Res. No. 037-06-12178RESOLUTIONNO. 37-06-12178
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE CITY MANAGER; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.: 22 -06-
12163 TO PERMIT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT HER APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION FOR
THE PERMANENT CITY MANAGER POSITION; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Art. 111, Sec. 4 of the city charter the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of South Miami appointed Ms. Yvonne Soler-Mckinley to serve
as the acting city manager for a period of 90 days or until a permanent city manager is
selected by the commission; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No.: 22-06-12163 states that Ms. McKinley is not
eligible for consideration for the position of permanent city manager; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to amend Resolution No.
22-06-12163 to permit Ms. Yvonne Soler-McKinley to submit her application for
consideration by the city commission at such time as the commission considers applicants
for the position of permanent city manager.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. Ms. Yvonne Soler-McKinley may submit her application for
consideration as permanent city manager at such time as the commission begins to
consider applicants for the position. This resolution supercedes the prohibition provided
in Resolution NO.: 22-06-12163.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of W 2006.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
11� �Ty CLERK MA"YOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Cl'tY/ATTORNEY
COMMISSIOVOTE:
4-0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
absent
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Birts:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CITY
MANAGER; APPOINTING AN ACTING CITY MANAGER;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to art. 111, sec. 4 of the city charter the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of South Miami have the authority to appoint an acting city
manager to serve for a period of no longer than 90 days upon the resignation or during
the leave of absence of the city manager; and,
WHEREAS, the city manager, Ms Maria Davis, has tendered her notice of
resignation effective immediately; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to appoint Ms. Yvonne
Soler-McKinley to serve as acting city manager until a permanent city manager is
selected by the commission.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. Ms. Yvonne Soler-McKinley is appointed to serve as acting city
manager until a permanent city manager is selected, or for a period of time of no longer
than 90 days. As acting city manager, Ms. McKinley shall have all of the powers and
responsibilities as the city manager under the city charter and the law. The acting city
manager shall not be eligible for appointment as the permanent city manager. The acting
city manager shall have the authority to co-sign checks on behalf of the city. The acting
city manager shall be paid a fee of $110,000 per year for the period of time she serves,
and no benefits.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February 2006.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
D:
CLERK MAYOR
COMMISSIO VOTE: 5-0
READ -LPPR0 ED AS TO FORM: Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Yea
ED AS To FOR] Commissioner Palmer: Yea
CI1Yi ORNEY Commissioner Birts-Cooper: Yea
Commissioner Beckman: Yea
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Yvonne Soler - McKinley
10765 SW 133rd Terrace
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 255 -1366
PERSONAL
Dedicated, loyal, outgoing, ethical and hard working best describe my work ethic
throughout my professional career. Solid achievements in public relations and
lobbying at the White House, Congress, Local Government Agencies and Board
level. Expertise in conceptualizing and executing innovative strategies that produce
results.
EDUCATION
1983 Masters Degree in Public Administration, Florida International University
1981 Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Economics, Florida
International University
1980 Associate Degree in Business, Miami -Dade Community College
EMPLOYMENT
2002 - Present EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIAMI BAYSIDE FOUNDATION
• Prepare Board agenda including issues of interest, program development and
policy initiatives.
• Act as liaison between the Board, Project Manager and Tenants Association
• Interface with City of Miami officials, Rouse Management, community leaders,
bankers and economic development entities at the county, state and federal level.
• Monitor legislative issues impacting economic development of minority business
enterprises.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statement presented to the Board.
1994 -2001 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT'SADVISORYBOARD FOR
OFFICE OF CUBA BROADCASTING
• Presidential Appointee during the Clinton and Bush Administrations.
• Responsible for developing Board -level program and public relations initiatives
promoting the administration's goals for Radio and Television Marti (RTM).
• Developed strategic policy initiatives for broadcast programming to increase the
listening and viewing audience in Cuba.
• Extensive interface with high level federal and international officials, including
members of Congress.
• Frequently represented the Board Chairman at meetings to assure his views and
those of the administration were represented.
• Responsible for monitoring pertinent Congressional foreign policy and budgetary
issues and advising the Board of any issues affecting the operation of RTM.
• Prepared the Board's Annual Report to the President, Congress and the Agency.
• Served as the liaison between the Board and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting.
• Co- chaired and developed Strategic Planning Initiative for Office of Cuba
Broadcasting that served as a model for the U.S. Information Agency the
following year.
* Federal "Secret" security clearance recertified through 2005
Yvonne Soler - McKinley
10765 SW 133rd Terrace
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 255 -1366
1985 -1993 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATIONSECRETARMT, MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
• Presented and defended high -level multi -modal transportation plans and
programs sponsored by the Secretariat at public meetings by the Tri- County
Commuter Rail Organization, Florida High Speed Rail Transportation
Commission, Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee and the Local
Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged.
• Served as primary liaison for the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee to
the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Miami -Dade County Board of
County Commissioners.
• Managed meeting agendas, including development of Board resolutions and
supporting documentation for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the
Transportation Planning Council.
1982 -1985 PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE HWEAHREDEVELOPMENTAGENCY, CITY
OF HIALEAH, FLORIDAISPECL4L ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR
• Primary representative of the Mayor for City -wide redevelopment initiatives.
• Represented Agency policy before the City Council, the Press and the public.
• Managed all Agency business and special events, including monthly and special
Agency meetings, presentations to public interest groups and liaison activities
with City Advisory Boards.
• Coordinated all communication between Agency and professional consultants
(legal counsel, financial experts, architects and urban planners).
AWARDS
• Certificate of Appreciation from the Board of County Commissioners of Miami -
Dade County for representation of the Citizens Transportation Advisory
Committee, November, 1993.
• Proclamation from the Miami -Dade County Commission naming June 5, 1992,
as Yvonne Faget Soler Day, in recognition of civic leadership.
• Named in an address by Senator Bob Graham to the U.S. Senate commending
forty -six women for their efforts in promoting the first national Women's
Hispanic Summit. Congressional Record, February, 1993.
ASSOCIATIONS
• Coalition of Hispanic-American Women, 1985- present; President, 1992 -1993.
• Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, 1991- present; first female member.
LANGUAGES
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish