BCC Minutes 02/06/2006 W (Strategic Plan)
February 6, 2006
TRANSCRIPT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
Naples, Florida, February 6, 2006
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in a STRATEGIC PLANNING
WORKSHOP SESSION in the Human Resources Building of the
Government Complex, East Naples, Florida with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN:
ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Mudd, Collier County Manager
Leo Ochs, Collier County Deputy Manager
Joe Schmitt, Administrator CDES
Norman Feder, Transportation Director
Jim DeLony, Public Utilities Admin.
Marla Ramsey, Public Services Admin.
Len Price, Administrative Services
Jack Wert, Exec. Dir. Tourist Development Council
Dan Summers, Director Emergency Mgt. Bureau
Mike Smykowski, OMB
John Torre, Communications & Cus!. Relations Dir.
Theresa Cook, Exec. Dir., Collier Cty. Airport Auth.
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Commissioner Frank Halas
Commissioner Jim Coletta
Commissioner Fred Coyle
Commissioner Donna Fiala
Commissioner Tom Henning
Tammie Nemecek, EDC
Kim Grant, OMB
Debbie Wright, Asst to the County Mgr.
Mike Sheffield, Asst to the County Mgr.
Winona Stone, Asst to the County Mgr.
Heidi Rockhold, Minutes & Records
David Jackson, CRA
Sue Filson, Asst to the Commissioners
David Weigel, County Attorney
Mike Pettit, Chief Deputy County Atty.
JeffKlatkow, Assistant County Atty.
Scott Teach, Assistant County Atty.
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AGENDA
February 6, 2006
9:00 a.m.
BCC/Strategic Planning Workshop
Human Resources Building
Collier County Government Complex
Frank Halas, Chairman, District 2
Jim Coletta, Vice-Chairman, District 5
Donna Fiala, Commissioner, District 1
Tom Henning, Commissioner, District 3
Fred W. Coyle, Commissioner, District 4
NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM
MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING. SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER
WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER PRIOR TO THE PRESENT A TlON OF THE
AGENDA ITEM TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL REGISTERED PUBLIC
SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME
IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2004-05, AS AMENDED, REQUIRES
THAT ALL LOBBYISTS SHALL, BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING
ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADDRESSING THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS), REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD AT THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING,
YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 3301 EAST
TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34112, (239) 774-8380;
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ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE
A V AILABLE IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discussion regarding the Strategic Plan of Collier County
3. Public Comment
4. Adjourn
INQUIRIES CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE BOARD'S AGENDA SHOULD
BE MADE TO THE COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 774-8383.
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1. The meeting was called to order at 9:02 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance by
Chairman Frank Halas.
2. Jim Mudd, Collier County Manager, led the meeting and introduced all
components of the plan, starting with a discussion of the foundation on which
the new 2006 Collier County Strategic Plan was developed:
. The mantra over the last four years was to rebuild and maintain the public
trust.
o The BCC and county staff have successfully done that - surveys of citizens
over the past five years have shown increasing approval ratings of the
Commissioners and County officials, and the perception that things in
Collier County are moving in the right direction.
. At last year's Strategic Plan presentation on 2/04/05 it was agreed to:
o Update the agency's Strategic Plan during FY05 to be introduced in FY06
and applied during FY07.
o Change the focus by identifying present long-range priorities for the
community.
. Accomplishments expected in 2007-2009 as a result of the prior plan:
o Smarter growth trends
o More affordable housing countywide
o Beginning of economic diversification
o Self-sustaining airport system
o Acquired greenspace
o Fewer fire districts with better cooperation
o Improved medical service for all residents
o Comprehensive County plan east of CR 951 (the County Manager's office
is working on this now, and will present it to the BCC in April, 2006)
Commissioner Fiala asked ifBCC planning staff had been used in developing
the plan.
. Mr. Mudd responded that BCC planning staff does not help prepare the plan,
but will have plenty of opportunity to review it and have input.
. Commissioner Coyle noted that the plan provides general planning guidance
for planning agencies and BCC staff.
3. The new strategic plan's priotities:
. Priorities identified by surveys are as follows:
o BCC survey:
. Roads, infrastructure, buildings (33%)
. Traffic, transportation (10%)
· Housing (8%)
o CBIA survey:
. Reduce traffic congestion (35%)
. Keeping housing prices affordable (19%)
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o Mr. Mudd noted that everything has to do with transportation, and has
been so for the last five years.
o Commissioner Coletta observed that in the BCC survey the first two items
are really the same, roads and transportation, totaling 43%. Affordable
work force housing east of CR 951 also ties into roads.
4. Current and proposed new senior leadership principles:
. Keep "first" Motto: "Exceeding expectations every day!"
. New Vision: "We strive to be the best community in America to live, work,
and play."
. New Mission Statement: "To deliver high quality, best-value public services,
programs, and facilities to our residents and visitors."
. Guiding Principles (Values)
o Honesty & Integrity
o Service
o Accountability
o Quality
o Respect
o Knowledge
o Stewardship
o Collaboration
. Mr. Mudd stated that the County Manager's office will come out with a
monthly paper for the work force that discusses the mission and guiding
principles and their importance.
5. A detailed version of Proposed Strategic Plan Strategic Focus Areas was
provided, and an abridged version was reviewed. These are the big issues for
Collier County:
. Neighborhood Preservation & Enhancement
o Commissioner Henning observed that everyone wants better, but are the
taxpayers willing to pay for it?
. Growth Management
. Community Health & Human Services
. Mobility
. Economic Development
o Commissioner Henning stated that it is ironic that we are trying to
diversify the economy, but have no affordable housing. Should we defer
diversity efforts until the community can provide affordable housing?
o Commissioner Coyle said that 82% of all jobs created in Collier County
pay less than the minimum wage. As long as this continues, it is impossible
to provide housing for them, which is a problem in many communities.
Employers need to offer more wages for their employees.
o Commissioner Coletta noted that if workers can get more pay, they'll pay
more taxes and need fewer social services.
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o Commissioner Henning stated that more emphasis should be placed on
creating affordable housing for goverrunent employees than on diversifying
the economy.
o There was discussion among all Commissioners about Collier County job
openings. There are currently 150 openings, and the turnover rate is 15.8%.
There was a general consensus that these employees need to be paid more to
be retained. There would be a reduction in training expenses and the cost of
bringing new employees up to speed if fewer new employees were needed.
o There was also extensive discussion about possibly using some goverrunent
owned farmlands for affordable housing.
o Commissioner Fiala said that modular homes and mobile homes should be
considered as long as they meet wind resistance standards.
. Local Governance
6. A SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) was
discussed - seven primary areas of weaknesses and threats that impact all six
Strategic Focus Areas.
. Inflexible Land Development Code and lengthy permitting reviews.
. Lack of strategic commercial & industrial lands and no growth sentiment.
Break 10:34 AM
Reconvened 10:46 AM
SWOT Analysis (continued)
. Lack of sustainable funding for future needs, escalating costs of capital
projects & overruns.
. Limited ability to attract & retain qualified staff, the high cost ofliving and
lack of affordable housing.
. East of CR 951 lack of infrastructure, urban sprawl and associated excessive
costs to provide services.
. Lack of adequate systems to precisely monitor development impacts.
. NIMBYism - - Not in my back yard!
SWOT Opportunities
. We live in an affluent community that desires, and is willing to pay for,
excellent public services.
. Opportunity to direct future growth, especially east of CR 951.
. Opportunity to modify the Land Development Code to promote desired
development and address work force housing.
. Modify future land use map for commercial zone needed east of CR 951.
. Create road grid system east of CR 951.
. Strengthen staff capabilities to track capacity and level of service impacts.
. Fast track review process for new construction.
. Sunset underdeveloped Planned Unit Developments.
. Increase the number of developer driven improvements.
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. Modify road construction contracts to get more contractors to bid on projects.
o Norman Feder, Transportation Director, recommended having a
workshop on this issue.
. Expand medical facilities and providers.
. Expand strong non-profit sector support.
. Develop Immokalee Tradeport.
. Promote economic diversity by development of commercial uses in rural
villages.
. Support the development of Ave Maria University and Town.
7. Truly Strategic Issues 1-10+ Years to Fix
. Lack of strategically located commercial and industrial lands.
. East ofCR 951 lack of infrastructure & urban sprawl:
o In April, 2006 the County Manager's office will present a development plan
to the BCC for the area east of CR 951.
o There was considerable discussion about zoning changes required for
activity centers such as schools, EMS, fire stations and parks, and the need
to start this now with the explosive growth taking place east of CR 95 I.
o The Commissioners unanimously agreed to the hiring of a zoning expert
now to start a study of needed zoning changes.
. Lack of sustainable funding for future needs.
o The perception exists that funds are being diverted from coastal needs.
. Challenges to impact fees:
o Currently generate $100 million annually.
o Some bills have been introduced to limit or eliminate these fees.
. Lack of diversified economy and revenue streams.
. Hesitancy to maintain needed revenue streams and make needed investments.
. Unfunded mandates and reduced Federal and State funding:
o As Federal and State goverrunents cancel programs, citizens may look to
the County to cover some of these.
8. Truly Operational Issues 1-5 Years
. Strategic issues noted above
. Inflexible, restrictive LDC and GMP
. Limited ability to attract and retain qualified staff
. Lack of affordable housing
. Scarcity of skilled labor force
. Lack of clear definition of organizational success
. NIMBYism and "no growth" sentiment
9. Tactical Issues 1-2 Years to Fix
. Strategic and Operational issues noted above
. Lengthy land use and permitting reviews
. Escalating cost of capital projects and project overruns
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. New Growth Management bill may undermine concurrency
. Lack of system to precisely monitor development impacts
. Focus on long range goals diverted in favor of short-term problems/issues
. Lengthy BCC meetings
. Lack of staff "bench strength"
. Silent majority overruled by vocal minority:
o Are the people who come to BCC meetings representative of the majority,
or are they the vocal minority?
10. 2006 BCC Actions Future Status
. Economic Development and Redevelopment
o Commissioner Halas will continue to lead the BCC on this issue.
. Fire and EMS Services
o After considerable discussion on this issue, the BCC directed Dau
Summers, Director Emergency Management Bureau, to poll the Fire
Chiefs' Association and the EMS Advisory Board for input.
. Airport Services
o This topic will be tied in with the EDC and covered by Commissioner
Halas going forward.
. Infrastructure Planning East of CR 951
o Commissioner Coletta will continue to be the lead on this issue.
. Affordable/Gap/Workforce Housing
o Commissioner Fiala will continue to be the lead on this issue.
. Commissioner Coyle noted that Growth Management requires intense
oversight, and the Commissioners unanimously agreed that this should remain
the responsibility of the entire Board.
. David Weigel, County Attorney, noted that designating individual
Commissioners work with particular committees is not the same as appointing
them as members of committees. It is having them continue with point of
interests that they have, taking the lead on working with committees and
gathering information to bring back to the BCC.
. Mr. Mudd asked ifit was alright to call Special Meetings of the BCC if
necessary to inform them of issues in the State Legislature that require fast
action. The Commissioners unanimously agreed to this.
11. Challenges on the Horizon
. Water
o Jim DeLony, Public Utilities Admin., stated that there is access to enough
water to supply development.
o Commissioner Henning raised possibly storing water from rainfall in the
summer using ASR.
o Mr. DeLony stated this could be done for irrigation water now, not for
potable water.
o Commissioner Coyle expressed concern with viewing our water as an
unending resource. The County should look at the ultimate capability of
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current water resources, estimate the growth that it can support, and stop
growth there. If developers propose growth beyond that point, they should
pay for a desalination plant rather than placing the burden on current
residents to fund future growth.
o Commissioner Henning agreed, indicating that growth should be more
accountable for its existence; increased costs resulting from growth should
not be spread to current residents.
. Other challenges listed in the plan had been discussed in previous sections and
were not reviewed again.
12. Fiscal Challenges versus Realities
. Significant capital investment required to meet established Level of Service
Standards.
. Meeting obligations requires one or more of the following actions:
o Increase existing revenues (including ad valorem taxes)
o Identify and adopt additional revenue sources
o Reduce expenditures resulting in reductions in mandated Level of Service
Standards
Commissioner Coyle left at 12:03 PM
13. Mr. Mudd asked if the plan that he presented is on the right track. The next step
is to take the plan to the community to get comments, feed back and buy in. The
remaining Commissioners unanimously agreed.
14. Public comments - None.
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There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was
concluded by order of the Chair at 12: 12 PM.
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