2004-25471 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2004-25471
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE FOR THE UPPER
WEST AVENUE (13TM STREET TO DADE BOULEVARD CANAL)
NEIGHBORHOOD.
WHEREAS, the City has received petitions from residents of Upper West
Avenue requesting the establishment of restricted residential parking zone for the
West Avenue neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, two (2) publicly noticed workshops were held on August 27th
and December 2nd, 2003, with residents of the affected areas and said notices were
distributed to residents within 375 feet of the affected areas; and
WHEREAS, participants had an opportunity to review, comment, and
provide input toward the recommended program for the area; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the residents in attendance, at both workshops,
concurred with the recommendations and voted to proceed with the proposed
residential parking zone; and
WHEREAS, the Administration sent notices to all residents within 375 feet of
each of the affected areas advising that the City's TPC (Transportation and Parking
Committee) would review this issue on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, and on Monday,
January 5, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the TPC has reviewed the Administration's recommendations
regarding the Upper West Avenue Residential Parking Zone and, at this time, has
endorsed the creation of said zone; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article II, entitled, "Metered Parking", of the Miami
Beach City Code, Section 106-78, entitled, "Creation of residential parking area", the
Mayor and City Commission must now hold a public hearing to consider the creation
of a restricted residential parking zone (Upper West Avenue).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that a public hearing to
consider the establishment of a restricted residential parking zone for the Upper
West Avenue (13m Street to Dade Boulevard Canal) neighborhood, is hereby called
to be held before the Mayor and City Commission in their Chambers on the Third
Floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, at 5:01 P.M.
on Wednesday, February 25, 2004, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to publish appropriate Public Notice of said Public Hearing at which time and
place all interested parties will be heard.
PASSED AND ADOPTEDthis
4th day of
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED A..~ TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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CITY OF'MIAMI'BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
IA Resolution setting a public hearing to consider the establishment of a restricted residential parking zone
for the Upper West Avenue (13TM Street to Dude Boulevard Canal) Neighborhood.
Issue:
IShould a public hearing be set to consider a restricted residential parking zone for the Upper West Avenue
neighborhood?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration has held two (2) publicly noticed workshops on August 27 and December 2, 2003, with
affected residents and area businesses to receive input and comments regarding the establishment of a
residential parking zone. At both workshops, a majority of the participants voted to proceed with the
establishments of said restricted residential parking zone.
The Administration recommends approving the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Initially discussed on October 7, 2003, the Transportation and Parking Committee endorsed the
recommendation at their regularly scheduled meeting held on Monday, January 5, 2004. The TPC after
lengthy discussion endorsed the Upper West Avenue Residential Parking Permit Program with the proviso
th
that parking meters be added to the 1200 blocks (Alton Court to West Avenue between 13 Street and
Lincoln Road) and that the Upper West Avenue Residential Permit be honored at these on-street meters
and at off-street meters in Municipal Parking Lot 4D, located on the 1600 block of West Avenue first-come
first-served basis. The motion was passed unanimously; however, a committee member had concerns
with the inclusion of Municipal Lot 4D after the vote and requested that the item be reconsidered
unfortunately after the affected residents in attendance had left the meeting. The Committee was polled on
the motion to reconsider and the motion failed. The Committee member was advised that this
recommendation would be presented to the City Commission for ratification during a public hearing. The
Committee member could then voice their concern during the public hearing.
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.rniami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
Mayor David Dermer and Date: February 4, 2004
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ ~
City Manager //r U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL
PARKING ZONE FOR THE UPPER WEST AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD,
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach Parking Department received petitions from residents of the
Upper West Avenue neighborhood (13th Street to Dade Boulevard Canal) requesting the
establishment of restricted residential parking zone for their respective neighborhood. The
Parking Department has surveyed the area and formulated recommendations for review by
residents of the neighborhood.
A publicly noticed workshop was held with residents of the affected area on Wednesday,
th
August 27 , 2003. Notices were distributed in the neighborhood to residents within 375
feet of the affected areas. Participants had an opportunity to review, comment, and
provide input. A majority of the residents in attendance concurred with the
recommendations which included various adjustments that arose from public comment and
input. A vote was held at the end of the workshop and a majority voted to proceed with the
establishment of said program. Subsequently, the Administration sent notices to all
residents within 375 feet of the affected areas advising that the City's TPC (Transportation
and Parking Committee) would review this issue on Tuesday, October 7, 2003. The TPC
reviewed the Administration's recommendations regarding other proposed residential
parking programs, including Lake Pancoast, the 500 block of Espanola Way, and Upper
West Avenue. Upon review, public comment, and discussion amongst the Committee
members, the TPC endorsed the Lake Pancoast residential program and the amendments
to the existing Residential Parking Permit Zone Two (Flamingo Park) expansion which
would include the 500 block of Espanola Way. However, after lengthy discussion, debate,
and input from affected residents, the TPC deferred the Upper
West Avenue Residential Program for a period of sixty (60) days and recommended that
the Administration proceed as follows: (1) provide more information regarding [parking]
utilization in the area and (2) hold a second workshop with affected residents and the
neighboring commercial corridors (Alton Road, Lincoln Road, etc.). The Administration
proceeded with these recommendations and conducted a parking space utilization survey
Upper West Avenue Public Hearing
Commission Memorandum
February 4, 2004
Page 2 of 3
which resulted with an average of 88% utilization of the 1200 blocks (Alton Road to West
Avenue) between 13th Street and Lincoln Road. Residential use was defined by the non-
metered areas between West Avenue and Alton Court (alley) with a utilization of 91% and
the commercial use was defined by the metered areas between Alton Road and Alton
C°urt between 13th Street and Lincoln Road with a utilization of 85%. Secondly, a notice
was sent (direct mail) to all affected residents and businesses in the area. In addition, the
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce sent notices to all businesses within their database
located in the affected areas effectively noti1:ying them o1: the Workshop date, time, and
location.
The Workshop was held on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. There were 21
persons in attendance and a variety of issues were discussed, including zone boundaries,
locations where permits would be honored, and various metered areas where the permit
would be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. No one in attendance represented
the Alton Road commercial corridor. Those in attendance were residents, a member of the
TPC, or members of the Administration. The Workshop resulted in 19 o1:21 participants
endorsing the program as discussed.
The TPC discussed this item at their regularly scheduled meeting on January 5, 2004, and
after lengthy discussions, endorsed the Upper West Avenue Residential Parking Permit
Program with the proviso that parking meters be added to the 1200 blocks (Alton Court to
West Avenue between 13th Street and Lincoln Road)and that the Upper West Avenue
Residential Permit be honored at these on-street meters and at off-street meters in
Municipal Parking Lot 4D, located on the 1600 block of West Avenue on a first-come, first-
served basis. The motion was passed unanimously; however, a committee member had
concerns with the inclusion of Municipal Lot 4D after the vote and requested that the item
be reconsidered unfortunately after the affected residents in attendance had left the
meeting. The Committee was polled on the motion to reconsider and the motion failed.
The Committee member was advised that this recommendation would be presented to the
City Commission for ratification during a public hearing. The Committee member could
then voice their concern during the public hearing.
For informational purposes, there are various residential parking zones where permits are
honored at parking meters. The options currently available are: (1) honor residential
permits at meters 24 hours, (2) honor residential permits at meters stdctlydudng applicable
residential zone hours (Monday to Friday/6:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. and Saturdays, Sundays,
and Holidays/24 hours, and (3) residential permits not honored at meters at anytime.
Therefore, pursuant to Article II, entitled, "Metered Parking", of the Miami Beach City Code,
Chapter 106-78, entitled, "Creation of residential parking area", the Mayor and City
Commission must hold a public hearing to consider the establishment of a residential zone
for the Upper West Avenue Neighborhood.
CONCLUSION
A public hearing should be called before the Mayor and Commission in their Chambers on
the Third Floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, at 5:01
Upper West Avenue Public Hearing
Commission Memorandum
February 4, 2004
Page 3 of 3
P.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 2004, and the City Clerk should publish appropriate
Public Notice of the said Public Hearing in a newspaper and general circulation in the City
of Miami Beach, at which time and place all interested padies will be heard.
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