City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · January 10, 2017
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
9:00 AM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Jim Cason
Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Craig E. Leen, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda January 10, 2017
INVOCATION
Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Chamberlain, Pastor Interim, St. Mark's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 16-5692 Special welcome to Florida State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez to the City of Coral
Gables.
A.-2. 16-5655 Recognition of the Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Department receiving
“Accreditation Status” from the National Recreation and Parks Association, awarded on
October 4, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri.
A.-3. 16-5648 Congratulations to Officer Kevin Kelley, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of
the Month Award," for the month of November 2016.
A.-4. 16-5658 Congratulations to Lt. Andrew Fletcher, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter
of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2017.
A.-5. 16-5659 Congratulations to Rayza Collazo who holds the title of Information Technology
Specialist, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of January,
2017.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 16-5687 Regular City Commission Meeting of December 6, 2016.
C. 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.
C.-1. 16-5613 A Resolution authorizing "Bike Walk Coral Gables" to sell alcoholic beverages as part
of "Gables Bike Day" at Merrick Park on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.
C.-2. 16-5614 A Resolution authorizing Fetes and Events to sell alcoholic beverages on Catalonia
Avenue between Ponce De Leon Blvd. and Salzedo Street on Sunday, February 12,
2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., during the "Gables Chili Fest" event, to benefit the
Knights of Columbus, as well as the United Way Mission, subject to Florida Department
of Professional Regulation Requirements.
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C.-3. 16-5650 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 1,975 from previously
encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2016/2017
Fiscal Year operations of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program,
conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit.
C.-4 16-5651 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 7,448 from State Forfeited
Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year operations of the
Police Explorer Post # 594 program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department
Youth Resource Unit.
C.-5. 16-5653 A Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Cultural Grants.
C.-6. 16-5654 A Resolution approving the University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan report in
accordance with the requirements of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Zoning Code
Article 3, Division 21.
C.-7. 16-5662 A Resolution authorizing the Coral Gables Community Foundation to use forty -two
parking spaces during the annual "Tour of Kitchens" Fundraiser on Saturday, February
4, 2017 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and waiving the parking fees for use of said spaces.
(Requested by Vice Mayor Quesada)
C.-8. 16-5665 A Resolution authorizing City Staff to implement an expansion of Trolley service hours
to include service on Holidays including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day,
Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Friday after Thanksgiving,
and Christmas Eve.
C.-9. 16-5640 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission, with attachments, accepting
the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of Results from the Coral Gables
Retirement Board Election, which was held from December 6th, 2016 through
December 9th, 2016; said election which confirmed the election of Carlos E. Fleites to
the Participating Regular Full-time Employee seat for a term of two years, which began
on January 1, 2017 and continues through December 31, 2018; and the re-election of
Troy Easley who ran unopposed for the participating firefighter seat for a term of two
years, which also began on January 1, 2017 and continues through December 31,
2018.
C.-10. 16-5668 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for
property located outside the City’s sewer district at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral
Gables, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system,
subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under
Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance No. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and
Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of
this resolution.
C.-11. 16-5663 A Resolution appointing Bertram Goldsmith (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to
serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board for the remainder of a two (2) year
term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 16-5656 Budget/Audit Advisory Board meeting of November 9, 2016
1.-2. 16-5638 City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of
October 24, 2016.
1.-3. 16-5639 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of December 12, 2016.
1.-4. 16-5669 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Sustainability Meeting of October 26, 2016.
1.-5. 16-5670 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Sustainability Meeting of November 16, 2016.
1.-6. 16-5652 Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 01, 2016.
1.-7. 16-5609 Economic Development and Property Advisory Special Joint Board Meeting of October
12, 2016.
1.-8. 16-5610 Economic Development Board Meeting of November 2, 2016.
1.-9. 16-5660 Economic Development Board Meeting of December 7, 2016.
1.-10. 16-5649 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 10, 2016.
1.-11. 16-5617 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 1, 2016.
1.-12. 16-5661 Property Advisory Board Meeting of December 14, 2016.
1.-13. 16-5693 Property Advisory Board Meeting of January 4, 2017.
D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
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E. 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
Agenda Items E-1, E-2, and E-7 are related. Time Certain 5:01pm.
E.-1. 16-5574 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 all of
Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47
Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 19 16
PZB/LPA Review made no recommendation, Vote 3-Yes and 1-No)
E.-2. 16-5575 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 all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L”
(20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street),
Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (10 19 16 PZB made no recommendation, Vote 3-Yes
and 1-No)
E.-3. 16-5570 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 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Division 3, “Nonresidential Districts,” Section 4-302, “Commercial
District;” and, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 1, “Accessory Uses,”
Section 5-115, “Drive-throughs, walk-up windows, and automated teller machines
(ATM)” requiring conditional use review for drive through facilities; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date .
(11 09 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
E.-4. 16-5551 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section
105-26 of the City of Coral Gables Code to prohibit certain exterior construction on
Saturdays (Along with Sundays and Holidays) in residential zones or within 100 feet of
residential zones, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification,
enforceability and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items E-5 and E-6 are related.
E.-5. 16-5664 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text
amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific
Zoning Regulations”, Section A-12, “Biltmore Section” adding site specific provisions
increasing the maximum permitted floor area ratio for the property legally described as
Lots 24-38, Block 7, Biltmore Section; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 12 14 16 PZB recommended
approval, Vote 6-0)
E.-6. 16-5666 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a
Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD),” for the proposed project
referred to as “515 Valencia” on the property legally described as Lots 24-38, Block 7,
Biltmore Section (501 - 525 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (12 14 16 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 6-0)
RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items E-1, E-2, and E-7 are related. Time Certain 5:01pm.
E.-7. 16-5577 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site
plan conditional use 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 “33 Alhambra” on the property legally
described as all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33,
43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including
required conditions; providing for an effective date. ( 10 19 16 PZB made no
recommendation, Vote 3-Yes and 1-No)
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
None
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
H.-1. 16-5694 Request for authorization to proceed with an Ordinance regarding land exchange with
Codina Partners, LLC relating to the Public Safety Building.
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
I.-1. 16-5641 Request for an Executive Session (if any).
J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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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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