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RESOLUTION NO.
Add-on Item a)
Sponsored by: Mayor Stoddard
City Commission Meeting: July 18, 2017
A 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) affirmative 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)
21 WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to acknowledge the appointment of Ms. Aracely Alicea,
22 a resident of the City of South Miami, to serve for a two-year term on the Planning Board. Appointment
23 shall expire July 17,2019 or unless earlier removed; and
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25 WHEREAS, commencing with appointments made after January 1, 2009, Sec. 2-22
26 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances provides that, appointees are limited to two (2)
27 consecutive two-year terms of membership on a specific commission, board, or committee.
28 After serving a maximum of two (2) consecutive year terms, an appointee shall not be
29 reappointed to the same commission, board or committee unless at least one year has elapsed
30 between the term limited position and the effective date of commencement of the proposed
31 appointment for a new term; and
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33 WHEREAS, Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances, as amended by Ordinance No.
34 06-14-2184, dated April 15, 2014, provides that the appointer, or his or her successor in office, may extend
35 the term limits of his or her appointment with the advice and consent of a majority of the City Commission;
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38 WHEREAS, this will be Ms. Alicea's first, two-year term serving on this Board.
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40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
41 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
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43 Section 1. The City Commission hereby acknowledges Mayor Stoddard's right to
44 appoint Ms. Aracely Alicea to the Planning Board pursuant to the terms of the City Charter.
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46 Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be July 17,2019, or
47 unless earlier removed.
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Add-on Item a)
Sponsored by: Mayor Stoddard
City Commission Meeting: July 18, 2017
2 Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
3 adoption by vote of the City Commission.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____ , 2017.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Welsh:
Commissioner Edmond:
Commissioner Liebman:
Commissioner Harris:
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
6130 Sunset D,ive
South Miami, FL 33143
Phone No. 305-663-6340
Fax No. 305-663-6348
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10. Are you a registered voter? Yes V No
11. Are you a resident of tbe City? Yes V"" No
12. Do you bave a business in tbe City? Yes .L No
Signature (1v~ GLuu Date 7 Llfp L'lO{,
Appli;ant II
Revised 512010
6120 SW 64th Avenue
South :'\liami, l~lorida 33143
EDUCATION
ARACELY ALICEA MORALES
(305) 401-1348
amcely.alicea@realizec:ounseLcom
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL Juris Doctor. Magna Cum Laude. May 2007
Honors: Order of dlC Coif~ DeAD's Merit Scholar; 2006-2007 Florence Bayuk Tru. .. t Scholar; P. Schneller Scholarship Recipient.
DCAD's List: Fall 2004. Spring 2005. FAll 2005 ADd Fall 2006. Dean's Certificatc for Legal Research & Writing;
DeAD'S Certificate of .\chie"·ement in lntcmarional Finance; USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
Activities: 2005 Summer Public Interest Law FeUo\V; ("..enter for Ethics & Public Service; University of Miami Law Review Member
Brown University, Providence, RI Bachelor of Arts. Public Policy and American Institutions, May 200(1
Honors: Granoff Family National Scholar; National Dean'l' List 1997; Accepted into Degree':; Honors Program
Activities: Lz Federation tk Esillditltllts PI«rlornqlleiifAi, co-chair (Fall 1997 -Spring 1998); Sigma Lambda Sigma, Treasurer; Catholic Pastoral
Council. co-chair (Fall 1998-Spring 1999) and Liturgy/Ministry J.)irector (Fall 1999 -Spring 20(0); Member of Orientation Weekend
Committee (Fall 1998); i\IEZCLA (Latino dADcing troupe); BrO\\-1l/RISD Catholic C.ommunity choir. member (1997-2000); Progreso
Latino ("olunteer service); Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award (llTRA) fellO\V~hip , ... ith Prof. Phil Brown (contested
euviroluucttral illnesses, Fall 1999)
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Realize Counsel PLLC, South Miami, PI.. April 2017 -present
AJIo,.,IIY. Establishing and managing all nspects of a virtual legal office (VI.O). Ad ... ising start-up client in business formation ADd
operational mailers. Counseling on corporate mailers (mcluding licenses and applicAlllc regulations) and drafting corporate documents.
Offering pro bono legal assistance to local community members. Researching affordable housing matters in Miami-Dade Cowity.
Arac:c1y Alicea, P.A .. Miami, FL July 2015 -December 2015
A&ntry. MADaged a solo legal practice. Advised on business formation matters, dissolution and potential sales tnUlsaction.
AlvarC'.c Arrieta &: Diaz-Silveira LLP, i\Iiruni, FL July 2012 -June 2015
Partner (effective J anuuy I, 2014) / Arso.inle 0 uly 2012 -December 2013}. Represented sellers and purehasers in stock and asset purchase
transactions, including performing diligence. drafting principAl agrecments and ADcillary documents (including executive employment
agreements, restrictive covenants agreements, intellectual property transfer instruments, promissory notes ADd others), and clients in joint
ventures and fmancing arrangements. Advised on general corporate and commercial matters and provided outside general counsel
services. Drafled and negotiated sCl'\'ices/tcchnology agreements in English and SpADish for mobile payments technology company
operating in Latin America. Prepared and maintained appropriate corporate and transaction files and other documentation {in both digital
and physical formats) for clients ADd the firm. Established officc protocols for the law firm :md trained law clerks and staff in various
office procedures. Generally assisted with recruiting. interviewing ADd other law firm administrative tasks.
Steams Weaver MillerWeis81er Alhadeff &: Sitterson, P.A., Miami. FL January 2012 -July 2012
Asroaale. Practiced in the Corporate and Securities Department focusing on business transactions, including meIger5 and acquisitions, joint
ventures ADd general corporate ADd commercial matters. Drafted and reviewed purchase. operating and vanous types of agreements.
Prepared state ADd federal regulatory filings for a local bank in connection with an asset purchase transaction. Reviewed securities filings.
White & Case LLP. Miami, FL September 2007 -October 2011
. ·/.r.roaille. Practiced in the Corporate and FinanciAl Services Department focusing on international (particularly Latin America ADd the
,:aribbean) ADd domestic business transactions. including mergers and acquisitions, joint ,'entures, bank fmance. asset-backed fmancings,
eqwpment leasing ADd general corporate and commercial mailers. Dratied purchase and various other types of agreements. Managed
signing and dosing processes for various trADsactions.
Community Health Rights Education Clinic, CorAl Gables, FL August 2006 -May 2007
KtY.i)'l1k 'Iiupin & Tlmxkmor/on FeIloN:/ Siudenl Dire~hJr. Supervised interns and coordinated site scheduling. Presented on Social Security
topics. Responded to legal questions ADd referrals from medical providers. Represented an indigent client in a l-lorida nde challenge
hearing. Drafted rule challenge petition, proposed order and othcr fwngs. Collabor.ltt:d in drafting and organizing an ethics gmnt
proposAl. Assisted indigent clients with legal matters relating to health and education.
White & ClISe LLP, Miami, FL May 2006 -August 2006
Summer Assoaalt. Conductt.-d legal research and prepared memos on various litigation and corporate issues. Assisted with dosing in credit
transaction. Obllerved and took notes on depositions. Attended client meetings, conference calls, and court.
Community Health Rights Education Clinic, CorAl Gables, FL August 2005 -May 2006
La., S.7JOOI Clil1i( Inltm. Assisted indigent patients at Jackson i\lemorinl Hospital Collaborated in drafting school board policy proposal
addressing H IV/AIDS. Represented dient and obtained favorable ruling in a Social Security hearing.
Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center. MiADli. FL June 2005 -July 2005
LUQ-IA Proje,1uglZllntem. Prepared VA WA self-petitions and U-Visa applications. including index memos and dient affidavits. for
qualified baltered immigmnt women and children. Conducted legal research and wrote about immigration law issues.
u.s. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division, Washington, DC Septemher 2000 -March 200 1
Paralegal Speaolisl. Conducted legal reseaICh using \"(lestLaw and the Department's legal libraries. Responsible for case document
management. Summarized depositions.
Public Defender's Office, Pw\-idence. Rl
'LtgtJllnt,nt. Interviewed prospective clients.
several F AQ sheets about office's services.
September t 999 -December 1999
Interpreted for Spanish-speaking clients in the office and in court. Created and translated
RESEARCH, POUCY. ADVOCACY AND HIGHER EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE
University of South Florida-Office of Financial Aid, Tampa, FL
Senior Pinandal Aid OlJim: Counseled parents and students on fmancial aid matters.
Evaluated professional judgment requests.
September 2002 -July 2003
Performed verification and need analysis recalculations.
Resourees for the Future (RFF), Washington, DC March 2001 -May 2002
Rmorrh Assistanl. Provided research and administr-d.tive support to RFF's Food System Prognun. Assisted in organizing RFF's Food
Security Symposium. Conducted research on em.;ronmental permitting. Drafted assigned sections. Assisted researcher Carl Bauer in
bibliographic work for his book, "Siren Song" (about Chilean water law).
Environmental Health Action Project (EHAI». Providence, RI August 1999 -J uly 2000
SllIdent CoorrJintJtor. Directed work group for "house selection" guide. Conducted educational home \;sits for asthma patients. Developed
survey for home \;sits. Translated program documents into Spanish. Interpreted at the clinic.
Prof. Phil Brown. Sociology Dept.-Brown U., Providcnce, RI September 1999 -January 2000
U7RA Rman-h Assistant. Collected scientific and media articles and coded them for media analysis. Wrote repOr1s on readings and
infonnant observation sessions. Evaluated relevant web sites for the study.
Laboratory At !lrown-PR Department of Education. Hato Rey, PR June 1998 -July 1998
OjJi.--r Intern. Assisted in clerical and research tasks on educational reform. Helped coordinate a training for school directors.
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Grove United Environmental Health Coalition. Miami, FL June 2015 -present
Mm/Wr. Attending community meetings around em;ronmental justice and affordable housing issues in the West Grove communi~·.
Offering infonnal guidance to law student facilitators of the meetings of this newly establi:dled group.
Junior League of Miami, Coral Gables. FL September 2012 -June 2015
AIm/her / Nominating Commill« !vIm/her 2014-1.1i / jOlintalCo-Chair 201 }-14. Participated in the 2014-15 Junior League year's nominating
process for leadership positions and evaluated candidates in order to present a slatc to membership for voting. Edited JLM's Fall and
Spring issues of the Journal during the 2013-14 League year. Fulfilled provisional and active mcmber duties for this volunteer organization.
Catalyst Miami, Miami, FL March 2012 -April 2014
Dirrrlor. Served as a member of the Board of Directors. Participated in the Strategic Planning and Development Committces. Prepared and
conductcd new Board member orientation.
Brown Club of Miami, Miami. FL October 2012 -Apcil2014
AlemherJhip ella;". Assisted the executive committee in outreach to alumni for attendance at networking and other events. Participated in
the executive committee planning and served as membcrship chair.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association, Member
Rorida Bar Health Law Section, Member (2017); Florida Bar Business Section, Member (2012-15)
International Association of Privacy Professionals, Memher (2013-14)
USGBC South ['lorida Chapter, Member (2013-14)
SKILLS, LANGUAGES. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
ComputerSkiUs: Microsoft Office (\1(!ord, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, \X;csllaw/Lexis-Nexis/FastCase, Internet research
Languages: Fully Bilingual in Spanish and English
Publications: «Cancer Health Education Preferences among Miami-Dade County Construction Workers," by A. J. Caban-Martinez,
MPH. DavidJ. Lee, PhD, Lora E. Reming,l\'D, PhD, MPH, MSc, Lourdes Loubriel, MS. Sycd M .. Ahmed, PhD, MASCE. Aracdy AJicea-
Clark,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 research but not presenter): August 14,2000 -American Sociological :\ssociation, Annual Meeting: "A Gulf
of Difference: Disputes over Gulf War-related Illnesses" (p. Brown, S. Z:lvestoski, S. l\kConnick. J. Mandelbaum, T. Luebke, M. Linder,
and A. Alicea); August 15,2000 -American Sociological Association, Annual i\-leeting: "Print Media Coverage of En~;ronmental Causation
of Breast Cancer" (P. Brown, S. Zavestoski. S. McConnick, J. Mandelbaum, :\ .. Alicea, IUld T. Luebke)