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BCC Minutes 05/03/2022 W (CRA) May 3, 2022 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING Naples, Florida, May 3, 2022 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 9:00 A.M. in a WORKSHOP SESSION in Building “F” of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the following members present: Chairman: William L. McDaniel, Jr. Rick LoCastro Andy Solis Penny Taylor Burt L. Saunders ALSO PRESENT: Mark Isackson, County Manager Amy Patterson, Deputy County Manager Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney Troy Miller, Television Operations Manager May 3, 2022 Page 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. Public participation for the meeting was allowed via Zoom. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman McDaniel called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., Roll Call was taken, and a quorum was established. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. WORKSHOP TOPICS A. BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA 1. Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area Karen Beatty, Maurice Gutierrez, Steve Main, Kathi Kilburn, Camille Kielty and Al Schantzen represented the Bayshore Gateway Triangle MSTU, and Maurice Gutierrez and Sandra Arafat represented the Bayshore Beautification MSTU. Roy Wilson represented the Haldeman Creek MSTU, Debrah Forester, CRA Executive Director presented the PowerPoint “Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area May 3, 2022, Joint Workshop” noting: • The vision of the 2019 CRA Plan is to “promote quality of life and economic vitality with a mixed-income, urban, multimodal community that welcomes visitors, cultivates the area’s artistic and cultural identity, uplifts unique local destinations, and finds balance with the natural environment.” • The CRA partners with many organizations including Collier County Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Corporate Business Operations, the Naples Botanical Garden, etc. to help support the goals of the plan. • Highlights of 2021/2022 include: • Thomasson Drive Enhancement Project completed. • Completion of the CRA Parking Lot. • Completion of the Fire Suppression Phase 3. • 15 scattered lots – three COs issued, 12 under construction. • Construction Activity of the Mini-Triangle Catalyst Project. • Del’s Corner Dedication. • Hamilton Ave Improvements – Under construction. • Adoption of Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan revisions • Public Art Pilot Plan adopted. • Branding strategies for the Bayshore and Gateway Triangle Districts. Upcoming CRA Items for BCC consideration include: • Commercial Grant Programs • Public Art Grant Program. • Micro transit/shuttle service. • Limited Maintenance Roads. May 3, 2022 Page 3 • Gateway Triangle Neighborhood Initiative. • Residential Grant/Housing. • Branding – Phase 2 2. ADVISORY BOARD COMMENTS During BCC discussions, Advisory Board Members noted: • Members noted consideration should be given to instituting an organic fertilizer pilot program for lands controlled by the MSTU. The BCC noted: • The concept is favorable however efforts should be undertaken of obtain base line data on the water quality in the area to determine any impacts instituting the program have on water quality. • It would be beneficial to contact the Naples Botanical Garden for input on the program given their potential expertise in the area of fertilizer applications. • The Water School of Florida Gulf Coast University should be contacted to determine any data on water quality they may have. • The project could include a public education component for private landowners on fertilizer applications. • Residents in the area favor the 17-acre parcel project but want to ensure public use is incorporated including adequate green and open spaces to promote music events, farmers markets and other activities for public enjoyment. • Concern was expressed on homeless individuals in the area. The BCC noted: • The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is responsive however given the demand for their services County wide, consideration may want to be given to utilizing private security in the area, • The individuals do have certain rights to utilize public property, and even though they may have limited authority, the presence of additional security can deter certain activities. • The City of Tampa utilizes a program of “blue-lighting” certain areas which helps voluntarily deter homeless activity. • Any solution needs to utilize a “compassion” aspect given many of the individuals have mental health issues and are not voluntarily living the lifestyle. • Discussion should occur on the ramifications of the required dissolvement of the CRA in 2030. • To address housing needs, investigation should occur on to identify any avenues available to expedite the permit process for residence construction. • More focus should be placed on the Gateway Triangle Area given much of the recent activity involves the Bayshore area. The BCC noted: • Parking availability is critical for the success of the area and investigation should continue to identify opportunities for the activity. • It would be beneficial to televise the CRA Meetings, so the public has easier access to items being considered. • Investigation should occur for any décor branding for the CRA which may be implemented for utility boxes, dumpsters, bus stops, etc. May 3, 2022 Page 4 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None Break: 10:21 a.m. Reconvened: 10:32 a.m. B. IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA 1. Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area Anne Goodnight and Jonathan Argueta represented the Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and David Turrubiartez Jr., Bernardo Barnhart and Andrea Halman represented the Lighting and Beautification MSTU. Debrah Forester, CRA Executive Director presented the PowerPoint “Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area May 3, 2022, Joint Workshop” noting: • The vision of the Proposed 2022 Plan Amendment “A rural community that provides safe and affordable multigenerational living opportunities, interconnected pedestrian and transportation connections, a pristine environment, and a thriving economy that celebrates a diverse culture.” • The CRA partners with many organizations including Collier County Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Corporate Business Operations, Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, etc. to help support the goals of the plan. • Highlights from 2021/2022 include: • Carver/5th Street Sidewalk Project. • 1st Street Safety Improvements Conceptual Design. • Zocalo Park Upgrades. • FHERO Partnership Renewed. • Retail Demand Study. • Conceptual Site Plan – Airport Site. • Welcome Sign at New Market/SR29. • First Street Corridor. • First Street Preliminary FY23 CDBG Award -$250,000 for design • Lake Trafford Road Streetlighting Assessment. • Redevelopment Plan Update • Staff issued NTP to Johnson Engineering on December 1, 2020. • Community Engagement – March 31, 2021 – December 14, 2021. • Advisory Board Approval February 16, 2022. • CCPC Consistency Review April 7, 2022. • CRA and BCC Public Hearings - May 10, 2022 • Upcoming CRA Board Items. • CRA Site – 1.96 acres - Purchased: March 2010 - Price: $232,500; Proposed for sale to Catholic Charities. • Redevelopment Plan Amendment – May 10, 2022. • Panther Crossing Welcome Sign Easement – May 24, 2022. • Future Items 2022/2023 May 3, 2022 Page 5 • Neighborhood Initiative - South Immokalee, Eden Park. • Construction Phase - First Street Improvements. • Construction Phase – South Immokalee. • Sidewalk Phase 3. • Commercial Grant Program revisions. 2. ADVISORY BOARD COMMENTS During BCC and Advisory Board Member discussion, the following was noted: • Concern was expressed by Advisory Board Members over the growing number of similar uses (i.e. dollar stores, storage units, etc.) and the impact on the character of the area and locally owned businesses - It was noted the County cannot regulate the number of allowed uses in an area, however it is beneficial to work proactively with landowners, realtors, developers etc. early in the process to provide input on the needs of the community. One benefit of the development is the investment in the community and if they are not successful, many times the newer structures may be converted to other uses less expensively than building from the ground up. • Stakeholders such as Florida Department of Transportation staff, Collier County Code Enforcement representatives, etc. should be encouraged to attend the CRA meetings to remain involved in the process. • A focus on planting additional trees in certain areas should be initiated and developing an Art Commission to promote art in the area. • There will be a public meeting to discuss the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant and obtain input from the public. • A year long Hispanic/Latino Festival is planned from September 2022 to September 2023 where the cultures will be highlighted throughout the County including art opportunities, food, music, theatre, dance, etc. The event will be discussed at the next CRA meeting to determine the most beneficial avenues to coordinate efforts throughout the County. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None **** May 3, 2022 There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 11:10 A.M. COLLIER II UNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS:r • Ch./rman, William McDaniel ATTEST CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK C st4tIp Chai '5 Th§414tiat2P1Xpproved by the Board/Committee on !b 7. as presentedL/ or as amended Page 6