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CCLAAC Minutes 09/09/2019Septcrlber' 9. 20l9 MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, September 9,2019 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3"1 Floor, Collier County Govemment Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet Pat Sherry (Excused) Susan Calkins Michael Seef Gary Bromley Brittany Patterson-Weber Michele Lenhard (Vacancy) (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Summer Araque, Conservation Collier Program Coordinator Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney Molly DuVall, Environmental Speciaiist Cindy Erb, Real Property Management Melissa Hennig, Sr. Environmental Specialist Christal Segura, Sr. Environmental Specialist I 26.A.3 Packet Pg. 857 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2019 (10548 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - October 14, 2019) I Septembcr 9. 201 9 Roll Call Chairman Poteet called the mecting to order at 9:00 A.M. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Approval of Agenda Ms. Lenhard moved to approve lhe Agenda subject to hearing ltem VII.A as ltem IV.D. Second by Ms. Calkins. Carried unanimously 6 - 0. Approval of July 18,2019 minutes Ms. Patterson-Weber moved to approve the minutes of the July 8,2019 meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Bromley. Carried unanimously 6 - 0. New Business A, Railhead Scrub Preserve - School District presentation Patrick Woods, Assistant Superintendent of Collier County Schools presented the PowerPoint and provided an overview ofthe new high school proposed on Veterans Parkway Extension. He noted: . The design ofthe school as well as the curriculum is environmentally locused and the facility will have state ofthe art technology. . The District is interested in partnering *'ith Consen ation Collier tbr use olthe Railhead Scrub Preserve for educational purposes and a cross country course. o The District would provide a parking area fbr the preserve on school property. The follorving \\'as noted during Committee discussions: o The cross-country running trails would on the extemal areas olthe preserve in the areas utilized as flre breaks. The course would be used lbr competitions 3 - 4 times in the fall and if necessary. runners could train at another location. o Concem was expressed on potential negative impacts on the vegetation in the preserve and the possibility of seed transfer, etc. fiom the runners. . [t may be beneficial as a means to maintain the firebreaks with the anticipated fbot trafflc. . The proposed parking area for Railhead Preserve visitors on school propertv u'ill be outside the secure zone and accessible to the public on a daily basis. Speakers Gladys Delgadillo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida noted more information is required to determine any impacts on the sensitive vegetation (i.e. Rosemary Bush) inhabiting the site. Meredith Budd, Florida Wildlife Federation queried i1'public access \\.as previously anticipated tbr the sitc. StafTnoted it was always anticipated the preserve would be open to the public with trails on the fire breaks and potentially one intemal to the site. The public use on the north area would be restricted during certain times given the sensitive nature ofthc vegetation. The Committee nolcrl the portnership should be invesliguted nnl remandcd the ilem to lhe Luds Evaluation and Iunagemenl S uhcomnrittee for furlher reviex,. lt. III. I \'. 1 26.A.3 Packet Pg. 858 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2019 (10548 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - October 14, 2019) September 9, 20 l9 B. Applications for CCLAAC vacancies Ms, Araque reported Thomas J. landimarino has filed the necessary paperwork to be considered for appointment to the Commitlee. Srreaker Mr, Iandimarino spoke on his desire to be appointed to the Committee. Mr. Seef moved lo recommend llre Boord of County Contmissioners oppoirtl Thomas Iondimarino to lhe Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Ms. Colkins. Corried unanimously 6 - 0. C. Future Acquisition Strategies document review Mr. Araque presented lhe " Drafi ('onservation Collier Future Acquisition Strutegies September 2019" (strikethrough and underline versbn) for consideration. She provided an overview ofthe document with the following noted during Committee discussions: . Staifto provide data on the traf'fic numbers fbr the Preserves with counters. o The "Target Protection Map" (Figure 4-2019 Undeveloped Lands) may want to be altered to separate the State and Federal Lands in conservation to ensure the fbcus remains on Collier County acquisition areas. . Staffto revise the Executive Summary to reflect there were always acquisition policies for previous Cycles. o Consideration should be given to revising the brown color to a lighter shade for the North Golden Gate Estates area shown on Figure 4 - 2019 Undeveloped Lands.r- (pngrwlrcn ColDerSpeaker I Al Meredith Budd, Florida Wildlife Federation n{ted consideration needs to be given by the County on how to treat lands potentially acquiredlin the Rural Lands Stewardship Area. as it may preclude the owner liom utilizing the credits available under the program. Mr. Seef moved to recontmend the Boord of Couttt1 Commissioners adopt the "Draft Conservstion Collier Future Acquisition Strategies - September 2019" as presented by Stoff. Second by Ms. Calkins. Carried unonimouslt; 6 - 0. D. Lands Evaluation & Management - Chair, Bill Poteet - Last meeting August 9,2019 i. Rivers Road Preserve Ms. Segura presented the "Riyers Road Preserve Land Management Plan - 2019 S-Year Update " for consideration. She noted the changes include updated photos. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Service funding opportunities for exotic plant maintenance, map revisions, etc. The Committee requested Staffto review Table 7 and confirm the exotic plant list is accurately displayed. Ms. Palterson-Weber moved lo recommend the Board of Countj' Commissioners adopt the "Rivers Road Preserve Land Monagement Plan - 2019 S-Year Updole" as presented by Staff. Second by Mr. Seef. Corried unanimousllt 6 0. -) ii. Otter NIound Presen e 26.A.3 Packet Pg. 859 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2019 (10548 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - October 14, 2019) \' September 9. 201 9 . Ms. DuVall provided lhe "Otler Mound Preserve Land Management Plan Updated June 20,19" for consideration. She noted the changes include formatting revisions, updates on listed species, maps, trail management. budgel. etc. Ms. Patterson-Weber movetl lo recommend lhe Board of County Commissioners adopl the Plan. Second b1, Ms. Calkins. Carried ununimously 6 - 0. iii. Dr. Robert H. Gore III Ms. DuVall provided the "Conservation Collier Program Dr. Robert H. Gore, III Preserve lnterim Management Plan .Iune 2019" for consideration. She noted this is the first plan for the preserve and includes objectives and goals, partnership and public access opportunities, exotic plant maintenance, etc. Mr, Seef mored lo recommend the Boord of Coun4' Commissioners adopt the "Conservotion Collier Program Dr. Roberl H. Gore, III Preserve Interim Management Plan - June 2019" us presented hy SlafJ Second by M* Palterson-Weber. Carried unanimously 6 - 0. iv. Veterans Memorial Blvd Extension - Railhead Scrub Preserve Ms. Araque presented a draft sketch of the proposed Veterans Memorial Blvd Extension in relation to the Railhead Scrub Preserve. She noted the construction ofthe roadway proposes a stormwater management pond on the preserve site. The Committee expressed concem on the proposed pond noting it isn't consistent with the Programs goals lor the site. Ms. Lenhard moved to strorrglt' oppose co sltuction of o stormwaler mur{tgemertl pond on the Railhead Scrub Preserve sile due to the environmenlollT' sensitive nature of the lands. Second b1 Ms. Pallerson-Weber. Carried unanimousll' 6 - 0. Old Business A. Ballot Language Ms. Araque presented the " Conservalion Collier Ballot Language Proposed Versions fnr November 2020 Ballot" for consideration. She noted there are two versions, so the Board of County Commissioners has the option to propose bond funding. The Committee noted the Subcommittee reviewed the language which should be forwarded to the BCC for review subject to the Committee retaining the ability to change the language at their next meeting should a matter be brought to their attention. The options are as follows: Option 1.a - "SHALL COLLIER COUNTY REAUTHORIZE THE LEI/Y OF A .25 MIL AD I/AI,OREM 7,4,Y F'OR 1O YEARS, WITH THE OPTION TO ISSUE BONDS IF' NEEDED. FOR THE PURPOSE OF (:ONTINUING TO ACQUIRE, PRESERI/E AND MANAGE ENVIRONMENTAI,I,Y SI'NSIT'LVE LANDS, AS WELI, AS PROVIDE C)MPATIBLE P|]BLIC ACCESS TO SUCH LANDS, FOR THE PROTECTION OF ITATER RESOURCES, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN PERPET'UN'Y'? '' Option l.b "SHALL COLLIER (:OUNTY REAL|T'HORIZE THE LEW OF A .25 MIL AD ruInREM TAX I,'OR ]O YEARS, FOR THE PUl?POSE OII ('ONTINUIN(i 7-o ACQUIRT,, 'l 26.A.3 Packet Pg. 860 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2019 (10548 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - October 14, 2019) September 9, 201 9 PRESERVE AND MANAGE ENVIRONMI'NTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS, AS WELL AS PROYIDE C)MPATIBLE PUBLIC ACCESS TO SUCH LANDS. FOR THE PROTI,:CTI()N OI.'WATER RESOURCES, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN PERPETUITY?" M* Cslkins moved toforword the above referenced ballot languoge options to the Board of County (itmmissioners rt)r their consitleralion subject to the Committee retoining the ahilitl,to revise the language at their ne.yt meeting, shoultl tlte need orise. Second by Ms. Lenhord. Carried unanimouslJ) 6 - 0. Mr. Seef moved to recommend lhe Board of Coun$t Commissioners opprove an Agreement for Sale and Purchasefor 1.14 acres adjacenl to the Winchesler Head Multi-parcel Project under the Conservolion Collier Land Acquisition Program, at o cost not to exceed $17,150 (Koch parcel No. 39959960000) and prepare the necessory: contract requiredfor the closing. Second by Ms. Calkins. Carried unanimously 6 - 0, VI.Coordinator Communications A. BCC Items Ms. Araque noted the BCC recognized the FWC funding for the exotic removal activities at rhe Robert H. Gore, III and Mcllvane Marsh properties. Ii. Misc Items Nonc VlL SubcommitteeReports A. Lands Evaluation & i\Ianagement - Chair, Bill Poteet - Last meetigg August 9,2019 A meeting is scheduled fbr September 261r,. B. Outreach - Chair, Michael Seef - No meeting C. Ordinance Policy and Rules - Chair, Pat Sherry, No meeting D' Referendum and Acquisition Plan Task Force, Chair, Bill Poteet - last meeting August 6, 2019 Chairman Poteet reported the Subcommittee worked on the ballot language fbr the program's referendum. \,'I I I.Chair Committee Member Comments None ) IX. l'ublic Gcneral Comment B, Koch contract Ms. Araque presented the Execulive Summary "Approve an Agreement.for Sale and Purchase.for l. I J acres adjacenl to the Winchester Head Multi-parcel Project under the C'onservation (.-ollier Land Acquisition Program, at o cost not to exceed 8l7,150 (Koch parcel No. 39959960000)" for consideration. 26.A.3 Packet Pg. 861 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2019 (10548 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - October 14, 2019) September 9, 20 l9 . Nonc Staff Comments Ms. DuVall reported Staff partnered with the CRIIW Land and Water Trust and South Florida Water Management District fbr exotic plant removal on the outer boundaries ol'the Caracara Prairie Preserve '[here being no further business for the good of the Countl, the meeting was adiourned b1'order of thc chair at l0:56 A.M. Consen'ation Collicr Land Acquisition Advisory Committce Bill Potect, Chairman x. These min amended utes the Board/Comm in"" o, /0- /L/ - l?as presented OT ASved by 6 26.A.3 Packet Pg. 862 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2019 (10548 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - October 14, 2019)