Agenda 11-07-241.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Roll Call
4.Agenda Approval
5.Public Comment
6.Consent
A.CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - October 3, 2024
7.Assignments
A.Pending Assignment No. 1 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments
from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
B.Pending Assignment No. 2 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments
from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
Regarding Property Acquisition
C.Reports on Pending Assignments
D.New Assignments
8.CRA Board Items for CRA Advisory Board Review and Recommendations
A.Old Business No. 1 - Continued Discussion and Consideration of New Start Time for
Monthly Meetings
B.New Business No. 1 - 2025 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Dates
CRA Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 6:30 PM
City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue
561-737-3256
AGENDA
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
B. Adoption of Agenda
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9.Future Agenda Items
10.Adjournment
NOTICE
THE CRA SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN
INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A
SERVICE, PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CRA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CRA, (561) 737-3256, AT
LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CRA TO REASONABLY
ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CRA'S
WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CRA'S
WEBSITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CRA OFFICE.
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•Attachment I - October 3, 2024 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: November 7, 2024
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM 6.A
SUBJECT:
CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - October 3, 2024
SUMMARY:
See attached minutes.
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the October 3, 2024 CRA Advisory Board meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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CRA Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 6:30 PM
City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue
561-737-3256
1. Call to Order
Chair Cobb called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Cobb asked the board to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Members Present:
Naomi Cobb (Chair)
Courtlandt McQuire (Vice Chair)
Lesha Roundtree
Thomas Ramiccio
Kameren Maharaj
Staff:
Timothy Tack, Acting CRA Executive Director
Vicki Curfman, Administrative Assistant
Other:
Leslie Harmon, Prototype Inc.
4. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
None.
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion:
Mr. Ramiccio moved to adopt the agenda. Mr. McQuire seconded the motion. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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5. Public Comment
None.
6. Consent
A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes – September 5, 2024
Motion:
Ms. Roundtree moved to approve the September 5, 2024, minutes. Mr. McQuire
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
7. Assignments
A. Pending Assignment No. 1 - Discussion and Consideration of New
Assignments from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024, CRA
Monthly Board Meeting
Acting Director Tim Tack opened the discussion on the Downtown District. He provided
an overview of the district boundaries, noting it spans from Northeast Seventh Street to
Southeast 12th Avenue, bordered by Federal Highway and the FEC railway.
Chair Cobb inquired about updates on ongoing projects within the Downtown District. Mr.
Tack mentioned several developments, including residential projects along the Federal
Highway corridor, with some still in the pre-application phase. He emphasized the
district's potential for mixed-use development.
Vice-Chair McQuire and Board Member Ramiccio raised concerns about the confusion
between the Downtown District and the Cultural Arts District. He suggested exploring a
renaming of the Downtown District to avoid overlap and to better align with the district’s
evolving character.
Ms. Roundtree supported this, noting that a cohesive branding strategy could enhance
the area’s identity and public perception.
Discussion also covered opportunities for activating Veteran’s Park.
Mr. Tack highlighted the potential to improve lighting and create a more inviting
atmosphere for pedestrians. Ideas included adding red, white, and blue up-lighting to
highlight the park’s significance
Chair Cobb emphasized the importance of making the park more accessible and visible
to residents and visitors alike.
The Board agreed to further explore these suggestions and consider including them in
the next CRA plan update:
• Land acquisition for a Parking garage site, but in the meantime, surface lots to be
used for parking
• Beautification along Federal corridor
• Increase opportunities for activation of Veteran’s Park to include red, white, and
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blue lighting
• Re-evaluation of district boundaries, as well as, renaming/reboundry/rebranding
• Land acquisition for a Grocery store
• Increased maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of the district in anticipation of
more pedestrian traffic.
The CRAB Board will review the 2016 CRA Plan as a whole and bring their ideas and
suggestions to the November 7, 2024 meeting.
B. Pending Assignment No. 2 - Discussion and Consideration of New
Assignments from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA
Monthly Board Meeting Regarding Property Acquisition
Mr. Tack introduced the proposed acquisition of property at 419 N Seacrest Blvd. He
detailed that the parcel, approximately 0.33 acres, was listed on the open market and
could serve as a strategic acquisition for future redevelopment efforts.
Motion:
Mr. Ramiccio moved to recommend the acquisition as a land-banking opportunity. Mr.
Ramiccio seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
C. Reports on Pending Assignments
None.
D. New Assignments
None.
8. CRA Board Items for CRA Advisory Board Review and Recommendations
A. Old Business
None.
B. New Business
Mr. Tack proposed a change to the meeting start time, suggesting an earlier start at 6:00
PM to better accommodate members' schedules. The board discussed the feasibility and
agreed to the change, pending the approval of absent board members.
Motion:
Mr. McQuire moved to adjust the meeting start time from 6:30 PM to 6:00 PM, contingent
upon agreement from absent members. Mr. Ramiccio seconded the motion. In a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
9. Future Agenda Items
Mr. Tack mentioned that the next CRA Board meeting will include a presentation on the
MLK Gateway Feature Project. He invited board members to attend and provide input,
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emphasizing the importance of public feedback in shaping the project.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.
NOTICE
THE CRA SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN
INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A
SERVICE, PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CRA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CRA, (561) 737-3256, AT LEAST
48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CRA TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE
YOUR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE
AGENDA ON THE CRA'S WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS
PUBLISHED ON THE CRA'S WEBSITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CRA OFFICE.
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CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: November 7, 2024
ASSIGNMENTS
AGENDA ITEM 7.A
SUBJECT:
Pending Assignment No. 1 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments from the CRA
Board assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board Meeting
SUMMARY:
At the CRA Board Meeting on February 13, 2024, the CRA Board approved the following
tasks be assigned to the CRA Advisory Board (CRAB):
1. Initiate the steps to revise the 2016 CRA Plan,
A. Review the existing CRA plan, and
B. Incorporate both the grocery store and public parking as part of that plan.
2. Look for ways that are above and beyond the normal City functions to beautify the area
within the CRA District (cannot be in replacement of normal COBB duties and needs to be
above and beyond).
3. Investigate means to acquire a grocery store in the Heart of Boynton.
4. Identify potential locations for a Public Parking Garage preferably along Ocean Avenue.
When matters are assigned to the CRAB Board, reliance on staff should be minimized to the
extent possible. Individual members of CRAB may not assign work to the CRA or City staff
members. Research by the members of the Advisory Board should be done independently
and with minimal support from the CRA or City staff.
Once the assignment is complete and the CRAB is ready to present a report to the CRA or
City Commission, the CRAB Board shall submit their report to CRA staff or the City Clerk for
publishing on the next available agenda.
At the October 3, 2024 meeting, the CRAB Board discussed the Downtown District section of
the 2016 CRA Plan and decided on key points to include in their report to the CRA Board:
Land acquisition for a Parking garage site, but in the meantime, surface lots to be used
for parking
Beautification along Federal corridor
Increase opportunities for activation of Veteran’s Park to include red, white, and blue
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•Attachment I - 2016 Redevelopment Plan
lighting
Re-evaluation of district boundaries, as well as, renaming/reboundry/rebranding
Land acquisition for a Grocery store
Increased maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of the district in anticipation of more
pedestrian traffic
The CRAB Board will review the 2016 CRA Plan as a whole and bring their ideas and
suggestions to the November 7, 2024 meeting.
All other assignments were moved to Pending Assignments, no additional action was taken at
the October Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To be determined.
CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM:
2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
To be determined.
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CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: November 7, 2024
CRA BOARD ITEMS FOR CRA ADVISORY BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
AGENDA ITEM 8.A
SUBJECT:
Old Business No. 1 - C ontinued Discussion and Consideration of New Start Time for Monthly
Meetings
SUMMARY:
At the October 3, 2024 meeting, the option to start the meetings at 6:00PM instead of 6:30PM
was discussed as a new agenda item. While it was decided that starting the meetings at
6:00PM would be a good idea, the consensus was to wait until the entire board could weigh in
on the new start time.
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
To move the start time of the meetings from 6:30PM to 6:00PM, beginning with the January
2025 meeting date.
CRA BOARD OPTIONS:
1. Approve the meeting start time for 6:00PM for the CRA Advisory Board Meetings starting in
January 2025.
2. Keep the current 6:30PM start time.
3. Another option as discussed by the Board.
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•Attachment I - 2025 CRAB Meeting Date Calendar
CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: November 7, 2024
CRA BOARD ITEMS FOR CRA ADVISORY BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
AGENDA ITEM 8.B
SUBJECT:
New Business No. 1 - 2025 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Dates
SUMMARY:
The CRAB meetings will be held in Chambers at City Hall, 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton
Beach, FL 33435 on the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise stated below:
2025 Meeting Dates (see Attachment I):
January 2 (Day after New Year's Day)
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3 (Day before July 4th)
August 7
September 4
October 2 (Yom Kippur begins)
November 6
December 4
CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM:
2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan
CRAB RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the 2025 CRA Advisory Board meeting dates.
2. Approve alternative dates and times after further discussion.
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