CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO: Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk DATE: March 23, 2010

FILE:

SUBJECT: Request to Declare Vacancyand Nominations to Commissioners

REFERENCES:Chante SweetCommunity Relations Coordinator

Priscilla,

As per your instructions, I have revised our memo requesting a declaration of vacancies with thenecessary corrections.

We would like to declare vacancies for the following seats on the Community Relations Board:

Reason- Consecutive absences exceed the allowedamount- Number of calendar year absencesexceeds the allowed amount- Nominating Commissioner no longer inoffice

- Consecutive absences exceed the allowedamount- Number of calendar year absencesexceeds the allowed amount- Nominating Commissioner no longer inoffice

- Number of calendar year absencesexceeds the allowed amount- Nominating Commissioner no longer inoffice- Consecutive absences exceed the allowedamount

- Nominating Commissioner no longer inoffice

- Nominating Commissioner no longer inoffice

Name ,Anthony Jennings

Marlene Sanchez

Teresa Zorrilla Clark

Dr. Juana Amada Vargas

Haydee Wheeler

Continued....

Lyse Cuellar-Vidal

- Nominating Commissioner no longer inoffice- Number of calendar year absencesexceeds the allowed amount

Barbara Bisno

- Term expired

Additionally, attached, please find the list of recommendations made by the NominatingCommittee of the Community Relations Board to be submitted to the respective commissionerfor consideration of vacancies and appointments.

District 1Requesting reappointment of Dr. Amada Vargas

District 2Cameron Sisser (Resume attached pdf file)

District 3Antonio Villasuso (Resume attached pdf file)

District 4Requesting reappointment of Lyse Cuellar-Vidal

District 5Samuel Latimore (Resume attached pdf file)

Submitted by:

Date:

RESUME

Samuel H. Latimore937 N.W. 55 th Street

Miami, Florida 33127(786) 286-0114

TEACHINGEXPERIENCE

2004 - Present Adjunct Instructor, Miami Dade CollegeDuties include the delivery of instruction in both Academic degreeand Basic corrections and law enforcement training programs, as wellas, the In-Service training program.

Adjunct Professor, Florida International UniversityDuties included the delivery of academic instruction in Criminal Justiceto both graduate and undergraduate students.

Adjunct Professor, St. Petersburg Community CollegeDuties included the delivery of In-service courses to certifiedcorrections officers.

1983 - 2003

Associate Professor, Miami Dade CollegeDuties included the delivery of instruction to both academic programand law enforcement and corrections basic training programs. Dutiesalso included providing instruction to in-service corrections officers

and employees, both on and off campus. Additionally, supervisedthe Behavioral Science Unit.

1981 - 1983

Assistant Professor, Miami Dade CollegeDuties included the delivery of instruction to both academic programand law enforcement and corrections basic training programs. Dutiesalso included providing instruction to In-service corrections officersand employees, both on and off campus.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE

Law Enforcement

2002 - 2005

Major, Opa Locka Police Department, Community ServicesDivisionResponsible position in the administration and supervision of theCommunity Services Division and Part-time police program.

1992 - Present

1992 -1994

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Duties included the coordination of emergency preparednessoperations, responding to citizen complaints and crisis intervention,code enforcement, training and staff development programs, andother duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. (CommunityPolicing model)

1999 - 2002

Major, El Portal Police Department.Duties included supervision of the Part-time police program, grantdevelopment and monitoring, training, and related duties as assignedby the Chief of Police.

1995 - 1996

Executive Officer (Major), Opa Locka Police Department.Duties included implementation and coordination of communitypolicing initiatives, supervision of the part-time police program,training, and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

1985 - 1988

Executive Officer, Opa Locka Police Department:Duties included assisting Patrol Division Commander with budget

preparation and analysis, conmunity liaison, policy development andimplementation, training, supervision of the Part-time policeprogram, as well as other duties assigned by Patrol DivisionCommander.

1983 - 1985

Police Officer, Opa Locka Police DepartmentDuties included targeted area patrol (TAP), criminal investigations anddrug enforcement.

Corrections

1978 - 1981

Single Intake Counselor, Florida Department of Health andRehabilitative Services

Duties included the investigation and processing of dependency anddelinquency cases, youthful offender community supervision, courtpresentations, and related duties as assigned by the probation supervisor.

1973 -1977 Detention Superintendent III, Florida Department of Health and Rehab-ilitative ServicesResponsible administrative and supervisory work in directing theoperations of large youthful offender detention centers in both Dade andBroward counties. Duties included budgeting preparation, staff develop-ment, facility security operations, program developmentsecurity operations, facility maintenance, food serviceoperations, court liaison, and other duties as assigned by the RegionalDirector.

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1968 - 1973 Detention Supervisor, Florida Department of Rehabilitative Services

Duties included supervisory work in the care, custody, and control ofyouthful offenders, supervision of detention personnel, facility security,and other duties in Dade County as assigned by the RegionalDirector.

ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICEADMINISTRATIVEANDSUPERVISORYEXPERIENCE:

1988 - 1997 Assistant Director, Miami Dade College, Basic and in-service correc-tion programs.Duties included supervision of basic and in-service corrections trainingprograms, fiscal management of budgets, and related work. Duties alsoincluded supervision of faculty and support personnel.

EDUCATION:

1979 - 1981 Attended courses in the Doctoral program, CurriculumDevelopment, at Florida International University.

1979

Master of Science degree from Biscayne College in Human Re-Source Development/Criminal Justice Administration.

1976

Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Social Workfrom Florida International University.

1970

Associate of Arts degree in Education from Miami-DadeCollege.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Law Enforcement OfficerDefensive Tactics InstructorFirearms InstructorF.D.L.E. Certified General InstructorChemical Agents InstructorHuman Diversity InstructorCrisis Intervention Team Instructor

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COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT

CEO, Urban Environmental Crime Intervention ProgramVolunteer, Opa Locka Police DepartmentAdvisory Council Member, Community Enhancement Team (CET)Advisor, Opa Locka Crime Prevention Program

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

American Correctional AssociationAmerican Jail AssociationNational Sheriffs AssociationAmerican Probation and Parole Association

PROFESSIONALACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. Developed the first two training programs for Florida Depa rtment of Juvenile JusticeChild Care Workers.

2. Developed the pre-academy fitness assessment program for Law enforcement andCorrections applicants.

3. Received Miami Dade College's outstanding administrator on three occasions.

4. Developed the first Sergeants' Field Training Program for the Florida Departmentof Corrections, South Florida Reception Center.

5. Developed the first Defensive Tactics course for Florida Department of JuvenileJustice.

6. Developed and taught several In-service programs for the Florida Departmentof Corrections in Basic Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Instructor Techniques.Workshop, Disciplinary Confinement, and Drug Awareness for Corrections.

7. Developed the first Pre-Academy Basic Training Program (Career Exploration)for students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program.

9. Established successful internship program with Opa Locka Police Department

Nominated as an outstanding faculty member as part of the University of Texasstudy of Miami Dade College's program and delivery systems.

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10. Established successful internship program with the Opa Locka Police Department.and the School of Justice, academic program.

11. Developed correctional training programs for South Florida Evaluation andTreatment Center's corrections employees. (Forensic Hospital)

12. Supervised, and taught in, the first corrections basic training program to score over90% passage rate on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement certification exam.

13. Conducted research on shooters with dominant eye problems, and implementedshotgun techniques to help qualification scores.

14. Implemented the first Florida Department of Corrections' probation and parole basictraining program in Region IV.

15. Established first student internship program between the Opa Locka and the Schoolof Justice for criminal justice students.

16. Established a conflict mediation program in Opa Locka, using School of Justicecriminal justice students studying the Mediation and Conflict Resolution course.

17. Selected as subject-matter expert, Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

18. Selected as Training Consultant, Florida Department of Corrections.

19. Selected as Training Consultant, Miami Dade County Department of Corrections andRehabilitation.

20. Developed the first Officer Survival-Transportation of Iml7ates in-service courseat the School of Justice.

21. Developed, and taught in the first Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT)course ever taught at the School of Justice.

22. Developed Ride Along program with the Opa Locka Police Department forSchool of Justice's criminal justice students.

23. Helped design, and implement, the Summer Mentorship program with the FloridaDepartment of Juvenile Justice.

24. Developed, and taught the first Interpersonal Communications course for MiamiDade Department of Corrections' Community Control Officers.

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25. Developed Re-Training Program for trainees who failed a block of instruc-tion.

* Letters of recommendation and other documents available upon request.

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CAMERON EHREN SISSER

2000 South Bayshore Drive, #72Miami, Florida 33133

RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

Email: csisserinc@aoLcomCellular: 305-479-7338

PROFILE

O Extremely qualified professional with excellent potential forcareer in Public Administration, Community Relations andFundraising, and valuable experience working with high-levelexecutives and elected officials from non-profit organizationsand private entities to local, state and federal governments,

CAPABILITIES Coordinating logistics for fundraising events, charitable activities,community outreach projects, meetings and conferences ... allocatinghuman and physical resources required. to insure successfulcompletion of programs, projects and tasks within time and budg-etary constraints ... researching, tracking and writing legislation,press releases, newsletters, policy briefs, position statements andpitch letters ... expertise in pol,i•tical systems and the legislativeprocess ... administrative troubleshooting and problem solving ...

EDUCATION

Candidate for KS. Degree in Public AdministrationFlorida International University, Miami, Florida

B.A. Degree in Political Science, 2005The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Leadership . Trainin g Programs: Leadership Miami (GreaterMiami Chamber of 'Commerce); Leadership Development Institute(Greater Miami Jewish Federation) , , .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2009

Senator Dan Gelber, Miami Beach, Florida,.Legislative Assistant

2007-200Y

Senator Gwen Margolis, Bay Harbor Islands, FloridaJ.ectislativeAssistant

q Worked with constituents and community leaders to imple-merit outreach program for Florida Senate. District 35.

q Helped Senator pass bills relating to the Elderly and Disabled,Adult Abuse, HIV/AIDS Education Programs, Real Propertyand Mortgage Fraud, and Psychology Licensure.

2005 - 2007

Eric R. Sisser Inc. (Governmental Relations Firm), Miami, FloridaBusiness De'yelonment / Governmental Affairs_Ass.lstantq Planned and coordinated event that raised over $40,000 for

the Friends of Drug Court, among many others.

q Helped procure Care Access Health Plan RFP process at FIU,Miami-Dade College and Miami-Dade County Public Schools,

2003 - 2004

Office of Senator Joseph Lieberman, Washington, DCLegislative Aide /Intern.

AFFILIATIONS

volunteer, Boar ember aaae Coma

a Leader ^ntltF^: Greater MiamiChamber of Commerce; Greater Miami Jewish Federation; Miami-DadeUnited Way; Connect Florida; Business Buddies; Beacon Council , ..

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Adobe Photosh.op ...

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CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON TEECITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Mission

The mission of the Community Relations Board is to:

a work proactively to identify and. relieve intergroup conflictsbefore crises arise;

• identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions;

• 3cvElop bridges of- understanding an . suppoi programs in . t ecommunity;

• foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect;

• develop and support local or city based Community RelationsBoards throughout the county; and

• assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis.

The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinanceof the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social,racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groupscomprising the population. of this City and include leaders of government,business, religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations andother appropriate community leaders"

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Candidate for Nomination to theCity of Miami Community Relations Board

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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATIONTO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMICOMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

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n.tonio rViZsuso590 SW 10tti Street `Unit # 4

rams, 'roa'd 331309-Tome (305) 285-3007 Cell (305) 491-4111

Objective:To join an organization where I can apply my proven social services skills, managerial, organizational and administrative skills andhelp the organization to reach its short and long term goals.

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IProm May 2009 to PresentMiami Centers (Director

â Responsible to provide the necessary spiritual leadership, planning, organizational objectives; supervision, training,staffing, management, and facility upkeep of the various Miami Campus Centers, which provide direct services to men,women, and children.

• Responsible of the supervision and administration of the Community Activity Center.Responsible of the supervision and administration of the Miami Adult Centers, including the Center for Men, Food Services,Center for Women and Children, and Education and Career Center.

> Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents and ensures that each individual is treated with courtesy, respect,and dignity.

• Interacts with the comrnnity, seeking to expand services at the Centers including the areas of health and other specialclasses or events.

â The Director of Men'Centers has to engage outside organizations, agencies, churches, etc. to increase revenue, gift-in-kind,and other professional services,

Miatti (Rescue Mission Inc.

Prom June 2008 to May 2009Assistant (Director

The Assistant Director for Miami Centers assist the Director of the Miami Centers providing the necessary planning,organization, direction, supervision, and recording of the recovery, training and re-entry goals of the Miami Rescue Mission,Center for Men.Provide oversight and development for the Center for Men together with the Director, specifically the Regeneration Program

Miami Rescue Mission Inc.

(From Octo6er 1999 to June 2008Coordinator of;Hispanic Program

> interview individuals that are being considered for residency and assist residents to set goals for transitloning back as newmembers of society,

â Supervises Hispanic Division and facilitate support groups.> Coordinate and recruit Hispanic volunteers to assist in the Hispanic division.

Head translator from English to Spanish. Rewrite and translate materials for Spanish speaking residents,â Coordinate daily Inspection of the residential housing and administration building.â

. Assist in obtaining appointments for residents needing medical care. Also, facilitate drug testing,. â • Planning, developing and organizing fundraising events to increase the organization's funds to keep the programs running.

Public speaking in various communities on drug and alcohol abuse..Senior Case Manager

â Supervises the caseworkers in the Center for Menâ Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and supervision in the Case Workers department• Assists each client in removing barriers to independent living and develop treatment plans for clients.â Responsible for tracking and recording progress of assigned clients, . "

and EmergencylTransitional Housing,> Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents.> Oversees intake/Outreach caseworker staff to include record keeping and resident services.• Assist in the development and implement of Bible Studies.

Represents the Mission at conferences, meeting and churches as needed.

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From January 1999 to June 1999Counselor

• Coordinate the daily activities in a residential rehabilitation center for substance abuse,• Ensure that all conflict in the center have the proper solution.

Provide daily workshop to all residents of the center.â Develop a weekly counseling session with residents.

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Receiving cancelled checks from financial institutions for proper handling.>. Sorted, documented and processed checks accordingly.

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Trorn,yanuaryl995 to Nbvern6er1996Car Totter

r Monitoring the disbursement and returning of all vehicles.Advising the owner's of the vehicles when they will be released to them.

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education:Barry University 2009Case Management Certificate

West Virginia Technical School 1985 .1986

LaSalle High School

1984

Languages:Fluently in English and Spanish

Community Activitks:Casablanca Center: Head Group Facilitator of Support Group for various life controlling issues.

jIwards received.October 2004

Proclamation of MiamiOctober 24, 2004

Casablanca Center Award

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Candidate for Nomination to theCity of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

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Employer: Miami Rescue Mission

Title/Occupation: Miami Center Programs Director

Business Type: Non-Profit Social Services

Business Address: 2159 NW 1ST Court

Business Telephone: 305-571-2232

Home Address: 590 SW 10 ST Unit #4

Home Telephone: 305-285-3007

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:Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 43 Years

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Center for Men, Center for Women and Children, Community Activity Center (for Youth at Risk Programs)

Education and Food Departments, Health Clinic. I have been on staff at the Miami Rescue Mission for

nearly 11 years.

Associate Pastor of New Life Family Church (Under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Rivero) on staff for 8 years.

Community Interests:I attend all meetings for the Homeless Coalition of Miami, Making sure that all Immigrants get treated with

respect and dignity, Greater Miami Ministers Association Member.

Additional Information:

Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience:

Name Telephone

Rev. Ron Brumnitt (President MRM) 305-389-3636

Marilyn Brummitt 941-223-0529

Eddie Rivero 305-297-3859

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NOS NA.TI NTO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIACOMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATE'S NAME villasuso Antonio

1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board?I would like to serve on the Community Relations Board because I believe it is working proactively in the community

with other professional leaders to heip develop bridges of understanding and communication. 1 work everyday

with the disenfranchised and see the hurt and despair. I believe as community leaders working togetherwe can make a difference in the lives

of those broken and help rebuild pathways to assist them to climb back into being productive in society.

2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on theCommunity Relations Board?

Yes, I believe that I can give 10 hours of my time to serve on this board,

3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board?As the Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Rescue Mission I serve in a very diverse community.

Sometimes tensions between our residents various cultural differences allows me to be a mediator in helping resolving

issues of learning to live together in a small space. Also I have lived in the city for nearly 43 years which is most

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4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community RelationsBoard in the City of Miami?

That if accepted to be part of this board you are there to assist and to hopefully be part of this wonderful

cities changes. I think that we are just to be of assistance to those that are already leading and to be

a bridge between the city and the diverse community that serve.

5. Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the Cityof Miami?

I believe that this certainly can be achieved due to the FACT that when you have a strong core of leaders

working together not only can it be positive, but it can be the change that this city needs.

Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form.