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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25504
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
CREATION OF RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
ZONE 12/UPPER WEST AVENUE (13TH STREET TO DADE
BOULEVARD CANAL).
WHEREAS, the Upper West Avenue neighborhood is bounded by Alton
Road on the east; Biscayne Bay on the west; 13th Street on the south; and the
Dade Boulevard canal on the north; and
WHEREAS, a residential parking program is recommended by the
Administration due to intrusion noted from the abutting commercial corridor and
an adjacent residential zone displacing residential parking during various hours
of the day for substantial periods of time; and
WHEREAS, residents of the Upper West Avenue neighborhood have
submitted a petition requesting the establishment of a restricted residential permit
parking program for their neighborhood: and
WHEREAS, the Administration has reviewed and surveyed the areas in
question and formulated boundaries, including the following streets and cross-
street for inclusion in the program:
South:
North:
East:
West:
Centerline of 13th Street
Dade Boulevard Canal
Alton Court (alley)
Centerline of Bay Road or Biscayne Bay
wherever street end (right-of-way) access is
available and is zoned RM-1 or RM-2.
(RM-3 will not be allowed to participate.)
WHEREAS, a publicly noticed workshop was held on August 27, 2003, in
order to discuss and receive input from affected residents and businesses for the
establishment of a residential parking program for the Upper West Avenue
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation and Parking Committee received
public input from affected residents and discussed this item at a regularly
scheduled (publicly noticed) meeting of the Committee on October 7, 2003;
however, the Committee deferred the item and requested that the Administration
provide: (1) 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.); and
WHEREAS, the Administration proceeded with these recommendations by
conducting a parking space utilization survey and holding a second Workshop
with affected residents and businesses in the area on Tuesday, December 2,
2003 at 6:00 P.M.; and
WHEREAS, no one in attendance represented the Alton Road commercial
corridor and those in attendance were residents, a member of the TPC, and
members of the Administration and the Workshop resulted in 19 of 21
participants endorsing the program as discussed; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation and Parking Committee 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 40, located on the 1600 block of
West Avenue on a first-come, first-served basis and the motion; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation and Parking Committee endorsed the
recommendations of the Administration to create Restricted Residential Permit
Parking Zone 12/Upper West Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, the creation
of Restricted Residential Parking Permit Zone 12/Upper West Avenue (13th
Street to Dade Boulevard Canal), as set forth above is hereby approved.
day of February
,2004
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO
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NOTICE IS HEREBY gIven that a Public Hearing will be held bt, .. r
Mayor and City Commission of the City Of Miami Beach, Florlda, fnu. p:
Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention ~ 9
Drive, MiamI Beach, florida, on Wednesday, February 25, 2004; It. ~
5:01 'p.m., to consider the estabUshment of a rlIstr1cted I'8Slct....
parking zone for the Upper West, Avenue (13th Stl'll8t to 0Iide -i
Boulevard Canal) neighborhood. ffi
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represented by an agent, or to exprllss their views In wrltinlt'
addressed to the City Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1'7011 Vl
Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, FlCll'lda i
33139. This meeting may be continued and under such clrcumetancea \2
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving the creation
of Restricted Residential Parking Permit Zone 12/Upper West Avenue (13th Street to Dade Boulevard
Canal) Neiahborhood.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commission approve 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 the
adoDtion of the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Initially discussed on October 7, 2003, the TPC reviewed the Administration's recommendations regarding
Upper West Avenue and deferred the item for a period of sixty (60) days and recommended that the
Administration provide more information regarding [parking] utilization in the area and 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 and a second publicly noticed workshop was held at 6:00 P.M. on December 2,2003. In addition,
the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce sent notices to all businesses in their database located in the
affected areas. 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. The Workshop resulted in 19 of 21 participants endorsing the program as discussed.
The TPC discussed this item on January 5, 2004, and 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 the municipal lot after the vote and
requested that the item be reconsidered. 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 at a public hearing. The Transportation and Parking Committee
endorsed the Administration's recommendation at their regularly scheduled meeting held on
January 5, 2004.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: February 25, 2004
Jorge M. Gonzalez \ ~
City Manager () r u PUBUC HEARING
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CREATION OF RESTRICTED
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE 12/UPPER WEST AVENUE (13TH
STREET TO DADE BOULEVARD CANAL).
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
From:
Subject:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City's Parking Department has received a request in the form of a petition from Upper
West Avenue residents to create an RPP (Residential Parking Permit) zone for the Upper
West Avenue neighborhood. The following is a summary of the Parking Department's
findings and actions regarding this request:
The Upper West Avenue nei~hborhood is bounded by Alton Court (alley) on the east,
Biscayne Bay on the west, 13 Street on the south, and the Dade Boulevard canal on the
north. A restricted residential parking program is recommended due to intrusion from
predominantly the commercial area (Alton Road) and to a lesser extent, yet intrusive, from
Restricted Residential Parking Zone Two displacing residential parking during various
hours of the day for substantial periods of time. The following are various generators and
hours during which residential parking is being displaced within the noted areas:
Generators of ParkinQ (non-residential)
Employees of businesses on Alton Road
Patrons of Alton Road businesses
General visitors seeking "free" parking
Hours
Day/Evenings
Day/Night
Day/Night
Subsequently, a petition was received from residents of the Upper West Avenue
neighborhood to develop and implement an RPP (Residential Parking Permit) Zone. The
City of Miami Beach Parking Department formulated recommendations for affected
residents to review, comment, and provide input. A publicly noticed Workshop was held at
6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 27,2003, at the First Floor Conference Room of Miami
Beach City Hall.
The Workshop was held in order to provide information and recommendations regarding
the implementation of an RPP and request comments, suggestions, and input from the
affected residents in order to develop a consensus. Notices were distributed in the
neighborhood to residents within 375 feet of the affected areas. Participants had an
February 25, 2004
Comm~s~nMemo~ndum
Creation of the Upper West A venue Residential Parking Permit Zone 12
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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. Residents were advised
that the proposed residential program would be referred to the City's Transportation and
Parking Committee and ultimately to the Mayor and City Commission for ratification.
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 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 Court 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 notifying
them of the Workshop date, time, and location. (The Chamber of Commerce also provided
their affected members with notification of this public hearing as well.)
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 of 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-
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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 strictly during 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. The
following is a summary of the recommendations proposed for the Residential Parking
Program:
Restricted Parkina Boundaries:
South:
North:
East:
West:
Centerline of 13th Street
Dade Boulevard Canal
Alton Court (alley)
Centerline of Bay Road or Biscayne Bay wherever street end (right-of-
way) access is available and is zoned RM-1 or RM-2. (RM-3 will not be
allowed to participate.)
Restricted Parkina Hours:
Restricted residential parking hours/days is 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Monday to Friday and
24 hours Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
Residential Parkina Permit Zone Fees:
Annual Permit Fee*:
Annual Visitor Hang-Tag*:
$50.00 (plus tax) per vehicle.
$50.00 (plus tax) (one hang-tag per resident).
Visitor "Scratch-Off" 24 Hour hang-tag: $1.00
(plus sales tax) per hang-tag. Five (5)
hang-tags may be purchased monthly up to
six months in advance. Additional hang-tags
are available for parties, social affairs, etc.
February 25, 2004
Commission Memorandum
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Reauirements:
Bona fide residents of the Zone would be mailed a registration/decal purchase Package.
Each resident that wishes to park vehicle(s) in the restricted parking areas outlined above
must register to participate in the "Upper West Avenue" Residential Parking Permit
Program (Zone12). Copies of the following documents would be required to register and
purchase a decal/hang-tag for the zone:
o Government Issued Photo Identification.
o Proof of residency such as current (within last 30 days) utility bill (electric,
gas, phone, etc.).
o Valid vehicle registration**
Notes: *AII annualized fees may be prorated semi-annually.
**Vehic/e registration(s) with outstanding parking violations will not be allowed
to participate in the residential parking program. All outstanding parking
violations must be satisfied prior to participation.
Promulaation of Reaulations:
Signs would be posted in the areas promulgating the appropriate restriction, including
arrival signs warning drivers they are entering a restricted parking area as well as
trailblazing signs to commercial parking facilities. Typically two to three signs per block
face would be installed promulgating the parking restrictions. Vehicles parking within these
posted areas must display a valid residential parking decal, visitor hang-tag, or "scratch-off'
hang-tag.
Enforcement:
Progressive enforcement would commence on an agreed upon date for a period of thirty
(30) days in the form of warnings. This would graduate to the issuance of parking citations
for a period of thirty (30) days, and subsequently, vehicle impoundment may be necessary
to properly enforce the parking regulations/restrictions.
Additional Parkina Opportunities at Parkina Meters (On and Off-Street) for
Residents:
On-Street Locations: All parking meters between Alton Road and West Avenue (1200
block) and from 13th Street to Lincoln Road.
Off-Street Location: Municipal Parking Lot4D, located on the 1600 block of West Avenue
immediately south of Lincoln Road.
For informational purposes, the notification efforts to all affected residents and businesses
were extensive. There were three publicly noticed meetings held prior to today's City
Commission's public hearing for a total offour public meetings on the subject (Workshops
on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 and December 2, 2003; Transportation and Parking
February 25, 2004
Commission Memorandum
Creation of the Upper West Avenue Residential Parking Permit Zone 12
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Committee Meeting on October 7, 2003 and again on January 5, 2004, and City
Commission Meeting on February 25, 2004. Notification ofthis and all other meetings were
issued through the public notice process, including direct mail, to all affected residents for
each of the meetings held. Notices were also mailed to all properties within 375 feet of the
affected boundaries. Moreover, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce further assisted
the notification process by sending notices to their membership.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and Commission approve a resolution to
create Residential Parking Permit Zone 12 for the Upper West Avenue neighborhood, as
described herein.
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