2015-28957 Reso RESOLUTION NO., 2015-28957
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS
JANUARY 30, 2015 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DOCK FOR
NON-MOTORIZED MARINE VESSELS AT MAURICE GIBB PARK,
LOCATED AT 18th STREET AND PURDY AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA; ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF THE BOAT
RAMP AT MAURICE GIBB PARK; AND, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO
LIMIT ACCESS TO THE BOAT RAMP.
WHEREAS, public access to the double-lane boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park is currently
unrestricted and unregulated; and
WHEREAS, currently, individuals who wish to launch non-motorized marine vessels,
including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, are limited to launching from the boat ramp at
Maurice Gibb Park and the non-motorized vessel ramp at Pinetree Park; and
WHEREAS, the City has received complaints from City residents of conflicts between
commercial and non-commercial operators of motorized and non-motorized vessels due to the
lack of order relative to traffic in and out of the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address the complaints of City residents, the Mayor and City
Commission voted on October 22, 2014, to refer a discussion item to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee ("NCAC"); and
WHEREAS, at the October 31, 2014 NCAC meeting, the NCAC directed the Administration
to research and assess options for regulating access to and the use of the boat ramp; and
WHEREAS, at the December 19, 2014 NCAC meeting, the Administration provided a
preliminary status report concerning possible solutions to improving the efficiency of traffic to
and from the boat ramp; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2015, John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director, presented
options to the NCAC to improve access for City residents to the boat ramp; and
WHEREAS, based on the analysis conducted by City staff, and the input of the Miami
Beach Marine Waterfront Protection Authority, the Administration recommended the following
initial steps to the NCAC at its January 30, 2015 meeting:
• Build a floating dock adjacent to Maurice Gibb Park from which non-motorized marine
vessels may be launched;
• Establish a policy for commercial use of the boat ramp; and
• Develop and implement a plan, in coordination with the Parking Department, to limit
access to the boat ramp, including electronic permitting and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and City Commission direct the
Administration to proceed with construction of a floating dock for non-motorized marine vessels
at Maurice Gibb Park, from which non-motorized vessels including, without limitation, kayaks,
canoes, and paddleboards, may be launched, and to develop and implement a plan to control
access to the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park and to limit its use to City of Miami Beach
residents for non-commercial uses only.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee at its January 30, 2015 meeting, and authorize the Administration to proceed with
the construction of a floating dock for non-motorized marine vessels at Maurice Gibb Park,
located at 18th Street and Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, establish a policy for
commercial use of the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park, and, in consultation with the City
Attorney's Office, to develop and implement a plan to limit access to the boat ramp.
PASSED and ADOPTED this If day 'tom of Mortc 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Accept the recommendation of the NCAC at its January 30, 2015 meeting and authorize the
Administration to proceed with the design and construction of a floating dock for non-motorized
vessels at Maurice Gibb Park, establish commercial use policy of the boat ramp and implement a plan
to limit access.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase satisfaction with neighborhood character.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc
Just under four out of five residents (77%) rated the quality of life in Miami Beach as excellent or good.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The double lane boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park is a no-fee marine vessel launch facility, with 11
trailer parking spaces, to which access is currently unrestricted. Historically, the City has received
numerous complaints concerning both the commercial use of the boat ramp and conflicts between
operators of motorized and non-motorized vessels.
On January 30, 2015, Parks and Recreation Director, John Rebar, provided the NCAC with a
presentation and discussion on the potential options to manage and improve marine activities at the
boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park.
Following the discussion, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and City Commission direct the
Administration to proceed with construction of a floating dock for non-motorized marine vessels at
Maurice Gibb Park, from which non-motorized vessels including, without limitation, kayaks, canoes,
and paddleboards, may be launched, and to develop and implement a plan to control access to the
boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park and to limit its use to City of Miami Beach residents for non-
commercial uses only.
The Administration recommends the City Commission adopt the resolution to accept the
recommendations of the NCAC.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On January 30, 2015, the NCAC recommended Administration proceed with the construction of a
non-motorized, floating dock to launch vessels such as kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, etc. and also
recommended to pursue eliminating commercial use of the boat ramp and designate the boat ramp
for Miami Beach resident use only.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI . Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
John Rebar
Sign-Offs:
Dr_rtment Dire t Assista , ity Ma ger City Manager
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John Rebar J. Mark Taxi J I my L. Morales
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COM :SSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of e City Co / ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager _ -
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR �, D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPT ;ING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY A AIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY
30, 2015 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DOCK FOR NON-
MOTORIZED MARINE VESSELS AT MAURICE GIBB PARK, LOCATED AT
18th STREET AND PURDY AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA; ESTABLISH
A POLICY FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF THE BOAT RAMP AT MAURICE
GIBB PARK; AND, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO LIMIT ACCESS TO
THE BOAT RAMP.
BACKGROUND
The double lane boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park is a no-fee marine vessel launch facility, with 11
trailer parking spaces, to which access is currently unrestricted. Historically, the City has received
numerous complaints concerning both the commercial use of the boat ramp and conflicts
between operators of motorized and non-motorized vessels. The following are some complaints
received by the City:
• Commercial operations, such as tour vehicles/vessels, often fail to observe the no-wake
zone launch requirements.
• Commercial tour boats damage the City's ramp, docks, and facilities.
• Small dinghies utilized by sailboats and other small vessels remain tied up to the docks for
hours and/or days at a time.
• Conflicts impacting life safety occur between operators of small non-motorized vessels
and larger motorized vessels.
The City's Police Marine Patrol officers located on-site are not always available to resolve issues
and conflicts relating to traffic in and out of the boat ramp, because the Marine Patrol is charged
with patrolling all of the City's waterways. At the request of Commissioner Grieco, a discussion
item concerning the complaints about the boat ramp was referred to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC). This item was discussed at the October
31, 2014 NCAC meeting and the Committee directed the Administration to research and assess
options for regulating the use of the boat ramp. A status report was provided at the December 19,
2015 NCAC meeting concerning possible options. Staff was directed to return in January with a
plan.
City Commission Memorandum—Accept NCAC Purdy Boat Ramp Non-Motorized and Residential-Only Use
March 11, 2015
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On January 30, 2015, Parks and Recreation Director, John Rebar, provided the NCAC with a
presentation and discussion on the potential options to manage and improve marine activities at
the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park.
First Steps
• Build a floating dock adjacent to Maurice Gibb Park from which non-motorized marine
vessels may be launched;
• Establish a policy for commercial use of the boat ramp; and
• Develop and implement a plan, in coordination with the Parking Department, to limit
access to the boat ramp, including electronic permitting and enforcement.
Future Considerations
• Pursue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a larger-scoped operation;
• Potential mooring fields to replace the unregulated anchorages;
• Converting some of the seawall to a marina with dockage/slips;.
• Dingy dockage to accommodate transient boaters;
• Transient boater amenities (i.e. shower, etc.); and
• Regulation of overboard discharge from anchored vessels, and/or provision of pump out
facilities for both transient and trailered boats.
Following the discussion, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and City Commission direct
the Administration to proceed with construction of a floating dock for non-motorized marine
vessels at Maurice Gibb Park, from which non-motorized vessels including, without limitation,
kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, may be launched, and to develop and implement a plan to
control access to the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park and to limit its use to City of Miami Beach
residents for non-commercial uses only.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the
NCAC at its January 30, 2015 meeting and authorize the Administration to proceed with the
construction of a floating dock for non-motorized marine vessels at Maurice Gibb Park, establish
a policy for commercial use of the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park, and, in consultation with the
City Attorney's Office, to develop and implement a plan to limit access to the boat ramp.
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