2016-29506 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29506
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS MAY 13, 2016 MEETING TO ADOPT
A POLICY REQUIRING THAT ALL FUTURE SPECIAL EVENTS
REQUIRING LANE CLOSURES ALONG MAJOR
THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OBTAIN
PRIOR CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is one of the main event centers in the South
Florida region and, due to increased traffic during special events, the City's roadway network
experiences significant delays and congestion; and
WHEREAS, over the past 3 years, the City has developed several signalization,
management, and transit initiatives to mitigate additional traffic; however, given the limited
capacity on our major roadways, mobility is still significantly impacted; and
WHEREAS, currently, there are eleven (11) yearly special events requiring lane closures
along major roadways in the City:
• Miami Tropical 5K
• Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
• Miami Beach 13.1
• South Beach Triathlon
• AIDS Walk
• Escape to Miami Triathlon
• Burger King Beach Run
• Halloween Half Marathon
• Serena Williams Live Ultimate Run
• Yacht Show
• Satellite Fairs during Art Basel
• Ciclovia
• Dolphins Cancer Challenge
• Wounded Warriors ride
• Great Eskate
• Chanukah Car Parade; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the above special events are race events that have been
occurring regularly for some time; and
WHEREAS, at the May 13, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC)
meeting, City staff presented various mitigation ideas to improve traffic flow in the City; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting, the NCAC expressed concerns with eliminating these special
events and indicated that better communication to residents about the events can help mitigate
traffic impacts; and
WHEREAS, one of the mitigation ideas discussed at the NCAC meeting was further
restrictions on the hours for special event permits that allow the blocking of the public right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, while the NCAC was not in favor of further restrictions on the hours of street
closures or modifications to the permit fee schedule for closures along major thoroughfares
consistent with that proposed for construction closures because of the anticipated impact to
existing events, the Committee recommended that the City Commission adopt a policy requiring
that all future special events requiring lane closures along main thoroughfares obtain prior City
Commission approval; and
WHEREAS, this requirement would not apply to film productions; and
WHEREAS, following the adoption of this Resolution, corresponding amendments to the
City's Special Events Requirements and Guidelines will be submitted to the City Commission for
consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, the the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee to adopt a policy requiring that all future special events requiring lane closures along
major thoroughfares in the City of Miami Beach obtain City Commission approval.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of July, 2016.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO
ADOPT A POLICY REQUIRING THAT ALL NEW EVENTS REQUIRING LANE CLOSURES ALONG MAIN
THOROUGHFARES APPEAR IN FRONT OF CITY COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc: N/A
Item Summary:
Currently, there are eleven (11) yearly events requiring lane closures along major roadways in the City.
These events are:
• Miami Tropical 5K
• Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
• Miami Beach 13.1
• South Beach Triathlon
• AIDS Walk
• Escape to Miami Triathlon
• Burger King Beach Run
• Halloween Half Marathon
• Serena Williams Live Ultimate Run
• Yacht Show
• Satellite Fairs during Art Basel
The majority of the above events are race events that have been regularly occurring in the City for some
time.
At the May 13, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting, staff presented
various mitigation ideas to improve traffic flow in the City. One of the concepts discussed at the meeting
was further restricting hours and/or increasing the fee schedule for special event permits requiring
blocking of the public right-of-way. It is worth noting that some of these events would not be able to
adjust to time adjustments. At the meeting, the Committee expressed concerns with eliminating these
events and indicated that better communication to residents and motorists about the event can help
mitigate impact.
While the NCAC was not agreeable to further restrictions in hours or modifications to the permit fee schedule
for closures along major arterials consistent with that proposed for construction closures along major
arterials because of the anticipated impact to existing events, the Committee recommended that the City
Commission adopt a policy requiring that all new events requiring lane closures along main thoroughfares
appear in front of City Commission for approval.
It is recommended that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the NCAC to adopt a policy
requiring that all new events requiring lane closures along main thoroughfares appear in front of City
Commission for approval.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E.
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager Ci anager
JRG KGB / JL
MIAMIBEACH AGEND I EM R7 u
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members II the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager l '
DATE: July 13, 2016
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MA OR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO ADOPT A
POLICY REQUIRING THAT ALL NEW EVENTS REQUIRING LANE
CLOSURES ALONG MAIN THOROUGHFARES APPEAR IN FRONT OF
CITY COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach is one of the main event centers in the South Florida region. With this
success, the City's roadway network experiences significant delays and congestion. Over the
past 3 years, the City has established several signalization, management, and transit initiatives
to mitigate the additional traffic; however, given the limited capacity in our major corridors,
mobility is significantly impacted.
Currently, there are eleven (11) yearly events requiring lane closures along major roadways in
the City. These events are:
• Miami Tropical 5K
• Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
• Miami Beach 13.1
• South Beach Triathlon
• AIDS Walk
• Escape to Miami Triathlon
• Burger King Beach Run
• Halloween Half Marathon
• Serena Williams Live Ultimate Run
• Yacht Show
• Satellite Fairs during Art Basel
The majority of the above events are race events that have been regularly occurring in the City
for some time.
Commission Memorandum
Accepting NCAC Recommendation to Adopt a Policy Requiring That All New Events Requiring Lane Closures Along Main
Thoroughfares Appear In Front of City Commission for Approval
July 13,2016
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ANALYSIS
At the May 13, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting,
staff presented various mitigation ideas to improve traffic flow in the City. One of the
concepts discussed at the meeting was further restricting hours and/or increasing the
fee schedule for special event permits requiring blocking of the public right-of-way. It is
worth noting that some of these events would not be able to adjust to time adjustments.
At the meeting, the Committee expressed concerns with eliminating these events and
indicated that better communication to residents and motorists about the event can help
mitigate impact.
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While the NCAC was not agreeable to further restrictions in hours or modifications to
the permit fee schedule for closures along major arterials consistent with that proposed
for construction closures along major arterials because of the anticipated impact to
existing events, the Committee recommended that the City Commission adopt a policy
requiring that all new events requiring lane closures along main thoroughfares appear in
front of City Commission for approval. This requirement would not apply to film
productions.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the NCAC
to adopt a policy requiring that all new events requiring lane closures along main
thoroughfares appear in front of City Commission for approval.
JLM /KGB/JRG/JFD
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