COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agenda Cover Memorandum

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1 Originating Department: City Clerk (CC) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agenda Cover Memorandum Meeting Type: Regular Agenda Date: 02/01/2016 Advertised: CRA#: Required?: Yes No 1357 Subject: Minutes of the Special Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 19, Ordinance/Resolution: Staff Recommended Motion: Approve the Minutes of the Special Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting held on January 19, Background: Fiscal Note Current Year: Annualized: Budgeted: Unbudgeted: Funding Source: Comment: No fiscal impact. Electronic Attachments: Click here for assistance with naming convention. > Special CRA Minutes.docx Form 8B Ryan Special CRA meeting signed.pdf Is this ACM related to a Grant? Yes No Originating Department: Approved by: Hazeline Carson on 01/22/2016

2 AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM Page 2 C.M. # Date: No Fiscal Impact: City Attorney > CRA Administrator 01/22/2016 CRA Executive Director

3 West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting Minutes January 19, :05 p.m. City Commission Chambers 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Geraldine Muoio, Commissioners Sylvia Moffett, Keith James, Shanon Materio [arrived at 3:11 p.m.], Cory Neering, and Paula Ryan, CRA Executive Director Jon Ward, CRA Attorney Kimberly Rothenburg, Treasurer Mark Parks and Secretary Hazeline Carson. CIVILITY AND DECORUM: The City of West Palm Beach is committed to civility and decorum by its officials, employees and members of the public who attend this meeting. The City Code, Sections 2-31(8), 2-31(18) and 2-31(22), provides in pertinent part: Officials shall be recognized by the Chair and shall not interrupt a speaker. Public comment shall be addressed to the City Commission as a whole and not to any individual on the dais or in the audience. Displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, lack of respect and personal attacks are strictly prohibited. Unauthorized remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted. Offenders may be removed from the meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Public comment was made by Anthony Pizzarelli. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD: Commissioner Ryan commented on a call she received about extended hours for security at the Queen of Sheba restaurant.

4 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 2 Mayor Muoio said that the city does not have security in that area. Jon Ward, CRA Executive Director, said that we have limited security in the northwest area for limited hours. He will discuss additional security with the company that patrols the area. Mayor Muoio said that she has been advised that there have not been any incidents and that the community has been very respectful. Commissioner Neering mentioned attending the jazz concert series at the Sunset Lounge this past weekend. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS / REORGANIZATION OF AGENDA: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA (2): 2. Resolution No granting DP Development of the Treasure Coast a license to use a portion of 2501 Pinewood Avenue for a temporary construction staging area. A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GRANTING TO THE DP DEVELOPMENT OF THE TREASURE COAST, LLC, A LICENSE TO USE TO USE THE PROPERTY AT 2501 PINEWOOD AVENUE, WEST PALM BEACH, AS A STAGING AREA FOR MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NORTHWOOD RAIL CONNECTION UTILITY RELOCATIONS PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Moffett, to approve the Consent Calendar; and thereafter it was voted as follows: Ayes: Commissioners James, Materio, Moffett, Neering and Ryan. Motion therefore carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (3 4):

5 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No Resolution No approving the retention of the Van Alen Institute to conduct a design competition for the downtown and Waterfront area. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RETENTION OF THE VAN ALEN INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT A DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN AREAS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mr. Ward explained the consideration of the retention of the Van Alen Institute to assist with looking at assets in the downtown area. He said that they are interested in the input and services from the most talented which will encourage people in West Palm Beach to compete in a world class competition. He said that the Van Alen Institute comes highly recommended. Today he wanted to have them do a presentation on projects they are involved in and to explain what they can bring to the city. Mayor Muoio said that the Gehl Architects will be working with us as well. She feels that the Gehl Architects and the Van Alen Institute follow the same philosophy and both will provide a good synergy while doing work in the City of West Palm Beach. David Van Der Leer of the Van Alen Institute provided background on the Institute and the type of work that they do. He advised that they organize design competition, research and make public programs. He discussed the following: rebuild by design; engaging stakeholders; future ground; guiding projects to innovative and implementable solutions; the impact on the environment; and the challenges in West Palm Beach. The competition will try to glue these items together. He continued to explain the design outcomes, research outcomes and the competition phase. Mayor Muoio said that the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Gehl Architects will be collecting data and she does not want any overlapping.

6 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 4 Mr. Ward spoke of the components that Gehl Architects will be working on and stated that the Van Alen Institute will be involved in the design. Mayor Muoio stated that Gehl Architects will be doing the same thing and expressed her concern that the two may overlap. She asked that a meeting be scheduled to discuss this further. There was discussion regarding the timeline for the RFQ, the design teams, open call and the make-up of the teams. Mr. Ward explained that Mr. Van Der Leer will identify a dozen design firms they feel are appropriate. Only two firms will be selected to compete. They will develop designs and will be evaluated with public input to build and implement the project. Commissioner Ryan asked about the steps before this goes out to RFQ. Mr. Van Der Leer explained the steps before the RFQ. He explained competition phases 1 and II and the 2016 timeline. Mayor Muoio mentioned moving forward more quickly with the Banyan Street parking garage. Mr. Ward explained the component for the Banyan Street parking garage. Commissioner Ryan asked how they can move forward with selection of a firm without an RFP being done. Kimberly Rothenburg, City Attorney, explained the code provision which allows approval of the consultant s contract by the city commission. Commissioner Neering asked about the financial component of this project. Mr. Van Der Leer explained the provisions for the financial component.

7 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 5 It was moved by Commissioner Materio, seconded by Commissioner Moffett, to approve Resolution No. 16-3; and thereafter it was voted as follows: Ayes: Commissioners James, Materio, Moffett, Neering and Ryan. Motion therefore carried unanimously. 4. Resolution No approving an Agreement to Enter into Lease for Real Property with Navarro Lowrey, Inc. for the Helen Wilkes property. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NAVARRO LOWREY, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SECOND STREET, ON THE EAST BY FLAGLER DRIVE, ON THE WEST BY NARCISSUS AVENUE, AND ON THE SOUTH BY BANYAN BOULEVARD, AND KNOWN AS THE HELEN WILKES SITE ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Commissioner Ryan disclosed that she would be recusing herself from this item because her husband s firm represents the applicant. Mr. Ward provided background on the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the old city hall site and the negotiations with the two proposers. He mentioned the presentation by Navarro Lowrey at the last meeting and explained the ownership of the three different sites involved which include the old City Hall site, the Narcissus site and the Helen Wilkes site. He explained the size of the project that will be built on the old city hall site and how the project will extend beyond that site onto the Helen Wilkes site. The Helen Wilkes site is an integral part of making this a workable scheme. Consequently, the three sites are a part of one process. He explained that in the negotiations, the lease of the Helen Wilkes site being brought forward will not charge the lessor for leasing the space. It is a 50 year lease with 25 year renewals. This is being done because the site is connected to the larger project.

8 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 6 Commissioner Neering asked if the Helen Wilkes site proposal was previously presented to the CRA board. Mr. Ward responded that the Helen Wilkes site was included as a part of the RFP process. Commissioner James asked about some other benefits to the city that will accrue due to the leasing of the Helen Wilkes site. Mr. Ward explained the benefits that will accrue due to the leasing of the Helen Wilkes site. Commissioner Moffett asked about the floor area ratio (FAR) requirement needed. She asked if only 75 feet is required for the old City Hall site or whether or not the Helen Wilkes site has to be considered as well. Mr. Ward stated that he believes that the entire site has to be considered. Commissioner Moffett questioned the lease for 50 years because of the FAR requirement. Ms. Rothenburg explained that the FAR on the Helen Wilkes site will be gone once it is used to construct on the city hall site. Commissioner Materio asked about liability coverage and maintenance. Mr. Ward stated that the terms will be included in the lease. Frank Lowrey of Navarro Lowrey spoke about the use of the Narcissus site. It was moved by Commissioner Materio, seconded by Commissioner Neering, to approve Resolution No. 16-4; and thereafter it was voted as follows: Ayes: Commissioners James, Materio, Moffett and Neering. Recused from the vote: Commissioner Ryan. Motion therefore carried 4-0.

9 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes Page No. 7 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m. APPROVED AT THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, APPROVED: X PRESIDING OFFICER ATTEST: X SECRETARY

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