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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDavid Molho - Di Lido Beach Resort Land, LLC (Javier Granda)• I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION: Molho, David NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (First) (Mlddle Name) WSDG 18430 NE 24th Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida 33160 LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) {City) (State) (Zip Code) (786) 501-9384 david.molho@wsdg.com LOBBYIST BU.SINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: Granda, Javier A. NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (Middle Name) Di Lido Beach Resort Land, LLC 4100 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 201/202, Miami Florida 33137 PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) (305) 728-8240 javier@lionstone.net PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS Pursuant to City Code Section 2--482(h)(1 )(a): A principal of any corporation, partnership, or other entity who appears as a lobbyist on behalf of that entity, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, to express support of or opposition to an item shall register with the Clerk as required by this subsection but shall not be required to pay any registration fees., It the principal is a Corporation, Partnership, or Trust, the following information MUST be provided pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c): • NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER, PARTNER, OR BENEFICIARY (if none, write NIA): Javier Granda NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A 5% OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST (if none, write NIA): See attached Exhibit A Ill. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED: Describe the specific matter you are lobbying on. Include as much detail as possible, such as the title or subject of the item, relevant ordinance or resolution numbers, RFP or 1TB numbers, or the date and topic of any public hearing, if applicable. Acoustic Consulting on bdhalf of Di Lido Beach Resort Land, LLC concerning Planning Board File No. 25-0811, an Application for a Certificate of Use for the property located at 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Florida. Page 2 of? RECEIVED APR O 6 2026 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CJTY CLERK IV. DISCLOSURE OF CONSIDERATION PROVIDED BY LOBBYISTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD OR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS: Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(k), any lobbyist who provides, directly or indirectly, consideration, whether monetary or non-monetary, of $1,000 or more to a neighborhood or homeowner association or its designee, for purposes of supporting or withholding its objection concerning a matter before the City Commission, or any City board, or committee must disclose such consideration. Oves~No: Have you provided, directly or indirectly, any consideration, monetary or non-monetary, of $1,000 or more to a neighborhood or homeowner association or its designeer in connection with the matter for which you are lobbying? If yes, please describe: V. CITY AGENCIES/INDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED: Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4}i list the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be lobbied, and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contractual relationship (paid or unpaid) with said City Commissioner or City personnel from 12 months preceding such commencement of service with the City to the present date, stating the general nature of the subject contractual relationship. Full Name of Individual and Contractual Relationship (If yes, explain) YES NO Title of Person to be Lobbied Miami Beach Planning Department, including, but □ [Z] not limited to, Deborah Tackett and Thomas Mooney None □ [Z] Mayor and City Commission None D [Z] Planning Board None □ [Z] □ [2] □ [2] Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(9), every registrant shall be required to state the extent of any business, financial, familial, or professional relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an appearance of impropriety, with any current City Commissioner or City personnel who is sought to be lobbied, as identified on the lobbyist registration form filed. List any business, financial, familial, or professional relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an aooearance of imoroorietv (if none, write NIA): None Page 3 of 7 No Compensation VI. DISCLOSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION -BE SPECIFIC. Contingency fees are strictly prohibited under Section 2-485.3 of the City Code. This prohibition applies to all lobbyists and to individuals excluded from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481. If compensation is not monetary, describe the form of consideration (e.g., services, goods, etc.). The following six (6) questions MUST be answered: 1) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-488, entitled "Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues": □Yes 11!1 No: Are you lobbying on a present or pending bid for goods, equipment. or services, or on a present or pending award for goods, equipment, or services? 2) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-490, entitled "Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development lssuesn: D Yes IX! No: Are you lobbying on a pending application for a Development Agreement with the City or an application for a change of zoning map designation or a change to the City's Future Land Use Map? 3) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h), any person (except those exempt from the definition of "lobbyist" as set forth in Section 2-481) who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct or indirect, to express support of or opposition to any item, shall register with the City Clerk as required by this section, but shall not be required to pay any registration fees. □ Yes ll! No: Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or reimbursement? Note: If you are exempt from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481 and are required to submit a written disclosure pursuant to Section 2-483(b), representatives of neighborhood or homeowner associations should use the "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative Registration Form." Other exempt individuals may utilize this Lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the applicable sections. 4) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481, the term "lobbyist" specifically excludes the following persons: Expert witnesses who provide only scientific, technical, or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings; any person who only appears as a representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, solely to express support of or opposition to any item; and any person who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit community-based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. Individuals who qualify for these exclusions are still required to submit a written disclosure form for each appearance, as required by Section 2-483(b) of the City Code. ~ Yes □ No: Do you qualify for one of the exclusions listed above under Section 2-481? If yes, please check the applicable category: ~ Expert witness providing only scientific, technical, or other specialized information or testimony in a public meeting. □ Representative of a not-for-profit commu~ity-based organization requesting a grant without compensation or reimbursement. □ Representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association appearing without compensation or reimbursement. Note: Representatives of neighborhood or homeowner associations should use the "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative Registration Form." Other exempt individuals may utilize this Lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the applicable sections. Page 4 of 7 5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-491 (1 ), no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for a period of 12 months following the swearing in of any elected official(s) for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services within the past election cycle. See Section 2-491 for more information. □ Yes ~ No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes, please list the Incumbent member(s) of the City Commission: N/A □Yes □ No: If yes, has it been less than 12 months since the elected official(s) whom you provided campaign consulting services was sworn in? 6) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)a., a lobbyist who has within the past election cycle provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission (which lobbying activity is not otherwise prohibited by Code section 2-491 ) shall disclose such particular service on his/her lobbyist registration form and shall orally disclose such particular service before lobbying the City Commission at a public meeting. □ Yes ■ No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes, please list the incumbent member(s) of the City Commission: N/A □Yes ■ No: If yes, were you promised or did you receive economic consideration in exchange for campaign consulting services? If yes, please describe the nature and amount of any economic consideration received or promised in exchange for campaign consulting services. A IMPORTANT -Annual Requirements for Registered Lobbyists: As a registered lobbyist, I acknowledge and agree to the following yearly obligations. An annual registration fee of $500.00 must be paid by October 1 of each fiscal year to maintain my lobbyist status active. A new issue registration fee of $350 .00 is due when submitting any new issue registration and is a one-time fee per issue. Additionally, I am required to file an Expenditure and Compensation Form annually by February 28, wh ich must include a signed statement of all lobbying-related expenditures and compensation. Once lobbying activities for a specific issue have ended, I need to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using the same Expenditure and Compensation Form. All forms should be sent either via email to Lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139.N/A Signature of Lobbyist: Date ______________ _ I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct, and that I have read and am familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists," of the Miami Beach City Code, including all applicable registration and reporting requirements. I understand that violations of the City's lobbying ordinance are subject to enforcement by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and may result in admonition, fines, public reprimands, prohibitions from registering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying activities by the City, debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I further affirm that I am not receiving any compensation or reimbursement in violation of the City Code, and that I am not engaged in any prohibited contingency fee arrangement. Signature of Lobbyist: Date _______________ _ Printed Name of Lobbyist: _D_a_v_i_d_M_o_lh_o __________ _ Signature of Principal: Date_t.-_f /_2.._( _~_r ____ _ Page 5 of 7 5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-491(1), no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for a period of 12 months following the swearing In of any elected official(s) for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services within the past election cycle. See Section 2-491 for more information. 6) D Yes ~ No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes, please list the incumbent member(sl of the City Commission: N/A D Yes D No: If yes, has it been less than 12 months since the elected official(s) whom you provided campaign consulting services was sworn in? Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)a., a lobbyist who has within the past election cycle provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission (which lobbying activity is not otherwise proh ibited by Code section 2-49 1) shall disclose such particular service on his/her lobbyist registration form and shall orally disclose such particular service before lobbying the City Commission at a public meeting . D Yes II No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes, please list the incumbent member(sl of the City Commission: N/A D Yes II No: If yes, were you promised or did you receive economic consideration in exchange for campaign consulting services? If yes, please describe the nature and amount of any economic consideration received or promised in exchange for campaign consulting services. £ IMPORTANT -Annual Reg:.Jirements for Registered Lobbyists: As a registered lobbyist, I acknowledge and agree to the following yearly obligations. An annual registration fee of $500.00 must be paid by October 1 of each fiscal year to maintain my lobbyist sta tu s active. A new is sue registration fee of $350.00 is due when submitting any new issue registration and is a one-time fee per issue. Additi ally, I am required to file an Expenditure and Compensation Form annually by February 28 , which must include a sig ed atement of all lobbyin g-related expenditures and compensation. Once lobbying activities for a specific issue have e ded, I need to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using the same Expenditure and Compensation Form. All for oul be s nt either via email to Lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 1700 Conv io Ce 1e Dr e, Miami Beach , FL 33139.N/A Signature of Lobbyist: I do solemnly swear or affirm that a of the foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct, and that I have read and a familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Article VII , Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists," of the Miami Beach City Code, including all applicable registration and reporting requirements . I understand that violations of the City 's lobbying ordinance are subject to enforcement by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and may result in admonition, fines , public reprimands, prohibitions from registering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying activities by the City, debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I further affirm that I am no am not engaged in any pro compensation or reimbursement in violation of the City Code, and that I ency fee arrangement. Signature of Lobbyist: Printed Name of Lobbyist: _D_a_v_i_d_M_o_lh_o __________ _ Signature of Principal: Date ________________ _ Pri nted Name of Principal:_J_a_v_i_e_r_A_._G_ra_n_d_a ________ _ Page 5 of 7 VIII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State of Florida ---------- County of: ________ _ Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of D physical presence or D online notarization. this 00 day of_ April NAME OF LOBBYIST _Produced ID _________ _ FORM OF IDENTIFICATION _Personally Known Signature of Notary Public Name of Notary, Typed , Printed or Stamped (NOTARY SEAL) PRINCIPAL: State of Florida ------------ County of: MI~ I [)A{)~ Sworn to (or affipned) and subscribed before me, by means of 1M' physical presence or D online notarization, this O IJ_ t of_ April NAME OF PRINCIPAL _Produced ID _________ _ FORM OF IDENTIFICATION /4ersonally Kp,own Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped (NOTARY SEAL) .,.,vv.r~ .,..., V Al'·INESSA JI MYCO TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY Annual Registration fee: [ J Yes l No Amount Paid S % MCR # Ex,e~ W; \-ra.5S Date Paid Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by:...;r ---'2 .... M .... 0 ______________ _ F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMSILOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbylst Registration Form REG KM RB DM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Revised: October 1, 2025 Page 6 of 7 VIII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State of Florida ---------- County of: MI '1\1\() C A:Pf: Sworn to (or affi~ed) and subscribed before me, by means of ~hysical presence or □ online notarization. this O~day of April :DM,,cl. Mn\ho NAME OF LOBBYIST Produced ID FORM OF IDENTIFICl\llON Signature f ta """..:::~ NaJ e~~~yped~~?rstamped (NOTARY SEAL) PRINCIPAL: State of Florida ------------ County of: __________ _ Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscrib ed before me , by means of □ physical presence or [l online notarization, this 0 I of _ April 2026 .. - NAME OF PRINCIPAL _Produced ID _________ _ FORM OF IDENTIFICATION _Personally Known Signature of Notary Public Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped (NOTARY SEAL) TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY Annual Registration fee: [ ) Yes [ ) No Amount Paid$. _____ MCR # _________ Date Paid _____ _ Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by: _______________ _ F:ICLER\$ALLlaFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Form REG KM RB OM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Revised: October 1, 2025 Page 6 of 7 City of Miami Beach. I /00 Convention Center Drive. Miami Beach. Florida 33139, w ww .miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Tel: 305.673.7 411 NAME OF LOBBYIST: David Molho CityClerk,g miamibeachfl.q ov ----------------------- 1) LOBBYIST FEE EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION STATEMENT Pursuant to City Code Section 2-485(d), the City Clerk shall notify any lobbyist (or principal) who fails to file timely a Lobbyist Fee Expenditure and Compensation Statement (Statement). In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed as provided in Section 2-485.1, a fine of $50.00 a day shall be assessed for Statements filed after the due date. The City Clerk shall notify the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust of the failure of a lobbyist (or principal) to file the Statement or pay the assessed fines after notification. Any lobbyist who fails to file the required Statement by April 30th of each year shall be automatically suspended from lobbying until all fines are paid , unless the fine has been appealed to the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. I hereby acknowledge that on February 28 of each year, I shall submit to the City Clerk a signed Statement under oath listing all lobbyist expenditures , as well as compensation received , for the preceding calendar year with regard to the specific issue on which I have been engaged to lobby. 2) LOBBYIST WITHDRAWAL Once an issue I have registered to lobby has concluded or I am no longer lobbying on that issue, I shall immediately fi le a Notice of Withdrawal with the Office of the City Clerk. 3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEE I understand annual registration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period commencing October 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be $500.00 pursuant to Section 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code. Signat~o~~L oateoY / o:5 / 1o1.<,o F ICLER\SALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMSll.<Jbby1s1 Registration Form REG KM RB DM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Page 7 of 7 .67% 29.5% Managers of (i) Di lido Beach Resort Parent LLC, (ii) Di Lido Beach Resort Mezz LLC, (iii) Sobe Sky Development LLC, (iv) EBJ Sagamore LLC and (v) Di Lido Beach Resort LLC: Lionstone Group: l. Diego Lowenstein 2. Javier Granda Kanavos Group: 1. Paul Kanavos 2. Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos Ben-Josef Group: l. Ron Ben-Josef 2. Ronen Ben-Josef Lionstone entities on page 2. Kanavos entities on page 3. Ben-Josef entities on page 4. 100% EXHIBIT A Organizational Chart of Di Lido Beach Resort Parent LLC l.lolllaleOIUlllo "·"'.IN 35% 100% ~-Udo ... ,u 1.5% Ell,,.,..., U.C - 31.66% 1.67% JOHNW. COONEY 3.81% BRUCE E. lAzAR CARIA LOWENSTEIN 10.48% Ltonst;nlbi,JJtlo uitj('. ,, .. ~i~.Y: '".,,; ~ 35% Kanavos entities on page 3; Ben-Josef entities on page 4. 10.48% DIEGO LOWENSTEIN 10.48% ALFREDO LOWENSTEIN 100% , WWl!lliteln FaniilyTrust ;{~E!vocable) IBVI} l!!l!-,.,,jj," 100% v r 'irif"'' r~ l •l.c'!vesten Holdings ltd ... 1""" (BVII 1fjj::. mh 100% L!1mstone liold.iliJS (!Jarballo,):lld, 100% ... Uonstone Group, Inc, (FL) 1.5% Lionstone Group 2 1'Jal Dl Lido Cfi,tth~4 Fa!lll!Y "'f Sheldon 1.6.WS 'l.oW, FundJllt;"'"' ! OpmJing torp. Company U,,'¢ ' Declarati11n 11f UC fd, f {fl) (NY) Trust "" (rL) .67% 2.3B866% 4.S0328% 6.78% Olarte.tit Kana1/0s Dynasty l<anavos: tl~fy TrustlllU 'Trust~J4~ 12.39452% 5.05632% Flag QI Lido llenU!res, Inc. (i~l (FL) • ' .93214% Flag lllliil!I., ' Ventures, l.td, lL.~Jftl) 29.5% ,,ib1 Udo Bruh';; '--------------------------------------lff,)t~ottPMJ!ntU,C ., (D~ Kanavos Group 2.25299% 27.93632% 27.93632% 9.80810% Uonstone entities on page 2; ./ Ben-Josef entities on page 4. / ,_________, 3 I Ben-Josef Group Each of (i) Ronit Neuman, (ii) Ron Ben:Josef, (iii) Ronen Ben-Josef and (iv) Ravit Kraus are the trustees of The Edeed Ben-Josef and Lidia Ben-Josef Irrevocable Trust. RONIT NEUMAN The Edeed 8.1:lll• Jo$ef and Lidia B.e.n· Jrisef Irrevocable Trttst 100% EBJ Properties, LLC: (DI:) • ! ', 31.66% Lionstone entities on page 2; Kanavos entities on page 3. DI lldri a}r.icb Re.sort Parent LLC (PEt RAVIT KRAUS 25% Ben-Josef 'Gtou,t Holdings LlC (NV) 100% (BJ saiiamafe.JV LL~ (ttt)' 1.67% 4 Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.673 .7411 lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM APR O 6 2026 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OFF/CE OF THE CITY CLERK This form is required under Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 3 of the City Code for individuals who engage in lobbying activities before the City of Miami Beach. Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481 , a "lobbyist" means any person employed, retained , or designated, whether paid or not, by a principal who seeks to encourage the passage, defeat, or modification of any ordinance. resolution , action , or decision of any Commissioner; any action, decision, or recommendation of the City Manager or any City board or committee; or any action, decision, or recommendation of any City personnel 1 during the time period of the entire decision-making process on such action, decision, or recommendation that foreseeably will be heard or reviewed by the City Commission, or a City board or committee . The term specifically includes the principal as well as any employee engaged in lobbying activities. The term "lobbyist" specifically excludes the following persons: expert witnesses who provide only scientific, technical, or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings; any person who only appears as a representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, solely to express support of or opposition to any item; and any person who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit community-based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. Any person excluded from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2- 481 is not required to register as a lobbyist but must complete and submit a written disclosure form for each issue on which they appear, identifying their name, address, and the principal on whose behalf they are communicating, as required by Section 2-483(b) of the City Code. Note: A separate form titled "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative Registration Fann" is available from the Office of the City Clerk for representatives of neighborhood or homeowner associations. Other individuals excluded from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481 may utilize this form and complete the relevant sections. Instructions : Please complete all sections of this form and submit the completed form, with the applicable fee, to the Office of the City Clerk. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet(s) of paper. If you have nothing to report in a particular section, you must write "none" or "n/a" in that section. Any change to any information originally filed , or any additional City Commissioner or personnel who are also sought to be lobbied, shall require that the lobbyist file an amendment to the registration form. The lobbyist has a continuing duty to provide information and amend the forms filed throughout the period during wh ich lobbying occurs. A separate registration form must be submitted for each principal represented and for each specific issue on which the lobbyist is engaged. Lobbyist Registrati on Fees: Pursuant to Section 2-482 of the City Code, a re gistration fee of $350. 00 per issue is required at the time of filing this form. In addition, an annual registration fee of $500.00 is required for each 12-month period commencing October 1 of each year. These fees must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk along with the completed registration form. However, a principal of any corporation. partnersl1ip, or other entity who appears as a lobbyist on behalf of that entity. without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. is not required to pay registration fees. No fee is required for fil ing a notice of withdrawal. The City Commission may. in its discretion, waive the registration fee upon a finding of financial hardship. Pub lic Records Notice and Ad dress Disclos ure: Forms filed with the Office of the City Clerk are public records under Florida law. If your home address is exempt from disclosure or if you prefer it not be made public, you may provide an office or alternate mailing address in stead. Florida Statutes Section 119.071 (4)(d) provides public records exemptions for certain individuals and the ir families. If you believe you qualify, please consult the statute or contact the Office of the City Clerk for guidance. 1 City personnel include advisory personnel, autonomous personnel, departmental personnel, and quasi-judicial personnel. Departmental personnel means the city manager, all assistant city managers, all department heads, all assistant and deputy department heads, employee& of the police department with the rank of captain . major or chief, building and zoning inspectors, the city attorney chi ef deputy city attorney and all assistant city attorneys; however, all departmental personnel when acting in connection with administrative hearings, and any employee of a city department or division with the authority to participate in procurement matters, when the communication involves such procurement, shall not be included for purposes of this division. Page 1 of 7