HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_bedb_packet_20240111CAPE CANAVERAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
January 11, 2024
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Member of the public may provide comments to the Business and
Economic Development (BED) Board regarding matters not on the agenda provided that the
comments are relevant to the legal responsibilities delegated to the BED Board by the City Code
and law. Public comments related to public hearing Agenda Items will occur during the public
hearing. The BED Board is not required to take public comments on emergency or ministerial
items (e.g. approval of agenda, minutes, informational items). Members of the public will limit
their comments to three (3) minutes. The BED Board will not take any action under the "Public
Participation" section of the agenda. However, at the discretion of the BED Board, the BED Board
may schedule matters commented upon during public participation at a future BED Board
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Board Matters:
1. Approval of BED Board Meeting Minutes — 11/9/2023
2. Receive BED Board Feedback on Economic Development Action Plan
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the
public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the BED Board with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose that person 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. This notice
does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of
otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not
otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: all interested
parties may attend this Public Meeting. The facility is accessible to the physically handicapped.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should contact the
City Clerk's office [(321) 868-1220 x207 or x206] 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
CAPE CANAVERAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
November 9, 2023
MINUTES
DRAFT
CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the Business and Economic Development (BED) Board took place
on November 9, 2023, at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Chairperson Mays called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The Board Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dawn Mays
Jayne Saydah
Stuart Smith
Shawna Taylor
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Hermansen
Ron Foleno
Chelsea Partridge
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Dickey
Todd Morley
Scott Molyneaux
Renee Yother
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Vice Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Director, Community and Economic Development
City Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Board Secretary
Board Matters:
1. Approval of BED Board Meeting Minutes — 8/17/2023: Motion to approve the
Minutes as written made by Board Member Smith, seconded by Chairperson
Mays. Motion carried 4-0.
2. Receive BED Board Feedback on Economic Development Action Plan:
Discussion ensued amongst the Board to discuss the Economic Development Action Plan
(EDAP) or to add it to the next meeting Agenda. Motion to move BED Board Feedback
on the EDAP to the January 2024 meeting made by Board Member Smith, seconded
by Chairperson Mays. Motion carried 4-0.
City of Cape Canaveral
Business and Economic Development Board
Minutes - November 9, 2023
Page 2 of 2
3. Calendar 2024 Board Meeting Dates:
Director Dickey recommended that the Board meet quarterly and the second Thursday of
the month seemed to work for the majority of the Board Members. The next meeting date
will be January 11, 2024. Discussion ensued regarding meeting dates, scheduling Agenda
items and the role of the Board. Board Member Saydah motioned to approve the Board
meet the second Thursday of the first month of each quarter, seconded by Board
Member Smith. Motion carried 4-0.
Chairperson Mays thanked Staff for providing information the Board requested during its August
meeting.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Discussion ensued on the Board's involvement with the CRA budget process, updating the CRA
Plan, the Board's engagement in the City's economic development activities, City Branding and
trademarks, Agenda Action Items for the January 2024 meeting, and meeting with Aquarium
representatives. Chairperson Mays will reach out to the Aquarium to determine their next meeting
date so that interested Board Members can attend.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
Approved on this
day of , 2023.
Dawn C. Mays, Chairperson
Renee Yother, Board Secretary
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BED) BOARD
January 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING • ITEM #
Subject: Provide feedback on the Economic Development Action Plan
Department: Community and Economic Development
Summary: At its February 16, 2010 Regular Meeting, the City Council accepted the Economic
Development Action Plan (Plan) prepared by Agee Consulting (Attached).
According to the project Scope, the Plan was to synthesize aspects of the City's 2009 Visioning
process, the 2007 Redevelopment Plan, and the 2006 Community Survey to:
1. Provide necessary steps to establish foundational requirements for a successful economic
development program including organizational infrastructure, planning, operations and
execution.
2. Recommend initial program opportunities, including business sectors with the greatest
near -term opportunities that offer job creating investment.
3. Propose a 2010 work plan for implementation to include a schedule, tasks and resource
requirements.
The overarching goal of the Plan was to:
Improve the livability and economic vitality of Cape Canaveral through smart
development, to enhance the attractiveness of the community for residents,
businesses and visitors, while preserving its unique, natural coastal setting.
In support of the Plan's goal, the following four strategies along with corresponding actions were
identified:
1. Improve business climate, competitiveness and capacity
2. Retain and grow existing businesses
3. Attract new businesses, residents and visitors
4. Develop an image consistent with the City's Vision Statement
The final section of the Plan discussed the needed City organization/staffing to accomplish the
identified tasks. This included a full-time economic development professional, along with the
formation of a Business Assistance Team (comprised of key City staff) to facilitate business
investment and expansion in the City.
Much has changed in the City's landscape since the Plan was adopted over 13 years ago. The
foundational documents used in its drafting have been updated, and Community priorities have
shifted. For this reason, it is asked that the BED Board review the Plan to determine if there are any
needed revisions to the document to reflect changes since its approval in 2010.
Attachment: n/a
Community and Economic Development Staff recommend the BED Board take the following
action: Provide feedback on the Economic Development Action Plan.
Approved by Director:
David Dickey Date: