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Nicholas (Nick) Gunia 12/31/2010m 1~^,I,gMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-741 1, Fax: (305) 673-7254 01 /14/2009 Nicholas (Nick) Gunia 300 Euclid Ave. Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Sustainability Committee Congratulations! You have been reappointed by Commissioner Saul Gross to the above referenced agency, board or committee for a term ending: 12!31/2010. If you are unable to accept this appointment, please notify the City Clerk's Office at (305) 673-7411. Please read the enclosed material carefully. Again, congratulations and good luck. Sincerely, ~"~ Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Robert Middaugh ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Appointment Oath City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-2458, 2-459 Ordinance 2006-3543 - Amendment to City Code Section 2-22 Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form) Booklet -Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305 673-7254 TO Nicholas (Nick) Gunia RE: Sustainability Committee I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2010. I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public O>fcers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* require- ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have served. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of ~- , 200 Ni olas (Nick) Gunia Silvia Prieto Deputy Clerk *Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements. We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. ~. m MIAMIBEACH NAME: ~~~ l~ CITY flP MI,~M6 BE,~CH ~o~l~~s ~~~ CE7[UiMITT~E AP~LtC,~T2©N 1=QRM t'c1~o1 ~S Last Name ,w,np First Name Middle~~I^^nr~itial tt HOME ADDRESS: O O G,'` K ~~-2_ /~ c~gnn (~ j,~C0.G~ V-"~-.- ~~ 1 ~~ No. l'- C JStreet ~1 City State Zip Cofd~e PHONE: ~ ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ `c 't ?J~~ `I U~ ~9 ~? ~ ~ n ~ y ~11~~~G~~itri~c-.Co~ra, Home Work Fax Email a ress C.M. Business Name: /^'r ~ ~r rl c. L. pr' Y' _ Position: ~~.~ I' ~~ Address: ~ Z~ ~k3 ~~ S7 M ('(iw~ I' ~-L„_ ?j3 (~c (~ No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe) Expires: ,4ifaah a cagy of the tcense Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; orb) an individual shall demonstrate ownershiprnterest for a minimum six months in a business established In the city. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes oCC~" r No ^ • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes off' r No 0 • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes r No ^ • (Please check one): I am now a resident of: North Beach outh Beach ^ Middle Beach ^ • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list~elow: ~~ ( a,,,~ Co -~v ~.n ~RS- tandt Goa. r M cn, rr~- 'D o-cs~-n 1 n t~`eP~ , G ~"'b ~ (c1 rr~ 1 dt'c ~ 'b ~,~„~n'K Sus~~,.-~i1~. ie1 Sa•.t~-~ ~.-.. t ar" ~Si'd~.enk p~ ,A--i~ef"n~ Go~p~ Q Uzcd~l rt X ~ vtct.ef" ~ ~~ Peoct_ircd-- Sot~lfi`cA~S~ Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1j first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three f31 choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) ^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Beach Preservation Board ^ Beautification Committee ^ Board of Adjustment* ^ Budget Advisory Committee ^ Committee on Homeless ^ Committee for Quality Education in MB ^ Community Development Advisory* ^ Community Relations Board ^ Convention Center Advisory Board ^ Debarment Committee ^ Design Review Board* ^ Disability Access Committee ^ Fine Arts Board ^ Golf Advisory Committee ^ Health Advisory Committee ^ Health Facilities Authority Board ^ Hispanic Affairs Committee ^ Historic Preservation Board* *Board Required to File State Disclosure form !~'~G~ ~pn~rro i SS 1' r' n ^ Housing Authority* ^ Loan Review Committee* ^ Marine Authority* ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Miami Beach Commissiori on Status of Women ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities ^ Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improvement ^ Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ^ Personnel Board* ^ Planning Board* ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee ^ Production Industry Council ^ Public Safety Advisory Committee ^ Safety Committee ^ Transportation and Parking Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authority* ^ Youth Center Advisory Board G:1I]ocuments and Setti~7ysicompkalstLocal SettingslTemporary Iniemet Files10LK415UtE3G Application Revised 01106 jakes.doc b~ ~~ ~vb ~ ~V SP ~ -~~ 11, Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center. 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board; Yes ^ No ^ Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes^ No ^. If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below:. ~ '. Child's name: ~ Age: Program:. 'Child's name:. Age: Program: .Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes ^ or No [rYff yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ^ or No[~'If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes ^ or No If yes, explain in detail • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No [q!If yes;. which board? • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: Title: Name: Title: • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: ~~a ~~c~~ A~ , ~ Zoe r ~ M.Pc.,..; 3-e~~ • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or No ich department? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent ^, spouse ^, child ^, brother ^, or sister ^ who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): This section is "not required".but desired: Age: ~~ years old Gender. Male [~Y Female ^ Ethnic Origin (Check one) White ^Rfrican-American/Black D spanic: ^ Asian or Pacific Islander D American Indian or Alaskan Native D Employment Status: Employed C9'Retired ^ Home-maker ^ Other D "I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applicatlon and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and agency Members." r __~- I(- 1 0 ~O~ IU~eL~o~aS ~~~ e,- ppl ant's gnature Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT) Please attac a copy of your resume to this applicatlon NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year. ~~ -Received In Clty Clerk's Office by Date Name of Deputy Clerk /~/ Document Control Number (Assigned by the Ciiy Clerk's Office) ~3b y Entered By Date l C:IDocuments and SettingslcompkalslLocal SeitingslTemporary Internet ~iles10LK415DtBG Application Revised 091106 jakes.doc Nicholas A. Gunia Nick Gtuua was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Miami, Florida. He graduated from Dartmouth College (home of the Big Green!), where he received his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.~Nick earned his Juris Doctor degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was on the University of Miami Law Review. He began his career at the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City, where his practice areas included mergers and acquisitions, banking and investment management. At Davis Polk, Nick advised Fortune 500 clients, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., AT&T and Johnson Controls, as well as private equity funds and investment advisers. Since June of 2003, Nick has been Vice President and General Counsel of K.G. International, Inc., a leading Miami-based marketing and distribution fum with over 25 years of experience in packaging, chemicals and raw materials. K.G. International serves a range of clients throughout the Americas, including several multinationals, such asColgate-Palmolive, Unilever, Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Nick is also the Co-founder and Executive Director of Dream in Green, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which is focused on promoting environmental sustainabiliry in South Florida, including energy and water conservation, green building and renewable energy. Dream in Green's projects include the Green Schools Challenge, a unique program for educating K-12 students about environmental and energy challenges by getting them directly involved in solutions to those challenges. The Challenge is supported by the City of Miami and the Miami-Dade County Public School Board, which unanimously approved the program for expansion in the nation's 4th largest public school district. Dream in Green is a member of the Green Commission for the Ciry of Miami, a citizen's panel that was formed by City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz for the purpose of promoting energy and water conservation and efficiency, green building and renewable energy. Nick was a 2005 graduate of the Leaderslvp Miami program of the Crreater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He was also recently a panelist at a green building conference organized by Florida International University's Institute for Technology Innovation and sponsored by the Canadian Government. In his spare tune, Nick enjoys painting, collecting contemporary Chinese art and going to the beach.