Resolution 2022-32016RESOLUTION NO., 2022-32016
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MARLA ALPIZAR AS THE DIRECTOR FOR THE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Marla Alpizar as the Director of Human
Resources for the City of Miami Beach (the "City") Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Alpizar has over 25 years of experience in local government, and over
five (5) years of experience in the City's Human Resources Department, and has previously
participated in negotiations on the management team during collective bargaining; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Alpizar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with a second
major in French language from Louisiana State University, and a Master of Library and
Information Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Alpizar is certified by the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (FPELRA) as a Certified Labor Relations Professional (FCLRP) and by the Society
for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02(b) of the City Charter, the City Manager has the
power to appoint the directors of City departments, except for the Legal Department and the City
Clerk's Office, with the consent of the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to consent to the appointment of Marla
Alpizar as the Director of Human Resources for the Human Resources Department for the City of
Miami Beach, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby consent to the appointment
of Marla Alpizar as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Miami Beach Human
Resources Department.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ao day of Pyt"2022
ATTEST:
JAN 2 5 2022
Ra el E. anado, City Clerk
Dan Gelber Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: January 20, 2022
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MARLA ALPIZAR AS THE DIRECTOR FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
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 to the
appointment of Marla Alpizar, as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Miami Beach.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Marla received her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University in Mathematics and
French, and her master's degree from The University of Texas at Austin in Library and
Information Science. She is certified by the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (FPELRA) as a Certified Labor Relations Professional (FCLRP) and by the
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as an SHRM Certified Professional
(SHRM-CP). Maria has been the Assistant Director of the City of Miami Beach Human
Resources Department for over five years. She previously participated in negotiations on the
management team during collective bargaining. Her more than 25 years of public sector
experience in local government inform her collaborative work with other City Departments and
inspire her interest in Employee Relations.
Marla takes a hands-on approach to leadership. She was instrumental in implementing and
developing city-wide employee protocols for COVID-19 as well as HR's employee contact
tracing efforts. She played a key role in the successful implementation of the Munis HR and
Payroll modules. She has extensive experience in developing procedures and in using
technology to improve organizational processes.
Her prior roles have included: Director of Education and Community Services, including
supervision of afterschool and summer camp programs, adult centers, a therapeutics center for
disabled adults, a literacy program, a city charter school management contract, and multiple
grant programs; Director of Communications and Special Events, including supervision of
sponsorships and the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment; and Library Director,
including the building of five (5) new e -Libraries. Maria is a proven administrator who can tum
new ideas or initiatives into a programmatic reality.
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She' loves to read and to be familiar with the latest research in Human Resources, in
management and organizational development, and in many other areas. Her experience and
these traits will support her in excelling in her role as Director of Human Resources.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Strategic Connection
Non -Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Human Resources
ATTACHMENTS:
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Marla Stevens Alpizar
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources, August 2016 - present
The City of Miami Beach, Florida has 2200 employees and five (S) bargaining units. It is a world-class city
with a population of over 90,000 and over 3.5 million visitors peryear.
Assist with supervision of the Human Resources Department of 29 employees in
support of the mission of the City of Miami Beach, with a focus primarily in the areas of
Employee and Labor Relations, Recruitment, and Compensation.
Represent the Director as needed in Commission meetings, labor relations and
negotiation meetings, and staff meetings.
Consult with departments and employees on a myriad of employee relations matters.
Director, Education & Community Services Department, January 2007 -August 2016
The City of Hialeah is the sixth largest city in Florida, with a population of 230,000. Over 90% of the
residents are Hispanic and many are recent immigrants to this country.
• Planned and created the Education & Community Services Department to bring
together, expand, enhance and showcase educational services around the City.
• Supervised department of 200 employees and 8 budgets totaling $5.2 million.
• Supervised Office of Communications and Special Events which plans, coordinates, and
executes City events; produces content for the City website, TV station and social media;
negotiates and maintains all City sponsorship agreements; and coordinates all publicity
and marketing for City events and services.
• Supervised the City's Adult Centers and Therapeutics program for disabled adults.
• Supervised Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment and was responsible for culture
programming, including musical concerts such as Opera in Hialeah and art exhibits such
as the innovative and educational CI DU exhibit in 2015.
• Oversaw the Hialeah Public Libraries Division.
• Coordinated and supervised all of the Mayor's education initiatives, and was the
Oversight Committee liaison and advisor to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy
Charter School.
• Led department in efforts to design and implement major grant -funded programming,
approximately $2.5 million annually, which accounted for over half of the Department's
budget.
• Created Creative Learning & Play, academic and enriching after school programs and
summer camps for children, and theT'oung Leaders with Character Programs, 21 st Century
after school and summer camp programs focused on character and leadership
development for middle and high school youth.
• Led team which wrote and implemented The Children's Trust multiyear grants in excess
of $1 million per year for new after school and summer programs and for a new youth
with disabilities employment program; the Department of Education 21 Century Learning
Communities multiyear grants in excess of $1.3 million per year for new after school and
summer programs for middle and high school; and a multiyear grant for The Blue
Foundation's Embrace Healthy Florida initiative in excess of $1 million to combat
childhood obesity; as well as many smaller grants.
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• Was responsible for formation of many partnerships between the City and other
government, cultural and educational entities, non -profits and business and community
leaders with an annual value to the City and its programs of over $250,000 annually.
Library Director, Hialeah Public Libraries, March 1999 January 2007
,P long with many other services, the City maintains 6 municipal public libraries in order to provide high
quality, local library and literacy services to its residents
• Planned and managed $2 million budget.
• Supervised and evaluated over 54 library staff in 5 municipal public libraries.
• Represented Library at City Council meetings, at all official functions, and with local
media.
• Planned and opened 5 new e -Libraries in 7 years to serve city residents.
• Wrote and implemented Gates Grant for 26 additional computers, training, and
software worth over $100,000, doubling the JFK Library's public access computers and
bringing the Internet and computers to the Curtiss Branch for the first time to bring the
total computers from 15 to over 70 computers in the LAN.
• Wrote and implemented State of Florida Literacy Grant and obtained $25,000 towards
the hiring of a Literacy Program Director.
• Wrote and implemented Federal Library Services and Technology Grant of over $83,000
in order to develop and implement a new Family Literary program Hialeah Reads to
begin to address Hialeah's 59% low level literacy rate.
• Planned and wrote application for a State of Florida Literacy Grant of $25,000 towards
an early childhood Literacy program The Hialeah Reading Train.
• Planned a Community and Technology Partnership Grant application of $25,000 to set
up a mini -library and technology center in a densely populated, remote area of Hialeah.
• Wrote and implemented long-range and annual plans, Collection Development Plan,
and Technology Plan.
• Responsible for enhancing Library -wide programming for all ages.
• Founded a Friends of the Hialeah Public Libraries group.
Librarian II, Hialeah Public Library, July 1996- March 1999.
• Implemented initial library LAN network.
• Completed Universal Service fund paperwork to purchase network equipment and
telecommunication services valued at over $300,000 for only 28% of cost.
• Was a key planner for implementation of Internet access for the Library and the City.
• Held key role in the planning and development of City's and Library's first Web site.
• Set up and maintained Library Network Security and Firewall for the City.
• Developed and conducted computer classes for over 300 City employees and trained
Librarians as additional trainers.
Field Support/Trainer, Gaylord Information Systems
Syracuse, New York, August 1994 June 1996.
Trained academic and public libraries in the use of Galaxy library automation system
including OPAC, Circulation, Cataloging, Acquisitions, Serials, Reports, System
Administration, and Community Information modules.
Trained over 30 libraries. Most training trips were 3-4 days in length. Traveled 50% of
my time.
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• Acted as project manager for new Calaxy libraries coordinating timing for installation,
data conversion, and training. Ultimately responsible for assigned sites to make sure no
detail was overlooked in the implementation of a new system.
• Consulted with libraries on workflow and system integration.
• Developed training documentation and presentation materials.
• Worked closely with Software Support Group Programming, Marketing, and Sales to
meet the needs of over 100 academic, special, and public libraries.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Master of Library and Information Science: August 1994 - GPA: 4.0
University of Texas at Austin - Emphasis on Special Libraries and Archives
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and French: August 1991 - GPA: 3.5 Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP): Internationally -recognized certification as a Human
Resources professional from the Society for Human Resource Management, July 2018
Certified Labor Relations Professional (FCLRP): Florida Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (FPELRA) November 2017
HONORS:
Mary E. Cleveland Centennial Endowed Presidential Scholarship, UT
LSU Top 100 Scholarship
CODOFIL Scholarship at 1'Universite Catholique de I'Ouest, Angers, France.
T.H. Harris Scholarship, Louisiana State Scholarship
Dean's List, UT and LSU
MEMBERSHIPS & VOLUNTEER WORK:
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), 2016 to present
South Florida Chapter of IPMA-HR, 2017 to present
Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association (FPELRA) — 2017-2018
City of Hialeah Delegate to the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force for the Miami Dade County Public
Library System, October 2013 - March 2014
EESAC Committee, City of Hialeah Educational Academy, 2008 — 2013
Chair, Curriculum Advisory Committee, City of Hialeah Educational Academy, 2008 - 2013
Board of Directors, South Florida Autism Charter School, September 2009 —June 2013
Board of Directors, Take Stock in Children, Spring 2011 —June 2013
Vestry member, All Angels Episcopal Church, Miami Springs, FL, 2015 to present
Board of. Trustees member, All Angels Academy, Miami Springs, FL, 2016 to 2018
Co -Chair of Silver Ball fundraising event, All Angels Academy, 2009-2013
Volunteer Librarian, All Angels Academy, 2005 — 2006; 2017-2018
Chorister, Anglican Chorale of Southeast Florida, Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 2012 to 2020
Member of Hialeah Woman's Club, 2005-2015
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