RELEASE 2 03122017MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.oov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: February 24,2017
SUBJECT: City Commission At-Large Nominations for March 1,2017 - Release # 2
Below please find the City Commission At-Large Nominations received to date for the March 1,
2017 Commission Meeting. Updates received since Release # 1 are shown in red.
BOARD AND COMMITTEES:
1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCTES (3) / POSSTBLE REAPPOTNTMENTS TO BE MADE (2):
No nominations received.
2. HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCIES (5) / POSSTBLE REAPPOTNTMENTS TO BE MADE (1):
No nominations received.
3. HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD
vAcANCtES (0) / POSSTBLE REAPPOTNTMENTS TO BE MADE (1):
No nominations received.
4. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
VACANCTES (0) / POSSTBLE REAPPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE (2):
o Monica Harvey (Release # 1, Page 3 )
Nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Steinberg.
o Amy L. Rabin (Release # 1, Page 11 )
Nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Steinberg.
Nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Malakoff. (Release # 2)
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5. PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOARD
VACANCTES (0) / POSSTBLE REAPPO|NTMENTS TO BE MADE (1):
No nominations received.
6. PERSONNEL BOARD
VACANCY (1):
. Gail L. Harris (Release # 2, Page 3 )
Nominated for appointment (Vocation: psychotherapist) by Vice-Mayor Malakoff.
7. PLANNING BOARD
vACANCY (1):
. Nicholas R. Gelpi (Release # 1, Page 17 )
Nominated for appointment (Category 1: Faculty of a School of Architecture Position)
by Vice-Mayor Malakoff.
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@ MIAMI BEACH
NAME: Harris
CITY OF MIAMIBEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Gai!
Last Name
HOME ADDRESS: 5725 No. Bay Rd.
First Name
Miami Beach Florida
Middle lnitial
Apt No. Home No./Street
PHONE: (305) 864-7662
State Zip Code
gailkayeharris@gmail.com
City
Home
Business Name: Gail L. Harris LCSW
Address: 333 41 Street Suite 506
Work Email Address
position: Clinical Social Worker
Miami Beach Florida 33140-
Street State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Gode section 2-22(41a 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.
o Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months Yes
o Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes
o Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: No
o (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach
o I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I enjoy helping MB be the best place it can be.
o 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: Personnel Board
Ghoice 2:
Ghoice 3:
* Board members are required to file Form 1 - "statement of Financial lnterest" with the State.
If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.9., Iawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design ReviewBoard, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently-effectively license, and furnish thefollowing information:
Type of Professional License
City
License lssuance Date
License Number
License Expiration Date
Note: lf applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: po 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 felony: No lf yes, please explain in detail:
o Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No lf yes, please explain in detail:
. Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No lf yes, please explain in detail:
o Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No lf yes, which board?
o What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
o I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
o List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5725 N. Bay Rd
Genden Female
The following anformation is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. lt is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
PhysicallyChallenged: No
NOTE: lf 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 afler 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 570.61 1).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
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"l hereby attest to the aocuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Ghapter 2, Article
Vll - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officerc, Employees and Agency Members."
I Gai! Harris agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
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EDUCATION
L.C.S.W. May, 1990, Licenscd Clinical Sociat WorkerM.S.W May 1987, Barry University, Schoolof Social Worky F augult 1966, Univorsity of Miami, Schoolof Education;TeachcrCertiff€d -200tB. Ed. June t961, University of Miami, School of Educaion
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social r#orkers
Association for the Advancenreirt of sociar work with Groups
Associarirm of Omup Wor& StrrdieVBarry University
Clinical Social Work Association of South Florida
Associarion of Death Education and Counseling
PROFESSIONAL:
.WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2003- parcat Co-ordinrtor-fi,-i Dade, Fla.April 2003' cc,.tifi.d Eeliry r.hdiator-state of FtoridaEall 2000 th4,.rriaor and racilitator to Miami MentaJ. HeaLth Listener,s programto prarint Eacilitator to Lirten rrr prograr ro, uia*i Dade co. schoors
f1rulq-JOOt AdJunct profcsor/Berry Univcrsity_Wonren,s StudicsMarch ]001 Supervisorto Kesher prolram
April 1995 Certilk{ in Hyprothcrrpy
April l99t
to prcscnt Privete pncticc
tebruary l9E9
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Frcilitating group, for scrudly abu*d wotncn.To Prescnt Frciritete groupi for scrurtty iuusco womcn io privrtc pncticc
!_1ryp-I-,9 Counscting Dept. ar Miami Country Day Schoot
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S€pt. 1999
April 1995
Providing supcrvision to sociat work studert intems- for Agency for Heahlr Edrcation & co'nscling199'0 -to Fesent Menal Health Pmfessional Leader/consurtant to ttre u.r"ri'or6" liring ffii-rraiami thdc Co.May r9E7to crinkrrsoehrworkerstJEwlsH FAMTLYSER'ICEApril l99l working with individuals, childrcn ana aaurts, hnrilL, "-rpr* -a goups (spcificrltyself'estcern issrrcs) with rcsponsibilities for i#rvicwing ir*irr-ri *a diagnoseicevaluations,crisis intwqrtion. &velopment of shqt *d i&g t rm tresrlmt plans ardfacililating groups; collabcating wi6r other proftssional *i'-rr*ity agencics whennecessary.
Scpembcr l9t5 Fidd phcclrctrc JEUSH fAMlLy SERVTCE
A clinical expericnce with rcsponsibilitics for the dewlopnent of skills in asscssmem,interviewing, to pres€nt diagnosdc evaluationg aevetopiig long and short tem,tnearnant planq crisis irtcncntiorL-@unscling with inalviiuatilgecin""U, *itf, worr€n,ages 2-G50)' coupleq farnilies, adolescents an-rl children ana Aciiiiuing Er"rp. f;;the erderry; coilaboraring with anciilary pmfessbm anat..rnity agencia.
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to May l9E6 Frrstyeer FbH prrctnent' TbcGUARDTANSHIP pRocRAM or
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!o June 1983
DADE COUNTY,INC.
social Scrvices relared to 0re elderly; spccifically rting as thcir guardians with
responsibilities forasscssment, dischrrges, plumeng individrul urd hnrily counscling
cnd pcrforming an advaacy mb for funilbs and irdividuals widrin 0re court
s)6tcm. Dcwlo@ a cornscling piogr&n for frmilics and rermroE the pmftssional
Manual for ttre agcncy. wortcd with reftrral rgcrrcics md deveropod knowlcdge of A.c.L,F.k,
Nursing Honcs, Hospials ard Foster Care Frititiee wi0rin Drdc Cannty.
T*bar of conp.n$tory Edrcrtion, I{oRTH BEACH ELEMENTAnY scHooL,
Dade Coumy, Floridr. Taught kirdcrg.rffi &mugh grade six. tlccigrcd and
imphrutod prognmming of mdt ud rceding to stl<s with low s8rincs
Training urc,rrtshop on Donoctic viohncc for shrlom Bayit commitee of JCS
-Trainiry to pffii o{t Holomust Survivor Gnnrp impoct
Transitkus in Womcn Livcs- to Group Wck Associatim u Barry Univ.
Whu Every Teen Should Know rbout Dorncstic Vioblrcc.nd D{c Rape-Mirmi B6g9h Sr. High
School
Addrcssing Resilience in Children: Templc B€fi Moshe
Gruap WortConftrtnc+'Barry Unirrcrsity(Group Workwifi Holocaus survivors) Jure."9?Prtrclter: Amg for ltatl Educrtlon Corfeltrc/riluh.D.C.rTh€ Affccr of Rcvisiting
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Stcp hremingWorlchop
Sqar*ion lssues Relald to Puurt/Child -Hcbrcv Acaderny
Clinical lssues in Tmting thc Holocaust Surviror/
Prcsatcr Mimi Jowish Horne ard Hospiul forftG Aged
Dorglas GErdcn
Mrximizirg YqrrChild's PoGGmhl /Tarnptc Bcth Slulom
Maximizing One\ Porcntid : Teaching SUff* Lrhman Dry School
Reising Self Rclianr Chil&€o /Temple Bdr Sholqn
Exptoring Sclf-Esfiocm lssrEs wi$ Adulty MiaE i Dadc JunhrColhp
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Author:
Journey From lnvisibility to Visibility: A Guide for Women 60 and Beyond
Website: www.womensguidetoaging.com
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