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Immokalee CRA Minutes 02/16/2022Enclosure 1 1 MINUTES Meeting of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board on February 16, 2022. 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 9:01 A.M. B.Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer. 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. CRA Advisory Board Members Present in Person: Frank Nappo, Patricia “Anne” Goodnight, Edward “Ski” Olesky, Mark Lemke, Andrea Halman, Estil Null, and Jonathan Argueta. CRA Advisory Board Members Present via Zoom: No Board Members Present via Zoom. CRA Advisory Board Members Absent/Excused: Yvar Pierre and Mike Facundo. Others Present in Person: Silvia Puente, Victoria Peters, and Peggy Rodriguez. Others Present via Zoom: Lupita Vazquez Reyes, Mike Taylor, Clara Herrera, Dottie Cook, Christina Harding Cruz, and Omar Deleon. Staff Present in Person: Debrah Forester, Yvonne Blair, Christie Betancourt, and Marilyn Gijon. D.Voting Privileges for Board Members via Zoom. No CRA board members were present via zoom. Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to allow board members on zoom privileges. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0. E.Approval of Agenda. Staff presented the agenda to the boards for approval. Agenda was approved as presented. Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 440 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) Enclosure 1 2 F. Approval of Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes i. CRA Advisory Board Meeting for January 19, 2022 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 2) 3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 3) Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0. 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. Dr. Frank Nappo mentioned he went to the school board meeting on February 8th, and he said the meeting started off with pictures of the new building at Immokalee High school. Dr. Nappo explained that he asked at the school board meeting what their plans for the Immokalee Middle School were in the next 5-10 years because of the child population currently in Immokalee. He said their response was that people moving in Immokalee, they move intra Immokalee. Dr. Nappo stated he explained at the school board meeting that sometimes more than one family live in mobile homes in Immokalee, and the School Board explained to him that they only count one family per home. Dr. Nappo made a suggestion for citizens to attend the board meetings so they could express their concerns. Mr. Jonathan Argueta commented that population in Immokalee has been growing. Ms. Andrea Halman mentioned that showing up to the meetings is very important to not being overlooked and she reassures Mr. Argueta that Immokalee cannot individualize itself to govern itself because there is not enough tax revenue. 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. UF/IFAS Agricultural Farm Tour – March 16, 2022 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Staff announced the March meeting is being requested to be a joint meeting with CRA and MSTU. CRA staff will be going on the UF/IFAS Agricultural Farm Tour on March 16, 2022. After all board members agreed there was no issue with the meeting being moved, staff confirmed the March meeting will be Joint CRA & MSTU on March 23, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. H. Other Agencies 1. Code Enforcement No updates. 2. FDOT updates Ms. Victoria Peters, from FDOT updated that a full signal is coming to Westclox and New Market Road, the notice to proceed is February 21st and they estimate it will be done in the middle to the end of May, after twelve weeks of initiation date. This signal is a collaboration between FDOT and Collier County. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 441 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) Enclosure 1 3 Collier County is doing the installation and FDOT worked with them on the design and purchased all the parts. There is no set completion date for the roundabout, but Ms. Peters said it would probably be around April. Once she gets a set completion date from the Project Manager, she will share with us. 3. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator No updates. 4. Other Community Agencies No updates. I. Old Business. 1. Immokalee Area Master Plan updates i. IAMP Policies – LDC Amendments Staff explained the growth management department will be working on the land development changes, they are in the process of hiring a consultant. 2. Redevelopment Plan updates i. Proposed Amendment (Enclosure 4) Staff reviewed Enclosure 4 which is the proposed amendment to Community Redevelopment Plan. Staff has submitted the redevelopment plan to Collier County Growth Management Department (GMD) for review. If consistent with the growth management plan, the plan will then go to the planning Commission in April and to the Board of County Commissioners in May. Ms. Andrea Halman and Mr. Mark Lemke thanked Staff for their Redevelopment Plan, and the great detailed strategies and objectives. After a brief discussion board recommended to support the plan with two additions. The additions were to include baseline data in Section 4 and add five-year plan (if available) as an exhibit for the Immokalee Fire Control District and the Collier County Public School Immokalee area. Staff said they will coordinate with both agencies. Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the Proposed Amendment with two additions. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0. 3. Catholic Charities Staff announced this item will be continued to the meeting on March 23, 2022. 4. TIGER Grant updates CRA Staff announced that with permission from the board, County staff negotiated with Quality Enterprises for the contract amount of $22,859,280. Staff reminded that the original Tiger Grant award was $16,415,864 and $3,283,173 was part of the county’s contribution. Staff hopes the notice to proceed will be issued soon, the contract was awarded in February so there is progress. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 442 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) Enclosure 1 4 5. Zocalo Park Security Improvements (Enclosure 5) Staff announced Parks & Recreation will be hiring another Park Ranger. The discussion of security cameras was brought up and estimated prices were given, but it is clarified that the price does not include the monthly fee by Collier County’s IT department to monitor the cameras. The issue of the bougainvillea plant was also brought up, they will be either trimmed or removed for better security lighting, the lights are intact, but the plants have grown to cover them. The issue of fencing was also brought up for security, the fencing would be placed behind or in front of the stage. No action was taken. Staff will bring back more information at the March meeting. J. New Business. 1. Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair Staff announced it was time for board to nominate Chair and Vice- Chair for the year of 2022, and nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman began. Board requested that staff look at bylaws for term limits and to write policy that would appoint the Vice- Chair to Chair. After discussion staff agreed to provide a copy of bylaws and work with board to come up with a solution for the 2023 nomination period. Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to appoint Dr. Frank Nappo as Chairman for the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory (CRA) Board. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-1. Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to appoint Ms. Anne Goodnight as Vice-Chairman for the Immokalee Redevelopment Advisory (CRA) Board. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-1. 2. 2022/2023 Grant Application Cycle (Enclosure 6) Staff provided board and members of the public a copy of submitted CBDG grant application requesting $250,000 for the design portion of the First Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project. If awarded funds will be available in October 2022. An After the Fact (ATF) grant request will go before the Board of County Commissioners on March 8, 2022. Action: Mr. Mark Lemke made a motion to support the grant application. Ms. Anne Goodnight seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0. K. Staff Reports. 1. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 5) Ms. Christie Betancourt discussed the operations manager report. Staff briefly discussed Infrastructure Projects, Non-Profit/Private Development, and the modified Impact Fee Installment Payment Program in more detail. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 443 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) Enclosure 1 5 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. The Immokalee Foundation’s Learning Lab sold their first home in December. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has moved forward with infrastructure for their housing which are planned to be 8 buildings with 16 apartments each. Habitat for Humanity have moved forward with Phase 1 of their Kaicasa Housing Development, they are moving forward with phase 2 and 3 of clearing the land but only with Phase 1 of Infrastructure. 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. RCMA is moving forward with the Daycare center, the hub, and their fields. The plans will be phased out for Phase 2 as the Charter School and Phase 3 will be their housing development. 2. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 6) Ms. Yvonne Blair reported that for the First Street Corridor conceptual plan, staff is looking into the possibility of a sidewalk at the bus stop in front of the casino and other areas in First street. The total project cost for the evaluation was $52,222.60 which includes feasibility studies, recommendations on crosswalks, and new landscape/hardscape elements. Staff updated the Eustis Avenue & West Delaware Immokalee Sidewalk Project, a set of 60% plans for review have been completed by Agnoli, Barber and Brundage (ABB). The plans were for review and distribution within Collier County with the response date of February 24, 2022. ABB provided the 60% total cost estimate of $670,135.25 on February 10, 2022. Permitting and completion of the design plan should be done by June 12, 2022. Staff reminded the board of the walkthrough done by the MSTU, it was previously done the first Monday of every month and now it is the second Monday of every month. The public is invited to attend as well as the CRA Board Members. Staff clarified that is the purpose of the location of this walkthrough is because this is the area that pertains to the beautification. Staff has also been working with FDOT as far as coming up with a solution to the damaged grates on Main Street. FDOT is talking with manufacturers as well as an engineering consulting firm to look into a design modification. Staff announced the past Saturday, the bamboo trees were all trimmed. The work was completed by Papaney & Sons Landscaping, with the lowest bid of $800. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 444 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) Enclosure 1 6 L.Citizens Comments. Mr. Omar Deleon updated on behalf of Collier County Transit (CAT) that there are a couple of stops in Immokalee that are being upgraded and are all scheduled to be completed in February. M.Next Meeting Date.The next CRA meeting will be on March 23, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.at the CareerSource SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, Fl. The next MSTU meeting will be on March 23, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. at the Career Source SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee Fl. N.Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:16 A.M. * Zoom Meeting chat is attached to the minutes for the record. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 445 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) 00:28:26 Christie Betancourt: let me know if the volume goes out. We are adjusting on our end. 00:35:06 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Good morning, running a bit late this morning. 00:36:58 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Where on the agenda are we? 00:38:12 Yvonne Blair: Announcements 00:38:28 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Thank you. 00:38:30 Yvonne Blair: Other Agencies now 00:44:05 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: I have heard that growth, potential development, infrastructure includes an area's capacity to handle sewage. Because water and sewer is privatized, how does the county handle Immokalee future planning. 00:45:52 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Is the conversation that Frank Nappo is having with another board member or a member in the audience? 00:46:26 Yvonne Blair: to everyone 00:59:37 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: The sound is clear, just needs to be a little louder if possible. 01:01:12 Christie Betancourt: How is sound? 01:03:57 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: can't here Anne 01:04:09 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: **hear 01:04:20 Clara Herrera: Hard to hear 01:08:14 Christie Betancourt: Copy of plan is on the website and also a link is available in your packet. Enclosure 4. 01:08:29 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Can we get a brief summary of what Anne is bringing up? I heard that Golden Gate is getting impact fees shares before us? Is that right? 01:11:02 Christie Betancourt: We will get her a clear a response. The question was Are Impact Fees collected used in the Immokalee area or in District 5? 01:20:14 Clara Herrera: I am so sorry but I cannot hear anything 01:20:40 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Those in physical attendance need to speak in to the microphone. I can only hear when Andrea halman speaks 01:28:28 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Please speak into the microphone, Mr. Nappo. 01:34:06 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Will there be public comment on decisions and action items described for the Zocalo. 01:35:53 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: No fencing, please. We want to keep it reflecting open community access, but if cameras deter abuse or destroying of property then I think it should be done. 01:36:08 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Friends of the Zocalo, maybe?? 01:44:10 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: I would say that a term limit, with Vice Chair moving into to the position is a good idea. It should also include expectations of the position that define a job well done, and if that's not happening to the satisfaction of the rest of the board, then a change would be allowed. 01:45:25 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: The language in the bylaws needs to clearly express all of this so there is no confusion. 01:59:13 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: It takes a village! I literally drive with my windows down, telling, okay maybe, yelling at people to use them correctly. Also, we could use more speed bumps down Main street maybe? I know all around the park, high school, middle school, and ITECH. 01:59:50 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: In those areas, we could use speed bumps in these heavily student and family pedestrian areas. 02:01:03 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: What was the question from the attendee? 02:22:57 Lupita Vazquez Reyes: Can’t hear CRA Advisory Board Meeting Zoom Chat - 2.16.2022 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 446 Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022) 24.A.3Packet Pg. 447Attachment: CRA Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022 (21792 : Immokalee CRA Advisory Board - March 23, 2022)