Chair Cooper Called the Meeting to Order at 6:48P.M

Chair Cooper Called the Meeting to Order at 6:48P.M

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 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 6:48P.M.

  1. ROLL CALL

Directors Lewy, London and Ross, Vice Chair Sanders and Chair Cooper – All Present.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  1. CONSENT AGENDA
  1. Approval of Draft Minutes
  1. Special Meeting of January 18, 2012

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LEWY, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR SANDERS, TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2012. The Motion carried on a 4/1 Voice vote (Director London voted No).

The Board of Directors discussed Item 4.B.

  1. Purchase of Property Located at 609-611 Foster Road, Hallandale Beach. (Staff: HBCRA Director) (See Backup) CAD#019/02

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR SANDERS, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR ROSS, TO APPROVE ITEM4.B. OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. The Motion carried on a 3/2 Voice vote (Director Lewy and Director London voted No).

  1. AGENCY BUSINESS
  1. Consideration of the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Down Payment Assistance Program. (Staff: HBCRA Director) (See Backup) CAD#019/02

Executive Director Antonio introduced the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Alvin B. Jackson, Jr., HBCRA Director, gave a presentation and answered questions posed by the HBCRA Board of Directors.

Consensus:

-To direct staff to amend the draft policy to reduce the repayment timeframe to read:“…within ten (10) years…”

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LONDON, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LEWY, TO AMEND, RENAME AND MERGE THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER’S/AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AND THE HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER’S/AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM TO THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM (SEE EXHIBIT 1) BY REMOVING THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROVISION: “… APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT OWNED A HOME WITHIN THE PAST THREE (3) YEARS,” AND BY REDUCING THE TIMEFRAME FOR REPAYMENT FROM 15 TO 10 YEARS;IN ADDITION, FUNDING AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS WILL BE EITHER $25,000 OR $50,000, DEPENDING ON AFFORDABLE CRITERIA AS AMENDED. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

  1. A Resolution of the Chair and Board of Directors of the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Florida, Authorizing the Executive Director to Participate in the Proposal Submission with the City of Hallandale Beach and Palms Community Action Coalition for the Community Foundation of Broward Art In Community Challenge Request for Proposal; and to Execute an Agreement Between the HBCRA, City, and PCAC upon Award of the Proposal; and Providing an Effective Date. (Staff: HBCRA Executive Director) (See Backup) BP#012A/08

TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH CITY COMMISSION ITEM #8D.

Vice Chair Sanders excused himself from the dais and abstained from voting on the Item#5B,due to the appearance of a conflict; he noted that his wife is the program Coordinator for the Palms Community Action Coalition(PCAC),which is a party to the agreement being considered. The Commission on Ethics Form 8B, Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers, was completed and filed accordingly. A copy of the completed Form 8B is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated as part of the permanent record.

Vice Chair Sanders left the dais at 6:50 P.M.

HBCRA Executive Director Antonio introduced the Item and turned the presentation over to staff. Jennifer Frastai, City Manager Administrator, Alvin B. Jackson, Jr., HBCRA Director, and Rebecca Munden-Correa, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave a presentation and answered questions posed by the HBCRA Board of Directors.

Della Henderson, 512 NW 7th Court, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of the proposed program.

Bree ‘Shawn Watson, 613 NW 1st Avenue, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of the implementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Elmon Walters Jr., 501 NW 1st Avenue, Hallandale Beach, spoke in supportof the implementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Ricky Wiggins, 750 NW 8th Avenue, spoke in support of the ‘Right Choice’ youth program and the implementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Ulysses Gonzalez, 301 SW 4th Street, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of the ‘Right Choice’ youth program and the implementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Hubert Jackson, 808 NW 3rd Avenue, Hallandale Beach spoke in support of theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Tim Burton, 641 NW 4th Court, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of the implementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Robin Henderson, 512 NW 7th Court, Hallandale Beach, spoke in supportof theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Shaundra Hicks, 504 Foster Road, Hallandale Beach, spoke in supportof theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Sandy Atkins, 620 NW 2nd Avenue, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Mervin Wright, 419 NW 10th Street, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Bill Morgan, 800 NE 26th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Charlie Cowie, 241 SW 9th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, spoke in support of theimplementation of a performing arts recording studio as part of a structured teen program at OB Johnson Park.

Chair Cooper closed the floor to public comments.

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LEWY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION WITH THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH AND PALMS COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD ART IN COMMUNITY CHALLENGE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; AND TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HBCRA, CITY, ANDPCAC UPON AWARD OF THE PROPOSAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Director London Seconded the Motion for discussion.

After discussion by the City Commission, Chair Cooper called the Question.

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LEWY, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LONDON, TO ADOPTA RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION WITH THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH AND PALMS COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD ART IN COMMUNITY CHALLENGE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; AND TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HBCRA, CITY, AND PCAC UPON AWARD OF THE PROPOSAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion carried on a 4/0 Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES:Directors Lewy, London and Ross and Chair Cooper

NAYS:None

ABSTENTIONS: Vice Chair Sanders

Chair Cooper recessed the Special Meeting of the HBCRA Board of Directors at 7:50

P.M. to move to Item #8.D. under the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda.

Refer to Action taken during the Regular City Commission Meeting, Agenda Item #8.D.

Mayor Cooper reopened the HBCRA Board of Directors at 9:33 P.M.

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

Consensus:

-To direct staff to make contact with the property owners adjacent to the City owned property located at 609-611 Foster Road, Hallandale Beach to inquire about a possible land swap and/or utilization of the property as a parking facility.

  1. DIRECTOR LONDON

MOTION BY DIRECTOR LONDON TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING ALL PURCHASES, REGARDLESS OF PURCHASE PRICE,BEFORE THE HBCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATIONAND APPROVAL PRIOR TO ANY FINAL NEGOTIATIONS.

Director Lewy Seconded the Motion for discussion.

Chair Cooper suggested a friendly amendment to exclude donated/escheatedproperties

from this requirement.

Director London rejected the friendly amendment.

After discussion by the HBCRA Board of Directors, Chair Cooper called the Question.

MOTION BY DIRECTOR LONDON, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LEWY, TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING ALL PURCHASES, REGARDLESS OF PURCHASE PRICE, BEFORE THE HBCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO ANY FINAL NEGOTIATIONS.The Motion failed on a 2/3 Voice vote (Director Ross, Vice Chair Sanders and Chair Cooper voted No).

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LONDON TO DIRECT STAFFTO AMEND HBCRA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR COMMERCIAL LOAN AND/OR GRANT FUNDING TO INCLUDE BUSINESS OWNER INCOME AS A CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL.

Director Lewy Seconded the Motion for discussion.

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LONDON, SECONDED DIRECTOR LEWY, TO CALL THE QUESTION. The Motion carried on a 5/0 Voice vote.

MOTIONBY DIRECTOR LONDON, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LEWY, TO DIRECT STAFFTO AMEND HBCRA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR COMMERCIAL LOAN AND/OR GRANT FUNDING TO INCLUDE BUSINESS OWNER INCOME AS A CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL. The Motion carried on a 4/1 Voice vote (Chair Cooper voted No).

Consensus:

-To direct staff to research best practices criteriaof banks and surrounding cities for this typeof commercial loans and grants and to provide recommendations to the HBCRA Board of Directors for consideration when ready.

  1. DIRECTOR ROSS

Director Ross had no communications.

  1. VICE CHAIR SANDERS

Vice Chair Sanders had no communications.

  1. CHAIR COOPER

Consensus:

-To direct staff to research the feasibility of implementing aHBCRA grant program geared towards the rehabilitation of single-family and multi-family properties to assist with the liquidation and restoration of foreclosed property, and to bring forth recommendations, including eligibility criteria for HBCRA Board of Director’s consideration when ready

MOTION BY CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR SANDERS, TO EXTEND THE MEETING TIME UNTILL 12:00 A.M.

After discussion by the HBCRA Board of Directors, Chair Cooper withdrew her Motion.

MOTIONBY VICE CHAIR SANDERS, SECONDED BY DIRECTOR LEWY, TO EXTEND THE MEETING TIME TO 11:30 P.M. The Motion carried on a 4/1 Voice vote (Director London voted No).

  1. ADJOURN

There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, Chair Cooper adjourned the meeting at 11:06P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

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ATTEST: Chair

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Clerk to the HBCRA Board

RECORDING SECRETARY: Sheena D. James, Clerk to the HBCRA Board

APPROVED BY BOARD: March 7, 2012

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