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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli Vice Mayor Vince Lago Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr. Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Michael Mena Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still required to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend Roger Tobin from St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Fors, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance. LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2021-10); (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2021-28 through Resolution No. 2021-32); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-2057 Congratulations to Captain Daniel Amador recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of Month, January 2021 Notification Letter January 2021 Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the Agenda Item regarding Captain Daniel Amador recipient of the “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2021. Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa stated that Captain Amador is being recognized, as it turns almost one year since they started with the Covid response and he as their EMS Captain was tasked with drafting policies for contact tracing and follow-ups for anyone who tested positive. Since then, he has taken on the role of disseminating vaccines, specifically when it involved their personnel, going above and beyond his normal roles in addition to drafting plans where there was none and it is because of this, he was selected as “Firefighter of the Month” for January. He then congratulated Captain Amador as he presented him with his award. Mayor Valdes-Fauli echoed the same congratulatory sentiments followed with well done. Captain Amador thanked the Mayor and everyone for the recognition, attention, respect, and responsibility given to him to be able to serve the community in that capacity during such unprecedented times. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 21-2058 Congratulations to Firefighter Christopher Ayala recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of Month, February 2021 Notification Letter February 2021 Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa introduced Firefighter Christopher Ayala, recipient of the “Firefighter of the Month Award” for the month of February 2021. Firefighter Ayala recently took and scored high on their Lieutenant’s exam, and has assumed that role in an acting capacity doing everything he could to better himself in his area of expertise, also he is being recognized because of his willingness to be a mentor and in the development of those that are new on the job making sure that they rise to the level of expertise that he has. It is for his commitment to mentorship and his own self-development that he is being recognized as the “Firefighter of the Month” for February. Firefighter Ayala thanked the Mayor, City Commission and the administration for the recognition and said that he will endeavor to continue to do a good job. City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 Major Valdes-Fauli thanked Captain Ayala for a job well done, and for making them proud. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-3. 21-2013 Congratulations to Sergeant Jesus Rodriguez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2020. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH DECEMBER 2020.doc Officer of the Month J.Rodriguez.pdf Major Valdes-Fauli introduced the Agenda Item regarding Sergeant Jesus Rodriguez recipient of the “Officer of the Month Award” for the month of December 2020. Police Chief Edward J. Hudak made the presentation regarding Sergeant Jesus Rodriguez who was being recognized because of an incident which occurred on December 30, 2020 involving a high number of burglaries in the South end of the City and the work he has done in the Gables Estates community working in collaboration with individuals and security guards who notify the police immediately upon seeing anything suspicious. In this incident, Sergeant Rodriguez was working in the area and continued to follow-up on the original call, and throughout the night he had officers patrolling the area of Gables Estates. The security guard found a suspect hiding in the bushes who was arrested, but Sergeant Rodriguez continued his surveillance working with the security guard and utilizing the CCTV he was able to capture the second suspect who had disguised himself as a jogger in the area to detract suspicion. It is because of his diligence, which he has shown throughout, not only in his job as a Sergeant, but as an officer working extra details and paying attention to the safety of the residents of Coral Gables that he is being awarded the “Officer of the Month” for December 2020. Sergeant Jesus Rodriguez thanked the City Commission for their support and all they do for the Police Department, that the Chief was on top of this case and is always there for them. He continued by saying that it was a collective effort with the young officers they have on midnight, and it was amazing when he called for back-up, within seconds ten police cars responded, showing how motivated the young officers are which ended in the apprehension of the suspects and prevented numerous crimes from occurring. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 A.-4. 21-2052 Congratulations to Lawanda “Candace” Isaac, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Year Award,” for 2020. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2020.doc Operator of the 1st Quarter L.Isaac.pdf Police Chief Edward J. Hudak introduced Lawanda “Candace” Isaac, the recipient of the “Operator of the Year Award” for 2020. He mentioned that he has often said that their first line of interaction with our residents when they are in need is the communications officers. It is also the lifeline for firefighters and police officers, and probably the most important unsung part of their job in public safety. Candace, as she is affectionately known to all of them has always exemplified exactly what it means to be a dedicated public servant and Communications Operator. In one of those instances involving a building fire, the observation of her supervisor was at a moment where she was like a one hand paper hanger in that she was working police, communications, dealing with the call, fire rescue, making sure the units…, and he believes that there was probably about nine to ten apparatus from the Fire Department alone she had to coordinate all at once because of people being on leave in the department. He was struck by her supervisor who nominated her, and the words encapsulates what Candace is all about. She says “I have watched in awe of her commitment and devotion to the officers, firefighters, fellow employees and citizens of Coral Gables. She is the ultimate representation of the City of Coral Gables Police Department’s mission to provide service with a pledge of honor and excellence and partnership with not only the people that we serve, but the team that she works with”. Continuing he said, it is his honor to introduce the “Operator of the Year”, Candace Isaac. Lawanda “Candace” Isaac said that the honor was overwhelming, but she is especially appreciative because the recognition comes from her peers and she is humbled. She then thanked the City Commission. Mayor Valdes-Fauli and the City Commission thanked Ms. Isaac for a job well done and all she does for the City. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 A.-5. 21-2051 Congratulations to Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2020. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2020.doc Officer of the Month C.Nguyen.pdf Police Chief Edward J. Hudak stated that it was his distinct honor and on behalf of the Awards Selection Committee to introduce Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen, recipient of the “Office of the Year Award” for 2020. He is a veteran with over 20 years of service and oversees the Crimes Against Persons Unit which handles all the violent crimes against a person in the City of Coral Gables. He has worked in Internal Affairs, Bike Patrol and Air Breakers Uniform Police Patrol. His nomination was above and beyond what detectives, but detective Supervisors do. In 2020, there was a string of bank robberies in Coral Gables, and it is because of Sergeant Nguyen’s diligence and acute observation skills in recognizing a key factor regarding the suspect’s attire, more specifically, his unique footwear that he was able to arrest the suspect responsible for numerous bank robberies in the City. It is for this reason that he is being honored with the “Officer of the Year” Award for 2020. Sergeant Nguyen acknowledged and thanked the Mayor and City Commission, Manager, administration, and Police Chief Hudak for his opening remarks and introduction. He continued by saying that he was honored and humbled with gratitude to be the “Officer of the Year” for 2020, but additionally, he would also like to salute the nominees were also considered by the members of the committee, because they also did a well-deserved job, including fellow recipient who also received an award, Jesus Rodriguez, and congratulated Candice, who is as the Chief said previously, their “lifeline” in the communications center. He continued by saying that any accomplishment is never done by any one person, and while he did put a team together that day to capture the bank robber, he would like to recognize Detective McKee, Officer Fernando Diaz, Officer Lago, Officer Hazoury, and Justin Gonzalez who assisted him with the apprehension. Additionally, he thanked the individuals who nominated them in recognizing their duty and service. Lt. Joe Werner nominated him and that is how he was able to be selected and considered for the nomination. He then acknowledged the Awards Committee, Major Medina for being the chairperson and for the consideration and support for his nomination. He then recognized the families who could not be present for their support of the recipients and thanked his wife, children and his extended family, the police department, for their continued support and that he has been with the City since 1994. and concluded with thanking everyone. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None City Clerk Item No. 7 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 20 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 6 E. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon to Approve the Consent Agenda. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli RESOLUTION NO. 2021-28 E.-1. 21-2053 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant funds in the amount of $10,000 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. Attachments: 2021-JAGD-DADE-5-4R-011 SIGNATURE PAGE Item Title Cover Memo-$10,000-2019JAGDGrant-WORD Resolution-$10,000-2019JAGDGrant-WORD Signed Resolution 2021-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 ALLOCATED TO THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $10,000 GRANT FUNDS AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-28 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 8 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29 E.-2. 21-2054 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant funds in the amount of $5,439 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $5,439 grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. Attachments: 2021-JAGC-DADE-17-5R-116 SIGNATURE PAGES Item Title Cover Memo-$5,439-2019JAGCGrant-WORD Resolution-$5,439-2019JAGCGrant-WORD Signed Resolution 2021-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,439 ALLOCATED TO THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $5,439 GRANT FUNDS AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-29 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-30 E.-4. 21-2081 A Resolution of the City Commission urging the United States Congress to enact the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Attachments: EICDA Cover Memo 2-16 EICDA 2-16-21 Signed Resolution 2021-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT THE ENERGY INNOVATION AND CARBON DIVIDEND ACT. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-30 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-2095 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of September 23, 2020. Attachments: 09.23.2020 MinutesforCC02.23.2021 AAP Meeting September 23, 2020 DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 1.-2. 21-2071 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 20, 2021. Attachments: CEB Hearing Minutes - January 20, 2021 CEB Attendance Sheet - 1-20-2021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 1.-3. 21-2094 Cultural Development Board Meeting of September 30, 2020. Attachments: CDB Minutes September 30, 2020 DRAFT 09.30.2020 MinutesforCC02.23.2021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 1.-4. 21-2078 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of October 21, 2020. Attachments: Cover Sheet Verbatim Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 1.-5. 21-2079 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of December 16, 2020. Attachments: Cover Sheet Verbatim Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 1.-6. 21-2049 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 14,2021. Attachments: MeetingMinutes 1.14.21 Unoffical This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 1.-7. 21-2089 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of January 6, 2021. Attachments: 010621-Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31 E.-3. 21-2033 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the write-off of the receivable for defaulted rent ($174,689.55) as uncollectable and the payment of the past-due Business Improvement District (BID) tax assessment liability ($4,319.86) to the BID with regard to the City-owned property located at 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida. Attachments: Commission Cover - 02.23.21 (278 MM Receivable Write-Off).doc Resolution - 02.23.21 (278 MM Receivable Write-Off).doc Ortanique HK Memo Outstanding Balance Possible Litigation.pdf Signed Resolution 2021-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF THE RECEIVABLE FOR DEFAULTED RENT ($174,689.55) AS UNCOLLECTABLE AND THE PAYMENT OF THE PAST-DUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) TAX ASSESSMENT LIABILITY ($4,319.86) TO THE BID WITH REGARD TO THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 278 MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA. A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-31. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 18 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item F.-1) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-10 F.-1. 19-9181 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 82-8 “Application of Fertilizer” in Chapter 82- Vegetation, Article 1- in General; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) Attachments: First Reading Ordinance Fertilizer- December 10 2019 First Reading Ordinance Cover Memo Fertilizer - December 10 2019 Minutes BC 11-07-19 Excerpt on Fertilizer Ordinance S.A.B. 10-23-19 Meeting Minutes DRAFT Speaker Cards F-5 Entered into the Public Record Verbatime Transcript - CCMtg Dec 10 2019 - Agenda Item F-5 - Ordinance amending the Coral G Second Reading Cover Memo Fertilizer 2-16-21 Second Reading Fertilizer Ordinance Rev. 2-16-21 12.10.20-Health-of-Biscayne-BayReport-Card-Program Signed Ordinance 2021-10 CCMtg Feb 23 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance amending the City of Coral Gables Code by c AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE BY CREATING SECTION 82-8 “APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER” IN CHAPTER 82- VEGETATION, ARTICLE 1- IN GENERAL; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, ENFORCEABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-10. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item G.-1.) G.-1. 21-2110 Appearance by Hugo V. Alvarez, President of the Coral Gables Bar Association, regarding creation of an Ex-Officio Board Member for sitting member of Coral Gables City Commission in the spirit of increasing collaboration between the City and the Bar for the benefit of the community, and appointment of Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr. to the position. (Sponsored by Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.) Attachments: CCMtg Feb 23 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Appearance by Hugo L. Alvarez President of CG Bar As [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 19 G.-2. 21-2107 A discussion regarding the enforcement efforts of the City's waterways and how to improve them. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) Attachments: CCMtg Feb 23 2021 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion regarding the enforcement efforts of the City [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 24 G.-3. 21-2109 A discussion regarding the term of the Miracle Theater lease agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Actor's Playhouse Productions, Inc. (Sponsored by Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.) Attachments: CCMtg Feb 23 2021 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding the term of the Miracle Theater lea [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 25 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item G.-4) G.-4. 21-2070 Update on the Coral Gables Waterway Assessment. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) Attachments: Coral Gables Waterways Assessment Presentation-COVER City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 22 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 28 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 21-2068 Floodplain Management Plan Progress Report. Attachments: 510-FMP-Miami-Dade County - LMS Progress Report Activity 510 2.5.2021.rtf CCMtg Feb 23 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Floodplain Management Plan Progress Report [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 26 I.-2. 21-2091 Update on Stormwater filters and purification program for the Riviera outfall upstream drainage system. Attachments: Riviera outfall upstream drainage system presentation-COVER.docx CCMtg Feb 23 2021 - Agenda Item I-2 - Update on stormwater filters and purification program [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 21 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2021-32 K.-1. 21-2080 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing members of the Canvassing Board for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 13, 2021 and any subsequent run-off election, namely, the Honorable Carlos Gamez, County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Carlos Guzman, County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Christine Bandin, (Alternate), County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit and City Clerk, Billy Y. Urquia for the purpose of canvassing absentee ballots and precinct returns; further authorizing said board to certify the results of said election. Attachments: Cover Memo-2021 canvassing board resolution Final 2-16.doc Draft Resolution-2021 canvassing board Final 2-16.doc 2021-32 Signed Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE UPCOMING GENERAL BIENNIAL ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 AND ANY SUBSEQUENT RUN-OFF ELECTION, THE HONORABLE CARLOS GAMEZ, COUNTY COURT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; THE HONORABLE CARLOS GUZMAN, COUNTY COURT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; THE HONORABLE CHRISTINE BANDIN (ALTERNATE), COUNTY COURT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; AND CITY CLERK BILLY Y. URQUIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CANVASSING ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND PRECINCT RETURNS, FURTHER AUTHORIZING SAID BOARD TO CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-32. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Lago, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Absent : 1- Commissioner Keon City Clerk Item No. 27 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 30 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2021 ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 12:11 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2020, beginning 1 p.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 15