MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 AT 6:05 P.M., CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 400 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA 33009

  1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cooper called the Meeting to Order at 10:01 P.M.

  1. ROLL CALL
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  1. PRESENTATIONS
  1. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PROPERTY PURCHASE-411 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY (STAFF: CRA DIRECTOR) (BACKUP IS FORTHCOMING)

Executive Director Miller introduced the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Daniel Rosemond, CRA Director gave a presentation outlining the proposed plan for redevelopment noting that it is being presented for informational purposes at this juncture.

Vice Chair Julian stated the project looked good so far and expressed his satisfaction with the current plan.

Answering questions posed by Director Lazarow, Executive Director Miller stated that it is anticipated that the proposed purchase and redevelopment plan will be the catalyst for future developments on the Foster Road corridor.

Director Lazarow expressed concerns with the proposed medical center being included in the mixed- use rendering plan prior to the Board’s approval.

Director London spoke in support of staff’s recommendations.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LONDON, AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THOROUGHLY EVALUATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL RECEIVED, AND TO NEGOTIATE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER/OPERATOR, AND TO BRING BACK AN AGENDA ITEM WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS CONTAINING DEAL TERMS AND A NEGOTIATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

  1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Items not on the Agenda (Speakers must sign-in with the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting)

There were no speakers.

  1. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda
  1. DIRECTOR JULIAN

Vice Chair Julian had no Communications.

  1. DIRECTOR LAZAROW

Director Lazarow had no communications.

  1. DIRECTOR LONDON

Answering questions posed by Director London regarding HBCRA signs posted at redevelopment sites, CRA Director Rosemond clarified that the intent is to make the public aware thatCRA funds have been invested in the particular business or area being developed.

  1. DIRECTOR SANDERS

Director Sanders spoke in support of theFederal Initiative “Business Sunday” event geared towards job creation and economic opportunities and being organized by the Minority Business Development, Business USA and the Small Business Association; he suggested the CRA partner with the organizations by hosting the eventin December meeting at Foster Park.

After further discussion by the Board of Directors, the following consensus was reached.

Consensus:

-To direct staff to evaluate the feasibility for hosting the Business Sunday Event at Foster Park on Sunday, December 7th, 2014, 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.; CRA Staff will be present to answer and questions from the public.

  1. CHAIR COOPER

Answering questions posed by Chair Cooper, CRA Director Rosemond provided a status update on the CRA’s partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and the compilation of a database for placing Public Notices for opportunities for redevelopment.

  1. HBCRA ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS

HBCRA Attorney Zelkowitz had no Communications.

  1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS

Executive Director Miller advised that the CRA has completed real estate closings on all eight (8) of the In-fill housing lots and we are completely sold out.

Executive Director Miller pointed out that the last Visioning Session was held in February 2013 and suggested the HBCRA Board schedule their nextVisioning Session for January 2015.

Consensus:

-To direct staff to schedule a CRA Visioning Session in January 2015 at Foster Park.

  1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES
  1. OCTOBER 13, 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR SANDERS, TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

Director London pulled Item #10.A. from the Consent Agenda.

  1. CONSENT AGENDA
  1. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE REFUND REQUEST OF LJL HALLANDALE HOLDINGS, LLC AND LANCE LEHMANN, P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 WITH RESPECT TO BUSINESS INCENTIVE LOAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: CRA DIRECTOR) (SEE BACKUP)

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE REFUND REQUEST OF LJL HALLANDALE HOLDINGS, LLC AND LANCE LEHMANN, P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 WITH RESPECT TO BUSINESS INCENTIVE LOAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Answering questions posed by Director London, CRA Director Rosemond explained that the applicant is accelerating their repayment and is requesting the forgiveness be applied sooner than originally agreed in the loan terms. He noted that since the loan would have reached maturity in May 2015.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LAZAROW, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE REFUND REQUEST OF LJL HALLANDALE HOLDINGS, LLC AND LANCE LEHMANN, P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 WITH RESPECT TO BUSINESS INCENTIVE LOAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

  1. AGENCY BUSINESS
  1. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE HBCRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THOROUGHLY EVALUATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM HBC MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC, AND TO NEGOTIATE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HBC MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC, AND TO BRING BACK AN AGENDA ITEM WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS CONTAINING CONTRACT TERMS AND A NEGOTIATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: CRA DIRECTOR) (SEE BACKUP)

Chair Cooper introduced the item.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE HBCRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THOROUGHLY EVALUATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM HBC MEDICAL HOLDINGS,

LLC, AND TO NEGOTIATE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HBC MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC, AND TO BRING BACK AN AGENDA ITEM WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS CONTAINING CONTRACT TERMS AND A NEGOTIATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Director London seconded the Motion for discussion.

Executive Director Miller provided background information and turned the presentation over to the applicant. Dr. Wong gave a presentation outlining the proposed plan for development of the property and answered questions posed by the Board of Directors.

Director London suggested contacting the adjacent property owner to explore the potential for purchasing the property in order to increase the opportunity for redevelopment and to lessen the impact of the proposed development.

Chair Cooper provided background information on the events that transpired when the CRA approached the adjacent property owner with a home replacement opportunity.

Director London recommended a friendly amendment to the Resolution, to direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) which will be posted for the next 30 days in order to solicit additional development proposals for the site.

Director Lazarow spoke in support is issuing an RFP.

Vice Chair Julian did not accept the friendly amendment.

There being no further discussion by the Board of Directors, Chair Cooper called the question.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LONDON, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE HBCRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THOROUGHLY EVALUATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM HBC MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC, AND TO NEGOTIATE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HBC MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC, AND TO BRING BACK AN AGENDA ITEM WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS CONTAINING CONTRACT TERMS AND A NEGOTIATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.The Motion carried on a 3/2 Roll Call vote:

AYES:DirectorSanders, Vice Chair Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS:Directors Lazarow and London

  1. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., EMERALD CONSTRUCTION, STUART & SHELBY DEVELOPMENT INC., AND BROWARD ALLIANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW, SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING TO BE SOLD TO INCOME ELIGIBLE BUYERS (AFFORDABLE HOUSING); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH ALL FOUR (4) FIRMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS INCLUDING ALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE LOTS TO EACH DEVELOPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: CRA DIRECTOR) (SEE BACKUP)

Executive Director Miller pointed out that since there are substantial differences in each of the proposals with varying advantages, therefore staff would like the opportunity to negotiate with all four (4) respondentsin order to formulate a quality of construction project and the ability to deliver provide a quality Community benefit Plan.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., EMERALD CONSTRUCTION, STUART & SHELBY DEVELOPMENT INC., AND BROWARD ALLIANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW, SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING TO BE SOLD TO INCOME ELIGIBLE BUYERS (AFFORDABLE HOUSING); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH ALL FOUR (4) FIRMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS INCLUDING ALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE LOTS TO EACH DEVELOPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Director Sanders seconded the Motion for discussion.

Chair Cooper suggested staff research the feasibility for establishing ahome improvement project

for Hallandale Beach veterans as part of this project.

Consensus:

-To direct staff to research the feasibility for establishing a home improvement project

for Hallandale Beach veterans as part of this project

Answering questions posed by Director London, CRA Director Rosemond explained that there are varying degrees of Leadership in Energy & Efficiency Design (LEED) certifications; however at a minimum the development will be required to meet the City’s Code.

Executive Director Miller noted that negotiations with respondents will ensure the delivery of quality homes, which are on-time and within budget.He noted that price concerns will be discussed during negotiation.

At the request of Director London the following consensus was reached.

Consensus:

-To direct staff to provide copy of the Green Building Certifications and copies of the ElevationCertificates for the eight in-fill homes developed.

There being no further discussion, Chair Cooper called the Question.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR SANDERS, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., EMERALD CONSTRUCTION, STUART & SHELBY DEVELOPMENT INC., AND BROWARD ALLIANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW, SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING TO BE SOLD TO INCOME ELIGIBLE BUYERS (AFFORDABLE HOUSING); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH ALL FOUR (4) FIRMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS INCLUDING ALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE LOTS TO EACH DEVELOPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.The Motion carried on a 5/0 Roll Call Vote as follows:

AYES:Directors Lazarow, London and Sanders, Vice Chair Julian and Mayor Cooper

NAYS:None

  1. ADJOURN

There being no further business, Chair Cooper adjourned the Meeting at 11446 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Joy F. Cooper, Chair

RECORDING SECRETARY: Leigh-Ann Dawes,Deputy Clerk to the

HBCRA Board

APPROVED BY BOARD: January 12, 2015

November 17, 2014