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December 13 2022 Minutes 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.miamibeachfl.gov/northbeachcra MEETING MINUTES AD HOC NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 4:30 pm Normandy Shores Golf Club 2401 Biarritz Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141 Members in Attendance: Chair Jose Smith, Vice Chair Betsy Perez, John Bowes, Ronnie Issenberg, Romina Orozco-Encino, Manning Salazar, and David Sexton 1. Welcome & Attendance At 4:36 p.m., Committee Chair Jose Smith opened the meeting and greeted the attendees. 2. Approval of November 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes • Motion: To approve the draft meeting minutes of the November 8, 2022, Committee meeting. Made by: Ronnie Issenberg Seconded by: Betsy Perez Motion passed by acclamation 3. Approval of Committee Biannual Report At 4:38 pm, Heather Shaw, Economic Development Assistant Director, informed the Committee regarding the Biannual Report and its contents including actions that have occurred within the Committee in the last six (6) months and noted the report is to be filed with the City Clerk’s office by the first week of January. • Motion: To approve the Committee Biannual Report. Motion passed by acclamation Note: The Committee’s Biannual Report is available on the NBCRA Committee website at: https://docmgmt.miamibeachfl.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=284148&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk. North Beach CRA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – December 13, 2022 Page 2 of 5 4. Approval of 2023 Committee Meeting Calendar Committee member Romina Orozco-Encino shared that there is one date she will not be able to attend, Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023, because, historically, it is an important date for her business. Committee member David Sexton suggested that perhaps the Committee consider conducting a few of the quarterly in-person meetings at a location within the North Beach CRA district. Chair Smith agreed that this could be an option if a suitable venue is located with adequate technical capability and sufficient space for the public to attend. Chair Smith also proposed that the Committee should be in recess for the month of August 2023, in line with traditional practice of City board and committee meetings. The Committee members were all in agreement to the Chair’s suggestion. • Motion: To approve the 2023 Calendar of Committee Meeting Dates, with the Committee in recess during the month of August 2023. • Motion passed by acclamation Old Business 5. Update: Extension of Advisory Committee Term At 4:47 p.m., Ric Dopico, Deputy City Attorney, informed the Committee that staff will be bringing a resolution for consideration by the City Commission to extend the term of the Committee for an additional twelve (12) months. Subsequently, an ordinance will be brought forth to establish the Committee as a permanent Commission Committee. Chair Smith noted the importance of the Committee being composed of duly qualified members of the public and the Chair proposed to Mr. Dopico that they work together to ensure the draft legislation meets the Committee’s needs. Chair Smith also congratulated Rickelle Williams on being appointed in the role of Assistant City Manager by the City Manager as well as the addition of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg to the CRA Board. Note: on December 6, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) unanimously adopted Resolution R-1180-22, appointing Commissioner Micky Steinberg as the County’s representative to serve as a member of the North Beach CRA Board, in accordance with section 163.357, Florida Statutes, and applicable BCC resolutions, including Resolution R-499-16, and the interlocal cooperation agreement between the County, the City, and the North Beach CRA. 6. Update: North Beach CRA Office At 4:51 p.m., Luis Wong, Economic Development Administrative Services Manager, informed the Committee that the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the North Beach CRA District Office has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. As currently proposed in the CRA’s first budget year, the office space will be staffed by City employees with shared responsibilities to the Economic Development Department, therefore, the North Beach CRA office will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Mr. Wong added that he and Heather Shaw, Economic Development Assistant Director, had the pleasure North Beach CRA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – December 13, 2022 Page 3 of 5 of attending a meeting the day prior of the Normandy Fountain Business Association, where the Association expressed enthusiasm for and offered to help promote the official opening of the CRA district office. 7. Update: 72nd Street Community Complex At 4:53 p.m., Maria Cerna, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Division Director, appeared on behalf of David Martinez, CIP Director and Committee Co-Liaison, to update the Committee on G.O. Bond Project #1, the 72nd Street Community Complex (the “72nd Street Project”), which Ms. Cerna previously provided an update for on November 8, 2022. Ms. Cerna reminded the Committee that, on October 26, 2022, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2022-32386, rejecting all bids from Request for Proposals (RFP) 2020-180-ND for Design/Build Services for the 72nd Street Community Complex and directing City staff to prepare a new procurement process for consideration by the City Commission. Accordingly, on December 14, 2022, the City Commission will consider approving Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2023-121-ND, for architectural design services for the 72nd Street Project. Chair Smith asked whether the Committee would entertain a motion in support of prioritization of the 72nd Street Project. The Chair asked Justin Karr, Economic Development Manager, to summarize a related resolution from Miami Beach United (MBU) transmitted via LTC 515-2022, wherein MBU expressed its desire that the 72nd Street Project be terminated and its funding be reallocated to other projects in North Beach. Vice Chair Betsy Perez noted voter support for the Project citywide, and along with Committee member David Sexton acknowledged that the Committee had previously adopted motions in support of the Project and agreed that construction should be fulfilled according to the project’s budget as originally proposed. Following the vote, upon the subsequent arrival of Committee member Manning Salazar, Chair Smith informed Mr. Salazar about the Committee’s motion relative to the 72nd Street Project. Mr. Salazar requested that his opposition to the motion be recorded and expressed gratitude for being able to participate in the vote. • Motion: The Committee supports the Administration’s recommendation to issue a new procurement process for the G.O. Bond program’s 72nd Street Community Complex project. Motion made by: Betsy Perez Seconded by: John Bowes Motion passed: 6 – 1 (Manning Salazar opposed) 8. Discussion: Commercial Façade Improvement Program At 4:58 p.m., Heather Shaw, Economic Development Assistant Director, updated the Committee regarding progress in developing the CRA’s Commercial Façade Improvement Program (CFIP). Ms. Shaw noted that the application form and participation agreement are being drafted and the program is on track for launching in the new year. On December 14, 2022, the City Commission is anticipated to refer a discussion item to the February meeting of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee. Pending a favorable recommendation of the FERC, the City Commission North Beach CRA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – December 13, 2022 Page 4 of 5 could approve the program at its February 22, 2023 meeting. Ms. Shaw proposed that another update would be provided at the Committee’s January 10, 2023 meeting. David Sexton expressed enthusiasm for the program and suggested that perhaps an update on the program be provided at an upcoming meeting of the Normandy Fountain Business Association. Upon her subsequent arrival to the meeting, Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager, Economic Development Director, and Committee Co-Liaison, provided additional details regarding the proposed program. At present, the Administration’s recommendation is for the City Commission to authorize a potential incentive award of up to $20,000 per property, administrated as a matching grant with funds from the applicant. Contemporaneously, the referral item will provide for discussion of the Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP), as the Interlocal Agreement calls for efforts to create affordable and/or workforce housing opportunities. The RPIP Program will focus on multifamily residential properties within a similar geographic area defined for the Commercial Façade Improvement Program discussed at the last Committee meeting. Chair Smith shared a concern expressed to him by a large property owner in the area regarding the wage restrictions or limitations imposed on program participants which will, in turn, affect the type of contractors that properties may engage for work under the program. Ms. Williams noted that property owners participating in the program would likely be required to obtain quotes from at least three (3) licensed contractors prior to making a selection. Furthermore, Ms. Williams and Mr. Dopico shared they would investigate potential wage or labor requirements that will be mandated through the program. New Business 9. Committee Member Comments At 5:07 p.m. Vice Chair Betsy Perez expressed her appreciation to Luis Wong and Heather Shaw for attending the Normandy Fountain Business Association’s meeting the night prior. Ms. Perez later added she would like to stay informed of any updates in the construction and development pipeline in North Beach and she is also curious about the status of planning for the Deauville Hotel property. Chair Smith concurred and stated that these topics would be discussed at the next meeting. Romina Orozco-Encino is grateful that the North Beach business community will soon have the North Beach CRA district office available as a source of useful information and resources. Ronnie Issenberg mentioned seeing community and public interest informational booths and tables at a recent event held at The Bandshell and perhaps the same could be done to market the North Beach CRA. Mr. Issenberg noted that there are many community events transpiring throughout the year where an informational table can serve as a source of information and outreach and Mr. Issenberg volunteered to staff such a table. Manning Salazar expressed his desire for an update on the status of the Ocean Terrace project. Mr. Salazar also shared his understanding that the City Commission might be considering action regarding the Byron Carlyle Theater and he referenced an article in the Miami Herald suggesting that the Byron structure would be demolished in connection with the Arts and Culture G.O. Bond initiative, therefore, Mr. Salazar would like to discuss this topic at the next meeting. Chair Smith North Beach CRA Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – December 13, 2022 Page 5 of 5 suggested that it might be premature for the Committee to opine on the subject without receiving information regarding any project and it would be prudent to wait for the City Commission to take steps or move in a direction relative to plans for the Byron Carlyle. 10. Public Comments Chair Smith confirmed that there were no comments from members of the public. 11. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made at 5:34 p.m. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 4:30 pm Zoom virtual meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85384824423