04-19-18 PPSARC MinutesCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee
Minutes
April19, 2018
Call to Order by Chair Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm
Roll Call was taken.
Members present included:
John Stinson, Chair
Jennifer Lagner Paula O'Bannon
Kim Reich Michael Tari
Dale Wappes Woody Winfree
Greg Kupperman
Members not present:
Terry Essick (resigned)
Nancy Whittington (resigned)
Dennis Winkelman
Also in Attendance Director of Public Works Scott Williams and Associate City Clerk Phyllis
Nadeau.
Courtesy of the Floor was extended to anyone present.
Speaker: Pam McCrary expressed her satisfaction with the parking volunteers and the striping
initiative. She expressed her frustration with the parking regulations not being enforced.
Minutes to Approve
Chair Stinson asked if there were any changes to the AprilS, 2018 minutes. There were none.
There was consensus to accept the minutes as presented.
Consent Agenda -none to consider.
Reports -None to consider.
Special Orders of the Day-None to consider.
Motion: To move Agenda Item VIII-b to the first item on Agenda.
Moved by Kupperman, seconded by Wappes
Ayes-7
Nays-0
April19, 2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. New Business
b) Update on the paid parking solution (recommended by the Committee and
approved by the City Commission) status update by Beaches Town Center Agency
President Mr. Jay Handline.
Beaches Town Center President Mr. Jay Handline gave an update of the On-Street Paid Parking
System and explained the differences between a public/private initiative and a City-run
program. Town Center's plan includes Town Center parking, employee parking, beach traffic,
residential parking, validation options for merchants and businesses, community valet, free golf
cart shuttle services, and various options for expanding the parking services in and around the
Town Center. He spoke about creating a parking management program. The City of Neptune
Beach will draft a Bid Proposal for parking management programs in the area.
Chair Stinson went around the table to allow questions from Board members. All questions
were answered. Chair Stinson thanked Mr. Handline for coming.
Motion: To move VII-f and VIII-d to top of order for Old/Unfinished Business
Moved by Winfree, seconded by Tari
Ayes-7
Nays-0
The Motion passed unanimously.
VII. Old f Unfinished Business
f) 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 tabled on 1 March 2018.
A projection map was shown of the area and there was discussion about safety, whether a
crosswalk should be on the north side or the south side, existing parking spaces, the amount of
space needed for a sidewalk, pedestrian traffic, blind spots, legal issues, budgeting, and bidding.
Chair Stinson suggested drafting a Recommendation to the City Manager and staff to consider
this as an item for the 2018-2019 budget year, and be placed on the Agenda for the City
Commission Meeting to be held on May 14, 2018.
VIII. New Business
d) Consideration of lighted pedestrian crosswalks and the use of high visibility
sheening for inclusion in the coming fiscal year budget
April19, 2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Discussion ensued about requesting this item for the 2018-2019 budget, how many locations
should be requested, structural uniformity, lighted versus non-lighted, evaluation of areas in the
City in most need of crosswalks, upgrading existing crosswalks, types of lighting, and other
priorities for this year's budget.
Consensus for Committee members to evaluate the City's crosswalks and create a list for Chair
Stinson to take to next Commission meeting for consideration in next year's budget.
Committee Member Winfree stated she would like to make Motion to remove the crosswalk at
East Coast Drive and Third Street as it appears the crosswalk leads to no sidewalk.
Motion to remove the crosswalk at Third Street and East Coast Drive
Moved by Winfree, second by Kupperman
Ayes -1
Nays-6
The Motion Failed
Chair Stinson asked Public Works Director Scott Williams if any installation of lights is being
planned for Mayport Road. Mr. Williams answered "No." Mayport Road is a Department of
Transportation (DOT) road and DOT would be responsible for that type of work.
VII. Old I Unfinished Business
a) Membership update and resignation of members Nancy Whittington and Terry Essick.
Chair Stinson addressed the Board members and stated that Terry Essick resigned due to family
and personal demands. Nancy Whittington has also resigned due to similar conflicts. He asked
the Board to let him know of anyone who might be a good candidate and answered questions
regarding the application process.
b) Selection and Appointment of Olsen & Associates Deputy Liaison.
Chair Stinson opened the floor to discussion. Jennifer Lagner agreed to serve as Deputy Liaison
to Olsen & Associates. Consensus was given by the Committee.
c) Request for a Committee Member to present the Recommendation to City Commission to
Install Temporary No Parking Signs along Ahern Street between East Coast Drive and
Sherry Drive to the City Commission at the 23rd of April2018 Commission Meeting.
Paula O'Bannon offered to present this Recommendation to the City Commission at the Monday,
April 23, 2018 meeting.
d) Request for a Committee Member to present the Recommendation to City Commission to
Immediately Remove the beach shower at the Intersection of Beach Avenue and 18th
Street to the City Commission on the 23rd of April 2018.
April19, 2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Michael Tari offered to present this Recommendation to the City Commission at the Monday
April 23, 2018 meeting.
e) Request for a Committee Member to present a Committee Report to the City Commission
on the 23rd of April 2018.
Both Michael Tari and Paula O'Bannon agreed to present a Committee Report to the City
Commission.
g) Request from Police Chief Michelle Cook to review the City of Atlantic Beach Parking
Ordinance for revision and clarification.
Chair Stinson explained Chief Cook has asked the Committee to review the Parking Ordinance
for clarification. Some residents are finding the Ordinance difficult to understand. Discussion
ensued about this request and the possibility of a future on-street paid parking system. The
Committee decided to table the issue.
Motion: To table request to review the City of Atlantic Beach Parking Ordinance.
Moved by Wappes, seconded by Tari.
Ayes-7
Nays-0
The Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
a) Committee Governance related to member absenteeism (J. Lagner).
Jennnifer Lagner suggested adopting a policy similar to other Boards regarding absenteeism.
A lengthy discussion ensued about chronic absenteeism, the need to have a policy, what
constitutes excused and unexcused absences, which rules to adopt and which not to adopt,
adopting the policy used for the Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee and the
Environmental Stewardship Committee.
Several Motions were made and then withdrawn during this discussion. Chair Stinson suggested
bringing examples to the next meeting so this Committee can create a policy about absenteeism.
Consensus was given by the Committee.
c) Presentation by Public Works Director Mr. Scott Williams regarding plans for the
lOth Street Beach access reconfiguration and engineered recommendations.
Public Works Director Scott Williams gave a presentation and passed around a Plat Map design
on the reconfiguration. Discussion ensued on American Disabilities Act (ADA) access, the pros
and cons of the design, making existing ramps ADA compliant, other possible areas for ADA
compliant solutions, parking and traffic issues.
April 19, 2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
After discussion, it was agreed that a Town Hall meeting on the lOth Street Beach Access would
be beneficial. Chair Stinson agreed to research and follow up when and where to hold the Town
Hall meeting.
"Niem bers Winfree and Reich left the meeting at 8:35p.m. No quorum for a vote.
e) Request from City Manager Mr. Joe Gerrity for the Committee to consider
recommending delineation of parking by use of painted striping.
Discussion ensued regarding where the striping should go, the pros and cons of painted striping,
regulations, and placing this issue on the next agenda.
f) Consideration of sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks on Donner Road between
Sandpiper Lane East and Mayport Road.
Scott Williams explained the ideas for improvements. He has asked an engineer to assess
utilities and rights -of-way to get an idea of costs. Discussion ensued about the scope of the work
engineering, and available grants.
g) Handicap Parking at the 19th Street beach access.
Discussion ensued about the two handicapped signs at 18th Street. It was suggested to move one
to 19th Street.
Set Agenda & Announcements
Mr. Wappes will not be at the next meeting as he will be out of town. Discussion ensued about
attending meetings by telephone. Chair Stinson confirmed with City Attorney Durden that
accommodations, if available, can be made to attend via telephone and that member would not
be counted in any vote, only counted for attendance.
Paula O'Bannon encouraged all to attend Arts in the Park Saturday April21, 2018.
Adjourn
~was nol er business to attend to, Chair Stinson adjourned the meeting at 9:03
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