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10-22-22 Town Hall Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES AWA%Iffm Town Hall Meeting Saturday, October 22, 2022 - 10:00 AM Jordan Park & Community Center ATTENDANCE: Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 Also Present: Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., provided some brief history on the Jordan Park & Community Center and explained the meeting format. 1 TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT Ebikes CM Corbin gave a brief overview of the topic. Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD) Amanda Askew provided a PowerPoint presentation (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Records as Attachment A). There was discussion and questions answered about the proposed topic. Ken Caudle shared his experience with Ebikes, knowledge and concerns with children knowing rules regarding this topic. He also shared his thoughts about licensing with Ebikes. Grant Kreuger shared his thoughts on Ebikes and the various types. Helen Urban added to Mr. Kreuger's comments. Pam McCrary expressed her opinions and concerns regarding Ebikes. Missy Dunfee shared her comments on the Ebike that she owns and her concerns for owners of Ebikes. Town Hail October 22, 2022 Ken Caudle expressed that boundaries need to be set regarding Ebikes. Sean Keane shared comments regarding rules of Ebikes. Jessie Staley shared comments about children on Ebikes. Ken Caudle shared additional comments about bike safety. Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and the public regarding Ebikes. Mike Kring spoke about state law and possible education opportunities regarding Ebikes. He also clarified how the Ebike discussion should proceed. Mark Simmons expressed that tickets should be given out for those who speed on Ebikes. CM Corbin shared that the City is working on a road diet on Mayport Road. Further discussion amongst the public and the Commission ensued regarding this topic. VaShawna Thomas expressed concerns about senior citizens and her research regarding this topic. Suzanne Shaughnessy inquired about bike lanes. Sarah Boren expressed that AB is a bike -friendly community and shared that Ebikes are becoming popular amongst children. Brinkley Harrell shared a few thoughts on Ebikes. Patrick Simmons shared a few Ebike rules that she has come across via a google search. The Commission responded to comments from the public and expressed wanting to address all concerns within the guidelines of state law and the CA's help. 10-22-22 Attachment A Selva Marina Drive Walking Path CM Corbin gave a brief overview of the topic as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the Commission. Ken Caudle inquired about the funding for this project. Ken Corrall shared his thoughts on road safety. Dee Reiter shared her opinions on pedestrian safety. Town Hall October 22, 2022 Jeff Weil expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety. Romy Vann explained her experience regarding road safety. Jessie Dattilo described her experience regarding walking in the community. Jessie Staley suggested placing speed bumps in neighborhoods to help with road safety. Mayor Glasser informed that the Police Chief has not deemed speed bumps as a traffic calming device as a means to help with neighborhood safety; however, the planning department has created an application on the City website that allows the public to request speed bumps. Joe Fitzgerald mentioned that help from the community is also a necessity in helping with neighborhood safety. Kristin Grandy expressed concerns about people running stop signs and also suggested more signage for pedestrians. Ken Caudle inquired about the priorities of City Projects. Mayor Glasser mentioned that this project was brought to the Commission by the citizens. Commissioner Norris mentioned that Main Street has been on the list of projects due to this street being a good street for a case study for testing traffic calming devices. Russell Smith expressed that a walking path to the current road would be a better option. Grace Neville spoke about traffic calming. CM Corbin added that the City contributed $200,000 to the road diet project. Irene expressed gratitude for the work the City is doing to keep the City beautiful. Mike Kring suggested that more sidewalks could be helpful to the community. Seane Keane mentioned community education being an option to help with safety. Mike Carlin encouraged enforcement of the current laws. Brinkley Harrell suggested addressing other priorities that he feels would be quick. Mayor Glasser encouraged everyone to look at the City's connectivity plan and also mentioned that a speed study has been completed for AB as well and that the speed limits are consistent across the City. Town Hall October 22, 2022 ESC - Sustainability & Resilience Community Action Plan Link to Draft SRCAP Sarah Boren, member of ESC, briefly discussed the Community Action Plan as detailed in the agenda packet. Commissioner Kelly advised that the LEED certification provided baseline data on where the City stands. Mayor Glasser mentioned that one of her proposals to the MCHWB will be to change the Youth Council into a program. Name unknown spoke about the water treatment plan. CM Corbin mentioned that the City Engineer and Public Utilities Director work on these projects together and monitor them. Romy Vann spoke about creating infrastructure and maintaining what is already in place to make room for better in the community. Jessica Ring spoke about flooding and how it has affected her home. Mark Gabrynowicz expressed his amazement with the amount of people from the community that has been wanting to engage. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN TOPICS Fred Kerber discussed Ebike safety concerns and mentioned that he's glad to see a smoking ordinance come forth. Sarah Boren thanked the Commission for holding town halls and recommended engaging the Youth Council on their perception of the Ebike issues. VaShawna Thomas wanted more information on the Youth Council and thanked the Commission for their work. Grace Neville mentioned that she helps with resources to help with the homeless. The Commission provided closing comments and thanked the public for attending. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:17 p.m. Town Hall October 22, 2022 Attest: Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved: 2LZZ)Z3 Bruce Bole, Commissioner Town Hail October 22, 2022 Discussion of E-bikes PI "Electric Bicycle"' Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes er section 316.003(23 Florida Statutes means: A bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts which meets the requirements of one of the following three classifications: (a) "Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (b) "Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the electric bicycle and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (c) "Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. Persons riding an electric bicycle have all the rights and privileges of a bicyclist. Riders are not required to be licensed to operate one, nor are they subject to title and registration. Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes • A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. • A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. Pedal Assist Throttle Max Speed Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes EBikes WESS 1 20 mph !�SSR"1' ��CIAS53 J J 20 mph J 28 mph CLASS 1 A "Class 1 electric bicycle," or "low -speed pedal -assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes CLASS 2 A "Class 2 electric bicycle," or "low -speed throttle -assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. CLASS 3 A "Class 3 electric bicycle," or "speed pedal—assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and is equipped with a speedometer. I] I ,Illljljlpw PEDAL P SPEED MAX MINIMUM , THROTTIEI fpSSISTEDI I POWER I RIDER AGE I HELMET I LICENSE ASSIST I 20 I750 � NONE 116 MPH WATTS 6I1N0EA 20 1750 I NONE 116 MPH wars euaoEs 28750I I NONE I 16 MPH WATTS 6UNDER Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes • It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motorized boat or other motorized apparatus within two hundred (200) feet of the beach. Personal watercraft, sailboats, and similar watercraft, which require transport by use of a motor vehicle, will only be launched at the Atlantic Boulevard ramp. Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes What other cities are doing...... City of Neptune Beach Not allowed to be operated in a reckless manner (15 mph or more or willful disregard for safety on BEACHES. City of Jacksonville Beach City of Jacksonville Allowed on sidewalks downtown Allowed on roads downtowns Orlando Not where prohibited by signage or markings Winter Park Allowed on official bike paths Not allowed in certain commercial districts Flagler Beach Not allowed St. Augustine Allowed on shared use paths St. Augustine Beach Allowed on shared use paths LI Temp. moratorium on rentals Temp. moratorium on rentals and use Sidewalks = not more than 10mph Road= not more than 15 mph 10mph on sidewalks may be authorized higher speed on roads Attachment A to 10-22-22 Minutes Possible Regulations 1. Prohibit on unpaved park trails 2. Prohibit in parks (only up to designated parking areas) 3. Only allow in paved areas of parks 3. Prohibit reckless driving 4. Only allow on sidewalks/multi-use paths S' and greater 5. Only allow in certain geographic areas (or restrict in other areas) 6. Add a max. speed limit 7. Only allow on streets that are a certain speed limit (i.e. only on roads 25 mph or greater)