City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:00 AM Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Agenda Item F-13 has been deferred. City Commission Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Vince Lago Commissioner Michael Mena Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30am. Agenda Items a-1 through A-6. The Commission will be taking lunch from 11:00am to 12:30pm. INVOCATION The Rev. Richard Maxwell, Interim Rector, St. Thomas Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 18-7692 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Sofia Tapanes, in honor of her academic achievements. A.-2. 18-7731 Presentation of twenty year service pin to Sergeant Jesus Garcia, Police Department. A.-3. 18-7722 Congratulations to Firefighter Enrique Goll, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2018 A.-4. 18-7721 Congratulations to Firefighter Ronald Ayala, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2018 A.-5. 18-7723 Congratulations to Firefighter Samantha Putz, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2018 A.-6. 18-7689 Congratulations to Officer Bryan Maizo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of June, 2018. A.-7. 18-7697 Congratulations to Walter Lesser, who holds the title Chief Building Inspector, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the second quarter in 2018. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 18-7587 Regular City Commission Meeting of June 12, 2018. B.-2. 18-7673 Regular City Commission Meeting of July 10, 2018. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 18-7733 Traffic calming status. C.-2. 18-7734 Final remarks regarding talks between the City Manager and the Police Chief. C.-3. 18-7719 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and draft a lease agreement with Centro Cultural Espanol de Cooperacion Iberoamericano, Inc (“CCE”), a Florida Not Profit Company, in regards to the City-owned property located at 2506 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL while ensuring CCE’s use preserves the building’s historic designation. (Lease Agreement will come back to Commission for approval) C.-4. 18-7801 A discussion regarding sale of Lot 24 to Doctors Hospital, originally proposed in Resolution 2017-212. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) 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. 18-7691 A Resolution appointing Rita Teutonico (Nominated By Commissioner Lago) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. D.-2. 18-7696 A Resolution appointing Steven Naclerio (Nominated By Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. D.-3. 18-7727 A Resolution appointing Carmen Sabater (Nominated By Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the Budget Audit Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. D.-4. 18-7746 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 15,500 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement equipment; the purchase of Active Shooter Kits for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 D.-5. 18-7747 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 28,650 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement equipment; the purchase of a TruNarc Spectrometer for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. D.-6. 18-7748 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 35,000 from State and Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to support the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year operations of the Bigs in Blue Program, conducted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. D.-7. 18-7713 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to extend the Towing Services contract with Downtown Towing Company, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “approval of change orders and contract modifications ”, on a month-to-month basis to provide time for the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to be completed and a new contract is executed. D.-8. 18-7779 A Resolution authorizing a change order to the “Speed Limit Signs, Furnish and Install” contract with A.U.M. Construction, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-764 (b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the amount of $ 45,000 for additional work to be completed beyond the scope of the original construction contract to include sign relocations, installation of 30MPH signage, and additional 25MPH signage. D.-9. 18-7797 A Resolution authorizing The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., during the "Sola Fest" event, to benefit the Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Agenda Items D-10 and D-11 are related. D.-10. 18-7743 A Resolution amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, Resolution 2016-148, as amended, and Resolution 2017-167, as amended, to adjust the Storm Water Fee and Sanitary Sewer Charges, providing for severability, and an effective date. D.-11. 18-7802 A Resolution rescinding Resolutions 2009-342 and 2010-07 over a five-year period, and permanently redirecting funds to be put toward capital infrastructure replacement in the Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Funds. D.-12. 18-7763 A Resolution authorizing an additional 60 days to negotiate a Purchase and Sales Agreement for the City-owned property located at 7350 Coral Way, Miami, Florida. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 18-7667 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 2, 2018. 1.-2. 18-7668 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of June 6, 2018. 1.-3. 18-7709 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of July 11, 2018. 1.-4. 18-7724 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of July 25, 2018. 1.-5. 18-7690 Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 23, 2018. 1.-6. 18-7765 Economic Development Board Meeting of June 6, 2018. 1.-7. 18-7701 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 21, 2018. 1.-8. 18-7800 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 16, 2018. 1.-9. 18-7680 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of June 19, 2018. 1.-10. 18-7756 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of July 17, 2018. 1.-11. 18-7770 Library Advisory Board Meeting of June 13, 2018. 1.-12. 18-7682 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of June 28, 2018. 1.-13. 18-7782 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of May 3, 2018. 1.-14. 18-7783 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of June 14, 2018. 1.-15. 18-7784 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 2, 2018. 1.-16. 18-7766 Property Advisory Board Meeting of June 13, 2018. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 1.-17. 18-7767 Property Advisory Board Meeting of July 11, 2018. 1.-18. 18-7791 Retirement Board Meeting of May 17, 2018. 1.-19. 18-7781 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of June 7, 2018. 1.-20. 18-7794 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of June 13, 2018. 1.-21. 18-7780 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of May 15, 2018. 1.-22. 18-7788 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of June 6, 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]: Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item 2-1) 2.-1. 18-7631 A Resolution of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Coral Gables requesting that the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida address staffing in the Code Enforcement Division. (Code Enforcement Board vote: 6-0). E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 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 Commissioner Keon and Commissioner Mena, during the day of the City Commission Meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING F.-1. 18-7451 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights,” providing a procedure to transfer development rights in return for conveyance of open space to the City; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 06 13 18 PZB recommended approved, Vote 6-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) (Provide a procedure in the Zoning Code to transfer development rights to create city parks) F.-2. 18-7646 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 101-143 of the City Code of Coral Gables to provide for Procedures and a Fee for Partial Releases of Liens for Code Enforcement Fines; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, and F-16 are related. F.-3. 18-7444 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending 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 “Mixed Use” land Use and extending the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed-Use Overlay District” for the property legally described as Lots 5 to 12, Block 12, Douglas Section 14 (100, 114, and 126 Calabria Avenue and 912 and 918 East Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability caluse, and providing for an effective date. (LPA review) (06 13 18 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-0) (Change the Comprehensive Plan map from Multi-Family Residential to Mixed-Use land use, and extend the existing Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed-Use District) F.-4. 18-7445 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of a proposed Planned Area Development (PAD) approval referred to as “Regency on the Park” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD),” for the construction of a project consisting of a mix of uses including office, live/work, and residential, on the property legally described as Lots 5 to 12, Block 12, Douglas Section (100, 114, and 126 Calabria Avenue and 912 and 918 East Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date . (06 13 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Apply a Planned Area Development (PAD) for the proposed “Regency on the Park” project) F.-5. 18-7478 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” to extend the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed-Use Overlay District” to include the property legally described as Lots 5 to 12, Block 12, Douglas Section (100, 114, and 126 Calabria Avenue and 912 and 918 East Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (06 13 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Change the Zoning map to extend the existing Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed -Use District) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 Agenda Items F-6, F-7, F-8, and F-9 are related. F.-6. 17-6744 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending 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 Comprehensive Plan amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Residential Single-Family Low Density” to “Conservation Areas” for the property legally described as all of Tract 3, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (11 08 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) (Change the Comprehensive Plan map for Tract 3 from Residential Single-Family to Conservation Areas land use) F.-7. 17-6745 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Single-Family Residential District (SFR) to Preservation (P) for the property legally described as all of Tract 3, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (11 08 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) (Change the Zoning map for Tract 3 from Single-Family Residential to Preservation) F.-8. 18-7244 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending 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 Comprehensive Plan amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Residential Single-Family Low Density” to “Conservation Areas” for the property legally described as all of Tract 1, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (04 12 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Change the Comprehensive Plan map for Tract 1 from Residential Single-Family to Conservation Areas land use) F.-9. 18-7245 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Single-Family Residential District (SFR) to Preservation (P) for the property legally described as all of Tract 1, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date (04 12 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Change of Zoning map for Tract 1 from Single-Family Residential to Preservation) City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-10. 18-7446 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 12, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process,” providing for the vacation of the twenty (20) foot wide alley which is two-hundred and seventy (270) feet in length lying between Lots 38-48, 1-10 and a portion of Lot 11, and the dedication of substitute perpetual access and utility easement on Lot 38 in Block 20, Coral Gables Section “K” (2151 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (This item was continued from the PZB meeting of 06 13 18.) (07 11 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Remove alleyway and create an easement to construct the Public Safety Building) F.-11. 18-7772 An Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Pensions,” amending Section 46-253, entitled “Normal Retirement Income,” to provide the same retroactive Cost of Living adjustment and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism to former City Employees who opted out of the Class in the Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables case as is provided to members of the Certified Class and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an Effective Date. F.-12. 18-7789 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City Code, Chapter 2, Entitled “Administration,” Article XIII Entitled “Procurement Code,” by amending Section 2-607, “Exemptions” to include a Notification Requirement for Contracts over a certain amount; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) F.-13. 18-7473 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights,” expanding the receiver sites for the use of transfer development rights to include Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10 in the Biltmore Section, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (This item was continued from the PZB meeting of 06 13 18.) (07 11 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-1) (Allow properties on Biltmore Way to receive Transfer of Development Rights, or TDRs, from historically-designated properties) (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 F.-14. 18-7324 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-102, “Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District,” to modify and clarify provisions regulating duplex standards related to setbacks, heights, and ground area coverage, providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 05 09 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0) (Changing the Zoning Code for duplexes to conform to recently -adopted Single-Family Residential regulations, such as setbacks, building heights, and driveway requirements.) F.-15. 18-7787 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74 -Traffic and Vehicles of the City of Coral Gables Code in order to authorize use of motorized scooters on certain City sidewalks; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, and F-16 are related. F.-16. 18-7479 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving 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 “Regency on the Park” on the property legally described as Lots 5 to 12, Block 12, Douglas Section (100, 114, and Calabria Avenue and 912 and 918 East Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (06 13 18 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-0) (Allow the proposed “Regency on the Park” to have a mix of uses) F.-17. 18-7181 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the Final Plat entitled “Almeria Square” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of an approximately 0.2754 acre (12,000 sq. ft) property into four (4) platted lots for four (4) residential townhouses on property assigned Multi-Family Special Area District (MFSA) zoning, on the property legally described as Lots 29 and 30, Block 13, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (625 Almeria Avenue), according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 20, page 28, of the public records of Miami Dade County, Florida providing for an effective date. ( 04 12 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) (Allow a re-plat of property into four lots) G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES G.-1. 18-7669 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet. G.-2. 18-7670 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago. City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS H.-1. 18-7707 A discussion on toxic algae blooms near Lake Okeechobee and the importance of raising awareness about water quality and environmental concerns that exist in our state. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) H.-2. 18-7683 A discussion regarding ALPR system in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) H.-3. 18-7699 City actions regarding Sea Level Rise. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) H.-4. 18-7726 A discussion regarding the upcoming retirement of the City Clerk. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) H.-5. 18-7728 Status of Neighborhood Planning Study for residential neighborhood north of SW 8th Street. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) H.-6. 18-7745 Staff Update regarding conversion of street lights to LED. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) H.-7. 18-7775 Umbrella Sky Project... keeping the momentum going. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) H.-8 18-7795 An update and overview by the Office of Public Safety of the school safety measures practiced in Coral Gables public schools. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) H.-9. 18-7777 A discussion regarding extending pilot shared mobility device pilots with Spin, Bird, or additional providers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada) I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 12 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS J.-1. 18-7803 A Resolution approving general terms and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a Purchase and Sales Agreement with Cal Rosenbaum for the purchase of this residential property located at 7000 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL on the west corner of Cartagena Plaza for purpose of preserving landscaped open space and renovating the existing house for use as a fire station to enhance fire rescue response time to the surrounding neighborhood. (The Purchase and Sales Agreement to come back to Commission for approval) J.-2. 18-7776 Update on the Spin scooter pilot program. K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS K.-1. 18-7757 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing a ninety-day extension of a Zoning in Progress related to access to the public rights -of-way for wireless facilities; providing an effective date. K.-2. 18-7671 Request for Executive Session (if any). L. CITY CLERK ITEMS L.-1. 18-7764 A Resolution in accordance with Section 2-26 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings” setting forth the meeting dates through December 2018, as follows: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and Tuesday, December 11, 2018. M. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 13 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM City Commission Agenda August 28, 2018 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 City of Coral Gables Page 14 Printed on 8/27/2018 11:30 AM