City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · May 26, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
9:00 AM
Virtual Meeting
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 May 26, 2020
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The public hearing for items F-3, F-4, F-5, and F-6 will be consolidated. Any person
wishing to provide testimony during the public hearing for these items must appear
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AND ALL PERSONS MUST MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER.
Please note that Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-69 and Executive
Order 20-112 suspended the requirements of Section 112.286, Florida Statutes, the
Florida Sunshine Law, that a quorum to be present in person, and that a local
government body meet at a specific public place. The Executive Order also allows
local government bodies to utilize communications media technology, such as
telephonic and video conferencing for local government body meetings.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
INVOCATION
Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor at Granada Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos 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. 2020-14 through Ordinance No. 2020-17) (b) Resolution(s)
adopted (Resolution No. 2020-109 through Resolution No. 2020-120); (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. 20-1379 A Resolution of Condolence to the Family of Tony Abella.
Attachments: Resolution of Condolence - Tony Abella
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 2
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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.-1. 20-1330 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 21, 2020.
Attachments: CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item C-1 thru C-4 - Consent Agenda
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item D-1 - Personal appearance by State Rep. Javier Fernandez
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item D-2 - Personal appearance by Maria Cruz reporting on Corona
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item E-1 - Emergency Ordinance
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item E-2 - Emergency Ordinance Chapter 46 - Pensions
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item E-3 - Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 74-Tr
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item E-4 - Ordinance amending Section 2-79 of Chapter 2 - Order o
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item E-5 - Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the Code entitled Pe
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item E-6 - Resolution approving a second six month extension of tim
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Resolution declaring Principles of Inclusion
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item H-1
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item H-2 - Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financ
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item H-3 - Resolution amending Fiscal Year 2019-2020 amended
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item H-4 - Staff report on Floridas 2020 Legislative Session
CCMtg Apr 21 2020 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution in accordance with the Florida Governors Exe
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. 3
C.-2. 20-1371 Special Commission Meeting of April 27, 2020.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes
CCMtg Apr 27 2020 - Special-Emergency Meeting on COVID-19
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be approved. 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. 4
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
D.-1. 20-1390 Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 5
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E. 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 Keon, to
Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-109
E.-1. 20-1354 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Gabriella Toyos (Nominated by
Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory
Board, for the remainder of the unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2019 and
continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Gabriella Toyos Bio
R-2020- Draft- Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board
Cover Memo - Parks and Recreation Youth Board
Signed Resolution 2020-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING GABRIELLA
TOYOS (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER KEON) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD,
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON
JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-109 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-110
E.-2. 20-1370 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Natalie Gonzalez (Nominated by
Commissioner Mena) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory
Board, for the remainder of the unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2019 and
continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: R-2020- Draft- Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board - Natalie
Cover Memo - Parks and Recreation Youth Board - Natalie
Signed Resolution 2020-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING NATALIE
GONZALEZ (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENA) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD,
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON
JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-110 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-111
E.-3. 20-1352 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida renewing the
Parking Lease Agreement with the University of Miami, for Municipal Parking Lots 42 and
43, for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2020, and ending August
31, 2021, at the rate of $72,650.06 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.
Attachments: Commission Cover -05.26.20 (UM Parking Lots 42 43 Renewal)
UM Parking Lot 42 43 Tenant Renewal Letter 03.02.20
Resolution - 05.26.20 (UM Parking Lots 42 43 Renewal)
Signed Resolution 2020-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENEWING THE PARKING
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR MUNICIPAL
PARKING LOTS 42 AND 43 FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021, AT THE
RATE OF $72,650.06 ANNUALLY, PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY
INSTALLMENTS.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-111 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 8
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-112
E.-4. 20-1367 A Resolution accepting the recommendation to authorize the purchase of equipment for
the Fire Department from Steiner-Atlantic Corp. as a “Sole Source Procurement,”
pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Attachments: SS 2020-059 Milnor Rigid Mount Washer
Extractor and Dryer Cover Memo
DRAFT RESOLUTION - Purchase of Extractor and Dryer
Signed Resolution 2020-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM STEINER-ATLANTIC CORP. AS A
“SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT,” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689 OF
THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-112 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 9
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-113
E.-5. 20-1377 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Miami -Dade County
Property Appraiser for access to certain exempt information.
Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution approving Interlocal Agreement with MDC Property Appraiser Re Exemp
Resolution Approving Interlocal Agrement with MDC Property Appraiser Regarding Exempt Inform
PA interlocal for exempt information - municipality
Signed Resolution 2020-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER FOR ACCESS TO CERTAIN
EXEMPT INFORMATION.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-113 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 10
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-114
E.-6. 20-1376 A Resolution directing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County and collectively with any other
Municipality within Miami-Dade County to engage and participate in a Utility Coordination
GIS viewer for the purpose of sharing information in support of coordinating utility projects
in order to minimize construction impacts on residents across Miami-Dade County.
Attachments: City of Coral Gables- iMDC Utility GIS MOUFinal4292020 (1)
Cover Memo-MOU with Miami-Dade County
MDC_MOU_Draft Resolution
Signed Resolution 2020-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND
COLLECTIVELY WITH ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY WITHIN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO ENGAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN A UTILITY COORDINATION GIS
VIEWER FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARING INFORMATION IN SUPPORT
OF COORDINATING UTILITY PROJECTS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ON RESIDENTS ACROSS MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-114 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 11
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1357 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of January 15, 2020.
Attachments: Recap of HPB 1-15-2020
HPB 1-15-20 -- verbatim
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 12
1.-2. 20-1358 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 19, 2020.
Attachments: 02-19-20Minutesfor5-26-2020CC
2-19-2020 HPB VERBATIM
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 13
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1.-3. 20-1369 Historic Preservation Special Board Meeting of March 4, 2020.
Attachments: 03-04-20SpecMeetingMinutesfor5-26-2020CC
HPB 03-04-20 -- verbatim
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 14
1.-4. 20-1311 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of February 27, 2020.
Attachments: System Safety Program Plan (Revised Feb 2020) PT1
System Safety Program Plan (Revised Feb 2020) PT2
PAB MINUTES 02272020
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 15
1.-5. 20-1355 Retirement Board Meeting of January 9, 2020.
Attachments: Minutes 01-09-2020
CC.05-26-2020 January 9, 2019
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 16
1.-6. 20-1356 Retirement Board Meeting of February 20, 2020.
Attachments: CC.05-26-2020 February 20, 2020
Minutes 02-20-2020
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 17
1.-7. 20-1353 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of March 4, 2020.
Attachments: 3-04-20 Minutes
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 18
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEALS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
F.-1. 20-1325 An appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic
Preservation Board at a special meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, which
denied local historic designation to the property located at 1208 Asturia Avenue, legally
described as Lots 13 & 14, Block 6, Coral Gables Section E, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. (Ayes: 5, Nays: 4)
(5/12 City Commission meeting: motion to affirm 2-2) [Pursuant to Sec. 2-82(a)(4) of the
City Code, in the event of a tie vote, the matter shall be carried over to the next meeting
of the commission. Given that the matter resulted in a tie vote, the appeal will be
reconsidered by the City Commission, however, no additional presentation or argument
shall be made by the property owner or appellant. However, either party may be present
to address questions presented by members of the City Commission.]
Attachments: 2 - LHD 2019-008 Report for 1208 Asturia Avenue
3 - Historic Preservation Board Verbatim Transcript (Jan. 15, 2020 HPB)
4 - PowerPoint Presentation – 1208 Asturia Avenue (Jan. 15, 2020 HPB)
5 - Historic Preservation Board Verbatim Transcript (March 4, 2020 HPB)
6 - PowerPoint Presentation – 1208 Asturia Avenue (March 4, 2020 HPB)
7 - 1938 Book of Homes featuring 1208 Asturia - COPY
8 - Zoning Code Provisions - Section 3-1101 through 3-1104
9 - Application for Appeal from the Historic Preservation Board by Maria V. Cerdal - 1208 Asturia
11 - Letters received in support of designation prior to Jan. 15, 2020 HPB Meeting
12 - Letters received in support of designation after Jan. 15, 2020 HPB Meeting
13 - Letters received opposed to designation prior to Jan. 15, 2020 HPB Meeting
14 - Survey of property - 1208 Asturia
15 - Petition Waiver for Appeal Fee - 1208 Asturia
1 - Results letter from Historic Preservation Board Meeting March 4, 2020
10 - City of Coral Gables Notice of Public Hearing (Jan. 15, 2020 and March 4, 2020 HPB)
Cover Memo - 1208 Asturia Avenue - Final (Updated)
Entered into the Public Record - Email - Mayor Valdes-Fauli - Historic Preservation - May 4, 2020
Entered into the Public Record - Email - Mayor Valdes-Fauli - Historic Preservation 003 - May 4, 2
Entered into the Public Record - Release and Indemnification Virtual Quasi-Judicial Meetings
Entered into the Public Record - RVF - Email Communications
Entered into the Public Record - Coral Gables News – MAR 2-15 2020 LETTER TO EDITOR
Emails Received Requesting the City to Appeal HPB Decision
Entered into the Public Record - Coral Gables is an Oasis of many styles LETTER TO EDITOR
Entered into the Public Record - Emails Received for May 12 CCMTG
Cover Memo - 1208 Asturia Avenue - 5-26 Final
Letter to City Commissioners from Paul Savage on behalf of the appellant
Emails received prior to May 26 Meeting
Pursuant to Sec. 2-82(a)(4) of the City Code, in the event of a tie vote, the matter
shall be carried over to the next meeting of the City Commission, and in the event that
the proposed Ordinance or Resolution does not receive a majority vote at the
subsequent meeting, it shall be deemed to have failed. Due to the 2nd tie vote, on this
subsequent Commission Meeting, the decision of the Historic Preservation Board
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stands.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-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 Commissioner Fors,
Jr.,to affirm the decision of the Historic Preservation Board. The motion failed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 2- Vice Mayor Lago and Commissioner Fors, Jr.
Nays : 2- Commissioner Keon and Commissioner Mena
Abstentions : 1- Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 22
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14
F.-2. 19-9430 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the
City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review”, Section 3-606
to include Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. as party that may appeal decisions of the Historic
Preservation Board; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification,
and providing for an effective date. (01 08 2020 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 4-2)
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
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Attachments: CC 12-10-2019 - Cover memo - Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Article 8 Definitions - Aggrieve
CC 12-10-2019 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Article 8 Defintions - Aggrieved - Update 11
Speaker Cards F-7
Cover memo - Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Article 3 Section 3-606 - Procedures for appeal
Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Article 3 Section 3-606 - Procedures for appeals - Dade Heri
01 08 20 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Historic Preservation Appeal w attac
01 28 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Dade Heritage Trust
01 28 20 Exhibit B - 01 08 20 PZB Staff Report w attachments
01 28 20 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 01 08 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
01 28 20 Exhibit D - City of Charleston Appeals
01 28 20 Exhibit E - City of Savannah Appeals
01 28 20 CC Cover Memo - Historic Preservation Board Appeals
02 11 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Dade Heritage Trust
02 11 2020 CC Cover Memo - Historic Preservation Board - 2nd Reading
02 25 20 CC Cover Memo - Historic Preservation Board Appeal DHT
02 25 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Dade Heritage Trust
Verbatime Transcript - CCMtg December 10 2019 - Agenda Item F-7 - Ordinance amending Cora
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Jan 28 2020 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance providing for text amend
03 10 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Dade Heritage Trust
03 10 2020 CC Cover Memo - Historic Preservation Board DHT
05 12 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Dade Heritage Trust
05 12 20 CC Cover Memo - Historic Preservation Board Appeal DHT 2nd reading
05 26 20 CC Cover Memo - Historic Preservation DHT 2nd Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Dade Heritage Trust
Entered into Record at public hearing
Verbatim Transcript for CCMtg March 10 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance providing for text am
Signed Ordinance 2020-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE,
ARTICLE 3, “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW”, SECTION 3-606 TO INCLUDE DADE
HERITAGE TRUST, INC. AS A PARTY THAT MAY APPEAL DECISIONS OF
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER
PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-14. The motion passed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and
Commissioner Mena
Nays : 1- Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 21
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Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5 and F-6 are related.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15
F.-3. 19-9190 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Ordinance No .
2015-08 (As amended), providing for a substitute public access easement and new
conditions of approval with respect to the previously vacated alley located in Block 3,
Industrial Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Amending Alley Vacation
Ordinance) (02 12 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
Attachments: 09 27 19 DRC submittal Belmont Village
02 12 2020 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village small
02 12 2020 Staff report with Attachments - Belmont ALF
03 10 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
03 10 2020 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
03 10 2020 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
03 10 2020 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
03 10 2020 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.1 - Staff report with Attachments
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.2 - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village
03 10 2020 Exhibit G - Excerpt of 02 12 2020 PZB Meeting
03 10 2020 Exhibit H - Powerpoint Presentation
03 10 2020 CC Cover Memo - Belmont ALF 1st Reading
05 26 20 CC Cover Memo - Belmont 2nd Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
05 26 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
05 26 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
05 26 20 Release and Indemnification - 5.18.2020
05 26 20 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
05 26 20 Second Release and Indemnification
05 26 20 Exhibit submitted by Applicant
Verbatim Transcript for CCMtg Mar 10 2020 - Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, F-8, F-9 - Ordinances a
Signed Ordinance 2020-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015-08 (AS AMENDED); PROVIDING FOR A
SUBSTITUTE PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT AND NEW CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL WITH RESPECT TO THE PREVIOUSLY VACATED ALLEY
LOCATED I BLOCK 3; INDUSTRIAL SECTION, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, and
F-6 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 Ordinance Number 2020-15. 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. 23
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-16
F.-4. 20-1039 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving receipt of
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review”, Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights”, Section 3-1006, “Review and
approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites”, for the receipt and use of TDRs for an
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “Belmont Village” on property zoned
Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as lots 12 to 31, Block 3, and
the south 7.5 feet of lots 11 and 32, Block 3, Coral Gables “Industrial Section,” together
with that portion of 30 foot platted alley lying south of the north line of the south 7.5 feet
of said lot 11 projected westerly and north of the south line of said Block 3 (4111 Salzedo
Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ON FILE) (Belmont Village - Receipt of Transfer of Development Rights) ( 02 12 2020 PZB
recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
Attachments: 09 27 19 DRC submittal Belmont Village
02 12 2020 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village small
02 12 20 Staff report with Attachments - Belmont ALF
03 10 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
03 10 2020 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
03 10 2020 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
03 10 2020 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
03 10 2020 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.1 - Staff report with Attachments
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.2 - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village
03 10 2020 Exhibit G - Excerpt of 02 12 2020 PZB Meeting
03 10 2020 Exhibit H - Powerpoint Presentation
03 10 2020 CC Cover Memo - Belmont ALF 1st Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
05 26 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
05 26 20 CC Cover Memo - Belmont 2nd Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
05 26 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
05 26 20 Release and Indemnification - 5.18.2020
05 26 20 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
05 26 20 Second Release and Indemnification
05 26 20 Exhibit submitted by Applicant
Verbatim Transcript for CCMtg Mar 10 2020 - Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, F-8, F-9 - Ordinances a
Signed Ordinance 2020-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
APPROVING RECEIPT OF TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDRS)
PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW",
DIVISION 10, "TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS", SECTION 3-1006,
"REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF USE OF TDRS ON RECEIVER SITES", FOR
THE RECEIPT AND USE OF TDRS FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
(ALF) REFERRED TO AS "BELMONT VILLAGE" ON PROPERTY ZONED
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SECTION 4-303 C.2.), LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 12 TO 31, BLOCK 3, AND THE SOUTH 7.5 FEET OF LOTS 11 AND 32,
BLOCK 3, CORAL GABLES "INDUSTRIAL SECTION," TOGETHER WITH
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THAT PORTION OF 30 FOOT PLATTED ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF THE
NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 7 .5 FEET OF SAID LOT 11 PROJECTED
WESTERLY AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 3 (4111
SALZEDO STREET) CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED
CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, and
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 Ordinance Number 2020-16. 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. 24
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-17
F.-5. 20-1040 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of a
proposed Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3,
“Development Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD),” for an Assisted
Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “Belmont Village” on property legally described as lots
12 to 31, Block 3, and the south 7.5 feet of lots 11 and 32, Block 3, Coral Gables
“Industrial Section,” together with that portion of 30 foot platted alley lying south of the
north line of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and north of the south line
of said Block 3 (4111 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Belmont Village - Proposed Planned
Area Development) (02 12 2020 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-0)
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Attachments: 09 27 19 DRC submittal Belmont Village
02 12 2020 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village small
02 12 2020 Staff report with Attachments - Belmont ALF
03 10 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
03 10 2020 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
03 10 2020 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
03 10 2020 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
03 10 2020 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.1 - Staff report with Attachments
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.2 - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village
03 10 2020 Exhibit G - Excerpt of 02 12 2020 PZB Meeting
03 10 2020 Exhibit H - Powerpoint Presentation
03 10 2020 CC Cover Memo - Belmont ALF 1st Reading
05 26 20 CC Cover Memo - Belmont 2nd Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
05 26 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
05 26 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
05 26 20 Release and Indemnification - 5.18.2020
05 26 20 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
05 26 20 Second Release and Indemnification
05 26 20 Exhibit submitted by Applicant
CCMtg Mar 10 2020 - Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, F-8, F-9 - Ordinances and Resolution for an As
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
GRANTING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
(PAD) PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 3, “DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW,” DIVISION 5, “PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD),” FOR AN
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (ALF) REFERRED TO AS “BELMONT VILLAGE”
ON PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 12 TO 31, BLOCK 3, AND
THE SOUTH 7.5 FEET OF LOTS 11 AND 32, BLOCK 3, CORAL GABLES
“INDUSTRIAL SECTION,” TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF 30 FOOT
PLATTED ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 7.5
FEET OF SAID LOT 11 PROJECTED WESTERLY AND NORTH OF THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 3 (4111 SALZEDO STREET) CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, and
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 Ordinance Number 2020-17. 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. 25
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RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5 and F-6 are related.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-115
F.-6. 20-1041 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 “Belmont Village”
on property zoned Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as lots 12 to
31, Block 3, and the south 7.5 feet of lots 11 and 32, Block 3, Coral Gables “Industrial
Section,” together with that portion of 30 foot platted alley lying south of the north line of
the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and north of the south line of said
Block 3 (4111 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Belmont Village ALF - Conditional Use Approval) (02
12 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
Attachments: 09 27 19 DRC submittal Belmont Village
02 12 2020 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village small
02 12 2020 Staff report with Attachments - Belmont ALF
03 10 2020 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
03 10 2020 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
03 10 2020 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
03 10 2020 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
03 10 2020 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.1 - Staff report with Attachments
03 10 2020 Exhibit F.2 - Applicant's Submittal Belmont Village
03 10 2020 Exhibit G - Excerpt of 02 12 2020 PZB Meeting
03 10 2020 Exhibit H - Powerpoint Presentation
03 10 2020 CC Cover Memo - Belmont ALF 1st Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance TDRs
05 26 20 Exhibit A - Draft Amendment to Alley Vacation Ordinance
05 26 20 CC Cover Memo - Belmont 2nd Reading
05 26 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Conditional Use
05 26 20 Release and Indemnification - 5.18.2020
05 26 20 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance PAD
05 26 20 Second Release and Indemnification
05 26 20 Exhibit submitted by Applicant
Verbatim Transcript for CCMtg Mar 10 2020 - Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, F-8, F-9 - Ordinances a
Signed Resolution 2020-115
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 “BELMONT VILLAGE” ON PROPERTY
ZONED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SECTION 4-303 C.2.), LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 12 TO 31, BLOCK 3, AND THE SOUTH 7.5 FEET OF
LOTS 11 AND 32, BLOCK 3, CORAL GABLES “INDUSTRIAL SECTION,”
TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF 30 FOOT PLATTED ALLEY LYING
SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 7.5 FEET OF SAID LOT 11
PROJECTED WESTERLY AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
BLOCK 3 (4111 SALZEDO STREET) CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;
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INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER
PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5, and
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 2020-115. 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. 26
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-116
F.-7. 20-1365 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing a ninety -day
extension of a Zoning in Progress related to the operation of retail vape shops within the
City; providing for an effective date.
Attachments: May 26, 2020 Cover Memo-Resolution Approving 90-day extension of ZIP for retail vape shops
Draft Resolution Approving 90-day Extension of ZIP for vape shops-May 26 2020 CC Meeting
Signed Resolution 2019-322
Signed Resolution 2020-56
Signed Resolution 2020-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A NINETY-DAY
EXTENSION OF A ZONING IN PROGRESS RELATED TO THE OPERATION
OF RETAIL VAPE SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-116. 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. 27
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-117
F.-8. 20-1366 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing a ninety -day
extension of a Zoning in Progress related to the operation of retail businesses engaged in
the sale of retail products containing cannabidiol /CBD sold as a principal retail product
within the City; providing for an effective date.
Attachments: May 26, 2020 Cover Memo-Resolution Approving 90-day extension of ZIP for CBD businesses
Draft Resolution Approving 90-day Extension of ZIP for CBD businesses-May 26, 2020 CC meetin
Signed Resolution 2019-321
Signed Resolution 2020-57
Signed Resolution 2020-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A NINETY-DAY
EXTENSION OF A ZONING IN PROGRESS RELATED TO THE OPERATION
OF RETAIL BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF RETAIL PRODUCTS
CONTAINING CANNABIDIOL/CBD SOLD AS A PRINCIPAL RETAIL
PRODUCT WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-117. 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. 28
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-118 (As Amended)
G.-1. 20-1364 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing staff
to assist in identifying a park, open space, public facility or room to name in honor of
Arva Moore Parks.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution Directing Staff to Identify a Location for Arva Moore Parks
Resolution directing staff to identify a location for Arva Moore Parks naming
Signed Resolution 2020-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING STAFF TO ASSIST
IN IDENTIFYING A PARK, OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC FACILITY, OR ROOM TO
NAME IN HONOR OF ARVA MOORE PARKS.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2020-118. The motion
passed by the following vote.
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Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 29
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 30
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
I.-1. 20-1362 Report regarding anti-body testing.
Attachments: Commission Presentation May 26 Meeting
[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. 19
I.-2. 20-1363 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section
2-690 of the Procurement Code (Professional Services), to authorize additional funding in
the amount of $50,000 for the professional services agreement with BioCollections
Worldwide, Inc to conduct and provide testing results for COVID -19 testing for the City of
Coral Gables residents.
Attachments: Resolution - Additional funding for COVID-19 Testing
R. 2020-92
May 26, 2020 Cover Memo - Additional funding for COVID-19 Testing
This Resolution was Withdrawn
City Clerk Item No. 20
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-119
I.-3. 20-1359 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, granting the
City Manager the authority to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and
signage through January 15, 2021 in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating
opportunities to assist with social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable
fees.
Attachments: May 26, 2020 Cover Memo - Resolution relaxing outdoor dining standards
May 26, 2020 Reso - Relaxing Outdoor Dining Requirements
Signed Resolution 2020-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING THE CITY
MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO RELAX CURRENT STANDARDS FOR
OUTDOOR/OPEN-AIR DINING AND SIGNAGE THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2021
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANDED OUTDOOR SEATING
OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING AT
RESTAURANTS AND SUSPENDING ALL APPLICABLE FEES.
[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].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-119. 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. 31
I.-4. 20-1361 An update and discussion regarding the proposed expansion project of the Coral Gables
Art Cinema.
Attachments: A-FEE-Estimate_Coral Gables Art Cinema
MTE Quotation for Cinema Expansion Project 05.06.20
Signed Resolution 2019-164
R-2017-282 Signed
Cinema Letter to CM 05.06.20
Cinema package Delivered to Economic Development 03.16.20
Proposal-Coral Gables Arts Cinema_FGSS
Commission Cover - 5.26.20 (Coral Gables Art Cinema Update and Discussion)
This Agenda Item was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 32
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-120
I.-5. 20-1360 A Resolution accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process of the
procurement code for broker services provided by The Comprehensive Companies for
administration of voluntary supplemental employee insurance benefits pursuant to
Section 2-501(d)of the City’s Procurement Code.
Attachments: Cover Memo - vol employee benefits prog revised by MSR 5-19-2020
Reso - voluntary supplemental ins benefits revised by MSR 5-19-2020
Signed Resolution 2020-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE FOR BROKER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
COMPREHENSIVE COMPANIES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF VOLUNTARY
SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-501(D) OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE.
[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].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-120. 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. 33
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 34
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 35
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L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Alright. There are no City Attorney items. I think we've been
through the whole agenda from City Clerk items. Discussion items by the Commission
for the City Manager and City Attorney.
Commissioner Keon: I thought we were going to start Planning and Zoning Board
meetings. There's a number of things that made, especially the [Inaudible] for the
Zoning Code. You know, I think they were supposed to go a couple months ago.
And I know that they are, it's hard to take testimony, but we've shown today that we
can, so wondered if you have any plans to restart some of those you know, the more
significant boards whose decisions and recommendations we really rely on for us to
take action.
City Manager Iglesias: Commissioner, we looked at starting the, we're looking at a
July date for those boards and the ban certainly on the zoning issues. We've had a
good time to work with the Plater-Zybert group to get that great close to refinement.
So, I think they will be written...
Commissioner Keon: Is it final yet Peter?
City Manager Iglesias: It’s not quite final. But it’s ready, I believe, for the...Miriam
and I to look at very soon.
Commissioner Keon: Okay. So, July would be a potential starting time. I also
wondered where the RFQ was for Garage 1.
City Manager Iglesias: The RFQ for Garage 1 is, we are looking, we are working
with our traffic consultant and looking probably at sometime in July for an RFQ for a
consultant to select the consultant. I’d like to actually proceed with the design of the
parking garage. We're looking at that as truly a mobility help, not as a parking garage.
So, I think it gives us time to get that the design done permitted, and then make a
decision when we start. Our starting date has to be before September of 2022.
Commissioner Keon: Who's doing the…[Inaudible]…for the design. Yes or no.
City Manager Iglesias: I'm sorry. Excuse me.
Commissioner Keon: I thought…[Inaudible]…
City Manager Iglesias: I'm sorry. I couldn’t hear you Commissioner.
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Commissioner Keon: I thought an RFQ was to go out for the design, is that you have
another…?
City Manager Iglesias: Oh yes, yes. We just want to make sure that the RFQ is put
out correctly because we are dealing with a mobility. We're not dealing with just a
regular garage. So, we want to make sure that, we worked on a -- I think a very
good plan now. So, we don't want to standard garage. We're looking at a mobility.
So that process is just about ready, and we probably will be out in July.
Commissioner Keon: Okay. Yeah. That was my question. Thank you.
City Manager Iglesias: It’s not in June. It’s not next month.
Commissioner Keon: But July. Okay.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Any other comments from members of the Commission?
Commissioner Mena: I had a question. I have a quick question, which is just if we
want to discuss it or not. But when are we contemplating potentially reinitiating
meetings, our meetings in person? And when do we anticipate City Hall, in particular
opening back up with whatever restrictions in place?
City Attorney Ramos: With regards to the virtual meetings from a legal standpoint, the
emergency order runs through July, unless it's extended. So, we could have our June
meeting like this. That would be permissible, if that’s what we wanted to do.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Can I make a suggestion, Commissioner. That’s a very good
question. Let's wait till our next meeting to see what the results are, how we're doing
with our opening the restaurants and shops, etc., and we'll discuss it at that time, if
that's okay.
Commissioner Mena: Yeah. No, problem. I would just, you know, I would have
somebody start sort of contemplating, if we are considering doing that at some point
in the next, you know few meetings, what that's going to look like, you know, what
little adjustments we can make so that we are properly, you know, distanced and
whatnot. But I think, I speak for myself when I'm open to discussing what those
adjustments are and what we can do when the time's right, but I'm happy to wait for
next meeting.
Vice Mayor Lago: Commissioner Mena, I also wanted to, I mentioned this, not the
last meeting, but the one before that in reference to when are we going to come back
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to City Hall, to at least host these meetings? I'm also ready. I think it's a great
opportunity. I think that we should start working on ensuring that we have everything
taken care of. I think some of the residents would actually look forward to having
these meetings in person. So, I'm also in favor of commencing to find a strategy to
implement these meetings in person as soon as possible.
City Attorney Ramos: The Manager, the Clerk and I have discussed what kind of the
next phase would look like, and the idea that we can have it in Chambers with all of
us six feet apart and then it would be a hybrid meeting. So, the public would continue
to attend virtually to limit the amount of people in the room, but at least we would be
in the room and then staff could come in and out as needed to make presentations.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Actually, the other day, Madam City Attorney, with us six feet
apart we would need a 70-foot podium.
City Attorney Ramos: I think Peter and Billy actually measured it and it and it
worked, but I wasn't there.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Okay.
City Manager Iglesias: It would be sitting at the very extremes. I think it would be
City Clerk, City Attorney and myself, we have to sit outside. However, let me just
say that we have kept all the functions of City Hall opened. We do have our Code
Enforcement, we do have permitting. We do have our inspectors all working, and so,
we have not stopped the functions. We have not closed City Hall. We're still working
from the outside. I just want to make sure how Phase One works, and I want to
make sure that we don't have any issues as far as contamination of City Hall. So, we
just wait and see, and we'll be looking at this further next month.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: And I'm coming in with certain regularity and I do see people
bringing plans and plans being processed, people picking them up. So, it is working.
It is working remote and we are keeping our employees safely. Any other comments
from members of the Commission?
Vice Mayor Lago: I just wanted to make a quick comment. I had the pleasure of
dining out twice this past week in support of the restaurants, taking my lovely wife out
to dinner for her birthday, it’s long overdue. First time we go out in a long time, like
many of you. And I just wanted to compliment the restaurants and all the businesses.
They're doing an exceptional job in abiding by CDC guidelines and ensuring the safety
of, not only the patrons, but everyone that works in the restaurants; and after
speaking with a lot of the guests and speaking with a lot of employees, they are just
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excited to be back to work. No matter if it's the new normal for the present being.
So, I asked everybody out there who was, again, feeling well, in good shape to go
out and to patronize, you know, our restaurants, our businesses, because they could
surely use your help. So, it's a good opportunity. People are being extremely careful
and I just wanted to commend the restaurants and give people reassurance at home
who are listening to this meeting that, you know, our Public Works team, our Code
Enforcement, our Police are monitoring the situation, and overall we have a lot of
compliance in regards to our businesses and the people who are visiting the
businesses. So, go out there and support them because they need your support.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Thank you Vice Mayor. Any other comments? No other
comments, meeting adjourned. Thank you very much.
City Clerk Item No. 36
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 11:51 a.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2020, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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City of Coral Gables
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Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
9:00 AM
Virtual Meeting
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 May 26, 2020
The City Commission Meeting will be held as a VIRTUAL MEETING with elected officials and
City staff participating through video conferencing. This virtual meeting will be held on the
Zoom platform used by the City Clerk for live remote comments. Members of the public may
join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line
will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen
to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800.
In addition, the public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already
established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at:
(www.coralgables.com\commissionmeetings) or by sending an email to
cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting.
The meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s
website (www.coralgables.com\cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast.
The public hearing for items F-3, F-4, F-5, and F-6 will be consolidated. Any person wishing to
provide testimony during the public hearing for these items must appear by video
conference. An individual who wishes to testify but does not have video conference
capabilities, may provide testimony by using a dedicated station for video conferencing
located in the City Hall courtyard. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PERSONS MUST WEAR A FACIAL
COVERING/MASK EXCEPT WHEN PROVIDING TESTIMONY AND ALL PERSONS MUST
MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER.
Please note that Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-69 and Executive Order
20-112 suspended the requirements of Section 112.286, Florida Statutes, the Florida Sunshine
Law, that a quorum to be present in person, and that a local government body meet at a
specific public place. The Executive Order also allows local government bodies to utilize
communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing for local
government body meetings.
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INVOCATION
Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor, Granada Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 20-1379 A Resolution of Condolence to the Family of Tony Abella.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an
item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the
scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City
Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an
opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak
during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity,
must speak during the public hearing for that item.
Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be
given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion
of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall
end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.-1. 20-1330 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 21, 2020.
C.-2. 20-1371 Special Commission Meeting of April 27, 2020.
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
D.-1. 20-1390 Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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E. 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.
E.-1. 20-1354 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Gabriella Toyos (Nominated by
Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory
Board, for the remainder of the unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2019 and
continues through May 31, 2021.
E.-2. 20-1370 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Natalie Gonzalez (Nominated by
Commissioner Mena) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory
Board, for the remainder of the unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2019 and
continues through May 31, 2021.
E.-3. 20-1352 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida renewing the
Parking Lease Agreement with the University of Miami, for Municipal Parking Lots 42 and
43, for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2020, and ending August
31, 2021, at the rate of $72,650.06 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.
E.-4. 20-1367 A Resolution accepting the recommendation to authorize the purchase of equipment for
the Fire Department from Steiner-Atlantic Corp. as a “Sole Source Procurement,”
pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
E.-5. 20-1377 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Miami -Dade County
Property Appraiser for access to certain exempt information.
E.-6. 20-1376 A Resolution directing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County and collectively with any other
Municipality within Miami-Dade County to engage and participate in a Utility Coordination
GIS viewer for the purpose of sharing information in support of coordinating utility projects
in order to minimize construction impacts on residents across Miami-Dade County.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1357 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of January 15, 2020.
1.-2. 20-1358 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 19, 2020.
1.-3. 20-1369 Historic Preservation Special Board Meeting of March 4, 2020.
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1.-4. 20-1311 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of February 27, 2020.
1.-5. 20-1355 Retirement Board Meeting of January 9, 2020.
1.-6. 20-1356 Retirement Board Meeting of February 20, 2020.
1.-7. 20-1353 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of March 4, 2020.
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.
APPEALS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
F.-1. 20-1325 An appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic
Preservation Board at a special meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, which
denied local historic designation to the property located at 1208 Asturia Avenue, legally
described as Lots 13 & 14, Block 6, Coral Gables Section E, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. (Ayes: 5, Nays: 4)
(5/12 City Commission meeting: motion to affirm 2-2) [Pursuant to Sec. 2-82(a)(4) of the
City Code, in the event of a tie vote, the matter shall be carried over to the next meeting
of the commission. Given that the matter resulted in a tie vote, the appeal will be
reconsidered by the City Commission, however, no additional presentation or argument
shall be made by the property owner or appellant. However, either party may be present
to address questions presented by members of the City Commission.]
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
F.-2. 19-9430 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the
City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review”, Section 3-606
to include Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. as party that may appeal decisions of the Historic
Preservation Board; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification,
and providing for an effective date. (01 08 2020 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 4-2)
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
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Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5 and F-6 are related.
F.-3. 19-9190 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Ordinance No .
2015-08 (As amended), providing for a substitute public access easement and new
conditions of approval with respect to the previously vacated alley located in Block 3,
Industrial Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Amending Alley Vacation
Ordinance) (02 12 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
F.-4. 20-1039 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving receipt of
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review”, Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights”, Section 3-1006, “Review and
approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites”, for the receipt and use of TDRs for an
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “Belmont Village” on property zoned
Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as lots 12 to 31, Block 3, and
the south 7.5 feet of lots 11 and 32, Block 3, Coral Gables “Industrial Section,” together
with that portion of 30 foot platted alley lying south of the north line of the south 7.5 feet
of said lot 11 projected westerly and north of the south line of said Block 3 (4111 Salzedo
Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ON FILE) (Belmont Village - Receipt of Transfer of Development Rights) ( 02 12 2020 PZB
recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
F.-5. 20-1040 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of a
proposed Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3,
“Development Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD),” for an Assisted
Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “Belmont Village” on property legally described as lots
12 to 31, Block 3, and the south 7.5 feet of lots 11 and 32, Block 3, Coral Gables
“Industrial Section,” together with that portion of 30 foot platted alley lying south of the
north line of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and north of the south line
of said Block 3 (4111 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Belmont Village - Proposed Planned
Area Development) (02 12 2020 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-0)
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RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items F-3, F-4, F-5 and F-6 are related.
F.-6. 20-1041 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 “Belmont Village”
on property zoned Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as lots 12 to
31, Block 3, and the south 7.5 feet of lots 11 and 32, Block 3, Coral Gables “Industrial
Section,” together with that portion of 30 foot platted alley lying south of the north line of
the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and north of the south line of said
Block 3 (4111 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Belmont Village ALF - Conditional Use Approval) (02
12 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
F.-7. 20-1365 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing a ninety -day
extension of a Zoning in Progress related to the operation of retail vape shops within the
City; providing for an effective date.
F.-8. 20-1366 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing a ninety -day
extension of a Zoning in Progress related to the operation of retail businesses engaged in
the sale of retail products containing cannabidiol /CBD sold as a principal retail product
within the City; providing for an effective date.
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 20-1364 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing staff
to assist in identifying a park, open space, public facility or room to name in honor of
Arva Moore Parks.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
I.-1. 20-1362 Report regarding anti-body testing.
I.-2. 20-1363 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section
2-690 of the Procurement Code (Professional Services), to authorize additional funding in
the amount of $50,000 for the professional services agreement with BioCollections
Worldwide, Inc to conduct and provide testing results for COVID -19 testing for the City of
Coral Gables residents.
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I.-3. 20-1359 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, granting the
City Manager the authority to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and
signage through January 15, 2021 in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating
opportunities to assist with social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable
fees.
I.-4. 20-1361 An update and discussion regarding the proposed expansion project of the Coral Gables
Art Cinema.
I.-5. 20-1360 A Resolution accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process of the
procurement code for broker services provided by The Comprehensive Companies for
administration of voluntary supplemental employee insurance benefits pursuant to
Section 2-501(d)of the City’s Procurement Code.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present .
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the
public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA
Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk
Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 ,
TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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