01-18-18 PPSARC MINUTESMINUTES
PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY
RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2018 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber, City Hall
800 Seminole Road
ATTENDANCE:
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
John Stinson, Chair Sergeant Lenny Jevic
Michael Tari Donna Bartle, City Clerk/Recording Clerk
Nancy Whittington
Woodie Winfree
Paula O'Bannon
Dale Wappes
Jennifer Lagner
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kim Reich
Greg Kupperman
Terry Essick
Dennis Winkleman
Call to Order
Chair Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and called the roll. It was determined a quorum
was not present.
Chair Stinson informed the Committee he will not be attending the next meeting but Michael Tari will be
there as Chair. He asked the Committee to consider making a change in holding the meetings on the third
Thursday night of each month as he has been asked to represent the City of Atlantic Beach at the
Northeast Florida League of Cities which are also held on the third Thursday of each month. The
meetings can either be moved to a different Thursday night of the month or may continue on the same
day with Michael Tari officiating the meetings.
Approval of Minutes
There are no minutes to approve.
Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
January 18, 2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Chair Stinson opened the Courtesy of the Floor. No one wished to speak.
3. Unfinished Business:
Chair Stinson asked for comments about the process for compiling and comparing Committee research
into available parking spaces that are adjacent to beach accesses and contribute to beach restoration
funding. Each member offered suggestions and discussion ensued about designating one person to
coordinate and summarize the information gathered by all Committee members, the level of specificity
needed in their compiled information, the Corps of Engineers numbers, consistency in signage, logistics
on gathering the information from Committee members, the objectives of the Committee's research,
right-of-way encroachments, update on paid parking plan, getting regular Commission Meeting updates,
and consistency in gathering information.
It was decided that Ms. Whittington will be the designated person to coordinate and summarize all the
information that is collected from the other members regarding parking spaces.
They referred to Mr. Wappes' handout (key) and discussed the meaning of each term.
It was decided to include the number of vertical poles and bicycle racks on each street when inventorying
parking spaces.
Sergeant Jevic agreed to submit bullet points via email to Committee members regarding right-of-way
requirements.
It was decided to simplify the key by combining the U and PRW.
Chair Stinson recapped the data needed for inventory consisting of:
• Public spaces that are marked.
• Marked handicapped spaces.
• Vertical poles on bicycle racks.
• Authorized vehicle restricted spaces.
• Combining existing or potential right-of-way parking.
Discussion ensued regarding blocked rights-of-way, the areas of Atlantic Beach to be inventoried,
definition of 'marked' spaces, and using the revenue for more aesthetically-pleasing signage.
Chair Stinson explained how the procedure works with regard to a motion on how to distribute revenue
into other projects.
Chair Stinson relayed that there have been requests for information related to dune restoration and re
nourishment which he passed on to City staff. They are currently working on getting back to him with
some answers. The engineering firm that oversees dune re-nourishment will not commit to a question
and answer session due to a potential conflict of interest with regard to an applied government grant for
dune restoration from the Federal Government.
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J anuary 18, 2018 PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Discussion ensued about the potential conflict of interest, previous contracts/assessments with the City of
Jacksonville , and the cost of dune re-nourishment.
4. Action Items
There were no action items to consider.
5. N ew Business
• Chair Stinson reported on pedestrian safety issues in various areas of the City and suggested the
PPSARC take a look (reminder: he will be unable to attend the next scheduled meeting).
• Sergeant Jevic spoke about a Sidewalk Priority List that was kept by the City in the past and
crosswalks that need signage.
• Ms. Winfree asked for confirmation on the monthly schedule for PPSARC meetings and
announced she will not be able to attend any of the meetings scheduled in February. ·
There was some discussion as to how often the meetings should be held, keeping in mind the critical
issues that need to be addressed. It was decided to place this issue on the next agenda for discussion.
6. Calendar
Mr. Tari suggested a 'to do ' list for tracking purposes on the PPSARC's projects (project management).
Mr. Wappes suggested the Committee prioritize safety issues on 18th and 19th Street.
Chair Stinson agreed to put 18th and 19th issues on the next meeting's agenda and asked Mr. Wappes to
put together some recommendations for that meeting.
Sergeant Jevic commented on one -way streets and traffic traveling the wrong way when the street is
blocked . Discussion ensued about possible solutions to this issue.
Closing Comments
• Paula O'Bannon invited everyone to an event.
• Chair Stinson explained that the agenda items have been set and once the agenda has been created
it will be distributed to all Committee members.
7. Adjourn
There being no fmiher discussion, Chair Stinson declar~eeting adjo
ATTEST:
Donna Bruile, City Clerk
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