Meetings & Events -- Flamingo Meeting, Tennis Center Groundbreaking, Bicycle Summit

Flamingo Neighborhood Meeting -- June 4th, 5:30pm
Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, June 4th, 2012, 5:30pm, at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue.  All residents, property owners and other stakeholders are invited to attend and participate.  Flamingo -- from Washington Avenue to Alton Road, from Sixth Street to Lincoln Road -- our historic, urban residential neighborhood in South Beach.

Tennis Center Groundbreaking -- June 8th, 10am
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, the Miami Beach City Commission & City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez cordially invite you to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Flamingo Park Holtz Tennis Center Project Friday, June 8, 2012, 10 a.m., 1100 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, Fl 33139 -- 305.673.7071 for more information


MIAMI BEACH Bicycle Summit Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan

The City of Miami Beach will host two (2) public summits to update the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN) Master Plan. The summits will obtain input from Miami Beach residents on the bicycle component of the adopted AGN Master Plan in order to assist the City in updating the plan.
Summit 1 
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 6:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m., North Shore Park and Youth Center,  501 72 Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Summit 2 
 Thursday, June 7, 2012, 5:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m., 1755 Meridian Ave., Third Floor Conference Room, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Summit 3
The City anticipates hosting a third citywide public summit in summer 2012 to present the findings and recommendations of the June summits and a draft of the City’s AGN Master Plan update.  Contact: Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E., transportation manager, 305.673.7080 1755 Meridian Avenue Building, third floor conference room

Finally, A Chance for Input on Bicycle Policy in the City of Miami Beach -- Don't Miss the Summits

You’re Invited to MIAMIBEACH’s Bicycle Summits Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan Update
The City of Miami Beach will be hosting two (2) public summits to discuss efforts to update the adopted Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN) Master Plan. The summits will focus on obtaining input from Miami Beach residents on the bicycle component of the adopted AGN Master Plan in order to assist the City in updating the plan.

Summit 1
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m. Place:
501 72 Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33141 North Shore Park and Youth Center,

Summit 2
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012 Time: 5:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. Place:
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The City anticipates hosting a third citywide public summit in summer 2012 to present the findings and recommendations of the June summits and a draft of the City’s AGN Master Plan update.
Contact: Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E., transportation manager, 305.673.7080 1755 Meridian Avenue Building, third floor conference room

THINGS TO KNOW FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2012: EXPECT HEAVY TRAFFIC CONGESTION

The Miami Beach Police Department has announced  procedures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike over the Memorial Day Weekend.



The following roads will be altered or closed from 7p m Friday-7am Tuesday:

Ocean Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic 24 hours a day from 5th-15th Street from Friday 7:00a.m to Tuesday 7:00a.m.


Collins Avenue will be northbound traffic only between 5th-15th Street 24 hours a day Friday 7:00a.m. to Tuesday 7:00a.m.


From 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights), Washington Avenue will be southbound only from 5th-15th Street.


Proof of residency will be required to enter the following residential areas: 1) North of 5th Street to Lincoln Road from Washington Avenue west to Alton Road. 2) South of 5th Street to Government Cut. 3) Dade Blvd to 41st Street and Pine Tree Drive.

DUI Check Point:


MacArthur Causeway (east bound) starting Friday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday, May 26, 2012 ending at 5:00 a.m.


DUI saturation and enforcement throughout Saturday and Sunday. Enforcement will take place on all major streets in Miami Beach.


License Plate Readers will be activated on the MacArthur Causeway causing traffic to be reduced to one lane. Plan for a high volume of traffic on the MacArthur Causeway and Julia Tuttle. The Venetian Causeway will be used as an entry point for residents.


For more information call the answer center 305-604-CITY (305-604-2489),tune in to MB Radio 1670 AM or http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/residentsportal/

Flamingo Neighborhood Meeting Notes -- Monday, May 7th

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association

Monday, May 7, 2012, 5:30 pm
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Ave

MEETING NOTES

Plans for Memorial Day Weekend

Asst City Manager Hilda Fernandez, Chief Raymond Martinez, Deputy Chief M. Overton, Capt Mark Causey, Other Members of the Police Department and Max Sklar presented the City’s plans for Memorial Day Weekend. The Police Department and the administration have put together a special plan to deal with the crowds of people and traffic that come into Miami Beach during this weekend to help mitigate the impact on neighborhood residents.  A number of observations and questions were raised by member of FPNA and City and MBPD personnel responded to those observations and questions.


Commissioner Deede Weithorn will be holding an informative community meeting regarding Memorial Day weekend. This will be another opportunity to get the most up to date information and ask questions. The meeting will take place on Friday, May 11th at 8:30 am at Smith & Wollensky.


Flamingo Neighborhood Capital Improvement Projects


Flamingo Park Tennis Center – Construction Groundbreaking Beginning Wednesday, May 9


Construction activities commence on the north half of the courts at the Flamingo Park Holtz Tennis Center Facility Project. Work includes demolishing and replacing the existing tennis courts, installing new lighting and drainage.  The north courts will be closed through fall 2012. The south courts will remain open during construction of the north courts.  The work and the contractor's staging area will be contained and fenced off on the courts being reconstructed. Safe pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the area.  Please note that this schedule may change due to extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, please contact Alicia Cuervo, E.I., at 954.797.0410 or via email at Alicia@Pirtleconstruction.com.


Sixth Street Corridor – Improvement Project


We briefly discussed the Sixth Street Corridor Improvement Project. Jack made the observation that it would be important for the project scope to include from seventh to sixth streets.


It was M/S/P that FPNA recommend and advocate that the scope of the Sixth Street Corridor Improvement Project include Meridian, Euclid and Pennsylvania from Seventh to Sixth Streets.


Sixteenth Street Corridor – Improvement Project


Residents from Sixteenth Street called for the following considerations:

Preserve green space; do not widen the sidewalk toward residences:
Reduce Commercial Traffic in this residential neighborhood;
Address Noise issues at Four-Way Stops
No Bumpouts as it provides additional space for noisy crowd gathering;
No commercial outdoor uses on 16th St & intersections, ie, sidewalk cafes

It is expected that the Neighborhood Workshop will be able to address these issues and other issues involving final designs on the project.


Alton Road, 6th to 8th Streets -- Design Competition


Gabrielle Redfern reported on the most recent design workshop session regarding the project. It is anticipated that next steps include selection of the architectural design team, further development of plans & designs, consultation with FDOT, continued community input and a further evolution of the project.  Gabrielle will continue to keep us informed.


Other Matters


Parking Enforcement / Towing in Neighborhood Enforcement Zones


A discussion ensued concerning the lack of effective enforcement on prohibited parking in South Beach Neighborhood Restricted Parking Zones. It has been observed that there has been a great increase in illegally parked cars, towing has been replaced by ticketing, and an even greater negative impact upon residents has resulted.  A Parking Department Memo from the Parking Director to Parking Enforcement Personnel of March 26, 2012 appears to excessively burden towing enforcement with layers of supervisory bureaucratic procedures.


Upon substantial discussion and consideration


It was M/S/P to forward to the Parking Department, City Manager, Mayor and Commission the substantial concern of Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association with the recent excessive procedural steps that are being required to remove illegally parked vehicles from Resident Restricted Parking Zones and request corrective action. Parking enforcement officers should be authorized to enforce parking regulations, including towing cars illegally parked in Resident Restricted Parking Zones.


In a separate action


It was M/S/P to recommend to the Parking Department, City Manager, Mayor and Commission that consideration be given to updating the restricted parking provisions to make them more helpful to area residents, including possibilities of increased ticket fines, preservation of on street parking spaces, strictly limiting resident permits to those without dedicated private building parking spaces, and similar matters that would further improve the resident parking restriction program.

Congratulations: The Flamingo Park Tennis Center Project is Underway

Construction Alert!

Flamingo Park Tennis Center Project

Starting Wednesday, May 9, 2012, the contractor building the Flamingo Park  Tennis Center Facility Project will commence construction activities on the north half of the courts. The north courts will be closed through Fall 2012. The project aims to improve the former home of the Junior Orange Bowl Tournament.

The projects includes:


* Demolishing and replacing the existing Tennis Center and 17 tennis courts
* Installing new lighting
* Installing new drainage


This project is expected to be completed in about 12 months.


The work and the contractor's staging area will be contained and fenced off on the courts being reconstructed. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the area at all times. Construction work and road closures will occur during daytime hours, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any extended work hours, weekends and/or holidays are subject to City approval and HOA notification.


Large machinery and equipment will be hauled in to the area, any impact to roadways adjacent to the park will be notified to the surrounding neighborhood.


Please note that this schedule may change due to extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.


For more information, please contact Alicia Cuervo, EI, at 954-797-0410 or via email at Alicia@Pirtleconstruction.com


305.673.7730
recreation@miamibeachfl.gov
www.miamibeachparks.com