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BCC Minutes 05/06/2014 W (w/CRA & CRA Advisory Boards) BCC WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2014 May 6, 2014 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND THE BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE AND IMMOKALEE CRA ADVISORY BOARDS JOINT WORKSHOP Naples, Florida, May 6, 2014 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Redevelopment Agency Board and Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee CRA Advisory Boards, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 PM, in Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor of the Collier County Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the following members present: CRA CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Donna Fiala, District 1 BCC CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Tom Henning, District 3 Commissioner Tim Nance, District 5 Commissioner Fred Coyle, District 4 (Absent) Commissioner Georgia Hiller, District 2 ALSO PRESENT: Leo Ochs, County Manager Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney Tim Durham, Executive Manager, Corporate Business Operations Nick Casalanguida, Administrator, Growth Management Division Mark Isackson, Director of Corporate Finance Jean Jourdan, Interim Director, Bayshore/Gateway CRA Brad Muckel, Interim Director, Immokalee CRA Troy Miller, Manager, Television Operations 1 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners . * ' cif 2014 JOINT WORKSHOP BETWEEN THE CRA BOARD AND CRA LOCAL ADVISORY BOARDS Immokalee&Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRAs Board of County Commission Chambers Collier County Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East,3rd Floor Naples FL 34112 May 6,2014 1:00 P.M. Tom Henning-BCC Chairman; BCC Commissioner,District 3 Tim Nance-BCC Vice-Chairman;BCC Commissioner District 5 Donna Fiala-BCC Commissioner,District 1;CRAB Chairwoman Georgia Hiller-BCC Commissioner,District 2 Fred W.Coyle-BCC Commissioner,District 4;CRAB Vice-Chairman 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Immokalee CRA Overview 3. Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Overview 4. CRA Roundtable Discussion 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn Notice: All persons wishing to speak must turn in a speaker slip. Each speaker will receive no more than three(3)minutes. Collier County Ordinance No.2003-53 as amended by Ordinance 2004-05 and 2007-24,requires that all lobbyists shall,before engaging in any lobbying activities(including but not limited to,addressing the Board of County Commissioners),register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. May 6, 2014 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Immokalee CRA Members Present: Frank Nappo, Mike Facundo Bayshore/Gateway CRA Members present: Steve Main, Maurice Gutierrez and Haldeman Creek Dredging MSTU Advisory Committee member, Roy Wilson 2. Immokalee CRA Overview Brad Muckel provided an overview of recent activities within the CRA including: • Finished construction on downtown plaza - 5/20 ribbon cutting 10 a.m. • Stormwater drainage, sidewalk and roadway infrastructure improvements • Improvements in pedestrian infrastructure • Execution of façade grants for commercial buildings • Preparation of FY15 budget • Overall improvement of the aesthetics in the area and the addition of new businesses such as Subway and the proposed "box" store Frank Nappo, Immokalee CRA reported the retail "box store"that's being proposed would be a great benefit to the area. Many members in the community don't own vehicles and must travel to Naples to shop using paid transportation. He expressed his concern that Immokalee is treated differently than other areas in the County by staff and consultants obtained by the County. Recently a presentation was given by consultants who were not prepared and provided inadequate data. He added, the library closing on Saturdays has restricted many residents, as most work weekdays and are unable to use the facility. The BCC reported: • There have been times that data presented by consultants for County business has also been inadequate; this has not just been an Immokalee occurrence. • Several county libraries are closed on Saturdays. They recommended CRA representatives contact the Library Advisory Board to share their concerns. The ultimate decision on hours of operation is made by the County Manager who could review the issue and determine if any changes are necessary. Speakers Pam Brown expressed her concern of a disconnect between the CRA and the community. She recommended the Advisory Board be comprised of persons with a vested interest in the CRA. Board discussion occurred on the following: • The CRA is funded by tax dollars and members should be assured they are represented by those that have a vested interest in property within the CRA. • The main focus of the CRA should be removing blight and promoting economic development to benefit residents and business owners in the community. • It may be beneficial to review the plans that exist to determine any changes that may need to be implemented (defining blight based on neighborhood characteristics, review funding 2 May 6, 2014 mechanisms, review composition of the Advisory Board to ensure members are vested and there are no conflicts of interest, etc.) 3. Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Overview There was a discussion on recent property acquisition in the area, including mobile home property and whether any unnecessary displacement of citizens had occurred. It was noted the properties were uninhabitable and were being used as "flop houses". Since these structures have been removed, the crime rate in this area has dropped approximately 33%. The Board requested the CRA provide a list of the properties that have been acquired, including purchase price and dates of the acquisition. Jean Jourdan provided an update on the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA including: • The CRA is working with a realtor and offers have been received for all CRA property including the lots that had had mobile homes on them • The offers may include a performance clause requiring construction of homes within 24 months or the property would revert back to the County • Completion of the Thomasson Drive conceptual plan • Construction improvements to control flooding on Pine Tree and Karen Drive. • Execution of two grants for improvements to commercial facades Steve Main, Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Advisory Board Member stated the goal is to phase out "real estate" business within 10 years, hopefully the CRA will no longer be necessary. Mr. Gutierrez, Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Advisory Board Member reported current efforts are paying off and support the objective of implementing change to improve the area. Taxes that have been collected on behalf of the MSTU directly benefit property owners. Roy Wilson, Haldeman Creek Dredging MSTU Advisory Committee reported the MSTU's main mission is to assist in managing the dredging of the Creek, however greater efforts are being directed at providing preventive maintenance. The efforts include annual clean-ups in coordination with code enforcement on issues including docks in disrepair, public education and maintenance of vegetation. He noted there's been a request by a residential housing developer to construct a boat dock on the creek which will impact the existing dredge template. Many property owners were unaware of the application hearing as the County requires landowner notification on an application. He requested clarification on whether the MSTU could fund sending notices via USPS to all members of the district if they so desire. Mr. Klatzkow, County Attorney reported that if the MSTU submits an Executive Summary requesting this type of expenditure, it would be forwarded to the Board for review. The Board indicated the request would be received favorably. The Board recommended representatives of the MSTU meet with Growth Management Division staff to determine notification requirements and if there are changes that need to be made. 3 May 6, 2014 Speakers Chuck Gunther, Gateway Triangle Bayshore recommended change to the composition of the Advisory Board. There is only one representative from within the Triangle; he feels it should be more balanced to ensure all owners are equally represented. He expressed concern on the current regulations for the approval of halfway houses in the neighborhood. Peter Dvorak, Bayshore/Gateway CRA reported it is critical to increase the availability of residential and commercial grant funds for improvements and consideration should be given to adding additional staff as budget grows. Pam Brown expressed concern on the lack of available audio and/or video recordings of Immokalee CRA meetings. The BCC requested staff prepare a report on the CRA's for their review. The report should include: 1. Review of the existing plans, (including ensuring that the different neighborhoods are addressed individually based on characteristics) and to recommend any necessary revisions. 2. Review of the composition of the Advisory Boards to ensure representation is provided in the best interest of the CRA. 3. Ensure that plans provide initiatives for economic development including the integration of county staff into the process (where necessary). 4. Investigate administrative structures of the CRA's to determine most effective operations from an economic and efficiency standpoint. Discussion took place on the most optimal means to address the request. The BCC determined the County Manager may use his discretion on which items may need to be addressed by the Board of County Commissioners and the Advisory Boards, and a timeline for those reviews as necessary, to develop the final report submitted to the BCC. The BCC also requested staff/CRA to review the current format for publicizing Advisory Board meetings to determine any improvements required to ensure the public has ample access to the proceedings. Speaker Bill Boyle, Immokalee CRA reported things are proceeding in a positive manner but he expressed concern on the coordination and implementation of Florida Department of Transportation projects. 4. CRA Roundtable Discussion See item 3 above. 5. Public Comment None 4 May 6, 2014 ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 2:55 p.m. COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 0, 7 1 11-• t CRA Chai man, Donna Fiala Attest:', Dwight'E..Brock,:"Clerk estat Y i.0 a • s grta t e on1 ~' These minutes approved by the Board ond 204 as presented V or as amended 5