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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW CRA 2021-07-22 MinutesCity of Miami 819 NW 2nd Ave 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 http://miamicra. com Meeting Minutes Thursday, July 22, 2021 12:00 PM City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Jeffrey Watson, Chair, District Five Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Vice Chair, District One Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SEOPW CRA OFFICE ADDRESS: 819 NW 2 d AVE, 3rd FLOOR MIAMI, FL 33136 Phone: (305) 679-6800, Fax (305) 679-6835 www.miamicra.com Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Present: Chair Watson, Vice Chair Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner Russell and Commissioner Reyes Absent. Commissioner Carollo On the 22nd day of July 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami met in regular session at Miami City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chair Watson at 3:47 p.m., and was adjourned at 3:52 p.m. Note for the Record. Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla entered the meeting at 3:48 p.m. ALSO PRESENT. Cornelius Shiver, Executive Director, CRA Anna -Bo Emmanuel, Chief Legal Counsel, CRA William Bloom, Special Counsel, CPA George Wysong, Assistant City Attorney, Supervisor Todd B. Hannon, Clerk of the Board ORDER OF THE DAY CRA PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Watson: Now, public comments on the items on the agenda. Gladez McCoy: Good evening -- well, good afternoon, rather. I am Gladez McCoy. As a Miami -Dade Public School teacher, I stated at our last meeting, we say, "No Child Left Behind, " the Hamilton Group says, "No Tenants Left Behind. " The golden rule is to do unto others as you have them do unto you. Place yourself in our shoes. If we were your family, your mother, father, daughter, son, grandparents, et cetera. Would you just accept this injustice? Absolutely not. That is why you all sit on this bench today. We hope and pray to make a difference. The seven deadly sins is what destroys families, cities, states, countries, and the world. Save Miami -Dade County and the United States of America from the greedy slum landlords that comes to rob, steal, and kill. Chair Watson: Quick question, which item are you speaking to? Ms. McCoy: To SR.1. Chair Watson: No, this is not a City Commission meeting. This is a CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting. Mr. Shiver: Yes. SEOPW CRA Page 1 Printed on 1/1012023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 Ms. McCoy: Okay. Chair Watson: He's in charge of the City Commission meeting. Ms. McCoy: Okay. Chair Watson: This is not a City Commission meeting. This is a CRA meeting. Mr. Shiver: Thank vou. Ms. McCoy: So, we're no longer -- Mr. Shiver: No, when this meeting is over then they will resume the City of Miami Commission meeting after we (INAUDIBLE) -- Chair Watson: Yeah, this is not a City of Miami Commission meeting. That's why I was telling you about other people misdirecting your efforts. Board Member Russell: It looks the same, but this is a different meeting. Chair Watson: Different meeting, okay? Is there airy other public comments on the agenda of the CRA? Seeing none, I move the agenda and the items contained in it. (UNINTELLIGIBLE) -- CRA RESOLUTION(S) 1. CRA RESOLUTION 9394 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZATION OF AMENDMENT OF SEOPW DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT ("DRI"), INCREMENT 3 CREDITS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXCUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0019 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Chair Watson: Seeing none, I move the agenda and the items contained in it. (UNINTELLIGIBLE) -- Todd B. Hannon (Clerk of the Board): Sorry, are you passing the --? Oh, you're asking for a motion? Chair Watson: I'm sorry, I didn't -- I'm not moving it, but I would like to have a mover. Board Member Reyes: 1 move it. SEOPW CRA Page 2 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 Chair Watson: It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor, say the word „aye. The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chair Watson: Oppose? Hearing none, item passed. Mr. Hannon: And for the record, Item Number I was amended. Chair Watson: Item Number 1 was amended? Yes. Mr. Hannon: Yes, pursuant to the memo that was issued by the executive director. Chair Watson: Exactly, yes. Cornelius Shiver (Executive Director, CRA): And all the items is moved in one motion, so. Chair Watson: Okay. Mr. Shiver: Thank you. Chair Watson: The meeting is adjourned Board Member Reyes: And for the record, I want to also -- that I was -- for the record, that I met with the director, and I was briefed on all the items, and I agree with it. Chair Watson: All right, thank you. SEOPW CRA Page 3 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 2. CRA RESOLUTION 9395 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE- YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO JOB SEEKERS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR 2021-2023; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0020 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record. For minutes referencing Item Number 2, please see Item Number 1. SEOPW CRA Page 4 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 3. CRA RESOLUTION 9396 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO HUMAN RESOURCES OF MIAMI, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE OVERTOWN BEAUTIFICATION TEAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0021 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record. For minutes referencing Item Number 3, please see Item Number 1. SEOPW CRA Page 5 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 4. CRA RESOLUTION 9397 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO NEIGHBORS AND NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/PROCUREMENT PROGRAM, AND OVERTOWN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR 2021-2023; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0022 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record. For minutes referencing Item Number 4, please see Item Number 1. SEOPW CRA Page 6 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 5. CRA RESOLUTION 9398 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND ART EXHIBITIONS AT THE HISTORIC WARD ROOMING HOUSE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE NORWOOD CONSULTING INC. TO CARRY OVER UNUSED BUDGET FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 FOR USE IN FISCAL YEAR 2021 — 2022; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0023 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record. For minutes referencing Item Number 5, please see Item Number I. SEOPW CRA Page 7 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 6. CRA RESOLUTION 9399 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2021 URBAN FILM FESTIVAL; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0024 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record. For minutes referencing Item Number 6, please see Item Number 1. 7. CRA RESOLUTION 9400 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A+S ARCHITECTS, PLANNERS P.A., INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SEOPW CRA'S BUILDOUT OF ITS LEASED SPACE AT LYRIC POINT; FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW — "OTHER GRANT AND AIDS" ACCOUNT 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-21-0025 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record. For minutes referencing Item Number 7, please see Item Number 1. SEOPW CRA Page 8 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 8. CRA RESOLUTION 9401 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ("SEOPW CRA"), ACCEPTING THE SOLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FORM MT. ZION DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 21-01 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 318 NW 10TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136, AND AUTHROIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SOLE PROPOSER. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Watson, Diaz de la Portilla, Russell, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Chair Watson: I want to call the meeting -- board meeting to order, the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) on June 22nd, 2021. Cornelius Shiver (Executive Director, CRA): Mr. Chairman, the first -- Chair Watson: July 22nd, sorry, July 22nd. Mr. Shiver: For the record, Neil Shiver, Executive Director of Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA. At this time, the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA would like to withdraw Item Number 8 from the agenda and that leaves seven uncontroversial items remaining. Chair Watson: All right, is there --? We want to open the floor for public comments on the items on the agenda. Number 8 was withdrawn. Todd B. Hannon (Clerk of the Board): No, there needs to be a motion and a vote to withdraw Item Number 8. Board Member Russell: Second. Chair Watson: It's been properly moved and seconded. There were no public comments or was there public comment? She had a public comment. Mr. Shiver: Well, no, you want to -- we want to withdraw Item Number 8. Chair Watson: You want to withdraw? Mr. Shiver: And for the board member who just attended, we're withdrawing Item Number 8 from the agenda, which leaves seven items left before we -- and I think we want to vote on that first before we do the public hearing. So, we don't want people speaking on Item 8 when it's withdrawn. Chair Watson: All right, so withdraw Item Number 8. Should we take a vote on -- excuse me, take a vote and withdraw the item. We need a mover? Board Member Russell: It's been moved and seconded. SEOPW CRA Page 9 Printed on 1/1112023 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 ADJOURNMENT Chair Watson: It's been moved and seconded. All in favor? The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chair Watson: Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 3: 52 p.m. SEOPW CRA Page 10 Printed on 1/1112023