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05-31-16 Special Workshop Meeting AgendaCity of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue - Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Phone: (561) 243-7000 - Fax: (561) 243-3774 www.mydelraybeach.com • Workshop Meeting WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, May 31, 2016 4:00 p.m. Commission Chambers Delray Beach City Hall City Commission Mayor Cary Glickstein Vice Mayor Al Jacquet Deputy Vice Mayor Jordana Jarjura Commissioner Shelly Petrolia Commissioner Mitchell Katz RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC COMMENT: City Commission meetings are business meetings and the right to limit discussion rests with the Commission. Generally, remarks by an individual will be limited to three minutes or less. The Mayor, presiding officer or a consensus of the City Commission has discretion to adjust the amount of time allocated. Public comment shall be allowed as follows: A. Comments and Inquiries on Non -Agenda and Agenda Items (excluding public hearing or quasi-judicial hearing items) from the Public: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter within the scope of jurisdiction of the Commission under this section. The Commission may withhold comment or direct the City Manager to take action on requests or comments. B. Public Hearings/Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Any citizen is entitled to speak on items under these sections at the time these items are heard by the Commission. C. All persons desiring to do a presentation on agenda or non -agenda items that are on a portable flash drive device or a CD/DVD, must provide their media to the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. one day prior to the meeting where they wish to present. SIGN IN SHEET: Prior to the start of the Commission Meeting, individuals wishing to address the Commission should sign in on the sheet located on the right side of the dais. If you are not able to do so prior to the start of the meeting, you may still address the Commission. The primary purpose of the sign -in sheet is to assist staff with record keeping. Therefore, when you come up to the to speak, please complete the sign -in sheet if you have not already done so. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: At the appropriate time, please step up to the lectern and state your name and address for the record. All comments must be addressed to the Commission as a body and not to individuals. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the Commission shall be barred by the presiding officer from speaking further, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by a majority vote of the Commission members present. APPELLATE PROCEDURES Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City neither provides nor prepares such record. City Commission Workshop Meeting May 31, 2016 W.1 DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF THE SHORT LIST FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY POSITION. Sponsors: City Manager Department Attachments: City Attorney Candidates Backup Material W.2 Commission Comments Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City neither provides nor prepares such record. City of Delray Beach Page 3 Printed on 5127/2016 S. RENEE NARLOCH I a � F -& ASSOCIATES -.C._i._l 7 I NNE RFaI; El R CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES May 2016 CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FL CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES Melissa Anderson Corporate Counsel, SBA Communications Pam Booker Former City Attorney, City of Port St. Lucie, FL Gary Glassman Of Counsel, Garganese, Weiss, & D'Agresta, P.A., Orlando, FL Stephen Kemp City Attorney, Office of the City of Attorney, Peoria, AZ Quentin Morgan Associate, Brinkley Morgan, Fort Lauderdale, FL Philip Sherwin Former Assistant County Attorney III, Polk County Attorney's Office, Bartow, FL Rafael Suarez -Rivas Senior Assistant City Attorney, City of Miami, FL V. Lynn Whitfield City Attorney, City of Hallandale Beach, FL MELISSA ANDERSON PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCE 2015 - present SBA Coxnmunications Corporate Counsel 2012-2015 Crown Castle (CCI) Government Relations Counsel 2011-2012 City of Lake Worth, FL Assistant City Attorney 2010-2011 Indian River County, FL Assistant City Attorney 2009-2010 Anderson Law, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sole Proprietor 2008-2009 City of Hallandale Beach, FL Deputy City Attorney 2006-2008 Weiss, Serota, Et Al., Fort Lauderdale, FL Of Counsel EDUCATION J.D., University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL S.A., English., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL MELISSA P. ANDERSO ESQ. EXPERIENCED,, BOARD CERTIFIED,, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY Breadth of experience in all areas of local government law including, land use, zoning, environmental, constitutional law, utilities, appellate law, purchasing, "government in the sunshine", public records, ethics, and labor and employment law. Board Certified by the Florida Bar in City, County and Local Government Law. Corporate Counsel, SBA COMMUNICATIONS 2015 to Present One of the largest providers of wireless telecommunications infrastructure across North, Central and South America. Serves as general counsel for the company's newly created DAS & Small Cells division, which was founded in mid -2015. As general counsel for the DAS and Small Cells division, duties are wide ranging and include: the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts; advice to the client on all issues involving telecommunications matters which impact DAS and small cell technologies; staying abreast of all federal, state and local matters as they affect the client; and taking part in the strategy and planning of future business activities. Government Relations Counsel, CROWN CASTLE (CCI) 2012 to 2015 Largest Provider of wireless telecommunications infrastructure in the United States As the Government Relations Counsel for CCI in the Southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and Puerto Rico), primary duties included advising the client in relation to all regulatory requirements, contract drafting and negotiations, and the handling of all real estate, land use, and environmental matters as they affected CCI's small cell networks business. • Successfully negotiated the deployment of a 350 "node" small cell telecommunications project for the company in South Florida, which included negotiation with Broward, Miami -Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, as well as 28 cities lying within those counties. • Assisted client in the large scale deployment of Distributed Antenna Systems across the Southeast, U.S., including the following jurisdictions: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC, Huntersville, NC, Concord, NC, Pineville, NC, Wilmington, NC, Nashville, TN, Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, Hilton Head, SC, Atlanta, GA, and Birmingham, AL. Assistant City Attorney, CITY OF LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 2011 to 2012 Advised the client in relation to all aspects of local government law, with an emphasis on land use, real estate, environmental, utilities, contracts, and procurement. • Assisted client in approaching potential buyers for Lake Worth Municipal Electric Plant; evaluated initial purchase proposals. • Advised the City in relation to the renovation and re -opening of the "Lake Worth Casino" building, which included negotiating and drafting retail leases with multiple tenants and successfully resolving environmental and land use issues with Palm Beach County. Assistant County Attorney, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA 2010 to 2011 Advised the client in relation to all aspects of local government law, with an emphasis on land use, real estate, environmental, code enforcement, utilities, procurement, labor, contracts, bankruptcy and emergency services. Page 1 of 3 Sole Proprietor, ANDERSON LAW, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009 to 2010 Practice included real estate, land use, environmental law, utilities, contracts, and leasing. Deputy City Attorney, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA 2008 to 2009 Primary areas of practice included land use, environmental, code enforcement, real estate, utilities, contracts, procurement, labor, police matters, forfeiture, litigation, and appeals. The Deputy also assisted the City Attorney in the day to day management of the City Attorney's Office and coordination with the City Manager's Office. • Successfully argued DeFalco v. City of Hallandale Beach (2009) at trial and on appeal at the Fourth District Court of Appeal. • Led the effort on behalf of the City to implement the Gulfstream "Development of Regional Impact" which included the redevelopment of city owned and private property into a multi- use commercial, retail and entertainment facility including a race track, casino, restaurants and retail shops. Of Counsel, WEISS, SEROTA, ET AL., Fort Lauderdale, FL 2006 to 2008 A South Florida law firm with offices in Dade and Broward Counties providing legal counseling in the areas of local government law, Florida commercial and municipal litigation, Florida land use andzoning, and Florida real estate. Attorney in the Municipal Land Use Group where responsibilities included advising various governmental entities, including Aventura, Bal Harbour, Dania Beach, Sunrise, Royal Palm Beach, Homestead, the Delray Beach Housing Authority and Miami Lakes in land use, real estate, environmental, and general local government law. • As outside counsel for the Village Of Royal Palm Beach, led a coalition of attorneys representing Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach in defeating the approval by the Palm Beach County Commission of a large scale mixed-use residential and commercial Development of Regional Impact in rural western Palm Beach County. ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE Assistant County Attorney, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA For 15 years, advised the client in relation to all aspects of local government law, including land use, real estate, environmental, utilities, contracts, construction, procurement, maritime and seaport security. — Member, Florida Bar, in good standing since 1990 — Board Certified Specialist by Florida Bar in City, County and Local Government Law — Admitted to practice before Southern District Court of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals EDUCATION — ]uris Doctor (]D), University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL — Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Page 2 of 3 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS — Member, Florida Bar's Environmental and Land Use Law Section, as well as the City, County and Local Government Law Section Former Board Member, Florida Bar's Environmental and Land Use Law Section's Executive Council — Former Editor, Florida Bar's Environmental and Land Use Law Section's articles in the Florida Bar Journal — Recipient of the Florida Bar's Environmental and Land Use Law Section's Judy Florence Memorial Outstanding Service Award Page 3 of 3 MELISSA P. ANDERSON, ESQ. May 21, 2016 Via Electronic Submission Re: Delray Beach City Attorney Position Dear Ms. Narloch, Attached please find my resume for consideration as Delray Beach City Attorney. I am a board certified, City, County and Local Government Law attorney with extensive transactional and local government law experience, including contracts land use, real estate, utilities, purchasing, code enforcement, government finance and ethics. While the depth of my experience is in transactional law, I have also successfully litigated on behalf of local governments at both the trial and appellate levels, most notably arguing at trial and winning on appeal the case of DeFalco vs. City of Hallandale Beach in 2009 (4"' District Court of Appeals). Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Sincerely, Melissa P. Anderson, Esq. Page 1 of 1 PAM BOOKER PROFESSIONAL EXPERMNCE 1997-2016 City of Port St. Lucie, FL City Attorney (2014-2016) Senior Assistant City Attorney (1997-2014) 1994-1997 Simmons & Solomon Attorney 1993 Cooney, Haliczer, Mattson & Lance Attorney EDUCATION 1994 J.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1991 B.S., Business Administration, Finance/Insurance, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Pam E. Booker Es . PROFESSIONAL Experienced local government attorney at one of the fastest growing Cities in PROFILE the nation with approximately twenty years experience in various areas of local government practice, including circuit court, appellate court and federal court litigation. Effectively works with government officials, the public and staff to advise the City on all legal matters with a focus on avoiding costly litigation. BAR Florida Bar, Admitted October 1994 MEMBERSHIP U.S. Federal Court Southern District of Florida, Admitted October 1998 LEGAL CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE April 2014 -February 2016 EXPERIENCE City Attorney Responsible for Management of the Legal Department and all of the legal matters for the City of Port St. Lucie, including legal advisor to the City Council, the CityManager and Department Heads on various legal issues. Responsible for management of outside council for complex litigation involving the City and for issuing legal opinions on legal matters as they arise. Senior Assistant City Attorney Mareb 1997 -April 2014 Acting City Attorney in the absence of the City Attorney, responsible for advising the City Council and City Manager on all legal matters that arise. Responsible for property acquisitions, review of purchasing contracts, review of multi-million dollar water and sewer installation services contracts, review of plats, and general counsel for various departments on multiple City issues. Planning & Zoning Board Attorney, responsible for representation of the board for all matters appearing before the board. Responsible for representing the City in negotiating complex contracts with multiple developers regarding annexation, transportation and development rights. Several of these transactions involved complex bond funding. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Attorney, responsible for representation of the Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")including review of several bond financings and Council for the establishment of the CRA. Responsible for providing legal opinions and legal advice in writing and orally for various statutes, ordinances, the constitution, and case law for a variety of legal issues which have occurred during my tenure at the City of Port St. Lucie. Pam E. Booker, Esq. Resume -Page Two LEGAL Circuit Court Practice EXPERIENCE Represented the City in a breach of contract case over former Chief of Police termination. Case was dismissed based upon a Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a cause of action. Represented the City in suit for injunctive relief regarding City's bidding procedures under Florida Statutes, Chapter 255. The request for injunctive relief was denied by the Circuit Court. Represented the City in a breach of contract issue on a multi-million dollar road construction project. The case settled based upon the construction engineers estimates. Represented the Expressway Authority and Florida Department of Transportation for an environmental challenge and request for injunctive relief objecting to transportation funding for a bridge over the St. Lucie River. The request for injunctive relief was denied. Represented the City in civil forfeiture proceedings. Appellate Practice Represented the City in the appeal of the complaint for injunctive relief for alleged violations of Florida Statutes, Chapter 255, for bidding procedures and posting of a bond for a construction project. The lower court's decision was affirmed on appeal, injunctive relief was denied. Represented the City twice in a case of first impression, in appellate practice before the Fourth District Court of Appeals regarding stormwater litigation and notice requirements under Florida Statutes, Chapter 197. The first case was brought on behalf of a large developer, the second case was brought as a class action suit. The City had to refund stormwater fees due to improper notice under Chapter 197. Federal Court Practice Worked with outside counsel representing the City in two federal court cases regarding sober homes and/or community residential facilities locating within the City and possible violations of the American's with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act based upon reasonable accommodations. Represented the City in Federal Court on a complaint based upon several constitutional claims violations in a zoning matter for alleged discrimination against a church locating in a strip shopping center. The case was settled. Represented the City in Federal Court on an alleged Federal Telecommunications Act violation case. The case was dismissed in a Motion for Summary Judgment based upon the record below, statutory interpretation and case law analysis. Pam E. Booker, Esq. Resume -Page Three LEGAL Represented the City in a Federal Court case for Breach of Contract with Clear EXPERIENCE Channel Communications, regarding construction of billboards on City owned property. That case resulted in a settlement agreement wherein the City pays no attorney's fees. Assisted in interviewing and witness's preparation of over forty witness, direct and cross examination of several witness in representation of the City during a two week trial in a federal discrimination case under 42 U.S.C. 1981 and 42 U.S.C. 1983. SIMMONS & SOLOMON June 1994 -March 1997 Solely responsible for family law practice, guardianships, representation for condominium associations, and litigation. A change of custody case was appealed to the Fourth District Court of Appeals, the change of custody for my client was affirmed by the Fourth District Court of Appeals. Legal research as an intern and trial assistance. Summer 1993 COONEY, HALICZER, MATTSON & LANCE Summer 1993 Responsible for legal research and writing for a major insurance defense Pum on complex legal liability issues post hurricane Andrew. Writing memorandums of law on various legal matters. EDUCATION Juris Doctor, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Virgil Hawkins Scholarship Recipient Public Interest Fellowship Recipient Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Finance/ Insurance, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL PROFESSIONAL Board of Directors Pace Center for Girls ASSOCIATIONS Board of Directors First Tee of the Treasure Coast Florida Bar Judicial Administration & Evaluation Committee Vice -President Port St. Lucie Business Women's Association President, Port St. Lucie Bar Association Vice -President, Port St. Lucie Bar Association Treasure Coast Women's Lawyers Association References Shall be Provided Upon Request 1994 1991 2015-2016 2016 2014-2019 2010-2011 2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2004 Parrs E. Bonier, Esq. May 25, 2016 Dear Ms. Narloch; I have had an opportunity to review the Information for the City Attorney position for the City of Delray Beach. It is with excitement of starting a new chapter, that I submit my application for the position, Most recently, I served as the City Attorney for the City of port St. Ducie for the past two years. previously, I served as Senior Assistant City Attorney for the past seventeen years. My mission has always bee to practice law with honesty, integrity, respect and a great deal of professionalism. During my tenure at the City of Port St. Lucie, the City experienced major growth and development, which led to the City being named the fastest growing city in America. As a result of such explosive growth, many interesting issues relating to land development ensued. There were In excess of twenty annexations of property into the City's limits, several developments of regional impact, and complex multi=party agreements with several developers, The City created Its first Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), for which, I served as the Attorney for the CRA board. In an attempt to diversify the local economy, the City invested In a digital animation facility and biotech facilities. Unfortunately, as the economy took a major downturn during the recession, residential development ceased and the City faced several major economic development failures. These fallures created many complex legal challenges for the City. Several of the projects were backed with the City's covenants to budget and appropriate funding for bond issues supporting the projects. Some of these projects were resolved with positive results for the City. The experiences practicing as a local government attorney over the past twenty years, will be a great asset to the City of Delray Beach and its residents. I would like to thank you for considering my application for the position of City Attorney and I look forward to working for the City of Delray Beach. Should you have any gUestiOns, or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 772-971-8676. Sincerely, I� Nin E. Bookor, Esq. GARY GLASSMAN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2008 - present Garganese, Weiss, & D'Agresta, P.A., Orlando, FL Of Counsel 2006-2008 City of Tampa, FL Senior Assistant City Attorney 2001-2006 Orange County, Florida Assistant County Attorney EDUCATION 1978 J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York 1975 B.A., University of Rochester, Rochester, New York M. SUMMARY More than fifteen years of experience representing local governments and school districts. Provided legal advice to commissions, boards, departments, and employees of local governments and school districts. Litigated over 200 cases in areas involving local governments. EDUCATION B.A., University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 7.D., Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE Of Counsel, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A., Orlando, Florida Represent local governments and school boards in state and federal court litigation in the areas of land use and zoning, labor and employment, civil rights, sunshine law, torts, procurement, contracts, and labor arbitrations and hearings before PERC. • Provide legal representation to cities, counties and school districts in Central Florida. Attend board and commission meetings and provide advice to various departments and agencies. Draft contracts, opinion letters, agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research on issues confronting clients. • Supervise the work of associates, paralegals, and support staff. Build and lead a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff to conduct litigation on behalf of clients. Senior Assistant City Attorney, City of Tampa, Tampa, Florida • Represented the city in state and federal court litigation in the areas of land use and zoning, labor and employment, civil rights, eminent domain, contracts, and torts. • Provided legal representation to the mayor, city council, and other boards and departments of the city. Draft agreements, contracts, ordinances, and other legal documents on behalf of the city. Conducted legal research on issues on behalf of the city. • Provided legal advice to the city departments of minority business affairs, human resources, community affairs, and the human rights board. • Supervised several assistant city attorneys and support staff. Assistant County Attorney, Orange County, Florida • Represented the county in state and federal court litigation in the areas of civil rights, labor and employment, land use and zoning, eminent domain, and contracts. Represented the county before the planning and zoning board, risk management committee, and human resources department. Charter Review Committee Attorney, Town of Eatonville • Represent the town's charter review committee in re -writing its charter. GOVERNMENT TEACHING Since 2009, I have been an adjunct instructor at the University of Central Florida, Institute of Government, teaching courses in code enforcement to code enforcement officers, board members, and police officers. I have also been a speaker at the annual conference for the Florida Association of Code Enforcement and the American Association of Code Enforcement. ADMISSIONS Member of the Bar of the States of Florida and New York United States Supreme Cowt Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Covet, Middle and Southern Districts GOVERNMENT LITIGATION In the last 15 years, I have been lead counsel in over 200 cases involving local governments and school districts in the areas of civil rights, employment law, land use and zoning, torts, eminent domain, contracts, adult entertainment, and fair housing. A few of the notable cases are: Konikov, v. Orange County, A challenge to the county's zoning code based upon the First Amendment and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person's Act. Bell v. City of Winter Park, A challenge to the city's ordinance creating a "buffer zone" prohibiting targeted picketing in a residential area based upon the First Amendment. Morgran Co., Inc. v. Orange County, A claim by a developer that the county had breached a developer's agreement based on contract zoning. Atlantic Housing Partners LLLP v. City of Winter Springs, A claim by a developer that the city's decision to deny a building application violated the state and federal Fair Housing Acts. Price v. School Board of Indian River County, An employment discrimination case involving sexual harassment that was tried by a jury which returned a verdict in favor of the school board. Ruello v. City of Tampa, A claim of employment discrimination by a city employee that was tried before a jury resulting in a verdict for the city. entertainment code that was dismissed by the district court. Smith v. City of Tampa, A claim against the city for inverse condemnation and other damages that was tried before a jury resulting in a favorable verdict for the city. Lorenzo v. City of Tampa, A challenge to the city's ban on distributing commercial pamphlets during certain events in Ybor City based upon the First Amendment. The ordinance was upheld by the l lth Circuit Court of Appeals. Soliman v. City of Tampa, A claim of religious employment discrimination against the city that was dismissed by the district court on a motion for summary judgment. Vilbrun v. School Board of Osceola County, A claim of employment discrimination against the school district that was fried before an administrative judge resulting in a verdict for the district. Gifford v. Pam lorio, Mayor, A claim of inverse condemnation against the city and numerous employees including the mayor for money damages. The mayor and other employees were dismissed from the case under the defense of qualified immunity. M. Glassman, April 18, 2016 S. Renee Narloch, President S. Renee Narloch & Associates 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway, Suite D4-242 Tallahassee. Florida 32309 Re: City Attorney, City of Delray Beach Dear Ms. Narloch: Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my application for the position of city attorney for the City of Delray Beach, Florida. As you can see from resume, I have represented municipalities, counties, and school districts for the last fifteen years. My approach has always been to provide the best legal services to my client while being mindful of the costs and time associated with the work. I enjoy working with elected officials and government employees, and supporting them in the work they do for their community. As legal counsel, I view my role as providing direct and clear answers to questions and issues before the commission or council, and acting as a team player with my client. While my goal is to prevent litigation, when it becomes necessary, I am a zealous and professional advocate on behalf of my client. In addition to practicing law, since 2009 1 have been an adjunct instructor at the University of Central Florida, Institute of Government teaching law courses to code enforcement officers, board members, and police officers. This experience has afforded me the unique opportunity to interact with some very dedicated employees, and to better understand the practical side of code enforcement. With this background and experience, I am certain I would be an excellent city attorney for Delray Beach. Attached to this letter are the names and contact information for several references. Should you need any additional information, please contact me at the above address or telephone number. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, S/Gary M. Glassman GARY M. GLASSMAN, ESQ. GARY M. GLASSMAN, ESQ. REFERENCES 1. Usher "Larry" Brown — Mr. Brown was a shareholder and my supervisor at Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. Mr. Brown is now a shareholder at Greenspoon Marder, P.A. 407-692-9114 (direct line) or 407-595-3629 (cell). larry.brown@gmlaw.com 2. Thomas J. Wilkes — My Wilkes was the Orange County Attorney and my supervisor. Mr. Wilkes is now a shareholder at Gray Robinson, P.A. 407-843- 8880. tom.wilkes(agray-robinson.com 3. Randy Knight — Mr. Knight is the City Manager, Winter Park, Florida. 407-599- 3235. city manager(dcitvofwinterpark.org 4. Tina Garcia - Ms. Garcia reported to me at Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. Ms. Garcia is now an associate at Greenspoon Marder, P.A. 407-692-9115 (office phone) or 954-651-1743 (cell). tina.garcia(a)gmlaw.com 5. Robin McKinney — Ms. McKinney reported to me at the City of Tampa. 813-802- 8809 6. Kim Cundiff — Ms. Cundiff was a paralegal at the Orange County Attorney's Office and reported to me. 407-836-5422 (office phone) or 407-754-5929 (cell). ki m be rly. cu n d iff(cD-ocf I .net 7. Vivian Cocotas — Ms. Cocotas was my co-worker at Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. 407-425-9566 (office phone) or 407-342-1659 (cell). vcocotas(cr�.orla ndolaw. net 8. Marilyn Crotty — Ms. Crotty is the director of the Institute of Government at the University of Central Florida where I have been an adjunct instructor for the past eight years. 407-882-3960. marilyn.crotty@ucf.edu 9. Ken DeBord — Mr. DeBord is the Risk Manager for the School District of Osceola County where we worked together on litigation for the school district. 407-870- 4905 STEPHEN TKEMP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990 - present Office of the City of Attorney, Peoria, AZ City Attorney 1985-1990 Pinal County Attorney's Office, Florence, AZ Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney (1986-1990) Deputy County Attorney (1985-1986) 1983-1985 Law Offices of James P. Eley, Bronson, NR Attorney EDUCATION 1982 J.D., University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, OH 1979 B.A., Political Science, Education, History, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Ste hen M. Kem PROFESSIONAL Member: State Bar of Michigan, 1982 - Present Admitted to practice in the State of Indiana State Bar Association, 1983 - Present State Bar of Arizona, 1985 — Present Admitted to practice in the United States District Courts in Michigan, Indiana, and Arizona Admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States EXPERIENCE City Attorney August 1990 - Present OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY PEORIA, AZ Accountable to the elected Mayor and Council for the administration of the Legal Department consisting of the Civil, Criminal and Risk Management units of the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney's Office consists of nine lawyers and seventeen full-time support staff. Represented the Mayor, Council, various appointed officials and city departments. Advised City administration and departments on a wide spectrum of legal issues including water resources, land use, law enforcement, human resources and labor relations, state and local taxation, economic development and utilities. Oversaw the administration of the City's Self Insurance Program and claims and litigation management. Directed preparation and administration of annual budgets for legal department. Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney March, 1986 - August 1990 FINAL COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FLORENCE, AZ Accountable to the elected County Attorney for supervision of the Civil Division in the County Attorney's Office and coordination/supervision of outside counsel. Represented the County Board of Supervisors, various elected officials and appointed departments. Advised county administration and departments an a wide spectrum of legal issues, including condemnation, land use, special districts and taxation. Appeared before administrative agencies, state and federal courts in administrative hearings, litigation and appellate matters. Prepared budgets for all divisions of the CountyAttorney�s Office. Deputy County Attorney May, 1985 - March, 1986 PINAL COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FLORENCE, AZ Represented several county agencies in a variety of civil matters involving such areas as bonds, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, personnel matters, land use and other matters. Advised and rendered legal opinions to the County and its related agencies. Appeared in state and federal courts on behalf of various county agencies in both litigation and appellate matters. Attorney January, 1983 - February, 1985 LAW OFFICES OF JAMES P. FLEY BRONSON, MI Responsible for cases involving probate, real estate, domestic relations and general civil clients. Appeared in court on behalf of clients, prepared and drafted deeds, wills, trusts, contracts and other legal documents. Assisted in municipal court prosecution of misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses. Resume: Stephen M. Kemp Page 2 of 2 EDUCATION Juris Doctor March, 1982 THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAw TOLEDO, OH Activities: Moot Court Board, 1982. 2011 -2015 Brief Writer, Administrative Law Moot Court Team, 1982 International Municipal Lawyer's Association Municipal Law Fellow 2008 - present Student Representative, College of Law Governing Board, 1981 - 1982 International Municipal Lawyer's' Association Membership and Amicus Committees 2012 - present Bachelor of Arts June, 1979 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI Majors: Political Science, Education, History. present OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS • Member, Board of Directors, International Municipal Lawyer's Association 2015 - Present • Ninth Circuit -South Regional Vice President, International Municipal Lawyer's Association 2011 -2015 • International Municipal Lawyer's Association Municipal Law Fellow 2008 - present • International Municipal Lawyer's' Association Membership and Amicus Committees 2012 - present • League of Arizona Cities and Towns Amicus Committee 2011 — present • League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual City Attorney's Meeting Planning Committee, 2008 - present • Outstanding State Chair, International Municipal Lawyers Association 2009 • Arizona State Chair -International Municipal Lawyers Association, 2005 - 2011 • Member, State Bar of Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct Committee, 1998 —2004 • Past President, Arizona City Attorney's Association, 1996 -1997 • Recipient, Mayor's Award for Exceptional Service, 1997, 2014 • Member, State Bar of Arizona Disciplinary Hearing Committee 6D, 1988-1997 (Served as Chairman for one term during this period) • Alternate Member, State Bar of Arizona Disciplinary Hearing Committee, 1987 -1988 • Volunteer Bar Counsel, State Bar of Arizona, 1985 - 1987 • Instructor, Central Arizona College, Apache Junction Campus, Apache Junction, Arizona, 1988 • Instructor, American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Detroit, Michigan, 1983 - 1985 • Past Chairperson, International Municipal Lawyers Association Health and Environment Sections • Presenter on numerous legal topics including: Land Use and Military Facilities, Voting Rights, Law Enforcement Labor Issues, Native Americans and Municipalities; Easements and Real Estate; Municipal Development and Real Estate Trends; Ethics Codes; Early Retirement Incentives and other legal issues • Honorary Commander Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona 2012 - 2014 PERSONAL Vice President of Administration CISCO Soccer Club Phoenix, Arizona 2012 - present Member Blue Blazers, Fighter Country Partnership, 2015 - present Member and Past President, Peoria High School Noon Kiwanis Club, 1993 - 1994 Outside interests include: Personal computing, Fitness, Soccer, Reading, and Family August 29, 2013 Ms. S. Renee Narloch, President S. Renee Narloch & Associates RE: City Attorney Recruitment -Delray Beach, Florida Dear Ms. Narloch: Please find my on-line submittal of my resume, and this letter for the position of City Attorney. I have had the opportunity to research the city. I am interested in the position of City Attorney and I believe I can bring value to the organization. have had the opportunity to work in both public and private practice in my career, representing diverse units of government, such as fire districts, school districts, other county and city special districts. In my current position, as City Attorney in Peoria, Arizona, I have had the opportunity to work with staff on rapid growth in parts of the community, while working to redevelop the central core areas at the same time. I was the first full time City Attorney for the city and responsible for building an office to provide legal services previously provided by outside law firms. In my current position, I am responsible for the provision of high quality legal services to our clients. In nearly 20 years of self insurance, the City has never had a jury verdict exceeding its retention limits and has successfully negotiated settlements in cases with significant damage potential. The City Attorney's office managed two major annexations that doubled the City in size, consisting of lands owned by the United States, State and three political subdivisions as well as private land owners. In my positions in Pinal County and in Peoria, I have had extensive working relationships with elected officials, appointed staff, legislators and community members. These relationships have allowed the City Attorney's office to play a significant role in issues such as preventing residential encroachment upon the noise contours of an adjacent U.S. Air Force base, through legislation and litigation. With my planned retirement from the City of Peoria, I am interested in looking at positions outside of Arizona. I am extremely flexible about where the right opportunity could be located. I am prepared to seek admission to the Florida Bar S. Renee Narloch & Associates May 26, 2016 Page 2 and I believe that I would qualify for such reciprocal admission. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to discuss my interest further with you in person. I believe that I have the qualities of strong management skills, professionalism, high standards of legal ethics and organizing and delivering high quality legal services that can bring value to the City of Delray Beach and I look forward to having the opportunity to discuss them with you in person. Sincerely, Stephen M. Kemp QUENTIN MORGAN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003 - present Brinkley Morgan Associate 2007 - present City of Miami Gardens, FL Special Magistrate 2000- 2003 City of Orlando, FL Attorney EDUCATION 2000 J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL 2000 M.A., Political Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1997 B.A., Political Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL EDUCATION Juris Doctor, University of Florida Levin College of Law 2000 •MPLE Scholar *Journal of Law and Public Policy 1998 Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Florida 2000 Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science, University of Florida 1997 BAR ADMISSIONS AND HONORS Florida Bar 2000 US District Court -Southern District of Florida *Middle District of Florida Florida Board of Bar Examiners - Selected Bar Exam Essay Question Writer and Grader AV Rated, Martindale -Hubbell, Inc. Corp America 2016 Legal Elite The National Black Lawyers Top 100 Best for Local Government Law — Florida, Acquisition International, 2015 WORK EXPERIENCE Brinkley Morgan -November 2003 -Present Practice focuses on governmental affairs, land development, local government law, estate, business and financial transactions, litigation, and wills, trusts and probate proceedings. Private Sector: •Negotiate, prepare and coordinate of government, multi-party commercial, and real property matters •Consult on various transactional business and risk management decisions Public Sector Erni represented to Plantation, Ft. Lauderdale Housing Authority, Wellington): -Regularly serve as city attorney at commission meetings and advisory board meetings -Create and implement ordinances, regulations, policies and programs approved by commission -Investigate complaints and claims against the City -Prepare court papers, simple and multi-party contracts, deeds and leases -Advise CRA staff, negotiate contracts for projects, assist in project implementation and recordkeeping -Advise and assist staff on implementation of CDBG and SHIP programs -Prepare procurement documents, advise staff on implementation and compliance with procurement laws -Represent the city in lawsuits, administrative hearings, and quasi-judicial litigation proceedings -Represent Plantation General Employee and Volunteer Firefighter pension plans -Meet with and advise elected officials and executive staff on code enforcement, water and wastewater utility issues, comprehensive plan and LDR amendments, review of development application, variances, cell towers, planned developments, rezonings, public works projects and quality of life projects -Train staff on Ethics, Public Records and Florida Sunshine and new State and Federal laws -Assist and influence decisions on employee benefits and contractual negotiations • Write copy for promotional and compliance materials, such as public notices and press releases City of Miami Gardens Special Magistrate -December 2007 -Present -Periodically conduct hearings relating to the enforcement and violation of the business tax receipt, fire, building, zoning, sign and other related codes in force in the City of Miami Gardens -Review and understand all relevant law relative to the provision of governmental service •Issue findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders consistent with powers granted within City code and consistent with Florida Statutes City of Orlando -October 2000 -November 2003 *Represented elected and executive level public officers by negotiating multi-party contracts -Steered the preparation legal documents related to real estate, zoning, land use, CDD's, Plat review, fire prevention, and code enforcement matters -Hired and supervised outside litigation counsel PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS • "Pitfalls of Government Contractors," Brinkley Morgan Legal Talk Blog, Sept. 18, 2015 • "Prayer at Government Meetings," Brinkley Morgan Legal Talk Blog, Sept. 8, 2015 -"Women's Mental Health" presented by PBC Action Alliance for Mental Health, March 2015 -"Drone Wars," Brinkley Morgan Legal Talk Blog, March 2015 -"Florida's Historical Preservation Property Tax Exemption," Legal Talk Blog, November 2014 -"Weak Support for Mental Health Services is Risky," The Palm Beach Post, October 2014 -"Diversity Enriches Our Legal System," Sun Sentinel and The Pahn Beach Post, June 2014 *Co-author, "Code Enforcement Liens Not Super," Brinkley Morgan Legal Talk Blog, May 2013 •"Expansion of Exemptions to Government Contracting in the Sunshine," Brinkley Morgan Legal Talk Blog, April 3, 2012 -"Community Development Districts (CDDs): A Development & Governing Tool," Brinkley Morgan Legal Talk Blog, August 2011 -"Local Government Code Enforcement" Dorsey-Riverbend Civic Association April 2010 -"Government Regulation and Real Estate Development, Best Management Practices (BMP), and Environmental Laws" Guest Lecturer H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business Entrepreneurship Masters Program Course March 2010 -"Parliamentary Procedure as Used on Government Boards" Plantation Unit of Parliamentarians February 2007 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Chair Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida 2014 - present • 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale Board of Directors 2010 — present • Broward League of Cities Leadership, Charter Review and Local Issues Committees, 2010 — present -City of Coconut Creels Planning and Zoning Board Member 2009 -2013 -City of Coconut Creek Affordable Housing Committee 2008 - 2009 -Chair of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2007 -2009 *Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers' Section of the Broward County Bar Association 2005-2007 uentin E. Mor an Es . S. Renee Narloch President/CEO S. Renee Narloch & Associates 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Suite D4-242 Tallahassee, FL 32309 May 21, 2016 RE: Delray Beach City Attorney Position Dear Ms. Narloch: I am applying for the Delray Beach City Attorney position. I received notification of the opening from a colleague and after review of the position and speaking with several members of the Delray Beach community, I am confident that my qualifications make me an ideal candidate for the position. Over the course of my career, I have developed the skill -set to digest complicated legal materials and concisely present those materials to my clients so that they can correctly apply the law or regulation and that they know the purpose and intent of the law or regulation they are applying. By serving in house at the City of Orlando during a major boom in development and annexation and being responsible for major projects in the City of Plantation, Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority and Village of Wellington, I believe I posses the depth and breadth of legal background needed to fulfill the City Attorney position in Delray Beach. Having worked with public and private sector clients, my experience has offered me the ability to work successfully with a variety of individuals from unskilled laborers to subject matter experts to elected officials to name a few. These experiences have enhanced my interpersonal skills to allow me to complete projects and tasks irrespective of the personality or skill set of the client. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss my qualifications. Sincerely, Quentin E. Morgan PHILIP SHERWI PROFEssioNAL ExPERIENCE 2003-2015 Polk County Attorney's Office, Bartow, FL Assistant County Attorney III 1989-2003 Philip N. Sherwin, P.A., Cape Coral, FL Proprietor and President 1985-1989 City of Cape Coral, FL Assistant City Attorney 1984-1985 Fetterman & Associates, N. Palm Beach, FL Associate 1982-1984 Broad & Cassell, Mimi, FL Law Clerk/Research Assistant EDUCATION 1979 J.D., Northern Illinois. University College of Law, DeKalb, IL 1974 B.A., Psychology, Univetsity of Miami, Coral Gables, FL PHILIP N. SHERWIN EDUCATION • Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois (1979), Juris Doctor • University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida (1974), B.A. in Psychology • University of Iowa, Iowa City,, Iowa (1972) _ STATE BARICOURT ADMISSIONS • United States Supreme Court (1988) • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2014) • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (1986) • Florida Bar (1983) • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980) • Illinois Bar 1980 CE RTI FICATIONSITRAINING • Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in City, County, and Local Government Law (2010) • Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator through participation in the American Arbitration Association State Certified Circuit Court Mediator Training Program (1992) • Participated in an intensive language training program, Center for Foreign Students, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico (1980, 1982) LEGAL EXPERIENCE Polk County Attorney's Office (2003-2015) 330 W. Church Street, Bartow, Florida 33830 Assistant County Attorney III Primary responsibilities included providing legal counsel and assistance to the Utilities, Procurement, Waste Resource Management, Fire Rescue, Parks and Natural Resources, Communications, Fleet Management, Human Resources, Information Technology Divisions; reviewed subdivision plats for legal sufficiency for the Land Development Division. Also provided legal counsel to the Contractor's Licensing Board, Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), and the Conservation Lands Acquisition Selection Advisory Board (CLASAC). Duties arising from the representation of the above departments and divisions included but have not been limited to. in-house litigation matters; attending court hearings and mediation conferences; preparing, reviewing, and/or negotiating utility agreements, deeds, easements, use permits, license agreements, sponsorship agreements, leases, cooperative funding agreements with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Southwest Florida Water Management District; drafting and revising ordinances and resolutions. Other responsibilities included but have not been limited to: assisting in the negotiation of consent orders and modifications to consent orders between Polk County and various permitting agencies; preparing interlocal agreements between Polk County and various municipalities or other governmental agencies; reviewing and revising contracts for the purchase of goods and professional services; and collaborating with other agency attorneys and utility departments as part of an entity known as the STOPR Group, which is comprised of the City of St. Cloud, the Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Orange County, Polk County, and the Reedy Greek improvement District on regional water supply planning, permitting, and environmental monitoring, as well as issues relating to the Central Florida Water initiative. 1227 N.E. 2"" Place, Cape Coral, Florida 33990 Proprietor and President • Practiced general civil law including but not limited to medical malpractice and personal injury law; quiet title, foreclosure, and eminent domain actions; and contract disputes. As a member and agent of Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc., performed title searches, issued title policies and opinions, performed examinations of real property and reviewed real estate contracts, including those involving 1031 exchanges, as well as the handling of zoning matters. City of Cape Coral (1985-1989) P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0027 Assistant City Attorney • Handled foreclosure of special assessment liens; drafted ordinances and resolutions; represented the City of Cape Coral before the Contractors Regulatory Board; provided legal advice and assistance to city staff; handled personnel matters; prosecuted forfeiture cases for the Cape Coral Police Department; represented the city in both federal and state court matters; prepared briefs and argued appeals. Fetterman and Associates (1984-1985) 630 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 Associate • Prepared plaintiffs personal injury actions, including the preparation of complaints, interrogatories, requests to produce, legal memoranda, briefs, and handled motions and related matters before the court. 2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33131 Law Clerk/Research Assistant • Worked with Lewis Horowitz, Of Counsel with the firm and Town Attorney for Bay Harbor Islands, Florida; performed research, wrote legal memoranda and briefs, drafted town ordinances and resolutions, prepared legal documents related to mortgage foreclosure actions. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE • English Language Instructor, Communication International, Mexico City, Mexico (1981-1982) • Worked with Lic. Lucio Cabrera, Professor of Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SERVICE • Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee (2008-2014) • Cape Coral Firefighters Memorial Committee (2001) • Board of Directors, Southwest Florida Audubon Society (1991-1993) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS • Florida Bar Association • Illinois Bar Association References available upon request. Philip N. Sherwin May 22, 2016 S. Renee Narloch & Associates 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway -Suite D4-242 Tallahassee, FL 32309 Re: City Attorney Position, Delray Beach, Florida Dear Ms. Narloch: I would like to express my interest in the position of City Attorney for Delray Beach, Florida_ I consider myself a strong candidate having a diverse legal background with 15 plus years in-house local government experience. In addition to being Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law, I spent the 11 plus years as a senior assistant attorney in the Polk County Attorney's Office. The progressive responsibility I acquired throughout my career, in-house government experience and mentoring of younger, less experienced attorneys provides me with the experience and versatility necessary to handle and manage the operations of the Delray Beach City Attorney's Office. As one of the cornerstones and workhorses of the office, I was called upon to trouble shoot some of the most difficult legal problems and challenges facing the office. Having been assigned to jump start the Procurement Division, my responsibilities included reviewing, revising and/or drafting 90% of the County's contracts during a period of time when the County was procuring $100 million dollars' worth of goods and services a year. When assigned to the Utilities Division (water and wastewater), I provided the requisite legal advice and assistance to take it from a struggling entity under multiple consent orders issued by the regulatory agencies SWFWMD and DEP, and transformed it into a well -organized, strategically focused utility. I represented almost every major division within Polk County, including Procurement, Utilities, Solid Waste, Parks and Natural Resources, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Fire Rescue. I was also the substitute Planning & Zoning Commission Attorney for a period of 6 years and reviewed subdivision plats for the County's Land Development Division to ensure their legal sufficiency. I have a strong background in litigation and helped coordinate and manage the County's lawsuits with our outside counsel in complex legal matters. Since 1992, 1 have been certified as a circuit court civil mediator and am intimately familiar with the mediation process. I am also very accustomed to interacting and working closely with county boards, management, and staff at all levels of local government. Earlier in my career, I was the first full-time Assistant City Attorney for the City of Cape Coral, Florida and working together with the City Attorney, handled the vast majority of litigation in-house which included among other matters, constitutional challenges to ordinances, challenges to connection fees, land use issues, foreclosure of special assessments and civil forfeiture cases which I brought on behalf of the City of Cape Coral Police Department. In private practice I was involved with dozens of tort claims. Based on the breadth of my legal experience, I am confident that I would be able to take on the duties and responsibilities of the City Attorney on day one and deliver the highest quality legal service to the City Commission and City Administration_ Although I do not currently live in Delray Beach, I would be willing to relocate if offered the position. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on my cell phone at (239) 560-3624 or via email al pnsherwin@gmail.com. Sinc rely, 7�. A Philip N. S erwin RAFAEL SUAREZ-R1vAs PROFESSIONAL ExPERIENCE 2002 - present City of Miami, FL Senior Assistant City Attorney 1999 -2002 City of Hollywood, FL Senior Assistant City Attorney 1992-1998 Broward County, FL Assistant County Attorney EDUCA"ON 1979 J.D., Nova Southeastern University Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL 1976 B.A., University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL PROFESSIONAL Florida Bar Association, Member since 1980 ASSOCIATIONS Dade County Bar Association, Member Cuban American Bar Association, Member REFERENCES Daniel L. Abbott, Esq., Weiss, Scrota, et al., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Former City of Hollywood, City Attorney) Glenn Marcos, Assistant Director of Purchasing, Broward County Victoria Mendez, Esq., City of Miami City Attorney Writing samples and additional references available upon request. RAFAEL. E. SUAREL^RIVAS ESQ. EDUCATION Nova Southeastern University Law Center, Juris Doctor, 1979 University of Miami, Bachelor of Arts, 1976 AREAS OF Florida Bar Board Certified — City, County and Local Government Law PROFESSIONAL Land Use/Deal Estate Law and Litigation CONCENTRATION Procurement Law and Litigation Municipal Law— Public Works and Contracts LEGAL EXPERIENCE City of Miami, Florida: Senior Assistant City Attorney, Division Chief, Land Use/Transaction Division, 2002- Present Village of Wellington, Hearing Officer, 2013 -Present Village of Bal Harbour, Florida: Hearing Officer, 2012 -Present Town of Golden Beach, Florida: Hearing Officer, 2009 —Present City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida: Hearing Officer, 2009 —Present City of North Miami Beach, Florida: Hearing Officer, 2009-11 Broward County, Florida: Hearing Officer, 2003-07 City of Hollywood, Florida: Senior Assistant City Attorney, 1999-2002 City of Boca Raton, Florida: Special Counsel, 1999 Florida International University, Florida: Adjunct Professor, 1994-97 Broward County, Florida: Assistant County Attorney, 1992-98 Katz, Kutter, Haigler & Alderman, Miami, Florida: Associate, 1991-92 City of Miramar, Florida: City Attorney, 1989-91 City of Miami, Florida: Assistant City Attorney, 1985-89 City of Miami Beach, Florida: Assistant City Attorney, 1982-85 Britton, Cohen, Kauffman, Benson, & Schantz, Florida: Associate, 1981-82 ACTIVITIES AV Rated, Competence and Ethics, Martindale -Hubbell Florida Trend Legal Elite: Top Govermnent Attorney, 2010 Cuban American Bar Association: Mentoring and Judicial Committees, 2005- 09 Lorman Educational Systems: Lecturer in areas of Procurement, Public Records and Sunshine Law, 2001-07, 2013 - The Florida Bar: Certification Committee, 2000-03, 2015- Present Florida Bar Journal Editorial Board: Deborah M. Smoot Memorial Editor's Award, 1998 The Public Lawyer: Board of Editors, 1994-95 The Florida Bar: City, County and Local Government Law Section Executive Council, 1992-94 Dade County Bar Association: Editor in Chief, Court Handbook for Dade County Lawyers, 1990 Florida .bar Journal: Editorial Board Member, 1989-2002, 2005-08 Dade County Bar Bulletin: Editor, 1987-88 Stetson Law Review Local Government Law Symposium, 1987-1993 PROFESSIONAL Florida Bar Association, Member since 1980 ASSOCIATIONS Dade County Bar Association, Member Cuban American Bar Association, Member REFERENCES Daniel L. Abbott, Esq., Weiss, Scrota, et al., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Former City of Hollywood, City Attorney) Glenn Marcos, Assistant Director of Purchasing, Broward County Victoria Mendez, Esq., City of Miami City Attorney Writing samples and additional references available upon request. May 4, 2016 Mayor, Deputy Vice Mayors, Vice Mayor and City Commissioners City of Delray Beach, Florida Re: City Attorney Dear Mayor, Deputy Vice Mayors, Vice Mayor, and City Commissioners I am pleased to provide my resume, a copy of which is enclosed, inclusive of my references, in conjunction with this cover letter relative to the position of City Attorney. know that Delray Beach it is a full service municipality. I consider it a municipality with a clear sense of its own history and a unique identity. From visiting the City I also feel it is a special Village by the Sea that offers a fine quality of life for its residents and visitors, and which must address various important and day to day legal issues. I more than meet all the general qualification set forth in your announcement. For example I have been Board Certified in Local Government Law since 1996. 1 am very conversant with the vast majority of legal specialties listed. I have been devoted to the practice of municipal law since 1982, which is virtually my entire career. I think there is no higher calling for an attorney than to be involved in representing the local governments that most directly play a vital role as the most active and accessible governmental agencies for their residents and communities. I have served as a City Attorney for the City of Miramar, Assistant County and City Attorney, and Senior Assistant City Attorney. I have additionally served as a hearing officer for various local governments. I have represented Planning, Zoning, Historic Preservation, and Urban Development Review Boards. I have served as general counsel to the Broward County Performing Arts Center Authority, the Miami Parking Authority, and the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency. The departments whose matters I have worked on include building, capital improvements, community development, historic preservation, planning, zoning, public works, purchasing, public facilities, human resources, grants and sustainable initiatives, fire/rescue, solid waste/recycling, and risk management. I have also worked with and supervised outside counsel. I consider myself a seasoned and well-rounded municipal attorney who is conversant with the most important areas of the law. I am admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and in the Federal Court, Southern District of Florida. The City of Delray Beach deserves an experienced, well versed, and dedicated municipal lawyer to serve as its City Attorney. I would welcome the opportunity to be considered for this important position. My contact information is as follows: 4 Rafael Suarez -Rivas Respectfully yours, Rafael E. Suarez -Rivas V. LYNN WHITFIELD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011. -present City of Hallandale Beach, FL City Attorney 2006-2011 City of North Miami, FL City Attorney 2002-2005 Walton., Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson, LLP. Associates 1992-2002 Law Office of V. Lynn Whitfield, P.A. Whitfield & Mosley Private Practice 1987-1992 City of West Palm Beach, FL Deputy City Attorney, Chief Litigator 1985-1987 Palm Beach County, FL Assistant Public Defender 1983-1985 Municipal Court, East Cleveland, OH Law Clerk 1981-1983 Self-employed Attorney 1978-1981 State Attorney's Office, Miami -Dade County, FL Legal Intern EDUCATION 1980 J.D., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL 1977 B.A., Sociology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Y. Lynn Whitfield BAR ADMISSIONS; Florida; District Court for the Southern District of Florida; Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal; and United States Supreme Court EDUCATION 1980 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables, Florida JURIS DOCTORATE 1977 Brandeis University Waltham, Massachusetts BACHELORS OF ARTS Honors in Sociology WORK EXPERIENCE December 5, 2011- Present City Attorney- City of Hallandale Beach, Florida Responsible for advising the Mayor and City Commission Legal matters coming before the Commission; responsible Providing the representation of the City in litigation filed By or against the City; monitor work done by outside Counsel; supervise legal staff and support staff: review City code and policies and recommend appropriate Changes; work with other City departments and provide Legal advice; responsible for developing department Budget; performs other duties as assigned by Mayor And City Commission Januazy 3, 2006 —Dec. 2, 2011 City Attorney- City of North Miami, Florida Responsible for advising the Mayor and City Council on all Legal matters coming before the Council; responsible for Providing for the representation of the City in litigation Filed by or against the City; monitor work done by outside Counsel; supervise legal staff and support staff; review City Code and recommend appropriate changes; work with other City departments and provide legal advice; assist in Developing legal department's budget; performs other Duties as requested by the Mayor and City Council December 2,2002 -December, 2005 Associate- Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson, LLP Concentrating in General Liability Defense, Municipal Law And Criminal Defense City Attorney- City of Pahokee, Florida -Responsible for Advising the City Commission on all legal matters coming Before them. Providing legal advice to department heads. Providing representation of the City in litigation filed by or Against it. August 1, 1992 —December, 2002 Private Practice- Law Offices of V. Lynn Whitfield, P.A. Whitfield & Mosley Concentrating in Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation and Municipal Law. March, 1987 -July, 1992 Deputy City Attorney, Chief Litigator- City of West Palm Beach Responsible for the defense of the City of West Palm Beach in all types of litigation including Personal Injury, Eminent domain, police brutality and federal cases. Over 20 civil jury trials. Handled all municipal issues including Zoning, land use and annexation September, 1985- March, 1987 Assistant Public Defender — Palm Beach County Responsible for the defense of indigents charged with Criminal offenses throughout the county. August, 1983- March, 1985 Law Clerk- Municipal Court- East Cleveland, Ohio August, 1981 -July, 1983 Sole Practitioner — Handled criminal defense cases along With personal injury and domestic cases. 1978-1981 State Attorney's Office- Miami -Dade County, Florida Started as legal intern assisting the attorneys; became a Certified legal intern trying cases and advanced to Assistant State Attorney trying felony cases. ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Offices held: 2006-2008 2004-2005 2001-2005 Board Member at Large- National Bar Association President- Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Courts Director- Palm Beach County Bar Association 2002-2003 Chair- Board of Directors- Gulfstream Goodwill Industries 1998-1999 President — Palm Beach Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1997-1998 Regional Director Region XI- National Bar Association 1996-1997 President- Florida Chapter National Bar Association; Affiliate Representative - National Bar Association 1995-1999 Vice President- Board of Directors Florida Rural Legal Services 1986-1987 President — F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association, Palm Beach County Memberships: Palm Beach County Bar Association; F. Malcohn Cunningham Bar Association; Life Member - National Bar Association; Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association; Life Member — NAACP; Florida Rural Legal Services Board TEACHING; 2016 Local Government Lawyer's Legal Summit: Make Law your Profession not your life 2012 Ethics and Orientation for New Commissioners Ethics training for all City Boards 2011 Forfeiture, Search and Seizure, and Testifying in Court — Internal training for City of North Miami Police Department 2009 South Florida Chapter National Forum of Black Public Administrators- "Ethics Jeopardy" 2008 South Florida Chapter National Forum of Black Public Administrators — Public Records and Sunshine Law 2006 South Florida Chapter National Forum of Black Public Administrators- "How to balance Tightrope, Live in a Fishbowl without upsetting your moral Compass" 1997 Florida Chapter National Bar Association Trial Advocacy Seminar- "From Teachin' to Preachin'- Direct Examination of Witnesses 1993 Faculty member- Southern Regional Trial Advocacy Seminar- National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) LEGAL COMMENTARY EXPERIENCE; 1998-2005 Legal Commentator for WPBF Channel 25 - Handled gavel to gavel coverage of State v. Brazill; Interview of Gary Condit; coverage of President Clinton's Investigation and impeachment; numerous other stories Covered by WPBF-Channel 25 HONORS AND AWARDS: 2013 Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rating 2012 Strathmore's Who's Who for leadership and achievement in the occupation, industry and profession 2009 Named one of the most accomplished in the legal field ICABA in their Inaugural Edition 2007 Named one of the 25 most prominent & influential Black Women by Success South Florida Magazine Recipient of the Presidential Award for Outstanding Service- National Bar Association 2000 Who's Who in Executives and Businesses 1997 Nelson Mandela Award- University of Miami School of Law Black Law Students Association Y. L nn Whit field, Es . January 25, 2016 S. Renee Narloch & Associates 2910 Forest Parkway 04-242 Tallahassee, Florida 32309 Re: Margate City Attorney Position Dear Ms. Narloch: Thank you for reaching out to me about the opportunity to serve as the next city attorney of the Margate community. After much consideration I have decided to submit my application. As you can see from my resume I have extensive experience as a City Attorney having first served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of West Palm Beach in 1987. Since that time I have continually represented municipalities in some capacity. Once you review my credentials I'm certain that you will find that I meet the requirements to serve as city attorney for the City of Margate. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, //f 10;4 V. Lynn Whitfield, Esq. venue City of Delray Beach 100 Beach, L334 Delray Beach, FL 33444 Legislation Text File #: 16-564, Version: 1 TO: Mayor and Commissioners FROM: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager DATE: May 31, 2016 DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF THE SHORT LIST FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY POSITION. City of Delray Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/1/2016 powered by LegistarTM