Res No 151-17-14952A Resolution acknowledging Mayor Stoddard's appointment of Ms. Aracely
Alicea to serve on the Planning Board, for a two-year term ending July 17,
2019.
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 8, Sub-section A of the City Charter provides that:
* * * When a Board or Committee is comprised of five members, each City
Commissioner shall appoint one person to serve as a representative on the
Board or Committee. When there are more than five (5) members on a
Board or Committee, each City Commissioner shall appoint one person to
serve as a representative on the Board or Committee, and all members of
such Board or Committee in excess of five (5) shall be appointed by three
(3) affmnative votes of the City Commission based on recommendations
submitted by any City Commissioner. When a Board or Committee has less
than five (5) members, then the selection of all members shall be by three (3)
affirmative votes of the City Commission from recommendations submitted
by any City Commissioner. (Amended 2-09-10)
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to acknowledge the appointment of Ms. Aracely Alicea,
a resident of the City of South Miami, to serve for a two-year term on the Planning Board. Appointment
shall expire July 17, 2019 or unless earlier removed; and
WHEREAS, commencing with appointments made after January 1, 2009, Sec. 2-22
"Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances provides that, appointees are limited to two (2)
consec~tive two-year terms of membership on a specific commission, board, or committee.
After serving a maximum of two (2) consecutive year terms, an appointee shall not be
reappointed to the same commission, board or committee unless at least one year has elapsed
between the term limited position and the effective date of commencement of the proposed
appointment for a new term; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances, as amended by Ordinance No.
06-14-2184, dated April 15,2014, provides that the appointer, or his or her successor in office, may extend
the term limits of his or her appointment with the advice and consent of a maj ority of the City Commission;
and
WHEREAS, this will be Ms. Alicea's first, two-year term serving on this Board.
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 acknowledges Mayor Stoddard's right to
appoint Ms. Aracely Alicea to the Planning Board pursuant to the terms of the City Charter.
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be July 17, 2019, or
unless earlier removed.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
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Res. No. 151-17-14952
adoption by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED A..ND ADOPTED this ~ day of_J_u_l----'y'------__ , 2017.
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh: Yea
Commissioner Edmond: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
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EDUCATION
ARACELY ALICEA MORALES
(305) -101-1348
ru:acely.alicea@realizecounseLcom
Univcrsity of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, F1. Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, May 2007
Honors: Order of dle Coif: Dean's l\(ent Scholar; 20(16-2007 Florence 8ayuk Tru. .. t Scholar; 1'. SchneDer Scholarship Recipient;
Dean's List: Fall 2004. Spring 2005, FAIl 2005 and Fall 2006; Dean's Certificate for l.egal Research & Writing;
Dean's CcrtifiCiltc of .(\chic"·ement in Intemational Finance; USA Funds AccC!i:; fo EdUCAtion Scholar.;}up
Activities: 2005 Summer Public Interest Law FeUow; ('..cnter for Ethics & Public Service; University of Miami Law Review Member
Brown Univcrsity, Providence, RI 8achelor of Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions, May 200(1
Honors: GNnoff Family National Scholar; National Dean'$ List 1997; Accepted into Degree's Honors Program
Activities: Uz Ftdertlliin de Es/mJitmlu PmrllWriqlleiias, co-dtair (Fall 1997-Spring 1998); Sigma l..:lmbda Sigma. Treasurer; Catholic Pastoral
Council, co-chair (Fall 1998-Spring 1999) and Liturgy /;\linistry Director (Fall 1999 -Spring 20(0); Member of Orientation Weekend
Committee (Fall 1998); i\illZCLA (Latino dancing troupe); Brown/RlSD Catholic Communi~' choir. member (1997-2000); Progreso
Latino (,·olunteer service); Undergmduate Teaching and ReselU'Ch AwArd (LrrRA) fellowship , ... ith Prof. Phil Brown (contested
euvirolutlelltaI ilhu:sses, pan 1999)
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Rcalize Counsel PLLC, South Miami, FL April 2017 -present
AlfomlfJ· Establishing and managing all nspects of n virtual legal office (VLO). Ad,,;sing start-up client in business foonation and
operational matters. Counseling on corpoNte matters (mcluding licenses and applicable regulations) and drafting corporate documents.
Offering pro bono legal assistance to local community members. Researching affordable housing matter.; in Miami-Dade County.
Aracely Alicea, P.A., Miami, FL July 2015 -December 2015
A/lQmry. Managed a solo legal practice. Advised on business formation matters, dissolution and potential sales tmnsaction.
Alvarez Arrieta & Diaz-Silveira LLP, Miami, FL July 2012 -June 2015
Porhrer (effective J anulUJ' I, 2014) / AsSfJ<Tole (July 2012 -December 2(13). Represented sellers and purchasers in stock and asset purchase
transactions, including performing diligence, drafting principal agreements and ancillal)' documents (including executive employment
agreements, restrictiVl! covenants agreements, intenectual property transfer instruments, promissory notes and others), and clients in joint
ventures and fmaneing arrangements. Advised on geneml corporate and commercial matters :md provided outside general counsel
services. Drafted and negotiated sen·ices/technology agreements in English and Spanish for mobile payments technology company
operating in I.atin America. Prepared and maintained appropriate corporate and transaction mes and other documentation (in both digital
and physical fonnats) for clients and the firm. Estahli~hed office protocols for the law firm :Uld trnined law clerks and staff in various
office procedures. Generally assisted with recruiting, interviewing and other law finn administrative tub.
Steams Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.,l\Iiami, FL January 2012 -July 2012
Assoaate. Practiced in the Corporate and Securities Department focu~ing on business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. joint
ventures and genera1 corporate and commercial maucrs. Drafted and reviewed purchase. operating and various types of agreements.
!'repared state and federal regulatory filings for a local bank in connection with an asset purchase transaction. Reviewed securities filing!'.
Whitc & Cue LLP. i\liarni, FL September 2007 -October 2011
. ·lsJoa,z/e. Practiced in the Corporate and Financial Services Departmenl focusing on international (particularly Latin America IUld dle
":aribbean) and domestic business transactions. including mergers:md acquisitions, joint ventures, bank finance, asset-backed fmancings,
eqwpmeotleasing and general corporate and commercial matters. Drlllied purchase and various other types of agreements. Managed
signing and dosing processes for various transactions.
Community Health Rights Education Clinic, Coral Gables, FL August 2006 -i\lay 2007
KOV·ak Trupill & TlmxkmDrlOR FI!IIo./ S/Nden/ Director. Supervised interns lutd coordinated site scheduling. Presented on Social Security
topics. Responded to legal questions and referrals from medical providers. Repn:sented an indigent clicllt in a Bonda rule clwlenge
hearing. Drafted rule challenge petition, proposed order and other ftliJ1~. Collabor.at(:d in drafting and otganizing an ethics grant
proposal. Assisted indigent clients with legal maUers relating to health and education.
White & Cue lLP, Miami. FL May 2606 -Augusl 2006
SN",l1Ier .Arsoaole. Conduclt.-d legal research and prepared memos on various litigation and corporate issucs. Assisted with dosing in credit
transaction. Observed and took notes on depositions. Attended client meetings, conference calls, and court.
Community Health Rights Education Clinic:, Coral Gable~, FL August 2005 -May 2006
La,., 5.-11001 CJini.lnltrn. Assisted indigc:nt patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital Collaborated in drafting school board policy proposal
addressing H IV / AIDS. Represented client and obtained favorable ruling in a Social Security hearing.
Plorida Immigrant Advocacy Center. i\liami. FL June 2005 -July 2005
LVG-IA Projt,1 Legallllkm. Prepared VA\'\!:\ self-pelitions and V-Visa applications, including index memos and client affidavits, for
qualified baltered immigrant women and children. Conducted legal research and wrote about immigration law issues.
u.s. Department of J ustiee-Antitrust Division, Washington, DC September 2000 -March 200 1
Paralegal Speaolist. Conducted legal resean:h using WestLaw and the Department's legallibruies. Responsible for case docwnent
management. Summarized depositions.
Public Defender's Office, Pro\-;dence. RI September t 999 -December 1999
ul,allnkm. Interviewed prospective clients. Interpreted for Spanish-speaking diems in the offICe and in court. Created and translated
se\--cral F AQ sheets about office's se[\.-ices.
RESEARCH, POUCY, ADVOCACY AND HIGHER EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE
University of South Florida-Office of Financial Aid, Tampa, FL
Senior Piltl1naal Aia O}fin!r. Counseled parent.o; and student:; on fmancia1 aid matters.
Evaluated professional judgment requests.
September 2002 -July 2003
Pcrfonned verification and need analysis recalculations.
Resources for the FUblre (RFF). Washington, DC Much 2001 -May 2002
&stmrhAssisltml Provided research and administrative support to RFPs Food System Program. Assisted in organizing RfiF's Food
Securit)· Symposiwn. Conducted research on en,,;ronmental pennitting. Drafted assigned sections. Assisted researcher Carl Bauer in
bibliographic work for his book, "Siren Song" (about Chilean water law).
Environmental Health Actioo Project (EI-IAP), Providence, Rl August 1999 -July 2000
S/llam/ Cotm/inator. Directed work group for "hou~e selection" guide. Conducted educational home \-isits for asthma patients. Developed
survey for home \oisits. Translated program documents into Spanish. Interpreted at the clinic.
ProC. Phil Brown, Sociology Dept.-Brown tr., Providence, RI September 1999 -January 2000
U7RA fVs~tm"h AssistaN/. Collecled scientific and media articles and coded them for media analysis. Wrole repOr1~ on readings and
informant observation sessions. Evaluated relevant web sites for the study.
Laboratory At Jlrown-PR Department of Education. Halo Rey. PR June 1998 -July 1998
OjJi.l! IN/mi. Assisted in clerical and reseo.rch tasks on educational rcform. Helped coordinate a training for school directors.
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Grove United Environmental Health Coalition,l\-iiami. FL June 2015 -present
M_bn: Attending community meetings around environmental justice and affordable hou..";'ng issues in the West Gro .. -e communi~·.
Offering informal guidance to law student facilitators of the meetings of this newly established group.
Junior League of Miami, Coral Gables, FL September 2012 -June 2015
.Uffllber / Nominimng Co",miIIN Met1lber 2014-T J / jOllma/ Co-Chair 20 T }-14. Participated in the 2014-15 Junior League year's nominating
process for leadership positions and evaluated candidates in order to present a slate to membership for voting. Edited JLM's Fall and
Spring issues of the Journal during the 2013-14 League year. Fulfilled pro\;sional :md active member duties for this volunteer organization.
CatalyBt Miami. Miami, FL March 2012 -Apri12014
DiffdDr. Served as a mcmberof the: Boanl of Directors. Participated in the Strategic Planning and Development Committees. Prepared and
conducted new Board member orientation.
Brown Club oCMiami, Miami, FL October 2012 -April 2014
lvlembership Chllir. Assisted the e:xecuti .. ·e committee in outreach to alumni for aUendancc at networking and other e\'ents. Participated in
the executi,'e committee planning and served as membership chair.
PROfESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
lUnerican Bar Association, Member
Aorida Bar Health La.w Section, Member (2017); Florida Bar Bu~ine~s Section, Memher (2012-15)
Intemational Association of Privacy Professionals, Member (2013-14)
USGBC South ['lorida Chapter, Member (2013-14)
SKILLS, LANGUAGES, PUBUCATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
ComputerSkiUr. Microsoft Office (\Vord, Excel. Outlook), Adobe Acrobat. Westlaw/Lcxis-Nexis/FastCasc, Internet n:search
Languages: Fully Bilingual in Spanish and English
Publicatioos: "C.ancer Health Education Preferences among Miami-Dade County Construction Workers," by A.. J-Cal>an-Martinez,
MPH, David). Lee, PhD, Lora E. fleming, MD,I'hD. MPH, MSc, Lourdes l..oubriel, ,\(5. Syed .M . .!\hmed, PhD, MASCE. Ancely Alicea-
Oark,JD, et al., Rorida Public Health Re,;ew,2009 (6:58-61); "Refonning Permitting." by J. Clarence Davies (with B. Hersh, A. Alicea, R.
BeD), RFF Press, 2001
Presentations (assisted in n:search but not presenter): August 14,2000 -American Sociological Association, Annual Meeting: "A Gulf
of Difference: Disputes over Gulf War-reL'lted lUnesscs" (p. Brown, S. Zavcstoski, S. McConnick, J. Mandelbawn, T. Luebke, M. Linder,
and A. Alicea); August 15,2000 -American Sociological Association, Annual jl.Ieeting: "Print Media Coverage of En .. oironmental Causation
of Brea.~t Cancer" (I'. Brov.'I1. S. Zavestoski. S. McCormick, J. Mandelbaum, :\. Alicea, and T. Luebke)