R7G-Appoint Hernan D Cardeno Director Of Code Compliance DepartmentCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Consenting to the appointment of Hernan D. Cardeno, Esq. as the Director of the Code Compliance
De artment for the Cit of Miami Beach.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
• Increase community satisfaction with City government. Increase community satisfaction with
city government
• Maximize efficient delivery of services
• Ensure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
As I remain committed to ensuring that our residents, businesses and visitors continue to receive the
highest levels of services, l have determined that it is in the organization's best interest to make the Code
Compliance Division a standalone department. Due to the workload in the Building Department and the
critical role that Code Compliance plays for the City, this separation will lead to more effective
administration of the mission of the Code Compliance Department, which is to enforce the City Codes
uniformly, ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life for the residents, businesses, owners and
tourists of the City of Miami Beach. The primary responsibility of the Code Compliance Department is to
maintain City neighborhoods and the community's quality of life. Code Compliance monitors residential
and commercial districts for potential violations and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the code
of the City of Miami Beach. Common code violations include: zoning violations, minimum housing
standards, property maintenance standards, noise, real estate signs, signs in right-of-way, all sign
regulations, sidewalk cafes, business tax receipts, certificates of use, illegal vendors, hours of
construction, operating hours for nightclubs, bars, liquor stores; hours of sale of liquor, and marine
regulations.
During his tenure with the City, Mr. Cardeno has proven to have excellent leadership and management
skills. He has been instrumental in leading the Code Compliance Division as the City continues to move
forward restoring confidence in the delivery of services in our residents, business community and visitors.
Mr. Cardeno has an extensive law enforcement background of over 29 years and currently serves as a
Miami Beach Reserve Police Officer. In addition, Mr. Cardeno holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Nova
Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. As such, I recommend Mr. Gardena for your
approval as Director of the Code Compliance Department.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the
Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting and confirming Hernan D.
Cardeno, Esq., as the Director of the Code Compliance Department for the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information·
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
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OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 16, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY RAND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORI A, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT
OF HERNAN D. CARDENO, ESQ. AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
consenting and confirming Hernan D. Gardena, Esq., as the Director of the Code
Compliance Department for the City of Miami Beach.
ANALYSIS
I began my tenure as City Manager for the City of Miami Beach in April 2013, with a
strong commitment to ensuring that our residents, businesses and visitors continue to
receive the highest levels of services. While I have the pleasure of serving as your City
Manager, I continue to evaluate the leadership needs of our organization.
As a result, I have determined to make the Code Compliance Division a standalone
department. In doing so, I have appointed Hernan D. Gardena, Esq. to serve as the
Director, with Robert Santos as the Assistant Director of the Code Compliance
Department.
My decision to elevate Code Compliance to department status is based on a number of
factors. First, given the workload in the Building Department and the critical role that
Code Compliance plays on Miami Beach, I believe that the separation will lead to a more
effective administration and enforcement of the City code. Secondly, I believe Mr.
Gardena and Mr. Santos have formed a good team, combining strong administrative
skills and oversight with effective community outreach. I think they have earned the
opportunity to be the Director and Assistant Director, respectively, of a free standing
department. There should be no significant financial impact since there are no positions
being added to the Code Compliance Department as a result of this reorganization and
the Building Department and Code Compliance have occupied separate spaces. Finally,
I believe that the Code Compliance Department is starting to come out of the shadows of
past scandals, which namely, I attribute to Mr. Gardena's extensive experience in law
enforcement.
Mr. Cardeno is a 29-year veteran of law enforcement, having first served with the Bal
Harbour Police Department where he rose through the ranks to Assistant Chief. He later
became one of the youngest Chiefs of Police in Miami-Dade County history when he
was appointed Chief of the Golden Beach Police Department; later serving as Assistant
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City Manager and subsequently Interim City Manager. In 2001, he accepted an
Executive Commander position with the North Miami Beach Police Department with
oversight of the Forfeiture Section, Grants Management, and Money-Laundering task
force before being recruited by the Miami Beach Police Department.
As Support Services Division Commander, he commanded the Property and Evidence
Unit, Training Unit, Personnel Selection and Background Investigations Unit, and
Business Resource Unit comprised of Off-Duty police services and Payroll preparation.
He previously commanded the Technical Services Division comprised of Professional
Standards, the Public Safety Communications Unit, Records Management, Information
Resources, and Grants Management.
In April of 2012, as the senior Police Command Staff member, Mr. Cardeno was
assigned to the Code Compliance Division as part of a five point City plan to oversee
day to day operations and to liaison with the FBI in their ongoing investigation. Mr.
Cardeno is a graduate of the University of Louisville's Southern Police Institute
Command Officers Development Course and the FBI's Federal Executive Development
Course. In 2013, he was recognized for his contributions of over twenty years by the
International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Florida Police Chiefs Association
and was awarded lifetime membership to both associations. In addition, Mr. Cardeno
currently serves as a Reserve Miami Beach Police Officer.
Mr. Cardeno holds a Bachelor's Degree from Barry University, having majored in Human
Resources Management with a minor in Counseling; and a Juris Doctor Degree from
Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. He is an active member of
the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association.
CONCLUSION
Mr. Cardeno has proven to have excellent leadership and management skills during his
tenure with the City of Miami Beach. He has been instrumental in implementing positive
changes in the Code Compliance Department and is ready to step up to the important
tasks we have identified in North Beach, Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive and elsewhere in
our community. His appointment as the Director of the Code Compliance Department
will ensure that the City continues to move forward in restoring confidence in the delivery
of services to our residents, business community and visitors. As such, I recommend Mr.
Cardeno for your approval as Director.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and
confirming Hernan D. Cardeno, Esq. as the Director of the Code Compliance
Depa~ent.
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RESOLUTION NO. ____ _
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF HERNAN D. CARDENO AS THE DIRECTOR OF
THE CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has realigned Code Compliance as a standalone
Department;
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Hernan D. Gardena as the Director
of the Code Compliance Department for the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City of Miami Beach
Charter, as well as Section 2-3 of the City Code, the City Manager has power to appoint
directors of the City departments with the consent of the Mayor and the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm
the appointment of Hernan D. Gardena as the Director of the Code Compliance
Department for the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, have consented to and
confirmed the appointment of Hernan D. Cardeno as the Director of the Code
Compliance Department for the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this __ day of--------' 2013.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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