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06-14-18 PPSARC MINUTESMINUTES PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 14, 2018 6:00PM Commission Chamber, City Hall 800 Seminole Road ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Commissioner Stinson, Chair Phyllis Nadeau, Recording Secretary Greg Kupperman Jennifer Lagner (mived 6:08PM) Paula O'Bannon Kim Reich Michael Tari Woodie Winfree MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Wappes (excused) Dennis Winkelman Call to Order Mr. Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM and called the roll. It was determined a quorum was present. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors was extended to anyone present. Robert Strom addressed the Committee about traffic and pedestrian safety problems on 18th St. during regular week days and weekends, and also holidays. Mr. Strom presented a solution to take the perpendicular parking and convert it to parallel parking, adding 8 to 1 0 feet more for vehicular traffic, and create an off-street area for pedestrian traffic. Ms. O'Bannon inquired if Mr. Strom has presented this idea to his neighbors and if they are in agreement with this solution. Mr. Strom responded 'Yes' to both inquiries. Mr. Tari spoke about the City Manager's decision not to move the 18th St. shower, as recommended by the PPSARC, and now having the police presence stationed there. There was a lengthy discussion expressing dissatisfaction about these two issues. Ms. Winfree inquired, if the parking spaces were converted to parallel, how many spaces would be lost. The response was approximately 23 spaces lost. Kim Reich spoke about the temporary fix done for the 18th St. shower. There was more discussion about the unsatisfactory situation at 18th St. relating to the shower and the police presence. A lengthy discussion ensued about the PPSARC making recommendations to the Commission. There needs to be a set timeline and a process for checks and balances. Chair Stinson assured the Committee PPSARC minutes June 14, 2018 Page 1 of4 JUNE 14,2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING he will meet with CM Genity for an update on the 18th Street shower and the police presence and will request that information be emailed to this Committee. Pam McCrary spoke about ongoing illegal parking and pedestrian safety problems on 1st St. and the nanowness of the street. She inquired about the process of placing an item on an agenda for this Committee. Mr. Stinson explained the process for Ms. McCrary to have an item placed on the agenda. Approval of Minutes Chair Stinson asked ifthere were any changes to the minutes as follows: January 18, 2018 April19, 2018 May 3, 2018 For January 18,2018, Jennifer Lagner stated she was present at the meeting, however, her name is not listed. Those minutes will be amended/conected. Motion: To accept the April19, 2018 and May 3, 2018 minutes as presented. Moved by Tari, seconded by Lagner MOTION CARRIED unanimously. Consent Agenda -none to consider. Reports-none to consider. Special Orders of the Day -none to consider. Old I Unfinished Business a. Consideration of Recommendation to the City of Atlantic Beach (COAB) for the creation of a sidewalk and crosswalk on the north side of Ahern Street between Ocean Boulevard and East Coast Drive. (W. Winfree) Mr. Stinson stated there was nothing new to report and it is scheduled for the next budget year. b. Request from Police Chief Michelle Cook to review the City of Atlantic Beach Parking Ordinance for revision and clarification -tabled during the April 19, 2018 PPSARC meeting, pending the implementation of the paid parking solution within the Town Center Mr. Stinson stated that Chief Cook and Scott Williams, Public Works Director, have requested to address this Committee at the second meeting in July. They want to discuss the Ordinance and the striping. ­ c. Consideration of upgrading pedestrian crosswalks and the use of high-visibility sheening for inclusion in the coming fiscal year budget -Committee priority list preparation (W. Winfree) . Deferred on April19, 2018: PPSARC minutes June 14, 2018 Page 2 of4 JUNE 14,2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING i. Prioritization exercise. Commissioner Stinson asked Committee Members to submit their priority list to him by next week. d. Request from CM Gerrity for the Committee to consider recommending delineation of parking by use of painted striping: i. Discussion on preparation of Recommendation for presentation to City Commission, determine pertinent facts to include in recommendation. ii. Presentation of suggested options by Chief Cook for the use of painted striping. There was a lengthy discussion about the Striping Pilot Program, parking management for residents and non-residents, and the attached proposal from Chief Coole The question at the end of the discussion was how do we make it all happen? A suggestion was made to have a workshop for citizen input instead of discussion at a regular meeting. Consensus was to recommend delineation of parking by use of painted striping, schedule a workshop for clarification of the proposed project areas, present a map and aerial views of the streets. e. Handicap Parking at the 19th Street beach access -update. Mr. Stinson stated there is one from 18th St. being moved to 19th St. f. Charge from the City Commission to consider City right-of-way encroachment, reclamation and restoration prior to adopting the Abandoned, Dismantled, Inoperable, Unlicensed or Expired Registration Vehicle Towing Ordinance. Mr. Stinson stated that he told the Commission this is an issue for the Commission, not the PPSARC. g. Langton Consulting, presentation to Committee. Lisa King, Senior VP, Langton Consulting, addressed the Committee. Ms. King explained they do grant writing for the City. She spoke about the City's parking management plans and stated there are very few grant programs available, and they are site specific. There is a Highway Safety Grant through the FDOT that may be available. She continued and stated there is a Transpmiation Altematives Program through the TPO for items that are not of urgent priority. There are many grants available for the acquisition and building of trails. In low income neighborhoods CDBG grants are available for sidewalk projects and there is an entitlement of approximately $100,000 annually with the City of Jacksonville to allocate for eligible projects. Ms. King spoke about grants for dune walkovers and stated those are Federal funded and they must be ADA compliant. Discussion ensued about the Transpmiation Altemative Program, mitigation, highways, historic preservation, safety grants relating to state roads vs. local roads, and retainer-based work. PPSARC minutes June 14, 2018 Page 3 of4 JUNE 14,2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING New Business a. Update on St. John's County (Ponte Vedra I Ponte Vedra Beach) beach and dune restoration funding and how qualifying is achieved. Mr. Stinson reported this is still being worked on and more information will be provided when available. b. ADA walkover questions: i. Do dune walkovers have to be ADA compliant to obtain a grant? ii. Has a decision been reached to build an ADA compliant dune walkover and where? iii. How many ADA compliant dune walkovers current exist? Mr. Stinson questioned how this pertains to this Committee. The response was this is not about the ADA walkover but the location and the existing safety issues at 10 111 St. and that it is a high pedestrian beach access point. A lengthy discussion ensued and concern was expressed that the City is ignoring the safety issues and moving forward with the ADA walkover. Mr. Stinson explained this Committee can make a recommendation to resolve the existing parking and pedestrian safety issues on 10 111 St. c. Donner Road streetscape update. Mr. Stinson stated the Commission has put this in the proposed budget. d. Committee membership governance discussion. i. Review of other Boards and Committees Ordinances and Resolutions Mr. Stinson suggested putting this on the next agenda. Following items to discuss: • Excused and unexcused absences • Proposed plan to standardize all committees -submit ideas for adoption Set Next Agenda and Announcements a. There will be no PPSARC meeting June 21, 2018. b. Recruiting new members. c. Information about holistic approach. Adjourn There was no fmther business for discussion and Chair Stinson adjourned the meeting at 8:40PM. ATTEST: PPSARC minutes June 14, 2018 Page 4 of 4