Book 3 Page 31868 05/07/18 2:30 P.M. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF MAY 07, 2018 PRESENT: Chair Shelli Freeland Eddie, Vice Chair Liz Alpert, Members Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Willie Charles Shaw, Executive Director Thomas Barwin, Attorney Robert Fournier, and Secretary Pamela Nadalini ABSENT: None The meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was called to order by Chair Freeland Eddie at 3:13 p.m. 1. APPROVAL RE: MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2018 (AGENDA ITEM CRA-1) A motion was made by Member Brody, seconded by Member Shaw and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2018, Special Sarasota Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting as presented. 2. APPOINTMENT RE: NEWTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD (CRAAB) (AGENDA ITEM CRA-2) CRA Secretary Nadalini stated that a vacancy exists on the Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (Newtown CRAAB) due to the resignation of Mary Colleen McGue, who held the seat designated for a Citizen-at-Large and is a City resident; that the Office of the CityAuditor and Clerk rèceived applications from Philip DiMaria, Alexandra "Alex" Chau, and Hytham Bakr, which are included in the Agenda backup material for CRAI Board review and consideration; however, Mr. Bakr is not a City resident but owns a business within City Limits. Member Shaw stated that he did not have an opportunity to meet with Ms. Chau. Vice Chair Alpert stated that she did not get an interview with Ms. Chau; however, she did review information online and reviewed her website; that Ms. Chau seem very qualified and had served on the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Development Agency Advisory Board; that she met with Mr. DiMaria who has a tremendous background in urban planning. Member Shaw nominated Ms. Chau for the Newtown CRAAB. Vice Chair Alpert and Member Brody nominated Mr. DiMaria for the Newtown CRAAB. CRA Secretary Nadalini stated that for clarification as related to Mr. Bakr, the CRA Board is reminded that if the Applicant either resides in the City or owns a business within City limits they too would be qualified for this particular seat. Vice Chair Alpert and Member Brody reiterated their nominations to appoint Mr. DiMaria, and Member Shaw reiterated his nomination to appoint Ms. Chau to the Newtown CRAAB. Member Shaw indicated that he does not know how if other CRA Board Members are monitoring the applicants who are filling out these Advisory Board applications since a number of them are coming from one particular neighborhood or from one particular profession; that the hope is to not have numerous applicants who have advantageous positions which can be used to manipulate other people; that when African-Americans hear the term urbanism and urban planner, they normally think removal of African-Americans; that the hope is to appoint Ms. Chau to the Newtown CRAAB since they both serve together on the EZ Development. Agency Advisory Board and she has a greater understanding of the issues which the Newtown CRAAB needs and is familiar with the community. Member Brody stated that both applicants have urban planning backgrounds and he met with Mr. DiMaria and the belief is that he very qualified, open-minded, young, and would do good in the community. Vice Chair Alpert stated that the thought was Member Shaw did not favor Ms. Chau which is why she nominated Mr. DiMaria; that Mr. DiMaria and Ms. Chau both have urban planning backgrounds and she did meet with Mr. DiMaria; however, with Ms. Chau previously serving on the EZ Development Agency Advisory Board and knowing the background she would serve well on the Newtown CRAAB; that appointment of Ms. Chau to the Newtown CRAAB is supported. Member Ahearn-Koch stated that Member Shaw's concerns are about having a lot of applicants from a certain industry serving on the Advisory Boards is quite interesting; that she did not get an opportunity to meet with Ms. Chau but agrees that her previous experience on the EZ Development Agency Advisory Board is valuable. Secretary Nadalini called for a vote on the nominations. Philip DiMaria received one vote: Member Brody, yes. Alexandra "Alex" Chau received four votes: Chair Freeland Eddie, yes; Vice Chair Alpert, yes; Member Ahearn-Koch, yes; Member Shaw, yes. Chair Freeland Eddie congratulated Ms. Chau on her appointment to the Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board. 3. REPORT RE: NEWTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD (CRAAB) MEETING REPORTS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2018, APRIL 5, 2018, AND APRIL 30, 2018 (AGENDAI ITEM CRA-3) General Manager Economic Development Steven Stancel, Office of Economic Development (OED), and lan Black, Member of the Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (Newtown CRAAB), came before the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board. Mr. Stancel provided to CRA Secretary Nadalini the draft minutes of the April 30, 2018, Special Newtown CRAAB Meeting for distribution to the CRA Board and for the record. Mr. Black provided al brief overview of the February 15, 2018, Special Newtown CRAAB Meeting and stated that the following actions took place: Newtown CRAAB Members' absences from previous meeting were received and approved unanimously. Minutes of the January 11, 2018, Regular Newtown CRAAB Meeting were approved unanimously. Identified short-term (one to five years) and long-term (five years plus) priority tasks for the Newtown CRA Redevelopment Plan. Reviewed a Business Improvement Grant application for the proposed Paradise Seafood Restaurant to be located in Janie's Gardens. Discussed the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the upcoming Newtown CRAAB Redevelopment Plan update. Discussed the Myrtle Street improvements. Member Huey was elected as Chair for 2018, which was approved unanimously. A draft of Phase I, Feasibility Study and Market Analysis Agreement between the City of Sarasota and UrbanAmerica, (UrbanAmerica) LLC was approved unanimously. Book 3 Page 31869 05/07/18 2:30 P.M. Book 3 Page 31870 05/07/18 2:30 P.M. Mr. Black continued that at the April 15, 2018, Regular Newtown CRAAB Meeting the following actions took place: Minutes of the February 15, 2018, Special Newtown CRAAB Meeting were approved unanimously. Ready for 100 was presented by the Sustainability Manager and approved unanimously and directed Staff to include measurable sustainability goals in the upcoming Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Plan update. Historic Preservation Pilot Program was presented by Senior Planner Clifford "Cliff" Smith, Jr., of the Planning Department and approved unanimously for recommendation to the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). Received and reviewed a presentation on the Newtown Conservation Historic District Report presented by consultant Vickie Oldham of Newtown Alive. Newtown CRAAB Members' absences from the previous meeting were received and approved unanimously. The updated Feasibility and Market Analysis Agreement between the City of Sarasota and UrbanAmerica (UrbanAmerica) LLC was reviewed and unanimously voted to table the Contract, Agreement to allow Staff to perform additional discovery on UrbanAmerica based on new concerns which were shared with the Newtown CRAAB by a speaker during public input and recommended the item also be removed the April 16, 2018, Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting. Received an update on the number of Community Entrepreneur Opportunity (CEO) graduates which was 17 students. Mr. Black continued that at the April 30, 2018, Regular Newtown CRAAB Meeting the following actions took place: Minutes of the April 15, 2018, Regular Newtown CRAAB Meeting were approved unanimously. Approved the Feasibility and Market Analysis Agreement between the City of Sarasota and UrbanAmerica (UrbanAmerica) LLC for the Marian Anderson site. Member Shaw stated that going forward a request is being made to the Newtown CRAAB to have some Economic Development Corporation (EDC) minority participation in the area; that previous conversations were had when Newtown CRAAB Chair Mark Huey served as the former Director of EDC; that as businesses and development continue to move into that area none of this can be seen and Mr. Stancel has already been made aware of this issue. Mr. Black stated that he will be happy to convey Member Shaw's message to Chair Huey. Chair Freeland Eddie stated upon reviewing the Newtown CRAAB Meeting minutes seeing the following three items was pleasing: 1) Continued support to ensure Ringling College of Art and Design adheres to their promise made as related to employment and partnerships for the citizens of Newtown. 2) Commitment of addressing health and safety issues in the corridors as related to Economic Development. 3) Inclusion of the Newtown Corridor as related to the Ready for 100. A motion was made by Member Ahearn-Koch, seconded by Vice Chair Alpert to accept the Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Reports of February 15, 2018, April 5, 2018, and April 30, 2018, as presented, which carried by a 5-0 vote. 4. ADJOURN M ayy Chair Freeland Eddiéadjourned the Special Sarasota Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting at * Shelli Freeland Eddie, Chair Attest Owye M-N ad Pamela M. Nadalini, Secretary Book 3 Page 31871 05/07/18 2:30 P.M.