Jeff Lehman 12.31.2016 iVi 1 A AA I EAC H
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.qov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Tel:(305)673-7411,Fax:(305)673-7254
December 24, 2015
Mr. Jeff Lehman
9532 Byron Ave
Surfside, Florida 33154
SUBJECT:Visitor and Convention Authority
Dear Mr. Jeff Lehman:
Congratulations!You have been appointed by the City Commission to the agency, board or committee
named above for a term ending: 12/31/2016.
If you are unable to accept this appointment, or have any questions, please call the Office of the City
Clerk at 305.673.7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Regards,
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kafael Granaso
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Grisette Roque, City Liaison
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
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.
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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
TO: Mr. Jeff Lehman
RE:Visitor and Convention Authority
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:.12/31/2016. ;;.
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 Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment
and Code of Ethics for Public Officers 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 the
State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing
of the calendar year on which I have served.
IoY. Jeff Lehman
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5-1 'day of.i P►-' 'f4 015.
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.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
LehmanJeffM
NAME:
First Name
Last Name
Middle Initial
FL33154
HOME ADDRESS
:
9532 Byron AveSurfside
Home No./StreetState
Apt No.City
Zip Code
jlehman@thebetsyhotel,com
30572095993057606901
PHONE
:
WorkEmail Address
Home
Managing DIrector
Business Name:
The Betsy South Beach
Position:
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami BeachFL33139
Address:
State
CityZip Code
Street
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an indi
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest
No
Yes
No
circle one): I am now a resident of:
37 years in hospitality - 21 of those in Miami Beach. Previous
Yes
123Please note that only three (3)
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [] first choice [] second choice, and [] third choice.
choices will be observed by the City Clerks Office.
(Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:Visitor and Convention Authority
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your aff
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:
No
Years of Service:
if yes, please list the names of your children, their
No
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chil
ages, and which programs. List below:
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach code No If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
No
Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:If yes, which board?
What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently h
NameTitle
GMBHAMember
GMCVBMember
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca
Property
7400 Harding Ave #24
No
I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:Which department?
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?
Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spani No
Physically Challenged:No
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
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Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co
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Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served
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Beach Code section 2-26).
Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M
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(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 Jeff Lehman agreed to the following terms on 12/4/2015 7:11:14
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
9532 Byron Avenue (305) 720-9599
Surfside, FL 33154 jlehman@atlanticbb.net
Jeff M. Lehman
Personal History Raised and educated in Los Angeles, CA, with hospitality experie
almost 37 years including positions in L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, Hawai
Japan and finally (for 21 years) Miami Beach, Florida. 5 years aboard Cruise
Ships in addition to a long tenure in the Hotel Industry.
Professional 2010 Present Miami Beach, FL
Experience Managing Director The Betsy South Beach / BLT Steak
Luxury boutique property (SLH) located on Miami Beachs famous Ocean
Drive. Brought hotel to and remained consistently in the top of
TripAdvisors highest rated hotels; substantial leadership in the hotels
Cultural and Philanthropic programs. During his time here, the hotel has
received the Forbes 4 Star Award, AAA 4 Diamond Award, Conde Nast
Johannsens Most Excellent Small Hotel award and the 2012 Best
Boutique Hotel by the Boutique Lodging & Lifestyle Association (BLLA) in a
worldwide competition. Consistently achieving 110-115% in STR ranking of
Competitive Set, including Ritz Carlton, Delano, Tides and other
2008 2010 Miami Beach, FL
General Manager The Claridge Hotel
Elegant boutique hotel in the up and coming mid-beach district of Miami
Beach. Improved service and facility to warrant re-flag from Clarion
property to Historic Hotels of America, a Preferred Hotel Group
Oversight of major capital investment, and hands-on execution of Sales,
Marketing, Revenue Management as well as re-staffing and re-training of all
employees.
1997 2007
General Manager The National Hotel Miami Beach, FL
Pre-opening experience as Operations Manager; Promotion to GM position
in September 1998. Through the next 9 years, service & profitability was
solidified to gain membership of the National as Miami Beachs only
Preferred Hotel Group hotel. Substantial crisis management af
events. Major production and transient experience, including video shoots,
MTVs Fashionably Loud and others.
2001 2003
Managing Director The Palms South Beach & The National Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
While still managing the National Hotel, handled multi property position
including repositioning the former Miami Beach Ocean Resort to a new, 4
Star resort focusing on a mixed market of Corporate, Social and
business. Oversight for $7 million renovation, including rooms,
meeting space and grounds.
1994 1997
Operations Manager
The Miami Beach Ocean Resort Miami Beach, FL
Responsible for all rooms division operations for this very busy
occupancy year round) 3 star, primarily tour and travel hotel
st
Developed standards, improved systems, and secured multi-lingual, 1 class
staff
1991 1994
Asst. General Manager
Bass Hotels & Resorts Various Locations in US
Trouble shooting, development or repositioning missions lasting
several months to more than 1 year at select corporate owned or d
properties, including Santa Monica, CA (Holiday Inn), Seattle, WA (Crowne
Plaza), Los Angeles, CA (Holiday Inn) and Cocoa Beach, FL (Sunsp
Primary focus was Rooms Division, Sales and A&G areas.
Professional Past Current Chairperson, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority
(Board Member since 2001)
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Diplomatic visit to Fujisawa, Japan in March 2009 with Miami Beas
Mayor and delegation
Past Board Member, Miami Beach Convention Center Advisory Board
Past Board Member, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Past Vice Chairperson, Collins Avenue Reconstruction Project
Member, Mayors Blue Ribbon Task Force on Tourism
Awarded Formal Appreciation and a Key to the City of Miami Beach by Mayor Matti Bower and
the City Commission in February, 2006.
Other Past The Sunset Marquis West Hollywood, CA
Hospitality American Hawaii Cruises Honolulu Hawaii, & Papeete, Tahiti
Experience Le Parc Hotel De Luxe West Hollywood, CA
The Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, CA
References Matti Bower, former Mayor, City of Miami Beach (305) 673 7030
William Talbert, President & CEO, GMCVB (305) 539 3000
Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager, Town of Bal Harbour (305) 866 3929
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City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.gov
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411 Fax: 305.673.7254
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-
Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-11.1(i) (2)
Board Member's Name: e _ if
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
Financial 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 they may have been recently appointed.
One of the following forms must be filed with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year.
1. A "Source of Income Statement"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.miamidade.gov/elections/Library/source of income statement.pdf
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/ethics/forms.html
3. A Copy of your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine
of no more than $500, 60 days in jail or both.
t /c/a 01 Signature Date
Updated:Wednesday,April 09,2014
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Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinance 2009-3632, the City is required to annually
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statistics. This form allows board and committee applicants and members to voluntarily
self-identify their race, ethnicity, disabled status and gender.
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