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Sara Velasquez Application PackageVelasquez Sara Last Name First Name Middle Initial 1776 Normandy Drive Miami Beach Home Address City Florida 33141 State Zip Code 78622340787862234078 HomeWork svelasquezr68@gmail.com Email Address 7862234078 Cellular Miami Beach Business Address 1776 Normandy Drive City Florida State 33141 Zip Code ONE Architect, LLC Occupation:Business Name: Architect 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: Choice 2: Choice 3: Historic Preservation Board Cultural Arts Council Art in Public Places Committee BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below questions: Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No No Address in City Historic District submitted. Professional License License Number Issuance Date Expire Date Architect License No. 25700 4 8/1/1991 8/1/2050 Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of your currently effective corresponding professional license. Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months: Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH a. ● I am resident of:North Beach Or b. "Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10% or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business. "Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity or business association. c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission. NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit, stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member. Or 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 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? ● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No ● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: It is indicated in my CV. I am a registered Architect , an Interior Architect and a Planner. I hold a Master in Architecture S&T fron University of Miami, I hold an Interior Architecture degree from UC Berkeley , California and an undergraduate degree in Architecture from Universidad de los And NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 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). o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities. o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143. Florida Statutes. ● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? No Organization Information Submitted. ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: No Owned Property Information submitted. If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach: ● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s): No relative's information submitted. BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2) 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. One of the following forms must be filled 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;" or 2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or 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. _____________________________ ¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However, compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement. DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with City diversity reporting requirements. WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories What is your race? No details providedOther Description: Gender:Female Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.Yes Physically Challenged:No I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.” I Sara Velasquez agreed to the following terms on 10/25/2022 1:41:23 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or reapplying to any Board and Committee. YES YES YES YES I have answered all questions fully. I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license. I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement. I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or telephone: 305.673.7411 Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please: 1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address; 2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and 3) Do not attach a photograph. To whom it may concern, I am sending my updated Curriculum Vitae - Resume, attached. I am a licensed Architect (1991) Certified Interior Designer & Interior Architect (1998), and Planner (1999) with a March Planning, Suburb & Town Design from the University of Miami, in Florida. I have worked extensively as a Design Architect, with over 20 years’ experience in Hospitality, Design & Architectures. I have vast experience in Hotel and Resort Design-from Conceptual, Schematics, DD, CD and CA. The latest position in the private sector before opening my own practice was Senior Lead Design Architect & Manager an international firm in Miami, Florida responsible for but not limited to Conceptual, Schematic and DD Packages, client presentations, coordination with all parties, budgeting, team leadership, and design direction among others. I have worked with internationally renowned firms such as Hill Glazier Architects - now part of HKS (at their Palo Alto, CA location), SB Architects (with offices in San Francisco and Miami), and ultimately OBM International, a Multidisciplinary International Design firm specializing in Resort, Town Planning, and Hotel and Residential Design- at their Miami, Florida office. I have dedicated the past years to individual practice as designer and consultant with private clients. Small residential projects including design build and renovations, and interior architecture. I would like to have the opportunity to introduce myself in person at any time. Feel free to contact me at 786 223 4078. Best regards, SARA VELASQUEZ Architect, Planner & Interiors Architect Miami Beach, FL 33141 Cell 786 223 4078 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of Miami Professor-Lecturer August 2021 to Present Studio- Architectural Design 1st, and 2nd year students. ONE Architect, LLC. Principal, Owner 2010 to Present Design Build and Interior Architecture private clients. Partnership with Amaya Design Studio Independent Consultant ONE Architect, LLC. July 2009 to 2012. Conceptualization, design and presentation of the architectural process of high-end resort projects and mixed-use developments from proposal through design development. Collaborate in master planning exercises and advise in conceptualization of the architectural character of various projects. Develop, Consult and supervise Conceptual, Schematic and Design Development packages. Sketching, hand drawings, models and CAD drawings to communicate design solutions. TAZI Palace, Tangier, Morocco OBMI Ritz Carlton Palm Hills,Egypt Senior Designer/Manager OBM International, Miami Florida May 2008-July 2009 Projects: Lambert Beach, BVI 5*Hotel, Spa & Conference Conceptual & Schematic 100% Dushanbe, Tajikistan 5*Hotel Component Conceptual100 % Schematic100%. Tripoli, Libya 5*Hotel Component Conceptual100 % Schematic100%. Marquis Estates, St. Lucia 5*Hotel Component Conceptual40 % Desert Agafay, Marrakesh-Morocco 5*Hotel Component Conceptual100 % El Zafiro-La Tambora, Careyes Mexico 5*Hotel and Villas Component Conceptual100 % Fairmont Marrakesh, Morocco 5*Hotel and Villas Component Conceptual100 % Production, Coordination and Management of Conceptual and Schematic Design of High-end Hotels, Resorts and Spa components as part of Master Planning. Conceptual and Schematic Presentations to international clients. Establish and monitor budget, project teams and collaborate in preparation of schedules to ensure project compliance with contractual agreement with client. Maintain ongoing, positive and productive client relationships. Design Architect SB Architects, Miami Florida June 2004- May 2008 Projects: Tiger Woods Dubai, Jumeirah 7*Hotel, Spa & Conference Center Conceptua100%, Schematic 100% Golf Academy Schematic & DD 100% Sam Lords Castle Barbuda, Condo-Buildings -Conceptual & Schematic 100% Jolly Harbour Antigua, Condo Buildings, Town Homes-Conceptual 100% and Schematic 100%. Port O’Conner, Texas- Condo Buildings -Conceptual & Schematic in progress. Pune Tree House, India-Conceptual & Schematic 100%. Kingfisher Bay, Panama- Marina Village Conceptual, Individual Houses 3 types, Conceptual 100 % Palmyra Sylver & Sabal Buildings, Jamaica -Schematic 100 % thru DD. Palmyra Spa, 5* Hotel Jamaica Schematic 100%thru DD Elevations, Interior and Exterior thru DD.San Roque Club & Hotel, 5*Hotel Spain-Conceptual, Schematic 100%, partial DD.Production and Coordination of Conceptual Design, Schematic Design and Design Development of High-end Hotels, Resorts, Condominiums and Spas. Design Architect Hill Glazier Architects, Palo Alto, California October 1999 to December 2003 Projects: One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico- Schematic & DD Baywood Place, Residential Town Homes, California- DD & CA, Submittals Four Seasons Private Estates & Club, Arizona- Schematic & DD Mc Kinney Rough Resort, Texas- Schematic & DD Four Seasons Biltmore, California- Schematic & DD Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado- DD & CD Montage Resort & Spa Residences, California- DD & CD Ritz Carlton, Stone Canyon, Arizona- DD BACARA Resort & Spa, California- CD & CA Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California- CD Production and Coordination of Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration. Project Architect Modulos & Construcciones, Bogotá, Colombia Project: Spa & Condominium Resort, 300 plus Units August 1995 to September 1996 Directed the Design team on all phases of development: planning, conceptual& schematic design presentation, design development, and design documentation. Client relations and presentations. Coordination of consultants; all mechanical and structural systems for modular concrete construction. Coordination with all consultants and permitting agencies. Master Planning concepts thru construction detailing and finishes. Partner Architect Arango, Velasquez & Alvarado Arquitectos, Bogotá, Colombia September 1991 to March 1995. Projects include: Single family residences, Aerial Terminal, Warehouse & Office Design, Residential Building renovations. Production of conceptual and preliminary drawings, design, presentations and client relations. Office Management and budgets, resources, code analysis, submittals, construction documentation and details, finishes and solutions. Coordination and collaboration with other associates, consultants and contractors. Intermediate Architect, Design Resident and Job Captain Pena Posada Architects, Bogotá, Colombia January 1993 to June 1994. Project: High End Residential Building. 5 Stories Coordination, management, contracting, schedules and supervision of construction on site. Formal presentations for clients, architectural review and board approval. Client relations, specifications and finishes for the project along with space planning and solutions on site. Junior Architect, Design Resident and Job Captain Campuzano, Londono and Associates, Bogotá, Colombia August 1991 to Jan 1993. Project: La Peninsula, High End Single family residence- estate home. Over 10,000 SF. Construction. Design Development, detailing, coordination of all interior and exterior finishes, carpentry, floor layouts, supervised contracting, kitchen design, special systems, etc. Supervision of all design procedures on site and in office. Internship Ospinas & Compania, Bogotá, Colombia Project: Residential Condominium & Town Homes, 250 Units January 1991- August 1991 Coordinated along with the Interior Design department a study of alternative solutions, design critiques, materials and finishes for oncoming phases of the project on site. Individual Projects: Colombia Interior Design and Architecture single family residence, 1995 Single family Retreat, 1995 Single family Residence, 1995 Single family Retreat, 1995 EDUCATION PLANNER Master in Architecture, Master Planning University of Miami, Suburb and Town Design Coral Gables, Florida September 1998 to August 1999. Pilot Phase City of Bologna, Italy Bologna Train Station, University Of Bologna - Urban Planning and Architectural Concept-May 1999 BAUHAUS KOLLEG, Urban Sprawl: City vs. Suburbia- The Post-Industrial City Dessau, Germany-November 1998, March 1999 INTERIOR DESIGNER & INTERIOR ARCHITECT Certificate in Interior Design and Interior Architecture University of California- Berkeley Extension, San Francisco, California August 1996 to August 1998 ARCHITECT, License No. 25700 44853 CND Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia September 1986 to August 1991 Professional Organizations: Past and present. American Institute of Architects, AIA California Chapter American Society of Interior Designers, ASID Congress of New Urbanism, CNU REFERENCES: Liora Hayman, Managing Director OBM Miami, Fl Phone: 305 537 7100 Scott Lee, CEO Principal SB Architects, San Francisco, CA Phone: 305 856 2021 John Hill, President Hill Glazier Studio, HKS Palo Alto, CA Phone: 650 617 0366 Camilo Carrillo, VP Principal, Hill Glazier Studio HKS Jaime Correa Director Undergraduate Program School of Architecture University of Miami Associate Professor in Practice Former Director Master of Urban Design Former Knight Professor in Community Building School of Architecture University of Miami (786) 412-3947 Volunteer and Community Activism: Humanitarian, Animal Advocacy, Girls Empowerment, Girls in Education, Community leader and Activist City of Miami Beach. Ambassador At GEM. Board member of the Committee for the City of Miami Beach Animal Welfare Refs: Commissioner CMB Mark Samuelian and Commissioner CMB Michael Gongora 2017 to 2019 Director Community Outreach and Advocacy MBAA (Miami Beach Animal Advocates, 501C3) 2015 to 2019 Refs: Mary Garcia, Founder MBAA GEM (Global Empowerment Mission) Humanitarian Disaster Relief org. Volunteer and Community Liaison, Fundraising, Events, Network. Ambassador. Hurricane Season 2017 to date Refs: Michael Capponi, Founder and Director Philanthropy in the Arts: Red Dot Art Fair, Scope Art Fair, NYC Art Fair, private shows, art representative for Latin American Women in the Arts. Visual Arts and Street Art. 2015 to date. Cofounder of Safe Girl International, Kenya. Providing over 500 girls to date sustainable reusable period pads. Ensuring they stay safely in school, ending the period poverty cycle for girls and young women. Founders:,Gonzag Odero ( Kenya) , and Valentina Caro (my daughter) during the pandemic. 2020 to date. University of Miami School of Architecture Representative for SOA Faculty to the Academic Integrity Committee University Of Miami Board of Directors Zooper World Foundation Best regards, Sara Velasquez MArch Architect, Associate AIA, Planner, Interiors Architect. Lecturer, School of Architecture, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida Principal ONE Architect, LLC