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CAC Minutes 04/10/2014 Coastal Advisory Committee Minutes April 10 , 2014 CAC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Business 1 of 9 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, April 10, 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", 3 rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III VICE CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke Robert Raymond Joseph A. Moreland Victor Rios Nick Penniman Debbie Roddy Robert Brown Ian Butler ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Gail Hambright, Accountant Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples CAC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Business 2 of 9 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 9—0. V. Public Comments None VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. February 24,2014 Mr. Rios moved to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2014 meeting as submitted. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously .9—0. VII. Staff Reports 1. Expanded Revenue Report The Committee reviewed the"Fy14 TDC Revenue Report" updated through March 31, 2014. VIII. New Business 1. Beach Renourishment BCC Workshop Presentation Mr.MeAlpin presented the Slideshow "Beach Renourishment Workshop--- =1/1/2014" and provided an overview of the Workshop held by the Board of County Commissioners on April 1,2014. 2. 10 Year Capital Planning Review Mr.McAlpin presented the"TDC Beach Renourishment Capital Fund(195) 195 Fund Projections Preliminary for FY 15"for information purposes noting the document is intended to be used for financial planning purposes. 3. FY 14/2015 CAC Grant Applications Backup Material(Pages 1-75) Backup Material (Pages 75-151) Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve Category "A" Tourist Development Council Grant applications from the City ofNaples, the City of Marco island and Collier County fir FY-2014/2015 in the amount of 55,653,971 authorize the CRC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Business 3 of 9 Chairman to sign grant agreements following CountyAttorney's approval, and make a finding that these expenditures will promote tourism"dated April 10,2014 for consideration. He provided the following Grant Requests for consideration: 1. Regulatory and Permit Compliance Sea Turtle Protection Program —Collier County- $160,000 Speaker Bob Krasowski requested a requirement be added to the`list of responsibilities"for Staff to report any violations of permit conditions to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FI)EP)and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Mr. McAlpin noted violations are reported to Staff who is required to address the issue. Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$160,000.00 for the Sea Turtle Protection Program and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously 9—0. Beach Tilling—Collier County-80171 -$40,000 Mr. Penniman moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$40,000.00 for Beach Tilling—Collier County and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9— 0. Physical Beach Monitoring—(Vanderbilt.Clam Pass. Beach, Park Shore, Naples and Marco South)90536- $200.000 Mr. Penniman moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$200,000 for Physical Beach Monitoring—(Vanderbilt, Clam Pass,Beach, Park Shore,Naples and Marco South) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously.9—0. The Committee requested the monitoring results be made available on the Coastal Zone Management website. Physical Pass Monitoring(Wiggins. Clam. Doctors)90536- $70.000 Mr. McAlpin reported the work assists in determining the dredging schedule for the Pass. Mr. Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$70,000.00 for Physical Pass Monitoring(Wiggins, Clam, Doctors) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously 9—0. Biological Monitoring(Vanderbilt,Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore. Naples and Marco South)- $150,000 Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$150,000.00 for Biological Monitoring(Vanderbilt, Clam Pass CAC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Business 4 of 9 Beach,Park Shore,Naples and Marco South) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9—0. Shorebird Monitoring(Vanderbilt, Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore.Naples and Marco South) - $10.000 Mr.McAlpin reported the work will be completed by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Mr.Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$10,000.00 for Shorebird Monitoring(Vanderbilt, Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore,Naples and Marco South) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously 9—0. 2. Projects Engineering— 15 Year Multi-Use Beach Renourishment Permit- $110,000 Mr. Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$110,000.00 for Engineering—15 Year Multi-Use Beach Renourishment Permit and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9—0. Engineer/MP—Naples Beach Renourish (TS Debbie Plus)- $75,000 Mr. McAlpin reported the work will be completed under the existing FDEP permit. Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$75,000.00 for Engineer/NTP—Naples Beach Renourish (TS Debbie Plus) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously 9—0. Construction-Naples Beach Renourish (TS Debbie Plus)-$2,425,000 Mr. McAlpin reported the work is expected to be completed after 1 1/1/14. Mr. Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$2,425,000.00 for Construction -Naples Beach Renourish (TS Debbie Plus)and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by ir.Butler. Carried unanimously 9— Engineer/Permit—Doctors Pass South Jetty Rebuild&New Erosion Control Structure $150,000 Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of $1 50,000.00 for Engineer/Permit—Doctors Pass South Jetty Rebuild& New Erosion Control Structure and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously 9—0. Engineer/NTP Marco South Renourishment(TS Debbie)- $75,000 Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$75,000.00 for Engineer/NTP Marco South.Renourishment CAC May 8,2014 • VI-1 New Business 5019 (TS Debbie) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9-0. Engineering/Permit/Modeling- Sand Mining North Marco Beach - $185.000 Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$185,000.00 for Engineering/Permit/Modeling-Sand Mining North Marco Beach and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9—O. 3. Beach Maintenance Beach Maintenance—Collier County/Marco island—90533 - $250,600 Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$250,600.00 for Beach Maintenance—Collier County/Marco Island and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Roddy. Carried unanimously 9—O. Naples Pier Annualized Repair& Maintenance—City of Naples (Category D funded by Fund 195)— 90096 - $692.449 Mr. McAlpin and Chairman Sorey reported: • The request has been made by the City ofNaples for extensive repairs required to the Pier. • The concept is for the funds to be distributed as a"grant loan"with pay back required through grant requests over future years. • The Ordinance currently has a cap on the amount of funds that may be awarded in any one year and a grant approval of this format will require an amendment to the Ordinance governing the Tourist Development Tax. Sneakers Amanda Townsend, Director,Public Services Division reported the County is aware that the format of the request will require and exception to, or Amendment of the Ordinance. David Lykins Community Services Department Director, City of Naples reported, in order to promote the safety of pelicans in the vicinity of the structure, the City has banned the use of treble hooks for those fishing on the Pier. Bob Krasowski supports the project and recommended the project incorporates the concept of re-purposing the existing materials intended to he removed from the structure. Mr. Rios moved to reconunend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$692,449.00 for Naples Pier Annualized Repair& Maintenance—City of Naples(Category D funded by Fund 195) and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Raymond. Carried unanimously 9—O. Beach Maintenance—City of Naples—90527- $160,922 Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$160,922.00 for Beach Maintenance—City of Naples and CAC May 8,2014 • VI-1 New Business 6 of 9 hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr.Burke. Carried unanimously 9— 0. Vegetation Repairs/Exotic Removal —County Wide—90044-$75,000 Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Grant Request in the amount of$75,000.00 for Vegetation Repairs/Exotic Removal—County Wide and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr.Rios. Carried unanimously 9—0. 4. Administration Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the following Grant Requests and hereby finds the items promote tourism: Project Management and Administration-$520,000.00;Indirect Administration Cost- $90,000.00;Department Rent- $10,000.00;Division Fiscal Support- $60,000.00; Tax Collector-Fee's(2.5%)- $145,000.00. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously 9—0. 4. Selection Committee Recommendations 15 Year Multi Use Permit * Backup Material(Request for Proposal) * Backup Material (Ranking Shortlist) Mr.McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to approve the short list of design professionals pursuant to RFP No. 14-6228, "Collier County Beach Renourishment 15,year Permit,''and authorize staf f to negotiate contracts with the top ranked firm for subsequent Board approval and make a finding that this item promotes tourism" dated April 10,2014 for consideration. The request is for Staff to negotiate a contract with the highest ranked firm. Mr. Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the short list of design professionals pursuant to RFP No. 14-6228, Collier County Beach Renourishment 15 year Permit, and authorize staff to negotiate contracts with the top ranked firm for subsequent Board approval and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9—0. 5. Conceptual Study Results Sand Mining Marco Island Mr. McAlpin presented the "Conceptual Plans for Macro Island Beach Regrade. " He noted: • The work proposed is for regrading the area in question to prevent long term ponding of water on the beach. • The FDEP supports the concept. • The work will take place from markers R136 to R145 (approximately) and incorporates dune plantings to aid in protecting the shoreline. • It will take 6—9 months to obtain the necessary permits with construction lasting 2 —3 months. Speakers Nancy Richie,Environmental Specialist,City of Marco Island reported the City supports the project which may require an educational component for the residents on the value of CAC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Business 7 of 9 incorporating dune plantings into the project. The plantings provide storm protection to the shoreline, an aesthetic value to the beach and provide habitat for birds. Mr. Sorey moved to endorse the conceptual plan subject to the proposal being consistent with Board of County Commissioner's policy for dune planting and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9—0. Mr. Penniman left the meeting at 3:OOpm 6. CBI-Beach Benchmark Vegetation Line Proposal * Backup Material Mr.McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a proposal Barn CB&l Coastal Planning& Engineering, Inc., dated April 8, 2014 to support the County with preparing a Beach Renourishment Baseline Map under Contract No. 13-6164 for time and material not to exceed$1,499 and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism"dated April 10, 2014 for consideration. Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a proposal from CB&I Coastal Planning&Engineering,Inc.,dated April 8,2014 to support the County with preparing a Beach Renourishment Baseline Map under Contract No. 13-6164 for time and material not to exceed$1,499.00 and hereby finds the expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Brown. Carried unanimously 8—0. 7. CB&i.LGFR information * Backup Material Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a proposal from CB&1 Coastal Planning& Engineering, Inc., dated March 21, 2014 to support FDEP FY 2014/15 Local Government Funding Request (LGFR)application and scope eligibility discussions and determination under Contact No. 13-6164 fbr time and material not to exceed$2,455, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism"dated April 10, 2014 for consideration. Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a proposal from CB&I Coastal Planning& Engineering,Inc.,dated March 21, 2014 to support FDEP FY 2014/15 Local Government Funding Request('LGFR)application and scope eligibility discussions and determination under Contact No. 13-6164 for time and material not to exceed$2,455.00 and hereby finds the expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 8—0. 8. Program -Funding FEMA Reimbursement Mr.McAlpin presented the document "Program Funding--FE/WA Reimbursement Potential" for information purposes. He provided an update on the status of the reimbursements noting the funds will be held in reserves and not released for use in projects until FEMA indicates in writing they are approved and the funds will he credited against any de-obligation of funds owed to them. CAC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Busines 8 of 9 lie reported FEMA has not made a decision on the s appeal of the de-obligation of funds. 9. FDEP * Clam Pass/Seagate Beach Critical Erosion Designation Mr. McAlpim reported the Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) has designated the beach areas "critically eroded"qualifying them for the Department's cost sharing program. * Wiggins Pass In let Management Plan Mr. McAlpin reported the FDEP has requested the County submit an Inlet Management Plan for the Pass. * FY 14/2015 Cost Share Funding None IX. Old Business 1. RFTJ}pdute * Naples Beach Renourishment RFP Mr. MoAlpio reported the Request for Proposal has been disseminated to the public with 2 consultant's responses under review. * Doctors Pass Jetty & Erosion Control Structure Mr. McAlpin reported the proposals have been disseminated to the public and Staff is awaiting responses from consultants. X. Announcements None Xl' Committee Member Discussion Mr. Moreland reported the Estuary Conservation Commission would be willing to assist any parties(the County, etc.) in providing the results of the Wiggins Pass project tothc representatives of any Florida Counties who showed interest in the p 'oct. XII. Next Meeting Date/Location May 8,2014—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 3:18P.M. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee CAC May 8,2014 VI-1 New Business 9 of 9 :'John Sorey, HI,Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ) as presented )< or as amended