04-05-18 Minutes- PPSARCCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee
Minutes
April 5, 2018
Call to Order by Chair Tari at 6:04 pm.
Chair Tari introduced the new Associate City Clerk, Phyllis Nadeau to the Committee.
Roll Call was taken.
Members present included:
Jennifer Lagner Paula O'Bannon
Kim Reich Michael Tari
Dale Wappes Woody Winfree
Greg Kupperman
Members Absent included:
Nancy Whittington
John Stinson
Terry Essick
Dennis Winkelman
Also in Attendance Sergeant Lenny Jevic, Associate City Clerk Phyllis Nadeau, and City Clerk
Donna Bartle.
Courtesy of the Floor was extended to anyone present. There being no visitors in attendance,
Courtesy of the Floor was closed.
Minutes to Approve
Chair Tari asked if there were any corrections to the minutes.
Member Lagner pointed out an error on the second page, paragraph four, fourth sentence,
of the March 1, 2018 PPSARC Meeting Minutes under Agenda Item (5) Ahern Street
Pedestrian Safety Concerns; typographical error "ne" townhomes should read "new"
townhomes.
There was consensus to accept the minutes as amended.
Consent Agenda -none to consider.
Reports -None to consider.
Special Orders of the Day-None to consider
Old I Unfinished Business
1) Selection of Appointment of Olsen & Associates Liaison.
Chair Tari gave a brief overview of the March 1, 2018 meeting on the need to appointment
a liaison between the City and Olsen & Associates.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for a primary liaison and an alternate liaison, how
often the liaison will need to meet with Olsen & Associates, the time flexibility needed for
this specific role of liaison, what would be the most effective types of communications
between parties, follow-up meetings, and how much notice would have to be given per the
Sunshine Laws.
Motion: Appoint Michael Tari as Primary Liaison between the City of Atlantic Beach and
Olsen & Associates.
Motion by Lagner, seconded by Wappes
Ayes -7
Nays-0
The Motion passed unanimously.
There was consensus to place the appointment of an alternate liaison on the next meeting's
agenda.
2) Recommendation to the City Commission to install 3-4 Temporary No Parking signs
along Ahern Street between East Coast drive and Sherry Drive.
Chair Tari referred the members to Commissioner Stinson's drafted recommendation,
which was included in the agenda packet, and asked for comments.
Member Lagner pointed out a discrepancy with the number of temporary signs listed at
the top of Commissioner Stinson's report (2-3) and the recommendation (3-4).
Sgt. Jevic stated that the area has been regularly patrolled over the last four or five
weekends and there seems to be a significant improvement with regard to illegal parking.
There was some discussion between the members and Sgt. Jevic with regard to how many
No Parking signs would be needed in the area.
Further discussion ensued regarding the decision that the signs would be temporary and
about the construction in the area.
Motion: Amend page 2, paragraph 2 and the recommendation to read as follows: "To place
temporary No Parking Signs on Ahern Street between East Coast Drive and Sherry Drive,
during the construction of the Northshore Condominiums. {The location and number of any
permanent uNo Parking" signs to be reviewed and determined after construction is complete.)"
Moved by Tari, seconded by Wappes.
Ayes-7
Nays-0
The Motion passed unanimously.
3) Recommendation to City Commission to immediately remove the beach shower at
the intersection of Beach Avenue and 18th Street.
Chair Tari gave a brief overview of the March 1, 2018 meeting regarding the
recommendation to City Commission to remove the beach shower at the intersection of
Beach Avenue and 18th Street and asked members if they had any changes to this
recommendation.
Chair Tari requested to add a sentence after the second paragraph; stating "It should be
noted that not all beach accesses have showers."
Discussion ensued regarding the verbiage of the formal recommendation as to
communicate a public safety issue, whether to include a relocation recommendation and
City staffs role in relocation of the shower.
Motion: Approve the Recommendation with the amendment to add a paragraph after the
second paragraph to read, "It should be noted that not all beach accesses have showers."
Moved by Tari, seconded by Winfree.
Ayes-7
Nays-0
The Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
1) Consideration to recommend to the City Commission the creation of a sidewalk and
crosswalk adjacent to the parking lot on the southeast corner of East Coast Drive and
Ahern Street .
Chair Tari stated that a Motion was made by Member O'Bannon at the last meeting but had
then been tabled as it was decided to get more input from the City Manager.
Member O'Bannon reported on the meeting she had with Mr. Gerrity and with Mr. Williams
wherein she presented more details on the Committee's recommendation.
Discussion ensued regarding parking in the surrounding area and how this relates to laws
regarding rental codes, aesthetics near Ragtime, and what can be done immediately.
Chair Tari addressed the Committee requesting Public Works and the City Manager about
providing an update on the changes being made at 1 Qth Street and the beach access parking
re-configuration at the next meeting. He also addressed the issue of the construction going
on at Donner Road between Sandpiper Lane and Mayport Road.
Discussion ensued regarding the issues to be addressed at the next meeting and inviting
Public Works Director, Mr. Williams; City Manager, Mr. Gerrity; Deputy City Manager, Mr.
Hogancamp; and President of the Beaches Town Center Jay Handline. Mr. Kupperman
agreed to contact Mr. Handline to invite him.
Chair Tari requested a parking grid/Google Maps be projected on the monitor at the next
meeting.
Sergeant Jevic commented on a discussion with Scott Williams wherein Mr. Williams stated
it was in next year's budget to replace all of the crosswalk signs and replace with the new
high-visibility sheeting signs.
A discussion ensued regarding the interpretation of the City Code, the effectiveness of the
high-visibility sheen signs, and where the signs are to be placed. There was also some
discussion as to the exact year this project is budgeted for, 2018 or 2019. ChairTari stated
that this can be addressed at the next meeting.
Set Agenda & Announcements
1. Sidewalk/Crosswalks East Coast Drive and Ahern Street.
2. Sidewalk/Crosswalks Donner Road.
3. Beach Access recommendation on Tenth Street.
4. Lighted crosswalks and the use of high visibility sheening next year (as currently
seen at Sturdivant and Sherry Drive).
5. Committee Governance (member absences).
6. Handicapped Parking on 19th Street.
Sergeant Jevic explained the Volunteer and ride-along programs sponsored by the Atlantic Beach
Police Department and encouraged everyone to get involved and spread the word.
Adjourn
Since there was no further business to attend to, Chair Tari adjourned the meeting at 7:43pm.
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ATTEST:
Donna L. Bartle
City Clerk