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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 10, 2014
The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on December 10, 2014, at the Bal
Harbour Village Hall Council Chambers (655 — 961h Street, Bal Harbour, Florida).
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Packer.
The following were present:
Also Present:
Mayor Martin Packer
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
Councilwoman Gabriel Groisman
Councilman Seth E. Salver
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager
Dolores M. Mejia, Interim Village Clerk
Richard Jay Weiss, Village Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Packer.
Mayor Packer asked for a moment of silence for peace, understanding and brotherhood in our
nation and the world.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS/WITHDRAWALS/REFERRALS:
Mayor Packer requested that item R9B be removed from the agenda. Councilman Groisman
spoke.
Councilman Sanz spoke.
A motion was offered by Mayor Packer seconded by Councilman Sanz to remove item R9B
from the agenda. The motion carried 3-2, (Salver and Groisman).
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
PA1 Presentation by the Rotary Club of Bal Harbour Regarding One Night of Classical
Music for 100 Precious Smiles
Presentation was made by Raj Singh to bring awareness to the Bal Harbour Rotary Club, as well
as invite residents to an upcoming fundraising event to take place on January 29 at the Sea View
Hotel. Funds raised will be donated to correct cleft palate in 100 children in Colombia.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Ms. Mejia read corrections to item C6B into the record.
AGENDA ITEM CSZA
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Councilman Salver requested that item C7D be separated.
Motion was offered by Councilman Groisman and seconded by Assistant Mayor Cohen to
approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried (5-0); thus
approving the following items:
C6 — Council Meeting Minutes
C6A Induction Meeting — November 17, 2014
C6B Regular Council Meeting — November 18, 2014
C7 — Resolutions
C7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF PEAR PROGRAMS, LLC. TO
PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES FOR WINTERFEST ON JANUARY
11TH AT A COST OF $9,525.00; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Parks and Public Spaces)
C7B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A
PROGRAM FOR THE DISTIRIBUTION OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM
CITATIONS ISSUED BY THE BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
VIOLATIONS OF DISABLED PARKING LAWS; PROVDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Police Department)
C7C A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
VILLAGE AND THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND
MUTUAL AID BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND THE CITY OF AVENTURA;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Police Department)
REGULAR AGENDA:
The Mayor took a point of privilege and called item R10A out of order.
Councilman Sanz recused himself on item R10A and left the meeting. In compliance with the
Miami -Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, Councilman Sanz is abstaining from
voting on any matters dealing with the Bal Harbour Shops Expansion.
R10A Village Manager's Report
Mr. Gonzalez met with staff and representatives from the Bal Harbour Coalition and traffic engineer
to review the scope of work. Traffic engineers took observations of the week of Thanksgiving.
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There will be 7 data points beginning on the weekend of 12/13/14. Traffic consultant will also be
conducting the analysis of the traffic study/engineering provided by Bal Harbour Shops. Members
of the Coalition noted traffic concerns during the Thanksgiving holiday, and were advised that data
would be collected for the traffic analysis in the upcoming weeks. Coalition Members also raised
concerns with matters related to zoning, and assured them those concerns will be brought up to
the Council at the appropriate time. In addition, questions and concerns about the timing of the
application and when it will be finalized. Met with staff, Village Attorney and attorney for the Shops,
and on December 9, 2014, the Shops submitted what they feel is the complete application, as well
as language for a text amendment. Question as to whether the process should be by text
amendment to the ordinance or by variance, which seems to be past practice. Negotiations have
not yet commenced, but are close now that a complete application has been submitted. Mr.
Gonzalez suggested that a workshop be scheduled in January to gain public input on the project.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the distinction between a text amendment and a variance.
David Paul (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke as a representative for the Legal Committee of the
Balmoral Condominium. Mr. Paul handed out a document to the Council, and a copy was retained
for the record.
Brian Mulhearn (10245 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Irwin Shaye (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Allan Krieger (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke as a resident & unit owner, as well as the Vice
President of the Balmoral Condominium Association.
Anamarie Kelly Stoppa (1075 93" Street) spoke.
Councilman Groisman spoke.
R9D Discussion Regarding Working After Hours
Mayor Packer took a point of privilege, and took item R9D out of order since representatives for the
Bal Harbour Shops were present.
Mr. Gonzalez explained that the item was on the agenda per his request, since currently, the
Village Code provide the Manager with the authority to approve after hours work in the B District.
However, historically, these requests for work after hours were brought to the Manager for
approval.
Brian Mulhearn (10245 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez explained that action would bring the Business District to the same level as the
Residential District.
Raj Singh (53 Camden Drive) spoke.
Dan Holder (24 Bal Bay Drive) spoke.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Avenue) spoke.
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Mr. Gonzalez spoke.
David Paul (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
A motion was offered by Councilman Salver and seconded by Assistant Mavor Cohen to
direct the Administration to draft an ordinance to address work after hours in the B district
and mitigate the issues brought up by the residents.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Councilman Salver spoke.
Vote (4-0); with Councilman Sanz recused.
Councilman Sanz returned to the meeting.
The following Resolution Title was read by Ms. Mejia:
R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF VILLAGE GENERAL
EMPLOYEE AND VILLAGE MANAGER PERFORMANCE BONUSES;
PROVIDNG FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion was made by Assistant Mavor Cohen and seconded by Councilman Salver to
approve the resolution.
Mr. Gonzalez explained that this item in brought to the Council annually to provide non -union
employees with performance bonuses, as a result of annual evaluations of Village employees.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Matis Cohen (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the evaluation process for employees.
Matis Cohen (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Councilman Groisman spoke.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Brian Mulhearn (10245 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Weiss explained the history of why the Village opted for performance bonuses, and how the
process was handled in previous years.
Matis Cohen (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez spoke.
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Mr. Weiss spoke.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Brian Mulhearn (10245 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Dan Holder (24 Bal Bay Drive) spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez explained how the cost of living adjustment impacts the bonuses.
Dan Holder (24 Bal Bay Drive) spoke.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Jordan Cohn (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Councilman Salver spoke.
Jordan Cohn (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Matis Cohen (9801 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Councilman Sanz spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez explained which employees were included as part of the bonus.
Councilman Sanz would like a list of employees, their start date and their salary for the January
meeting.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Vote (5-0).
R7B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILAGE COUNCIL OF BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ANNUAL EVALUATION
OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER; ACCEPTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S
ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014; RECOGNIZING HIS PERFORMANCE;
ADJUSTING HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ACCORDINGLY; AND
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was offered by Mavor Packer and seconded by Assistant Mavor Cohen to accept
the Village Manager's Annual Report 2013-14. Vote (5-0).
Assistant Mayor Cohen thanked Mr. Gonzalez. She is grateful to Mr. Gonzalez for stepping into
the role, and that the Village is much better off that it was a year ago. With his good leadership
and guidance, the Village will go far. She stated that she feels he deserves his bonus.
Mark Fisher (284 Bal Bay Drive) spoke. He stated that he has been involved with over seven
different municipalities in Chicago, New York and Miami, and that Mr. Gonzalez has by far the most
math logical background and creative mindset of any City Manager he has dealt with. He also
stated that he would not always make the decisions they wanted him to, but if he satisfies 85% of
the people 85% of the time, then he's done a job that's 1000% better than most.
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R9A Board and Committee Appointments
Mr. Gonzalez explained that the item is for board and committees appointments.
Mr. Weiss spoke.
Direct board appointments were offered by Council Members as follows:
Budget Committee:
Councilman Sanz appointed Mr. Raj Singh.
Councilman Groisman appointed Mr. Jose Biton.
Resort Tax Committee:
Councilman Sanz appointed Beth Berkowitz.
Councilman Groisman appointed Bruce Gelb.
Architectural Review Board:
A motion was offered by Councilman Salver and seconded by Assistant Mayor Cohen to
appoint Java Zabeede, Jaime Shapiro and Stephanie Dornbusch de Halfen to the
Architectural Review Board.
Jim Howell (10160 Collins Avenue) spoke. His resume was accepted.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the change board and committee term limits as part of the revamping of
the ordinance.
Councilman Salver amended his motion to appoint Mr. Howell. Ms. Zabeede, Mr. Shapiro
and Ms. de Halfern.
Mr. Christopher Cawley, who is a Landscape Architect, will remain in his seat until the Council finds
his successor.
Vote (5-0).
Mayor Packer appointed Dr. Michael Krop to the Resort Tax Committee.
Mayor Packer also appointed Matis Cohen to the Budget Committee.
A motion was offered by Councilman Sanz and seconded by Assistant Mayor Cohen to
appoint Kevin Kelly and Angelica Lenox as the business representatives on the Resort Tax
Committee. Vote (5-0).
Assistant Mayor Cohen and Councilman Salver will transmit their direct appointments to the Village
Clerk.
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Mr. Gonzalez summarized the Board and Committee appointments as follows:
Budget Committee
Raj Singh
Councilman Sanz
Jose Biton
Councilman Groisman
Matis Cohen
Mayor Packer
Resort Tax Committee
Beth Berkowitz
Councilman Sanz
Bruce Gelb
Councilman Groisman
Dr. Michael Krop
Mayor Packer
Kevin Kelly
Council Appointment
(Business Representative)
Angelia Lenox
Council Appointment
(Business Representative)
Architectural Review Board
Jaya Zabeede
Council Appointment
Jaime Shapiro
Council Appointment
Stephanie Dornbusch de Halfen
Council Appointment
Jim Howell
Council Appointment
R9C Discussion Regarding Improvements to the Village's Website and Resident
Communications and Outreach
(Councilman Seth E. Salver)
Councilman Salver explained that as the Chair of the Budget Committee there was a great deal of
discussion regarding the need for technological improvements, and with the programmed
improvements, thought it was a good time to discuss improvements to the website and provide a
wish list of features.
Ms. Mejia explained website improvements approved as part of the budget process, and shared a
list of award -winning government websites, which would be used as benchmarks to develop the
new Village website.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Councilman Salver spoke.
Susan Packer (10205 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez provided an update on the Village's branding efforts.
Raj Singh (53 Camden Drive) spoke.
Councilman Salver spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez stated that the Village will be pursing both an electronic and hard copy newsletter.
Councilman Sanz spoke.
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Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the Village's current efforts in notifying the public.
Councilman Salver spoke.
Mr. Gonzalez suggested that Councilman Salver serve as the Council Liaison on website re -design
and redeployment.
R9E Public Comment
Brian Mulhearn (10245 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Mr. Weiss provided the status of parking pay station item.
Councilman Sanz spoke.
Steve Greenberg (9930 Collins Avenue) spoke.
Councilman Groisman spoke.
Chief Overton provided the contact name for the parking pay station vendor, Mark Schleyer.
Susan Packer (10205 Collins Avenue) spoke.
R11A Lobbyist Registration Report — Report as of December 10, 2014
Ms. Mejia stated that no new lobbyist registrations had been submitted to the Village Clerk's
Office since the November 18, 2014 Council Meeting. Therefore, there were no new lobbyist
registrations to report.
R12A Verbal Report
Mr. Weiss requested an Executive Session regarding Red Light Camera litigation.
Mr. Weiss provided and update on the off-street garbage facilities, and explained that the Village
Code does not specify it so it will require a code amendment. The Council requested that a draft
ordinance be brought forth for action.
Councilman Salver spoke.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
Councilman Groisman spoke.
C7D A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; SETTING COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR THE 2015 CALENDAR
YEAR; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Councilman Salver explained that he had a conflict with the January meeting date, and proposed
that the January Regular Council Meeting be changed to January 13 and the Bal Harbour Shops
Expansion Workshop on January 27, 2015.
Councilman Groisman spoke and advised he may be having a similar conflict in January, and was
supportive of Councilman Salver's proposal.
The Council voted by acclamation to move the Janua
January '13,-2015. (Vote 5-0).
The Council voted by acclamation to hold the the Bal Harbou
on January 27, 2015. (Vote 5-0).
Regular Council Meetint; date to
Mr. Gonzalez suggested that the Executive Session related to Labor Negotiations also be held on
January 13, 2015.
Councilman Groisman spoke.
Councilman Sanz asked about time for Committee Meetings, and asked the Administration to relay
to Resort Tax and Budget Committee that meetings should be held after 5 pm.
Councilman Sanz requested that the Village Manager provide the Council with a detailed report
from trip Cannes and Monaco, including who they met with, and what they did. He would like that
for every trip abroad, and what was accomplished.
Assistant Mayor Cohen spoke.
ADJOURN: There being no further business, a motion was offered ,by Councilman
Groisman and seconded by Councilman Salver to adjourn. The motion carried (5-0) and
the meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
Attest:
Dolores M. Mejia, Interim Village Clerk
Mayor Martin Packer
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME —FIRST NAME —MIDDLE NAME
Sanz, Jaime M.
NAME OF BOARD. COUNCIL. COMMISSION. AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
Bal Harbour Village Council
MAILING ADDRESS
655 - 96th Street
CITY
Bal Harbour
COUNTY
Miami -Dade
THE BOARD, COUNCIL. COMMISSION. AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
❑� CITY El COUNTY DOTHER LOCAL AGENCY
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
December 10, 2014
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
MY POSITION IS:
❑� ELECTIVE n APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council,
commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting
conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea-
sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the
parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or
to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or
163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre,. one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that
capacity.
For purposes of this law, a 'relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you
are abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min-
utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. However, you
must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made
by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side)
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
Jaime M. Sanz
hereby disclose that on December 10 2014
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative,
inured to the special gain or loss of by
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of , which
is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
Council Agenda Item:
R10A - Verbal Report on Bal Harbour Shops Expansion Project
The issues before the Council were related to a major expansion of the Bal Harbour Shops. l am a
Department Manager at Neiman Marcus, which is one of the two largest tenants at the Bal Harbour
Shops. The expansion would significantly enhance the economic prospects of the Shops' major tenants.
As an employee of one of the business entities which may be directly affected by the action and through
my position at Neiman Marcus l may directly or indirectly, profit or be enhanced by the action, inasmuch
as a major financial benefit to Neiman Marcus may also benefit its managerial staff.
Date
File f
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES l .317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNTS BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
GE FORM 8B - EFF. 1/2000
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EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
JAMES M. HOWELL
10160 Collins Ave.; Unit N105
Bal Harbor, FL. 33154
(310) 701-1755
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, Iowa
B.A. in Architecture, 1984
A.R.E. Testing; 7 of 7 passed to date.
Currently studying to take the California Supplemental Examination with the California
Architects Board for licensure.
ARMET, DAVIS, NEWLOVE ARCHITECTS, INC.., Santa Monica CA. 6/2014 — 8/2014
Architectural Draftsman — Working as an independent contractor, I assisted this firm in
drawings for remodeling several locations of a National Restaurant Chain. I worked on
plans, site plans, elevations, interior elevations and details to help them get through a
critical timeframe for getting projects to plan check.
J.S. EGAN DESIGN, INC., Playa del Rey, CA. 11/2006-4/2014 (moved to Florida)
Project Manager/Job Captain/Architectural Draftsman— As an Architectural Draftsman I
worked on As -Built measuring, creating baseline drawings from these measurements. I
developed construction documents for non-profit, projects based on stakeholder
meetings and requirements and project Specification Books were developed based on
those drawings and requirements. Spaces were developed per stakeholders criteria and
included City and State Building Code Requirements through the Plan Check process. I
was point -person in our office on a project for Los Angeles Unified School District
providing architectural services for existing facilities task order contracts. This project
included modernization and upgrade ideas for the Master Planning of the school district
and current ADA upgrades. Responsibilities included walking the campus sites to
confirm As -Built drawing accuracy, correcting existing drawings, interviewing school
Principals to assess concerns and "wishes" they have for the school and coordinating
all this information as a final presentation for the District officials.
As a Project Manager I corresponded with the contractor, our consultants, the
stakeholders and our office to resolve construction questions, material selections and
design clarification via Request for Information documents, Architectural Supplemental
Information documents and Submittals associated to projects managed. Recent multi-
unit projects include: Cypress Senior Living, Glendale CA., Irving Place Residences, Culver
City, CA., Michaels Village, Hollywood CA., The Courtyards in Long Beach - a multi -site
project (one project, four separate sites), each site requiring its own responses. Drawing
coordination between MEP, Structural, Civil and Landscaping was part of my job.
Drawings created include plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules using
AutoCAD 2011 and PowerPoint. Office programs include Microsoft Word and Excel.
FIGUEROA TRUST BUILDING MANAGEMENT, Gardena, CA. 12/1994-4/2014.
Building Manager —As an off -site manager, my duties include talking to tenants to
discern problems. Once identified, I coordinate with the appropriate vendors to resolve
problems. I worked with Tenants and prospective tenants to space plan office T.I.s and
develop plans to meet their approval. Additionally, I manage the building property
through regular site visits. If needed, my job included calling, coordinating and working
INTERESTS
REFERENCES
with building vendors, contractors and maintenance people to fix building system
problems
THE GATE HOUSE, Los Angeles, CA. 2004-2006
Freelance Draftsman — As a freelance draftsman, I took directives from the principle
designer and provided necessary drawings required to complete various projects. These
assignments included; problem solving, as -built measuring, as -built drawings, plans,
elevations of interior/exterior, details as needed and putting together Type 5 building
documents/details as requested.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Beverly Hills, CA. 9/2000-2008
Mentor/Tutor—This job included various responsibilities including driving the family s
young child to and from school, focusing study time, tutoring with school work,
organizing his workspace and mentoring him to clear choices. I also assisted in
household remodeling projects as well as maintaining the household vehicles.
CRESCENT DRIVE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Beverly Hills, CA. 12/94-5/2004.
Building Manager —As an on -site manager my duties included collecting rent from
tenants, examining building problems to discern problems and coordinating the repairs
with the appropriate vendor. I also maintained the building and its grounds. When
vacancies occurred I would meet with prospective tenants and work with them to design
new interior space within the existing office footprint to meet their demands. I created
as -built and working drawings for contractors to carry out the work.
MOMS SALOON, Brentwood, CA. 2/85-4/94.
Bartender —Served drinks and food to supplement my acting career.
WHITE AND ASSOCIATES, Santa Monica, CA. 6/91-7/92.
Draftsman— At this Interior Design firm my responsibilities included drawing floor plans,
interior elevations and cabinet details. We also designed and drew plans for custom
furniture per client s specifications. Additionally, I managed the Samples library
consisting of fabric swatches, carpet, furniture and cabinetry.
HOFFMAN/WHITE & ASSOCIATES, Santa Monica, CA. 5/90-6/91.
Draftsman— Responsibilities included drawing floor plans, room elevations and cabinet
details. Designing and drawing plans for custom furniture per client s specifications. I
also was in charge of organizing and maintaining the samples library.
BOSS — AGNEW ARCHITECTS, Santa Monica, CA. 5/89-3/90.
Draftsman —As a draftsman, my responsibilities were to attend client meetings, create
as -built drawings, complete entire sets of plans; specification sheets, plans, elevations
(interior & exterior) and details. I also built many 3-D models for client meetings.
I have recently completed the Architectural Registration Exams required by NCARB to
become a licensed architect. I enjoy acting. I like traveling as a way to broaden my views
on life and design concepts. Also, I enjoy outdoor activities, creative ventures, home
construction projects and fishing.
Available upon request.