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Agenda 04/24/2018 Item # 2C04/24/2018 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 2.C Item Summary: April 3, 2018 BCC/CRA Workshop Meeting Minutes Meeting Date: 04/24/2018 Prepared by: Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager – County Manager's Office Name: MaryJo Brock 04/11/2018 10:33 AM Submitted by: Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office Name: Leo E. Ochs 04/11/2018 10:33 AM Approved By: Review: County Manager's Office MaryJo Brock County Manager Review Completed 04/11/2018 10:34 AM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/24/2018 9:00 AM 2.C Packet Pg. 15 April 3, 2018 1 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 April 3, 2018 2 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 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 April 3, 2018 3 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. April 3, 2018 4 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 April 3, 2018 5 ***** 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. COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS _______________________________________ Chairman, Andy Solis These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on _________________ as presented__________ or as amended ___________.