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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Memo-City Clerk-Substitution for Item BC.6 Adding Back-Up DocumentationINTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and July 2, 2010 Members of the City Commission Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Substitution for Item BC.6 Adding Back -Up Documentation (2) Please be advised that the Community Relations Board Memo and Resume of the applicant for legislation item BC.6, scheduled for the July 8, 2010 City Commission meeting, needs to be added. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD FOR TERMS AND DESIGNATED HEREIN. The attachments have been generated by the City Clerk's Office and the revisions will be forwarded to the Agenda Office. PAT:pl Cc: Carlos Migoya, City Manager Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator SUBMITTED LNTO 1h PUBLIC RECORD FCC ITEM6c-(P ONL8Lio /o_oogoo- Submitia,I- (Ylerno-Cifj C(er St.), tItut;on for IIern 1JC. 32z, Up az urne o at on CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO:• Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk DATE: March 23, 2010 FILE: SUBJECT: Request to Declare Vacancy and Nominations to Commissioners Chante Sweet REFERENCES: Community Relations Coordinator Priscilla, Asper your instructions, I have revised our memo requesting a declaration of vacancies with the necessary corrections. We would like to declare vacancies for the following seats on the Community Relations Board: Name Reason Anthony Jennings - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Marlene Sanchez - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Teresa Zorrilla Clark - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount Dr. Juana Amada Vargas - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Haydee Wheeler - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM. ON7/%0 , Lyse Cuellar -Vidal Continued.... - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount Barbara Bisno - Term expired Additionally, attached, please find the list of recommendations made by the Nominating Committee of the Community Relations Board to be submitted to the respective commissioner for consideration of vacancies and appointments. District 1 Requesting reappointment of Dr. Amada Vargas District 2 Cameron Sisser (Resume attached pdf file) District 3 Antonio Villasuso (Resume attached pdf file) District 4 Requesting reappointment of Lyse Cuellar -Vidal District 5 Samuel Latimore (Resume attached pdf file) Submitted by: Date: SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMic_ON7-a.'o1 Antonio 'Vi0:sus° S90 sW i0'1 Street `Unit # 4 'a(ianei ¢Yinda 33130 Monte (305) 285--3007 Cep (305) 491-4111 .. Objective; To Join an organization where I can apply my proven social services skills, managerial, organizational and administrative skills and help the organization to reach Its short and long term goals. ProfessionafEperience Rescue Mission Inc. From May 2009 to Trent Miarni Centers Director i* Responsible to provide the necessary splritual leadership, planning, organizational objectives; supervision, training, • staffing, management, and facility upkeep of the various Miami Campus Centers, which provide direct services to men, women, and children. 7 Responsible of tho.supervision and administration of the Community Activity Center. • 7 Responsible of the supervision and administration of the Miami Adult Centers, Including the Center for Men, Food Services, Center for Women and Children, and Education and Career Center. > ..Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents and ensures that each individual is treated with courtesy, 'respect, and dign ty. " Interacts with the commwiity, seeking to expand services at the Centers Including the areas of health and other special classes or events. , > The Director of Men'Centers has to erigage outside organizations, agencies, churches, etc, to increase revenue, gift-ln-kind, and other professional services. Miami.Rjscue 9Yfrsrian Inc. rF'rom lune 2008 to Way 2009 :Assistant Director The Assistant Director for Miami Centers assist the Director of the Miami Centers providing the necessary planning, organization, direction, supervision, and recording of the recovery, training and re-entry goals of the Miami Rescue Mission, Center for Men, r.' Provide oversight and development for the Center for Men together with the Director, specifically the Regeneration Program and EmergencylTransitional Housing. • . > Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents. > Oversees IntakelOutreach caseworker staff to include record keeping and resident services. 7 • Assist in. the development and Implement of Bible Studies. 7 ;Represents the Mission at conferences, meeting and churches as needed. Miami 74scue Mission Inc. q'rom October 1999 to,Tww 2008 Coordinator ofgas-panic Program 7 Interview individuals that are being 'considered for residency and assist residents to set goals fortransltloning back as new members of society, •'> Supervises Hispanic Division and facilitate support groups. . > Coordinate and recruit Hispanic volunteers to assist In the Hispanic division, • .7 . Head translator from English to Spanish. Rewrite and translate materials for Spanish speaking residents.• >. Coordinate daily Inspection of the residential housing and administration building. • • 7 . Assist in obtaining appointments for residents needing medical care, Also, facilitate drug testing, • ➢ Planning, developing and orgariizing•fundrais(ngevents to Increase the organization's funds to keep the programs running, • >' Public speaking In various communities on drug and alcohol.abuse., Senior. Case Manager > $Upgrvlses the caseworkers in the Center for Men • 7 : Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and supervrvlslan in.the ase Workers department Assists each client in removing barriers to independent living and deveidptreatinent plans' for clients. Responsible•fortracking and recording progress•of assigned clients, • SUBMITTED INTO HE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM@c. ON/°/'o . Treectom 2Co use Trot?: January 1999 to June .1999 Counsefor > Coordinate the daily activities In a residential rehabilitation center for substance abuse. > Ensure that all conflict in the center have the proper solution. > Provide daily workshop to all residents of the center. > develop a weekly counseling session with residents. Item Processing opmerica T.1'07n Noveat6er 1996 to August 1997 CheckTrocess-ing 9 'Receiving cancelled checks from financial institutions for proper handling. >. Sorted, documented and processed checks accordingly. XendarCToyota Egon Ianua7y199.5" to Xovem6er 1996 Car Porter Monitoring the disbursement and returning of all vehicles. > Advising the owner's of the vehicles when they will be released to them. > Answering all inquiries)n person or by telephone. (Education: Barry University 2009 Case Management Certificate West Virginia Technical School 1985-1986 LaSalle High School 1984 Languages: Fluently In English and Spanish Community _Activit: Casablanca Center: Head Group Facilitator of Support Group for various life controlling issues. Awards received' October 2004 Proclamation f.Miami October 24, 2004 Casablanca Center Award IVerences: Available upon request ntonio frflLsUSo Tag' 2/2 SUBMITTED INTO THE 2 PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM M 6 ON 710(3110 Business Address: Business Telephone: 305-571 -2232 Home Address: 590 SW 10 ST Unit #4 Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Villasuso Antonio Last . First Middle Employer: Miami Rescue Mission Title/occupation: Miami Center Programs Director Business Type; Non -Profit Social Services 2159 NW 1ST Court Home Telephone: 305-285-3007 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 43 Years PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) () Male () White Non -Hispanic ) Asian or Pacific Islander Female () Black Non -Hispanic () American Indian or Alaskan Native O'cl Hispanic SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM& ONi/oiio . List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: My Job is: Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Campus for the Miami Rescue Mission (Overseeing the Center for Men, Center for Women and Children, Community Activity Center (for Youth at Risk Programs) Education and Food Departments, Health Clinic. I have been on staff at the Miami Rescue Mission for nearly 11 years. Associate Pastor of New Life Family Church (Under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Rivero) on staff for 8 years, Community Interests: I attend all meetings for the Homeless Coalition of Miami, Making sure that all Immigrants gel treated with respect and dignity, Greater Miami Ministers Association Member. Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Rev. Ron Brumrnitt (President MRM) • 305-389-3636 Marilyn Brummltt 941-223-0529 Eddie Rivero 305-297-3B59 SUBMITTED INTO TH PUBLIC RECORD FOI ITEM&. ON >-osio. QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORIVIINATION TO SERVE ON TIIE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME villasuso Antonio 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? I would like to serve on the Community Relations Board because I believe 11 is working pro -actively In the community with other professional leaders to help develop bridges of understanding and communication. I work everyday with the disenfranchised and see the hurt and despair. t betlevo as community leaders working together e can make a difference In the lies of those broken and help rebuild pathways to assist them to climb back Into being productive In society. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the - Community Relations Board? Yes, I believe that I can give 10 hours of my time to serve on this board. 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? As the Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Rescue Mission I serve In a very diverse community. Sometimes tensions behveen our residents various cultural differences allows me to be a medietor in helping resolving Issues of learning to live together In a small space. Also I have lived In the city for nearly 43 years which Is most G.p 11%1 Imo r 01-.1 ue ra I. 1.ua.M Na WavdV,G.4I p .wuw 1.Wsroi. 1-53IM.;4....... Man nr71..16d YVLsurn....k...v�...Waw"r..l.ne..d.* .QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMc 6 ON 7-e29/o 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? That If accepted to be part of this board you are there to assist and to hopefully be part of this wonderful cities changes. I think that we are Just to be of assistance to those that are already leading and to be a bridge between the city and the diverse community that serve. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? I believe that this certainly can be achieved due to the FACT that when you have a strong core of leaders working together not only can It be positive, but It can be the change that this city needs. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMsc.c,_ON 7i go,