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Minutes 09-10-24 Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue and Online Present: Chair Ty Penserga Tim Tack, Acting Executive Director Vice Chair Aimee Kelley Kathryn Rossmell, Board Counsel Board Member Woodrow Hay Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk Board Member Thomas Turkin Board Member Angela Cruz 1. Call to Order Chair Penserga called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. 2. Invocation The Invocation was given by Board Member Hay. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Vice Chair Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (.. 4. Roll Call Ms. Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. A quorum was present. 5. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Chair Penserga asked the Board which items they want to hear from Section 16, CRA Projects in Progress. There was a consensus to hear Agenda Items 16 C. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Board Member Hay second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Legal None 7. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 the CRA Board on Agenda None 8. Information Only A. Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Purchase and Development Agreement with Wells Landing Apartments, LLC d/b/a Heart of Boynton Village Apartments (December 2023 - May 2024) B. Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Development Agreement with Wells Landing Apartments, LLC d/b/a Heart of Boynton Shops (March - August 2024) Paul Bilton stated that they received the final certificate of occupancy in July for all units. He noted that they are moving forward with completing the commercial portion with construction starting in October. Board Member Hay asked what was the delay in commercial construction. Mr. Bilton replied that units 102, 107, and 108 are ready to start construction in October. He stated that units 104 and 105 are restaurants and there has been changes in tenants and in the design. He noted that they are diligently moving forward with these units. Board Member Hay commented that he hopes that is the case and that he will be checking in with Staff on a regular basis. 9. Announcements and Awards A. 2024 Florida Festivals & Events Association SUNsational Awards Mercedes Coppin, Business Development and Promotions Manager, stated that the CRA was awarded eight awards from the Florida Festivals and Events Association for marketing and business promotional activations during the past year. She noted that first place awards were received for the Enchanted Market at Pirate Fest Photo Area/Selfie Station and the Holiday Boat Parade Promotional Mailer and T-Shirt, second place awards were received for the Night Market Event photo and the Spring Market Promotional or recap video. She also noted that third place awards were received for Enchanted Market at Pirate Fest Event photo and the Night Market Billboard signage. 10. Public Comments The public comment section of the meeting is for public comment on items on the consent agenda or items that are not on the agenda. For items on the agenda, the public will be given an opportunity to comment at the time each item is considered. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment; however, the Board retains Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 the right to reduce the number of minutes prior to the start of public comment. Persons making public comment may not assign or donate their public comment time to another individual to allow that other individual additional time to comment; however, any persons requiring assistance will be accommodated as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prior to addressing the Board, please go to the podium or unmute your device when prompted, and state your name and address for the record. Chair Penserga opened public comments Dan Zimmerman, stated that he is in the process of purchasing Delta Splash dive boat. It has been located in the Boynton Marina since 1988. He stated that has been trying to contact Boynton Marina manager to extend rental of slip. He noted that prior renter had been evicted before he was able to speak with the Marina Manager. He stated that he would like keep the Delta Splash at the Marina and asked the Board for help in contacting Marina Manager. Dan Volker talked about the history of Splash Down and Boynton Beach's Dive tourism. He stated that the Marina wants to get rid of Splash Down and that he does not understand why. He suggested that the Board looks at the way the Marina is being managed. 4110 Kimberly Chase stated that Grayson Heights neighborhood is being overrun with Airbnbs. She stated that the visitors of the Airbnb have no respect for the residents who live in the neighborhood. The noise they create is greater then normal residency. She stated that they are businesses and they belong in business districts. She noted several violations on several of the properties in the neighborhood. She asked that the Board to prohibit rentals under 30 days. No one else came forward. Chair Penserga closed public comments. 11. Consent Agenda A. CRA Financial Report Period Ending August 31, 2024 B. Approval of the CRA Board Meeting Minutes for August 13, 2024 C. Approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 321 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Motion: Vice Chair Kelley moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Board Member Turkin second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 12. Pulled Consent Agenda Items Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 None. 13. CRA Advisory Board A. Pending Assignments - New Assignments from the CRA Board Assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA Monthly Board Meeting B. Reports on Pending Assignments Mr. Tack provided an update on CRA Advisory Board's assignments. 14. Old Business A. Update on the Status of the Permit in Accordance with the First Amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement with BB1 Development LLC (aka Hyperion Group, LLC) ("BB1") for the Ocean One Project Jordan Thaler, BB1 Development, LLC stated that they have submitted their master building permit a few weeks ago. He noted that they have paid the permit and on track with moving forward. Mr. Tack stated that he has spoken with the Building Department and that they are anticipating a fire review fee as well. He suggested that Mr. Thaler should reach out to the Building Department to confirm what they have is sufficient to start the review process. Mr. Thaler noted that when they first submitted the master building permit that that was not one of the items that was due. He stated that he will check with the Building Department. B. Discussion and Consideration of Circuit Transit Inc.'s Contract Renewal for On- Demand Transportation Services Mr. Tack stated that Circuit provided a quarterly report on the data last month. He noted that the item before them tonight gives the Board the option to renew the Agreement for an additional six months. Board Member Hay asked that Staff work with City and Circuit to expand the service area. Mr. Tack replied they can have that conversation with the City and bring what was discussed back to the Board. Jason Bagley, Circuit, stated that they are open to a city-wide service. He noted that the survey that was done indicated that the hospital should be part of the service area. Vice Chair Kelley noted that she spoke with the residents and the hospital was a of interest. She suggested that the City could start with adding the closer locations to the current Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 service area and expand in phases. Mr. Tack noted that he had a list of the requested expansion areas which includes Tri-Rail, Bethesda Hospital, Boynton Beach Mall, Renaissance Commons and Leisureville. Vice Chair Kelley commented that the existing service area can be improved. Chair Penserga opened public comments. No one came forward. Chair Penserga closed public comments. Motion: Board Member Cruz moved to approve the 6-month Renewal for the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Agreement for On-Demand Transportation Services with Circuit Transit Inc. and allow the Board Chair to execute the renewal notice. Board Member Hay second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase and Development Agreement with Maple Tree Investments, LLC for the USPS Project on the CRA-owned Property located at 401-411 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard (REVISED 09/10/2024) Mr. Tack noted that the property located at 401-411 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard has been earmarked for a new retail operation through USPS currently located at 217 N. Seacrest Boulevard and at the August meeting the Board approved the reduction in the purchase price and directed Staff and Legal to come back with a Purchase and Development Agreement. He stated that Ms. Rossmell would review the terms presented in the Agreement. Kathryn Rossmell, Board Counsel, reviewed the current terms and conditions of the Purchase and Development Agreement with Maple Tree Investments, LLC. Vice Chair Kelley inquired if the results from the testing that was being done on the property. Mr. Tack responded that they are receiving reports, but have not received the final report. He noted that they do not anticipate that this will impact the development of the project. He stated that if treatment was needed it would be done prior to breaking ground. Chair Penserga opened public comments. No one came forward. Chair Penserga closed public comments. Motion: Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 Vice Chair Kelley motioned to Approve the Purchase and Development Agreement with Maple Tree Investments, LLC for the new USPS retail operation located at 401-411 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard and allow the Board Chair to execute the agreement, pending final legal review and City Commission approval to dispose of the property below fair market value. Board Member Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Continued Discussion and Consideration of Search for the New Executive Director Mr. Tack noted at the last meeting in August the Board directed Staff to re-advertise the position as well as research options for executive search firms. He stated that the CRA Executive Director position is currently advertised on the CRA website, the City Website, FRA and IEDC and the Staff reached out to executive search firms. He commented that Staff looked at opportunities for piggybacking existing agreements as well as participating in purchasing cooperatives. He said that the purchasing cooperatives did not meet the executive search level that they are looking for. He noted that Staff has reach out to four different search firms and should be receiving proposals this week. He commented that these proposals will be brought before the Board in October. E. Continued Discussion and Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Project Fund Budget Vicki Hill, Finance Director CRA, presented the Project Fund Budget for Fiscal year 2024-2025. 15. New Business A. Consideration of Resolution No. R24-02 Adopting the CRA Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Chair Penserga opened public comments. No one came forward. Chair Penserga closed public comments. Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to approve Resolution No. R24-02 adopting the approved Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget, subject to ratification by the Boynton Beach City Commission at their meeting to be held on September 23, 2024. Board Member Hay second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Discussion and Consideration of the Second Amendment to the Boynton Harbor Marina Management Agreement with Waypoint Marine, Inc. Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 Mr. Tack stated that the second amendment to the Agreement with Waypoint Marine, Inc. would extend management services for an additional three years. He noted that the second amendment does increase Waypoint's annual compensation. Chair Penserga opened public comments. No one came forward. Chair Penserga closed public comments. Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to approve the Second Amendment to the Boynton Harbor Marina management contract with Waypoint Marine, Inc. Board Member Hay second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Discussion and Consideration of Performance Measures and Standards per Fla. Stat. 189.0694 Mr. Tack gave an overview of Performance Measures and Standards per Fla. Stat. 189.0694. Council Rossmell gave a legal overview of Performance Measures and Standards per Fla. Stat. 189.0694. Chair Penserga opened public comments. No one came forward. Chair Penserga closed public comments. Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to approve the Performance Measures and Standards per Fla. Stat. 189.0694. Board Member Hay second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 16. CRA Projects in Progress A. Social Media & Print Marketing Update B. CRA Economic & Business Development Grant Program FY 2023-2024 Year End Report C. MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Mixed Use Project (d/b/a Heart of Boynton Village Apartments) Update - September 2024 Items 16 A and B were not heard. Meeting Minutes CRA Board Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 10, 2024 Mr. Tack provided an update on MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Mixed Use Project (d/b/a Heart of Boynton Village Apartments). He stated that Staff is working with Centennial to get a date for when the ribbon cutting ceremony would take place. 17. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion and Consideration of the Adoption of "Exhibit A" to the Interlocal Agreement between the Boynton Beach CRA and the City of Boynton Beach for Funding Construction and Professional Services - October 2024 • B. Discussion and Consideration of Preliminary Designs for a Gateway Entrance • Feature on the CRA owned property located at 1101 N. Federal Highway - October 2024 C. Continued Discussion and Consideration of Tax Increment Revenue Request from BB North LLC for The Villages located at 405 E. Ocean Avenue - October 2024 18. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Tammy St zione, QM Deputy City Clerk