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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-2017 CRA Minutes w CouncilRegular City Council & CRA Meeting August 23, 2017 Page Two Recess City Council Meetina and Convene as Community Redevelopment Agencyt A. Chairman McPartlan called the CRA meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. B. MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Ms. Kinchen to approve the July 26, 2017 CRA Meeting minutes. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairperson Coy — Aye Mr. Dodd —Aye Mr. Hill —Aye Ms. Kinchen — Aye Chairman McPartlan - Aye Motion carried 5-0. C. Facade. Sian & Landscape Proaram (Transmittal. Application, Summary) I. Review Program and Direct Staff Accordingly The City Manager said staff was requested to bring the program back for discussion and they were available to answer any questions. Mr. Dodd said he was inclined to do away with program although it has fixed many blighted signs but he acknowledges that other members support the program. He suggested the following changes: Modify the reference to residential or commercial properties to commercial only Remove the "old fishing village" theme reference because there is no design guide or definition for it There is an eligibility requirement that the grant money cannot be used for a code violation. He said there is ambiguity that someone could use the money to alleviate a code fine; he would like the application to say grant money cannot be used to pay code enforcement fines. Change the application language referencing the Committee to Community Development Department and that the City Manager will forward applications to Council for approval Add language that applicants cannot do the same improvement more than once; if the applicant hasn't used the total grant amount, then the remainder must be used for another improvement. He noted the program shouldn't pay for rebranding that is required by a franchise. He noted the program has done a great job of fixing blighted signs but it isn't really doing that now. He said it might be a couple of grant cycles, but they should be careful giving out money for things that businesses already need to do. 2 Regular City Council & CRA Meeting August 23, 2017 Page Three 6:17 pm Mr. Hill said prior to having the program, there were many properties with different types of signs and fagade; he agreed that there isn't a definition of "old fishing village," the idea of bringing property to a certain parameter with the money will lend itself well to the community. The City Manager explained the program's funds roll over each year, there is currently $71- 76,000 in the line item, and $30-40,000 is deposited each year. Mr. Hill suggested capping the program at $80,000 so that as grants are awarded, there might be less needed the following year which would free up some money to address other projects. He said it's a good program and it would benefit the community to look at it periodically. He said they should be careful that if a company purchased a business and wanted to change the sign, the new owner should be able to do so. The Community Development Manager said that she has seen permits for new signs at $8- 9,000 and approximately $1,200 for the refacing panels depending on the size. Vice Chairperson Coy agreed the "old fishing village" theme is difficult to define noting it came from the charrette. She asked if staff should guide applicants. Mr. Hill said as long as the code is met, the charrette ideas would be incorporated. Since there are only two or three non -conforming signs are left, Vice Chairperson Coy suggested they could focus on the landscape and fagade awards. In response to the Board's comments, the Community Development Manager said when helping businesses apply for the grant, she does use the "old fishing village" reference to help them understand what the City is looking for; and there haven't been any residential grants awarded. Mr. Dodd said the application language citing the guidelines to achieve the "old fishing village" theme sounds like a "shall do" instead of a "will do;" and he did not want to pay for changing a sign when it is a normal price of doing business. He did not think it was good idea for government to make a business successful. Mr. Hill said it is more expensive to do business in CRA because of the sign and landscape requirements; especially at start up. The Community Development Manager asked if the application should be changed to add sign refacing as an eligible improvement. Mr. Hill said the program shouldn't be changed, staff should continue to bring those requests forward to the CRA so that the Board may decide. Mr. Hill suggested looking at the history of the program to determine if a potential cap should be placed on the fund. MOTION by Chairman McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Chairperson Coy to approve Mr. Dodd's recommended changes. ROLL CALL: Mr. Dodd —Aye Mr. Hill — Aye Ms. Kinchen — Aye Chairman McPartlan - Aye Vice Chairperson Coy — Aye Motion carried 5-0. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Dodd to direct staff to develop a cap on the fund based on previous years usage going forward. Approved at the September 13, 2017 CRA Meeting. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting Chairman BobcPartau-- August 23, 2017At_�_ Page Four e i s 6.,. - i '7f �r ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill - Aye s. Kinchen -Aye: - Chairman McPartlan - Aye Vice Chairperson Cay ---Aye_ Mr. Dodd - Aye - Motion carried 5-0. D. Chairman McPartlan adjourned the CRA meeting at 6:31 p.m. Mayor McPartlan reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:31 p.m. 9. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a consent agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the Item for discussion prior to start of the meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recognized. A. Approval of Minutes - August 9, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting 17.132 B. Approve Two Year Extension for Banking Services with Seacoast National Bank and Authorize City Manager to Execute Appropriate Documents (Transmittal) 17.004 C. Approve Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Request for Candidate Forum for City of Sebastian Candidates - October 26, 2017 (Transmittal) 17.123 D. Approve First United Pentecostal Church of Sebastian Gospel Music Event at Riverview Park on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Transmittal, Request, Applications, Agreement) 17.133 E. Approve Sammi's Cheetah 5K Run/Walk at the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course on September 30, 2017 from 6:00 am to 11 am (Transmittal, Application, Receipt, Route) 17.134 F. Approve Alcoholic Beverages at Yacht Club for Johnston Event on September 23, 2017 from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. - DOB Verified (Transmittal Application, Receipt) 17.135 G. Consider Use of Yacht Club for Medicare Information Meetings by United Healthcare from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 4, October 16, November 1 and November 15, 2017 (Transmittal, E -Mail, Application, Receipts) MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Ms. Kinchen to approve consent agenda items A -G. ROLL CALL: Ms. Kinchen - Aye Mayor McPartlan - Aye Vice Mayor Coy - Aye Mr. Dodd -Aye Mr. Hili -Aye Motion carried 5-0.