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MWPA July 10th 2018 -AGENDA w Minutes/ City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM TO: Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority (MWPA) FROM: Rianne Thomas, Code Compliance Administrator and MWPA Liaison DATE: July 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Meeting of the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority (MWPA) on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 A meeting of the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority (MWPA) has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Manager’s Large Conference Room, 4th Floor, City Hall. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Review and approval of minutes for the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority (MWPA) of the June 16, 2018 meeting Unfinished/Old Business a. Update on active environmental projects by Elizabeth Wheaton, Environmental and Sustainability Department Director; and Margarita Wells, Assistant Director b.Police Beach update by Major Paul Acosta, Miami Beach Police Department c. Purdy Boat Ramp by Sgt. Alex Torres, Park Rangers, Police Department d.Update on Enforcement of current Anchoring Laws by Sgt. Sanchez, Miami Beach Police Department e. Proposed mooring field marina for cruise-yachts at Sunset Harbor f.Update on revised LTC regarding off-shore reef structures by Elizabeth Wheaton, Environmental and Sustainability Department Director; and Margarita Wells, Assistant Director New Business Open Discussion a.Beach Report by Marcella Paz Cohen Attachments / City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Members: David Mardini – Appointed by Mayor Dan Gelber Scott Robins – Appointed by Mayor Dan Gelber Christian De La Iglesia – Appointed by Commissioner Micky Steinberg Barbara Herskowitz – Appointed by Commissioner Micky Steinberg Robert Christoph, Jr. – Appointed by Commissioner Mark Samuelian Dr. Morris Sunshine – Appointed by Commissioner Mark Samuelian Antonio Maldonado - Appointed by Commissioner Michael Góngora Elaine Roden – Appointed by Commissioner Michael Góngora Captain Dan Kipnis – Appointed by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Dr. Lourdes Oroza – Appointed by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Joel Aberbach – Appointed by Commissioner Ricky Arriola Caitlin Pomerance – Appointed by Commissioner Ricky Arriola Roger Baumann – Appointed by Commissioner John Alemán John Lee – Appointed by Commissioner John Alemán Subject: Minutes of the June 12th, 2018 Meeting of the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority (MWPA) The attendees were as follows: Board members: Captain Dan Kipnis, John Lee, Dr. Lourdes Oroza, Elaine Roden, David Mardini, Scott Robins, Dr. Morris Sunshine, Antonio Maldonando, Barbara Herskowitz, Joel Aberbach, and Caitlin Pomerance City Staff: Susan Torriente, Assiatant City Manager, City Manager’s Office Margarita Wells, Assistant Director, Environmental & Sustainability Department Officer Tom Fleischhauer, Marine Patrol, Police Department Mark Milisits, Asset Manager, Asset Management Department Rianne Thomas, MWPA Liaison, CCA, Code Compliance Department Gabrie la Maury, Code Compliance Officer Absent: Robert Christoph, Jr., Roger Baumann, and Christian De La Iglesia Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Captain Dan Kipnis 1. Review and approval of minutes for the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority (MWPA) of the June 12, 2018 meeting Captain Kipnis requested review of minutes. Motion to approve was made by David Mardini; seconded by Elaine Roden. Minutes approved unanimously. 2. UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS a&e. Update on active environmental projects by Susan Torriente, Assistant City Manager; and Margarita Wells, Environmental & Sustainability Department Assistant Director and an overview on State and County Permits for Miami Beach storm water pumping into Biscayne Bay by Susan Torriente, Assistant City Manager; and Margarita Wells, Environmental & Sustainability Department Assistant Director Susan Torriente and Margarita Wells have provided an overview on State and County Permits in regards to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Susan Torriente has advised that Miami Beach is a co-permittee with DERM and that 134 pumping stations are placed in the Biscayne Bay. Margarita Wells has advised that the sustainability report will be presented in September after the annual report has been reviewed by the State of Florida. Open discussion was taken place about alternative options for future integrated management programs. Elizabeth Wheaton participated in the discussion on the topic of off-shore reef resources introduced by Captain Kipnis during the meeting. A Letter to Commission (LTC) needs to be drafted by the MWPA. Ms. Wheaton also informed the MWPA that Sea Turtle season began April 1st here in Miami Beach, and May 1st throughout the State. The Environmental and Sustainability Department promoted a workshop to educate the public on issues regarding sea turtle nesting protocol. The initiatives discussed, which were implemented this season, include existing lighting citywide and on the boardwalk. The Code Compliance Department is responsible for enforcing the Sea Turtle ordinance regulating City and property lighting. Ms. Wheaton will bring updates and information on arrangements for the season’s baby sea turtle release. The beach re-nourishment was revisited and updates will follow throughout upcoming months. b. Police Beach Update by Major Samir Guerrero, Miami Beach Police Department Major Guerrero was not present to discuss the monthly Police Report. May and June’s police report will be presented in the July MWPA meeting. It has been requested that Sgt, Sanchez bring a report in regards to enforcement of current anchoring laws. c. Purdy Boat Ramp by Sgt. Alex Torres, Park Rangers, Police Department Sgt. Alex Torres was in attendance for the Police Department. He has provided an overview of the citations that have been issued this past month regarding commercial vendors and charters. He advised that whenever an issue arises, residents should call 305-604-2489 immediately. Charters and jet skis should not be using the Purdy Ramp. A dock master is certainly needed. d. Proposed transient mooring field at Sunset Harbor Captain Kipnis has provided an overview in regards to the mooring field at Sunset Harbor. He has advised that the mooring field will no longer be referred to as transient mooring field. It will be referred to as mooring field marina for cruise yachts. Captain Kipnis explained the neighborhood’s concerns as they were presented to the MWPA during last month’s meeting. Some of the key elements to secure compliance will be the presence of a dock master, the availability of restroom and laundry facilities, as well as key access to those with membership. In addition, Captain Kipnis and John Lee have requested for a legal perspective on the mooring field. f.Update on public water fountains by Margarita Wells, Environmental and Sustainability Department Assistant Director Margarita Wells has provided an update in regards to the public water fountains. She has advised that the Property Management Department has been working to re-install water fountains in the new plans. Barbara Herskowitz wanted to know about the Woosh water initiative and Margarita Wells has Informed her that she will send an email to the person that was in charge of the Woosh water initiative to present further details. New Business: a.LTC: Off-shore reef structures Captain Dan Kipnis has presented a LTC draft that discusses off-shore reef structures that has been edited by Elizabeth Wheaton. Elizabeth Wheaton has requested for the LTC not to be sent to Commission yet until after her meeting with Mayor Gimènez. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION a. Beach Report by Marcella Paz Cohen Marcella Paz Cohen was in attendance and provided an overview of the beach report. She has provided the board with an update regarding rescues on the beach. Margarita Wells has informed the board that the project to remove the beach boardwalk is in the process. A timeline regarding the beach boardwalk project will be sent out. b. Mark Milisits-Asset Manager, Asset Management Department Mark Milisits, Asset Manager, was in attendance and has provided an overview on the beach concessions. Dr. Morris has suggested that life guard stations and all beach concessions be placed back. Mark Milisits has advised that the lifeguard stations and beach concessions must be 10 feet west of the main high water line. Dr. Morris Sunshine has expressed his concerns about the contracting of the beach concession stands. Mark Milisits has advised that the competitive bidding will be taking place in 2021. In addition, a beach report was requested in regards to enforcement on the beach by the beach monitors. Mark Milisits will be providing a report regarding enforcement and it will be sent out to all board members. c. Andy Silva- President of the Yacht Consulting Group-Discussing the Indian Creek bridge opening hours Andy Silva has presented the schedule of the Indian Creek bridge and has requested for the board to reconsider a time change in the schedule. Captain Kipnis has informed him that the Coast Guard is in charge in making the schedule and has suggested that he should go see the commissioners in regards to this matter. Motion to adjourn meeting was made by John Lee; seconded by Caitlin Pomerance . Meeting adjourned at 10:59 AM.