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10-15-17 Amended Minutes PPSARC MeetingAMENDED MINUTES PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2017— 6: 00 PM Atlantic Beach City Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road IN ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS: STAFF: Greg Kupperman Deputy City Manager Kevin Hogencamp Jennifer Lagner Recording Secretary Joanie Bowman Paula O' Bannon Kim Reich John Stinson, Chair OTHER: Michael Tari Woody Winfree Jay Handline AMENDEMENT: ABSENT: Terry Essick Dale Wappes Nancy Whittington Dennis Winkelman Call to Order: Chair Stinson called the meeting to order at 6: 03 p.m. and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors and introduced Mayor Reeves as the first speaker. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors Mayor Reeves, 1663 Sea Oats Dr., thanked the members for their commitment and for taking their personal time to serve on this committee and suggested the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee schedule a joint public meeting to discuss their vision and common goals. Approval of Minutes A. Approve minutes of the Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee Meeting onAugust 31, 2017. October 5, 2017 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Chair Stinson asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. There were no corrections, so Chair Stinson stated the minutes stand as submitted. Priority-Setting Review Chair Stinson referred to a handout that was presented by Deputy City Manager Hogencamp of the summary of the priority setting exercise that they went through at the last meeting and asked that the members review the material before the next meeting for further discussion. Pay-for Parking Discussion Chair Stinson turned the floor over to Mr. Handline. The group spoke about the vendors that will provide the parking system equipment; whether there is a need for additional parking or if the existing spaces can effectively be managed; and Neptune Beach' s participation. Mayor Reeves spoke about the number of public parking spaces that the City of Atlantic Beach has and the importance of reaching out to Chief Cook about enforcement. Mr. Handline spoke about designated parking for employees, visitors and residents. He explained implementation of the parking program would most likely be March 1st and stated he would provide a map of the designated parking spaces. The group discussed having a community workshop to introduce this committee' s ideas. Chair Stinson stated the resources are available for a parking system and the financial capabilities are very good in order to move this plan forward as a group, and make a presentation to the City Commission for approval. Michael Tari inquired how the money will be collected and divided up between Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach. Mr. Handline explained there are a number of systems that can be put in place that will require consensus among the stakeholders, and explained the software actually manages the revenue that is generated. The Town Center Agency has agreed to manage this system in a cost effective way. The group discussed the function of the kiosks, parking rates and license plate recognition. Chair Stinson recommended the group consider rates that would make sense for the City of Atlantic Beach and explained the system is customizable. The group discussed initiating a proposal for the next meeting to discuss and vote on making recommendations to the Commission. Page Z of 4 October 5, 2017 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Chair Stinson suggested four things that the members mentioned they would like to see in a recommendation. 1.) Language that states the City of Atlantic Beach will partner with the Beaches Town Center Agency and the City of Neptune Beach and move forward with this parking program. 2.) Residential consideration to help control encroachment of parking into residential areas. 3.) Adopt the system and the vendor that Neptune Beach and the Town Center Agency have selected. 4.) Define the area that we want to manage. Chair Stinson reminded the group to review Deputy City Manager Hogencamp' s summary of the facilitated priority—setting exercise and give feedback to Mr. Hogencamp. Chair Stinson explained they hope to have Kevin Bodge a consultant for the group that does re- nourishment visit and share more information regarding that topic. Deputy City Manager Hogencamp explained he is in communication with Coastal Engineer Kevin Bodge, and Police Department and will be prepared at the upcoming meeting to give more information and answer questions. Chair Stinson and group discussed the items that would be on the upcoming agenda. The items are: update of the City of Neptune Beach paid parking program; drafting a recommendation for consideration to present to the City Commission on the next scheduled meeting; and beach re- nourishment parking requirements. Closing Comments Michael Tari Stated if the group stayed focused and on task they will get a lot accomplished. Jennifer Lagner Encouraged residents to become actively involved in the process and voice their concerns and things that they want to see change or improved. Woody Winfree Stated she is excited to be on a committee that pays attention to detail and is proactive in taking steps to make positive change. She said she would like to look into the utilization of handicapped parking. Page 3 of 4 October 5, 2017 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Greg Kupperman Thanked everyone for serving on this committee and agreed if they stay on track and on target we will get a lot accomplished. Paula O' Bannon Stated she is open to differing ideas and opinions. She said the handicapped parking in the Town Center is used quite a lot. Chair Stinson Inquired if one of the members would like to volunteer to make a five minute presentation to the City Commission at the next upcoming meeting, October 23` 1 Mr. Tari stated he would be happy to volunteer to make a presentation with the caveat that there be a backup in the event he is called out of town for work or some unexpected event occurs. Chair Stinson agreed to those conditions and stated he would send out an email with a request for a backup person in the event Mr. Tari is unable to present. He thanked the members for their input and stated a draft agenda would be sent out quickly along with additional documentation and if there are any additions or changes they would like made, to please let them know. Adjournment There being no further discussion, Chair Stinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM. net ATTEST: Commissioner Stinson Chair n aiAtee, Donna L. Bartle, CMC City Clerk Page 4 of 4