City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 25, 2018
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 25, 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 Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes September 25, 2018
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
INVOCATION
Reverend Megan Smith from Coral Gables Congrational Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney Miriam Ramos 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)
Ordinance adopted (Ordinance No. 2018-39) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution
No. 2018-254 through Resolution No. 2018-239); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording;
(e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which
were submitted at the meeting.
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7871 Presentation of a certificate by AARP designating the City of Coral Gables as an
"Age-Friendly Community."
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 1 (i.e. Presentation of a certificate by A.A.R.P. designating the City of Coral
Gables as an "Age-Friendly Community”), Mayor Valdez-Fauli called up Victoria
Funes of A.A.R.P. Florida to the podium to make the presentation.
Ms. Funes stated it was her pleasure to present this Certificate to the City of Coral
Gables, accepting them in the network of age friendly communities, which is part of
the World Health Organization’s Network of Age Friendly Communities worldwide.
Ms. Funes further stated she loves what Coral Gables is, adding she doesn’t live here,
but she lives nearby and plays and works in the City a lot. Ms. Funes stated we are
looking forward to the next 5-years trying to make Coral Gables even more friendly
for all ages, if that is even possible. Ms. Funes thanked the Mayor and Commissioner
for having her here this morning and gave her congratulations to the City of Coral
Gables for receiving the “Age Friendly Community” Certificate.
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Adult Activities Supervisor Fabien Desrouleaux stated we are really proud to be here,
this is a very big step for us, we are very happy to be designated as an “Age Friendly
Community”, and we look forward to the next 5-years, as Ms. Funes mentioned,
improving more and more every day. Adult Activities Supervisor Desrouleaux
thanked the Mayor for this opportunity and added we will continue to make you
proud. Adult Activities Supervisor Desrouleaux stated that coming up next week on
October 5th, we have our Art Show where all of our local artists bring out their best
work, and on October 24th we have our Annual Health Fair that is open to
everybody, so please stop by our Adult Activity Center for a great event.
Mayor Valdez-Fauli stated he went last year to the Art Show and it was a great show
and asked to have a picture taken].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
A.-2. 18-7810 Congratulations to Sergeant Janesse Soto, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer
of the Month Award,” for the month of July, 2018
Attachments: NOMINATION - Officer of the Month - Soto July
COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH JULY 2018
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 2 (i.e. Congratulations to Sergeant Janesse Soto, recipient of the City of Coral
Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of July, 2018), Mayor
Valdez-Fauli called up Chief Hudak to the podium to make the presentation.
Chief Hudak asked Sergeant Koppel who was the nominator to come to the podium
to present the “Officer of the Month Award”, and stated we have an ongoing saying
in the Police Department that there is one phrase that is not acceptable, “it’s not my
job”. Chief Hudak further stated that Sergeant Soto’s action on this as well as her
body of work during her career, and this is not her first time at this podium,
exemplifies exactly the opposite of “it’s not my job”.
Sergeant Koppel stated he is here to present the “Officer of the Month Award” to
Sergeant Janesse Soto, who he is very happy to nominate and proud to work with.
Sergeant Koppel further stated that on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at approximately 2:30
am, Sergeant Soto was driving her marked patrol vehicle through a residential area,
when she observed a suspicious male and suspicious female standing in the middle of
the Street in the 3900 Block of Harlano. Sergeant Koppel stated she observed one
suspect that appeared to be standing on a skateboard, the other suspect had an
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illuminated object in her hand, she immediately advised the dispatcher what she
observed and requested additional units. Sergeant Koppel stated that Sergeant Soto
took her patrol vehicle and went around the block and surprised them by coming
down the north side of Harlano, and they immediately took evasive action and started
hiding in nearby shrubs in front of a residence, and were walking briskly away from
Sergeant Soto, who got out of her vehicle yelled at them to stop and they finally did
comply. Sergeant Koppel stated she subsequently read them their Miranda Rights
and they waived their right to remain silent and they started talking to Sergeant Soto,
and she has a lot of interview and interrogation skills that he has learned are very
valuable. Sergeant Koppel stated she was able to extract their confessions, because
they had initially stuck to their story that they were visiting a friend nearby and had
taken an UBER and they decided to get out just before they got to the friend’s house,
and they were going to walk the rest of the way and they were sticking to that story.
Sergeant Koppel further stated that the female subject provided a false date of birth,
because she was a juvenile, and eventually Sergeant Soto was able to extract
confessions from both of these individuals who she subsequently arrested and who
were taken off the street. Sergeant Koppel stated we are very proud that Sergeant
Soto is the “Officer of the Month” for July 2018 and he is happy to work with her,
and adding his congratulations.
Sergeant Soto stated she works with a great group of people, Sergeant Koppel being
one of them, adding to be nominated for “Officer of the Month” means that he took
time out of his busy schedule supervising his people to nominate her, so thank you for
that and it shows great leadership qualities in you as well. Sergeant Soto thanked the
command staff who has always allowed me to work and they take the brunt of
everything, the politics, and they let me do my job, and that is important because she
loves her job. Sergeant Soto further stated our job is a thankless job, when we go
out there we are dealing with people at their worst, so this means a lot to myself and
to the police officers she works with, because this shows us that the City and the
citizens in the City care about what we do, so thank you again.
Mayor Valdez-Fauli stated humorously Sergeant this is getting to be boring, because
you’re here constantly as the “Officer of the Month”, so maybe we should do it every
three months, the Officer of the Trimester or something, let’s have a picture taken.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
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A.-3. 18-7918 Congratulations to John Kevin Ray who holds the title Plans Processor, recipient of the
"Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September, 2018.
Attachments: John Kevin Ray Notification Ltr.
Cover Memo EOM of September 2018 (2)
John Kevin Ray - Nomination
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 3 (i.e. Congratulations to John Kevin Ray who holds the title Plans Processor,
recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September, 2018),
Mayor Valdez-Fauli called up Human Resources Director Karla Green to the dais to
make the presentation.
HR Director Green stated it was her pleasure to recognize the September 2018
“Employee of the Month”, John Kevin Ray of the Development Services Department.
HR Director Green further stated that Kevin Ray has worked for the City the past 23
years with the majority of time as a Plans Processor, in addition to not only
performing his day to day functions, Kevin is known for his outstanding work as a key
departmental representative of the Emergency Operations Center during hurricane
season. HR Director Green stated during Hurricane Irma, Kevin’s extensive
knowledge was indispensable as he served to train other municipalities on the new
real time damage assessment software. HR Green added that during the Hurricane
Irma storm event, Kevin’s dedication to getting the job done has served as an
example for our employees and even other agencies Countywide of what a world
class service really means. HR Director Green stated for these reasons and many
others, and for his dedication she would like to congratulate John Kevin Ray for
having been selected as the “Employee of the Month” for September, 2018. A
video tape was then played showing Kevin’s work regimen.
HR Director Green and Development Director Suramy Cabrera presented the
“Employee of the Month” Award for September, 2018 to John Kevin Ray and
adding their congratulations to him.
Plans Processor Ray thanked everyone for this honor and stated he really does
appreciate it.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 3
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 18-7887 Regular City Commission Meeting of August 28, 2018.
Attachments: CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item C-2 - Final remarks regarding talks between the City Manage
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item C-4 - Discussion regarding sale of Lot 24 to Doctors Hospital
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item F-12 - Ordinance amending the Procurement Code to include
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-2 - Discussion regarding ALPR system in Coral Gables
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-3 - City actions regarding Sea Level Rise
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-6 - Staff Update regarding conversion of street lights to LED
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-7 - Umbrella Sky Project...keeping the momentum going
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-8 - Update and Overview by the Office of Public Safety of th
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Item J-1 - Resolution approving general terms and authorizing the
CCMtg Aug 28 2018 - Agenda Items F-15, H-9 and J-2 are related - Ordinances and updates rega
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution of the Code Enforcement Board to addres
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item C-1 Mayors Comments - Traffic Calming Status
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item C-3 - Mayors Comments - Resolution authorizing CM to ne
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to zoning c
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance amending Section 101-143 of the City Cod
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item F-11 - Ordinance amending Chapter 46 entitled Pensions
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item F-14 - Ordinance providing text amendments of Zoning Co
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item F-17 - Resolution approving the Final Plat entitled Almeria
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-1 - Discussion on toxic algae blooms near Lake Okeech
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item H-4 - Discussion regarding upcoming retirement of the City
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Item M - Discussion Items
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Items F-3 F-4 F-5 and F-16 are related North Ponce mixed-use
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Items F-6 F-7 F-8 and F-9 Comp Plan Text and Map Amendme
CCMtg August 28 2018 - Agenda Items K-1 and K-2 - City Attorney Items
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner
Quesada, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by an unanimous
vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 4
B.-2. 18-7888 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 11, 2018.
Attachments: CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item C-1 - Mayors Comments - Reso opposing offshore dril
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item D-3 - Reso accepting MDC Transportation Planning O
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance amending Chapter 74 Traffic and Veh
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance approving vacation of public alleyway
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2 entitle
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item F-5 - Ordinance amending Section 105-96 to add dem
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item F-6 - Resolution approving the Final Plat entitled Biltm
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item H-1 - Update on migration of parking code from the co
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item K-1 - Discussion regarding adoption of a policy estabis
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item K-2 - discussion on regulations regarding bike riding on
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Agenda Item M - Discussion Items
CCMtg September 11 2018 - Non-Agenda Item - Resignation of City Manager
Regular City Commission Meeting 09-11-2018
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A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner
Quesada, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by an unanimous
vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 5
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-255
Non 18-7987 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Peter J. Iglesias as City Manager for the
Agenda City of Coral Gables, Florida.
Attachments: 2018-255
2018-258
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING PETER J.
IGLESIAS AS CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-255. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon,
Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 6
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-254
D.-1. 18-7908 A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages at
the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Thursday, September 27, 2018, through
Sunday, September 30, 2018 and Thursday October 4, 2018 through Sunday October 7,
2018, during the OKTOBERFEST Event, subject to Florida Department of Professional
Regulation Requirements.
Attachments: Oktoberfest 2018 Special Events Application
Oktoberfest 2018 resolution
Oktoberfest 2018 Cover Page
2018-254
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING SATCHMO
BLUES BAR AND GRILL, INC., TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE
PLAZA LOCATED AT 60 MERRICK WAY BEGINNING ON THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018, THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND
THURSDAY OCTOBER 4, 2018 THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2018,
DURING THE “OKTOBERFEST EVENT”, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item D-1 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 motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-254 . The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 13
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lagoto Approve the Consent AgendaA motion was to Approve the Consent
Agenda as presented.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-256
D.-2. 18-7915 A Resolution confirming Carolina Jarp (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a
member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board for the remainder of a two
(2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
Attachments: ActionCarolina Jarp -CoverMemo
Merrick House Minutes Excerpt - 9-18-18
Carolina Jarp-RESOLUTION
carolina-jarp-resume
2018-256
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CAROLINA JARP
(APPOINTED BY THE BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF
THE CORAL GABLES MERRICK HOUSE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE
REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017
AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019.
City Clerk Item No. 7
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 18-7900 Communications Committee Meeting of September 12, 2018.
Attachments: AgendaitemSeptember2018
Minutes September 2018
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 8
1.-2. 18-7927 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of September 17, 2018.
Attachments: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
9 MEMBER ATTENDANCE 2018 - SEPTEMBER
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 9
1.-3. 18-7873 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 6, 2018.
Attachments: 092518 CCMtg Cover Memo LBAB Mtg090618
Minutes BC 6-21-18 Signed
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 10
1.-4. 18-7769 Property Advisory Board Meeting of August 17, 2018.
Attachments: 8-17-18 DRAFT PAB Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 11
1.-5. 18-7905 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of September 5, 2018.
Attachments: Cover-WAB Minutes 9-5-18
9-5-18 Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 12
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2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-268
2.-1. 18-7912 A Resolution by the Transportation Advisory Board adopting a Zero Concurrency Policy
for collector streets for the City of Coral Gables.
Attachments: TAB sidewalk concurrency action item memo
CollectorStreetsConcurrency-TransportationAdvisoryBoard-062518-passed
TAB 06-26-2018 Draft Meeting Minutes
TAB sidewalk concurrency action item memo 10-9-18
TAB 6-26-2018 COVER 10-9-18
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Continued
City Clerk Item No. 14
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
City Clerk Item No. 15
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-39
F.-1. 18-7840 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending section 105-96,
Chapter 105, Article III of the City of Coral Gables Code to add demolition to the
enumerated emergency actions that may be ordered or taken by the Building Official in
connection with an unsafe structure; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 2018-9-11 CC Cover Memo-Ordinance amending emergency actions for unsafe structures
Draft Ordinance-amending 105-96 emergency actions
2018-9-25 CC Cover Memo-2nd reading-Ordinance amending emergency actions for unsafe struc
Draft Ordinance-amending 105-96 emergency actions
Signed Ordinance 2018-39
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 105-96, CHAPTER 105, ARTICLE III OF THE
CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE TO ADD DEMOLITION TO THE
ENUMERATED EMERGENCY ACTIONS THAT MAY BE ORDERED OR
TAKEN BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL IN CONNECTION WITH AN UNSAFE
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STRUCTURE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2018-39. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 16
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items F-2 and F-3 are related.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-42
F.-2. 18-7600 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific
Zoning Regulations,” by creating a new subsection, “Section A-58 - Hammock Oaks
Harbor Section 2 (F),” providing provisions governing the use of the proposed private yacht
basin facility, on property legally described as A portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock
Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 07
11 18 PZB recommended approval with additional conditions, Vote 5-0) (Add site specific
language in the Zoning Code to the property to provide restrictions for the private yacht
basin)
Attachments: 07 11 18 PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report w attachments
07 11 18 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal
09 25 18 Exhibit A - Revised Proposed Text Amendment - Yacht Basin
09 25 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Private Yacht Basin
09 25 18 Exhibit D - 07 11 18 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 25 18 Exhibit E - Excerpt of 07 11 18 PZB Meeting
09 25 18 Exhibit F - Section 5-2501 Private Yacht Basin
09 25 18 Exhibit G - PowerPoint Presentation
09 25 18 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips
09 25 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendments
10 09 18 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips - 2nd Reading
10 09 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Site Plan - 2nd Reading
10 09 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2018-42
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-2 and 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 : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon,
Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 17
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-43
F.-3. 18-7601 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting conditional use
approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4,
“Conditional Uses,” and Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 24, “Private Yacht
Basin” for eight (8) boat slips on property zoned single-family residential for the property
legally described as a portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two
(11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07 11 18 PZB
recommended approval with additional conditions, Vote 5-0) (Allow the proposed private
yacht basin facility at 11093 Marin Street)
Attachments: 07 11 18 PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report w attachments
07 11 18 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal
09 25 18 Exhibit A - Revised Proposed Text Amendment - Yacht Basin
09 25 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendments
09 25 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Private Yacht Basin
09 25 18 Exhibit D - 07 11 18 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 25 18 Exhibit E - Excerpt of 07 11 18 PZB Meeting
09 25 18 Exhibit F - Section 5-2501 Private Yacht Basin
09 25 18 Exhibit G - PowerPoint Presentation
09 25 18 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips
10 09 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Site Plan - 2nd Reading
10 09 18 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips - 2nd Reading
10 09 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2018-43
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-2 and 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 : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 18
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-44
F.-4. 18-7686 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” requiring conditional use review for schools located within a Commercial zoning
district; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing
for an effective date. (08 29 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Allow schools as
a conditional use in Commercial zoned properties)
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Attachments: 08 29 18 PZB Staff Report - Schools w attachments
09 25 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Schools
09 25 18 Exhibit B - 08 29 18 PZB Staff Report
09 25 18 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 08 29 18 PZB Meeting
09 25 18 CC Cover Memo - Schools in Commercial
10 09 18 CC Cover Memo - Schools in Commercial - 2nd Reading
10 09 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Schools
Signed Ordinance 2018-44
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-4 is 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 : 4- Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Vice Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 19
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-48
F.-5. 18-7687 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 14, “Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements,”
Section 5-1405, “Landscaping, screening, and design” clarifying requirements for
screening of integrated structured parking and requiring additional screening on parking
garages; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing
for an effective date. (Require parking garage openings to be screened from surrounding
properties and rights-of-way to minimize visibility of interior lights and car headlights)
Attachments: 08 29 18 PZB Staff Report - Garage Screening w attachments
09 25 18 CC Cover Memo - Garage Screening
09 25 18 Exhibit B - 08 29 18 PZB Staff Report
09 25 18 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 08 29 18 PZB Meeting
09 25 28 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Garage Screening
10 23 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Garage Screening
10 23 18 CC Cover Memo - Garage Screening - 2nd Reading
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is 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 : 4- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Vice Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 20
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G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-7876 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
Attachments: Action Item Spreadsheet_9.25.18 Commision Meeting
Pending abandoned real property matters - 9-14-18
Weekly Day Violation 9-10-18
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 22
G.-2. 18-7877 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
Attachments: Commissioner Lago's Initatives_9.25.18 Commission Meeting
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 23
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H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
H.-1. 18-7878 Timeline on migration of Parking Code.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago).
Attachments: Commission Memo Enforcement
[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. 24
H.-2. 18-7904 A discussion to clearly define 'open space' as 'green space' within the propery line for
new developments.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-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. 25
H.-3. 18-7907 A discussion regarding bike rack locations.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items H-3 and J-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
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H.-4. 18-7921 A discussion regarding the riding of scooters on certain sidewalks.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-4 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 Mena,
directing the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance addressing the riding of scooters
on certain sidewalks. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon,
Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 21
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 27
J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
J.-1. 18-7924 A discussion regarding bicycles on Giralda.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items H-3 and J-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. 28
J.-2. 18-7925 A discussion regarding Safe Streets Summit.
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 29
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-45
J.-3. 18-7926 An Ordinance authorizing entering into a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of the
City owned parcel located at 7350 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33155 to highest bidder, Miami
Development Fund, LLC, a Florida Corporation; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 08-01-18 EXCERPT DRAFT EDB Minutes
7-11-18 EXCERPT DRAFT PAB Meeting Minutes
Budget Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of 8-15-18
Appraisal Jan-17
CAO 2016-012 Legal Opinion Regarding PBA Lease
Commission Cover - 9.25.18 (FormerPBA Lot Sale)
DRAFT Ordinance - 9.25.18 (former PBA Lot)
Contract - 7350 Coral Way-partially executed
Appraisal Sept-18
Commission Cover - 10.9.18 (FormerPBA Lot Sale)_Second Reading
Ordinance - 10.9.18 (former PBA Lot)-Updated
Signed Ordinance 2018-45
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-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 Vice Mayor Keon,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 30
Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item J-4)
J.-4. 18-7928 A Resolution approving the general terms and authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to negotiate an Agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC (CGCC) for the
redevelopment of Municipal Parking Garages 1 and 4 in which CGCC proposes a shared
project compatible with the surrounding neighborhood consisting of developer owned
residential and office mixed-use buildings, City-owned public parking garages, and no
debt obligation required from the City.
(This resolution requires a 4/5 vote because of the value; if an Agreement is reached with
CGCC an Ordinance will come back to City Commission for two readings).
Attachments: Commission Cover - 9.25.18 (Garage RFP14)
Resolution - 9.25.18 (Garage RFP 14)
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 31
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K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.-1. 18-7886 Request for Executive Session (if any).
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 32
L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 33
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Attorney Ramos: I would like to announce for the record, as I stated earlier, the
Executive Session is being postponed until a later time. However there was an error
made in the title, Vice Mayor Quesada is recused from this item, has been from the
inception, has never participated and is being corrected to remove him from that title.
He will not be participating.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: We are having an Executive Session?
City Attorney Ramos: We are not. We are postponing it to a later date. Sorry to
disappoint.
Commissioner Keon: On the item relating to Garage 1, is that supposed to come
back?
City Attorney Ramos: I believe it will be at the next meeting, but all I got was a text
message saying that they were not ready today.
Commissioner Keon: OK.
City Attorney Ramos: I suspect they will be in two weeks.
Commissioner Lago: You have a comment?
Commissioner Keon: I would like for us to have a Sunshine meeting again, to meet
with staff.
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Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Again?
Commissioner Keon: Again - before it comes back to the Commission, because I’d
like to know all of their input before. I want all of the information I need on that
Friday before, so I can make a very informed decision on that Tuesday.
Commissioner Lago: And, I’d also like to thank Commissioner Keon for putting
together the Sunshine meeting before. I attended. It was very informative. I think Mr.
Trias did an exceptional job in bringing a lot of the issues to light. I requested that he
go through the Manager, send all the work that he did over the weekend to make
sure that it got all to my colleagues on the Commission, because it was very, very
appropriate. His diagrams, all the information that he provided, because it really gave
you a sense of the scope and the size and the magnitude of the project. I would just
like to put one last thing on the record. I want to lay this to rest at the next
Commission meeting. This has been dragging on for way too long. Either we approve
this project or we don’t approve this project. But, it’s gotten to the point where it’s
taking up a lot of staff’s time, a lot of resources, and I think that we need to move on,
because there are a lot of other issues that I think are just as important as these
projects.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Thank you Commissioner.
City Attorney Ramos: I’d like to know Commissioner Lago, as of last night the plan
changed again, so we are looking at something new.
Commissioner Lago: And I think it’s appropriate that it didn’t come before us,
because I think staff didn’t have an opportunity to review it and I did not want to see
and I told Peter when we met, I think at 5 o’clock yesterday evening, under no
circumstances that I want to see this come before the Commission when staff hasn’t
been able to give us their up or down in regards to this project or seen the fine points.
It has to go through that, it has to through Ramon, it has to go through everybody
that’s involved. Kevin has to really vet the project, I need to understand and feel
comfortable when we are going to make this decision.
Commissioner Mena: But to Commissioner Keon’s point, and I think your point, now
that there is this new proposal, which I think was made in response to some of the
things that were stated at the last meeting. I don’t want to have another workshop
until everybody’s reviewed it…
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Commissioner Keon: I don’t want another workshop.
Commissioner Mena: …vetted it.
Commissioner Keon: I don’t want another workshop.
City Attorney Ramos: I don’t think she’s asking for a workshop. I think she is just
going to have a Sunshine meeting.
Commissioner Keon: A Sunshine meeting, so I have all of the information that I need.
City Attorney Ramos: A meeting that’s noticed and anybody who wants to come, you
all can come, but it’s with staff.
Commissioner Keon: It’s with staff.
Commissioner Lago: And by the way, and I want to make a point, excuse me
Commissioner Keon, this is worth noting. The City Attorney just mentioned that
anyone can attend. We did have two individuals from the public attend this meeting,
and they came and they gave their voice or opinions.
Commissioner Keon: Well they just asked some questions, they are writing about it.
Commissioner Lago: They asked questions about the project, they voiced their
opinions and perfectly fine. It was a Sunshine meeting.
Commissioner Mena: So all the meetings were noticed though, right?
Commissioner Lago: I know.
City Attorney Ramos: But it’s not a formal workshop where, at least I don’t believe
that that’s what…
Commissioner Keon: No. We sat around the conference table and talked about it and
Keith Kleiman was there and talked about our ability to finance the garage and gave
us all the information, everything, whatever. So it was very, very informal.
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City Manager Iglesias: It was really an informative meeting and Sunshine in case
multiple Commissioners.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Thank you very much.
City Attorney Ramos: Mr. Mayor before you break, would you like to come back at
1:30 (p.m.) to vote on the resolution for the City Manager, or would you like to leave
that for some other time?
Commissioner Keon: Can we do that like at 4:30 (p.m.) before…
City Attorney Ramos: We can do it at 4:30 (p.m.) or 4:45 (p.m.) right before the
budget meeting.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: We can do it at 4:30 (p.m.), is that a good idea?
Vice Mayor Quesada: We can do it at 4:55 (p.m.).
[Laughter]
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: 4:55 (p.m.).
Commissioner Keon: We can do it right before the Budget Hearing, yes.
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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item N-1)
N.-1. 18-7906 Attorney-client executive session closed to the public for purposes of discussing the
litigation styled City of Coral Gables v. Florida Power and Light, Case No .
2017-026330-CA-01. This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor
Raul Valdes-Fauli, Commissioner Pat Keon, Commissioner Vince Lago, Commissioner
Michael Mena, City Manager Peter Iglesias, City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos, Deputy
City Attorney Cristina M. Suarez, special counsel Corali Lopez -Castro, and special
counsel Javier Lopez. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that the
session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon
the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the attorney -client
session, the public meeting will be reopened, and termination of the attorney -client
session will be announced.
This Agenda Item was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 35
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 12:08 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, 2018, beginning 9 a.m.]
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, September 25, 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 Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., Interim City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
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INVOCATION
Rev. Megan Smith, Coral Gables Congregational Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7871 Presentation of a certificate by AARP designating the City of Coral Gables as an
"Age-Friendly Community."
A.-2. 18-7810 Congratulations to Sergeant Janesse Soto, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer
of the Month Award,” for the month of July, 2018
A.-3. 18-7918 Congratulations to John Kevin Ray who holds the title Plans Processor, recipient of the
"Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September, 2018.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 18-7887 Regular City Commission Meeting of August 28, 2018.
B.-2. 18-7888 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 11, 2018.
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
None
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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.
D.-1. 18-7908 A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages at
the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Thursday, September 27, 2018, through
Sunday, September 30, 2018 and Thursday October 4, 2018 through Sunday October 7,
2018, during the OKTOBERFEST Event, subject to Florida Department of Professional
Regulation Requirements.
D.-2. 18-7915 A Resolution confirming Carolina Jarp (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a
member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board for the remainder of a two
(2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 18-7900 Communications Committee Meeting of September 12, 2018.
1.-2. 18-7927 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of September 17, 2018.
1.-3. 18-7873 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 6, 2018.
1.-4. 18-7769 Property Advisory Board Meeting of August 17, 2018.
1.-5. 18-7905 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of September 5, 2018.
2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
2.-1. 18-7912 A Resolution by the Transportation Advisory Board adopting a Zero Concurrency Policy
for collector streets for the City of Coral Gables.
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 Commissioner Keon
and Commissioner Mena, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
F.-1. 18-7840 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending section 105-96,
Chapter 105, Article III of the City of Coral Gables Code to add demolition to the
enumerated emergency actions that may be ordered or taken by the Building Official in
connection with an unsafe structure; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items F-2 and F-3 are related.
F.-2. 18-7600 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific
Zoning Regulations,” by creating a new subsection, “Section A-58 - Hammock Oaks
Harbor Section 2 (F),” providing provisions governing the use of the proposed private yacht
basin facility, on property legally described as A portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock
Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 07
11 18 PZB recommended approval with additional conditions, Vote 5-0) (Add site specific
language in the Zoning Code to the property to provide restrictions for the private yacht
basin)
F.-3. 18-7601 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting conditional use
approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4,
“Conditional Uses,” and Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 24, “Private Yacht
Basin” for eight (8) boat slips on property zoned single-family residential for the property
legally described as a portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two
(11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07 11 18 PZB
recommended approval with additional conditions, Vote 5-0) (Allow the proposed private
yacht basin facility at 11093 Marin Street)
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F.-4. 18-7686 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” requiring conditional use review for schools located within a Commercial zoning
district; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing
for an effective date. (08 29 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Allow schools as
a conditional use in Commercial zoned properties)
F.-5. 18-7687 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 14, “Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements,”
Section 5-1405, “Landscaping, screening, and design” clarifying requirements for
screening of integrated structured parking and requiring additional screening on parking
garages; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing
for an effective date. (08 29 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Require parking
garage openings to be screened from surrounding properties and rights -of-way to
minimize visibility of interior lights and car headlights)
G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-7876 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
G.-2. 18-7877 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
H.-1. 18-7878 Timeline on migration of Parking Code.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago).
H.-2. 18-7904 A discussion to clearly define 'open space' as 'green space' within the propery line for
new developments.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
H.-3. 18-7907 A discussion regarding bike rack locations.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
H.-4. 18-7921 A discussion regarding the riding of scooters on certain sidewalks.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada)
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
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J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
J.-1. 18-7924 A discussion regarding bicycles on Giralda.
J.-2. 18-7925 A discussion regarding Safe Streets Summit.
J.-3. 18-7926 An Ordinance authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sales Agreement for the sale of
the City owned parcel located at 7350 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33155 to highest bidder,
Miami Development Fund, LLC, a Florida Corporation; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item J-4)
J.-4. 18-7928 A Resolution approving the general terms and authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to negotiate an Agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC (CGCC) for the
redevelopment of Municipal Parking Garages 1 and 4 in which CGCC proposes a shared
project compatible with the surrounding neighborhood consisting of developer owned
residential and office mixed-use buildings, City-owned public parking garages, and no
debt obligation required from the City.
(This resolution requires a 4/5 vote because of the value; if an Agreement is reached with
CGCC an Ordinance will come back to City Commission for two readings).
K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.-1. 18-7886 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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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item N-1)
N.-1. 18-7906 Attorney-client executive session closed to the public for purposes of discussing the
litigation styled City of Coral Gables v. Florida Power and Light, Case No .
2017-026330-CA-01. This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor
Raul Valdes-Fauli, Commissioner Pat Keon, Commissioner Vince Lago, Commissioner
Michael Mena, Interim City Manager Peter Iglesias, City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos,
Deputy City Attorney Cristina M. Suarez, special counsel Corali Lopez -Castro, and
special counsel Javier Lopez. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that
the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public
upon the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the
attorney-client session, the public meeting will be reopened, and termination of the
attorney-client session will be announced.
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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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