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Albert Mertz 12/31/2013 City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado,City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254 Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov 03-04-2013 Albert Mertz 19352 E Country Club Drive Aventura, Florida 33180 SUBJECT Production Industry Council Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jerry Libbin to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2013. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 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, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Graham Winick 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 our vibrant, tropical, historic community. I MIAMBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado,City Clerk Tel: (305)673-7411,Fax: (305)673-7254 Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov TO Albert Mertz RE: Production Industry Council 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: 12/31/2013. 1 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 the Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amend- ment 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, I must comply with the financial disclosure* requirements of Miami-Dade County or ithe State of Florida (depending on the board hich I serve)on July 1, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have erved. Albert Mertz /. Sworn to and subscribed before me this & day of �iQC'"( 2013. a Silvia Prieto Deputy Clerk *Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Comm for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirement We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant, tropical,historic community. tv",IAM iBEAC F' VW01 C BEACH � A"!ON FORM NAME: Mertz Albert L Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 19352 E Country Club Aventura FL 33180 Dr Apt No. Home No./Street City Stat Zi Code ' amo ;,*Pgo '1 6-s,e v PHONE: 786-797-9190 305-851-6048 Home Work Email Address Business Name: Think Hospitality Position: Direct and Chief Strategist Address: 220 21st st Miami Beach FL 33139 No. Street City State Zip Code Professsional License(describe): Expires: Ail.ac`,- "lop, 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- No • 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- No • (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., As a devoted hotelier that has opened landmark hotels in Miami Beach,such as Loews Miami •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 City Clerk's Office.(Regular Boards of City) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Loan Review Committee Art in Public Places Committee Marine Authority Beautification Committee Miami Beach Commission for Women Board of Adjustment* Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Human Rights Committee Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program Committee for Quality Education in MB Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh.Improvement Committee on the Homeless Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Community Development Advisory Personnel Board Community Relations Board [1] Planning Board* Convention Center Advisory Board Police Citizens Relations Committee Debarment Committee Production Industry Council Design Review Board* Safety Committee Disability Access Committee Single Family Residential Review Panel Fine Arts Board Sustainability Committee Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender(GLOT) Tennis Advisory Committee Golf Advisory Committee Transportation and Parking Committee Health Advisory Committee [2] Visitor and Convention Authority Health Facilities Authority Board Waterfront Protection Committee Hispanic Affairs Committee Youth Center Advisory Board [3] Historic Preservation Board Youth Center Advisory Board Housing Authority 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: Child's name: Age: Program: • 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 Money Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail: •Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes If yes,which board? MBCC •What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: MBCC Title: Board member Name: Title: • List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach: • 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 relative who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): 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 Ethnic Orgin: Check one only(1) Hispanic Physically Challenged: No Employment Status: Employed 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 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 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� I Albert Mertz agreed to the following terms on 3/1/2013 12:14:38 PM ((®/V <Nk 13 Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Date: / /2013 Control No. Date: / /2013 Name of Deputy Clerk ALBERT L.MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive.,Aventura,Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertzCaol.com Skype:Albert.Mertzl PROFILE Provides leadership using Total Quality Management principles. Setting the pace for leadership in the hospitality industry by practices intended to increase colleague sense of ownership and dedication to excellence. Coaches, leads and mentors at all levels. Actively practices daily strategic leadership to attain corporate financial goals,assuring shareholder value and property ownership satisfaction. Long list of accomplishments and professional distinction. Meticulous attention to cost control,quality, and customer service have been rewarded with the following: • Appointed to Corporate Pre-Opening Team for: The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan,Puerto Rico, Osaka, Japan, Bali, Indonesia, Seoul, Korea, Barcelona, Spain, and Cancun, Mexico. Responsible for pre-opening and post-opening duties. • The 1994 Mexican National Quality Award (Premio Nacional de Calidad) personally presented to Executive team of The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Mexico, by the President of Mexico. • Appointed as a Certified Quality Coach. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company was awarded the 1992 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award by the President of the United States of America. • Ofcier Consellier du Baillage, Chaine des Rotisseurs , member since 1993. Sponsored by the Cancun chapter as initial member. • Member of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's Legendary Quality Experiences Task Force created in 2000. • Member of the Porsche Club of America. • Charter Member of the Porsche 912 Registry. • Provided senior Executive opening assistance to Mandarin Oriental,New York,Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC, Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London (Interim General Manager)and Mandarin Oriental,Riviera Maya. • Board Member,Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. • Bilingual;fluently speaks and writes Spanish and English. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Albert L.Mertz Hospitality Consultants Present Founder and Director • Over 25 years of vast experience with the most prestigious hotel groups,offering strategic planning and operational vision for existing and opening concepts. • Extensive Food&Beverage knowledge leading to successful venues. • Sales and marketing strategy leading to exceptional results within selected market segments. • Ability to develop high performance teams resulting in quality results and share holder return. • Motivational speaker to achieve team building and creation of company culture. • Global experience with ample exposure across the globe leading in cross functional leadership development. • Markets involved:Mexico,Caribbean,Indonesia,China,Korea,Europe,Japan and The United States. ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive.,Aventura,Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertz ,aol.coin Skype:Albert.Mertzl SLS South Beach,Miami Beach FL 2011-2012 General Manager Manage SBE asset to establish new hotel concept for SLS hotels on the East Coast. • 140 key hotel featuring Bazaar by James Beard Chef of the Year,Jose Andres as well as Katsuya a famed restaurant group by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya as well as Hyde Beach,a unique concept. Design by Philippe Stark and close work with his design team • Lenny Kravitz design for two suites • Orchestrate all efforts between project team,construction,operations and all City needs • Orchestrate bringing three unique groups under one roof,restaurant,nightlife and hotel. First project with this make up. Immediately positioned as the latest and most anticipated hotel in South Beach via efforts with public relations and strategic marketing. W SOUTH BEACH,Miami Beach,FL 2009-2011 Starwoods venture into the Miami Beach market with a luxury resort and condominium project,AAA Four Diamond Hotel Manager • Orchestrated all pre-opening activities for a 408 luxury condominium beach resort. • Responsible for management of all operational aspects including management of third party food and beverage operators. • Lead all daily aspects of property including sales,marketing financial and engineering. ANDRE BALAZS PROPERTIES,Miami Beach,FL 2008-2009 Properties part ofAndre Balazs Hotels, The Raleigh highly recognized as art deco gem Regional Director&General Manger • General Manger of The Raleigh by The Ocean,Historic Art Deco Hotel with 105 rooms forming part of Andre Balazs Properties,luxury collection. • Directly oversee The Standard,Miami,Spa Hotel with 105 rooms • Responsible for all operations,sales&marketing,financial planning,owner&investor relations. MANDARIN ORIENTAL,MIAMI,Miami,FL 2006-2008 AAA Five Diamond Hotel Hotel Director • Led all operational opening efforts for world class property with 329 rooms,meeting space,AAA Five Diamond Rated Restaurant,AAA Four Diamond Cafe,and globally acclaimed 15,000 square foot spa. • Lead day to day operations and liaison with ownership. THE BARISH GROUP(Martini Park division),New York,NY 2005-2006 Partner,Chief Operations Officer • Orchestrated operational opening structure for upscale food and beverage concept. • Formed part of opening corporate team responsible for charting opening. ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive.,Aventura,Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 alinert6_�;aol.com Skype:Albert.Mertzl MANDARIN ORIENTAL.Riviera Maya,MX 2004-2005 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's First hideaway Resort&Spa in The Americas General Manager • Orchestrated all pre-opening efforts for a 128 villa, 36 acre, beach resort with two fine dining venues,meeting space,and a world class 20,000 square foot spa. • Coordinated pre-opening sales,construction,concept development and executive selection. MANDARIN ORIENTAL,Miami,FL 2000-2004 AAA Five Diamond,AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, Mobil Four Star Resident Manager Manage all operational opening efforts for world class property with 329 rooms, meeting space, AAA Five Diamond Rated Restaurant,AAA Four Diamond Caf6, and globally acclaimed 15,000 square foot spa.Lead all food and beverage,operational and spa operation LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL.Miami Beach,FL 1998-2000 AAA Four Diamond and member of Associated Luxury Hotels International Hotel Manager • Newly constructed property. Responsible for all operational departments of 800 room resort with 80,000 square foot convention facilities,Fine Dining,Cafe,Multiple lounges,Salon,&Retail. ° Resort involves a 700 room newly built hotel and a 100 room renovated historic hotel,St.Moritz. THE RITZ-CARLTON.RANCHO MIRAGE,Rancho Mirage,CA 1997-1998 AAA Four Diamond,Mobil Four-Star Resort and member of Leading Hotels of the World Executive Hotel Manager/Director of Operations • Responsible for all operational aspects of the Rooms,F&B,Spa,Recreational facilities. • Led all operations for 240-room destination golf,tennis,&spa resort. THE RITZ-CARLTON.Marina Del Rey,CA 1996-1997 AAA Four Diamond, Mobil Four-Star Resort and member of Leading Hotels of the World, Gold Key recipient Executive Assistant Hotel Manager/Food and Beverage • Repositioned urban marina resort to achieve 5 Diamond status. • Luxury urban resort with 309 rooms,3 outlets,conference center,and marina. THE RITZ-CARLTON.CANCUN,Mexico 1993-1997 AAA Five Diamond Resort, member of Leading Hotels of the World, Conde Naste Best Hotel in Latin America,Best Service, Number four in the World, Gold Key recipient Executive Assistant Hotel Manager/Food and Beverage Responsible for operations of Ocean front resort of 369 rooms, two AAA Five Diamond restaurants,Caf6,spa,conference center,and recreational facilities. THE RITZ-CARLTON.HOUSTON,Houston,TX 1989- 1993 AAA Four Diamond, Mobil Four-Star Luxury Hotel, Member of Leading Hotels of the World Various Leadership positions ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive.,Aventura,Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertz4,aolxoin Skype:Albert.Mertzl EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CONRAD HILTON SCHOOL OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1991 UNIVERSITY OF ST.THOMAS Business Administration Curriculum Courses 1983-1984 ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MBA Program,Graduate certificate achieved in 2003 MIAM BEACH city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,Florida 33139, www.miamibeochfl.aov CITY CLERK Office C1t Clerk@miamibeachfl.gov Tel: 305.673.741 1 , Fax: 305.673.7254 Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board Members for.failure to comply with Miami-Dade County.Financial.Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-1 1.1.(i) .(2) Board Member name: I understand that no :later than July "1, of .each year all members of.Boards and Committees of the .City of Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required-to comply with Miami-Dade County Disclosure Requirements, This means that the members of City Advisory:Boards, whose.sole-or primary responsibility -is to recommend legislation or give advice to-the City Commission,-must file,:even-though you may have..been recently appointed. You must file one of-the-following with-the-City Clerk of Miami Beach, 17.00 Convention Center.Drive, Miami Beach, Florida,.by.July 1 each:year. 1. A."Source.of-:Income Statement" (attached).or 2. A"Financial Statement' (attached(or] 3. A Copy'of the person's:current'Federal income lax'Return Failure to-file, according:to-the Miami-Dade:County Code Chapter 1, General Provision, Section 1-5 may subject the:person-or firm to a f ne not-to exceed .$500..00 or by imprisonment'in the county jail for-a period not to exceed sixty clays, or both. -Signature: .Date: M I A M I•DADE ® SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT Please Print or Type First Name Middle Name/Initial Last Name Disclosure G ��� c /Jam"" � For Tax Year Name: , I L Ending: Zap Mailing Address: City/State/Zip: ��'I f't 3,K) g 0 Filing as a: ® County Employee: ® Municipal Employee of: Position held or sought: Board where serving: Term or Employment Began on: --2 Department where employed: t Work Address: Z2° J� cJ �� • M ' �� If your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to Florida Statutes§119.07 please check here(read instructions): ® Work Telephone: Home Address: Street Address City State Zip Code Please list below in descending order with the largest source first, the name, address and principal business activity of every source of your income including public salary you received or any person received for your benefit or use during the disclosure period. The income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet, check here: - - :Description of the Principal Name of.Source of Income Address Business Activity. I hereby swear(or affirm)that the aforesaid information is a true and correct statement. s 3 Signature of person disclosing D to signed