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PARAB Minutes 09/15/2021September 15,2021 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Floridq September 15,2021 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 REGULAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Park, Administrative Building, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Edward "Ski" Olesky VICE CHAIRMAN: Phillip Brougham (Excused) Paul DeMarco Joshua Fruth Rebecca Gibson-Laemel Kristina Heuser (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director Miguel Rojas, Jr., Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation Ms. Melissa Hennig, Regional Manager, Parks and Recreation Dan Rodriguez, Department Head, Public Services 30.A.3 Packet Pg. 520 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - September 15, 2021 (20501 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - October 20, 2021) September 15,2021 I. Call to Order Chairman Olesky 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. ilL Approval of Agenda Mr. DeMarco moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Fruth. Caruied unanimously 5 - 0. IV. Previous Meeting Minutes - No Quorum Mr. Fruth moved to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2021 Porks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Second by Ms. Gibson-Laemel. Carried ununimously 5 - 0. V. Public/Board Comments None VI. Capital Projects Update None VII. New Business a. Good News None b. PARAB Vacancy Mr. Williams reported George Andreozzi, Thompson Dyke, Kara O'Dempsey, Kelly Crissen, William Sjostrom, Kenneth Lee Dixon, Sarah Geroy, Laureen Martinelli, Gerald John Storchhave filed the necessary documentation for consideration to fill the vacant seat on the Board. The applicants in attendance addressed the Members on their desire to be appointed to the Board. Mr. Williams requested the Board Members rank their preference for the applicants and the results will be tallied and reported at the end of the meeting so the Board may take any action they see fit. The action was taken at the end of the meeting following the tallying of a straw poll. Ms. Gibson-Laemel moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Kenneth Lee Dixon to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Second by Ms. Heuser. Carried unanimously 5 - 0. c. Commercial Boat Ramp Ms. Hennig presented the PowerPoint "Collier County Boat Parks - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, September I5, 2021" noting: . The County is seeking to improve access to their boat ramp facilities for the County residents. o Currently the County houses 7 boat ramp facilities with a total of l5 launch lanes and 363 boat trailer parking spaces. 30.A.3 Packet Pg. 521 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - September 15, 2021 (20501 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - October 20, 2021) September 15,2021 . Visitation to the facilities has increased 149 percent from 2010 - 2020 with and increase of 3 I percent from 2018 - 2020. . The facilities were originally developed for use by recreational boat users, however over the past decade commercial use has increased substantially.o The commercial users include those offering eco tours, fishing charters, kayaking, etc.o The challenge facing the County is the demand placed on the facilities for parking of non- trailer commercial clients. . There are currently no restrictions on the number of commercial permits which may be issued or on the size of commercial trailers or vessels which may utilize the facilities further compromising the parking areas. o Research indicates there were 172 commercial permits issued in202l and 46 percent of the companies hold 71 percent of the permits. There are 30 permits issued to 7 out of County vendors using Collier County facilities. . Additionally, the City of Marco Island has indicated commercial use of the Caxambas boat ramp must cease by January 1,2022 as the area is not zoned for marina use. A decision which will place further demand on the remaining County facilities. County objectives to address the issue include reducing: 1. The amount of non-trailer parking occurring at the sites. 2. The congestion at the ramp launch and dock loading areas. 3. The conflicts at the facilities between recreational and non-recreational users Proposed Regulations include: o Prohibiting commercial customer parking or allow commercial shuttle parking at ramp facilities. . Limiting commercial use to Monday - Friday, non-holidays. . Limit 1 commercial permit per company. . Limit commercial launch permits to Collier County companies only.. Limit the total number of commercial permits issued to 75 annually. . Limit of 2 launches/landings per day per commercial permit. o Limit of 4 jet skis per trailer. . Limit of 6 passengers per charter vessel. o Trailer and tow vehicle must fit in designated parking space. o No staging of equipment within County boat ramp parks. o No use of County Park addresses on website or promotional material.o No refueling in boat parks except from permiued County dispensers.o Set time limit for loading/unloading at docks (10 - 15 minutes). o Set time limit for launching/retrieving at ramps (10 - l5 minutes). Recommendations 1. Plan to stop commercial launch use at Caxambas Park effective January 1,2022 consistent with the City of Marco petition that a marina is not an allowable use under the current zoning. 2. Approve current commercial launch permit use at other existing boat ramp locations with restrictions effective January l, 2022. J 30.A.3 Packet Pg. 522 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - September 15, 2021 (20501 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - October 20, 2021) September 15,2021 Speakers The following persons addressed the Board with the points raised as listed below: Nancy Everts, Carlos Escarra, John Erickson, Mike Hoffman, Glen Lowsy, Jesse Karen, Dwayne Spencer, Mike Devlin, Christian Spencer, Daphnie Saunders, Brian Acevedo, Zachary Lombard, Chris Broom, Ally Mick, Charles ll'right and Josh Erickson. . Consideration be given to increasing the fees for commercial permits and parking services to raise revenue to help address the issues. . Concern on the negative impact on the livelihoods of those involved in the commercial activity given the changes proposed for Caxambas or other park facilities (potentially). o Increase the requirements and review for the permit process in relation to issuing commercial permits. o County residents benefit from the businesses as many use the services for fishing, shelling, jet skiing, etc. in lieu of owning boats or other watercraft. o Investigate opportunities for development of alternate kayak facilities given these areas may be developed inexpensively and reduce demand at the boat ramps. o The commercial users are less a burden on the facilities than recreational users as they know how to launch their crafts effectively and quickly, especially in instances where one recreational user encumbers both ramp launch spaces. . Consider raising the fees for out ofcounty recreational users as they travel from Lee and Charloffe County burdening facilities for a simple $8.00 charge. o Ensure the County, City of Marco Island and stakeholders all work together to resolve the issue. . Consider issuing Collier County boat launch passes like beach passes so out of County users are restricted from using the facilities. . Consider engaging a harbor master to help regulate the area. o Investigate the feasibility of developing offsite parking options through sale or lease of properties. o Concern the County is issuing development permits for large numbers of new homes without proper planning and foresight for the demands placed on services including beach and boating access. o The businesses were only recently notified of the changes at Caxambas Park and any decisions and/or enforcement actions should be delayed beyond January 1,2022 untilthe issues are thoroughly investigated, and short/long term solutions are enacted. Mr. Williams reported: o He has met with Stakeholders, City of Marco Island, etc. and Staff is aware of the concerns being raised and wishes to find equitable solutions to the issues at hand. . Staff will review the input garnered today and retum the item for discussion at the October PARAB meeting. o Eventually, Staff will be seeking recommendations from the PARAB for the Board of County Commissioners. Dan Smith, City of Marco Island Community Development Director noted the City of Marco Island is aware they need to address the needs of the community and is working with the County to develop long term solutions to the issues. 30.A.3 Packet Pg. 523 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - September 15, 2021 (20501 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - October 20, 2021) September 15,2021 Dan Rodriguez, Collier County Public Services Department Head reported he appreciates the public feedback garnered today as it will be beneficial in developing long term solutions. He noted it will be advantageous to identifu those issues which may be more easily addressed over the short term (illegal parking, etc.). The County will be looking at long term solutions including opportunities for new facilities to provide boat access and parking to increase the availability of access to the water. Sugden Land Management Plan Continued AUIR Continued Fundraising Event (this item was heardfirst) Mr. Williams presented a request for the "Bill Boat Shoe Bash" celebrating Bill Meisner's life and contribution to the Adaptive Sailing Programs at Sugden Lake. The fund-raising event will be held on March 25th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Food trucks and a beer tent will be available for the patrons on the beach in the area near the sailing center. Mr. Gibson-Laemel moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Bill Boat Shoe Bash to be held at Sugden Park on Morch 25, 2022. Second by Mr. Fruth. Carried unanimously 5 - 0, TDC Grant Applications continued Director Highlights None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 4:39pm. d. 0 VIII. IX.311 None These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on amended Parks and Recreation Ad-visory Board as presented or as 5 30.A.3 Packet Pg. 524 Attachment: PARAB Meeting Minutes (signed) - September 15, 2021 (20501 : Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - October 20, 2021)