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November 12, 2024-Minutes City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Members: Ben Mostkoff – Appointed by Commissioner Laura Dominguez Elaine Roden – Appointed by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Julio Magrisso – Appointed by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Tim Carr – Appointed by Commissioner Mark Samuelian Amy Litos- Appointed by Commissioner Alex Fernandez Mike Gibaldi – Appointed by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt John Gardiner- Appointed by Commissioner David Suarez Jose Frias- Appointed by Commissioner David Suarez Michael Kiely- Appointed by Mayor Steven Meiner Chad Braver- Appointed by Commissioner Joseph Magazine Christopher Todd- Appointed by Mayor Steven Meiner Please see (https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/boards-and-committees/marine- waterfront-protection-committee/) for video recording of Board meeting. (See 10min16sec to 15min 57sec) for Board member “Minute of Sunshine” comments. The meeting of the Board of Directors was held on November 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. via zoom conference. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. The attendees were as follows: Board members: Ben Mostkoff, Amy Litos, Elaine Roden, Mike Gibaldi, John Gardiner Julio Magrisso, Michael Kiely, Jose Frias, Chad Braver, Christopher Todd, Tim Carr City Staff: Brandon McLean– Code Compliance, Liaison Sergeant Duane Rezende- City of Miami Beach Marine Patrol Sergeant Romero Wilson- City of Miami Beach Marine Patrol Lieutenant Luis Sanchez- City of Miami Beach Marine Patrol Officer Thomas Fleischhauer- City of Miami Beach Marine Patrol Lindsey Precht - Environment and Sustainability, Assistant Director William Harris- Parks and Recreation, Park Ranger Manager Ozzie Dominguez- Publics Works Property Management, Asset Manager Public: Marchella Paz, Adam Bailie Meeting called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman, Ben Mostkoff UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS a. Marine Patrol update and discussion by Sergeant Duane Rezende and Officer Thomas Fleischhauer, City of Miami Beach Marine Patrol • Sergeant Rezende reported 120 citations and five arrests for several warrants they had issued tickets to in the past. A few citations were issued for noise violation, they usually give a fair warning, and the next step is an arrest. • Officer Thomas Fleischhauer stated between September-October they cited seven derelict vessels, 13 at risk vessels, five vessels were removed, and he conducted three propulsion tests. In January they did a count and there were 132 anchored vessels within their jurisdiction. Another count was conducted on October 31st, and he reported 110 anchored vessels. b. Park Ranger Report by William Harris, Parks and Recreation Department • William Harris stated that the biggest star enforcement is having a park Ranger from 7:00 a.m. until close at the boat ramp due to the enforcement of the revised ordinance. • October park ranger report has a lot of verbal warning and November report reflects an increase of written warnings and a few citations. • The department has two new hires and short staffed by nine. c. Update on GOB Dredging Project, Mooring Field, and Water Quality by Lindsey Precht, Environmental Assistant Director Monument Island: • The city entered into a purchase order with the selected consultant, Moffatt & Nichol, per Resolution 2023-32570 which includes a vessel exclusion zone, swim zone, riprap revetment, and natural resources restoration the last week of August. Surveys and on-site meetings occurred through the months of September and October, with the consultant, landscape architects, surveyors, Miami-Dade County, and members of the Environment & Sustainability Team. The data is being compiled to prepare for permit application documents. Park View Canal dredging project and UM study: • Bathymetric and geotechnical surveys in the Park View Canal and adjacent waterways were completed in order to inform the flushing analysis. The flushing analysis program is being used to test different dredging scenarios that will lead to the best results - both removing the top layer of sediment and improving flushing. This is coinciding with the Phase II UM study, who will also opine on the proposed dredging depths. Raw data collection for the UM Phase II Study has been completed and a final report is expected in January 2025. A community meeting will be set at that time to review the results and a neighborhood alert will be sent via the Neighborhood Affairs Division within the next couple of weeks to alert the community to next steps. d. Update on the Beach Report by Marchella Paz- Observations and Issues from the Shoreline to the Boardwalk • Marchella Paz reports e-bikers and scooters seen speeding onto the boardwalk on 15th Street. • A proposal to name third or fifth street “Raven’s Way” is on the agenda for this week’s commission meeting, with the baywalk by Pier Park offered as an alternative. • Sixth street showers adjacent to the toilets is reduced from two to one, prompting beachgoers to utilize the bathroom faucets to rinse off sand, resulting in clogged drains. • There is a wooden mat on fourth street beach access that requires to be exchanged to a Mobi-mat. • Art Basel 2024 Miami Beach has begun their scope sand setup between sixth and eighth street. • MWPA member Mike Gibaldi will draft e-mail to be submitted to the Public Works department in regards the lack of shower heads found along the beachwalk and the problems that have arisen. e. Discussion on the status of Suntex Lease Modification Negotiations and Water- sampling laboratory space for Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force by Ozzie Dominguez, Publics Works Property Management • Ozzie Dominguez stated that everything is moving, but at a decelerated pace. He received a lot of valuable feedback from the public workshop in regards the marina modification. They had great points that were brought up by the Sofna team and all items are being put together and reviewed. It’s a possibility that the marina lease will be amended which requires an extension to the terms on their part. The lease is being reviewed more thoroughly to discern changes in the terms and to confirm what authority they have under the existing terms. • As far as the water sampling laboratory, there is a couple of sites that have been discussed by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez. Those discussions are still in discussion stage in regards the two possible assets. He hopes to have a clear direction in the next 30 to 60 days. f. Implementation of the MWPA BTR Review Process-Board Vice Chairman John Gardiner • Vice Chairman John Gardiner stated that Liaison, Brandon McLean will obtain and document information each month from law enforcement, code compliance, park rangers and validated citizens’ complaints. If a charter BTR holder exceeds a numerical threshold of points, they will get a courtesy notice and if they exceed a higher threshold, the MWPA will hold a hearing and recommend to the City Manager / City commission any remedial actions to be taken regarding the holder's BTR. New Business a. City of Miami Beach Marine Water Quality Monitoring Program Presentation by Lindsey Precht, Assistant Director, Environmental and Sustainability Department • There are 43 total stations and 41 are fully boat based. The water quality stations are kept in place to have data to comprehend if the Bioswale is improving water quality as intended. The sites are split into North and South, the sites are tested, and a member of the environmental and sustainability team will convene with a team member from public works, and a member from the analytical laboratory team. • They were approved through the commission process for additional funding to do weekly cleanup and to include organics. They are currently going through a negotiation process, and it includes seagrass and coconuts. Waterway contractor services the waterway to frequently target hot spot areas. • A plume may be an indicator that pollutants are entering the stormwater system. Each plume is carefully investigated, and action is taken to stop and prevent future plumes. b. Xyziv Inc DBA Tropical Sailing by Adam Bailie • Adam Bailie presented business application to the Board and answered all questions regarding business proposal. Application approved- motion passed/MWPA members voted yes except MWPA member Jose Frias voted no to applicant. Open Discussion 1. Motion to approve September minutes - Motion passed with amendment. 2. Introduction of Sergeant Romero Wilson and Lieutenant Luis Sanchez from the City of Miami Beach Police Department. Lieutenant Luis Sanchez is functioning as the Marine Captain. Lieutenant Romero is the area Mid Beach Lieutenant; he is responsible for Marine patrol as a Lieutenant as well as his regular responsibilities. Meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m.