City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · November 12, 2019
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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 Vince Lago
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 through A-6.
INVOCATION
Father Manny Alvarez from Church of the Little Flower gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Keon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken
which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk,
and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Ordinance(s) adopted
(Ordinance No. 2019-38 through Ordinance No. 2019-40); (b) Resolution(s)
adopted (Resolution No. 2019-326 through Resolution No. 2019-348); (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. 19-9372 Congratulations to Amanda C. Hernandez, Winner of the 1st Annual Essay Writing
Contest Presented by the City of Coral Gables in Celebration of Florida City Government
Week
Attachments: Coral Gables Essay Competition - Amanda Hernandez
Mayor Valdes-Fauli presented the proclamation to Amanda C. Hernandez, a student
at Carrollton School of Sacred Heart who wrote a 500-word essay on “What makes
the City of Coral Gables special and what would you do if you were in charge?” The
essay contest was in celebration of “Florida City Government Week” in Coral Gables
in which students from Middle and High Schools in Coral Gables participated and she
was selected the winner.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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A.-2. 19-9375 Presentation of a $2,622.13 donation from the City of Coral Gables to the Coral Gables
Community Foundation collected during the “Pumpkin Patch at Pittman Park,” and
benefitting Coral Gables Prep Academy and Crystal Academy.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the proclamation. Fred Couceyro, Director of the
Community Recreation Department stated that the Pumpkin Patch event was held
next to Pitman Park. It was a great event and partnership in which the City was
happy to be a part of and there was a wonderful turnout. The proceeds go through to
the Coral Gables Community Foundation which then gives it to the community. Ms.
Mary Snow from the foundation thanked the City for allowing them to benefit and to
share the proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch event each year with great local
organizations. Approximately $1,300 goes to Crystal Academy for their wonderful
programming and the other half to the Eagles Nest Fund, which is a group of
wonderful parents at the Coral Gables Preparatory Academy and is fiscally
sponsored by the Community Foundation.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
A.-3. 19-9302 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 30, 2019 as "Small Business
Saturday" in Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the proclamation and Commissioner Mena read it.
Mark Trowbridge, President and CEO of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
stated that it was the 10th year of Small Business Saturday and in celebration of this
anniversary, they have partnered with American Express and the Women Impacting
Public Policy (WIPP) to put together a full day of activities and events on Saturday,
November the 30th, the Saturday right after Thanksgiving and he hopes that people
after shopping at other locations would patronize the shops here in Coral Gables. He
noted that two out of three jobs are created by small businesses in Coral Gables.,
whether it is with retail restaurants or small businesses here, they want to herald them
on that day and celebrate them. He also mentioned that the City of Coral Gables has
been chosen as one of 10 spotlight communities in honor of the 10th anniversary and
will be having some incredible activities which would begin at 10:00 a.m. on Giralda
Plaza and then will fan-out throughout the City and he wanted everyone to stay tuned
for more information regarding this event. He thanked the City for their continued
support especially the Economic Development Department as well as Fred and his
team, for approving their special events permits so that they can have a terrific day,
and the leadership for being there and he was looking forward to seeing everyone on
Saturday.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
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City Clerk Item No. 3
A.-4. 19-9364 Presentation of twenty-year service pin to John A. Butler, Community Recreation
Department.
Attachments: CM_20 Year Service Pin Recipients - John A
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced and presented the proclamation to John A. Butler,
from Community Recreation Department who is being recognized for his service with
a 20-year service pin. Fred Couceyro, Director of Community Recreation
Department stated that Mr. Butler works at the Salvador Tennis Centers ensuring that
the surface grounds are conducive for playing tennis, and it is a lot of work. He has
been doing a wonderful job for quite some time now, and they would not be able to
do what they do at the Tennis Center without him. Director Couceyro thanked Mr.
Butler and told him that he appreciates him.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 4
A.-5. 19-9319 Congratulations to Officer Arturo Lujan, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the
Month Award,” for the month of September 2019.
Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2019.doc
Officer of the Month A.Lujan(1).pdf
Mayor Valdes-Fauli made the introduction and Police Chief Hudak spoke regarding
the outstanding work that Officer Arturo Lujan was doing which qualified him to
receive the “Officer of the Month Award” for the month of September 2019. He
stated that Officer Lujan at the tail end of the month of August and in September
made four arrests due to his keen observation, dedication and commitment to our
community in keeping it safe. He was able to make these arrests, at times with the
assistance of fellow officers, of individuals committing vehicle and apartment
burglaries and also apprehending the individual who had an outstanding warrant.
Officer Lujan said that he is often asked what is the best part of being a police officer
in the City of Coral Gables to which he would respond, “it is its residents”. He
continued, by saying that the capturing of these bad guys and the closing of these
cases is 100 percent accredited to the residents who called it in. He knows that this is
a community that loves and embraces the police department, and an example of this is
the Fourth of July, when police officers are on duty and residents would bring them
food. He also noted that they have a chain of command that encourages and supports
them when they bring ideas to them about being proactive in the apprehension of
criminals. He thanked the Mayor, City Commission and Chief Hudak. Chief Hudak
thanked Officer Lujan, a veteran for his service to his country and his department.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 5
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A.-6. 19-9321 Congratulations to Detectives Taha Khaled and Jason Cruz, recipients of the City of Coral
Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the third quarter 2019.
Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - DETECTIVE OF THE THIRD QUARTER 2019.doc
Detective of the 3rd Qtr.K.Taha - J.Cruz.pdf
Police Chief Hudak introduced the recipients of the “Detective of the Quarter
Award”, Taha Khaled and Jason Cruz who was running late, but in route to the
ceremony. He stated that these two detectives were being honored for their relentless
pursuit of predators which turned out to be two female members of a gang
responsible for seven vehicle burglaries in Miami and Coral Gables. Credit was also
given to the other agencies that played an integral part in the apprehension of these
two individuals.
Detective Khaled thanked the Mayor and City Commission, Chief Hudak and Major
Medina for the opportunity given him to move up to the Criminal Investigation
Division. He also thanked his family, co-workers and the cooperation of the
community for their great reporting skills making the arrests possible.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 6
A.-7. 19-9322 Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Rapid Intervention Team
Competition team for their 2nd place finish at the Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the recipients of the Fire Department Rapid
Intervention Team who won 2nd place at the Ft. Lauderdale Fire Expo. Fire Chief
Marcos de la Rosa stated that a great objective of the Fire Department is the training
and development of its personnel, and the way to do so is to challenge his personnel
in a competition setting, such as the Rapid Intervention Team. Deputy Fire Chief
Dean James then explained in detail the process which is a requirement by OSHA for
all fire departments in the event something went wrong, and that would be their last
line of defense. He also thanked them and accredited them for sharing the knowledge
they learned with fellow firefighters.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 7
A.-8. 19-9352 Congratulations to Solanch Lopez who holds the title Assistant to the City Manager,
recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of November 2019.
Attachments: November 2019 EOM Notification Ltr.
Cover Memo_EOM October 2019_Eddie Coard Jr
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the “Employee of the Month “recipient, Solanch
Lopez, Assistant to the City Manager. Maria Milian, Assistant Director-Human
Resources stated that Solanch began her career with the City in 2013 as a part-time
employee in the Parks and Recreation Department (also known as the Community
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Recreation Department) working her way up through the ranks. She has
demonstrated to be an exceptional employee who is an asset to her department and
the City. At this time, a video was shown of a typical workday for Solanch and
when the video ended, everyone applauded. Mr. Ed Santamaria, Assistant City
Manager thanked Solanch for her invaluable service to his department. Applause.
Ms. Lopez thanked the Mayor and City Commission, Carolina Vester who first hired
her, the resident who nominated her and for City Manager Peter Iglesias for all the
opportunities he has afforded her.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 8
A.-9. 19-9405 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 12, 2019 as "Dona Spain Day in
Coral Gables."
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the proclamation declaring November 12, 2019
“Dona Spain Day in Coral Gables”. Ed Santamaria, Assistant City Manager stated
that it is with gratitude that he is presenting this proclamation to Dona for 22 years of
service, and who has been an invaluable member of his staff, someone with
tremendous experience and a great advocate for historic affairs and cultural
endeavors in Coral Gables. She has been great to work with having only worked
with her for three years, but it feels like sixty (laughter) it’s historic. The thing with
Dona is that you always know what’s on her mind, that is refreshing and that’s a good
thing. He then thanked her for 22 years of dedicated service. The Mayor then read
the proclamation in her honor recapping Dona’s stellar career and contributions to the
City of Coral Gables. (Applause and a standing ovation). Dona thanked everyone
and jokingly stated that she does not know how patient she is, but that she loves the
City and is honored to be an employee --- and while trying to hold back her tears ---
she said that she intends to be an involved resident, thanked everyone and is
appreciative. The Mayor started laughingly as he remembered once having a big
discussion with Dona in which he disagreed with her, and she wanted to declare him
historic. She also jokingly responded that he should embrace it, to which the Mayor
stated, “absolutely not”. The Mayor then presented her with the key to the City, the
highest award given by the City (applause). Assistant City Manager Santamaria also
presented her with a model of City Hall, stating jokingly that the windows on it
weren’t impact glass. City Attorney Ramos at this time asked permission to read a
statement from former City Attorney Craig E. Leen, who expressed sentiments of
respect for Dona as a public servant, her love for the City and the body of work she
will be remembered for. He wished her the best and is thankful to call her his friend.
City Attorney Ramos stated that Dona will be missed to which Dona responded,
“Thank you”. Dona was then joined by members of her staff and members of the
boards she was secretary to for a commemorative photo.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 10
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Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item A-10)
A.-10. 19-9338 A celebration of the restoration / rehabilitation of two wood -frame residences in the
MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, a Local and National Historic District
Attachments: MacFarlane GOB grant presentation for City Commission Nov 2019
COVER.MEMO.MACFARLANE.NOV2019
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the item pertaining to the celebration of the
restoration/rehabilitation of two wood-framed residences in the MacFarlane
Homestead Historic District, a local and National Historic District. Dona Spain,
Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Director showed a PowerPoint presentation
depicting the initial painstaking work through the final restoration of the two wood
framed residences, namely 129 Frow Avenue and 110 Oak Avenue. This project is
a joint effort with Miami-Dade County. Dona asked all those involved in the project
to stand with her at the podium. She humbly stated that she didn’t have much to do
with it, however, Commissioner Keon quickly interjected by saying that this was an
understatement, because Dona was instrumental in bringing this project to the City of
Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board and have it moved from the County to the
City with her oversight and that is what made the project happen. Dona said she
appreciates Commissioner Keon saying that and thanked her, further saying that there
is a fund to continue this project because there are other homes needing restoration.
A representative from Miami-Dade County stated that the program was challenging,
but a necessary project for families in saving the homes for them because they have
lived there all their lives and we should help them, and we did, but it was a team effort
between the City and the County. Vice Mayor Lago mentioned the contributions
made by Commissioner Xavier Suarez, Miami-Dade County in putting forth monies.
He remembers doing a walkthrough of the homes with Dona and meeting the
homeowner whose roof had caved-in, and both going to meet with Commissioner
Suarez to discuss where the County was in the process, the funding, as well as
making sure that it was County-funded, and emphasized that it is an important part of
the City’s history. He then thanked everyone who had a part in making this happen.
The resident of one of the homes when asked to speak, gave a brief insight of how
she labored on her home, the pride she has in homeownership and how thankful she
and her children are as she described the efforts and sacrifices she made to ensure
that her children stayed in their home and attend school in that community.
Commissioner Keon applauded her for being a good mother. The homeowner stated
that she is happy, grateful and thankful for her home to which Dona responded, “you
deserve it.” The project manager stated that it was a humbling experience to help the
residents get back into their homes; it was a pleasure working with Dona and the
historic team and they should be applauded for that; and it was a great privilege in
addition to being gratifying to work on turning these homes so that they can live in
them for the rest of their lives with their families. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked him and
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everyone associated with the project.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 12
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 19-9368 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2019.
Attachments: CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item E-1 - Personal Appearance by Chairman of the Board of Direc
CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item E-2 - Personal Appearance by Jennifer Pena, Chief Administra
CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item G-1 - Discussion regarding homeless individuals in Coral Gab
CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion regarding dredging in the Coral Gables wate
CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding ride sharing drivers stationed near
CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item I-3 - Resolution directing the City Manager to cease the regula
CCMtg Oct 22 2019 - Agenda Item I-4 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a D
CCMtg October 22 2019 - Agenda Item 2-1 and I-1 are related - Reso Cultural Arts Board recomm
CCMtg October 22 2019 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance amending the Code Chapter 78
CCMtg October 22 2019 - Agenda Items C-1-C-2-C-4 - Mayors Comments
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 13
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 19-9409 A discussion regarding the Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Giralda Avenue.
[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. 14
C.-2. 19-9410 Update regarding Santa Tecla, El Salvador.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item C-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. 15
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C.-3. 19-9411 Discussion regarding sidewalks.
Attachments: C-3 Speaker Cards
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item C-3 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. 16
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.
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena to
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Yeas : 4 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1 - Commissioner Keon
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-326
D.-1. 19-9355 A Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Wilfredo Hernandez (Nominated by
Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31,
2021.
Attachments: Cover Memo- Wilfredo Hernandez - BAW
Draft- R-2019- Wilfredo Hernandez - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - BAW
Signed Resolution 2019-326
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
RE-APPOINTMENT OF WILFREDO HERNANDEZ (NOMINATED BY
BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH
BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-326 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 17
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-327
D.-2. 19-9356 A Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Celia Suarez (Nominated by
Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a
two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Draft- R-2019- Celia Suarez - Senior Citizens Advisory Board - BAW
Cover Memo- Celia Suarez - BAW
Signed Resolution 2019-327
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RE-CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF CELIA SUAREZ (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE)
TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD,
FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND
CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-327 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 18
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-328
D.-3. 19-9351 A Resolution authorizing encroachments into the public right -of-way, consisting of the
installation of a grease trap in the rear alley, subject to the requirements of the Public
Works Department, adjacent to 101 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida
Attachments: Cover Memo - Resolution - Miller's Ale House Grease Trap Encroachment
Letter - Request of Encroachment into ROW
Resolution - Miller's Ale House Grease Trap Encroachment
Plans - New grease trap at Miller's Ale House
Signed Resolution 2019-328
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, CONSISTING OF
THE INSTALLATION OF A GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR ALLEY, SUBJECT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS,
ADJACENT TO 101 MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-328 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 19
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-329
D.-4. 19-9366 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a one -time grant, in
an amount not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), to the
Business Improvement District of Coral Gables to be utilized on an incremental and
reimbursable basis for holiday decorations for Miracle Mile that have been pre -approved
by the City.
Attachments: BID’s conceptual marketing proposal for Giralda Plaza
Invoice/BID Agreement for holiday decorations
Commission Cover - 11.12.19 (BID Holiday Decorations grant )
Resolution - 11.12.19 (BID Holiday Decorations)
Signed Resolution 2019-329
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A ONE-TIME GRANT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($150,000), TO THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF
CORAL GABLES TO BE UTILIZED ON AN INCREMENTAL BID AND
REIMBURSABLE BASIS FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FOR MIRACLE MILE
THAT HAVE BEEN PRE-APPROVED BY THE CITY.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-329 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 20
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-330
D.-5. 19-9335 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the
Automotive Body Repairs (collision damage) to Faraco Tip Top Paint & Body Shop as the
primary responsive and responsible bidder and Chino ’s Ink Werks, Inc. as the secondary
responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $ 50,000.00 annually for a
period of three (3) years pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-040 and Section 2-763
of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”
Attachments: BID TABULATIONS FOR IFB-2019-040
FARACO TIP TOP PAINT & BODY SHOP BID SUBMITTAL
CHINO'S INK WERKS, INC BID SUBMITTAL
Agenda Memo
Resolution IFB 2019-040 - Automotive Body Repairs (collission damage)
Signed Resolution 2019-330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE
AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIRS (COLLISION DAMAGE) TO FARACO TIP TOP
PAINT & BODY SHOP AS THE PRIMARY RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER AND CHINO’S INK WERKS, INC. AS THE SECONDARY
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$50,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH TWO
(2) ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR
BIDS (IFB) 2019-040 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT
CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”.
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This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-330 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-331
D.-6. 19-9390 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer authorizing
the purchase of a City-Wide Public Safety Voice Announcement System for dispatching
Fire Department staff, vehicles and apparatus when responding to emergency 911 events
pursuant to Section 2-689, sole source procurement of the Procurement Code.
Attachments: Locution_CoverMemo New PSB
CoralGables-1905-St1-MultiZone
Locution_Resolution New PSB
Sole Source Letter_2019
SS 2019-078 Locution CAD Voice system support - all Fire systems
Signed Resolution 2019-331
A RESOLUTION THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CITY-WIDE PUBLIC SAFETY VOICE
ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEM FOR DISPATCHING FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFF, VEHICLES AND APPARATUS WHEN RESPONDING TO
EMERGENCY 911 EVENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689, SOLE
SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-331 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 22
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-332
D.-7. 19-9406 A Resolution appointing Carolina Estefan-Chahine (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to
serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year
term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Draft- R-2019- Carolina Estefan-Chahine - Landscape
Cover Memo- Carolina Estefan-Chahine - Landscape
Signed Resolution 2019-332
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CAROLINA
ESTEFAN-CHAHINE (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR
A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES
THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-332 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 23
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-333
D.-8. 19-9407 A Resolution appointing Ada Holian (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a
member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1,
2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Cover Memo- Ada Holian - Parking
Draft- R-2019- Ada Holian - Parking
Signed Resolution 2019-333
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING ADA HOLIAN
(NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE
PARKING ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN
ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-333 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 24
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-334
D.-9. 19-9408 A Resolution appointing Kasey Tendrich (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a
member of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee,
for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31,
2021.
Attachments: Draft- R-2019- KaseyTendrich - CG-UM Board
Cover Memo- Kasey Tendrich - CG-UM Board
Signed Resolution 2019-334
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING KASEY
TENDRICH (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES/UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM
WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31,
2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2019-334 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 25
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 19-9371 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of October 6, 2019.
Attachments: CEB ATTENDANCE 2019 - 10-16-2019
CEB Minutes 10-16-2019
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 26
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1.-2. 19-9337 Communications Committee Meeting of October 9, 2019.
Attachments: AgendaitemOctober222019
Minutes October 2019
annualreport2019
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 27
1.-3. 19-9303 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of October 7, 2019.
Attachments: OCTOBER 7, 2019
ATTENDANCE
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 28
1.-4. 19-9341 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of September 17, 2019.
Attachments: IACC-Minutes September 17 2019
IACC Agenda - September 17 2019
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 29
1.-5. 19-9357 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of September 26, 2019.
Attachments: PAB Minutes 09262019
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 30
1.-6. 19-9359 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 10, 2019.
Attachments: MeetingMinutes Parks 10.10.19
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 31
1.-7. 19-9354 Property Advisory Board Meeting of September 11, 2019.
Attachments: 09-11-19 PAB Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 32
City of Coral Gables Page 13
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
1.-8. 19-9362 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 18, 2019.
Attachments: Cover Memo for November 12 Commission Agenda
October 18th SCRC Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 33
1.-9. 19-9365 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of October 11, 2019.
Attachments: Senior Meeting Minutes 10.11.19
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 34
1.-10. 19-9388 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2019.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Commission Meeting SAB minutes 9-25-19
S.A.B. 9-25-19 Meeting Minutes FINAL
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 35
1.-11. 19-9383 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of September 17, 2019.
Attachments: TAB 9-17-19 COVER
TAB 9-17-2019 Draft Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 36
1.-12. 19-9363 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of October 2, 2019.
Attachments: 10-2-19 Minutes
Cover-WAB Minutes 10-02-19 - 19-9363
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 37
City of Coral Gables Page 14
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
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. 2019-345
2.-1. 19-9290 The School Community Relations Committee minutes of September 20, 2019, requesting
that the City Commission increase the board’s membership from seven members to nine
members.
Attachments: 9-20 Meeting Minutes
Cover Memo for Member Expansion Request
[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].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-345. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 55
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
E.-1. 19-9369 Personal Appearance by County Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo, Jr ., discussing the
2020 Census.
Attachments: Esteban Bovo letter to Mayor Valdes-Fauli - appearance at November 12, 2019 City Commission
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-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. 9
E.-2. 19-9392 Personal Appearance by John Thompson, regarding ALPR cameras.
This Agenda Item was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 62
City of Coral Gables Page 15
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-3 are related.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-38
F.-1. 19-9069 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development
Standards,” Division 8, “Docks, Wharves, Mooring Piles and Watercraft Moorings, ”
updating side setback requirements and allowing multi -level docks below established
grade, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for
an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re docks) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval
with modifications, Vote 5-1)
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: 09 11 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Docks - Driveways - Basketball Pole
10 08 19 CC - Docks / Driveways / Trailers Text Amendment
10 08 19 Exhibit D - Multi-Level Dock
10 08 19 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Construction Trailer
10 08 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Driveways
10 08 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Docks
10 16 19 PZB Staff Report - ZC Text Amendment - Docks - Driveways - Construction Trailer w att
11 12 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Docks
11 12 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Driveways
11 12 19 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Construction Trailer
11 12 19 Exhibit D - 09 11 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Docks - Drivew
11 12 19 Exhibit E - Excerpts 10 16 19 Planning & Zoning minutes
11 12 19 CC Cover Memo - Docks - Driveways - Trailers Text Amendment - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2019-38
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE,
ARTICLE 5, “DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” DIVISION 8, “DOCKS,
WHARVES, MOORING PILES AND WATERCRAFT MOORINGS,” UPDATING
SIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWING MULTI-LEVEL DOCKS
BELOW ESTABLISHED GRADE, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER
PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this motion be adopted by Ordinance Number 2019-38 . The motion passed by
unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 38
City of Coral Gables Page 16
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-39
F.-2. 19-9070 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,” Section 4-101, Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, and Section
4-102, “Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District,” to modify and clarify provisions related to
driveways; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re driveways) ( 10 16 19 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 09 11 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Docks - Driveways - Basketball Pole
10 08 19 CC - Docks / Driveways / Trailers Text Amendment
10 08 19 Exhibit D - Multi-Level Dock
10 08 19 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Construction Trailer
10 08 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Driveways
10 08 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Docks
10 16 19 PZB Staff Report - ZC Text Amendment - Docks - Driveways - Construction Trailer w att
11 12 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Docks
11 12 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Driveways
11 12 19 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Construction Trailer
11 12 19 Exhibit D - 09 11 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Docks - Drivew
11 12 19 Exhibit E - Excerpts 10 16 19 Planning & Zoning minutes
11 12 19 CC Cover Memo - Docks - Driveways - Trailers Text Amendment - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2019-39
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, “ZONING DISTRICTS,” SECTION 4-101,
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR) DISTRICT, AND SECTION 4-102,
“MULTI-FAMILY 1 DUPLEX (MF1) DISTRICT,” TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY
PROVISIONS RELATED TO DRIVEWAYS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER
PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2019-39. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 53
City of Coral Gables Page 17
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-40
F.-3. 19-9071 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 21, “Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2107, “Temporary
use of construction office” to allow temporary construction office for multi -family projects
in Multi-Family 2 (MF2) and Multi-Family Special Area (MFSA) districts; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date .
(ZC Text Amendment re field office) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval with
modifications, Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 09 11 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Docks - Driveways - Basketball Pole
10 08 19 CC - Docks / Driveways / Trailers Text Amendment
10 08 19 Exhibit D - Multi-Level Dock
10 08 19 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Construction Trailer
10 08 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Driveways
10 08 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Docks
10 16 19 PZB Staff Report - ZC Text Amendment - Docks - Driveways - Construction Trailer w att
11 12 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Docks
11 12 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Driveways
11 12 19 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Construction Trailer
11 12 19 Exhibit D - 09 11 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Docks - Drivew
11 12 19 Exhibit E - Excerpts 10 16 19 Planning & Zoning minutes
11 12 19 CC Cover Memo - Docks - Driveways - Trailers Text Amendment - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2019-40
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, “DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” DIVISION 21,
“TEMPORARY USES,” SECTION 5-2107, “TEMPORARY USE OF
CONSTRUCTION OFFICE” TO ALLOW TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
OFFICE FOR MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS IN MULTI-FAMILY 2 (MF2) AND
MULTI-FAMILY SPECIAL AREA (MFSA) DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2019-40. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 54
City of Coral Gables Page 18
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-42
F.-4. 19-9268 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables
Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-53 entitled "Term of Members"; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Ordinance Amending 2-53 Terms of Members
Cover memo - Ordinance Amending 2-53 Terms of Members
12 10 19 CC Cover Memo - BOA Term Limit - 2nd Reading
12 10 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - City Code Text Amendment
12 10 19 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment
12 10 19 Exhibit C - 10 16 19 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - BOA w attachm
12 10 19 Exhibit D - Excerpts 10 16 19 Planning & Zoning minutes
Signed Ordinance 2019-42
[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 Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 42
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-338 (As Amended)
F.-5. 19-9064 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting Conditional Use
approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4,
“Conditional Uses,” for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “ZOM Coral
Gables” on property zoned Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as
Tract A-C, Block 16, Industrial Section, (363 Granello Avenue & 300 Greco Avenue) Coral
Gables, Florida; including required conditions, vacating Resoluton 2016-09, and providing
for an effective date. (Conditional Use approval re ALF)
Attachments: 11 12 19 CC Cover Memo - ZOM ALF
11 12 19 Exhibit B.1 Staff Report with attachments
11 12 19 Exhibit B.2 Submittal Package_sm
11 12 19 Exhibit C Excepts of 09 11 19 PZB Meeting Minutes
11 12 19 Exhibit D Courtesy Notice
11 12 19 Exhibit E Powerpoint Presentation - FINAL
11 12 19 - Applicant's UPDATED Plans
11 12 19 Exhibit A - Resolution - updated
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
APPROVAL PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 3, “DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW,” DIVISION 4, “CONDITIONAL USES,” FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY (ALF) REFERRED TO AS “ZOM CORAL GABLES” ON PROPERTY
City of Coral Gables Page 19
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ZONED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SECTION 4-303 C.2.), LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS TRACT A-C, BLOCK 16, INDUSTRIAL SECTION, (363
GRANELLO AVENUE & 300 GRECO AVENUE) CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;
INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS, VACATING RESOLUTION 2016-09,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[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 Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2019-338. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 43
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F.-6. and I-2 are related)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-346
F.-6. 19-9397 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida directing the City Manager
and City Attorney to proceed with preliminary analysis and preparation, community
engagement, project scoping, and to schedule one or more workshops on or before early
April 2020 in connection with the potential citywide conversion of overhead utilities to
underground utilities.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Cover Memo- Resolution directing CM and CA to proceed with next steps re undergrounding
Reso -underground-after ballpark estimate next steps
Hamptons Group - Coral Gables OH to UG presentation for 11.12.2019 CC meeting.draft version
Signed Resolution 2019-346
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH PRELIMINARY
ANALYSIS AND PREPARATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROJECT
SCOPING, AND TO SCHEDULE ONE OR MORE WORKSHOPS ON OR
BEFORE EARLY APRIL 2020 IN CONNECTION WITH THE POTENTIAL
CITYWIDE CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES TO UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-6 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-346. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 58
City of Coral Gables Page 20
City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-347
F.-6.1. 19-9499 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to prepare a plan for community
engagement regarding the potential Citywide conversion of overhead utilities to
underground utilities.
Attachments: Signed Resolution 2019-347
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING STAFF TO
PREPARE A PLAN FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REGARDING THE
POTENTIAL CITYWIDE CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES TO
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS,
VIGNETTES, RENDERINGS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, CHARETTES, AND
WRITTEN/ORAL SURVEYS/POLLS.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-347. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 59
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-335
G.-1. 19-9327 A discussion regarding process for appeals from decisions of the Historic Preservation
Board.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: G-1 speaker cards
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Lago,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-335. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 39
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-340
G.-2. 19-9376 Update regarding Trolley Expansion.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-340. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 45
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-336
G.-3. 19-9389 A discussion regarding historic Whiteway Lights.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).
Attachments: G-3 submitted into record at hearing
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-336. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 40
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-341
G.-4. 19-9403 A discussion about implementing Live Remote Public Comments at commission
meetings to the agenda.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
Attachments: G-4 speaker card
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-341. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and
Commissioner Mena
City of Coral Gables Page 22
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Nays : 1- Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 46
G.-5. 19-9404 Request for the City Manager to prepare a description of the “Mobility Hub” to replace
garage #1 including time line for RFP, award date, financing, and ground breaking.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-5 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. 47
G.-6. 19-9414 A discussion regarding the upcoming sale of a City Emergency Response Vehicle.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-6 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. 49
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 9:15am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 19-9291 Discussion on Illuminate Coral Gables.
Attachments: ILLUMINATE CORAL GABLES PRESENTATION 8-21
I-1 Speaker card
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-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. 11
City of Coral Gables Page 23
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Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F.-6. and I-2 are related)
I.-2. 19-9265 Presentation regarding ballpark estimate for the undergrounding of utilities.
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-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. 57
I.-3. 19-9384 Update from Zoning Code Consultant Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
City Clerk Item No. 60
I.-4. 19-9360 A presentation on the Pop-Up Incubator Program for the City-owned property located at
290 Miracle Mile.
Attachments: I-4 Speaker card
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-4 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. 48
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item I-5)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-339
I.-5. 19-9373 Doctor’s Hospital sale/lease update.
Attachments: Signed Resolution 2019-339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE
FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2019 TO JANUARY 14, 2020 IN ORDER FOR STAFF
TO CONTINUE WORKING TOWARD NEGOTIATING AND EXECUTING A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL, INC., FOR THE SALE/LEASE OF MUNICIPAL
PARKING LOT 24 LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
UNIVERSITY DRIVE AND PISANO AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
City of Coral Gables Page 24
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-339. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 44
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-342
I.-6. 19-9386 A Resolution authorizing a change order to the Electrical Contractor Services contract
with AGC Electric, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and
Contract Modifications, in the amount of $1,652,000 to increase the original anticipated
award amount to accommodate work required throughout the City.
Attachments: AGC Electric Contract Amend - COVER
AGC Electric Contract Amend -RESOL
AGC Electric Contract Amend -RESOL - Updated due to Scrivener's error
AGC Electric Contract Amend -COVER- Updated due to Scrivener's error
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE
ORDER TO THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH AGC ELECTRIC, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764(B),
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,652,000 TO INCREASE THE ORIGINAL ANTICIPATED
AWARD AMOUNT TO ACCOMMODATE WORK REQUIRED THROUGHOUT
THE CITY.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-6 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-342. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 50
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J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item J-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-337
J.-1. 19-9387 Discussion regarding joining challenge to FCC Franchise Fee Order.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-337. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 41
J.-2. 19-9367 Request for Executive Session (if any).
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-343
K.-1. 19-9379 A Resolution appointing Roberto Martinez (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole)
for a one (1) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2020 and
Joseph A. DeMaria (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term
beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2021, to serve as members of the
Coral Gables Trial Board.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Trial Board Members - Commission Appointees
R-2019 - DRAFT - Trial Board - Commission Appointees
Signed Resolution 2019-343
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROBERTO MARTINEZ (NOMINATED BY THE
COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING
NOVEMBER 12, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2020 AND JOSEPH A.
DEMARIA (NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) FOR A TWO
(2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 12, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER
30, 2021, TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE CORAL GABLES TRIAL
BOARD.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-343. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
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City Clerk Item No. 51
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-344
K.-2. 19-9380 A Resolution of City of Coral Gables Commission officially accepting the City Clerk ’s
certification and declaration of results of the Coral Gables Trial Board Election, held on
November 1, 2019, which elected Andres "Andi" Murai for a one (1) year term beginning
November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2020 and Maria Menendez for a two (2) year
term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2021.
Attachments: Results_Trial Board Election
R-2019-Draft Resolution
R-2019-Cover Memo - Trial Board Election Results
Signed Resolution 2019-344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OFFICIALLY ACCEPTING THE
CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF THE
CORAL GABLES TRIAL BOARD ELECTION, HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019,
WHICH ELECTED ANDRES "ANDI" MURAI FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 12, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2020 AND
MARIA MENENDEZ FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER
12, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2021.
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-344. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 52
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-348
Non 19-9500 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to allocate the
Agenda necessary funds during 2020-2021 budget cycle in order to restore the coral rock wall at
Item the Coral Gables Merrick House.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2019-348. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 61
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M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M.-1. 19-9385 Attorney-Client Executive/Shade session closed to the public for purposes of discussing
the litigation styled Alliance Starlight III, LLC v. City of Coral Gables, Case Nos .
2019-012526-CA-01 and 2019-000118-AP-01. This meeting will take place on Tuesday,
November 12, 2019, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, located at 405 Biltmore Way,
Coral Gables, FL 33134. This session may be attended by the following individuals :
Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, Vice Mayor Vince Lago, Commissioner Pat Keon,
Commissioner Michael Mena, Commissioner Jorge Fors, Jr., Deputy Development
Services Director Devin Cejas (as acting Chief Executive Officer), City Attorney Miriam
Soler Ramos, Deputy City Attorney Cristina M. Suarez, Special Counsel Annie Gamez
and Craig Coller. 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-styled 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 Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 56
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 3:24 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2019, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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 Vince Lago
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda November 12, 2019
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 through A-6.
INVOCATION
Fr. Manny Alvarez, Church of the Little Flower
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 19-9372 Congratulations to Amanda C. Hernandez, Winner of the 1st Annual Essay Writing
Contest Presented by the City of Coral Gables in Celebration of Florida City Government
Week
A.-2. 19-9375 Presentation of a $2,622.13 donation from the City of Coral Gables to the Coral Gables
Community Foundation collected during the “Pumpkin Patch at Pittman Park,” and
benefitting Coral Gables Prep Academy and Crystal Academy.
A.-3. 19-9302 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 30, 2019 as "Small Business
Saturday" in Coral Gables.
A.-4. 19-9364 Presentation of twenty-year service pin to John A. Butler, Community Recreation
Department.
A.-5. 19-9319 Congratulations to Officer Arturo Lujan, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the
Month Award,” for the month of September 2019.
A.-6. 19-9321 Congratulations to Detectives Taha Khaled and Jason Cruz, recipients of the City of Coral
Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the third quarter 2019.
A.-7. 19-9322 Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Rapid Intervention Team
Competition team for their 2nd place finish at the Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo.
A.-8. 19-9352 Congratulations to Solanch Lopez who holds the title Assistant to the City Manager,
recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of November 2019.
A.-9. 19-9405 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 12, 2019 as "Dona Spain Day in
Coral Gables."
Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item A-10)
A.-10. 19-9338 A celebration of the restoration / rehabilitation of two wood -frame residences in the
MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, a Local and National Historic District
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 19-9368 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2019.
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 19-9409 A discussion regarding the Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Giralda Avenue.
C.-2. 19-9410 Update regarding Santa Tecla, El Salvador.
C.-3. 19-9411 Discussion regarding sidewalks.
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. 19-9355 A Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Wilfredo Hernandez (Nominated by
Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31,
2021.
D.-2. 19-9356 A Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Celia Suarez (Nominated by
Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a
two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
D.-3. 19-9351 A Resolution authorizing encroachments into the public right -of-way, consisting of the
installation of a grease trap in the rear alley, subject to the requirements of the Public
Works Department, adjacent to 101 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida
D.-4. 19-9366 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a one -time grant, in
an amount not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), to the
Business Improvement District of Coral Gables to be utilized on an incremental and
reimbursable basis for holiday decorations for Miracle Mile that have been pre -approved
by the City.
D.-5. 19-9335 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the
Automotive Body Repairs (collision damage) to Faraco Tip Top Paint & Body Shop as the
primary responsive and responsible bidder and Chino ’s Ink Werks, Inc. as the secondary
responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $ 50,000.00 annually for a
period of three (3) years pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-040 and Section 2-763
of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”
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D.-6. 19-9390 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer authorizing
the purchase of a City-Wide Public Safety Voice Announcement System for dispatching
Fire Department staff, vehicles and apparatus when responding to emergency 911 events
pursuant to Section 2-689, sole source procurement of the Procurement Code.
D.-7. 19-9406 A Resolution appointing Carolina Estefan-Chahine (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to
serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year
term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
D.-8. 19-9407 A Resolution appointing Ada Holian (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a
member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1,
2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
D.-9. 19-9408 A Resolution appointing Kasey Tendrich (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a
member of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee,
for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31,
2021.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 19-9371 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of October 6, 2019.
1.-2. 19-9337 Communications Committee Meeting of October 9, 2019.
1.-3. 19-9303 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of October 7, 2019.
1.-4. 19-9341 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of September 17, 2019.
1.-5. 19-9357 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of September 26, 2019.
1.-6. 19-9359 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 10, 2019.
1.-7. 19-9354 Property Advisory Board Meeting of September 11, 2019.
1.-8. 19-9362 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 18, 2019.
1.-9. 19-9365 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of October 11, 2019.
1.-10. 19-9388 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2019.
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1.-11. 19-9383 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of September 17, 2019.
1.-12. 19-9363 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of October 2, 2019.
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. 19-9290 The School Community Relations Committee minutes of September 20, 2019, requesting
that the City Commission increase the board’s membership from seven members to nine
members.
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
E.-1. 19-9369 Personal Appearance by County Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo, Jr ., discussing the
2020 Census.
E.-2. 19-9392 Personal Appearance by John Thompson, regarding ALPR cameras.
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals testifying in a quasi-judicial proceeding 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 Fors, Jr., during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-3 are related.
F.-1. 19-9069 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development
Standards,” Division 8, “Docks, Wharves, Mooring Piles and Watercraft Moorings, ”
updating side setback requirements and allowing multi -level docks below established
grade, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for
an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re docks) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval
with modifications, Vote 5-1)
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
F.-2. 19-9070 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,” Section 4-101, Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, and Section
4-102, “Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District,” to modify and clarify provisions related to
driveways; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re driveways) ( 10 16 19 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
F.-3. 19-9071 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 21, “Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2107, “Temporary
use of construction office” to allow temporary construction office for multi -family projects
in Multi-Family 2 (MF2) and Multi-Family Special Area (MFSA) districts; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date .
(ZC Text Amendment re field office) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval with
modifications, Vote 6-0)
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-4. 19-9268 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables
Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-53 entitled "Term of Members"; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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RESOLUTIONS
F.-5. 19-9064 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting Conditional Use
approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4,
“Conditional Uses,” for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “ZOM Coral
Gables” on property zoned Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as
Tract A-C, Block 16, Industrial Section, (363 Granello Avenue & 300 Greco Avenue) Coral
Gables, Florida; including required conditions, vacating Resoluton 2016-09, and providing
for an effective date. (Conditional Use approval re ALF)
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F.-6. and I-2 are related)
F.-6. 19-9397 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida directing the City Manager
and City Attorney to proceed with preliminary analysis and preparation, community
engagement, project scoping, and to schedule one or more workshops on or before early
April 2020 in connection with the potential citywide conversion of overhead utilities to
underground utilities.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
G.-1. 19-9327 A discussion regarding process for appeals from decisions of the Historic Preservation
Board.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-2. 19-9376 Update regarding Trolley Expansion.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-3. 19-9389 A discussion regarding historic Whiteway Lights.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).
G.-4. 19-9403 A discussion about implementing Live Remote Public Comments at commission
meetings to the agenda.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
G.-5. 19-9404 Request for the City Manager to prepare a description of the “Mobility Hub” to replace
garage #1 including time line for RFP, award date, financing, and ground breaking.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
G.-6. 19-9414 A discussion regarding the upcoming sale of a City Emergency Response Vehicle.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
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H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 9:15am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 19-9291 Discussion on Illuminate Coral Gables.
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F.-6. and I-2 are related)
I.-2. 19-9265 Presentation regarding ballpark estimate for the undergrounding of utilities.
I.-3. 19-9384 Update from Zoning Code Consultant Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.
I.-4. 19-9360 A presentation on the Pop-Up Incubator Program for the City-owned property located at
290 Miracle Mile.
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item I-5)
I.-5. 19-9373 Doctor’s Hospital sale/lease update.
I.-6. 19-9386 A Resolution authorizing a change order to the Electrical Contractor Services contract
with AGC Electric, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and
Contract Modifications, in the amount of $1,652,000 to increase the original anticipated
award amount to accommodate work required throughout the City.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item J-1)
J.-1. 19-9387 Discussion regarding joining challenge to FCC Franchise Fee Order.
J.-2. 19-9367 Request for Executive Session (if any).
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K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
K.-1. 19-9379 A Resolution appointing _____________________ (Nominated by the
Commission-As-A-Whole) for a one (1) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through
November 30, 2020 and ____________ (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) for
a two (2) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2021, to serve
as members of the Coral Gables Trial Board.
K.-2. 19-9380 A Resolution of City of Coral Gables Commission officially accepting the City Clerk ’s
certification and declaration of results of the Coral Gables Trial Board Election, held on
November 1, 2019, which elected Andres "Andi" Murai for a one (1) year term beginning
November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2020 and Maria Menendez for a two (2) year
term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2021.
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M.-1. 19-9385 Attorney-Client Executive/Shade session closed to the public for purposes of discussing
the litigation styled Alliance Starlight III, LLC v. City of Coral Gables, Case Nos .
2019-012526-CA-01 and 2019-000118-AP-01. This meeting will take place on Tuesday,
November 12, 2019, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, located at 405 Biltmore Way,
Coral Gables, FL 33134. This session may be attended by the following individuals :
Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, Vice Mayor Vince Lago, Commissioner Pat Keon,
Commissioner Michael Mena, Commissioner Jorge Fors, Jr., Deputy Development
Services Director Devin Cejas (as acting Chief Executive Officer), City Attorney Miriam
Soler Ramos, Deputy City Attorney Cristina M. Suarez, Special Counsel Annie Gamez
and Craig Coller. 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-styled 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 .
2017-44, 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.
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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