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Immokalee CRA Minutes 01/15/2025Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! MINUTES Joint Meeting of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Immokalee MSTU Advisory Committee on January 15, 2025. 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 CRA Vice -Chair Patricia Anne Goodnight at 8:35 A.M. B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. Patricia Anne Goodnight led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mike Facundo led the opening prayer. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA and MSTU Board. CRA Advisory Board Members Present in Person: Patricia Anne Goodnight, Mike Facundo, Andrea Halman, Yvar Pierre (9:22 A.M.), Lupita Vazquez Reyes, and Paul Thein. CRA Advisory Board Members Present via Zoom: None. CRA Advisory Board Members Absent/Excused: Mark Lemke, Estil Null and Edward "Ski" Olesky. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Andrea Halman, Bernardo Barnhart, and Cherryle Thomas. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present via Zoom: Jimmy Nieves. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: David Turrubiartez Jr. Others Present in Person: Melissa Silva, Mike Sweely, Yeimi Ezpinoza. Christina Guerrero, Misty Smith, Cristina Perez, Armando Yzaguirre, Sarah Harrington, Lee Van Gelder, Yolanda Flores, Said Gomez and Commissioner Bill McDaniel. Others Present via Zoom: Alex Malhas, Anne McLaughlin, Edward Conrad, Marlene Dimas, Patrick Vanasse, Rachel Hansen, Rafael Campo, Rosemary LaBarge, Tricia de Cambria and Kyle Pryce. Staff Present in Person: John Dunnuck, Christie Betancourt, Yvonne Blair, and Yuridia Zaragoza. D. Voting Privileges for Board Members via Zoom Staff announced that they have an MSTU Board member on Zoom. CRA Action: No Action Taken. Page 327 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! MSTUAction: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to allow Board Members on Zoom privileges. Mr. Bernardo Barnhart seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous vote. 3-0. E. Approval of Agenda. Staff presented the Agenda to the Boards for approval. Staff announced that an additional attachment was added to Enclosure 8 on Agenda Item 1. 1. Land Development Code updates — The Neighborhood Company. The attachment is 2-sided and includes a one -pager of the changes made to the LDC with agenda packet pages listed and the other side includes added language to 4.02.27 Architectural and Site Design Standards for the Immokalee Urban Overlay A. General.2. The Agenda was approved as amended. CRA Action: Mr. Mike Facundo made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. MSTUAction: Mr. Bernardo Barnhart. made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. F. Approval of Consent Agenda . 1. Minutes i. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for December 11, 2024 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 2) 3. Code Enforcement Report (Enclosure 3) 4. Staff Reports i. Assistant Director Report (Enclosure 4) ii. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 5) iii. Project Observation Field Report (Enclosure 6) iv. Community Meetings (Enclosure 7) Staff presented the Consent Agenda to the Boards for approval. Consent Agenda was approved as presented. CRA Action: Mr. Mike Facundo made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Paul Thein seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0. MSTUAction: Mr. Bernardo Barnhart made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. G. Announcements. 1. Public Comments speaker slips CRA Staff reiterated on the public 3-minute speaker slip policy for each Topic. The Board will give more time if they feel it necessary. 2 Page 328 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! 2. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communication folder with the board and members of the public. The folder included the public notice for the Joint CRA and MSTU meeting, Immokalee Water and Sewer (IWSD) Groundbreaking event flyer, Howard Way Roadway Name Change Celebration flyer, 2025 Cattle Drive flyer, Immokalee Community Campus information provided at the Neighborhood Information meeting, Immokalee MSTU Walking Tour pictures for the month of December and January, Parks and Recreation Region 3 updates, and the summary of the Land Development codes and updated provisions. Ms. Christie Betancourt provided information on the Howard Way Roadway Name Change Celebration. Staff are working on the program for this celebration. The celebration will be held on January 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Dreamland Neighborhood Park. Ms. Betancourt also provided information on the Immokalee Community Center and said they have announced that they're going to go vertical. Parking will be done on the ground floor where the urgent care and facilities are going to be located in. Ms. Andrea Halman asked if background information can be given on the Howard Family. Ms. Christie Betancourt commented that a brief history of the Howard Family is on the Project Manager Report and a link is provided to show their story. Ms. Andrea Halman expressed on the impact of the Howard Family and what they have accomplished and said that the Immokalee Museum has provided a great representation of them. Ms. Christie Betancourt commented on Mr. Huey Howard impact and said that Mrs. Dorcas Howard was a great advocate in the education side of the community. She noted that there was a time where discussion was made to name Dreamland Park after Mrs. Howard. Ms. Christie Betancourt also announced that Deputy Sweely would provide more information on a lighting study that has been 11 years overdue. Staff will bring this item back to the boards for any recommendation on whether any additional lighting is needed outside the TIGER Grant area, 1st Street and Lake Trafford. H. Other Agencies 1. FDOT Updates No updates. 2. Other Community Agencies Immokalee Eastern Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Silva Ms. Melissa Silva provided an update on the Christmas Parade and Gala Event. The parade was named after Ms. Cherryle Thomas, so it was named the Cherryle Thomas Christmas Around the World Parade and Gala Event. There were about 40 registrants, the float winners of the parade were Florida Boys, Immokalee Water and Sewer District, and La Ley. Overall, the highlight of the event was the success of the Chambers lst toy drive, they handed out over 300 toys. Page 329 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Ms. Silva thanked all the sponsors. The Immokalee Eastern Chamber of Commerce is working on their 3-year strategic plan, they will establish an advisory board and committee. Ms. Silva invited everyone to be involved in this planning process. Immokalee Water and Sewer District, Misty Smith Ms. Misty Smith invited everyone to attend the Groundbreaking Event on the Carson Road Water Treatment Plant due to the growth and development in the Lake Trafford area. Ms. Misty Smith asked who the best person would be to contact if a light is out in the community. Ms. Christie Betancourt commented that Collier 311 would be the best option, so that they may send it to right department, Code Enforcement, Cristina Perez Ms. Cristina Perez provided updates on two new hires who are completing their trainings. They will be a part of the team and oversee the Golden Gate Estates and Immokalee. Ms. Perez will have a complete team to oversee Ave Maria, Golden Gate Estates, and Immokalee. Ms. Cristina Perez is working with the Collier County Sheriffs Department on the next cleanup event. She hopes that this event is held in February or March and have the Weekenders assist in this event. If anybody is aware of any vacant areas where this cleanup event could be held, she asks that community members communicate with her. Ms. Cristina Perez provided information on the Task Force Meetings. The meetings are held the last Monday of every month at 10 a.m. at the CareerSource SWFL conference room, until further noticed. Ms. Perez provided information on the last discussion made in the Task Force Meeting regarding golf cart food vendors. The Health Department does allow for individuals to make some cottage food items at home and be sold, however, food must be prepared at a restaurant or kitchen that is inspected and a legal location of where the items are sold. The Sherrif's Department have also provided information to code enforcement on where golf carts are allowed to be driven. Ms. Cristina Perez also announced that they have coverage in Immokalee till 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesday. If anyone has any issues, she asked that they contact her. Commissioner McDaniel announced that the second hearing of the Land Development Code was pushed back from the Board of Collier County Commissioners Agenda. Adjustments were made in the Ordinance to require a Conditional Use on all Zoning so that there isn't an administrative approval for a park anywhere in the community. There is an administrative approval for a short- term use, which would allow for a food truck be in a spot for 28 days, as long as no alcohol is sold and there is no major noise. The Neighborhood Company staff have recommended to County staff to allow food trucks, by right, in industrial and commercial areas. 4 Page 330 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Mr. Bernardo Barnhart asked for clarification and said if a vendor with a licensed food truck wanted to place their truck in a commercial property, they will need a conditional use permit and be able to be in the property for 28 days. Commissioner McDaniel confirmed that it would allow for food truck vendors to be in a property for up to 28 days of the year. Discussion was made on the food trucks in the community and the Statues that the State has on Food Trucks. If a food truck vendor wants to be permanently on a commercial or residential property, they will need to get a conditional use. Mr. Paul Thein asked if food licensing is checked during the process of conditional use for Food Truck vendors. Commissioner McDaniel said that County staff make sure that a license is in place, the Health Department is involved and have all the required proper standards put in place. Collier County Sherriff s Department, Michael Sweely Sgt. Michael Sweely provided updates on the Lighting Assessment that the Sherriff's Department is working on. They should have the first draft in the first couple of weeks coming up. They are working with the street enforcement teams. CRA staff commented that Mr. Jim Klewicki has met up with staff to get information on the Neighborhood Map and previous reports made. Sgt. Michael Sweely also announced that they have addressed the man who sales honey near Camp Keais Road. They will continue to move forward with their process if there is no compliance. Sgt Michael Sweely commented that roadside sales cannot be done unless a permit is given, however, Collier County does not issue a roadside sales permit, so it's a violation of 26.1 of County ordinance. Collier County Parks and Recreation, Said Gomez Mr. Said Gomez thanked the Immokalee Eastern Chamber of Commerce, the Cherryle Thomas Christmas Around the World Parade and Gala event was a success. There were around 3,000 attendees based on the toys given out. Mr. Gomez thanked the Salvation Army, Captain Veronica Conley and the Immokalee Rotary Club for donating as much toys as possible for the children in the community. Activities for the event included the roller rink, train, snow sliding and much more. Overall, the event was a success. Mr. Said Gomez announced that there are 2 full time park rangers in Immokalee who will be overseeing all the parks in Immokalee and the Anne Olesky Park. Mr. Said Gomez provided updates on the parks in Immokalee. The Immokalee Community Park office building and the restrooms near the tennis courts have been redone. The Immokalee South Park new basketball goals have been installed and are being used by the community members. 5 Page 331 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Staff have received all the equipment for the Immokalee Sports Complex fitness center. The equipment has been rearranged so there is much more area for people to move around. Staff have also cleaned, and pressure washed the pool deck walls and had them painted. Both pools are operational. The Ave Maria University students are also utilizing the pool as well. The Soccer Men Leage will end at the end of January, over about 300 men have been participating in this program. The fields are being prepared for utilization soon, staff are looking to get lights from the EOC so that it may be used by the programs who will be using the Boys and Girls Club field. Mr. Said Gomez also provided updates on the parking lot project. An observation will be made by the Project Manager on February 5, 2025. Ms. Christie Betancourt asked if Parks and Recreation have any information if this project will be done in phases. Ms. Cherryle Thomas thanked everyone for participating and Parks and Recreation staff for all their efforts in making the Cherryle Thomas Christmas Around the World event a success. She commented that she is glad that Parks and Recreation staff were able to get the train for the event. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes asked if Paks and Recreation staff have a contract or lease with the Ave Maria University students who use the pool to practice as well as the Immokalee High School students. Mr. Said Gomez commented that there is no agreement with the students, however, they do have membership that the students pay. As for the Immokalee High School, they have a local agreement that allows the school to utilize the Immokalee Sports Complex facility. Commissioner McDaniel asked if Parks and Recreation staff have coordinated with the Immokalee High School on the baseball fields. Mr. Said Gomez commented that he had discussion with staff on this matter. Commissioner McDaniel commented that Parks and Recreation staff pay attention to this matter. The County has recently given the baseball fields near the Immokalee High School to the schools. The school plans to artificially turf the baseball fields and provide lighting and all other necessities needed. They have promised equitable use of the fields. Commissioner McDaniel asked that Parks and Recreation staff let him know if there is no equitable use being done in the baseball fields, this initiative is done for a mutual benefit from both the County and schools. Mr. Said Gomez commented on the discussion made on this matter and said that the baseball and softball field will be turned into turf. The old softball field will be a multipurpose field that will be turf. He was informed that lighting would be addressed as well. The Parks and Recreation staff will have access to the fields. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes asked who would handle the lease or rental outside the use of school for these fields. Mr. Said Gomez commented that Parks and Recreation staff will coordinate and schedule when fields will be used. Mr. Bernardo Barnhart asked when construction will start for the baseball fields. Page 332 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Mr. Said Gomez commented that signatures are needed for completion and once approved and signed, the school will need to budget for the next year and see the progress from there. Commissioner McDaniel reiterated on the equitable use and said that this matter be looked into and if the County needs to invest in some fencing so that staff can have it as a public use during school hours and avoid the public from going into the school property. Mr. Said Gomez agreed that many will need to be educated on where they would be allowed and the access point since the fields will belong to the school. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes commented on the elders who walk inside the park and asked on their access into being able to do their loop around the fields. Mr. Said Gomez followed up and said that a fence is there to separate the fields and school overall property, however, if the fields are being used by the students, then no public members will be allowed to access that area. Ms. Christie Betancourt asked that staff make sure the maintenance for the restroom be included as well. Ms. Andrea Halman commented on the parking lot project and said there is a need for some trees in the parking lots. Mr. Said Gomez commented that some rooting will be fixed, however, they are looking to keep as much trees as possible. Ms. Cherryle Thomas asked if the Gala for this upcoming year will be changed back to the second week of December. Mr. Said Gomez commented that they will be moving the event back to the second unless the Christmas committee come up with something else. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes thanked Parks and Recreation staff for attending the meeting and providing updates. She commented that the parks are the biggest use in the community and it's important for the community to have a park that offers many amenities and programs. Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight thanked everyone on their efforts to collaborating with the school on these fields. She provided discussion on previous administrative decisions made on the property of these fields and said she is glad everyone is working together. Mr. Said Gomez commented on Mr. Daniel Boddison and said that both parties have discussed many upcoming items especially with Parks and Recreation using the Immokalee High School parking lot once the parking lot project starts. They have good communication with each other. Commissioner McDaniel asked that Parks and Recreation staff to have Mr. Manny Touron be reappropriated for his lighting at the Boys and Girls club. Mr. Said Gomez thanked Sgt. Michael Sweely and CCSO for assisting at the Christmas parade and gala event. Page 333 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Immokalee Foundation, Yeimi Ezpinoza Ms. Yeimi Ezpinoza introduced herself. She looks forward to attending future meetings and providing input of the Immokalee Foundation. Nuestra Senora de la Vivienda Community Foundation, Yolanda Flores Ms. Yolanda Flores introduced herself. She is with the Nuestra Senora de la Vivienda Community Foundation. She is happy to be back in Immokalee. She will help build the better life program, which will exist in the community with the Monarca development. The overall goal is to provide support and resource to the community members. Collier County Growth Management, Sarah Harrington Ms. Sarah Harrington provided information on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) meeting and said there is a new Commissioner who is attending this meeting. There are a couple of development for housing that include affordability in Immokalee. Once more information is received, Ms. Harrington would be happy to share more information. I. Community Presentations 1. Land Development Code updates — The Neighborhood Company (Enclosure 8) Ms. Rachel Hansen introduced herself and Mr. Patrick Vanesse with the Neighborhood Company. An update was provided on the Land Development Code amendment for the Immokalee Overlay within the LDC. A substantive change has been made since the last presentation to the CRA Board on May 15, 2024. Most of the changes were a result of staff input or conflicts with Senate Bill 250. Board, Staff and members of the public were all provided the added Enclosure 8, which is an overview of the changes made as listed below: • Section 2.03.07 G.3: Loop Road Overlay Subdistrict (LROS) • Section 2.03.07 G.4: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDV) • Section 2.06.01: Affordable Housing Density Bonus • Section 4.02.07 C: Main Street Overlay Subdistrict (MSOS) Ms. Rachel Hansen provided an update on The Loop Road Overlay Subdistrict (LROS). This was removed for now due to a conflict with the Loop Road proposed alignment goes through multiple future land use designation within the Immokalee Area Master Plan and conflicts with adding new commercial uses to those future land use designations. The Neighborhood Company staff have discussed this with Mr. Mike Bosi and other County staff and have decided that once the Loop Road alignment is finalized, staff will initiate a larger Immokalee Area Master Plan amendment to put those uses in place and do a more detailed study of the Loop Road area. Ms. Rachel Hansen commented on the Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDV) and said that within the Community Facility (CF) zoning district, they are allowed subject to a conditional use. This addition was made by County Staff. A map provided identified the CF zoned parcels that fall within the overlay. 0 Page 334 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! The implement of the Affordable Housing Density Bonus that is permitted by -right within the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) has been added. This has existed in the IAMP, it's a density bonus that allows up to 8 dwelling units per acre in a certain zoning district within the residential future land use designations in the IAMP. This allows for an application process. Commissioner McDaniel commented on the Administrative Parking Reduction (APR) allowance and said the Board of Collier County Commissioners have voted to discontinue the allowance of APR's. administratively. One may be able to get a parking reduction, however, they will need to specifically demonstrate how they will accommodate for the lack of parking required for a development. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes commented on the Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles and said how it would look like in the community. She also commented on the lack of access to food of choice and availability. She provided information on Professor Ashante M. Reese who wrote a book titled "Black Good Geographies: Race, Self- Reliance, and Food Access in Washington D.C." and the main point of the book was based on food deserts in urban areas in Washington D.C. Professor Ashante M. Reese was able to discover that all the food that exists in these communities are improved by the industry, mobile food units, and street vendors. Ms. Vazquez Reyes commented on the importance of thinking about things like food access and also taking that into consideration while making recommendations on the Land Development Code. Ms. Rachel Hansen provided information on the recommendation made by County staff on the Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle and how it has been centered around the Community Facility. Mr. Mike Facundo asked for clarification on what Conditional Use is and what the process is to receive a Conditional Use permit. Ms. Rachel Hansen provided information on the zoning district that has a list in the Land Development Code of different uses allowed via a Conditional Use. This is done as an application with the Zoning Department. Conditional Use typically goes through 2 public hearings: the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) and the Board of Collier County Commissioners (BCC). This allows for a more stringent review of the use itself of the design as well as the combability with other uses around the area. Mr. John Dunnuck commented that the Conditional Use process allows for CRA input. CRA staff asked that the Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle be converted to Conditional Use, which, the Board of Collier County Commissioner followed suit as well. This ensures that a process is done. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes asked how it would look like with Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles in areas like the flea market near Boston Ave and 3rd and 4th Street. Ms. Christie Betancourt commented that this area is an open-air market, and they are tied to a business. They are only allowed for a couple of days and pay a lot fee on the food trucks and tent. Page 335 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! There are some concerns on whether they are licensed and where the vendors are disposing all their items like trash, oil, etc. Discussion was made by Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes on the access of food within the community and how food trucks play a factor. Ms. Cherryle Thomas commented that she has been done 48 permits for Collier and Lee County and she has been working with the division of hotels and restaurants out of Tallahassee, and there is a specific standard that all food trucks need to have. She also commented that someone is interested in doing a food truck park in the community. She asked that if anyone would like more information, they may contact her. Ms. Andrea Halman commented if Ms. Cherryle Thomas could share this information to Ms. Christie Betancourt and Mr. John Dunnuck. She further commented on the disposal and asked who is responsible in telling the vendors on where they are allowed to dispose their waste. Ms. Sarah Harrington commented on the updates made on the Land Development Code and the overview of all food trucks popping up all over the place. Most are not permitted, and this has caused a ripple effect in the community and has caused an impact to local businesses as well as staff time. A Community Facility will help with determining where food trucks are allowed. There is room for growth when other improvement like the Loop Road and Main Street are complete. As for permitting, the County will only allow the food trucks that were permitted through the Department of Health, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, or the Department of Agriculture Services and have ties to a commercial kitchen or have a commercial area that one can dispose of waste and obtain fresh, clean, portable water and much more. Ms. Christie Betancourt noted that she is aware of only one permanent food truck that went through the process. She acknowledged that the other food trucks in the community may have a license, however, they are not allowed to stay in one spot. Ms. Sarah Harrington commented on what is allowed with food trucks moving around in an area. She said overall Collier County has provided a hospitable work environment for the State inspectors and they intend to continue that relationship. Mr. Paul Thein commented on what Community Health Partners Foundation is looking for in the community and they are identifying community problems. Food Truck seem to be a gap in the community, and they are working to work side by side with the community on this matter. Commissioner McDaniel commented on the importance of having a process and keeping all community members educated and safe on all the food sources and having a code be put in place. He also said adjustments are being made to the Land Development Code to help with the growth of the community. 10 Page 336 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Ms. Rachel Hansen provided updates on the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict (MSOS). The design standards were revised to be compliant with Senate Bill 250. This may change in the future. Commissioner McDaniel commented on Senate Bill 250 and said there has been an extension to the end of October 2026. He further commented on the Loop Road and said this is moving forward. He commented that the State will also give State Road 29, which will allow for an improvement to Main Street. After much discussion, the CRA Board made a recommendation to approve the Land Development Code summary of draft LCD Changes provide by the Neighborhood Company (TNCo). CRA Action: Mr. Mike Facundo made a motion to approve the Land Development Code updates as presented. Mr. Paul Thein seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. Old Rn�inec�. Advisory Board update (Enclosure 9) Staff announced that Enclosure 9 is a staff report with background information on the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Immokalee Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit Committee. Each board has their own purpose, bylaws, and membership structure. During the October 16, 2024, Joint Meeting, board members and staff discussed a merger and maintaining a separate funding structure. After sending this proposal through a request for legal services, staff received a response from the County Attorney that merger could be done but there is a process to be done to accomplish the merger. Staff provided a recommendation on the membership of the new nine -member committee. Staff recommended the following for approval. Membership of the new nine -member committee will be distributed as followed: 1. Two (2) Immokalee residents. 2. Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses. 3. Two (2) individuals representing a non-profit operating in Immokalee. 4. Three (3) at -large representatives who reside or engage in business, or both, in Immokalee. Brief discussion was made on current board members term for this board. Staff has provided a list to the County Attorney and reviewed with board members individually. Nine board members have been confirmed to remain on the board. Staff will bring this item back if there are any changes. CRA Action: Mr. Mike Facundo made a motion to approve the membership as a nine -member committee with Two (2) Immokalee residents; Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses, Two (2) individuals representing a non-profit operating in Immokalee; and Three (3) at -large representatives who reside or engage in business, or both, in Immokalee. Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. 11 Page 337 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! MSTUAction: Mr. Bernardo Barnhart made a motion to approve the membership as a nine -member committee with Two (2) Immokalee residents; Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses; Two (2) individuals representing a non-profit operating in Immokalee; and Three (3) at -large representatives who reside or engage in business, or both, in Immokalee. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. Staff provided a recommendation on the new board name for the new nine -member committee. Staff would like to use Immokalee Community Redevelopment Advisory Board but provided 3 options for the board to decide. Name Suggestions for the new board: 1. Immokalee Community Advisory Board (ICAB) 2. Immokalee Community Redevelopment Advisory Board (ICRAB) 3. Immokalee Redevelopment Advisory Board (IRAB) Board members and staff discussed the board name. Discussion was made on whether board members and staff would be able to attend in other state events like the Florida Redevelopment Association. After much discussion, the boards made a motion to use staff suggested name. CRA Action: Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes made a motion to name the new merged advisory board as the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Advisory Board. Mr. Mike Facundo seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. MSTUAction: Mr. Bernardo Barnhart made a motion to name the new merged advisory board as the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Advisory Board. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. 2. Nomination for Chair and Vice Chair CRA Board briefly discussed the nomination for CRA Chair and Vice- Chair. Board made a motion for the CRA Chair and Vice -Chair. CRA Action: Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes made a nomination to appoint Mike Facundo as Chair of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory (CRA) Board. Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. CRA Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a nomination to appoint Lupita Vazquez Reyes as Vice - Chair of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory (CRA) Board. Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0. Staff informed board members that even though a merging of the boards occurs, both boards must continue as is until an ordinance and resolution is done as well as getting approval from the Board of Collier County Commissioners. Staff hopes that once the boards are merged, either the CRA Chair or MSTU Chair become chair of the merged board. 12 Page 338 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Staff hopes the same is done with the Vice -Chair. After much discussion, the MSTU Boad members made a motion for the Chair and Vice Chair. Ms. Andrea Halman commented that she does not plan to renew after her term expiration in March 2025. MSTUAction: Ms. Andrea Halman made a nomination to appoint Bernardo Barnhart as Chair of the Immokalee Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Advisory Committee. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. MSTUAction: Mr. Bernardo Barnhart made a nomination to appoint Jimmy Nieves as Vice -Chair of the Immokalee Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Advisory Committee. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0 3. Contractor Maintenance Reports i. A&M Property Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 10) Staff provided Enclosure 10, which is the maintenance report and the look ahead for February. Mr. Armando Yzaguirre commented that holiday decorations are down, and they have a few holiday banners to take down. Mr. Yzaguirre hopes that everyone liked the tree, his wife deserves all the credit for the turnout of the decorated tree. Staff and board members complimented the tree and said it was beautiful. Mr. Yzaguirre commented that he has advised CRA Staff that a few decorations at the Zocalo Park need to be replaced. He also commented that staff should look into replacing the GFI outlets, they have been in place since the Zocalo Park was built so it may be time to replace them. Ms. Christie Betancourt commented that there is a Purchase Order with a vendor to help with this matter, but they have not had time to assess the situation. Staff will most likely ask that the GFI be disconnected unless there is an event, there are many individual overusing the outlets and it has caused some issues. Mr. Armando Yzaguirre also commented on whether staff would like to replant on First Street. There has been a couple of runovers in that area. Ms. Christie Betancourt announced that the welding work and painting have been completed for the banner arms and light poles. Ms. Betancourt commented that A&M staff take care knockdowns or runovers as an incidental and clear the area to make it safe. As of now, CRA staff have asked A&M staff to remove items but not replace. Staff will discuss this further when the budget is discussed. Brief discussion was made on the how much of a difference it makes to have Main Street and First Street be clean. 13 Page 339 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Ms. Cherryle Thomas commented on whether blue lights could be installed around the palm trees around the Zocalo instead of the white lights. Staff commented that the blue lights cost more but they can look into it and see if this could be added in the next Holiday solicitation. 4. Brief Staff Project update i. Immokalee Sidewalk Phase III — Eustis Ave. and W. Delaware Ave. (Enclosure 11) Staff provided an update on the Immokalee Sidewalks Phase III. Everything is all set, except, the agreement is with Procurement Services to award the contract to Marquee Development Inc. Staff has a placeholder to have this be approved by the Board of Collier County Commissioners on the second Tuesday of March. This project is moving forward. ii. First Street Corridor Safety Project update (Enclosure 12) Staff provided an update on the First Street Corridor Safety project. This project is a lighting project and involves having flashing beacons at crosswalks for pedestrian safety. Staff have started to phase this project due to the 60% plans they received. Staff realized a number of encroachments outside of the right of way, so staff will work on acquisitions. Staff have received plans for phase one, which starts from Eustis Ave to School Road. Staff are preparing a solicitation to received bids for the construction work on this project. Phase 2 is the remainder of the project which will be from Eustis Ave to Main Street. Staff will be working on identifying the areas that need legal descriptions and sketches and acquisitions. Staff are working with the County Attorney's Office and CHS, to finalize on what is needed to get funding for the Phase 2 project. An agreement for Phase 2 will be going forward to the Board of Collier County Commissioners in February. 5. 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan — Immokalee Roadway Needs (Enclosure 13) Ms. Andrea Halman commented on the California and Hawaii fires and said she is concerned that if a fire occurs near Arrowhead, where she resides, the community members will not have enough space to evacuate. She commented on the importance of Little League Road and said this road should be moved up from the roadway needs list and be prioritized. An expansion is needed so that community members can evacuate and have another way of exiting Immokalee. Commissioner McDaniel commented that he understands Ms. Andrea Halman concern, however, Little League Road will not be moved due to no available funds. He expressed his condolences to individuals affected by the fires in Hawaii and California and said that a lot of circumstances and decision making affected the outcome of many. He hasn't viewed Arrowheads plans in a while, but he believes on the southwest corner of Arrowhead, there is some access to some County land where a retention pond is being done which could help with the circumstance of a fire. He also commented that the County is moving forward with the purchase of the Williams Farm Property, there is a chance on a road extension that could lead to Immokalee Road. Commissioner McDaniel commented on the progress and growth of infrastructure. 14 Page 340 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 i the Place to Call Home! Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes commented that Ms. Andrea Halman could look into seeing the decisions made with Collier Conservation, Fire Management, and other areas to educate others as well. Preparation for emergency like this is important. Commissioner McDaniel agreed and said education is the key to success for environmental circumstances with large impact. Ms. Andrea Halman commented that she would like someone from the Immokalee community to join the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). K. New Business. No New Business. L. Citizen Comments Ms. Christie Betancourt reiterated the CRA staff will bring the Lighting Report provided by the Collier County Sheriffs Office. Staff will also provide an update on the office lease. Ms. Patricia "Anne" Goodnight discussed on a previous request made by the Immokalee High School principal, Mr. Daniel Boddison, on a crosswalk for the students to use to cross to the Immokalee Sports Complex. Staff have discussed this at a TIGER meeting with the contractor and everyone involved in the project. Discussion was made on whether it would be best to ask the school if they could move the school gate to align the crosswalk once its completed. CRA Staff will communicate with Q Grady Minor on the plan for the crosswalk on Immokalee Drive per the original request for Collier County Public Schools. Ms. Patricia "Anne" Goodnight also commented that if an opportunity arises with the Dreamland Neighborhood Pak and renaming, then staff should request both Mrs. Dorcas Howard and Ms. Florence Jelks since they were both educators in the area. CRA and MSTU Board members asked that a Joint Meeting be held on February 19, 2025. M. Next Meeting Date The CRA Board and MSTU Board will be meeting jointly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. at CareerSource SWFL. N. Adj ournment Meeting adjourned at 10:55 A.M. * Zoom Meeting chat is attached to the minutes for the record. 15 Page 341 of 967 Enclosure 8 Agenda Item: I.1 THENEIGHBORHOOD COMPANY Land Development Code Update for the Immokalee CRA Board Meeting — January 15, 2025 Summary of Draft LDC Changes Since our last presentation on May 15, 2024, the following substantive changes were made to the draft overlay. Most of these changes were a result of staff input or conflicts with Senate Bill 250. Page 75) • Section 2.03.07 G.3: Loop Road Overlay Subdistrict (LROS) removed due to conflicts with Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP). o Introducing new commercial uses within the multiple Future Land Use designations that make up the LROS will require an amendment to the IAMP. c, This amendment will be initiated once the Loop Road alignment is finalized. Page 81) a Section 2.03.07 GA: 'Mobile food dispensing vehicles, permanent, may be allowed on lands zoned Community Facility District (CF) within the IUAOD, subject to Conditional Use approval and contingent upon compliance with LDC section 5.05.16." p Map in agenda packet identifies location of CF zoned parcels. Page 101)• Section 2.06.01: Implements the Affordable Housing Density Bonus that is permitted by -right within the IAMP. Page 76) . Section 4.02.27 C: Main Street Overlay Subdistrict (MSOS) design standards revised to be compliant with Senate Bill 250. c, Architectural design standards are now encouraged rather than prescriptive. o SB250 prevents standards from becoming more stringent than previous regulations. Collier County Staff Review Final staff review comments are due on January 17, 2025. The County Attorney's Office is the only review pending and all comments have been addressed. What's Next Once staff has approved the finalized draft language, the final draft will be presented, reviewed, and refined through the following public hearing process: Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) Board of County Commissioners (BCC) 5618 Vvhispedng Willow Way, FortMyem, FL 339081239.398.2016 www.th eneie h borh ood.comoanv Enclosure 8 Insert the provision under the "General" standards, as shown highlighted below: I 4. 0-few and recommendation byfhe County Manager or designee. After receipt of 2 .-plead application for AHDB, the County Manager or designee must review 3 and evaluate the application in_IyM_ of the AHDB rating system. the AHDB 4 moniiodng program and the requirements of this -a— The County Manager or 5 designee must coordinate with the Zoning Division director or designee to 6 schedule the AHDB application with the companion application for a PUD, 7 ning, BRA, o condldonal us and must re mend W the planning 8 and the Board of County Comm'ssi rs fBCCj to deny, gram, or 9 grant with conditions, the AHDB application. Therecommendation of the County 30 Manager ¢r designee m.11`nDlI'. a report'n supDon of recommendation If the 11 AHDB appi'caf¢n rs for a denshy honus that's permitted by r�ht with no 12 n application for a PUD rez¢ri ng SAA or Condio¢nal Use then after 13 wofthe applicator"ht of the AHDB ratingystem the AHDB mon'dodng 14 program and the requirements of this section the County Manager or design 15 shall schedule the AHOB agreement for c¢nsideraR¢n approval by the BCC The 16 11 e 18 20 N N N k H H # # # * N * N 2t 22 4.02.27 - Architm:hnal and Sile Design Standards for the Immokalee Urban Area Ovedav 23 Disfrid IIUADDI 24 cearwsreaLeveday suadistrasl 25 26 A Genmal. 27 28 1_ The mcn,mions m LDC section 4 02 27 shall apply to the Milnwino buildings and 29 rsoodil the MADE_ 30 31 a Commertial zoning tl'sV cis and commercial components ¢f PUD z¢n'ng 32 disldcts. 33 34 b_ Non-residential PUD zonino disldpis and non-residential components of 35 any PUD district 36 37 Business Park (BPI zonino dichict 38 39 d Existing buildinus when: an —,Id or renovation wtll result In a rLange 40 b more than 75 percent of th facade area_ or the addition or renovation 41 exceeds 50 percent of the wuare footage of the gross area ¢f the existing 42 Widiuo€s1 4A 2 Residential us s shall be regulated by the underlying z ning d'sidcfs and 45 aod'cable developmem slandartls However any�mjecl using the ANordahle 46 Housing Density Bonus by R'o'hF nro 'n the Immokalee Area Master Plan 47 Elemem of rite Growth Management Plan w'€[ use the Res'dentia{ MulfiFam'ly£ 48 District devel¢pmen[standams'n the LDC 49 Page 342 of 967 Zoom Chat January 15, 2025 Joint CRA & MSTU Hybrid Public Meeting 02:33:17 Tricia De Cambra: Thanks Page 343 of 967 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA I The Place to Call Home I Certification of Minutes Approval Form ry: m6 Christie Betancourt, CRA Assistant Director Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area The Minutes for the January 15, 2025, CRA Advisory Board were approved by the CRA Advisory Board on February 19, 2025, as amended. The next meeting will be a CRA Advisory Board meeting and will be held on March 19, 2025, 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 Inimokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please call 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, CRA Assistant Director, at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of the CRA Advisory Board are also members of the other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: Irnmokalee MSTU 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. Page 344 of 967