Resolution 2023-32468RESOLUTION NO:
2023-32468
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING CONCESSIONS ON THE STREET PORTION OF
THE PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE ON OCEAN DRIVE, LOCATED BETWEEN
13T" STREET AND 14T" PLACE, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE CITY- MANAGER,
IN .HER SOLE DISCRETION, DEEMS PRUDENT AND ADVISABLE, FOR
WHATEVER PERIOD THE PROMENADE REMAINS CLOSED TO VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC.
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2021,. the Mayor and City Commission directed the
Administration to proceed with the implementation of a pilot for a temporary pedestrian plaza (the
"Pedestrian Promenade" or "Promenade") on Ocean Drive, located from 13th Street to 14th Place;
and
WHEREAS, since the Promenade was first implemented in January 2022, it has
substantially improved the safety and quality of life of residents, business, and visitors; and
WHEREAS,, the Promenade has, attracted diverse elements of the Miami Beach
community back to Ocean Drive, including families with children, older residents, and visitors that
enjoy the pedestrian friendly environment created by the Promenade; and
WHEREAS, transformation of 'Ocean Drive from an Entertainment District into the Art
Deco Cultural District remains one of the highest priorities of the City Commission, and the
Pedestrian Promenade is an important element of the City's long -'term plan for the area; and
WHEREAS, outdoor dining concessions on the street portion of the Promenade, operated
by , restauranteurs with full -service restaurants fronting the Promenade, could add a desirable
amenity for the City's residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, as such, the Mayor and City Commission authorize the City Administration to
allow outdoor dining concessions on the street portion of the Pedestrian Promenade to the extent
that the City Manager,. in her sole. discretion, deems prudent and advisable, for whatever period
the Promenade remains closed to vehicular traffic.
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 authorize the City Administration to allow outdoor dining concessions on the
street portion of the Pedestrian Promenade on Ocean Drive, located between 13th Street and
14th Place, to the extent. that the City Manager, in her sole discretion, deems prudent and
advisable, for.whatever period the Promenade remains closed to vehicular traffic.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
FEB 0 8 2023
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Clerk
/ day of February,
Dan Gelber, Mayor
=1N(ORP ORAT
(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez) ,.,.
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attomey
DATE: February 1, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITYADMINISTRATION
TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING CONCESSIONS ON THE STREET
PORTION OF THE PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE ON OCEAN DRIVE,
LOCATED BETWEEN 13TH STREET AND 14TH PLACE, TO THE EXTENT
THAT THE CITY MANAGER, IN HER SOLE DISCRETION, DEEMS
PRUDENT AND ADVISABLE, FOR WHATEVER PERIOD THE
PROMENADE REMAINS CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
RECOMMENDATION
The attached Resolution has been prepared at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen
Gonzalez, the sponsor of this item, for consideration at the February 1, 2023 City Commission
meeting
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Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item,, pursuant to
Citv Code Section 2-14?
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Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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