HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34137RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34137
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING
AN ACCESS POINT AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(ADA) COMPLIANT RAMP AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF SIXTH STREET AND WEST AVENUE TO ENABLE
A CROSSWALK LOCATED BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST AND
SOUTHWEST CORNERS; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY AND
APPROPRIATENESS OF INSTALLING SPEED CUSHIONS, SPEED
BUMPS, OR OTHER TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES AT THAT
LOCATION ALONG WEST AVENUE TO SLOW VEHICLES EXITING
THE CITY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THAT THE RESULTS OF
SUCH EVALUATION BE PRESENTED TO THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
WHEREAS, the intersection of Sixth Street and West Avenue serves as a major
gateway for vehicles exiting the City and experiences significant vehicular and
pedestrian activity due to residential buildings in the area; and
WHEREAS, the absence of an accessible pedestrian connection between the
southeast and southwest corners of the intersection presents challenges for pedestrians,
including individuals with disabilities, seniors, and families with strollers or young
children; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to enhancing pedestrian safety, promoting
walkability, and ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA");
and
WHEREAS, the creation of an access point and ADA-compliant ramp at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Sixth Street and West Avenue could enable a
pedestrian crosswalk between the southeast and southwest corners of the intersection
and improve pedestrian mobility and safety; and
WHEREAS, traffic speeds at the intersection also pose safety concerns for
pedestrians attempting to cross Sixth Street and West Avenue, particularly for vulnerable
users, and traffic calming measures such as speed cushions, speed bumps, or
alternative design interventions may reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety; and
WHEREAS, the feasibility, appropriateness, engineering, safety, accessibility,
operational, fiscal, and regulatory considerations associated with the proposed
pedestrian and traffic calming improvements should be assessed, and potential funding
sources, grants, partnerships, or other financial mechanisms to support implementation
should be identified, with findings and recommendations to be reported to the Mayor and
City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission direct the City Administration to evaluate the feasibility of creating an
access point and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramp at the Southwest
corner of the intersection of Sixth Street and West Avenue to enable a crosswalk located
between the Southeast and Southwest corners; and directing the City Administration to
evaluate the feasibility and appropriateness of installing speed cushions, speed bumps,
or other traffic calming measures at that location along West Avenue to slow vehicles
exiting the City; and further, directing that the results of such evaluation be presented to
the Mayor and City Commission within thirty (30) days.
PASSED and ADOPTED this �� day of F�6ruGry , 2026.
ATTEST: •
teven Meiner, Mayor
MAR 0 3 2026 `fit B'cy''ti
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk S I. IKwRP 10"TED) 11
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 25, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING AN ACCESS POINT AND
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANT RAMP AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SIXTH STREET AND WEST
AVENUE TO ENABLE A CROSSWALK LOCATED BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST
AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS. AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF INSTALLING
SPEED CUSHIONS, SPEED BUMPS, OR OTHER TRAFFIC CALMING
MEASURES AT THAT LOCATION ALONG WEST AVENUE TO SLOW VEHICLES
EXITING THE CITY, AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THAT THE RESULTS OF SUCH
EVALUATION BE PRESENTED TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Joseph
Magazine.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www miamibeachfl.qov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s)
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Pedestrian Access and Traffic Calming at Sixth Street and West Avenue. (Magazine) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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