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HomeMy WebLinkAboutapplicationCITY OF MIAMI APPLICATION for PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD andlor ZONING BOARD" -C C7 r- �"- NAME: Ney Denis w><Rod �x�.ne) iaafel Gast Hamel RESIDENCE: 2759 NW 6 Street CITY: Miami (AddIes3 LJnel) (AddireSs une2 : 1 ,IC II Ind 91 HVr LOO STATE: FL HOME PHONE: S305) 6494968 CELL (305) 244-2708 FAX. EMAIL: drdenisrod@yahoo•com PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: BUSINESS ADDRESS. 2759 NW 6 Street Line') zip: 33125-4325 Warta Line 21 CITY: Miami STATE: FL BUS. PHONE. EXT zip: 33125-4325 Would you like to serve on the Planning Advlsoy Board? il(a 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 1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise andlor abilities that you possess that would make you an effective board member that wilt act In the public Interest Spent ions 1978 to 1981 on the board of Project AI.S.P. (Arts Instruction for Special Population). He served 4 years on tfie City -o l�ia P aruang Arir�oryl oard a mem'"6ar, and l o Ctiarrperson.F'mm tog 10 2ao2 he served in the Code Erironfiement-boa iftWe-Cwife- i be Is `a board member of The jay Manna interrietforial trade Consardiim, Wii iii-Dade tail , tt>rougA_ i t 7. �omrr aioner Carloas c3 rrienez. Fenn eawe 4AP* so7m.o+ Pape? of 2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and toning.; Rod has his degrees, in Education, Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology- :, IV v1 -� :... C.-. . J Cif r) S. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had than s demonstrates interest In and concern for planning and planning implementation. �F� G, Among his many talents, you can count on him to be an excellent translator from English into Freng and/or Spanish aiid vice4rersa roWidiliftdory in if& dt By -being to last paw"to enter -speak m`Ciade-as a -Code Errfoidenient BOarifliteinFirtaldtanbor'iase Chinese of a PtanJng74dvlsorjr_Boar+d lilt ting..He'swef'known for his gin cf langriagas. A�TI vfthese o ohs vrrere fie by ttieCtty oi`Mlaml and shown on Chancel 9 TV_ 4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars they you have attended. During bis 4 years in the Planning Board (20b2-20O6) 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 only board member for the Planning Advisory Board, but vice -chair and co-chairman. Also, He was a board member of project A.I.S:P. (Arts instruction for S. Describe any membership in organizitimils having the prkary aim of the furtherance of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and 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. Describe any otter ac Ivl4► evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes of planning and plan implementation. • A resident dale City of Miami, Dr. Rod has spent his adult life giving back to the community he loves. He is a community sclivTsf' - winol"s'i>drsmey activela el asgeils a 65mmuns piriian"ly City Of IOW, Region d su struts try-Fovig.-Ragiowr - _ . _- ..._ -. ---._.• Fern era au.sv e®-ara,AI Page 2 'of 4 1 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 service 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) I do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the city_ (4) I am not employed in a MI time 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 1 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. xi *-3 (6) I acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board Wail Tali to meet this requirement each and evetytyearr assuring board membership or alternate membership. (7) As a prospective appointee l ern subject to a personal appearanoe before the city commission, to aff 'tole -aeon opportunity to ascertain my proficiency in the English language, educational background ar onreeof planning and zoning. a• (8) I am en elector of the City 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; (3) has not been adjudicated mentally incapecitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state; (4) has not been convicted of a felony In Florida, or any other state, without having had hislher civi rights restorer (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 clerk if 1 creams to be a resident and/or an elector of the city during the term of my office. I agree that if I were to be0ome a Candidate for elective political office during my term and qualify as a candidate for elective political office, such qualification shalI be deemed a tender of my resignation from the board. I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-611 dine Miami City Code which prohibits me from entering into any con- tract or transacting any business with the city or any person or agency acting for the city, or frorn appearing In nspresentation of any Mind party before any board, Commission or agency of which I am member. I also understand that prohbition upon activity which is set forth above remains in effect for a period of two yearn alter 1 have left city service. 1 have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-613 of the Miami Cat' Code which prohibits me from 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. 1 have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-615 and 2-617 of me Miami City Code which requires that I submit to the dry clerk a comprete itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the title be either legal or equitable, whether owned In whole or in part, indudarg corporate real property In which I have a controlling Interest or I am an officer of such corporation. I agree to submit to the city Berk said information 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 located; and (3) The manner in which the property I presently being utthzed. 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 city. 1 agree to comply with all financial 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. l acknowledge 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 addfllonal information on Code citations, please visit the website of the Office of the City Attorney at hflp:IMww.mianigov.com/ dtyattomeylpagesllndex.asp for Internet links to citations. I recognize that membership an 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 fist 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 more than 15 points in one calendar year shaN automata ally be removed and the position declared vacant. Additionally I 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 steal be automatically removed from the board; or that If I am appointed to the planning advisory board and 1 am absent, for whatever reason, from mom than six (6) meetings in one calendar year, I shall be automatically removed from the board. Fans 9ogNWrrMPABrm'0701-01 Page 3of4 1 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 Yes FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Please complete this font and submit to: Office of the City Clerk ATTN: Assistant City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Information may be copied and pasted Mg thls fora front other computer programs, i.e. MS Word. Information that is typed directly into the form may be 'Saved as Text' and then opened in other computer programs. For additional Info►nratlon on the Planning Advisory Board and/or the Zoning Boar please contact Ms. remelt. Fernandez, Executive Secretary, Hearing Boards, at (30S) 411-2038 or email as: TFernande 4miamigov cork Fo n 9oeeWNA.PAWZ7 -0701 01 Page 4 of 4 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 Jay Molina 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, N.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.