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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
FROM: Michael Grieco, Commissioner
DATE: October 10,2014
SUBJECT: Discussion and Referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee - discussion regarding Purdy Boat Ramp
Please place on the October 22"d Cily Commission Meeting Agenda a discussion
item and referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee regarding the
Purdy boat ramp, establishing rules, regulations, and dock master position.
Attached, please find pictures of businesses that use the ramp for commercial use,
and the minutes to the Marine Authority Board Meeting that was held on Tuesday,
March 12,2013 for background regarding boat ramp in item #5.
lf you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Danila Bonini at
extension 6457.
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COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Marine Authority Board
FROM: Mercedes Carcasses, City Liaison
DATE: March 13,2013
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE MARINE AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 12th, 2013.
A meeting of the Marine Authority Board was held on Tuesday, March 12th,2013 at 9:00
AM, in the Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor, of City Hall. Board Members in
attendance: Captain Dan Kipnis, Sasha Boulanger, Antonio Maldonado, Christopher
Todd, Stephen Bernstein & Maui Goodbeer. City Staff in attendance: Robert Santos-
Alborna, Director, Code Compliance Division, George Castell, Code Compliance
Administrator; Antita Baquero, Code Compliance Officer; Michael George, Marine Patrol;
Richard Lorber, Planning Department; Margarita Wells, Public Works Enviromental.
General attendance: Maxim Vlessing, Cynthia Aguilar, Robert Balzebre, Joel Aberbach,
Nick Cardoza.
THE MEETING OPENED AT 9:04 AM
OID BUS"VESS
1. APPROVAL OF THE REPORT FOR THE MARINE AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 1sTH, 2013.
The minutes of the meeting of the Marine Authority Board held on Tuesday, January
1sth, 2013, were reviewed by the board and approved with no amendments or
corrections.
ACTION: Motion made by Stephen Bernstein, followed by a second motion by
Christopher Todd to approve the minutes. (Vote: 6-0)
ATEvvBUST TESS
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING KOMMONA PADDLE EVENT.
Keep Paddling lnc. Keep Paddling, lnc. is requesting approval for the Kommona
paddle event race being held on Saturday, Apri|20,2013. Keep Paddling, lnc. is
hosting the Kommona paddle event race. The Kommona paddle event is for the
Care Resource Charity which is partnered in combination with the AIDS walk.
They are currently working on getting a special event permit and are awaiting
approval from Marine Authority Board. The race a 3 to 5 mile race and will begin
at 8AM and end at 9:30AM. They will have rescue boats, rescue jet skis, off-duty
police officer and 2 Boucher Bros jet skis for safety. Racers will be required to
wear life jackets for safety. The board suggested for Keep Paddlin lnc to also let
the United States Coast Guard station know about the event for safety.
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Report of the Marine Authority Board meeting of March 12,2013.
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ACTION: Motion made by Christopher Todd, followed by a second motion by
Maui Goodbeer to approve. (Vote: 6-0)
2. WATER TAX! MIAMI SEEKING APPROVAL TO ADD ANOTHER VESSEL.
The representative Maxim Vlessing for Water Taxi Miami is seeking approval to
add a 3' boat to their fleet. The first boat is 30 feet, and the second boat is 45
feet, the third boat is a smaller express boat that holds 6 passengers or less.
Water Taxi Miami picks up customers from Miami Beach Marina, and would like to
expand to other locations in the future such as, Key Biscayne, lndian Creek and
Lincoln Road. Mr. Vlessing is also requesting to launch at the lndian Creek water
way in front of the Eden Roc Hotel marina to cater to the hotels nearby. Mr.
Vlessing explains that the small express boat has a faster speed and can
transport people faster from one location to the next location.
ACTION: Motion made by Stephen Bernstein, followed by a second motion by
Sasha Boulanger to approve. (Vote: 6-0)
3. DISCUSSION OF CREATING OF A DOCK AT THE WEST END OF LINCOLN
RD.
The board discusses proposing the creation of a dock at the west end of Lincoln
Rd. The board states that the creation of the dock will be used to launch for a 10
minute limit to drop off and pick up people from the dock at the west end of
Lincoln Rd. People and tourist will have easy access by the water ways to
connect to Lincoln Rd and people will avoid traffic and may walk Lincoln Rd mall.
The board discusses the process to request the creation of a dock at the west end
of Lincoln Rd is to first go through Administration, then through Miami-Dade
County appropriate departments and also get state approvals.
ACTION: Motion made by Stephen Bernstein, followed by a second motion by
Antonio Maldonado to approve to move foruvard and send to Administration.
(Vote:6-0)
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING REQUEST FOR RE.OPENING CHANNEL AT THE
SURFCOMBER HOTEL.
Discussion regarding a request for re-opening channel behind property of Hotel
Surfcomber. Hotel owner Robert Balzebre states he has many requests from hotel
guests to re-open channel for beach side activities/water sports. Robert Santos-
Alborna states that Mr. Balzebre spoke to Anna Parekh, who advised Mr.
Balzabre to come before the Marine Authority Board to present his request. Board
members discussed that the channelwas open before for Jet Ski usage. Board
member Captain Kipnis states that Miami Beach has several ordinances that
states surfing or being on a board is prohibited. Enforcement for surfing in City of
Miami Beach is done by the Police Department. The board discusses that the city
is discussing the surfing ordinance issue at the moment. Hotel owner Robert
Balzebre states the Channel was open before they closed the hotel for major
renovations, when the hotel re-opened they had to go through a process to re-
open the water channel and the permit was not re-opened.
ACTION: Motion made by Christopher Todd, followed by a second motion by
Maui Goodbeer for approval to move fonrard. (Vote: 6-0)
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5. DISCUSSION REGARDING PURDY BOAT RAMP.
The board discusses about the prior numerous complaints received regarding the
Purdy Boat ramp. Robert Santos-Alborna, discusses that Code Compliance
responds to complaints and issues notice of violations. Richard Lorber, Director,
Planning Department, discusses the extent of the city ordinance of conducting
business on public property. Mr. Lorber, discusses the company across the street
from the Purdy Board Ramp named South Beach Kayak. Mr. Lorber discussed
the difference of what is customary or normal to a company and conducting
business on public property. Mr. Lorber, states that if the money transaction is
done in the business and not on the Purdy Boat ramp, he considers that as
normal and not conducting business. Mr. Lorber states that taking possession of a
boat on the boat ramp is okay to do. The board discussed the idea of having
someone monitoring the ramp to avoid any illegal vendors or to avoid any safety
issues. The board and Richard Lorber discussed the interpretations of the city
ordinance regarding use of public property. The board and Mr. Lorber stated that
being a legal business is okay versus having an illegal business.
Mr. Lorber discussed dock approvals. He stated that the Planning board should
not be reviewing dock approvals. Richard Lorber & Marine Board members
discussed the review process of boat docks are not to be reviewed by any Miami
Beach boards.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOCATION FOR A YACHT COMPANY.
Nick Cardoza would like to know what options are available to bring his yacht
company to Miami Beach. Mr. Cardoza started importing boats from Holland and
is trying to open a dealership in Miami Beach. Mr. Cardoza would have 10 boats
sitting in the water. The board recommended two locations, Sea lsle Marina &
Marbella Marina across the Mandarin Oriental. Mr. Cardoza, states there is not
much visibility to sell his boats from those locations. He was seeking a location in
the Bentley Bay and Lincoln Rd. The board states it is not a safe location and the
wakes are very high. The board also states that the sea grass is a concern as
well. The board states that Parks Department would have to give permission for a
location at the Bentley Bay, but the Marine Board's best suggestion is to locate his
business at the Sea lsle Marina. The board suggests for Mr. Cardoza to figure out
his business plans and once he has everything set he can come before the board
to seek approval.
THE MEETTNG ADJOURNED AT 10: 51 AM
NOTE: The next meeting of the Maine Authoity Board is scheduled for Tuesday, Apil gth,
2013 in the City Managefs Smatl Conference Room, 4h Floor, of City Hatl.
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