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Immokalee CRA/MSTU Minutes 08/24/2016 J Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i The Place to Call Home! MINUTES Meeting of the Joint Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee, and the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on August 24, 2016. Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Office 750 South Fifth Street, Immokalee,Florida 34142. (239) 867-0028 A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Estil Null, CRA Vice-Chair and Cherryle Thomas MSTU Chair at 8:42 AM. B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Advisory Committee Members Present: Mike Facundo, Estil Null, Ski Olesky, Andrea Halman, Joseph Mucha, Cindy Lozano, Jim Wall, and Dr. Frank Nappo (by phone). Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Martha Williams and Julio Estremera. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Cherryle Thomas, Lucy Ortiz, and Andrea Halman. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Bill Deyo and Norma Garcia. Others Present: Richard Tindell, Mark Beland, Brandon Reed, Danny Gonzalez, Margaret Bishop, Juanita Martinez, Hugo Gijon, David Esquivel, Dottie Cook, Steven Lopez, Paul Anderson, Mariela Romero, Jonahs Marvelous, Carrie Williams, Pam Brown, Kristi Bartlett, Trinity Scott, Vanessa Bielema, Doug Rankin, Armando Yzaguirre, Lincoln Price,Patti Calderon, Daniel Gonzalez, and Elizabeth Lazarro. Staff: Christie Betancourt, Michelle Arnold, Terry Rosalez, and James Sainvilus. C. Introductions. Vice-Chairman Estil Null introduced himself and welcomed all to the meeting. All other board members introduced themselves to the members of the public. D. Approval of Agenda. Christie Betancourt presented agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved with some additions. To add agenda item H.2.- 2016 FRA Conference and Add G.1.i. Immokalee Pier—Margaret Bishop and G.1.ii. —Promise Zone - Brandon Reed. Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion for the CRA to approve the Agenda with additions to add agenda item H.2 — 2016 FRA Conference, agenda item G.1.i. — Immokalee Pier — Margaret Bishop, and agenda item G.1.ii. — Promise Zone — Brandon Reed. Ms. Cindy Lozano seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 8-0. Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion for the MSTU to approve the Agenda with additions to add agenda item H.2 — 2016 FRA Conference, agenda item G.1.i. — Immokalee Pier — Margaret Bishop, and agenda item G.1.ii. — Promise Zone — Brandon Reed. Ms. Cindy Lozano seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. E. Approval of Minutes 1. June 15, 2016 CRA Advisory Committee Meeting. (Enclosure 1) 2. June 22,2016 MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting (Enclosure 2) 1 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA iThe Place toCahHome I Enclosure 1 Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the minutes for the June 15, 2016 CRA Advisory Committee Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jim Wall and the minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 8-0. Action: Ms. Lucy Ortiz made a motion to approve the minutes for the Joint April 20, 2016 CRA & MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lucy Ortiz and the minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 4-0. F. Announcements. 1. Meetings and Public Comment speaker slips CRA staff reiterated the public 3 minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they feel it necessary. 2. Introduction of CRA Administrative Assistant, Terry Rosalez Terry introduced herself to everyone. 3. AVOW Hospice—Mark Beland Mr. Beland introduced himself and explained to the board and members of the public what AVOW Hospice offers. He also wanted all present to know that an AVOW representative is available in Immokalee once a week at the Career Source center. He said he can be reached at (239) 261-4404. 4. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. G. CRA Manager Report- Christie reported that: 1. Immokalee Projects—Christie reported that: • Immokalee Pier—Margaret Bishop Ms. Bishop gave a brief history on pier and the results of the inspection report. After receiving report staff issued a notice to proceed to design the reconstruction of the pier in August 2016. Final design plans should be received in February 2017 and should go out for construction in May/June 2017. Public Comments were provided by Pam Brown and Patti Calderon. • Promise Zone—Brandon Reed Mr. Reed introduced himself and gave a brief background on his role as in- house lobbyist for Collier County. For Immokalee he will be serving on the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Steering Committee for the Promise Zone. He was interested in input from the CRA and MSTU committees that he could bring back as recommendations to the steering committee. The intent is to help benefit Immokalee and provide a voice for the community. Mr. Jim Wall inquired about the grant application structure and the priority points that are given for the Promise zone. Brandon explained the sliding scale on a grant application. He advised that that with the Promise Zone designation the Immokalee area will receive five points automatically as part of the application review process. This will be a game changer when going after competitive funding. The steering committee will make a recommendation to either support the grant or not. 2 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home! Enclosure 1 Staff will provide board with updates on the Promise Zone. Public Comments were provided by Paul Anderson and Pam Brown. 2. Advisory Board Restructure (Enclosure 3a& 3b)—Michelle reported that The proposed restructuring of the CRA to reduce the membership to 9 will be providing consistency with the Bayshore CRA. Consequently, the number of Immokalee CRA Advisory Board members is being proposed to be reduced from 13 to 9 with the following membership affiliation structure. Affiliation Designated Vacant Position Positions Resident 2 0 Business 2 0 MSTI Member 1 0 Non-Profit 1 0 At-Large 3 3 Total 9 3 As a result of this restructuring the following terms of office and members are being recommended for termination from the Advisory Board: a. Small Business Development representative, Julio Estremera; b. Law Enforcement/Code Enforcement representative, Joseph Mucha; c.Non-Profit representative, Jim Wall; and d. Business representative, Martha Williams. All those representatives are still encouraged to participate in the meetings and anyone that would like to apply for the vacant at-large positions are encouraged to do so. A Public Comments was provided by Ms. Carrie Williams. Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve a recommendation to approve an amendment to Resolution No. 2001-98, reducing the size of the Advisory Committee; defining the member affiliation requirements and updating applicable sections of the Bylaws for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Local Advisory Board. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous vote. 8-0. H. New Business 1. Pedestrian Safety Improvements—(Enclosure 4)—Michelle reported that: Staff had a meeting with the FDOT to get an update on the project. There are four items that requires the committee's decision on: • Whether the committee recommends pedestrian walkways at the various locations or at the signalize locations as recommended by the state. • Whether to go with the State's recommendation to replace the existing light poles with their standard light poles. • Whether to agree to install a Fence in the median. 3 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA IThe Place toCat Home! Enclosure 1 • Whether to include refurbishment of the Landscaping in the medians and the sides of the road. Ms. Arnold said that Mr. Tindell will discuss his recommendation for landscaping. Mr. Tindell reported on the graphic representations that he provided detailing the existing and the potential safety improvements for Main Street. Trinity Scott said that FDOT has a competing interest for Main Street. It a Strategic Intermodal System Project for FDOT. It's a designated roadway for FDOT. She suggested that we view the proposed improvement with the long term and short term goals for the Main Street and make sure that the improvements that are done in the short term are not a throw away. After much discussion board came to the following consensus: • That crossing improvements be made at the signalized intersections provided that they include left turn signalization and synchronization. • That the light poles can be replaced but they would like to get information on the cost difference to install their desired pole as an upgrade so Christmas decorations and banners can be used. If possible the MSTU would pay the difference to get what they want. • That the fence can be installed with a fence design that the board can agree on. • That improvements to the landscaping will be done in a phased type process. For now we are going to enhance it as much as we can. • That with the improvements at the intersections the number of existing warning signs will be removed. Public Comments were provided by Ms. Pam Brown, Mr. Danny Gonzalez, Ms. Jonas Marvelous, Mr. Carrie Williams, Paul Anderson, Doug Rankin, and Patti Calderon. Community members would like for staff to compile a survey and have the business owners on Main Street to provide input on what improvements they would like to see on Main Street. 2. 2016 FRA Conference—Christie reported that: Staff would like to attend the Florida Redevelopment Association 2016 Annual Conference. We would like for an advisory board member to attend as well. Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve a recommendation for the attendance of three CRA staff members and one Local CRA Advisory Board member at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2016 Annual Conference. Ms. Cindy Lozano seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 8-0. MSTU Old Business 1. Landscape Architect Report—GWS (Enclosure 5) Richard Tindell Mr. Richard Tindell reported on the field report he provided the board. He suggested that the MSTU explore Florida's wild flower program in the island at the airport. 4 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i The Place to Call Home The Landscaping report is attached to the minutes for the record. Ms. Andrea Halman asked if the sign needed to be replaced. Michelle stated that staff will get a quote for repairs. 2. Contractors Reports—Landscape Maintenance Report—A&M (Enclosure 6) Armando Yzaguirre introduced himself and explained the maintenance being done on Main and First Streets. He addressed some of the areas Mr. Tindell mentioned on his observations as being rectified. They reported that mulch was added and that he cleaned cemetery on Main Street as well. He said that he ordered some clay to help absorb the water for the areas with no irrigation such as the bulb-outs. In order to thin out the trees on Main Street, they need to be trimmed more than once a year but a will be an additional expense. That is something that will need to be approved. He can have someone sub-contracted to fix the issues with the rotted sign. He also mentioned that all that issues that are going on with Main Street are also applicable to First Street in regards to the safety. Public Comment was provided by Danny Gonzalez. 3. MSTU Project Manager Report(Enclosure 7)—James reported that: The MSTU plans to install Holiday banners on poles after Thanksgiving. The ground displays for Christmas decorations are estimated at ($800 to $23,000). The cost to install the existing 20ft Christmas tree would be $3,500. There are several prices to add extensions to the existing Christmas tree at the Zocalo. To add 2ft. would be an additional $3,400 plus shipping and installation. To add 4ft. would be an additional $6,600 plus shipping and installation. He also presented different prices on flags and flag poles for the Zocalo. The board requested better prices and specifications on flag poles. The Project Manager also reported on: Sidewalk and Streetscape: (per MSTU 2015 Annual Plan) • Request For Proposal-Design phase o Eustis Ave W. both sides (9th St. to 5th St.) o 9th St. S. One Side W. (Eustis Ave to Colorado) o 5th St S. (Carver St. to Bethune School) • TASK DESCRIPTION—Agnoli Barber&Brundage, Inc(ABB) o Preliminary Design- 60% $ 50,844.00 o Design and Permitting - 90% $ 19,398.00 o Final Design and Permitting-100% $ 7,216.00 o Project Construction Assistance $ 21,614.00 Total $99,072.00 LS Another quote will be provided by AMEC. 5 Cotner County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i The Place to Call Home! Immokalee Main St. Improvements Immokalee Main Street Improvements Design Cost Estimate update plans to include 1 comprehensive Landscaping Design $15,000.00 Incorporate AIM's CAD files into GradyMinor Civil Plans $15,000.00 Coordinate with AIM Engineering $5,000,00 Signal Design $70,000.00 Total Design Cost Estimate $105,000.00 Construction Cost Estimate Landscaping and Irrigation within the median along Main Street based on JRL $78 6$5.96 design(Appendix A) Sight Line and ADA Improvement Project(Includes GradyMinor Civil Plans. 5568 712.71 /Pt Planting,Hardscape and Irrigation Plan)(Appendix B) Addition of 2 Signals l $300,000.00/S€gnat $600,000.00 Addition of AIM Engineering recommendations lFence in median. $125,155.45 RRFB's)(Appendix C) Total Construction Cost Estimate $1,372,554.12 Grand total $1,477,554.12 • FDOT will design the signals (saving $70,000). • FDOT will install new lights but not decorative light poles J. CRA Old Business. 1. Land Development Code Amendments—Christie reported that: This item will go before the board for final approval on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. 2. Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan—Christie reported that: Michele Mosca was not able to attend meeting because of another commitment and provided the board with an email in regards to stormwater planning activities: • Stormwater Planning staff continues to coordinate with the County's Road and Bridge staff to address stormwater maintenance issues. 1) Supervisor Ramiro Ponce from Road and Bridge is evaluating the "streets prone to flooding" list prepared by the CRA staff for possible maintenance projects 2) Swale maintenance project planned on north Orange Street to alleviate flooding (Road and Bridge crew will re-grade swales on west side of road to convey stormwater to the north) • Stormwater Master Plan update 1) Robert Wiley (Stormwater Planning Engineer) identified sites throughout the Urban area to construct water quality ponds a. Letters have been sent to property owners inquiring about their interest in selling property b. The County is currently working with a property owner to appraise a tract of land in Arrowhead to construct a pond to address water quality in the area of Immokalee Dr. and Carson Rd.; staff recently received correspondence from the engineer representing the Williams 6 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA The Place toCol,Home, Enclosure 1 family regarding ongoing efforts to determine the site's (property adj. to Arrowhead) viability for a future park and pond site; and County staff met with staff of the Big Cypress Basin to discuss constructing a water quality pond on District owned property, located on the south side of Lake Trafford Rd., near Lake Trafford 2) Five staff gages installed in Immokalee to measure water surface levels over time 3) GIS mapping of stormwater infrastructure continues 4) Watershed mapping continues 5) Coordination efforts to improve and enhance stormwater infrastructure continue with the Big Cypress Basin, Lake Trafford Management Team, CCWIP Committee, Immokalee Water and Sewer District, and the Seminole Tribe. 3. Code Enforcement—Joe Mucha reported that: • The structure at 207 North 15th Street was demolished and as a result the area looks much better. • 216 South 4th Street is in the process of going through the system to approval for demolishment. It has been declared unsafe and we are working on getting that area cleared. • Both Flea Markets on Boston Avenue have code violations that were issued on August 8, 2016. CRA staff, Code Enforcement, and Zoning Department will meet with Mr. Daniel Gonzalez and Mr. David Esquivel to come up with a resolution on the Flea Markets. • McCrory's is with the county attorney's office. Code Enforcement has done all they can do. Public comments were provided by Jonas Marvelous, Pam Brown, Elizabeth Lazarro, and Hugo Gijon. 4. Other Agencies • Office of Business and Economic Development—Lincoln Price Mr. Price reported that Collier County is asking the community of Immokalee to complete a user-needs survey to help determine what equipment, classes and services prospective tenants desire. The survey is available in English, Spanish and Creole. He also said that they are looking for anyone looking for help with a business plan to contact Marshal Goodman for help because all accelerator users will be required to have a business plan. For those who don't have access to a computer or who need help answering the online survey, Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Specialist Maria Garcia Pizarro will be available on Wednesdays in Immokalee, at CareerSource Southwest Florida, 750 S. 5th St., from 9-11 a.m., and at the Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St. from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Public comment was provided by Pam Brown. • University of Florida Extension Services—Vanessa Bielema Ms. Bielema also reported on the Immokalee Accelerator. 7 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA I The Place to Call Home! Enclosure 1 • Immokalee Chamber of Commerce—Danny Gonzalez Mr. Gonzalez said that good things are happening in Immokalee. He spoke on the New Market Road improvements and the continued work that is going on Immokalee. He thanked the CRA for their efforts. • Collier County Housing Authority—Bill McDaniel Mr. McDaniel announced that he is no longer the chairman of the board. He invited all present to stop by Farmworkers Village to see the improvements that are being done. He also reported that they have a couple of duplex facilities that will be available for commercial lease. K. Citizen Comments. Jonas Marvelous spoke on a community event held on behalf of the Immokalee Soccer Pit Cobras Team for placing second in the Nation. He would like more community involvement with CRA, Rotary, and Chamber for community events. L. Next Meeting Date. Our next meeting will be a Joint CRA and MSTU Meeting on September 21, 2016 at 8:30 A.M. at 750 S 5th St. Immokalee, FL. M. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 A.M. 8 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home! Certification of Minutes Approval Form Prepared by: Approved by: CAAAZAA (31"(& Christie Betancourt, Interim Operations Manager Cherryle Tho s, Chairman Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Liaison These Minutes for the August 24, 2016 Joint MSTU/CRA Advisory Board Meetings were approved by the MSTU Advisory Board on September 21,2016 as presented. * The next Advisory Board meeting will be held October 26, 2016 at 8:30 AM at the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency office located at 750 South 5th Street,Immokalee,Fl 34142. All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the Immokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please call James Sainvilus, MSTU Project Manager, at 239-867-0026 for additional information. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact James Sainvilus,MSTU Project Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting.The public should be advised that members of the Immokalee Master Plan and Visioning Committee and the CRA Advisory Board are also members of the other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board, Immokalee Fire Commission, and the Collier County Housing Authority;etc. In this regard,matters coming before the IMPVC and the Advisory Board may come before one or more of the referenced Board and Committees from time to time.