2007-26610 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26610
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF
JUDGE MARIO P. GODERICH, TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER,
FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, AND ENDING ON
MARCH 4, 2008; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER,
JUDGE GODERICH 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 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 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 appointment of Judge Mario P. Goderich to
as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach, for a term commencing on September 5, 2007, and
ending on March 4, 2008; 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, additionally, as it is the policy of the City of Miami Beach that each attorney hired
by it shall uphold certain standards of conduct and representation, the Chief 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.
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 appointment of Judge Mario P. Goderich, to serve as
Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on September 5, 2007, and ending on March 4, 2008;
provided further that, as Chief Special Master, Judge Goderich shall be authorized to hold hearings and
impose fines, 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 ''r37 and -38 thereof, concerning
the compensation of the Chief Special Master. ~
PASSED and ADOPTED this 5~' da of Se tember 200.
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MAYOR
David Dermer
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City
mission
FROM:
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
Jose Smith, City Attorn
DATE: September 5, 2007
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF
JUDGE MARIO P. GODERICH, TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER,
FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, AND ENDING ON
MARCH 4, 2008; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER,
JUDGE GODERICH 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
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 AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND APPOINTING,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE, JUDGE MARIO
P. GODERICH, (CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER APPOINTED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26610 ), AS THE CITY MANAGER'S
"DESIGNEE" UNDER SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE; SAID
DESIGNATION COMMENCING WITH JUDGE GODERICH'S TERM AS
CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, AND ENDING ON
MARCH 4, 2008.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolutions.
ANALYSIS
The attached two Resolutions provide for the appointment by the City Commission of
Judge Mario P. Goderich. One Resolution appoints Judge Goderich as Chief Special
Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other
Resolution appoints Judge Goderich to hear appeals from citations and violations or
denials, suspensions, and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use
pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code.
Judge Goderich is a Supreme Court certified mediator. He retired from the bench in
2005, where. he served for 30 years, the last 15 with the Third District Court of Appeal.
In 1975, he was appointed industrial claims judge by Governor Reuben Askew, who
in 1978 appointed him circuit court judge for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
In 1990, Governor Bob Martinez appointed him to the third District Court of Appeal,
from which he retired in 2005.
Judge Goderich has the distinction of being the first Cuban-American appointed to all
three courts.
Judge Goderich has a long history of service to the community. He has served on the
Board of Directors for the International YMCA, Metro Dade County Community
Relations Board, Hope School, United Way of Dade County, and the Cuban American
National Planning Council. Additionally, he founded the Cuban American Bar
Association in 1974.
In 2004, he was the recipient of the St. Thomas University School of Law Jurist of the
Year Award. That same year, the Cuban American Bar Foundation created a merit
scholarship at Florida International University College of Law in his honor.
In 2005, the Dade County Bar Association created an annual award for ethics to be
presented to an attorney in his honor.
Judge Goderich has the knowledge, demeanor, skills and abilities to perform as Chief
Special Master. He will serve this City with honor and distinction, and his appointment
will best serve the interests of the City. As such, the subject Resolutions should be
adopted.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# /9~/-zUO°7 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~.
DATE: August 21, 2007
SUBJECT: Appointment of Chief Special Master -Judge Mario P. Goderich
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to introduce Judge Mario P. Goderich, who is
being recommended for appointment to Chief Special Master. As you may know, Jimmy
Morales submitted his resignation as Chief Spedal AAaster. As such, the appointment of
Chief Special Master will be included in the September 5, 2007 Commission Agenda for your
consideration.
As you can see from his r8sum~ attached, Judge Goderich has extensive legal experience
and has made significant contributions to the community, all which make him an excellent
dtoio8 for this position. A Miami Beach resident and recipient of numerous awards, Judge
Goderich was appointed by Governor Bob Martinez to the Third District Court of Appeals in
1990, and is also a Supreme Court certified mediator. Judge Goderich retired from the
bench after 30 years of service on the bench. I have attached his r~sum~ for your review
and consideration.
In the meantime, if you are interested in meeting with Judge Goderich, he will be available to
meet with you on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. To sd~edule a time to meet with Judge
Goderich, please contact Dolores Mejia, Special Projects Administrator, in my office at
extension 6834.
ff you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
JMG/DM
Attachment
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MARIO P. GODERICH
Wetherirtgton, Klein 8~ Hubbard
2 South Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 2930
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 374-0650
Res: 6450 Collins Ave„ Apt. 1507
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(cell) (305) 401-2120
(e-mail) mpgoderich(cr~.bellsouth.net
Mario P. Goderich is a Supreme Court
certified mediator.
He retired from the bend in 2005 where he
had served for 30 years, the last 15 with the
Third District Court of Appeals.
He joined Gunster Yoakley in January 2005
and in March 2007, he joined Wetherington,
Klein & Hubbard, a firm that does
exclusively mediation and arbitration.
Mr. Goderich was a partner in the Havana
law firm of Castellanos & Goderich until
1959. He emigrated to Miami in 1961 and
was assoaate law librarian at the University
of Miami, later becoming library director and
taw professor at the university. In 1975 he
was appointed industrial claims judge by
Governor Reuben Askew, who in 1978
appointed him arcuit court judge for the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
In 1990 Governor Bob Martinez appointed
him to the Third District Court of Appeals,
from which he retired in 2005.
Mr. Goderich has the distinction of being the
first Cuban-American appointed to all three
courts.
Practiq Areas
SeMor counselor in Litigation, Appeals, and
ArbitratioNMediation
Educatlon
Urdveraity of Miami, J.D., 1966
University of Havana, D.Civ.L., 1957
Profsssionai Assoefations and Memberships
The Florida Bar, 1969
Member, Appellate Practice 8 Advocacy Section,
1999-Present
Dade County Bar Association, 1969
American Bar Assodation, 2004
Feibw, Artrericatn Bar Foundation, 2005
Cuban American Bar Association,
Founder and President, 1974, Board Member,
1975-78
Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions
(Civil), 1995-97
Civic and Community Service
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
International YMCA: Board of Directors, 1978-79
MQtro Dade County Community Relations Board, Vice Chair,
1978-79
Hope School Board of Direr ors, 1978-82
United Way of Dade County, Board of Directors
Cuban American National Plarx~ing Council, Board of
Directors
Honors and Awards
St. Thomas University Sc~aol of Law 2004 Jurist of fhe Year
Award
Cuban American Bar Foundation Merit Scholarship at
Fbrida International University Coaege of Law, crested 2004
in ttis honor
Dade County Bar Association annual award for ethics
presented ~ an attorney, cxeated 2005 in his honor
Coconut Grove Playhouse Spotlight Award in recognition for
service in the South Florida oorrxrxudty, 2003
First redpient, Francisco Garcia-Amador Award, Center for
Hispanic and Carribean Legal Studies, University of Mfami
Sd~ool of Law, 1997
Ober of Derrwcracy, Govemment of the Republic of
Colombia, 1968
Juarez Lincoln Distinguished Awrard, Hispanic National Bar
Assotiation, 1987
Lawyer of the Americans Award. University of Miami, Inter-
American Law Review. 1988
Outstanding Judge, Crhninal Division, Florida Council on
Crime and DeUrquency,1981
ArticNs and Publicatio~rrs
°Rslaooes Da Magistrature Com os Darnels Operadores Do
Dlreito: Ministerb Publico. Dsfarreorio Publics, Advocacja"
video, Fortaleza-Ce-Brasil, 1997
"The Role of tits Judiciary in the New Constitution, ° Bill of
Rights in the Colombian Consti~tion, Bogota, 1993
Chapter ~ "Comparative and International Law,' How to
Final Hre Law, 7° ed., 1976
Editor, American Association of Law Libraries Newsletter,
19t~7a
Library resoun•,es for res~rch in the Caribb~n, university
and research libraries, Caracas, Venezuela, October 1971
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Spanish
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Appointment of Judge Mario P. Goderich as Chief Special Master.
Ke Intended Outcome 5u orted:
Increase resident satisfaction with level of code enforcement.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): In the 2007 Community Satisfaction
Survey, 61 % of residents responded that they were very satisfied or satisfied with the fairness &
consistency of the enforcement of codes & ordinances in their neighborhood. In 2006, the Special
Master heard 1,299 cases 74% of the cases were resolved .
Issue:
Shall Judge Mario P. Goderich be appointed for a six month term beginning September 5, 2007, and
ending March 4, 2008, or until a successor has been appointed?
Item Summary/Kecommenaation:
The attached two Resolutions provide for the appointment by the City Commission of Judge Mario P.
Goderich. One Resolution appoints Judge Goderich as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement
violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution appoints Judge Goderich to hear
appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of occupational
licenses and certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code.
Judge Goderich is a Supreme Court certified mediator. He retired from the bench in 2005, where
he served for 30 years, the last 15 with the Third District Court of Appeal. In 1974, he founded the
Cuban American Bar Association.
The Administration recommends approving the Resolutions.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: ~
2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Bob Parcher, City Clerk
Sign-Offs:
Department Director. As s nt City Manager City Manager
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BEFORE THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER IN
AND FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL
MASTER APPOINTING OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS
THIS MATTER has come on before the Chief Special Master of the Special Master
program of the City of Miami Beach, Florida and pursuant to authority set forth in Chapter
30, Section 30-36 of the Miami Beach City Code, I hereby reappoint Lisa Walsh, Esq., and
Enrique Zamora, Esq., and Joe Kaplan, Esq. as Special Masters. I find that each Special
Master has the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform as such. Each Special Master
shall serve and perform all the duties and responsibilities incumbent upon him/her as
required by Chapters 30 and 102 of the City of Miami Beach Code.
Each Special Master appointed by this Administrative Order shall serve until March
5, 2008, or until a successor has been appointed.
This Administrative Order shall be placed on file in the Offices of the City Clerk and
the City Attorney, and a copy shall be delivered to each of the appointed Special Masters.
Done and Ordered as of this 6th day of September, 2007.
J~1 GE MARIO P. GODERICH
Chief Special Master
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH:
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Mario P. Goderich, a citizen of the State of Florida and of the United States of America,
and being an officer of the City of Miami Beach and a recipient of public funds as such
officer, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the
United States and the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform the duties of the
Office of Chief Special Master of the City of Miami Beach for which I have been
appointed.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH:
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Joe Kaplan, a citizen of the State of Florida and of the United States of America, and
being an officer of the City of Miami Beach and a recipient of public funds as such officer,
do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States
and the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform the duties of the Office of Special
Master of the City of Miami Beach for which I have been appointed.
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Tel: 305-673-7411 ,Fax: 305-673-7254
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADS
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH:
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Lisa Walsh, a citizen of the State of Florida and of the United States of America, and
being an officer of the City of Miami Beach and a recipient of public funds as such officer,
do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States
and the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform the duties of the Office of Special
Master of the City of Miami Beach for which I have been appointed.
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