City of Coral Gables - Meeting of City Commission on 2/12/2019 at 9:00 AM

19-8345

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8345
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-1.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 12, 2019 as "Jack Thomson Day" in Coral Gables.
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19-8391

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8391
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-2.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of thirty year service pin to Bryan G. Barker, Public Service Department.
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19-8333

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8333
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-3.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Major Cordell Atherley, Police Department.
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19-8356

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8356
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-4.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Carlos Perez, Public Works Department, Automotive Division.
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19-8378

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8378
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-5.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of twenty year service pin to Daniel A. Boves, Public Service Department.
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19-8385

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8385
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-6.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Firefighter Rebeca McNally, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January, 2019.
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19-8392

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8392
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-7.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Officer Justin Gonzalez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December, 2018.
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19-8332

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8332
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-8.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Donna Johnson who holds the title Accounting Specialist, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of February, 2019.
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19-8342

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8342
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of January 22, 2019.
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19-8341

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8341
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution designating the City of Seville, Spain, as a “Sister City” of the City of Coral Gables, Florida.
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19-8329

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8329
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Andy Mayobre (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
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19-8358

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8358
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Eric Zichella (Nominated by Commissioner Mena) and Kevin Lynskey (Nominated By Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as members 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.
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19-8359

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the City to be a Sponsor of the Coral Gables Preparatory Academy "2019 Family Fun Day Carnival," at the Bronze Level.
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19-8360

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8360
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution confirming the appointment of Teddy Lhoutellier (Nominated by the University of Miami) Monique Selman (Nominated by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) and Piero Gardinali (Nominated by Florida International University) to serve as members 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.
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19-8368

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8368
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Erin Anding (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
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19-8346

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8346
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of $50,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training; the funds are to be expended as needed for senior-level professional development and leadership trainings by the Coral Gables Police Department.
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19-8347

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8347
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $67,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the acquisition of Chevrolet Bolt LT vehicles for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
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19-8349

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8349
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $100,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the acquisition of SaferWatch for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
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19-8376

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:36 GMT

File #: 19-8376
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m Friday, March 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., and on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way, during the "St. Patrick’s Day Party on the Plaza" event, to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council and the Pause for a Cause, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
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19-8389

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8389
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from noon to 12:00 a.m., and from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019 on Miracle Mile from Douglas Road to Lejeune Road as part of the "Carnaval on the Mile," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
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19-8365

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8365
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-11.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, June 1, 2019, during the "Champions League Final Watch Party," to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.
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19-8367

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8367
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-12.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, April 6, 2019 during the "Der Deutsche Klassiker (German Soccer Classic) Watch Party" event to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
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19-8366

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8366
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-13.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, March 2, 2019 during the "El Clasico Watch Party" event to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
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19-8372

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8372
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-14.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing the acceptance of the donation of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) from the Coral Gables Garden Club; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget to recognize the donation as revenue and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the project.
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19-8401

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8401
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of December 5, 2018.
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19-8328

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:34 GMT

File #: 19-8328
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 16, 2019.
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19-8396

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8396
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 5, 2018.
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19-8397

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8397
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 1.-4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Cultural Development Board Meeting of January 15, 2019.
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19-8386

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Parking Advisory Board Meeting of November 15, 2018.
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19-8373

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8373
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 13, 2018.
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19-8374

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8374
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2019.
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19-8375

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:36 GMT

File #: 19-8375
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-8.
Type: Minutes
Title: Senior Advisory Board Meeting of November 1, 2018.
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19-8379

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:36 GMT

File #: 19-8379
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-9.
Type: Minutes
Title: Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2018.
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19-8327

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:34 GMT

File #: 19-8327
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-10.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2018.
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19-8403

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8403
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-11.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2019.
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19-8402

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8402
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 2.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution approving release of a Call for Art for Giralda Sky, a temporary public art installation. (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
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18-8243

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 18-8243
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, "Development Standards," Division 11, "Landscaping," Section 5-1104, "General Requirements," limiting locations for artificial turf; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 09 18 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 6-0)
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19-8338

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8338
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending section 54-86, Chapter 54, Article III of the City of Coral Gables Code to move “cardboard” from the definition of “household refuse” to the definition of “recyclable material” so that cardboard must be segregated as a recyclable material pursuant to section 54-149; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
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19-8404

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8404
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance approving the purchase and sale agreement for the sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24 located on the northwest corner of University Drive and Pisano Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146 having a Miami-Dade County parcel identification number of 03-4119-006-0200 to Doctors Hospital Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation; waiving certain requirements of the Procurement Code pursuant to section 2-1089 thereof; providing a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (The lot is currently leased to Doctors Hospital) (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
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19-8335

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8335
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
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19-8334

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8334
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Status update on signage by staff.
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19-8363

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8363
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding undergrounding workshop and Section 5-2201 of the Zoning Code entitled "Requirement for underground utilities." (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
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19-8364

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8364
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding reconsideration and amendment to “A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Adopting a Policy for City Commissioner Expense Accounts/Office Budgets.” (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
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19-8288

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:38 GMT

File #: 19-8288
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-2.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, adopting a policy for City Commissioner expense accounts/office budgets. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
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19-8369

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8369
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: Update on scooter pilot program and next steps.
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19-8383

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:36 GMT

File #: 19-8383
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-4.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: An update from staff regarding existing restrictive covenants that hold property owners responsible for the maintenance of surrounding areas. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Vince Lago)
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19-8340

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8340
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida establishing an Affordable Housing Account and authorizing the transfer of $125,000 from fund balance to the Affordable Housing Account. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
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19-8370

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8370
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Javier Betancourt (Nominated by Commissioner Keon), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
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19-8289

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8289
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding Columbus Center recommendations.
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19-8405

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8405
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding the 6th Annual Safe Streets Summit.
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19-8361

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8361
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget to transfer from fund balance Park Impact Fees, and to appropriate such funds for the Ponce Circle Park Project.
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19-8387

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8387
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing the City Manager to extend and amend an agreement with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Inc., to continue participation in the Million Orchid Project, as initially authorized in Resolution 2014-52.
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19-8406

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:37 GMT

File #: 19-8406
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution continuing the presentation and hearing and extending negotiations from the current February 13, 2019 deadline to March 13, 2019, in order for staff to continue working toward reaching an agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC (CGCC) for the redevelopment of City-Owned Municipal Parking Garages 1 and 4, located at 245 and 385 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.
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19-8337

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8337
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant COLA to class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) (treating GAP and opt-outs in the same fashion) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism
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19-8336

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8336
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Request for Executive Session (if any).
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19-8371

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:35 GMT

File #: 19-8371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution confirming the nomination of Jesus Cordero, who ran unopposed, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board as a Participating Regular Full-time Employee Representative (General/Teamsters), for the remainder of a two-year term, which began on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
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