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Michael Laas 12/31/2012 M (IA_ Iv\ l A tvi\ I B ' AC ri , E 1 ____.. , . ,,, ,, ,, „,...„,, City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673 -7411, Fax: (305) 673 -7254 01 -20 -2011 Michael Laas 101 Collins Ave. #14 i i h Florida 1 M Miami Be 33 39 -sO f Design Review Board Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2012. 1 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 c y y p o n 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 Offi at 305 - 673 -7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully. � y . Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, 0 1 rf j e Robert Parcher City Clerk cc Saul Frances, Parking Director Thomas Mooney 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 pounty - Code Section 211.1 - 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 our vibrant, tropical, historic community. 1 i 1 A i 4.\\r v D City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673 -7411, Fax: (305) 673 -7254 TO Michael Laas RE: Design Review Board 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 y o mi Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the above-mentioned a e board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2012. 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 theFlorida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and /or Committee, U must comply with the financial disclosure* ty � p y e anc al disclosure require- ments of Miami -Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the ca - = -.. have served. Michael Laas Sworn to and subscribed before me this ! day of - 3aiwxy-t3 + 11. 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 to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. 1 m m iAto BEACH ' CITY OF MIAMI BEACH , BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Laas Michael L Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 14 101 Collins Miami Beach FL 33139 Apt No. House No. /Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 786 - 423 - 7849 786445 - 9540 786 845 - 6802 michaellaas@gmail.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: Gannett Fleming Position: Project Engineer Address: 701 7300 Corporate Center Dr. Miami FL 33126 No. 1 Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe): Engineer In training & LEED AP Expires: Attach a copy of the license Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall ll b affiliated tY 4 d () g s a be aff I ated 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 Be ach 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: No • Are you a registered v oter in Miami Beach: Yes • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Engineering (Environmental & Civil), Transit Design, Urban Design, Sustainable /Green Design, LEED, • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No G Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) i Affordable Huubir iy Advibui y Cur, unitize Huubiny Aull uurily Art in Public Places Committee Loan Review Committee Beautification Cormittee Marine Authority Board of Adjustment* Miami Beach Commission for Women Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council [2] Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program Committee on the Homeless Normand Shores Local Gov't Nei • h. Im • rovement Committee for Quality Education in MB Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Community Development Advisory _ Personnel Board Community Relations Board Planning Board* Convention Center Advisory Board Police Citizens Relations Committee Debarment Committee Production Industry Council [1 ] Design Review Board* Public Safety Advisory Committee Disability Access Committee Safety Committee Fine Arts Board 1 Single Family Residential Review Panel Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans ender (GLBT) 3 . Sustainability ( � [ ] ty Committee Golf Advisory Committee Transportation and Parking Committee Health Advisory Committee Visitor and Convention Authority Health Facilities Authority Board Waterfront Protection Committee Hispanic Affairs Committee Youth Center Advisory Board Historic Preservation Board 1 * 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: Years of Service: 2. Present participation lin Youth Center activities by your children If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: n Age: Program: .� i • Have you ever been convicted. of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail: • 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: Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches Title: Board Member, Secretary Name: Sur frider Foundation Title: Board Member • List all properties owed or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: i • 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 who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): 0 The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. Gender: Male Race: White Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1) Hispanic Physically Challenged: No . Employment Status: Employed Other: NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board /committee members. a y �v 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. "I hereby attest to the 4ccuracy and truthfulness of the a lication an d h ' PP d 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." Michael Laas agreed to the following terms on 1/7/2011 5:27:15 PM / f 1/ 0 Please attach a copy of your! resume to this application NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1)1. lendar ear. Received in the City Clerks Office by / Date. / / Control ( .1.V �� No. D ate: ‘ a of Deputy lerk tt 1. 09-4' Dr - Y 0 . 1 101 COLLINS AVE. #14, MIAMI BEACH, FL_33139 PHONE (786) 423 -7849 - E -MAIL MICHAEL.LAAS@GMAILCOM MICHAEL LLOYD LAAS OBJECTIVE: To hold a seat on the City of Miami Beach Design Review Board where my professional and personal experiences will ensure that sound and critical judgment can be made upon . the variolus issues brought forth to the board members. My experiences in Green /Sustainable Design, Oriented Develo ment Transit Plannin and Environmental Im act Anal �, Development, g� Analysis will P Y provide the board with perspectives that embrace new movements in Urban Design and Planning. CAPABILAITIES & EXPERIENCE • Transit Oriented Development • Transit Planning i • E nvironmental Impact Analysis o Land Use Changes o Socioeconomic Impacts o Mobility Impacts o Visual /Aesthetic Impacts o Historic & Archaeological Impacts • fEED/Green Design . • Sustainable Stormwater Management • G reenhouse Gas /Carbon Accounting • Environmental Documentation and Reporting (NEPA) • Sustainability Management r -_ Environmental Impact Assessment r Employee Engagement • Waste Management o Waste reduction strategies o Recycling program • Energy Conservation Carbon r ar Footprint • Environmental Compliance • Geographic Information Systems EXPERIENCE Gannett Fleming (Current Employer, 2005 — Current Date) Environmental Engineer responsible for design work on major infrastructure projects in southern Florida including: highway, railway, and transit systems. Responsibilities include environmental engineering; transit planning; managing and producing geographic information system (GIS) resources; providing environmental field surveying, data collection, and on -site environmental monitor .g ng services; writing related reports for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations; and the integration of technology into the management of environmental resources. Southeast Director of Corporate Sustainability (2009 — Current Date) leading in employee engagement of corporate sustainability practices and rocurin new business leads for sustainability g ty services in the southeast region. *See Addendum for project- speafic work summary. 101 COLLINS AVE. #14, MIAMI BEACH,,FL 33139 PHONE (786) 423 -7849 - E -MAIL MICHAEL.LAAS@GMAIL.COM University of Miami, College of Engineering, Coral Gables, FL (2004 -2007) Field Researcher, laboratory technician, and field technician working under a Nation Science Foundation Grant, in conjunction with the Everglades National Park and the South Florida Water Managem ent District, to analyze hydrologic patterns in the Florida Everglades and its relationship to regional water management practices. Consulting Engineering & Science, Inc., Miami, FL (2002 -2003) Environmental Engineer responsible for performing fieldwork and research and preparing environmental documents, including environmental assessments and reports, for public trans potation A - p p p s tation and private development projects. NON- PROFIT EXPERIENCE Sails for Sustenance, Miami, FL 2007 — Current Current Date) Co- Fougnder & Vice President of a 501c3 organization whose mission is to help impoverished fishermen and revitalize local fishing economies on the Southern coast of Haiti. Sails for Sustenance provides fishermen with high quality sail material, collected from donated sources within the South Florida sailing community, to replace current materials in use on ocean going vessels. Beyond the g g Y core mission Sails for Sustenance strives to educate fisherman on sustainable fishing p ractices fisheries management, and economically sound business practices. Acquired invaluable skills in logistical management, budgeting, networking, and interpersonal communication skills. Surfrider Foundation (2006 — Current Date) Executive Member and 2007 Chapter Chair of South Florida Surfrider Chapter responsible for leading I nd managing the chapter's strategic goals. Spearheaded new partnerships and fundraising initiativ 9s with brands including The Webster, Tempo Miami /RockResorts and The Standard hotel, which lid to the doubling of membership, fundraising goals and increased brand awareness. Led executive members in additional fundraising, membership drives, social events, environmental and social p iog administrative tasks and the creation of new initiatives. Developed and maintained relationships with City of Miami Beach elected officials and staff. Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches, ECOMB (2008 — Current Date) Current Executive Member and former Board Chair providing overall guidance to direction of organiztion, overseeing development of new programs, raising of funds through charitable events, p � g g and incre� asing the membership base of ECOMB. Co- creator and project leader for "Cinema Green" film series (ECOMB's own environmental film series), to be the launchpad s )� for a future South p Florida Environmental Film Festival. Project manager of Environmental Center of Miami Beach, charged with obtaining LEED certification, proposals for redesign, and overseeing implementation. Developed and maintained relationships with City of Miami Beach elected officials and staff. New World Symphony, NWS (2009 - Current Date) Current Executive Member of Friends of New World Symphony contributing o the marketing g and promotion of the NWS, its performances /events, and its membership program. CERTIFICATIONS /HONORS . • ILEED Associate Professional 2.2) • E.I.: Florida - No. 1100010320 (2005) Engineer In Training certified by Florida Board of Engineers • e- RAILSAFE Badge: e- VERIFILE.COM, Inc. - No. 057712601477 (2007) • FWEA, Florida Water Environmental Association (Secretary of University Chapter) 101 COLLINS AVE. #14, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 PHONE (786) 423 -7849 - E -MAIL MICHAEL.LAAS@GMAIL.COM PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Water Environment Federation American Society of Civil Engineers U.S. Green Building Council . FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Languages: Spanish l b vera , ( ) Residences: Puerto Rico (2 yrs); Houston, TX (5 yrs); Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia (7 yrs); Yokohama, Japan (4 yrs); Kuwait City, Kuwait (2 yrs); Miami, FL (11 yrs) EDUCATION July 2006 University of Miami, Coral Gables Master of Science in Civil Engineering December 2003 University of Miami, Coral Gables Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering � g PUBLI ATIONS /PRESENTATIONS David Gilbert, Michael Laas, and Aaron Quesada. "Sustainability and GIS modeling — Lessons Learned from the South Florida East Coast Corridor. Transit Analysis Study" Presented at the 2010 Railroad Environmental Conference. Yang Deng, Helena M. Solo - Gabriele, Michael Laas, Lynn Leonard, Daniel L. Childers, Guoqing He, and Vict hurricanes " or Engel. "Impacts of hurrcanes on Surface Water Flow Within a Wetland. o f Hydrology (2010), Article Number: 17261 Guoqing He, Victor Engel, Lynn Leonard, Alex Croft, Daniel Childers, Michael Laas, Yang Deng, & Helena M. Solo- Gabriele. "Factors Controlling Surface Water Flow in a Low - gradient Subtropical Wetland." JournalofWetlands, Volume 30, Pages 275 -286, 2010 Anastasia Harrison and Michael Laas. "Integrating Environmental Sustainability Into the Design and Operations of High -Speed and Intercity Rail Facilities." Presented at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Joint Rail Conference, 2010. Laas, M., et al. "Impact of Gate Discharge and Hurricane Conditions on Water Flow in Everglades National Park." Presented at the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Planning, and g y g, Policy Science lVleeting, 2008. Seeburger, Scott, Robert McMullen, Marialuisa Villanueva, Michael Laas, and Aaron Quesada. "Using GIS Analysis for Public Involvement and Environmental Justice." Presented at the ESRI International User Conference, 2007. Michael Laas, Michael Carcaise, and Marialuisa Villanueva. "Developing a Logistical Model for Health Care Workers in Haiti's Rural Central Plateau." Presented at the ESRI International User Conference, 2007. Bloetsc `er, F., D. E. Meeroff, M. E. Wright, D. Yang, R. Rojas, J. Polar, M. Laas, B. Bider, D. M. Sakura- Lemessy, S. A. Aziz, and C. Feikle. "Defining the Concentrate Disposal Problem and Identifyin Potential Solutions." Florida Dater Resources Journal, Volume 58, Number 4, pp. 25 -30 J � , pp , 2006. 101 COLLINS AVE. #14, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 PHONE (786) 423 -7849 - E -MAIL MICHAEL.LAAS@GMAIL.COM Addendum: Summary of Project Work at Gannett Fleming South Florida East Coast Corridor Alternatives Analysis, Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, FL, Florida Department of Transportation, District 4. Environmental Engineering Technician responsible for the preparation of a tiered programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for this 85- mile -long corridor study, which involves evaluating alternate corridors in a two - mile wide study area centered on the existing Florida East Coast Railway line. This multi- phased 5- year study integrated Federal Transit Administration (FTA) New Starts alternatives analysis (AA) and Council Hof Environmental Quality (CEQ) guidance for NEPA studies. Phase 1 and Phase 2 duties involved the � e environmental as p ects of the tiered PEIS , includin g the preparation of ancillary � environmental documents and reports. Work on this project includes the development of a iz customed GIS data model that determined the environmental sustainability of proposed rail facility sites and transit oriented development. Also a first for a FDOT railway study was the creation of a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for various project elements. The total budget of the study which Gannett Fleming oversaw was $20 million. f Florida! Turnpike Service Plaza Strategic Plan, Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, FL, Florida Turnpike Authority. LEED AP responsible for providing guidance on the design and operation of new and existing service plazas located on Florida's Turnpike. The service plazas \mere required by the State of Florida to be designed and operated to a LEED Silver standard (a USGBC standard). The cost of the project was approximately $1.6 million. S.R.- 916/N.W. 138th Street Roadway Improvement Project, Miami -Dade County, FL, Florida Department of Transporation, Districe 6. Environmental Project Manager for the preparation of all necessary Project Development and Environment (PD &E) documents required under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines. Also responsible for providing data collection, GIS, Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) services,i Multi- Agency Coordination, and Client Relations. The cost of services for the project was $50,000 1 th approximately $12,000 going to Environmental Analysis and Reports. S.R. 907/Alton Road Project Development and Environmental Study, Miami -Dade County, FL, Florida Department of Transportation, District 6. Environmental Engineering Technician responsible p for providing data collection, GIS, . and Efficient Transportation Decision- Making Process services, with an emphasis on streamlinin g environmental tasks. Transportation, U.S. Route 1 South Corridor, Key Largo to Florida City, FL, Florida Department , y g of sportation, D 6. Environmental Engineering Technician responsible for assisting in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act support documentation; providing environmental permitting support services; and performing environmental compliance reviews of roadway design plans for improvements along the corridor, including the reconstruction of the Lake Surprise Bridge. �-' The cost of services was $250,000 for the project development and environmental study and design/ permitting phases, with approximately $100,000 going to the preconstruction-/construction- phase monitoring of wildlife crossings. U.S. R 1 South Corridor Wildlife Mortality Study, Key Largo to Florida City, FL, Florida Departm ant of Transportation, District 6. Environmental Engineering Technician -responsible for preparing GIS maps from data gathered by environmental scientists concerning the locations of wildlife mortality occurrences. Responsibilities include collating Global Positioning System (GPS) g y ( ) data on wildlife mortality sites with various field observations and placing this information into a GIS database. The scope of the project is to establish baseline` - data for a study to determine the effectiv 1 ness of proposed wildlife crossing and hydraulic structures in minimizin the impacts of traffic on the fauna along the U Route 1 south corridor. r -° m I AM I BEAC H City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.Qov CITY CLERK Office CityClerk@m i amibeochfl.gov Tel: 3051 673.7411 , Fax: 305.673.7254 Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board Members for failure i with Miami -Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision to comply 2 -11.1 (1) Cade Section . 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