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Jane Gross 12/31/2014 4dA/`,\A1 BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado,City Clerk Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov i 2/11/2013 Jane Gross i 2900 Flamingo Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140 SUA 'ECT J • Historic Preservation Board Congratulations! You have been reappointed by the City Commission to the above referenced agency, board or committee for a term ending: 12/31/2014. 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, Ra ael E. Granado 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, 2-2458, 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. MIAMIBEACH 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 Jane Gross RE: Historic Preservation 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 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: 12/31/2014. 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 or committee on which I serve)on July 1, following the closing of the calendar year on w ich I have served. Jane Gross Sworn to and subscribed before (e)is /.�_ day of 4g , t�3. ilvia 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. MIAMBEACH CiTly OF W11AN11 BEACH 71` 0 "1,All lo"I T' APPUCAT N FORM BOARD AN NAME: Gross Jane D Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 2900 Flamingo Drive Miami Beach FL 33140 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 305-535-2900 305-321-0597 jdgross@hotmail.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: N/A Position: Address: Miami Beach FL No. Street City State Zip Code Professsional License(describe): Florida Real Estate License Expires: 9/30/2014 iliUtjch a copy ttm,Ificefise 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- No •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: Experience and knowledge of historic preservation for 30 plus years in Miami Beach. •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 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(GLBT) Tennis Advisory 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 [1] 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: �Q�I k 4-c- '�'l 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your childh it ages,and which programs.List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Age: Program: Child's name: • 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? Wish to continue serving on Historic Pres. 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 Botancial Garden Title: Member • List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach: 2900 Flamingo Drive • 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: Female Ethnic Orgin: Check one only(1) Physically Challenged: No Employment Status: Homemaker 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: • Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). • Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). • Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after.leaving office(Miami Beach Code section 2-26). • 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 Jane Gross agreed to the following terms on 12/4/2012 5:41:56 PM 7„ U > J � - �D Received in the City Clerk's Office by: G Date: / /2012 Control No� Date: / /2012 Name of Deputy Clerk r .. 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 i f 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 Cityof 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 1 st 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 gallerymgr, 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 advisgry4'b d as well) Board Member PACT(People Acting for Community Together)a social justice a ate consortium(representing Temple Beth Sholom)5 years.PACT reps 100,000 people in Miami Dade County �r Literacy olunteer for Miami Dade Public Schools(Kindergarten/ ac he Mt. Sinai satellite as well as one ear 4`h ade at Y ( g Y In North Beach Elementary);Vice President Parent Association at Cushm ` chool 2 years: Class Mother Temple Beth Sholom pre school 3 years;Classroom volunteer Hebrew Academy 2 years;Clas ter Le n an Day School 2 years;Team Mother various sports teams 12 years plus. Book Food and Video drives to benefit Community Partner,sh or the e,less many Y ears. Life member NOW;Founding Member Women 2000 Sponsor:Young Women's Leadership events, Su�nflo er Society�r.o��inberg Fisher Elementary School),Miami Beach WomeASO Conference,local HIV/AIDs social events(includuig residen, s' -tance)and various anonymous activities. O'sk* Education/Certification: BA Western Conec�ut�Stat,e�Unversi , State of Florida Real Estate Li ce n se(2 5 yea r u 1 t L�i tt�ggy Certification(Laubach Method); Mimi each itzen's Police Academy Graduate; Miami Beach NeighborhoVdkeadershi% • Academy Graduate. 190 Oko i Cs G d H ID H ID pa _ - OO cr cr:aY:r:: ..Q-n°` `. - °-p.. Cn tu E.: Is Mo Ol so d` Cl 0 AM `w - M tz] CD mn ..may t .� ML%J. qrb qo{ .. .- _- �'.yam: `:'� • t+i t+i nz H . E °z i E y m q 4t c Ko r .. z i I �'d O W {I E N � /Y` MIAMI B city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,Florida 33139, v,,,N,,,,.miamibeachfl.AOV CITY CLERK Office CityC{erkCmiarnibeachfLgov 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 2-11.1(i) .(2) Board Member name: I understand that no :Iater than July L .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,-mustftie,:even-though you may have..been recently appointed. You must file one ofthe-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 Z may subject the;person or firm to a-fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment-in the-county jail for-a period not-to exceed sixty days, or.both. 6 �- Si tal tu .Dot . M I A M I•DADE SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT Please Print or Type First Name Middle Name/Initial Last Name Disclosure For Tax Y�ea/r�/ Name: Ending:��"L� Mailing Address: d qto F14f f7l f: a^4ei City/State/Zip: A (q At S Filing as a: ® County Employee: ® Municipal Employee of: Position held or sought: Board where serving: to Term or Employme t Began on: 13 Department where employed: Work Address: If your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to Florida Statutes§119.07 please check here(read instructions): ® Work Telephone: H ome Address: v`?O q�OaO44,tV_ 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 iM d K�4. l A j t�6ertr 1V/ d eS n C(a -%trtc&A A/#L T/f, .44- 1 Pxec ec r-f Q -e I hereby swear(or affirm)that the aforesaid information is a true and correct statement. rc SS 3 S?4a re of person disclosing ate igned