Kathleen S. Phang Application Package pending photo FORMER
PROSECUTOR
THE HOME ADDRESS,
TELEPHONE NUMBERS, AND
PHOTOGRAPHS FOR CURRENT
OR FORMER SATE ATTORNEYS
IS EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 119.07 1 (4)(d)2.a., F.S.
BEL MIAMI H CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Phang Kathleen S
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS:
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE:
Home Work Email Address
Business Name: • Position: Attorney
Address: Miami Florida
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 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: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
•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)
Choice 1: Board of Adjustment
Choice 2: Historic Preservation Board
Choice 3:
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 Name Age Program �•,�
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• Have you ever been convicted of a felon 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 Miami Beach any money: No If yes,please explain 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?
• 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?
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
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Asian or Pacific Islander
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino?Mark the"No"box if not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
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 Kathleen Phang agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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KATIE S. PHANG
EDUCATION
University of Miami, School of Law,Coral Gables,Florida
Juris Doctorate,May 2000
Graduated cum laude
Yale College,Yale University,New Haven,Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts,May 1997
Major: Political Science (International Relations Concentration)
PROFESSIONAL
March 2012-Present Arrastia, Capote&Phang,LLP
Partner Partner/Owner in 100% minority-owned and women-owned law firm with
emphasis on complex commercial litigation, business torts,
premises/product liability, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Professional fees and costs expert witness. Client representation includes
corporations,small businesses,and individuals.
March 2011-Feb. 2012 Seipp&Flick, LLP
Attorney Products liability defense of automotive corporations and dealerships in
wrongful death and catastrophic cases. Premises liability defense of major
retailers and restaurants, as well as commercial litigation on behalf of banks
and other financial institutions.
Nov. 2009-Feb.2011 Broward County State Attorney's Office
Assistant State Attorney Prosecuted and tried Life and First-Degree felony offenses.
and Lead Attorney Supervised, trained, and mentored other felony prosecutors with pre-trial
and trial activities for the prosecution of all types of felonies.
July 2008-Nov. 2009 Mager&Mager,LLC
Managing Partner Partner/Owner in litigation firm with focus on commercial litigation and
business torts,as well as first-party insurance claims.
May 2006 July 2008 Seipp& Flick, LLP
Attorney General negligence and products liability defense of major corporations.
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August 2005-May 2006 Wicker, Smith, O'Hara,McCoy, Graham&Ford,P.A.
Attorney_.__ . ._ _. Defense.of hospitals,_physicians, and professional associations in medical
malpractice cases. Also defended corporate clients in general negligence
cases and individual litigants in commercial litigation cases.
April 2005 July 2005 Patino &Associates,P.A.
Attorney Prosecution of federal/state civil rights, wrongful death, professional
negligence, and commercial litigation cases. Also represented insured
defendants involved in negligence actions.
August 2000-March 2005 Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
Division Chief Prosecuted and tried First Degree Murder and other capital felonies..
Supervised, trained, and mentored Level "A", "B," and "C" felony
prosecutors with pre-trial and trial activities for the prosecution of all-types
of felonies. Conducted conferences with law enforcement officers and
civilian victims and witnesses to determine charging decisions. Extensive
evidentiary motion,deposition,and investigative experience.
Homicide Duty. Supervised the legal aspects of homicide investigations to
draft on-scene search and arrest warrants; included responding to active
crime scenes.
Special Assistant Narcotics Unit/Specialized Prosecutions Division: Selected as one of three
State Attorney prosecutors to investigate and prosecute high-level and international
narcotics traffickers. Prosecuted jury trials with multiple defendants,
confidential informants, cooperating co-defendants, scientific evidence,and
local, state,and federal agents. Received specialized training in the areas of
search and seizure, money laundering, conspiracy, and drug law
enforcement evidence. Reviewed and drafted numerous search warrants,
arrest warrants,and applications for electronic interception of suspects.
Committed Prosecutor Supervisor/County Court Division: Selected as one of eight prosecutors to
train, supervise, and mentor entry-level Assistant State Attorneys.
Prosecuted numerous bench and jury trials involving criminal traffic
offenses,as well as violent and drug-related misdemeanor crimes.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2011-Present University of Miami School of Law,Litigation Skills Program
Adjunct Professor Instructor for law school students in the areas of pre-trial motion practice,
trial preparation, and courtroom trial skills, i.e. direct/cross examinations,
expert witnesses,opening statements and closing arguments.
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2011-Present University of Miami School of Law, Litigation Skills Program,
Summer Intensive Program
Adjunct Professor Instructor in intensive summer program schedule for law school students in
the areas of pre-trial motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom trial
skills, i.e. direct/cross examinations, expert witnesses, opening statements
and closing arguments.
2007-2008 Florida International University College of Social Work,Justice, and
Public Affairs,Department of Public Administration
Adjunct Professor Course: Administrative Law. Instructed students in the responsibilities of
public administrators under local, federal, and state laws with an analysis of
critical case law and court decisions.
2005-2006 Florida International University School of Policy and Management,
Masters Degree Program
Adjunct Professor Course: Law and Social Control Instructed graduate students in the
examination of the law as an instrument of social control, coupled with the
study of the legal basis of criminal law.
Adjunct Professor Course: Legal Issues for Criminal Justice Administration. A comprehensive
introduction to general negligence and tort law concepts as they apply to
criminal justice managers. Analysis of the most important legal and social
issues that confront criminal justice administrators.
2004-2005 Florida International University,Legal Studies Institute
Adjunct Professor Course: Legal Writing. Instructed Paralegal Certificate candidates in the
writing of legal memoranda,and case analysis and briefing.
HONORS&AWARDS
2013 40 Under 40 Rising Star,American Law Media/Daily Business Review
2013 Top Up&Comer,Corporate Law,Florida Legal Elite
2013 Top Up&Comer,Corporate and Business Law,South Florida Legal Guide
2013 Outstanding Attorney/Corporate and Business Law,Abogados
2013 Board of Directors,Miami-Dade Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL)
2013 Chair, Florida Bar Grievance Committee
2013 Brickell Magazine's 2013 Best Dressed Professionals
2012 AV-Preeminent Rating(Martindale-Hubbell)
2012 Board of Directors,Dade County Bar Association
2010 American Inns of Court,Stephen R.Booher Chapter
2006 Nominee for Gubernatorial Appointment to the County Court Bench in Miami-Dade
County
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2006 Nominee for Gubernatorial Appointment to the County Court Bench in Miami-Dade
County
2006 Board of Directors,Dade County Bar Association
2005 Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board (appointed by Chairman Joe A.
Martinez,Board of County Commissioners)
2005 Board of Directors,Dade County Bar Association
2005 Top Government Attorney,South Florida Legal Guide
2000 Graduated cum laude from the University of Miami,School of Law
2000 Dean's List for the Spring Term
1999 Dean's List for the Fall Term
1999 Dean's List for the Spring Term
1999 1999-2000 Leesfield/F.A.W.L.Scholarship Recipient
1999 1999 Thomas Ewald Memorial Award (for highest honors in Litigation Skills)Recipient
1999 1999-2000 Paul,Landy,Beiley&Harper,P.A. Scholarship Recipient
1999 Litigation Skills Pre-Trial Honors and Trial Honors
1999 Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
1999 Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
1999 American Inn of Court,Eugene P. Spellman Chapter
1999-2000 Association of Trial Lawyers of America Regional Trial Competitions
1999-2000 Student Advocate,Honor Council
1998-2000 Dean's Fellow,Academic Achievement Program
1998 University of Miami Public Interest Summer Fellowship Recipient
1998 Semi-Finalist, University of Miami Mock Trial Competition
1998 Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Hon.E, Zehmer Mock Trial Competition
1998 Dean's List for the Fall Term
1998 C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar
• Chair Grievance Committee 11 "L",January 2013-Present
Member Civil Procedure Rules Committee,2013-Present
Member Grievance Committee 11 "L", 2011-Present
Member Grievance Committee 11 "J",2007-2008
Defense Research Institute(DRI)
Chair Small Firm,Specialized Litigation Group (SLG), Commercial Litigation Committee
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(CLC), 2013-Present
Member Commercial Litigation Committee,2012-Present
Vice-Chair Marketing,Women in the Law 2014 Seminar,2013-Present
Vice-Chair Mentoring Subcommittee,Women in the Law(WITL) Committee,2013-Present
Member Planning Committee for the 2014 Women in the Law Seminar,2013-Present
Member Planning Committee for the 2013 Women in the Law Seminar,2012-2013
Co-Chair Women in the Law Committee, Local Marketing Committee for 2013 Seminar:
"The Seminar for Legal and Business Innovators",2012-2013
Member Women in the Law Committee,2011-Present
Member Diversity Committee,2013-Present
Member Small Firm Subcommittee,DRI Diversity Committee,2013-Present
Member. Product Liability Committee,2011-Present
Member Lawyer Networking Initiative,2011-Present
Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers(FAWL)
Director Board of Directors,2013-Present •
Co-Chair Scholarships Committee,2013-Present
Member Leadership Committee,2013-Present
Member Statewide,Programs&Events Committee,2010
Dade County Bar Association
Director Board of Directors,May 2012-Present
Member Executive Committee,2013-Present
Director Board of Directors,October 2005-2007
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Member Solo/Small Firm Committee,August 2012-Present
Member Criminal Courts Committee,August 2012-Present
Co-Chair Criminal Courts Committee Bench&Bar Mixer,2012-Present
Member Membership Committee, October 2005-2007
Co-Chair Schools Committee,2006-2007
Member Professionalism Committee,2007-2008
Member Young Lawyers Section,Professionalism Committee,2007-2008
Volunteer Mentor Young Lawyers Section,e-Mentoring Program,2005-2007
Volunteer Advisor Put Something Back Program,Pro Bono Advisor,2005-2008
Volunteer Tutor Young Lawyers Section,Minority Bar Passage Program,2005-2008
Volunteer Coach Young Lawyers Section,Mock Trial Competition,November 2006-2007
Volunteer Super Trial Lawyers Mock Trial,Miami,Florida,May 2008
Cuban American Bar Association(CABA)
Member Judicial Committee,Miami,Florida,2012-Present
Broward County Bar Association (BCBA)
Member Bench/Bar Committee,July 2010-2011
Member Social,Sports&Goodwill Committee,July 2010-2011
Member Judicial Bar Poll Committee, October 2010-2011
Member Subcommittee on Criminal Administrative Orders,October 2010-2011
Member. Civility and Ethics Seminar Planning Committee,November 2010-2011
His p anic National Bar Association (HNBA)
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Member Section of Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution,2012-Present
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Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board
Member Special Events Planning Committee,November 2005-2007
VOLUNTEER WORK
Dress for Success Miami
Director Executive Board of Directors, 2013-Present
Friends of the New World Symphony
Member Executive Committee,2012-Present
Vice-Chair Corporate Subcommittee, Executive Committee of the Friends of the New World
Symphony,2013-Present
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School
Member Advisory Board,2013-Present
Yale University Alumni Schools Committee
Interviewer Yale Club of Miami,2000-Present
Member Yale Club of South Florida,2007-Present
Volunteer Judge
Legal Eagle Closing Argument Competition for Legal Services of Greater Miami,2012-Present
University of Miami School of Law,Litigation Skills Program,Final Trials,2005-Present
University of Miami School of Law,Appellate Oral Argument,2012-Present
Pine Crest School,Moot Court,March 2013
DCBA/Miami-Dade County Public Schools Mock Trial Competition,January 2013
University of Miami School of Law,Moot Court Competition,2010-Present
Nova Law School,Nova Trial Team Preparation for AAJ Regional Trial Finals,2010
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Regional Trial Finals,2005-2008
Miami-Dade County Teen Court,Metro-Miami Action Plan Trust Program,2006-2007
Miami-Dade County'We the People Competition,"December 2006
FIU School of Law,2005 Appellate Advocacy Competition,October 2005
Mt. Sinai Hospital Foundation
Member Young Founders,March 2009-Present
Co-Chair Young Presidents Club,December 2008 January 2010
Corporate Rep.Young Presidents Club,March 2009-Present
Member Young Presidents Club,2007-Present
Member Young Presidents Club,Board of Directors,2007-2010
P.A.C.E. Center for Girls
Volunteer 2010-2011
Member Planning Committee for the 2010"A Change of Pace"event,2010
LECTURES &PANELS
• Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School,Magnet Fair,December 2013
• University of Miami School of Law,Legal Communication and Research Skills,November 2013
• Miami-Dade FAWL, "The Nuts and Bolts of Opening Your Own Law Firm: From Renting Space
to Storage in the Cloud",November 2013.
• Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School, 2013 College and Career Fair,November 2013
• Business Law Section of The Florida Bar, CABA, & Caribbean Bar Association's "Business
Lawyers in the Courtroom:Trial Skills for Minority Business Lawyers", October 2013
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• Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust,Ethical Governance Day,October 2013
• Miami-Dade FAWL,"Women in the Courtroom":Trial Skills for Women Lawyers,2012-Present
• Alpha Kappa Alpha(Chi Psi Omega Chapter) Political Forum on Stand Your Ground Law and the
2°d Amendment,April 2013
• Miami-Dade FAWL, "Rainmaking: Skills to Develop Business for Women by Women", March
2013
• Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office/University of Miami School of Law, "How to Handle a
Misdemeanor Case"Seminar,March 2012
• DCBA,Super Trial Lawyers Mock Trial,May 2009
• Florida International University, School of Policy& Management Course: "Legal Issues for Criminal
Justice Administrators,"October 2006
• Miami Carol City Senior High School, Center of Legal and Public Affairs, "Life as a Lanyer,"April
2006
• Florida International University, School of Policy & Management Course: "Law and Criminal
Justice," February 2006
• Florida International University, School of Policy & Management Graduate Level Course:
"Advanced Seminar in the Courts,"June 2005
• Florida International University,Legal Studies Institute Course: "Trial Techniques:Motions in Limine,"
April 2005
• Florida International University,Legal Studies Institute Course: "Trial Techniques,"March 2005
• Florida International University, School of Policy&Management Graduate Level Course: "Judicial
Process&Poli91',November 2004
• Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office:Trained entry-level Assistant State Attorneys in various areas,
including daily calendar management, trial preparation, and probation violation hearings. 2001-
2005
• Miami-Dade Police Department(MDPD) Training Bureau: Trained entry-level police officers on a
prosecutor's case preparation expectations. April 2003
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-• University of Miami School of Law; Litigation Skills Program: Addressed law-school students
regarding the importance of ethics and professionalism. 2002-2004
MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV Legal Analyst •
CBS4,"Secret Service Agent Arrested After Being Found Passed Out in Miami,"October 2012
CBS4/UPN33: Provided on-air commentary regarding various legal issues and high-profile cases
on a local and national level. Offered legal opinions on breaking news stories. March 2005-Present
CBS4/UPN33 "Jim&Jade in the Morning": daily,live,in-studio morning show focusing on different
legal issues/analysis,September 2008-November 2008
CBS4/UPN33 "The Insider's Edge":daily,live,in-studio morning show segment exclusively on
Michael Jackson trial analysis,March 2005 June 2005
CBS4/UPN33,"Focus on South Florida:NASA Astronaut Charged with Murder,"Spring 2007
CBS4,"Red Light Camera Controversy in Plantation,"December 1,2006
CBS4,"OJ Expected to Make Millions with Tell All Book,"November 15,2006
CBS4, "Accused Serial Rapist Reynaldo Rapalo Captured',December 26,2005
PBS,"Mental Engineering,"Minneapolis,Minnesota,October 2005
CBS4, "State Attorney's Push to get Art Teele's Bond Revoked',July 15, 2005
CBS4, "Mom Outraged Daughter's Alleged Kidnapper Free Again",July 12,2005
CBS4/4 Sunday Morning: "The Jessica Lunsford Act,"May 8,2005
CBS National News,"Law Lets Floridians `Shoot First"',April 26,2005
CBS4, "Bill to Let Floridians Meet Force with Force'',April 6,2005
CBS4&CBS2 Chicago: Terri Schiavo Legal Analysis,March 22,2005
CBS4,"Robert Blake's Not Guilty Verdict",March 14,2005
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Radio Legal Analyst
850WFTL AM Radio,Guest Host of"Kelley Mitchell Unplugged',August 3,2005
610WIOD AM Radio,Michael Jackson Trial Analysis,March 2005 June 2005
850WFTL AM Radio,Sexual Offenders&Sexual Predators and Michael Jackson Verdict Analysis,
March 2005 July 2005
BIG105.9 FM Radio,Michael Jackson Trial Analysis,March 2005 June 2005
Y-100 100.7 FM Radio,Michael Jackson Trial Analysis,March 2005 June 2005
KISS 99.9 FM Radio,Michael Jackson Trial Analysis,March 2005 June 2005
National Public Radio (NPR),Michael Jackson Trial Analysis and Terri Schiavo Legal Analysis,
March 2005 June 2005
BAR MEMBERSHIPS &PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The Florida Bar
United States District Court/Southern District of Florida
United States District Court/Middle District of Florida
United States District Court/Northern District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court/Southern District of Florida
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Dade County Bar Association (DCBA)
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)/Miami-Dade Chapter
Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
Hispanic National Bar Association(HNBA)
Ellesquire
Broward County Bar Association(BCBA)
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)/Miami-Dade Chapter
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish
Conversational Korean
Conversational Italian
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Granado, Rafael
From: Katie S. Phang <kphang @bergersingerman.com>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 3:58 PM
To: Boutsis, Eve
Cc: Granado, Rafael; Murphy,James; Mooney, Thomas
Subject: Re: DRB Board member
Best news ever!!!! :)
Sent via iPhone/Please excuse any inadvertent typos
Katie S. Phang, Esq.
Berger Singerman, LLP
1450 Brickell Avenue,Suite 1900
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 755-9500 [ph]
(305)714-4366 [dir]
www.bergersingerman.com
On May 20, 2016, at 3:56 PM, Boutsis, Eve<Ev B i m' >
y e outs s@ lamibeachfl.�ov wrote:
Katie: Good news! You don't have to resign. As you are in the "attorney" seat,you do not have to be a
resident. I checked Code,the Clerk and with Raul.
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Eve A. Boutsis, Chief Deputy City Attorney
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Tel:305-673-7470 Ext 6471 / Fax#305-673-7002
www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
From: Aguila, Raul
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 3:39 PM
To: Boutsis, Eve
Cc: Granado, Rafael
Subject: Re: DRB Board member
Correct
Sent from my iPhone
On May 20, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Boutsis, Eve<EveBoutsis @miamibeachfl.Rov>wrote:
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Raul:
It looks like Katie Phang is the attorney category(a)(4). She is moving out of town. Her
office is in county. It appears she does not have to resign,correct?
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• Sec. 118-72.-Membership.
(a)
Composition. The design review board shall be composed of seven regular members.
The seven regular members shall consist of:
(1)
Two architects registered in the United States;
(2)
An architect registered in the State of Florida or a member of the faculty,of a
school of architecture,urban planning or urban design in the state,with practical
or academic expertise in the field of design,planning, historic preservation or the
history of architecture;or a professional practicing in the fields of architectural
design or urban planning;
(3)
One landscape architect registered in the State of Florida;
(4)
One architect registered in the United States,or a professional practicing in the
fields of architectural or urban design,or urban planning;or resident with
demonstrated interest or background in design issues;or an attorney in good
standing licensed to practice law within the United States; and
(5)
Two citizens at large.
One person appointed by the city manager from an eligibility list provided by the
mayor's barrier free environment committee shall serve in an advisory capacity with no voting
authority. The planning director,or designee,and the city attorney or designee, shall serve in
an advisory capacity.
(b)
Appointment. Design review board members shall be appointed with the concurrence of
at least four members of the city commission. An eligibility list for these professional
membership categories may include,but shall not be limited to, suggestions from the
following professional and civic associations as listed below:
(1)
American Institute of Architects, local chapter.
(2)
American Society of Landscape Architects, local chapter.
(3)
The Miami Design Alliance.
(4)
American Planning Association, local chapter.
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(5)
The Miami Design Preservation League and Dade Heritage Trust.
(6)
Other city civic,neighborhood and property owner associations.
(c)
Residency and place of business. All regular members shall reside in or have their
primary place of business in,the county. The two citizens-at-large members and one of
the registered landscape architects,registered architects,or professionals practicing in
the fields of architectural or urban design or urban planning shall be residents of the
city.
(Ord.No. 89-2665, § 18-1(B), eff. 10-1-89; Ord.No.90-2722, § 31, 11-21-90;Ord.No.93-
2889, § 1, 12-1-93; Ord.No.97-3067, § 1, 1-8-97;Ord.No.97-3089, § 1, 7-16-97;Ord.No.
99-3172, § 1,2-17-99; Ord.No.2000-3268, § 1, 9-27-00;Ord.No. 2003-3402, § 2,3-19-03;
Ord.No.2005-3477, § 2, 3-16-05;Ord.No. 2012-3770, § 2, 7-d8-12)
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