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Jane Dee Gross 12/31/2011m MiP,MIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami •Beach, Florida 33139, vrww.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, Ciiy Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 12-15-2009 Jane Gross 2900 Flamingo Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140 Police Citizens Relations Committee Congratulations! You have been appointed by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2011. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing elected official leaves office. If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully. Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, ~~~ ~~~ Ste. Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Chief Carlos Noriega 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, 2-458 and 2-459 Ordinance No. 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 Employee We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in ovr vibrant, tropical, hisroric community. m MiAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convenfion 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 Jane Gross RE: Police Citizens Relations 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: 12/31/2011. 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 Pub/ic Of1`icers 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. Jane Gross Sworn to and subscribed before met ' ~ day of ~rI ^, 20~~ A 1 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 ro providing excellent public service and sofey to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. ® ~ Y t I ,J'~1~ V 1( E~~ CITY OF MIAMI BEAGH - BOARD AND~t:?MMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Gross Jane D Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 2900 Flamingo Drive Miami Beach FL 33140 Apt No. House No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 305-321-0597 jdgross@hotmail.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: community activist Position: Address: FL No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe): Expires: Attach a copy of the Jrcense 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; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: preservation, police training, construction and rehab on all levels literacy, charity, marketing, health care, community and resident activism for 25 years • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) Art in Public Places Committee Loan Review Committee 1 Board of Ad'ustment* Miami Beach Commission for Women Bud et Adviso Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Ca ital Im rovements Pro'ects Oversi ht Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Pro ram Committee on the Homeless Normand Shores Local Gov't Nei h. Im rovement Committee for Quali Education in MB Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Communi Develo ment Adviso Personnel Board Communi Relations Board 2 Plannin Board* Convention Center Adviso Board 3 Police Citizens Relations Committee Debarment Committee Production Indust Council Desi n Review Board* Public Safe Adviso Committee Disabili Access Committee Safe Committee Fine Arts Board Sin le Famit Residential Review Panel Ga ,Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans ender GLBT Sustainabili Committee Golf Adviso Committee Trans arenc Reliabili & Accountabili Committee "TRAC" Health Adviso Committee Trans ortation and Parkin Committee Health Facilities Authori Board Visitor and Convention Authori His anic Affairs Committee Waterfront Protection Committee Historic Preservation Board Youth Center Adviso Board * Board Required to File State Disclosure form 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: No Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: /G'!/ Child's name: Age: Program: • Have you ever been convicted of ~ony: No If yes, please explain~etail: ' _. • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, explain in detail • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes; which board? • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: Miami Design Preservation League Title: board member Name: Miami Beach Botanical Garden Title: member • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: 2900 Flamingo Dr, 900 and 1100 block Wash Ave. • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: No Which department?, • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): who is employed by the The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. his being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. Gender: Female Race: White Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1) White Physically Challenged: No Employment Status: Retired Other: community activist/volunteer NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach City Code section 2-26). o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself , or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611). Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk. "1 hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application 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." I Jane Gross agreed to the following terms on 12/8/2009 9:38:40 PM Please attach a copy of-your resume to this applicatior% ._, NOTE:. Applications will remain_on file for a period of one (1) calendar yearl 11'' ! ~/// Received in the City Clerk's Office by: ~N /`~ ~y(~ Date: _/ / Control No% y ~~ Date: / / Name of Deputy Clerk -- C7 .] Jane D. Gross - 2900 Flamingo Drive -Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-535-2900 - 305-321-0597 (cell) - jdgross@hotmail.com In September 1982 Jane was hired by Andrew Capitman and Mark Shantzis, the original pioneers of the Art Deco District, to assist in the first hotel restoration of the Carlyle Hotel on Ocean drive. Her corporate marketing background and willingness to work for a room at the Victor Hotel, free meals at the Cafe Cardozo and a ridiculously small salary, as well as her knowledge and love of Art Deco, made this a perfect life- changing move. After this, and because of her relationships with both Barbara Capitman (for whom she campaigned for City Commission) and Leonard Horowitz (established color palate in district) became leasing agent for the 30's Promenade (formerly the H.S. Kress Five & Dime -1201 Washington Avenue), the first commercial historic restoration in the district. The owner served as a conduit in the early days, for anyone who was interested in developing in the Art Deco District and Jane, then assistant to the President and Owner, was appointed as the liaison to all potential investors. Jane assisted the New York club owners who restored the Cinema Theater and created South Beach's first premiere nightclub, Club Z (now, after many incarnations, "Mansion"). She procured work for struggling artists who would pay her with artwork for lack of money. Moving from the Victor to the Amsterdam Palace (now the Versace mansion) and then to the Locust apartments (Cafe Des Arts building) Jane got rent reduction if she encouraged other young tenants to live further south on Ocean Drive. On the construction side, Jane was liaison to all subcontractors, prepared bank documents on both renovations and new construction. She had experience as a carpenter's helper many years before. She also held positions for DACRA Development, working for both Craig and Scott Robins while serving on the Young Professionals Board of the City of Miami Beach. Since 1988, Jane's focus has been on volunteer work, including projects for Temple Beth Sholom (chairs Project Isaiah which raises 2 tons of food each year for the Daily Bread Food Bank) annual Mitzvah Day tee- shirt drive for the Community Partnership for the Homeless). Certified by Learn to Read Volunteers to teach adult literacy (currently Project LEAD). Reads weekly for WLRN Radio Reading Service (currently on Leave of absence to volunteer for ls` grade/Kindergarten reading tutoring in Miami Beach) was vice President of the Board of Cushman School Parent Association. Participates ongoing in toy drives, sweater drives, sneaker drives, backpack and school supply drives for needy children. A cancer survivor, Jane volunteers at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. She strongly promotes random acts of kindness such as driving the elderly or domestic help home or to bus stops with her son, Jon. Responsible for weekly lunch at New Life Homeless Shelter with her son and sister the summer of 2003. (preparation, serving, cleanup) Jane's pre-Miami Beach career included: Assistant Corporate Controller at Sapolin Paints Corporation in Danbury, CT. where she was charged with computerizing all depts. Installed and managed first custom color systems in east coast home center chains. Manager of Sales Services for Matchabelli Div. of Chesebrough Ponds Corp. (Aziza Cosmetics and Fragrances); Marketing Consultant to Micrognosis for an innovative money market software system that revolutionized the trading floors on Wall Street. Subcontracted to provide all necessary cable work for trading floor installations. Various freelance writing projects such as employee manuals, product descriptions, instruction booklets, assembly instructions as well as jingles, lyrics and some comedy. Jane worked her way through college as art gallery mgr, ballet studio asst and carpenter's helper. Education: B.A. Western Connecticut University; State of Fla. Real Estate License for 25 years Associations: Executive Board Member Miami Beach Community Health Center, Board member of the Miami Design Preservation League, Founding Member Woman 2000, Board Member Miami PACT representing Temple Beth Sholom. Membership samples: Miami Beach Historical Assn, Life member NCJW, Nat'l Trust for Historic Preservation, Dade Heritage Trust, Urban Environment League, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Miami Beach Garden Conservancy, Women for Women International. - Continued on page 2- • Page 2 - Community Service etc. Jane Dee Gross - 2900 Flamingo Drive, Miami Beach FL 33140 305-535-2900 (h) 305-321-0597 (c) jdgross@hotmail.com Board of Directors -Miami Beach Community Health Center - 6 years; Secretary of Board of Directors MBCHC - 3 years Honored as "A Woman Worth Knowing" by City of Miami Beach 2006 Neighborhood Police liaison - 2 years; Co Chair Project Isaiah for Temple Beth Sholom (food drive benefiting Daily Bread Food Bank) -Started the tradition and chaired for 9 years Board Member, Miami Design Preservation League for many years and current WLRN Radio Reading Service on air newsreader 10 years plus (served on the advisory board as well) Board Member PACT (People Acting for Community Together) a social justice advocate consortium (representing Temple Beth Sholom) 5 years. PACT reps 100,000 people in Miami Dade County Literacy Volunteer for Miami Dade Public Schools (Kindergarten/15` grade at Mt. Sinai satellite as well as one year 4~' grade at North Beach Elementary); Vice President Parent Association at Cushman School 2 years: Class Mother Temple Beth Sholom pre school 3 years; Classroom volunteer Hebrew Academy 2 years; Class Mother Lehrman Day School 2 years; Team Mother various sports teams 12 years plus. Book, Food and Video drives to benefit Community Partnership for the Homeless many years. Life member NCJW; Founding Member Women 2000 Sponsor: Young Women's Leadership events, Sunflower Society (Feinberg Fisher Elementary School), Miami Beach Women's Conference, local HIV/AIDS social events (including resident assistance) and various anonymous activities. Education/Certification: BA Western Connecticut State University; State of Florida Real Estate License (25 years); Adult Literacy Certification (Laubach Method); Miami Beach Citizen's Police Academy Graduate; Miami Beach Neighborhood Leadership Academy Graduate.