City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · February 13, 2018
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
9:00 AM
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the
City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Commissioner Frank C. Quesada
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
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Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 through A-5.
INVOCATION
Minister Tyrone Borden, St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7001 Congratulations to the City of Coral Gables’ Cocoplum Pump Stations and Force Main
Upgrade, for winning the "Resilient Project of the Year Award."
A.-2. 18-7000 Congratulations to the Information Technology Department on winning the "Smart City
Video Contest Prize," from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
A.-3. 18-7041 Presentation of twenty year service pin to Emilio Paula, Public Works Department,
Automotive.
A.-4. 18-7042 Presentation of thirty year service pin to Ariel Rosario and Darren Williams, Public Works
Department, Landscape Services.
A.-5. 18-7059 Congratulations to Officer Joel Rios, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the
Month Award,” for the month of December, 2017.
A.-6. 18-7008 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2018 as "Black History Month" in
Coral Gables (with viewing of special documentary in the Commission Chambers).
A.-7. 17-6885 Congratulations to Miguel Fresco who holds the title Part -Time Trainer, in the Police
Department, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the fourth
quarter in 2017.
Immediately prior to lunch recess: 12 noon (Agenda Item A-8).
A.-8. 18-7040 Presentation of the Key to the City in the City Hall Courtyard to Marcos Santana,
President, Telemundo Global Studios, NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 18-6990 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 9, 2018.
B.-2. 18-6991 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 23, 2018.
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C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 18-7032 Recognition of the passing of Robert Fewell at age 96, and the later scheduling of a
memorial proclamation when appropriate for the family.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a
member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of
business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote
on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
D.-1. 18-6984 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Celia Suarez to serve as a member of the
Senior Citizens Advisory Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year
term, which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.
D.-2. 18-6996 A Resolution confirming the appointment of John Swain to serve as a member of the
Waterway Advisory Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term,
which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.
D.-3. 18-7012 A Resolution appointing Peter A. Bennett (Nominated by Vice Mayor Keon) to serve as a
member of the Emergency Management Division, for the remainder of a two (2) year
term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
D.-4. 18-7021 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Abby Washer to serve as a member of the
City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee (Appointed by
the University of Miami, Inter-Fraternity Council President) for a two (2) year term, which
began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.
D.-5. 18-7056 A Resolution appointing Sandra Gonzalez-Levy (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to
serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for the remainder of a two (2)
year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
D.-6. 18-7015 A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages
on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00p.m. and on Saturday, March 17,
2018, from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., during the "St. Patrick’s Day Party on the Plaza"
event, to benefit the "Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council", subject to Florida
Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
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D.-7. 18-7014 A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages
from 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm on Friday, April 20, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm on
Saturday, April 21, 2018 and from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the
Plaza, located at 60 Merrick Way , during "Bluesfest" event, to benefit the Coral Gables
Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation
Requirements.
D.-8. 18-7016 A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages
from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, May
26, 2018, during the "Champions League Soccer Watch Party," to benefit the "Coral
Gables Cultural Affairs Council", subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation
requirements.
D.-9. 18-7046 A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages
on Fridays, beginning on February 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. an ending on
July 13, 2018, during the “Jazz on the Plaza” event, subject to Florida Department of
Professional Regulation Requirements.
D.-10. 18-7068 A Resolution appointing Richard Bennett (Nominated by City Manager
Swanson-Rivenbark) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for
the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through
May 31, 2019.
D.-11. 18-7065 A Resolution providing the City with an option to extend the Solid Waste Franchise
Agreement (Agreement) with Waste Management, Inc. of Florida, pursuant to Section
2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “approval of change orders and contract
modifications”, on a month-to-month basis, not to exceed twelve (12) months to provide
time to successfully negotiate a renewal agreement or perform the required solicitation to
execute a new contract for solid waste and recycling collection services; further
modifying the agreement to allow for cancellation by either party with 90 days’ notice at
any time during the extension period.
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 18-7027 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of November 29, 2017.
1.-2. 18-7018 Code Enforcement Board Hearing of January 17, 2018.
1.-3. 18-6986 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 8, 2018.
1.-4. 17-6851 Economic Development Board Meeting of December 6, 2017.
1.-5. 18-7011 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of December 21, 2017.
1.-6. 18-7017 The School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 19, 2018.
1.-7. 18-6997 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2018.
2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
2.-1. 18-7007 A Resolution approving revised distribution of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Cultural Grants.
2.-2. 18-7020 Economic Development Board Meeting of November 8, 2017 requesting guidance and
consideration from the City Commission on Board Strategic Objectives.
2.-3. 18-7037 Property Advisory Board Meeting of October 11, 2017 requesting guidance and
consideration from the City Commission on Board Strategic Objectives.
2.-4. 18-7039 A Resolution by the Coral Gables Anti-Crime Committee recommending that the City of
Coral Gables City Commission change the name of the Anti-Crime Committee.
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E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item E-1).
E.-1. 18-6994 Comments regarding the 1926 White Way Street Lights by the Historic Preservation
Association of Coral Gables.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals desiring to give testimony shall be sworn in. Presentations made to the
City Commission are subject to the City’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of
Coral Gables Code.
Anyone who wishes to address the City Commission on an item to be considered for
public hearing must fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Speaker
Cards can be obtained on the credenza located outside the office of Commissioners
Lago and Keon, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
F.-1. 17-6749 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, to include a Coastal
Management Element, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184,
Florida Statues) and Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15,
“Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to include Objectives and Policies to
protect coastal areas of the city; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause,
and providing for an effective date.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items F-2, F-3, and F-4 are related.
F.-2. 17-6509 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to
Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and
Map Amendments”, and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida
Statutes), from “Residential Multi-Family Medium Density” to “Commercial Mid-Rise
Intensity” for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review )
(10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
F.-3. 17-6510 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of
zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning
Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial
District (C) for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 17 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 5-0).
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RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items F-2, F-3, and F-4 are related.
F.-4. 17-6511 (This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.)
A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site
plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and
Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, for the mixed use
project referred to as “Venera” on the property legally described as Lots 11 thru 25, Block
203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1500 Venera Avenue, 1515 San Remo Avenue, and
1537 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for an effective date. (10 11 17 PZB recommended approval with various conditions, Vote
5-0)
F.-5. 18-7026 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied Within the Pine Bay Estates
Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing
for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-6. 18-7028 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied Within the Amended Kings
Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy;
providing for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-7. 18-7029 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied within the Cocoplum Phase I
Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing
for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-8. 18-7030 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied within the Hammock Lake
Banyan Drive Roving Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for
such levy; providing for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-9. 18-7031 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied within the Snapper Creek
Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy;
providing for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-10. 18-7033 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied within the Sunrise Harbour
Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing
for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
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F.-11. 18-7034 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied within the Hammock Lakes
Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing
for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-12. 18-7035 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied Within the Hammock Oaks
Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy;
providing for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-13. 18-7036 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Electing to Use the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied Within the Old Cutler Bay
Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing
for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.
F.-14. 18-7038 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida Expressing Its Desire for Immediate
Transfer of Control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables opon creation of
the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District, Pursuant to Section 18-3.1 of
the Miami-Dade County Code.
F.-15. 18-7045 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Amended Kings Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District;
and providing for an effective date.
F.-16. 18-7048 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; and
providing for an effective date.
F.-17. 18-7049 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Hammock Lake Banyan Drive Roving Security Guard Special
Taxing District; and providing for an effective date..
F.-18. 18-7050 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; and
providing for an effective date.
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F.-19. 18-7051 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing
District; and providing for an effective date.
F.-20. 18-7052 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; and
providing for an effective date.
F.-21. 18-7053 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; and
providing for an effective date.
F.-22. 18-7054 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District;
and providing for an effective date.
F.-23. 18-7055 A Resolution of The City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) Authorizing Execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami -Dade County Office
of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on Behalf of the Tax
Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City Regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the
continued operation of the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; and
providing for an effective date.
G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-6987 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
G.-2. 18-6988 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
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H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
H.-1. 18-7058 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, establishing a
Blue Ribbon Committee to review, analyze, and provide recommendations to the City
Commission based on the recent experiences with Hurricane Irma and on the City of
Coral Gables’ current level of preparedness for future natural disasters.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item H-2).
H.-2. 18-7013 An update by the Chairman of the Waterway Advisory Board.
(Commissioner Lago)
H.-3. 18-6985 A discussion regarding the possibility of prohibiting the collection of cardboard in trash
pits and requiring residents to break down and recycle cardboard material instead as part
of their backyard recycling collection.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
H.-4. 18-6998 An update by staff regarding the comprehensive multi -modal transportation plan and a
projected date for delivery of the plan.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
H.-5. 18-7010 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the
City’s Administration to make support of Senate Bill 562/House Bill 627 part of the City’s
Legislative Agenda and urging the Florida House of Representatives and Senate to adopt
Senate Bill 562/House Bill 627, or Similar Legislation (providing for an exception to the
state preemption on the regulation of smoking to allow municipalities and counties to
further restrict smoking within public parks).
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)
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I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
[Note for the Record: Board Appointments are an Administrative Act not a
Legislative Act, therefore, the City Clerk has requested of the Mayor to have
a motion made have the City Clerk accept each elected and appointed
officials list of appointees].
J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
J.-1. 17-6895 Update of 25 mph speed limit signage implementation and consideration of a resolution
accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Speed Limit
Signs, Furnish and Install contract to A.U.M. Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, in the amount of $149,999.60, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB)
2017.11.MS and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
J.-2. 18-7019 Presentation of the Coral Gables Traffix App.
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item J-3).
J.-3. 18-7057 Presentation on proposed Public Safety Building at Salzedo between Alcazar and
Minorca with recommended funding plan and authorization to proceed with design
drawings.
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K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.-1. 18-6989 Request for Executive Session (if any).
L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(This Executive Session will commence immediately following the Commission
Meeting).
N.-1. 18-7022 Attorney-client executive session, closed to the public, for purposes of discussing the
litigation styled Robert Murhee, Marie Mandeville, Daryl Blakley, Bridgette Hodge, for
themselves and on behalf of all other similarly situated v. the City of Coral Gables, Case
No. 13-20731 CA 01 (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir.). This session may be attended by the following
individuals: Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, Vice Mayor Patricia Keon, Commissioner Frank
Quesada, Commissioner Vince Lago, Commission Michael Mena, Diana Gomez as
Acting City Manager, City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos, Deputy City Attorney Cristina
M. Suarez, special counsel Raoul G. Cantero, III, special counsel Christopher
Swift-Perez, and special counsel Jim Linn. A certified court reporter will be present to
ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcript will be made available to
the public upon the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the
attorney-client session, the public meeting will be reopened, and termination of the
attorney-client session will be announced.
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present .
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the
public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA
Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk
Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 ,
TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Any person with a disability requiring communication assistance (such as a sign
language interpreter or other auxiliary aide or service) in order to attend or participate in
the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq.,
Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail :
relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at
least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Walter J. Foeman
City Clerk
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