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Jeff Lehman 12/31/2018MIAMIBEACH 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 Email CityClerk@miamibeach.gov December 16, 2016 Mr. Jeff Lehman 9532 Byron Ave Surfside, Florida 33154 SUBJECT: Visitor and Convention Authority Dear Mr. Jeff Lehman: Congratulations! You have been reappointed by the City Commission to the above referenced board or committee, for a term ending: 12/31/2018. 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 and good luck. Respectfully, , Rafael Grarfad 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 Ordinance 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. 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 Email CityClerk@miamibeach.gov 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: 12/31/2018. 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. Mr. Jeff Lehman Sworn to and subscribed before me this 'VIday of %, 2016. Ramon Quezada 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. MIAMIBEACH NAME: Lehman CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Jeff M Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 9532 Byron Ave Surfside FL 33154 Apt No. Home No./Street City PHONE: 305-720-9599 305-760-6901 State Zip Code jlehman@thebetsyhotel.com Home Business Name: The Betsy South Beach Work Address: 1440 Ocean Drive Email Address Position: Managing Director 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: • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Reappointment - Many years of experience on VCA and 40 years in hospitality industry • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes 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: Visitor and Convention Authority Choice 2: 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: • 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 Miami Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes If yes, which board? VCA - appointment expires 12/31/2016 • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name Title GMBHA Member GMCVB Member • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Property 7400 Harding Ave #24 Miami Beach FL 33141 THe Betsy South Beach 1440 Ocean Drive Miami Beach FL 33139 • 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: Male 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 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." 1 Jeff Lehman agreed to the following terms on 10/31/2016 10:36:00 AM .436‘Vi e ✓I Qv -210.4 - Name of Deputy Clerk Received in the City Clerk's Office by: 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 experience spanning almost 37 years including positions in L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, Hawaii, Tahiti, 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 Beach's famous Ocean Drive. Brought hotel to and remained consistently in the top of TripAdvisor's highest rated hotels; substantial leadership in the hotel's Cultural and Philanthropic programs. During his time here, the hotel has received the Forbes 4 Star Award, AAA 4 Diamond Award, Conde Nast Johannsen's "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 others. 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 brand. 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 Beach's only "Preferred Hotel Group" hotel. Substantial crisis management after 9/11 events. Major production and transient experience, including video shoots, MTV's "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 Transient business. Oversight for $7 million renovation, including rooms, public areas, 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 (+90% occupancy year round) 3 star, primarily tour and travel hotel • Developed standards, improved systems, and secured multi-lingual, 1st class staff 1991-1994 Asst. General Manager Bass Hotels & Resorts Various Locations in US • Trouble shooting, development or repositioning missions lasting from several months to more than 1 year at select corporate owned or managed properties, including Santa Monica, CA (Holiday Inn), Seattle, WA (Crowne Plaza), Los Angeles, CA (Holiday Inn) and Cocoa Beach, FL (Sunspree Resort). Primary focus was Rooms Division, Sales and A&G areas. Professional • Past Current Chairperson, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority o (Board Member since 2001) • Diplomatic visit to Fujisawa, Japan in March 2009 with Miami Beach's 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, Mayor's 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 MIAMI•DADE COUNTY SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT Section 2-11.1(i) of the County Ethics Code requires that certain employees and public officials file a financial disclosure Statement on a yearly basis by July 1st of every year. Disclosure for Tax Year Ending 201 Last Name �ehV»Qh First Name Middle Name/Initial Mailing Address — Street Number, Street Name, or P.O. Box 96.3a 6y,2O.-J 41 City, State, Zip Sci2rs 6 Fe_ 33 ( y If your home address is your mailing address, and your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to Fla. Stat. §119.07, read instructions an the following page and check here. ❑ loyee (check one Filing as a Board Member (check one) County Fgo Municipal: lj (Municipality) Board where s rving V + G✓ c o'cl Our V e4 Alternate address (if home address is exempt) Work telephone 1 3v; 9-6.o 6..io Term began on/ended on List below every source of income you received, along with the address and the principal activity of each source. Include your public salary. Place the sources of income in descending order, with the largest source first. Examples of sources of income include: compensation for services, income from business, gains from property dealings, interest, rents, dividends, pensions, IRA distributions, and social security payments. Also, include any source of income received by another person far your benefit However the income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet, check here.❑ Name of Source of Income al County El Public Health Trust Municipal: (Municipality) Department Position or Title Employee ID Number Work address Work telephone Employment began on/ended on Filing as a Board Member (check one) County Fgo Municipal: lj (Municipality) Board where s rving V + G✓ c o'cl Our V e4 Alternate address (if home address is exempt) Work telephone 1 3v; 9-6.o 6..io Term began on/ended on List below every source of income you received, along with the address and the principal activity of each source. Include your public salary. Place the sources of income in descending order, with the largest source first. Examples of sources of income include: compensation for services, income from business, gains from property dealings, interest, rents, dividends, pensions, IRA distributions, and social security payments. Also, include any source of income received by another person far your benefit However the income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet, check here.❑ Name of Source of Income Address Description of the Principal Business Activity k;—` -1-61 SO 4-7-1 ,4-c i-1 (1--C-10 o c 6 a3 r. 1i_ A . 1---1-6 1-67._ I hereby swear (or affirm) that t 'nformation above is a true and correct statement. Signature of Pe son T closing z(z�/Zo(/� Date signed RECEIVED BY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: ❑ Hardcopy ❑ Electronic Copy OFFICE USE ONLY Accepted: Y / N Deficiency: 138 SF -14 COE 2016 Processed Date/Initials: Scanned Date/Initials: J\AI BEAC! 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(1) (2) 177 Board Member's Name: e i� an• 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" 2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)" 3, A Copy of your latest 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. Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015 Page 4of4 F:\CLER\SALL\aFORMS\BOARD AND COMMITTEES\BC APPLICATION REVISED 06022014.docx / /2.65/6 Date MIAMI BEACH: DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORTING Name: LE:141—/Z Board / Committee: a Appointment Date: t3 -- Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinance 2009-3632, the City is required to annually prepare and present a report to the City Commission identifying the City's diversity statistics. This form allows board and committee applicants and members to voluntarily self -identify their race, ethnicity, disabled status and gender. Please check the appropriate box for each category: Gender: Mal Female [—A Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? African-American/Black P4-1: Caucasian/White Asian or Pacific Islander Native-American/American Indian Other — Print Race: Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino/a? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish, Hispanic, Latino/a. 0 Yes Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled? 0 Yes alUsersiCENTFraN‘AppData\Locai\Microsoft\Windows\Terrigorary interne': Files\Content.Outlook\NP4J9CNX\BC minoriiy information form 05-20-13 FINALdoc Updated: Monday, January 26. 2015