Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 04, 2023 Immediately Following the Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 Roger Michaud — Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro — Vice-Mayor John Linden — Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor — Commissioner Judith Thomas — Commissioner John D’Agostino — Town Manager Thomas J. Baird, Esq. — Town Attorney Vivian Mendez, MMC — Town Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision of the Town Commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to 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. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contact the Town Clerk’s office by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request accommodations. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 6:42 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Roger Michaud Vice-Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro Commissioner John Linden Commissioner Mary-Beth Taylor Commissioner Judith Thomas PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge was conducted during the Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Regular Commission Meeting October 04, 2023 Page 1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 1. Proclamation Declaring October 1-7, 2023, as Banned Books Week Mayor Michaud presented Library Director Judith Cooper with the proclamation. Library Director Cooper listed books that are being banned. She expressed her passion for reading and books in general. She thanked the Commission for the support of this proclamation. 2. Proclamation Declaring October 15-21, 2023, National Friends of Libraries Week Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro presented members of the Friends of the Library with the proclamation. Friends of the Library representative Mrs. Batista thanked everyone for their support of the proclamation and encouraged everyone to become a member of the Friends of the Library. 3. Presentation on Recent, Ongoing, and Programmed Public and Private Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the Town of Lake Park. Public Works Director Roberto Travieso and Project Manager John Wille presented to the Commission (see Exhibit "A"). Commissioner Linden asked about the light poles in the Town and what the cost would be. Public Works Director Travieso stated that this would only affect electrical distribution utility poles, not street lighting and the Town does not own any of those poles. Commissioner Linden also stated there was a discrepancy between the presentation provided to the Commission and the one that is up on the screen. Project Manager Wille stated the grant is for $325,000, but requires a Town match for $325,000. Project Manager Wille went on to say that the town is approaching its total required contribution and everything after that would be grant funded. He stated they would provide an updated presentation that would account for the discrepancy. Commissioner Linden asked about the CRA Streetscape Project and if it included any work on the roadway. Project Manager Wille stated there is no asphalt work being done, but it does include re-setting the pavers. Commissioner Thomas also asked that the Town’s documentation delineate the grant funds that are a part of this project prior to publishing to the Town website so that is coincides with the budget that was adopted. She also wanted to thank Grant Writer/Chief Public Information Officer Merrell Angstreich for making it possible to obtain the $11 million grant. She also wants the residents to understand that staff is here for them as well. Commissioner Taylor spoke positively of the upcoming projects in the Town such as the Monument sign and the Pocket Park.  Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro wanted to thank staff as well. Commissioner Thomas asked about the capital project signs and if this was a part of the budget. Project Manager Wille stated that they are a part of each project’s budget. Commissioner Linden requested to have more frequent updates on Town projects such as every 2 months or every month. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro stated that she felt quarterly updates are adequate. Mayor Michaud agreed with quarterly updates. Commissioner Thomas agreed with quarterly updates as well. Commissioner Taylor stated that the Commissioners could provide their own updates as they see projects progressing throughout the Town. PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is provided for addressing items that do not appear on the Agenda. Please complete a comment card and provide it to the Town Clerk so speakers may be announced. Please remember comments are limited to a TOTAL of three minutes. -Mrs. Iris Sullivan 348 Flagler Blvd. expressed concerns that the Publix shopping carts are all over the Town and no one is bringing them back to the store. -Terence Davis thanked the Commission for the work that they do and expressed concern with communication issues with staff and wants to know the process for reporting issues and also for making commendations. TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney Baird had no comments. Town Manager D'Agostino presented his comments via Exhibit "B". The Commission and the Town Manager discussed the approval process for the Eagle Scouts project. The Eagle Scouts will be invited to make a presentation on November 1st. The Commission asked that the Private Public Partnership (P3) Meeting be scheduled for either November 1 or 15. Town Manager D’Agostino also provided an update on the Holiday Light Display project in the town and advised that there will be a Stakeholder Meeting on Tuesday October 10th at the Brewhouse Gallery at 8:30 am. Town Manager D’Agostino advised that there will need to be a discussion about possible road closures at night on the weekends to allow for foot traffic. He expects for this to be a significant display of lights and will represent multiple cultures. Regular Commission Meeting October 04, 2023 Page 3 Commissioner Thomas stated that she enjoyed the Centennial Celebration. She stated it might have been better attended if there weren’t so many interior streets that were blocked off. Commissioner Linden enjoyed the Centennial Art & Music Festival. He asked that the public parking signs be improved. He stated that the Lake Park Elementary School Centennial Celebration was great. He explained that there was an incident during the Arts & Music Festival in which an individual called him and he did not know how to get assistance from either staff or law enforcements after hours. Public Works Director Travieso explained that with the 2024 budget they have included an after- hours answering service but the service has not yet been rolled out. Commissioner Linden spoke about homeless relocation from another municipality and what we could do for and about them. He asked about utilizing surveillance cameras and a Sheriff’s Office presence before the homeless situation gets too far. Mayor Michaud spoke about a Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office division that offers assistance to the homeless and that the Town should be relying on the expertise of this division in regards to the homeless in the Town. Mayor Michaud also wanted to commend the Friends of the Lake Park Public Library. Commissioner Linden spoke about an email received about the Little Free Library. Town Manager D’Agostino spoke about residents producing some brochures advertising the Little Free Library, but that any changes to this program would need to be discussed by the Commission. He stated that Commissioner Linden had requested that flyers be printed and distributed. He felt that there were no restrictions about distributing flyers for this program. Grant Writer/Chief Public Information Officer Merrell Angstreich explained that any flyers should be directed through her office as long as the Commission votes that they want these to go out. A discussion ensued regarding the publication of their addresses on flyers. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro asked when the next stand will be going up. Library Director Judith Cooper stated that they have had two residents that have inquired about having one installed on their property. Commissioner Thomas asked who would pay the cost for production and distribution. Town Manager D’Agostino stated that the Town would bear the cost. Commissioner Linden stated that they are not requesting the Town handle distribution. The Commission discussed. Public Works Director Travieso suggested using a Geographic Information System (GIS) where parties could search for locations and the link could be placed on the library’s webpage. The Commission came to consensus to having the Town handle the advertising of the Little Free Libraries. Commissioner Taylor had no comments. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro had no comments. CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under this item are considered routine and action will be taken by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or person so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Any person wishing to speak on an agenda item is asked to complete a public comment card located on either side of the Chambers and given to the Town Clerk. Cards must be submitted before the item is discussed. Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas 4. September 20, 2023 Final Public Budget Hearing Minutes 5. September 20, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 6. Resolution 81-10-23 Joining Other Southeast Florida Local and Tribal Governments, Endorsing the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge; Agreeing to Jointly Advance Strategic Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Planning, Programs, Policies, and Projects; and Advancing the Implementation of the Regional Climate Action Plan as Appropriate for Each Government. 7. Resolution 82-10-23 Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with 1st Fire and Security, Inc., to Furnish, Install, Maintain, and Monitor the Town Hall Fire Alarm System. 8. Resolution 83-10-23 Recognizing Florida City Government Week as October 16-22, 2023 9. Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign an Agreement with My Three Sons Fireworks Company to Produce the Centennial Celebration Festival Fireworks Display. BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION: NONE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION): NONE Regular Commission Meeting October 04, 2023 Page 5 PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: Town Planner Anders Viane explained the proposed Ordinance. Commissioner Linden asked if Nautilus 220 had agreed with these trees. Town Planner Viane explained that it was staff’s intention to have these changes. He stated that yes, they were in agreement with the modification. Commissioner Linden asked if this modification would apply to all new buildings. Town Planner Viane replied that any project that would trigger the Greenway planning requirement would have to abide by this. Mayor Michaud asked if previous applicants would have to abide by the new standards. Town Attorney Baird clarified that yes, they would have to meet the new standards. Motion made to approve Ordinance 08-2023 by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas 10. Ordinance 08-2023 Mixed Use Streetscape Landscaping Text Amendments. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 78-83 OF CHAPTER 78 OF THE TOWN CODE PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING AND PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE GREENWAY TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL LAWS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Attorney Baird read the Ordinance by title only. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 11. Resolution 84-10-23 Declaring Zoning In Progress Pertaining to the Development Regulations for Affordable or Workforce Housing to Implement the Live Local Act. Town Manager D'Agostino explained the purpose of the Resolution. Community Development Director Nadia DiTommaso provided a summary of the Resolution (Exhibit C).  Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro commented about the Town’s ability to handle certain aspects of the plan. Town Attorney Baird stated that he will be working with staff to develop a workforce housing program. Commissioner Linden stated he would like to see a dollar amount mentioned. Town Manager D’Agostino stated it would depend on economic conditions and housing costs. Commissioner Linden asked if the 1 year deadline is realistic. Community Development Director DiTommaso stated she felt that a maximum of 1 year is reasonable. Public Comment: Mr. Glen Spiritis of Riviera Beach has been working with Town staff on a mixed use project for over a year and based on Town staff comments, they have been working on revised plans that meet the comments of the Town. He is requesting that the Commission quickly adopt this resolution but exclude the Kelsey on the Park project from the review stipulations. Mr. Terrance Davis expressed disappointment with the progress of their project and stated they were treated like “dogs” and have been nothing but respectful, loving and honest. He stated that staff members have been inconsistent with what they are telling the Commission. Commission Discussion: Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro expressed concerns with the Town having to monitor projects for housing affordability. Commissioner Thomas asked for clarification. Town Attorney Baird responded to stated that this resolution has to deal with having time for adopting regulations for affordable housing under the Live Local Act. Commissioner Linden asked in a developer could go through affordable housing without going through the Live Local Act. Town Attorney Baird stated that yes, they are able to do that. Motion made to approve Resolution 84-10-23 by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Vice- Mayor Glas-Castro. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner Thomas. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Linden suggested allowing dogs in our parks. Town Manager D’Agostino requested requiring a level of decorum in Commission meetings. Mayor Michaud would like to talk about a salary increase for the Town Manager. Regular Commission Meeting October 04, 2023 Page 7 Recent, Ongoing, and Planned Exhibit A Infrastructure Improvement Projects within the Town of Lake Park Roberto Travieso Public Works Director John Wille Public Works, Capital Projects Manager Updated 10.5.2023 Presentation Agenda 1. Private Utility Projects 2. Town Projects 3. Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Projects 4. Discussion/Questions Private Utility Projects Water/Wastewater Utility Improvements • Owner: Seacoast Utility Authority • Location: US Highway 1/Town road intersections • Goal: Replace 5.3K feet water/sewer lines • Status: In Progress • Estimated Cost: $2.7M • Est. Completion Date: Nov 2023 Overheard Electrical Infrastructure Hardening • Owner: Florida Power & Light Company • Location: Multiple locations throughout Town • Goal: Install stronger poles; replaced outdated equipment; build storm resiliency • Status: In Progress • Estimated Cost: Unknown • Estimated Completion Date: 2024 Natural Gas Infrastructure Improvements • Owner: Florida Public Utility • Location: US-1, Northlake Blvd, Old Dixie Hwy, Park Ave, and Silver Beach Rd • Goal: Safety; Reliability; Sustainability • Status: In Progress • Estimated Cost: >$5M • Est. Completion Date: March 2024 Town Projects W. Ilex Park Playground • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: 800 W. Ilex Dr. • Goal: Recreation/Green Space • Status: Phase I Completed • Funding Sources: • Town Funds: $3,912.42 • Grant Funds: $55,433.00 • Completion Date: October 2023 Town Hall Monument Sign • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: 535 Park Ave • Goal: Public Information • Status: Fabrication/Permitting • Funding Source: • Town Funds: $42,858 • Est. Completion Date: October 2023 2nd Street Stormwater Green Infrastructure • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: 2nd Street, between Foresteria Dr and Evergreen Drive • Goal: Drainage/Improve Road Surface • Status: Permitted • Funding Sources: • Town Funds: $55,000.00 • Grant Funds: $563,758.00 • Est. Completion Date: October 2023 Town Hall Preservation • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: 535 Park Ave • Goal: Preservation (New Roof, repairs to ext. balconies and roof truss repairs; Paint) • Status: Awarded roof contract; Pending Bids to repair roof truss framing • Funding Sources: • Town Funds: $325,000.00 • Grant Funds: $325,000.00 • Est. Completion Date: January 2024 Bert Bostrom Park Green Infrastructure • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: Bert Bostrom Park (6th St- Bayberry Dr • Goal: Increased drainage capacity; Water Quality • Status: Designed; DEP Permitted; Soliciting Bids • Funding Sources: • Town Funds: $189,055.00 • Grant Funds: $4.5M • Est. Completion Date: February 2025 Southern Outfall Rehabilitation • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: Just north of US1-Cypress Dr intersection, then east to Seawall • Goal: Increased drainage capacity • Status: Designed; DEP Permitted; Soliciting Bids • Funding Sources: • Town Funds: $158,370.00 • Grant Funds: $2.5M • Est. Completion Date: February 2025 Park Avenue Lane Reduction • Owner: Town of Lake Park • Location: Park Avenue, from US-1 to 7th Street • Goal: Mobility/Drainage • Status: 90% Designed; awaiting funding • Estimated Cost: $2.5M • Funding Source: To-be-determined • Est. Completion Date: TBD CRA Projects Downtown District Streetscape Improvements • Owner: CRA • Location: Park Ave’s Blocks 700-900 • Goal: Replace/Refresh Landscape and Hardscape • Status: Contract awarded • Estimated Cost: $466,084 • Funding Source: CRA • Est. Completion Date: April 2024 7th Street Pocket Park • Owner: CRA • Location: 610 7th Street • Goal: Recreation/Environmental • Status: Permitting • Estimated Cost: $193,410 • Funding Source: CRA • Est. Completion Date: Dec 2023 10th Street Oval About • Owner: Town/CRA • Location: 10 Street/Prosperity Farms Rd • Goal: Mobility/Environmental • Status: 90% designed; Review by PBC and Town staff • Design Cost: $126,092.00 (Town/CRA Funds) • Estimated Construction Cost: $1.4M • Construction Funding Source: To-be- determined • Est. Completion Date: To-be-determined Capital Project Signs To better inform stakeholders about Capital Projects of significant public interest, the Public Works Department is installing project signs at select project locations in the Town. Learn More About Town Capital Projects Visit the Town’s Public Works Department Capital Projects webpage to access an interactive application on these and other projects. www.lakeparkflorida.gov/projects (561) 881-3345 publicworks@lakeparkflorida.gov Discussion/Questions  Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: October 4, 2023 Agenda Item No. Agenda Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, DECLARING ZONING IN PROGRESS PERTAINING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE OR WORKFORCE HOUSING TO IMPLEMENT THE LIVE LOCAL ACT, INCLDUING SPECIFICALLY SECTION 166.04151(7), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING THAT WHILE ZONING IN PROGRESS IS IN EFFECT THE TOWN’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT ACCEPT, REVIEW, PROCESS OR CONSIDER ANY APPLICATIONS FOR THE APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS OR BUILDING PERMITS, ASSOCIATED WITH AFFORDABLE OR WORKFORCE HOUSING INCLUDING THOSE PROPOSED UNDER THE LIVE LOCAL ACT, FLA. STAT. §166.04151 (7), WHETHER THEY ARE REQUESTED TO BE ISSUED ADMINSTRATIVELY OR OTHERWISE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [ ] SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORTS [ ] CONSENT AGENDA [ ] BOARD APPOINTMENT [ ] OLD BUSINESS [ ] ORDINANCE [ ] NEW BUSINESS [X] OTHER - Resolution John Digitally signed by John D'Agostino DN: cn=John D'Agostino, o=Town of Lake Park, ou=Town Manager, Approved by Town Manager _______________________ Date: ________________ D'Agostino email=jdagostino@lakeparkflorida.go v, c=US Date: 2023.09.28 10:37:15 -04'00' Anders Viane – Planner________________________ Name/Title Originating Department: Costs: N/A at this time other Attachments: than internal meetings with the -Resolution __-10-23 Town Manager/Town Town Attorney for which a legal -Senate Bill 102 Attorney/Community budget is available. Development Funding Source: Acct. [ ] Finance ________________ Yes I have notified everyone Advertised: All parties that have an interest in or Date: N/A this agenda item must be notified Not applicable in this case ND Paper: of meeting date and time. The [ ] Not Required following box must be filled out to Please initial one. be on agenda. Summary Explanation/Background: At the September 20, 2023 meeting, the Town Commission directed Staff to bring forward a Zoning-in-Progress Resolution pursuant to the explanations/background provided below. Enclosed is the proposed Zoning-in-Progress Resolution reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. If approved, this Resolution will impose zoning in progress (a pause) on the acceptance, processing, consideration or issuance of any applications for development orders, permits, or any application associated with affordable or workforce housing including those proposed under the Live Local Act, Fla. Stat. §166.04151 (7), until the Department of Community Development and the Town Attorney have concluded a study and the Commission has adopted such amendments to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and its LDRs as it deems necessary and appropriate to further the public’s health, safety, and general welfare. This zoning in progress is of a temporary nature to allow the Town Attorney and Department of Community Development to study and complete in a careful, but expeditious manner, regulations and procedures to provide for affordable and workforce housing, including under Fla. Stat. §166.04151 (7), and shall expire on September 30, 2024, or whenever the Town Commission establishes such regulations and procedures as it deems necessary to further the health safety and general welfare of the Town’s residents and businesses, whichever comes sooner. In July 2023 Senate Bill 102 (SB 102) was signed into law. It is known as the “Live Local Act”. This new law allocates $711 million dollars toward affordable housing initiatives statewide. However, SB 102 is far more than an appropriations bill. It aims to incentivize the development of affordable housing and provide new procedures to the development of housing. The new law has implications for both developers and local governments. SB 102 makes a number of changes to Florida law impacting how local governments can treat certain proposed affordable housing developments. It also changes what policies local governments may enact to address housing. These changes are intended to align with the Florida Legislature’s rewrite of section 420.0003, Florida Statutes, that deals with affordable housing. That section requires local governments provide incentives, such as density bonus incentives, to encourage the private sector to be the primary driver for developing affordable housing. Rent Control SB 102 amends sections 125.0103 and 166.043, Florida Statutes, to remove local government authority to enact rent control. Previously, local governments could enact rent control measures via a referendum for a period not exceeding one year in certain instances. Development Incentives SB 102 makes a number of changes to sections 125.01055 and 166.04151, Florida Statutes, which preempts local governments from enacting policies that would hinder the development of certain affordable housing projects. These changes sunset October 1, 2033. SB 102 requires local governments to make multifamily and mixed-use residential allowable uses in areas zoned commercial, industrial, or mixed use if at least 40% of the proposed development’s multifamily residential rental units are affordable as defined under state law (for at least 30 years as Affordable Multifamily Housing). SB 102 preempts local governments from taking a number of actions that might hinder the development of Affordable Multifamily Housing. The amendments to these sections also remove the prohibition on developers of affordable housing from receiving funds from the State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) Program provided that 10% of the units are dedicated for affordable housing. Local Government Administration and Affordable Housing SB 102 amends sections 125.379 and 166.0451, Florida Statutes, and requires local governments list real property owned in fee simple by any dependent special district within that local government’s jurisdiction that is appropriate for affordable housing, as well as requiring the inventory list of properties be publicly available on the local governments’ websites. SB 102 amends section 553.792, Florida Statutes, to require local governments maintain a policy containing the procedures and expectations for expedited processing of building permits and development orders that are required to be expedited on the local governments’ websites. Taxes SB 102 aims to encourage the development of affordable housing by lessening the associated tax burden. • Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemptions: SB 102 enacts two separate ad valorem tax exemptions available to owners of property used for Affordable Multifamily Housing developments under sections 196.1978(3) and section 196.1979, Florida Statutes. A taxpayer may only receive one of these exemptions. 1. Sections 196.1978(3): Section 196.1978(3), Florida Statutes, makes portions of property in a multifamily project eligible for a tax exemption by deeming such property to be used for a charitable purpose, pursuant to certain eligibility criteria. This section requires that qualified property which is available to house those whose annual household income is above 80% and below 120% of the median annual adjusted gross income for households within the metropolitan statistical area (MSA), or for households in a county that is not within an MSA, receive an ad valorem property tax exemption of 75% of the property’s assessed value. However, if the property is used to house those with income that does not exceed 80% of the median annual adjusted gross income for households within the MSA or county, then the property is 100% exempt from ad valorem property taxes. 2. Section 196.1979: Permits local governments to adopt an ordinance exempting portions of property used to provide affordable housing by deeming the property as being used for a charitable purpose, pursuant to certain eligibility criteria. If all the residential units in a multifamily development are not affordable housing, then the property’s exemption may be up to 75% of the assessed value of each residential unit providing affordable housing. If all the residential units are affordable, then the exemption may be up to 100% of the assessed value on the multifamily residential units providing affordable housing. SB 102 enacts several more tax exemption and credit programs, along with State housing programs, pursuant to certain eligibility criteria. SB 102 has a number of provisions that direct local governments to take action. For example, section 420.0003, Florida Statutes, encourages local governments to adopt ordinances to promote innovative housing solutions, such as utilizing publicly held land to develop affordable housing. That section also encourages local governments to engage in community led planning focusing on urban infill, flexible zoning, redevelopment of commercial property into mixed-use property, resiliency, and furthering development with preexisting public services. It encourages the development of policies that maximize high-density, high-rise, and mixed-use, as well as mixed-income projects. It even encourages the development of polices to modernize housing specifically naming things such as tiny homes, 3D-printed homes, and accessory dwelling units. Additionally, SB 102’s amendments to sections 125.379 and 166.0451, Florida Statutes, encourage local governments to enact ordinances adopting best practices for surplus land programs. These best practices include establishing eligibility criteria for the receipt or purchase of surplus land by developers, making the process for requesting surplus lands publicly available, and ensuring long- term affordability through ground leases by retaining the right of first refusal to purchase property that would be sold or offered at market rate and by requiring the reversion of property not used for affordable housing within a certain timeframe. Local governments that wish to enact an ordinance providing for an ad valorem tax exemption under section 196.1979, Florida Statutes, will have to do so in accordance with the provisions and restrictions set out in that section. SB 102 also directs certain State agencies such as the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to adopt rules relating to the ad valorem exemption available under section 196.1978(3), Florida Statutes. It directs the Florida Department of Revenue to adopt rules governing the administration of the tax exemptions under sections 212.08 and 220.1878, Florida Statutes. With all of the above being said, it may be prudent to adopt a Zoning in Progress Resolution in order to provide the necessary time for Staff to adequately interpret and work through the requirements of the new law. This would ensure our programs and regulations adhere to the requirements, so that we can properly review and process applications under the Live Local Act. This would also ensure that we properly administer and apply the new provisions for affordable housing, tax exemptions and other provisions in a way that safeguards the public’s health, safety and welfare. Recommended Motion: I move to APPROVE Resolution ___-10-23.