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CAC Minutes 12/11/2014 Coastal Advisory Committee Minutes December 11 , 2014 ,s ,reuuafyco,cuio VI-1 Approval of CAC Minutes 1 of 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, December 11, 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", 3r' Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke VICE CHAIRMAN: Robert Raymond (Excused) John Sorey, III (Excused) Joseph A. Moreland Nick Penniman (Excused) Debbie Roddy Robert Brown Ian Butler(Excused) Steve Koziar ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Gail Hambright, Accountant Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples ,rw r°Cui Ucll y CO,CV 10 VI-1 Approval of CAC 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 Burke 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. Brown moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously S—O. V. Public Comments None VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. October 23,2014 Ms. Roddy moved to approve the minutes of the October 23,2014 as submitted.Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously S—O. VII. Staff Reports 1. Expanded Revenue Report The Committee reviewed the "Collier County Tourist Tax Revenue PT 14 TDC Revenue Report" dated November 30, 2014. 2. Naples Beach Renourishment- Update Status Mr. McAlpin reported: • The project commenced on November 10. 2014 and was completed on December 4, 2014. • 78 tons (54k cy) of material was placed on 5 sections of the Naples beaches. • The City of Naples did not receive any complaints regarding the project. • At the request of Lee County officials, a different truck route was utilized than previous projects with the trucks being routed to Alico Road before accessing 175. • The route change did increase overall costs associated with the truck haul project given there were 20 additional miles of travel from the previously approved route via Corkscrew Road. • Six truck drivers who did not adhere to the prescribed travel requirements were terminated from the project. • The project is eligible for the FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) cost sharing program with 87.5%of the funds expended being reimbursed to the County. 3. Marco Central Beach - Update Status Mr. McAlpin reported: "="=x=`4V'" VwAppmval of CAC Minutes 3 of 6 • The project involves areas to eliminate long term ponding of water on the beach. • Modeling of the project as completed by consultants has determined removing the sand at the toe of the beach slope should not have a negative impact on Sand Dollar Island. • A preliminary design plan has been completed and reviewed by the FDEP and FFWCC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) with no m jor concerns expressed by the Agencies. • The 130,000 to 140,000 cubic yards of sand required to complete the p ject will come from three sources: nearshore sand, Hideaway beach dredging p ject and a donation from the Marco Island Marriot as a result of a foundation excavation for improvements to their site. • The m 'oriouucfhrdbc[ouutYiu{berciaoocatmb\iohcdErnsiooConUn| Line (CCL) which delineates lands that are private or public property on the southern portion of the project. • For any work on private lands, or encroachments of equipment,temporary construction easements will be required from the owner. • If a temporary easement is not granted by the owner, no sand will be placed on their lands and the project mmYnecdtobeccdcoignedinLbeocomz , • The p 'oot will be presented to the Marco Island City Council on January 20, 2014. 4. Collier Creek Feasibility Study- Update Status Mr. McAlpin reported: • The Board of County Commissioners authorized Coastal Planning and En 'oe*dog (CP&E) to conduct a feasibility study on the issue. • The concept is to ascertain an independent analysis of the issues associated with sand accreting in the mouth of the creek. • The feasibility study is expected to be completed in 2 months. • Any interested party may provide input directly to CP&E on the project. 5. Marco South Beach Renourishment: Tropical Storm Debbie- Update Status Mr. McAlpin reported the initial surveys have been completed with a report due this week. The work is anticipated to be undertaken in November of 2015. 6. Doctor Pass Erosion Control Structure- Update Status Mr. McAlpin reported the work has not yet been initiated on consists of two components: Rebuilding of the existing jetty and rebuilding of an erosion control structure. 7. 15 Year Permit- Update Status Mr. McAlpin reported: • The permit includes renourishment activities for the Naples, Vanderbilt, Park Shore (eligible for the FDEP cost sharing program) and Pelican Bay ( ivate beach)beaches. • The permit application has been filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. • The US Army Corps of Engineers application is anticipated to be filed after January 1, \-■reuivaiy co,cuIu VI-1 Approval of CAC Minutes 4 of 6 • The County proposes a 6 year design template with a standard beach width of 185 feet. • Sand bypassing for Doctor's Pass is included in the application. • The maximum volume of sand to be placed within the renourishment template is 730,000 cubic yards. VIII. New Business 1. Wiggins Pass Interim Dredge Backup Material Gary McAlpin, Director,Coastal Zone Management "Recommendation to accept a proposal from CB&J Coastal Planning and Engineering dated November 18, 2014 for Wiggins Pass Interim Dredge Analysis& Design, Permitting and Bid Assistance,; approve a work order under Contract No. 13-6164-CZ for a not to exceed amount of$62,992.75: and make a finding that the item promotes tourism"dated December 11, 2014 for consideration. He noted: • A project to straighten the Pass and lengthen the dredging cycle froml 5 months to 4 years was completed in 2013. • The plan contained a component whereby minor"touch up"dredging would be required every 2 years. • Two areas, one near the mouth of the Pass and one in the interior are proposed to be dredged. • The I OK +/- cubic yards of material to be dredged will be utilized for beach renourishment or stabilization of the Pass as necessary. • The item was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on 12/9/14. • Staff is processing the permits required for the work and hopes to initiate dredging by the first week of March with the work taking approximately 2 weeks to complete. • Staff continues to repair and/or replace navigation markers damaged by boaters when necessary. Mr. Moreland reported the area continues to see increases in activity by boaters and read a letter from who expressed concern the project may not be completed in a timely manner. Mr. McAlpin reported there are mandatory permit requirements that must be met before initiating the work and he expects it to be completed in mid March. Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners accept a proposal from CB&J Coastal Planning and Engineering dated November 18, 2014 for Wiggins Pass Interim Dredge Analysis& Design,Permitting and Bid Assistance; approve a work order under Contract No. 13-6164-CZ for a not to exceed amount of$62,992.73; and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously S—0. 2. Shorebird Monitoring Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a proposal.from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida dated December 2, 2014 to provide two (?)years of Shorebird Monitoringfor'bur (4) Collier County beach renourishment projects, authorize budget amendment, authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute the purchase order for a not to exceed amount of$29,600, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism"dated December 11, 2014 for consideration. He noted: lA1l,.rtui ualy LJ,iv IJ VI-1 Approval of CAC Minutes 5 of 6 • The scope of work is required to satisfy permit conditions for beach renourishment projects. • The monitoring is for endangered species and their habitat with an annual report provided as a part of the scope of work. Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners to approve a proposal from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida dated December 2, 2014. to provide two (2)years of Shorebird Monitoring for four(4) Collier County beach renourishment projects, authorize budget amendment, authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute the purchase order for a not to exceed amount of$29,600, and hereby finds the expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Roddy. Carried unanimously 5-0. IX. Old Business None X. Announcements 2015 CAC Scheduled Meetings Gail Hambright provided a Memo dated December 11. 2014 -"Subject: 2015 CAC Meeting Schedule" for information purposes. XI. Committee Member Discussion Ms. Roddy requested an update on the beach monitoring for Marco Island South beaches. Mr. McAlpin reported the data should be available after 1/1/15 and will be the basis for moving forward on the beach renourishment projects in the area. Chairman Burke requested an update on the Clam Bay Management Plan. Mr. McAlpin reported the item was heard by the Board of County Commissioners and was continued to their January meeting. XII. Next Meeting Date/Location January 8, 2015-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 2:00 P.M. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee Jim Burk ,Chairman r co,cu iZ.) VI-1 Approval of CAC Minutes 6 of 6 These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented )' or as amended