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Home My WebLink AboutPZAB ApplicationForm Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 p N • CITY OF MIAMI APPLICATION -`' c' ;� for PLANNING, ZONING and APPEALS BOARD p 73 •t.r pi ...i T1 7^1 r=. III NAME: Jennifer Ocana Barnes n- = r (First Name) (Middle) (Last Name) 3-< rrl iv RESIDENCE: 8400 NE Bayshore Drive (Address Line)) '` (Address Line 2) CITY: Miami STATE: FL ZIP: 33138 HOME PHONE: N/A CELL 3055285240 FAX: N/A EMAIL: Jennifer.Ocana(a�gmail.com PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: VITAS Healthcare BUSINESS ADDRESS: 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 400 (Address Linel) (Address Line 2) CITY: Miami STATE: FL ZIP: 33131 BUS. PHONE:3053506917 EXT. SHORT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (If you require additional space, attach additional pages.) 1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and abilities that you possess that would make you an effective board member that will act in the public interest. I am the incumbent for this appointment and have been an active Board Member in good standing of the City of MiamLPlanning, Zo_n_ing, and Anneals Board (PZAB)-since Qctober 12, 2012. In addition to the significant value of familiarity experience -my-P-ZAB--tenure--and -with -City -of -Miami -processes and -procedures y--ten-piu&years' -in -consulting, advisory, -project management, alyd process improvement -have and will continue -to -contribute -meaningfully to this -Board's -performance. 1 a►rrpassionate aboutthe City -of -Miami's present -and future. My already -proven public interest, experience, and pragmatic approachvil l make me an even more a active Board Member moving forward. Page 1 of 4 2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning. My persortal interest_in and commitment to an alwayT_improving Miami is significant. As a_P__ZAB Board Member,_I_ have extensive-famili oning_ordinances,amenrimc nts, exceptions, gained ledge-te- planning and coning generally. I obtained my BA from The Catholic; University of America in Washington, DC and Resources Management and Executive Leadership trom Cornell University. In 2012, I obtained a certificate in Six Sigma Lean Black Belt from Villanova University. 3. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had that demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementation. Presently, my participation as a PZAB Board Member is my primary City_of Miami community focus. Previously, as President of Shorecrest Homeowners Assnriatinn (SSHOA) from 2010 to 2012, I spoke before the City of Miami ue -community (i. tittle -Rive arine s-commonlyinvolved wurking directly with City of Miami's Planning Directur and Zoning Administrator to inure accurately interpret -and apply Miami 21, which exposed me to City of Miami planning and zoning processes from the community -facing perspective. This experience has proven a significant asset to me during my time as PZAB Board Member. 4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars that you have attended. g"., PZAB Workshop: Signs Legislation Presentation for proposed amendments to the sign regulations' —' er F: -rt -,J rR -t""1 — n o cr' rn 3s2 -o p=r 3 i"d ---: r. �; rrrn N 5. Describe any membership in organizations having the primary aim of the furt of hce of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and implementation of planning programs. I age �cirrgntly a Rnard Memher of the fade-Mia( riminaL.l.ustice Council, whnse purpose is to encourage and e var s-agencies-of the Justice-System-- -Criminal- ide-advice;, analysis, and -technical assistance -to criminal -justice -related agencies. 6. Describe any other activity evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes of planning and plan implementation. Professionally, I advise VITAS' Senior Executive Management team in the role of Vice President reporting directly_ into the Chief Executive Officer. VITAS Healthcare (NYSE:CHE) is among_ South Florida's largest employers and the largest provider of hospice services by revenue in the United States My role requires me to successfully drive change to resolve husiness issue Lorganizatinnal efffctivenessLdevelopment, strategicsam.pravement. Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 Page 2 of 4 I have read and understand the qualifications for members that are set forth in Sec. 62-63pChe Cit/ frg hereby certify that: ua//6Fe-09 7') (1) I do not have any interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, €I rvice fo( ie bp. (2) I am in a position to represent the public interest, and do not have any personal cR/pfiV4,tejntere Sly to conflict with the public interest. i' (3) I do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the city./�/ C�E�f( (4) I am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or the city. (5) As a member of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals 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, Zoning and Appeals Board. (6) I acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board if I fail to meet this requirement each and every year after assuming board membership or alternate membership. (7) As a prospective appointee I am subject to a personal appearance before the city commission, to afford the city commission an opportunity to ascertain my proficiency in the English language, educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning. (8) I am an elector of the City of Miami. I agree to immediately notify the city clerk if I cease to be a resident and/or an elector of the city during the term of my office. I 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 2-611 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 acting for the city, or from appearing in representation of any third party before any board, commission or agency of which I am member. I also understand that prohibition 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 comply with Section 2-613 of the Miami City 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. I agree to submit to the city clerk a complete itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the title be either legal or equitable, whether owned in whole or in part, including 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 clerk 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 is presently being utilized. 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. I 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. I agree to comply with all ethics course requirements of City of Miami Code Section 2-654. I acknowledge that the code of ethics of Miami -Dade County shall apply to me as a member or alternate member of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals 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://www. miamigov.com/cityattorney/pages/Index.asp for internet links to citations. I recognize that membership on the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board requires my regular attendance and participation at board meetings. Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 Page 3 of 4 ************************************************* 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. (� Yes Print Name Jennifer Ocana Barnes Signature Date 2/10/2016 FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Please complete this form and submit to: Office of the City Clerk City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Information may be copied and pasted into this form from 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 ada+ional information on the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, please contact Ms. Olga Zamora, Chief of Hearing Boards, at (305) 416-2037 or email at: ozamora(amiamigov.com ************************************************* Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 Page 4 of 4 V I TA Healthcare \gzs 6,c,b 201 South Biscayne Bttkvard Suite 400 Miami, FL 33131 ---""..10.11111111 exty LEy__ Ph( erYvt S SOO PiliaJ PhltePAC i31-$N) hr))+1 -331 3-7- '3:76 1 Srar3 11111111i Ewan, Nicole From: Hannon, Todd Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:50 PM To: Jennifer Ocana Cc: Ewan, Nicole Subject: RE: Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Applications Attachments: Jennifer Ocana Barnes PZAB Application 02102016.pdf Hi Jennifer, I wanted to let you know that I am in receipt of your email with application attached and will be on the lookout for the original via U.S. Mail. Have a great evening! Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Office of the City Clerk City of Miami P: 305-250-5366 F: 305-858-1610 email: thannon@miamigov.com Attention: Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt'; all communications sent and received through the City of Miami's email system are considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA) requires the City to make all public records available for inspection and to provide copies upon request. Please govern yourself accordingly. From: Jennifer Ocana [mailto:jennifer.ocana@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:16 PM To: Hannon, Todd <thannon@miamigov.com> Subject: Fwd: Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Applications Hello and good afternoon Todd, Please find attached a scanned copy of my PZAB Application. Per the email below it appears as if the application deadline is 2/12/16 at 4PM. I am mailing the completed application (as attached) today. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Jen Forwarded message From: Truesdell, Shenise <Truesdell@miamigov.com> Date: Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM Subject: Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Applications To: Greetings: 1 This is a friendly reminder that your Planning and Zoning Appeals Board seat has expired at the completion of former Commissioner Sarnoff s term, and your seat is up for reappointment. If you are still interested in serving on this board, please complete and submit the attached application to the Clerk's office. The deadline is Friday, February 12, 2016 by 4:00 PM. Should you have any questions please contact the City Clerk's office at: 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Ph: (305) 250-5347 Fax: (305) 858-1610 Kind regards, Shenise Truesdell Planning & Zoning Department, Hearing Boards City of Miami (305) 416 — 2032 Struesdell(u�miamigov.com 2