Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

City of Naples City Council Chamber 735 Eighth Street South Naples, Florida 34102 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board –December 5, 2024 – 11:10 a.m. It is noted for the record that all documentation electronically appended hereto is also contained in the file for this meeting in the City Clerk’s Office and that Alternate Member Shucart participated as a voting Member for all items below. It is noted for the record that prior to Roll Call, Executive Assistant Ali Duran administered an Oath of Office to newly appointed Alternate Member Christopher Shucart. 1) ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Natalia Hester Mark Komanecky, Chair Anthony Matonti Gregory Palmer Mary Waller Christopher Shucart, Alternate Board Members Absent: Maegan Evans, Vice Chair Staff Present: Anita Jenkins, CRA Administrator Ali Duran, Executive Assistant 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Palmer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) SET AGENDA MOTION by Waller to SET the Agenda; seconded by Hester and carried 6-0 (Evans-absent, Hester-yes, Matonti-yes, Palmer-yes, Shucart-yes, Waller- yes, Komanecky-yes). 4) PUBLIC COMMENT None. 5) MINUTES MOTION by Waller to APPROVE the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes; seconded by Matonti and carried 6-0 (Evans-absent, Hester-yes, Matonti-yes, Palmer-yes, Shucart-yes, Waller-yes, Komanecky-yes). CRAAB Meeting Minutes, October 28, 2024 6) OLD BUSINESS 6.A) Discussion and Recommendations on the Residential Improvement Program. CRA Administrator Anita Jenkins explained that this item was a continuation from the October 28, 2024 meeting discussion. She reviewed the Residential Improvement Program requirements and allowances, as well as recommendations provided by residents for the 2025 Residential Improvement Program. To accommodate costlier projects such as window replacement, CRA Administrator Jenkins stated that the CRA approved an amendment to the program where the soft costs would not be included in the $20,000 per homeowner allotment but would be covered by the $200,000 approved budget.

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board – December 5, 2024 – 11:10 a.m. 2 Discussion ensued regarding increasing the allotment from $20,000 to $40,000 per homeowner per year, amending the budget amount from $200,000 to $400,000, expanding the program to include all qualifying residences within the CRA, including additional improvements for those residences that were lifted with the support of the Collier Community Foundation, requiring residents to assist with repairs similar to Habitat for Humanity, including driveway repair and/or replacement, and clarifying language regarding shutters. Member Matonti made a motion. Following many amendments, the following motion was proffered. MOTION by Matonti to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the following amendments to the Residential Improvement Program: 1) expand the program to qualifying residences within the CRA; 2) increase the budget from $200,000 to $400,000; 3) clarify language to indicate either hurricane impact windows or hurricane shutters; 4) include “door dams or similar methods” to the list of eligible improvements; and 5) increase the funded amount from $20,000 to $40,000 per approved homeowner application; seconded by Waller and carried 6-0 (Evans-absent, Hester-yes, Matonti-yes, Palmer-yes, Shucart-yes, Waller-yes, Komanecky-yes). Members then discussed adding eligible improvements and the following motion was proffered after many amendments. MOTION by Matonti to RECOMMEND the following home improvements to the Residential Improvement Program: 1) including fence replacement; 2) including driveway repair to homes lifted with the support of the Collier Community Foundation unless the driveways were damaged by construction activities; 3) replacement of interior doors, casings and appliances; 4) replacement of appliances; 5) fence replacement; 6) allowing exterior stairs, ramps, lifts, and railings for all applications; 7) considering appraisals as soft costs; and 8) changing “driveway resurfacing” to “driveway repair” in the current Residential Improvement Program improvements. The motion was seconded by Palmer and carried 6-0 (Evans-absent, Hester-yes, Matonti- yes, Palmer-yes, Shucart-yes, Waller-yes, Komanecky-yes). Agenda Memorandum Residential Improvement Program Amended April 4, 2024 7) NEW BUSINESS 7.A) Discussion of the 5th Avenue South and Sugden Plaza 2020 Conceptual Plan, and the Walking Tour. CRA Administrator Anita Jenkins provided a brief historical overview of the 5th Avenue South Streetscape Project and Sugden Plaza 2020 Conceptual Plan. She asked Members to provide input regarding the Conceptual Plan after having completed the walking tour previously that day. Members suggested updating the electrical, stormwater and irrigation infrastructure along the streets and sidewalks; installing gas hookups, if necessary; requiring an eight foot clear space for all sidewalks; establishing a consistent materials and color palette for the sidewalks and crosswalks; minimizing flooding at the Four Corners and Spring Lake; updating the signage at the eastern entrance of 5th Avenue South; installing retractable bollards at the east and west entrances; updating the 4th Avenue South garage lighting; adding vehicular drop-off areas near the parking garages; and installing shade trees to the northern side of 5th Avenue South. Regarding Sugden Plaza, Members suggested keeping the two fountains at the entrance, installing a striped-vehicular drop-off area, and adding tables and chairs to the Plaza. Members also asked that noise mitigation be considered when designing the street treatments, noting that vehicles driving over pavers can be noisy, and that the social atmosphere at the 6th Street South intersection be maintained with any proposed improvements. CRA Administrator Jenkins stated that the Scope of Services for this Project will be put out to bid in FY 2024-25 and that construction was funded through FY 2025-26. Agenda Memorandum

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board – December 5, 2024 – 11:10 a.m. 3 5th Avenue South Streetscape and Sugden Plaza Final Conceptual Design 7.B) CRAAB Meeting Schedule for 2025. CRA Administrator Anita Jenkins presented the 2025 meeting schedule. A brief discussion ensued, and the following motion was proffered. MOTION by Matonti to APPROVE the 2025 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Meeting schedule; seconded by Waller and carried 6-0 (Evans-absent, Hester-yes, Matonti-yes, Palmer-yes, Shucart-yes, Waller- yes, Komanecky-yes). Agenda Memorandum CRAAB Proposed Meeting Schedule 2025 7.C) CRA Administrator’s Report December 2024. CRA Administrator Anita Jenkins introduced the Administrator’s Report and offered to answer questions. Chair Komanecky thanked CRA Administrator Jenkins for her detailed information. CRA Administrator’s Report 8) PUBLIC COMMENT None. 9) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CRAAB CHAIR, MEMBERS AND STAFF CRA Administrator Anita Jenkins stated that the River Park East Homeowners’ Association (HOA) held a meeting. Chair Komanecky relayed the residents’ appreciation for the Residential Improvement Program and noted that there was discussion about the residents getting involved with the City’s boards and committees. CRA Administrator Jenkins informed the Board that the CRA tasked the CRAAB with continuing its community engagement with River Park East and she offered to forward the HOA meeting schedule and past meeting notes to Members. Members commented that the 1st Avenue South Parking Garage was coming along nicely and that the Annual Christmas Parade was very enjoyable. Alternate Member Shucart suggested the City research purchasing the auto body shop at 1 10th Street South. Chair Komanecky thanked Member Palmer for his many years of service to the community and to the Board as it was his last meeting. 10) ADJOURN 1:03 p.m. ___________________________________ Mark Komanecky, Chair _______________________________ Patricia L. Rambosk, City Clerk Minutes prepared by: _______________________________ Ali Duran, Executive Assistant Minutes approved: 01/27/2025.