Board and CommitteesBoard and Committees Current Members
Art in Public Places
Composition:
Two (2) year term.
Appointed by a minimum of 4 votes.
Seven (7) members to be appointed by a majority of the entire City Commission, and who shall
possess a high degree of competence in evaluation of art history and architectural history, art,
architecture, sculpture, painting, artistic structure design and other appropriate art media for display
or integration in public places.
City Liaison : Dennis Leyva
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 82-561
Claire Breukel City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/13
Elizabeth Resnick City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/12
Heather Urban City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/09
James Weingarten City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/10
Jeremy Chestler City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/10
Mariangela Capuzzo City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/10
Rhonda Mitrani-Buchman City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/12
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Ana Cordero Chae duPont
Claire Warren Dana Silver
Daniela Linden-Retkova Dena Stewart
Francis Trullenque Gary Weiner
Jamie Goldberg Joe Hidalgo - Gato
Joshua Bratter L Beru
Laura Bruney Lauren Weiner
Lisa Austin Lisa Ware
Lisette Olembert Goldstein Lourdes Summer
Maria Harris Maria Saboya
Mark Balzli Merri Mann
Michael Hughes Michael Ritus
Nikos Prantzos Phyllis Barash
Rabbi Y. Kliel Rose Sarah Moore
Stewart Stewart Su Rudy Designer/Decorator
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 1 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Beach Preservation Committee
Composition:
The committee shall consist of:
seven (7) voting members, one appointed by the Mayor and each Commissioner, and three (3) non-
voting ex-officio members to be comprised as follows:
1) Seven (7) citizens having an interest in the preservation of the city's beaches
and the purposes of the committee,
2) The city's environmental specialist as an ex-officio member,
3) An individual appointed by the Miami Dade County Department of Environmental
Resources Management (DERM), Natural Resources Division who holds the
position of Special Projects Administrator II as an ex-officio member and,
4) A member of the city's Beach Patrol.
City Liaison: Lisa Botero
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.122
Ana Cordero Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/10
Barbara Herskowitz Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Christian Folland Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009TL 12/31/08 12/31/08
Diego Oramas Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Matthew Krieger Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/13
Morris Sunshine Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/15
Todd Glaser Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio, Miami-Dade Co. Dept of Env. Res. Mgmt.Brian Flynn
ex-officio, City's Beach Patrol Lifeguard IIJoe Fisher
ex-officio, City's Environmental SpecialistLisa Botero
Brian Torres Harold Foster
Lily Furst Michael Martirena
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 2 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Beautification Committee
Composition:
Eight (8) members, seven (7) of whom shall be direct appointees by the Mayor and City
Commissioners. The chairperson of the Mayor's Ad Hoc Garden Center and Conservatory Advisory
Committee or designee who shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member.
City Liaison: John Oldenburg
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-36
Claire Warren Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Daniel Nixon Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Jason Morginstin Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Judith Berson-Levinson Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/21/14
Maria Koller Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Norma Weinstein Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/09
Silvia Rotbart Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/14
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Terry Manya Blechman Adriana Pampanas
Ana Cordero Christopher Todd
Grant Gussin Attorney Jay Parker
Jeff Gutchess John Diaz
Kay Coulter Laura Bruney
Lily Furst Melissa Keeley
Rheta Lastinger Scott Diffenderfer
Tiva Leser Vanessa Menkes
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 3 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Board of Adjustment
Composition:
Two (2) year term.
Appointed by a 5/7th vote.
Seven (7) voting members composed of two members appointed as citizens at-large and five
members shall be appointed from each of the following categories (no more than one per category),
namely: Law, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, Certified Public Accountant,
Financial Consultation, and General Business. The members representing the professions of law,
architecture, engineering and public accounting shall be duly licensed by the State of Florida; the
member representing general business shall be of responsible standing in the community, and each
member shall be bound by the requirements of the Conflict of Interest Ordinance of the city and shall
be subject to removal from office for the violation of the terms thereof. No member shall have any
financial or other interest in any matter coming before the board.
Members shall be apppointed for a term of one year by a five-seventh vote of the city commission.
Members of the Board of Adjustment must be either residents of or have their principal place of
business in Miami Beach; provided, however, that this amendment shall not affect the term of existing
members of the Board of Adjustment.
City Liaison: Antonieta Stohl
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
RSA I-2
Alexander Annunziato City Commission12/31/2009At-large 12/31/13
David Lancz City Commission12/31/2008Law 12/31/10
Herbert Gopman City Commission12/31/2008Engineer 12/31/09
Laurence Herrup City Commission12/31/2009Certified Public Accountant 12/31/09
Lior Leser City Commission12/31/2009Financial Consultation 12/31/13
Seth Frohlich City Commission12/31/2008At-large 12/31/10
Sherry Roberts City Commission12/31/2009General Business 12/31/13
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
David Patlak Frank Kruszewski
Gerald Goldstein Jorge Kuperman Architect
Louis Martinez Matthew Krieger
Richard (Rick) Kendle Roberto Sanchez
Roger Houle Ruth Remington
Scott Needelman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 4 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Budget Advisory Committee
Composition:
Nine (9) members. Seven (7) direct appointments with Mayor and each Commissioner making one
(1) appointment.
Two (2) at-large appointments:
one (1) certified public accountant and
one (1) for a financial advisor.
City Liaison: Jose Cruz
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-44
Alan Lips City Commission12/31/2008CPA 12/31/12
Dana Kaufman Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Dushan Koller Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Jack Benveniste Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/15
Leonard Wien, Jr. Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/13
Marc Gidney Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/14
Robert Newman Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Susan Kirkland Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/15
Tony Rodriguez City Commission12/31/2009Financial Advisor 12/31/10
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Augusto Granados Dushan Koller
Dwight Kraai Edgar Romano
Frank Kruszewski Frank Schwartz
John Bennett Jonathan Fryd
Judith Berson-Levinson Lee Spiegelman
Lior Leser Michael Francis
Richard French Stephanie Berman
Stephen Bernstein Steven Gonzalez
Theodore Berman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 5 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Committee for Quality Education in MB
Composition:
The committee shall consist of fifteen (15) voting members and three non-voting ex-officio members
to be comprised as follows.
A representative from each of the following eight schools, selected by the Parent Teacher
Association:
North Beach Elementary,
Biscayne Elementary,
Feinberg-Fisher Elementary,
South Pointe Elementary,
Nautilus Middle School,
Miami Beach High School,
Ruth K. Broad Elementary School,
Treasure Island Elementary School,
and seven (7) members of the public with knowledge or expertise with regard to education issues
who shall be direct appointments by the mayor and city commissioner with no more than three who
can be employed or contracted by Miami-Dade County public shcools.
The City Commission shall designate two (2) of its members to serve as City Commission liaisons who
shall report to the City Commission actions of the Committee for Quality Education; the City Manager
shall further designate a member of city staff to serve as a liaison who shall report the Committee's
actions to the City Manager.
City Liaison:Leslie Rosenfeld
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.134
Bessie Santiago Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Gail Harris Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/15
Karen Rivo Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Kay Coulter Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Keren Bajaroff Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Lori Gold Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/14
Merri Mann Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/10
Rep. of the PTA of Feinberg Fisher Elem. 6/30/07Ana Patricia Ramirez
Rep. for Ruth K. Broad Elementary - 6/30/08Ann Lampner
Rep. of the PTA of Biscayne Elementary 06/30/08Barbara Marfil
Rep.of South Pointe Elementary - 6/30/07Jason Yedwab
Rep. of the PTA for Nautilus Middle School 6/30/08Lauren Radick
ACM/City Manager designeeLeslie Rosenfeld
City Commission designeeMatti Herrera-Bower
Rep. of the PTA of Treasure Isl. Elem Sch.-6/30/07Mercedes Castillo
City Commission designeeRichard Steinberg
Rep. of the MB Sr. High School PTA - 06/30/08Rita Fernandez-Rolda
Rep. of the PTA North Beach Elem. School-6/30/07Trici Swalina
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Board and Committees Current Members
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Barbara Montero Beverly Heller
Brian Torres Jacqueline Bruno Yuth Coordinator
Jacqueline Greenberg Jane Vasiliou
Jeff Gutchess Judith Berson-Levinson
Karen Susan L Beru
Laura Levey Luis Castro
Marsha Sunshine Rheta Lastinger
Sarah Moore Suzanne Ray
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 7 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Committee on the Homeless
Composition:
The committee shall consist of nine (9) members,
three (3) to be appointed by the Mayor and
each Commissioner to appoint one (1).
The chairperson of the Committee on the Homeless or his/her designee shall serve as a non-voting ex-
officio member of the Community Relations Board.
Each member of the committee shall be selected from membership in an organization such as, but
not limited to the following:
Service Providers:
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health,
Salvation Army,
Better Way,
Miami Dade County Homeless Trust;
(Civic Representation: North Beach (North Beach Development Corp), 41st Street (Middle Beach
Partnership), Lincoln Rd (Marketing Council), Washington Ave (Miami Beach Dev. Corp. and /or
Washington Ave Task Force), Ocean Dr (Ocean Drive Improvement Association), Collins Ave (Hotel
Association), South Pointe (South Pointe Advisory Board to the Red. Agency); member of the general
public with personal experience with homeless issues CDBG Project Coordinator (ESG Emergency
Shelter Grant Provider), city officials, representative from the Police Department and the City
Attorney's Office as ex-officio members.
City Liaison: Maria Ruiz
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-161
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 Commissioner Deede Weithorn
To replace Terry
Blechman
12/31/2009 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Patti
Hernandez
Dale Gratz Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/14
Juan Rojas Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/09
Kenneth Carsto Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/10
Lisa Ware Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/13
Rabbi Y. Kliel Rose Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Raul Gorfinkel Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/10
Robert Stark Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/10
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Ann Thomas Erik Goldman
Francis Trullenque Jorg Nowak
Judith Varela Kumar Prakash
Linda Bedell Lourdes Alfonso
Luis Castro Marie Towers
Marjorie York At-Large Ophelia Delgado
Patti Hernandez Paul Segelman
Rhonda Truffin Rochelle Baker
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 8 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Sandra Vega Shana Pearlson
Shawn Loftis Stephanie Berman
Tobi Ash
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 9 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Community Development Advisory Committee
Composition:
Committee shall be composed of fourteen (14) members.
The Mayor and City Commissioners shall each make two (2) direct appointments.
The fourteen (14) direct appointees shall fulfill the city affiliation requirement in either of the following
ways:
1) An individual has been a resident of a locally designated community development
target area for a minimum of six (6) months
2) An individual can demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six (6) months in
a business established in a locally designated community development target area
for a minimum of six (6) months.
City Liaison: John Quade
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.106
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Diana
Susi
12/31/2008 Commissioner Deede Weithorn
To replace Juan
Torres
12/31/2008 (Gongora) Tobin
To replace Tara
West
David Smith Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Eric Lawrence Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/15
Harvey Burstein Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/14
Karen Fryd Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/13
Mark Hayes Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Marta Martinez-Aleman Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/13/13
Matthew Sarelson Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/14
Michael Baum Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Rachel Umlas Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/12
Robert Fairless Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
Steven Gonzalez Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Arnold Lamb Daniel Marinberg
Daniel Novela David Crystal
Diana Susi Douglas Houghton
Frank Schwartz Jeremy Finer Hospitality Management
John Bennett Kay Coulter
Maria Beatriz Gutierrez Peter Butlien
Rosalie Pincus Stephanie Berman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 10 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Community Relations Board
Composition:
The board shall consist of seventeen (17) members.
Eleven (11) members shalll be voting members to be appointed in the following manner: Seven (7)
direct appointments, with the Mayor and each City Commissioner appointing a member.
Three (3) members shall be appointed by the City Manager and one
(1) ex-officio member shall be appointed by the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board from its
membership.
Four (4) non-voting, ex-officio members shall be the chairpersons or designees of the following:
Commission on the Status of Women
Committee on the Homeless,
Hispanic Affairs Committee, and
Police/Citizen Relations Committee.
Two (2) non-Voting ex-officio,:
the police chief or his or her designee and
the director of the Bureau of Children's Affairs.
The composition of the board shall be reviewed every two (2) years.
City Liaison: Barbara Hawayek
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.11
Vacancy:
To replace Patti
Hernandez
ex-officio of Homeless C
Barbara Montero Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/15
Brad Fleet Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/13
Debra Schwartz Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Eliot Pearlson Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Elizabeth Schwartz Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/14
Jacobo Epelbaum Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager12/31/2008 12/31/13
Jeffery Gibbs Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager12/31/2009 12/31/14
Laurie Davis Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager12/31/2008 12/31/13
Rabbi Solomon Schiff Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/15
Tiffany Zientz Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/14
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio ofPolice/ Citizen Relations Committee
ex-officio of the Committee on the Homeless
ex-officio Police Chief DesigneeBonnie Geier
ex-officio of MDCRBCarolyn Boyce
ex-officio of Hispanic Affairs CommitteeJeannette Egozi
ex-officio Director of the Bureau Childrens AffairMaria Ruiz
ex-officio of MB Commission for WomenMarjorie York
Adriana Pampanas Amparo Vargas
Antwon Tomas Dale Gratz
Daniel Marinberg Daniela Linden-Retkova
David Alschuler Joshua Bratter
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 11 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Leslie Rosenfeld Marjorie York
Patti Hernandez Rabbi Y. Kliel Rose
Regina Berman Robert Alfonso
Samantha Bratter Sheila Duffy-Lehrman
Tiffany Heckler Tobi Ash
Vincent DeLoach Realtor
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 12 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Convention Center Advisory Board
Composition:
The board shall consist of seven (7) voting members.
The Mayor and each Commissioner shall make one (1) direct appointment.
The chairperson of the board of directors of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce or his/her
designee shall serve as a non voting ex-officio member.
The Chairperson of the board of directors of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau or his
designee shall serve as a non voting ex-officio member.
Administrative representatives from the management group,
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and
the city manager's office shall serve as non-voting ex-officio members.
City Liaison: Clara Larosa
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-46
Carole Taran Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Debra Scholl Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/15
Ivor Rose Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/10
Jack Hartley Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Leon Manne Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Randy Heimler Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/12
Stephen Hertz Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-off. SMG Adm Rep.Doug Tober
ex-officio, chairperson of the Bd of Dir. MBCCEva Barreto
ex-officio member of the City Manager's OfficeHilda Fernandez
ex-officio, GMCVB Adm RepIta Moriarty
ex-officio, GMCVB Adm RepRhonda Hasan
Barbara Gillman Barbara (Bunny) Patchen
Dena Stewart Eric Lawrence
Henry Stolar Jay Jensen management
Jonathan Kroner Jorg Nowak
Keith Space Lourdes Summer
Rafael Suarez-Rivas Attorney Robert Newman
Rosalie Pincus Stewart Stewart
Theodore Berman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 13 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Cultural Arts Neighborhood District Overlay CANDO
Composition:
The ad hoc committee shall consist of seven (7) members, directly appointed by the Mayor, with at
least one member (each) to represent, inform, and lead the Committee (going
orward) on the following issues/matters 1. Marketing, promotion, and branding; 2. Grants writing; 3.
Coordination on general Committee matters with a designated City Administration liaison; 4. Project
Specific Coordinator; 5. Arts and artist-related issues; business and educational outreach; and
affordable housing for cultural workers.
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
2008-26773
Laura Jamieson Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
MacDara Bohan Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
Nancy Liebman Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
Paul Woehrle Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
Ray Breslin Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
Robert Wennett Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
Ron Bloomberg Mayor Matti H. Bower02/13/2009 02/13/09
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 14 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Debarment Committee
Composition:
The committee shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be individually appointed by the Mayor
and Commissioners. The committee's purpose is to evaluate and, if warranted, to impose debarment
as provided in Sections 2-397 through 2-406 of the City Code to exclude a contractor (and, in limited
instances, a bidder or proposer) from city contracting and city approved subcontracting.
City Liaison: Gus Lopez
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.128
Antonio Hernandez Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
David Wieder Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/09
Jonathan Groff Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Joseph Hagen Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Melvyn Schlesser Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/11
Richard Orenstein Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/13
Stephen Zack Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008Shareholder/Partner/Attorne 12/31/12
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Eric Lampinstein Chiropractor Martin Wasserman Attorney
Michael F. Steffens Architect Michael Perlmutter
Michael Ritus Rene Fernandez
Spencer Snyder
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 15 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Design Review Board
Composition:
Two (2) year term.
Appointed by a minimum of 4 votes.
Seven (7) regular members and two (2) ex-officio members.
The seven (7) regular members shall consist of:
two (2) registered architects,
one (1) registered architect or a member of the faculty of a school of architecture, urban planning or
urban design in the state, with practical or academic expertise in the field of design, planning, historic
preservation or the history of architecture, or a professional architectural designer or professional
urban planner
one (1) registered landscape architect,
one (1) registered architect, professional designer or professional urban planner,
and two (2) citizens at-large.
One person appointed by the City Manager from an eligibility list provided by the Disability Access
Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity with no voting authority. The Planning Director, or
designee and the City Attorney or designee shall serve in an advisory capacity.
Residency and place of business in the county. The two (2) citizen-at-large members and one of the
registered landscape architects, registered architects, professional designer or professional urban
planners shall be residents of the city.
City Liaison: Thomas Mooney
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 118.71
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 City Commission
To replace Seraj
Saba
Landscape Architect
Alex David City Commission12/31/2009Urban Planner 12/31/10
Clotilde Luce City Commission12/31/2008At-large 12/31/10
Gabrielle Redfern City Commission12/31/2009At-large 12/31/11
Michael F. Steffens City Commission12/31/2009Registered Architect 12/31/09
Peter Chavelier City Commission12/31/2008Urban Land Planner- 12/31/08
Thomas DeLuca City Commission12/31/2008Registered Architect 12/31/11
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio/Disability Access CommitteeJanet Grant-Hyman
advisory/ Planning DirectorJorge Gomez
Adolfo Albaisa Alan Lips
Alexander Annunziato Alfredo Andia
Arnold Lamb Calvin Kohli
Christine Butler Colleen Martin Attorney
Cristina LaBuzetta David Wieder
Dona Zemo Elsa Urquiza
Gabrielle Redfern Gail Thompson
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 16 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Jay Parker Jean-Francois LeJeune Architecture/Professor
Jemile Frehling John Corey
Jorge Kuperman Architect Ken Nunamaker
Leonor Hernandez Lisette Olembert Goldstein
Lourdes Solera Registered Architect Maria Negrin
Neil Levinson Attorney Rafael Suarez-Rivas Attorney
Randall Robinson Robert Brown
Roger Houle Ruth Remington
Scott Diffenderfer Su Rudy Designer/Decorator
Todd Glaser William Gonzalez
Winogrond Sabrina
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 17 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Disability Access Committee
Composition:
The Committee shall be composed of:
A board quorum of three (3) members and requiring at least three (3) votes for board action.
Seven (7) voting members who shall be direct appointees by the Mayor and City Commissioners.
1) persons having mobility impairments;
2) deaf and/or hard-of-hearing persons in the community; blind and/or vision impaired persons in the
community;
3) mental, cognitive or developmental disabilities;
4) the industries of tourism and convention, retail, hospitality (restaurant or hotel), and health care
(or rehabilitation).
City Liaison: Robert Halfhill
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Ord. 2006-3500
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 (Cruz) Wolfson
Janet Grant Hyman
(TL 12/31/11)
12/31/2009 Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg
Sabrina Cohen
(TL12/31/13)
Ann Thomas Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/12
Dharma Mirabent Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
Lawrence Fuller Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/13/13
Lee Weiss Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/15
Mike Lantz Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/09
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Dr. Baruch Jacobs M.D. Linda Bedell
Rabbi Solomon Schiff Suzanne Ray
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 18 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Fine Arts Board
Composition:
Fourteen (14) members with Mayor and City Commissioners appointing two (2) members each. The
Miami Beach Fine Arts Board promotes the work of contemporary visual and cultural artists, enhances
the appreciation for the arts in the community at large, and provides economic stimulation to under
served neighborhoods.
City Liaison: Gary Farmer
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Allison Krongold-Sokol Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/13
Belkis Alamo Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/15
Calvin Kohli Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/14
Carol Housen Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Carrie Wiesenfeld Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/15
Dana Silver Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/14
Daniel Veitia Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Elaine Roden Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/13
Leah Klein Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Mariela Gonzalez Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Melissa Broad Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Robert Glick Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/11
Tamra Sheffman Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
Tiva Leser Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Adriana Pampanas Allan Hall
Ana Kasdin Ann Thomas
Beverly Heller David Crystal
Jamie Goldberg John Diaz
Josephine Pampanas Maria Harris
Marianela Chevalier Advertising/Marketing Mark Balzli
Mark Weithorn Michael Hughes
Monica Plaza Natalia Reparaz Event Coordinator
Phyllis Barash Rheta Lastinger
Tanya Diaz Trudy Browne
Winogrond Sabrina
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 19 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Gay Business Development Ad Hoc Committee
Composition:
The ad hoc committee shall consist of (13) members appointed by the Mayor for 1 year term.
The mission of the committee will be to bring recommendations to the Mayor and City Commission on
how to enhance the gay identity of Miami Beach, and how to make it more atrtactive and supportive
of gay businesses, residents and tourists.
City Liaison: Michael Aller
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Babak Movahedi Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Chad Richter Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Daniel Spring Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Frank Kruszewski Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
George Neary Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Heddy Pena Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Michael Guss Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Robin Schwartz Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Steven Adkins Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Thomas Barker Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Valentino Eriksen Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Willis "Chip" Arndt Mayor Matti H. Bower03/15/2009 03/15/09
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 20 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Golf Advisory Committee
Composition:
The committee shall be composed of twelve (12) members.
Consisting of eleven (11) voting members,
seven (7) by direct appointment by the mayor and city commissioners,and
four who shall be the presidents of the Bayshore and Normandy Shores Men's and
Women's Golf Association.
The city manager or his designee shall serve as a non voting ex-officio member.
The chairperson of the Golf Advisory Committee or his designee shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio
member of the Recreational Centers and Parks Facilities Board, to be renamed the Parks and
Recreational Facilities Board.
City Liaison: Kevin Smith
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-76
Vacancy:
Eugene Howard Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/09
George Castillo Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/13
Ian Hendry Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Jeff Blumenthal Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
John Barker Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Lee Teichner Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Rolando Rodriguez Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/14
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
President for Women's Golf Assoc. MB Golf Assoc.
President of the MB Golf Club Members Assoc.
President, Normandy Shore's Men's Golf Assoc.
President, Normandy Shore's Women's Golf Assoc.
ex-officio, designee of the City ManagerKevin Smith
Abraham Galbut Andrew Friedman
Don Israel Erik Stromeyer
Ginny Simon Grant Gussin Attorney
Jay Parker Jay Scharer
Michael Francis Michael Perlmutter
Octavio Zubizaretta Peter Butlien
Phillip Hudson III Prakash Kumar
Robert Fairless Sandy Saka
Sarah Lenett Spencer Eig
Su Rudy Designer/Decorator Todd Glaser
Wil Martinez
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 21 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Green Ad Hoc Committee-Mayor
Composition:
One (1) year term. Seven (7) members; one (1) appointment per commission member with a city
commission being the representative. The Ad-Hoc Committee was appointed by Mayor Dermer to
provide a forum and a mechanism to discuss green (environmental) issues of concern to the
community and appropriate levels of response by the City government. The mission of the Ad Hoc
Green Committee is to provide a recommendation for the consideration of the full City Commission
and possibly other Advisory Boards and Committees of the City on desired areas of
environmental/green focus within the community, and also to recommend how those areas of focus
are integrated into the governments structure of the City of Miami Beach., The Ad Hoc Green
Committee will discuss and recommend to the full City Commission an on-going government model
that will address how green/environmental areas of focus are to be integrated into the City's Advisory
Boards and Committees structure. The Ad Hoc Green Committee will recommend whether the existing
Board and Committees rules and responsibilities are enhanced to include areas of focus or if
restructuring and reorganization of Board and Committees is appropriate to accomplish the policy
objectives recommended by the Ad Hoc Green Committee. The City Commission will be provided a
report by the Ad Hoc Green Committee within the one (1) year of allotted time for the Ad Hoc
Committee identifying recommendations in the process and objectives areas identified.
City Liaison: Robert Middaugh
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Dan Binkiewicz Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
05/31/2008
Debra Leibowitz Commissioner Deede Weithorn05/31/2008
Lily Furst Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson05/31/2008
Luiz Rodrigues Commissioner Ed Tobin05/31/2008
Mitch Novick Mayor Matti H. Bower05/31/2008
Nicholas Gunia Commissioner Saul Gross05/31/2008
Patxi Pastor Commissioner Jerry Libbin05/31/2008
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio memberSaul Gross
Terry Manya Blechman Brian Torres
Brook Dannemiller
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 22 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Health Advisory Committee
Composition:
Eleven (11) voting members. Appointed by the City Commission at-large, upon recommendations of
the City Manager:
Two (2) members shall be the chief executive officers (CEO's) or their designated administrators from
each of the following local hospitals:
1) Mount Sinai Medical Center,
2) South Shore Hospital,
One (1) member shall be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from Stanley C. Myers Community Health
Center or his/her designee administrator;
Two (2) member shall be an administrator from an Adult Congregate Living Facility (ACLF). And/or an
Assisted Living Facility (ACLF);
One (1) member shall be a representative from the nursing profession;
One (1) member shall be a health benefits provider;
Two (2) members shall be physicians.;
Two (2) members shall be consumers consisting of:
1) one (1) individual from the corporate level and ;
2) one (1) private individual.
There shall be one (1) non-voting ex-officio representative from each of the following: The Miami
Dade County Health Department and the Fire Rescue Department. The director of the Office of the
Children's Affairs shall be added as a non-voting ex-officio member of the board.
City Liaison: Cliff Leonard
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-81 2002-
3358
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 City Commission
To replace Daniel
Dixon
Private Industry
12/31/2009 City Commission
Dr. Donald Shane
(TL12/31/09)
Private Industry
12/31/2009 City Commission
Dr. Rasciciel
Socarraz
(TL12/31/09)
Health Provider
12/31/2009 City Commission
Laura Leyva (TL
12/31/12)
Nursing Profession
12/31/2008 City Commission
To replace
Abraham Galbut
ACLF
Jorge Perez City Commission12/31/2008Physician TL12/31/08 12/31/08
Joyce Galbut City Commission12/31/2008Adm. Adult Cong Livn. 12/31/09
Kathryn Abbate City Commission12/31/2008CEO, Stanley Myers (NTL)
Kimberly Galbut City Commission12/31/2008Dentist 12/31/12
Steven Sonenreich City Commission12/31/2008CEO/Mt. Sinai/MH (NTL)
William Zubkoff City Commission12/31/2008C.E.O.. So. Shore (NTL)
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio, Director of Children's AffairsMaria Ruiz
rep. From the Health Council of South FlaSonia Albury
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 23 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Craig Berko Chiropractor/Physician David Fink
Emilio Suster Francine Leibman
Harriet Feuerman Katherine Pener Retired Teacher
Marie Towers Michael Martirena
Nancy El-Amir Nicole Nedd
Richard Silverman Rolando Rodriguez
Shawn Loftis Stephen Zaron Physician/Consumer Private
Suzanne Stonbely Tobi Ash
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 24 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Health Facilities Authority Board
Composition:
Four (4) year terms.
Five (5) members shall consist of;
two (2) health providers,
one (1) individual in the field of general business who possesses good standing in the community;
one (1) accountant and;
one (1) attorney.
The chairperson of the Health Advisory Board shall serve as a non-voting advisor to the Authority.
Members shall be residents of the City.
Florida Statute 154.207 No term Limits.
City Liaison: Patricia Walker
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-111
Allison Stone City Commission06/19/2009Attorney FS 154-207
Arthur Unger City Commission06/19/2008Accountant FS 154-207
Emilio Suster City Commission06/19/2010General Business FS 154-207
Marc Umlas City Commission06/19/2010Health Provider FS-154-207
Mark Sinnreich City Commission06/19/2011Health Provider FS 154-207
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Chairperson, Health Advisory BoardKathryn Abbate
Francine Leibman Jorge Perez
Rolando Rodriguez Suzanne Stonbely
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 25 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Hispanic Affairs Committee
Composition:
The committee shall consist of seven (7) members, with the Mayor and each Commissioner making
one (1) appointment.
The chairperson of the Hispanic Affairs Committee or his/her designee shall serve as a non-voting ex-
officio member of the Community Relations Board.
City Liaison: Nannette Rodriguez
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.21
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 (Dermer) Bower
To replace Julio
Lora
Alvaro Reyes Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Francis Trullenque Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Jeannette Egozi Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/21/09
John Gardiner Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Lucero Levy Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/14
Patti Hernandez Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Alberto Rodriguez Amparo Vargas
Carlos Piloto Carmen Granda
Christine Butler Damian Gallo
Emmie Vazquez George Hoover
Ida Percal Judith Varela
Karla Llarena Lourdes Summer
Luis Castro Maria Negrin
Marta Martinez-Aleman Monica Plaza
Norberto Rosenstein Octavio Zubizaretta
Raul Gorfinkel Regina Berman
Rosa Borgen Waldo Rocabado
William Gonzalez Yamilé Jimenez-Soto
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 26 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Historic Preservation Board
Composition:
Two (2) year term. Appointed by a minimum of 4 votes.
Seven (7) members. There shall be a member from each of the following categories:
1) A representative from the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL);
Selected from three names nominated by the League.
2) A representative from Dade Heritage Trust (DHT);
Selected from three names nominated by the Trust.
3) One at-large member who owns or manages a property or properties located in one of the
city's historic districts;
4) One at-large member who resides in one of the city's historic districts;
5) An architect registered in the State of Florida with practical experience in the rehabilitation of
historic structures;
6) A registered architect, registered landscape architect, professional designer or professional urban
planner with practical experience in the rehabilitation of historic structures; or an attorney, or a
licensed engineer who has professional experience and demonstrated interest in historic preservation.;
7) A member of the faculty of a school of architecture in the State of Florida, with academic expertise
in the field of design and historic preservation or the history of architecture, with a preference for an
individual with practical experience in architecture and the preservation of historic structures.
City Liaison: Thomas Mooney
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 118-101
Allan Hall City Commission12/31/2009Attorney 12/31/09
Diane Downs City Commission12/31/2008at-large 12/31/09
Erika Brigham City Commission12/31/2008Dade Heritage 12/31/12
Henry Lares City Commission12/31/2009Faculty Member 12/31/13
James (Jeff) Donnelly City Commission12/31/2008MDPL 12/31/12
Norberto Rosenstein City Commission12/31/2009Registered Architect 12/31/11
Simon Nemni City Commission12/31/2008at-large 12/31/12
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Arnold Lamb Bernardo Coiffman
Brian Eaton Cristina LaBuzetta
David Philips Attorney David Wieder
Donna Bloom Real Estate Board Francine Leibman
Henry Stolar Jack Johnson
Jay Parker Jeff Krainess
Jemile Frehling Jo Manning
Ken Nunamaker Lourdes Solera Registered Architect
Marilys Nepomechie Architect/Professor Mark Muhlrad
Michael F. Steffens Michael Hughes
Patricia MacIsaac Real Estate/Enter. Mgr Patricia MacIsaac Real Estate/Enter. Mgr
Rafael Suarez-Rivas Attorney Richard Silverman
Richard (Rick) Kendle Samantha Bratter
Scott Needelman Spencer Snyder
Su Rudy Designer/Decorator Theresa D'Amico Interior Designer
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 27 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Trudy Browne William Medellin Architect
Yair Lapciuc
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 28 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Housing Authority
Composition:
Four year appointment.
Five (5) members, appointed by the Mayor.
Appointments must be confirmed by the City Commission.
At least one (1) member who shall be a resident who is current in rent in a housing project or a
person of low or very low income who resides within the housing authority's jurisdiction and is
receiving rent subsidy through a program administered by the authority or public housing agency that
has jurisdiction for the same locality served by the housing authority, which member shall be
appointed at the time a vacancy exists.
City Liaison: John Quade
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Reso 7031 421.05
FS
Vacancy:
10/11/2009 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Steven
Chaykin
HA Commissioner
Ada Llerandi Mayor David Dermer10/11/2009HA Commissioner 10/11/14
Leonard Turkel Mayor David Dermer10/11/2011HA Commissioner 10/11/11
Milli Membiela Mayor David Dermer10/11/2010Lending Director 10/11/10
Yamilé Jimenez-Soto Mayor David Dermer10/11/2008 10/11/13
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Allan Hall Annette Torres Assistant Instructor
Anthony Guerra Carlos Piloto
Carol Housen Damian Gallo
Elsa Urquiza Hans Bos
Jackson Holmes Linda Bedell
Lourdes Alfonso Maria Negrin
Martin Stanley Mayra Buttacavoli
Ophelia Delgado Patricia Herrera Realtor
Philip De La Roza housing authority Prakash Kumar
Rhonda Truffin Robert Rabinowitz
Ruth Pasarell Sean Ellsworth
Shannon Guardado Grant Writer Vincent DeLoach Realtor
Violeta Pilgrim
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 29 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Loan Review Committee
Composition:
The committee shall consist of
seven (7) voting members whom shall be direct appointments by the Mayor and City Commissioners.
The finance director or his/her designee and the city manager or his/her designee shall serve as non-
voting ex-officio members
A member of the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) shall be designated to serve
as a non-voting ex-officio member of the LRC in order to facilitate communications between the LRC
and CDAC.
City Liaison: John Quade
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-166
Barry Ragone Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/10
Desire Kane Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Hope Fuller Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Jay Parker Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/11
Juan Torres Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/15
Michael Rotbart Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/13
Steve Zuckerman Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio member of the CDAC
ex-officio Finance director or his/her designeePatricia Walker
Barry Josepher Carl Linder Attorney
David Heller John Bennett
M. Ronald Krongold Maria Paulsen Banking/Finance
Martin Wasserman Attorney Phillip Brazlavsky
Robert Newman Stephanie Berman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 30 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Marine Authority
Composition:
The marine authority shall consist of seven (7) voting members, who shall be direct appointments by
the mayor and city commissioners,
and one non voting, ex-officio member of the authority, who shall be a representative of the city
marine patrol.
Appointments to the authority shall consist of individuals who have had previous experience in the
operation of or inspection of either marine vessels or marine facilities including experience in various
types of boat activities, including fishing in the waterways of the city. The members of the marine
authority shall have the right and duty to consult with any member of the city administration for
technical or other information pertaining to the matters before them.
City Liaison: Jose Alberto
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.46
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 (Cruz) Wolfson
Gustavo Zuloaga
(TL12/31/13)
Christopher Todd Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/14
Donald Blechman Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Eric Goldman Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
Ira Nusbaum Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/11
Joel Aberbach Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/11
Robert Everhard Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/13
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio MB Marine PatrolSgt. Priscilla Grandag
Daniel Kipnis David Patlak
David Philips Attorney Dwight Kraai
Jack Benveniste Karla Llarena
Ned Bruck Patricia MacIsaac Real Estate/Enter. Mgr
Robert Christoph
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 31 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Miami Beach Commission For Women
Composition:
Twenty-one (21) members.
Each of the seven (7) members of the commission shall appoint three (3) members.
The chairperson of the Commission on the Status of Women or its designee shall serve as a non-
voting ex-officio member of the Community Relations Board.
City Liaison: Ana Cecilia Velasco
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Ord. 2007-3570
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Elsa
Orlandini
Terry Manya Blechman Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Ana Kasdin Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Beverly Heller Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/15
Debra Leibowitz Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/11
Dona Zemo Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/09
Elsa Orlandini Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/13
Gertrude Arfa Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Ida Percal Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008TL12/31/2008 12/31/08
Jane Hayes Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Karen Edelstein Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Karen Levin Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/13
Laura Bruney Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/13
Laura Veitia Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/13
Leslie Coller Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Marisue Beloff Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/13
Marjorie York Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/13
Monica Harvey Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/13
Nikki Weisburd Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Roberta Gould Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Robyn Ragone Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Barbara Montero Carrie Wiesenfeld
Dale Gratz Elissa Ragone
Marjorie York Regina Berman
Sheila Duffy-Lehrman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 32 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Composition:
Three (3) years term.
Vacancies submitted by slate of candidates provided by the council.
Eleven (11) members to be appointed at-large by a majority vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
Effective December 31, 2001, concurrent with the expiration of the terms of six (6) members of the
council, and the resulting vacancies thereon, three (3) members shall be appointed for three (3) year
terms each, provided that one of those appointments shall be to fill the vacancy of the one (1) year
term expiring on December 31, 2001, and three (3) members shall be appointed for two (2) year
terms each. Additionally, effective December 31, 2002, no council member may serve more than six
(6) consecutive years.
City Liaison: Gary Farmer
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-51
Anthony Japour City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/12
Chae Dupont City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/12
Gail Thompson City Commission12/31/2010 12/31/10
Ileana Bravo-Gordon City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/11
Israel Sands City Commission12/31/2010 12/31/11
Lidia Resnick City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/09
Liliam Lopez City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/09
Merle Weiss City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/09
Michael McManus City Commission12/31/2008TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Nina Duval City Commission12/31/2010 12/31/13
Solomon Genet City Commission12/31/2010 12/31/12
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Adam Carlin Senior Portfolio Manager Antwon Tomas
Armando, "Tony" Guzman Barry Chase Attorney
Brian Eaton Bruce Davidson Attorney
Calvin Kohli Chenell Tannure Theater Education
Cheryl Jacobs Diriector or Marketing Christine Weistead
Dana Silver Donna Bloom Real Estate Board
Emmie Vazquez Emmie Vazquez
George Neary Gilbert Squires
Gordon Saks Greg Scheinman TV Producer
Jeff Krainess Jill Bauer
Joe Hidalgo - Gato Jonathan Kroner
Joshua Bratter Kumar Prakash
Leigh Alvarez Marketing Lisa Cole
Lisa Palley President/PR/Marketing Lisette Olembert Goldstein
Lori Gold Mark Balzli
Mark Tamis Mark Weithorn
Matthew Krieger Merri Mann
Monica Plaza Nikos Prantzos
P. Paskal Phyllis Barash
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 33 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Pola Reydburd Robert Meltzer Author
Sandra Vega Sarah Moore
Scott Timm Stanley Shapiro
Stanley Worton MD Stuart Dornfield
Su Rudy Designer/Decorator Sumiko Kuboi
Tanya Diaz Trudy Browne
Williams Farkas Art Consultant Winogrond Sabrina
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 34 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Composition:
The Coordinating Council is the governing body of the overall Sister Cities Program. The council shall
consist of;
one (1) representatives per Sister City affiliation and ,
nine (9) other members. All of these members are appointed by the mayor. The members of the
coordinating council shall be persons who are interested in furthering the purpose of the program.
Any person interested in furthering the purpose of the program may become a member of an
individual sister city committee upon approval by the coordinating council. To qualify, the person
shall present a resume and a letter of interest to the committee chairperson.
These members are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Miami Beach for two (2)
years. City Liaison: Michael Aller
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-181
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Amparo
Vargas
other
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Claudia Dunin
(TL12/31/10)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Alfredo Rey
(TL12/31/09)
other
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Nuccio
Nobel
other
12/31/2009 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Bernice
Martinez
other
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace
Solomon Yuken
other
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Dr. David Lehman
(TL12/31/10)
other
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
John Gale
(TL12/31/08)
John Gale
(TL12/31/08)
Pescara, Italy
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Diana Susi
(TL12/31/14)
other
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Armando
Hernandez
(TL12/31/08)
Cozumel., Mexico
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Daniels Linden-
Retkova
(TL12/31/14)
Krumlov, Czeck Rep.
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace Virginia
Gomez
Fortaleza, Brazil
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Michael McNamee
(TL12/31/11)
Fujisawa, Japan
12/31/2009 Mayor David Dermer
Roberto DaTorre
(TL12/31/09)
Altmonte, Spain
Bruce Reich Mayor David Dermer12/31/2008Nahariya, Israel 12/31/13
George Safirstein Mayor David Dermer12/31/2008Santa Marta, Colombia 12/31/10
Ismael LaRosa Mayor David Dermer12/31/2008Ica, Peru 12/31/14
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 35 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Stephanie Trinidad Mayor David Dermer12/31/2008other 12/31/08
Zeiven Beitchman Mayor David Dermer12/31/2008other 12/31/14
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Ana Kasdin Antwon Tomas
David Crystal Jared Plitt
Josephine Pampanas Leslie Coller
Marjorie York Marta Martinez-Aleman
Rosalie Pincus Thierry Savineau
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 36 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Normandy Shores Local Gov. Neighborhood Impv.
Composition:
The Advisory Council shall be appointed by the Board of Directors (City Commission) and composed of
three members of the Executive Committee of the Normandy Shores Homeowner Association. On
behalf of the Board of Directors, the City Clerk shall solicit from the Executive Committee the eligibity
list of its members for appointment consideration. The Advisory Council shall be composed of the
three members of the Executive Committee of the Normandy Shores Homeowners Association as per
Resolution No. 97-22449 adopted July 2, 1997.
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec 42
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 City Commission
Ronald Loring
(TL12/31/11)
12/31/2008 City Commission
Erik Schlein
(TL12/31/11)
12/31/2008 City Commission
Joel Rodriguez
(TL12/31/11)
New Member City Commission12/31/2008
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Helen Borges Michael Ritus
Michael Schwartz Rhonda Truffin
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 37 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond
Composition:
Thirteen (13) members consisting of two (2) residents from the following areas:
1) North Beach;
2) Middle Beach;
3) South Beach;
4) one (1) member from each of the following organizations:
the Budget Advisory Committee,
the Planning Board,
the Chamber of Commerce,
the Transportation and Parking Committee,
the Community Development Advisory Committee (who shall be a voting member),
one from the Historic Preservation Board (who shall be a voting member),
one (1) MEMBER FROM THE CITY COMMISSION.
City Liaison: Jorge Chartrand
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.126
Vacancy:
ex-officio member
of the Transp. and
Pkg. Comm.
12/31/2009 City Commission
To replace Donna
Feig
North Beach
12/31/2009 City Commission
Ruth Remington
(TL12/31/11)
South Beach
12/31/2009 City Commission
Christina Cuervo
(TL 12/31/10)
Middle Beach
ex-officio member
of the CDAC
Jeffrey Rynor City Commission12/31/2008Middle Beach 12/31/11
Luis Salom City Commission12/31/2008North Beach 12/31/11
Scott Needelman City Commission12/31/2008South Beach TL 12/31/08 12/31/08
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio member of the Historic Preservation BdAllan Hall
Member from City CommissionCom. Weithorn
ex-officio member of the Budget Advisory CommitteeLeonard Wien, Jr.
MBCC RepresentativeSara Gutierrez
ex-officio member of the Planning BoardTheodore Berman
Barbara Gelber Charles Burkett Middle Beach
David Patlak Dina Dissen
Dwight Kraai Emanuel Mayer
Gabrielle Redfern Gary Weiner
Haskel Mayer Judy Gelber North Beach
Laura Morilla Lior Leser
Martin Wasserman Attorney Mayra Buttacavoli
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 38 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Melissa Lorber South Beach Michael Francis
Roger Houle Stephen Bernstein
Stephen Hertz Stuart Newman
Wil Martinez
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 39 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Parks and Recreational Facilities Board
Composition:
The board shall be comprised of ten (10) members.
Seven (7) direct appointments made by the mayor and each commissioner.
The chairperson of the following boards/committees or their designees shall serve as nonvoting ex-
officio members of the Parks and Recreational Facilities Board:
1) Beautification Committee,
2) Golf Advisory Committee, and
3) Youth Center Advisory Board (See Beach Preservation, ex-officio member.)
Members of the board shall demonstrate interest in the City's Parks and Recreational Facilities and
programs through their own participation or the participation of a member of their immediate family.
City Liaison: Kevin Smith
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-171
Vacancy:
ex-officio member
of the Youth Center
Advisory Bd
ex-officio member
of the
Beautification
Committee
ex-officio member
of the Golf Advisory
Committee
Amy Rabin Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/13
Cesar Garcia-Pons Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/13
Hans Bos Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
Harriet Halpryn Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Leslie Graff Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Lizette Lopez Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/12
Meryl Wolfson Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/13
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio member Golf Advisory CommitteeKevin Smith
Amy Agnoli Attorney Annette Cannon
Brian Judge Mortgage Banker Brook Dannemiller
Francisco Ruiz Francoise Perez
George Castillo Jared Plitt
Jonah Wolfson Jorge Perez
Judith Kaplan Karen Susman
Lisa Austin Marie Towers
Moni Cohen P. Paskal
Robert Wilder Attorney Ron Hirschel
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 40 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Sara Resnick Spencer Eig
Stanley Worton MD Steve Lawrence Waserstein
Waldo Rocabado
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 41 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Personnel Board
Composition:
Ten (10) members appointed by a 5/7 vote.
Six (6) of which shalll be citizens of Miami Beach not in the employment of the city, each having a
different vocation;
and three (3) regular employees of the City of Miami Beach, to be elected by the probationary and
regular employees of the city and who shall be elected from the employees of regular status in the
respective groups:
Group I shall consist of the employees of the Police Department, Fire Department
and Beach Patrol Department,
Group II shall consist of employees who are in clerical and executive positions,
Group III shall consist of all other employees,
The Personnel Director is a non-voting member.
City Liaison: Ramiro Inguanzo
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.66
Barbara Patchen City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/12
David Alschuler City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/12
Elsa Urquiza City Commission12/31/2008 12/31/12
James Kirkland III City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/13
Michael Perlmutter City Commission12/31/2009 12/31/12
Zalman Bacheikov City Commission12/31/2008TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
elected 09/01/07. exp. 7/31/09 Group IIIEvette Phillips
elected 07/26/07 - exp 7/31/10 Group IIPaco Basantes
Human Resources DirectorRamiro Inguanzo
elected 7/11/05 - exp. 7/31/08- Group IRenato Sejas
Annette Cannon Barbara Woolverton Human Resources Director
Elsa Orlandini Lee Spiegelman
Michael Perlmutter Stephen Bernstein
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 42 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Planning Board
Composition:
Two (2) year term. Appointed by a minimum of 4 votes.
Seven (7) regular voting members. The voting members shall have considerable experience in
general business, land development, land development practices or land use issues.
The board shall at a minimum be comprised of:
one registered architect or a member of the faculty of a school of architecture in the state, with
practical or academic expertise in the field of design, planning, historic preservation or the history of
architecture, or a professional architectural designer or professional urban planner,
one developer,
one attorney who has considerable experience in land use and zoning issues,
and one person who has education and/or experience in historic preservation issues. For purposes of
this section, the term "education and/or experience in historic preservation issues" shall be a person
who meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1). Has earned a college degree in historic preservation
(2). Is responsible for the preservation, revitalization or adaptive reuse of historic buildings; or
(3). Is recognized by the city commission for contributions to historic preservation, education or
planning. No person except a resident of the city, or an individual having their main business interest
in the city shall be eligible for appointment to the Planning Board.
City Liaison: Mercedes Lamazares.
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 118-51
Frank Kruszewski City Commission12/31/2009General Business 12/31/13
Gary Appel City Commission12/31/2009Historic Preservation 12/31/13
Henry Stolar City Commission12/31/2009General Business 12/31/13
Jonathan Fryd City Commission12/31/2009Developer 12/31/13
Jorge Kuperman City Commission12/31/2008Architect 12/31/10
Randy Weisburd City Commission12/31/2008General Business 12/31/13
Richard Kuper City Commission12/31/2008Attorney 12/31/12
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Michael Gongora Alan Lips
Alexander Annunziato Amy Agnoli Attorney
Andres Casas Anthony Guerra
Augusto Granados Beth Gopman
Brian Eaton Brian Judge Mortgage Banker
Colleen Martin Attorney David Heller
Douglas Houghton Frank Anmirata Certified General Contractor
Frank Del Vecchio Gabrielle Redfern
Gary Knight Gilbert Squires
Hans Bos Jack Bernstein Real Estate
Jack Hartley Jack Johnson
Jason Hagopian Architect Jay Parker
Jemile Frehling John Corey
Jonathan Beloff L Beru
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 43 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Lazaro Martinez Real Estate Broker Lee Spiegelman
Louis Martinez Matthew Krieger
Rafael Suarez-Rivas Attorney Richard Silverman
Richard (Rick) Kendle Robert Rabinowitz
Sean Ellsworth Shawn Loftis
Spencer Snyder Steve Lawrence Waserstein
Theresa D'Amico Interior Designer William Gonzalez
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 44 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Police Citizens Relations Committee
Composition:
The committee shall consist of seventeen (17) members,
fourteen (14) of whom shall be voting members.
The members shall be direct appointments with the Mayor and City Commissioners, each making two
(2) individual appointments.
One (1) non-voting ex-officio member shall be from the non-administrative personnel of the police
department selected by a majority vote of the non administrative personnel.
Two (2) additional non-voting ex-officio members shall be the police chief (or a designee) and the city
attorney (or a designee).
The chairperson of the committee or his/her designee shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member
of the Community Relations Board.
The Police/Citizen Relations Committee shall be assigned to the Police Department.
Recommendations for appointment to all voting and non-voting membership selected by the Mayor
and Commission shall be obtained from;
the Spanish American League Against Discrimination (S.A.L.A.D.); the League of United
Latin American Citizens (L.U.L.A.,C.]; The Anti-Defamation League, (A.D.L.);
The Dade ActionPac; the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACPA);
the League of Women's Voters,
and any other organizations deemed appropriate.
The voting members of the committee shall have knowledge of and interest in Police Community
Relations and their impact on the City of Miami Beach.
City Liaison: Chief Carlos Noriega
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.36
Vacancy:
Beverly Aberbach Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/13
Carl Zablotny Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/09
Dina Dissen Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Faye Goldin Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/10
Glenda Krongold Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Jonathan Beloff Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/10
Julian Linares Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Kathy Wolfarth Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Leonor Hernandez Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Nelson Gonzalez Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
Paul Segelman Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Regina Suarez Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/09
Robin Jacobs Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/13
Rosalie Pincus Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009 12/31/15
Non-adm. Personnel of the PD
Police ChiefCarlos Noriega
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 45 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
City Attorney DesigneeSteve Rothstein
Barbara (Bunny) Patchen Crispy Soloperto
Dr. Baruch Jacobs M.D. Eliot Pearlson
Erik Goldman Felipe Azenha
Francis Natoli Grace Mallah
Jack Benveniste Jaqueline Hertz
Jose Heres Judith Varela
Julio Burgos Karla Llarena
Kumar Prakash Laura Morilla
Lee Teichner Mayra Buttacavoli
Natascia Ayers Deshayes Ophelia Delgado
Philip De La Roza Philip De La Roza
Phillip Hudson III Robert Alfonso
Robert Fairless Sarah Lenett
Shelly Bell
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 46 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Production Industry Council
Composition:
The council shall consist of seven (7) voting members, the Mayor and each Commissioner shall make
one direct appointment.
All regular members shall have knowledge of the fashion, film, new media, production, television and
or recording industries of the city.
Each of the six (6) industries shall be represented by at least one member, but no more than three
(3) members, who are directly involved with that industry.
City Liaison: Graham Winick
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-71
Allee Newhoff-Mendoza Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008Fashion 12/31/13
Bruce Orosz Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008Fashion 12/31/15
Cristina LaBuzetta Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008Production 12/31/11
Harold Foster Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009Recording Industry 12/31/15
Lisa Cole Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008Public Relations TL12/08 12/31/08
Nick Manning Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2009Production 12/31/15
Sheila Duffy-Lehrman Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009Television/Film 12/31/09
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Barbara Gillman General Business/Art Galley Barbara Montero
Daniel Novela David Doepel Production
Greg Scheinman TV Producer Helen Borges
Jamie Goldberg Jeff Gordon
Jeremy Finer Hospitality Management Joe Hidalgo - Gato
Keith Hartley Lisa Ware
Michel Vega Entertainment Industry Vanessa Menkes
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 47 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Public Safety Advisory Committee
Composition:
The Committee shall be constituted for a period of one (1) year with the Commission opting to extend
this period at the conclusion of the one (1) year in which the Committee has met.
The committee shall composed of;
seven (7) members who shall be direct appointees by the Mayor and City Commissioners.
Each member shall be a resident or a representative or member of the business community.
The Committee will act as policy advisers in the area of community and public safety for both the City
Commission and the Administration.
City Liaisons: Chief Edward Del Favero
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
2002-24765
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 (Bower) Weithorn
Francine Leibman
(TL12/31/12)
12/31/2008 Mayor Matti H. Bower
To replace
Leonores
Hernandez
Dr. Baruch Jacobs M.D. Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/11
Frank Schwartz Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/10
Joseph Conway Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/15
Scott Robins Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/12
Yair Lapciuc Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/13
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Elsa Orlandini Francisco Ruiz
Gerald Goldstein Helen Borges
Ida Percal James Gildersleeve
Jane Vasiliou Jorg Nowak
Mike Lantz Oren Lieber
Paul Segelman Raul Gorfinkel
Robert Alfonso Suzanne Stonbely
Tiva Leser Vincent DeLoach Realtor
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 48 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Safety Committee
Composition:
Committee consists of fourteen (14) members who shall be direct appointments, two (2)
appointments shall be made by the Mayor and each Commissioner.
The members shall have knowledge of and interest in the safety of the citizens of the city. City
Liaison: Clifford Leonard
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-176
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 (Bower) Weithorn
Benjamin Brody
(TL12/31/08)
12/31/2009 Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg
Carla DaTorre
(TL12/31/09)
Abe Lavender Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2009 12/31/11
Antonio Purrinos Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009(TL 12/31/2008) 12/31/08
Barbara Gillman Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2008 12/31/13
Barry Brodsky Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/15
Becky Herrup Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/15
Jerry Marsch Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/13
Marizza Contreras Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Mitchell Korus Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/09
Oren Lieber Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Rheta Lastinger Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2008 12/31/15
Ricky Arriola Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009 12/31/14
Samantha Bratter Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/11
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Craig Berko Chiropractor/Physician Damian Gallo
Debra Scholl Francisco Ruiz
Gerald Goldstein Gertrude Arfa
Ida Percal Jose Heres
Luciano "Lucky" Llanos Manuel Diaz, Jr.
Mark Weithorn Michael Martirena
Raul Gorfinkel Robert Blumenthal
Silvia Rotbart
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 49 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Single-Family Residential Review Panel
Composition:
The panel shall be composed of three (3) members, two of whom shall be architects an/or other
registered design professionals, and one shall be a resident of the City, each to serve for a term of
one (1) year. Panel members shall not deliberate in more than four (4) meetings per calendar year
unless required due to inability to satisfy the quorum requirement.
Panel members shall be chosen by the City Manager or designee on a rotating basis or as available
from a list of not more than 20 architects and/or other registered design professionals, as well as a
list of residents of the City. In developing the list of registered professionals, names should be
submitted from the following associations:
(1) American Institute of Architects, local chapter
(2) American Society of Landscape Architects, local chapter
(3) American Planning Association, local section
(4) The Miami Design Preservation League
(5) Dade Heritage Trust -
Liaison: Thomas Mooney
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
2006-3529
Vacancy:
12/31/2008 Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
To replace Daniel
Vietia
Registered Design Profe
12/31/2008 Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
Jorge Gutierrez
(TL12/31/14)
Registered Design Profe
12/31/2008 Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
Rafael Sixto
(TL12/31/14)
Registered Design profe
new member Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager12/31/2008
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Karem Lulo
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 50 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Transportation and Parking Committee
Composition:
Committee shall consist of fourteen (14) members.
The Mayor and City Commissioners shall each make one (1) appointment, with the other members of
the committee to be composed of members from the following community organizations, each of
which must designate a permanent coordinating representative:
1) Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce's Transportation and Parking Committee,
2) Miami Beach Community Development Corporation,
3) Ocean Dr. Association,
4) Miami Design Preservation League,
5) North Beach Development Corporation,
6) Mid-Beach Community Association,
7) Lincoln Rd Marketing, Inc.,
On an annual basis, the members of the committee shall elect a chairman and such other officers as
may be deemed necessary or desirable, who shall serve at the will of the committee. Seven members
of the committee shall consist of a quorum of the committee and shall be necessary in order to take
any action.
The members of the voting committee shall have knowledge of and interest in Transportation and
Parking and their impact on the City of Miami Beach.
The members of the board shall be officially designated by their respective organization, and letters
certifying that designation shall be forwarded to the Miami Beach City Clerk.
City Liaison: Saul Frances
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-190.91
Vacancy:
12/31/2008To replace Robert
Warren
Rep. Lincoln Rd. Mktg. I
Alan Fishman Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2009 12/31/10
Donna Feig Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2009 12/31/15
J.P. Morgan Commissioner Deede Weithorn12/31/2008 12/31/14
Joseph Fisher Commissioner Saul Gross12/31/2009 12/31/13
Josephine Pampanas Mayor Matti H. Bower12/31/2008 12/31/14
Robert Arkin Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Scott Diffenderfer Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/15
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Rep. For the Ocean Dr. Imp. Assoc. 12/31/08Al Feola
Rep. for Mid-Beach Community Assoc. - 12/31/09Delvin Fruit
Rep. for MBCDC 12/31/08Jo Asmundsson
Rep. MDPL - 12/31/08Jo Manning
Rep. For NBDC 12/31/09Mark Weithorn
Rep. for MBCC 12/31/09Wendy Kallergis
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 51 of 54 (Continued....
Board and Committees Current Members
Ada Llerandi Alex DeGasperi
Allison Stone Brook Dannemiller
Calvin Kohli David Alschuler
Eric Lampinstein Chiropractor Esther Amador
Felipe Azenha Francoise Perez
Gabrielle Redfern Harriet Feuerman
James Gildersleeve Jared Plitt
Jeff Gutchess Jeffrey Bradley
Jonah Wolfson Kumar Prakash
Laurence Schatz Senior Vice-President Leslie Coller
Michael Perlmutter Michael Perlmutter
Robert Newman Roymi Membiela
Silvia Rotbart Stanley Worton MD
Su Rudy Designer/Decorator Tamra Sheffman
Theodore Berman
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 52 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Visitor and Convention Authority
Composition:
Two (2) year term. Appointed by a minimum of 4 votes.
Seven (7) member who shall be permanent residents of Miami-Dade County.
The seven (7) members of the authority shall be representative of the community as follows:
1) Not less than two (2) nor more than three (3) members shall be representative of the hotel
industry;
2) and the remaining members none of whom shall be representative of the hotel industry, shall
represent the community at-large. Any member of the authority or employee therefore violating or
failing to comply with provisions of this article shall be deem to have vacated his office or position.
City Liaison: Grisette Roque.
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 102-246
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 City Commission
To replace Melanie
Muss
Hotel Industry
Elsie Sterling Howard City Commission12/31/2008At-large 12/31/10
Jaqueline Hertz City Commission12/31/2009At-large 12/31/13
Jeff Lehman City Commission12/31/2009At-large 12/31/13
Mark Tamis City Commission12/31/2009Hotel Industry 12/31/13
Sidney Goldin City Commission12/31/2008At-large 12/31/10
Steven Haas City Commission12/31/2008General Manager TL 12/08 12/31/08
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
Ada Llerandi Alberto Rodriguez
Allison Stone Anthony Guerra
Barry Ragone Belkys Nerey
Carl Linder Attorney/South Beach Christopher Todd
Daniel Marinberg Deborah Castillo
Debra Scholl Diane Star Heller Teacher
Dona Zemo Edward Levinson
Eric Lawrence Gail Harris
George Castillo Gertrude Arfa
Harold Foster Harriet Feuerman
Henri Spiegel Attorney Jack Hartley
Jay Parker Jo Manning
Julio Burgos Keith Menin
Ken Nunamaker Lisa Cole
Lourdes Alfonso Merle Weiss
Michael Francis P. Paskal
Prakash Kumar Shelly Bell
Stanley Shapiro Vincent DeLoach Realtor
Wil Martinez Yamilé Jimenez-Soto
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 53 of 54
Board and Committees Current Members
Youth Center Advisory Board
Composition:
The board shall consist of ten (10) members,
seven (7) of whom shall be voting members affiliated with the Scott Rakow Youth Center. Two (2)
student resident users of the facility shall serve as non-voting ex-officio members; one (1) of these
student users must attend a middle school, and the other must attend a high school.
The director of the office of children's affairs shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member. The
chairperson of the Youth Center Advisory Board or his designee shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio
member of the Recreational Centers and Parks Facilities Board, to be renamed the Parks and
Recreational Facilities Board.
City Liaison: Ellen Vargas
Name Last Name Term Ends:Appointed by:
Members:
Position/Title Term Limit:
Sec. 2-186
Vacancy:
12/31/2009 (Bower) Weithorn
Dennis Bruce
(TL12/31/09)
12/31/2009 Commissioner Saul Gross
Fortuna Bichachi
(TL12/31/11)
12/31/2008 (Dermer) Bower
To replace Leslie
Graff
Ellen Peterson Commissioner Richard L.
Steinberg
12/31/2008 12/31/08
Jeff Gordon Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson12/31/2009 12/31/11
Mojdeh Khaghan Commissioner Ed Tobin12/31/2008 12/31/14
Moni Cohen Commissioner Jerry Libbin12/31/2009TL 12/31/2008 12/31/08
Applicants Position/Title Applicants Position/Title
ex-officio student rep. of a Middle School
ex-officio student rep. of a High School
ex-officio Dir. of Children's AffairsMaria Ruiz
Annette Cannon Eliana Poveda-Stone
Jay Parker Judith Kaplan
Laura (Atara) Eig Leslie Rosenfeld
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Page 54 of 54