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Israel Sands Application package 7/Ca--,.L idc.Z -f1 'vLF. lac - CITY Atv\I BEACH M I CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Sands Israel Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 3520 East Fairview Street Miami FL 33133 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: (305)951.333 (305)663.439 isands @aol.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: Israel Sands Law,P.A. Position: Principal Address: 1130 Washington Avenue,Third Floor Miami Beach FL 33139 Street City State Zip Code 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: South Beach `r e OF-C IGF N 60c/Tr1 • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abil • ,� wledge and experience. Please list below: have served on CAC before for 6 years. //3 0 k/I)'5rh DPI G r0 pi 4-1( 3°--t F Lod R •Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No 3 13 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) Choice 1: Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Choice 2: Miami Beach Sister Cities Program Choice 3: Hispanic Affairs Committee 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: • 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: C 1 +V •Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes,which board? ,.off � rn A e4 ( ) •What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? •List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach: c,F: • I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department? 2 The following information is voluntary and is neither part of yo being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting r Gender:Male Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race?none Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t JEWBAN Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spani Yes No Physically Challenged: NOTEIf appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which :   These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:    Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel o    Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co o    Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served o Beach Code section 2-26).    Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M o (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee):  prohibiti from having   any interest in or receiving any benefit from Co or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the “I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applica VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, I Israel Sands agreed to the following terms on 11/25/2013 10:13 Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date Israel Sands - Israel Sands Law, P.A. 1130 Washington Avenue, Third floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139 IsraelSands@gmail.com (305) 951.3333 www.israelsands.com Born May 16, 1955 in Guanajay, Cuba Admitted to the Florida Bar, 1979 EDUCATION University of Miami School of Law: LL.M. Estate Planning 2011 J.D. (Dean’s List) 1978 University of Miami: B.A.(President's Honor Roll, Dean's List) 1974 EXPERIENCE Principal Israel Sands Law, P.A. Miami Beach FL (Rated AV) March, 2011 - Present www.israelsands.com Solo practice, emphasis on Estate Planning and Probate Law. Legal Researcher Chasen and Associates, P.A. ,Miami, FL April - August 2010 Research on valuation discounts for family limited partnerships for WealthCounsel and on trans- jurisdictional recognition of same-sex marriages. Event Planner Israel Sands Events 2001 – 2009 Contract negotiation, concept design, vendor sourcing, and co-ordination of all facets of special events for high-profile families, corporations, and government entities. TV Show Host MGM Networks Latin America 2001 – 2007 Entre Petalos y Ramas Wrote, produced, and hosted 78 episodes of ½ hour show. Conducted related presentations for large audiences in Spanish and in English. Founder, CEO, COO Flowers & Flowers 1990 – 1999 Premier flower/gift concept store in Miami, annual gross over $1 million. Pioneer South Beach entrepreneur, active in redesign and re-branding of Lincoln Road. Handled all aspects of management, operations, and publicity. Cultivated high net worth and celebrity clients. Work featured in Architectural Digest, W, Veranda, and many upscale publications; collaborated on internationally published advertising campaigns. Director of Sales, Counsel Domino Footwear 1979 – 1990 Product design, purchasing, and quality control in Southeast Asia. Developed and maintained distribution network in the U.S. and throughout the Caribbean. Negotiated all contracts and managed relationships with vendors and clients. LANGUAGES Native Spanish and fluent French. NON-PROFIT ACTIVITIES th Board Appointments: Next @ 19 Street 2012 – Present Miami American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 2012 – Present Active with many non-profits: MOCA, Miami Light Project, South Beach Chamber Ensemble, Arts for Learning, Temple Menorah, and Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.