, blues, and jazz area, where people from all over the world, if they come to Miami and they get off the airport, they'll want to go to the Omni blues or gospel area. And we have not gotten that approved yet in the City. This is sort of a pioneer, and we are going to be helping them, as we've agreed to tonight, by paying some of their water and sewer connection fees. The public is welcomed to join us, and we hope you'll have a good time. Motion to adjourn? 87 March 25, 2002 M 25. INSTRUCT HOLLAND AND KNIGHT (ELIZABETH MCBRIDE, ESQ), TO UPDATE (OPERATIONAL) INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND CRA. Annette Lewis (Acting Executive Director, CRA): Sir, I'd like to interject item number 12. Susan McBride is here from the Palm Beach office. Chairman Teele: Where is Elizabeth McBride? Ms. Lewis: Elizabeth McBride. I'm sorry. Chairman Teele: Ms. McBride, please come forward. I don't know if Commissioner Winton has met you, but it's an honor to have -- Mr. Bloom, would you like to introduce your co - counsel, former Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Labor, and one of Governor Bush's top appointments, who returned back from Tallahassee. William R. Bloom (Special Counsel, CRA): My proud partner (INAUDIBLE) in my West Palm office. Vice Chairman Winton: I'd like to move the item. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton, seconded by Commissioner Regalado. Ms. McBride, would you like to put your name on the record? Elizabeth McBride: Yes. Elizabeth McBride, Holland and Knight, LLP, 625 North Flagler Drive, Suite 700, West Palm Beach and 700 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3100, Miami. Chairman Teele: It's a pleasure to have you back. Ms. McBride: Thank you. Chairman Teele: All those in favor of the motion, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 88 March 25, 2002 M The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-57 OMNI 02-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") INSTRUCTING THE HOLLAND AND KNIGHT (ELIZABETH MCBRIDE, ESQ), TO UPDATE THE (OPERATIONAL) INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE CRA. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Motion. So moved by Commissioner Winton. The meeting stands adjourned. Thank you all very much. The following motion was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-58 OMNI 02-29 A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST DISTRICT AND THE OMNI DISTRICT. 89 March 25, 2002 M Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Joe Sanchez There being no further business to come before the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni District, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON, City Clerk SYLVIA SCHEIDER, Assistant City Clerk (SEAL) ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR., Chairman 90 March 25, 2002 46 M RECEIPT DATE: September 25, 2002 SUBJECT: Minutes for the March 25, 2002 CRA Meeting Received By: MAYOR DIAZ VICE CHAIRMAN WINTON COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ CHAIRMAN REGALADO COMMISSIONER TEELE