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Home My WebLink AboutOMNI CRA 2019-09-26 MinutesCity of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com At. Omni Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:00 AM (OR THEREAFTER) City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Ken Russell, Chair, District Two Keon Hardemon, Vice Chair, District Five Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Board Member, District One Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four ************************* OMNI and MIDTOWN CRA OFFICE ADDRESS: 1401 N. Miami Avenue, 2nd Floor, Miami 33136 Phone: (305) 679-6868 www.miamicra.com OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Present: Chair Russell, Vice Chair Hardemon, Commissioner Gort, and Commissioner Reyes Absent: Commissioner Carollo On the 26th day of September 2019, the Board of Commissioners of the OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami met in regular session at Miami City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chair Russell at 2:26 p.m., and was adjourned at 2:29 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: Jason Walker, Executive Director, CRA Isiaa Jones, Chief Legal Officer, CRA Barnaby L. Min, Deputy General Counsel, CRA Todd B. Hannon, Clerk of the Board Chair Russell: We lost one Commissioner. We're going to get him back, and then we'll get that started. OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 1 Printed on 12/6/2019 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S): 1. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING - SEP 12, 2018 5:30 PM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Keon Hardemon, Board Member, District Five SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Todd B. Hannon (Clerk of the Board): And then, Chair, if I could just get the minutes approved. It's for September 12 [sic], February 19, and June 13. Chair Russell: Is there a motion to approve those minutes, please? Vice Chair Hardemon: So moved. Chair Russell: Moved by Commissioner Hardemon; seconded by the Chair. Any further discussion? All in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chair Russell: Any opposed? Motion passes. Thank you very much. This CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting is adjourned. 2. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING - FEB 19, 2019 5:00 PM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Keon Hardemon, Board Member, District Five SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.2, please see Item AM.1. 3. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING - JUN 13, 2019 9:00 AM MOTION TO: Approve RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Keon Hardemon, Board Member, District Five SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item AM.3, please see Item AM.1. OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 2 Printed on 12/6/2019 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 OMNI CRA DISCUSSION ITEM(S) 1. 5500 OMNI CRA DISCUSSION OMNI CRA ADDITIONAL FINANCING. F MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Keon Hardemon, Board Member, District Five SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Chair Russell: Is there anything else for us? Todd B. Hannon (Clerk of the Board): Yes. Jason Walker (Executive Director, Omni Community Redevelopment Agency): We'd like to withdraw the discussion items for consideration. Chair Russell: Is there a mo -- just unilaterally. You don't need a motion for that, do you? Mr. Hannon: I would prefer a motion. Chair Russell: Is there a motion to withdraw the discussion item, please? Mr. Walker: Can you make the motion for Camillus for both 2 and 3, for Items 2 and 3? Mr. Hannon: Yes. Chair Russell: You need them separately? Is there a --? We did. Mr. Hannon: I'm sorry. Just a moment. For items -- the Resolutions 2 and 3, there was one motion. Chair Russell: One motion by (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Mr. Hannon: It was a block vote; passed 4-0. Chair Russell: We're good. And Commissioner Hardemon, you made the motion for the withdrawing of the discussion item. Vice Chair Hardemon: So moved. Chair Russell: Second by the Chair. Is any further discussion? All in favor, say "aye. // The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chair Russell: Any opposed? Motion passes. Thank you. OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 3 Printed on 12/6/2019 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 2. OMNI CRA DISCUSSION 5127 DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE REBRANDING OF OMNI CRA LOGO AND WEBSITE. 3. 5126 MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Keon Hardemon, Board Member, District Five SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.2, please see Item DI.1. OMNI CRA DISCUSSION DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING OMNI CRA PROJECTS. MOTION TO: Withdraw RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Keon Hardemon, Board Member, District Five SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes I ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item DI.3, please see Item DI.1. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION(S) 1. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION 6553 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CRA'S PROPOSED GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE BUDGET TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-19-0028 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Board Member, District One SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Chair Russell: Well, in the meantime, we do have a quorum for Omni CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Resolution 1. Do we have the Executive Director? Please present the item, Mr. Executive Director. OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 4 Printed on 12/6/2019 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 Jason Walker (Executive Director/Omni Community Redevelopment Agency): Mr. Chairman, Item Number 1 is the approval of our budget by the board. Chair Russell: Is there a motion approving the budget of the CRA? Board Member Gort: Move it. Chair Russell: It's been moved by Commissioner Gort; seconded by the Chair. Is there anyone here who'd like to speak on that publicly? Is there anyone here who 'd like to speak on the Omni CRA budget? Seeing none, I'll close public comment. Is there any further comment from the dais? Seeing none, all in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chair Russell: Any opposed? Motion passes. Thank you. 2. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION 6551 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 10040.920501.883000 OMNI CRA TIF REVENUE 2018-2019 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000.00 TO CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC. TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "MIAMI SHELTER PROGRAM" ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-19-0029 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Board Member, District One SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Jason Walker (Executive Director/Omni Community Redevelopment Agency): Mr. Chairman, Item Number 2 and 3 is $175, 000 each to go to Camillus House for the shelter beds. It's a four -fifths vote. Chair Russell: Thank you very much. Board Member Gort: Move it. Chair Russell: And so, you'll -- be unanimous at this board? OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 5 Printed on 12/6/2019 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 Mr. Walker: Yes. Chair Russell: Thank you. It's been moved by Commissioner Gort; seconded by the Chair. Is there anyone here who would like to speak publicly on this item? These are funds to aid with the homeless situation within the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and throughout for Camillus House. I'll close public comment. Any further questions from the dais? Hearing none, all in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chair Russell: Any opposed? Motion passes. 3. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION 6552 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 10040.920501.883000 OMNI CRA TIF REVENUE 2019-2020 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000.00 TO CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC. TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "MIAMI SHELTER PROGRAM" ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-19-0030 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Board Member, District One SECONDER: Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two AYES: Russell, Hardemon, Gort, Reyes ABSENT: Carollo Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item RE.3, please see Item RE.2. OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 6 Printed on 12/6/2019 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 NA - NON -AGENDA ITEM(S) 1. 6579 ADJOURNMENT OMNI CRA DISCUSSION DIRECTION BY CHAIR RUSSELL TO OMNI CRA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND PLACE AN ITEM, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS TO LOTUS HOUSE, ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION. RESULT: DISCUSSED Chair Russell: Before we close the agenda, I would just like to give direction to the Executive Director to please come back with something similar for Lotus House, as well. We're trying to put a package together between different agencies to help them meet some of the goals that they've brought to us over shelter beds to help with the homeless situation. So at our next CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting, if you could bring us something, please, that'd be great, Mr. Executive Director. Jason Walker (Executive Director, Omni Community Redevelopment Agency): Yes, sir. The meeting adjourned at 2: 29 p.m. OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 7 Printed on 12/6/2019