BCC Minutes 04/03/2018 W (w/CRA & CRA Advisory Boards) April 3, 2018
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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING
Naples, Florida, April 3, 2018
LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of
Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 PM in a WORKSHOP
SESSION in Building “F” of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the
following members present:
Chairman: Andy Solis
Vice Chairman: William L. McDaniel, Jr.
Donna Fiala
Burt L. Saunders
Penny Taylor
ALSO PRESENT: Leo Ochs, County Manager
Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney
Troy Miller, TV Operations Manager
Tim Durham, Executive Manager, Corporate Business Operations
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Community Redevelopmenht Agency Board (CRAB)
Airport Authority
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2018 JOINT WORKSHOP AGENDA
BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND THE LOCAL CRA ADVISORY BOARDS
Immokalee and Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRAs
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
April 03,2018
1:00 PM
Commissioner Andy Solis,District 2 -BCC Chair
Commissioner William L.McDaniel,Jr.,District 5-BCC Vice-Chair; CRAB Co-Chair
Commissioner Donna Fiala,District 1; CRAB Co-Chair
Commissioner Burt Saunders,District 3
Commissioner Penny Taylor,District 4
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.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. WORKSHOP TOPICS
2.1. Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area
2.2. Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADJOURN
Inquiries concerning changes to the Board's Agenda should be made to the County Manager's Office at
252-8383.
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from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner McDaniel called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
Chairman Solis arrived at 1:07 p.m.
2. Workshop Topics
2.1 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area
Staff: Debrah Forester , Tami Scott, Senior Project Manager, Shirley Garcia, Operations
Coordinator; Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Advisory Board Members: Stephen Main, Peter
Dvorak, Ron Kezeske, Karen Beatty and Michael Sherman; MSTU Member: Stephen Jaron, Maurice
Gutierrez. Haldeman Creek MSTU Advisory Committee Member: Roy Wilson
Ms. Forester provided the 2017 Annual Report noting the area has 3 Advisory Boards: Local
Redevelopment Area Advisory Board, Bayshore MSTU and the Haldeman Creek MSTU.
2017 Highlights
Awarded a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Fire Suppression Phase I
and construction commenced in April.
CRA awarded $35,331 in Commercial Building Improvement Grants to El Rincon: $9,999;
Leightons Garage, LLC : $ 3,215; Real McCaw: $ 5,286; Western Bike Shop: $ 16,830.
A contract was awarded to Tindale Oliver Design to update the 2001 Redevelopment Plan.
Loan restructuring occurred.
Completion of a Parking Study for Bayshore Drive.
Planning for the 17-acre mixed use cultural site and 2 development proposals received,
40 residential units previously planned, now 240 proposed, same amount of commercial space
including proposed access to Sudgen Park
Completion of the Karen Drive Stormwater Improvement Project.
Improvements to sidewalks, landscaping, etc.
Plans developed for Thomasson Drive Roundabout.
Improved navigability, plans for future dredging, Regatta landing boat docks completed for
Haldeman Creek.
2018 Items
There is a need for increased space for offices and meeting facilities. Staff has identified 3 options at
this point in time:
Renovate existing space - new owner may pay for improvements.
Relocate to Government Center Campus.
Develop space on Pineland St.
One main focus is ensuring accessibility, especially for public meetings to members of the CRA with
concepts including utilizing the Botanical Garden facility when necessary if the office space is outside
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the neighborhood. One long term consideration is housing the agency at the cultural center property,
when the development is completed.
Discussions ensued on the options with the BCC recommending the Advisory Board conduct a
cost/benefit analysis for options and return the item to them, including a recommendation for their
consideration.
Regulation and Requirements for Building Murals
Mr. Forester reported 2 building murals were approved and completed with many in the area looking
favorably on the art work while others raised issues on the activity. The following was noted during
discussions:
The first application for the “Mermaid” was approved absent of a detailed process in place,
however it was not completed as proposed.
The second “flower design” was approved with a more detailed process in place.
Staff and the Advisory Board will be revisiting the item to determine how to address any issues
with the original approvals and the procedure moving forward for new proposals.
The area is an “arts district” and the Agency wants to ensure creative flexibility is incorporated
into the process.
Areas to address include the application requirements, approval process (constitute a
committee for review, etc.), defining murals, etc. and an effort is underway by the CRA to
reach out to other communities who have implemented similar programs.
Michael Ossorio, Director of Code Enforcement reported there are outstanding code violation cases
given the art work is different than approved and it does not meet certain requirements of the Land
Development Code (LDC), such as the windows and doors may not be involved in the mural areas.
Discussion occurred with the Board of County Commissioners noting amendments to the LDC may be
required as part of addressing the issues and recommended an item be place on their meeting agenda
to consider a moratorium on the activity until the new process is in place.
Institution of Term Limits for Advisory Board Members
Ms. Forester reported at this point there are no term limits for Board Members and following
discussion, it was noted the issue would remain “as is” for now and the item will be revisited at later
date. It was noted, one concern on term limits is vacancies may periodically be difficult to find
individuals interested in serving on county committees.
Speakers
Diane Sullivan, mural owner, noted it would be beneficial if a better process for approvals was
developed; over 1,000 residents support the art work.
Bill Drackett, Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CAPA), provided an update on CAPA Board
activities and supports the proposed cultural center which will be a venue for many events.
Frank Nappo noted murals may be beneficial to communities and noted there are professionals in the
area who may provide input, including contacts through the Naples Art Association
Pat Young, Isles of Collier Preserve noted the development is not located within the boundaries of
the CRA, but the residents support their endeavors.
Break: 2:38 p.m.
Reconvened: 2:50 p.m.
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2.2 Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
Staff: Christine Betancourt, Interim Operations Manager; James Sainvilus, MSTU Project Manager;
Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Members: Frank Nappo, Yvar Pierre, Ski Olesky, Estil Nul and
Andrea Halman.
Ms. Forester provided an update on the CRA/MSTU 2017 activities including:
2017 Highlights
Pedestrian Safety Improvements on SR 29 and Main Street.
Transportation improvements.
Safe Routes to school program.
Immokalee Sidewalk Improvement Project - $125,000.
Formed the Unmet Needs Coalition as a result of impacts from Hurricane Irma.
Immokalee Water & Sewer District Water Main Replacement Project - $21,000,000 project to
replace water mains, improve water quality and system reliability.
TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant for Immokalee
Complete Streets Growing - $13M.
Stormwater Improvements: Eden Gardens, West Carson Road North 3rd St.
Private Investment: 1st Bank of Immokalee; Elnoa Sports Bar; St. Matthew’s House and
Lozonas Restaurant.
Immokalee Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot Program.
She noted 2018 activities include:
Immokalee Area Master Plan Update.
Stormwater Master Plan.
Unmet Needs Coalition.
Sidewalk improvements.
Marketing and branding efforts.
Lake Trafford Road sidewalk improvements – Little League St. to pier.
Mr. Nappo reported a Leadership Immokalee program has been formed and meets once a month
which offers speakers, presentations, etc. at a breakfast event. The goals include developing
coordination of groups for emergency purposes, building a foundation for economic opportunity, etc.
Discussion occurred on the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program noting some owners are
hesitant to participate in the program or undertake improvements as there is not an adequate return on
investment given the present commercial rent structure in the area and potential increase in property
taxes due to the improvement.
Commissioner McDaniel reported he would work with County Staff to review the program and
determine any adjustments necessary to address the concerns.
3. Public Comment
None
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 3:15 P.M.
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