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Bi-Annual Report- NBCRA Advisory Committee - January-June 2025, DRAFTBOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON RONNIE ISSENBERG CITY LIAISON Heather Shaw Economic Development Assistant Director NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD 5 ACTIVITY Purpose The North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee was established to provide advisory recommendations to the City 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 North Beach CRA 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, as amended. Additionally, the Committee may provide supplemental recommendations regarding matters that are not strictly within the established boundaries. Meeting 1 January 14, 2025 Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive Committee Member Participants: Chair Ronnie Issenberg, Vice Chair Tom Richerson, Manning Salazar, Romina Orozco-Encio, Sam Latone, and David Sexton (ex-officio) 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of the December 10, 2024, Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of July – December 2024 Biannual Report 4. Legislative Update: In November, CRA Resolution No. 025-2024 directed exploration of artistic display stations at Altos del Mar Park, with final funding approval by the City Commission anticipated by April 2025. The City Commission and CRA Board will review the request to allocate CRA funding in the amount of BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 Meeting 1 January 14, 2025 $50,000 for North Shore Park signage enhancements on February 3, 2025. In addition to CRA Board budgetary approval, the City Commission must review capital improvement projects involving City assets. Following a Committee recommendation of support in November 2024, the North Beach Artistic Recycling Program, proposing $10,000 in CRA funds for artistic recycling receptacles, is anticipated for City Commission review on February 26, 2025.  Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager 5. Status Update: 72nd Street Community Complex Project  Presenters: Ariel Guitian, Interim Division Director, and Herman Fung, Project Manager, Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and Wannemacher Jensen Architects 6. Feasibility of Waterborne Transportation Services  Jose Gonzalez, Director, Transportation and Mobility Department 7. Future Programming of Band Shell Park Domino Pavillion  Tom Curitore, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department 8. Committee Member and Public Comments, request for a comparative report, annual funding and allocations. Consideration of alternative meeting locations. Proposal to leverage Normandy Fountain Business Association to enhance outreach of current programs. Motion: The North Beach CRA Advisory Committee supports the draft design for the 72nd Street Community Center project, as presented by Wannemacher Jensen Architects on January 14, 2025, and recommends the continuation of the project design process toward the development of a world- class facility. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Romina Orozco- Encio. Passed by acclamation Meeting 2 February 11, 2025 Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive Committee Member Participants: Chair Ronnie Issenberg, Vice Chair Tom Richerson, Romina Orozco-Encio, Manning Salazar, Omar Jimenez, Sam Latone and David Sexton (ex-officio) BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 Meeting 2 February 11, 2025 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of the January 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes 3. Legislative Update: Vice Chair Tom Richerson raised concerns about beach erosion affecting certain beach front areas, particularly near lifeguard stations. CIP Director David Gomez confirmed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees beach renourishment efforts and offered to following up with the Environment and Sustainability Department on any upcoming renourishment plans. 4. Rickelle Williams, Assistant City Manager 5. Update: Ocean Terrace Park & Streetscape Project  David Gomez, Interim Director, Capital Improvement Projects 6. Enhancements to 71st Street Bridge  Jay Fink, Deputy Director, Public Works Department 7. Referral Item: Proposed Festival of Lights Programming at Ocean Terrace  Lissette Garcia Arrogante, Director, Tourism and Culture Department and Michael Rossi, Founder & Artistic Director, Miami Beach Classical Musical Festival (MMF) 8. Explore Taste of North Beach Restaurant Activation 9. Committee Member and Public Comments, including Elizabeth Latone, David Sexton, Chair Tom Richerson, Sam Latone, Omar Jimenez, David Sexton and Romina Orozco-Encio Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA Board explore and provide funding support to market and promote the Normandy Fountain Business Association’s Annual Taste of Normandy event scheduled for March 9, 2025 Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Sam Latone. Passed by acclamation Motion: The Committee requests that the North Beach CRA staff review the business inventory, along the Collins Avenue commercial corridor, provide insights as to whether the Committee should support the exploration of a potential “Taste of North Beach” restaurant crawl activation. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Sam Latone. Passed by acclamation March 18, 2025 March 2025 meeting was cancelled Meeting 3 April 8, 2025 Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive Committee Member Participants: Chair Ronnie Issenberg, Vice Chair Tom Richerson, Romina Orozco-Encio, Omar Jimenez, Sam Latone, Manning Salazar and David Sexton (ex-officio) Welcome and Attendance Approval of the February 11, 2025, Meeting Minutes Legislative update: Overview of Florida House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242, proposed legislation with significant implications for Florida’s community redevelopment agencies (CRAs).  Farosha Andasheva, Office of the City Attorney Update: Strategic Redevelopment Goals and CRA Budgetary Planning  Heather Shaw and Luis Wong, Economic Development Department Update: “Taste of North Beach” Activation and Pop-Up Permit Extension  Heather Shaw, Economic Development Department FY 2025 Proposed Budget Recommendation  Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager, Economic Development North Shore Park Capital Improvement Project  Ariel Guitian, Office of Capital Improvement Projects Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project  Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, Education and Performance Initiatives Department and Tom Curitore, Deputy Director, Parks and BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 5 Meeting 3 April 8, 2025 Recreation Department Altos Del Mar Park Electrical Infrastructure proposed by Commissioner Bhatt North Beach Concession Operations Overview  Frank Garcia, Facilities and Fleet Management Department Proposed Redevelopment of Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins, requested by Chair Ronnie Issenberg Committee Member and Public Comments, there were no public or member comments. Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA allocate up to $350,000 toward the North Shore Park/Miami Beach Tennis Center (Tennis Center) Capital Improvement Project to enhance the current scope for the Tennis Center café facility. North Beach CRA funds would support the completion of facility enhancements, including, but not limited to, structural improvements, development of a patio area, installation of a grease trap, and other related infrastructure upgrades that will improve operational capacity. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Sam Latone. Passed by acclamation Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA fund the cost of design, development, and construction for the Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project, as referred for Committee review by the City Commission on March 19, 2025. This recommendation includes allocating sufficient funding, in an amount not to exceed $1.5 million, and identifying funding in FY 2025, to initiate design and permitting activities. The Committee recommends the City pursue additional funding sources to offset costs and reduce the financial impact on the North Beach CRA. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Sam Latone. Passed by acclamation Motion: The Committee recommends that the City evaluate and BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 6 identify the costs and planning requirements necessary to improve the permanent electrical service to Altos del Mar Park. The North Beach CRA funds would enhance the capacity for additional community programming, reduce reliance on portable generators, and is an eco-friendly solution. Once a project budget is developed, the Committee recommends that it be funded by the North Beach CRA. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Manning Salazar. Passed by acclamation Motion: The Committee recommends, should the North Beach CRA Board approve project funding for the design for the Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project, that the project includes a regulation-size soccer field suitable for organized league play and a four-lane running track. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Romina Orozco- Encio. Passed by acclamation Motion: The Committee has reviewed the current redevelopment proposal for the property located at 6701 Collins Avenue and recommends that the Deauville Hotel redevelopment project be approved as proposed. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Romina Orozco- Encio. Passed by acclamation Meeting 4 May 13, 2025 Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive Committee Member Participants: Chair Ronnie Issenberg, Vice Chair Tom Richerson, Omar Jimenez, Sam Latone, Romina Orozco- Encio, Manning Salazar, David Sexton (ex-officio) 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of April 8, 2025, Meeting Minutes with discussion by member Omar Jimenez rescinding his approval of the Deauville redevelopment project. 3. Legislative update: Overview of Florida House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242, proposed legislation with significant implications BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 7 Meeting 4 May 13, 2025 for Florida’s community redevelopment agencies (CRAs). The bill is not expected to advance in the current legislative session  Farosha Andasheva, Office of the City Attorney 4. North Shore Tennis Center Capital Improvement  David Gomez, Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) 5. Normandy Fountain Shade Structure Proposal  David Gomez, Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) 6. Strategic Redevelopment Goals and Five-Year Strategic Plan  Heather Shaw, Economic Development Department 7. The open Committees Seat Member, Mr. David Cohen presented himself. 8. Updates provided for: Recycling Program, North Shore Park Signage, Beach Sand Renourishment, Public Access and Beach Concession Enforcement, Collins Avenue Restaurant Crawl Activation, NBCRA Marketing and the 71st Street Bridge Enhancement. 9. Committee Member and Public Comments: Former member Daniel Veitia raised concerns about the application of the façade program. Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA allocate up to $100,000 toward a Normandy Fountain Shade structure project, and that an effort to expedite the installation before the end of summer of 2025. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Romina Orozco- Encio. Passed by acclamation. Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA engage a consultant to assist in the development of a five-year strategic plan. Made by Sam Latone, Seconded by Manning Salazar. Passed by acclamation. Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 8 amend North Beach CRA Commercial Façade Improvement Program guidelines to allow property owners, of multiple folios, to be eligible to apply to receive the benefits of the program; and find ways to accelerate the permitting process. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Sam Latone. Passed by acclamation. Meeting 5 June 10, 2025 Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Biarritz Drive Committee Member Participants: Chair Ronnie Issenberg, Vice Chair Tom Richerson, Romina Orozco-Encio, Omar Jimenez(via Zoom), Sam Latone, and David Sexton (ex-officio) 1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Approval of the May 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes 3. Legislative update: Overview of Florida House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242, the item wasn’t advanced in the current legislative session). a. Farosha Andasheva, Office of the City Attorney 4. Update: Altos Del Mar Electrical Upgrade, the Commission acting as the NBCRA Board adopted the resolution of the NBCRA Advisory Committee. 5. Update Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project, at its May 21, 2025, meeting the City Commission/CRA Board also adopted 2 resolutions amending the North Beach CRA capital budget for fiscal year 2025 to realign the $1,500,000 budget to account for the funds that were allocated to the North Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project. 6. New Business: Byron Carlyle Redevelopment Project Workforce Housing.  Presenter: Daniel Alzuri, Facilities and Fleet Management 7. Member and Public comments: Member Sam Latone asked about the North Beach Streetscape project, Vice-Chair Tom Richerson raised concerns about speeding on Collins Avenue and a discussion about marketing ideas for North Beach. Motion: The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 9 allocate up to $190,000 from the workforce housing funds to engage a consultant to analyze the workforce housing component of the Byron Carlyle Cultural Center to understand how to best leverage the value of the City’s contribution to the project. Made by Tom Richerson, Seconded by Sam Latone. Passed by acclamation. 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  Provide feedback and advice on preparing a 5-Year Strategic Plan for the CRA  Discuss public and private projects and growth opportunities in North Beach  Investigate funding opportunities for various projects  Continue exploring alternatives to add affordable/workforce housing.  Raise community awareness and encourage public participation  Advocate for projects, initiatives, and activations within the North Beach CRA district BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Page 10 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  Expanded Membership & Leadership: Welcomed North Beach CRA staff including a new Economic Development Director and a new Redevelopment Specialist as well as recruiting the appointment of new committee member for the Legal/Real Estate membership position, while successfully electing a Chair and Vice Chair for an annual term.  Funding Recommendations  Provided input on funding priorities for the North Beach CRA Budget, highlighting the need for increased resources for beautification initiatives, including motions amending the Commercial Façade Improvement Program, $50,000 for the North Shore Signage Project and $10,000 for the Artistic Recycling Receptacles Project.  Altos Del Mar Park Electrical Service Upgrade ($82,000): Recommended and submitted a motion that the North Beach CRA fund the electrical service upgrade at Altos del Mar Park, which the City Commission acting as the NBCRA Board adopted  Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project (1,500,000): Recommended and submitted a motion that the North Beach CRA Board fund the Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project, which the City Commission acting as the NBCRA Board adopted.  Byron Carlyle Redevelopment Project Workforce Housing: The committee recommended that the North Beach CRA allocate up to $190,000 from the workforce housing funds to engage a consultant to analyze the workforce housing component of the Byron Carlyle Cultural Center.