HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplicationsCITY OF MIAMI APPLICATION
for PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD and/or ZONING BOARD2
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NAME: Ney Dania11-mt None) Ow%) Rod
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RESIDENCE- 2769 NW 6 Street
CITY- Miami
HOME PHONE: (305) 649-8965
EMAIL: drdenisrodayanoo.com
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STATE: FL
CELLL305) 244-2708
PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER:
BUSINESS ADDRESS- 2759 NW 6 Street
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zip. 33125-4325
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CITY: Miami
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STATE: FL
zip: 33125-4325
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Would you like to serve on the Planning Advlsoy Board? (r: Yes r No
Would you like to serve on the Zoning Board? 14 Yes r No
Please state if you have a preference for either board: Zoning Board
Are you an elector of the City of Miami?
Yes
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1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and/or abilities that you possess that
would make you an effective board member that will act in the public Interest
Spent horn 197e to 1981 on the board of Project (Arts instructions fOr Special Population). He served 4
years the City -afiraWPianning ArTv"1!faeair a mem-Ww, anareotriarrperson.-From 1999 651002 he
served in the Ccide-Eriffinielfiefil SiiiinThrelletlylortiWnreurren—tV, he Is a board member of The jay Molina
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2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning.;
),. Dr. Rod has his degrees in Education, Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology.
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3. Describe any prior community or personal Involvement that you have had thar k_7!.
demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementatiol. (:)
Among his many talents, you can count on him to be an excelent translator from Enffilste Wo Frensi anflior
Spanith-seid Vice-iiersa—:1641WdeirfstimeIfl fhb db./ bfbefrig tie Drat pelsonlifi deirsijitak in-Crtiolfai a -Code
Enfoidenient 9�a�M�Ifld1Iitonese..t aPlaniaitPkivlsolif Board freetlieg..He'd Weir lcnown for
his ggief listignagesit.:Ni :th 1 7: a s) hilitikClty•of Malta aril Olio* on. Channel 9 TV.
4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars they you have
attended.
During bis 4 rams in the Plannin,' g Board (2(1Y2-2006) he went to all workshops and
seminars available. He did the same in his 3 years in which he spends on the Code
Enforcement Board.
Plus, he was not-1;31y board member for the Planning Advisery Board, but vice -chair and
cochairman. Also, He was a board member of project A.1.S.P. (Arts Instruction for
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& Describe any membership in organizable; hail,* the priniwyahn of the fUrtherance
of dissemination of knowledge of and suppbrt of sound planni'dg end Implementation
programs.
Due to his many years of community involvement, Dr. Rod belongs to numerous civic,
private and public organizations dealing with our community.
C.O.P. (Citizen on Patrol) Community meetings every last Thursday of each month and
second Thursdays of November due to Thanksgiving. ,
6. beicribe any oitfet activ* evidencing lutowledge and interest in the public purposes
of planning and plan implernenia6on.
A Allifen!r_resident of the City of Patine*, Dr_ Rod has spent his adult life giving back to the community he loves. He
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I have read and understand the qualifications for members that are set forth in Sec. 62-124 of the City Code, and hereby certify that
(1) 1 do not have any interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job. work, or servioe for the city.
(2) I am in a position to represent the public interest and do not have any personal or private interests likely to conflict with the
pubic interest.
(3) 1 do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the sty_
(4) I am not employed in a hats -tine capacity by any governmental authority in the county or the city.
(5) As a member of the planning advisory board or of the zoning board I agree to participate in at least one seminar on planning
or zoning to be held in Florida, and approved by the city, during the course of each calendar year that I remain a member or
alternate member of the planning advisory board or of the zoning board. ,v N
(6) I acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board if i fail to meet this requirement each and everyi,year r awning
board membership or et emate membership. c' �' c_.
(7) As a prospective appointee I ern subjad to a personal appearance before the city commission, to aft rd ilia iasion
an opportunity to ascertain my proficiency hi English language. educational background and etteracll 1P of
planning and zoning.
(8) I am an elector of the Clty of Miami.
An 'elector of the City of Miami" means a person who:
(1) is a citizen of the United States of America; - _ `
(2) is 18 years of age or older, T
(3) has not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other Mate;
(4) has not been convicted of a felony In Florida, or any other state, without having had hielher civi rights restore
(5) is a resident of the City of Miami; and
(6) is registered to vote in the City of Miami
I agree to immediately notify the city deric if 1 cease to be a resident and/or an eledor of the city during the term of my office.
1 agree that if I were to become a candidate for elective political office during my term and qualify as a Candidate for elective political
office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of my resignation from the board.
I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-811 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from entering into any con-
tract or transacting any business with the city or any person or agency ailing for the dly, or from appearing M representation of
any third party before any board, commission or agency of which 1 am member. I also understand that prohbition upon activity
which is set forth above remains in effect for a period of two years after I have left city service.
I have read, understand and agree to Damply with Section 2-813 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me frwn accepting, directly or
indirectly, from any person, company, firm or corporation to which any purchase order or contract is or might be awarded, any
rebate, gift, money or anything of value whatsoever, except where given for the use and benefit of the city.
I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-615 and 2-617 of the Miami City Code which requires that I submit to the
dty dark a cantata itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the file be either legal or equitable, whether owned In
whole or in part. including corporate real property In which I have a controlling interest or 1 am an officer of such corporation. I
agree to submit to the city cleric said 'nforation in the required form verified and under oath within 30 days of my appointment
and I shall include the following Information as to each parcel of land:
(1) The legal description and common address;
(2) The municipal or county zoning classification wherein the property is tooted; and
(3) The manner in which the property is presently being utlized.
I understand that I am required to list only those real properties that are located within the corporate limits of the city or those
properties located 500 feet beyond the corporate limits of the dty.
I agree to comply with all liranoial disclosure requirements of the City, the County and the State including the requirements set forth in
Section 2-11.1 of the Miami -Dade County Code, and Florida Statutes Sec. 112-3145.
t adcnowAedge that the code of ethics of Miami -Dade County shall apply to me as a member or alternate member of the planning
advisory board or the zoning board and hereby agree to abide by all the provisions thereof
For additional information on Code citations, please visit the website of the Office of the City Attorney at http:llwrww.miamigov.com/
dtyattornaylpagesllndex-asp for Internet (inks to citations.
I recognize that membership on the planning advisory board or the zoning board requires my regular attendance and participation at
board meetings. I understand that attendance at board meetings is subject to the following point system:
1. Each member or alternate member of the planning advisory board and the zoning board who arrives after the beginning of the
feast agenda item or leaves before the termination of the last agenda item, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board, shall
receive two points.
2. Any member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or zoning board who accumulates mores than 15 points in one
calendar year shall automatically be removed and the position declared vacant.
Additionally, 1 understand that if I am appointed to the zoning board and I am absent, for whatever reason, from more than five (5)
meetings in one calendar year, 1 shall be automatically removed from the board; or that if I am appointed to the planning advisory
board and I am absent, for whatever reason, from more than sox (6) meetings in one calendar year, I shal be automatically
removed from Moe board.
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I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to
the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understand the qualifications and
conditions of membership listed in this application.
Print Name Dr. Denis Rod
Signature
Date
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete this form and submit to:
Office of the City Clerk
ATYN: Assistant City Clerk
3500 Pan 4merfcan Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Information may be copied and pasted BM this form from other computer programs, i.e.
MS Word. Information that is typed direcfly unto the form may be 'Saved as Text' and
them opened in other computer programs.
For additional MfonnaUon on the Planning Advisory Board and/or the Zoning Board,
please contact Ms. Teresita Fernandes, Executive Secretary, Hearing Boards, at (305)
416-2038 or email at
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Denis Rod
A graduate of the University of Miami, Miami, Florida and Patrick Lumumba
Moscow State University, Soviet Union (now Russia), Dr. Rod has his degrees
in Education, Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology.
Although not an attorney, Dr. Rod has successfully helped handled litigation
issues dealing with shareholders, contracts, and real estate disputes. Also, he
has taken up to trial Tort Cases. All of this while working at his uncle's law
firm in Spain.
Dr. Rod spent from 1978 to 1981 on the board of Project A.I.S.P. (Arts
Instructions for Special Population). He served 4 years on the City of Miami
Planning Advisory Board as a member, Vice -Chairperson and Co -Chairperson.
From 1999 to 2002 he served in the Code Enforcement Board for the City of
Miami. Currently, he is a board member of The 3ay Malina International
Trade Consortium, Miami -Dade County, through District 7, Commissioner
Carlos Gimenez. Appointed by different administrations, he has served in the
greeting committees for the visits of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, H.M.
Queen Elizabeth of England, H.M. King Juan Carlos of Spain, H.M. Queen Sofia
of Spain, and H.R.H. El Principe Felipe de Asturias.
Among his many talents, you can count on him to be an excellent translator
from English into French and/or Spanish and vice -versa. He made history in
this city by being the first person to ever speak in Creole as a Code
Enforcement Board Member and Cantonese Chinese at a Planning Advisory
Board Meeting. He's well known for his gift of languages. All of these
occasions were televised by the City of Miami and shown on Channel 9 TV.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD / ZONING BOARD
APPLICANTS
The Planning Advisory Board was created to advise and make recommendations to the Commission in
phases of the City's comprehensive planning program. Members appointed to the Board must be electors of
the City of Miami. Eight (8) appointments are required at this time:
• Commissioner Sanchez has two (2) nominations for seats:
• Commissioner Sarnoff has two (2) nominations for seats:
• Commissioner Regalado has two (2) nominations for seat:
• Commissioner Spence -Jones has two (2) nominations for seats:
Pursuant to requirements under City Code Section 62-123, our office placed a notice in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City, and has received applications from a number of individuals, who all comply
with the City's requirements.
The Zoning Board was created to: (1) hear applicants for the rezoning of specific properties and make
recommendations to the Commission; (2) act as a quasi-judicial instrument for granting variances or
conditional uses; and (3) perform such other functions as requested by the Commission. Members appointed
to the Board must be electors of the City of Miami.
Eight (8) appointments are required at this time:
• Commissioner Gonzalez has two (2) nominations for seats:
• Commissioner Sanchez has one (1) nomination for a seat:
• Commissioner Sarnoff has two (2) nominations for seats:
• Commissioner Regalado has two (2) nominations for seats:
• Commissioner Spence -Jones has one (1) nomination for a seat:
Pursuant to requirements under City Code Section 62-123, our office placed a notice in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City and has received applications from a number of individuals, who comply with
the City's requirements.
Please be advised the names and qualifications of applicants for both boards were submitted to the Office of
the City Clerk to be offered for consideration.
Names submitted
Applicant
Berlin, Bret
Gabela, Miguel A.
Ganguzza, Joseph
Garavaglia, Charles
Gutierrez, Maria Beatriz
Mann, Maria Sardinia
Milo, Donna
Moore Parks, Arva
Pifia, Juvenal
Rod, Ney Denis
Shiver, Neil
Tarbert, Janice
Urquiola, Angel
West, Regina (Nina)
Young, Robert A.
for Nominees as Members
Board Preference
No Preference
Zoning Board
Zoning Board
Zoning Board
Planning Advisory Board
Planning Advisory Board
Planning Advisory Board
Planning Advisory Board
Zoning Board
Zoning Board
Zoning Board
Planning Advisory Board
Zoning Board
Planning Advisory Board
Planning Advisory Board
Qualifications of nominees are available for public inspection at the City of Miami, Office of the City Clerk,
3500 Pan American Drive Miami.
Office of the City Clerk
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
1/31/2007