Agenda 01/23/2018 Item #11BProposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 23, 2018
Withdraw Item 16K7: Request that the Board set the balloting date for the
recommendation of members to the Pelican Bay Services Division Board by record title owners of
property within Pelican Bay, and adopt the recommendations set forth in the Executive Summary
as to the filling of these seats. (Staff and County Attorney’s request - One of the candidates has
withdrawn, so that we now have the same number of candidates as open seats. There is no need for
an election. Staff will reschedule for a future Board meeting)
Move Item 17A to Item 9A: Recommendation to adopt an ordinance making it unlawful to
knowingly hire an unlicensed contractor. (Commissioner Solis’ request)
Move Item 16K6 to Item 12B: Recommendation to appoint a member to the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee. (Commissioner Fiala’s request)
Note:
Correction Item 16F3 should read: Procurement staff and Tourism staff have reviewed the bid
submissions and chosen Publication Printers Corporation based on price, references and
experience of publishing similar guides. Therefore, staff recommends award of the printing 75,000
copies of the 2018 Visitor Guide to the lowest bidder in six all of the seven alternative quantities and
bindings, Publication Printer Corporation, Denver CO. (Staff’s request)
Time Certain Request:
Item 11B requested to be heard at 10:00 a.m.
(Commissioner Taylor’s request) Recommendation to
accept a report regarding current public access
opportunities at Collier County beach sites and authorize
staff to initiate a feasibility study for the development of a
parking structure and related beach access improvements
at Clam Pass Park. (Steve Carnell, Department Head,
Public Services Department)
01/23/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept a report regarding current public access opportunities at Collier
County beach sites and authorize staff to initiate a feasibility study for the development of a
parking structure and related beach access improvements at Clam Pass Park.
OBJECTIVE: To update the Board of County Commissioners (Board) regarding the current status (i.e.,
amenities, capacity) of the County’s beach parks and access points and discuss possible opportunities to
expand or optimize access.
CONSIDERATIONS: On December 12, 2017, the Board approved a four-year extension of the
interlocal agreement with the City of Naples to maintain the long-standing arrangement wherein City and
County residents may park for free at City and County beaches.
That discussion invoked comments and questions regarding the County’s current beach access capacity
and staff was asked to prepare this presentation for Board consideration.
The County presently operates and maintains seven beach park facilities and nine beach access points.
Collectively, these sites include nearly 1,700 parking spaces and attract nearly 1.2 million visitors
annually.
Staff will present the enclosed PowerPoint presentation to the Board for consideration and discussion.
While many of the potential strategies are still under evaluation staff is recommending that the Board
move forward with a feasibility study regarding the development of a parking structure and related beach
access improvements at Clam Pass Park.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
report.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issue, and requires majority support for any Board action. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To accept the report regarding current beach access at Collier County beach
sites and authorize staff to 1) initiate a feasibility study for the development of a parking structure and
expansion of the boardwalk at Clam Pass Park; 2) Investigate the possibility of assuming management of
Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park; and 3) Bring other potential improvements to beach access forward as
part of the five year update to the Parks Master Plan.
Prepared By: Steve Carnell, Public Services Department Head, Public Services Department
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (PPTX)
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01/23/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.B
Doc ID: 4575
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept a report regarding current public access opportunities
at Collier County beach sites and authorize staff to initiate a feasibility study for the development of a
parking structure and related beach access improvements at Clam Pass Park. (Steve Carnell, Department
Head, Public Services Department)
Meeting Date: 01/23/2018
Prepared by:
Title: – Public Services Department
Name: Todd Henry
01/16/2018 11:37 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head - Public Services – Public Services Department
Name: Steve Carnell
01/16/2018 11:37 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Operations & Veteran Services Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 01/16/2018 1:56 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 01/16/2018 2:10 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 01/16/2018 2:52 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/16/2018 3:08 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/17/2018 9:15 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 01/17/2018 11:29 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/17/2018 3:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/23/2018 9:00 AM
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COUNTY
BEACH
ACCESS
OVERVIEW AND OPTIONS
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Packet Pg. 37 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
OUR FOCUS TODAY
u Overview Current County Beach Sites and Amenities
u Overview Vehicle Parking Capacity and Utilization
u Consider Other Transportation Modes to/from Beaches
u A Look Ahead---The Next Steps
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Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
OVERVIEW OF COUNTY BEACHES
u 427.7 Acres
u 7 Beach Park Facilities
u 9 Beach Access Points
u 1,676 Parking Spaces
u 1,193,734 Visitors Annually (FY 17)
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Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
BAREFOOT BEACH ACCESS
u 5 Acres
u Picnic shelters
u Daily maintenance
u Wi ldlife proof trash containers
u 67 Parking spaces
u 36,252 Vehicles (FY 17)
u 87,005 Visitors (FY 17)
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Packet Pg. 40 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
BAREFOOT BEACH PRESERVE
u 345.60 Acres (159.60 County / 186.00 State Lands
Managed by County)
u Natural barrier island beach governed by FCT land
management plan
u Full-time Park Attendant and Full-time Park Ranger
u Guided canoe trips, launch, and marked canoe trail
u 1 mile loop nature trail with plant i.d. signs
u Environmental learning center with exhibits and
seasonal lecture series
u Boardwalk, dune cross-overs, butterfly and cacti
gardens, bike racks, and beach wheelchair
u 401 Parking spaces
u 135,542 Vehicles
u 325,525 Visitors
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Packet Pg. 41 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
VANDERBILT BEACH
u 5 Acres
u Preserve area wi th gopher tortoise habitat
u Parking garage, restroom facilities, foot-showers
u Beach concession, bike rack
u Full-time Park Attendant, Park Ranger Patrol,
beach wheelchair, daily maintenance staff
u Wildlife proof trash containers
u 3-Story parking garage +17 on street spaces
(375 parking spaces)
u 146,431 Vehicles
u 351,430 Visitors (highest among beach parks)
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Packet Pg. 42 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
CLAM PASS
u 35 Acres
u ¾Mile boardwalk through estuary to the beach
u Shorebird and Natural Resource Protection Area (Clam Bay)
u Tram service to the beach
u Guided nature walks during season
u Restrooms, foot-showers, food and beach concessions
u Kayak launch, Park Ranger patrol
u Beach wheelchair, bike rack, wildlife proof trash receptacles
u CAT bus stop
u 171 Parking spaces
u 65,466 Vehicles
u 157,318 Visitors
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Packet Pg. 43 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
N. GULFSHORE DRIVE ACCESS POINTS
u Vanderbilt Beach Road to Bluebill Avenue
u 9 Access points on Gulfshore Drive
u (3) Have legal prohibitions regarding their use as
drop off points for beach goers
u Walk-ways for public access between residences
u Bluebill--restrooms, drinking fountain, foot-showers,
bike racks
u Some other sites have seating or bike racks
u Some have no amenities
u All receive daily maintenance
u No vehicle parking. Visitors use Conner Park (5 acres)
to access Bluebill
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Packet Pg. 44 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
SEAGATE ACCESS
u 0.50 Acres
u Popular with walkers and bikers
u Park Ranger patrol
u Seating, bike rack, water fountain
u Daily maintenance
u Wildlife proof trash receptacles
u 38 Parking spaces
u 9,065 Vehicles
u 21,754 Visitors
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Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
TIGERTAIL BEACH
u 31.60 Acres
u Listed on the Great Florida Birding Trail,
tidal lagoon, critical wildlife habitat
u Park Attendant and Park Ranger Station
u Restrooms, foot-showers, bike racks,
beach wheelchair
u Playground, b-b-q grills, picnic tables,
restaurant/concession
u Wildlife lookout tower, butterfly garden
u 5 Dune crossovers
u 210 Parking spaces
u 65,751 Vehicles
u 158,077 Visitors
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Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
SOUTH MARCO BEACH
u 5 Acres
u Direct Gulf access
u Restrooms, foot-shower, bike rack, seating
u Daily maintenance staff, Park Ranger patrol
u Wildlife proof trash receptacles
u 67 Parking spaces
u 30,359 Vehicles
u 72,859 Visitors
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Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
OTHER BEACH ACCESS IDEAS
u CAT Fixed Bus Routes (year round and seasonal)
u Rider Services (various shapes and sizes)
u Water Taxis
u Bicycle Rentals to/from Key Beach Locations
u Community Engagement--Parks Master Plan Update
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Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
CLAM PASS
u Parking Structure
u 300+ Additional Spaces
u Estimated Price Range: $ 7 –10 Million
u Southern Boardwalk Expansion—Drawings
u Boardwalk to Southern End of the Beach
u Estimated Price Range: $ 3 –4 Million
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Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
PROPOSED SOUTHERN BOARDWALK
CLAM PASS
CONCEPT:
u South and West Extensions
u Restrooms
u Picnic Pavilion Area
u Observation Points
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Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
WATER TAXI SERVICE
BAREFOOT BEACH
Barefoot Beach (via Cocohatchee River)
u Departs from central vehicle parking location (no parking fee)
u Purchase/lease property using developer contribution proceeds
u Operated by private concessionaire with % of revenue to General Fund
u Potential stop at Cocohatchee Park to pick up beachgoers
u Would need amenities (ADA access and dock) at end of the preserve
u Cost estimate for design, permitting, and installation of pier--$1,000,000
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Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
WIGGINS PASS
SITE MANAGEMENT
u Negotiate Agreement with State to Buy/Manage Site:
u Potential Improvements to Park Site:
u Increase beach parking spaces
u Improved manage vehicle traffic in/out of the facility
u Actively promote water taxi service landing
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Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
LEVERAGING RESOURCES WITHIN
EXISTING BEACH PARKS
u Trolley from Caxambas Marina to South Marco Beach:
u Outsourced through local trolley service provider
u Visitors would park in vacant lot at Caxambas Marina
u Provide for 40 additional parking spaces
u Tigertail Beach to Sand Dollar Island Access—Boardwalk or Tram Service
u Install electric bike rental stations at various strategic points to the beach,
i.e.,Pelican Bay Community Park,Conner Park,Cocohatchee River Park,
Clam Pass Park,Caxambas,and Vanderbilt Beach Garage Ride to...
u Wiggins Pass
u Bluebill beach access
u Other beach access points along Gulfshore Drive
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Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
INVESTIGATE AND REPORT BACK..
u Clam Pass Parking Structure and South Boardwalk Expansion
u Wi ggins Pass Site Management
u Bring Forward Other Access Improvement Ideas Through Parks
Master Plan Update
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Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Public Beach Access Presentation 1-17 (NEW) (4575 : Beach Access)