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G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
May 22, 2019
Agenda Item Number: I.7
Agenda Item Summary #5572
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Assistant County Administrator
Christine Hurley
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Christine Hurley (305) 292-4441
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Confirmation of Cheryl Cioffari, as Acting Sr. Director of
Planning and Environmental Resources effective on or around 6/10/19, dependent upon when Emily
Schemper goes on FMLA, through the end of Emily Schemper's FMLA period.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Cheryl Cioffari, AICP, is being recommended as Acting Sr. Director of Planning and Environmental
Resources effective on or around 6/10/19, while Emily Schemper is out on Family Medical Leave
Act(FMLA). She has the credentials and experience to fill the position. Her time as Acting Sr.
Director of Planning and Environmental Resources would end upon Emily Schemper's return to
work from FMLA.
Florida law 125.74(1)(k), requires that the Board of County Commissioners confirm all department
heads. Because the Land Development Code vests the Director of Planning and Environmental
Resources with the authority to make binding interpretations of the code, formal confirmation of the
acting director is being sought.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Emily Schemper, AICP, CFM became acting Sr. Director of Planning and Environmental Resources
effective 1/24/19.
Florida law 125.74(1)(k), requires that the Board of County Commissioners confirm all department
heads.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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DOCUMENTATION:
CIOFFARI CHERYL RESUME
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: June 10, 2019
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
"N/A"
REVIEWED BY:
Christine Hurley Completed 05/07/2019 9:02 AM
Steve Williams Completed 05/07/2019 11:30 AM
Budget and Finance Completed 05/07/2019 11:34 AM
Maria Slavik Completed 05/07/2019 11:35 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 05/07/2019 8:04 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/22/2019 9:00 AM
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Cheryl Cioffari, AICP
1S6 Indian Mound Trail •Tavernier,FL 33070-2111 •914.819.8003 • cioffariC@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Monroe County,Florida
Planning and Environmental Resources Department Monroe County,FL
Principal Planner April 2018- present r_
• Draft and implement ordinances for amendments to the Future Land Use Map and Official Zoning Map and
text amendments to the Code of Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan including but not limited to developing
new and enhancing existing incentives to encourage the development of affordable housing
• Research, prepare and present technical reports to various committees and approval boards including the
Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and the general public.
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Islamorada,Village of Islands,Florida
Planning and Development Services Department Islamorada,FL
Director of Planning February 2014_.March 2018
Assistant Director of Planning February 2013-February 2014
Principal Planner May 2011 February 2013
Senior Planner February 2010-May 2011
Planner February 2007- February 2010 U)
• Oversaw the completion of the Village's first Sea Level Rise Plan and serve as project manager of
implementation of recommended changes in response and conjunction with state required legislative changes
and requirements for elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Obtained two DEO Technical Assistance grants of$40,000 to complete a parking survey, develop an online o_
portal to track and manage allocations, develop a GIS data base to identify conservation acquisition priorities.
These successful grants led to the approval of a Traffic Study and a Parking Master Plan to respond to the
changing conditions of the community.
• Edited successful $3.4 million Florida Communities Trust state-funded grant application for the purchase of a
9-acre conservation parcel with the federally endangered key tree-cactus; developed and co-authored the
management plan for the Key Tree-cactus Preserve. .2
• Interprets, educates and enforces provisions of Village Codes, applicable laws and regulations, and other
policies and standards to varied stakeholders including consultants,contractors, agents, staff of other state and
federal agencies,elected officials and the general public. o
• Draft and implement ordinances for amendments to the Future Land Use Map and Official Zoning Map and
text amendments to the Code of Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan including but not limited to: developing
new and enhancing existing incentives to encourage the development of affordable housing; creating a
structured tracking process for deferral of allocation awards; amending vacation rental regulations to respond
to the changing economic conditions of the community; modifying the Transfer of Development Rights
regulations to provide property owners with additional options for the development of property; providing
options for developers to choose additional conservation measures when developing property in the Village
by providing incentives in the Village's BPAS.
• Research, prepare and present technical reports to various committees and approval boards including the
Local Planning Agency, Village Council and the general public.
• Review employment applications and conduct interviews with potential employees; train and support the _
integration of new hires; promote colleague cross training to develop understanding of growth management U
policies and Land Development Regulations.
• Ensures a high level of customer service be provided by the department through evaluations and monitoring
of staff activities through communication, review of work plans and follow-up.
Westchester Land Trust Bedford Hills, NY
Assistant Land Preservation Coordinator October 2006-January2007
• Monitored and supported compliance with New York State Conservation Easement Agreements via on-silf,
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inspections,consultations and education of participating and potential donors to the Conservation program.
• Verified WLT's Conservation Easement portfolio;updated databases,baseline reports and maps.
• Expanded outreach initiatives to education the general public and potential contributors to the Easement
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Center for Sustainable Development Austin,TX
Facilitator February-May 2006
• Facilitated community workshops for Galveston Bay Estuary Program "Charting the Course to 2015"
identifying impacts of potential development within the Galveston Bay Watershed.
• Conducted public outreach initiatives during workshops; ensured participation was effectively recorded and
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incorporated into the larger goals of the project.
• Monitored implementation activities;trained new facilitators; assisted in set-up and break-down activities.
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Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Bedford Hills,NY
Civilian Coordinator June 2001-August, 2005
• Planned and implemented programmatic initiatives involving the client population and civilian community
including coordinating the placement of program participants with host families, transportation and after
"camp" activities.
• Served as inmate advocate for continued contact and participation in the lives of children of incarcerated U)
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• Served as a"point of contact"for volunteers; arranged "gate clearances"for access to the facility.
• Managed confidential data and provided administrative support to the Director.
• Solicited donations from organizations, corporations and members of the public to provide items (food/toys)
for multiple programs run by the Children's Center. o
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EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin,School of Architecture Austin,TX
Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning May 2006
Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropic Studies
Vanderbilt University Nashville,TN
Bachelor of Arts: Women's Studies and History May 2004
Murdoch University, Australia; University of the State of New York o
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in PC and Mac Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS 10, CityView, Illustrator, and
FEMA Emergency Management Certifications
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners; American Planning Association; Florida Chapter of the American
Planning Association;Vanderbilt University Alumna Representative; University of Texas Alumna
Representative; Relay for Life Team Captain for Village of Islamorada(2013)
Contributor Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit (presenter); Coral Shores(FL)College
Fairs and Leadership Seminars; Green Living and Energy Education(GLEE); Public Leadership U
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Education Network; Woman, Public Policy Seminar and University of Texas Planning Forum
(Magazine)
Interviewer Vanderbilt University Alumna Representative
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