08-16-18 PPSARC Agenda Pacekt----------------------------
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Parking & Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource
Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 16, 2018 -6:00 p.m.
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
6:00 PM ROLL CALL
Page
1. 6:05 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. 6:15 PM COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
A. Special Orders of the Day-N/A
B. Public Comment
3. 6:20 PM REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
A. Subcommittee reports and discussion
4. 7:00PM OLD/ UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution to present to the City Commission endorsing Police Chief Michelle
Cook's recommendation to revise the City of Atlantic Beach Parking Ordinance.
Ite m 4 A-Resolution on Ordinance Revision
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B. Recommendation for upgrading pedestrian crosswalks & the use of hi-visibility
sheening for inclusion in the coming fiscal year budget
i. Final site selections
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Item 4B -Recommendation for Crosswalks
5. 7:45 PM NEW BUSINESS
None
6. 7:45PM SET NEXT AGENDA
7. 7:45PM MISCELLANEAOUS BUSINESS
None
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Parking & Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee-16 Aug 2018
8:00PM ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons
with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City
Clerk's Office by 5:00 PM, the Friday prior to the meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY
RESOURCE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION ENDORSING THE CHANGES
RECOMMENDED BY CHIEF OF POLICE MICHELLE COOK ET. AL. TO REVISE
CHAPTER 21-TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO REMOVE CONFLICTING LANGUAGE, TO IMPROVE PARKING ENFORCEMENT,
AND TO CLARIFY WHEN AND WHERE PARKING MAY BE ALLOWED WITHIN
THE TEN (10) STREETS IDENTIFIED IN SECTION 21-17 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach has the authority and accountability for
enforcing traffic and motor vehicle regulations; and
WHEREAS, City staff has met and made recommendations t o the Parking and
Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee relative tp clarifYing langua ge and
enforcement improvement; and
WHEREAS, the Parking and Pedestrian Safety_Advisory Resource Committee has
considered the recommendations from City s t aff; and
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WHEREAS, the Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee, at the
completion of the review of the recommendations, considered in a public meeting
and voted in support of the recommended changes; ana
NOW THEREFOR~, be it resolved that the Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory
Resource Committee recommends to the City of Atlantic Beach City Commission:
1. To direct the City Manager, utilizing the support of the Police Department
and City Attorney as required, to draft revisions to the Code of Ordinances as
set forth in the proposal included herewith; and
2. To direct the City Manager to provided staff assistance to the Parking and
Pedestrian Safety Advi s ory Resource Committee in developing a Jist of
criteria that would aid in determining parking restrictions on streets or
rights-of-way.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource
Committee of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 16th day of August 2018.
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CI T Y OF ATLANTIC BE ACH POLIC E DE PARTM ENT
~ MEMORANDUM
TO: Joe Gerrity, City Manager
FROM: Michelle E. Cook, Chief of Police
DAT E: 06/12/2018
SUBJ ECT: Staff Recommendation s Reference Ordinances
On 06-12 -18 members of the COAB Staff met to discuss several COAB Ordinances as they relate to
parking .
Ordinances Under Review:
-21-1 Adoption of Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law and the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control
Devices
-21-17 Prohibited in specific areas
-21-23 Parking in the right of way
-6-18 Construction site management
In Attendance:
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager
Michelle Cook, Chief of Police
Vic Gualillo , Police Commander
Scott Williams, Public Works Director
Dan Arlington , Building Director
Shane Corbin , Planning Director
Derek Reeves, Deputy Planning Director
Concerns:
-The use of the terms "streets " and "roadways " interchangeably even though they have different
meanings
-The use of the term "roadway", which has different meanings depending on which source is
used
-Conflicting ordinances based upon the use of the terms "streets " and "roadways"
Difficulty in enforcement due to vague and subjective ordinance language
Clarification needed in issuance of right of way use during home construction
Summary:
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The group met to discuss the conflicting language in specifically 21-17 and 21-23. The term
"roadway" and "street" are used interchangeably even though they have different meanings.
Additionally, the term "roadway" has different definitions in the MUTCD and the FSS. COAB
ordinance does not currently clearly indicate which document specifically is cited when defining
"roadway".
We also discussed the extreme difficulty of enforcing ordinance 21-23, which allows for up to 8 hours
of parking for only to 3 out of 7 days on certain right of ways.
The scope of this review was very limited, as we only discussed the 10 streets listed in 21-17,
however we all agreed that the decision to allow for parking on a street or right of way should not be
made arbitrarily and that a list of agreed upon considerations should be developed and could
potentially be applied to all streets and right of ways in the City. For this discussion, we considered
the following:
a. traffic volume
b. size of right of way
c. placement of driveways
d. intersection distances
e. impact on utilities
f. sightlines
Finally, we discussed the exception to right of way parking given to contractors during the building
process.
Recommendations:
1. Cite definitions used in the parking ordinances as either MUTCD or FSS for clarification
2. Delete Ordinance 21-23
3. Update Ordinance 21-17 to include parking in the right of way on the listed streets as allowable
from 6pm-6am
4. Continue to require the parking on the right of way exception to contractors and ensure the
form is on file and easily accessible to law enforcement
5. Develop a list of considerations when determining whether a vehicle should be allowed to park
on a street or right of way -see above -and forward the list to the parking committee for use
6. The COAB should reclaim all right of ways within the City
Attached you will find the new draft ordinance. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Chapter 21 -TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEIDCLESill
ARTICLE I. -IN GENERALlll
Sec. 21-1.-Adoption of Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law, and the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.
The following are adopted in full by reference as part of this Chapter and shall be in full
force and effect within the City as if fully set forth herein:
(a) The Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law, being Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes as
may be amended;
(b) The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for Streets and Highways,
as published and amended by the Federal Highway Administration.
Sec. 21-2.-Definitions.
To the extent the Definitions provided in this Section conflict with or differ from those found in
the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law or the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the
definitions found in this Section shall be used in implementing and interpreting this Chapter.
(a) City or the City shall mean the City of Atlantic Beach, except when used in conjunction
with another city such as the City of Jacksonville.
(b) Enclosed building shall mean a structure having no outside openings other than ordinary
doors, windows and other such common features.
(c) For-hire Driver includes every individual operating a vehicle for hire either as owner,
agent, employee, or otherwise pursuant to a local business tax receipt issued as herein
provided.
(d) Inoperable motor vehicle shall mean a motor vehicle that is incapable of legal operation
under its own power upon a roadway due to its physical condition.
(e) Motor vehicle shall mean any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for transpmtation
of persons or goods along a public roadway.
(f) Paved sidewalk shall mean the concrete, asphalt, paver and other surface materials
intended for use by pedestrians and non-motorized modes of transpmt.
(g) Public property shall mean lands and improvements owned by the Federal Government,
the state, the county, a municipality, or any subdivision thereof.
(h) Right-of-way shall mean land which the City owns the fee or has an easement devoted to
or required for use as a transportation facility.
(i) Secondhand dealer has the same meaning as used in F.S. §538.03(l)(a), as it may be
amended.
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(c) Motor vehicles, trailers, equipment, or objects of any kind shall not be stopped, standing
or parked on a street in a manner that obstructs the required sight distance requirements
found in Section 19-5 ofthe City's Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 21-17.-Prohibited in specific areas.
Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the
directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park
a motor vehicle or trailer:
(a) On a paved sidewalk or in a manner that any part of the motor vehicle or trailer is
protruding over a paved sidewalk;
(b) On a sh·eet within seven (7) feet of a public or private driveway upon complaint;
(c) Within twenty (20) feet of an intersection;
(d) Within fifteen ( 15) feet of a fire hydrant;
(e) On a crosswalk;
(f) Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
(g) On the following roadways:
(1) East Coast Drive.
(2) Ocean Boulevard.
(3) Sheny Drive (South).
(4) Seminole Road.
(5) Plaza (except for the 300 Block).
(6) Royal Palms Drive.
(7) Sailfish Drive (except for the 600 through 900 Blocks).
(8) Levy Road.
(9) Dutton Island Road.
(lO)Donner Road;
(h) Except between the hours of six (6) PM and six (6) AM or as approved under Section
6-18 of this Code of Ordinances, within the right-of-way of the following streets:
(1) East Coast Drive.
(2) Ocean Boulevard.
(3) Sheny Drive (South).
(4) Seminole Road.
(5) Plaza (except for the 300 Block).
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Sec. 21-36.-Issuance of citations.
The Director of Public Safety shall have exclusive control of and shall have printed uniform
traffic citations which shall be pre-numbered and which shall be issued to all police officers. It
shall be the duty of all police officers to check on parking locations for indications of illegal
parking and to give the notice of the violation of parking ordinances regulating the parking of
motor vehicles in any street block of the City. Notice of violation of a parking ordinance by
police officers shall be given by leaving a citation specifying the violation with the registered
owner or operator of the motor vehicle or by attaching the citation to the motor vehicle if it is
unattended. A duplicate copy of each such ticket shall be made and filed by the police officer,
with his signature affixed thereto, at the close of each day's work, with the records division of the
Police Department.
Sec. 21-37.-Form of citations.
Citations for violation of parking ordinances shall:
(a) Be in writing and in the name of the City;
(b) Set forth substantially the nature of the offense and the number of the ordinance being
violated;
(c) State the date and time delivered;
(d) Specify the license tag number of the motor vehicle causing the violation as well as the
person cited if delivered in person;
(e) Command the owner or operator of the motor vehicle causing the violation to pay to the
Finance Department the applicable fine as established by section 21-38; and
(f) Shall be signed by the police officer issuing them.
Sec. 21-38.-Schedule of fines.
There is hereby established the following schedule of fines to be assessed in cases of parking
violations occurring within the City:
(a) Parking in prohibited areas as defined by Section 21-17 ..... $50.00
(b) Obstructing traffic ..... $50.00
(c) Parking over time limit ..... $50.00
(d) Other improper parking ..... $50.00
(e) Illegal parldng in designated ADA Accessibility parking spaces ..... $250.00
Sec. 21-39.-Payment of parking fines.
(a) The Finance Department is hereby authorized to accept payment of a parking fine as
specified on the parking citation and in accordance with the schedule of fines at any time
before a summons is issued with respect thereto, in person at his office or by mail. The
voluntary payment of a parking fine shall be deemed equivalent to the entry of a plea of
guilty to the offense charged and waiver of the right to a trial for purposes of this Chapter.
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of physical il1iury or condition, incapacitated to such an extent as to be unable to
provide for its custody or removal.
(e) When any motor vehicle or trailer is left unattended upon a street and is so parked
illegally, or the motor vehicle constitutes an obstruction to normal movement of traffic.
Sees. 21-43-21-49.-Reserved.
ARTICLE III. -WRECKER SERVICEW
Sec. 21-50. -Establishment of rotating wrecker call list.
The Chief of Police, subject to approval by the City Manager, is hereby authorized to
establish standards and mles for the administration of a rotating wrecker service to the City. All
wrecker and towing firms, companies, or corporations licensed to conduct that business may
apply for a listing by the Police Department on the rotating wrecker call list.
Sec. 21-51.-Charges for towing and storage.
The charges for towing and otherwise removing any damaged motor vehicle or trailer from
any point within the City shall be as set forth in Section 804.1204 of the City of Jacksonville
Code of Ordinances with rates as defined by Section 804.1205 of the City of Jacksonville Code
of Ordinances as amendedm
Sec. 21-52.-Wreckers to be equipped at all times.
All wreckers must be equipped at all times with amber flashing lights and all necessary
worki11g tools, including but not lilnited to, bolt cutters, crowbars, shovel, broom, axe and fire
extinguisher.
Sec. 21-53.-Liability insurance.
All wreckers shall have, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, liability insurance in
amounts not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for damages arising from
bodily injury or death to any one person, not less than three hundred thousand dollars
($300,000.00) for damages arising from bodily injmy of more than one person in any one
accident, and property insurance in an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
Sec. 21-54.-Repairing motor vehicles without authorization prohibited.
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(2) "You are encouraged to repay this loan at the end of the 30 day period. The lender
is not required to extend or renew your loan. It is important that you plan your
finances so that you can repay this loan as soon as possible."
(3) "THIS LOAN HAS A VERY HIGH INTEREST RATE. DO NOT COMPLETE
THIS LOAN TRANSACTION IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO BORROW
FROM ANOTHER SOURCE AT A RATE LOWER THAN 2.5% PER MONTH
ORAN ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE OF 30%."
(4) "The borrower represents and warrants that the motor vehicle and the ce1iificate of
title is not stolen, it has no liens or encumbrances against it, the borrower has the
right to enter into this transaction, and the borrower will not attempt to sell the
motor vehicle or apply for a duplicate certificate of title while the title loan
agreement is in effect, and that doing so will be a violation of the law."
(f) Inm1ediately above the signature of the borrower, the statement that "I, the borrower,
declare that the infonnation I have provided is true and correct and I have read and
understand the foregoing document."
(g) A blank line for the signature of the borrower.
(h) The secondhand dealer must display, in a prominent place in the title loan premises, for
customer viewing, a sign no smaller than three (3) feet by five (5) feet with the
following messages written in letters no less than fom· (4) inches high:
"IF YOU RECEIVE A TITLE LOAN, YOUR VEHICLE WILL BE PLEDGED AS
SECURITY FOR THE LOAN. IF YOU DO NOT REPAY THIS LOAN IN FULL,
INCLUDING ALL FINANCE CHARGES, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR VEHICLE.
THIS LOAN HAS A VERY HIGH INTEREST RATE. DO NOT COMPLETE A TITLE
LOAN TRANSACTION IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO BORROW MONEY
FROM ANOTHER SOURCE AT AN INTEREST RATE LOWER THAN 2.5% PER
MONTH ORAN ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE OF 30%."
Sec. 21-62.-Maximum interest rate.
A secondhand dealer who engages in title loan transactions may not exceed the following
interest rates:
(a) A secondhand dealer may charge an interest rate not to exceed two and one-half (2.5)
percent per thi1iy-day period the title loan agreement remains outstanding and
unsatisfied. In detennining compliance with the maximum interest and fmance charges,
tl1e computation must be simple interest and not add-on interest or any other interest
computation.
(b) If the title loan agreement has not been satisfied within three hundred sixty (360) days, a
secondhand dealer may charge an interest rate not to exceed eighteen (18) percent per
mmum for the time the title loan agreement remains outstanding and unsatisfied beyond
three hundred sixty (360) days.
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license issued by the City. A separate title loan lending license will be required for each
physical location of the title loan business. The City shall issue more than one (1) title loan
lending license to an applicant if that applicant complies with the requirements of this prui
for each such license.
(b) An application for a title loan lending license pursuant to this pmi must be submitted to the
City on such form as the City may prescribe. If the City determines that an application
should be granted, it shall issue such license for a period not to exceed two (2) years. A non
refimdable application and license fee of one thousand two hundred fifty dollm·s ($1 ,250.00)
shall accompany an initial application for each title loan location.
(c) The City shall chm·ge a biennial renewal fee of one thousand dollars ($1 ,000.00). A title loan
lending license that is not renewed at the end of each two-year period shall automatically
become inactive. An inactive license may be reactivated within ninety (90) days after the
date it became inactive upon the submission of a completed reactivation fom1 and payment
of a reactivation fee not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) and a biennial license fee
of one thousand dollm·s ($1 ,000.00). No inactive license may be reactivated after ninety (90)
days.
(d) Each title loan lending license must specify the location for which it is issued and must be
conspicuously displayed at that location. When a licensee wishes to move a title loan office
to another location, the licensee shall give thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City by
ce1iified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and the City shall then amend the title
loan lending license accordingly. A license issued pursuant to this part is not transferable or
assignable.
(e) Books, accounts and records; maintenance and examinations by the City:
( 1) Each licensee shall maintain, at the principal place of business designated on the
license, all books, accounts, records and documents necessary to determine the
licensee's compliance with this prui.
(2) The City may authorize maintenance of records at a location other than a principal place
of business. The City may require books and records to be produced and available at a
reasonable and convenient location within the City.
(3) All books, accounts, records, documents and receipts for expenses paid by the licensee
on behalf of the borrower, including each contract signed by the bon-ower and expenses
incurred by the licensee in the event of foreclosure and prope1iy recovery, will be
preserved a11d kept available for examination by the City for two (2) yeru·s after the date
of original entry.
(4) The City may prescribe by rule the minimum information to be shown in the books,
accounts, records and doctunents of licensee so that such records will enable the City to
detennine the licensee's compliance with this pmi.
(f) Each licensee shall designate m1d maintain an agent in this state for service of process.
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(3) Fraudulent misrepresentation, circumvention, or concealment of any matter required to
be stated or furnished to a consumer pmsuant to this part.
(4) Willful imposition of illegal charges on any title loan transaction.
(5) False, deceptive or misleading advertising by a licensee.
(6) Failure to maintain, preserve and keep available for examination all books, accounts and
other documents required by this pmi, state or federal law, or by any agreement entered
into with the City.
(7) Aiding, abetting or conspiring with an individual to circumvent or violate any of the
requirements of this pmt or state or federal law.
(8) Refusal to permit inspection of books or records in an investigation or examination by
the City or refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the City.
(9) Criminal conduct in the course of a licensee's business as a title lender.
(I 0) Knowingly entering into a title loan agreement with a person under the age of eighteen
(18) years.
(11) Making any agreement requiring or allowing for the personal liability of a pledgor or
the waiver of any of the provisions ofthis pmt.
(12)Knowingly entering into a title loan agreement with any person who is under the
influence of drugs or alcohol when such condition is visible or apparent, or with any
person using a name other than his own or the registered na111e of his business.
(13)Entering into a title loan agreement in which the a111ount of money advanced in
consideration for the loan seemed by any single certificate of title exceeds one-third
( 1/3 ) of the value of the motor vehicle. The City shall determine the method of
assessing the value of the pledged property.
(14) Fail me to exercise reasonable care in the safekeeping of the certificate of title or motor
vehicle repossessed pmsuant to this pmt.
(15)Failme to retmn the cettificate of title or motor vehicle taken into possession to a
borrower with any a:nd all of the title lender's liens on the property properly released
within thirty (30) days of the payment of the full amount due, unless the propetty has
been seized or impounded by an authorized law enforcement agency, taken into custody
by a comt, or otherwise disposed of by court order.
(16)Charging or receiving any finance charge, interest, cost or fee which is not permitted by
this part.
(17)Engaging in business as a title lender without first seeming the required license.
(18)Refusing to accept pmtial repayment of the amount financed when all accrued finance
charges have been paid.
(19) Charging a prepayment penalty.
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(c) When the City has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is operating in violation of this
part, it may bring a civil action in any comt of competent jurisdiction to enforce or
administer this part, including a temporary or permanent injunction, or appointment of a
receiver.
(d) The City may adopt mles which set forth with specificity acts or practices which violate this
prut and which prescribe proceduralmles for the administration of this part.
Sec. 21-66.-Transition period for regulations, restrictions and licensure provisions.
Each secondhand dealer operating as a title loan lender on the effective date of the ordinance
from which this article derives (December 14, 1998) shall have six (6) months fi·om the effective
date of the ordinance to comply with the regulations, restrictions and licensure provisions of this
part before the City may initiate any administrative or civil action, or refer a matter for criminal
prosecution.
Sees. 21-67-21-75.-Reserved.
ARTICLE V. -VEIDCLES FOR HIRE
Sec. 21-76.-Classification of vehicles for hire.
For the purpose of construing and applying the terms of this chapter all motor vehicles for
hire operating within the City shall be classified and defined as follows:
(a) Bus. Any bus, omnibus or other motor vehicle designed and constmcted to comfortably
transp01t seven (7) or more persons, which is not used for regularly conducted
amusement rides or sight-seeing tours, ru1d is not operated by another govemmental
agency.
(b) Cruising em: Any vehicle for hire based upon a pre-established schedule of flat charges
rather than by taximeter calculation, with an open touring or sedan body, designed and
constructed to comfortably h·anspOlt not more than six ( 6) persons, including the driver.
(c) Limousine. A vehicle for hire only by prearrangement at a rate charged per hour, or
fixed in advance, and is a chauffeured, luxury class passenger motor vehicle that is built
or modified for the purpose as a limousine.
(d) Sightseeing cars. A vehicle for hire designed and constructed to seat seven (7) or more
persons used in regularly conducted sightseeing h·ips, which originate fi·om and
terminate at a single specified point, the destination or route of which is not under the
direction of the passenger or passengers transported therein; which is not used as a
means of local transportation within the City; and which neither receives nor discharges
passengers along its routes.
(e) Taxicabs. Any motor vehicle which is rented fi·om a stand in the street or fi·om a private
station or garage, the destination and route of which is m1der the direction of the
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(6) Seatbelts for the driver and all passengers;
(7) An unexpired A, B, C type fire extinguisher (minimum size of two and one-half (2.5)
lbs.);
(8) Adequate heater and air conditioner;
(9) All seats in a shuttle vehicle shall be factmy installed only;
(1 0) Except for limousines, there shall be no shades, blinds or curtains between the rear seat
or seats and the driver's seat, nor shall any shades, blinds or curtains shield the
occupants or the For-hire Driver from observation or obstruct the view through the rear
window.
(b) All vehicles for hire shall be maintained in a clean, well-painted mam1er so as to provide
a generally good appearance. It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle as a vehicle for
hire which does not comply with the provisions of this section.
Sec. 21-81.-Meters required for taxicabs.
(a) Every taxicab operating as a metered taxicab shall have affixed thereto, in operating
condition, a taximeter.
(b) The face of eve1y taximeter shall be visible from the passenger compartment of every
taxicab at all times and, after sundown, shall be illuminated by a suitable light so arranged as
to throw a continuous steady light thereon.
(c) No taxicab shall be pennitted to operate as both a metered and non-metered (zone rate)
vehicle for hire. Each vehicle for hire shall be identified in a manner to designate its status
as a metered or non-metered vehicle for hire.
Sec. 21-82.-For-hire Drivers.
Unless otherwise enUl1lerated in this article, all For-hire Drivers, while operating in the City,
will adhere to the requirements of Chapter 220, Part 3 For-Hire Drivers of the City of
Jacksonville's Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 21-83. -Engaging in criminal activity.
Engaging in criminal activity while operating a vehicle for hire within the City may result,
in addition to any charges under Florida State Statute, in civil fmes as contained within section
21-85 below. These activities include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) Transporting passengers for the purpose of engaging in narcotic or prostitution activity;
(b) Allowing narcotic or prostitution activity to occur inside the vehicle for hire.
Sec. 21-84.-Rates and charges.
(a) Schedule of rates to be posted There shall be posted in every vehicle for hire for which a
local business tax receipt is issued under tllis article, and in full view of the passengers in
plain conspicuous letters, a schedule of rates, charges and fares which shall be binding upon
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Sec. 21-88. -Limitations on unregistered and inoperable vehicles.
No umegistered or inoperable motor vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise kept on
any private property for a period longer than seventy-two (72) continuous hours as
observed and doctm1ented on at least two separate days by an enforcement officer;
except when one (1) or more of the following conditions apply:
(a) The vehicle is within a fully enclosed building; or
(b) The vehicle is on the premises of a business where the location and use of the land
has been approved by the City as appropriate and safe for such vehicles.
Sec. 21 -89.-Enfm·cement.
Whenever a violation of this Article has been determined to exist, the following
enforcement procedures shall apply:
(a) A notice shall be posted upon the motor vehicle in violation. The notice shall not be
less than eight (8) inches by ten ( 10) inches and shall be sufficiently weatherproofed
to withstand nonnal exposure to the elements for ten (1 0) days. The notice shall
contain the following:
NOTICE TO THE OWNER AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN
THE ATTACHED MOTOR VEHICLE
This motor vehicle, to wit: (setting forth brief description of the motor
vehicle) located at (setting forth brief description of location) is in
violation of (set forth ordinance or regulation violated) and must be
removed from tills location or brought into compliance within ten (10)
days fi·om the date of this notice. You have ilie right to file a written
request wiili ilie Atlantic Beach City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, within ten (1 0) days from the date of this
notice, for a hearing before the Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement
Board, at which you may present evidence to show that ilie subject
motor vehicle is not in violation of (set forth ordinance or regulation
violated). If you neither timely file a written request for a hearing nor
remedy ilie identified violation(s) within ten (1 0) days from ilie date of
this notice, the motor vehicle shall be removed by the City. The owner
of the motor vehicle shall be liable for the costs of removal and storage.
Dated tills: (set forth date of posting of notice)
Signed: (set f01ih name, title, address and telephone number of
enforcement officer)
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providing notice of the violation, potential corrective actions, the right to a hearing
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Crosswalk warning system with speed detection capability to be installed at Seminole & David
Crosswalk warning system with speed detection capability to be installed at Seminole & 11th
Crosswalk warning system with speed detection capability to be installed at Seminole & 18th
Crosswalk warning system at Seminole & Oceanwalk S
Crosswalk warning system at Orchid & Bike Path
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Agenda Item #4.8.
16 Aug 2018
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
PARI<ING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
RECOMMENDATION FOR PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION TO INSTALL UPGRADED AND LIGHTED CROSSWALKS, UTILIZE HI
VISIBILITY PAINT AND SIGNS AND TO IMPLEMENT THE USE OF CROSSWALK IN
STREET SIGNAGE AT ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
AGENDA ITEM: Recommendation to the City of Atlantic Beach City Commission
to direct City staff to install upgraded, lighted crosswalks,
utilize hi-vis paint and in-street signageJ'or crosswalks selected
by the PZSARC.
SUBMITTED BY: John M. Stinson, Chair-P2SARC
REPORT DATE: 16th of August 2018
BACKGROUND: The Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource
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Committee is charged'with evaluating and making
recommendations t'o improve pedestrian safety within the City.
The City of Atlantic Beach currently has appropriated funding,
in the curren t year bud et for one upgraded and lighted
crosswalk at the intersection of 11th Street and Seminole Road.
The succeeding fiscal year (2018-2019) budget includes a
proposal for funding of.-a pproximately two additional
upgraded and lighted crosswalks.
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Working ith the staff liaison from the Atlantic Beach Police
Department and within the Committee, the Committee has
identified what is considered by the Committee the two highest
priority crosswalks in desperate need of upgrades. Those
locations are Plaza Road and Royal Palms and ______
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of hi-vis painting for all crosswalks within the City. Therefore,
the Committee also recommends the City begin a program of
painting all such intermediate locations as soon as practical,
using hi-visibility paint.
Finally, using remaining budget appropriations allocated for
pedestrian safety improvements the City should begin a
program evaluating the effectiveness of in-street signage by
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Agenda Item #4.8.
16Aug 2018
installing such signage (see attached) on as many as ten (10)
tertiary crosswalks.
There may be other historical information, not presented in
this chronology and not available at the time of the drafting of
this report.
JUSTIFICATION: By the very nature of its creation and charge, the Parking &
Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee, the P2SARC,
has focused much of its efforts on ensuring pedestrian safety,
particularly when the interaction betWeen pedestrians and
cyclists comes close in proximity to ve icufar traffic.
General industry sentiment is that uncontrolled pedestrian
crossing locations lead to higher pedestrian I veli'cle ·
incursions.
Visibility enhancements, whether lighting) hi -visibility painting
or in-street signage e0ntributes to reduced pedestrian I vehicle
incursions. Other potential methods to decrease incursions
might be advanced warning signage, j:jart/ing restrictions,
raised crosswalks, etc.
Currently, many of the crosswal.Ks within the City do not have
any signage, have faded paint and markings, and are not
readily identifiable to motorists.
The City has demonstrated a desire to improve walkability and
bike-abi1ity both tn the past with such projects as Safe Routes
to Schools and most recently in a visioning workshop.
Imple~enting the recommendations herein fits well within the
visioning process, contributes to improved safety, and makes
crosswalks easily identifiable to motorists.
BUDGET:
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Budgetary impact has not been determined at this time but is
expected to be negligible due to the approved appropriations
and recommended budget proposals .
RECOMMENDATION: Allocate proposed budget funding for lighted crosswalks at:
1. Plaza Road and Royal Palms Drive
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Begin a repainting program for all crosswalks within the City
using high visibility paints.
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Agenda Item #4.8.
16 Aug 2018
ATTACHMENTS:
PRESENTATIONS:
APPROVAL:
Install and evaluate in-street signage at the ten (10) locations
recommended by the P2 SARC and listed below.
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee
Commission Chamber, City Hall
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Attendance
Thursday, the 16th of August 2018 '
Present Absent Excused/ Un-Excused ..
Mr. Greg Kupperman ( ) (~
Ms. Jennifer Lagner (;() ( )
Ms. Paula O'Bannon ('() ( )
Ms. Kim Reich 00 ( )
Mr. Michael Tari ex J ( )
Mr. Dale Wappes ()q ( )
Ms. Woody Winfree ( ) (\l) ~
()\rJV~A ~ ~~ Mr. Dennis Winkelman ( ) (){)
Vacant ( ) ( )()
Vacant ( ) (.X)
Mr. John Stinson (\JJ ( )