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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-~~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF DIANA GRUB FRIESER, ATTORNEY-
AT-LAW, AS OUTSIDE ZONING COUNSEL, SPECIFICALLY TO
REVIEW THE PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FOR A FIXED FEE OF
$25,000.00, WITH THE WORK TO BE CONCLUDED WITHIN 90 DAYS
FROM COMMENCEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
AND THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
ASSIST IN THIS TASK; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach was incorporated on June 17, 1997; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 163.3167 (4), the City has prepared a
Comprehensive Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach has prepared its proposed Land Development
Regulations in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has determined a further legal review of the City's proposed
Land Development Regulations for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, among other things,
by outside zoning counsel, is in the best interest of the City because of time constraints; and
WHEREAS, Diana Grub Frieser, Attorney-at-Law, the current City Attorney for the City of
Boca Raton and the former First Assistant City Attorney in charge of all zoning matters for the City
of Miami Beach, has had extensive experience in land development and growth issues;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Directive to City Attorney. The City Attorney is hereby directed to retain the
services of Diana Grub Frieser, Attorney-at-Law, for legal review and redrafting, as necessary, of
the City of Sunny Isles Beach's proposed Land Development Regulations, in consultation with Jack
Luft and other City personnel and/or consultants for a fixed fee of $25,000.00, with the work to be
concluded within 90 days from commencement. Other legal work may be required on an hourly
basis, provided, however, in the event that such hourly work will exceed $3,000.00, the City
Attorney shall return to the City Commission for approval.
Section 2. Authorization to City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager and the City
Attorney is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to assist in this task.
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution becomes effective upon adoption.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2 2.
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Vice Mayor Iglesias
Commissioner Edelcup
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Kauffman
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DIANA GRUB FRIESER
Cellular Phone: (561) 662-8008
Professional Experience:
CITY OF BOCA RATON, CITY ATTORNEY, Boca Raton, Florida (June 1999-present)
Serve as primary legal counsel to the City Council and Administration on the full range of legal issues. Responsibilities include
review and approval of all legal documents, ordinances and resolutions, supervising and directing outside counsel, managing the
legal department (2 attorneys, 3 staff), and serving as a member of the executive management team responsible for effectuating
City policies and problem-solving. Duties include advising the City Council regarding land development and growth
management issues, employment and labor matters, contractual agreements and procurement compliance, pending litigation and
potential disputes, as well as traditional municipal issues including sunshine law, public records law, code of ethics and voting
conflicts, public hearing procedures, compliance with statutory obligations, intergovernmental and regulatory/administrative
issues, and related matters.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, Miami Beach, Florida
FIRST ASSISTANT CITY AITORNEY (February 1996-May 1999)
Responsible for evaluating legal issues and developing options in response to City Commission policies and directives. Primarily
responsible for addressing land use, development and regulatory issues, including planning, zoning, building! construction
concerns, and statutory compliance with respect to municipal and administrative issues. Experience includes negotiating and
drafting development agreements, and developing responses to "Harris Act" claims. Provide counsel to the City Commission and
serve as legal counsel to the Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment with
respect to land use and zoning as well as procedural matters. Primary responsibility for working with the City's administration in
the drafting, noticing, and adoption of ordinances amending the land development regulations and related resolutions.
ZACK, SPARBER, KOSNITZKY, TRUXTON, SPRATT & BROOKS, P.A., Miami, Florida
ASSOCIATE (April 1991-January 1996)
Extensive experience in property development, real estate acquisition and fInancing, business/corporate transactions, secured
lending and general contract law. Practice specialization in real estate focused on all aspects of commercial real estate
transactions, including: (i) property development and land use issues, (ii) purchase and sale of commercial and residential real
estate, (iii) representing fInancial institutions and borrowers with respect to construction loans, acquisition and development
loans, and workouts, (iv) lease drafting and negotiation for both landlords and tenants, (v) establishing condominiums and
ensuring regulatory compliance, and (vi) examining title and title documents.
GREENBERG, TRAURlG, HOFFMAN, LIPOFF, ROSEN & QUENTEL, Miami, Florida
ASSOCIATE (September 1989-March 1991)
Practice focused on commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis on representation of lenders.
SUMMER ASSOCIATE (May-August 1988)
SCHIFF HARDIN & WAITE, Chicago, Illinois
SUMMER ASSOCIA TE (May-August 1987)
ARNOLD & PORTER CONSULTING GROUP, APCO, Washington, D.C.
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (1985-1986)
Coordinated Washington lobbying events; Assisted in formulating development and fundraising strategies for nonprofIt
organizations; Responsible for all aspects of logistical and administrative support.
Education:
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago, Illinois
Juris Doctor (May 1989)
John Henry Wigmore Scholar: Recipient of three year, full-tuition scholarship awarded on the basis of merit.
EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (June 1985)
Double Major: Political Science and Judaic Studies; Phi Beta Kappa; Summa Cum Laude; Dean's List, 1981-1985
HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM, Jerusalem, Israel
Rothberg School of Overseas Studies (1983-1984)
Additional Information:
Publication: "The Middle East," (co-author) in Legal Traditions and Systems of the World, edited by Alan N. Katz, Conn:
Greenwood Press, 1986.