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BCC Minutes 04/02/2013 W (Affordable Housing Inventory/Clam Pass Dredging/2014 Beach Renourishment) BCC WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES APRIL 2, 2013 April 2, 2013 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING Naples, Florida, April 2, 2013 LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the following members present: Chairwoman: Georgia Hiller Tom Henning Donna Fiala Fred Coyle Tim Nance ALSO PRESENT: Leo Ochs, County Manager Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney Mike Sheffield, Business Operations — CMO Nick Casalanguida, Administrator, Growth Management Division Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management Neil Don-ill, Administrator, Pelican Bay Services Division Michelle Mosca, Comprehensive Planning Department Troy Miller, CCTV Operations Manager, Communication & Customer Relations Page 1 April 2, 2013 Any persons in need of a verbatim record of this meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Collier County Communication and Customer Relations Department or view it online. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chairwoman Georgia Hiller called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairwoman Hiller suggested modifying the order in which the items on the agenda were to be heard. It was determined the Affordable Housing Inventory Report would be presented first, followed by Clam Pass Dredging and then discussion on the 2014 Beach Renourishment Peer Review and Sand Placement/Quantity. 2. Affordable Housing Inventory Report Michelle Mosca, Principal Planner, Growth Management Division went over the direction given to staff; to annually inventory certain affordable housing inventory in the County based on specific criteria and she went on to highlight the results illustrated in the analysis and report. Commissioner Fiala commended staff for their great job in clarifying the information in the report. She noted staff's analysis in interpreting and mapping the inventory that was actually on the ground versus what was on paper. Reference was also made to calculating the inventory by business districts in regard to district boundaries and also what state requirements needed to be met. Speaker Michael George Hagan Chairwoman Hiller thanked the speaker for his input. Commissioner Fiala indicated the numbers could be skewed. Commissioner Nance brought up demographics and thought the numbers did not provide results with enough specificity. He indicated more analyzing of the data and clarifying districts and numbers would be beneficial to all. Commissioner Hiller mentioned the report is only intended for knowledge and inventory purposes. She would like the accuracy verified and requested reconciliation. County Manager Ochs reminded those in attendance this report was not a statutory requirement. The Board of County Commissioners requested the report. It was designed to be used for informational purposes regarding inventory only. Michelle Mosca indicated reconciliation could easily be done for more clarity. She confirmed the request for the market valuation of housing throughout Collier County. Page 2 April 2, 2013 3. Clam Pass Dredging Neil Dorrill, Administrator, Pelican Bay Services Division provided a report and that included the following: Coastal Planning & Engineering's design review Explained issues or differences Addressed specific questions and concerns Ken Humiston, P.E. with Humiston and Moore Engineers commented on the importance of understanding the inlet's size. These areas are subject to wave energy and close frequently. Mohammed Dabees, Ph.D.,P.E. with Humiston and Moore: Presented an overview of project Offered an explanation to open and closed inlets Described the special set of circumstances Discussed maintenance and response to high energy wave events and storms Talked about the need for continued dredging to restore Clam Pass Explained design calculations, fill, nourishment and erosion Provided a history on the dredging of Clam Pass Commissioner Henning questioned what might have happened if the dredge would have entered to the north instead of straight? Is a 10-year maintenance permit contemplated over the next 10 months? Considered ebb shoal not being there? In the closing of the Pass; where did that material come from? Commissioner Coyle had questions regarding the knowledge of those that were involved in the project. He commented on the need to understand weather patterns. Past projects had endured more storm activity and the Pass had not closed up. He asked why there was no plan or advice given regarding events that should be known about in this climate. If possible obstacles were involved, why were risks being taken. He would like those that were hired to do what they were contracted and paid to do. Chairwoman Hiller said that was not the case. It was her opinion there was a systemic failure on behalf of the BCC and this was a consequence of decisions made by the prior Board. She went on to say, Clam Pass was not properly maintained and had been neglected. The same is seen at Doctors Pass and Wiggins Pass. Sand has been allowed to build up at these inlets and that has allowed for problems to occur. There have been repeated complaints due to the inability to navigate. This has happened because of poor administration of inlets and renourishment of beaches in the county. She wants to make sure this trend does not get repeated again. The engineers did what they were hired to do but were legally and physically constrained. Commissioner Coyle declared those allegations were false. The Board tried to get a permit but it had been delayed year after year. He said beach renourishment has been brought Page 3 April 2, 2013 before the Board many times for discussion. False information was now being spread as to what the past Board was trying to do. Chairwoman Hiller stated that when the Pass closed, county administration failed to request an emergency permit. She indicated they tried to push through a 10-year permit and the agency would not go along with that. She said staff presented an application that took 2-years to prepare. Leo Ochs mentioned changes to the coastline and defended current and past staff; he did not feel they were derelict in renewing the permit. Commissioner Hiller asked Mr. McAlpin to produce a 2012 email regarding the Management Plan. Speakers Rick Dykman Bob Krasowski Mary Johnson Marcia Cravens Commissioner Hiller suggested incorrect statements were made and said clarity was needed on all matters regarding the dredge. She recommended Ms. Cravens review the transcript if she was concerned and note those statements she believed were incorrect. Break: 3:00 p.m. Reconvened: 3:10 p.m. 4. 2014 Beach Renourishment Peer Review and Sand Placement/Quantity Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director summarized the objective referenced in the Executive Summary. After that he presented the Atkin's peer review of Coastal Planning and Engineering's design for 2014 Beach Renourishment. Chairwoman Hiller disputed the figures that were given. Steve Keene, P.E. with Coastal Planning & Engineering remarked on information in the peer review. Chairwoman Hiller requested additional clarity and commented on the need to dredge Doctor's Pass. Commissioner Henning had questions regarding state and federal money received. Gary McAlpin reviewed the information presented ion the table, went over the conclusions that were reached and recommended moving forward. He noted a survey would also need approval, but that was currently in the process of happening. Page 4 April 2, 2013 Speakers Bob Krasowski Marcia Cravens Steve Keene provided an update regarding permit modifications, indicating the state's decision. Speakers: John Sorey City of Naples Mayor Bill Moss, City Manager of Naples Greg Strakaluse, City of Naples Engineer Bill Moss discussed credentials, indicating fairly predictive methodologies and said he was in favor of the renourishment project. Discussion continued on topics including: • Renourishment • Inlet Management Plans • Quantity of sand required • Future dredge activities • Possible objections by the state • Bidding procedures and options • Including beaches in the AUIR Page 5 April 2, 2013 ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 5:05 p.m. COLLIER COU TY BOARD OF COUNTY CO MISSIONERS I A C wary an, Georgia Hiller ATTEST: gib` r i . ►WI'GH 1.11rMrfati CLERK Attest as t4 Ch a � l�ti. . signature,on Y These minutes approved by the Board on I z.OJt3 as presented T\(19.'otils amended Page 6