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    This agenda item provides ideas for future public outreach to inform thecommunity and the region of the accomplishments and plans of the City ofLauderdale Lakes.

    B. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE LAUDERDALE LAKES COMMUNITY

    FARMERS MARKET GRANT AWARD

    This agenda item provides a presentation for the TOUCH Initiative of theBroward Regional Health planning Council which has secured start-up fundingfor a community farmers market in Lauderdale Lakes

    13. ITEMS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS

    14. ADJOURNMENT

    Future Meeting:

    Regular Meeting: January 15, 2013 5:00 p.m.

    If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency, or Commission withrespect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of theproceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim recordof the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon the appealis to be based (FS 286.0105)

    Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerks

    Office at (954) 535-2705 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speechimpaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.

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    3. A

    CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES

    COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYAgenda Cover Page

    Fiscal Impact: Yes No ResolutionContract Requirement: Yes No Motion

    Title

    MINUTES

    Summary

    October 16, 2012 Regular Meeting

    Staff Recommendation

    Background:

    Funding Source:

    Appearance(Names and Titles of Outside Individuals Only)

    _______________________________________________________________________

    Sponsor Name/Department: Lolita Codrington, City Clerk

    Meeting Date: December 18, 2012

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    CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKESCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

    OCTOBER 16, 20125:00 PM

    Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr. called the meeting to order on the above date at5:05 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at City Hall, 4300 NW 36th Street,Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.

    2. ROLL CALL:

    Present: Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr.Vice Chairperson Edwina ColemanCommissioner Eric Haynes (arrived at 5:12 p.m.)Commissioner Gloria LewisCommissioner Barrington Russell, Sr.

    Commissioner Levoyd WilliamsCommissioner Patricia Williams

    Also Present: City Manager Jonathan K. AllenCRA Attorney Michael HaygoodCRA Executive Director J. Gary RogersSecretary Celestine DunmoreMembers of the Public

    The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr., followed bythe Invocation.

    3. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

    A. MINUTES

    A motion was made by Commissioner Russell to approve the meeting minutesof September 18, 2012. The motion was properly seconded by CommissionerLevoyd Williams. There was a unanimous voice vote of approval.

    Motion passed: 7-0

    4. PUBLIC COMMENT (LIMITED TO 2 MINUTES-MUST SIGN IN WITH CLERK)

    None to Report

    5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

    A. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Mr. Rogers reported the following: FPL and Bella Vista have not energized the poles for the lights. The bank is

    going to have FPL power up the line.

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    The Florida Redevelopment Association Conference is scheduled fromOctober 24 thru October 26.

    The CRA Staff moved back to City Hall. On September 20th, the CRA is hosting the Enterprise Florida Training

    Workshop for Economic Development Professionals.

    The Broward County American Planning Association met at the Educationaland Cultural Center.

    Funds have been obtained from the Health Planning Council to have a GreenMarket.

    Trammel Crow is promoting the Commerce Park. A company has expressed interest in the properties at Bella Vista to build an

    adult living facility. Staff continues to work with Broward County in anticipation of a Library

    closing.

    Vice Chairperson Coleman asked about the side road that leads from Somerset

    to the Charter School.

    Mr. Rogers expressed that it is still an option to use that road.

    Vice Chairperson Coleman asked if the school has been sold.

    Mr. Rogers was unaware.

    Vice Chairperson Coleman commented on a section of the Educational andCultural Center Building that should be taken care of with shrubbery, cedar chipsor something else.

    Mr. Rogers said that he would speak with someone about that matter.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams asked about ownership of the road.

    Mr. Rogers explained he was talking about the easement south of the school.He explained that Somerset Drive, including the road, wires and asphalt, belongsto Somerset. They were allowed through an easement which is now on theCRAs property to build, maintain and install that roadway. As the landlord, theCRA has the right to use that road.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams asked about the lots at Bella Vista that werereferenced by Mr. Rogers.

    Mr. Rogers explained that he was talking about the two pieces that wereproposed as condos.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams expressed that he preferred that businesses beplaced there. The CRA should look at commercial properties.

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    Mr. Rogers expressed that the units would be market rate homes. The existingzoning and site plan is driving companies to look at residential uses. The CRABoard has the authority to accept or request any change to the site plan.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams noted that presently the CRA should look for a

    way to develop the site as a commercial base. He inquired about the status ofthe Auto Zone.

    Mr. Rogers responded that the Auto Zone is still looking. They were rejected forthat location.

    Discussion ensued regarding the use of the two parcels on the Bella Vista siteand the commercial real estate market.

    Commissioner Russell expressed that the Board should give the persons thathave the ability to invest the opportunity to make their proposal and determine if it

    is a good fit.

    A motion was made by Commissioner Russell to approve the ExecutiveDirectors Report. The motion was properly seconded by Chairperson Coleman.

    Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr. expressed appreciation for having a writtenreport.

    6. FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT

    Marie Elianor, Financial Services Director, reviewed the monthly report endingSeptember 30, 2012. She pointed out the following:

    The anticipated County reimbursement should be $208,873. The totalbudget for Fiscal Year 2012 is $1,845,349.

    The percentage of revenue received to date is 102.3%.

    Commissioner Patricia Williams requested that a revised sheet be provided atanother meeting.

    There was consensus for Ms. Elianor to provide a corrected report at the nextCRA meeting for review.

    7. CHAIRMAN REPORT

    Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr. reported the following:

    thanked Mr. Rogers and the CRA Board announced that Mr. Rogers will speak to the Broward League of Cities

    Reinvestment Board regarding the accomplishments of the CRA expressed that he is looking forward to the Florida Redevelopment

    Conference to meet redevelopment representatives from other cities andbring information back to the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

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    8. COMMITTEE REPORTS: STANDING

    None to Report

    9. COMMITTEE REPORTS: AD HOC

    None to Report

    10. LEGAL REPORT

    None to Report

    11. OLD BUSINESS

    None

    12. NEW BUSINESS

    A. RESOLUTION #2012-10 AUTHORIZING THE LAUDERDALE LAKESCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE THECOMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTAGREEMENT BETWEEN LAUDERDALE LAKES COMMUNITYREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SOPHER INVESTMENTS, INC

    CRA Attorney Haygood read the resolution by Title only.

    RESOLUTION NO. 2012-10

    A RESOLUTION OF THE LAUDERDALE LAKES COMMUNITYREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THECOMMERCIAL FAADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTAGREEMENT BETWEEN LAUDERDALE LAKES COMMUNITYREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SOPHER INVESTMENTS, INC.;DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY TOTAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS SHALL BE NECESSARY AND CONSISTENTTO CARRY OUT THE INTENT AND DESIRE OF THE AGENCY;ADOPTING REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

    A motion was made by Commissioner Russell to move the item to the floor. The motionwas seconded by Commissioner Patricia Williams.

    Commissioner Lewis asked for an explanation.

    Mr. Rogers expressed that Mr. Sopher, along with his team, were present. They areanxious to get started on the exterior improvements. Mr. Rogers referenced page 50and presented a color rendering. Mr. Rogers noted that for every dollar the CRA wouldoffer a project, upon completion, they would have to put up a dollar of their own money.The applicant will spend over $400,000 which includes inside work. The CRA does notfund any inside work. The windows and stucco will be replaced. The arch covered

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    areas will be like Broward Meat and Fish. Mr. Rogers will check the permit, verify therecord, get a payment of verification from the property owner and contractor, inspect theproperty, take pictures of the work and pay after the fact.

    Commissioner Russell inquired about the title report.

    CRA Attorney Haygood noted that the title report is required to protect the CRAsinvestment and make sure that he performs. There is a five year restriction. Thedocument only subordinates a certain debt.

    Discussion ensued regarding the title report.

    Commissioner Russell asked the applicant if they have any potential tenants.

    Mr. Rafael Sopher, representative of Sopher Investments, said that the property has notbeen marketed yet. They are waiting on the City to decide and approve the project.

    Once approved, he will assemble a marketing team to bring businesses to the City.

    Commissioner Lewis asked Mr. Rogers if the Oakland Park CRA gave CRA moneyupfront after they did the closing.

    Mr. Rogers responded that he did not know.

    Commissioner Lewis expressed that she wants to do more investigation before shesupports anything.

    Mr. Rogers responded by providing the purpose of the program and expressed that thisis something that the building and community needs.

    Commissioner Patricia Williams asked about the applicants purpose for acquiring theproperty.

    CRA Attorney Haygood responded that there are two requirements in this program.The applicant is not paid until the project is complete. There is a five year limitation tomaintain the property at a certain level.

    Mr. Rogers expressed that the CRA allows transfer of title. The person that takes overthe title has to take over the remaining time.

    CRA Attorney Haygood expressed that the program was to make sure that theinvestment was maintained for the five years at a certain level.

    Mr. Rogers noted that the repayment is to keep the property in shape.

    CRA Attorney Haygood said that the incentive is to improve the building and increasethe tax base.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams asked whether the inside work was going to be donesimultaneously with the outside work.

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    Mr. Sopher responded that they started work on the inside.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams requested to have more than one copy of the colorrendering.

    Mr. Sopher noted that the colors are selected from colors that are provided by the City.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams asked about the kind of tenants.

    Mr. Sopher said that they will have a marketing team in place. They will start work withthe Small Business Administration and Broward County. They will create a brochure.

    Commissioner Eric Haynes noted that he supports the Commercial FacadeImprovement Program. This building has been an eyesore for many years. It is theoutside appearance that is going to enhance the overall tax of the City.

    Mr. Sopher provided information on the renovations, including the windows.

    Commissioner Haynes expressed that typically the renderings are made apart of theAgreement.

    Mr. Rogers said that the rendering will be attached once approved from P and Z(Planning and Zoning).

    Commissioner Haynes expressed that he would prefer that the CRA Board moveforward with a reservation of the $50,000 pending the final design.

    CRA Attorney Haygood suggested as finally approved by the regulatory bodies.

    Commissioner Russell expressed that the investment is going to enhance the facade ofthe building. Overall it will be a great return on the investment.

    Vice Chairperson Coleman asked about the sale of the Lakes Mall.

    Mr. Rogers responded that the property was sold for $21 million.

    Vice Chairperson Coleman noted the reasons for supporting the project. She noted thatit is nice to see people that are interested in investing in the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

    Chairperson Benjamin Williams requested a roll call.

    CRA Attorney Haygood added language to the agreement. The Agency and Developeragreed to incorporate and implement a Facade Improvement in accordance with theplan specifications approved by the Agency attached hereto and ultimately approved bythe City of Lauderdale Lakes.

    ROLL CALL SHOWED: FOR: Commissioner Patricia Williams, Commissioner LevoydWilliams, Commissioner Barrington Russell, Sr., Commissioner Eric Haynes, Vice-Chair

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    Edwina Coleman, Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr. AGAINST: Commissioner GloriaLewis

    Motion passed: 6-1

    B. RESOLUTION #2012-11 APPROVING THE LAUDERDALE LAKESCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT TO THE CITYOF LAUDERDALE LAKES TO PROVIDE GRANT MATCHING FUNDSTOTALING $182,000 FOR THE DESIGN, FUNDING ANDDEVELOPMENT OF BUS SHELTERS IN COLLABORATION WITHBROWARD COUNTY.

    Commissioner Patricia Williams made a motion to move the resolution to the floor.The motion was properly seconded by Commissioner Levoyd Williams. There wasa unanimous voice vote of approval.

    CRA Attorney Haygood read the resolution by Title only:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2012-11

    A RESOLUTION OF THE LAUDERDALE LAKES COMMUNITYREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A PAYMENT TO THECITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES TO PROVIDE GRANT MATCHINGFUNDS FOR THE DESIGN, FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT OFBUS SHELTERS WITH BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FORTHE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING ANEFFECTIVE DATE.

    Commissioner Patricia Williams requested an explanation of this item.

    Mr. Rogers explained that this bus shelter breaks down to $100,000 which is the actualmatch that was pledged. An award was won to build five new masonry bus shelters.Over time, another grant was received that did not require a match. There are ten busshelters, already. This effort will bring sixteen new bus shelters mostly on Oakland ParkBoulevard. The locations are marked on page 84. It is requested that the CRAcontribute the match for construction administration and grant administration. By nextfall, the bus shelters will be deployed.

    Commissioner Russell moved to approve.

    Commissioner Patricia Williams asked if money will be borrowed from the CRA to giveto the City in order to match the project that has been approved.

    CRA Attorney Haygood noted that this is not a loan. It is really a grant. The plan notedthat the CRA would build bus shelters.

    Mr. Rogers added that the award was given to the City.

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    Commissioner Patricia Williams asked the CRA Attorney Haygood for a definition ofhow the CRA funds could be used.

    CRA Attorney Haygood said that funds could be used for improvements that enhancethe tax base within the Community Redevelopment area. That can include

    transportation improvements, beautification and capital improvements. The funds arereally a pass-through that will benefit the CRA area.

    Commissioner Patricia Williams asked for further clarification.

    CRA Attorney Haygood expressed that this is not a loan. It is being used for valid CRApurposes. It is in the plan that was adopted.

    City Manager Allen noted that all sixteen bus shelters will be installed and maintained inthe CRA target area. He referenced page 85 in the agreement between BrowardCounty and the City of Lauderdale Lakes. The request to design, install and maintain

    the agreement will be on the next Commission Meeting. In the two step process, it wasmore appropriate to come before the CRA to get approval for the funding. The secondstep provides for the request to approve the agreement at the next meeting.

    CRA Attorney Haygood opined that this is a valid exercise of the Boards authority as aRedevelopment Agency to fund this project.

    Discussion ensued regarding the referenced payment made from the CRA to the City.

    Commissioner Lewis asked about the bus shelters.

    Aretha Douglas, Broward County Transit representative, said that there are thirty onelocations total. Fifteen bus shelters are free.

    CRA Attorney Haygood recommended an amendment - payment will be made toBroward County through the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

    Commissioner Levoyd Williams requested to call the question.

    Chairperson Benjamin Williams, Sr. asked for a roll call.

    ROLL CALL SHOWED: FOR: Commissioner Barrington Russell, Sr., CommissionerLevoyd Williams, Vice Chairperson Edwina Coleman, Chairperson Benjamin Williams,Sr. AGAINST: Commissioner Gloria Lewis, Commissioner Patricia WilliamsCommissioner Eric Haynes (absent from the dais)

    Motion passed: 4-2

    13. ITEMS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS

    None to Report

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    14. ADJOURNMENT

    Commissioner Barrington Russell, Sr. moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion wasproperly seconded by Vice Chairperson Coleman.

    Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

    ________________________________LEVOYD WILLIAMS, SR., CHAIR

    ATTEST:

    LOLITA CODRINGTON, SECRETARY

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    5. A

    CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES

    COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYAgenda Cover Page

    Fiscal Impact: Yes No ResolutionContract Requirement: Yes No Motion

    Title

    REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Summary

    This is a report of the Community Redevelopment Agency's activities presented by the CRAExecutive Director.

    Staff Recommendation

    Background: (see the attached page)

    Funding Source: not applicable

    Appearance(Names and Titles of Outside Individuals Only)

    _______________________________________________________________________

    Sponsor Name/Department: J. Gary Rogers, CRA Executive Director

    Meeting Date: December 18, 2012

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    LAUDERDALE LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELPMENT AGENCYINTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

    TO: CRA Chair and CRA Board Members DATE: December 12, 2012

    THRU: Jonathan K. AllenCity Manager

    FROM: J. Gary RogersCRA Executive Director

    RE: CRA Executive Director Reportfor December 18, 2012

    Mr. CRA Chairman/CRA Board Members,

    I provide the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Directors report for yourconsideration in relation to the upcoming CRA meeting of December 18th, 2012.

    If at any time further information about a specific topic or agenda item covered in the report, orany other matter related to the CRA should arise, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling(954) 535-2492.

    CRA Executive Director Report for December 12, 2012 CRA Meeting:

    Library Parking

    It has been determined that, through an apparent flaw in projects design, that there is no powerat the location identified on the project plans which were followed in the instillation of theelectrical supply/connection for the parking lot light fixtures. City and CRA staff are working with

    the contractor, project engineer and City National Bank to resolve the power supply challenge atthis time. The CRA Attorney is also involved in the effort to resolve the matter.

    When electrical supply is in-place and the parking lot lights are lit, staff will inspect the work;close-out the building permit for the job and process final payment to the contractor.

    Following contract close-out, the CRA will transfer the Library property to Broward County tocomplete City and CRAs obligations under the Interlocal Agreement for the design and

    development of the Library facility.

    Note:Following transfer of the Library/ECC facility to Broward County, CRA resources will beallocated annually in adopted CRA budgets to support facility operations and on-going program

    delivery within the ECC portion of the building in cooperation with City staff.

    Commerce Park

    Commerce Park site planning and zoning analysis have been underway for some time andproject/land marketing is underway through CBRE.

    While there has been some preliminary interest in the site. Interest so far has been primarily inrelation to the potential for the development of affordable rental housing which is in conflict withthe intentions of the CRA Board to create local jobs on the land. Housing development is notwhat the CRA Board/community is looking for in terms of site development/use when the sitewas acquired by the CRA.

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    Commerce Park site planning and design challenges:

    1.) Access to Oakland Park Boulevard from Somerset Drive for exiting vehicles wishing to gowest on Oakland Park has been a challenge, since the formerly four way directional signal andintersection were altered a few years ago causing on-going difficulties for Somerset residents.

    This will certainly impact the design of the Commerce Park site and its ultimate performance forcommercial use and will serve to also potentially reduce the value of the site in the market if notcorrected.

    Tramell Crow and their engineers from Kimley Horne plan to meet with FDOT and City/CRAstaff to try to reach agreement with FDOT, to allow the restoration of four-way directionalmovement/signalization at Somerset Drive and Oakland Park Boulevard.

    The alternative is to design the primary entrance to the Commerce Park to be located at a newfour-way traffic signal that would be installed on NW 31st Ave.

    This alternative will not solve the exiting vehicle problems experienced by Somerset residents

    and would force the main entrance to the Commerce Park be developed, not at our preferredlocation which is Oakland Park Boulevard where there is high visibility, but instead the mainentrance to the site would be developed on a roadway that does not have the regionalrecognition in the market that Oakland Park Boulevard would have. A main entry on NW 31StAve as opposed to Oakland Park Boulevard will potentially serve to reduce the marketingpotential and possibly the value of the Commerce park lands owned by the CRA. It is thereforecritical that this matter be resolved with FDOT in order for a proposed site plan to be developedfor presentation to the CRA as required.

    2.) Zoning at the Commerce Park is B-2 which prohibits two crucial activities that manycommercial operations require: storage and warehouse use. These activities are vital to manycommercial land users and those activities being denied under existing B-2 standards can serve

    to limit the market for end-users/buyers of the Commerce Park lands and thereby, limitdevelopment interest, extending land sales and development time-frames.

    The solution to this appears to be to propose changes in existing B-2 Zoning standards to allowstorage and warehouse (by special exception) with specific provisions for: indoor only storage,screening of exterior work areas and/or other design standards the City wishes to put in place.This action would allow interested end-users of the land the option to seek approval for activitiesinvolving storage and/or warehouse activity while still giving the City Commission full authority tocontrol the design of the site, to prevent any noxious or otherwise undesirable improvements tobe placed on the site.

    Bus Shelters

    Bus Shelter contract and exhibits have cleared the City Attorney and will go to the CountyCommission soon for approval to execute the required agreement. We are working with Countystaff to determine a date/location for project groundbreaking and to develop a press release.

    Commercial Faade Improvement Program

    The Commercial Facade Improvement Program contract for the Concord Building has beenexecuted and work is underway with proper permits in-place, and regular site inspection andphotographs being taken by staff to document the work. Staff will also be assisting in thedevelopment of a marketing and tenant recruitment program with the property owner and his

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    marketing agent/s utilizing data developed for the City/CRA by: Pitney Bowes-MapInfo and theSocial Compact-Drill Down study to identify retail users for the first floor of the building.

    FY 2013 Proposed CRA initiatives for consideration/discussion

    Note: Each of the following items below, (A-E) is followed with supporting language extracted

    from the adopted CRA Plan.

    A.) CRA Workshops, CRA Sponsored Speaker Presentations/Lectures

    Expansion of local community-based and interactive planning for the CRA area is proposed tobe scheduled outside the regular CRA meeting schedule in FY 2013.

    In all instances, the solicitation of feed-back from the CRA Board and the community will beencouraged. This proposed activity would be scheduled (with Public Notice) to take-place atNeighborhood/Homeowner Association meetings, the ECC as well as at City Hall and othervenues.

    Promotion and CommunicationThe CRA, the City and staff should work with area residents, property owners, andbusinesses to establish channels of communication that foster support for theredevelopment effort and facilitate program implementation. CRA should provide publicinformation concerning all aspects of the redevelopment program throughout theprocess using venues such as newsletters, radio, television, newspapers, the Internet,the CRA sponsorship of cultural and entertainment activities, as well as presentations toneighborhood and civic organization meetings to generate public support.

    B.)Town Center land aggregation/identification of a Master Developer

    The CRA Plan calls for the voluntary assembly of land owners within the Town Center for the

    solicitation of a Master Developer for Town Center.

    Town Center Area (Lauderdale Marketplace, Lakes Mall, and Reef Plaza)- Encourage public private partnership for redevelopment- Pursue transit oriented mixed use development- Concentrate a mix of complementary, well-integrated land uses within walking distanceof transit facilities- Encourage higher densities for new developments- Concentrate the highest densities closest to transit and transition to lower densitiesadjacent to established residential areas- Create public open space that serves as a focal point and design the open space ascenters of activity

    - Consolidation of parcels to create regional commercial nodes and the critical massthrough land assemblies, master developer solicitation and other land acquisitionmethods

    C.)Sponsor and support the adoption of Town Center Zoning Standards

    The CRA Plan facilitates the preparation of new land development regulations that direct andguide a higher standard of urban and residential design, and promotes compact developmentpatterns and zoning amendments to ensure compact and neighborhood scaled activitiesthrough restricted heights, building masses and primary residential uses in surrounding areas.

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    The transit oriented town center redevelopment strategy focuses on creating compactneighborhoods with housing, jobs, shopping, community services, and recreationalopportunities, all within easy walking distance (i.e. within mile) of public transitconnections at a multi modal transportation facility at State Road 7 and Oakland Park

    Boulevard. The intent is to create a well designed, very livable community where people

    can get from home to such places as the office, grocery store, daycare center,restaurant, dry cleaner, library or park without using a car. It is essential to ensure thattransit is integrated with redevelopment, and the redevelopment is compatible withexisting neighborhoods while at the same time reinforcing connections to surroundingneighborhoods and to the entire region.

    D.)Resume pursuit of Transit hub funding in cooperation with: City Commission, CRA

    Board, City Executive Team, City Lobbyist, MPO, FDOT and Federal Elected Officials

    Efforts to secure Federal Stimulus Act and/or other Federal financial support for project fundingin 2010 was suspended pending stabilization of CRA fiscal resources. With the recent federalelection now behind, and with the fiscal stabilization of the CRA which has taken-place, this is

    an appropriate opportunity for the City and CRA to resume efforts to secure project funding.

    The CRA Plan embraces transit and pedestrian mobility strategies with the following: Inthe public realm, it is anticipated that public investment in infrastructure will increaseafter the passing of the Federal Economic Stimulus Package. The redevelopment areasstrategic location makes it a strong candidate to receive funding in this regard. StateRoad 7 is a primary north-south corridor that connects a large number of BrowardCounty communities to Palm Beach County to the north and Miami-Dade County to thesouth. The intersection of State Road 7 and West Oakland Park Boulevard is one of thebusiest non-freeway intersections in the County. Future improvement to provideenhanced transit service within the corridor, including providing a rapid transit busservice or light rail, are planned by regional planning and transportation agencies. It isexpected that a transit station will be situated at this location to support the regional andlocal transit systems. As such, a unique opportunity presents itself to capitalize on the

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    establishment of a transit hub, and to develop transit oriented mixed use projects thatwill serve as the catalyst of the redevelopment of the entire community.

    E.)Expand and promote City/CRA actions and policies to support Healthy Living

    Sustainable supplies of fresh local food, and the development of local policies and food related

    commercial opportunities within the CRA area to improve pubic health and financial wellbeing,will be a focal-point for the CRA and City in FY 2013 in accordance with National Best Practicesoffered by the National League of Cities and supported by Federal and State policy.

    It is anticipated that CRA policies and projects which support sustainable food supply and PublicHealth, will become a focal-point for the refinement and identification of opportunities for specificprogram investments by CRA in a future amendment/update of the CRA Plan to strengthen on-going regulatory compliance.

    Action Strategies:Pursue improvements to Vincent Torres Memorial Park to include more recreationaluses, such as a new senior citizen center and additional programs that serve residents ofall ages and the development of the adjacent City-owned Ireland Property.

    Continue to work with the School Board for joint use and development of additionalrecreational facilities and campus capacity building/expansion.

    Further enhance the C-13 Greenway and provide more amenities for the users, such asshelters, shade trees, lighting, and bike parking facilities.

    Provide a trailhead park for the C-13 Greenway that will include parking for servicevehicles and bicycles, as well as other desired amenities such as retail kiosk for specialevents including: bike rental, canoe/kayak rental, food vending, etc.

    Create a city-wide multi-use trail system as a passive recreational amenity forneighborhoods and non-vehicular connectivity, including enhanced opportunity forwater-born activities such as canoeing, nature study and recreational fishing.

    Provide an extensive pedestrian system throughout the town center district, and connectwith existing neighborhoods and Transit services.

    Encourage the provision of bicycle amenities, especially secure bicycle parking facilities.

    Redevelopment Progress and Future Development Projects

    (From the adopted 2009 CRA Plan)

    Since the establishment of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the adoption ofthe 2001 Redevelopment Plan, significant redevelopments have taken place within theredevelopment area in both the public and private realm. Major redevelopment projectsinclude the Bella Vista mixed-use development that will provide a dynamic mix ofresidential units and commercial space, Carriage Homes at Bentley Park that provides 84town homes, St Croix Mixed-Use Project that include 246 residential units and 16,000square feet of retail space, and the Wal-Mart Supercenter that includes more than 200,000square feet of commercial space. The accomplishments in the public realm have beeneven more extraordinary. The citizens of Lauderdale Lakes approved a referendum forthe City to issue a general obligation bond up to $15 million dollars in March 2004. Since

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    then, the City and its Redevelopment Agency have invested in the construction ofvarious capital improvement projects, including new parks, street surfacing, trafficcalming in neighborhoods, new roadway connections and citywide beautificationprojects. Such projects have improved the quality of life of

    the city residents tremendously. In particular, the City completed the first phase of the C-

    13 Greenway; a multi-purpose recreational trail along the north side of the C-13 Canal. Atthe time of this writing, the new City Library, Community Educational and Cultural Centeris being constructed, and is estimated to be completed in mid-2009. This complex willbecome the centerpiece of the Bella Vista mixed-use development, and will provide themuch needed space to host community events and educational programs of the City.Planned development projects include the Central Square/Tarragon Project, which mayinclude 412 residential units and 37,000 square feet of retail space on the 22.7-acre sitelocated at the southwest corner of Oakland Park Boulevard and NW 31st Avenue. (Due toeconomic uncertainty this project is on hold at the time of this writing).

    Broward Meat and Fish Company, a highly successful niche grocery store specializing inethnic foods, is planning on its relocation and expansion to the property north of the

    Reef Plaza on State Road 7. The new store will feature the state-of-art equipment and thelatest technology, and continue to attract shoppers from the greater region.

    In the public realm, it is anticipated that public investment in infrastructure will increaseafter the passing of the Federal Economic Stimulus Package. The redevelopment areasstrategic location makes it a strong candidate to receive funding in this regard. StateRoad 7 is a primary north-south corridor that connects a large number of BrowardCounty communities to Palm Beach County to the north, and Miami-Dade County to thesouth. The intersection of State Road 7 and West Oakland Park Boulevard is one of thebusiest non-freeway intersections in the County. Future improvement to provideenhanced transit service within the corridor includes providing a rapid transit busservice or light rail, as planned by regional planning and transportation agencies. It is

    expected that a transit station will be situated at this location to support the regional andlocal transit systems. As such, a unique opportunity presents itself to capitalize on theestablishment of a transit hub, and to develop transit oriented mixed use projects thatwill serve as the catalyst of the redevelopment of the entire community.

    City Commission/Agency Board/Staff

    The Mayor and City Commissioners and the CRA are the leaders of the redevelopmentprogram, and must assume this role with vitality and enthusiasm. City leaders and staffmembers must support the programs activities and provide a well-devised management

    system to carry out the Redevelopment Plan. They will be responsible for establishingthe administrative, financial and programmatic mechanisms necessary to achieve thegoals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan. They should establish policies thatsupport the principles described in this Plan and concentrate on the following actionsthroughout the redevelopment process.

    THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES CRA PLAN

    While the Lauderdale Lakes Redevelopment Plan is comprehensive in its assessment ofthe issues impacting the future of the redevelopment area, the Community

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    Redevelopment Agency (CRA), will not be responsible for implementation of plans,projects and programs that are being proposed by other agencies and organizations. TheCRA cannot possibly assume the roles of private sector investors or of otherorganizations responsible for projects within the area. Rather, the CRAs role is tomaintain close relationships with other organizations, property owners and futureinvestors, and support their efforts through direct CRA investments, supplemental

    funding and other program initiatives. The redevelopment program will be pursued atmultiple levels by numerous

    parties at the same time. The CRA may take the lead in certain efforts, while otherdepartments, private interests and organizations will lead other efforts whereappropriate. It must also be understood that the redevelopment will not happen all atonce, and it is likely that the elements of the Redevelopment Plan will not necessarilyoccur within the time sequence described herein. The Redevelopment Plan is intended tobe a guiding document for local government actions, designed to overcome deterrents todesired future growth and development in order to stimulate private investment, and toserve as a capacity building instrument that will develop and strengthen the skills,abilities, processes and resources that the Lauderdale Lakes community needs to thrive.

    2012 Community Redevelopment Agency Accomplishments

    Adopted the CRA FY2012 Budget, including standards for expanded and on-goingfinancial tracking, information reporting and transparency

    Executed Five (5) Year Development/Purchase Option Agreement with Trammell CrowCompany for the Commerce Park

    Approved Forbearance Agreement between the City and CRA for the outstanding debt Completed negotiations and provided matching funds for the Bus Shelter Installation

    Project for the CRA and City Conducted complete evaluation of the CRAs SunTrust Line Of Credit debt obligations,

    and managed CRA resources to remain current with all SunTrust debt service payments Adopted revisions to the CRA By-laws governing the CRAs business; revised and

    approved Service Agreement between the CRA and City as recommended by the CRABy-Laws Committee

    Secured $456,792 Broward County Reimbursement for City/County Library Project Completed Lauderdale Lakes Library Parking Lot Project; accepted $125,000 from the

    bank to complete the project Continued the Business Resource Center Programming: Business Coach Initiative,

    Business Plan Development, One-on-One Computer Training and Womens CorporateThink Tank at no cost to local businesses

    Launched the Deal of the Day Buy Local Initiative for local businesses Coordinated the Corporate Roundtable and informal session held to discuss city related

    matters with local businesses Hosted numerous non-profit and collaborative meetings and training forums at the ECC Provided staff representation for regional planning and educational forums and

    community outreach, through lectures and presentations featuring the work of the Cityand CRA

    Provided on-going administrative and technical support in partnership with the CityCommission, City Manager and Executive Team

    Note: A copy of the CRA Executive Director Job Description is included in the back-upinformation within this agenda as: Supplemental Documentation CRA Agenda Dec. 18,2012 Exhibit A.

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    Thank you,

    J. Gary Rogers-CRA Executive Director

    cc: Michael Haygood, CRA AttorneyCeleste Dunmore, Economic Dev. Manager/Special Asst. to the City Manager

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    12. A

    CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES

    COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYAgenda Cover Page

    Fiscal Impact: Yes No ResolutionContract Requirement: Yes No Motion

    Title

    Presentation of the City of Lauderdale Lakes' Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) 10

    Year Retrospective of the Work

    Summary

    A Powerpoint presentation outlining the work of the City of Lauderdale Lakes CRA over the

    first 10 years of operation, will be presented to the community and CRA Board by the CRAExecutive Director. Discussion of public representation and strategies for Telling the CRAs

    Story throughout the region will be encouraged by the CRA Chairman.

    Staff Recommendation

    The CRA Board and members of the Community are requested to consider the informationpresented and to provided feed-back and direction regarding ideas for future public outreach toinform the community and the region of the accomplishments and plans of the City of

    Lauderdale Lakes CRA

    Background: The CRA Executive Director made a presentation to the Broward County Chapter

    of the American Planning Association in September of 2012 to provide an overview of the

    community planning and development work done by the City and the CRA over the past tenyears. CRA Chairman L. Williams has suggested that materials shared with the regions planners

    be also shared with the CRA Board and also with members of the Lauderdale Lakes community.

    Funding Source: Tax Increment Revenue and other CRA resources

    _____________________________________________________________________

    Appearance(Names and Titles of Outside Individuals Only)

    Sponsor Name/Department: J. Gary Rogers, CRA Executive Director

    Meeting Date: December 18, 2012

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    12. B

    CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES

    COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYAgenda Cover Page

    Fiscal Impact: Yes No ResolutionContract Requirement: Yes No Motion

    Title

    Presentation Regarding the Lauderdale Lakes Community Farmers Market Grant

    Award

    Summary

    This is a presentation by Representatives of the TOUCH Initiative of the Broward County

    Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC), regarding the Lauderdale Lakes Community

    farmers Grant Award

    Staff Recommendation

    Staff recommendation is for approval

    Background: Lauderdale Lakes CRA staff recently participated in the development of a grant

    proposal which has resulted in the award of funding for the establishment of a Community GreenMarket at the CRA owned Ireland Property. The one day a week Market is proposed to belocated next to the Community Garden this summer/fall when local crops come in.

    The presentation will be provided by Ms. Sharon Yeago and Ms. Teina Phillips of the TOUCHInitiative of the Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC), who have secured start-

    up funding to establish a Community Farmers Market in Lauderdale Lakes. The funding was

    provided through the USDAs Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), and will be used toprovide salary for a Market Manager and start up costs for three new community markets in

    Broward County, namely, Lauderdale Lakes CRA, Dania Beach CRA and City of Fort

    Lauderdale Housing Authority. This funding also provides assistance to the Pompano Beach

    CRA, the Pompano Green Market in collaboration with the Historic Society.

    The funding will provide county-wide marketing and promotion of farmers markets in Broward

    County.

    Ms. Yeago will outline the time-line and review the obligations of the CRA for the utilization of

    the funding that has been secured for the project.

    Lauderdale Lakes CRA staff recently participated in the development of this grant proposal,

    which has resulted in the award for the establishment of a Community Green Market at the CRA

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    owned Ireland Property. The one day a week Greenmarket is proposed to be located next to theCommunity Garden this summer/fall when local crops come in.

    NOTE: The City of Lauderdale Lakes Town Center (TC) Zoning for this site, may requiremodification due to existing prohibitions against outdoor storage and sales. This matter has been

    handled in different ways in cities across the nation and when Greenmarket sponsorship is by apublic entity, such as a City or CRA, and when temporary events are planned to take place onpublic owned lands. They are often classified as Special Events and are thus allowed to take

    place without conflict with land use standards.

    Approval from the CRA Board is requested for the following:

    Sponsorship of the Greenmarket on CRA owned land

    Use of the CRA owned land for the establishment of a seasonal/temporary, one day aweek Greenmarket

    CRA staff, with assistance from City staff will schedule, manage and operate the Greenmarketproject in cooperation with the Community Garden Club of Lauderdale Lakes.

    CRA Board approval for the execution of a grant agreement for funds awarded to the CRA will

    be requested at a future date, after all details have been negotiated and agreed upon by progrmparticipants.

    Funding Source: TOUCH Initiative of the BRHPC/USDAs FMPP

    Appearance(Names and Titles of Outside Individuals Only)

    Ms. Sharon Yeago and Ms. Teina Phillips - TOUCH Initiative of the BRHPC

    _______________________________________________________________________

    Sponsor Name/Department: J. Gary Rogers. CRA Executive Director and

    Treasa Brown Stubbs, Director of Parks & HumanServices Department

    Meeting Date: December 18, 2012

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    City of Lauderdale Lakes CRA GREENMARKET

    (Proposed location)


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