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Meeting Minutes Monday, September 24, 2012 5:00 PM FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY 314 N.W.12TH STREET SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Michelle Spence -Jones, Chair Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Vice Chair Marc David Sarnoff, Commissioner Frank Carollo, Commissioner Francis Suarez, Commissioner SEOPW CRA OFFICE ADDRESS: 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 105 Miami, FL 33136 Phone: (305) 679-6800, Fax: (305) 679-6835 www.miamicra.com SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 ORDER OF THE DAY INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Chair Spence -Jones, Commissioner Suarez and Vice Chair Gort Absent: Commissioner Sarnoff and Commissioner Carollo On the 24th day of September 2012, the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami met in regular session at Frederick Douglass Elementary, 314 Northwest 12th Street, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chair Spence -Jones at 5:10 p.m. and was adjourned at 6: 36 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: Clarence Woods, Executive Director, CRA Veronica A. Xiques, Assistant General Counsel, CRA William R. Bloom, Special Counsel, CRA Priscilla A. Thompson, Clerk of the Board Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): Will you please bow your heads? Invocation and pledge of allegiance delivered. Chair Spence -Jones: And just a quick announcement just on procedures real fast on how we're going to deal with the two meetings that we're having. We called for a sunshine meeting to discuss the film and entertainment business and industry as a round table, andl know we have -- I see some filmmakers out and producers and directors here. And that meeting was scheduled during the same time of our CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) board meeting. That meeting will happen immediately after we take care of the CRA business and then we'll switch over and go straight into talking about the film industry itself. So as soon as Gort comes in, then we'll get started. [Later...] Chair Spence -Jones: All right. We're going to go ahead and get started 'cause I am going to lose one of my board members, and I don't want to lose one of my board members. So we're going to officially do the opening prayer. We're going to ask our City Clerk to do that, and then we're going to also ask Commissioner Suarez to do the pledge of allegiance. [Later...] Chair Spence -Jones: All righty. So we're going to go ahead and start with the discussion items. But before we do that, I want to go through the agenda quickly. We have a couple of deferrals. I think that Mr. -- Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Just one. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Mr. Woods: Commissioner, there's one deferral that we're looking at deferring for today, and that is item number 9. No, I'm sorry. It's not 9. It's actually 8 -- it's not 8. Chair Spence -Jones: I think -- Mr. Woods: Yeah, item number 7, which is a grant to Film Life. City of Miami Page 2 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 FINANCIALS 1. 12-01050 Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Mr. Woods: We want to defer that item. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. We're only deferring item number 7 to the next City -- excuse me, CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) agenda meeting. We want to make sure that the Film Life people are actually here, which is American Black Film Festival people. We want to make sure that they're here to actually discuss this item. And then we also want to kind of, you know, hammer out some of the additional details on that one. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): And Chair, if I might. Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. Ms. Thompson: Because this is an item that is listed as a resolution, when you get your quorum, you will need to take a vote on that deferral, okay. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, cool. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: No problem. [Later...) Chair Spence -Jones: All right. We're going to go ahead and move 'cause I don't want to move one -- lose one of my Commissioners 'cause I know I only have him for a short period of time. But what I do want to say -- 'cause Commissioner Gort was not here -- Vice Chair Gort was not here. I do see a lot of film people in the audience today and we had a sunshine meeting that was scheduled first before this meeting. We're going to have the sunshine meeting immediately following afterwards. Commissioner Sarnoff was very, very ill. I know that this is a sunshine meeting that he wanted to actually be a part of but he just got back in town and was very ill, so he could not make it today. But I think since we have so many film people out, I did not want to cancel it. I think it's the respectful thing to do, to continue the meeting so that at least we could have your input on where we go from here. CRA RESOLUTION SEOPW CRA FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 2012. File # 12-01050 09-24-2012 Financial Summary.pdf DISCUSSED Chair Spence -Jones: All right. So let's start with the financials, and then we're going to go straight to the bond counsel discussion. Miguel Valentin: Good evening. Miguel Valentin, CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) financial officer. As we are doing every month, we are going to be presenting the combined statement of financial position as of August 31, 2012. In August, we are disclosing the cash amount of 27,506,560. And just I wanted to put on record that there is no reportable condition to make the board aware of. City of Miami Page 3 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Commissioner Suarez: Madam Chair. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes, you're recognized. Commissioner Suarez: Since we don't have a quorum, I might as well take advantage of the opportunity. Chair Spence -Jones: No problem. Commissioner Suarez: And first of all, commend you, Miguel, because when we first started analyzing the cash balance, it was one of the major frustrations that I think I felt. And I see that this is broken down in a way that people can understand where it is that the money and the balances are being utilized for -- or are to be utilized for. So I just wanted to commend you for that, and I look forward to particularly the residential developments and the funds that are being used for job creation, things -- like the things that are on our agenda today, for that money being put to use so that we do, in effect, transform, you know, our CRA, you know, and enrich the lives of those that live in the CRA. Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: Any other comments? Commissioner Suarez: No. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. Clarence, you have any comments? Commissioner Suarez: Can I -- actually -- Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. Commissioner Suarez: -- one quick question. Miguel, since we're -- Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. Commissioner Suarez: -- Miguel, one quick question. The 14 million that it says here for -- Mr. Valentin: Affordable workforce housing, correct. Commissioner Suarez: Right. That's going to be through the matching funds -- through the tax credit program where it's an automatic match, correct? Mr. Valentin: Well, we are going to be allocating that -- That pot of money -- Commissioner Suarez: Right. Mr. Valentin: -- is part of the $50 million -- Commissioner Suarez: Right, right. Mr. Valentin: -- that we are talking -- Commissioner Suarez: Right. Mr. Valentin: -- all along. Commissioner Suarez: Right. You'll combine that with the bond money to have those projects City of Miami Page 4 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 RESOLUTIONS 2. 12-01051 done? Okay. Mr. Valentin: Yes, sir. Commissioner Suarez: And my guess is they'll be expedited to the maximum extent possible, correct? Mr. Valentin: Yes, sir. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. Any other comments? All right, so we've heard the financial summary. CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE CRA'S COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE, FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD, THROUGH BROWN & BROWN OF FLORIDA, INC/PUBLIC RISK INSURANCE AGENCY, IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,605; ALLOCATING FUNDING FROM SEOPW ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.545000.0000.00000. File # 12-01051 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01051 09-24-2012 Financial Form.pdf File # 12-01051 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01051 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0062 Chair Spence -Jones: So with that being said, we're going to move on to item number 2. Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Commissioner, item number 2 is a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, authorizing the renewal of the CRASs (Community Redevelopment Agency's) commercial general liability property and worker's compensation insurance coverage for an additional one-year period through Brown & Brown of the state of Florida, Inc., a public risk insurance agency, in an amount not to exceed $31, 605. Commissioner Suarez: Move it. Chair Spence -Jones: We have a motion on this item. Commissioner Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: I know you -- a second on it. All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. City of Miami Page 5 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Mr. Woods: Okay. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. This item has been passed. And if I'm not mistaken, you're -- what he's saying is you -- I don't know if you were loud enough on the mike. Is that what it is? Mr. Woods: He said slow down. Vice Chair Gort: Too fast. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Commissioner Suarez: He's got to speak into the mike. Chair Spence -Jones: Oh, speak into the mike. 3. CRA RESOLUTION 12-01069 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT ("SEOPW DRI") INCREMENT III DEVELOPMENT ORDER; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE SEOPW DRI MASTER DEVELOPMENT ORDER; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE CHAPTER 13 AND CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE SEOPW DRI INCREMENT III DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND SEOPW DRI MASTER DEVELOPMENT ORDER; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REQUEST THE CITY OF MIAMI MANAGER TO CARRY OUT THE REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEOPW DRI INCREMENT III DEVELOPMENT ORDER, APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED SEOPW DRI MASTER DEVELOPMENT ORDER, APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 13 AND CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND TO TRANSMIT SUCH APPROVALS TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL. File # 12-01069 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01069 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01069 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0063 Chair Spence -Jones: All right. The third item that we're moving on to -- Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Commissioner -- Chair Spence -Jones: -- is the DRI (Development of Regional Impact). I believe we have some City staffers here for this item. Mr. Woods: Yes. The Planning Department is here; Carmen Sanchez, as well as Harold Ruck. City of Miami Page 6 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Carmen Sanchez (Assistant Director): Good evening. Carmen Sanchez, Planning Department. Commissioners, the item that's presented before you, the Department had no real objection to it, with the exception of the inclusion of Chapter 23 and 17 into certain sections of the proposed Increment III that's before you today. It's just our intent to make sure that whatever you vote on is consistent with Chapter 23 and 17 of the City code. And there are some references that have been taken out, for exam -- actually, they want to leave in a reference to exhibits 3 and 4 of the original development order, which limit those historic properties that are included therein and the archeological area at the time. By just mere virtue of passage of time, there are bound to be more properties that can be considered historic. And actually, the archeological zones are no longer. There's areas of probability that are also to the north and to the west of what was there in 1988. So by reference, we wanted to include that it should also be in compliance with Chapter 23 and 17 of the Code. We had asked the consultants to include that language. They had some reservations about that, so it's before you. We highly recommend that that language be included just to protect those historic and archeological resources. Chair Spence -Jones: Let me just ask this. I know that Chelsa has been very actively involved in this DRI situation as well. And I see Jeff -- and I'm assuming that -- Mr. Woods: Right. Jeff is our consultant. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Mr. Woods: And we would ask that he come to the mike and -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Woods: -- just respond to those comments. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Ms. Sanchez: And also, Assistant City Attorney Maria Chiaro is here to talk about whatever legal issues may be. Chair Spence -Jones: No problem. Ms. Sanchez: Okay. Chair Spence -Jones: Jeff. Jeffrey Bercow: Thank you, Madam Chair, board members. Jeffrey Bercow, with the law firm of Bercow Radell and Fernandez, consulting team to the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) on Increment III of the DRI. The way this originally came about was we were processing Increment III [sic] and the State of Florida asked us to process a companion change to the master development order approved in 1988, just to reflect the changes that have occurred in Increment III, which really means the development information -- the new development information we're providing. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Bercow: So we provided that information to staff. Staff came back to us and asked us to modify the conditions that relate to historical and archeological resources. We objected to that because the master development order did a review of archeological and historical resources, along with environmental resources, et cetera, at the time and exempted all future development from addressing those issues. So the conditions that are in the master today are intended to City of Miami Page 7 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 mitigate impacts on archeological and historical resources. Now staff was concerned, well, if we -- what we don't want to have happen, we don't want to have another Miami Circle. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Mr. Bercow: We want to make sure that anybody who comes in and develops later on isn't going to say, I don't have to comply with Article 17 and Article 23 because I'm in the DRI. And what we pointed out is that condition number one of Increment III and condition number one of the master from 1988 says, Require all development pursuant to this development order to be in accordance with applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and other laws. They're already covered. Nobody could claim an exemption from Article 17 or 23 because they're in the DRI. The DRI adds additional requirements. It doesn't take away requirements. So we don't think the master DRI development order should be opened up, especially in areas that have already been exempted from future review. Chair Spence -Jones: Well, I -- let me just say this. I think that this item is something that really needs to -- and I'm going to allow for my fellow Commissioners to actually respond on it, but I do want to make a comment before they do. I think that this item needs to be further flushed out because ifI have our consultants telling us one thing and feeling very strongly about it and I have Administration and our City Attorney saying another thing, I think we need to further flush this out before we actually vote on the item. But I'm going to leave it up to, you know, my fellow Commissioners to also chime in on it. I didn't have to even ask her the question, but I could just see the expression on Dr. Dorothy Fields' face regarding anything historically being challenged or being not preserved in any way. I just think that this item needs to be flushed out a little more so that we're all on the same page and we're not saying two different things. So that's just my recommendation, but I'm going to open it up, Chairman -- I mean, Commissioner Suarez. I don't know if you have a comment that you'd want to make. Commissioner Suarez: No, I agree. I think that it's -- when there's an issue of this complication, I think it makes sense to, you know, take our time and make sure that we're all on the same page and take an opportunity to hear from the Administration, from the, you know, consultants and educate ourselves more on the process so that, you know, we make the wisest decision. We don't necessarily have to rush to make a decision today. So I have no issue with deferring it. Mr. Bercow: Commissioner Suarez, ifI could just -- Commissioner Suarez: Sure. Mr. Bercow: -- point out that today your only recommendation is to move this forward to the City Commission because no action will be -- no development action, no approval -- Commissioner Suarez: Without -- Mr. Bercow: -- will occur today. It's just a recommendation. And we can work out these issues between today and -- Commissioner Suarez: Yeah. It sounds good to me. Mr. Bercow: -- final Commission action, which is several months in the future because we still have to go to Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board and it's going to take a couple months. So we can certainly work it out between now and then. Commissioner Suarez: And the fact of the matter is if there's a conflict -- ifI may -- we can resolve it between now and then -- City of Miami Page 8 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Mr. Bercow: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: -- is what you're saying. Mr. Bercow: Absolutely. Commissioner Suarez: Right. Yeah, I have no problem with that. Chair Spence -Jones: Commissioner Gort. Vice Chair Gort: Question. My -- This CRA is only involved with the Overtown area. Am I correct? Mr. Bercow: That's correct. This is for Over -- Vice Chair Gort: This doesn't have anything to do with -- Mr. Bercow: -- Southeast Overtown. Vice Chair Gort: -- DDA (Downtown Development Authority) or the other CRA? Mr. Bercow: Correct. Vice Chair Gort: Okay. Now my understanding is, what making presentation -- the presentation that's being made to us is you don't believe that we're in com -- that we are in compliance with the 37-17? Mr. Bercow: No. I think you're totally in compliance with the master development order and with all City codes. And I think that the additional information -- the additional language being requested by City staff isn't necessary. I think you're totally in compliance. Vice Chair Gort: Okay. You guys get together. Chair Spence -Jones: All right, so -- Commissioner Suarez: I'll move the item. Vice Chair Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: -- we're going to move the item. I would just -- any discussion -- any addition -- I see -- Madam City Attorney, you have something you want to put on the record? Maria J. Chiaro (Deputy City Attorney): Yes. Maria Chiaro, from the City Attorney's office. Chair Spence -Jones: You're recognized. Ms. Chiaro: I know that you are inclined to move the item and have discussion about it between now and the next levels of approval. However, you are making a recommendation today and I don't know what you're recommending because there is a conflict between -- Commissioner Suarez: That's a good point. Ms. Chiaro: -- some admittedly minor -- Commissioner Suarez: Yeah, yeah. That's a good point. City of Miami Page 9 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Ms. Chiaro: -- issues that we -- Commissioner Suarez: Right. Ms. Chiaro: -- need to flesh out the language. So if you move and approve today what's on your agenda, then you are disregarding what your Planning staff has asked you to look at. Commissioner Suarez: Yeah. I mean, I understand -- go ahead. Chair Spence -Jones: You're recognized, Commissioner Gort. Mr. Bercow: Let me -- thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: Gort. Mr. Bercow: Oh, I'm sorry. Chair Spence -Jones: Did you have a comment? Vice Chair Gort: No. Let him. Chair Spence -Jones: Jeff, I'm sorry. Go ahead. Mr. Bercow: So let me just explain that this is the application of the CRA. This is your application. The City is co -applicant. But what you're doing is moving this forward as the applicant. City staff still has to review the application and make recommendations and the City Commission will make -- Chair Spence -Jones: Ultimately has to make the decision. Mr. Bercow: -- the ultimate decision. You're the applicant. Chair Spence -Jones: I got you. Mr. Bercow: We're asking you to move this forward as the applicant. Your CRA staff is consistent with the position that I've articulated so they think it's in your best interest to go forward as presently drafted. Mr. Woods: Yes. Mr. Bercow: But this does not foreclose City staff, Planning staff from continuing to make their recommendations. Commissioner Suarez: Madam Chair. Chair Spence -Jones: You're recognized. Commissioner Suarez: Thank you. It seems like there's still at least three more layers, which is Mr. Woods: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: -- that it will go to staff for a recommendation, then it will go to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board, and then it will come to the City Commission. So there's City of Miami Page 10 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 at least three further opportunities for there to be input, modifications, et cetera. So I don't see the problem in following what the CRA -- Mr. Woods: Is recommending. Commissioner Suarez: -- you know -- Chair Spence -Jones: He's recommending. Commissioner Suarez: -- staff is recommending and then, you know, we can work out the kinks as the process continues. Chair Spence -Jones: I -- again, my biggest issue and concern will be the historical side of it and I know that staff is recommending from -- Commissioner Suarez: I agree, by the way, with that too. Yeah. Chair Spence -Jones: -- staff -- and I'm saying City staff not CRA staff -- is recommending, you know, something different. I cannot -- I mean, for me, preservation of Overtown and any building, any facility or anything that I have left that has any historical significance, I cannot -- we cannot afford to -- Commissioner Suarez: Emphasize, yeah. Chair Spence -Jones: -- have anything happen to it. So I'm going to have to go with our consultants as well on this. And then we still have time to, you know, go back and forth, Madam City Attorney and Carmen, on this issue, but I know how hard many people have fought in the heart of Overtown to make sure the historical significance is not lost in any way. So with that being said, I had a motion and a second on the item, right? Commissioner Suarez: Yep. Vice Chair Gort: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. 4. CRA RESOLUTION 12-01052 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW A GRANT AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, WITH HUMAN RESOURCE STAFFING OF MIAMI, INC. FOR JOB CREATION/TRAINING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE FUNDS 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, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. City of Miami Page 11 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 File # 12-01052 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01052 09-24-2012 Financial Form.pdf File # 12-01052 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0064 Chair Spence -Jones: We move on to item number 4. Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Commissioners, item number 4 is a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency authorizing the executive director to renew a grant agreement, in an amount not to exceed $200, 000, with Human Resource Staffing of Miami, Inc., for the job creation and training program; and authorizing the executive director, at his discretion, to disburse funds on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation. This is the Overtown beautification team -- Chair Spence -Jones: Team. Mr. Woods: -- which, you know -- Chair Spence -Jones: Are any members of Overtown beautification team here? If you can please stand just so we see you. Commissioner Suarez: Move the item. Chair Spence -Jones: We had a motion on -- Vice Chair Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: -- the item. We had a second. Commissioner Suarez: Can I just say something on it -- Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. Yes, you may. Commissioner Suarez: -- Madam Chair? I'll try to be brief. I mean, my understanding, this is a program that takes the homeless and the -- Mr. Woods: Not necessarily -- Chair Spence -Jones: Not homeless. Mr. Woods: -- the homeless. It's -- Commissioner Suarez: Not necessarily -- Chair Spence -Jones: It's a combination of residents that need jobs. Commissioner Suarez: Okay. Mr. Woods: Yeah. City of Miami Page 12 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Commissioner Suarez: Yeah. I guess it doesn't really matter at this point. Chair Spence -Jones: Right. Commissioner Suarez: As long as -- Chair Spence -Jones: They got a job. Commissioner Suarez: -- you're employing people and the ultimate objective is to clean the streets, which is something that, you know, is -- we're in bad need of in this area so -- Mr. Woods: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: -- I wish -- put it this way. I wish I had one -- I wish I had this company working in my district 'cause there's a lot of areas where I wish I had kind of a litter buster type of you know, mentality. So I commend you for the work that you do. Mr. Woods: Yeah. This goes directly to the mission of the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) -- Commissioner Suarez: Right. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Mr. Woods: -- clearing slum -- Commissioner Suarez: I agree. Mr. Woods: -- and blight. Vice Chair Gort: My understanding, we had this program in the past and a lot of the individuals were able to get jobs afterwards, which is -- Mr. Woods: Yes. Vice Chair Gort: -- very important, training individuals to get in a different field. Mr. Woods: Yes. We've been told that we had at least four individuals to move on to full-time jobs. Commissioner Suarez: That's awesome. Mr. Woods: Ms. Omoaka. Chair Spence -Jones: You want to put anything on --? Mr. Woods: Yes. You want to put that on the record? Shaneetha Omoaka: Good evening. My name is Shaneetha Omoaka, and I'm from Human Resource, Overtown beautification team. And we have now gotten four to full-time and we have three more moving to full-time soon, and that'll be this weekend, by next -- by Monday. Commissioner Suarez: Congratulations. City of Miami Page 13 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Mr. Woods: All right. Chair Spence -Jones: Let's give them a hand, guys. They work hard. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: And let me say this quickly on the keeping Overtown beautiful team. We got -- we have -- in downtown DDA (Downtown Development Authority), they have the downtown DDA team that keeps the area clean, and we have the blue shirts. And I don't know if you see them when you come in the heart of Overtown, but you know, for us, it's really about making sure that people are trained, at least have some sense of employment, some sense of feeling of self-worth and being able to make the transition. What I've been instilling and communicating big-time with the beautification team is that I don't want people to get stuck on working and cleaning the streets, you know. That's okay as a stepping stone, but the whole idea is to get these individuals trained in life skills, job readiness, other things so that this becomes just a stepping stone for them to move on to something else. And that was one of the -- this project actually was something that was funded prior to me getting here and I kind of, you know, adopted it as I came back on board. But one of the things that we've been working very hard on is to make sure that it does not -- we just do not stick with just the cleaning of the streets. It's really making sure that the individuals are trained and ready to get jobs and transitioning out. All of these training programs that we have and we've established in the Overtown CRA, the main objective should be to make sure that they transition into real jobs and real employment. If we're not doing that, we're wasting our time. Commissioner Suarez: Yep. Chair Spence -Jones: So I want to say to you, I commend you for all of your work that you guys have done. And we're now -- after this grant, we have how many slots that are going to be open in the neighborhood? Ms. Omoaka: We have officially four more slots -- four and then plus the two, so it'll be six. Chair Spence -Jones: So six new slots. So those folks that are sitting out in the audience, if you know the -- and you live in Overtown -- you got to live in Overtown now. Ms. Omoaka: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: -- that you know people need jobs and need to work, please see her right after the meeting and definitely go ahead and sign up. I know you have a waiting list, though, right? Ms. Omoaka: Actuality, we did a huge application on September 6. We had a great outcome. We had over about a good 75 people, and now we're in the process of selecting new ones as we speak. They've gone through orientation, and we're sending all the information over to CRA so they can get everything. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. Thank you very much. Ms. Omoaka: You're welcome. Chair Spence -Jones: We're going to move on to item number 5. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): Excuse me, Chair. Before you move, I do need a vote. City of Miami Page 14 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Chair Spence -Jones: Oh. Commissioner Suarez: Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: Do we have a motion? Vice Chair Gort: Aye. Commissioner Suarez: Yeah, there was a motion and a second. Chair Spence -Jones: All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. 5. CRA RESOLUTION 12-01053 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) WITH THE URBAN COLLECTIVE, INC., FOR PRODUCTION AND CURATOR SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2012 ART BASEL EVENT. File # 12-01053 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01053 09-24-2012 Financial Form.pdf File # 12-01053 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01053 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0065 Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Item number 6 -- Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, we're going to move on to item number 5. Mr. Woods: I think that's item number 6, Commissioner. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): No. Commissioner Suarez: No, she's right, item 5. Chair Spence -Jones: No, item number 5. Commissioner Suarez: I move item number 5. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, you're moving? Commissioner Suarez: Um -hum. Chair Spence -Jones: You don't -- read it into --? City of Miami Page 15 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 [Later...] Chair Spence -Jones: We're going to move on to item number 5, and then 171 open it back up. Item number 5. Mr. Woods: Item number 5 is a -- Commissioner Suarez: I think I moved it. Mr. Woods: -- resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) authorizing the executive director to enter into a grant agreement, in a form acceptable to general counsel, in an amount not to exceed $50, 000, with the Urban Collective for production and curator services in conjunction with the Art Basel 2012 event. Chair Spence -Jones: Now this is -- just so that we're on the same page -- the Art Basel event that we've been funding for the last couple of years. Mr. Woods: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: I want -- is -- The producer of that event, is he here? Are they here? Mr. Woods: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. I believe there are hundreds of thousands of people that actually come in for Art Basel. Unfortunately, we have not really had a real presence until the last couple of years. Neil Hall has been working on that. Neil, please make sure, as y'all building those facilities, any carpentry work -- Where's my carpenter? Please stand up. Where you at? Commissioner Suarez: There he is. He's a Stingaree too. He's a Miami High Stingaree. Chair Spence -Jones: 'Cause every project we bring, we want to make sure that somebody has a place to work. Edward Parrish: Excuse me? Chair Spence -Jones: He's going to be doing a lot of building in a little bit, so we want to make sure -- Mr. Parrish: Is he going to hire somebody? Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Yes, he will. Mr. Parrish: Is he going to hire anybody? Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Parrish: That's what I want to hear. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Neil Hall. Neil Hall: I would prefer that -- I would have preferred, Commissioner, that the comments would have been made, Mr. Hall, are you looking to hire folks versus you would be hiring folks. Yes, we will be doing a lot of building -- City of Miami Page 16 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Hall: -- within the construction of the panels. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Hall: One of the wonderful things that is happening within our community is that for the -- I think for the second year we have a tent of over 6,000 square feet and we have opened up the competition to artists from around the world. We have over 80 artists that are looking to participate along with our local artists, which is ones that we're hoping to team up with international artists. This has never been done before during Art Basel. As most of you know, Art Basel is one of the largest art fair in the world, and it's happening in your fair city. Last year, $2.5 billion worth of art was sold. A percentage of those who are of African descent was quite minuscule. It is important that the creative juices of this community -- as you know, we have one of the -- one of our star works, which is Purvis Young, who passed away a couple years ago, that we have not honored him the way that we should honor a Picasso, but he is one of our greats. And we have a lot of others who are here, and we'll be celebrating them during Art Basel. The -- we are very grateful really that the CRA has -- and the City of Miami Commission has saw fit to lump the award into one package so that it can -- we can have a larger impact. Some of the things that we're doing also, as you may not know -- Jamaica and Trinidad is celebrating their 50th anniversary and we have the Consular Corps of the Caribbean and Latin America will be there. We have a -- reaching out to the prime minter of Haiti to open up the conference. So I think it's going to be a wonderful thing for all of us, the City and Overtown to be a part of this. And we are very grateful for the support that we have been given. Chair Spence -Jones: I believe we had a motion and second on the item. Ms. Thompson: Not yet. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, do we have -- Commissioner Suarez: I move it. Chair Spence -Jones: -- a motion? Motion and -- Vice Chair Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: -- a second on -- Any discussion? Vice Chair Gort: Yeah. I'd like to add on that. The -- we expanded the -- Art Basel used to take place just in Miami Beach. Now it's coming to the City of Miami. Mr. Hall: That's correct. Vice Chair Gort: And I know Corpus Christie is going to have an exhibition also. There be some grandfather in by Art Basel, so we're going to have the trolleys going through the beach, through here and Allapattah, so that's going to be very helpful for the neighborhoods. Mr. Hall: The Commissioner's making also a very good point. When we think of Miami and Art Basel, it's really the Beach, but Miami is the brand and the brand needs to be in Miami. So we're also working with the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) to make sure that the City downtown area is also a part of this major, major development. Chair Spence -Jones: And I wanted to mention to you, Mr. Hall, that I know we reached out to City of Miami Page 17 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 the DDA -- Mr. Hall: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: -- and Alyce's mother -- father, I think passed away. We had a meeting set, but they're definitely interested in partnering with you on that. Mr. Hall: Fabulous. Chair Spence -Jones: So if we can reschedule that time for maybe this week so that we can have them at the table, but they're definitely interested in partnering with you -- with us on this venture. Mr. Hall: Thank you very much. Mr. Woods: Commissioner, I just want to add that we did go through a procurement process. We did put out an RFP (Request for Proposals) and the Urban Collective was the only respondent. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Mr. Hall: Thank you. Commissioner Suarez: And I commend you for the line item budget. Mr. Hall: Thank you very much again. Bye-bye. Commissioner Suarez: Thank you. [Later...] Chair Spence -Jones: All -- Let me take his item so I can get -- All in favor for item number 5? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: And this is -- so we're clear -- Commissioner Suarez: I'll be right back. Chair Spence -Jones: -- this is about the Art Basel issue. Vice Chair Gort: Right. Chair Spence -Jones: All right, so that item -- 6. CRA RESOLUTION 12-01054 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DOUG BRUCE AND ASSOCIATES FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION AND LOBBYING SERVICES IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD, COMMENCING JULY 1, 2012, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,800 PLUS APPROVED EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $2,500, FOR A TWO-YEAR TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $62,600; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM City of Miami Page 18 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDING FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.531000.0000.00000. File # 12-01054 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01054 09-24-2012 Financial Form.pdf File # 12-01054 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01054 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0066 Chair Spence -Jones: So we're going to move on to item number 6 really quickly. Vice Chair Gort: Can't vote. Chair Spence -Jones: But we can talk about it, right? Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): No. Chair Spence -Jones: We can't -- Ms. Thompson: Forgive me. I listed that discussion as a non -agenda item because she just came up and talked about a blighted building. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Ms. Thompson: I did not associate that with anything on the agenda. So now, if that is correct, then we move on to item number 6, right? Chair Spence -Jones: Yes, ma'am. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: We're going to miss you. You know what, why -- I don't -- I'm sure Francis is not going to be in the restroom too long, but -- and if he is, there's a problem, right? Vice Chair Gort: Yeah. He's too young for that. Chair Spence -Jones: Well, let's just go ahead and talk about the next item really fast. I know he knows what it is, which is item number 6, and that is the lobbying agree -- Oh, we can't talk about -- Madam City -- we can't talk about item number 6? We can't vote on it, I know. Veronica Xiques (Assistant General Counsel): You can -- Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Can they introduce it? Ms. Xiques: Commissioner, you can introduce it, but any discussion that would go to the heart of Commissioner Suarez's vote, he would need to be present for. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. So -- but can he at least read it? He's already read it. City of Miami Page 19 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Ms. Xiques: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, I thought so. [Later..] Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, we're going to move on to item number 6. Mr. Woods: Commissioners, item number 6 is a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency authorizing the execution of an agreement with Doug Bruce and Associates, for governmental representation and lobbying services in Tallahassee, Florida, for a two-year period, commencing July 1, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $28,800, plus approved expenses not to exceed $2,500, for a two-year total not to exceed $62, 600. Commissioner Suarez: Move it. Chair Spence -Jones: We have a motion. Vice Chair Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: We have a second on this item. All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: I just want to just mention really quickly to staff on this issue of lobbyists. We really need to make sure -- and I think that we've done a great job on the CRA side of it -- on the Overtown side of it to make sure that our lobbyists are actually working. I know that Doug has done a great job in Tallahassee with a lot of key issues that we need to have him address for the Overtown area. But the one thing that we will talk about in the film industry roundtable is that we're definitely going to need Doug's support regarding the issue of the incentives that are offered by film -- for filmmakers. I really want to make sure that we give him a clear direction that we really want to fight hard to make sure that we get some of these incentives, and not just for these huge, big movies that always come in, and you know this. Those are the ones that suck up all the tax incentives. We need to focus on a lot of the smaller movies to give individuals the opportunity to actually participate. Those films never really get an opportunity to participate and we need jumpstart tax incentive programs. So I want to really make sure that that becomes one of the missions of the legislative person that we have, the lobbyist, to make sure that -- along with other items, but that's something I really want him to push hard on to make sure that that happens. You're recognized. Commissioner Suarez: Madam Chair -- andl think it's important that the local filmmakers are probably the ones that are more likely to hire local -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: -- people. And I think -- and I'm by no means an expert on the film industry, but my understanding of -- my very rudimentary understanding of it is that it involves a lot of carpentry. So the gentleman who was here -- Chair Spence -Jones: Carpenters getting a lot of hype today. Vice Chair Gort: They have to create a lot of stages. City of Miami Page 20 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 7. 12-01055 Commissioner Suarez: Right -- shouldn't be leaving -- shouldn't be going very far because we're going to have a sunshine meeting afterwards where we're -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: -- talking about the film industry and it may present some opportunities for him. Chair Suarez: All right. We had a motion and a second on this. Vice Chair Gort: Move it. Commissioner Suarez: Yeah. Chair Spence -Jones: All in -- Ms. Thompson: No. You've already moved it, voted. Everything's fine. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. All right, thank you, Madam City Clerk. We're going to miss you, again. CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000, TO FILM LIFE, INC. TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF THE COST TO OPERATE AND PROGRAM THE MIAMI FILM LIFE CENTER AND FILM INSTITUTE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE GRANT 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, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 File # 12-01055-Financial Form-1-28-2013.pdf 12-01055- Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01055-Backup-1-28-2013.pdf 12-01055- Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff Chair Spence -Jones: We're going to move on to item number 8. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): No. Actually, 7. Commissioner Suarez: No. We got to move -- we got to vote. Ms. Thompson: We need a motion to -- Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): To defer. City of Miami Page 21 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Ms. Thompson: -- or if you're going to continue it. Chair Spence -Jones: We'd like to defer item number 7. Commissioner Suarez: Did we vote on 6, though? Ms. Thompson: Yes, you did. Commissioner Suarez: Okay. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Ms. Thompson: Okay. Chair Spence -Jones: We'd like to defer item number 7 to the next CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) board meeting. Commissioner Suarez: Move to defer to the next board meeting. Chair Spence -Jones: We have a motion. Vice Chair Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: This item passes -- I mean, this item has been deferred. Commissioner Suarez: Deferral. 8. CRA RESOLUTION 12-01056 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY ("SCHOOL BOARD") FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF THE ANNUAL OPERATIONAL COST OF THE MIAMI FILM LIFE CENTER AND FILM INSTITUTE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000 TO THE SCHOOL BOARD TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF THE COST FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FACILITY LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE PROPERTY AT 1200 NW 6 AVENUE KNOWN AS THE CHAPMAN HOUSE, FOR USE AS THE HEADQUARTER OFFICE OF THE MIAMI FILM LIFE CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE FUNDING 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, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. City of Miami Page 22 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 File # 12-01056 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01056 09-24-2012 Financial Form.pdf File # 12-01056 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01056 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Vice -Chair Gort, seconded by Board Member Suarez, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0067 Chair Spence -Jones: All right. We're going to move on to item number 8 -- Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Commissioner -- Chair Spence -Jones: -- and this is -- and I just want to kind of couple this conversation along with the whole film industry conversation. But let me just mention this quickly -- and I'm going to ask -- I know the School Board -- Where's the School Board? Nicolai, are you here? You guys can come on up 'cause this is your item. And this is the School Board. I just wanted -- you want to go ahead and read it into the record before we -- Mr. Woods: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: -- get to it. Yeah. Mr. Woods: Commissioner, can we take the UM (University of Miami) item as well with this? J.C. is -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah, we could do both. Mr. Woods: -- he has a pressing issue he needs to -- Chair Spence -Jones: But I -- no problem, but I want to go ahead and at least deal -- Do you mind, J.C., from --? Okay, go ahead. Mr. Woods: Commissioners, item number 8 is a resolution of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency authorizing the executive director to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the School Board of Miami -Dade County for the School Board to underwrite a portion of the annual operating cost of the Miami Film Life Center and the Film Institute job training program; authorizing the issuance of funds, in an amount not to exceed $33, 000, to the School Board to underwrite a portion of the costs for improvements and repairs to the School Board facility located on the grounds of the property at 1200 Northwest 6th Avenue, known as the Chapman House, for use as the headquarters of the office of the Film Life Center. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, I just want to just say quickly -- and Dr. Fields, you definitely can join us at the podium as well. Again, one of the major objectives that we have in the Overtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) side of it is to make sure that we provide as much training to the residents as possible in any field or career that they have an interest in. That was the reason why we created the culinary institute. That was the -- with Miami Dade College. That was the reason why we created the hospitality institute. That's the reason why we created the landscape institute and the business institute. And that is to make sure that we give individuals the tools necessary in order for them to be trained and transition into a career. That's my major focus. Outside of just building buildings, I want to build people. And the reason why I'm mentioning this -- and I know we talked about this issue of jobs. That's a huge, City of Miami Page23 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 big issue in our district, especially in District 5 and especially in Overtown. But the reality is we got to get people trained and prepared for these jobs as well. There are individuals that's trained and ready to go and then there are some that aren't, so we got to figure out how we do that, and that's what we've been working on, is making sure that that happens. This particular project, which is the Film Life Center, is basically going to become a -- I'm not going to call it a mecca, but a center in which all of the permits -- any major film that's taking place in the City of Miami, they can actually come and pick up their permits right in that particular facility. It also becomes a training facility where producers, directors, writers from all over the country will come in and do workshops with local filmmakers in the area so that they have the opportunity to also participate. And it also becomes a part -- in partnership with Booker T. Washington. As you know, through the Dade County School Board, they already have an academy called the Television Academy, which is great, but we would like to expand that Television Academy to now include film. And part of our partnership by way of the Chapman House, by way of Black Archives, is to make sure that that facility becomes a facility that everyone can be proud of and be a part of. Every writer, every producer, every makeup artist, every actor, every location specialist now will have a place to kind of connect with the business as it grows here, and that's been one of the issues. I know from the permitting side from us, when you go to City of Miami to get a permit -- and I don't know where Vinnie is. I know he's around here somewhere. Vinnie, our film guy, Vinnie -- you literally have to go to the MRC (Miami Riverside Center) building to pick up a permit. And if you go there to pick up a permit, you have to go park your car -- How many people been to MRC here? Okay. You have to park your car, sign in, go upstairs and do all of that. What we want to try to do is make it a lot -- Vice Chair Gort: Easier. Chair Spence -Jones: -- more easier for people. We want to make sure that filmmakers feel like Miami really wants them to be here. And our partnership with the School Board, which is what this is all about, is to make sure any of the rehab additional things that need to happen from the standpoint -- as you know, the Chapman House -- and I know Dr. Fields will put that on the record -- has historical significance to not just Miami -- black Miami, but to Miami period. We want to make sure that we're able to help them upgrade the facility as well, by painting it and putting new awnings on it and doing whatever's necessary. We have been working with Tim Barber from the Black Archives to make sure that we keep everything in tune and intact. But part of this is really making sure that the students of Booker T. Washington have the opportunity to actually work on film projects that are actually happening here, but they learn on campus first and they're working with professionals. And I see Robert Townsend in the back and I know he's going to come up. Let's give him a hand. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: He's actually going to be our first guinea pig in our project, and we're very excited about that. But I do want to say this about Carvalho, the superintendent, which has been awesome; has agreed to match anything that we've put in. So what we -- the dollars that we have allocated, the School Board is going to match those dollars to make sure that the house is ready to go and everything that's necessary is put in place. So I'm very excited about the opportunity to be able to help these students. Dr. Fields. Dorothy Jenkins -Fields: Yes. Dr. Dorothy Jenkins -Fields, founder and chair of the executive committee of the Black Archives/Historic Lyric Theater Welcome Center Complex. Good evening to Madam Chairman [sic] and the CRA board members. I'm here in support of adding the film training institute to the Chapman House program located on Booker T. Washington's campus. This is a very exciting program that you have and that you're going to put at the Chapman House, which is a historic site. And from all that you have said just a moment ago about how permits -- people will have to go there as a centralized place for permits is very important. But it's important that you know about it as a historic site and know that the Black Archives literally City of Miami Page 24 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 saved it from the wrecking ball. It was cited to be demolished. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Ms. Jenkins -Fields: I was told that it would be knocked down along with the other homes in that area. The vacant lot -- or the vacant land, once it was knocked down, would be used for a parking lot. And so it became my first self -directed preservation project. And it was embraced by the Black Archives board, and it was the Black Archives that had it designated as a historic site. We went to the State Legislature and was able to get $200, 000 from the State Legislature to restore the building. And so, when your -- when the film institute is patching it up, you will have to use the Secretary of Interior's standards to be sure that it's done in the correct manner. Know that the Black Archives was so concerned about this building, which was the home -- it was built and owned and lived in by Dr. and Mrs. William A. Chapman. He was a pioneer medical doctor, and he was chair of the colored school board. Chair Spence -Jones: Wow. Ms. Jenkins -Fields: We were very concerned even after it was restored, and so the Black Archives engaged an attorney, Lynn Washington, to draw up a lease agreement to be sure that the appropriate programming would be there. I'm here to say today that that lease agreement is still in existence and it is still a part of the Chapman House. So we're a bit surprised that the School Board had not come to us about it. We just hear -- I'm just hearing about it from staff members. But certainly, we will reconcile that because it is such an important project. I started all of this 35 years ago about this time, in September of 1977, when I came back from Emory University, where I learned about archives administration and historic preservation. And in 1994, using the program that was developed by the Black Archives and Dade County Public Schools, won an award to study at Princeton University for the summer. So it's a very important program that we have, have had over the years. And we want those who are participating in the film institute to know that we've had -- you know that we have theaters here, and in 1913, 99 years ago, Jeter Walker, a black man, built the Lyric Theater. And in that theater, he built a projection booth. And that original projection booth still stands. Because at that time there were only silent movies, he used, of course, the projectors, which were very different from what you are going to be using and showing students now. There is so much history with what you're doing, connecting with what the Archives is doing and what is being done at the Lyric Theater and Dade County Public Schools that we really look forward to working with you. We know that the program is going to do well. But we are asking -- and this is the request -- that we meet with the School Board in order -- so that the -- what you're doing will not be encumbered. And because of the research that will need to be done and working with your students, Commissioner, we're going to have to amend the conversation that we had with the CRA before about our budget so that we can all be in sync. And I have brought some materials with me that will help explain where we are and what we're doing, and please, let us know how we can help. Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. Thank you, Dr. Fields. I just want to add really quickly, you know, before we actually vote on this item. We have been very much engaged -- I, myself, personally -- with Tim Barber in several meetings at the Chapman House regarding the partnership and what needs to happen as a part of the School Board participation. So I just really want to make sure -- and maybe you probably didn't have that information, but I see Tim in the back -- (UNINTELLIGIBLE), Tim, correct? We've had several meetings regarding the partnership or what's happening with the Chapman's [sic] House. So -- Dr. Fields, one -- Dr. Field [sic], I want to make sure you hear this. We've had several meetings with the Black Archives -- or not the Black Archives -- several meetings with staff member Tim Barber regarding the partnership of the Chapman House and the School Board, so -- even before we started this issue. So -- but what I would ask for staff to do and ask for the School Board to do, especially -- City of Miami Page 25 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Ms. Jenkins -Fields: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: -- before we start painting and putting awnings on that from a historical significant -- Ms. Jenkins -Fields: Sure. Chair Spence -Jones: -- standpoint, that we make sure we keep everything in line with -- Ms. Jenkins -Fields: Absolutely. Chair Spence -Jones: -- the presence of the house and making sure that that's not lost in any way. Ms. Jenkins -Fields: Absolutely. And I guess my concern was that the superintendent's office -- it was not the CRA's responsibility -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Ms. Jenkins -Fields: -- but the superintendent. But we will work together on that. It won't -- Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Ms. Jenkins -Fields: -- be a problem. Chair Spence -Jones: All right, no problem. Ms. Jenkins -Fields: Thank you so much. Chair Spence -Jones: So you guys just got a nice little whipping, I'm sorry. Anything that you would like to put on the record? Unidentified Speaker: No, thanks. Chair Spence -Jones: You sure? Okay. With that -- yes, sweetie. Jabriel Ivory: Yes. Hello, committee. I'm glad to be here this evening. My name is Jabriel Ivory. I'm 19 years old. I attend Young Men's Preparatory Academy High School. I'm a senior there. And I am a resident of Overtown. I stay on 1721 Northwest 1st Court. And also -- I also do my own film and video editing. I am a music producer, as well as a graphic artist and a poet. And also, I also had an internship last year with WLRN Channel 17 TV (Television) studio. I also filmed with the television camera school board meetings and also had -- also, last summer I was involved with the (UNINTELLIGIBLE) lab in Overtown filming boot camp to learn about how to make movies and how to film and sound production. So how can I be involved more with the film industry in Overtown that I hear that's happening about? Chair Spence -Jones: If you wait, after this particular meeting, we'll have a whole discussion on how you can be involved. That's the second meeting. Mr. Ivory: Okay, yes. I also want to include that I took -- I also had the opportunity to meet over this summer Robert Townsend and took a picture with him at the Black Film Festival as well. Chair Spence -Jones: You can take another picture with him. City of Miami Page 26 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 9. 12-01057 Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. So with that -- so you can see that's going to be the next meeting. Mr. Ivory: Okay. Chair Spence -Jones: You could figure out how to get involved, okay? Mr. Ivory: Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. All right, so we had a motion and a second on the -- Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): Not yet. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, do -- Vice Chair Gort: Move it. Chair Spence -Jones: -- I have a motion? Yes. Commissioner Suarez: Second Chair Spence -Jones: All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: All right, this item officially passes. The only thing that would like to put on the record is CRA staff and School Board staff please -- especially School Board staff just let's make sure that Dorothy Fields and Black Archives and Tim Barber are on the same page about what needs to happen from a decor standpoint of the building, okay? CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI'S DEPARTMENT OF CINEMA AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA, TO IMPLEMENT THE CRA'S FILM INSTITUTE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE GRANT 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, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 File # 12-01057 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01057 09-24-2012 Financial Form.pdf File # 12-01057 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01057 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff City of Miami Page 27 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 CRA-R-12-0068 Chair Spence -Jones: We're going to move on to item number 9. Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Yes, Commissioner. Item number 9 is -- Chair Spence -Jones: And I'm going to ask -- 'cause I know J. C. has to go -- the University of Miami and for Mr. Townsend to please join us up front. Let's give Mr. Townsend and J. C. a hand. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: You can read and put in the record -- put it in the record. Mr. Woods: Yes, Commissioner. Item number 9 is a resolution of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $200, 000, to the University of Miami's Department of Cinema and Interactive Media to implement the CRA's (Community Redevelopment Agency's) Film Institute job training program; authorizing the executive director at his discretion to disburse the grant on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation. Chair Spence -Jones: Before we actually vote on the item, what I would like to at least be able to officially put on the record, as you know, this past summer we had the summer training youth program that normally we have with the CRA. This year I didn't do the summer youth training program and I decided to kind of hold off on it because I wanted to do something that went beyond the summer. I wanted to do something that had a stronger impact on young people. And I wanted to do something that wasn't only targeting students that were in high school. We have a lot of kids in the heart of Overtown that are either, you know, beyond the age of 18 that really don't have a job or not on the right career track or may have made some mistakes in their lives, and the summer youth training job program only focused on high school students. So I wanted to do something very different. We've been supporting the American Black Film Festival for a couple of years now and it's been a successful partnership, but I really, really wanted to figure out a way for us to get more young people involved in the filmmaking business. So basically -- so we're all on the same page -- I took the dollars that we would have had for the summer youth program and put it into a film -based project in partnership with the University of Miami. As you know, all of the training programs that we have, we partnered with -- up with a lot of the universities, like Miami Dade College is one of them; of course, University of Miami is one of them. And the whole idea is to make sure that we give young people the college experience as well. University of Miami has been a great partner. They've really stepped up to the plate and have brought some great partnerships in this relationship. And I'm very excited about the possibilities of their students now becoming mentors to our students or our young people in the heart of Overtown, so we think this is going to be a great exchange program. Our kids will have the opportunity to be on campus. Our kids will have the opportunities to be behind the camera, in front of the camera, something that they would not normally probably have the opportunity to participate. And we had this discussion with the University of Miami. Just imagine whether or not it's a makeup artist or a camera man or an actor in front of the camera. The reality is, just imagine that kid seeing his name on that screen when that project is over. That's something that's priceless that these kids will never have the opportunity to, you know, experience. So we're very excited about that opportunity. So what I'd like -- I don't know if you have a question first, but I would like for at least University of Miami, and Robert, if you would like to put something on the record before the Commissioners take a vote or bring comments. Juan Carlos Del Valle: Good evening. J. C. Del Valle, with the University of Miami. And Madam Chairwoman, thank you for giving me an opportunity to speak. I'll be very brief because I'm sure everybody wants to hear from Robert Townsend rather than me but -- I'm telling you. I City of Miami Page 28 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 see your movies and I want to hear from you as well. You know, this is a program and a partnership that the University's so excited and happy to be a part of. And our students and our entire film department at the University and -- commends you, Madam Chairwoman, for your -- because if it wasn't for your leadership and vision, this kind of a program wouldn't exist. I mean, it's such a positive story. It's going to impact the lives of so many of the children in this community. And I want to acknowledge Chairman Suarez and Vice Chairman Gort, who I know are very supportive of the programs in your community and come out to -- have already come out to some of the events that have led up to this program; and commend the CRA, the wonderful staff on putting this program together. So we're happy to be a part of it. I know we're -- we've already had a couple of meetings and we're already geared up, ready to go. So thank you so much for letting me be a part of it so. Chair Spence -Jones: Thank you, J. C. Mr. Del Valle: Robert. Robert Townsend: To all the Commissioners, first, thank you for allowing me to speak. And to all the concerned citizens that are in the room today, thank you guys for coming out. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): Excuse me, Chair. May we have a name for the record, please. Chair Spence -Jones: Your name for the record and address. Mr. Townsend: Oh, I'm sorry. Chair Spence -Jones: And address. Mr. Townsend: I'm sorry. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. Mr. Townsend: The name, for the record, is Robert Townsend, filmmaker. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. Mr. Townsend: Okay, you're a stickler, man, okay. Born February 6, 1957. My mama name Shirley; my daddy, Robert. So what I'd like to -- Commissioner Suarez: That's awesome. Mr. Townsend: -- say is that -- Commissioner Suarez: Shoe size? Mr. Townsend: -- the gentleman was speaking earlier. I'm excited Commissioner Jones [sic], you know. You know I've been a part of the film festival for over 15 years. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Mr. Townsend: I think it's important for kids to have something to say yes to. We're always telling the kids, No to drugs, no to gangs. What can they say yes to? Kids are excited about television. They're excited about music, and they're excited about movies. So we got all these kids on the corners, but we got to get things that get them excited. I'm excited about the partnership with everybody we're talking about. I'll tell you one quick story. When I was a kid City of Miami Page 29 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 in Chicago, I grew up in one of the worst neighborhoods. A movie came to town called Mahogany, with Billy Dee Williams and Diana Ross. I got a chance to be an extra in that movie. That movie changed my life. So when I look around the community -- I've gone to all the school -- a lot of the high schools now, Booker T. Washington, Miami High, Edison, Jackson, Central. I've been to all different schools in District 5. The kids are excited. I think this is going to be a great experience. Tomorrow at University of Miami, I'm screening my new movie, In the Hive. And I think that everyone is going to benefit. It's going to be a win -win situation. It's really about creating a new industry here. We're going to have auditions here. And when I have auditions, I get close to 5,000 people that show up; 5,000 people that go to the restaurants, Jackson's; 5,000 people that go to the gas station. So it's about, one, empowering the kids, but empowering the community on a whole 'nother level. And as a writer, director, producer, I'm just excited. It's about giving back. And I just commend you guys for even doing this and for being in partnership. Thank you. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: Thank you. Vice Chair Gort: Thank you. Commissioner Suarez: Move it for discussion. Chair Spence -Jones: We have a motion. Discussion. Vice Chair Gort: He moved it. I'll second. Chair Spence -Jones: Second. Vice Chair Gort: Discussion. J. C., are they going to be able to use the communication department at the University? Chair Spence -Jones: Oh, yeah. Mr. Del Valle: Yeah, we're working with film department initially, but we've already involved our School of Communications, and very excited to be working with -- Vice Chair Gort: Great. Mr. Del Valle: -- Robert. Vice Chair Gort: Okay. Thank you. Mr. Del Valle: Yeah. Commissioner Suarez: Madam Chair, thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: It's hard to make a more compelling argument than what Mr. Townsend made. And I think it's important that part of the Believe campaign is to train and transform the children, not only the adults in this area, and give them the skills for industries that we know exist, like the culinary institute and the hospitality industry, where we know that industry is entrenched and exists and has jobs available. And that's important to train adults to give them those skills, but it's also -- as Mr. Townsend said, it's also important to instill hope and train the youth of our society so that they do have options as they get older. And we all know that City of Miami Page 30 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 technology is leading us to an Internet -based world, where a lot of movies and films and film -like content will be on the Internet, on Facebook, et cetera, and so we should strive as a government, if we're forward thinking and if we are looking to the future, to be ahead of the game instead of always being reactionary. And so, for me, it's just -- it's a blessing to have people in this community that care so much about the community that are willing to invest, like the University of Miami, like Mr. Townsend, that are really willing to invest back into the community, so thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: And ifI can add, one of the things I do want to say about the partnership even with the University of Miami, what -- we're actually -- the investment that the CRA's making is actually going to be leveraged with dollars that they're putting in from the standpoint of their equipment, their editing base, all of those things that, you know, quite frankly, if we were doing it on our own, we just could not afford to do it. But at the end of the day, we'll have a project that we could all be proud of. The neighborhood, the community, Overtown will be highlighted in the project in such a beautiful way that, you know, will be screened and the community can come out and be a part of that. And that's what this is all about, is making sure that we do, you know, instill some glimmer of hope for those young people that we talked about that are hanging on the corner that feel like they have no other opportunities. So we're very excited about that partnership. And so -- for those folks that are in the audience, South Florida Workforce is also partnering with us as well, and they'll be also providing on-the-job training dollars to make sure that those young folks are actually being paid as they work on the set, which is really, really good. So it's not just them getting an experience, but they'll have the opportunity to also work and make money as well. Commissioner Suarez: Madam Chair, I just want to say to everyone in the audience to look out for a young man named Elijah Wells in the future. Look out for Elijah. Applause. Commissioner Suarez: I just told him -- I told him today not to forget about the little people when he becomes big time, you know. Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. Vice Chair Gort: We got to vote. Chair Spence -Jones: We -- okay. You want to vote -- you want to put something on the record? Woody Lasane: Just for the record, yes, if you would, Commissioner -- Chair Spence -Jones: Your name? Ms. Lasane: -- Chair, and the folks that are here. As I note in the presentation here, I think it is wonderful. Thank you, Robert, for your interest in South Florida for our youth and being able to develop this. My question is, though, it refers to executive director -- Ms. Thompson: Excuse me, Chair. May we have -- I'm sorry, Chair. Ms. Lasane: Excuse me. Ms. Thompson: May we have your name for the record, please? Ms. Lasane: My name is Woody Lasane. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. City of Miami Page 31 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Ms. Lasane: Okay. Thank you. Stickler, I got that. Commissioner Suarez: Thirty-two years. Ms. Lasane: My -- Chair Spence -Jones: And so that you're clear, we're talking about item number 9, not item number 7, Woody. Ms. Lasane: We're talking about item number 9. It speaks -- Chair Spence -Jones: Right. Ms. Lasane: -- to an executive director. And my -- Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Ms. Lasane: -- question is, has that position been filled? Is that being opened? Where does that stand? Because it only refers to just a title. Chair Spence -Jones: Well, this is the -- he's the executive director of the CRA. That's not a position, Woody. Ms. Lasane: It's the executive director of the CRA that makes that -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. Ms. Lasane: -- that you're referring to here. Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah. It's authorizing the executive director of the CRA, which is Clarence, to actually -- Ms. Lasane: Okay. Chair Spence -Jones: -- do the project. Ms. Lasane: Okay, good. Well, thank you. Appreciate that. Chair Spence -Jones: No problem. Commissioner Suarez: Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. With that being said -- okay, sure. Grady Muhammad.- Commissioner. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Muhammad: Good evening. Grady Muhammad, president/CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Miami -Dade First. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Muhammad: What we have to do is with this create the MUI, the Model Urban Institute. City of Miami Page 32 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 And what we're talking about, we have to ensure the youth are being trained for electrical, bricklaying, masonry, air condition, computer repair, skills that are -- Commissioner Suarez: In demand. Mr. Muhammad: -- as they say, technical skills. You don't need a college degree, but you'll be gainfully employed. We going to need -- especially with computers and with the technology. We have to ensure with these buildings that we gone be building -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Muhammad: -- some of them can start now as laborers. But if we get them towards electrical, maybe in the next three to five years, they can have their own electrical company. We got to be given the contracts to the subcontractors 'cause they put the people to work. And if we start the -- getting that ground swell and making sure we have some HIVAC [sic], air conditioning contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, and then they can start off at the small level, just like my nephew with Howard & Howard Property Management. Then he gets a contract. And once he gets those contract, then he can start employing those people. And once he's employing those people, they gainfully employed. They have that opportunity, like Mr. Townsend said, to say yes, to be gainfully employed without necessarily a college degree, but they'll be skilled. And that skill will be there forever and we have to deal with some of those unions, the pipefitters, the plumbing, electrical associations to try to get those as journeymen, as apprentices and pay for those skills so they can be able to do it. Like I say, once these buildings are getting built, they can be working at the ground level. But once they come up in another two or three years, they can be contractors and get like that gentleman that's going to be getting some of that work, be getting other work and they can become an (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Look at Overtown residents are now business owners, and that's what you're trying to do and that's what the CRA and Clarence and staff is doing. Thank you. Commissioner Suarez: Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: Thank you, Brother Grady. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: So did we have a motion and a second on this item? Commissioner Suarez: Yes. Ms. Thompson: Yes, you did. Now you -- Vice Chair Gort: It was moved and second. Ms. Thompson: -- need a vote. Chair Spence -Jones: All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. This item passes. And we -- we're excited about the filmmakers and film individuals that's in the room today. Hopefully, we can all connect. I know that Mr. Townsend will be meeting with a lot of film crew people this week to actually be brought on to help with the project. So, by all means, after this meeting, we definitely want to see if there are City of Miami Page 33 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 any, what, cameramen, any grips, any -- I don't know all the -- Mr. Townsend: The South Florida Workforce has the whole (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, right, so we have it all. 10. CRA RESOLUTION 12-01058 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE APRIL 30, 2012. File # 12-01058 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf File # 12-01058 09-24-2012 Backup.pdf File # 12-01058 09-24-2012 Legislation.pdf Motion by Board Member Suarez, seconded by Vice -Chair Gort, that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. Votes: Ayes: Chair Spence -Jones, Vice Chair Gort and Commissioner Suarez Absent: Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Sarnoff CRA-R-12-0069 Chair Spence -Jones: All right, so let me move on to item number 10. Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Commissioner, item number 10 is a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency establishing the compensation package to be received by the executive director of the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). And I'd just like to put on the record that because I am on loan from the City of Miami Manager's office, the CRA will be compensating the City of Miami for all of my benefits, salary and any other benefits as well. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Any questions on this item? Commissioner Suarez: It's a budgeted item, right? We already -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes, budget item. Commissioner Suarez: -- passed this along in the budget. Mr. Woods: Yes. Commissioner Suarez: Okay. Move it. Chair Spence -Jones: We had a motion. Vice Chair Gort: Second. Chair Spence -Jones: All in favor? The Commissioners (Collectively): Aye. Chair Spence -Jones: All right, this item passes. I believe we have dealt with all of the CRA items. We have to now take a break to open it up for our sunshine meeting. City of Miami Page 34 Printed on 3,8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 DISCUSSION ITEMS 11. 12-01067 Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): What I need you to do is to now adjourn your meeting. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, I'd like to officially adjourn this meeting. Ms. Thompson: And then I'd like for you to give me time to set up for your sunshine meeting. Chair Spence -Jones: And we'll take a ten-minute break before we go into our sunshine meeting on -- with the filmmakers. Ms. Thompson: Thank you. CRA DISCUSSION DISCUSSION REGARDING BOND COUNSEL File # 12-01067 09-24-2012 Cover Memo.pdf DISCUSSED Chair Spence -Jones: We're going to move on to just discussion. And the discussion will be on the bond counsel. I'm going to ask for our bond -- actually, ask for William Bloom, if there's any way -- any updates that he wants to give us on the discussion items. I know that we have made some adjustments on that, Bill, so if you want to just give us a quick update on the adjustment. I know no longer Holland & Knight is being utilized, just so that we're clear about that. I don't know if you want to also add to that as well. William R. Bloom (Special Counsel, Community Redevelopment Agency): Yes. Foley Lardner is now acting as bond counsel. They've been fully integrated into the transaction. They've looked at the development agreements. We're in the process of preparing for a bond validation proceeding. So to get to the bond validation proceeding, we have to have the four development agreements with the developers signed up. We have to have the agreements with the not -for -profits finalized, and we have to have the agreements with the Town Park -- the two cooperative associations and one condominium association finalized. So our plan is to try to get drafts to the Town Park people this week with the CRA's (Community Redevelopment Agency) proposal for how those projects will work and finalize all these documents in the next two or three weeks so then we can start with bond validation proceeding. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. And I know that there are some people from Town Park and they've been waiting patiently. Finally, the process -- My Town Park people, if you can just stand for a minute so we can see you. So we're moving on our way. Counsel just said that they're going to -- if you didn't hear them 'cause he was kind of talking a little low. I'm so thankful and so grateful that we're finally able to move ahead with Town Park 'cause you guys know -- we know that they need so much work done with their units there, and finally that's moving. We did vote and approve it in the last CRA board meeting -- or special meeting, I should say, so now we're well on the way. What he just mentioned, though, is that -- what he just mentioned, though, is he's going to need counsel to get with, I guess, whoever leadership is -- I think it's three -- at least three Town Parks, correct? Clarence Woods (Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency): Yes. Commissioner Spence -Jones: -- to make sure that that's moving. So, please, before you leave today, if it has not happened yet, we want to make sure that process -- we do not need any delays City of Miami Page 35 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 with your agreements to get that stuff moving, okay? Unidentified Speaker: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. God bless y'all. Let's give them a hand. Town Park finally getting they [sic] stuff done. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: They deserve it more so than any other projects. Mr. Woods: I'm in contact with the persons at Town Park -- at all three Town Parks, you know, in order to get those documents that we need in order to -- Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Mr. Woods: -- get our agreements moving forward. And Commissioner, regarding bond counsel, as you know, Holland & Knight is our special counsel, which gave them the right to also be able to do the bond transaction for us. Well, maybe a month or so ago, they came to us -- bond counsel came to us and said that they felt it would be better or best if they step back and allow for other bond counsel to represent them in the -- in getting the bond language done -- well Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Woods: -- going through this whole validation process. They came to us. So I just want to make that clear that -- Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Mr. Woods: -- they came to us and they felt like it would be better had we used different bond counsel so that there would be no conflicts . Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. I just wanted to add -- I know in our last meeting, Vice Chair, which has done a great job with pulling all of this together, we did kind of mention -- I know I mentioned with Clarence that I wanted to have some sort of town hall meeting, now that that process is moving, with all of the Overtown-based organizations and community residents on the four or five projects that are going to take place, 'cause we want to make sure that the small business contractors have the opportunity to definitely participate -- even though we have in all of their agreements that that is necessary in order for them to even have agreements. And Bill did a great job with making sure all the developers understood that between small business participation, a certain percentage of those jobs, all of that had to come from the neighborhoods. We really want to make sure that that takes place. So we're going to have most likely a town hall meeting in Overtown to go through the projects, and we will make sure that we keep you informed so that you can come out, participate. And if there's anybody that you know that would like to be involved in those, we want to make sure that you're engaged in that process. I know that the Vice Chair felt that that was necessary. I know we had a meeting like this at Greater Bethel. Mr. Woods: Yes, Bethel. Chair Spence -Jones: I'm going to ask -- I see Brother Lyle. Brother Lyle, if you can stand. Okay. Brother Lyle actually had some pretty good comments that night that was made regarding all of the development projects and making sure that everything from the tenants that were selected have the opportunity to participate and be involved in living in these units to making City of Miami Page 36 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 NON -AGENDA ITEMS NA.1 12-01125 sure that a lot of the small businesses have the opportunity. So I'm going to ask for staff to work along with Brother Lyle. And Brother Lyle, if you don't mind, I would like for you to head up that effort to pull the town hall meeting together to make sure all of those businesses, organizations and groups locally are involved and at the table 'cause I want to make sure if they sign off on agreement, they adhere to what their promises are, okay. So I'm going to ask for Clarence to work along with you on that. Mr. Woods: Absolutely. [Later..] Mr. Woods: Well, Commissioner, if it's okay, we -- at this interlude that we're having, I'd like to just introduce bond counsel -- Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. Mr. Woods: -- Foley and Lardner. They're here. I'd just like them to come and be introduced to the community. Chauncey. Chauncey Lever: I'm Chauncey Lever of Foley and -- Chair Spence -Jones: You're recognized. Mr. Lever: Good evening. I'm Chauncey Lever of the law firm of Foley and Lardner. And with me is my co bond counsel, Richard Cooper, of the law offices of Richard Cooper, and just wanted to follow up. Richard was not here last week when the board considered and adopted the bond resolution. I wanted to introduce Richard Cooper tonight and also thank you for engaging us. And just to say again, we certainly look forward to working with you on getting the financing accomplished. Richard Cooper: Good evening, Madam Chairperson and Commissioners, and members of the CRA. We want to -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Cooper: My name is Richard Cooper, with offices in downtown Miami. And I'd also like to thank you for choosing us to be your bond counsel, and we look forward to working with all of you. Chair Spence -Jones: Thank you. Mr. Woods: Thank you. CRA DISCUSSION CHAIR SPENCE-JONES RECOGNIZED RETIRING CITY CLERK PRISCILLAA. THOMPSON FOR 32 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI ORGANIZATION. DISCUSSED Chair Spence -Jones: But before we do that, I would like for everyone to stand to their feet and give our City Clerk a hand for 32 years of a job well done. City of Miami Page 37 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: And when we talk about professional, she is the ultimate professional. She is a gem. We're definitely going to be losing, I would say, somebody great in the City, and we just wanted her to know that she was valued and appreciated and we're going to celebrate that this weekend with her, but we're going to start -- the party officially starts today, and then we'll have another one on Thursday during the City Commission meeting. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): Oh, wow. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes, we have that going on for you too. And then, of course, the weekend. But 32 years is a long time, y'all, so I'm sure she's seen a lot happen in the heart of the City. So you sure you ready to go? Ms. Thompson: Yes, ma'am. Chair Spence -Jones: All right. You're going to be missed and loved. So with that being said, can you please open us up with prayer? Ms. Thompson: Before I open up with the prayer, I'd like to tell all of you -- I've got a big mouth, so let me do this. Thank you so much. Thank you for your understanding. Thank you for working with my supreme, talented team from the City Clerk's office. The experiences that you all have let me be a part of were life changing. I have learned so much. I have sharpened my diplomatic skills tremendously, okay. I've learned so much about my Overtown community -- and I can say my because when my grandmother emigrated from Exuma, in the Bahamas, she came to Overtown. And my grandmother was a washer woman right here Overtown, so I have roots here, okay. My grandfather's family was in Liberty City; I have roots there. So I am grounded in the community here. And I thank you all for giving me this opportunity. Thank you. Applause. Chair Spence -Jones: Now Dr. Fields, she's going to make history, right? So we're going to make sure that's put in Black Archives, right? Dorothy Jenkins Fields: Absolutely. Chair Spence -Jones: All the way from Exuma. Ms. Jenkins Fields: (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. NA.2 CRA DISCUSSION 12-01126 CHAIR SPENCE-JONES OPENED THE MEETING TO COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ALL AGENDA ITEMS. DISCUSSED Edward Parrish: I'd like to have said something. Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. Commissioner Suarez: Sure. Go ahead. Chair Spence -Jones: Sure. City of Miami Page 38 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Mr. Parrish: My name is Edward Parrish. I live at 1140 Northwest 2ndAvenue. I'm a carpenter. I was here before, okay, and we spoke about the things that was going on in District 5 and the money that we have been giving people, you know, for pacific [sic] projects, like St. John's and Camillus House, and we have the project going down on 8th Street. Well, since the last time I was here speaking, we gave away four jobs. That's four jobs in what, two months? I don't think that's too good. I mean, we got people Overtown that, you know, they standing on the corners and they doing things that they shouldn't do, shooting up the parks and -- you know, because we need training over here. We need jobs over here, okay? And I have been on some of these pacific [sic] sites. I've been over there with Dr. Ahr and I've talked with Ola, and I'm here talking on behalf of Emanuel Washington, who's ill today, okay, that we need jobs over here, you know. You talk about jobs, but there's no jobs being gave [sic] out. In two months, we gave out four jobs for a week. That's not enough time and that's not enough to survive in District 5, okay. So we need to give out some jobs. By the way, I'm a carpenter, okay. I was in Town Park doing some work today, okay. Town Park is being donated, what, maybe $10 million? And let me tell you something. Them people need a whole lot more help than that, okay. They got plumbing problems. They got roof problems, okay. Now, if you got to fix the roof all Town Park, you have nothing left. What are you going to do with the inside of the apartments? The cabinets are gone. I used to live in Town Park when I was a kid. I went to Miami High, okay. We need a whole lot more help than what's being gave out, okay. People getting up here talking, but have you walked through Town Park? Have you been in the apartments at Town Park? Okay, I've been there. I was there today doing work with somebody. The ceiling fan fell on them. I said, Well, are you insured? 'Cause the ceiling fan fell on one of they kids. Chair Spence -Jones: Right. Mr. Parrish: I mean, it's -- I mean, the situation is just ridiculous, but -- Chair Spence -Jones: Right. Can I --? Mr. Parrish: -- the bottom line of what I'm saying is I was here two months ago speaking -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Parrish: -- okay -- St. John's has gave out no jobs. Camillus House has gave out no jobs. Eighth Street gave out four jobs, and we worked for a week. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Parrish: We're out of work in District 5. We need jobs. Chair Spence -Jones: Right. Mr. Parrish: I'm talking about the men -- Chair Spence -Jones: So you want me -- Mr. Parrish: -- and the women of District 5. Chair Spence -Jones: You need me to respond right? Mr. Parrish: Yes, ma'am. Chair Spence -Jones: You put your comments on the record, so let me respond. All right. Let me start with first saying that you know that we've been working very hard to get this item passed for City of Miami Page 39 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 the $50 million bond, which we just got passed last week. The items that you're speaking of the Town Park issue, the new construction projects, we're well on our way with that, but we had to get the item passed first. Remember, we had a storm in the midst of that, Isaac. We had a meeting that was set up here -- right here at the school in order for us to vote and approve on the item. But because of the storm, we had to change the meeting two weeks later. So, I mean, I don't want to go back and forth with you. You and I always have conversations about this and you know that I support whatever you're trying to do and to make sure that people have jobs. That's the whole purpose of us putting training programs, to make sure that people are trained so that they can work. But at the end of the day, you know, we got to move the money in order for us to get the projects going, and that's exactly what we're doing. Mr. Parrish: What we need to be talking about is a training facility. We don't even have that. Have we even talked about what kind of training we going to give these people, these kids that's -- when you -- if you walk out the door right now, you walk down on 12 th Street -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Parrish: -- and you walk down 11 th Street, you see them on the corners. Have you discovered even what kind of training program that you can do for them? Chair Spence -Jones: Right. Now -- Mr. Parrish: Because if you give them something to do -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Mr. Parrish: -- they will -- they ain't got time to be on the corner. We could take them off the corner. Chair Spence -Jones: Right. And let me just say this. That's why our next couple items that are coming up are going to address that issue and you're going to hear about them. But any other comments you have on it, I need you to complete it on the record so we can move on the agenda. Mr. Parrish: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: Thank you for -- Mr. Parrish: Thank you very much. Chair Spence -Jones: -- your comments. Commissioner Suarez: Thank you. Vice Chair Gort: We have existing training programs. Chair Spence -Jones: Vice Chair, you're recognized. Vice Chair Gort: No, we have existing programs at this time. Chair Spence -Jones: We have a lot of programs. Don't walk out now. I want you to stay 'cause I want you to hear it 'cause we don't want to put nothing on the mike and then you don't want to hear what -- we want you to hear the rest of the stuff that's going on. All right. Shoshanna Lincoln: May I say something briefly? Yeah? City of Miami Page 40 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 Chair Spence -Jones: Reverend Shoshanna -- Ms. Lincoln: Yeah. Chair Spence -Jones: -- if we can, I want to move to item number 5, and then I'm going to open it back up, okay, 'cause I want to at least deal with item number 5. Ms. Lincoln: All right. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. What were you saying, Vice Chair? Vice Chair Gort: No, that's fine. Chair Spence -Jones: Do you have a comment? Commissioner Suarez: No, no. It's okay. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay. [Later..] Chair Spence -Jones: All right, so we're going to move on -- Reverend Shoshanna, you want to add something real fast? Ms. Lincoln: Yes. Chair Spence -Jones: 'Cause I don't want to -- I'm going to lose the quorum, which means I'm going to lose one of my Commissioners. Ms. Lincoln: To the Commissioners -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Ms. Lincoln: I have a building located in 210 Northwest 16 Street. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Ms. Lincoln: Has been a blighted building for quite a long time. We obtained that building with the purposes to help the community, but I don't think that that is what the Commissioners want in Overtown. So we had made some changes as to let it be rebuilt for low-income housing. And Commissioner, you're aware that a lot of money are coming in to develop Overtown, particularly Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Ms. Lincoln: -- in blighted buildings in Overtown. And if we don't fix these building up, then we would not have a bourgeoning economy as we can see our neighboring region, like Omni or Midtown and so forth. So first we have to address the issue of the blighted building and take care of them and beautify the place so visitors could come in. So many people born in Overtown and they tell me they don't want to come back because they're afraid. Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Ms. Lincoln: So I kindly ask that -- I have written a grant over a year ago and I have not gotten the grant. And however, the Commissioners and the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) City of Miami Page 41 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 want me to modify, I am ready to modify but -- so we can get the building going. And I have beautified the yard beautifully with -- Chair Spence -Jones: Yes. Ms. Lincoln: -- flowers and so forth. So I'm -- beg that if I may be granted with some block grant or with the 50 million bond issue money that we have, ifI can be squeezed in, I'll appreciate that because I've been working in Overtown for the past 12 years. Perhaps I am not rooted here, but I have planted myself in Overtown. Chair Spence -Jones: Reverend Shoshanna, I know. I actually went by your building for the first time and I saw -- got a chance to see your building. It's -- Where is Loren? Is he around? Did he make it? He actually brought me by your building. And I think your building actually borderlines, if I'm not mistaking -- mistaken, the Omni CRA. Is Pieter here? Pieter, these are the buildings -- the way that the CRA has been broken up or split, the Omni CRA has actually picked up a certain portion -- Ms. Lincoln: You mean the 210 Northwest -- Chair Spence -Jones: I'm going to lose my -- Am I going to lose my quorum if he leaves? Commissioner Suarez: No, no, no. Well, I got to vote, but -- Can we take a vote in the meantime? I got to go to the bathroom. Chair Spence -Jones: He got to go to the bathroom. Priscilla A. Thompson (Clerk of the Board): Right now you are on a non -agenda item. There's nothing -- Chair Spence -Jones: You want me to take -- we already voted on this item -- Commissioner Suarez: Yeah. Let's -- Chair Spence -Jones: -- so. Commissioner Suarez: Did we? Ms. Thompson: No. I'm -- Chair Spence -Jones: Well, no. We voted on -- item number 5 has already been voted on. Commissioner Suarez: I don't think -- Chair Spence -Jones: We haven't done item number 6. I took Reverend Shoshanna real fast. Commissioner Suarez: Did we vote on 5 already, Madam Clerk? Ms. Thompson: No, you didn't. Commissioner Suarez: That's what I'm saying. Chair Spence -Jones: Okay, I'm sorry. Commissioner Suarez: Right. City of Miami Page 42 Printed on 3/8/2013 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 24, 2012 [Later..] Chair Spence -Jones: So Reverend Shoshanna -- what I was putting on the record, Pieter, is the way that the Overtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and the Omni CRA has now been split, Omni CRA is picking up some of those buildings in Overtown. They actually have a piece of the Overtown area. And that -- I believe your building, if I'm not mistaken, falls in the Omni CRA. And this is something that Pieter and I have been talking about. So maybe perhaps after this meeting, before you leave, the two of you guys can get together. I know that Pieter has agreed now to at least assist with some of the rehabs from the Omni side. You don't fall in the Overtown CRA side at all. So if you guys can connect afterwards, that would be great. Ms. Lincoln: So you would like me to see -- meet with Pieter? Chair Spence -Jones: Yeah, because it's in the -- actually Omni CRA. Ms. Lincoln: Is Pieter here? Chair Spence -Jones: He's right behind you. All right. Ms. Lincoln: Thank you, Commissioner. Chair Spence -Jones: No problem. Thank you, Reverend Shoshanna. City of Miami Page 43 Printed on 3/8/2013