2014-28570 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28570
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS R. MOONEY AS THE DIRECTOR OF
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2014, the City Manager appointed Thomas R.
Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami Beach
and the Mayor and City Commission consented to such appointment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mooney has proven to possess the leadership skills needed to
successfully lead the Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Thomas R. Mooney as the Director
of the Planning Department of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City of Miami Beach
Charter, the City Manager has power to appoint
as well as Section 2-3 of the City Code, y g p pp
directors of the City departments with the consent of the Mayor and the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm
the appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Director of the Planning Department for
the City of Miami Beach until a permanent Director is selected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, have consented to and
confirmed the appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning
Department for the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2014.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Consenting to the appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Director of the Planning Department for
the City of Miami Beach.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
• Improve building development related processes
• Maintain strong development management policies
• Protect historic building stock
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc.):. N/A
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Planning Department prepares, administers, updates, and maintains neighborhood, Citywide and
comprehensive plans, the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, as well as technical data for
the City pursuant to Florida Statues. The Planning Department consists of four sections: Planning, Zoning,
Neighborhood Planning and Urban Design & Historic Preservation.
Mr. Mooney's experience and dedication, evidenced by his twenty years of service to the City, has
perfectly prepared him to lead the Planning Department through an exciting new era. On January 15,
2014, you confirmed his appointment as Acting Director for the Planning Department. His performance
since then leads me to now proudly present him for your confirmation as the permanent Planning Director.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the
Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting and confirming Thomas R.
Mooney as the Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: I
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3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sylvia Crespo-Tabak, Human Resources
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Phillip Levine and Members f the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 23, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT
OF THOMAS R. MOONEY AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
consenting and confirming Thomas R. Mooney as the Planning Director for the City of
Miami Beach.
ANALYSIS
Mr. Mooney, a twenty year employee of the City, is certified by the American Institute of
Certified Planners. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science as well as a Master
of Public Administration degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
Mr. Mooney began his career with the City in 1993 as a Senior/Principal Planner. In the
subsequent twenty years, he helped lead the Department as both the Design
Preservation Manager and the Planning and Zoning Manager. In those capacities, Mr.
Mooney guided every Land Use Board in the City. As the Design Preservation Manager,
Mr. Mooney was responsible for staffing the Design Review and the Historic
Preservation Boards. While he was the Planning and Zoning Manager, Mr. Mooney
staffed the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment.
In these capacities, Mr. Mooney has played a large and integral part in shaping the land
development regulations of the City of Miami Beach. Going forward, this experience will
prove invaluable when redesigning these regulations to conform to new circumstances
facing the City.
Additionally, Mr. Mooney's tenure with the City has allowed him to develop vital and
irreplaceable relationships with the development community, the historic preservation
community and other groups interested in shaping the City of Miami Beach. Mr. Mooney
has proven himself to be a balanced and intellectually honest planner, guided only by a
desire to better the City and the Department he is nominated to direct.
City Commission Memorandum—consenting and confirming Thomas R.Mooney as the Planning Director
April 23,2014
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CONCLUSION
In January 2014, Mr. Mooney was confirmed as the Acting Planning Director. Since this
time, Mr. Mooney has proven to possess the leadership qualities needed to successfully
lead the Planning Department. The appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Director
of the Planning Department will ensure that the City continues to move forward and build
upon the success of the City's planning initiatives and informed development and
implementation of essential amendments to the City Code and to the standard operating
procedures for the Planning Department.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and
confirming Thomas R. Mooney as the Director of the Planning Department.
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