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C7E -Appointment Of Chief Special MasterCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master. lntended Outcome Ensure compliance with Code within reasonable period, emphasizing the Code for commercial development. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2014 CommunitySatisfaction Survey, 620/o of residents and 69% of businesses thought the City's Code Enforcement efforts were just Item Summa ndation: On the determination of City Attorney Raul J. Aguila that Enrique Zamora possesses the knowledge, skills and attributes to perform as Chief Special Masters, and my concurrence with such determination, I am recommending Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Master. Attached are two Resolutions providing for the reappointment by the City Commission of Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master. The first Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the second Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 o'f the MiamiBeach CityCode. Mr.Zamorawasfirstappointed as Chief SpecialMasterfortheCityof Miami Beach on the April 23, 2014 Commission Meeting. Mr.Zamora has a Juris Doctorate Degreefrom the Universityof MiamiSchoolof Law(1985);a Masterof Business Administration (1975) and a Master of Science Management in Accounting and Taxation (1981) from Florida lnternational University; and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1971) from the University of Florida. Mr. Zamora is a partner with the law firm of Zamora & Hillman. Mr. Zamora's practice includes the areas of probate administration, probate litigation, guardianship, estate planning and elder law. He is a certified civil mediator. Mr. Zamora is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law where he teaches Elder Law. He is the past chair of the Probate and Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar Association, where he also served as Vice-Chair and Secretary. Mr. Zamora was the recipient of the 2000 Put Something Back Pro Bono Award presented by the Dade County Bar Association, and he received the Leo Plotkin Outstanding Legal Service Award in 1999 from the Assoclation for Retarded Citizens, South Florida. The Administration recommends approvinq the Resolutions. AGE$IBA erem C'l E Board Recommendation: Financia! lnformation: Financial lmpact Summary: Funding for FY 15/16 will be requested during the FY 15/16 Budget Process. The estimated amount for a six-month period of Special Master fees, April 24, 2015 through October 23,2015,is $23,700. Of which, $20,350 will be expended in FY 14115 and $3,350 will be in FY 15/16 01 1-0210-000312 $20,350 -FY',t4t15 $ 3,350 - FY 15/16 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Sion-Offs: Department Director City Attorney City Manager REG (,;,^=RJAS{&JkF-t*/il(r Chief Special Master ltem Summary.doc AAlAfiAIB.EACH DArE 3-ll-l,s-266 AAIAMIBEACH City of Miomi Beoch, ,l700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM Mayor Philip Levine and Members Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager Raul J. Aguila, City nttornfi*[ DATE: March 11, 2015 SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPE MASTER 1. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON.CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO GONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30.37 AND 30.38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER. 2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO sEcTloN 102-356 OF THE C|TY CODE, ENRTQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 102.356o;'J3,lliB#'Hii"5E;il'^=;3^l=.=;##3trf5"'1J3il ZAMORA'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015. ADMI NISTRATION RECOMMEN DATION Adopt the Resolutions. ANALYSIS On the determination of City Attorney Raul J. Aguila that Enrique Zamora possesses the knowledge, skills and attributes to perform as Chief Special Master, and my concurrence with such determination, I am recommending Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Master. Attached are two Resolutions providing for the reappointment by the City Commission of Mr. Zamora. The first Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master for Code TO: FROM: 267 Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the second Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code. Language has been added to the Resolutions prohibiting the Chief Special Master and each Special Master from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and from lobbying the City during his/her service with the City. Mr. Zamora was first appointed as the Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach on the April 23, 2014 City Commission Meeting. Mr. Zamora is a partner with the law firm of Zamora & Hillman. Mr. Zamora's practice includes the areas of probate administration, probate litigation, guardianship, estate planning and elder law. He is also a certified civil mediator. He is the chair of the Guardianship Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and member of the Guardianship Task Force where he represents the Elder Law Section. Mr. Zamora is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law where he teaches Elder Law. He is the past chair of the Probate and Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar Association, where he also served as Vice- Chair and Secretary. Mr. Zamora has served as general counsel, director and president of the South Florida Guardianship Association. Mr. Zamora has acted as General Master, Guardian Advocate and Special Public Defender in Baker Act proceedings for the last eight years. Mr. Zamora was the recipient of the 2000 Put Something Back Pro Bono Award presented by the Dade County Bar Association, and he received the Leo Plotkin Outstanding Legal Service Award in 1999 from the Association for Retarded Citizens, South Florida. Mr. Zamora has a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami School of Law (1985); a Master of Business Administration (1975) and a Master of Science Management in Accounting and Taxation (1981) from Florida lnternational University; and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1971) from the University of Florida. A copy of Mr. Zamora's resume is attached for your review. Statistics: 1. Since September 4,2014, the Special Master hearings have concluded as follows: 4:03 p.m. 6:24 p.m.* 6:45 p.m." 6:56 p.m.* 6:41 p.m.* 7:42 p.m.* 6:46 p.m.* 4:43 p.m. 6:53 p.m.* 6:45 p.m.* 6:16 p.m.* 6:35 p.m.* 3:30 p.m. 7:23 p.m.* 6:24 p.m.* 7:24 p.m.* 3:55 p.m. 7:33 p.m.* September 4,2014 September 11, 2014 September 18,2014 October 2,2014 October 9,2014 October 16,2014 October 23,2014 November 6,2014 November 13,2014 November 20,2014 December 4,2014 December 11,2014 December 18,2014 January 8,2015 - January 15,2015 January 22,2015 January 29,2015 February 19,2015 - Cases labeled with an asterisk (.) include a night session, commencing at 6:00 p.m. 268 2. Neither the Office of the City Clerk, Office of the City Manager, nor the Office of the City Attorney has received either formal complaints or internal complaints against the Chief Special or the Special Masters since the appointment of Enrique Zamora as Chief Special Master on April 23,2014. CONCLUS!ON Mr. Zamora has the knowledge, demeanor, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief Special Master. He will continue to serve this City with honor and distinction, and his reappointment will best serve the interests of the City. As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted. JLM/RJA/REG @ T:\AGENDA\201S\March\Chief Special MasteTZAMORRA CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER MEMO.doc 269 ENruoue Zeuone, EsQ. 3@6 Aviarion Avenue Penrhouse iC Coconur Grove Florida 33733 5 305-285-0285 Lecru,ExpenreNce ZAMoRA & Hu,l,lax. 3006 Aviation Avenue, Penthouse 4C, Coconut Crove, Florida 33 I 33 - 2000 - present Areas of Concentration: Elder Law, Probate & Guardianship administratioq litigation and rnediation, Trust Ariministration & Litigation, Estate Plarming. LAw OFFrcEs or ENRIQUE ZAMoRA. I I02 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida 33134 ' 1997 - 2000 Areas of Concentrarion: Elder Law and Probate & Guardianship litigation, Trust Adndn istration, Estate Planning, Real Estate. PER.EZ-ABREU, ZAMoRA, HnruaN & Manrnv-LavrELLE, PA 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., #502, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 - Founding Partner, 1987' 1997 Areas of Concentation: Probate & Guardianship litigation, Elder Law, Trust Administration, Estate plannisg, Corporate, Contract and Business law and related litigation; Real Estate. LecaI ACTIVITIES $ Past Chair ofthe Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar $ Past director of the Florida State Guardianship Association S Past director of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship S Member and former chair of the Probate & Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar S Guardianship Task Force - Elder Law Section Representative $ Former Chair of the Grievasce Comminee I lt D of the Florida Bar S Special Master for the City of Miami Beachg Special Magisrate over Baker Act proceedings & Marchman Act proceedings g Court Appointed Attomey-Ad-Litem for Cuban National Heirs, lle Judicial Circuit ofthe State of Florida, Miami-Dade County - Probate Division Tpecurnc Acrtvrres SL Thomas University School of Law- 2044 - present. Adjunct Professor of Law - Elder I-aw and Guardianship Miami-Dade Comm. College-Professional Guardianship Program- I996 - 2004.' Lead Instructor ft planning Committee Chair of the course for Professional Guardians University of Miami - Koubek Center - September 1989 - 1998 ScTTooI- oF CoNTINUING STUDTES Adjunct Professor of Business Law Cgnrrrrcertow Florida Bar Board Ceftified in Elder Law Florirla Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator 270 HoNoRs euoAwa-nos Super Lawyers list, by Florida Super lawyers Magazine as a top attomey in Florida for 2012,2013 &2014 Top Lawyers of South Florida 2013 St. Thomas University Schoo! of Law - Outstanding Teaching Award - 7013. SL Thomas Univer:ity School of Law - SBA - adjunct professor award2014. Pro Bono Award from the Dade County Bar Association and the llth Judicial Circuit 2008 For Guardianship services rendered. Put Something Back - Richard C. Milstein Excellence Award '200'1 Datle County Bar Association Awarcl (2001-2002)For exceptional sen'ice as CIIAIR of the Probate & Guardianship Committee. Dade County Bar Association Award (2000-2001)For exceptional service as CHAIR of the Probate & Guardianship Committee. Dade Cou-uty Bar Asociation Award (1999-2000)For exceptional service as CHAIR of the Probate & Guardianship Committee. SeN{rNARs / pReseNtRttoNs Dade County Put Something Back- Fees, Fees and More Fees Speaker Offered by the Dade County Bar Association'January i,5, 2014 Elder Law Section - Annual Review - Guardianship Speaker January 18,2014 Elder Law Section - Essentials of Elder Law Speaker Jarutary 17,2014 ' 16tE ANN*-UAL UNPROGRAM...}/[EET THE EXPERTS,, OFFER.ED BY TIrE ACA.DEIVTY oF F].oRIDA E|-osn L.{w ATTORNEYS. SrgaXT.A Ocroeen 1 l, 20 I 3 The Probate Team 2013 - Closiug Guardiauships into Estates SPeaker Offered by the Florida Legal Education Associatios - October 4,2013 lsm AI\T{UAL UNPROCRAM _..MEET TITF EX?ERTS', OFFERED BY THE ACA.DEMY OF FLORIDA EI,Df,R LEW ATTOru-*EYS - SPEITTR DEcEIvfBER 15,2012 Florida State Guardianship Association- 25th Annual Colference: Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association- - Spealcer 4-hour Initial Examining Committee training March 2012 Florida State Guardianship Associatio n- 24th Aonual Conference: Solving the Mysteries of Guard ian sbip- Spe aker Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association- July 201i 271 Personal Trust Fiduciary Training Offered by Morgan Keegan University - Speakzr April 5, 2011 Probate & Guardianship: A View from the Bench and Bar Offered by the Dade County Bar Association Probate & Guardianship Committee and Legal AidPut Something Back ' Speaker March I l, 201 I Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course B Event Chair Offered by the Florida Bar B January 201 I Elder Law Section Annual Retreat- Program Co'Chair Offered by the Florida Bar- October 2010 2010 Florida State Guardianship Annuel Conference Elder Law Cefiification Exam Review Course Offered by the Florida Bar - SPeaker January, 2010 Guardianship Team 2009 Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association- - Speaker February 2009 EoucertoN UxIveRSrrY O^. }IIAMI . SCHOOL OF LAW Conai- GesLrs, Floruoe, Juan Docroa Drcnte I 98 5, CUM LAUoE - lvlay 1985 FLoRTDA INTERNATIoNAL U \wERslrY MIAMI, FLORIDA M,4,$EA OT B USIUESS ADMINISTMTION, 1 97 5 M.astmorScIENzE N MANAGEWNT, (Accounting & Taxation) /981 UrwrnsrrY oF FLoRID.a GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA BeCUilONOP SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGNEENNO, I97I PRo pgSS TONAL MEMBERSHIP S The Florida Bar Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section - Florida Bar (past chair) The Reat Property, Probate and lrust Law Section - Florida Bar NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attomeys) AFELA (Academy of Florida Elder Law Attomeys) Dade County Bar Association Cuban American Bar Association Florida State Guardianship Association - former board mernber South Florida Guardianship Association - past Presideut 272 PusttsHEo Woms St. Thomas Law Review Long Term Care Insurance: A Life Raft for Baby Boomers Volume 26, Fall2013 - lssue I SL Thomas Law Review f,p;nining Committee Reports as a Basis to Dismiss Petitions to Determine Incapacity: A Question of ndmissibiliry and Evidentiary Relevancy Volume 25, Summer 2013 - Issue 3 St. Thomas Law Review Impact of the Cuban Embargo on lnheritances by Cuban Nationals Volume 24, Summer 2012 - Issue 3 Elder Law Advocate- Two out ofthree reports and you're out - But should you be? Volnme XX, No.3 - Fall 2012 Elder Law Advocate- The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceediugs Volume XIX B No. I B SPring 201I Elder Law Advocate- The issue of standing in guardianship litigation Volume XWII BNo. 3 B Fall2010 Elder Law AdYocale- The use of the Baker Act and its alternatives Volume XVII B No. 3 B Fall 2009 Elder Law Advocate - Dealing u'ith foreip rvards and their investrnents Volume XVI - Volume Two - Winter 2008 Florida Journal of International Law, Uuiversity of Florida Levin College of Law' "Obstacles Encourtered Representing the Interests of Cuban Nationals in the American Courts" - Spring 2003 Volume XV Number 3. 273 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON APRIL 24,2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23,2015; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON.CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND COUNW CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CIry CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30.37 AND 30.38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER. WHEREAS, Section 30-2 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach provides for an alternative code enforcement system wherein Special Masters are authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances; and WHEREAS, Section 30-36 of the City Code, entitled "Appointment of Chief Special Master," provides for the appointment of a Chief Special Master to fulfill the above referenced duties; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, appointment of the Chief Special Master is established upon the City Commission's acceptance, by a majority vote, of the recommendation for appointment by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, the City Manager hereby recommends reappointment of Enrique Zamota, Esq., as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach, for a term commencing on April 24,2015, and ending on October 23,2015; and WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code, including, without limitation, Sections 30-37 and 30-38 regarding compensation and duties of the Chief Special Master, shall continue to apply and remain in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, the Chief Special Master and each Special Master, shall be prohibited from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and shall further be prohibited from lobbying the City during his/her service with the City. 274 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, concerning the reappointment of Enrique Zamofa, Esq., to serve as Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on April 24, 2015, and ending on October 23, 2015; provided further that as Chief Special Master, Mr. Zamora shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose flnes, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances, and shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may reasonably be required to conduct the subject hearings; and further incorporating all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code including, without limitation, Sections 30-37 and 30-38 thereof, concerning the compensation of the Chief Special Master. PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of March 2015. ATTEST: PHILIP LEVINE, MAYOR RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CIry CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM & IANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION T:\AGENDA\201S\March\Chief Special Master\ZAMORRA CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER RESO.doc 275 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO SEGTION 102-356 OF THE CtTy GODE, ENRTQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CH|EF SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO.iffi -Jlt?,+%18'il#il$g':E,i;;?5i'3[=,il='-t?^trfi f,?'i,'J ZAMORA'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Section 30-36 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, upon prior recommendation of the City Manager, the City Commission, by a majority vote, may appoint a Chief Special Master, who shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens, and other non-criminal penalties against violations of City Ordinances; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 11, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No., reappointing Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on April 24,2015, and ending on October 23,2015; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 102-356, the City Manager may also approve a "designee," who shall be authorized to hear appeals from citations for violations of City and County Codes and Ordinances and to conduct hearings regarding denials, suspensions and revocations of occupational licenses, certificates of use and permits, as provided by the City Code, and who shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may reasonably be required to conduct such hearings pursuant to City Ordinances; and WHEREAS, accordingly, the City Manager hereby recommends Mr. Zamora to serve as the City Manager's "designee," for a six (6) month term commencing on April 24, 2015, and ending on October 23,2015; and WHEREAS, the Chief Special Master (including, as in the instant Resolution, where the Chief Special Master is acting in his capacity as the City Manager's "designee" under Section 102-356 of the City Code), shall be prohibited from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and shall further be prohibited from lobbying the City during his/her service with the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve and reappoint, pursuant to Section 102-356 of the City Code, Enrique Zamora, Esq., (Chief Special Master appointed pursuant to Resolution No. ), as the City Manager's "designee" under Section 102-356 of the City Code; said designation commencing with Mr. Zamora's term as Chief Special Master on April 24, 2015, and ending on October 23, 2015. PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of March 2015. ATTEST: PHILIP LEV!NE, MAYOR APPROVED ASTO FORM & I-ANGUAGE &FOR E)(ECUTION RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CIry CLERK T:\AGENDA\201s\March\Chief Special Master\ZAMORA Chief Special Master Resolution Chapter 102.doc )"'F J-aq-/f 276 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 277