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Resolution 2022-32089RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32089 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED LOSS OF 279 PARKING SPACES IN THE WEST AVENUE PHASE II NEIGHBORHOOD AS THE RESULT OF THE WEST AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") AND IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL DESIGN CHANGES OR ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES THAT COULD BE INCORPORATED TO ADDRESS THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES LOST AS PART OF THE PROJECT. WHEREAS, the West Avenue Phase II Improvements Project (the "Project"), represents a comprehensively defined neighborhood improvement program, focused on resolving challenges associated with climate impacts and aged infrastructures; and WHEREAS, the proposed improvements within the West Avenue neighborhood include many necessary improvements that will be extremely beneficial to the West Avenue neighborhood, such as installation of a new robust storm water drainage collection and pumping system, replacement of the existing water distribution/transmission systems and gravity sanitary sewers, installation of new street lighting, pedestrian lighting, replacement of existing and installation of a new signalized intersection with mast arms, new landscaping, irrigation and construction of a new baywalk segment; and WHEREAS, as part of the Project, the City implemented the West Avenue Resiliency Accelerator Program, with the goal to create a more resilient community through the improvement of the pedestrian and bicyclist experience by incorporating wider sidewalks, increasing shade canopy and effective bicycle lanes; and WHEREAS, as a result of the West Avenue Resiliency Accelerator Program recommendations and as approved by Commission, the West Avenue typical cross- section was revised between 8th Street and 14th Street, enhancing tree canopy and providing a wider sidewalk on the east side of the road, resulting in the elimination of approximately 111 on -street parking spaces; and WHEREAS, the significant loss of parking was seriously discussed at the January 4, 2022 Design Review Board meeting; and WHEREAS, the loss of 279 parking spaces was documented in a Letter to Commission 032- 2022, dated January 27 2022; and WHEREAS, for the section north of 14th Street, approximately 147 on -street parking spaces on the east side of the road were eliminated; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2020 the City Commission agreed to relocate the proposed Lincoln Road Storm Water Pump Station to the city owned P-24 parking lot located at 1671 West Avenue, via Resolution 2020-31472, and as a result of the relocation of the above -ground equipment for the Pump Station, there is a loss of an additional 21 spaces in parking lot P-24; and WHEREAS, the total loss of parking spaces due to this Project is approximately 279 spaces, raising understandable concern among the residents in the area, as parking is already an existing and pressing issue along the West Avenue corridor; and WHEREAS, other neighborhoods including Flamingo Park may be adversely impacted by potential spillover demand for parking; and WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the Mayor and City Commission further direct the City Administration to review the proposed loss of 279 parking spaces, and identify any potential design changes or alternative approaches that could be incorporated to address the number of parking spaces lost as part of the Project. 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 directing the City Administration to review the proposed loss of 279 parking spaces in the West Avenue neighborhood as the result of the West Avenue Improvement Project (the "Project") and identify any potential design changes or alternative approaches that could be incorporated to address the number of parking spaces lost as part of the Project. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9 day of4--a-' , 2022. Attest: MAR 1 4 Rafael E. Gra do, City Clerk 2022 Dan Gelber, Mayor (Sponsored by Commissioner Mark Samuelian) APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION City Attorney ! Date Resolutions - R7 F MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney DATE: March 9, 2022 SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED LOSS OF 279 PARKING SPACES IN THE WEST AVENUE PHASE II NEIGHBORHOOD AS THE RESULT OF THE WEST AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") AND IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL DESIGN CHANGES OR ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES THAT COULD BE INCORPORATED TO ADDRESS THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES LOSTAS PART OF THE PROJECT. ANALYSIS Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, the above -referenced Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the March 9, 2022 Commission meeting. SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA N/A FINANCIAL INFORMATION N/A Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item. pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Yes Legislative Tracking Office of the City Attorney Sponsor Commissioner Mark Samuelian Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? 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