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12-08-09 Item 2a"a f 5°UT9 o 3� 7 U INCORPORATED 1927 P •�Coato To: From: Subject: Date: City of South Miami PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 4795 SW 75th Avenue Miami, FL 33155 Tel. (305) 663 -6350 Fax (305) 668 -7208 MEMORANDUM Roger M. Carlton, Acting City Manager Jose Olivo, P.E., Public Works- Engineering Director 0. South Miami I- America CRY 11111F zoos a (a) Traffic Calming along SW 76th Street (from SW 62nd Ave. to SW 59th Ave.) November 16, 2009 Residents have ,expressed their concern for traffic intrusion and speeding along SW 76th Street from SW 62nd Avenue to SW 59th Avenue and have requested that traffic calming measures be implemented along this roadway corridor. In addition, a request for sidewalk installation was also specified as part of this request along this same corridor. Therefore, in order to address the complaints and concerns (see attached email) from residents, it will be necessary to implement traffic calming improvements for the above referenced roadway corridor. The traffic calming improvements may consist of installing a landscaped median island (Gate -way treatment) and /or texturized pavement. Staff is presently working on a conceptual layout plan where these devices could potentially be installed. However in order to implement the traffic calming improvements, the City will need to retain the services of a consultant to assist the City in performing the following as a minimum: 1. Conduct a public workshop to obtain public input to develop a proposed traffic calming plan. 2. Conduct a traffic study and prepare a traffic calming plan. 3. Conduct a second public workshop to present a proposed traffic calming plan for public acceptance. 4. Submit the proposed traffic calming plan to Miami Dade County.Public Works (MDC) for review and approval. 5. Secure the City Commission's approval for adoption of the proposed traffic calming improvement plan. 6. Prepare construction drawings and a construction cost estimate. 7. Submit construction drawings to MDC for review and approval. 8. Solicit bids for construction to commence project. Please note that in reviewing prior traffic studies for this area it appears that the City conducted a traffic study in 2003 titled "Downtown Engineering Traffic Study" by Kimley -Horn and Associates (KHA), which recommended a traffic calming plan (see attached plan) for the area bounded by SW 74th Street on the north, Red Road on the east, SW 80th Street on the South, SW 62nd Avenue on west and a small portion bordering U.S. 1 just Southwest. However, it may be necessary to have a consultant revise the traffic study prepared by KHA, since the traffic data may be outdated and will no longer meet the requirements of Miami Dade County Public Works. The proposed traffic calming devices for SW 76th Street as presented in the traffic study prepared by KHA are similar to those as proposed by staff. At this time, in order to move forward with implementing the plan, it is recommended that the City retain the services of the consultant to conduct a public workshop with residents and update the 2003 traffic study as necessary and then proceed with the process as outlined above. As for the sidewalk request, it could be installed as part of the traffic calming plan along the north side of SW 76th Street along the roadway corridor END OF MEMORANDUM Page 1 of 2 Olivo, Jose From: julia.frow @hklaw.com Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:38 PM To: Olivo, Jose; Beasley D. Brian (g- mail); Newman, Velerie Cc: martha.kent @att.net; tgautier @aquavations.com; mkroeff @msn.com; lyoss44 @aol.com; stacella @bellsouth.net; kmfbeachside @aol.com; jcortrightfl @earthlink.net Subject: Traffic Calming in Pinecrest Villa subdivision Jose - just wanted to touch base with you and see where you were in the process and pass some information on to you. I have been approached by the residents and I have asked them to please address their concerns directly to you and the Mayor and City Commissioners because there are not enough hours in the day for me and I want the City to know that everyone in the neighborhood is concerned and we need to have something done to ease the traffic in our neighborhood. I hope you have received communications from the other residents. However, I wanted to pass on some of the comments I received concerning the possible median proposal. The neighbors expressed concern because they feel the existing median on 59th Avenue is dangerous. One of them walks through there and says that is the most dangerous part of her walk and another drives through there and has to stop for pedestrians. I have looked at this median again and I notice the problem with this particular median is that the right of way on either side is landscaped and there is nowhere for a pedestrian to go to get off of the road when a car comes by and there are no sidewalks. I have had quite a few neighbors express that they felt a neighborhood meeting (a charette ?) with the City would be beneficial and I have been told that one of the residents has called and left you a message concerning this. I think it would help because you could explain to the residents all the ins and outs -- it would come from an official of the City of South Miami, not just me. FYI, last night around 8 p.m. there were 3 of us walking 3 dogs and coming from the American Legion crossing 59th Court when a mini van came south on 59th Court from SW 76th Street towards 78th Street at a minimum speed of 45 miles an hour. It was frightening. We were close to the corner at 78th Street and we waved our arms to slow down the vehicle down, The driver stopped and got out of the car -- also frightening, and then said he was sorry, but he was delivering. So apparently, we are also having delivery drivers from the restaurants ripping through the neighborhood. Please do whatever you can to speed up posting the new 25 mph speed limit signs in our area -- then at least we can call on the police department for enforcement. Thanks for all your help Julia Brustares Frow Holland & Knight Sr Legal Secretary 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3000 1 Miami FL 33131 Phone 305.349.2188 1 Fax 305.789.7799 julia.frow @hklaw.com I www.hklaw.com Add to address book To ensure compliance with Treasury Regulations (31 CFR Part 10, Sec. 10.35), we inform you that any tax advice contained in this correspondence was not intended or written by us to be used, and cannot be used. by you or anyone else, for the purpose of avoiding penalties 11/16/2009 Page 2 of 2 imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. NOTE: This e-mail is from a law firm, Holland & Knight LLP ( "H &K "), and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. If you are not an existing client of H &K, do not construe anything in this e- mail to make you a client unless it contains a specific statement to that effect and do not disclose anything to H &K in reply that you expect it to hold in confidence. If you properly received this e-mail as a client, co- counsel or retained expert of H &K, you should maintain its contents in confidence in order to preserve the attorney - client or work product privilege that may be available to protect confidentiality. 11/16/2009 Page 1 of 2 Olivo, Jose From: Garcia, Maria Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:15 PM To: Olivo, Jose Subject: RE: traffic issues and pedestrians in Pincrest Villas Subdivision Thank you Jose. M From: Olivo, Jose Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:14 PM To: Garcia, Maria Cc: Martinez, Grizel Subject: RE: traffic issues and pedestrians in Pincrest Villas Subdivision Maria, I spoke to Ms. Julia B. about this today and offered her some suggestions that we plan to work on. From: Garcia, Maria Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:36 AM To: Olivo, Jose Subject: FW: traffic issues and pedestrians in Pincrest Villas Subdivision f.y. i From: lyoss44 @aol.com [mailto:lyoss44 @aol.com] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 5:10 PM To: Info Info; Feliu, Horace G.; ABaloqun @cityofsouthmiami.net; Beasley D. Brian (g- mail); Palmeri, Velma; lewsellers @gmail.com; varlerienewman09 @gmaii.com Cc: tgautier @aquavations.com Subject: Re: traffic issues and pedestrians in Pincrest Villas Subdivision As a neighbor of Ms. Frow's, I too ask that consideration be given to this matter. Perhaps traffic calming measures /implements on the end of the streets at 76th street between 62 Ave and 59 Ave. Too often this area is used as a cut through and traffic is truly speeding down our residential streets. Lisa Yoss - - - -- Original Message---- - From: julia.frow @hklaw.com 11/16/2009 Page 2 of 2 To: info @cityofsouthmiami.net; hfeliu @cityofsouthmiami.net; ABaloqun @cityofsouthmiami.net; BrianBeasley33 @gmail.com; Palmer2007 @gmail.com; lewsellers @gmail.com; varlerienewman09 @gmail.com Cc: lyoss44 @aol.com; tgautier @aquavations.com Sent: Fri, Oct 16, 2009 4:27 pm Subject: traffic issues and pedestrians in Pincrest Villas Subdivision I have been a resident of the City of South Miami since 1987 at 7701 SW 60 Ave, S. Miami, Fl 33143. 1 love the City and I love the development of the downtown area. HOWEVER, it has created a serious traffic problem in my neighborhood and puts pedestrians at risk. The amount of traffic has significantly increased and the cars most often are traveling too fast (if not downright speeding) especially when there are pedestrians walking on the edge of the road (due to lack of sidewalks) or children playing in the neighborhood. Simply walking the dogs has become risky business. We have changed our dog walking route several times in an effort to avoid traffic, but the problem seems to be everywhere. We need sidewalks on main streets, particularly SW 76th Street between SW 62nd Avenue and SW 59th Avenue, and traffic calming devices in the residential area south of downtown South Miami bordering SW 57th and SW 62nd Ave and SW 80th Street. I would like to know what I can do, as a citizen, to move this matter forward. You can reach me by telephone at 305 - 815 -3294. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Julia Brustares Frow To ensure compliance with Treasury Regulations (31 CFR Part 10, Sec. 10.35), we inform you that any tax advice contained in this correspondence was not intended or written by us to be used, and cannot be used by you or anyone else, for the purpose of avoiding penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. NOTE: This e -mail is from a law firm, Holland & Knight LLP ( "H &K "), and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. If you are not an existing client of H &K, do not construe anything in this e- mail to make you a client unless it contains a specific statement to that effect and do not disclose anything to H &K in reply that you expect it to hold in confidence. If you properly received this e-mail as a client, co- counsel or retained expert of H &K, you should maintain its contents in confidence in order to preserve the attorney - client or work product privilege that may be available to protect confidentiality. 11/16/2009 I South Miami k r h--"- America Cit All- y a � r 2001 City of South Miami Downtown Traffic Engineering Study Recommended Improvements Legend Study Area - Bulb -Out Treatment - Raised Center Island Gateway Treatment Mini Roundabout N W H� G S NOT TO SCALE Figure 13 KimleyHom and Associates, Inc. ,� '