CWIP Minutes 01/13/2017 January 13,2017
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, January 13, 2017
LET IT BE REMIMBERED, the Collier County Watershed Improvement Program
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 1:00 PM in a REGULAR SESSION at the Growth Management Department
Building, Room 609/610 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive,Naples, FL with the following persons
present:
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Chairman: Jocelyn Nageon De Lestang
Vice Chairman: Dennis Vasey (Excused)
Gregg Strakaluse
Chad Chustz(Excused)
Brent Bachelder
Jeff Carter
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Jerry Kurtz, Stormwater Planning , Staff Liaison
Tabitha Stadler, Stormwater Planning
Kris Van Lengen, Community Planning Manager
Rhonda Watkins, Principal Environmental Specialist
Liz Gosselin, Stormwater Planning
Alex Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Management Department—Contact Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400.
1, Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 1:10pm and a quorum was established.
2. Approval of Agenda—Committee action requested
Mr.Strakaluse moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Nageon De Lestang. Carried
unanimously 4-0.
3. Approval of Minutes—Committee action requested
a) November 8, 2016 Minutes
Mr. Carter moved to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2016 meeting. Second by Mr.
Strakaluse. Carried unanimously 4—0.
4. Staff Announcements—Jerry Kurtz,Collier County Government
None
5. Workshop/Discussion Session
a. Walking the W.B.ID. in the Cocohatchee Watershed Rhonda Watkins,Principal
Environmental Specialist, Collier County Pollution Control
Ms.Watkins presented the PowerPoint "Walking the W.B.ID. in the Cocohatchee Watershed"
highlighting:
• The Cocohatchee River W.B.ID(Water Body Identification)was declared impaired total
fecal Coliform with a Total Maximum Daily Load set in 2008.
• The impairment was based on not meeting the maximum fecal Coliform for a Class II,
Marine waters for propagating and harvesting of shellfish.
• The W.B.ID is divided into 3 sections: Cocohatchee River,Cocohatchee Golf Course
Discharge,and Inland. Canals are also located within the boundaries.
• The Walking the W.B.ID is a bacteria based tracking program established by FDEP bringing
together stakeholders including the State,County and public to brainstorm potential sources
of the impairments.
• The process includes mapping of areas(to determine sources such as marine pump out
stations,septic tanks,farms,dog parks,etc.),field observations and water sampling of
potential source of impairments during the wet and dry times of the year.
• The sampling includes the search for the presence of certain biomarkers(i.e. acetaminophen,
human and animal DNA and Suclarose)to determine if the source of the impairments may be
identified.
• Three phases of water sampling were completed with the last round completed in June of
2015.
• Although the monitoring identified some presence of the biomarkers,no concrete
conclusions could be drawn for the source of the impairments.
• The FDEP is completing a report on the activity and future endeavors include determining if
any sewage transmission lines are leaking,continued sampling of selected areas,inspections
to determine any aging infrastructure in the area that may be contributing to the impairments,
education of the boating and general public on the issue,etc.
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• Another option being considered is requesting a reclassification of the waters from Class II to
Class III given the W.B.ID meets the qualifications for Class III and there is currently (nor
anticipated for the future)no commercial shellfish harvesting potential for the area.
The Committee requested Staff provide them with the requirements to change the Classification of
the W.B.ID from Class II to Class III.
b. Stormwater Projects within the Cocohatchee Watershed Liz Gosselin,Engineer,Collier
County Stormwater Planning
Ms. Gosselin presented the PowerPoint "Collier County Stormwater Projects within the
Cocohatchee Watershed"highlighting:
• The projects involve improvements to Vanderbilt Drive Cul-de-Sacs and the Naples Park
area and are a coordinated effort between the Growth Management Division and the Planned
Unit Developments.
• The projects are phased and include potable water main and wastewater force main
replacement and improvements to stormwater infrastructure.
• The Vanderbilt Drive project is expected to be undertaken in a shorter time frame and
completed in 2018.
• The Naples Park improvements is a long term project,phased over 7 areas with 2 streets to
be completed in a fiscal year. The work is anticipated to commence in 2018.
The Committee noted it would be beneficial to develop a metrics to measure the success of the
projects for future planning purposes.
The Committee noted in regards to the Watershed and their review:
• It may be beneficial to develop guidelines for residents,boaters,the general public,etc. on
Best Management Practices for the area.
• Consideration may be given to identifying any properties to"target"for acquisition in order
to develop stormwater infrastructure in the future. Said endeavor could include a cost benefit
analysis to determine the feasibility of the acquisitions.
• It would be advantageous to determine the reasons for high nutrient loading in the upper
Cocohatchee region.
Staff reported they would summarize the comments and report back to the Committee.
c. Discussion:'1iclusion of Golden Gate Estates Area Wetlands,including Conservation Collier
Acquisition Areas,into TDR Program Jerry Kurtz, Principal Project Manager,Collier County
Kris Van Lengen,Community Planning Manager,Collier County
Mr.Kurtz presented the PowerPoint "TDR Program Golden Gate Estates Area Wetlands
Conservation Collier.Acquisition Areas"for information purposes which identified the multi parcel
acquisition projects from the Conservation Collier Program. He noted there is a restudy of the TDR
program and consideration is being given to expanding the sending lands into properties within the
multi parcel project boundaries.
Mr.Van Lengen reported:
• One concern raised regarding the concept,that increasing the supply of TDR credits from
sending lands would negatively impact the value of the existing sending land owners credits,
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has been addressed as economic analysis demonstrates there would be little impact for
including the Conservation Collier target areas.
• The BCC,at their workshop on the TDR program in early January expressed interest in
considering expanding the"receiving areas"outside the current boundaries to the urban area
which may require a"second"TDR program which could include these sending areas.
• Staff queried if the Committee would like to provide a recommendation on the concept of
including the privately owned parcels in the Conservation Collier target areas as"sending
lands."
Committee discussion noted:
• They are a technical committee with their efforts focused on water management,not
development rights and the question is more of a policy issue
• One concept they have previously recommended is identifying avenues available for owners
in Golden Gate Estates to retain water on their lots in exchange for some type of watershed
tax credits,given there are 20,000 single family lots in the region which provides an
opportunity for"incremental repair"of the stormwater impacts.
• An endorsement may be in order if the concept may be linked to CWIP goals such as
potential improvements to wetlands, water quality, stormwater management,etc.
Staff presented the following sample motion for consideration:
To support the use of the TDR Program to acquire select parcels in the Golden Gate Estates, such
cis Winchester Head, Red Maple Swamp and Horsepen Strand as a watershed management strategy
to reduce density and preserve wetland for storage and,filtration subject to analysis by appropriate
experts and the BCC.
The Committee discussed the motion including whether to incorporate a reference to lands that may
be acquired through the Conservation Collier Program in the future. Also, Mr. Vasey was not able
to be present and it would be beneficial to continue discussion on the item to the next meeting.
The Committee requested Staff to review the motion and propose any changes they desire and
present it for discussion by the committee at a future meeting.
6. Member and Citizen Comments
None
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
None
9. Set or announce next meeting date
To be determined
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 3:10PM.
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COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED
IMPROVEMENT P'OG ' M COMMITTEE
Chairm. ,foe• n Nageon De Lestang
These Minutes were approved by the Committee on Vil 2U(7 ,as presented ! , or as
amended
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