Harbor CRA Advisory Committee — March 11, 2026: Long-term finances, Master Plan priorities, and district operations
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The Committee reviewed the Harbor CRA long-term financial outlook (projected negative cash flow beginning 2028, returning positive by 2031), was advised to defer new major capital projects, and was asked to continue pursuing Master Plan priorities through partnerships and alternative funding. Staff were directed to return with updates on Crosstown Connector extension (Azalea), Stahlman/Highway 98 intersection improvements, and Zerbe Street parking lot improvements. Additional operational matters discussed included parking funding and Marler parking fees, trash-can placement/responsibility, undergrounding/fiber coordination, Harborwalk Village Phase II timing, and praise for recent channel dredging. Next meeting: April 8, 2026.
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- Approved meeting agenda (5-0).
- Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (5-0).
- Advised against pursuing new major capital projects until the CRA returns to a more positive financial position.
- By consensus, requested staff return with updates on: Crosstown Connector extension through Azalea; Stahlman/Highway 98 intersection improvements; Zerbe Street parking lot improvements.
- Directed staff to discuss Marler-area parking fee structure with Michael Burgess and return with an update before any motion.
- Directed staff to research trash-can placement, responsibility for service, and whether misuse is creating operational problems; coordinate with Parks & Recreation for input.
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Harbor CRA Advisory Committee
Agenda
- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2. AGENDA APPROVAL
- 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- A) February 11, 2026 Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 4. CURRENT BUSINESS
- A) Long Term Financialsattachments=4 | reports=1Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS
- B) Development Updateattachments=2 | reports=1Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS
- 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 7. NEXT MEETING DATE: April 8, 2026
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3647,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3646,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3737,plainText=false)
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