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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Michael Slyder-Letter to Civilian Investigative PanelGolden Owl Entertainment, LLC DBA Heart Nightclub 3050 SW 1st Avenue Miami, Florida 33129 August 22, 2016 Civilian Investigative Panel Attn: Mr. Horacio S. Aguirre, Chairperson 970 SW 1st Street, Suite 300 Miami, FL 33130 Mr. Aguirre: ?5? I am writing to respectfully request that you initiate a formal investigation of Elisabeth Albert, Investigator for the Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP). It is my belief that Ms. Albert's investigation into Heart Nightclub as well as her unsupported insinuations and allegations regarding the Miami Entertainment District Association (MEDA) are groundless and reflect a significant bias toward nightlife economy businesses critical to the City of Miami's tourism industry. Aside from the fact that MEDA's Enhanced Police Services Program (EPS) has been distinguished as an effective and innovative policing services, it appears that there have been a total of two complaints filed against officers working within the program since its inception in February of 2010.2 MEDA has provided zone policing services3 in excess of 25,000 hours comprised of more than 4,300, six -hour shifts. Ms. Albert's investigative process and procedures are not only questionable but extend beyond the duties of the CIP pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 12188 (see Attachment A) . As you know, I attended the CIP Hearing on August 16, 2016, held at the Little Havana NET Office. During the meeting, I attempted to explain some misunderstandings related to both the Miami Entertainment District Association (I am the current President of MEDA) as well as Heart Nightclub (I am the Chief Financial Officer of this company). I am hard-pressed to remember another instance where I felt that a body or an organization that I was presenting to was less enthusiastic about topics critical to MEDA's purpose and mission. It was apparent from the outset that a number of the CIP's board members as well as administrative and investigative staff had fully articulated preconceived notions of both MEDA and Heart Nightclub. It should be noted that in my initial conversation with Ms. Cristina Beamud, CIP Executive Director, she accused MEDA of colluding with the Miami Police Department (MPD). In fact, she described our relationship with the MPD as obviously biased and that MEDA was nothing more than a pay-off for police officers. She articulated that it was impossible for police to serve in this capacity without bias and compromise of integrity. Whatever her assumptions, I can say without s In 2011, MEDA's Enhanced Police Services Program was presented at the International Problem -Oriented Policing Conference wherein the program was awarded second place out of seventy-two community -policing projects world-wide. 2 It should be noted that in both these instances these officers were investigated and fully cleared by the Miami Police Department's Internal Affairs Division. 3 Police officers working within the program do not work directly for any club or other nightlife business. Unlike other off -duty assignments, MEDA officers engage in zone policing (patrolling the area) while under the direct command and control of the Downtown NET Commander. Submitted into the p q Page 1 of 6 record fpr i em(s) . \ . on -I 16 . City Clerk 0\ i`6\\\-(1\\ V\\(\r\v\,\ \\\ JA\R \\ aV\ \\i\Q 'i\ 4 4\9. \ g reserve that she has not met the men and women that I know who serve admirably on behalf of our city and its citizens. As importantly, as a professional I would never be so crass as to assume without fact or reason that the intentions of another were compromised by unprincipled motives. If I conceded to such machinations, I would have countered her offensive insinuations by pointing out that some would argue that the pressures to justify her annual salary and program budget ($717,000.00) compromise her ability to be impartial in the investigation of police officers. But where do we go with such unnecessary and aversive exchange? What does any of this solve? I would think that an investigative organization would be interested in exchange that broadens understanding and cooperation between itself and the community which it represents, especially regarding programs that the CIP should effectively review as such programs possibly may relate to "policies of the Police Department".4 In my second discussion with Ms. Beamud (email dated August 11, 2016), she denied my request to be placed on the agenda and suggested that I attend the hearing and speak during the "Public Comment" portion of the hearing (I had actually called the week prior and spoke to her administrative assistant requesting the same). Ms. Beamud seemed disinterested in my efforts to appear before the Panel to, and at the very least, clarify some obvious misunderstandings. Frankly, this attitude is difficult to understand given the following concerns and serious allegations levied against both MEDA and Heart Nightclub, which were documented in the public record in previous CIP Hearings: Statements made about MEDA: "And secondly, the matter of off -duty employment (MEDA) in relation to Sergeant Guell and Club Therapy was not explored" (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 36:24-25; p. 37:1). "Sergeant Guell was more interested in greeting the bouncers and manager of the club than addressing the assault" (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 37:12-14). "Off -duty employment poses a number of benefits and challenges...disadvantages range from simple complaints of discourtesy to corruption or other criminal misconduct" (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 37:15- 23). "There is a particular risk where the party paying the salary of an off -duty in an establishment or group of establishments which is licensed to sell alcohol" (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 37:24-25; p. 38:1- 2). "This practice should be clarified in order to provide guidance to the officers" (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 38:10-11). "Since they worked for them, you know, there's some type of bias there and somebody got away with a crime" (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 43:4-7 — Statement from Complainant Pedroza). "I didn't know this back then. I just recently found out about the Miami Entertainment District Association. That's some little loophole that they have going on here so that, you know, they can have the officer in their pocket, in their right pocket". (CIP Meeting Minutes — November 17, 2015 — p. 48:8-13 —Statement from Complainant Pedroza). 4 City of Miami Ordinance No. 12188 (see Attachment A) Page 2 of 6 Submitted into the public record or 'tem(s) b'\ , on Q / f; 1 L City Clerk Statements made about Heart Nightclub: "Mike and I (Elisabeth Albert) went out and we did an area canvass of the incident location and when we got out there, during the daytime hours, it appeared to be a closed warehouse. We found notes on both the front and back door —the only two doors leading in and out of the place — saying that deliveries — that packaged should be delivered to the back door in the alleyway. We did knock at the both the front and back door and didn't get an answer. When we got back to the property— I mean back to the office, I wanted to check the property because it didn't seem like it was a nightclub. So, I ran the address through the Dade County Property Appraiser's website which shows that the incident — the primary land use for the incident location is zoned as a warehouse terminal or storage" (CIP Meeting Minutes —June 21, 2016— p. 95:12-25; p. 96:1-5). "We first notified the Net Administrator, a William Plasencia, who did tell us that there was no permits for the club to be operating out of that facility." 6 (CIP Meeting Minutes —June 21, 2016— p. 96:15-19). "It was and we wanted, definitely, to commend the Complaints Committee on Ms. Albert's diligence and also on Mr. Lucas and the fact that they did, upon being concerned about the fact that there was a nightclub operating out of a warehouse - that they did contact the appropriate authorities to report the situation." (CIP Meeting Minutes — June 21, 2016 — p. 99:4-10 — Statement from CIP Board Member Casas). "But in this case, we have a club that has no licensing, no Certificate of Use at the club". (CIP Meeting Minutes — June 21, 2016 — p. 101:24-25; p.102:1 — Statement from CIP Board Member Gimenez). "And, my specific question is, are there City of Miami police officers working with this club through MEDA when this club appears to not be licensed? It's a 20,000 square foot facility. It's serving alcohol and the patrons are there, perhaps, interacting with officers feeling like they're safe. This is like a sanctioned place. When, in fact, it appears it is not licensed and that's my specific question. Knowing it's not, are there officers that are providing services indirectly through MEDA; and thus, giving it the appearance of being sanctioned? (CIP Meeting Minutes — June 21, 2016 — p. 102:13-24 — Statement from CIP Board Member Gimenez). Based on these comments and serious allegations presented in a public forum regarding both MEDA and Heart Nightclub, one would assume that the President of MEDA and the Chief Financial Officer of Heart Nightclub would be an important enough guest to provide an agenda slot, to respond to these very serious allegations. Ms. Beamud's actions aside, I find the investigative process undertaken by Ms. Albert to be highly unprofessional. Here are my concerns: 1. Investigation of Heart was outside the purview of the CIP: By Ms. Albert's own account, the investigation into Heart was not within the typical scope of a CIP violation: "I know this is away from what we normally do. But, staff saw that might not be a really good thing if there's an emergency inside this building and we felt that notification had to be made.i6 Again as explained on the City of Miami's official website, the "powers and duties" of the CIP include: 5 Contacting a Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) administrator about zoning issues demonstrated Ms. Albert's lack of knowledge regarding city resources. NET administrators and their organizations "help residents, businesses and property owners access city, county, state and federal government services" (www.miamigov.com) 6 CIP Meeting Minutes —June 21, 2016 — p. 96:12-15 Page 3 of 6 Submitted into the ptlic n record or tem(s) 1 on q City Clerk "To conduct investigations, inquiries and evidentiary hearings into allegations of police misconduct" (see Attachment B) Ms. Albert's investigation into Heart nightclub has nothing to do with the complaint filed by Mr. Kenneth Mott (the Complainant), Case Number 16-017. In fact, the incident took place on the street and at no time did Mr. Mott state that he was a customer of Heart or that he had been in Heart on the night in question. Further, the investigation into a business has no direct bearing on the allegations asserted by the complainant. The charge is the charge and should stand on its own, particularly when the conduct of an officer is being questioned. Put directly, even if Heart was an illegal operation (which it is not), the case against Officer Garcia deserved to be reviewed on its own, without confounding the specifics of the case with the issue of a potential illegal operation. The assertions put forth about MEDA and Heart Nightclub presents an obvious potential bias against the officer. Officer Garcia deserves better than this. 2. The Investigator lacks the necessary training and knowledge to assert these allegations: Ms. Albert clearly has little understanding of zoning ordinances and municipal jurisdiction. As the statements above indicate, Ms. Albert searched the County Property Appraiser's Office which indicated that the building's "Primary Land Use" was a warehouse or storage facility. However, the county's oversight for zoning related to Certificates of Use is limited to "non - incorporated areas". The online "land use" records for the county are largely for tax assessment and related areas (i.e. sale history) and current usage of the building may or may not be accurate — as indicated in a disclaimer at the bottom of every page when printing a report.' As an example, The Corner Bar (see Attachments C1 & C2) is located at 1035 N. Miami Avenue and it is also "zoned" as a warehouse on the County Appraiser's Office website. In another example, a number of bars have operated over the years at 1306 N. Miami Avenue. The current Miami - Dade County "zoning" for this building is listed as "Mixed Use—Store/Residential" (see Attachments D1 & D2). In the June 21, 2016, CIP Hearing, Mr. George Wysong, Assistant City Attorney and Division Chief of General Government for the City of Miami, articulated that zoning for downtown businesses fell within the aegis of the City of Miami and that "Miami -Dade County has no clue as to what the zoning in Miami is."8 At the Hearing that I attended (August 16, 2016), Ms. Albert was fervent in her conviction that I was incorrect regarding the County's role in zoning (or lack thereof) for Certificates of Use in the City of Miami yet she knew that Mr. Wysong had clearly asserted that County records should not be trusted. An investigator can be wrong but should be willing to modify positions based on a recognized authority; the irony here is that Ms. Albert considers that the proper city personnel were notified, including Mr. Wysong who evidently was asked to appear at the meeting to discuss MEDA, Heart Nightclub and its alleged illegal operations. Ms. Albert should have recognized Mr. Wysong's experience and authority and as a result, been more agreeable to the identical assertions that I made as a visiting guest of the CIP. What is truly mind -boggling is the fact that Ms. Albert seems to lack a very basic knowledge of how businesses are formed and legally recorded. A simple visit to www.sunbiz.org would have immediately solved any confusion about this matter. By clicking on "Search our Records" and inquiring about the company's name, fictitious name, or owner name would have provided her Miami -Dade Office of the Property Appraiser Summary Reports (see Attachments Cl & D1) 8 CIP Meeting Minutes —June 21, 2016, p. 102:5-6. Submitted into the p b is Page 4 of 6 record r 'tem(s) on �� �a City Clerk all of the necessary information to avoid any confusion (see Attachment E). It appears that Ms. Albert clearly understood that the records search for Miami -Dade County is based on address and yet, modifies her search question for the City of Miami; specifically, Ms. Albert should have asked, "Is there a bar or nightclub legally and currently operating at the address of 50 NE 11th Street"? Ms. Albert appears to have modified her question to ask, "Is Heart Nightclub a current or legal business operating as a nightclub in the City of Miami"? The distinction in the interrogative allowed Ms. Albert to assert, again in a public forum, that my business was operating illegally in a warehouse. 3. The investigator mischaracterized the building during the site visit or "canvass": Ms. Albert made it clear in the June 21, 2016, and the August 16, 2016, hearings that she "canvassed" the area and the building and it appeared to be a warehouse. I have attached several pictures, (see Attachments F1-F4) which provide ample evidence that these characterizations are at best misleading. It is important to recognize the following: 1. Ms. Albert stated that there were only two doors at the location; there are in fact four;9 2. She stated that while she did see a delivery notice, she failed to mention that the notice included the following information (see Attachment F-3): Golden Owl Entertainment, LLC Heart Nightclub 50 NE 11`h Street Ms. Albert had all of the information that she needed to inquire about the night club operations at that building. As I mentioned in the hearing, Golden Owl Entertainment, LLC is the corporate entity that owns the business and thus, all licenses and permits are issued under that legal entity. As a side note, Amazon, FedEx and other companies will not and do not deliver to "Heart Nightclub". The credit cards we use to process orders with vendors are of course under the name "Golden Owl Entertainment, LLC". I will let the other pictures speak for themselves. It is frankly disingenuous and offensive to assume that anyone would think that this building is a warehouse, with all of the connotations typically associated with such a branding (i.e. a dilapidated building in obvious disrepair covered in graffiti). Summary: I have attached an article from The Miami New Times dated December 14, 2015, (see Attachment G) in which the incident involving Sergeant Guell is documented. Of course, The Miami New Times included a number of similar insinuations to those posited by Ms. Albert and some of the members of the Civilian investigative Panel. While members of the Miami Entertainment District Association expect this kind of rough -shod, conspiracy -theory dribble from a tabloid, the fact that the CIP has declared our non-profit organization to be potentially problematic and that the MPD policy associated with MEDA "needs to be clarified", lends credence to The Miami New Times' unfounded charges and accusations. And therein lies the problem: make some broad -stroke inflammatory accusations that have no basis in fact and others will certainly do their best to join suit for their own maligned motives — just ask The Miami New Times. 9 There is actually a fifth door that secures the elevator mechanical room. Page 5 of 6 Submitted into the publicn record or .tem(s) \ 1 on City Clerk My effort to attend your hearing in good faith, to be met by resistance and resentment, demonstrates the need for your board to review its procedures for investigating anyone for anything. You cannot simply sound -off on unsubstantiated claims and then disregard the one person who stands before you, without pause or reservation, to answer as truthfully as he can, regarding a program and a business that he has labored to create and maintain. I can assure you sir that if you would have requested to attend a MEDA meeting, you would have been afforded the respect and time deserving of someone who has so admirably volunteered his time for the betterment of our community. Can you say that the same was afforded to me? Ms. Albert's flawed investigative process should give rise to serious and pertinent questions about how the CIP's investigative staff approaches their important duty to represent all of the community, including businesses and police officers. My frustration with the Panel's allegations and insinuations fall a distant second to my absolute concern regarding the CIP's investigative process. Namely, that we should all be mindful of the Latin phrase, "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes" (Who watches the watchmen"). Given what I have outlined here, I am sincerely curious about the Panel's "best practices" regarding self - governance. Thank you for your time in reviewing this important matter and 1 look forward to discussing the next step in the complaint process with you. At the very least, I hope that you will ask me to attend a future hearing so that we can correct the record. Respectfujy, Slyder President Miami Entert t District Association Chief Financial Officer Golden Owl Entertainment, LLC DBA Heart Nightclub (716) 570-0598 Attachments Page 6 of 6 Submitted into the puklic recordfo} ite� (s) on ` 6 I City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 121881 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CREATING NEW CHAPTER 11.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "CIVILIAN COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW" TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL ("CIP") TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT WITH AUTHORITY TO: CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO ALLEGATIONS OF POLICE MISCONDUCT; REVIEW POLICIES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; FORWARD COMPLAINTS ALLEGING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY TO RELEVANT AGENCIES; BE EMPOWERED TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS FOR POLICE RELATED INVESTIGATIONS AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY, PROVIDED THAT NO IMMUNITY BE CONFERRED BY THE CIP; SETTING FORTH THE CIP'S PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, NOMINATION OF MEMBERS, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES, OFFICERS, PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY, RULES OF PROCEDURE, MEETINGS, VOTING, QUORUM, ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND COUNSEL; AND MORE PARTICULARLY BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 11.5-1 THROUGH 11.5-12 TO SAID CODE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PRESENT A REPORT TO THE CITY COMMISSION AS TO THE TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLAR ALLOCATIONS NECESSARY TO COVER EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED BY THE CIP AND PRESENT SAME TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ITS REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: §1. New Chapter 11.5, entitled "CIVILIAN COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW," is added to the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, in the following particulars: "Chapter 11.5 CIVILIAN COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW Division 1. The City of Miami Civilian investigative Panel §11.5-1. Created; established. The Civilian Investigative Panel ("CIP") is hereby created and established. §11.5-2. Purposes, powers and duties. The purpose, powers and duties of the CIP are to: 1 The full text of the Ordinance was not reproduce here, only the first several sections were. Attachment A 1) act as independent civilian oversight of the sworn Police Department; 2) exercise its powers so as to not interfere with any ongoing investigations and conduct its activities consistent with applicable law, including the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law and with applicable law and labor contracts; 3) make written recommendations related to the Miami Police Department policies and procedures concerning but not limited to training, recruitment and notification system for corrective disciplinary procedures and provide input to the Chief of POLICE before changes in police department policy or procedure are implemented, which proposed changes shall be transmitted to the CIP 30 days prior to implementation, except if an emergency requires such change; 4) engage the services of trained investigators and secure adequate training for its members, including training in police policies and practices; 5) conduct investigations, inquiries and public hearings to make factual determinations, facilitate resolution and propose recommendations to the City Manager and Police Chief regarding allegations of misconduct by any sworn officer of the City of Miami Police Department; 6) request issuance of subpoenas, after consultation with the State Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, (Miami -Dade County) and approval of CIP Independent Counsel, for the purpose of obtaining evidence from witnesses and production of books, papers, and other evidence, which subpoenas shall be signed, served and enforced pursuant to applicable law, provided that no immunity be conferred by the CIP; 7) enhance understanding of the process of submitting, processing and responding to citizen complaints regarding misconduct by police officers; 8) issue reports to the Mayor, City Commission, City Attorney, City Manager, Chief of Police and the public; 9) make recommendations as to the disposition of alleged incidents of police misconduct, to which the Police Chief is required to respond in writing within thirty (30) days; 10) forward complaints alleging criminal activity to the City of Miami Police Department and other relevant agencies; 11) promulgate rules and procedures for internal governance and standards for training of CIP members and staff. Submitted into the pbc record for i em(s) on Q � 6 . City Clerk City of Miami - Civilian Investigative Panel Page 1 of 1 Attachment B Text - Only I home i city directory I city officials I city organizations I commission agendas I employment I events 1 search CIP HOME VISION AND MISSION ABOUT US CONTACT US MEET INGS MEMBERS SERVICES CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT AGENCIES LEGISTAR APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP SEARCH CITY OF MIAMI: GOI Civilian Investigative Panel 970 S.W. 1st Street, #305 Miami, FL 33130 (305) 960-4956 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. (M-F) CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL: Home I Submit a Complaint I About Us The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) created by City of Miami Ordinance No. 12188. provides for independent and impartial citizens' oversight of the Miami Police Department. The powers and duties of the panel are: To conduct investigations. inquiries and evidentiary hearings into allegations of police misconduct. To make factual determinations, facilitate resolutions and propose recommendations to the City Manager and Chief of Police. To review and make recommendations regarding the Miami Police Department's existing policies and procedures. including training. recruitment and discipline and provide input to the Chief of Police prior to implementation of new or revised policies and procedures. • To request issuance of subpoenas for the purpose of obtaining evidence from witnesses, production of documents etc.. after consultation with the State Attorney and CIP Independent Counsel. • To issue reports to the Mayor, City Commission, City Attomey, City Manager, Chief of Police and the public. The CIP conducts public meetings on every third Tuesday of each month in addition to special and emergency meetings and public hearings. (Please contact the CIP to confirm meeting dates and times.) copyright c) 2016 City of Miami Submitted into the pu record lior ilem(s) on City Clerk bttp://www.miamigov.corn/cip/pages/AboutUs/Default.asp 8/24/2016 Property Search Application - Miami -Dade County Page 1 of 1 OFFICE OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISER Summary Report Attachment C-1 Generated On : 8/24/. Property Information Folio: 01-0101-080-1070 Property Address: 1035 N MIAMI AVE Miami, FL 33132-3514 Owner 1035 N MIA AVE LLC Mailing Address 2430 INAGUA AVE MIAMI, FL 33133 Primary Zone 6412 MIAMI WORLD CENTER Primary Land Use 4837 WAREHOUSE TERMINAL OR STG : WAREHOUSE OR STORAGE Beds / Baths / Half 0/0/0 Floors 4 Living Units 0 Actual Area Sq.Ft Living Area Sq.Ft Adjusted Area 20,873 Sq.Ft Lot Size 5,000 Sq.Ft Year Built 1920 Assessment Information Year 2016 2015 2014 Land Value $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $750,000 Building Value $361,624 $335,742 $320,296 XF Value $18,200 $18,200 $18,200 Market Value $1,504,824 $1,478,942 $1,088,496 Assessed Value $1,018,473 $925,885 $841,714 Benefits Information Benefit Type 2016 2015 2014 Non -Homestead Cap Assessment Reduction $486,351 $553,057 $246,782 Note: Not all benefits are applicable to all Taxable Values (i.e. County, School Board, City, Regional). Short Legal Description MIAMI NORTH PB B-41 N125FT OF LOT 10 BLK 18 LOT SIZE 5000 SQUARE FEET OR 19486-0486 0101 6 COC 22526-1465 07 2004 1 Taxable Value Information 2016I 20151 2 County Exemption Value $0 $0 Taxable Value $1,018,473 $925,885 $841, School Board Exemption Value $0 $0 Taxable Value $1,504,824 $1,478,942 $1,088, City Exemption Value $0 $0 Taxable Value $1,018,473 $925,885 $841, Regional Exemption Value $0 $0 Taxable Value $1,018,473 $925,8851 $841, Sales Information Previous Sale Price OR Book -Page Qualification Descriptk 07/01/2004 $1,630,000 22526-1465 Sales which are qualifies 01/01/2001 $585,200 19486-0486 Other disqualified The Office of the Property Appraiser is continually editing and updating the tax roll. This website may not reflect the most current intonation on record. The Property Appra and Miami -Dade County assumes no liability, see full disclaimer and User Agreement at http://www.miamidade.gov/info/disclaimer.asp Version: Submitted into the pu•lic record f•r i em(s) (31 on * City Clerk http://www.miamidade.gov/propertysearch/ 8/24/2016 The Corner - Google Maps Page 1 of 3 Google Maps The Corner Attachment C-2 Sla: C;la sea raTwk.no thiGiattlr.- 'mow h.=tolat�(ludo: Imagery ©2016 Google, Map data ©2016 Google 50 ft 1035 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 "The Corner" www.thecornermiami.com Submitted into the p onrecorG fPr 1t�16(S) , City Clerk https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Corner/@25.7847255,-80.1966206,338a,20y,90... 8/24/2016 Property Search Application - Miami -Dade County .t Oar http:i/www.miamidade.gov/propertysearch/#/report/summary 4 OFFICE OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISER Summary Report Attachment D-1 Property Information Folio: 01-3136-009-0290 Property Address: 1306 N MIAMI AVE Miami, FL 33136-2816 Owner LCM INTERNATIONAL INC Mailing Address 1800 N MIAMI AVE MIAMI, FL 33136-1716 Primary Zone 6402 MIX USE -BORDERS CBD Primary Land Use 1209 MIXED USE-STORE/RESIDENTIAL : MIXED USE - RESIDENTIAL Beds / Baths / Half 2/2/0 Floors 2 Living Units 1 Actual Area Sq.Ft Living Area Sq.Ft Adjusted Area 2,904 Sq.Ft Lot Size 5,000 Sq.Ft Year Built 1945 Assessment Information Year 2016 2015 2014 Land Value $700,000 $600,000 $225,000 Building Value $82,131 $74,535 $71,591 XF Value $1,792 $1,474 $1,480 Market Value $783,923 $676,009 $298,071 Assessed Value $297,448 $270,408 $245,826 Benefits Information Benefit Type 2016 2015 2014 Non -Homestead Cap Assessment Reduction $486,475 $405,601 $52,245 Note: Not all benefits are applicable to all Taxable Values (i.e. County, School Board, City, Regional). Short Legal Description ALICE BALDWIN ET AL SUB PB B-87 PB 6-43 E 100 OF LOT 7 BLK 3 LOT SIZE 50.000 X 100 OR 20409-4188 0502 1 Generated On : 8/24/2016 Taxable Value Information 2016 2015 2014 County Exemption Value $0 $0 $0 Taxable Value $297,448 $270,408 $245,826 School Board Exemption Value $0 $0 $0 Taxable Value $783,923 $676,009 $298,071 City Exemption Value $0 $0 $0 Taxable Value $297,448 $270,408 $245,826 Regional Exemption Value $0 $0 $0 Taxable Value $297,448 $270,408 $245,826 Sales Information Previous Sale Price OR Book -Page Qualification Description 05/01/2002 $350,000 20409-4188 Sales which are qualified 12/01/1999 $160,000 18899-4109 Sales which are qualified 02/01/1992 $0 15421-2262 Sales which are disqualified as a result of examination of the deed The Office of the Property Appraiser is continually editing and updating the tax roll. This website may not reflect the most current information on record. The Property Appraiser and Miami -Dade County assumes no liability, see full disclaimer and User Agreement at http://www.miamidade.gov/info/disclaimer.asp Version: Submitted into the public record f•r i em(s) b\-\ . on City Clerk The Top Under 21 Clubs in Miami Page 1 of 1 Best 18+ Venue in Miami: White Room 1306 North Miami Avenue I Miami, FL 33136 White Room's just around the corner from The Vagabond, and happens to have one of the coolest nightclub layouts in the city. Time and time again they've produced some of the best events in the city, and even though it may not be home to Poplife anymore, they still bring in a big crowd week in and week out. They're not strictly 18+ by any means, but they do cater to the younger crowd every so often, depending on the act that they bring in. The indoor/outdoor layout of the club really attracts those that are actually able to drink at the bar, because sometimes it can get a little crazy since the youngins may want to try and slam a few beers before heading inside. They're also likely to pay a bit more at the door here, but that shouldn't be a surprise. Attachment D-2 Submitted into the public record f r item(s) on q PL_I City Clerk http://www.clubplanet.com/Articles/7026/The-Best-18-Clubs-in-Miami 8/24/2016 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION# G16000002126 Fictitious Name to be Registered: HEART NIGHTCLUB Mailing Address of Business: 3050 SW 1ST AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33129 Florida County of Principal Place of Business: MIAMI-DADE FEI Number: 47-3208141 Owner(s) of Fictitious Name: GOLDEN OWL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 50 NE 11TH STREET MIAMI, FL 33132 Florida Document Number: L15000029723 FEI Number: 47-3208141 Attachment E FILED Jan 05, 2016 Secretary of State I the undersigned, being an owner in the above fictitious name, certify that the information indicated on this form is true and accurate. I further certify that the fictitious name to be registered has been advertised at least once in a newspaper as defined in Chapter 50, Florida Statutes, in the county where the principal place of business is located. I understand that the electronic signature below shall have the same legal effect as if made under oath and I am aware that false information submitted in a document to the Department of State constitutes a third degree felony as provided for in s. 817.155, Florida Statutes. JOSEPH GUAGLIARDO 01/05/2016 Electronic Signature(s) Date Certificate of Status Requested (X) Certified Copy Requested ( ) Submitted into the public record fpr 'tem(s) . on 9 �;, I City Clerk •Urata controlled #d SELF-STORA( Front Elevation-50 NE llth Street, Miami Attachment F-1 Front Sign-50 NE llth Street, Miami record f r i em(s) on q P� R. City Clerk Heart Nightclub Attachment F-2 Space Nightclub 1111It Heart Nightclub Rooftop Terrace Entrance Upcoming Events List matted into the public record f r on _ City Clerk amazonaffice, r"Er.crr Office/Wax IF DELIVER', (; TO 5() NEJJth Street AND FRONT DOOR ISN•T OPEN, PLEASE CALL 904-480-2713 AND SOMEONE WILL BE RIGITE WITH VOU TO RECEIVE PACKACE/S IIIANK YOU„ MANAGEMENT GOLDEN OWL ENTERTA INN EN' HEART NIGIFFCLUB Company and DBA Information Attachment F-3 City of Miami Burglar Alarm Permit (Expires 9/30/2016) ;- - u.mi e record fpr iicm(s) on C\ 1 () 4 . City Clerk Rear Entrance Rear Entrance Attachment F-4 Elevator Mechanical Room Submitted into the public record f r it m(s) b on City Clerk Attachment G From The Miami New Times Pregnant Woman Says Miami Cops Ignored Club Beating By Tim Elfrink Lissette Batista was two months pregnant when three women beat her up inside Club Therapy on NE 11th Street in downtown Miami this past January 4. Her boyfriend, Aldo Pedroza tried to intervene, and the women clobbered him too. Bouncers then jumped into the situation, leaving the attackers alone, kicking Pedroza and then throwing the pair onto the street. Pedroza, bleeding from the mouth, called the cops. Then things got even worse. Four officers led by Miami Sergeant Joseph Guell showed up. But instead of checking out the injuries or tracking down the women or bouncers "none of the officers listened," Pedroza, a 27-year-old from Davie, later told investigators. "They all refused to write a police report." So Pedroza headed to the station, where another cop took down his story and noted that both he and Batista did have "visible injuries on the face and body." The situation might have ended there. But it didn't. The Civilian Investigative Panel, a police watchdog group, took up the matter and now, almost a year later, has found a problem that might worry any Miamian who heads out to a bar for a drink. It turns out that Guell was working off duty for the Miami Entertainment District Association (MEDA), an organization funded by bars to — among other things — keep people safe. That's potentially a bad situation because officers paid by bars are more likely to take the side of those who sign their checks than the public. That's why Miami city police officers have long been banned from being paid for off - duty work directly by bars. Yet they're still allowed to work for the Entertainment District. "The Miami Police Department prohibits officers from working bars," CIP notes. "Guell was employed by a non-profit organization which is supported by bars ... This policy needs to be clarified." But cops say the citizen panel is making much ado about nothing. Lt. Javier Ortiz, head of the police union, contends there's no conflict in working for the bars or the nonprofit and notes that Internal Affairs cleared Guell of any wrongdoing. "As a police officer, it doesn't matter who is compensating us," Ortiz says. "Whether we arrest you or not, we still get paid. So where's the conflict?" Though Guell later claimed that Pedroza was belligerent, drunk and refused a report, the citizens panel found him negligent for not reporting the situation. Elfrink, Tim. "Pregnant Woman Says Miami Cops Ignored Club Beating." The Miami New Times, 14, Dec. 2015 http://www. miaminewtimes.com/news/pregnant-woman-says-miami-cops-ignored-club-beating-8112110 Submitted into the public record f r i m(s)n, 1 on I L 16 City Clerk