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Agenda item 4,a— February 6, 2018 meeting minutes
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2016 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board
was called to order by Chairman, Maurice Gutierrez at 6:00 p.m at the CRA Office, 3750
Bayshore Drive, Unit 102, Naples, FL 34112
I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Karen Beatty, Mike
Sherman, Steve Main, Ron Kezeske, Shane Shadis, and Peter Dvorak. Excused
Absence: Larry Ingram. Shane Shadis departed at 830pm and Ron Kezeske departed
at 8:48. Meeting ran until 9:42p.m.
IL CRA Staff Present: Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator, CRA; Tami Scott,
Senior Project Mgr.; and Debrah Forester, CRA Director; Naomi Hutcheson,
Administrative Assistant.
III. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Gutierrez
IV. Advisory Board Election—Chair and Vice Chair:
A. Chair: Chairman Gutierrez offered to step down if anyone else desired to take on
the Chairman role. Steve Main made a motion to nominate Maurice Gutierrez as the
Chairman. Second by Karen Beatty. Passed Unanimously.
B. Vice Chair: Peter Dvorak stated that he would be willing to step down from
Vice Chair should anyone else desire to take on the role. Maurice Gutierrez made a
motion to nominate Peter Dvorak remain Vice Chair. Second by Steve Main. Passed
Unanimously.
C. Term Limits: Director Debrah Forester presented Collier County Ordinance
2009-16 and requested the CRA Board's official position on Term Limits so that it
could be represented during the Joint CRA Board and Advisory Board in April. Ron
Kezeske stated that in general he is for term limits, however finds them impractical in
the particular scenario of the Bayshore CRA Advisory Board, since it is difficult to
keep all seats filled. Stating it is better to have the seat filled than empty. Ron made
a motion to not propose term limits and asked those who have been on the board to
step aside if someone else were to apply. Karen inquired about where and how often
the open Board positions are advertised. Debrah stated it is advertised on the
Newspaper, on the BCC Agenda, and the County's Website. Karen requested it be
advertised more frequently. Debrah re -asked for clarification on a recommendation
to the Board. The Board agreed they do not want term limits at this point. Ron
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Amended motion to add a yearly review of the issue. Second by Maurice Gutierrez.
Passed Unanimously.
Adoption of Agenda: Chairman Maurice requested the Agenda be amended by
removing Vacant Lots from Old Business. Motion to approve amended agenda by
Maurice. Second by Steve. Passed Unanimously.
Adoption of Minutes: Steve Main provided a few spelling errors that needed to be
amended for the January minutes. Karan Beatty made a motion to approve the
corrected Minutes. Second by Maurice Gutierrez. Passed Unanimously.
Community/ Business Presentations:
A. Montessori Garden School: Senior Project Manager Tami Scott introduced
Marsha Orr of the Montessori Garden School. Marsha stated they have 3 staff members
and 22 students. The school can accommodate up to 55 students. She gave a
PowerPoint presentation about the school and the Montessori style of learning. She
thanked the Board and the community for their assistance in getting the school started
and invited them to visit.
B. Mattamay Homes: Tami stated that there would be no presentation from
Mattamay Homes as there continue to be schedule conflicts. She will try to get them
to March meeting.
C. Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Bike/Ped Master
Plan: Tami introduced Eric Ortman, Senior Planner of the Collier County MPO. Eric
stated that there are approximately 400 MPOs in the United States. The Collier County
MPO has completed several Master Plans in 1994/2006/ and 2012. This year they will
be developing a new Master Plan and not just an update. The MPO wants to focus on
the implementation of three specific goals: safety, increased connectivity, and
accessibility to as many people as possible. He implored the community to fill out the
survey, and give as much feedback as possible. Surveys were included in the Agenda
Packet, at the door for community members, and can be found online on the Collier
County MPO website. Points of interest from general discussion: the MPO is working
on educating people on pedestrian safety but is not an enforcement agency. They are
working in tandem with Blue Zone. He did not have specifics for the
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Area with him, but they are available at the MPO office.
The primary area of focus in the Bayshore area at this time is US 41 near the
Government Center.
D. Tim Durham County Managers office Guide to Sunshine law and Code of
Ethics. Tami introduced Tim Durham to speak on the Sunshine Law and the Florida
Code of Ethics. Tim requested to have his presentation moved after Jennifer Belpedio
gave an update on the Love & Legacy lots.
E. Love & Legacy lots: Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney, is
representing the CRA and has met with all the parties involved. She recently has
spoken to William Rose, who is representing the investment of the group that is
financing Cal Montenegro's lots. He has stated that they have put in a significant
amount of time and money into the development and they don't want to lose the lots.
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Three of the lots have been developed, sold, and are currently occupied. Ron requested
the sequence of events that led to this occurrence as it should have been illegal to sell
a title they no longer had possession of. Ron also requested a list of all of the CRAs
properties. He stated multiple times that foreclosure was not a negotiation but an
aggressive legal process. Ron and Peter went back and forth about their knowledge on
foreclosures and the process. Maurice asked for a time line and expressed a desire to
negotiate but that it has seemed an unlikely task in regard to these particular lots based
on previous interactions. Jennifer assured the Board that she is now dealing with in the
financial entity who has the authority to entire into an agreement. Maurice asked that
nothing be done for 30 days and that the parties involved be represented at the next
meeting with possible timing parameters, escrow and pricing scenarios, and title
information. Jennifer recommended that the CRA support clearing the title for the 3
occupied homes and then negotiate an agreement on the remaining 15 lots.
VIII. Old Business:
A. 17 Acres—Staff Update: Tami asked Debrah to give an update on the 17 Acres.
Debrah noted that staff has been working with each developer to complete the
negotiations to present to the CRAB on February 13. Due to the process, the details
are not available until they become part of the public record and are published with the
BCC Agenda on February 7. The CRA will have a special meeting on Monday,
February 12th, 2018 to review the final proposals prior to the presentation to the CRAB.
The BCC/CRA meeting is February 13th, 2018 meeting at 9a.m. at the Board Chambers
on the main campus. The meeting is open to the public. Tim stated that it is a very big
packet with tentative agreements, benchmarks, milestones, and accountabilities; the
CRA should be pleased with the results.
B. Redevelopment Plan: Debrah is working on the Notice to Proceed to consultants
and hopes to have it sent out on February 7th, 2018. It is a 280 day contract, which
would finish on 11/14/2018. The Redevelopment plan will set the course for the future.
C. Mini Triangle: Tami stated that the Mini Triangle petition would be going before
the Planning Commission on February 15th, 2018 at 9:00am. Debrah said once the
rezone and Comprehensive Plan amendments were approved and become effective,
closing would be scheduled. Anticipated closing July of 2018.
D. Public Art: Karen Beatty gave a brief history of the Arts in the Bayshore area.
Laura Burns of the United Arts Council followed with a PowerPoint presentation about
the economic impact of the arts in general. A lengthy discussion in regard to the mural
project in Bayshore ensued. Points of interest: there is an application that must be
completed for all murals with approval of the Advisory Board prior to implementation.
The mural must be in adherence to Collier County Ordinance 5.06.00 and 04.02.16. If
changes to the code are necessary, they would need to be brought to the BCC as an
amendment to the Land Development Code and approved by the BCC. The only
regulation the CRA Advisory Board has the right to grant permission for is the
deviation from is the size of the mural. Debrah inquired how the Board would like to
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resolve enforcement issues when a mural is not in compliance—send Code
Enforcement with a citation from the County, or draft a letter from the Advisory Board
with the option of modification within a set time frame. Chairman Maurice stated he
would reach out to the owner at the Gardenia and try to resolve the issues with the non-
compliant mural and asked that no further action be taken. There was discussion
regarding the Mermaid mural and the owner Amanda Jaron spoke regarding her mural
and she requested that the Board work on managing the process and not the art. An
adhoc committee was formed with members Laura Burns, Ms. Chevalier, and Paul
Arsenault to review the murals and they will come back to the Advisory Board with
recommendations. Debrah requested that they include suggestions on implementation
and enforcement. The committee may further develop to work on developing public
art master plan for the Bayshore area and be in charge of finding artist, funds, and
presenting the applications and specifics to the CRA Advisory Board. Chairman
Maurice would like a clearer definition between a mural and a sign. He also mentioned
that there were obvious violations, but also gray areas and appreciated the formation
of a group that can deal with the gray areas. Amanda Jaron also mentioned that she is
working with Waste Management on permission to paint dumpsters.
E. Sunshine Law and Code of Ethics: Tim Durham, Executive Manager, reviewed
selections from the Florida Commission on Ethics and the Sunshine Law that are
pertinent to the CRA Advisory Board. Primarily, he emphasized that Board members
have a responsibility to put their public position above their private position, that one
cannot utilize their public position to benefit privately, what constitutes a voting
conflict and how to best handle it, not accepting gifts or compensation for votes, and
restrictions in communication outside Board meetings. Any questions in reference to
the Florida Code of Ethics, the Sunshine Law, or other political ethical issues
concerning Board members can be addressed by contacting Jeff Klatzkow, in the
County Attorneys' Office. Board members were advised to make wise decisions to
protect themselves.
IX. New Business:
A. Review of Annual Report: Tami let the Board know that staff is on a 2nd draft of
the report. It should be ready for review by the Board at the March meeting.
B. 2018 Work Plan: Debrah verified with the Board their points of focus for 2018:
Update of the Redevelopment Plan, closing on the Mini -Triangle, progression on
the 17 Acre Cultural Center plans, and the Thomasson Dr. project.
C. Vacant Parcel for sale -3321 Bayshore Drive: Tami mentioned a property that
is possibly for sale. The owner approached the CRA directly to inquire about
interest in purchase. The lot has not officially been put up for sale, ergo no asking
price as of yet. If the Board is interested an appraisal can be done. Maurice and
Peter suggested it would be an ideal location for parking concerns with the
surrounding businesses, but agreed it would be impractical to get an appraisal for a
property that is not yet up for sale. Debrah asked if they would like staff to ask the
property owner if they would be willing to sell at appraised value. Peter made a
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motion to have staff ask the potential seller if they would be willing to sell the
property to the CRA for the appraised value. Karen Second. 5 Yeas: Peter, Karen,
Maurice, Steve, Mike. Ron and Shane had already departed. Larry was not in
attendance.
X. Project Updates: Proiect Manager's Report: Tami Scott, Senior Project Manager,
highlighted a few projects. She mentioned that the previously voted on zoning issue
for Wolcott Marines has since been determined to be unnecessary. She also
mentioned the suggestion by Transportation to take out part of the median and put in
a turn lane for the Mattamay Homes project. There was some clarification and
discussion on the entrance/exit for the proposed Racetrac site. Debrah mentioned that
Cirrus Point was off the project list but that staff had met today with Mr. King who is
interested in developing the site. He is completing his due diligence of the site. He is
looking for additional density but is seeking market rate units. He is interested in
seeking units from the Bayshore Density pool and develop the site for market rate
homes and removing the Affordable Housing requirement. Several questions of
clarification to Debrah from Board in regards to the developer, the current
ordinances, as well as the Blue Zone concept of integration. The Board reached a
consensus of support of the project pending review of the details.
XI. Correspondence and Communications:
A. US 41 Corridor Study: The final meeting for US Corridor Study will be on
February 21, 2018.
B. Call for Artist Flyer: A flyer for a juried Ari Show on February 1P , 2018 from
I Oam to 3pm, at 3700 Bayshore Drive.
C. MPO Bike/Ped Master Plan Survey—Debrah pointed out that the survey is in
the agenda packet, as well as online.
XII. Advisory Board General Communications:
A. Racetrac: Some general discussion about the Racetrac. Points of interest:
Additional traffic, issues with easement, it is within the 500ft of another gas
station, the need to change the timing on the stop light, working in conjunction
with CVS, and the taxes on the parcel. Debrah reminded the Board that they are
not being asked to weigh in on the decisions, but if they want to incorporate into
code that all developers must present to the CRA Board, it can be worked into
discussion for the Redevelopment Plan.
B. Crime Update: _Karen requested a crime update. Sheriff Mike Nelson will have
a 6 month update at the next meeting.
C. Starbucks: The Board inquired about why they have not heard anything on the
Starbucks development. Tami gave a short, generalized accounting of the
process by which something is brought to the Board's and/or Staff's attention.
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D. Density Bonus: The Board had several questions about Mattamay Homes and
their inability to come to a Board meeting. Debrah informed them that they may
need to look at the criteria for the Density Bonus and perhaps make it mandatory
for developers to present to the CRA Advisory Board.
E. Meeting Format: Peter inquired about how the staff formats the meetings and
approves presentations. Tim suggested a Consent Agenda—items that are
informative, in the packet, and can be brought forward for discussion if need be,
otherwise they don't have to be brought up. Debrah suggested perhaps limiting
the number of presentations to 2 a month and 10 minutes each. Peter requested
that a financial update be include each month.
XIII. Staff Communication:
A. Haldeman Creek: Sheriff Mike Nelson gave an update on missing Marker #
15. It is on the Sheriff's List for replacement. There are a total of 38 missing
markers and marker #15 is low priority. Debrah let the Board know that Ashbritt
would be looking at the creels this week and briefing the Haldeman Creek MSTU
about what needs to be done for Irma clean up soon.
B. Weekend Warriors: Sheriff Mike informed the Board that the Weekend
Warriors had been in the Bayshore area over the previous weekend cleaning up
liter. He also stated that they noticed a broken Traffic Counter which has been
put on the top of the list to be fixed.
XIV. Citizen Comments:
A. Cleaning: A community member asked for information on the happenings
behind the CVS. Shirley mentioned the owner was having the lot cleaned due
to multiple complaints.
B. Pickle Ball Coming: 2200 people signed up for Pickle Ball this year in under 2
hours. Only 1500 could be accepted. The East Naples Community Park has 54
Pickle Ball Courts.
XII. Next Meeting Date:
A. Special Meeting: Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6:OOp.m.
B. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 6:OOp.m.
XIII. Adiournment —The meeting adjourned at 9:42 pm by Chairman Maurice Gutierrez
Chairman Maurice Gutierrez