CAC Minutes 01/09/2014 Coastal Advisory
Committee
Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, January 9, 2014
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", 3rd
Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
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CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III
VICE CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke
Robert Raymond
Joseph A. Moreland
Victor Rios
Debbie Roddy
Nick Penniman
Ian Butler
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin,Director, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Gail Hambright,Accountant
Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples
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• 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.
Nick Penniman and Ian Butler were welcomed as new members of the Committee.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr.Rios moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr.Burke. Carried unanimously 8—0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. November 14,2013
Mr.Rios moved to approve the minutes of the November 14,2013 meeting as presented.
Second by Mr. Moreland Carried unanimously 8—0.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
The Committee reviewed the"FY14 TDC Revenue Report"updated through December 31,
2013.
VIII. New Business
1. Renourishment Update-Verbal
* Vanderbilt
* Park Shore
*Naples
*Pelican Bay
Mr.McAlpin reported:
• The renourishment of the Pelican Bay beaches initiated on 1/8/14 but activity will be
suspended from 1/10— 1/12 due to the HITS triathlon.
• 22,785K cy is intended to be placed between markers R34 and R36.
• The work is expected to be completed around 1/20/14.
• Additional sand may be placed in the area of Bay Colony at private expense through a
contract with a beach renourishment vendor. The activity will not impact the public
beach.
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• • Staff is reviewing the beach renourishment project to determine any changes which
may be implemented when future projects are proposed. The information will be
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for the March 5,2014 BCC
Workshop.
Speaker
Bob Krasowski, a party to the requests for Administrative Hearings reported the main issue
was to ensure the work was completed outside of turtle nesting season.
2. 2015 Renourishment Permit CP&E Proposal Approval
* Backup Material(Proposal)
Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to approve Proposal
from Coastal Planning&Engineering dated October 24, 2013 to prepare a State Joint
Coastal and Federal Permit Application for Time and Material under Contract 09-5362-S2
for a not to exceed amount of$98,971.50, and make a finding that this item promotes
tourism"dated January 9,2014 for consideration. He noted:
• The purpose is to secure a 15 year multi-use"Master Permit"in order to perform
routine or emergency renourishment work along Collier County beaches.
• The permit proposes utilizing truck haul and dredging for beach renourishment
and seeks the approval of offshore sand sources.
• The term of the permit is anticipated to include 2 major beach renourishment
projects in addition to emergency work.
• • Any activity proposed will require a modification to the"Master Permit"and
issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
Dr.Bauer requested,and the Committee and Staff agreed,to investigate the feasibility of
incorporating activities associated with the dredging of Doctors Pass into the scope of
work.
Sneaker
Bob Krasowski spoke in support of the concept but requested the proposal require any
renourishment work be completed outside turtle nesting season.
Mr.Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approves the proposal
from Coastal Planning&Engineering dated October 24,2013 to prepare a State Joint
Coastal and Federal Permit Application for Time and Material under Contract 09-5362-S2
for a not to exceed amount of$98,971.50 and finds that the item promotes tourism.
Second by Mr.Raymond Carried unanimously 8—0
3. March Workshop/Planning Beach Renourishment
Gary McAlpin provided the document"Conduct a Beach Workshop Several Months After
the Current Truck Haul Project is complete to Address:"dated 11/14/2013 for information
purposes.He reported the concept is to create a beach history report including analysis of
beach conditions and results of renourishment projects since 1995,review the current truck
haul project and develop future options in the area of beach renourishment. Items 3.a and 3.b
• were discussed jointly with separate motions offered for approval.
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Speaker
Bob Krasowski supported the proposals and recommended the goal be to identify the
best available means(including any new technologies or processes)to undertake the
activity with strong consideration given to minimizing environmental impacts.
a. Approval CP&E Proposal-Beach History Summary Report and lessons learned
past Renourishment
* Backup Material(proposal)
Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a
proposal from Coastal Planning&Engineering dated December 16, 2013 for a Historic
Beach Performance Presentation under Contract 09-5362-S2 for a not to exceed amount
of$19,980.60, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism"dated January 9,2014
for consideration.
Mr.Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approves the
proposal from Coastal Planning&Engineering dated December 16,2013 for a
Historic Beach Performance Presentation under Contract 09-5362-S2 for a not to
exceed amount of$19,980.60 and finds that the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr.
Raymond. Carried unanimously 8—0.
b. Approval H&M's Proposal for Options moving forward
* Backup Material(proposal)
Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to approve a
proposal with Humiston&Moore Engineers dated December 26, 2013 for Professional
Services to assist the county with services related to current industry trends under
Contract 09-5262-S2 for a not to exceed amount of$10,000 and make a finding that this
item promotes tourism"dated January 9,2014 for consideration.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approves the
proposal with Humiston &Moore Engineers dated December 26,2013 for Professional
Services to assist the county with services related to current industry trends under
Contract 09-5262-S2 for a not to exceed amount of$10,000 proposal and finds that the
item promotes tourism. Second by Mr.Raymond. Carried unanimously 8—0.
4. Tropical Storm Debbie FEMA-PW Approval
* Backup Material(PW-00679)
* Backup Material(PW-01079)
Gary McAlpin provided a copy of his email string to Gail Hambright dated January 2,
2014"Re: FW: Collier County:DR-4068 Project Worksheets&DR-1785 RFR/Payment
Status"for information purposes. He provided an update on the status of FEMA funds
possibly available for work to repair beach damage from Tropical Storm Debby in the
area of the City of Naples and Marco Island beaches.
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5. FDEP Local Government Funding Request(LGFR)
*Backup Material(FY 14-15 LGFR Draft)
* Backup Material(FY 2014-2015 Beach Table Draft)
Gary McAlpin provided a copy of his email string to Gail Hambright dated January 2,
2014"Re: FW:FSBPA Review of DRAFT LGFR for FY 2014-15"for information
purposes. He provided an update on the status of a possible reimbursement of funds for
beach renourishment in the amount of$1.6M available from FDEP.
IX. Old Business
Tropical Storm Fav Reimbursement
Mr.McAlpin reported all reimbursement requests have been approved and the County may be
eligible for reimbursement of 75%of"Fay eligible work"(approximately$5M)of expenditures.
The reimbursement would be offset against any FEMA funds which were de-obligated. Staff
anticipates the issue will be finalized within 9 months
FEMA De-obligation
FEMA representatives are still in the process of reviewing the status of the County's de-
obligation of funds.
Marco Island Permit for altering beach grade
Humiston and Moore in the processing of preparing and estimate for the work required to
engineer and permit the project.
• X. Announcements/Information
1. The Economic Value of Beaches-2013 Update
Gary McAlpin provided the white paper"The Economic Value of Beaches—2013 Update"
prepared by James R.Houston of the US Army Corps of Engineers for information purposes.
2. Public Notice for 2014-2015 Grant Applications
Gary McAlpin provided the Public Notice dated January 9,2012 noting the Coastal
Advisory Committee is currently accepting Category"A"grant applications for
Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
XL Committee Member Discussion
Mr.Moreland reported on the success of the Wiggins Pass dredging project including the
environmental and economic benefits of the work completed by the County.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
February 13,2014—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 1:55 P.M.
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