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2013-28398 Reso RESOLUTION NO.' 2013-28398 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH THE GREENSPACE-TREE ADVOCACY GROUP TO DEVELOP INTERIM LANDSCAPING OPTIONS FOR THE DADE BOULEVARD SHARED-USE PATH PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Dade Boulevard/Collins Canal Seawall and Dade Boulevard Shared- Use Path Construction Projects have been substantially completed, including a new seawall along the north bank of the Collins Canal and the addition of a shared-use path adjacent to the canal between 17th Street and Convention Center Drive; and WHEREAS, as part of the construction, the vegetation along a section of approximately 650 feet between Alton Road and Meridian Avenue was the most impacted due to right-of-way constraints; and WHEREAS, as a means to mitigate the impact to the landscaping between Alton Road and Meridian Avenue, and based on input received from the Greenspace-Tree Advocacy Group (GTAG), the City conducted a traffic study to evaluate the potential elimination of the left turn bay from eastbound Dade Boulevard into the Publix Supermarket driveway; and WHEREAS, the City's traffic study concluded that the potential elimination of left turn movements at the Publix driveway would have minimal effect on the traffic operations at the intersections within the study area; however the accessibility limitations would affect some Publix patrons and may affect the safety of the Dade Boulevard corridor by potentially increasing illegal U-turns; and WHEREAS, following the completion of the traffic impact study for the elimination of the left turn bay into Publix Supermarket, and as a means to mitigate the accessibility impacts, the City developed a preliminary concept for a roundabout at the intersection of Dade Boulevard and Michigan Avenue; and WHEREAS, Atkins North America, Inc. was retained to complete a feasibility study for the roundabout at Michigan Avenue and Dade Boulevard and determined that the roundabout would be geometrically feasible and would improve the operational Level of Service (LOS) at the intersection; and WHEREAS, given the heavy volume of vehicles anticipated to travel through the intersection of Dade Boulevard and Michigan Avenue as a result of major events at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), any significant proposed improvements, including the roundabout concept, at this intersection would need to part of the MBCC Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, at the September 30, 2013 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting, the Committee requested that the City contact GTAG for its assistance in providing more immediate landscaping options along the Dade Boulevard Shared-Use Path. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee directing City staff to work with the Greenspace-Tree Advocacy Group to develop interim landscaping options for the Dade Boulevard Shared-use Path Project. PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 2013. ATTEST: �� =INCOR� OR�TL� � ,_,errera owe r, Mayor VIA Ra el Granado, Ci y Clerk .• 2-6 T:\AGENDA\2013\0ctober 16\Discussion regarding the boulevard shared use path project. RESO.doc APPROVED AS TO FORM&LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION 2 i i rney� [ateJ COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Directing Staff To Work With The Greenspace-Tree Advocacy Group To Develop Interim Landscaping Options For The Dade Boulevard Shared-Use Path Project Key Intended Outcome Supported: Enhance mobility throughout the city. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): On a recent survey, 31% of the residents and 43% of businesses rated the traffic flow as excellent or good. Item Summa /Recommendation: The Dade Boulevard/Collins Canal Seawall and Dade Boulevard Shared-Use Path construction projects have been substantially completed. The project included the construction of a new seawall along the north bank of the Collins Canal and the addition of a shared-use path adjacent to the canal between 17th Street and Convention Center Drive. As a means to mitigate the impact to the landscaping, and based on input received from the Greenspace-Tree Advocacy Group (GTAG), the City conducted a traffic study to evaluate the potential elimination of the left turn bay from eastbound Dade Boulevard into the Publix Supermarket driveway. This traffic study concluded that the elimination of the left turn bay would have negligible effect on the surrounding intersections; however, it would create an accessibility limitation, affecting Publix patrons and the safety of the Dade Boulevard corridor by potentially increasing illegal U-turns. Following the completion of the traffic impact study for the elimination of the left turn bay into Publix Supermarket, and as a means to mitigate the accessibility impacts, the City developed a preliminary concept for a roundabout at the intersection of Dade Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. Atkins North America Inc. was retained to complete a feasibility study for the roundabout at Michigan Avenue and Dade Boulevard. The study was completed in April 2013 and determined that the roundabout would be geometrically feasible and would improve the operational Level of Service (LOS) at the intersection. The roundabout would allow all movements at the intersection, thus improving access to Publix Supermarket The Preliminary Traffic Report prepared by South Beach ACE/Tishman/UTA/OMA for the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) Redevelopment Project identified Dade Boulevard as the primary access route into the MBCC from the north. The traffic report also determined that Dade Boulevard is the only access roadway within the immediate vicinity with surplus capacity; therefore the roundabout concept needs to be part of the MBCC Transportation Plan. A long term solution needs to be part of the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) Redevelopment Project, given that the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Dade Boulevard will serve as a primary access to the MBCC for patrons coming from the North. Pursuant to the NCAC directive, the Administration recommends meeting with GTAG to evaluate landscaping solutions that can be implemented in the more immediate term. Advisory Board Recommendation: At the NCAC meeting on September 30, 2013, the NCAC requested that the City contact GTAG for its assistance in providing landscaping options along the Dade Boulevard Shared-Use Path. Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 OBPI Total City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Sign-Offs: De artment Director Assistant Ci ana er city M a er ETC " ' KGB dW JLM T:WGENDA\2013\Octobe 6\Discussion regarding the Dade Boulevard shared a path project-SUMMARY.docx ® AGENDA ITEM 7n MIAMIBEACH DATE 10Y6-13 /\AIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera-Bower and M mbers of City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: October 16, 2013 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF-THE MAYOR ND CITY COMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,ACCEPTING T E RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/ COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK WITH THE GREENSPACE-TREE ADVOCACY GROUP TO DEVELOP INTERIM LANDSCAPING OPTIONS FOR THE DADE BOULEVARD SHARED-USE PATH PROJECT This item was discussed at the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting on September 30, 2013 and referred to the City Commission meeting in October.The item was referred back to NCAC in October. BACKGROUND The Dade Boulevard/Collins Canal Seawall and Dade Boulevard Shared-Use Path construction projects have been substantially completed. The project included the construction of a new seawall along the north bank of the Collins Canal and the addition of a shared-use path adjacent to the canal between 17th Street and Convention Center Drive. As part of the construction, most of the landscape adjacent to the canal was removed to ensure that pedestrians and bicycles could use the shared-use path in accordance with the design standards. The vegetation along a section of approximately 650 feet between Alton Road and Meridian Avenue was the most impacted due to right-of-way constraints. As a means to mitigate the impact to the landscaping, and based on input received from the Greenspace-Tree Advocacy Group(GTAG),the City conducted a traffic study to evaluate the potential elimination of the left turn bay from eastbound Dade Boulevard into the Publix Supermarket driveway. The elimination of the left turn bay into the Publix driveway would allow a portion of Dade Boulevard to be shifted north in order to accommodate landscaping in the constrained section adjacent to Collins Canal; however,approval from Publix is required for such elimination. The traffic study was completed by Atkins in October 2012 and concluded that the potential elimination of left turn movements at the driveway would have minimal effect on the traffic operations at the intersections within the study area; however the accessibility limitations would affect some Publix patrons. In addition,the elimination of the left turn movements in and out of the Publix driveway may affect the safety of the Dade Boulevard corridor by potentially increasing illegal U-turns. Given that Dade Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County and pursuant to a meeting between GTAG members, Miami Beach Public Works staff,and Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department (MDCPWWMD) staff, MDCPWWMD requested that Publix Supermarket approve the elimination of the left turn bay as a condition for county approval. Discussion Regarding the Dade Boulevard Shared-Use Path Project October 16, 2013 City Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2 Following the completion of the traffic impact study for the elimination of the left turn bay into Publix Supermarket, as a means to mitigate the accessibility impacts, the City developed a preliminary concept for a roundabout at the intersection of Dade Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. A roundabout at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Dade Boulevard may improve the safety and operation of the intersection, allowing for all turning movements and improving accessibility into Publix Supermarket, particularly if the left turn bay into the Publix driveway is eliminated. Atkins North America Inc. was retained to complete a feasibility study for the roundabout at Michigan Avenue and Dade Boulevard. The study was completed in April 2013 and determined that the roundabout would be geometrically feasible and would improve the operational Level of Service (LOS) at the intersection. The Preliminary Traffic Report prepared by South Beach ACE/Tishman/UTA/OMA for the Miami Beach Convention Center(MBCC)Redevelopment Project identified Dade Boulevard as the primary access route into the MBCC from the north. The traffic report also determined that Dade Boulevard is the only access roadway within the immediate vicinity with surplus capacity. Given the heavy volume of vehicles anticipated to travel through the intersection of Dade Boulevard and Michigan Avenue as a result of major events at the MBCC,the roundabout concept at this intersection would require a more detailed engineering analysis and design to determine its impact on the MBCC Transportation Plan. NCAC DISCUSION This item was discussed at the NCAC meeting on September 30, 2013.At the meeting, the NCAC directed the Administration to meet with the GTAG group and develop a short-term action plan to bring to City Commission meeting in October. The NCAC also directed Administration to bring the item back to NCAC in October.. CONCLUSION Pursuant to the recommendation of the NCAC,the City will work with GTAG to develop options that would provide short-term landscaping along the constrained portion of the Dade Boulevard Shared- Use Bike Path. A long term solution needs to be part of the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) Redevelopment Project, given that the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Dade Boulevard will serve as a primary access to the MBCC for patrons coming from the North. GB/EM C/JRG/JFD T:\AGENDA\2013\October 16 0iscussion regarding the boulevard shared use path project.doc