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02-15-18 PPSARC MEETING MINUTESMINUTES PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 2018 6:00 PM Atlantic Beach City Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: John Stinson, Chair Sergeant Lenny Jevic Kim Reich Dayna Williams, Recording Secretary Jennifer Lagner Nancy Whittington Greg Kupperman Paula O'Bannon Dale Wappes Michael Tari MEMBERS ABSENT: Dennis Winkleman Woodie Winfree Terry Essick Call to Order Commissioner Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:00PM and called the roll. It was determined a quorum was present. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors was extended to anyone present. Approval of Minutes Chair Stinson asked if there were any changes to the November 16, 2017 minutes. There were none and the minutes were accepted as submitted. Consent Agenda None to consider. Reports Chair Stinson handed out the City of Neptune Beach's Parking Committee Meeting program from their recent meeting Monday morning. He described how the program would be structured between the two cities and the Beaches Town Center Agency. The main issue is the rates for parking and whether there should be reduced rates for Atlantic Beach residents. He is presenting this issue for the Committee's consideration of making a recommendation to the Commission. It would be placed on the next PPSARC Agenda for discussion. Page 1 of 4 February 15,2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Discussion ensued about the scope of the parking in the Beaches Town Center area, Pay-Per-Parking recommendation on 18th Street, time-limited parking, private parking, and consistency in rates between the two cities. Chair Stinson announced that he has secured a meeting with Olsen & Associates about parking and beach dune restoration. He conveyed the need to have a definite list of questions and needs to present at that meeting. Chair Stinson announced that the Atlantic Beach Preservation Group as invited him to come and speak about parking on February 22, 2018, at 6:30PM. He gave a brief overview of the guest speakers and the presentations that will be given at the meeting, and invited all the Committee members to join him. Special Orders of the Day None to consider. Old I Unfinished Business: 1. Data collection on the spreadsheet -Discussion ensued about making one of the monthly meetings a Workshop Meeting, what information still needs to be recorded on the spreadsheet, the need for Staff to attend the next meeting to answer questions, overgrowth problems with measuring streets, signage confusion, measuring sidewalks, access roads, the meeting with Olsen & Associates, and the City Budget Workshop. 2. Suggestions for changes to 18th Street-Chair Stinson asked the members for their suggestions regarding changes to 18th Street so that he can draft a recommendation to bring to the next PPSARC Meeting for consideration. Ms. Whittington distributed copies of her prepared motion along with a map to the members. Motion: For the PPSARC to adopt the recommendation to have 50.25 bicycle spots at 18 111 St. This can be accomplished for minimal cost with paint and bicycle racks. In addition it is recommended that this be submitted prior to March 1 ih, which is the beginning of Duval County Spring Break. Moved by Whittington, seconded by Wappes A lengthy discussion ensued about bicycle racks, relocating the 18th St. shower, the impact on traffic, moving handicapped spots, maneuverable parking spaces, handicapped parking, authorized vehicle parking, number of spaces needed, parallel versus diagonal parking, and designated walking paths/sidewalks. Motion: Requesting to call the question to vote on the motion. Moved by Whittington, seconded by Wappes Chair Stinson called the vote: Ayes-2 Nays-5 Motion to call the question failed, there was no vote on the motion. Ms. Whittington withdrew her motion Mr. Wappes withdrew his second. Page 2 of 4 February 15,2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Discussion ensued about what to present to Olsen & Associates in order to prepare a recommendation: List of questions to present related to parking: • Whittington: Who makes the contract decisions for the City for parking. • Reich: Clarify the details about giving residents a break on paid parking. • Wappes: ClarifY measurable points of access and whether rights-of way count as public parking spaces. • Tari: Why the number of spaces went from 40 to 50, whether electric vehicles count, and why there is no inspection of the dunes after major storms to assess re-nourishment needs. • Kupperman: Nothing to add, agrees with questions previously stated. • Lagner: Nothing to add, agrees with questions previously stated. • O'Bannon: Wants to know whether Olsen & Associates require signage infmmation. Mr. Tari asked Chair Stinson about unexcused absences. Chair Stinson explained that taking roll at the meetings will be in the official minutes and records. 3. Sergeant Jevic's Public Safety Report-Sergeant Jevic passed around Ride-Along Program applications and invited everyone to participate with the Police Department. He also spoke about pedestrian safety and gave some recommendations for budget requests. New Business Chair Stinson infmmed the members of an inquiry regarding designated parking for low-speed electrical vehicles at the Town Center and if this might be happening in the future. He expressed an interest in hearing any thoughts on this issue. 1) Donner Road safety concerns -Chair Stinson announced that a local developer has expressed his interest in improving the safety of the sidewalk between Sandpiper and Mayport Roads. The developer has offered to donate some of the money to help make it happen if the City is willing. Chair Stinson asked the Committee to think about taking on this issue. There were questions about the types of projects the developer is willing to support and how much he is willing to contribute financially. All questions were answered. 2) Ahern pedestrian safety concerns -Ms. 0 'Bannon stated she would like to see a sidewalk from East Coast Drive to Ahern in the budget. Chair Stinson asked Ms. O'Bannon to draw up her vision of this sidewalk and bring it to the next meeting. 3) Calendar -Chair Stinson told the Committee he will work around whatever schedule for meetings they decide is convenient for them. This issue can be brought up at the next meeting. Set Agenda & Announcements Page 3 of 4 February 15,2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Tari-Would like to discuss the grid created by Ms. Whittington at the next meeting. Chair Stinson asked the Recording Secretary to confi1m the arrangements for television screen access for their next meeting . Wappes-To get a report on Chair Stinson's meeting. Whittington -Will not be able to attend the next meeting. O'Bannon-Asked to have the calendar change issue on the next agenda . Motion: To change the date of the PPSARC meetings to the first and third Mondays of each month. Moved by O'Bannon, seconded by Whittington Discussion There was discussion and all members put forth whether they could accommodate the date change and other options were discussed. Consensus was to place the issue on the next meeting's agenda. Ms . O'Bannon withdrew her motion, Ms. Whittington withdrew her second . Closing Comments • Sergeant Jevic -He would like to have further discussion on pedestrian safety. He will bring some ideas for the solar radar signs for crosswalks for a possible budget item. • O'Bannon-Would like to work on a list of ideas to present to the Commission for the budget. • Whittington -Apologized for her recent absences. • Wappes-No comments. • Tari-Apologized to the members and to O'Bannon for his tone on the occupancy issue. He did not mean to "ruffle any feathers." • Kupperman-Would like to stay on with PPSARC, but he will respect any decision made. • Chair Stinson -Reiterated his suppmi and commitment to the Committee. Adjourn There being no fmiher discussion, Chair Stinson declared the meeting adjourne __,- t 8:15PM. ATTEST: Donna L. Battle, City Clerk DLB /pn Page 4 of 4