Sarah Johnston 05/02/2014 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
01-31-2014
Sarah Johnston
2301 Collins Ave. #1406
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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SUBJECT Ad Hoc Charter Review and Revision Board
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Deede Weithorn
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 5/2/2014.
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,
afael E. Granado
City Clerk
cc.: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Rafael Granado
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.
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MIAMIBEACH
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
TO: Sarah L. Johnston
RE: Ad Hoc Charter Review and Revision Board
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: 12/31/2 014.
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 the Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the
Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers andunderstand 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 the State of Florida (depending on the board or
committee on which I serve) on July 1 st, following the closing of the calendar year on which
have served.
S rah ohnston
Sworn to and subscribed before me this _5 day of 2014
Liliam Hatfield
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 pTviding excellent publi service and safpgty to ajl vyho,live, work and play in our vibrant, tTpp cal,historic community.
V1%e cue commilte-io providing_�xceneiV pubuc service and sofeiy to o!:wno live, work,and play;n our Obioni, trap;:o, hi toric comrnur0y.
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N`\I ANA B EA I
NAME: Johnston Sarah L
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 1406 2301 Collins Ave Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip.ip Code
PHONE: 7863.802554 3059931071 sarahjohnston1113@gmail.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Position:
Address: Miami Beach FL
No. Street. City State Zip Code
Professsional,License(describe): Florida Licensed Attorney Expires: n/a
Pursuant to City Code.section 2-22(4)a and b: Members of agencies,boards,and committees shall:.b.e 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 M.iami',Beach for a minimum of six .6).Months: No
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: No
• (Please gigifl one):.l am now a resident of: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have.special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I am a municipal attorney specializing in land use.
•Are you presently a registered lobbyist with.the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [11]first choice[2]second choice,and:[3]third—choice. Please note that only,three ia
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 Marii)6 Authority
Beautification Committee Miami Beach Comm ission.for'Wome n
Boar&of Adjustment* Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Budget Advisory:Committee Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Capital Improvements Projects Oversight.Commiftee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Committee for Quality Education in MB Normandy Shores Local Govt Neigh.improvement
Committee on the Homeless Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
[2] Community Development Advisory Personnel Board
Community.Relations Board [1] Planning Board*
Convention Center Advisory Board Police:LCitizens Relations tions Committee
Debarment Committee Produc-tion 1ndustry Council
[3] Design Review Board* Safety Committee
Disability Access.Committee Single Family Residential Review Panel
Fine Arts Board Sustainability Committee
Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual and Transge nder(GLBT) Tennis Advisory Committee
Golf Advisory Committee Transportation and Packing Committee
Health Advisory Committee Visitor and Convention Authority
Health Facilities Authority Board Waterkont Protection Committee
Hispanic Affairs Committee Youth Center Advisory Board
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,andwhich programs. List below:
Child's name: Age: Program:.
Child's name: Age: Program:
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•Have you ever been convicted of-a felony: o If yes,please..explain in:detail:
• Do=you currently have a viol ation(s),of Cityof'Miami Beach codes: No If yes,.please explain in detail:
•Do you currently owe the City of Money Beach any money::No If'yes,pleaseexplain 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: Title:
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: Female
Ethnic Orgin:Check one only(1)
White
Physically Challenged: No
Employment Status: Employed
NOTE: If appointed,you will be required to follow.certaln 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 Codesection,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 eitheryourself,
or those with whom.you have business or immediate,familyties(QFR':570.611)..
Upon request,copies of these laws maybe 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 Sarah Johnston agreed to the following terms on:5/10/20.13:3:34:57 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Off ce by: Date: / /201.3 Control No. Date.: / /2013.
Name:of Deputy Clerk
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SARAH L.JOHNSTON,ESQ.
2301 COLLINs AvENUE APT.1406,MIAtiII BEAcH;FL.33139
786.380.2554.—sARAHJOHNSTON1.1:13 @-. C co1Ni.
MEMBERSHIP$
THE FLORIDA BAR,Florida Bar No.0089813
EDUCATION
ST.THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.OF LAw,11%1.IAmI GARDENS;FL
Jugs Doctor received book aazd for Land Use Plarrrrifag December 2009 December 2010
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX,T%1IRAAbkR,FL
Masters in Business Adnlinishnlion January 2012
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA,ORLANDO,FL
Bachelor of Arts,Public Administration: December 2007
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY,DOUGLAS COLLEGE,NE1k%BRUNSWWK,NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies/Planning(transferred) August 1.997—May 1998
EXPERIENCE
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY,SURFSIDE,FL
Interim Assistant Town Attorney January 2013-present
Attorney,./Lary Clerk September 2009—January 2013
Attend all public .me.etiuigs.. Conduct complex legal research analyzing state 'and federal statutes, prepare legal
memoranda,draft ordinances,resolutions,request for proposals,.request for qualifications,review various contracts for
legal sufficiency, litigation preparation; and staying abreast of legislative changes impacting local government.
Routinely coordinated with all Town Department Managers on complex legal issues. Areas include: FEMA
compliance, ethics; historic preservation, charter review elections; employment law, code enforcement, public
works/utilities,. zoning; 'RLUIPA-constitutional issues, transferable development rights (TDB's), procurement;
environmental issues,municipal finance,tourist bureau,and parks and recreation issues.
SOLE PRACTITIONER May 2011 —January 2013
Attorny
Reviewed,drafted,and.negotiated contracts in various areas of law including,employment.issues,real estate,.
and music.distribution. Represented.defendants in employment disputes relating to unemployment and
non-compete contractual disputes. Co-taught land use law course at St.Thomas University School.of Law
and presented on legal implications of contracting for small business owners.
ART INSTITUTE OF FT.,LAUDERDALEIATI COLLEGE March 2006.—January 2008/Apr l_2005-March 20.06
Assistme]Direct&of Admissionsl Admis l*&)s Reb eses tative
Fielded prospective student inquiries and recruited prospective students with daily,weekly,:monthly,and:quarterly
goals. Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure completion of new student enrollment:process in compliance
with state and federal regulations and worked with new hires to train on enrollment process.
COLONIAL PROPERTIES/ RAM PARTNERS June 2001 —June 2004/June 2004—November 2004
Leasing Consultantl Assistant Property Manager
Acted as a liaison between property and attorney for.all legal claims. Assisted in training.and supervision of 10-15
employees.Implemented and assisted in developing marketing plans for multiple properties.
THRESHOLD INC June .1999—June 2001
Behavior Training Specialist
Trained Seminole and Orange county public school special education teachers :in .behavioral techniques: provided
instruction to individuals with varying disabilities in a classroom.and one-on-one instructional setting. Worked with
aggressive behavior problems,children aged 2-17.
TCI-THE COLLEGE FOR TECHNOLOGY June 19.92—August 1996
Receptionist; Test Proctor
Proctored Cpat and Wonderlic exams for prospective.ATB (ability-to-benefit) students.Assisted Student Services
counselors with daily activities including preparing college students.for admission.
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Hatfield, Liliam
Prom:. Sarah Johnston <sarahjohnston1113 @ mac.corn>
Sent: Tuesday, May 21,2013 2-:316 PM
To: Hatfield; Liliam:
Cc: Mayor's Office.; Prieto, Silvia; Martinez; Maria; Granado, Rafael
Subject: Re: Board and Committee Application submitted by Sarah Johnston
Good Afternoon,
I apologize for the delayed photograph. I have attached an picture to include with my
application.
Thank you.
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On May 17, 2013, at 1:51 PM, "Hatfield, Liliam" <LiliamH'atfield bmiarnibeachfl.gow>
wrote
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Attached please find Board and Committee application and resume submitted by Ms.
Johnston, who is interested in serving in one of the following boards:
1. Planning Board
2. Sustainability committee and,
I Design Review Board
Ms. Johnston will email her photograph at a later time.
Respectfully submitted,
M I M W EACH
Liliam Hatfield., Office Associate V
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CITY CLERK Office CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
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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 nam •
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 complywith Miami-Dade County Disclosure Requirements. This means thatthe
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 m it City must file Opt of �h� following v�ii�n the City Cl.,rk of Miami Beach, 1700
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, by July 1, 2010.
1. A"Source of Income Statement(attached) or
2. A "Financial Statement(attached( or]
3. A Copy of the person's current Federal Income Tax 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 fine not to exceed
$500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed sixty
days, or both.
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