Res No 125-20-15565RESOLUTION NO.125-20-15565
A Resolution extending term limits and acknowledging Commissioner
Harris' appointment of Mr. Gary A. Costales to serve on the Historic
Preservation Board for an additional two-year term ending February 6,
2022.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions made by
those who serve on the various City boards and committees and wish to appoint a full
complement to each of the active boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to re -appoint Gary A. Costales to serve for a
two-year term on the Historic Preservation Board.
WHEREAS, commencing with appointments made after January 1, 2009, Sec. 2-22
"Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances provides that, appointees are limited to two (2)
consecutive two-year terms of membership on a specific commission, board, or committee. After
serving a maximum of two (2) consecutive year terms, an appointee shall not be reappointed to
the same commission, board or committee unless at least one year has elapsed between the term
limited position and the effective date of commencement of the proposed appointment for a new
term; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances, as amended by
Ordinance No. 06-14-2184, dated April 15, 2014, provides that the appointer, or his or her
successor in office, may extend the term limits of his or her appointment with the advice and
consent of a majority of the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances, this will
be Gary A. Costales's fifth two-year term.
WHEREAS, Gary A. Costales original appointment was July 19, 2011 and he was
reappointed on May 20, 2014 and February 6, 2018, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Hands wishes to appoint Mr. Costales to the Historic
Preservation Board and to extend his term limits to an additional two-year term; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Commission agree to the extension of Mr. Costales' term limits
to serve on the Historic Preservation Board for an additional two-year term exceeding the City's
term limit ordinance as an allowable exception.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and
they are incorporated into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full herein.
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Section 2. The City Commission hereby finds that Mr. Costales qualifies as an
exception to the term limits set forth in Section 2-22 of the City's Code of Ordinances, approves
of an extension of term limits for Mr. Costales and acknowledge his appointment by
Commissioner Harris to serve on the Historic Preservation Board for an additional two-year term
and.
Section 3. The expiration date of this appointment shall be February 6, 2022 or
unless removed earlier.
Section 4. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 5. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6 h day of October. 2020.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK;�
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
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APPROVED:
T4AYOR
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Philips:
Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea
Commissioner Gil:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Agenda Rem No:1.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: October 6, 2020
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Rem Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution extending term limits and acknowledging Commissioner Harris' appointment of Mr. Gary A
Costales to serve on the Historic Preservation Board for an additional two-year term ending February 6, 2022.
3/5 (Commissioner Harris)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Resolution_ExtendingTerm_Rreappt_HPB.Costa IesCArev.doc
Gary Costales board application.pdf
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Referred by:
Mayor or Commissioner
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
6130 Sunset Drive Phone No. 305-663-6340
South Miami, FL 33143 Fez No. 3OS-663-6348
1. 1 am interested to serving on the following board(s)lcommittee(s):
Historic Preservallm Board
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Poerlh ahotce
2. Name: GaryACostales
(Please print)
3. Rome Address: 5981 sw e1 Street South Mlaml, FL 33143
4. Business Address: 1200 Brkkeli Ave. Suite 1230. Miami, FL 33131
5. Rome Phone No. Business Phone No.
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Fox No.
6. E-mail Address:
7. Education/Degree Earned: Jurisooclar
Pertinent Experience:
Clment member. previous member of City of Coral Gables beaullhcation commioee
Field Expertise:
8. Community Service:
Current member of histoncai preservation board. former member of Cityof Coral Gables beauNkatlon oommetee.
9- Attached Resume: ❑ (Optional)
10. Are you a registered voter? Yes x No—
ll. Are ,you a resident of the City? Yes x No _
12. Do you have a business i ? Yes _ No z
Signature Date
Applicant
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