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Immokalee Beautification Agenda 11/17/2021 Joint Meeting of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee. AGENDA Hybrid Remote Public Meeting (*Please see details below) Immokalee CRA 750 South 5th Street CareerSource SWFL Conference Room 1 Immokalee, FL 34142 239.867.0025 December 15th, 2021 - 9:00 A.M. A. Call to Order. B. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. D. Voting Privileges for Board Members via Zoom. (CRA & MSTU Action Item) - CRA Board Action - MSTU Board Action E. Approval of Agenda. (CRA & MSTU Action Item) - CRA Board Action - MSTU Board Action F. Approval of Consent Agenda. (CRA & MSTU Action Item) 1. Minutes i. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for November 17, 2021 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 2) 3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 3) - CRA Board Action - MSTU Board Action G. Announcements. 1. Public Comment speaker slips 2. Communications 3. Town Hall Meeting 1.13.22 - 6:00 p.m. @ CareerSource H. Old Business. 1. Redevelopment Plan updates (Enclosure 4) 2. Catholic Charities update - Meeting to discuss options 1.26.22 - 6:00p.m.@ CareerSource 3. TIGER Grant updates 4. Contractor Maintenance Report i. A& M Property Maintenance a. Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 5) ii. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 6) I. New Business. 1. 2022 Public Meeting Calendar (Enclosure 7) CRA Board Commissioner William McDaniel Jr. Co-Chair District 5 Commissioner Penny Taylor District 4 Commissioner Burt L. Saunders District 3 Commissioner Andy Solis, Esq District 2 Commissioner Rick LoCastro District 1 CRA Advisory Board Frank Nappo Chairman Anne Goodnight Vice-Chair Mike Facundo Andrea Halman Mark Lemke Estill Null Edward “Ski” Olesky Yvar Pierre Jonathan Argueta MSTU Advisory Committee Bernardo Barnhart Chairman Andrea Halman Vice- Chair Norma Garcia Christina Guerrero Cherryle Thomas David Turrubiartez jr. CRA Staff Debrah Forester CRA Director Christie Betancourt Operations Manager Yvonne Blair Project Manager Marilyn Gijon Administrative Assistant 23.A.2 Packet Pg. 385 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Agenda - December 15, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) 2 2. MSTU Board Vacancy (CRA & MSTU Action Item) i. Ana Estrella (Enclosure 8) - MSTU Board Action J. Staff Reports. 1. Operations Manager Reports (Enclosure 9) 2. Project Manager Reports (Enclosure 10) K. Other Agencies. 1. Code Enforcement (Enclosure 11) 2. FDOT updates 3. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator L. Citizen Comments. M. Next Meeting Date. The CRA will be meeting on Wednesday January 19, 2022 and MSTU will meet on January 26, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. at CareerSource SWFL. N. Adjournment. * Hybrid Remote Public Meeting Some Advisory Board members and staff may be appearing remotely, with staff present in person. The public may attend either virtually or in person. If you would like to provide public comment, participate, and/or attend the meeting, please contact Marilyn Gijon via email at Marilyn.Gijon@colliercountyfl.gov by January 18, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. You may attend the meeting in person on January 19, 2022 at the CareerSource SWFL Conference Room, 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, FL 34142. Space will be limited. The public is reminded that the CDC and Department of Health recommend social distancing and avoiding public gatherings when possible. All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the Immokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please contact Christie Betancourt at 239.867.0028 for additional information. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Christie Betancourt at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of the CRA/MSTU Advisory Committee are also members of other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: the Immokalee Fire Commission. In this regard, matters coming before the Advisory Committee/Board may come before one or more of the referenced Board and Committees from time to time. 23.A.2 Packet Pg. 386 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Agenda - December 15, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 1 MINUTES Joint Meeting of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on November 17, 2021. The Advisory board members, staff, and public appeared virtually and in person. Hybrid Remote Public Meeting CareerSource 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, FL 34142 A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 9:03 A.M. B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board and the MSTU board. Andrea Halman, MSTU Vice-Chair will act as chair for MSTU items until Chairman Bernardo Barnhart arrives. CRA Advisory Board Members Present in Person: Frank Nappo, Edward “Ski” Olesky, Estil Null, Yvar Pierre, Mark Lemke (10:02 a.m.), and Andrea Halman. CRA Advisory Board Members Present via Zoom: Michael “Mike” Facundo. CRA Advisory Board Members Absent/Excused: Patricia “Anne” Goodnight. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Bernardo Barnhart (9:31 a.m.), Andrea Halman, Norma Garcia, and David Turrubiartez Jr. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present via Zoom: None. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Cherryle Thomas and Christina Guerrero. Others Present in Person: Evelyn Longa, Jonathan D. Argueta, Kari Hodgson, Keegan Thomas, Bill Jones, Jimmy Nieves, Silvia Puente. Others Present via Zoom: Dottie Cook, Clara Herrera, Amanda Martin, Verdier Clement, Alex Ilori, Armando Yzaguirre, and Dr. Arol Buntzman. Staff Present in Person: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Yvonne Blair, and Marilyn Gijon. D. Voting Privileges for Board Members via Zoom. One CRA board member was present via zoom. Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to allow board members zoom privileges. Mr. David Turrubiartez seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 387 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 2 Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to allow board members on zoom privileges. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. E. Approval of Agenda. Staff presented the agenda to the boards for approval. Agenda was approved as presented. CRA Action: Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. MSTU Action: Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to approve agenda as presented. Mr. David Turrubiartez seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. F. Approval of Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes i. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for October 20, 2021 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 2) 3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 3) CRA Action: Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. MSTU Action: Action Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. David Turrubiartez seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. G. Announcements. 1. Public Comments speaker slips CRA Staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they feel it necessary. 2. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. The folder contained the public notice for this meeting and community event flyers for upcoming events. 3. Community Town Hall Meeting – 1.13.22 – 6:00 p.m. @CareerSource SWFL H. Old Business. 1. Collier County Solid Waste Division Presentation Collier County Solid Waste Division explained their mission is to deliver the best values and meet expectations with high quality. Ms. Kari Hodgson, Director explained that they are making it a priority to continue to serve the community, giving the best service they can. *Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 388 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 3 2. Catholic Charities update Staff provided the date for the upcoming scheduled community meeting. The meeting will be held on January 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the CareerSource SWFL conference room. This community meeting will further discuss the proposal to purchase the CRA property and will be for the public to attend and participate. 3. Redevelopment Plan updates Staff explained that a few housing comments were provided from the Redevelopment Plan draft that was presented to the board. Staff announced that the next community input meeting will be held on December 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the CareerSource. Ms. Debrah Forester asked the board members to please rank their top three choices of redevelopment areas by importance. 4. TIGER Grant updates Staff announced that the contract to negotiate for the design and build will go before the Board at the next meeting. 5. Contractor Maintenance Report i. A & M Property Maintenance a. Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 4) Staff provided board with a copy of enclosure 4 which is a copy of the upcoming landscape maintenance schedule for December and backup for the last couple of months services. Armando Yzaguirre attended virtually and gave a brief recap on the maintenance for the MSTU area. Maintenance is going on as scheduled. Mr. Yzaguirre also explained that depending on when he receives the ribbons, he will install the decorations. He explained worst case scenario, the ribbons should be up the Friday after Thanksgiving. Staff explained that the date that they absolutely needed to be up would be the date of the day of the tree lighting, December 9th. Staff invited public and board to the MSTU Walking Tour to be held on December 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The walk will start at the Zocalo plaza on the corner of 1st and Main. If time permits, we will walk the blocks from 1st to 9th and then on 1st Street from Main Street to the Welcome sign. ii. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 5) Staff provided board a copy of enclosure 5 which is the Project Manager Observation field report for the MSTU beautification area. Staff discussed in detail key areas which include Zocalo Plaza, banners on Main Street, the Historical Cemetery on Main Street, and the plantings at the Welcome sign at the Triangle area. They explained that the Kiosk installation was completed, and it is up, giving the community access to flyers of upcoming community events. In order to have a flyer put up in the kiosk, CRA staff should be contacted. Staff also explained the grates throughout Main Street are still damaged and they are now collecting trash. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 389 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 4 I. New Business. 1. CRA & MSTU Board Vacancies i. MSTU Application a. Susan Sanchez (Enclosure 6) Staff reviewed Enclosure 6 which was an MSTU application for Susan Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez was not present. Staff announced that Ms. Sanchez will be representing St. Matthews House. Action Mr. David Turrubiartez made a motion to recommend the appointment of Ms. Susan Sanchez to the MSUT Advisory Committee. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. ii. CRA Application a. Thomas Duffy (Enclosure 7) Mr. Thomas Duffy was not present. Staff explained he lives in Ave Maria, but because he represents the Chamber of Commerce, his application was included. b. Jonathan Argueta (Enclosure 8) Mr. Jonathan Argueta was present and introduced himself, he gave a little background and explained he now works with the Guadalupe Tutor Corps as the High School Coordinator. He is a United States Air Force veteran and came back to his community after finishing his education. He is a resident of Immokalee. Each member of the board was asked to vote for either of the two applicants. Majority recommended Jonathan Argueta. Action Mr. Estil Null made a motion to recommend the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Argueta to the CRA Advisory Board. . Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0 J. Staff Reports. 1. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 9) Ms. Christie Betancourt reviewed the operations manager report as shown in enclosure 9. Staff briefly discussed Infrastructure Projects, Non-Profit/Private Development, and the modified Impact Fee Installment Payment Program in more detail. Staff provided brief updates on the Infrastructure Projects in Immokalee. The projects discussed were the Carson Road Project (Eden Park Elementary Safe Routes to School), the Lake Trafford Road Improvement Projects, the North 3rd Street Stormwater Improvement Project, the Madison Avenue Channel Project, and the Eden Gardens Project. Staff also provided brief updates on the Housing Development Projects in Immokalee. The projects discussed were the Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18 home subdivision, the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance proposed housing development, the Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Kaicasa housing development, Casa Amigos, and the Casa San Juan Diego Multi-Family housing development. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 390 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 5 Staff also provided brief updates on the Non-Profit/Private Development in Immokalee. The project discussed were the Guadalupe Center van Otterloo Campus, Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Childcare Development Center, Charter School, Community Hub, 7-Eleven, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Staff will continue to provide monthly updates on the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) Implementation schedule, the Redevelopment Plan, the county Infrastructure Projects, the Non- Profit/Private Development, the Commercial Facade Grant Program, Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO), Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition (IUNC), and the Impact Fee Installment Payment Program in more detail. Staff also announced the Commercial Façade Grant Improvement Program continues to allow the Immokalee CRA to provide financial incentives to the businesses of Immokalee. Ms. Christie Betancourt explained two more locations of General Dollars will be added to the community. The General Dollars will be located on New Market Road and Flagler and on E. Main Street and S 2nd St. Mr. David Turrubiartez made a comment about having heard on the news that in another county, they found a way to limit the amount of General Dollars per the community’s space and asked if that was something that could be done in Immokalee. 2. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 10) Ms. Yvonne Blair reviewed the project managers report as shown in enclosure 10. Staff briefly discussed the Carver Street & South 5th Street Project, the Eustis Avenue & West Delaware Avenue Phase III Project, the Welcome Signs, First Street Corridor Project, Trash Cans and Garbage Pickup, the Main Street Improvements and Lighting, Main Street Corridor Streetscape Design Plan, the Zocalo Plaza improvement project, and the Large Holiday Decoration Options. Ms. Norma Garcia asked why the roadway on N. 9th is not lighted, and Ms. Yvonne Blair explained it can’t be done while the Tiger Grant project is in the progress. K. Other Agencies 1. Code Enforcement (Enclosure 11) No updates, just listing of cases. 2. FDOT updates No updates available. 3. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator No updates. Verdier Clement with CareerSource SWFL provided updates on Career Fair that will be held November 18, 2021 from 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. L. Citizens Comments. Mr. Lemke asked if word could be spread out about Covid-19 vaccinations available for children 5-11 years old. They are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and they are by walk-ins. There is no flyer available. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 391 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 6 M. Next Meeting Date. The next CRA meeting will be on December 15, 2021 at 9:00 A.M.at the CareerSource SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, Fl. The next MSTU meeting will be on December 15, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. at the Career Source SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee Fl. N. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:25 A.M. * Zoom Meeting chat is attached to the minutes for the record. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 392 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Enclosure 1 1 239-252-7575 colliercountyfl.gov/solidwaste LET’S TALK TRASH Kari Ann Hodgson, P.E., Director, Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Division Collier County Public Utilities Department Our Mission To deliver best value, high quality, sustainable solid waste management services that meet our customers' expectations. Yard Waste Collection 1x a Week Bulky Waste On Demand Unlimited Trash & Recycling Trash 2x/Week Recycle 1x/Week Residential Collection Services Residential Growth & Service Levels Operational Excellence Began October 1, 2021 6 Week Service Level Report •187 Residential Containers Replaced•28 Commercial Services Enhanced•8 Commercial Containers Replaced•12 New Commercial Customers •3 New Residential Collection Trucks•1 New Roll-Off•1 New Commercial Collection Truck 8,516 RESIDENTIAL UNITS 526 COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS BEFORE AFTER Collier County’s Solid Waste Management Facilities •Dual Lane Scale House •Education Center – Partnership with Schools & Universities •Transfer Station •Landfill Gas To Energy TRANSFER STATION SINGLE LANE SCALEHOUSE (AKA SHACK) HHW SHACK waste pile waste pile waste pile waste pile Strategic Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Future Immokalee Property Master Plan Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 November 17, 2021 Solid Waste Presentation Agenda Item H.1.23.A.3 Packet Pg. 393 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) 2 Preserve Paradise! It’s worth it! For more information, visit colliercountyfl.gov/solidwaste or call (239) 252-7575 EXTRA SLIDES 9 7 8 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 394 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) 09:29:44 From Christie Betancourt : If you are on zoom please type in your full name in the chat. 09:30:00 From Christie Betancourt : Also please make sure to mute yourself unless you are asked to speak. 09:30:04 From Christie Betancourt : Thank you. 09:30:12 From Arol Buntzman : Dr Arol I Buntzman is on zoom. 09:30:27 From Clara Herrera : Clara Herrera 09:43:37 From Clara Herrera to Christie Betancourt(Direct Message) : We can not hear anything 09:43:52 From Arol Buntzman : Christie, I can’t hear you on zoom anymore? 09:44:55 From Arol Buntzman : Christie ‐ your mike is on mute 09:45:53 From Christie Betancourt to Clara Herrera(Direct Message) : we are working on audo 09:45:56 From Christie Betancourt to Clara Herrera(Direct Message) : audio 09:46:24 From Yvonne Blair : Working on it 09:48:00 From Michael Facundo : I know im on mute 09:48:22 From Clara Herrera : yes 09:49:44 From Michael Facundo : Michael Facundo 09:53:23 From Clara Herrera : For the kiosk if an organization would like to display a flyer. Who would we need to talk to for that. 09:55:53 From Debrah Forester : Contact Christie Betancourt at 867‐0028 10:21:58 From Dottie Cook to Christie Betancourt(Direct Message) : The County has their SHIP rehab program 10:43:33 From Christie Betancourt to Dottie Cook(Direct Message) : Thank you I'll share information with public at next meeting. Zoom Chat 11/17/2021 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 395 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021) Colller County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Coll Home ! Certification of Minutes Approval Form Prepared by: Approved by: c�bJ�� Christie Betancom1, Operations Manager Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Liaison The Minutes for the November 17, 2021 MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting were approved by the MSTU Advisory Committee on December 15, 2021 as presented. The next meeting will be a MSTU Adviso1y Committee and meeting and will be held on January 26, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. at CareerSource SWFL. All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the Immokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please call Christie Betancom1, at 239-867-0028 for additional information. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to pa11ic_ipate in any of these proceedings should contact Christie Betancom1, Operations Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of this advisory Board are also members of the other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board, Immokalee Fire Commission, and the Collier County Housing Authority; etc. In this regard, matters coming before the Advisory Board may come before one or more of the referenced Board and Committees from time to time. 23.A.3 Packet Pg. 396 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021 (20895 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - December 15, 2021)