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RECEIVED
Office of the City Clerk FEB 21 2023
1700 Convention Center Drive CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.673.7411 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM
Lobbyist means all persons employed or retained, whether paid or not, by a principal who seeks to encourage the passage, defeat or
modification of any ordinance, resolution, action or decision of any commissioner; any action, decision, recommendation of the City
Manager or any City board or committee;or any action,decision or recommendation of any City personnel during the time period of the
entire decision-making process on such action, decision or recommendation that foreseeably will be heard or reviewed by the City
Commission, or a City board or committee. The term specifically includes the principal as well as any employee engaged in lobbying
activities. The term "Lobbyist"has specific exclusions. Please refer to City Code Chapter 2,Article VII, Division 3,entitled"Lobbyists,"
for additional information.
_Instructions:_ Please complete all sections of this form and submit the completed form,with the applicable fee,to the Office of the City
Clerk. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet(s)of paper. If you have nothing to report in a particular
section, you must write "none" or "n/a" in that section. Any change to any information originally filed, or any additional City
Commissioner or personnel who are also sought to be lobbied shall require that the lobbyist file an amendment to the registration form.
The lobbyist has a continuing duty to supply information and amend the forms filed throughout the period that the lobbying occurs.
Separate registration forms shall be required for each principal represented on each specific issue.
I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
Penelas Christopher
NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
Akerman LLP ' - 98 SE 7 Street,Suite 1100 Miami FL - 33131
LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
305 982 5678 christopher.penelas@akerman.com
LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
Chefetz Myles
NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
157 Collins Ave,LLC 157 Collins Avenue,2nd Floor Miami Beach FL 33139
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street —) —(City) (State) (Zip Code)
305 532.8112 myles@mylesrestaurantgroup.com
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER —EMAIL ADDRESS
Pursuant I)fintalfb Section 2-482(h)(10).,(,Q, io-I( E5u corporation. partnership,€l cifit2paft(yap Ecpme ea O lobbyist Cra=tag the
entity,without special compensation c2 reimbursemen for 11 tj, tn±i t ,indirect,a?contingent,lb express sgpport CQor apposition to
an r e shall register the Clerk as required by this subsection but shall of be squire.to py_anyregtstratl_on few.
If the principal is a Corporation, Partnership or Trust, the following information MUST be provided
pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c):
• NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY(if none,write N/A): Myles Chefetz
• NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH
CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST(if none,write N/A): Myles Chefetz
III. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED:
Describe with as much detail as is practical, including but not limited to a specific description where
applicable of a pending request for proposal, invitation to bid, or public hearing number.
__Alcohol hours legislation__
IV. CITY AGENCIES/INDNIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED:
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4), list the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be
lobbied, and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contractual relationship (paid or unpaid) with
said City Commissioner or City personnel from 12 months preceding such commencement of service
with the City to the present date, stating the general nature of the subject contractual relationship.
Full Name of Individual and = Contractual-Relationship(If yes,explain) YES NO-'
Title of Person to be Lobbied _
City Commissioners and staff none X
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(g), every registrant shall be required to state the extent of any
business, financial, familial or professional relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an
appearance of an impropriety,with any current City Commissioner or City personnel who is sought to
be lobbied as identified on the lobbyist registration form filed.
List any 'Business, Financial, Familial or Professional Relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an
appearance of:impropriety(if none,write N/A): - - --_T_
-- none
V. DISCLOSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION — Be Specific.(Note that a
contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-485.3):
$410 hourly
The following six(6)questions MUST be answered:
1) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-488,entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues":
Yes XNo: Are you lobbying on a present or pending•bid for-goods.eduipment or services,or on a pre_s_ent or
pending award for floods;equipment or service?
2) Pursuant to City Code Section 2490,entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development
Issues":
_Yes XNo: Are you lobbying'on a pending application for a Development Agreement with the City:or application
for change of zoning map designation or change to the Cities Future Land Use Map?
3) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h), any person (except those exempt from the definition of"lobbyist" as set forth in
Section 2-481)who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or
reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct or indirect to express support of or opposition to any item,shall register with
the city clerk as required by this section,but shall not be required to pay any registration fees.
_Yes XNo: Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation or entity_ without special compensation or
reimbursement?
4) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481, the term "lobbyist"specifically excludes the following persons: Expert witnesses who
provide only scientific,technical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings;any person who only appears
as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct,
indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item;and any person who only appears as a representative of
not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or
reimbursement for the appearance.
_Yes XNo: Are You providing only scientific.- technical or-other specialized information; .appearing-as a
representative of a neighborhood association without special compensation_or reimbursement-or
representing`a not-for-profit"based--organization for the purpose of r_eq_uestin_q_ a grant without
special compensation or reimbursement?
5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-491(1), no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for a period of 12 months
following the swearing in of any elected official(s)for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services
within the past election cycle.See Section 2-491 for more information.
_Yes XNo: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission
within the past election cycle?-if yes.-please list the incumbent member(s)of the City Commission:
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Yes XNo: If yes, has it been less than 12 monthssince the elected`official(s)whom You provided campaign:
onsuiting services was sworn ins a
6) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)a., a lobbyist who has within the past election cycle provided campaign consulting
services to an incumbent member of the City Commission(which lobbying activity is not otherwise prohibited by Code section
2-491) shall disclose such particular service on his/her lobbyist registration form and shall orally disclose such particular.
service before lob_hying the City'Commission at a public meeting:
— XNo: Have You provided campaign consulting services to an Incumbent-member of the City-Commission-
within the past election cycle?If yes,,please list the incumbent bember(s)'of the City:Commission:
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—Yes XNo: f yes,were"vou promised or'did you receive economic consideration in'exchange''for campaign'
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Annual Registration fee: [ ]Yes[ ]No Amount Paid$- — - MCR#- - - Date Paid - -
Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by:.__ -
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VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH:
ON FEBRUARY 28-OF EACH YEAR-EACH-LOBBYIST SHALL-SUBMIT-TO_THE-OFFICE-OF-THE CITY CLERK A,
SIGNED-STATEMENT==UNDER=-OATH. LISTING=LOBBYING=EXPENDITURES,__AS WELL AS "COMPENSATION.
RECEIVED.FOR-THE'_PRECEDING-CALENDAR-YEAR-WITH_REGARD TO THE.SPECIFIC ISSUE ON-WHICH THE
LOBBYIST-HAS-BEEN ENGAGED TO LOBBY.A STATEMENT SHALL BE_FILED EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO,
EXPENDITURE OR COMPENSATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?.,
Signature of Lobbyist: C. Pe nozz Date February 17,2023
I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct,
and that I have read or am familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Art. VII, Division 3, entitled"Lobbyists" of
the Miami Beach City Code and all reporting requirements.
Signature of Lobbyist: C• -- Date February 17,2023
Signature of Principal: _ -- - = = Date _ _4// -. _ -_.
VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND S AL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL
Florida Florida
State of State of.
County of: Miami-Dade __ Miami-Dade
County of:-__—_--_.
Sworn to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me, Sworn to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me,
by means of D physical presence by means of 0 physical presence
or ftf online notarization, or®online notarization,
this 17 day of February ;:20 3 by ' this 1$ day of February 20 23 by
Christopher Penelas Myles Chefetz
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1 The term"lobbyist"specifically excludes the following persons:
Expert witnesses who provide only scientific,technical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings;any person who
only appears as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether
direct, indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item;and any person who only appears as a representative of
not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for
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City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfLgov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
Tel:305.673.7411, Fax:305.673.7254
NAME OF LOBBYIST:_ Christopher Penelas
1) LOBBYIST FEE EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-485(d), the City Clerk shall notify any lobbyist (or
principal)who fails to file timely a Lobbyist Fee Expenditure and Compensation Statement
(Statement). In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed as provided in
Section 2-485.1, a fine of $50.00 a day shall be assessed for Statements filed after the
due date. The City Clerk shall notify the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and
Public Trust of the failure of a lobbyist (or principal) to file the Statement or pay the
assessed fines after notification.
Any lobbyist, who fails to file the required Statement by April 30th of each year, shall be
automatically suspended from lobbying until all fines are paid, unless the fine has been
appealed to the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.
I hereby acknowledge that on February 28 of each year, I shall submit to the City Clerk a
signed Statement under oath listing all lobbyist expenditures, as well as compensation
received, for the preceding calendar year with regard to the specific issue on which I have
been engaged to lobby.
2) LOBBYIST WITHDRAWAL
Once an issue I have registered to lobby has concluded or I am no longer lobbying on
that issue, I shall immediately file a Notice of Withdrawal with the Office of the City Clerk.
3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEE
I understand annual registration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period
commencing October 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be
$500.00pursuant to Section 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code.
Pea February 17,2023 _ _ _ _
Signature of Lobbyist Date
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