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Agenda item 5a— January 10, 2018 meeting minutes
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 10, 2018 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order
by Chairman Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00 p.m. at the CRA Office, 3750 Bayshore Drive, Unit
102, Naples, FL 34112
I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Stephen Jaron,
Sheila DiMarco, Sheila Dugan, Robert Messmer, and Sandra Arafet were present.
II. MSTU Staff Present: Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator, CRA; Tami Scott,
Senior Project Mgr., and Debrah Forester, CRA Director, Naomi Hutchison,
Administrative Assistant; Code Enforcement
III. PledLye of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Gutierrez.
IV. Adoption of Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Advisory
Committee member Sandra Arafet. Second by Advisory Committee member
Robert Messmer. Passed unanimously.
V. Adoption of Minutes: Minutes amended by Sandra Arafet, section IV. Old
Business, a. The size of the flag was 8x12 ft. Motion to approve Minutes with
amendment by Robert Messmer. Second by Sandra Arafet. Passed Unanimously.
VI. Community/ Business Presentations:
a. Update on Landscaping—Aaron Gross, Ground Zero Landscaping—CRA
Senior Project Manager Tami Scott presented representative from Ground Zero
Landscaping Aaron Gross. Aaron detailed progress of previously discussed
issues ---cleaning and checking all sprinkler heads, fixed broken pipe, working
on combing and pruning, spraying to be done on Royal Palm end of week into
next week. Operations Coordinator Shirley Garcia asked about landscaping on
Lunar, Aaron responded that the trees are not yet ordered but needed. General
discussion about liter removal. Garbage cans are being used, but sparingly and
primarily for animal waste. Aaron believes much of the current waste is from
Hurricane Irma and is not coming out of shrubbery. Landscapers will begin
collecting liter once a week. Tami Scott inquired about the equipment needed
to straighten the palms and how it will be addressed in relation to traffic. Aaron
noted that a crane will be used and he will work with County Transportation
Services\ to ensure minimal disruption to traffic. Advisory Committee member
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George Douglas asked about mulch. Shirley Garcia said MSTU acquires mulch
twice a year and will check when the next transaction should take place.
b. Cart Collection: Advisory Committee member Stephen Jaron inquired about
shopping carts being an issue in neighborhoods. Code Enforcement
representative Chris Harmon stated that while in theory collection could be
enforced to retailers, he works closely with the Sherriff `s office to collect as
they can and either return to the appropriate retailer or recycle. Stores have been
contacted by multiple members of the committee and code enforcement, but do
not care to address the problem.
VII. Old Business:
a. Thomasson Drive—Staff Update: Tami Scott presented update on Thomasson
project. The plans have been forwarded to the Growth Management group, been
reviewed and approved and forwarded to RWA to finalize. Minor changes being
made to documentation. Only notable issue is the 100% plan set includes the
portion of work outside of MSTU boundaries to Dominion. This area needs to be
identified on the plan sheets as an alternative bid item. Staff is looking at options
including boundary expansion or constructing this segment at a later time.
Chairman Gutierrez inquired about price of pavement and changes to the entrance
to Avalon School. Tami Scott has reached out multiple times and will continue
to reach out for answers but has yet to receive a response from the School Board.
Shirley Garcia stated the school was not interested in cooperation. Sandra Arafet
detailed changes the school has already made to their pick. up and drop off
procedures as well as their bus zones. General discussion about change in flow
in traffic during school hours over last several months. Traffic is also being
directed on the west end. Tami Scott emphasized communication with school
throughout project to minimize traffic disruptions. Tami has also reached out to
the Road and Bridge Department to determine if the County had funds previously
allocated for the resurfacing of Thomason that could now be applied to the MSTU
project. She has not received a response but will continue to follow up.
Procurement packets will be made as simply as possible to make bids easier to
fill in the blanks.
b. Bayshore Drive—Hurricane Irma repair updat"taff Update: Tami Scott
presented update on Hurricane Iiia repair in three parts
i. Street Lights: Staff provided an overview of the status of lights and
repairs, and has confirmed that we do not have any surplus parts. The
current street globes are no longer available. Staff will purchase globes
from the manufacturer that match the same tops as the Thomasson Dr
lighting improvement project. The new globes are taller, so shorter globes
will be changed out with broken ones further up the drive and all the new
ones located at the end of the drive. Staff is going to be ordering the
replacement fixtures. The streetlights on Bayshore are different than the
streetlights going in on Thomason. Staff requested clarification on the
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direction the community wanted to move forward with because each light
standard is significantly different. Tami proposed a transition approach,
replacing the broken fixtures on Bayshore with a light fixture that is more
consistent with the new light fixtures going in on Thomason. She
recommended grouping the replacements closer to Thomason Drive and
rearranging the existing Bayshore Drive fixtures to be consistent along
Bayshore. Shirley Garcia mentioned new fixtures will have LED lights and
be more cost efficient. General discussion between staff and Advisory
Committee about size, shape, and placement of street lights and banners.
Fixtures are $1400 a head, approximately $2000 each with installation.
Advisory Committee discussed "theme" for the area both current and future
and the history of the light poles including the requirement to keep the
existing FPL taller poles to assure the lighting standard was met. Debrah
Forester noted that during the Redevelopment Plan update, discussion on
updated vision for the area may assist with MSTU future theme and style
of fixtures. Tami Scott will reach out to see if funds could be acquired via
FEMA to assist with the cost to replace the upgraded fixtures. Consensus
of the committee was to approved light changes as recommended by staff
ii. Fencing: There have been challenges getting representative out to fix
fencing issues. Shirley Garcia is working on the issue. She was able to get
one fence repaired and will continue to give one or two requests at a time
to the fence contractor until they are completed.
iii. Street Signs: Signs lost during Irma will eventually be replaced by county,
however county has over 30,000 signs to replace and the priority is on the
major streets. Bayshore Community is low on list and will not be serviced
for potentially 6 months. The CRA office in possession of some street signs
but they do not fit current sign poles. Staff is looking at other vendors out
of state companies to get the signs ordered instead of waiting for the County
sign department. Shirley will check to see if the larger street signs we
currently have could be temporarily installed until permanent solution can
be implemented. Chairman Maurice inquired about billing and pricing, and
if it was applicable to FEMA. Shirley Garcia explained that Growth
Management is handling all of the FEMA projects under a specific fund.
c. Banners—Debrah Forester presented a spread sheet detailing the old street
banners that the MSTU has acquired over the years and asked permission of the
Advisory Committee to dispose of via the government surplus office or through
donation. Committee asked if they could be given to local businesses or used at
the park or Botanical Gardens. It was decided 16 unused Banners with the old
Bayshore logo would be kept for future purposes, the rest disposed of as the
Director sees fit.
VIII. New Business:
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a. 2017 Annual report and accomplishments, Joint workshop needed with CRA
and MSTU (April 3, 2018): Debrah Forester reviewed a draft list of
accomplishments from 2017 and reviewed a tentative work plan for 2018. Staff
will be drafting the 2017 Annual Report. The report will be presented to the CRA
Board in March and the joint meeting with the CRA and MSTUs is scheduled
for April 3, 2018 at 1:OOpm. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Handout of
2017 Accomplishments and 2018 proposed work plans were reviewed. Some of
the accomplishments include: Mini Triangle Due Diligence complete and
Zoning application submitted. Thomasson Drive plans were completed in 2017
and project will commence in 2018 for approximately 1 year. Karen Drive
Stormwater project completed. Four commercial grants approved.
b. 2018 Work Plan: Debrah Forester listed the items and projects the MSTU hopes
to address in 2018: Thomasson Drive construction to commence. Fire suppression
through CDBG grant underway. Other items mentioned for 2018 include updating
the Redevelopment Plan and Land Development Code, if needed; completion of
Irma work and updating the website; work in partner with CRA on Arts Master
Plan; Finalize office location; and Blue zone concept implemented.
i. Community requested a revisiting of the South Bayshore area
reflective markers missing, landscaping issues, trees removed because of
traffic concerns but no replacements, new landscaping company has helped
but overall impression is not the original vision with the exception of the
area in front of the Montessori school. Chairman Maurice asked Shirley
Garcia to add South Bayshore for further discussion to future agenda.
General conversation about Bike Lanes. Debrah Forester will check with
transportation in regard to guidelines about green paint and lines and look
into piggybacking the pricing with the Thomasson drive project for cost
efficiency, as well as discuss with Dan Burden of Blue Zone in April 2018
about moving lines. Shirley Garcia mentioned it may be eligible for a safety
grant for funding. Repainting/resizing the bike lanes will be looked at in
2018. General discussion was held about bike lanes throughout Collier
County and the City of Naples.
ii. Chairman Gutierrez inquired about next local street in work plan and
getting speed bumps on Lakeview—Shirley Garcia stated that they cannot
get approval for speed dips or bumps because of an issue with the
Emergency Response Services. Commissioner Fiala supports the residents
desire for speed bumps, but approval has been denied.
iii. CBDG Submittal, Jeepers or Karen Drive qualify to add sidewalks. The
possibility of a suspension bridge going to Sudgen Park discussed as an
alternative with less permit issues.
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IX. Project Updates: Project Manager's Report: updates are in the agenda packets
for informational purposes.
X. Correspondence and Communications:
a. Update 2018 Calendar: Debrah Forester presented revised 2018 meeting
calendar.
b. US 41 Corridor Study: Meeting to recap the US 41 Corridor Study will be
conducted on January It", 2018. The final meeting for the study will be on
February 21, 2018.
c. Affordable housing article—Naples Daily News: article from the December
29th, 2017 release of the Naples Daily News highlighting Affordable Housing in
the area.
d. Call for Artist Flyer: Flyer for a jury Art Show event on February 17, 2018 from
loam to 3pm, at 3700 Bayshore Drive. General discussion about the success of
previous Arts Events.
XI. Advisory Board General Communications:
A. Chairman Gutierrez inquired about putting reflector pumpers on bike lane.
Debrah Forester will look into general resurfacing of Bayshore Drive. Sandra
Arafet stated that several streets resurfacing had been postponed due to
Thomasson project. CRA Staff will look at road maintenance schedules.
B. Upcoming Joint CRA meeting—Debrah Forester informed the committee that the
commissioners will discussing term limits for committee members and it will be
one of the topics at the joint meeting and asked the committee to compile their
thoughts and opinions for discussion.
XII. Citizen Comments:
A. Mike Patch, president of Moorhead Manor, thanked Shirley Garcia and Tami
Scott for assisting in understanding issues with drainage at the Moorhead Manor.
B. General discussion throughout meeting about Blue Zone project and its relation
to Bayshore community.
XIII. Next Meeting Date: February 7, 2018
XIV. Adjournment — The meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm by Chairman Gutierrez
Chairman Stephen Jaron
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