Ratify appointment of special magistrates and hearing officers

RESOLUTION NO. 2025- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES/HEARING OFFICERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-141 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 2-141(d) of the Village Code of Ordinances requires that the mayor appoint special magistrates/hearing officers; and WHEREAS, the mayoral appointment is subject to Village Council ratification;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Village Council hereby ratifies the mayor’s appointment of the following to serve a one-year term as a Special Magistrate pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-141 of the Village’s Code of Ordinances: • Roy Weinfeld (Code Compliance) Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June, 2025. Joseph M. Corradino, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: ____________________________ Mitchell Bierman Village Attorney Consent Agenda DATE: June 2, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM Village Manager FROM: Stephen Olmsted, AICP, LEED-GA Planning Director RE: Special Magistrate Candidate – Roy L. Weinfeld The Village of Pinecrest currently has two appointed special magistrates who meet each month to adjudicate code compliance cases that are not resolved in the initial stages of the code compliance process after issuance of a code compliance reminder notice. To reduce the length of individual special magistrate hearing sessions and allow for less time between hearing agenda dates, the Building and Planning Department recommends the appointment of a third special magistrate. Article 5, Division 2 of the Village’s Code of Ordinances states that the appointment of a special magistrate shall be made by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the village council, as needed based on experience or interest in code compliance. Special magistrates are required to be licensed attorneys who are not residents of the Village. Following a telephone interview with three special magistrate candidates recommended by the Village Attorney, Esther Cabrera, Code Compliance Supervisor, and I interviewed two candidates in person. We are pleased to recommend the appointment of Mr. Roy L. Weinfeld as a special magistrate. A copy of Mr. Weinfeld’s resume and a letter of reference from the Miami Shores Village Neighborhood Services Manager, Michael Orta, are attached for your consideration. If you have questions or require additional information, please let me know. Outlook Reference as Special Magistrate to Adjudicate Code Enforcement Matters - Village of Pinecrest From Michel Orta <OrtaM@msvfl.gov> Date Fri 5/9/2025 2:12 PM To 'solmsted@pinecrest-fl.gov' <solmsted@pinecrest-fl.gov> Cc Roy Weinfeld <rlw@weinfeldlaw.com> Good Afternoon, Mr. Olmsted,   I am pleased to offer my recommendation of Roy L Weinfeld for the position of Special Magistrate to adjudicate code enforcement matters for the Village of Pinecrest. During the short period of time I had the pleasure of interacting with Mr. Weinfeld, I have experienced a highly motivated, hard working individual who showed great dedication to his work and professional duties. The Village of Pinecrest will continue to thrive with his commitment.   Respectfuly,   Michel Orta, C.F.M Neighborhood Services Manager Miami Shores Village 305-795-2207 Ext. 4863   VM_MSV_90th_logo2     5/23/25, 9:02 AM Reference as Special Magistrate to Adjudicate Code Enforcement Matters - Village of Pinecrest - Roy Weinfeld - Outlook about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane1 1/1 2665 S. Douglas Road, Suite 805 Miami, Florida 33131 Telephone: 786-423-6898 rlw@weinfeldlaw.com www.weinfeldlaw.com In 2000, Roy Weinfeld established the firm after acquiring extensive experience at two prestigious Miami law firms. Mr. Weinfeld sought to bring his fine training in the areas of commercial and creditors’ rights litigation to better service his diverse clientele. The firm aims for excellence in its aggressive litigation approach yet tempers it with high standards of decorum in the courts and among counsel. Roy L. Weinfeld, P.A. has represented institutional and private lenders, equipment floor and floor plan finance companies, auto finance companies, commercial, residential property owners and management companies, and small businesses, in the following practice areas: Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy, Commercial Collections, Evictions, Foreclosures, Replevins, Post-Judgment Enforcement and Mediation. Languages: English & Spanish Recognitions: AV Rated since January 2007. Certifications: Court Appointed Arbitrator. ROY L. WEINFELD, ESQ. Florida Bar Number 68926 2665 S. Douglas Road, Suite 805 Miami, FL 33133 Phone: (786) 423-6898 Email: rlw@weinfeldlaw.com URL: www.weinfeldaw.com BAR ADMISSIONS ● Florida Bar, 1995 ● U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. EDUCATION ● J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1995, Coral Gables, Florida ● B.A., University of Miami, 1989, Honors Program, Coral Gables, Florida REPORTED DECISION ● In Re: Porterfield, 331 B.R. 480 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005) - defined a Rental Purchase Agreement (“RPA”) as lease, not an installment contract. Therefore, a Debtor must assume or reject the RPA. This decision set precedent in Florida bankruptcy law. FLORIDA BAR SEMINARS ● “Florida Moratoriums on Evictions and Foreclosures” ● “Constitutionality on Governor’s Order on Moratoriums” ● “Bankruptcy Implications in Real Estate” ● “Understanding the Commercial Letter of Intent” ● “Florida Replevin Law” ● “Proceedings Supplementary in Florida” ● “Fundamentals of Florida Foreclosure Law” ● “Fundamentals of Florida Association Lien Foreclosure Law” ● “Commercial Evictions in Florida”