01  CITY OF MIAMI  LITTLE HAITIREVITALIZALIZATIONTRUST  MEETING MINUTES  Lesline Anglade-Dorleans, Chair, Trust Member Ashley Toussaint, Vice Chair, Trust Member Alisa Cepeda, Secretary, Trust Member RobertHolland, Trust Member Roody Meme, Trust Member  Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024  Time: 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLLCALL PRESENT:  Location: Little Haiti Cultural Center Caribbean Marketplace  Lesline Anglade-Dorleans, Chair Ashley Toussaint, Vice Chair Alisa Cepeda, Secretary Robert Holland, Trust Member Roody Meme, Trust Member  ABSENT:  On the 10th day of September 2024, the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust (LHRT) met in a regular session ati thel Little Haiti Cultural Center CarbeanMarketplace located at: 212260NES9-"Terrace, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chair Anglade-Dorleans. at 6:11 p.m. and was  adjourned at 7:57 p.m. ALSO PRESENT:  Joann Milord, LHRT President/CEO Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney  2. PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public spoke during the public comment period, including Carl Bay.  3. PRESENTATION a) Check Presentation  Page 1 of5    LHRT awarded grant checks to two local small businesses, ATIS Solar and STG Restaurant. Kevin Greiner oft the FIU by Design Consultant Team Planning provided a status update on the strategic plan for the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust. This plan, referred to as the "playbook,"  b) FIU by Design Presentation  isa comprehensive, long-term guide to ensure the Trust's success.  Strategic Plan Focus: The playbook goes beyond a typical strategic plan. It includes a funding and spending plan to address the limited and time-sensitive funding available to the Trust. A media package will also be delivered, featuring high-quality Completed Studies: FIU has completed technical studies, including an economicstudy, housing market analysis, business development strategies, and organizational Remaining Work: Thet team ist finalizing marketing videos, adesign 8 guideline book, and a "Little Haiti Stories" video platform, where the community can share personal Community Survey: Ai final survey (accessible via QR code) invites the public to weigh in on what they believe are the most important programs fori the Trust. The survey is Next Steps: The final strategic plan will be completed by the end of the month, followed by an open house event to present the plan and kick off the next phase of implementation, including connections with banks and funding partners. Mr. Greiner encouraged board members and the communityt tot take part in the survey and engage  promotional videos showcasing Little Haiti's culture, art, and food.  recommendations.  stories through short videos.  critical in shaping the final decision-making process.  with the development process.  c) LHCC Maintenance and Programing Update - Parks Department  Chris Evans, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, provided updates on maintenance projects and programming at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. The air conditioning project for the theater and classrooms is delayed but expected to be completed by November 1st. Jose Perez, Capital Improvements Director provided updates regarding roofing workisu underway with the contractors returning tot fixl leaks in the temporary covering during heavy rain. Drainage work also underway, with full project completion anticipated by the third week of November. Additional improvements include upgrading restrooms with Assistant Director, LaClevia Morley provided updates on the Marketplace reopening on October 5th, followed by the first Food Truck Festival to coincide with Carnival. An Industry Day will be held on October 3rd to help local businesses become official vendors for the City of Miami. The Little Haiti Cultural Center Strategic Planning Meeting is scheduled for next  hands-free fixtures and replacing the dance floor and cabinetry.  Page 2 of5    Tuesday to discuss future programming based on community feedback. d) Dupuis Building within Magic City Innovation District - Planning Department  Shawn Wilt, Vice President of Plaza Equity, and Richard Heisenbottle, Architect presented reconstruction plans fori thel historic Dupuis building within the Magic City Innovation District. They addressed previous comments from the City, community, and board while adhering to  the Secretary of the Interior's standards for preservation.  Key aspects include:  Building Relocation: Due to City requirements, the building had to be moved 10 feet back fromi its original location, and significant reconstruction is needed. Restoration Plans: The aim is to maintain historical accuracy, with features like masonry blocks and pressed metal panels being faithfully recreated using original New Additions: A rooftop terrace and trellis are proposed, which align with modern standards but are designed to be visually distinct from the historic structure. A glass railing will be added to meet code requirements without disrupting the building's Interior Adaptation: The interior will remain open to future commercial use, with a focus on bringing in a restaurant, while meeting ADA compliance through new Historical Education: The owners plan to create educational materials on the building's history, including details of the original construction and its use by Dr. The presentation also highlighted the challenges of balancing modern requirements with the historical integrity of the Dupuis building while incorporating community feedback for the Based on the discussion, the board agreed that the letter to the Magic City regarding the Dupuis building proposal should include the following feedback from the meeting: 1. Trust Member Cepeda comments about keeping the slanted roof feature, better transitioning between the old and new elements, and ensuring the elevator is not 2. Trust Member Holland's suggestion about potentially adding a facade treatment to the elevator area to give the impression of a slanted roof, even ifi it's not an actual slanted roof. 3. Trust Member Cepeda recommended that the signage should prominently feature historic references to the Dupuis building, rather than being dominated by tenant signage. The board agreed that the President/CEO would draft the letter incorporating this feedback, circulate it to the board members for review, and then finalize it before submitting it to the  methods.  appearance.  elevators and stairways.  Dupuis.  new design.  prominently visible from Northeast 2nd Avenue.  Page 3of5    Magic City before their October 1st hearing to the Historic and Environmental Preservation  Board.  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Amotion was made by' Vice Chair Toussaint, seconded by Trust Member Holland, and was passed unanimously, to approve the minutes for the August 20, 2024, LHRT Special Meeting. The President/CEO report covered several key administrative and programmatic updates: O Board Vacancies: Two board member vacancies were advertised during the month of O Strategic Plan Community Workshop: A third and final community workshop was held, and the strategic plan is expected to be completed in 30-45 days. A survey is currently A Day of Service: Participants canvassed 11 city blocks, promoting LHRT programs including the small business grants and home rehab. During the canvassing, residents requested assistance with groceries, public services, housing support, medical care, South Florida Community Land Trust: A revised contract was submitted to the Trust for review for the approved award amount of $750,000. The contract stipulates the land trust must seek reimbursement from the City's Housing and Community Development Audit and Accounting Services: Contracts for auditing and accounting services with Tri Merge Consulting and Rodriguez Tax & Advisory are under reviewi for the new fiscal year. Trade Certification: The Trust has contacted FIU School of Construction to explore educational resources for residents to obtain trade certifications for potential jobs for Home Rehabilitation Program: Two possible home rehabilitation grant applications for  5.CEO REPORT  August. All applications were submitted for review.  available online to gather input from the community.  senior programming, employment assistance, and safety.  department prior to accessing LHRT funding.  the Magic City Innovation District.  review which would be exceptions to the program:  Triplex: the current program only allows for single-family and duplex Approved for City funding: The applicant qualifies for the Community Development program but the home needs additional repair.  Small Business Grants: An additional two applications were received and are currently O Funding Proposals: Overview of all funding requests received to date provided to the  being reviewed. board.  Page 4 of5    O Haitian Heritage Month: Update of reimbursements for Haitian Heritage Month events  which are being processed.  The report concluded with at financial update fori the current fiscal year.  6.ADJOURN  The board meeting was adjourned by Chair Anglade-Dorleans at 7:57 pm.  Page 5 of5