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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Mark Samuelian 
DATE:February  9, 2022
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSS AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE EFFECTS THAT RE-OPENING OCEAN DRIVE TO VEHICLES WILL HAVE ON OUR QUALITY OF LIFE.

RECOMMENDATION

Ocean Drive has always been one of our City’s most iconic streets. For almost two years Ocean Drive has been closed to vehicular traffic with many important benefits for residents, visitors and businesses.

 

Ocean Drive is set to open to vehicular traffic on January 24, 2022 at 6AM.

Our City Attorney has indicated that vehicular traffic may include slingshots, scooters, golf-carts, etc.

 

I have profound concerns with bringing vehicles back and the City must monitor the progress of this change and be ready with a rapid contingency plan.

 

I request that the City Clerk put this discussion item as recurring so that the Commission can closely monitor the impact on Ocean Drive and course correct as needed.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

Applicable Area

South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Mark Samuelian

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LTC #541-2021