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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08302004 c, OFSE BAST ,AN COMMU,, ' REDEVELOPME,T V,SOR¥ COM ..A , MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING gPPrq~¥~ ~.~. APPROVED ~U~JECT AUGUST 30, 2004 ' Chmn Dill called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and the pledge was said by all. PRESENT: Warren Dill Damian Gilliams Wayne LeBeouf Louise Kautenberg (a) Sal Neglia Patty Jamar Juliet Bruno Beth Mitchell Rich Bethune Andrea Coy Richard Smith (Non-Voting Ex-Officio P&Z Chairman) ALSO PRESENT: Terrence Moore, City Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Jan King, Growth Management Director Susan Lorusso, Secretary Ray Coniglio, Councilman Michael Heptinstall, Councilman ANNOUNCEMENTS Chmn Dill stated for the record that Ms. Kautenberg would be voting if Mr. Graham were not in attendance. MINUTES MOTION by Frame/Neglia "1 make a motion to approve the minutes of August 9, 2004." A voice vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION OF CRA BORROWING CAPACITY Mr. Moore addressed the memo by Finance Director Shai Francis, which detailed the term and amount of various loan options. Mr. Graham arrived at 6:04 p.m. and took his seat. Ms. Mitchell asked how would the borrowing of money by the CRA interact with the City's general fund. Mr. Moore responded that although the CRA is looked at as a COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 30, 2004 separate entity from the rest of the city's budget financial picture, there are state statutes in place that require, or have an understanding that for a CRA to engage any borrowing a secondary co-signer must be engaged by the City of Sebastian. There was discussion regarding adding the item "Committee Members Comments" to the agenda. MOTION by Gilliams/Coy "1 make a motion we add that (committee members comments) to the agenda." A voice vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPERTIES Mr. Stringer handed out sheets depicting three properties currently on the market within the CRA District. The Sembler property, Paradise Marina, and the Olmstead property were discussed. Cost to acquire these properties and uses were discussed. There was discussion regarding the city's property at the 512 triangle and land that may be available for purchase in that area. APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 03~04 REVENUE Two items discussed for this appropriation were a Sebastian Boulevard enhancement project and using the money as a deposit for the Olmstead property purchase. Mr. Frame asked if this committee were to recommend to city council that the $75,000 be designated for a gateway treatment in the 512 area and city council approves that expenditure, then with city council's guidance staff would implement the project. Mr. Moore agreed and said if city council decides to go ahead with a gateway enhancement project, staff has the resources available to proceed. MOTION by Mitchell/Coy "1 make a motion we recommend to city council to commit all available funds from the 200312004 fiscal year for a gateway enhancement project within the Sebastian Boulevard mixed-use district, under the capital improvements program." During discussion of the motion Mr. Gilliams felt the monies should be appropriated towards the infrastructure first, primarily parking. ROLL CALL: Ms. Bruno yes Ms. Coy yes Ms. Mitchell yes Chmn Dill yes Mr. Gilliams no Mr. Graham yes Mr. LeBoeouf yes Mr. Frame yes Mr. Neglia yes Mr. Bethune yes Ms. Jamar yes The vote was 10-1. Motion passed. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 30, 2004 Mr. Stringer suggested that if the committee wants its budget recommendation (for 2004/2005) to go to city council to have the $64,000 in fixed operating expenses and the remaining as unencumbered a motion would be required. MOTION by Mitchell/Graham "So moved." ROLL CALL: Ms. Coy yes Chmn Dill yes Mr. Graham yes Mr. Frame yes Mr. Bethune yes Ms. Mitchell yes Mr. Gilliams yes Mr. LeBoeouf yes Mr. Neglia yes Ms. Jamar yes Ms. Bruno yes The vote was 11-0. Motion carried. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Ms. Mitchell passed out copies of a brochure from the Florida Redevelopment Association, which the city is a member, and said they have a peer-to-peer technical assistance program available and we might want to take advantage of it. The cost to the town would be paying for the representative's meals and lodging. Chmn Dill asked staff to look into this program with regard to timing and estimated cost. Mr. LeBoeouf suggested the committee focus on the recommendations of the master plan, especially what the total expense would be. Mr. Gilliams asked if the city council is always the directors of the CRA district in other cities or can the advisory committee be the directors. Mr. Stringer replied it is done both ways. Ms. Kautenberg requested the next time the Beals property is brought up to the committee factual information is provided with regard to property size, condition of the building, etc. Mr. Dill reviewed items to be placed on the September 20th agenda. They are: report from staff on the Florida Redevelopment Association program; discussion of all the improvements for the district other than parking; Mr. Stringer suggested a meeting devoted to incentive programs that encourage Iow interest loans, grants, fund removing non-conforming signs. Mr. Graham requested a vote in the near future to determine the committee interest to obtain a bank loan or bond issue. Ms. Mitchell brought up two items that were discussed at the last city council meeting. The speed limit on U.S. Highway 1 and the other was a rezone of the triangle. Mr. Stringer explained that the council is looking for an overlay district for the triangle under our current land use, looking at the zoning districts allowed and deciding what specific uses that are listed but don't want in the triangle. Chmn Dill asked staff to bring a handout to the next meeting showing permitted and conditional uses for the triangle. Chmn Dill referenced a call he received from Councilwoman Monier regarding DOT and she requested our committee make a recommendation to the city council about reducing the speed limit on U.S. 1 from 40 mph to 35 mph. Chmn Dill took a consensus of the committee and eight members felt it should remain at 40, three wanted it reduced to 35, one wanted it lower closer to town, and one had no comment. Mr. Stringer explained that in order to avoid a full study this committee along with city council could write to the head 3 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 30, 2004 of DOT requesting the reduction and he would make a determination if it were necessary. Mr. Frame reminded the committee that DOT wanted U.S. 1 to be a six-lane road and if the speed limit is reduced it could cause a bottleneck, which DOT could use as a reason to expand U.S. 1 to six lanes. There was discussion on whether to include public comment on the agenda and the committee felt this should be addressed at a later date and the chairman has authority to recognize the public if he chooses. Chmn Dill adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. (8131/04 SBL)