July 10, 2018 Meeting MinutesMWPA Agenda for September 4, 2018
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Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Members:
David Mardin! - 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 Chrisioph, Jr. - Appointed by Commissioner Mark Samuelian
Dr. Morris Sunshine - Appointed by Commissioner Mark Samuellan
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Elaine Roden - Appointed by Commissioner Michael G6ngora
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 Pornerance - Appointed by Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Roger Baumann - Appointed by Commissioner John Alem6n
John Lee - Appointed by Commissioner John Alem6n
Subject: Minutes of the July 10th, 2018 Meeting of the Marine and Waterfront
Protection Authority (MWPA)
The attendees were as follows.
Board members. Captain Dan Kipnis, John Lee, Dr. Morris Sunshine, Antonio Maldonando,
Robert Christoph, Jr., Barbara Herskowitz, and Caitlin Pornerance
City Staff,
Margarita Wells, Assistant Director, Environmental & Sustainability Department
Sergeant. Luis Sanchez, Marine Patrol, Miami Beach Police Department
Sergeant Alexander, -Torres, Park Rangers, Miami Beach Police Department
Rianne Thomas, MWPA Liaison, CCA, Code Compliance Department
Absent: Roger Baumann, Christian De La Iglesia, David Mardini, Dr. Lourdes Oroza,
Elaine Roden, Scott Robins, Joel Aberbach
Meeinc 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 July 10th, 2018 meeting
Captain Kipnis requested review of minutes. Motion to approve was made by John Lee; seconded
by Dr. Morris Sunshine. Minutes approved unanimously,
MWPA Agenda for September 4, 2018
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2. UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS
a. Update on active environmental project's by Elizabeth Wheaton Environmental &
Sustainability Department Director; and Margarita Wells, Environmental & Sustainability
Department Assistant Director.
Margarita Wells has provided a brief update on the annual water report and how the report will be
presented in September at the Sustainability monthly board meeting, Ms. Wells has provided an
update on the beach management plan regarding sargassum. Ms. Wells has explained that summer
is typically the season for high volume of sargassum and the City tends to bury the sargassum
because it maintains nutrients and it slows down beach erosion. Ms, Wells has proposed a long term
plan on possibly moving the sargassum onto Dunes. The reef structure Initiative has been discussed
and Ms, Wells has explained that the Environmental Sustainability Department is in current
discussion with DERM regarding this matter. Ms, Wells has advised that an Emergency Beach Re-
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b. Police Beach Update by Major Paul Acosta, Miami Beach Police Department
Major Acosta was present to discuss the monthly Police Report. One of the hot topics this month
has been the increase In theft for the month of June, Furthermore, Major Acosta has specified how
police officers have been hired to patrol the boardwalk. The subject of cameras on the boardwalk
has come to the attention to the MWPA board. Major Acosta has informed the board that efforts are
still on going to install cameras on the boardwalk and will provide the board with further detail. Ben
Mostkoff has requested a citizen crime watch patrol initiative and he has suggested for Michael DI
Fillpe and John Dachman to discuss citizen watch ideas for the next MWPA meeting.
c. Purdy Boat Ramp by Sgt. Alex Torres, Park Rangers, Police Department
Sgt. Alex Torres was in attendance for the Police Department, Fie has provided an overview on the
broken Purdy Boat Ramp fenders and how the broken fenders have been addressed to Property
Management to be fixed. He advised that whenever an issue arises, residents should call 305-604-
2489 immediately.
d. Update on Enforcement of current Anchoring Laws by Sgt. Sanchez, Miami Beach Police
Department
Sgt, Sanchez has provided an overview on how the City of Miami Beach Police does not enforce
anchoring laws due to a lawsuit that occurred in 2016. Sgt. Sanchez has stated that the state
leglslatonstook amzaytlhe-right to enforce anchoring laws from municipalities in 2009.
e. Proposed transient mooring field at Sunset Harbor
Captain Kipins provided a brief overview of the proposed mooring field marina for cruise- yachts at
Sunset Harbour, 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,
F.Update on revised LTC regarding off -shore reef structures by Margarita Wells,
Environmental and Sustainability Department, Assistant Director
Margarita Wells has provided an overview about the off -shore reef structure meeting that took place
on June 181h, 2018 with the Mayor from the City of Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County, Margarita
Wells has presented to the board three main topics that were discussed; funding for a study that
focuses on off -shore reef structures, beach erosion plan update, and the re -nourish permit that is
said to expire in 2023.
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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 concerns from the community regarding the sea turtles and driving on the
beach. Margarita Wells has informed the board that they should call the County and ask for Teal
Long so she can provide the citizens with a better understanding regarding the sea turtles, As for
driving on the beach, Ms. Wells has informed the board that Environmental and SLIStalnabillty
department is trying to educate the community in regards to driving on the beach,
b. Shore Lock Sand Erosion Presentation by Blayne Ross
Blayne Ross was in attendance and provided a presentation regarding shore lock Sand erosion,
Margarita Wells has informed him that the DEP and the County have to approve of this project.
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Captain Klpnis; seconded by Caitlin Pomerance.
Meeting -adjourned