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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24899
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY CENTER HISTORIC CONVENTION VILLAGE
REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION AREA PLAN, AN
APPROVED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 163.360, FLORIDA STATUTES; SAID AMENDMENT
PROVIDING THAT THE PLAN INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE
THE PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR THE 17TH STREET
SURFACE LOTS, PREPARED BY ZYSCOVICH, INC., ON
SEPTEMBER 21,2001, AND REVISED ON MAY 16,2002.
WHEREAS, on February 12, 1993, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 93-20721, accepting and adopting the City Center Historic Convention
Village (City Center) Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan (Redevelopment Plan), in
accordance with Section 163.360, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.361, Florida Statutes, provides that if at any time after
the approval of a community redevelopment plan by the governing body, it becomes
necessary or desirable to amend or modify such plan, the governing body may amend
such plan upon recommendation of the Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS; the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) , believes it is
necessary to amend the Redevelopment Plan in order to reflect existing conditions and
future plans for the City Center Area, as contemplated within the Preliminary Proposed
Master Plan for the 1ih Street Surface Lots, prepared by Zyscovich, Inc., dated
September 21, 2001, which was adopted, in concept, by the Mayor and City
Commission on October 17, 2001; and revised by Zyscovich, Inc. on May 16, 2002
(Zyscovich Plan); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.362, Florida Statutes, provides that every community
redevelopment plan shall, among other things, contain a detailed statement of the
projected costs of the redevelopment, including the amount to be expended on publicly
funded capital projects in the community redevelopment area and any indebtedness of
the community redevelopment agency, the county, or the municipality proposed to be
incurred for such redevelopment if such indebtedness is to be repaid with increment
revenues; and
WHEREAS, the 1993 City Center Redevelopment Plan complies with Section
163.362, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, during a public hearing held on May 29, 2002, to discuss possible
amendments to the City Center Redevelopment Plan, a question arose as to the costs
associated with conceptual future capital projects within City Center Redevelopment
Area; and
WHEREAS, a detailed statement of the projected costs of the proposed capital
projects outlined in the Zyscovich Plan* is attached hereto and will be incorporated by
reference in the amended City Center Historic Convention Village Redevelopment and
Revitalization Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission requested that the Zyscovich Plan be modified
to reflect the Commission's commitment that the Miami Beach Botanical Garden remain
in its present location; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further reaffirmed its commitment to the
continued negotiations with the New World Symphony to proceed with its expansion
project; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 163 Florida Statutes, the Mayor and City
Commission, following a duly noticed and held public hearing on June 19, 2002, herein
accepts the recommendation ofthe Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency regarding the
aforestated proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, that Mayor and City Commission
hereby accept the recommendation of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency and
approve and adopt an amendment to the City Center Historic Convention Village
.. Attached Estimate of Proposed Capital Costs is based on present day value.
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Redevelopment and Revitalization Area Plan, an approved Redevelopment Plan under
the provisions of Section 163.360, Florida Statutes; said amendment to incorporate, by
reference, the Preliminary Proposed Master Plan for the 1ih Street Surface Lots,
prepared by Zyscovich, Inc., dated September 21,2001, and revised on May 16, 2002.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 200
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Citywide Community Input Meetine Schedule
April 7, 2001
The Convention Center Advisrory Board
_ Zyscovich 1 ih Street Master Plan scope overview & input session
Miami Beach Convention Center
May 4, 2001
Lincoln Road Visioning Workshop
_ Zyscovich 17th Street Master Plan scope overview & input session
Miami Beach Community Church
May 11, 2001
Business and Community-wide meeting #1
_ Zyscovich 17th Street Master Plan scope overview & input session
City Hall
May 24, 2001
Collins Ave Hotel Task Force
_ Zyscovich 1 ih Street Master Plan scope overview & input session
Delano Hotel
June 8, 2001
Lincoln Road & Washington Ave Task Force
_ Zyscovich 17th Street Master Plan scope overview & input session
Miami Beach Community Church
July 30, 2001
Miami-Dade Transportation Authority
_ Determine implementation process for proposed bus route changes
City Hall
October 17,2001
City Commission Presentation
_ Adoption of preliminary proposed Master Plan
City Hall
October 23, 2001
Joint Meeting of the Convention Center Advisory and Capital
Development Oversight Committees
_ Plan overview and input session - Vote to endorse Plan
Miami Beach Convention Center
November 18,2001
Community-wide Meeting #2
- Plan overview and input session
Miami Beach Community Church
November 29, 2001
Business Community Meeting
- Plan overview and input session
Miami Beach Convention Center
December 26,2001
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
- Plan overview and input session
Miami Beach Convention Center
January 7, 2002
Parking and Transportation Committee
_ Plan overview and input session - Vote to endorse Plan
Miami Beach Convention Center
May 28, 2002
Planning Board Presentation
_ Plan overview and input session - Vote to endorse Plan
City Hall
Note: This is only a partial list of all the meetings that occurred in connection with the proposed
I ih Street Master Plan. Numerous other meetings were held with members of the City
Commission, the City Administration and private stake holders.
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Redevelopment
Agency, to amend the City Center Historic Convention Village Redevelopment And Revitalization Area Plan;
said Amendment providing that the plan incorporate by reference the Preliminary Proposed Master Plan for
the 17th Street Surface Lots, prepared by Zyscovich, Inc., dated September 21,2001; and revised on May 16,
2002.
Issue:
Shall the City Center Redevelopment plan be amended to incorporate provision of the 17"' Street Master
Plan.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Section 163.361, Florida Statutes, provides that the governing body of the Redevelopment Agency may
amend the Redevelopment Plan from time to time, upon recommendation of the Agency. The Administration
believes it is opportune to amend the City Center/Historic Convention Village Redevelopment Area Plan in
order to reflect existing conditions and future plans for the area, as contemplated in the Preliminary Proposed
Master Plan submitted by Zyscovich, Inc., on September 21, 2001, which was accepted in concept by the
City Commission on October 17, 2001, and revised on May 16, 2002. The Zyscovich Plan addresses the
needs of the Convention Center and the New World Symphony, recommends parking and transportation
enhancements, respects the need for an open space public plaza, identifies possibilities for gateway
entrance features, evaluates the need and location of a charging facility for the Electric Shuttle, and
complements the adjacent urban relationship and historic districts.
Subject to its adoption by the City Commission, the Amendment is scheduled to go before Miami-Dade
County's Economic Development and Housing Committee on July 18, 2002, for consideration and
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, which is expected to vote on the proposed
Amendment at the July 23 County Commission meeting.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission pass and adopt a resolution accepting
the proposed Amendment to City Center Historic Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization Area
Plan.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
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Source of
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager ~ I \...
Date: June 19, 2002
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND C COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY CENTER HISTORIC CONVENTION VILLAGE
REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION AREA PLAN, AN
APPROVED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 163.360, FLORIDA STATUTES; SAID AMENDMENT
PROVIDING THAT THE PLAN INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE
PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR THE 17TH STREET SURFACE
LOTS, PREPARED BY ZYSCOVICH, INC., ON SEPTEMBER 21,
2001, AND REVISED ON MAY 16, 2002.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Section 163.361, Florida Statutes, provides that the governing body of the Redevelopment
Agency may amend the Redevelopment Plan from time to time, upon recommendation of
the Agency. The Administration believes it is opportune to amend the City Center/Historic
Convention Village Redevelopment Area Plan in order to reflect existing conditions and
future plans for the area as contemplated by the master planning initiative underway by
Zyscovich, Inc.
Redevelopment Plan Update
On April 18 , 2001, the City Commission authorized the Administration to enter into contract
with Zyscovich, Inc., (Consultant), to develop a concept plan for the 17th Street and
Washington Avenue surface parking lots, incorporating the proposed expansion ofthe New
World Symphony (NWS). Due to the significance of this site and the impact of future
development alternatives contemplated thereon, the Consultant's scope was expanded to
evaluate the site in the context of its importance to the surrounding core area of the City
and to develop an updated Master Plan for City Center/Historic Convention Village
Redevelopment Area in the process.
On September 21,2001, Zyscovich, Inc., delivered a site utilization report and preliminary
concept plan, entitled "Preliminary Proposed Master Plan", that addresses the needs of the
Convention Center and the New World Symphony, evaluates parking and transportation
requirements, respects the need for an open space public plaza, identifies opportunities for
gateway entrance features, evaluates the need and location of an Intermodal Center, and
complements the adjacent urban relationships and historic districts. The Plan was
approved in concept by the City Commission at the October 17, 2001 Commission
Meeting, and was revised (as to form) on May 16, 2002. This preliminary concept plan not
only reflects updated conditions in the area since the inception of the original City Center
Redevelopment Plan in 1993, but also continues to function as a working document to
finalize outstanding urban planning issues essential to the completion of the Plan. These
issues, which are being addressed by Zyscovich as part of its ongoing scope of services,
include streetscape improvements for Convention Center Drive; streetscape improvements
for 16th Street east-west corridor; potential re-zoning of 1 ih Street; analysis of the 21 st
Street Community Center and establishment of Dade Boulevard Traffic Circles;
determining the location and phasing of a garage and charging facility for the Electrowave;
the development of the preferred lots to address specialized meeting/exhibition space and
parking requirements for the Convention Center; the short and long term plans for the
location and development of the Garden Center; site development analyses relative to the
New World Symphony expansion plans; concept plan development for Pennsylvania
Avenue garage falfade retail; resolution of Drexel Avenue closing; Lincoln Road
streetscape issues; and streetscape design changes related to the bus route changes.
It should be noted, that this Master Planning initiative involved extensive public outreach
and consensus building, in the form of community meetings and one-on-one planning
sessions with individual citizens, community leaders, government officials and members of
the Administration. A chronological listing of the public meetings is included as an
attachment to this memorandum. While the Master Plan received the full endorsement of
those organizations, boards and committees identified on the attached list, there are
certain individuals who either oppose the plan or oppose specific elements of the plan for
reasons which include but are not limited to the following:
~ Concern with loss of parking adjacent to Lincoln Road and within close proximity of
the hotels on Collins Avenue.
~ Concern with dedicating prime city property for use by a cultural facility.
~ Concern with the City's ability to maintain the proposed park, specifically as it
relates to the homeless.
Recommendations by some of these same individuals include leaving the 17th Street
surface lots as is, making Pennsylvania Avenue the primary entrance to Lincoln Road and
incorporating the New World Symphony's proposed Sound Space facility into the existing
5-story parking garage.
On May 29, 2002, a public hearing was held to consider adopting certain amendments to
the City Center Redevelopment Plan, to include A) incorporating, by reference, the
Preliminary Proposed Master Plan for the 1 ih Street Surface Lots, prepared by Zyscovich,
Inc., dated September 21, 2001; B) developing and implementing community policing
innovations within the City Center Historic Convention Village district, as provided for in
sections 163.340, 163.350, 163.356, 163.360, 163.361, and 163.370, Florida Statutes; and
C) participating in the Miami Beach Business Assistance Program for the purpose of
business recruitment within the Redevelopment Area, to the extent legally permissible
under Chapter 163 Florida Statutes and to the extent that funding is available.
During the Hearing, concern was raised that the proposed Master Plan did not contain a
detailed statement of projected costs associated with capital projects contemplated in the
Plan, as provided for in Section 163.362(9) Florida Statutes. As such, the City Commission
requested a re-hearing on Amendment A, upon submittal of these estimates by the
Administration. The Commission did adopt Amendments B) involving Community Policing
and C) involving the Business Assistance Program. The adopting Resolution was
amended to reflect this action. The new hearing to consider Amendment A, was set for
June 19, 2002. The Administration has since prepared a detailed cost estimate which
has been incorporated as an Appendix to the Master Plan.
Redevelopment Plan Amendment Process
On May 10, 2002, the Administration gave a presentation on the proposed Amendment to
the County's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Committee, which voted to recommend in favor
of the Amendment. Subject to the adoption of the proposed Amendment by the City
Commission, the proposed Amendment will be presented to the County's Economic
Development and Housing Committee on July 18, 2002. Provided the proposed
Amendment receives a favorable recommendation, the item will be heard by the County
Commission at its meeting on July 23, 2002.
As such, the Administration recommends adopting the Proposed Amendments to the City
Center Redevelopment Plan.
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