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CAC Minutes 12/13/2007 R December 13, 2007 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, December 13,2007 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Coastal 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", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Center, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III Paul Sullivan Murray Hendel Heidi Kulpa Anthony Pires Jim Burke David Buser E. Glenn Tucker (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director Heidi Ashton-Cicko, Assistant County Attorney Gail Hambright, Tourist Tax Coordinator Page I Collier County: December 13, 2007 Page 1 of2 December 13, 2007 MEETING AGENDA &. NOTICE MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007 - 1:00 P.M. W. HARMON TURNER BUILDING (Administrative Building F, 3rd Floor Collier County Government Center, 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples) I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda V. Public Comments VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. October 11, 2007 VII. Staff Reports 1. R@venUJi!Repod_.,-. GillY_McAlpin 2. PrgjectSti!lusR!!P!lrt -J.i!ry 1"'-cAlpin 3. Bei!ch Parkillg Summary - .Gi!ry McAlpin 4. Review of 2007 Physical al1dBiological Beilch/Nearsh_ore M!lrUtoring - Gi!ry MCAJplll VIII. New Business 1. Third.:-J'arty _BJi!i!ch C@rtificilJ;i!l1l Pr!lgr.i!m IX. Old Business 1. Wig!lin.s PiluMode[i!'!g Progra_fTl X. Public Comments XI. Announcements XII. Committee Member Discussion XIII. Next Meeting Date/Location January la, 2008 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor XIV. Adjournment All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any, http://www.coJliergov .netlindex.aspx?page=2312 12/7/2007 December 13,2007 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 PM by Chairman Sorey. II. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. Roll Call Roll Call was taken with a quorum established. IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda Mr. Hendel moved to approve the agenda. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried unanimously 7-0. V. Public Comments Victor Rios stated the Marco Island City Council recommended him for membership to the Coastal Advisory Committee. VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. October 11, 2007 Ms. Kulpa moved to continue approval o/the October II, 2007 minutes. Second by Mr. Hendel. Carried unanimously 7-0. VII. Staff Reports 1. Revenue Report - Gary McAlpin Gary McAlpin - To date, the collections are $130,000 over projections. 2. Project Status Report - Gary McAlpin Gary McAlpin submitted for committee review. 3. Beach Parking Summary - Gary McAlpin Gary McAlpin submitted for committee review. Mr. Pires noted that the parking across Gulfshore Blvd. may want to be considered in the calculations in the North Gulfshore segment on pages #2-#3. Gary McAlpin will review and report back. 4. Review of 2007 Physical and Biological BeachlNearshore Monitoring - Gary McAlpin The Executive Summary was provided for committee review. Chairman Sorey questioned if the information provided in the report and related data could be utilized to request a reduction in the frequency of future monitoring from DEP. Page 2 December 13,2007 Mr. McAlpin stated that the DEP requires 3 years of post-construction data monitored the same time each year. VIII. New Business 1. Third-Party Beach Certification Program Gary McAlpin noted two programs for Beach Certifications, The Blue Wave Clean Beach Council Certification and Dr. Beach - National Healthy Beach Campaign. He requested direction from the committee on continuation of pursuing the item. The committee requested Mr. McAlpin to arrange a presentation by Dr. Beach of F AU or a similar expert on the benefits of the certification. IX. Old Business 1. Wiggins Pass Modeling Program Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary dated December 13, 2007 for review by the committee. Phase I of the study has been completed. The request is for Phase II, which is further data collection. He noted three objectives in the study: . Erosion control on north side of the south end of Barefoot Beach . Safety of the Pass . Minimizing maintenance costs The numerical modeling would allow identifying the potential solutions for maintaining the pass which will take 4-6 months to complete SPEAKERS Geoff Burgerhoff, Port Charlotte, Florida, stated this is important as coastal erosion poses a significant threat to the ecological and recreational value of the estuary. He offered his services in collecting any necessary data for the modeling. He recommended approval of the request. Joe Moreland, President of the Estuary Conservation Association, stated the organization supports the request of staff for the funding of the study. It is important as Phase I was funded and completed and the continuation of Phase II is essential in completing the study and return the pass to its natural state. Frank Grace, resident of Barefoot Beach, expressed support for the request and supports the comments of Joe Moreland. John Findley, 100 ton Master Captain, expressed support for the request as hundreds of thousands of persons utilize the pass annually and a final solution is not only an ecological issue but a public safety issue. He submitted boat counts and related documents for the committees review. Page 3 December 13,2007 John Bache, resident of Pelican Marsh, expressed support for the request, as a final solution is necessary to ensure boater safety and the quality of the environment. William Rowe, resident of Mediterra, expressed support for the request as the water depths at various times is 5 feet at high tide making the pass dangerous. Dick Lydon, resident of Vanderbilt Beach, expressed support for the request, as the continued utilization of the pass is required to aid in maintaining property values and the tax base in the area. Donna Reed Caron, resident of Wiggins Bay Drive, recommended the request be expanded to "non-structural" alternatives. She noted modeling studies are extremely limited in value and judgment should be tempered in making decisions. Nicole Ryan, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, recommended that a proposal to expand the study to "non-structural" alternatives be formulated in a motion for approval of the request. She submitted a letter from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to Chairman John Sorey, III dated December 13,2007 to the committee outlining their recommendations. Mr. McAlpin noted the study addresses 3-foot draft vessels as opposed to larger vessels. He had no problem adding Nicole Ryan's email to the scope of work. Also, a different entity will be used for this phase of the study to prevent the notion that there is a pre-conceived solution. He recommended setting up an evaluation committee consisting of members of the community with varying interests and backgrounds, headed by Ms. Kulpa to review the proposed solutions. Mr. Pires noted a concern that some of his questions posed in the October CAC meeting were not fully addressed in the memo entitled "Questions/Comments/ for County Staff as follow up to discussion regarding Wiggins Pass Modeling Study" dated October 17,2007 (attachment #1). Heidi Ashton-Cicko, Assistant County Attorney, stated that she is in the process of preparing an opinion on permits or any other approvals that mayor may not be required for any potential solutions. Chairman Sorey recommended broadening the scope of analysis of the request to include Nicole Ryan's memo as well as attachment #1 cited above. Ms. Kulpa moved to approve the Executive Summary requesting $150,000 for the next phase of the Numerical Modeling of Alternatives with the second phase to include 6 items in the Conservancy document dated 12/13/07 and all documents generated to date (attachments I-VI) subject to the following: Page 4 December 13,2007 . That all references to the term "structural alternatives" be changed to alternatives" in the document. . That an independent 3rd party is to perform the scope of work in the Executive Summary. . Ms. Kulpa to Chair a Sub-committee to bring various parties input into the discussion. Second by Mr. Hendel. Carried unanimously 7-0. X. Public Comments None XI. Announcements None XII. Committee Member Discussion Mr. Hendel requested the status of the Pier and Clam Pass Project and was under the impression the study would be reviewed by committee before public input. Gary McAlpin stated both studies are currently being finalized and will be submitted to the committee after public input. He will seek an opinion from the County Attorney's office if that is the correct legal procedure. Chairman Sorey requested Mr. McAlpin provides updates to the committee as they become available. Mr. Buser requested an update on the Clam Pass Permit. Mr. McAlpin stated that they are in the process of determining an estuary wide solution. The task is ongoing through the various parties involved. XIII. Next Meeting Date The next meeting is scheduled for January 10,2008. ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 2:41 P.M. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee John Sorey, III, Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as amended Page 5