CAC Minutes 06/11/2020June 11, 2020
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, June 11, 2020
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, in and for
the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 P.M. in
REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 5th Floor, Collier County
Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: David Trecker
VICE CHAIRMAN: Joseph Burke
Steve Koziar (via telephone)
Thomas McCann (Excused)
Jim Burke
Robert Raymond
Erik Brechnitz (arrived at 3:30 p.m.)
Robert Roth (Excused)
Raymond Christman
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Manager, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
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Meeting Agenda and Notice
Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC)
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 3:00 p.m.
Collier County Board Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Third Floor, Naples, FL
• Sunshine Law on Agenda Questions
• 2020 CAC MEETING DATES
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Public Comments
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. January 23, 20 _Q
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
VIII. New Business
i. 2o2n 2o2r Tourist Development Council (TDf) Fund 195 rant Application Reques s
• C_.c. a> tal Zone Management (CZ) GrantApplications
• 'rDC 2021 Category A Grant Application -Beach Maintenance
o TDC_ZQ21 CategQry A Grant Application - Pier Maintenance
• Ttir le_Monit.o ring Grant pplication
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o Fiscal Year 2021 to -Year Plan
3. 2020/21 Beach Renourishment ES (passed by the Board of County Commissioners on May 26, 2020)
4. Taylor Engineering Contract Award ES
o Taylor Engineering Work Order
5. ES for CSA Ocean Sciences (CSA) Hardbottom Monitoring
o CSA. 202o Hardbottom Monitoring Proposal
6. ES.Aptim Local Government Funding Request (LGFR)
o Aptim 2021-2022 LGFR Proposal
7. ES Water Quality Recommendations
8. 202o Annual Monitoring Report - Draft
9. Friends of Tigertail Discussion of the Tigertail Lagoon Dredging by Linda Columbo
IX. Old Business
i. Ve..rhd-Vp-diate leas bibly, Study - United States Army Corps of Engineers.{ tom? CE)
X. Announcements
XI. Committee Member Discussion
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
1. July 9, 202o at 1:oo p.m.
XIII. Adjournment
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any, in writing, to the board prior to the meeting if
applicable.
For more information, please contact Gary McAlpin at (239) 252-5342•
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 3801 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL
34112, (239) 252-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time.
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording
from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Trecker called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Mr. Raymond moved to allow Mr. Koziar to participate in the meeting via telephone due to an
extraordinary circumstance. Second by Mr. Joseph Burke. Carried unanimously S - 0.
Chairman Trecker welcomed Raymond Christman to the Committee.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Raymond moved to approve the Agenda subject to removing Item #9 - Friends of Tigertail
Discussion of the Tigertail Lagoon Dredging. Second by Mr. Joseph Burke. Carried unanimously 6
—0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. January 23, 2020
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2020 as submitted. Second by
Mr. Raymond. Carried unanimously 6 — 0.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
The Committee reviewed the "FY 20 TDT Revenue Report" through April 30, 2020.
Mr. McAlpin reported that the recent reductions in projected tourist tax collections should not have
a negative impact on budgeted expenditures as the County has approximately $40M unallocated
funds held in reserve for beach projects.
VIIL New Business
1. 2020-2021 Tourist Development Council (TDC) Fund 195 Grant Application Requests
• Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Grant Applications
• TDC 2021 Category A Grant Application - Beach Maintenance
• TDC 2021 Category A Grant Application - Pier Maintenance
• Turtle Monitoring Grant Application
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the Tourist
Development Council Grant application requests from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island
and Collier County for FY-2020-2021 in the amount of $5, 742,100; budget these expenditures;
approve agreement, and make a finding that these expenditures will promote tourism " for
consideration. He noted that the recommendations on the requests will be sought from the Coastal
Advisory Committee and Tourist Development Council before forwarding the item to the Board of
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County Commissioners who have the ultimate authority to approve the proposed grants. The
Committee reviewed the following Grant requests:
Beach Renourishment Proiects
Naples Beach FY 2021 Beach Renourishment Program — 90068
- $2, 000, 000
USACE Feasibility Study Technical Support — 80366 -
$150, 000
Local Government Funding Request (LGFR) — 90065 -
$25, 000
Total
$2,175, 000
Inlet Proiects
Wiggins Pass Monitoring — 80288 - $25, 000
Collier Creek Permit, Jetty Rework and Channel Training— 90072 - $1,100, 000
Total $1,125, 000
Regulatory
Beach Tilling — Collier County — 80171 - $30, 000
Biological Monitoring Nearshore Hardbottom — 90033 - $185,000
Shorebird Monitoring - 90297 — $25, 000
Physical Beach and Pass Monitoring — (Vanderbilt, Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore, Naples and
Marco South Beaches along with Wiggins, Doctors, Collier Creek and Caxambas Pass) - $170, 000
Sea Turtle Protection Program — 9999 - $170, 000
Total $580,000
Beach Maintenance
Beach Maintenance — City of Naples — 90527 - $197, 000
Beach Maintenance — Collier County/Marco Island — 90533 - $354,200
Heavy loadout Ramp/Access - Collier Blvd— 80407 - $25, 000
$571,200
Structures
Naples Pier Repair & Maintenance - 90096 (Category D) - $135, 600
Administration
195 Administration Costs — 90020 - $75, 000
185 Project Management and Administration — 99195 - $846, 000
Tax Collector Fee's (2.5%) — 99195 - $155,300
Total $1,155, 300
Total. for All Grant Requests - $5, 742,100.00
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Tourist
Development Council Grant application requests from the City of Naples, the City of Marco
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Island and Collier County for FY-2020-2021 in the amount of $5,742,100, budget these
expenditures; approve agreement, and finds these expenditures will promote tourism. Second by
Mr. Raymond. Carried unanimously 6 — 0.
Mr. Brechnitz arrived at 3: 30 p.m.
2. 10-Year Plan
• Fiscal Year 2021 10-Year Plan
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the FY20121 10-
Year Capital Planning document for Fund 195-Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and
Fund 185 Program Management and Administration and make a finding that these expenditures
promote tourism " for consideration. He provided an overview of the Plan which identifies
projections for income and expenditures over 10 year period.
Mr. Raymond moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the "FY20/21
10-Year Capital Planning document for Fund 195-Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
and Fund 185 Program Management and Administration" and.inds these expenditures promote
tourism. Second by Mr. Joseph Burke.
During Committee discussion, the following was noted:
• That the document is for planning purposes and required by State.
• The plan incorporates anticipated expenditures for the recommendations being developed by
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for beach resiliency projects in the County.
Collier County will be responsible for 35 percent of the project's costs.
• A draft of the plan will be made available to the public in July of 2020 and is anticipated to
be approved by the USACE in approximately 18 months.
Motion carried unanimously 7— 0.
3. 2020/21 Beach Renourishment ES (passed by the Board of County Commissioners on May 26,
2020)
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the fall truck haul
beach renourishment project, for the Naples Beach from Doctors Pass south to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) beach monument R-60 scheduled for November
2020 with a not -to -exceed project cost of $2,000,000; authorize all necessary budget amendments;
and make a finding that this item promotes tourism (Project 90068) " for consideration. He provided
an overview of the upcoming work and the item is an "after the. fact" approval for the record, given
the Board of County Commissioners already approved the expenditure. It is anticipated the State of
Florida will provide a reimbursement of a portion of the funds expended for the project.
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the fall
truck haul beach renourishment project for the Naples Beach from Doctors Pass south to the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) beach monument R-60 scheduled_for
November 2020 with a not -to -exceed project cost of $2,000,000, authorize all necessary budget
amendments, and_Tnds this item promotes tourism (Project 90068). Second by Mr. Jim Burke.
During Committee discussion, the following was noted:
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• That the County coordinates the transportation of sand with Lee County officials given the
source of the material is in Immokalee and the route for the haul includes Corkscrew Road.
• The County performs inspections on the material delivered to ensure the quality and quantity
delivered to the site meets specifications.
• The project is slated to begin in November and anticipated to be completed by January 1,
2021.
• The County notifies affected landowners on the project and Mr. McAlpin is available to meet
with City of Naples officials should they request a presentation on the project.
Motion carried unanimously 7— 0.
4. Taylor Engineering Contract Award ES
• Taylor Engineering Work Order
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a work order with
Taylor Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering services, for Naples Beach
Renourishment, from just south of Doctors Pass to Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) reference monument R-60 under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ, for time and material not to
exceed $102,585 and make a finding that this item promotes tourism " for consideration. He noted
that it is a companion to Item #3 and is an "after the.fact" approval request for the CAC.
Mr. Christman moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order
with Taylor Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering services.for Naples Beach
Renourishment from just south of Doctors Pass to Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) reference monumentR-60 under Contract No. 18-7432-CZfor time and
material not to exceed $102,585 and finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Joseph
Burke. Carried unanimously 7 — 0.
ES for CSA Ocean Sciences (CSA) Hardbottom Monitoring
• CSA 2020 Hardbottom Monitoring Proposal
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the proposal by CSA
Ocean Sciences, Inc. to continue the required post -construction hardbottom monitoring. for the
Collier County Beach Nourishment Project in summer 2020 with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc..for Time
and Material not to exceed $159,997.30 under the already approved and executed Contract No. 17-
7188, authorize the chairman to execute the work order, for the proposed services, and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism" for consideration. He noted that the work will be completed
during July and August of 2020.
Mr. Jim Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposal by
CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc., to continue the required post -construction hardbottom monitoring for
the Collier County Beach Nourishment Project in summer 2020 with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc.,
. for Time and Material not to exceed $159,997.30 under the already approved and executed
Contract No. 17-7188, authorize the chairman to execute the work order, for the proposed services
and finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Raymond. Carried unanimously 7— 0.
6. ES Aptim Local Government Funding Request (LGFR)
• Aptim 2021-2022 LGFR Proposal
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a work order with
AP TIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.; to provide professional engineering services for 2021-
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2022 Local Government Funding Request under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ, for time and material not
to exceed $22, 713.99, authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and make a finding that
this item promotes tourism. " He noted that the work is to assist the County with their cost sharing
expenditures reported to the State.
Mr. Raymond moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order
with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.; to provide professional engineering services
for 2021-2022 Local Government Funding Request under Contract No. 18- 7432-CZ.for time and
material not to exceed $22, 713.99, authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and finds
the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Koziar. Carried unanimously 7— 0.
7. ES Water Quality Recommendations
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the recommended
approach to address the Water Quality Improvement within Collier County and make a
recommendation for approval to the Board of County Commissioners " for consideration.
Mr. Trecker, Chairman of the Subcommittee provided an overview of the Subcommittees work
which was convened to address water quality issues in relation to toxic algae and red tide in the
County. Three recommendations have been identified for the Board of County Commissioners to
consider:
1. Improve compliance with the County's. fertilizer ordinance.
2. Form a working group to meet with lawn/landscape maintenance companies that work in Collier
County to ensure the necessary training and certification to comply with the fertilizer ordinance.
and the understanding to adjust fertilizer levels when using recycled water for irrigation.
3. Make a recommendation as to the cost -benefit of installing Advanced Wastewater Treatment to
reduce nutrient levels in recycled irrigation water.
Mr. Raymond moved to recommend the Subcommittee's approach to address the Water Quality
Improvement within Collier County and recommends the Board of County Commissioners
approve the recommendations. Second by Mr. Joe Burke. Carried unanimously 7— 0.
8. 2020 Annual Monitoring Report— Draft
Mr. McAlpin provided the "Collier County Beach Renourishment Project 2020 Post Construction
Annual Monitoring Summary — May 2020 " for informational purposes.
IX. Old Business
1. Verbal Update Feasibility Study - United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Mr. McAlpin reported:
• That the plan is being developed to improve beach resiliency for the County due to potential
impacts to the beaches and back bays from storm surge.
• The plan will be funded by a 50 year grant and includes proposed changes to the County's
Coastal Infrastructure. The work is anticipated to be completed in a phased approach based
upon available funding at the time.
• A draft of the plan is anticipated for July 2020, at which time public comment will be sought.
• The County is not required to implement any or all aspects of the plan and may develop their
own projects, however they will be responsible to fund the work they propose not in
accordance with the plan.
X. Announcements
June 11, 2020
None
XI. Committee Member Discussion
None
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
TBD
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of
the chair at 4:50 P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee
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David T ecVr, Chairman
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