08-31-17 Minutes PPSARC Meeting MINUTES
PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE
COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 31, 2017—6:00 PM
Atlantic Beach City Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road
IN ATTENDANCE:
MEMBERS: STAFF:
Terry Essick Deputy City Manager Kevin Hogencamp
Greg Kupperman Recording Secretary Joanie Bowman
Jennifer Lagner
Paula O'Bannon
Kim Reich
John Stinson, Chair OTHER:
Michael Tari
Dale Wappes Jay Handline
Nancy Whittington
Woody Winfree
Dennis Winkelman
Welcome and introductions
Chair Stinson opened meeting @ 6:06 p.m. and introduced the members of the Parking and Safety
Advisory Resource Committee.
Courtesy of the floor to visitors
Pam McCrary, 226 1st St., spoke about parking issues at the Town Center and recommended that
traffic counters be placed near to the Town Center.
Chair Commissioner Stinson explained the purpose of the meeting and his role in this Committee
as the facilitator.
Discussion regarding committee's scope Committee and processes.
Deputy City Manager Hogencamp spoke about his role in this Committee and explained that he is
a resource for issues such as, how to advance a discussion or agenda items, when they will meet
and provide information on the Sunshine Law. He stated that he would be the point of contact if
anyone needed anything.
Discussion ensued among the Committee members regarding the meeting schedule, quorum and
the process for submitting agenda items.
August 31, 2017 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Discussion ensued among the members regarding parking data and traffic volume to assess
recommendations and interpretation of the data. The members spoke about beach access,
pedestrian safety, right-of-way and line of sight issues.
Beaches Town Center parking program
Chair Stinson turned the meeting over to the President of the Beaches Town Center Agency, Mr.
Handline.
Mr. Handline provided a historical overview as it relates to the Beaches Town Center parking
program and Atlantic Beach as a whole. He spoke about employee parking issues, community
valet parking, Beachside Buggy transportation and initiating a time limit for on street parking. He
explained that this is a partnership between the Town Center Agency,the Merchant's Association,
both the city of Atlantic and Neptune Beaches and the property owners to find a solution that will
work for everyone. He stated that after studying this extensively and working with consultants,
recommendations were made that a paid for parking system made the most sense.
The City of Atlantic Beach is hoping to move forward relative to an understanding of what this
would mean for the parking spaces that are available. Mr. Handline spoke about the advantages of
a paid for parking system, including: Reducing sign pollution and improving traffic flow and
pedestrian safety. Further, this system can be used elsewhere in Atlantic and Neptune Beaches.
He explained that the software system utilizes license plate recognition, and that kiosks would be
located throughout the Town Center.
Chair Stinson stated that Neptune Beach is preparing to move forward with this parking system
and would like to see uniformity with our neighboring city.
Deputy City Manager Hogencamp informed everyone that the date for the potential parking system
implementation is January 1St. He explained the benefits of the parking system and believes it
could potentially generate revenue for the municipalities.
Mr. Handline mentioned they have the ability to implement free parking for residents.
Ms. O'Bannon inquired who would manage the parking system,which streets would be involved,
and what expenditures would be required.
Chair Stinson stated the management of the parking system is still under discussion.
Ms. O'Bannon inquired about streets that this system will effect.
Chair Stinson stated Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard are the affected streets in Atlantic
Beach.
Mr. Handline spoke about the streets involved being the perimeter of the Town Center and cost
sharing between the City of Atlantic Beach and City of Neptune Beach..
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August 31, 2017 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Deputy City Manager Hogencamp reported on the status prior to the committee being formed.
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Mr. Handline answered questions about the number of parking spaces and Jacksonville's
participation.
Chair Stinson stated it is important for this Committee to give input and receive information
necessary to make a recommendation to the Commission, City Manager Gerrity and Deputy City
Manager Hogencamp.
Discussion ensued regarding the Beaches Town Center website, making a copy of the study
available,parking requirements and funding sources.
Chair Stinson thanked Mr. Handline for his presentation. Mr. Handline stated he would be glad to
come back with the parking expert to speak about the hardware and software system.
Wrap Up
Chair Stinson discussed holding these meetings the 1st and 3`d Thursday of the month from 6:00—
8:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber, the agenda timetable and the Sunshine Laws. He spoke
about prioritizing the things that need to be addressed and solved. He explained they need six
members for a quorum and requested that the members inform the Deputy City Manager
Hogencamp as early as possible if they are going to be absent. He also explained in the Ordinance
the Commission elected to make the Mayor Pro-Tern the Chair to facilitate as a non-voting member
except in the case of a tie.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion, Chair Stinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.
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ATTEST: Commissioner Stinson
Chair
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Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
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