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NBCRA Advisory Committee - Biannual Report July-Dec 2023BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER JOSE SMITH CITY LIAISON DAVID MARTINEZ & RICKELLE WILLIAMS NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD 5 ACTIVITY Purpose The North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee was established to provide advisory recommendations to the Administration and the City Commission, from a macro perspective, regarding the North Beach CRA. Powers and Duties The primary duty of the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee is to provide advisory recommendations regarding the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan and public projects to be funded by the North Beach CRA, including recommendations relative to the overall timing, cost efficiencies, and prioritization of proposed North Beach CRA-funded projects. The Committee is also tasked with providing advisory recommendations regarding the Interlocal Agreement, or amendments thereto. Additionally, the Committee may provide supplemental recommendations regarding matters that are not strictly within the established boundaries. Meeting #7 July 11, 2023 Virtual Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. New Committee Member Introduction: Elizabeth Latone 3. Summer Meeting Schedule 4. Approval of June 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes 5. Approval of Bi-Annual Report (January - June 2023) 6. Legislative Update: Advisory Committee Ordinance a. Ric Dopico, Deputy City Attorney 7. Update: Byron Carlyle Cultural Center Project a. Liz Miro, Interim Facilities & Fleet Management Director 8. Discussion: FY 2024 Budget Allocations & Priorities a. Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager 9. Update: Park View Canal Water Quality Action Plan a. Lindsey Precht, Environment & Sustainability Assistant Director 10. North Shore Park Youth Center & Programming a. Cindy Casanova, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director 11. Outreach Strategy: Commercial Façade/Residential Programs BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 a. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager 12. Committee Member and Public Comments • Note: With support from the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2023- 4558, effective July 8, 2023, establishing the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee as a Commission Committee (no longer an ad hoc committee). August 2023 Summer Recess Meeting #8 September 12, 2023 In-Person Meeting Agenda Karnitas 71, 954 Normandy Drive 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of July 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes 3. FY 2024 Budget Allocations & Priorities a. Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager 4. Update: Commercial Facade/ Residential Property Improvement Programs a. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager b. Michael Rivera, Redevelopment Specialist 5. Update: Public Safety Status Report a. Captain Marlen Rivero, Miami Beach Police Department b. Officer Julio Blanco, North Beach Neighborhood Resource Officer 6. Design Guidelines and Approval Process a. Michael Belush, Planning & Design Officer 7. Rent/Utility Assistance and Mortgage Relief Program a. Marcela Rubio, Office of Housing & Community Services Asst. Dir. 8. Committee Member and Public Comments Meeting #9 October 10, 2023 Virtual Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of September 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes 3. Legislative Update a. City Attorney Rafael Paz BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 4. Update: Commercial Façade/Residential Property Improvement Programs a. Michael Rivera, Redevelopment Specialist 5. Ocean Terrace Park and Streetscape Improvement Project a. David Martinez, Office of Capital Improvement Projects Director 6. Normandy Fountain Plaza Activation a. Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager 7. Committee Member and Public Comments Meeting #10 November 14, 2023 In-Person Meeting Agenda Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of October 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes 3. Committee Matters: Meeting Schedule a. Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager 4. Update: Façade/Property Improvement Programs a. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager b. Michael Rivera, Redevelopment Specialist 5. Update: Ocean Terrace Park & Streetscape Improvements Project a. David Martinez, Office of Capital Improvement Projects Director 6. Update: Byron Carlyle Redevelopment Project a. Elizabeth Miro, Interim Director, Facilities & Fleet Management 7. Update: 72nd Street Community Center Complex a. David Martinez, Office of Capital Improvement Projects Director 8. Committee Member and Public Comments Meeting #11 December 19, 2023 In-Person Meeting Agenda Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of November 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes 3. Update: Ocean Terrace Park & Streetscape Improvement Project BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 a. David Martinez, Director, Office of Capital Improvement Projects 4. Development Project Presentation, 7410 Collins Avenue 5. Update: Commercial Façade Improvement Program a. Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager b. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager 6. Committee Member and Public Comments Motion: The Committee supports, in concept, the proposed mixed-use redevelopment project at 7410 Collins Avenue, as presented at the Committee’s December 19, 2023 meeting. Although the conceptual plans presented did not provide the full detail necessary to consider all of the proposed development’s potential impacts on quality of life, the Committee recognizes an important community benefit served by increasing the available housing and retail stock in North Beach. Motion made by: David Sexton Motion passed by acclamation (6 – 0) FUTURE ACTIVITIES • Provide input on and advocate for the North Beach CRA’s legislative priorities • Explore short and long-term opportunities for economic development in North Beach • Discuss public and private projects and growth opportunities in North Beach • Investigate funding opportunities for various projects • Highlight important issues relevant to the Redevelopment Plan goals • Raise community awareness and encourage public participation ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Provided recommendations regarding program details for the Commercial Façade and Residential Property Improvement Programs. o Helped promote the programs throughout the community and provided feedback regarding the application process. • Provided recommendations regarding North Beach CRA FY 2024 Budget priorities including enhanced community services. • Advocated for projects and policy initiatives within the CRA district, attended ceremonial events commemorating G.O. Bond Program projects within the district, and other events BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 5 and activations within the District including at Normandy Fountain and the Miami Beach Bandshell • Provided feedback and recommendations regarding business, resident, and community outreach in North Beach including public engagement opportunities. Engaged in discussion with City staff from the Office of Capital Improvement Projects, Economic Development, Housing and Community Services, Environment and Sustainability, Facilities and Fleet Management, Planning and Zoning, Miami Beach Police Department, the Office of the City Manager, and the Office of the City Attorney.