Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Minutes 02/21/2018Enclosure 1
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MINUTES
Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee on February 21,
2018.
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A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 8:44 a.m.
B. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Frank Rincon introduced himself and
opened the meeting with a prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Present:
Frank Nappo, Andrea Halman, Ski Olesky, Anne Goodnight (8:55a.m.), Yvar Pierre and
Linda Oberhaus.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Mike Facundo and and Estil Null
Others Present:
Mark Lemke, Pam Brown, Frank Rincon, Dottie Cook, Cristina Perez, Carrie Williams,
Reva Soud, Julian Morgan, Bill McDaniel, and Mike Ossorio.
Staff: Debrah Forester and Christie Betancourt.
D. Introductions.
Chairman Frank Nappo introduced himself and welcomed all to the meeting. He also
congratulated Christie Betancourt for her promotion as Operations Manger of the CRA.
All other board members and members of the public introduced themselves.
E. Approval of Agenda.
Christie Betancourt presented agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved as
presented.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion for the CRA to approve the Agenda as
presented. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
F. Approval of Minutes.
1. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for January 17, 2018. (Enclosure 1)
Ms. Andrea Halman wanted the record to show that Item H.1.Nomination for CRA
Chair and Vice-Chair were not a unanimous vote.
Correct Motions:
H. CRA & MSTU New Business. 1. Nominations for CRA Chair and Vice-Chair.
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to nominate Dr. Frank Nappo as CRA Chair.
Mr. Mike Facundo seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous a vote of 5-1.
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion for the CRA to nominate Mr. Estil Null as Vice
Chair. Mr. Mike Facundo seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous a vote of 5-1.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion for the CRA to approve the minutes for
January 17, 2018 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting with a correction to the motions for item
H.1. Nomination for CRA Chair and Vice-Chair. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and
it was approved by unanimous vote. 5-0.
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G. Announcements.
1. Communications Folder
Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the
public. Folder contains public notice, meeting calendar, news articles and
upcoming community events.
2. Meetings and Public Comment speaker slips
Staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more
time if deemed necessary.
H. CRA New Business;
1. Advisory Board Renewal Applicants
Staff provided board renewal applications for Estil Null, Anne Goodnight and
Yvar Pierre.
i. Estil Null (Enclosure 2)
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to reappoint Estil Null to the Immokalee
Local Redevelopment Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Andrea
Halman and it was approved by unanimous vote 6-0.
ii. Anne Goodnight (Enclosure 3)
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to reappoint Anne Goodnight to the
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Andrea Halman and it was approved by unanimous vote 6-0.
iii. Yvar Pierre (Enclosure 4)
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to reappoint Yvar Pierre to the Immokalee
Local Redevelopment Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Andrea
Halman and it was approved by unanimous vote 6-0.
2. Braden Clinic – new hospital – Letter of Support (Enclosure 5)
Staff provided board a sample copy of a letter of support for Braden Clinic’s
Certificate of Need (CON) application process to build a new hospital in the town
of Ave Maria.
Action: Ms. Linda Oberhaus made a motion to send a Letter of Support to Braden
Clinic for application process to build a new hospital in the Ave Maria area. The motion
was seconded by Ms. Andrea Halman and it was approved by unanimous vote 6-0.
3. Bike Ped Master Plan – Presentation (Enclosure 6)
Eric Ortman with the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPO) presented board
and public on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Frank Rincon and Pam Brown commented on the safety and the education of
pedestrian and bicyclist who are using cross walks. A group discussion was held
on other areas of concern.
Pam Brown would like for CRA board and community members to attend MPO
meeting and to possibly be a topic of discussion for them.
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Mr. Ortman also discussed the recommendation from the 2011 Walkability Study.
He would like to know CRA staff and advisory board’s recommendation on Tier
1, 2 & 3 Project listed on the 2011 Walkabilty Study.
**The Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
4. Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition Housing Committee - Presentation (Enclosure 7)
Dottie Cook, Co-Chair of the Housing Committee for the Immokalee Unmet Needs
Coalition provided board with Enclosure 7 which is a draft copy of the Immokalee
Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Plan for Housing and Infrastructure. The draft plan
provides a Purpose, Background and Proposed Projects.
5. 2017 Draft Annual Report (Enclosure 8)
Staff provided board with a draft copy of the 2017 Annual report for review and
edits.
I. CRA Old Business.
1. CRA Managers Report (Enclosure 9)
Staff reviewed managers’ report with board.
2. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 10)
Staff provided board with report on lighting, sidewalk improvements, monuments
and maintenance contract.
3. Immokalee Area Master Plan – update
Staff provided board with handouts that have been provided at the IAMP
workshops of the goals and the vision statements. She also informed board of the
March public workshop meeting dates.
4. Immokalee Stormwater – (Enclosure 11)
Staff provided board with an email from Michele Mosca updating stormwater
activities which included the Stormwater Utility Fee, the Trafford Area
Stormwater Pond Site, the Arrowhead Pond Site, and the Immokalee Stormwater
Master Plan Update.
Staff will request a map showing pond sites.
5. Budget
i. Current Budget (Enclosure 12)
Staff reviewed budget with the board and members of the public.
6. Draft Work Plan 2018 (Enclosure 13)
Staff provided board with final draft of 2018 Work Plan for review and updates.
7. Code Enforcement
Cristina Perez introduced Mike Ossorio, Code Enforcement Division Director to
all. They provided board with a brief update on code enforcement activities in the
Immokalee area. They also informed the board that code has a new feature where
they will be able to identify code cases that have been brought forward to them by
the CRA and in turn they will be able to provide up a detail on those cases.
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8. Office of Business & Economic Development
No update was given.
9. Other Agencies
J. Citizens Comments:
Pam Brown provided board with information on upcoming community events.
Seminole Shootout Reenactment and Rodeo - March 2 & 3
Cattle Drive & Jamboree – March 10
K. Next Meeting Date. Next CRA Meeting is on March 21, 2018 @ 8:30 a.m. at Pepper
Ranch Preserve located at 6315 Pepper Road unless otherwise
noticed.
L. Adjournment: Meeting Adjourned @ 11:26 A.M.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
ITEM 8 A
Update on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
OBJECTIVE: For the Committee to receive an update on, and discuss the work completed to date for the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
CONSIDERATIONS: Tindale Oliver Associates will be making a presentation on the work to date. A
power point of the presentation is included as Attachment 1.
The MPO has widened its approach to public outreach for this plan. There is an online interactive map, and
surveys in English, Spanish and Creole. The map and surveys as well as all information related to the plan
are available at http://colliermpo.com/index.aspx?page=45. (The Creole survey is only available in hard
copy.) The MPO is also presenting the plan at the Bayshore and Immokalee CRAs, visiting farmers’
markets, and with the help of the Immokalee CRA, presenting the plan and surveys to the Farm Workers
and Unmet Needs Coalitions. To date, more than 400 comments have been received. A majority of the
comments fall into two categories; the need for increased safety and more connections. The table below
lists the public outreach activities for the plan.
Event Location Date
Stakeholder Group Kick-off 2800 N Horseshoe Dr. Monday, October 30
Community Open House #1 Veterans Park, Naples Wednesday, January 17
VBR Farmers Market Intersection of Airport & VBR Saturday, January 27
Golden Gate Farmers Market 11725 Collier Blvd. Sunday, February 4
Bayshore CRA 3570 Bayshore Dr. Tuesday, February 6
Marco Island Farmers Market Veterans Park, Marco Island Wednesday, February 21
NCH Farmers Market 311 9th St N, Naples Thursday, February 22
Farm Workers Coalition TBD in Immokalee TBD
Unmet Needs Coalition TBD in Immokalee TBD
Immokalee CRA/Master Plan TBD in Immokalee TBD
Community Open House #1 TBD TBD
Input from the MPO Board and committees, the Stakeholder Group, and the public as well as the current
Comprehensive Pathways Plan have been used to shape a draft Vison statement, goals and objectives as
shown in Attachment 2 which also includes a comparison of the goals of the 2018, 2012 and 2006 plans.
The next major steps in the Plan development are:
1.refining and narrowing the plan’s broad themes,
2.working on the plan’s policy element,
3.begin working on performance measures for the plan (see Attachment 2), and
4.beginning work on investment focus areas and criteria for project selection.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For the Committee to receive the update on, and discuss the work
completed thus far for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Power Point
2.Goals and Objectives
Prepared By: Eric Ortman, MPO Senior Planner
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MPO Board UpdateFebruary 9, 20181Item 8.A. - Attachment 1
Agenda•Community Engagement/Public Input Review•WikiMap, On‐line survey, Workshop, Mobile workshops•Vision Statement Review•Goals and objectives•Performance Measures•Broad Themes2
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewInput on Project Goals3Safety27%Connectivity26%Equity9%Economic6%Environment10%Health13%Livability9%SafetyConnectivityHealthEnvironmentEquityLivabilityEconomic
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewConnections:Connect the greenways!More east‐west connections to and from the BeachImmokalee to the rest of the CountySafety: Reduce bicycle and pedestrian fatalities and injuries4
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewPlan success?5•5 year building plan•Cost feasible plan•Developers held responsible for impact on congestion and traffic•Developers provide more pathways•More pathways for non‐motorized transportation•Extend current greenways (Rich King)•Boardwalks/ bikepaths to ride by the beach•Provide more greenways•Encourage more businesses to provide bike racks•Allow bike access through gated communities to connect elsewhere•Safer access for biking/walking•More greenways and trails•Safer areas to ride bikes with dedicated trails (i.e. rails to trails)•Advocate for more green space (less development) so more greenways are possible•More connected roadways, fewer huge intersections with multiple lanes to crossComment topics:Greenways Safer AccessDeveloper responsibilityConnectivity5‐year plan
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewPlan concerns?6•Enforce traffic crossing at King Trail ‐ people will not stop•Build more bike paths, extend King Trail•Extend 951/Collier Trail•Sidepaths with all new road construction•Map out available roadway ROW, SWFLWMD, FPL•Put arterials in a road diet‐ reduce lane widths, [add] on‐street parking, give up lane for bike ped•Need policy ‐ Complete Streets, Greenway easements, transportation enhancements•6‐lane roads are too dangerous to cross•On LRTP, quit starting with the assumption that all roads will end up 6‐lanes•Recreation trails very important•Safe road crossings everywhereComment topics:Trail/traffic crossingsDevelopment standardsRoadway dangerGreenway optionsPolicy
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewWikiMap Comments732542161311Bicycle NeedDestinationLine (i.e Connectionneeded)Pedestrian NeedSafety Concern360 comments
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewWikiMap Comments – North County8Safety ConcernsBicycle NeedsPedestrian NeedsConnection Needed
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewWikiMap Comments – South County9Pedestrian NeedsSafety ConcernsBicycle NeedsConnection Needed
Community Engagement/Public Input ReviewSurvey150 responses (as of 1/19), including 10 from the workshopOpen until Jan 3110Walk Bike0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%MonthlyNever1‐34‐78‐10More than 10
Community Engagement/Public Input Review1164%34%36%14%8%50%61%15%Lack of sidewalks/safeplaces to walkLarge intersections Lack of lighting Fear of crime Lack ofdirectional/destinationsignageHigh speed traffic Driver behavior Other (please specify)If walking, what makes you feel unsafe? (Check all that apply)
Community Engagement/Public Input Review1280%48%28%4%10%68%80%18%Lack of bicycle facilities(i.e.: bike lane, trail,path)Large intersections Lack of lighting Fear of crime Lack ofdirectional/destinationsignageHigh speed traffic Driver behavior Other (please specify)If biking, what makes you feel unsafe? (Check all that apply)
Community Engagement/Public Input Review13What bike support would you like to see more of in Collier County? (i.e.: signage, bike lanes, bike paths, intersection priority, bicyclist and driver education, enforcement)
Community Engagement/Public Input Review14What walking support would you like to see more of in Collier County? (i.e.: wider sidewalks, sidewalk gaps filled, new sidewalks where there are no existing ones, more time to cross at intersections, better connected sidewalks, walker and driver education, enforcement)
Summary of Public Comments15safecomprehensiveinterconnected network encourages and inspires throughout Collier Countyincrease opportunities all ages and abilities enjoy
Vision Statement16To provide a safe and comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network that promotes and encourages community use and enjoyment.
Goals and Objectives (proposed and previous)17Proposed 2018 Plan Goals 2012 Goals 2006 GoalsSafety ‐Increase safety for people who walk and bicycle in Collier County.Goal 2: safetyGoal 4: safetyConnectivity ‐Create a network of efficient, convenient bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Collier County.Goal 1: safe, inviting and convenientGoal 2: safe, connected, and convenientGoal 5: network of off‐road greenwaysGoal 3: off‐street networkHealth ‐Encourage health and fitness by providing a safe, convenient network of facilities for walking and biking.Goal 4: recreational and leisureGoal 1: HealthandFitnessEnvironment ‐Protect the environment by supporting mode choiceEquity/Livability ‐Increase transportation choice and community livability through the development of an integrated multi‐modal system.Goal 6: transportation efficiency and community livabilityGoal 5: Improve transportation efficiencyEconomy ‐Promote tourism and economic opportunities by developing a safe, connected network of biking and walking facilities.Goal 3: tourismand economy
Next Steps18•Complete summarization of public comment•Coordination with local agency staff on policies•Complete performance measures•Finalize project evaluation criteria•Review project identification and prioritization with committees•Begin to identify project needs
Thank youQuestions?19
Goals, Objectives and Evaluation Criteria
Some objectives appear more than once – projects should satisfy more than one objective.
1. Safety Increase safety for people who walk and bicycle in Collier County
Objectives:
Reduce the number and severity of bicycle crashes
Reduce the number and severity of pedestrian crashes
2. Connectivity Create a network of efficient, convenient bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Collier
County
Objectives:
Provide a variety of bikeways and pedestrian facilities connected to transit
Provide a variety of bikeways and pedestrian facilities connected to destinations (need to define)
Fill in gaps in existing bicycle and pedestrian network
3. Equity/livability Increase transportation choice and community livability through the development of
an integrated multi-modal system
Objectives:
Provide safe biking and walking conditions in areas of Collier County that are underserved/transit
dependent (use EJ methodology)
Provide a variety of bikeways and pedestrian facilities connected to destinations
Provide a variety of bikeways and pedestrian facilities connected to transit (use TDP/TDSP data)
4. Health Encourage health and fitness by providing a safe, convenient network of facilities for walking
and biking
Related to Connectivity
5. Economy Promote tourism and economic opportunities by developing a safe, connected network of
biking and walking facilities
Objectives:
Develop bikable destinations
Supports access to jobs
Connections to lively pedestrian environments
6. Environment Protect the environment by supporting mode choice
Objectives:
Provided an accessible, connected network
Item 8.A. - Attachment 2
Comparison of Goals for 2018, 2012, 2006 Plans
Plan Performance Measures (PM)
Connectivity
PM: Miles of Shared Use Path (SUP) studied
PM: Studied…Road Safety Audit (RSA), Bike, Sidewalks
PM: Miles of SUP built
PM: Bike Lane Miles built
PM: Length of Sidewalk gaps filed that are meaningful (schools)?
PM: Miles of sidewalk built
Safety
PM: Number of areas of high bicycle crashes studied (high crash = #)
PM: Number of recommendations from studies in high crash areas funded
Number of projects with accepted crash reduction factors
Reduction in number (or growth rate) of B/P crashes, injuries, fatalities