City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · July 14, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 14, 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 July 14, 2020
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
INVOCATION
City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos 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. 2020-20 and Ordinance No. 2020-21) (b) Resolution(s) adopted
(Resolution No. 2020-143 through Resolution No. 2020-166); (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. 20-1445 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 26, 2020 as "ADA 30th Anniversary and
Commemoration Day" in Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Valdes-Fauli read the proclamation into the record declaring July 26, 2020 as
“Americans with Disabilities Act” (ADA) 30th Anniversary and Commemoration
Day” in Coral Gables. Following which Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., the City’s
Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management introduced Vanessa Liebl, Coral
Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs board member who accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the Board.
Ms. Liebl stated that she felt honored and privileged to accept the proclamation on
behalf of Coral Gables Advisory and Disability Affairs Board and thanked the Mayor
and City Commission. She then recognized present members of the Board, namely,
Blake Sando, Chairman, Mary Palacio-Pike, Marie Ilene Whitehurst and Pippa
Milne, who she describes as being highly active and focuses on the vision of making
Coral Gables a city that is inclusive for all, and are true activists for individuals of all
abilities. They have had many major accomplishments that have been put in place,
but none of them would have been possible without the support of the City who work
closely with them in finding usable solutions to the problems. This is a symbiotic
relationship to which they are all grateful. They have accepted the challenges faced
by the different populations to not only accommodate, but to be inclusive. Some of
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their accomplishments include two years in a row having hosted an adventure day for
all events. A family friendly event for all ages and abilities featuring a resources fair;
activities - craftlike; music and food trucks. In 2019, they launched the first “City for
All” awards where they have identified and rewarded local businesses that exemplify
inclusiveness and accessible practices. During COVID-19 with the recommendation
of the board, the City issued an amendment stating that face coverings and a mask
will not be required in public spaces and places for individuals who could not comply
with wearing a mask due to a disability, and concluded by thanking the Mayor.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli on behalf of the City Commission thanked her and stated that he
was glad that she was able to be get connected to the meeting.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for the Public Comments portion of the
Meeting is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in
Legistar].
City Clerk Item No. 2
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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.-1. 20-1434 Regular City Commission Meeting of May 26, 2020.
Attachments: CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item D-1 - Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Appeal from HEP Board decision which denied historic d
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Appeal from HEP Board decision which denied historic d
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to official zoni
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item G-1 - Resolution directing staff to assist in identifying a park o
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item I-1 - Report regarding antibody testing
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item I-3 - Resolution granting the City Manager the authority to rela
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Item I-5 - Resolution accepting the recommendation to waive the c
CCMtg May 26 2020 - Agenda Items F-3,4,5,6 are related - Ordinances and a Resolution granting
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, 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
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for the Mayor’s Comments is available
for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
City Clerk Item No. 4
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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
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-143
E.-1. 20-1437 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the
competitive bid process of the Procurement code pursuant to Section 2-691 entitled
“Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” for the lease of eleven (11) 2020 FLHP
Harley-Davidson motorcycles from Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami, LLC., for a two
(2) year period.
Attachments: Lease Agreement - Harley
Solicitation Request Form
Letter - Dealer Assigned Territory - Miami Dade County
Bid Waiver
Agenda Memo
Resolution
Signed Resolution 2020-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO WAIVE THE
COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 ENTITLED “SPECIAL
PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER” FOR THE LEASE OF ELEVEN (11) 2020
FLHP HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES FROM PETERSON’S
HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF MIAMI, LLC., FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-143 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 5
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-144
E.-2. 201455 A Resolution confirming Maite Alvarez (Nominated by the University of Miami) to serve as
a member of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations
Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and
continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Draft- R-2020- Maite Alvarez - CG-UM
Cover Memo- Maite Alvarez - CG-UM
Signed Resolution 2020-144
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING MAITE
ALVAREZ (NOMINATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI) TO SERVE AS
A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES/UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A
TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND
CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-144 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 6
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-145
E.-3. 20-1455 A Resolution appointing Eduardo Pozo (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a
member of the Emergency Management Division, for the remainder of a two (2) year term
which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Cover Memo- Eduardo Pozo - EMD
Draft- R-2020- Eduardo Pozo - EMD
Eduardo Pozo Resume
Signed Resolution 2020-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING EDUARDO
POZO (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER KEON) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FOR THE
REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1,
2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-145 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 7
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-146
E.-4. 20-1458 A Resolution accepting the recommendation to authorize the purchase of equipment for
the Fire Department from Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. as a “Sole Source
Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Attachments: Purchase Trauma Hal and Emergency Simulator Cover Memo
DRAFT RESOLUTION - Purchase Trauma Hal and Emergency Simulator
SS 2020-068 Trauma HAL Patient Simulator and Childbirth Skills Trainer
Signed Resolution 2020-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC
COMPANY, INC. AS A “SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT,” PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2-689 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-146 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-147
E.-5. 20-1449 A Resolution approving permanent locations of four artworks by Hank Willis Thomas.
Attachments: Commission cover 07.14.2020 HWT AiPP
R-Draft-AiPP HWT artwork locations
HWT Locations
Signed Resolution 2020-147
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PERMANENT LOCATIONS OF FOUR
SCULPTURAL BENCHES BY ARTIST HANK WILLIS THOMAS.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-147 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 9
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1446 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 26, 2020.
Attachments: 02.26.2020 MinutesforCC07.14.2020
AAP Meeting February 26 2020 DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 10
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1.-2. 20-1471 Business Recovery Task Force Meeting of May 21, 2020.
Attachments: Business Recovery Task Force Meeting Minutes May 21, 2020
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 11
1.-3. 20-1473 Business Recovery Task Force Meeting of June 3, 2020.
Attachments: Business Recovery Task Force Meeting Minutes June 3, 2020
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 12
1.-4. 20-1474 Business Recovery Task Force Meeting of June 18, 2020.
Attachments: Business Recovery Task Force Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 13
1.-5. 20-1443 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 3, 2020.
Attachments: 03.03.2020 MinutesforCC07.14.2020
CDB Minutes March 3 2020 DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 14
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-148
Non 20-1518 A Resolution appointing Dona Spain (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a
Agenda member of the Historic Preservation Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which
began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Signed Resolution 2020-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING DONA
SPAIN (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER KEON) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, FOR THE
REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1,
2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-148 . 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. 15
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. 2020-149
2.-1. 20-1448 A Resolution updating the purpose of the Cultural Development Board and rescinding
Resolution No. 30082 (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board
approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
Attachments: CC.Cultural Development Board Amendment
CDB Minutes June 11, 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. CDB Resolution Amendment
Resolution 30082
Res Cultural Development Board Resolution Amend
Verbatim Transcript - July 14 2020 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution updating the purpose of Cultur
CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Emergency Ordinance amending Division 21 Temp Use
Signed Resolution 2020-149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION UPDATING THE PURPOSE
OF THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 30082.
[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 2020-149. 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. 16
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
EMERGENCY ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20
F.-1. 20-1398 An Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending
Division 21 “Temporary Uses” of the Zoning Code to create Section 5-2111 “Covid-19
Emergency Business Recovery Temporary Use Permit” to safely expand and create
economic opportunities for businesses and certain flexibilities for civic uses in the City
impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision,
codification, and providing for an effective date, and waiving the pre -publication
requirement.
Attachments: 07 14 20 CC Cover Memo - Emergency COVID 19 Temp Use Permits
07 14 20 Exhibit C - Temporary Use Permit - Application (PDF fillable Draft)
07 14 20 Exhibit B - IO for Temporary Use Permit
07 14 20 Exhibit A - Ordinance re Emergency COVID19 Temporary Use Permits - edited 7-8-2020
Signed Ordinance 2020-20
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 21 “TEMPORARY USES” OF
THE ZONING CODE TO CREATE SECTION 5-2111 “COVID-19
EMERGENCY BUSINESS RECOVERY TEMPORARY USE PERMIT” TO
SAFELY EXPAND AND CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR
BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN FLEXIBILITIES FOR CIVIC USES IN THE
CITY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND WAIVING THE
PRE-PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-20. 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. 17
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-21
F.-2. 20-1406 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing “As-Is” Residential Contract for Sale
and Purchase with Brea-Stevens Land Trust for the sale of the City-owned property
located at 3501 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134; providing for a severability
clause and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 3501 Granada Blvd As Is Contract for Sale and Pruchase Brea Stevens Land Trust 05.24.20
Appraisal 3501 Granada Boulevard 03.08.19
Listing Agreement 3501 Granada Boulevard 10.07.19
3501 Granada Blvd - Addendum 1 to As Is Contract for Sale and Purchase 06.04.20[15426]
Commission Cover - 06.09.20 As Is Sale 3501 Granada Blvd Property (Updated 06.05.20)
Ordinance -06.09.20 As Is Sale 3501 Granada Blvd Property First Reading (Updated 06.05.20)
Commission Cover - 07.14.20 As Is Sale 3501 Granada Blvd Property
Ordinance -07.14.20 As Is Sale 3501 Granada Blvd Property Second Reading
Signed Ordinance 2020-21
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg June 9 2020 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance authorizing As-Is Reside
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING “AS-IS”
RESIDENTIAL CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE WITH
BREA-STEVENS LAND TRUST FOR THE SALE OF THE CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 GRANADA BOULEVARD, CORAL
GABLES, FL 33134; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-21. 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. 18
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-23
F.-3. 20-1422 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending: Chapter 2
“Administration,” Article IX “Impact Fees,” Section 2-2192, “Administrative Petitions for
Impact Fee Determinations, Refunds and Credits,” clarifying that impact fee credits can
be transferred to any property within the Impact Fee District; providing applicability;
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Ordinance amending impact fees related to transfer of credit - first reading
Cover Memo - impact fee ord related to transfer credit - first reading
Cover Memo - impact fee ord related to transfer credit - second reading
Ordinance amending impact fees related to transfer of credit - second reading
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance amending Chapter 2
Signed Ordinance 2020-23
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[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and
Vice Mayor Lago
Absent : 1- Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 19
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-22
F.-4. 20-1025 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Article 5,
“Development Standards,” Division 7 “Distance Requirements;” and Article 8,
“Definitions,” to create provisions and clarity for retail vape shops; providing for repealer
provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 12 2020
PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
Attachments: 02 12 20 PZB Staff Report - Text Amendment - Vape Shops w attachments
07 14 20 Exhibit B - 02 12 20 PZB Staff Report w attachments
07 14 20 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 02 12 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
07 14 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment -500 foot
07 14 20 Exhibit D - Map re Eligible Vape Shop Locations 11 x 17
07 14 20 Cover Memo CC - Vape Shops 1st Reading
08 25 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment -500 foot 2nd Reading
08 25 20 Exhibit B - Map re Eligible Vape Shop Locations 11x17
08 25 20 CC Cover Memo - Vape Shops 2nd Reading
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item F-4 - Amend Article 5 Divisions 7 and 8
Signed Ordinance 2020-22
[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 Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. 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. 20
F.-5. 20-1418 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 54 - Solid Waste, of
the City Code, to prevent uncollected garbage in the City and Section 1-7 entitled
“Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Section 54-19; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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Attachments: Cover memo - First Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 54 and Sec. 1-7 - Private Waste Coll
Draft Ordinance
Cover memo - Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 54 and Sec. 1-7 - Private Waste C
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item F-5 - Uncollected Garbage
Draft Ordinance - 2nd reading with Redline Changes from 1st to 2nd Reading - 9-10-20
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 22
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
G.-1. 20-1460 Presentation by Robert Martinez on the outcome of the anonymous letter investigation.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-1 - Presentation by Robert Martinez o
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 26
G.-2. 20-1414 A discussion regarding the steps our Coral Gables Police Department and City
Administration will take to continue self-evaluating and implement policies that combat
structural racism and incentivize just policing practices.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
Attachments: City of Coral Gables - Virtual City Commission Meeting - Feedback
Alpert Vita 6-20
Davis Jaret CV
Roberto Martinez - C.V. 2020
G-2 Diversity Citywide Training Update final 7.20
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Jun 9 2020 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion regarding steps to contin
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion regarding the stepsCG
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 23
G.-3. 20-1428 A discussion regarding City’s Park Naming Policy.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
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Attachments: Park-Naming Memorandum
Exhibit B Community Recreation Park Naming Policy
Exhibit A Park Naming Resolution
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding Citys Park N
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 27
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-154
G.-4. 20-1431 A discussion regarding allocation of proceeds from the sale of the property located at
3501 Granada Boulevard.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Signed Resolution 2020-154
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-4 - Discussion regarding allocation of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ALLOCATING THE
PROCEEDS EARNED FROM THE SALE OF THE CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 GRANADA BOULEVARD (“GRANADA
PROPERTY”), TO THE RESTORATION OF THE H. GEORGE FINK STUDIO
(“FINK STUDIO”), LOCATED AT 2506 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-154. 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. 30
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-156
G.-5. 20-1440 A discussion regarding the Commodore Trail and a resolution urging the City
Commission to accept funds from Miami-Dade County through Commission Xavier
Suarez’s Office and the People’s Transportation Plan to rehabilitate a portion of the
Commodore Trail that runs through the City of Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).
Attachments: Commodore Trail Resolution
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-5 - discussion regarding the Commod
[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].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-156. 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-155
G.-6. 20-1439 A discussion regarding the potential acquisition of Banyan Drive Park.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Banyan Drive Park Memo 3
Signed Resolution 2020-155
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Items G-6 and G-7 - discussion regarding ac
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION REQUESTING THE
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF BANYAN DRIVE PARK FROM
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items G-6 and G-7 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 Resolution Number 2020-155. 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
G.-7. 20-1441 A discussion to provide direction to staff regarding the acquisition of Banyan Drive Park
from Miami-Dade County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Attachments: Banyan Drive Park
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Items G-6 and G-7 - discussion regarding ac
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items G-6 and G-7 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. 32
G.-8. 20-1477 A discussion regarding the development of an action plan to address the open trash pits
on the Red Road swale.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: G-8 57thAveFrontageMap_FullExtent(ver2)
G-8 Trash Pits 57th Ave July 2020
G-8-NO Water Quality Assessment - CoralGablesCommission_July142020_V2
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-8 - discussion regarding action plan to
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-8 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
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City Clerk Item No. 34
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G.-9. 20-1478 A discussion regarding Red Road landscape improvements.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: G-9 - Red Road Landscape Improvements - 7-14-2020 Commission
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-9 - discussion regarding Red Road la
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-9 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. 35
G.-10. 20-1486 A discussion regarding notice procedure for traffic calming community meetings.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-10 - discussion regarding notice proc
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-10 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. 36
G.-11. 20-1487 A discussion regarding neighborly efforts to replace privately -owned orchids after petty
theft incident.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item G-11 - discussion regarding neighborly
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-11 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. 37
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item G-12)
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-151
G.-12. 20-1433 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Commission, amending Resolution 2017-357 in order to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated Memorandum of
Understanding, in substantially the attached form, with Miami -Dade County to fund the
Underline Project amending the City’s contribution to the Underline to a sum certain of
seven million dollars ($7,000,000), such funds to come from Park and Mobility Impact
Fees collected by the City in certain areas.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
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Attachments: Cover Memo Underline Resolution (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Underline - Draft City of Coral Gables MOU 7-7-20
Underline -Draft City of Coral Gables Resolution (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) 7-7
Signed Resolution 2020-151
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Items G-12 and G-13 relating to the Underlin
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, AMENDING RESOLUTION
2017-357 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO FUND THE UNDERLINE PROJECT
AMENDING THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNDERLINE TO A
SUM CERTAIN OF SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000), SUCH
FUNDS TO COME FROM PARK AND MOBILITY IMPACT FEES
COLLECTED BY THE CITY IN CERTAIN AREAS.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items G-12 and G-13 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 2020-151. 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
G.-13. 20-1467 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Commission, authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached
form, with Miami-Dade County to fund the Underline Project with a sum certain of seven
million dollars ($7,000,000), such funds to come from Park and Mobility fees collected by
the City in certain areas, specifying that the disbursement of additional Park and Mobility
fees to the Underline will be at the City’s sole discretion.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Attachments: Cover Memo Underline Resolution (Sponsored By Commissioner Keon)
Underline - Draft City of Coral Gables MOU 7-7-20
Underline - Draft City of Coral Gables Resolution (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) 7-7
Underline Funding
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items G-12 and G-13 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Withdrawn
City Clerk Item No. 25
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H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda item H-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-153
H.-1. 20-1450 A Resolution approving a public art exhibition by Kiki Smith, and for application to Art
Basel and Miami Art Week, extending through winter, 2020-2021 (unanimously
recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural
Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
Attachments: R-Draft-AiPP Art Basel 2020 Kiki Smith
AAP Meeting June 25 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. Art Basel 2020
Commission Cover 07.14.2020 Art Basel Kiki Smith DRAFT
AAP Meeting June 24 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. Art Basel 2020 Kiki Smith
CDB Minutes July 7, 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. AiPP Kiki Smith 2020
Proposal.KikiSmith.CG
PPT Kiki ICG2
H.-1. CDB Kiki Smith
Signed Resolution 2020-153
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item H-1 - Art Basel and Miami Art Week
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION BY KIKI
SMITH, AND FOR APPLICATION TO ART BASEL, EXTENDING
THROUGH WINTER, 2020-2021 (UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED BY
THE ARTS ADVISORY PANEL APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 7 TO 0, AND
THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 7
TO 0).
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-153. 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. 29
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-157
H.-2. 20-1451 A Resolution approving the concept for a work of public art by Michele Oka Doner in
conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon
Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private
development (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval /denial
vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
Attachments: R-Draft-AiPP The Plaza, Michele Oka Doner
PPT AiPP.ThePlaza.Ok Doner
Commission Cover 7.14.2020 The Plaza, Michele Oka Doner
Exhibit A Proposal AiPP The Plaza.Oka Doner - Jun 2020
AAP Meeting June 24 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. The Plaza, Oka Doner
AAP Meeting June 25 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. AiPP The Plaza, Oka Doner
CDB Minutes July 7, 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. AiPP The Plaza, Oka Doner
Signed Resolution 2020-157
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item H-2 - Michelle Oka Doner - Art in Publi
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT FOR A WORK OF PUBLIC
ART BY MICHELE OKA DONER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLAZA
CORAL GABLES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 2901 PONCE DE LEON
BOULEVARD IN FULFILLMENT OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC ART IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
(UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED BY THE ARTS ADVISORY PANEL
APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 7 TO 0, AND THE CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 7 TO 0).
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-157. 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. 38
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-150
I.-1. 20-1435 A Resolution authorizing an exemption to the Procurement Code for an assessment of
the water quality and habitat conditions in the City provided by Florida International
University pursuant to Section 2-607(26) of the City’s Procurement Code entitled
“Exemptions - University provided consulting, education services or cooperative
activities”.
Attachments: CGW Assessment YR1 Scope of Work_5_2020_final_clean
Waterway Assessment FIU - COVER
Agenda Item I-1 Coral Gables Waterway Assessment FIU Presentation
Waterway Assessment FIU - RESOL (003)
I-1 Coral Gables Waterway Assessment FIU Presentation
Signed Resolution 2020-150
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution authorizing an exemptio
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN
EXEMPTION TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF
THE WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT CONDITIONS IN THE CITY
PROVIDED BY FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2-607(26) OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED
“EXEMPTIONS - UNIVERSITY PROVIDED CONSULTING, EDUCATION
SERVICES OR COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES”.
[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].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-150. 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. 21
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-158
I.-2. 20-1469 A Resolution amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, Resolution 2016-148, as
amended, Resolution 2017-167, as amended, Resolution 2018-219, as amended, and
2019-223, as amended to adjust the Storm Water Fee and Sanitary Sewer Charges,
providing for severability, and an effective date.
Attachments: FY21 Sanitary Sewer Fee Change Package for Agenda
Storm Water - Sea Level Rise Pgm - Yr 5
Resolution - Sani Swr & Storm Water Fee Incr 7-14-20
Cover Letter - Sani Swr & Storm Water Fee Incr 7-14-20
CG Sanitary Sewer Force Mains
Signed Resolution 2020-158
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-2 - Stormwater and Wastewater fees
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE
2015-17, AS AMENDED, RESOLUTION 2016-148, AS AMENDED,
RESOLUTION 2017-167, AS AMENDED, RESOLUTION 2018-219, AS
AMENDED, AND 2019-223, AS AMENDED TO ADJUST THE STORM
WATER FEE, AND SANITARY SEWER CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[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].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-158. 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. 38
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item I-3)
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-152
I.-3. 20-1425 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a First Amendment to
Lease with Patio & Things, Inc. with regard to the City-owned retail premises at 240
Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting an extension of lease terms for a
period of one (1) year.
Attachments: Commission Cover - 07.14.20 (Patio and Things First Amendment to Lease- Lease Extension)
Resolution - 07.14.20 (Patio and Things)
Patio and Things First Amendment to Lease 7.14.20
Signed Resolution 2020-152
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-3 - Lease with Patio and Things
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING ENTERING
INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH PATIO & THINGS, INC.
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WITH REGARD TO THE CITY-OWNED RETAIL PREMISES AT 240
ARAGON AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 GRANTING AN
EXTENSION OF LEASE TERMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR.
[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 Fors, Jr.,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-152. 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-159
I.-4. 20-1395 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Lease with Graziano ’s
Gourmet in the Gables, LLC with regard to City-owned property at 2301 Galiano Street,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, granting the approval of Lease terms for a period of five (5)
years with two additional five-year renewal options subject to City Commission approval.
Attachments: Commission cover 07.14.20 (Graziano's Lease)
Resolution - 7.14.20 (Graziano's Lease)
Graziano's Lease Draft 07.14.20
Signed Resolution 2020-159
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-4 - Lease with Grazianos
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING ENTERING
INTO A LEASE WITH GRAZIANO’S GOURMET IN THE GABLES, LLC
WITH REGARD TO CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2301 GALIANO
AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, 33134, GRANTING THE
APPROVAL OF LEASE TERMS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS WITH
TWO ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS SUBJECT TO
CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL.
[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].
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-159. 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. 39
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-160
I.-5. 20-1432 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section
2-764 Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications to authorize a six (6) month
extension of the current agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida to provide
solid waste and recycling collection services.
Attachments: WM Amendment to Extend Franchise Agreement
Cover Memo - Solid Waste and Collection Svcs - Extension
Resolution - Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Svcs - Extension
Signed Resolution 2020-160
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-5 - Waste Management 6-month exten
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764 APPROVAL OF CHANGE
ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS WITH WASTE
MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR
SIX (6) MONTHS FOR PROVIDING SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
COLLECTION SERVICES.
[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 Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-160. 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. 40
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-161
I.-6. 20-1427 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the release of the
easement as depicted on the amended plat of Coconut Grove Warehouse Center
recorded in plat book 25, page 66, of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida for
the property located at 125-195 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33133.
Attachments: Resolution - 2020 - Release of Easement - 125-195 South Dixie Hwy
Cover Memo - Release of Easement 125-195 South Dixie Highway
Signed Resolution 2020-161
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-6 - Release of Easement 0 125-195 So
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING RELEASE OF
EASEMENT AS DEPICTED ON THE AMENDED PLAT OF COCONUT
GROVE WAREHOUSE CENTER RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 66,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125-195 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA 33133.
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[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-161. 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. 41
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-162
I.-7. 20-1447 A Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Cultural Grant recipients and setting in
place a funding mechanism contingent on the City’s approved budget. (Unanimously
recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
Attachments: CC.Cultural Grant Funding 2020-2021
Res. Cultural Grant Funding 2020-2021 DRAFT
Exhibit A
CDB Minutes June 11, 2020 DRAFT Excerpt re. FY20-21 Culturlal Grant Allocation
Signed Resolution 2020-162
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-7 - Reso approving FY2020-2021 Cul
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-7 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 Resolution Number 2020-162. 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. 42
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-163
I.-8. 20-1490 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 amended budget
to recognize, as revenue, a transfer of $480,000 from the Impact Fee fund and to
appropriate such funds for special traffic signalization work required at the New Public
Safety Building; and authorizing an effective date.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Budget Amend - Special Signalization Equip 7-14-20
Resolution - Budget Amend - Special Signalization Equip 7-14-20
I-8 Coral Gables Impact Fee-AIPP Analysis - 6-30-20
Signed Resolution 2020-163
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-8 - Signalization Work - New Public Sa
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 AMENDED BUDGET TO
RECOGNIZE, AS REVENUE, A TRANSFER OF $480,000 FROM THE
IMPACT FEE FUND AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS FOR SPECIAL
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TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION WORK REQUIRED AT THE NEW PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-8 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 2020-163. 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. 43
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-164
I.-9. 20-1491 Update on Coronavirus/COVID-19 for the City.
Attachments: I-9 Chief DeLa Rosa - Commission Presentation July 14 V3
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item I-9 - Update on Corona Virus
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-9 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-164. 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. 44
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-165 (As Amended)
J.-1. 20-1424 A Resolution extending the submittal deadline for the Hammock Oaks Special Taxing
District petition to allow for a roving security guard and an expanded security monitoring
system.
Attachments: Cover memo - Resolution - Hammock Oaks Harbor Special Taxing District Amendment Petition E
Resolution - Hammock Oaks Harbor Special Taxing District Amendmement Petition Extension Re
Resolution 2020-52 Approving Petition
Exhibit A - Special Taxing District Petition - Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item J-1 - Hammocks Oaks Special Taxing D
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THE
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE FOR THE HAMMOCK OAKS HARBOR
SECURITY GUARD DISTRICT PETITION TO ALLOW FOR A ROVING
SECURITY GUARD AND AN EXPANDED SECURITY MONITORING
SYSTEM.
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[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2020-165. 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. 45
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-166
J.-2. 20-1426 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Commission opposing discrimination against the
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer ("LGBTQ") Community.
Attachments: Resolution - LGBTQ
Cover Pension Memo - LGBTQ Resolution
Signed Resolution 2020-166
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 14 2020 - Agenda Item J-2 - LGBTQ
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OPPOSING
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL
TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (“LGBTQ”) COMMUNITY.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-166. 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. 46
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 47
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Alright folks, any comments from the members of the
Commission, of course Vice Mayor.
Vice Mayor Lago: I just hope that everybody stay safe and that they enjoy the rest of
their summer and that we hopefully come out of the other side on this COVID crisis.
Just be safe, wear your mask, more important than anything, please wear your mask,
its critically important.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Very appropriate. Very appropriate and Chief de la Rosa
mentioned during all of the meetings that I meet with Miami-Dade County Mayors
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once a week on a conference call, sometimes twice a week, and the situation is
alarming. So, I agree with you that we should wear masks.
Commissioner Mena: I’m with you.
Vice Mayor Lago: Chief de la Rosa who I have the pleasure of serving on the Board
of Coral Gables Hospital with. I can tell you at our last board meeting this week, not
only is the ICU full, but there is a secondary ICU that had to be temporarily
constructed to handle the overflow of patients. So, there are a lot of patients, a lot of
people have COVID.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Jackson still has capacity and has 800 extra beds, but the
situation is alarming. Thank you very much gentlemen and lady for a very long
Commission meeting and a very productive meeting. Meeting adjourned. Thank you.
City Clerk Item No. 48
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. The next regular meeting of the City Commission has been
scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2020, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 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 July 14, 2020
The City Commission Meeting will be held as a VIRTUAL MEETING with elected officials and
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INVOCATION
Pastor Ryan Reed, Christ Journey Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 20-1445 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 26, 2020 as "ADA 30th Anniversary and
Commemoration Day" in Coral Gables.
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.
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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.-1. 20-1434 Regular City Commission Meeting of May 26, 2020.
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
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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. 20-1437 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the
competitive bid process of the Procurement code pursuant to Section 2-691 entitled
“Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” for the lease of eleven (11) 2020 FLHP
Harley-Davidson motorcycles from Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami, LLC., for a two
(2) year period.
E.-2. 201455 A Resolution confirming Maite Alvarez (Nominated by the University of Miami) to serve as
a member of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations
Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and
continues through May 31, 2021.
E.-3. 20-1455 A Resolution appointing Eduardo Pozo (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a
member of the Emergency Management Division, for the remainder of a two (2) year term
which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
E.-4. 20-1458 A Resolution accepting the recommendation to authorize the purchase of equipment for
the Fire Department from Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. as a “Sole Source
Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
E.-5. 20-1449 A Resolution approving permanent locations of four artworks by Hank Willis Thomas.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1446 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 26, 2020.
1.-2. 20-1471 Business Recovery Task Force Meeting of May 21, 2020.
1.-3. 20-1473 Business Recovery Task Force Meeting of June 3, 2020.
1.-4. 20-1474 Business Recovery Task Force Meeting of June 18, 2020.
1.-5. 20-1443 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 3, 2020.
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2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
2.-1. 20-1448 A Resolution updating the purpose of the Cultural Development Board and rescinding
Resolution No. 30082 (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board
approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
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.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCES
F.-1. 20-1398 An Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending
Division 21 “Temporary Uses” of the Zoning Code to create Section 5-2111 “Covid-19
Emergency Business Recovery Temporary Use Permit” to safely expand and create
economic opportunities for businesses and certain flexibilities for civic uses in the City
impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision,
codification, and providing for an effective date, and waiving the pre -publication
requirement.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
F.-2. 20-1406 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing “As-Is” Residential Contract for Sale
and Purchase with Brea-Stevens Land Trust for the sale of the City-owned property
located at 3501 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134; providing for a severability
clause and providing for an effective date.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-3. 20-1422 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending: Chapter 2
“Administration,” Article IX “Impact Fees,” Section 2-2192, “Administrative Petitions for
Impact Fee Determinations, Refunds and Credits,” clarifying that impact fee credits can
be transferred to any property within the Impact Fee District; providing applicability;
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
F.-4. 20-1025 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Article 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Section 4-402, “Prohibited uses, certain streets;” Article 5,
“Development Standards,” Division 7 “Distance Requirements;” and Article 8,
“Definitions,” to create provisions and clarity for retail vape shops; providing for repealer
provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 12 2020
PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
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F.-5. 20-1418 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 54 - Solid Waste, of
the City Code, to prevent uncollected garbage in the City and Section 1-7 entitled
“Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Section 54-19; providing for a
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
G.-1. 20-1460 Presentation by Robert Martinez on the outcome of the anonymous letter investigation.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-2. 20-1414 A discussion regarding the steps our Coral Gables Police Department and City
Administration will take to continue self-evaluating and implement policies that combat
structural racism and incentivize just policing practices.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
G.-3. 20-1428 A discussion regarding City’s Park Naming Policy.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
G.-4. 20-1431 A discussion regarding allocation of proceeds from the sale of the property located at
3501 Granada Boulevard.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-5. 20-1440 A discussion regarding the Commodore Trail and a resolution urging the City
Commission to accept funds from Miami-Dade County through Commission Xavier
Suarez’s Office and the People’s Transportation Plan to rehabilitate a portion of the
Commodore Trail that runs through the City of Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).
G.-6. 20-1439 A discussion regarding the potential acquisition of Banyan Drive Park.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-7. 20-1441 A discussion to provide direction to staff regarding the acquisition of Banyan Drive Park
from Miami-Dade County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
G.-8. 20-1477 A discussion regarding the development of an action plan to address the open trash pits
on the Red Road swale.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-9. 20-1478 A discussion regarding Red Road landscape improvements.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-10. 20-1486 A discussion regarding notice procedure for traffic calming community meetings.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
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G.-11. 20-1487 A discussion regarding neighborly efforts to replace privately -owned orchids after petty
theft incident.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item G-12)
G.-12. 20-1433 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Commission, amending Resolution 2017-357 in order to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated Memorandum of
Understanding, in substantially the attached form, with Miami -Dade County to fund the
Underline Project amending the City’s contribution to the Underline to a sum certain of
seven million dollars ($7,000,000), such funds to come from Park and Mobility Impact
Fees collected by the City in certain areas.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G.-13. 20-1467 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Commission, authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached
form, with Miami-Dade County to fund the Underline Project with a sum certain of seven
million dollars ($7,000,000), such funds to come from Park and Mobility fees collected by
the City in certain areas, specifying that the disbursement of additional Park and Mobility
fees to the Underline will be at the City’s sole discretion.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda item H-1)
H.-1. 20-1450 A Resolution approving a public art exhibition by Kiki Smith, and for application to Art
Basel and Miami Art Week, extending through winter, 2020-2021 (unanimously
recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural
Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
H.-2. 20-1451 A Resolution approving the concept for a work of public art by Michele Oka Doner in
conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon
Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private
development (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval /denial
vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 20-1435 A Resolution authorizing an exemption to the Procurement Code for an assessment of
the water quality and habitat conditions in the City provided by Florida International
University pursuant to Section 2-607(26) of the City’s Procurement Code entitled
“Exemptions - University provided consulting, education services or cooperative
activities”.
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I.-2. 20-1469 A Resolution amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, Resolution 2016-148, as
amended, Resolution 2017-167, as amended, Resolution 2018-219, as amended, and
2019-223, as amended to adjust the Storm Water Fee and Sanitary Sewer Charges,
providing for severability, and an effective date.
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item I-3)
I.-3. 20-1425 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a First Amendment to
Lease with Patio & Things, Inc. with regard to the City-owned retail premises at 240
Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting an extension of lease terms for a
period of one (1) year.
I.-4. 20-1395 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Lease with Graziano ’s
Gourmet in the Gables, LLC with regard to City-owned property at 2301 Galiano Street,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, granting the approval of Lease terms for a period of five (5)
years with two additional five-year renewal options subject to City Commission approval.
I.-5. 20-1432 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section
2-764 Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications to authorize a six (6) month
extension of the current agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida to provide
solid waste and recycling collection services.
I.-6. 20-1427 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the release of the
easement as depicted on the amended plat of Coconut Grove Warehouse Center
recorded in plat book 25, page 66, of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida for
the property located at 125-195 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33133.
I.-7. 20-1447 A Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Cultural Grant recipients and setting in
place a funding mechanism contingent on the City’s approved budget. (Unanimously
recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
I.-8. 20-1490 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 amended budget
to recognize, as revenue, a transfer of $480,000 from the Impact Fee fund and to
appropriate such funds for special traffic signalization work required at the New Public
Safety Building; and authorizing an effective date.
I.-9. 20-1491 Update on Coronavirus/COVID-19 for the City.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
J.-1. 20-1424 A Resolution extending the submittal deadline for the Hammock Oaks Special Taxing
District petition to allow for a roving security guard and an expanded security monitoring
system.
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J.-2. 20-1426 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Commission opposing discrimination against the
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer ("LGBTQ") Community.
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
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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