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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.. Page 2 of 3 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. • 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. 4I I/A h. Ai /I ATTEST: Commissioner Stinson Chair a0101/420,0/Ad4e& Donna L. Bartle, CMC City Clerk Page 3 of 3