GGCEDZ Agenda 04/16/2021Golden Gate Economic Development Zone Advisory Board
April 16, 2021 – 4 pm
Human Resources Training Building
3303 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, FL 34112
1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Roll Call
4.Adoption of the Agenda
5.Public Comment
6.Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting (October 16, 2021 & January 15, 2021)
7.Staff Reports
7.1. Overview of Golden Gate Parkway Study
Presenter: Trinity Scott, Transporation Planning Manager
8.New Business
8.1. Update on Business Moving Forward
8.1.1. Set Schedule for 2021 Meetings
8.2. Election of Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair
8.3. Review of Vacancies
9.Old Business
10.Announcements
11.Committee Member Discussion
12.Next Meeting Time, Date and Location
12.1. TBD
13.Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board
January 15, 2021
Naples, Florida
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory
Board met on this date at 4:00 P.M. at 3303 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida with the
following Members Present:
Advisory Committee
Present: Cecilia “CeCe” Zenti
Felipe Arcila
Ron Jefferson
Not Present: Kaydee Tuff
Also Present: Sean Callahan – Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations
There was no quorum of the advisory board so business could not be conducted.
Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board
– Chairman
The foregoing Minutes were approved by the Chair on March 20, 2020, “as submitted” [ ] or “as
amended” [ ].
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board
October 16, 2020
Naples, Florida
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory
Board met on this date at 4:00 P.M. at 3303 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida with the
following Members Present:
Advisory Committee
Present: Frank Esposito
Cecilia “CeCe” Zenti
Felipe Arcila
Ron Jefferson
Christine Simone
Kaydee Tuff
Not Present:
Also Present: Sean Callahan – Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations
Trinity Scott – Manager, Transportation Planning
Geoff Willig – Senior Operations Analyst
Laura DeJohn – Johnson Engineering
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Ron Jefferson called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Roll Call – Committee Members
Six (6) members of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board were
present, representing a quorum.
4. Adoption of the Agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Simone and seconded by Ms. Zenti, for the adoption of the agenda
and it was approved.
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5. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
6. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Simone and seconded by Ms. Zenti, for the adoption of the minutes
from the September 25, 2020 advisory meeting and they were approved with no changes.
7. Staff Reports
7.1. Overview of Golden Gate Parkway Study
Presenter: Trinity Scott, Transportation Planning Manager
Ms. Scott gave a brief presentation regarding the development and goals of the Golden Gate
Parkway Study. Ms. Scott explained the historical needs of the parkway and the different
metrics that were evaluated to lead to recommendations contained in the study. Ms. Laura
DeJohn than presented the timeline and process that was used, including public meetings and
outreach to gather the data that is contained in the study.
Discussion ensued from the Advisory Board about recommendations in the study.
Considerable discussion was held about the incorporation of roundabouts and curb cuts into
the future of the Golden Gate Parkway. The committee will have an advisory role in the
implementation of the plan and it will be presented at a future Board of County Commissioners
meeting. Ms. Tuff inquired if staff could make a presentation at an upcoming meeting of the
Golden Gate City Civic Association.
7.2 Golden Gate Golf Course Presentation
Presenter: Geoff Willig, Senior Operations Analyst, County Manager’s Office
Mr. Willig explained the recent actions and requests of Club Corps, the developer that had
been awarded the original RFP for development of the golf course. Because of the request for
considerable investment from the County not included in the original solicitation, staff began
to look at alternate plans for the development of the golf course parcel. Mr. Willig presented
the four different options for the parcel under consideration, and stated that he would be happy
to provide regular updates to the Advisory Board.
Ms. Zenti inquired whether the facility could be used as a golf course in the meantime until a
plan was laid out for redevelopment, and Mr. Willig agreed to have a future meeting regarding
the matter. Discussion ensued from the Advisory Board regarding the different development
options.
8. New Business
There was no new business on the agenda.
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9.Old Business
There was no old business on the agenda.
10.Public Comment
There was no public comment.
11.Announcements
There were no announcements at this meeting.
12.Committee Member Discussion
There was no further discussion by the Advisory Board.
13.Next Meeting Time, Date and Location
November 18, 2020 – 4:00 pm – Human Resources Training Room
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:17 pm with nothing further left to discuss.
Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board
– Chairman
The foregoing Minutes were approved by the Chair on March 20, 2020, “as submitted” [ ] or “as
amended” [ ].
Item 8.3 – Review of Existing Vacancies
Category Name District Term Expiration Date
Resident JB Holmes 3 1/28/2021
Resident VACANT - --/--/----
Resident Cecilia Zenti 3 1/28/2022
Resident Kaydee Tuff 3 1/28/2022
Resident Ronald J. Jefferson 3 1/28/2022
Business/Commercial Felipe Arcila 3 1/28/2022
VACANT VACANT - --/--/----
County Liaison Sean Callahan