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PARAB Minutes 06/16/2021June L6,2021 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, June 16,2021 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 2:00P.M. in REGIILAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Park, Administrative Building, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following members present: CFIAIRMAN: Edward "Ski" Olesky (Excused) VICE CHAIRMAN: Phillip Brougham Paul DeMarco Joshua Fruth Rebecca Gibson-Laemel Kristina Heuser (Excused) (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director Annie Alvarez, Regional Manager, Parks and Recreation Dayne Atkinson, Principal Project Manager, Facilities Management Miguel Rojas, Jr., Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation Dani el Rodrigue z, D epartment Head, Public S ervices Ms. Jeanine McPherson, Assistant Director, parks and Recreation Ms. Melissa Hennig, Regional Manager, Parks and Recreation Ms. olema Edwards, Regional Manager, parks and Recreation Joshua Hammond, Manager, Technical Systems operations, operations & Veteran Services Casey Doyle, Sports and Special Events Coordinator Marissa Fahey, Regional Manager Dave Closas, Project Manager 30.A.4 Packet Pg. 801 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - June 16, 2021 (20120 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - September 15, 2021) tt June 16,2021 I. Call to Order Vice Chairman Brougham called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held. III. Approval of Agenda Ms. Gibson-Laemel moved to approve the Agenda subject to adding thefollowing ltems: V. c. - Reallocation of Beach Park Facilities Funding V.d - Establishment of a Capital Maintenance Program Second by Mr. DeMarco. Canied unanimously 4 - 0. IV. Approval of May19,2021 Minutes Mr. Fruth moved to approve the minutes of the May 19,2021 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, Second by M* Gibson- Laemel. Carried unanimously 4 - 0. V. Public/Board Comments None VI. Capital Projects Update a. Immokalee Sports Complex Update Mr. Atkinson presented the PowerPoint "Immoknlee Soccer Update - Field Maintenance, Improvement & Development" for information purposes and outlined the status of the field improvements and timelines for the work to be completed. He noted:o The work includes fumigating for insects, regrading and re-sodding of the soccer fields at the park. o The projects are scheduled to be completed between the fall of 2021 and summer of 2022.o Future activities include obtaining proposals for installation of artificial turf on one field and investigating the availability of additional lands for new soccer fields. b. Aquatics Update Mr. Atkinson "Aquotics Project Update - June 202l " for information purposes noting: . The ongoing projects include work on the Golden Gate/Immokalee Aquatic Centers and the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. . The projects include renovating the swimming pools, restrooms, pump facilities, addition of shade structures at the aquatic centers and adding new features and completing repairs at the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. . The Sun-N Fun-Lagoon is slated to re-open in July of 2021, while the Golden Gate Aquatic Center will be closed from September 2022 to June 2023. . The Immokalee Aquatic Center will be closed from June of 2022 to June of 2023. c. Big Corkscrew Update Mr. Williams and Dave Closas presented the PowerPoint"Big Corl<screw Island Regional Park Phase I Q'{orth) -Surtax" for information purposes noting construction continues on the park with a Grand Opening slated for November of 2021. VII. New Business 30.A.4 Packet Pg. 802 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - June 16, 2021 (20120 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - September 15, 2021) a. hrc t6,2021 Snow Fest 2021. Ms. Fahey and Mr. Doyle provided an update orr"snow Fest 2021" noting the event will be relocated to the Paradise Sports Complex as it has outgrown the Golden Gate Community Center. The sports complex is more suited for the characteristics of the event given the available space, parking opportunities, traffic access and other infrastructure necessary for a successful Snow Fest. AUIR LOS discussion Mr. Wiltiams providedthe"2020 AUIR Summary - Community and Regional Park Lands" for information purposes and noted work will begin on the activities necessary to address the 2022 Annual Inventory and Update Report (AUIR). Board discussion occurred with the following noted: o The concept of number of acres required per 1,000 resident's format may not adequately address the overall needs of the population given demands for activities change over time. A better measure may be the types and scale of amenities available to the public. This may include developing different standards based on the characteristics of the population residing in the area. o One issue with altering the standards at this point in time is the County's Impact Fee calculations are linked to the number of acres/l000 resident's format. o Counry has met the AUIR requirements over the past 3 cycles with no issues anticipated over the next 5 years. . The 6 - 10 year timespan appears to be adequate at this time but changes may be required to meet the standards. Reallocation of Beach Park Facilities Funding Mr. Hammond presented the "Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the reallocation of previously approved Beach Park Facilities funding within the existing Barefoot Beach Parking and Road project and to make the finding that the expenditures promote tourism" for consideration. He noted the proposal is to close out project balances and move the funding for the Barefoot Beach Parking and Road project to other uses. Mr. Fruth moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the reallocation of previously approved Beach Park Facilities funding within the existing Barefoot Beach Parking and Road project andJinds the expenditares promote tourism- Second by Mr. DeMarco. Carried unanimously 4 - 0. Establishment of a Capital Maintenance Program Mr. Hammond presented the "Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve Collier County Tourist Development Council (TD) Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2021 Beach Park Facility Capital Maintenance Program in the amount of 5200,000 and to make thefinding that the expenditures promote tourism " for consideration. He noted:o The goal of the program is to maintain the beach park facilities at a high level to provide the best customer experience possible for the users.o The program's focus will be conducting timely inspections to help determine maintenance activities required at the individual facilities.o The work will include pressue washing areas and structures, painting, roof repairs, lighting updates, etc. b. c. d. 30.A.4 Packet Pg. 803 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - June 16, 2021 (20120 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - September 15, 2021) vIII. June 16,2021 Mr. DeMarco moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve Collier County Tourist Development Council (TD) Grant Applicationfor Fiscal Year 2021 Beach Park Facility Capital Maintenance Program in the amount of $200,000 andJinds the expenditures promote tourism- Second by Mr. Fruth. Carried unanimously 4 - 0. Old Business a. Sugden Concert Series: First Responder Memorial Michael Randall of The Fallen Officers addressed the Board noting the organization supports the Robert L. Zore Foundation through a concert series and is looking to construct a memorial for fallen officers at Sugden Regional Park. The following was noted by the Board during discussions: o The endeavors is a good cause however there are concerns regarding the activity including: o Sugden Park is not the best suited venue for concerts given the parking limitations, noise complaints, damage to property other issues associated with these type events. o If permission is granted to construct the memorial on County park lands, it may set a precedent for other groups coming forward with a similar request. . The current fund raising campaign is based on a memorial being constructed at a county park without approval by the Board of County Commissioners. o The focus of the County park system should be to provide recreation opportunities for the users as opposed to hosting special events, especially given the Paradise Sports Complex is now open and is the best venue suited for a variety of events including concerts. After discussions it was noted it may be advantageous to provide guidance to the Board of County Commissioners on any deliberations for park activities. Mr. Brougham moved to not endorse the concept of holding concerts at Sugden Park or other Park Facilities andfor the Paradise Sports Complex to host the events. This venue is the County's most suitable locations for these uctivities. Second by Mr. Fruth. Motion carried 3 "yes" - 7 "no.u Mr. DeMarco voted "no." b. Boat Ramps Ms. Hennig presented the PowerP oint"Collier County Boat Ramps - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, June 16, 2021" for information purposes noting: o Staff is addressing capacity issues in relation to parking and boat launching at County boat ramps. o The work includes analyzing existing use data which indicates commercial vendors frequent the facilities with some holding numerous permits and others being held by out of County businesses (28 out of 145 permit holders)' o The objective of the new endeavor is to reduce non-trailered vehicles in parking lots, reduce ,u-pnouOirg dock congestion and reduce recreational use/commercial use conflicts' o The options-being considered include not allowing commercial-use of County boat parks/Ramps, liriiting commercial uses to select locations and limiting commercial uses through new procedures and regulations' 4 30.A.4 Packet Pg. 804 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - June 16, 2021 (20120 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - September 15, 2021) IX. x. June 16,2021 o The next steps in the process will be to develop recommendations for review by senior management and the County Attomey's office, discuss any proposed changes with commercial vendors and present the final recommendations to the PARAB and Board of County Commissioners. o The goal is to have the new changes effective by January 1,2022. Director Highlights Mr. Williams reported: . Mary Bills resigned from the PARAB and the vacancy has been advertised in accordance with County policy. o Summer camps are underway in the County at the various Parks and Recreation facilities. 311 None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 4:25pm. These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on amended as presented or as 30.A.4 Packet Pg. 805 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - June 16, 2021 (20120 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - September 15, 2021)