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City Council

Regular Meeting

Indian Harbour Beach, FL · September 3, 2024

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As per City adopted Council Chamber Indian Harbour Beach City Hall guidelines, the Chamber is a campaign 2055 South Patrick Drive free zone. For more information, please Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 see the placard on the back wall and/or (321) 773-3181 (Phone) contact the City Clerk. (321) 773-5080 (Fax) Beach Parking Workshop September 3, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scott Nickle called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION Mayor Nickle led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silent meditation. ROLL CALL Administrative Assistant Nikki Gold called roll call. Mayor Scott Nickle – present Deputy Mayor Frank Guertin – present Council Member Adam Dyer – present Council Member Hamilton Boone – absent Council Member Shauna Hume – present City Manager John W. Coffey, ICMA-CM was also in attendance. EXCUSAL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Motion made by Council Member Hume to excuse Council Member Boone from the meeting, seconded by Deputy Mayor Guertin – motion carried 4-0. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA, IF ANY N/A Beach Parking Workshop Minutes Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Page 2 PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Police Chief David Butler and Management Analyst Orrie Covert presented their research of how the neighboring cities of Satellite Beach, Indialantic, and Melbourne Beach manage their beach parking programs along with the expenditures and revenue they incur. They gave two recommended options for Council’s consideration. • Option 1: Satellite Beach/Indialantic Hybrid Model o Use Vendor (PCI) for program management/enforcement without booting/just issuing citations o Citations would be run through County Court to ensure payment • Option 2: Reserving space for IHB Citizens o Half of all parking space at beach parks reserved for IHB citizens o Citations issued by IHB Police Officers o Use County Court/DMV model to ensure fine payment PUBLIC COMMENTS The following people spoke in favor of implementing a Beach Parking Program: • Meredith Sanford: 224 Bella Coola Dr • Susan Ruimy: 911 Golden Beach Blvd • Alex Kaplewicz: 211 Micanopy Ct • Nick Kaplewicz: 20 Navaho Circle • Andrew Bargo: 209 Bella Coola Dr • Arthur Paolella: 120 Martesia • Shannon Coleman: 511 Escambia St BEACH PARKING DISCUSSION Council discussion included: • Free parking for residents • Implementing a higher fee than neighboring cities for non-residents to park since space is so limited • Not in favor of booting vehicles • Doing some more research and gathering real numbers • Discussion of having an hourly rate higher than neighboring cities • Obtaining more information from the vendor • Check with the County to ensure there are no restrictions in implementing paid parking program • Need to verify conveyance of parks to ensure there are no parking restrictions • Putting this item on a future agenda soon • Consensus to have staff pursue getting a detailed proposal for Option 1 as Beach Parking Workshop Minutes Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Page 3 presented by Chief David Butler and Management Analyst Orrie Covert ADJOURN Motion to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. was made by Deputy Mayor Guertin, seconded by Council Member Dyer – motion carried 4-0. X Scott Nickle Mayor ATTEST: X S u e F ra n k , M M C C ity C le rk

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As per City adopted Council Chamber Indian Harbour Beach City Hall guidelines, the Chamber is a campaign 2055 South Patrick Drive free zone. For more information, please Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 see the placard on the back wall and/or (321) 773-3181 (Phone) contact the City Clerk. (321) 773-5080 (Fax) CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 LTC NORMAN C. HAYES AND MARILYN C. HAYES COUNCIL CHAMBER – 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION ROLL CALL EXCUSAL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA, IF ANY PRESENTATION BY STAFF PUBLIC COMMENTS BEACH PARKING DISCUSSION ADJOURN ALL PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD SHOULD APPEAR IN PERSON AT THESE HEARINGS OR SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE CITY CLERK. ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT IF THEY SHOULD DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE PUBLIC MEETING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. FSS 286.0105. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 321-773-3181 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. City Council Workshop Agenda Item Beach Parking Meeting Date: September 03, 2024 Cost: TBD Attachments: Presentation containing Information and analysis of neighboring municipal paid parking programs Staff Recommendation: Direction to staff regarding how to proceed. Background Information: The City owns and operates two beach parks with a combined 67 vehicular parking spots: Millennium 27 total spots Bicentennial 40 total parking spots The City Council previously discussed the issue of beach parking on March 26th and June 17th. Staff met personally with representatives of the following jurisdictions to gain insight and data regarding their paid beach parking programs:  Town of Melbourne Beach  Town of Indialantic  City of Satellite Beach While the data collection and analysis indicate all three municipalities generate considerable revenue from their paid parking programs, the number of parking spaces in these municipalities is vastly more than the 67 total spaces in IHB beach parks. Staff will present a concise presentation at the workshop highlighting the three programs. 8/29/2024 Indian Harbour Beach Paid Parking Analysis Chief David Butler Management Analyst Orrie Covert September 3, 2024 Summary of Presentation • Will provide a overview to include a revenue/expenditure review of paid parking of a neighboring cities. • Provide a financial estimate of the initial cost and projected revenue of paid parking for Indian Harbour Beach. • Potential options for consideration. 1 8/29/2024 City on Indialantic • They do have paid beach, park and street parking. • City Residents must pay annual parking pass • Fee $3.50 per hour/$40.00 Annual Pass (Sticker) • 494 parking spaces • Revenue generated is approximately $700K. • Expenditures on program is approximately $145K. • This equates to $555K or $1100 per space of positive revenue. City of Melbourne Beach • They have paid parking for beach parking and city parks. • City Residents‐ Free Parking ‐must register at City Hall/Sticker • Fee $2.50 per hour/$100.00 annual pass • 290 parking spaces (Beach and Park) • Start up cost was less than 20K • Revenue generated is approximately $190K. • Expenditures on program is approximately $8K. • This equates to $182K or $628 per space of net revenue. 2 8/29/2024 City of Satellite Beach • They have paid parking at Beaches Only. • City Resident‐free, must register vehicle via 3rd party vendor. • Fee $2.50 per hour/$10.00 per day/$75.00 non resident annual pass • 290 parking spaces • Registration and enforcement by PCI Municipal Management • Revenue generated is approximately $300K. • Expenditures on program (start up costs) is approximately $30K. • This equates to $270K or $931 per space of net revenue • City is working with Vendors to implement ticketing system Indian Harbour Beach‐Beach Parking Financial Review • 67 Parking Spaces (59 Usable) •Start Up Cost should be less than 30K •Potential Revenue generated up to 37K. • Expenditures on program is approximately $8K. 3 8/29/2024 Staff Recommendations • Option 1‐Satellite Beach/Indialantic Hybrid Model • Use Vendor (PCI) for program management/enforcement without booting/just issuing citations. • Citations will be run through County Court to ensure payment • Option 2‐ Reserving Space for IHB Citizens • Half all parking space at beach parks reserved for IHB Citizens • Citation issued by IHB Police Officers • Use County Court/DMV Model to ensure fine payment Indian Harbour Beach Paid Parking ‐Questions ‐Comments 4

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