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Bayshore Beautification Minutes 07/13/20224.A.3 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA .Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU Item 4a July 13 2022 Meeting Minutes BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 2022 MEETING The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order by Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00 p.m. located at 4870 Bayshore Drive, FGCU Buehler Auditorium. I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: George Douglas, Maurice Gutierrez, Sandra Arafet, Susan Crum and Frank McCutcheon. Joann Talano had an excused absence. Bob Messmer was approved to attend virtually. II. MSTU Staff Present: Tami Scott, Project Manager, Debrah Forester, CRA Director and Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator. III. Pledge of Allegiance- Led by Maurice Gutierrez. IV. Adoption of Agenda: Ms. Forester added under Landscape Report the walking tour on July 22 @ 8:30am at the CRA Parking lot, and under new business e, Part Time Positions. Sandra Arafet made a motion to accept the Agenda as amended, second by George Douglas. Motion passed unanimously. V. Adoption of Minutes: a. Minutes of the June Bch meeting- George Douglas made a motion to approve second by Maurice Gutierrez approved unanimously. VI. Landscape Report: a. Update on Landscaping — Armando provided an overview of the Monthly maintenance report and reported power washing of the pedestrian pathways had begun at US41 and Bayshore Drive, so far it looked much better than it did before. He will go back to the areas they were unable to clean due to ongoing construction activity and clean those spots when they can. He noted the plants are looking good, with the amount of rainfall there have been no issues with irrigation because they haven't had to do much. He has downloaded an app to control the irrigation manually so if there is a leak he can turn them off immediately with the app. VII. Community / Business Presentations: a.Organic Fertilizer- Aaron Sane/Joanne Smallwood attended to provide a presentation on the affects of the product that would replace harsh fertilizers. Ms. Pam Lulich, Landscape Operations Manager with Collier County was able to attend the meeting. Ms. Smallwood introduced herself and noted she has lived in Packet Pg. 64 4.A.3 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA .Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU Itein 4a Naples for 52 years and has run a premier landscape architecture firm for over 30 years. She previously used chemical fertilizer until the big fish kill that impacted her neighborhood. She began a pilot project for Swan Lake -which covers 240 acres as part of the Venetian Village development. She contacted the City of Naples and Collier County to investigate, and they determined there was excessive nitrogen and phosphorous which is top ingredients in chemical fertilizer. She began working with Eco-labs and discovered the product enhanced the flowers and improved water quality, She met with City Staff who informed her they recently started a pilot project at Baker Park and the medians along Park Shore. Eco-Labs is working closely with the City to assure the material is applied correctly. Ms. Smallwood hopes the County will also start a pilot project similar to the City's and invited anyone to come out to see the project results from the use of this product. Aaron Sane provided a presentation with some information on the organic product and information on the ingredients to create the material. The product is manufactured in Cape Coral. He joined the company to manage tuff and horticulture accounts. He noted, the product, Quantum Growth, improves plant photosynthesis, improves nutrients, and enhances soil biology. Pam Lulich had asked how long do they feel the pilot program will take and Mr. Sane replied 90 days would be a good start. Maurice Gutierrez was happy that the City of Naples was trying the product as a pilot program especially since they are so close to the water and wanted staff to reach out to Pollution Control to start a baseline for the pilot program. He thanked Karen Beatty for bringing this to their attention, and trying new methods that are beneficial to the environment. After much discussion by the Committee, Sandra Arafet made a motion to direct staff to put the pilot program together for the landscape within the medians, up to $5,000, Susan Crum seconded the motion, approved unanimously. VIII. Old Business: a. Coastal Vista Design Group- Ms. Scott provided the scope of services for Median 20, 22, and 23 from Landscape Architect Leigh Gevelinger who has worked with the Botanical Garden on some projects as well. She reminded the committee that there were a lot of complaints about the entrance of Bayshore Dr and there were requests to have median 23 stand out as they enter off of US41. Ms. Gevelinger wanted to design the medians with low maintenance vegetation and creative color landscaping to enhance the entrance into Bayshore. Sandra Arafet made a motion to accept the proposal and if there were any changes to come back for approval, Frank McCutcheon seconded the motion, passed unimously. b. Palm Fertilizer- Ms. Forester noted that this item was no longer needed since the committee agreed to move forward on the pilot program. IX. New Business: a. Christmas Decorations- Ms. Scott noted the comments received from community members to do more holiday decorations. She reviewed the exhibit in the packet that Packet Pg. 65 4.A.3 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA •Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU Item 4a included the items from 2021 and a proposed budget for 2022. Ms. Scott noted that at the CRA Advisdory Board meeting, the Advisory Board requested that the theme be tropical instead of traditional and they recommended that instead of snowflakes, lit stars would be installed and instead of traditional holiday banners, tropical holiday banners be installed, The CRA Advisory Board approved partnering with the MSTU and contribute funds to cover the additional expenses. The MSTU had spent approximately $28,000 in 2021. The estimated new budget with all of the banners would be approximately $60,000. Sandra Arafet made a motion to approve the budget and the split with the CRA, George Douglas seconded the motion, passed unanimously. b. Public Art Subcommittee-2 volunteers needed —Ms. Forester introduced John Melleky the County's new Public Art Manager who provided a summary of the position and what he has been coordinating since his hiring. Ms. Forester has attended the first art committee meeting and noted the interest in the Bayshore area and mentioned that several of the Public Art Committee are already connected to the Bayshore area. Due to the interest, Ms. Forester discussed creating a subcommittee with 2 volunteers from the CRA and 2 volunteers from the MSTU. Ms. Forester mentioned that Joann Talano was interested in volunteering. Maurice Gutierrez who else would volunteer. Susan Crum volunteered to be on the subcommittee. c.Partnershipwith NBG Mexican Celebration- Ms. Forester introduced the idea of partnering with the Garden for the Mexican celebration they are planning for Fall 2022 through Fall of 2023. Ms. Scott recapped a meeting staff had with NBG staff and some of the concepts discussed which included installation of banners for the garden that would market the celebration. Sandra Arafet had some concerns for advertising for the garden and if staff starts putting things on the roundabout and poles she feels everyone will come and ask for their marketing banners and flags to be installed. The community added a comment that the Botanical Garden is a vital part of the Bayshore area and it is beneficial to partner with them for their events. Maurice Gutierrez reminded the committee we have always partnered with the garden and we should continue the relationship during their events. The consensus of the committee was to partner with the garden. Staff will keep the committee updated as concepts are further developed. d. August 17 BGTCRA Special Meeting -Access Management Presentation- Ms. Forester asked the committee if they would be available to attend a joint meeting with the CRA Advisory Board on August 17" CRA to review the access management presentation. Ms. Forester noted that the MSTU is partnering with the CRA to fund the study and the MSTU will need to review and make recommendations on the findings. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 pm at the garden. There were several committee members not available but most would attend for a quorum. Staff will send out an email for confirmation on the attendees. 3 Packet Pg. 66 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA . Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman. Creek MSTU Item 4a e. Part time positions available- Ms. Forester noted the part time position posted and emailed if anyone was interested in applying. Resumes could be emailed directly to her and she would contact the individuals to go over the job requirements. Staff has received several resumes for the Special Events position but no one responded for the maintenance position. Maurice Gutierrez noted that the MSTU should do a cost share for the maintenance position since it would benefit the MSTU as well. Maurice Gutierrez made a motion to support a part time position, George Douglas seconded the motion, approved unanimously. X. Staff Reports: a. CRA Directors Report- Ms. Forester provided the report and highlighted some of the projects. Ms. Forester noted that Del's demo should take approximately 30 days, the contractor has started to stage equipment onsite. The next steps is to complete community outreach on what the community would like to see on the site and develop a concept plan on potential development. b. Project Manager Report- Tami Scott noted the royal palm trimming will start on Monday and asked if anyone had any questions about her project report. c. Development Report- submitted by Johnson Engineering for informational purposes. d. Insurance Claims Report- The monthly insurance claim report was attached including the latest accident that took out the Royal Palm on Bayshore Drive. c. Financial Report- The financial report was attached for this month if anyone had any questions. XI. Communications and Correspondence XII. Public Comments: There was a comment about getting some art work on the holiday banners and if that was possible. Ms. Forester noted that the Public Arts Committee was just created so from a timing perspective staff will revisit looking at having an artist design artwork for the banners in the future. XIII. Staff Comments: XIV. Advisory Committee_ Comments: XV. Next Meetiniz Date: a. October 5, 2022 @ 5:OOpm Naples Botanical Garden XVI. Adiournment:7:10pm e- /?)? Chairman Maurice Gutierrez 4 Packet Pg. 67 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA .Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU Aullust 17, 2022 Special Meetiniz Minutes Item 4b BAYS HOREIGATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD & THE BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU OF THE AUGUST 17, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING The special meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board & the Bayshore Beautification MSTU was called to order by Chairwoman, Karen Beatty at 5:35 p.m. I. CRA Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Steve Main, Al Schantzen, Steve Rigsbee, Kathi Kilburn, Mike Sherman and Karen Beatty. Camille Kielty was approved to attend virtually. Steve Main made a motion to allow for virtual participation by board members, seconded by AL Schantzen. Passed unanimously. MSTU Roll Call: Chairman Maurice Gutierrez, Susan Crum, Bob Messmer, George Douglas. Sandra Arafet, Frank McCutcheon and Joann Talano had excused absences. No Attendance virtually. CRA Staff Present: Debrah Forester, CRA Director, Cristina Perez, Operations Manager, Tami Scott, Project Manager and Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Old Business: a. Access Management Plan- Stantec Presentation- Frank Domingo gave a presentation on the, analysis of Bayshore Drive including traffic counts and draft conceptual plans showing 4 roadway design options to review. Based on analysis, repurposing of the lanes could be accommodated after the bridge. The plan also is looking at options that would improve safety north of the bridge from the Bayshore/US41 intersection and Weeks. His next step is to provide the Transporation Department to review the operational analysis and to review the previous plans prepared by Norm Trebilock regarding roundabouts at strategic intersections south of the bridge. Mr. Domingo reassured the boards that Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has software that is designed to set the radius of the skirt on the roundabouts to accommodate the vehicle types and what they are transporting and what vehicle types that would most likely be using the road, including Fire, EMS, Tractor Trailers, etc. The roundabouts that are placed are designed to slow traffic and keep the traffic moving. i. Advisory Board Discussion- There were questions about roundabouts, how many were needed on Bayshore Drive and best locations. Concerns were expressed regarding the capability of trucks with large boat trailers being able to make it through a single lane road. Maurice Gutierrez is concerned about Packet Pg. 68 N Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA .Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU all the left turn lane requirements when a new Commercial Development comes in and the loss of the medians and newly installed landscaping. He asked if this is truly a requirement for safety or can a roadway be designed to not have so many turn lanes. Frank Domingo said there may be a requirement for the areas that do not have parking or a roundabout but they can put one in if that is required, there will be more precise descriptions of what is needed as the concept plans are further developed. Mr. Gutierrez expressed concerns for spending a million dollars and then redoing the roadway in the future and spend another million dollars to remove it because of FDOT requirements. Mr. Domingo clarified that it is the land use with the intensity of the development that dictates what the turn lane requirements are, however, you cannot disconnect mobility from the land use. Everything is factoredin when a development comes in adjacent to the roadway. Al Schantzen asked if the design from Mike McGee that was previously completed will be incorporated with the access management plan and not be tossed away, Ms. Forester noted that this design would be done first, then afterwards work with a landscape architect. Al Schantzen made a motion to support moving forward to repurpose the roadway as the next step and work with County Transportation to see if the numbers support changes, Steve Rigsbee second the motion. There were 2 nays. Motion passed 6to2. Bob Messmer made the same motion as above, George Douglas second the motion. 2 nays and 2 for. There was more discussion because of the committee's confusion of removing the 2 lanes. Ms. Forester clarified the concepts presented are strictly conceptual and not all the designs were removing the lanes, there was a concept that leaves the existing roadway as it is today. After some discussion the Committee's consensus was to continue with approved motions. This item will be brought back to the CRA & MSTU Committees after more design concepts are completed and County Transportation reviews and supports the operational analysis. Ms. Forester noted the item will be brought back in October. Ms. Forester noted that the Board of County Commissioners will review and need to support any changes to the roadway as well. Ms. Forester noted the survey that staff prepared to gather further input on the conceptual plans and requested everyone complete and submit to staff. The presentation and survey will also be posted on the Bayshorecra.com website and we will distribute it to through our distribution list. ii. Public Comments- There was a question about the concept that shows parallel parking next to the bike lane and if a passenger opens the door bow can they prevent the bicyclist from getting hit? Mr. Domingo noted there are certain buffers that can be installed between the parking space and the bike lane that will prevent the door from extending into the bike path, Safety will always be Packet Pg. 69 4.A.4 N Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA +Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU the first criteria in any design presented. There were some concerns if the lanes get reduced what happens when delivery trucks parked in the lane Iike they do now where can the cars go to get through or emergency vehicles? Same with busses, school and transit. Can they move the sidewalk closer to the street and the bike lane further to the right? b. 17 Acres Pedestrian Connection Update- Stantec Presentation- Kevin Mangan, from Stantec presented the design concept for the pedestrian boardwalk connection into Sugden Regional Park. He mentioned water management plan onsite, native vegetation and littoral landscape and explained the design as it relates to moving people through the site. Mr. Mangan and his team wanted to create opportunities for the community to different experiences as they move through the site. The concept example presented had some nature land features, ideas for display of art features, and natural opportunities to visibly see while enjoying the meandering boardwalk through the preserve areas over the water to Sugden Park. He acknowledge that budget will also govern what can be completed. Phase I is the connection to Sugden Park. i. Advisory Board Discussion- Steve Main asked if the boardwalk was wide enough for both golf carts and pedestrians. Mr. Mangan noted there needs to be a decision on whether a golf cart be allowed on the boardwalk or if it's allowed in Sugden Park. Karen Beatty asked if there was a plan to install benches, Mr. Mangan said yes there are places for benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, etc. Al Schantzen asked how does emergency vehicles get in? Mr. Mangan noted there will be considerations for EMS to get them in as close as possible for any emergencies. Mike Sherman noted he liked the presentation and asked after connecting to Sugden Park where does it lead to in Sugden? Mr. Mangan advised they will look at the Park to see if there are benches or that it leads into in case someone needs to sit down and rest. Steve Main made a motion to approve the conceptual design concepts and to continue on, second by Karen Beatty, approved unanimously. ii. Public Comment- A comment from the community was to see if there are golf cart parking spaces because that would be ideal for going into the park. c. Holiday Decorations- Tami Scott presented the lowest bid for the tropical holiday banners which cost $1853 for 35 banners. Bob Messmer asked to leave the American Flag since there are so many other holiday decorations and not buy any of those banners. Susan Crum does not like any of the banner choices provided. George Douglas agrees with Bob Messmer leave the flag banners up. Bob Messmer made a motion not to purchase any of the banners, second by George Douglas, approved unanimously. Packet Pg. 70 4.A.4 0 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA .Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU IV. Advisory Board Comments: V. Staff Comments: XIII. Advisory Board Genera! Communications: XIV. Next MeetinLj Date: a. CRA Training- August 19, 2022 5t" Floor Training Room, 3299 Tamiami Trail E (, Ipm b. CRA Regular Meeting — October 4 c. Bayshore MSTU Meeting — October 5 XV. Adiournment -- The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. r Chairman Maurice Gutierrez Packet Pg. 71