Parking Advisory Committee

Committee Members Staff to the Committee Chairperson Pamela Steele Christine Marques, Director of ECD Vice-Chair Carrie Carella Brian Gartner, ECD Staff Roger Beliveau, Parking Department Members Councilman Darnell Ford Councilwoman Leslie Spatola Jennifer Alexander Trevor Davis Dominick DeMartino PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 – 5:00 PM MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee of the City of Middletown was held on Tuesday, April 9 th 2024 at 5:00 PM. This meeting was a hybrid meeting with in-person participation in Room #208 of the Municipal Building and remote access via WebEx. Members in attendance –Pamela Steele, Carrie Carella, Jennifer Alexander, Trevor Davis, Dominick DeMartino, Councilman Darnell Ford, Councilwoman Leslie Spatola Staff in attendance – Christine Marques, Brian Gartner 1. Call to Order – Chairwoman Steele called the meeting to order at 5:03pm. 2. Approval of Minutes – Motion by Trevor Davis, seconded by Councilwoman Spatola to APPROVE the minutes of the March 12th 2024, passed unanimously. 3. Public Session - None 4. New Business 1. Proposed Lease for additional city parking at St. John’s Square (MAP/LOT, 20/0114). – The proposed lease is for a one year term with four (1) one year renewal options. The city proposes to sell parking permits and utilize Park Mobile for the hourly parking fees. Discussion ensues about the need for additional parking in the North End, and cost versus revenue for the proposed lease. Motion by Trevor Davis, seconded by Carrie Carella to APPROVE the recommended lease. 5. Old Business 1. Parking study – (Revision dated December 7th 2023) – No substantive update. Standing agenda item until the report is finalized and provided to the committee for their review and approval. 2. Parking department costs – Staff provided income versus expenses for the previous fiscal year, and for the current fiscal year to date. Discussion ensues. 3. Parking fee/permits proposal – Discussion ensues about rates, permit costs, hours of enforcement, and the need for employees to park in off street lots. 4. City event parking amnesty – The committee agrees to close out this item after discussion as it is handled internally by City staff. 5. Repair of parking signs and other immediate needs – City staff is currently working with VHB to identify locations for “P” (parking) signs for the purposes of wayfinding. 6. Update on New Garage – Director Marques provides an update. The first information intake meeting has taken place between VHB, Structural Engineer, Architect, Police Department and City Staff. Progress continues to be made. 6. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn is made by Carrie Carella, seconded by Dominick DeMartino, passed unanimously. If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812 (TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 1