City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · March 27, 2018
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
9:00 AM
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the
City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Commissioner Frank C. Quesada
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 and A-2.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner
Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
INVOCATION
Commissioner Vince Lago gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Frank Quesada led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken
which information is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the
City Clerk, and which are by reference made a part of the record herein: (a)
Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2018-105 and Resolution No. 2018-106);
(b) Video; (c) Audio Recording; (d) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background
information, including items which were submitted at the meeting.
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A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7149 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming March 27, 2018 as "Reading Day" in Coral
Gables.
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 1 (i.e. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming March 27, 2018 as "Reading
Day" in Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli assisted by Jessie Cathers and Grant
Keller, who are the children of City employees, read the proclamation.
The Proclamation proclaiming “Reading Day” is a result of a project by Leadership
Miami through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the
Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership, to raise awareness of the City, the
Partnership and their respective emphasis on local children and the importance of
literacy for young children in Miami-Dade County. Leadership Miami is a group of
approximately 100 professionals in Miami, who are identified as rising leaders in their
different industries. The Family Learning Partnership works closely with families and
their children providing free books (English, Spanish or Creole) to children through
their book club, providing free books at pediatricians’ offices, holding parenting
classes, and educating at-risk youth on various legal issues through their Legal Up
program.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
A.-2. 18-7207 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018 as
"National Library Week" in Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 2 (i.e. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 8, 2018 through April
14, 2018 as "National Library Week" in Coral Gables), Vice Mayor Keon read the
Proclamation.
Vice Mayor Keon stated she would like to introduce all of you to our Director of
Libraries for Miami-Dade County, Ray Baker, further stating about a year-and-a half
ago, she met with County Commissioner, Xavier Suarez, to assess the need for the
renovation of our library and he set up a meeting for us and City staff with Ray Baker,
who has never stopped working with us. Vice Mayor Keon stated they have
designed the major renovation, that will be done in two phases, a picture and
renderings for the first phase of the renovation of the library are set up in the library,
and there is a website that any resident of the City can comment on those renovations,
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which is all due to a $1,000,000 allocation from Miami-Dade County for this library.
Vice Mayor Keon stated we hope to finish the first phase of the renovation, so were
ready for the 2nd million dollars to complete the renovation of our library, and it is a
beautiful library and it is well used and we are very grateful to the County, to Ray
Baker, and to Commissioner Suarez for all their work in helping us achieve this
renovation of our library.
Library Director Baker thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor for recognizing us for
"National Library Week," further stating that the Miami-Dade Public Library has been
serving the residents of Coral Gables for almost 50 years, so this is a great
partnership between the County and the City of Coral Gables, and we are really
excited about the prospect of doing this renovation of the existing branch. Library
Director Baker stated more importantly for "National Library Week," he brought with
him your outstanding Branch Manager, Will Runyon, who with his staff have been
serving your residents for many years, providing face to face services every single day
of the week, and he appreciates all the work that he and his staff do, otherwise he
would not be standing up here. Library Director Baker introduced Assistant Director
Sue Cvejanovich, stating humorously that Sue has the fun of being in charge of all 50
branches and is in charge of all our librarians throughout the system, and that she has
a pretty easy job. Library Director Baker thanked the Commission for having us
here, stating that we are really honored, and that the library here is the number 2
checkout in terms of usage in libraries throughout the system as the residents of the
City of Coral Gables are voracious readers, and we encourage reading in all its forms.
Vice Mayor Keon thanked the Library Advisory Board for all the work and their
time.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
City Clerk Item No. 7
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C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 18-7200 A discussion regarding the relevance of art and culture in the City of Coral Gables,
including governance and procurement issues.
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item C-1 Mayors Comments - Discussion o
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item C-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. 8
C.-2. 18-7161 Administrative Investigation Report of Chief Edward Hudak, including the final report,
conclusions and costs.
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 9
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.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
1.-1. 18-7199 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of January 31, 2018.
Attachments: Anti-Crime Committee Minutes of 01-31-2018
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 10
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1.-2. 18-7195 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of February 7, 2018
Attachments: Blue Ribbon Committee Recap - 020718
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item D Consent Agenda 1-2 Blue Ribbon C
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 1-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 11
1.-3. 18-7167 Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2018.
Attachments: Youth Advisory Board Minutes March 5 2018
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 12
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
City Clerk Item No. 13
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-18
F.-1. 17-6509 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 Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review) ( 10 11 17
PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
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Attachments: 10 11 17 Staff Report - Venera w attachments
10 11 17 Attachments A - Applicant's Application Submittal -1500 Venera
02 13 18 Exhibit A Part I - Applicant Revised Submittal
02 13 18 Exhibit A Part II - Revised Traffic Study
02 13 18 Exhibit E - 10 11 17 Venera Staff Report w attachments
02 13 18 Exhibit F - Excerpts of 10 11 17 PZB Meeting Minutes
02 13 18 Exhibit G - Correspondence from Residents and Representatives
02 13 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
02 13 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 1st Reading
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan (2)
04 24 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal
04 24 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo
04 24 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes
04 24 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 24 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Feb 13 2018 - Agenda Items F-2, F-3, F-4 are related - Ordinances r
04 24 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
04 24 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence
04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 2nd Reading
04 24 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan
05 08 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal
05 08 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
05 08 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
05 08 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan
05 08 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo
05 08 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes
05 18 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence
05 08 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
05 08 18 Exhibit I - Diagram of Current Zoning and Proposed Development
05 08 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera
05 22 18 Exhibit A Applicant's Update to Submittal
05 22 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
05 22 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
05 22 18 CC Cover Memo Venera
05 22 18 PowerPoint Presentation - Venera
05 22 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan Final
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-8 are related - Ordinance
This Ordinance was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 3
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-19
F.-2. 17-6510 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 Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 17 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 5-0).
Attachments: 10 11 17 Staff Report - Venera w attachments
10 11 17 Attachment A - Applicant's Application Submittal
02 13 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 1st Reading
02 13 18 Exhibit A Part I - Applicant Revised Submittal
02 13 18 Exhibit A Part II - Revised Traffic Study
02 13 18 Exhibit E - 10 11 17 Venera Staff Report w attachments
02 13 18 Exhibit F - Excerpts of 10 11 17 PZB Meeting Minutes
02 13 18 Exhibit G - Correspondence from Residents and Representatives
02 13 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan (2)
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Feb 13 2018 - Agenda Items F-2, F-3, F-4 are related - Ordinances r
04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 2nd Reading
04 24 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal
04 24 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 24 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 24 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan
04 24 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 PZB Staff Report
04 24 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 Excerpts PZB Meeting Minutes
04 24 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence
04 24 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
05 08 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera
05 08 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal
05 08 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
05 08 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
05 08 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan
05 08 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo
05 08 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes
05 08 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence
05 08 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
05 08 18 Exhibit I - Diagram of Current Zoning and Proposed Development
05 22 18 Exhibit A Applicant's Update to Submittal
05 22 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
05 22 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
05 22 18 CC Cover Memo Venera
05 22 18 PowerPoint Presentation - Venera
05 22 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan Final
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-8 are related - Ordinance
2018-19
This Ordinance was Deferred
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City Clerk Item No. 4
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10
F.-3. 17-6870 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Article 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Section 4-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article
5, “Development Standards,” and Article 8, “Definitions;” to modify and clarify provisions
regulating single-family residential standards related to garages, Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
calculations, building height, fences and walls, accessory uses, and lot coverage;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an
effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approved, Vote 5-0) (This is an action related
to the City Commission Workshop that was held on January 8, 2018 and 1st Reading,
which was heard at the March 27, 2018 City Commission Meeting).
Attachments: 12 13 17 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - SFR
12 13 17 Attachment A - 06 29 17 - Board of Architects Workshop Minutes
12 13 17 Attachment B - Interactive Map
12 13 17 Attachment C - Legal Ad
12 13 17 Attachment D - PPT
03 14 18 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - SFR w attachments
03 27 18 Exhibit D - PowerPoint Presentation
03 27 18 Exhibit C - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes
03 27 18 Exhibit B - 03 14 18 Staff Report with attachments
03 27 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance
03 27 18 CC Cover Memo - Single Family Homes
04 10 18 CC Cover Memo - Single Family Homes - 2nd Reading
04 10 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance providing for text amend
Signed Ordinance 2018-10
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor
Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Commissioner Mena
City Clerk Item No. 15
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Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-17
F.-4. 18-7201 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code,
Chapter 74, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles”; to include additional definitions; additional
prohibitions; additional provisions; providing for administrative appeal procedures;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an
effective date.
(Sponsored By Commissioner Lago)
Attachments: Parking Code First Reading Ordinance
Parking Code Changes- Cover memo first reading
Chapter 74 Edits to Parking Code March 21
Penalty Fee Comparison
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related amending C
Parking Code Changes- Cover memo Second reading
Parking Code Second Reading Ordinance
Chapter 74 Edits to Parking Code Second Reading
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 and F-4 are related regarding City Co
Signed Ordinance 2018-17
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that
this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice
Mayor Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 16
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-16
F.-5. 18-7209 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code,
Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional
penalties for violations of Chapter 74 , entitled “Traffic and Vehicles; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored By Commissioner Lago)
Attachments: Penalties First Reading Ordinance
Penalty Fee Comparison
Penalties Section- Cover memo first reading
Sec._1_7.___Penalties - Attachment A
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related amending C
Penalties Second Reading Ordinance
Sec._1_7.___Penalties - Attachment A- 2nd Reading
Penalties Section- Cover memo 2nd Reading
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 and F-4 are related regarding City Co
Signed Ordinance 2018-16
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 is
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available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Vice Mayor Keon,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice
Mayor Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 17
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RESOLUTIONS
Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-148
F.-6. 17-6511 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting 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 “Venera” on the property legally described as Lots 11 thru 25, Block
203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1500 Venera Avenue, 1515 San Remo Avenue, and
1537 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for an effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0; 1 recused)
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Attachments: 10 11 17 Staff Report - Venera w attachments
10 11 17 Attachment A - Applicant's Application Submittal re 1500 Venera
02 13 18 Exhibit A Part I - Applicant Revised Submittal
02 13 18 Exhibit A Part II - Revised Traffic Study
02 13 18 Exhibit E - 10 11 17 Venera Staff Report w attachments
02 13 18 Exhibit F - Excerpts of 10 11 17 PZB Meeting Minutes
02 13 18 Exhibit G - Correspondence from Residents and Representatives
02 13 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
02 13 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 1st Reading
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan (2)
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Feb 13 2018 - Agenda Items F-2, F-3, F-4 are related - Ordinances r
04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 2nd Reading
04 24 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal
04 24 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 24 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 24 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan
04 24 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Staff Memo
04 24 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 Excerpts of PZB Meeting Minutes
04 24 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence
04 24 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
05 08 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera
05 08 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal
05 08 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
05 08 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
05 08 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan
05 08 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo
05 08 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes
05 08 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence
05 08 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint
05 08 18 Exhibit I - Diagram of Current Zoning and Proposed Development
05 22 18 Exhibit A Applicant's Update to Submittal
05 22 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
05 22 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
05 22 18 CC Cover Memo Venera
05 22 18 PowerPoint Presentation - Venera
05 22 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan Final
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-8 are related - Ordinance
Resolution No. 2018-148
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 5
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Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-7)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-105
F.-7. 18-7170 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the submission of an
application to Miami-Dade County for the annexation of the area known as High
Pines/Ponce-Davis into the City of Coral Gables pursuant to Chapter 20 of the
Miami-Dade County Code and requesting that Miami-Dade County approve the
application.
Attachments: HP-PD PP 3-20-18
HP-PD Report, 3-21-18 rev
Reso. High Pines-Ponce Davis Annexation 3-12-18
High Pines - Ponce Davis Presentation
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item F-7 - Resolution approving the submissi
Signed Resolution 2018-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS HIGH
PINES/PONCE-DAVIS INTO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 20 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE AND REQUESTING
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVE THE APPLICATION.
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-105. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 14
G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-7205 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
Attachments: Action Item Spreadsheet_3.27.18 Commision Meeting
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 18
G.-2. 18-7206 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
Attachments: Commissioner Lago's Initatives_3.27.18 Commission Meeting
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 19
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H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
H.-1. 18-7202 A discussion regarding Metal Roofs.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
Attachments: Metal Roofs PowerPoint Presentation_2018_0327
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item H-1 - Discussion regarding metal roofs
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-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. 20
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 21
J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item J-1)
J.-1. 18-7198 A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance
Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 by RSM
US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. (Financial Statements and Reports are in draft
form until receipt of the audited Financial Statements of the City of Coral Gables
Retirement System).
Attachments: DRAFT CAFR 9-30-2017
City of Coral Gables Management Letter Draft
City of Coral Gables - Compliance Draft
Agenda Item - Presentation of CAFR 2017
Resolution Accepting CAFR 2017
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106
J.-2. 18-7210 A Resolution approving establishment of a fiscal sponsorship account with the Coral
Gables Community Foundation to be used for the administration of monies related to the
"Venice in the Gables Community Art Project" and advancement of the arts in Coral
Gables.
Attachments: CC 03.27.18 CG Arts Advancement Fund w CG Comm Fndtn
CG Arts Advancement Fund w CG Comm Fndtn.Reso - DRAFT
Venetian Posts PPT v2
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item J-2 - Resolution approving establishm
Signed Resolution 2018-106
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISCAL
SPONSORSHIP ACCOUNT WITH THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MONIES
RELATED TO THE VENICE IN THE GABLES COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS IN CORAL GABLES.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-106. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 22
K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.-1. 18-7208 Presentation of memorandum regarding petition process for constitutional amendments
relating to regulation of firearms.
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item K-1 - Presentation of memorandum re
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item K-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. 23
K.-2 18-7204 Request for Executive Session (if any).
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 24
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L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 25
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 26
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 2:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, beginning 9 a.m.]
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
9:00 AM
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the
City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Commissioner Frank C. Quesada
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda March 27, 2018
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 and A-2.
INVOCATION
Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor, Granada Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7149 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming March 27, 2018 as "Reading Day" in Coral
Gables.
A.-2. 18-7207 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018 as
"National Library Week" in Coral Gables.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 18-7200 A discussion regarding the relevance of art and culture in the City of Coral Gables,
including governance and procurement issues.
C.-2. 18-7161 Administrative Investigation Report of Chief Edward Hudak, the final report, conclusions
and costs.
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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.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 18-7199 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of January 31, 2018.
1.-2. 18-7195 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of February 7, 2018
1.-3. 18-7167 Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2018.
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
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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 Vice Mayor Keon
and Commissioner Mena, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related.
F.-1. 17-6509 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 Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review )
(10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
F.-2. 17-6510 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 Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 17 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 5-0).
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-3. 17-6870 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Article 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Section 4-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article
5, “Development Standards,” Article 8, “Definitions,” and Appendix A, “Site Specific
Zoning Regulations;” to modify and clarify provisions regulating single -family residential
standards related to garages, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, building height, fences
and walls, accessory uses, and lot coverage; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 03 14 18 PZB
recommended approved, Vote 5-0) (This is an action related to the City Commission
Workshop that was held on January 8, 2018.)
Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related.
F.-4. 18-7201 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code,
Chapter 74, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles”; to include additional definitions; additional
prohibitions; additional provisions; providing for administrative appeal procedures;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an
effective date.
(Sponsored By Commissioner Lago)
F.-5. 18-7209 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code,
Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional
penalties for violations of Chapter 74 , entitled “Traffic and Vehicles; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored By Commissioner Lago)
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RESOLUTIONS
Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related.
F.-6. 17-6511 (This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.)
A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting 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 “Venera” on the property legally described as Lots 11 thru 25, Block
203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1500 Venera Avenue, 1515 San Remo Avenue, and
1537 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for an effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0; 1 recused)
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-7)
F.-7. 18-7170 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the submission of an
application to Miami-Dade County for the annexation of the area known as High
Pines/Ponce-Davis into the City of Coral Gables pursuant to Chapter 20 of the
Miami-Dade County Code and requesting that Miami-Dade County approve the
application.
G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-7205 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
G.-2. 18-7206 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
H.-1. 18-7202 A discussion regarding Metal Roofs.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
[Note for the Record: Board Appointments are an Administrative Act not a Legislative
Act, therefore, the City Clerk has requested of the Mayor to have a motion made have
the City Clerk accept each elected and appointed officials list of appointees].
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J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item J-1)
J.-1. 18-7198 A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance
Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 by RSM
US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. (Financial Statements and Reports are in draft
form until receipt of the audited Financial Statements of the City of Coral Gables
Retirement System).
J.-2. 18-7210 A Resolution approving establishment of a fiscal sponsorship account with the Coral
Gables Community Foundation to be used for the administration of monies related to the
"Venice in the Gables Community Art Project" and advancement of the arts in Coral
Gables.
K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.-1. 18-7208 Presentation of memorandum regarding petition process for constitutional amendments
relating to regulation of firearms.
K.-2 18-7204 Request for Executive Session (if any).
L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
M. 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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