HBCRA Board of Directors
Regular MeetingHallandale Beach, FL · February 17, 2021
Agenda
City of Hallandale Beach
400 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
www.cohb.org
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
5:40 PM
Virtual/Cultural Center
HBCRA Board of Directors
Chair Joy F. Cooper
Vice Chair Mike Butler
Director Sabrina Javellana
Director Michele Lazarow
Director Anabelle Lima-Taub
Executive Director Dr. Jeremy Earle
HBCRA Attorney Steven W. Zelkowitz
HBCRA Secretary Jenorgen M. Guillen, CMC
HBCRA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda February 17, 2021
AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MEETINGS OF THE HBCRA BOARD OF
DIRECTORS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO THE CULTURAL CENTER. MEETINGS WILL
BE HYBRID MEETINGS CONDUCTED THROUGH ZOOM. IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC COMMENT, YOU MAY DO SO:
A) BY SUBMITTING A VOICEMAIL AT 954-457-1482
B) BY SUBMITTING AN AUDIO/VIDEO FILE OR EMAIL AT HBCRAmeetings@cohb.org
C) BY SUBMITTING AN eCOMMENT AT www.cohb.org/agenda
VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ONE HOUR (1) BEFORE SUBJECT
MEETING.
D) IN PERSON AT THE CULTURAL CENTER AT THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX. MASKS
ARE REQUIRED.
THE MEETING CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT www.cohb.org/hbtv OR ON CHANNEL 78.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Speakers must sign-in with the staff prior to the start of the
meeting)
IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT, YOU MAY DO SO:
A) BY SUBMITTING A VOICEMAIL AT 954-457-1482
B) BY SUBMITTING AN AUDIO/VIDEO FILE OR EMAIL AT HBCRAmeetings@cohb.org
C) BY SUBMITTING AN eCOMMENT AT www.cohb.org/agenda
VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ONE HOUR (1) BEFORE SUBJECT
MEETING.
D) IN PERSON AT THE CULTURAL CENTER AT THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX. MASKS
ARE REQUIRED.
THE MEETING CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT www.cohb.org/hbtv OR ON CHANNEL 78
6. PRESENTATIONS
7. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda
A. DIRECTOR JAVELLANA
B. DIRECTOR LAZAROW
C. DIRECTOR LIMA-TAUB
D. VICE CHAIR BUTLER
E. CHAIR COOPER
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8. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES
A. DECEMBER 2, 2020 SPECIAL HBCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES.
Attachments: 12022020 Draft Minutes
9. CONSENT AGENDA (Matters on the Consent Agenda are not expected to require
discussion. Items will be adopted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any
member of the Board, then that item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda by any
member of the HBCRA Board of Directors and will be considered separately. If the
public wishes to speak on a matter on the Consent Agenda they must inform the Board
Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. They will be recognized prior to the approval of
the Consent Agenda or on the separate item, if it is pulled.)
A. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - NOVEMBER. (STAFF:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Attachments: Monthly Financial Report - November
B. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER. (STAFF:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Attachments: Monthly Financial Report - December
C. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY. (STAFF: EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR)
Attachments: Monthly Financial Report - January
D. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A COMMERCIAL
BUSINESS LOAN TO TOMASSI LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND HBCRA
ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE LOAN DOCUMENTS
WITH TOMASSI LLC FOR A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LOAN IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE THE LOAN DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO
DISBURSE THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LOAN AND IMPLEMENT
THE TERMS OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
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Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Resolution
Exhibit 2 - Low Cost or No Interest Loan Application
Exhibit 3 - Additional Expenses For The Project
E. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND HBCRA ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE
A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT BETWEEN THE
HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND FAITH SHOPPING PLAZA, LLC TO PROVIDE FAITH SHOPPING
PLAZA, LLC WITH A ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAY
EXTENSION TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
GRANT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS
OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR)
Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Resolution
Exhibit 2 - Grant Agreement for Faith Shopping Plaza LLC
Exhibit 3 - Request For Grant Extension
10. AGENCY BUSINESS
A. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA; APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM SPIRITUS LAW LLC
TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION SERVICES TO THE
HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR)
Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Resolution
Exhibit 2 - Engagement Letter from Spiritus Law LLC
B. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AWARD OF A
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COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $72,000, A COMMERCIAL INTERIOR RENOVATION GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 TO CACIKE INVESTMENTS LLC FOR
THE RENOVATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 139 N.E. 1ST
AVENUE, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND DISBURSE
THE GRANTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Resolution
Exhibit 2 - Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Application
Exhibit 3 - Commercial Interior Renovation Grant Application
Exhibit 4 - Commercial Kitchen Grant Application
Exhibit 5 - Proposed Cost of Construction (Ecotainer)
Exhibit 6 - Current Photos - Renderings
11. HBCRA ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
13. ADJOURN
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THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS THAT ARE DISABLED; WHO NEED SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY
SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT 954-457-1340 NO LATER THAN
TWO DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDING.
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE VIEWED AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY OF
HALLANDALE BEACH CITY HALL, 400 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FL
33009. ANYONE WISHING TO OBTAIN A COPY OF ANY AGENDA ITEM SHOULD CONTACT
THE CITY CLERK AT 954-457-1340. A COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET IS ALSO AVAILABLE
ON THE CITY WEBSITE AT www.hallandalebeachfl.gov
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AT THE MEETING AND MAY BE HEARD WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED MATTER. SHOULD ANY PERSON DESIRE TO APPEAL
ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY, OR CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT
TO ANY MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON
SHALL ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO
BE BASED.
TWO OR MORE MEMBERS OF CITY COMMISSION OR OTHER CITY BOARDS MAY ATTEND
AND PARTICIPATE AT THIS MEETING.
THESE MEETINGS MAY BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, SPECIFICALLY.
Public access to watch this virtual meeting can be accomplished as follows:
1) Watch Meeting on the City’s Website: https://cohb.org/HBTV
2) Watch Meeting on Comcast Cable Channel 78
3) In person at the Cultural Center.
Virtual Participation: Interested parties may participate in the meeting as follows:
1) Pre-recoded Voice Message: leave a voice message at (954) 457-1482 no later than one (1)
hour before subject meeting, voice messages will be played during the HBCRA Board of
Directors meeting;
2) Pre-recorded Video/Audio Message: email an audio/video file to HBCRAmeetings@cohb.org
no later than one (1) hour before subject meeting, audio/video messages will be played during
the HBCRA Board of Directors meeting;
3) Written Comments: email a written message to HBCRAmeetings@cohb.org or via
eComments at www.cohb.org/agenda once the agenda is published. Written comments will be
distributed to the commission but will not be read during the meeting.
Voice messages or audio/video files shall not exceed three (3) minutes. Please include your
name, name of City where you reside and the number of the City Commission agenda item (s)
you wish to address (if applicable). Only the first three (3) minutes will be played and allowed into
the record. Messages containing inappropriate content, in accordance with City Code Section
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2-32, will not be played during the commission meeting.
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