City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 8, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 8, 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 September 8, 2020
In accordance with City of Coral Gables Code Section 2-30, Chapter 286.011 Florida
Statutes, Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69, as extended by Executive
Orders 20-112, 20-123, 20139 and 150, 20-179, 20-193 and in accordance with the Rules
of Procedure adopted in Resolutions No. 2020-74 and 2020-90, the City of Coral
Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
VIRTUALLY, commencing 9:00 a.m., wherein all interested persons may be heard via
the Zoom platform used by the City Clerk for live remote comments.
Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at
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CALL TO ORDER
The City Commission Meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
INVOCATION
Father Tran from St. Augustine Catholic Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Fors, Jr. 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) Resolution(s) adopted
(Resolution No. 2020-191 through Resolution No. 2020-201); (b) Video; (c) Audio
Recording; (d) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including
items which were submitted at the meeting.
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 1
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
City Clerk Item No. 2
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C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-191
C.-1. 20-1637 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, designating the
City of Venice, Italy as a “Sister City” of the City of Coral Gables, Florida.
Attachments: Venice Sister City Cover Memo
Venice Sister City Resolution
Venice Sister City Resolution - updated on 9.9.2020
Venice Sister City Cover Memo - updated on 9.9.2020
Sister City Agreement - Venice Italy - English - DRAFT - August 31 2020 - updated on 9.9.2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DESIGNATING THE CITY
OF VENICE, ITALY AS A “SISTER CITY” OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA,
AND APPROVING THE SISTER CITY AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY
THE ATTACHED FORM.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item C-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-191. 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. 3
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D. CONSENT AGENDA
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon to
Approve the Consent Agenda. A motion was 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. 2020-192
D.-1. 20-1523 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Rent Deferral Agreement
with the Biltmore Hotel Limited Partnership with regard to the City -owned premises at
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting rent deferment for rent due
on July 1, 2020 ($177,547.35), waiving any late charges, fees, and penalties provided for
in the Lease during the deferment period, and providing for deferred rent repayment on
January 1, 2021 and April 1, 2021.
Attachments: Resolution - 09.08.20 (Biltmore Rent Deferral Agreement)
Commission Cover 09.08.20 (Biltmore Rent Deferral Agreement)
Biltmore-City of Coral Gables Rent Deferral Agreement 09.08.20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING ENTERING
INTO A RENT DEFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BILTMORE HOTEL
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WITH REGARD TO THE CITY-OWNED
PREMISES AT 1200 ANASTASIA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
33134 GRANTING RENT DEFERMENT FOR RENT DUE ON JULY 1, 2020
($177,547.35), WAIVING ANY LATE CHARGES, FEES, AND PENALTIES
PROVIDED FOR IN THE LEASE DURING THE DEFERMENT PERIOD, AND
PROVIDING FOR DEFERRED RENT REPAYMENT ON JANUARY 1, 2021
AND APRIL 1, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-192 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 4
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-193
D.-2. 20-1541 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Amendment to Resolution No .
2018-177, removing the donation and allowing for the Gables Station mixed -use project at
215 and 251 South Dixie Highway to acquire and place the work of art on their property in
fulfillment of the Art in public Places requirement for public art in private development.
Attachments: Revised Site Plan
Res 2018-177 Donation - Gables Station AiPP Hancock
CC 09.08.2020 Gables Station Hancock 2 Amend. AiPP
R-Draft-AiPP Gables Station - Hancock 2 Amendment (1)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2018-177, REMOVING THE
DONATION AND ALLOWING FOR THE GABLES STATION MIXED-USE
PROJECT AT 215 AND 251 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY TO ACQUIRE AND
PLACE THE WORK OF ART ON THEIR PROPERTY IN FULFILLMENT OF
THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC ART IN
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-193 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-194
D.-3. 20-1623 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant
funds in the amount of $10,000 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and authorizing an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant
funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
Attachments: Item Title Cover Memo-$10,000-2017JAGDGrant-WORD
Resolution-$10,000-2017JAGDGrant-WORD
2019-JAGD-DADE-9-N3-097 SIGNATURE PAGE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,000 ALLOCATED TO THE CORAL GABLES POLICE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 ANNUAL BUDGET TO
RECOGNIZE THE $10,000 GRANT FUNDS AS REVENUE AND TO
APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-194 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-195
D.-4. 20-1624 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant
funds in the amount of $155,708 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from
the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program; and authorizing an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to recognize the $155,708 grant
funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
Attachments: Item Title Cover Memo-$155,708-2020CESFGrant-WORD
Resolution-$155,708-2020CESFGrant-WORD
2020-CESF-DADE-1-C9-034 SIGNATURE PAGE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $155,708 ALLOCATED TO THE CORAL GABLES POLICE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 ANNUAL BUDGET TO
RECOGNIZE THE $155,708 GRANT FUNDS AS REVENUE AND TO
APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-195 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-196
D.-5. 20-1633 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the adoption of the Miami -Dade County
Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) as the mitigation plan for the City of Coral Gables,
Florida to receive current and future funding for additional approved projects; and providing
for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover Letter - Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
Resolution - Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
Resolution No. 2018-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION
STRATEGY (LMS) AS THE MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA TO RECEIVE CURRENT AND FUTURE FUNDING FOR
ADDITIONAL APPROVED PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-196 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 8
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-197
D.-6. 20-1634 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Donald R .
Hopkins and William A. Cooper Scholarship Committee and naming Ashanti Gibson as
the recipient of the 2020 Donald R. Hopkins and William A. Cooper Scholarship Award in
the amount of $2,500.
Attachments: Draft Reso Scholarship
Cover Memo - Scholasrhip
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DONALD R.
HOPKINS AND WILLIAM A. COOPER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AND
NAMING ASHANTI GIBSON AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2020 DONALD
R. HOPKINS AND WILLIAM A. COOPER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,500.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-197 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. 20-1599 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 22, 2020.
Attachments: 07.22.2020 MinutesforCC09.8.2020
AAP Meeting July 22, 2020 DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 10
1.-2. 20-1638 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of August 19, 2020.
Attachments: Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 11
1.-3. 20-1597 Cultural Development Board Meeting of July 7, 2020.
Attachments: 07.07.2020 MinutesforCC9.8.2020
CDB Minutes July 7, 2020 DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 12
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1.-4. 20-1598 Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 4, 2020.
Attachments: 08.04.2020 MinutesforCC9.8.2020
CDB Minutes August 4, 2020 DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 13
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and E-5 are related
E.-1. 19-9348 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of a
Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)” for a proposed mixed-use project
referred to as “Merrick 250” on the property legally described as lots 1 through 11,
inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, and lots 32 through 42, inclusive, less the south
7.5 feet thereof, Block 3, “Coral Gables Industrial Section,” together with that portion of
the 30 foot platted alley lying north of the north line of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11
projected westerly and south of the north line of said block 3 (250 Bird Road) Coral
Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Planned Area Development )
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 PZB recommended approval with conditions,
Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 08 12 2020 Attachment B Memo regarding concurrency
08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - 250 Merrick
08 12 2020 Attachment D CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinanc
08 12 2020 Attachment E Neighborhood Meeting summary
08 12 2020 Attachment F Mailed Notice and Legal Ad
08 12 2020 Attachment G Powerpoint Presentation
08 12 2020 Attachment C Memo from Public Works
08 12 2020 Attachment A Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 1st Reading
09 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.1 - 08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.2 Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 Exhibit F - 08 12 2020 Minutes Zoom Meeting
09 08 20 Exhibit G - Powerpoint - Merrick 250 09 08 2020
10 13 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
10 13 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
10 13 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
10 13 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 2nd Reading
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and
E-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
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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- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 14
E.-2. 19-9349 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 a
Mixed-Use project referred to as “Merrick 250” on the property legally described as lots 1
through 11, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, and lots 32 through 42, inclusive,
less the south 7.5 feet thereof, Block 3, “Coral Gables Industrial Section,” together with
that portion of the 30 foot platted alley lying north of the north line of the south 7.5 feet of
said lot 11 projected westerly and south of the north line of said block 3 (250 Bird Road)
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Receipt of Transfer of
Development Rights) (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 PZB recommended
approval, Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 08 12 2020 Attachment G Powerpoint Presentation
08 12 2020 Attachment F Mailed Notice and Legal Ad
08 12 2020 Attachment E Neighborhood Meeting summary
08 12 2020 Attachment D CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinanc
08 12 2020 Attachment B Memo regarding concurrency
08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - 250 Merrick
08 12 2020 Attachment C Memo from Public Works
08 12 2020 Attachment A Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 1st Reading
09 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.1 - 08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.2 Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 Exhibit F - 08 12 2020 Minutes Zoom Meeting
09 08 20 Exhibit G - Powerpoint - Merrick 250 09 08 2020
10 13 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
10 13 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
10 13 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
10 13 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 2nd Reading
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and
E-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
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City Clerk Item No. 15
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E.-3. 20-1538 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of
proposed amendments to the text and Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables
Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida
Statues) and Zoning Code Article 3, Division 15 [proposed reorganization ordinance:
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213], “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments;” to clarify density and height in certain land use classifications in the
Future Land Use Element, and to change the name of the “Mixed Use Overlay District” in
the Future Land Use Map to the “Design & Innovation District;” and adjust the boundary
of such district, providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (08 12 20 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
Attachments: 08 12 20 PZB Staff Report - Comp Plan Design District
08 12 2020 Attachment A - Proposed Future Land Use Map and Text Amendments
08 12 2020 Attachment B - Mailed Notice and Legal Ad
09 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Amendments
09 08 20 Exhibit B - 08 12 20 PZB Staff Report
09 08 20 Exhibit D - PowerPoint Presentation
09 08 20 CC - Comp Plan 1st Reading
09 08 20 Exhibit C - 08 12 2020 PZB Meeting Minutes
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. 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. 18
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RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and E-5 are related
E.-4. 19-9346 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the Tentative Plat
entitled “Alta Strategic Gables” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9,
“Platting/Subdivision”, being a re-plat of 61,548 square feet (1.41 acres) into two (2) tracts
of land on the property legally described as lots 1 through 11, inclusive, less the south
7.5 feet thereof, and lots 32 through 42, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, Block
3, “Coral Gables Industrial Section,” together with that portion of the 30 foot platted alley
lying north of the north line of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and
south of the north line of said block 3 (250 Bird Road) Coral Gables, Florida; including
required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for
an effective date. (Tentative Plat ) (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinance on Second Reading if approved on First Reading)
Attachments: 08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - 250 Merrick
08 12 2020 Attachment B Memo regarding concurrency
08 12 2020 Attachment D CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinanc
08 12 2020 Attachment E Neighborhood Meeting summary
08 12 2020 Attachment F Mailed Notice and Legal Ad
08 12 2020 Attachment G Powerpoint Presentation
08 12 2020 Attachment C Memo from Public Works
08 12 2020 Attachment A Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 1st Reading
09 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.1 - 08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.2 Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 Exhibit F - 08 12 2020 Minutes Zoom Meeting
09 08 20 Exhibit G - Powerpoint - Merrick 250 09 08 2020
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and
E-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 16
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E.-5. 19-9350 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving Mixed -Use Site
Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”
Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed-Use District
(MXD)” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Merrick 250” on the property
legally described as lots 1 through 11, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, and lots
32 through 42, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, Block 3, “Coral Gables Industrial
Section,” together with that portion of the 30 foot platted alley lying north of the north line
of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and south of the north line of said
block 3 (250 Bird Road) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for
a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Mixed use
site plan review) (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 recommended approval with
conditions, Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - 250 Merrick
08 12 2020 Attachment B Memo regarding concurrency
08 12 2020 Attachment D CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinanc
08 12 2020 Attachment E Neighborhood Meeting summary
08 12 2020 Attachment F Mailed Notice and Legal Ad
08 12 2020 Attachment G Powerpoint Presentation
08 12 2020 Attachment C Memo from Public Works
08 12 2020 Attachment A Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 1st Reading
09 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Tentative Plat - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.1 - 08 12 2020 PZB Staff Report - Merrick 250
09 08 20 Exhibit E.2 Applicant's submittal package
09 08 20 Exhibit F - 08 12 2020 Minutes Zoom Meeting
09 08 20 Exhibit G - Powerpoint - Merrick 250 09 08 2020
10 13 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance TDRs - Merrick 250
10 13 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD -Merrick 250
10 13 20 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution Conditional Use -Merrick 250
10 13 20 CC Cover Memo - Merrick 250 2nd Reading
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and
E-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 17
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
F.-1. 20-1596 A discussion regarding recommended revisions to the City ’s park naming policy and
procedures.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Attachments: Park Naming Policy 2020 draft
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 19
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-198
F.-2. 20-1601 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami -Dade County for
maintenance of the Underline in substantially the attached form.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Underline Maintenance Agreement Cover Memo.docx
Underline Maintenance Agreement Resolution.docx
Coral Gables Underline Maintenance Agreement 9-8-20 CC Meeting
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE UNDERLINE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-198. 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. 20
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-199
F.-3. 20-1617 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2018-223, as amended
by Resolution No. 2019-13, to direct the City Manager to allocate the proceeds of the
contemplated sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24, located on the northwest corner of
University Drive and Pisano Avenue, to go fifty percent (50%) toward the new Public
Safety Building Project, twenty-five percent (25%) toward the acquisition of park land by
the City, and twenty-five percent (25%) toward park improvements.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: September 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution re allocation of proceeds of con
Draft Resolution allocating proceeds from sale of Doctors Hospital Lot - 8-31-20
Signed Resolution 2018-223
Signed Resolution 2019-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2018-223, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 2019-13 AND
2019-61, TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE THE
PROCEEDS OF THE CONTEMPLATED SALE OF MUNICIPAL PARKING
LOT 24, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF UNIVERSITY
DRIVE AND PISANO AVENUE, TO GO FIFTY PERCENT (50%) TOWARD
THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECT, TWENTY-FIVE
PERCENT (25%) TOWARD THE ACQUISITION OF PARK LAND BY THE
CITY AND TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) TOWARD PARK
IMPROVEMENTS.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-199. 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. 2020-200
F.-4. 20-1618 A Resolution directing the Public Works Department to implement a pilot program, in the
amount not to exceed $5,000, for the installation of grates at the openings of curb inlets
in Downtown Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Installation of Grates Pilot - RESOL
sample photos
Installation of Grates Pilot - COVER
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM, IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
GRATES AT THE OPENINGS OF CURB INLETS IN DOWNTOWN CORAL
GABLES.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-200. 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. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 23
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H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-201
H.-1. 20-1625 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award
the Security Guard Services to FPI Security Services, Inc., the highest ranked responsive
responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled
“Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2020-019.
Attachments: Resolution
City Manager Intent to Award Memo - Signed
Evaluation Committee Total Scores - Composite and Ranking
FPI Security Services, Inc - Response
Request Form
Agenda Memo
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO
AWARD THE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES CONTRACT TO FPI
SECURITY SERVICES, INC., THE HIGHEST RANKED
RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-201. 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
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 25
J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
J.-1. 20-1619 Plan regarding hybrid City Commission Meetings.
Attachments: Commission Chambers Layout
Commission Memo - Hybrid Meeting Plans
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 26
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K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 27
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 10:50 a.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 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 September 8, 2020
In accordance with City of Coral Gables Code Section 2-30, Chapter 286.011 Florida Statutes,
Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69, as extended by Executive Orders 20-112, 20-123,
20139 and 150, 20-179, 20-193 and in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted in
Resolutions No. 2020-74 and 2020-90, the City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular
Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 VIRTUALLY, commencing 9:00 a.m., wherein all
interested persons may be heard via 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. 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) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by
sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting.
To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item. Please "Raise your
Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined
the meeting via telephone you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9.
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) once the meeting’s agenda is published 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.
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. 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.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 20-1637 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, designating the
City of Venice, Italy as a “Sister City” of the City of Coral Gables, Florida.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a
member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of
business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote
on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
D.-1. 20-1523 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Rent Deferral Agreement
with the Biltmore Hotel Limited Partnership with regard to the City -owned premises at
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting rent deferment for rent due
on July 1, 2020 ($177,547.35), waiving any late charges, fees, and penalties provided for
in the Lease during the deferment period, and providing for deferred rent repayment on
January 1, 2021 and April 1, 2021.
D.-2. 20-1541 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Amendment to Resolution 18-177,
removing the donation and allowing for the Gables Station mixed -use project at 215 and
251 South Dixie Highway to acquire and place the work of art on their property in
fulfillment of the Art in public Places requirement for public art in private development.
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D.-3. 20-1623 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant
funds in the amount of $10,000 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and authorizing an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant
funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
D.-4. 20-1624 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant
funds in the amount of $155,708 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from
the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program; and authorizing an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to recognize the $155,708 grant
funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
D.-5. 20-1633 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the adoption of the Miami -Dade County
Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) as the mitigation plan for the City of Coral Gables,
Florida to receive current and future funding for additional approved projects; and providing
for an effective date.
D.-6. 20-1634 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Donald R .
Hopkins and William A. Cooper Scholarship Committee and naming Ashanti Gibson as
the recipient of the 2020 Donald R. Hopkins and William A. Cooper Scholarship Award in
the amount of $2,500.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1599 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 22, 2020.
1.-2. 20-1638 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of August 19, 2020.
1.-3. 20-1597 Cultural Development Board Meeting of July 7, 2020.
1.-4. 20-1598 Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 4, 2020.
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E. 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.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and E-5 are related
E.-1. 19-9348 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of a
Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)” for a proposed mixed-use project
referred to as “Merrick 250” on the property legally described as lots 1 through 11,
inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, and lots 32 through 42, inclusive, less the south
7.5 feet thereof, Block 3, “Coral Gables Industrial Section,” together with that portion of
the 30 foot platted alley lying north of the north line of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11
projected westerly and south of the north line of said block 3 (250 Bird Road) Coral
Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Planned Area Development )
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 PZB recommended approval with conditions,
Vote 6-0)
E.-2. 19-9349 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 a
Mixed-Use project referred to as “Merrick 250” on the property legally described as lots 1
through 11, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, and lots 32 through 42, inclusive,
less the south 7.5 feet thereof, Block 3, “Coral Gables Industrial Section,” together with
that portion of the 30 foot platted alley lying north of the north line of the south 7.5 feet of
said lot 11 projected westerly and south of the north line of said block 3 (250 Bird Road)
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Receipt of Transfer of
Development Rights) (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 PZB recommended
approval, Vote 6-0)
E.-3. 20-1538 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of
proposed amendments to the text and Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables
Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida
Statues) and Zoning Code Article 3, Division 15 [proposed reorganization ordinance:
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213], “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments;” to clarify density and height in certain land use classifications in the
Future Land Use Element, and to change the name of the “Mixed Use Overlay District” in
the Future Land Use Map to the “Design & Innovation District;” and adjust the boundary
of such district, providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (08 12 20 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
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RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-4 and E-5 are related
E.-4. 19-9346 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the Tentative Plat
entitled “Alta Strategic Gables” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9,
“Platting/Subdivision”, being a re-plat of 61,548 square feet (1.41 acres) into two (2) tracts
of land on the property legally described as lots 1 through 11, inclusive, less the south
7.5 feet thereof, and lots 32 through 42, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, Block
3, “Coral Gables Industrial Section,” together with that portion of the 30 foot platted alley
lying north of the north line of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and
south of the north line of said block 3 (250 Bird Road) Coral Gables, Florida; including
required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for
an effective date. (Tentative Plat ) (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinance on Second Reading if approved on First Reading)
E.-5. 19-9350 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving Mixed -Use Site
Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”
Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed-Use District
(MXD)” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Merrick 250” on the property
legally described as lots 1 through 11, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, and lots
32 through 42, inclusive, less the south 7.5 feet thereof, Block 3, “Coral Gables Industrial
Section,” together with that portion of the 30 foot platted alley lying north of the north line
of the south 7.5 feet of said lot 11 projected westerly and south of the north line of said
block 3 (250 Bird Road) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for
a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Mixed use
site plan review) (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (08 12 20 recommended approval with
conditions, Vote 6-0)
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinance on Second Reading if approved on First Reading)
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
F.-1. 20-1596 A discussion regarding recommended revisions to the City ’s park naming policy and
procedures.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
F.-2. 20-1601 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami -Dade County for
maintenance of the Underline in substantially the attached form.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
F.-3. 20-1617 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2018-223, as amended
by Resolution No. 2019-13, to direct the City Manager to allocate the proceeds of the
contemplated sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24, located on the northwest corner of
University Drive and Pisano Avenue, to go fifty percent (50%) toward the new Public
Safety Building Project, twenty-five percent (25%) toward the acquisition of park land by
the City, and twenty-five percent (25%) toward park improvements.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
F.-4. 20-1618 A Resolution directing the Public Works Department to implement a pilot program, in the
amount not to exceed $5,000, for the installation of grates at the openings of curb inlets
in Downtown Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
H.-1. 20-1625 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award
the Security Guard Services to FPI Security Services, Inc., the highest ranked responsive
responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled
“Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2020-019.
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
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J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
J.-1. 20-1619 Plan regarding hybrid City Commission Meetings.
K. 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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