PARAB Minutes 05/18/2016May 18,2016
\J, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, May 18,2016
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in
and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at
2:00P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at in REGULAR SESSION at North Collier Regional
Park, Administrative Building, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CTIAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
Edward "Ski" Olesky
Phil Brougham
MaryBills
John Fuchs
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director
Rick Garby, Superintendent
Jeanine McPherson, Assistant Director
Margaret Bishop, Sr. Project Manager
Miguel Roj as Jr., Administrative Assistant
Peg Ruby, Marketing Specialist
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I. Call to Order: Chairman Olesky
Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held.
III. Approval ofAgenda
Mr. Brougham moved to appruve the Agenda as presented Second by Ms. Bills. Carried
unanimously 7 - 0.
IV. Approval of April20,20l6 Minutes
Ms. Bills moved to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2016 Parks and Recrealion Advisory Board
meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Smith. Carried unanitnously 7 - 0.
V. Staff Highlights
a. Capital Projects: Eagle Lakes Pool
Ms. Bishop and Victor Lavish, architect for the project presented a Power Point presentation of
the revised design for the Eagle Lakes pool.
The following changes to the original design were highlighted:
o Family pool capaclty increased 40% with water depths ranging from zero entry on the north
. side to three feet six inches on the south side.\/ . The lap pool shallow depth starts at three feet nine inches with a provision to utilize two lanes
for public use overflow.
o A twenty foot wading pool for toddlers with water depths from zero entry to eight inches will
replace the interactive water feature. Decking and shade area are provided.
o Toddler "changing stations" are located at the main Pavilion and in the restrooms.e The original walkway adjacent to the soccer field has been expanded.. A picnic area with a shade structure is incorporated into the design.
o The Lifeguard building is constructed on the diagonal with windows on all sides.o A 30'by 30' shaded Pavilion is centrally located.. Permits will be sought upon design approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
The following was noted during Committee discussions:
r Trees such as Foxtail Palms (versus deciduous trees) and sod should be planted where the
decking meets the trees.e A buffer zone should be created between the pool and the soccer fields.o The Master Plan maximizes space in a small footprint.o Ms. Bishop will develop a project flow chart compressing the time frame for completion with
the goal of ground breaking in April 2018.
Mr. Brougham moved the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approve the sixty percent design
Master Plan for the Eagle Lakes Park Pool as presented Second by Ms. Bills. Carried\-,/ unanimously 7 - 0.
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\i'l b. Marketing Update
Ms. Ruby reported on marketing initiatives for May 2016 highlighting:
o A sneak peak of SHIRO, Parks & Recreation Divisions' mascot, coming to life in July 2016.o Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, opening May 276 for the 2016 summer, was named Best Waterpark in
the"Best of the Gulfshore 2016."
o The Parks & Recreation Division and the CAT Bus have created a partnership for summer
2016 with Parks & Recreation promoting the CAT Paw Pass at the parks and CAT promoting
Got Camp? and the Division's Mobile App on their busses.. The Division will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Collier Conservation's Rivers
Road Preserve on Wednesday, May 25,2016 atl0 a.m. Committee members will receive an
email invite for the event.o Parks & Recreations Mobile App featuring free on line registration for progmms, updates on
coming events, seasonal REAL Guide and interactive maps is active.
The Committee queried dthe division has experienced a time savings and Ms Ruby noted on
line registration which started in April 2016isup45'%. Residents pay "fee free" by uedit
card.
YI . New Business
a. Healthier Vending and Concessions
Holly Parkes presented an overview ofhealthy guideline practices suggested for the Collier County
Parks & Recreation Division's Concession stands and Vending machines. She distributed graphs
demonstmting childhood obesity statistics compiled from BMI (Body Mass Index) screening
conducted in select elementaxy and middle school grades in the Cor.rnty. The data revealed from
2010 to 2014 forty to forty three percent ofthe students were in the Obese or At Risk for Overweight
Ranges with frfty five to fifty seven percent testing in the llea lthy Range. She provided literature
with examples of healthy food and beverage standards for vending machine choices and noted:o The goal ofthe proposed progftrn is to "let the healthy choice, be the easy choice."o The Collier County Parks & Recreation Division has made a commitment to health under a
joint pledge with other Park & Recreation groups in the state of Florida.o On review ofthe Division's contracts with independent food contractors, there is no direction
on items to sell and only one restriction posed for "no gum and jaw breakers."o She encourages healthy guidelines for future food sales contracts such as 50% traditional food
and 50% healthier choices.
o Broward County, "Vending Machines Choices, Which are Healthiest?" states students are
bombarded with unhealthy vending machine choi ces and the way children eat when they are
young can play a large part in how they eat when they become adults.o Local food, health and nutrition experts are available to assist the Parks & Recreation
Division in accomplishing the goal ofoffering healthy choices in their vending machine and
concession stand venues.
Mr. Williams reported:
r The Parks & Recreation Departrnent signed a pledge to support healthy choices and is
researching methods to modifu the language in vendor contracts to conform to the
guidelines state organizations have established.
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r Memos of Understanding (MOU's) with sports executed for youth sports events could also
be revisited to offer healthy options.
. The Division's goal is to create an awareness ofthe "healthy choices" growing hend and
start a dialogue with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Ms. McPhearson reported:
o One of the three shategic pillars of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) is
health and wellness.
. Florida Recreation and Parks Association (FRPA) have four strategic pillars of which health
and wellness is one.
o Collier County Parks and Recreation is searching for ways to meet the "pillars" commitrnent
including a decrease in the consumption of sugar drinks.
o Mr.rnicipalities such as the City of Largo have successfully adopted the "healthy bites"
practice.
Ms. Gibson-Laemel moved to pursue offering of heallhierloods at a minimum of 50% in vending
machines and at concession stands.
The following was noted during Committee discussion:
o The support offood "choices" but not dictating percentages oftypes of food and beverages
offered.
o Staff should invite vendors to the June meeting to discuss the proposed program and cost
effect healthy choices may have on their businesses.
Ms. Gibson-Laemal withdrew the motion.
Mr. Williams reporled he will:
1. Distribute a copy ofthe pledge Parks & Recreation signedfor Board reuiew at the June
meeting.
2. Invite vendors to the June meeting to dkcuss the item.
b. Team Award @NCP).
Mr. \ illiams presented East Naples Community Park with the "Ieam Award' in recognition of
the work supporting the U.S. Open Pickleball Toumament in April 2016.
Mr. Williams also recognized Rebecca Gibson-Laemel for her tremendous contribution to the
success of the toumament.
Ms. Gibson-Laemel distributed the "US Open Pickleball Championships Report to PARAB - May
18,2016" from the meeting held May 11, 2016 at the Board of County Commissioners conference
room to discuss the Pickleball toumarnent event (see attached). Over 800 players age 12-89 from 39
states and 7 countries participated and the event was featured on CBS Sports Network.
Mr, Williams reported the U.S. Open Pickleball Toumament will be hosted at East Naples
Community Park for two more years and Mr. Brougham proposed this facility be deemed the
\,, Pickleball center for the Parks & Recreation Department.
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The Board discussed naming a Pickleball court after James Thomas, whose career spanned 34 years\-'l of service with the Parks & Recreation Department.
Mr. Smith motioned lo recommend the Parks & Recreation investigate lhe feasibiliE of naming of
a Pickleball Court in honor of Jamzs Thomas. Second by Ms. Bills. Caried unanimously
7-0.
VII. Old Business
a. Electrical Upgrade - Clam Pass
Mr. Williams presented an Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a Collier County
Tourist Development Council Cqtegory "A: Grant Applicationfor Beach Park Facilities for Fiscal
Year 2016/2017 in the amount of$800,000 to provide an upgrade to the existing Clam Pass Beach
Park Electrical system and to make the finding that the projects promotes tourism".
Mr. Williams noted facilities management staff completed an assessment of the electrical system
powering the beach park facility and has determined an upgrade is required to the system which was
installed 20 years ago and has deteriorated from the harsh coast conditions.
Jacob Damouni, Director of Resort Operations for Naples Grande Beach Resort, provided an
overview ofthe Resort's partnership with Parks and Recreation and the financial investrnents the
Resort has undertaken to support Clam Pass highlighting:o Northwood Properties has invested $ 15 - $ 16M dollars in renovations of the guest rooms and
. porch to enhance the experience for guests and Naples residents.\/ o In 2015 the hotel contributed $554,855 to the Clam Pass operations including:) Restroom and Boardwalk Maintenance and Supplies: $90,866F Tram Operation Costs: $232,089F ConcessionRenovations: $232,000) Emergency Electrical Repairs: 518,000. 179,131Naples residents and 51,160 hotel guests were transported from the Gazebo to Clam
pass.
Staffrecommends the project be funded with Tourist Development Council (TDC) funds given the
considerable operational expenses associated with the Naples Grande and the Parks and Recreation
Division.
The following was noted during Committee discussion:o The lease agreement should be reviewed for verification of financial responsibility for the lessee.. Naples Grande Beach Resort should assume joint responsibility for improvements to the
electrical system given they profit from the concession business.
Mn Brougham molioned to supporl Parks and Recreation Division's request Jor the Tourist
Development Council to authorize a Grantfor $800,000.00 to upgrade the electrical system semicing
Clam Pass andfurther research a cosl sharing proposal with Naples Grande Beach Resorts. Second
by Ms. Bills. Carried unanimously 7 - 0.
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r Adopt a Park Reports\-'7 a. Ms. Bilts reported findings on her visits to Cindy Mysels and Bayview, Park(see attachedl:
Cindv Mvsels
Nice facility for Little League in convenient location. The following improvements are
recommended:
o New dumpster enclosure.
o Plant or mulch the entrance.. Clean and deodorize batlrooms.
. Pressure wash concrete.
o Replace concrete at entrance and restrooms with pavers.
o Replace wooden benches with concrete or Trex material.
o Use the Sheriffs Assistance Program to clean after ball games.
Bawiew Park
Attractive and very popular boat park with views of Naples Bay and water access. The Sherriff s
Assistance program was in operation. The following improvements are recommended:
o Plant or mulch area by the flagpole.
o Power wash the Pavilion area.
o Replace or refinish wood benches.
o Remove trash in rocks in the water at the Fish Habitat sign area.
r Repair fish habitat sign.
r Clean restrooms.\-7 . Repair concrete post for the light.
. Confirm Iron Ranger works and place signs posting launch fees and enforcement for non-
compliance.
The Board queried on the process for addressing the items recommended for improvement.
Mr. ll/illiams noted Staff reviews the items after the PARAB meeting and adds them to the project
spreadsheet as necessary.
An update was requested on the following previously recommended action:
. Vanderbilt and Barefoot Beach - Tread replacement on beach ramps required for safety reasons.
o Repairs at Eagle Lakes Community Park cited during the April meeting.
Mr. Garby confirmed the work orders were submitted in March andfacilities sent out the work ticket for
proposals. He will report the status of the repairs to the Board at the June meeting.
Mr. Williams reported a new agreement has been drafted designating repair responsibilities - Parks and
Recreation versus Facilities.
The Board expressed concem that capital and routine maintenance budgets in the parks are underfunded.
The Board requested the director of the Facilities Department attend a PARAB meeting lo review the
work order request process.
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, Director Highlights - Barry Wiltiams\'/ Mr. Williams reported the FY17 is being finalized and a budget workshop is scheduled with the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) June 16,2016 at 9 a.m. The Board members can attend; registration is
required to participate.
The FYl7 budget includes $2.2M in capital projects flrnded for the TDC, $13.5M for construction of
Corkscrew Regional Park and $9. I M for Eagle Lakes Community Park.
Parks and Recreation is working with the Deputy County Manager to identifu deferred maintenance
projects and account for fimding in the capital plan.
Mr. Williams met with the neighbors of Aqua to discuss boat trailer parking and resurfacing/relining
the parking lot and requested a fi.rnds contribution. The developer of Aqua North Tower is contributing
two million dollars for beach access and boat trailer parking improvements.
Mr. Williams met with representatives of Pelican Isle regarding ownership and repairs of the bridge and
is researching bridge ownership. He noted several years ago the County Attomey stated the bridge is
not a Parks and Recreation Department responsibility.
Cocohatchee Dock Repairs
Bridging Solutions has assessed the conditions ofthe docks at the facility and recommended
replacement of the docks at an estimated cost $ 1 .7M range. The project is still in the permitting stage.
Ann Olesky Pier\-/ Mr. Williams reported he was applying for a Collier Counly Tourist Development Council Cdtegory
"A" Grants for Beach Park Facilities for Fiscal Y ear 201612017 in the Total Amount of $310,000.00, to
reallocate tourist development funds from Category "A" beaches to Category "D to fishing piers for
replacement of the pier.
X. Public Comments/Board Comments
The Board recommended a work shop be held to discuss funding strategies to work offand prioritize
parks maintenance. July 20,2016 at 10:00 am is the meeting date.
NBxr Mrnrrxc: Juxn 15, 2016 - 2:00 PM
There being no further business for the good of the Counly, the mceting was adjourned by order of the
chair at 4:10 pm.
These minutes approved by the Board,/committe e on JUa) E lS ,2016 as presentedrf_or\-' as amended