Res No 107-11-13421RESOLUTION NO. 107-11-13421
A Resolution appointing Gary A. Costales to serve on the Historic
Preservation Board for a two -year term ending July 18, 2013.
WHEREAS, The Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions
made by those who serve on the various city boards and committees, and wish to appoint a
full complement to each of the active boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, The City Commission desires to appoint Gary A. Costales to serve
for a two -year term on the Historic Preservation Board. Appointment shall expire July 18,
2013 or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby appoints Gary A. Costales to the
Historic Preservation Board.
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be July 18, 2013 or
until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19 DAY OF July , 2011.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Y MAYO
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
absent
Commissioner Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH M /AM/ BOARD /COMMITTEE APPL ICAT ION
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Phone No. 305- 663 -6340
Fax No. 305- 663 -6348
1. I am interested in serving on the following boards) /committee(s):
Historic Preservation Board
First choice
Third choice
2. Name: Gary A. Costales
3. Home Address:
Second choice
Fourth choice
4. Business Address: 1200 Brickell Ave Suite 1230 Miami FL 33131
5. Home Phone No. 305 773 1541 Business Phone No. 305 375 9510
Fax No. 305 375 9511
6. E -mail Address: (^�youremploymentattorney com
7. Education/Degree Earned:
Pertinent Experience: Lay
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Are you a registered voter?
Are you a resident of the City?
Do you have a business in the City?
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Date 1/25/11
GARY A. COSTALES, ESQ.
1200 BRICKELL AVE., SuITE 1235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(30S) 375 -9510 (office) gory @youremploymentattorney.com
(305) 773 -1541 (cellular) www.youremploymentattorney.com
FLORIDA BAR CERTIFIED EXPERT AND SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
Experienced Attorney with a proven track record in court litigation, legal counseling, and litigation prevention
techniquesfor those matters involving all laws applicable to the employee /employer relationship.
EXPERIENCE
Gary A. Costales, P.A., Miami, Florida July 2000 — present
Florida Bar board certified attorney specializing in all areas of labor and employment law on behalf of
management and deserving plaintiffs in both individual and class or collective action lawsuits and matters pending
before governmental agencies. Experience includes:
• Pre - litigation counseling on all matters pertaining to laws that affect the employee /employer relationship
• Litigation services for management or plaintiffs through trial and appeal, including representation in all state
and federal courts
• Counseling on contractual matters, including the preparation of executive contacts and the negotiation of
severance agreements
• Counseling on a range of compensation plans, including employee retention agreements, noncompete,
nonsolicitation and trade secret or confidential information agreements
• Handling union campaigns on behalf of management, including legal counseling on all matters pertaining to
the Fair Labor Relations Act (FLRA)
• The completion of audits of personnel practices to assure compliance with all applicable labor and
employment laws, with a focus on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Advising clients on benefits issues, such as COBRA, and some issues arising under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act (ERISA)
• Accessibility requirement counseling pertaining to a company's adherence to the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
• Representation of management before various governmental agencies including, but not limited to, the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL)
• Counseling on mass layoffs, including the development of policies and procedures to be used during mass
layoffs
• Preventive maintenance techniques including workplace solutions to foster employee morale
• EEO and other employee and /or manager training, and various human resources matters
• Day -to -day counseling on the hiring and firing of employees to assure compliance with all applicable laws
Representative clients include CBRL Group (Cracker Barrel) as well as manufacturing, cargo, non - profit
corporations, Internet companies and restaurant chains.
Allen, Norton & Blue, Coral Gables, Florida, Senior Associate Attorney, September 1997 — June 2000
• Worked with Florida's oldest and then largest labor and employment law firm and was responsible for
litigation and legal counseling services for a variety of private and public sector clients
• Litigator for individual or class action lawsuits filed under the FLSA, the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act (ADEA), the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), the ADA, COBRA, and various other laws
Litigation and counseling services for alleged violations of constitutional rights lodged by public sector
employees
Prepared employment, non - compete and waiver and release agreements. Duties also included counseling
numerous private and public sector clients on all matters pertaining to labor and employment law, including
day -to -day matters.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Memphis, Tennessee
Trial Attorney, October 1994— September 1997
Administrative Judge, October 1992 — October 1994
Hearings Clerk, September 1991 — October 1992
• As a trial attorney, handled_all aspects of the litigation of civil rights individual and class actions filed by the
EEOC in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri and North Carolina in either a first or second chair capacity
• Duties also included counseling EEOC investigators on matters pertaining to EEOC investigations, the
issuance of subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, and the handling of requests made under the Freedom
of Information Act
• As an Administrative Judge, held hearings throughout the country and rendered decisions pertaining to
individual or class action complaints of discrimination filed by employees of the federal government
(including the LISPS) under Title VII or the Rehabilitation Act
• As a Hearing Clerk, assisted Administrative Judges with the settlement of cases, issued discovery orders, and
wrote decisions after hearing on individual or class action complaints of discrimination filed under Title VII
or the Rehabilitation Act by employees of the federal government.
United States Attorney, Birmingham, AL
Legal Intern, 1989
Hon. Mario Goderich, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami, FL
Law Clerk, 1988
EDUCATION J.D. (1991) Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL
Member - Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Boards
B, S. (1988) Florida International University, Miami, FL
PUBLICATIONS:
Various in legal periodicals, newspapers, etc.
BAR MEMBERSHIPS:
Florida Bar, Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law
Southern and Middle Districts, Florida
District of Colorado
Certified Mediator — County and Circuit Courts
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS:
Labor and Employment Section, Florida Bar
Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association
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