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03-20-19 Minutes Commission WorkshopMINUTES Commission Workshop Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 4:00 PM Commission Chamber ATTENDANCE: Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1 Cindy Anderson, Commissioner - Seat 2 Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Brittany Norris, Commissioner - Seat 5 Also Present: Joe Gerrity, City Manager (CM) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Phyllis Nadeau, Associate City Clerk/Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER TOPICS A. Presentation by Mark Rimmer, City of Neptune Beach, regarding paid parking solution Mayor Glasser called on CM Gerrity to introduce the first topic of discussion. CM Gerrity introduced Mark Rimmer who is under contract with the City of Neptune Beach to begin implementation of the North Beaches Pilot Program. Mr. Rimmer, consultant for the Beaches Town Center Agency, presented a slideshow introducing the North Beaches Pilot Parking Program and gave a brief synopsis. The overall goal is to create a permanent parking management program for the Beaches area for citizens, beach visitors, customers, merchants, hotel guests, etc. CM Gerrity asked Mr. Rimmer review his professional background and to explain how he came to be hired for this project. Mr. Rimmer stated he has been in the business for thirty (30) years, working in studies and planning all over the southeast (Jacksonville, Nashville, Orlando, Key West, Fort Myers, St. Augustine, Charleston, and Atlanta). He currently manages about 4,000 parking spaces and approximately 8,000 cars per day. He explained his partners have similar experience with on -street parking, hotel, and valet. Mr. Rimmer talked about a revenue component being part of the plan, however, it is not the main focus. He explained that nothing in the Pilot Program is "fixed" and things could change as the program is implemented. Public meetings will be held with Commission Workshop March 20, 2019 Page 1 of 3 merchants and residents to discuss the details and, over the next month or two, a program will be decided upon wherein we have had input from all the various stakeholders in the area. He spoke about the methods of enforcement and payment (not parking meters). Kiosks will be placed in strategic locations within the Center, with twelve (12) to thirteen (13) kiosks to cover the entire area. Customers will be able to pay at any kiosk regardless of where they park (GPS based), and will be able to pay with cash or credit. Incentive programs (coupons and season passes) will be introduced and a mobile phone application will be available. Mr. Rimmer explained the enforcement will be through a license plate recognition program (electronic permitting). For now, Atlantic Beach spaces will consist of on -street spaces in the Town Center area. Research on controlling beach access will also be explored with the program. Mayor Glasser requested more detailed information with regard to enforcement. Mr. Rimmer explained that, for the pilot program, there will be six (6) to eight (8) contracted employees that are certified by the State of Florida specifically for the enforcement of parking regulations (parking Ordinances and American Disability Act Parking). Mr. Rimmer stated Neptune Beach is in the process of creating an Ordinance for a parking meter district, which will outline specifics on enforcement regulations. A first offense (forgets to pay, parks in the incorrect space, stays too long, etc.) a Notice will be issued explaining the violation, how to avoid violations and where they can go for information on the program. If any future violations occur for any one permit, an invoice will be issued. If an invoice is not paid by a specific date, the invoice may convert to a citation. The handling of invoices is determined by each individual city. B. Discussion and questions from the Commission Mayor Glasser opened the floor for questions from the Commissioners. All questions were answered. A lengthy discussion ensued about enforcement and fees. Mr. Rimmer reiterated the program is first and foremost a parking management program to help keep residential neighborhoods from getting negatively impacted by Beach parking, and it should not be an enforcement -heavy type of operation. Discussion ensued regarding identifying the responsibilities of each City. CM Gerrity explained that the City of Atlantic Beach will have an Interlocal Agreement with Neptune Beach which will define all involved entities and their specific roles in the project. Mr. Rimmer gave a projected readiness timeline of mid-May for Neptune Beach's implementation of the program. However, the decision as to when it actually goes live is going to be up to the individual cities. Various possible parking scenarios were explored and discussion ensued about towing and rate structure rules for public and private lots. Commission Workshop March 20, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Mayor Glasser suggested three (3) talking points to start discussions. 1) Rates 2) Time limits 3) Peak season versus non -peak season 2 PUBLIC COMMENT • Pam McCrary spoke in favor of the Paid Parking Program. • Margaret Sherrill spoke in favor of the Paid Parking Program. • Ken Brown spoke in favor of the Paid Parking Program. CM Gerrity announced that the Special -Called Meeting scheduled for 4:30 pm on Monday March 25, 2019, has been changed to 5:30 pm. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 5:29 PM Attest: '4 'J" 0)� aza-&'e' Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk I Ellen Glasser, Glasser, Mayor Date Approved: 41 / c� Commission Workshop March 20, 2019 Page 3 of 3