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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, May 14, 2015
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:
CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke
VICE CHAIRMAN: Joseph A. Moreland
John Sorey, III
Nick Penniman (Excused)
Debbie Roddy
Robert Brown
Ian Butler
Steve Koziar
Thomas McCann
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Gail Hambright, Accountant
Meeting Agenda and Notice
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
THURSDAY,MAY 14,2015- 1:00 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS
THIRD FLOOR,COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
3299 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST,NAPLES
• Sunshine Law on Agenda Questions
•2015 CAC MEETING DATES
I. Call to Order
II.Pledge of Allegiance
III.Roll Call
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Public Comments
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. April 9, 2015
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
VIII. New Business
1. FDEP 15-Year Permit Fee $22,970.
* Fee Calculation
2. USACE Letter of Intent
* Letter to USACE
** Section 1001 WRDA2014
3. Ranking of RFP 15-6382 -Ranking Grant funding Professional Services
* Proposal
** Final Ranking
4. 10-Year Budget Plan
5. 2015/2016 Grant Applications
* City of Naples Agreement
** 10-Capital Planning Document
*** Grant Applications
6. FY 2015 Beach Renourishment Recommendations
* Design Analysis
7. Humiston &Moore Peer Review of Staff Beach Recommendations
* Proposal
8. CAC Appointments
* Applicants
** City of Marco Recommendation to the BCC
9. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
IX. Old Business
X. Announcements
XI. Committee Member Discussion
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
June 11, 2015 -Government Center, 3rd Floor
XIII. Adjournment
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any, in
writing, to the board prior to the meeting if applicable.
For more information, please contact Gail D. Hambright at(239)252-2966.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,
you are entitled, at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County
Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East Tamiami Trail,Naples, FL 34112, (239)252-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall,before engaging in any lobbying activities
(including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners)before the Board of County
Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records
Department.
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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 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. Sorey moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Brown. Carried unanimously 8—0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. April 9,2015
Mr. McCann moved to approve the minutes of the April 9,2015 meeting as submitted. Second
by Ms. Roddy. Carried unanimously 8—0.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
The Committee reviewed the"Collier County Tourist Tax Revenue FY 15 TDC Revenue Report"
dated through April 30, 2015.
VIII. New Business
1. FDEP 15-Year Permit Fee S22,970.
* Fee Calculation
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve payment for a
Joint Coastal Permit in the amount n1'822,970161-the 15i year FDEP permit under DEP File No.
0311817-001-JC for beach renourishment, authorize all necessary budget amendments, and make
a.finding that this item promotes tourism (Project No. 80165)"dated May 14,2015 for
consideration.
Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve payment for a
Joint Coastal Permit in the amount of$22,970 for the 15-year FDEP permit under DEP File
No. 0311817-001-JCfor beach renourishment,authorize all necessary budget amendments,and
hereby finds the item promotes tourism (Project No. 80165). Second by Mr. McCann. Carried
unanimously 8-0.
2. USACE Letter of Intent
* Letter to USACE
** Section 1001 WRDA2014
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Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute a Letter of Intent to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)for
collier County to serve as a nonfederal sponsor for a shoreline protection-feasibility study within
Collier County"dated May 14, 2015 for consideration. He noted:
• In 2007, language was included in the Water Resources Development Act that
authorized a hurricane storm protection and flood damage reduction study for the
Collier County beaches.
• The County is requesting this Shore Protection Program be included in the Corps Civil
Works Investigation Plan FYI 7 budget.
• The work for the Program includes budgets for cost share agreements, a project
management plan and subsequent feasibility study.
• The plan and related studies would he completed no later than 3 years after initiation at
maximum federal cost share of$3M.
• The County's portion would not exceed $1.5M should the feasibility study be
authorized.
• The Board of County Commissioners would act as the Program's sponsor.
Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize
the Chairman to execute a Letter of Intent to the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE)for Collier County to serve as a nonfederal sponsor for a shoreline protection
feasibility study within Collier County. Second by Mr. Sorey. Carried unanimously 8—0.
3 . Ranking of RFP 15-6382- Ranking Grant funding Professional Services
* Proposal
** Final Ranking
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the ranked list of
design professionals for Request,fdr Proposal(RFP) 15-6382, "Grant Funded Professional
Services for Coastal Zone Management"; authorize staff w negotiate contracts with the top ranked
firms,for subsequent Board approval and make a,finding that this item promotes tourism"dated
May 14, 2015 for consideration. He noted:
• The process eliminates the need for Request For Proposals for certain future projects.
• Four firms have been identified and the work will be distributed as equitably as
possible.
• The work is generally anticipated for smaller scale projects.
Mr. McCann moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the ranked list
of design professionals for Request for Proposal(RFP) 15-6382, "Grant Funded Professional
Services for Coastal Zone Management";authorize staff to negotiate contracts with the top
ranked firms for subsequent Board approval and hereby finds the item promotes tourism.
Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously 8—0.
4. 10-Year Budget Plan
Mr. McAlpin presented the report "TDC Beach Renourishment Capital Fund(195) 195 Fund
Projections Preliminary,for FY 16" for information purposes. He provided an overview of the
capital projects and related funding noting the document is for planning purposes.
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Mr. Moreland moved to endorse Staffs 10 year Plan of Preliminary Projections as presented.
Second by Ms. Roddy. Carried unanimously 8—O.
5. 2015/2016 Grant Applications
* City of Naples Agreement
** 10-Capital Planning Document
*** Grant Applications
Mr. M.cAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve Category "A
Tourist Development Council Grant applications from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island
and Collier County for FY-2015-2016 in the amount of S7,145,522; authorize the Chairman to
sign Grant Agreements following County Attorney's approval; approve the 10-year capital
planning document for Fund 195-Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance, and make a
finding that these expenditures will promote tourism"dated May 14, 2015 for consideration. .He
provided an overview of the individual Grant requests which include expenditures for Regulatory
and Permit Compliance, Beach Renourishment Projects, Inlet Projects, Beach Maintenance and
Administration.
Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve Category "A"
Tourist Development Council Grant applications from the City of Naples, the City of Marco
Island and Collier County for FY-2015-2016 in the amount of$7,145,522; authorize the
Chairman to sign Grant Agreements following County Attorney's approval;approve the 10-year
capital planning document for Fund 195-Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance,and
hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously 8—0.
6. FY 2015 Beach Renourishment Recommendations
* Design Analysis
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to review the April 2015
beach survey results and endorse a staff recommendation to not renourish the Vanderbilt, Pelican
Bay, Park Shore or Naples beaches in the Fall(November)012015"dated May 14, 2015 for
consideration. He noted provided an overview of the findings for the following areas:
Vanderbilt Beach
Staff recommends no renourishment for the area other than "hot spots"as necessary.
Pelican Bay
Staff recommends no renourishment for this area. He noted the ultimate decision is under the
auspices of the Pelican Bay Services Division,
Park Shore
Staff recommends no renourishment of this area. Some locations in the area(R46 and R49)do not
meet the advance fill requirements however the amount of sand that may need to be placed is
minor(7,000cy +1-).
Clam Pass
The County currently does not have a permit for truck haul renourishment in the area and
considerations are underway to include it in the County's current application for its 15 year beach
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renourishment permit. The activity would augment the work undertaken by the Pelican Bay
Foundation during the periodic dredging of Clam Pass. —The Committee recommended the area
be incorporated in the County's 15 year permit application.
Naples Cav
Staff recommends no renourishment at this time. If the become aware of areas in need of future
renourishment,the recommendation may change. —The Committee recommended Staff contact
any property owners in the area to apprise them of Staffs recommendation.
Naples Beach
Staff recommends no renourishment at this time.
Speaker,
Dave Trecker,(Chairman of the Pelican Bay Beach Renourishment Committee) spoke on behalf
of himself and agreed with Staffs findings in relation to the Pelican Bay beach area.
Mr. McCann moved to endorse stuff recommendations including not to renourish the
Vanderbilt, Pelican Bay, Park Shore or Naples beaches in the Fall(November)of 2015 subject
to a confirmation of Staffs recommendations by those performing any Peer Reviews. Second by
Mr. Koziar. Carried unanimously 8—0.
7. Humiston & Moore Peer Review of Staff Beach Recommendations
* Proposal
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to accept a proposal from
Humiston ct Moore Engineers dated May 8, 2015,for review and confirmation of beach width/fill
analysis conducted by County staff to determine if beach renourishment is required in November
2015, approve a work order under Contract No. 13-6164-CZ,for a not to exceed amount of
$4.984.00, authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute Work Order, and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism (Project No. 80165)" dated May 14,2015 for
consideration. He noted the consultant will be requested to provide recommendations if their
findings are in conflict with Staff
Mr. Sorey moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners accept a proposal from
Humiston & Moore Engineers dated May 8, 2015 for review and confirmation of beach
width/fill analysis conducted by County staff to determine if beach renourishment is required in
November 2015, approve a work order under Contract No. 13-6164-CZ for a not to exceed
amount of$4,984.00,authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute Work Order,
and hereby finds the item promotes tourism (Project No. 80165). Second by Mr. Butler.
Carried unanimously 8—O.
8. CAC Appointments
* Applicants
** City of Marco Recommendation to the BCC
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Review of CAC Applicants" dated May 14, 2015
for consideration. He noted Jeremy Sterk,Joseph A.Moreland and Maurice James Burke have
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applied for the vacancies on the CAC. The Marco Island City Council has recommended Bob
Brown as their representative.
Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Maurice
James Burke to the Coastal Advisory Committee. Second by Mr.McCann. Carried
unanimously 8—O.
Chairman Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Joseph A.
Moreland to the Coastal Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. McCann. Carried unanimously
8—O.
9. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Chairman Burke moved to appoint Debbie Roddy as Chairman of the Coastal Advisory Committee.
Second by Mr. Sorey. Carried unanimously 8—0.
Mr. Sorey moved to appoint Ian Butler as Vice Chairman tithe Coastal Advisory Committee.
Second by Mr. McCann. Carried unanimously 8—0.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Announcements
None
XI. Committee Member Discussion
Ms. Roddy reported there was a"Letter to the Editor" that questioned the color of the beach sand and
expressed concern it was brown.
Mr. McAlpin reported the sand is highly regulated for its size and color. The area is characterized by
high iron content in materials affecting the color of the sand.
Summer Meeting Schedule
Staff reported the August meeting may be not be held given the Tourist Development Council will not
be meeting that month. The July meeting will only be held if business warrants.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
June 11, 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 2:25 P.M.
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Debbie Roddy,Chairman'"
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ? /o / as presented v' or as
amended