Matthew Gultanoff Application PackageGultanoff Matthew
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
125 Jefferson Avenue #122 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
786-767-6511
HomeWork
matthew@betterstreetsmb.com
Email Address
610-212-8227
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Planning Board
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?Yes
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
No Professional Licenses Submitted.
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:South 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:Yes If yes, which board?
Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee
● 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:
I am applying for the Planning Board, and the City Attorney's office has confirmed that I meet eligibility
requirements for "urban planning" seat. Please see my resume for qualifications and experience. An excerpt
below:
-Founded Better Streets Miami Beach, focusing on urban mobility and safety.
-Advocated for inclusive transportation and infrastructure.
-Developed key stakeholder relationships to advance urban planning initiatives.
-Academic background in Geography and GIS, providing a foundation in urban planning principles.
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.
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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.
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND
THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE
A BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. 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
CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.
I Matthew Gultanoff agreed to the following terms on 11/22/2023 1:35:20 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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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
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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.
MATTHEW GULTANOFF
125 Jefferson Ave #122, Miami Beach, FL 33139
matthew@betterstreetsmb.com 786-767-6511
EDUCATION
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Additional Coursework: Economics, Geography
EXPERIENCE
BETTER STREETS MIAMI BEACH
Founder
Professional Urban Planning Leadership: Established an organization focused on transforming Miami
Beach into a model city for safety and accessibility in urban mobility. Advocated for community needs
in biking, walking, and public transit, contributing to the city's urban planning and development strategy.
Effective Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivated relationships with local, county, and state political and
administrative officials, as well as community groups and leaders, to advance advocacy goals and urban
planning objectives.
Recognized Community Impact: Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Miami Beach City
Commission for contributions to the Slow Streets program during the COVID-19 pandemic (March
2021) and from the Miami Beach Police Department for supporting a bike-to-school event (June 2022).
Recognized Urban Planning Expertise: Nominated for the 2021 & 2022 Safe Streets Summit
Complete Streets Champion Award for advancing safe and inclusive urban street initiatives.
Leadership in Professional Forums: Served as a moderator for "Adaptive Streets, Flourishing
Communities" at the 2022 Safe Streets Summit, guiding discussions on innovative urban design and
community development.
Effective Advocacy: Successfully advocated for and helped secure significant funding for key urban
planning improvements, including $1.2 million for Phase I of the Flamingo Park Slow Streets initiative
and the establishment of the City of Miami Beach bicycle/pedestrian coordinator role.
Infrastructure Development Initiatives: Collaborated with neighborhood, local, and state leaders to
integrate bicycle lanes in the FDOT “RRR” project on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, showcasing a
commitment to practical urban infrastructure improvements.
MIAMI BEACH TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, BICYCLE, AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE
Chairperson
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Member
MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE
Special Projects & Grants
Event Management & Production: Key organizer for the 2022 and 2023 Art Deco Weekend festivals,
highlighting Miami Beach's architectural heritage.
Community Engagement and Education: Collaborate with the team to develop and support
educational programming, including lectures, walking tours, and community events, to enhance public
awareness and appreciation of historic preservation.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with key local stakeholders, including elected officials,
administrative staff, resident activists, neighborhood leaders, and real estate developers, facilitating
partnerships and initiatives that align with historic preservation and urban planning goals.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Contact information available upon request
Anamarie Ferreira de Melo, Urban Health Solutions
Carlos Cruz-Casas, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Transportation and Public Works
Tony Garcia, Principal, Street Plans