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CCLAAC Minutes 03/08/202326.A.3 March 8, 2023 MINUTE'S OF `IHF CONSERVATION COI,CA R LAND) ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMM 'rl1"1-` Ml-'EA-'ING Naples, Florida, March 8, 2023 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3"'1 Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIR: .Michele Lenhard VICE CHAIR. Brittany Patterson -Weber Gary Bromley David Corban (Excused) Karyn Allman Ron Clark Rhys Watkins John Courtright Corey McCloskey ALSO PRESENT: Summer Aragtre, Conservation Collier Program Coordinator Sally Ashkar, Assistant County Attorney Melissa. Hennig, Environmental Specialist I Mitchell Barazowksi, Environmental Specialist I Clif Maehr, Environmental Specialist I Jennifer Belpedio, Manager, Real Property Management Packet Pg. 465 26.A.3 March 8, 2023 1. Roll Call Chair Lenhard called the meeting to order at 1:OOP.M. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with S Members present. N 0 N A. Approval ofCCLAAC Members attending the meeting remotely All Members were present in the Boardroom. a Q B. Welcome to new member Corey McCloskey Ms. McCloskey was welcomed as a new Nlenlbe.r on the Committee. 2. Approval of Agenda iWi% Clark proved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Allman. Carried imuniniously 8 W_. 0. 3. Approval of February 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes Afs. Patterson -Weber proved to approve the minutes of the Februaq 1, 2023 as presented Second by Ms. Allman. Car•rierl rrnfuziniously 8 — 0. 4. Old Business A. Acquisition Cycle 10 Updates Ms. Araque noted: Cycle 10 - 19 properties acquired for a total of 321 acres; properties of 71 additional acres are in process of closing. 22 parcels in the multi parcel project areas are moving forward because of letters sent to owners by the County determine their interest in selling their property. N ® Cycle .I IA — The County is in the process of obtaining appraisals for the parcels. M ® Further updates will be provided at the April meeting when the program's Annual Plan is c revicAved by the Committee. N s Speaker L Rich Blonna, City of Marco Island recommended Staff consider developing a simplified form on the status of acquisitions for members of the public who are interested in the program -- wfs. Arague ' noted the status of properties is available on the lrebsite however the rrpdcrtes are dlffrcult cis the m stators changes frequently. She recommended if'a party is interested in the real time status of'crn aSO opplicotion, they contact stoffrnho can provide the infbi-mation. B. Revised Purchasing Policy implementation (Real Property Management) Ms. Belpedio presented the PowerPoint " Purchasing Policy Update" for information purposes noting: ® Resolution 2023-10 amending the program's purchasing policy was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on January 10, 2023. • The policy allows the offer amount for a parcel be determined by Staff but be no more than the appraised value. ® The policy will allow Staff to address market changes and consider other factors including physical and legal access, presence of exotic vegetation, size, shape and topography of the parcel, proximity to other preserves, environmental cleanup requirements, zoning, etc. ® The goal is to maintain confidentiality in the acquisitions however the Committee will be notified of the estimated value during evaluation process which may incorporate any factors including those identified above. 2 Packet Pg. 4 6 26.A.3 [March 8, 202 3 During Committee discussion, the following was noted: All properties under consideration for acquisition will be subject to the new process with each parcel evaluated on a case -by -case basis. N CD w The new process should not significantly delay the timing of acquisitions as it is not intended N to be a time-consuming effort. 9 ® Even though the process provides confidentiality, any information on the purchase will be CL available after the transfer has been completed. Q 15 — 17 properties have been subject to the new process and 4 applicants did not accept the d d County's Offer,_ ® The appraisals are subject to in house review and the appraiser may be contacted if issues are identified which may want to be considered in the evaluation. o Speakers Nancy Ruben, Winchester Head landowner noted she was offered the appraised value for her property by the County in the Fall of 2022, however, was recently notified a new offer would be less than the original one. She turned down a private party offer equal to the appraised value in December as she was relying on the County to complete the acquisition under the terms offered. She sent a letter to the County on the issue and did not receive a response--1llIs. Belpedio noted she mould review the issue, but applicants should he alvore no oequlsition ogr•eenlenl is final until appr•ovecl 6y the Board of County Co191197isslOners. Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades noted it is important for the County to ensure a CID clear message on the purchase policy is provided to the public so applicants are aware of the N County's process and tirnelines. He also agreed with Mr. Blonna's comments on a simplified Ln acquisition status form being developed by Staff. M N O N The Committee requested Stglf to the post in rmation on the neliparchasin policy on the � prograni's website, v L C. Rosbough Estate Initial Screening Criteria Update Ms. Araque reported: ® The Cormittee previously directed Staff to move the Rosbough Estate property forward in c the acquisition process. a' .N ® The property contains a residence which potentially could be used for law enforcement w housing in exchange for park ranger the Conservation Collier properties in the area. 3 ® After inspection of the property Staff determined the residence is not suitable for the program = due its size and concerns over the ongoing maintenance expenses for property. They are a� recommending the property not be acquired by the County. E Ms. Hennig presented the "Initial Screening Criteiia Rosbough Estate Update" for consideration. She noted the horne is adjacent to Trafford Lake and 5,000 6,000 square feet in size and there are also outbuildings on the site. Mr. Bromley moved to reconsider the previous action by the Committee appiwving moving the parcel forward in the acquisition process. Second by Ally. Patterson -Weber. Carried unanimously 8 -- 0. 3 Packet Pg. 4 7 26.A.3 March 8, 2023 Ms. Patterson -Weber inowd to riot consider the parcel for' acquisition and forSfgff not to prepare fin Initial 0-iter is Screening Report for the properly. Second hY 1111% Corrrtright. Carried unanimously 8 — 0. N ' o N 5. New Business `A A. Land Management PIan reviews Q L HHH Ranch Review & Naming Proposal Q Mr. Barazowksi presented the "HIIII Ranch Preserve Land Management Plan -- Febrztcn3' 2023 d — Februarys 202.5„ for consideration and the PowerPoint "HIIIIInterim Alfanagemenl Plan„ for 2 information purposes, He noted: E m The purpose of the plan is to provide management direction for the Preserve. ® The plan consists of S major elements: Vegetation Management, Wildlife Management, Recreation Management, Preserve Safety and Security and Additional Resource Management. The plan covers a 2-year span when in 2025 the final management plan will be developed. Funding for exotics removal is available Crom the State which the County seeks when appropriate. Speaker Q Brad Cornell, Audubon of the 'Western Everglades noted the area has been subject to over = drainage due to influences from manmade canals in the area. The condition masses the parcels � vulnerable to wildfires and he recommended hydrologic restoration of the lands be considered especially given the ongoing RESTORE (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, `I'ourist N Ln Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act) project across the highway. Partnerships could also be sought from the Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida M Water Management District, Collier County Stormwater and Tranm sportation Depart in etc. N Concepts could include the use of spreader swales from the Golden Gate Main Canal which would reduce the water currently diverted to Naples Say. Other concerns include ensuring adequate fencing and wildlife crossings are utilized during any future Wilson Blvd, Extension projects, , Chair Lenhard recommended Staff incorporate Mr. Cornell's recommendations on hydrologic restoration into Section 6.3.4 of the plan. Chair Lenhard noted she provided recommendations to Staff via email on language to he incorporated into the Executive Summary provided to the BCC in conjunction with the proposed plan. Discussion occurred between the Committee and Staff on the details of the wording and consensus was reached on the language. rYJr. Watkins moved for Staff to incoqorate the following language into the Executive Summary to he subfnitted to the Board of County Commissioners when they consider the HHM Ranch Preserve Land Management Plan — February 2023- FFehruary 2025: 7.1.4 Jildlife rYlcnaagement Concerns: The conceptual Alignment of the Wilson Blvd extension, in addition to development of the Collier Porcel to the i-vest and the raining operation to the north, could have ern irrllwa on the preserve. Fragmentation of habitat could isolate and restriel wildlife dispersal ofspecies such as the Florida panther, Florida black bear, eastern d (nnondbock rattlesnake, and reel -cockaded ivoodpecker. See -Mgure 7.1,5 wildlife SIwatial Data. 4 Packet Pg. 468 26.A.3 March 8, 2023 7.3. I Habitat linprovenwnts: Additional roads and development swill reduce the windm,t, of ophortunit}) to conduct the pi-escr'ibed brtrns necessary, to restore and inainioinfire dependent habitat and to reduce frtel loading. Alternatives to prescribed fire, such cis mechanical removal, N CD are more costly crud less beneficial to the habitat. N 7.3.2 Connectivity: The proposed conceptual YVilson BNd extension poses a major threat to CL svildlrfe in the area unless mitigated with o series of fencing and minder/overpasses. Q CCLAAC offers these iinportant considerations when evoluating the conceptual fVilson Blvd road alignment as the Exceptional Benefits Ordinance process is not applicable on the HHH proper!}). Second by NIr. Clark. Carried unanimously 8 — 0. 41r. Courtright moved to recommend the Board of Comity Commissioners name the Triple HHH Ranch Preserve the "North Belle Heade Preserve." Second by Hs. A1lman. Carried unanimously 8 — 0. Ibis. Patterson -Weber rttoved to recommend the Board of Comity Commissioners approve the "HHII Ranch Preserve Land 311anagentent Plan - February 2023 — Februaty 2025" subject to Staff adding language regardin- the potential jor hydrologic restoration o_j me .site. ,7econa ny Mr. Bromley. Carried unanimously 8 — 0. ii. Winchester Head Ui Mr-. NIaehr presented the "Iinchester Head Extended Interim AVlanagetnent Plan - F� fth N Extension" for consideration and PowerPoint "1�Pinchester Head Interim 1ldcrnagement Plan Updates" for information purposes. Ile noted the multi -parcel project currently contains 95.8 c acres of the 157.53 acres identified for potential accluisit.ion with 70 of the 114 targeted parcels cm acquired. The main objective of the managemcnt plan involves addressing nonnative plants and s has an annual budget of $20,000. 1- NIs. Patterson -Weber moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the "Winchester Head Extended Interim Hanagernent Plan - Fifth Extension" as presented bjr Staff. Second by iVr. Bromley. Carried unanimously 8 — 0. B. Cycle 12A Initial Criteria Screening Report(s) i. Rosbougb Enterprises Ms. Hennig presented the ICSR "Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Screening Report for the Rosbough Enterprises. " The 13 parcels are in the Pepper Ranch Preserve Mailing area (Cycle 11), 111.02 acres in size, received a score of 233 oLst oC400 and have an assessed value of $660,120. She noted the parcels receives( a low score for accessibility as public access to the parcels will be difficult. ii. HHH Ranch TPMA parcels Ms. Hennig presented the ICSR "Conservation Collier .Land Acquisition Prograin Initial Screening Report for HHH Ranch TPr1IL4 Allurmsski Trust and Volpe Trust. " The 2 parcels are in the HI lH Ranch Target Protection Area, a total of 13.37 acres in size, received a score of 221 out of 400 and have an assessed va{Lie of $100,850. She noted landowners in the target area will not be contacted regarding the potential sale of their properties to the County during Cycle .12 as Packet Pg. 4 9771 26.A.3 March 8, 2023 Staff is coordinating with the Growth Management Department to determine which parcels may be advantageous to target given their designation as "sending lands." Subcommittee Reports A. Lands Evaluation & Management -- Chair, .Ron Clark - upcoming meetings April 12, 2023, and September 21, 2023 Mr. Clark reported the Committee met on February 12, 2023 and reviewed on provided recommendation for the HHH and Winchester I lead band Management flans. B. Outreach — Chair, Brittany Patterson -Weber .-last meeting January 20, 2023 No recent update necessary. C. Ordinance Policy and Rules Chair, Michele Lenhard - last sleeting June 1, 2022 No recent updates necessary. 7. Coordinator Communications A. BCC Items -111A. Ar,aque provicle(l the irl)dale os listed below. i. February 28 — Cycle l 1 B Ranking. ii. Upcoming (tentatively March 29"') review of Rattlesnake Hammock Final Land Management Plan. iii. Cycle 12 TPM.A and review ofAnnual Plan slated for April 251h. B. Miscellaneous Items None 9. Chair and Committee Member Comments Mr. Watkins expressed his appreciation to the Nlernbers of the public for attending the meeting. 10. Public General Comments Nose 11. Staff Comments None 12. Next Meeting — April 5, 2023 There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 3:31P.M. Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee �S t ichele Lenl rd, Chair These minutes approved by the Board/Committee oil ?� as presented or as amended 6 M N O N Q M N O N O t t� cc 2 Packet Pg. 4 0771