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CAC Minutes 10/10/2013 2013 Coastal Advisory Committee Minutes October 10 , 2013 . CAC November 14,2013 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 1 of 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, October 10, 2013 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3r' Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III VICE CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke Robert Raymond (Excused) Joseph A. Moreland Victor Rios Larry Honig Debbie Roddy (Vacancy) (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Gail Hambright, Accountant Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples CAC November 14,2013 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 2 of 6 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online. I. Call to Order Chairman Sorey called the meeting to order at 1:00PM II. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. Roll Call Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda Mr. Rios moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously S—0. V. Public Comments None VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. September 12,2013 Mr. Rios moved to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2013 meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously S—0. VII. Staff Reports 1. Expanded Revenue Report—Gary McAlpin The Committee reviewed the "Collier County Tourist Tax Revenue FY 12 TDC Revenue Report"dated through September 30, 2013. VIII. New Business 1. Beach Renourishment * Truck Routes * Project Schedule * Update and Issues * Mobilization and Startup * Hotline/Customer Contacts * Change Order Mr. McAlpin provided the document"10/8/13 Redistributed Volumes for Approval" prepared by the County and the "Notice to Proceed" (NTP) issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)for information purposes and noted: • The 3rd request for an Administrative Hearing was denied by the FDEP. • The NTP was issued on October 9, 2013. • Vanderbilt Beach will remain open during the renourishment, however the turn around at Vanderbilt Drive will be closed. " CAC November 14,2013 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 3 of 6 • Staff is still working out the details (quantity of sand, payment etc.) for the work associated with the Pelican Bay beaches and no sand will be placed in these areas until all requirements have been met by the parties. • Truck hauling is slated to initiate on 10/16/13 with final completion intended for 2/22/14. • The contractors will be working around the resort's schedules to limit inconvenience to guests. • Staff continues to work out the details for the truck routes. • A 24 hour hotline and website has been established to provide access of information for the public. • The sand will be provided by Stewart Mines in Immokalee at a"pass thru" cost to the County. • Any violations of the requirements of the project by a contractor, subcontractor, employee, etc. will be grounds for dismissal. Speaker Bob Krasowski reported he is a party to the request for an Administrative Hearing,with the main concern being work conducted during turtle nesting season, including the May time period. 2. Doctors Pass * Mobilization * Schedule * Quantities Mr. McAlpin provided the update noting: • Orion Marine Group, Inc. has been awarded the contract for the work. • Approximately 44K cy will be excavated, an increase from the estimate of 6K cy due to recent surveys of the area. • The NTP is anticipated to be issued the week of 10/14/13 and the contractor is currently mobilizing to start the project. • The excavated sand will be placed on the beaches south of the Pass with completion slated for the end of November, 2013. 3. CAC Advisory Board BCC * Discussions Mr. McAlpin reported: • The Board of County Commissioners held a Workshop on October 2, 2013 where Advisory Boards were discussed. • The Board has directed Staff to review the powers and duties of each Board and in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce costs, recommend any changes to the Boards (merge with another Board, disband, reduce meeting schedule, etc.). • The Coastal Advisory Committee(CAC)was discussed at the meeting with the concept of transferring their duties and responsibilities to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) and disbanding the CAC. • CAC November 14,2013 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 4 of 6 Committee discussion occurred noting: • The CAC powers and duties involve scientific technical analysis of coastal engineering projects and other activities necessary to maintain beaches and inlets. • The main focus of the TDC is to market tourism to increase out of town visitation to the area creating direct and indirect economic benefits for the community. • Transferring the responsibilities would greatly increase the workload and meeting time required for the TDC in order for them to adequately address coastal issues. Chairman Sorey reported the Naples City Council has authorized him to write a letter to express their concern over the concept and recommended Mr. Honig approach the Marco Island City Council for authorization of a similar letter. Mr. Honig reported he will address the issue with the Council and report back to the Committee. Speaker Bob Krasowski expressed concern on disbanding the CAC as the Committee deals with complicated issues and provides a service to the public in protecting beaches and inlets. 4. Beach Renourishment Strategic Planning as Directed by BCC Mr. McAlpin reported the County Manager requested Staff to collaborate with the CAC to develop the following: 1. A process that will ensure long term permits for beach renourishment and inlet management projects that have lapsed. 2. Evaluate and research the potential for the County either individually or as part of a consortium of local governments, the purchase of a dredge and related equipment. 3. Develop a report on potential methods/practices that would mitigate beach erosion along all segments of Collier beaches. Mr. McAlpin reported the directives include the Naples, Marco Island and Collier County beaches. Staff has not had a chance to begin addressing the tasks. Chairman Sorey noted consideration should be given to incorporating the following items into the request. 1. Construction of a jetty at Doctors Pass. 2. Development of underwater reefs. 3. Undertaking the necessary steps to obtain a new 10 year permit as the old permit expires. 4. Investigating the feasibility of sand mining at the north beaches on Marco Island to address the ponding issues (see item IX.2). The Committee requested Staff to place the item on future Agendas so an update may be provided on the status of the item. IX. Old Business 1. Marco Island Follow up * Rocks on Beach • CAC November 14,2013 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 5 of 6 * Beach Sand/Shell Hash * Modeling Report * As Built-Erosion Control Structures Mr. McAlpin provided the document"Marco Island discussion comments" for information purposes. He provided an overview of the document which addressed concerns brought forth at the last CAC meeting regarding the status of the Marco Island beaches following the last renourishment cycle. Mr. Moreland arrived at 1:54pm 2. North End Re-grading Mr. McAlpin reported: • Historically,the County has undertaken laser grading to alleviate ponding water from occurring on the beaches at the north end of Marco Island at a cost of approximately $80K per event. • Staff has determined the activity is ineffective. • Staff is reviewing options including"sand mining" of the area to alter the overall gradient and drainage in the entire area. • The estimated cost associated with the"mining" activity is $3M - $4M and should take approximately 12 months to obtain the permits. Staff recommends, at this point in time, discontinuing the laser grading in the area, pending approval by the City of Marco Island. The Committee requested Mr. Honig to bring the matter to the attention of the Marco Island City Council and relay the concerns and possible solutions to them and report back to the Committee. X. Announcements None XI. Committee Member Discussion Mr. Moreland reported there will be a public event on October 20, 2013 at the Pelican Isle Yacht Club from 11:00am to 2:00pm to celebrate the work completed at Wiggins Pass. Mr. Rios recognized Staff's effort in addressing the concerns raised regarding the recent beach renourishment on the Marco Island south beaches. Mr. Roddy requested Staff provide her with the construction schedule for the rest rooms on the north end of the Marco Island beaches. XII. Next Meeting Date/Location November 13,2013—Government Center,Administration Bldg. F,3rd Floor There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 2:21 P.M. • • CAC November 14,2013 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 6 of 6 Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee ohn Sorey,III, airman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on 1 as presented or as amended k"