2002-24888 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2002-24888
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER
CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT NEWMAN TO
SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, COMMENCING JUNE 30, 2002,
AND ENDING DECEMBER 30, 2002, OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN
APPOINTED, WHO SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND
IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES
AGAINST VIOLATORS OF CITY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND
SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL
MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE
SUBJECT HEARINGS; INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET
FORTH WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 98-22777
CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF
SPECIAL MASTER.
BE IT RESOL YED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH:
WHEREAS, in Miami Beach City Code Chapter 30, Section 30-2 governing "Code
Enforcement" was amended to provide for an alternative code enforcement system wherein Special
Masters were authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties
against violators of City Codes and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, in Miami Beach City Code Chapter 30, Section 30-36, entitled "Appointment
of Chief Special Master;" a provision was made for the appointment of a Chief Special Master to
fulfill the above referenced duties, with the authority to appoint such other Special Masters as
reasonably required to conduct said hearings; appointment of the Chief Special Master is established
upon the Miami Beach City Commission's acceptance, by a majority vote, of the Miami Beach City
Manager's recommendation for appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach hereby recommend the
reappointment of Judge Robert Newman to fill the position of Chief Special Master for the City of
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Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 98-
22777 with regards to limitation on compensation to be paid to the Chief Special Master, as well as
other duties of the Chief Special Master shall remain in effect for a six month term commencing June
30, 2002, and ending December 30, 2002, or until a successor has been appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Miami Beach City Manager ,(;oncerning
reappointment of Judge Robert Newman to serve as Chief Special Master pursuant to Miami Beach
City Code Chapter 30 entitled "Code Enforcement", said Chief Special Master to be authorized to
hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City
Codes and Ordinances and further authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may be
reasonably required to conduct the subject hearings; and that all other matters set forth within City
of Miami Beach Resolution No, 98-22777 concerning the compensation of the Chief Special Master
as well as other duties of the Chief Special Master serving as Special Master are incorporated herein
and shall remain in effect for a six month term commencing June 30, 2002, and ending December
30, 2002, or until a successor has been appointed.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2 02.
MAYOR
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
Reappointment of Judge Robert H, Newman as Chief Special Master.
Issue:
Shall Judge Robert H, Newman be reappointed as Chief Special Master for a term of six months?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Judge Robert H. Newman's term as Chief Special Master expires on June 29, 2002 or until a successor
has been appointed, Pursuant to City Code Section 30-37(a) the Chief Special Master shall be appointed
to a term of six (6) months,
The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Judge Robert H,
Newman. One Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement
violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution appoints Judge Newman to hear
appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of occupational licenses and
certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code,
The Administration recommends adopting these resolutions,
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A
Financiallnfonnation:
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To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: June 19, 2002
Jorge M, Gonzalez ,d~A.~..,..~ ,.;Q./J. .
City Manager ~vJ):~--:'
Murray H, Dubbin. . . ~L~
City Attorney ~.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF
JUDGE ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER,
COMMENCING JUNE 30, 2002, AND ENDING DECEMBER 30, 2002, OR
UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED, WHO SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND
OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF CITY
CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO
APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE
REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; INCORPORATING
ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22777 CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND
DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE
ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
COMMENCING JUNE 30, 2002, AND ENDING DECEMBER 30, 2002, OR
UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED, WHO SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO HOLD ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGARDING
APPEALS FROM CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF MIAMI BEACH CITY
CODE CHAPTERS AND REGARDING DENIALS, SUSPENSIONS, AND
REVOCATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
OF USE, AND TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY
REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS
PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolutions.
ANALYSIS
Judge Robert H. Newman's term as Chief Special Master expires on June 29,2002 or until
a successor has been appointed. Pursuant to City Code Section 30-37(a) the Chief
Special Master shall be appointed to a term of six (6) months.
The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of
Judge Robert H. Newman. One Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special
Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other
Resolution appoints Judge Newman to hear appeals from citations and violations or
denials, suspensions, and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use
pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code.
In his role as Chief Special Master, pursuant to Section 30-37(a), Judge Newman will
continue to actively hear cases under Chapters 30 and 102 of the Miami Beach City Code
at a rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per hour, with a maximum payment of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500) per hearing session.
Judge Newman is a retired Senior Judge with 20 years of active time on the bench. He is
an active member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
Judge Newman's professional activities and associations include:
. Admitted to practice before U,S. Supreme Court
. Commissioner on Miami-Dade County Committee on Ethics and Public Trust
. Chief Land Commissioner for the East Everglades
. Former President, Temple Beth Am
. Former Member of the Faculty of Florida New Judges College
. Instructor at Miami-Dade Community College Paralegal Program
. Chief Special Hearing Officer, City of Miami Beach
Judge Newman was initially appointed to serve as the Chief Special Master on June 17,
1998. Since that time he has consistently demonstrated his knowledge, integrity, and
abilities to perform as Chief Special Master. He has served this City with distinction and
his reappointment will best serve the interest of the City. As such, it is recommended that
the City Commission approve the reappointment of Judge Robert Newman.
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JUDGE ROBERT H. NEWMAN (SENIOR JUDGE)
11 ISLAND AVENUE #1811
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 531-1608
EDUCATION:
Miami Beach High School
College, University of Miami - 1950
Law School: University of Miami, J.D. 1952
MEDIATION/:
NEGOTIATION
Mediator with Mediation, Inc., a group of former judges
And experienced trial attorneys providing neutral third
party intervention to settle major pending litigation
throughout the U.S.A.
Certified Circuit Court Mediator, State of Florida
LAW PRACTICE:
1952-1959 Private Practice
1959-1961 Assistant State Attorney
1961-1963 Assistant U.s. Attorney
1963-1978 Private Practice
JUDICIAL HISTORY:
Appointed to the County Court 1978
Appointed to the Circuit Court 1982
Administrative Judge Probate & Guardian Division
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & ASSOCIATIONS:
U.S. Supreme Court (Admitted to practice before)
Chief Land Commissioner for the East Everglades
Commissioner on Miami-Dade County Committee on Ethics and
Public Trust
Former Secretary National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of
America, Inc. and Chairman, Planned Giving Committee and By-
Laws Committee
Former President, Temple Beth Am
Former Member of the Faculty of Florida New Judges College
Instructor at Dade County Community College Paralegal Program
Chief Special Hearing Officer, City of Miami Beach