City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · December 8, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
9:00 AM
Agenda Item F-4 has been pulled.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Vince Lago
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
INVOCATION
Pastor Ryan Reed from Christ Journey Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdes-Fauli 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. 2020-33 and Ordinance No. 2020-34); (b) Resolution(s) adopted
(Resolution No. 2020-259 through Resolution No. 2020-276); (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. 20-1850 An introduction of the newly elected County Commissioner for District 7, Raquel
Regalado.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the City’s newly elected County Commissioner for
District 7, Raquel Regalado.
County Commissioner Regalado thanked everyone for the opportunity to participate
in the meeting and that she would continue to appraise the City of what is going on in
the County the same way she did when she was a School Board Member and happy
to come to the City in person or virtually to do so and find out what the City’s
concerns are and how they can work together, and she is proud to represent Coral
Gables. She touched on the CARES Act funding, vaccines, and her legislative
agenda. Mayor Valdes-Fauli commented on passed relationship with the County and
said he looked forward to working with her as in the past. He then thanked her for
appearing and the beginning of a very good relationship. County Commissioner
Regalado gave a snapshot of her agenda including things like septic sewers and status,
the Underline, trails, parks, bike lanes, etc.
Vice Mayor Lago welcomed Commissioner Regalado stating that they are blessed to
have her representing the City and congratulated her on her first meeting where she hit
the ground running in having three items on the agenda - very impressive and thanked
her for inviting him to her heartfelt inauguration event with family and people in the
community who helped to get to where she is today and it was great to see. In the
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future, he would like to see her staying in contact with the City, the City Manager’s
Office, and her representation will play a key role. He then thanked her for being
attending the meeting and all she does. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Vice Mayor
Lago and County Commissioner Regalado thanked them for their support and Vice
Mayor Lago for his friendship and support. Commissioner Keon welcomed County
Commissioner Regalado as the City’s District 7 Commissioner and has worked with
her on School Board issues in the past and looks forwarding to working with her and
congratulated her. County Commissioner Regalado closed by thanking everyone
one.
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 20
A.-2. 20-1877 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 8, 2020 as "Studios on the Mile" Day
in Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the Agenda Item declaring December 8, 2020 as
“Studios on the Mile” Day in Coral Gables.
Catherine Cathers, the City’s Arts & Culture Specialist stated that the proclamation
honors “Studios on the Mile” for the hard work they have done in bringing artists and
businesses to Downtown Miracle Mile. She then introduced Aura Reinhardt,
Executive Director of the Business Improvement District (BID) to accept the
proclamation. Ms. Reinhardt thanked the City Commission and Ms. Cathers for the
proclamation and for the celebration of the public-private partnership between the
City of Coral Gables, Terranova, and the BID. She went on to state that for three
months residents and visitors to Miracle Mile had the opportunity to experience art
live; to see artists in their studio work spaces and to take classes to discover a world
they probably have not experienced before and acknowledged Dr. Carol Damian for
identifying and bringing the artists to their midst. The program activated seven
locations, brought energy to the sidewalks, and brought media attention to the City
during the art week. Terranova indicated that three of their locations are currently
under lease; two will be part of Illuminate Coral Gables in January and two others will
continue to offer classes in the City. She is grateful for the partnership and recognition
and is pleased that the studios helped activate the streets giving people a reason to
safely explore Miracle Mile and appreciate the collective voices of resident artists and
thank everyone. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked her and said it was a wonderful thing
that she was doing for Miracle Mile.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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A.-3. 20-1867 Recognition of the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving “Reaccreditation Status”
from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, awarded on October 27, 2020.
Attachments: Cover Memo Accreditation Award 12.8.20
CPSE Accredited Agency
Mayor Valdes-Fauli read the Agenda Item regarding the City’s Fire Department
receiving “Reaccreditation Status” from the Commission on Fire Accreditation
International, awarded on October 27, 2020. City Manager Iglesias then introduced
Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa to speak on the item and stated that he is proud of the
Fire Department for receiving the reaccreditation for five consecutive times which the
accreditation committee regards as being rather impressive. Fire Chief de la Rosa said
that it was an honor that they have been awarded five times and recognized as an
accredited agency for 20 years in addition to being duly accredited as an ISO Class I
Fire Department. He then introduced Division Chief Xavier Jones, Accreditation
Manager. Chief Jones stated that it is a proud day for the City Commission, City
Manager and the Fire Department, but also for the residents of Coral Gables because
the process ensures that every piece of equipment, training and staffing level and
financial controls have been assessed by national organizations to ensure that they are
meeting benchmarks and proud to present this award as a Class I and accredited fire
department. Fire Chief de la Rosa said that this validates the department’s policies
and procedures are meeting or exceeding industry standards and they are proud of
that and thanked the City Commission. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Chief de la
Rosa and commented that the first time they were accredited, he was also the Mayor
of Coral Gables and he is proud of that.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
A.-4. 20-1853 Congratulations to Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2020.
Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2020.doc
Officer of the Month C.Nguyen.pdf
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the recipient of the Coral Gables “Officer of the
Month Award” for the month of October 2020, Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen.
Police Chief Edward James Hudak stated that there was an individual who was
preying on banks in Coral Gables, not in a violent way, but committing robberies.
Numerous agencies including the FBI was working on this particular case. While
other agencies believed that they had the individual responsible, Sergeant Nguyen
believed differently and pursued his hunches which paid off in him capturing the
individual responsible for the bank robberies due to his keen observation of the bank
robber’s unique footwear. He then presented Sergeant Nguyen with his award.
Sergeant Nguyen thanked Chief Hudak for the award, all the officers who assisted
him in making the arrest and those responsible for nominating him and the selection
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committee. He then wished everyone a happy and joyous holiday, to be safe, and the
Mayor a speedy recovery. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Sergeant Nguyen for the
great job he did and for exhibiting alertness leading to the capture of the bank robber
and what he did for the City.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 3
A.-5. 20-1852 Congratulations to Maria Fleites who holds the title of P/T Specialized Fitness
Coordinator, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award,” for the fourth
quarter in 2020.
Attachments: CM_PT EE of the Fourth Quarter 2020
Maria Fleites - PT EE of the Fourth Quarter - Notification Ltr.
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the item and Karla Green-Human Resources
Director made the presentation to Maria Fleites the recipient of the “Part-Time
Employee of the Quarter Award”, for the fourth quarter in 2020. She sated that
Ms. Fleites is an incredible hard-working employee who is passionate about the
services she provides at the Adult Activity Center. A video was then shown of Ms.
Fleites at work. Ms. Fleites thanked the City Commission and City Manager and said
that she was grateful and privileged to receive the recognition. She is from Texas and
had a successful career with IBM before having a second career in fitness which gives
her pleasure, personal growth and satisfaction. Her goal is to help older adults
become the best version of themselves in order to continue to sustain and enhance rh
quality of life by remaining healthy and active. She acknowledged the support of
Catherine Anderson, her manager from the ACC (Adult Activity Center) who is her
lifeline in assisting her in getting the classes across to her students and patrons. Mayor
Valdes-Fauli said it was well-deserved and thanked her.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 4
A.-6. 20-1859 Congratulations to Alejandro Gamundi who holds the title of IT Systems Analyst II,
recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December 2020.
Attachments: Cover Memo_EOM Dec. 2020
Alejandro Gamundi -Dec. EOM Notification Ltr (1)
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced Alejandro “Alex” Gamundi the recipient of the
“Employee of the Month Award”, for the month of December 2020 and Karla
Green, Human Resources Director made the presentation. Ms. Green stated that she
was pleased to introduce Alejandro Gamundi, the Information Systems Analyst for
the IT Department who is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and well-respected
member of the IT team, and it is the third time that he has been nominated and
selected as an Employee of the Month and congratulated him. A video was then
shown of a typical day at work for Alex Gamundi. Mayor Valdes-Fauli said that it is
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very well-deserved and thanked him for personally assisting him with his technical
computer needs. He is wonderful, his service and his disposition, his sense of humor.
Ms. Green thanked the Mayor and told Alex to keep of good work and that they are
proud of him. Mr. Gamundi stated thanked the City Commission, Directors and
employees for the opportunity to serve in the City and proud to be a vital part in
bringing the government to the masses and sharing with everyone. He then thanked
everyone in IT because without his team it would not be possible. He is a part of the
department and it requires the support of the entire team to make what he does shine
in making sure that all our City residents and employees are serviced and are doing
what they need to be doing and thanked his family for allowing him to do what he
does and to give the hours that he gives to make sure that Coral Gables succeeds in
every way, and thanked everyone. Ms. Green and the Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked
Mr. Gamundi with the Mayor giving Alex and his family special thanks for Alex
assisting him with connecting to the Zoom so that he could participate via virtually.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 5
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 6
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.-1. 20-1860 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 27, 2020.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item I-6 - Resolution entering into a Fourth Amendment to lease wi
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Items 2-2 and 2-3 - Resolution requesting Commission approval of
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Items I-1 and I-2 are related - Lobbyist Team re 2021 Legislative Se
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item B - Public Comments
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance amending Chapter 86 Waterways
CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance providing for text and map amendments to Zo
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, 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. 36
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C.-2. 20-1863 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 10, 2020.
Attachments: CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item B - Public Comments.docx
CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments.docx
CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance providing for text and map amendments.docx
CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item G-1 - Resolution urging MDC to adopt a countywide ordinanc
CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of CPO to awa
CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item I-3 - Resolution supporting the renaming of South Dixie Highw
CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item I-4 - Resolution ratifying MOU between CCG and Fraternal Or
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, 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. 37
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 7
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena 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. 2020-259
E.-1. 20-1871 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to approve the establishment of a pre -qualified pool of professional
tennis instructors, for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to renew for two
(2) additional one (1) year periods. Further authorizing, in accordance with the Request to
Qualify (RTQ) No. 2020-010, the ability to solicit pricing, award contracts, and to add
qualified professional tennis instructors to the pre -qualified pool when deemed in the
City’s best interest without further City Commission action, pursuant to Section 2-763 of
the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
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Attachments: Exhbit 1 - Pre-Qualified Tennis Instructors by Tiers
RTQ 2020-010 - Evaluation Tabulation
Alfredo Perez
Denisse Rheault
Federico Acevedo
Franco Aller
John McLean
Jorge Cordova
Kevin Chow
Leandro Gutierrez
Luis Jesus Cabrera
Oksana Krutiyenko
Pablo Lopez
Reyner Gil
Todd Rubinstein
William Aronson
Zoran Radosevic
Zurab Zhvania
Draft Agenda Memo - 20120-010- Professional Tennis Services
City Manager - Award Recommendation Memo
Award Recommendation - Department
Draft Agenda Reso
Signed Resolution 2020-259
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO
APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRE-QUALIFIED POOL OF
PROFESSIONAL TENNIS INSTRUCTORS FOR PROFESSIONAL TENNIS
SERVICES, FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH THE
OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS.
FURTHER AUTHORIZING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUEST TO QUALIFY
(RTQ) NO. 2020-010, THE ABILITY TO ADD QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
TENNIS INSTRUCTORS TO THE PRE-QUALIFIED POOL WHEN DEEMED IN
THE CITY’S BEST INTEREST WITHOUT FURTHER CITY COMMISSION
ACTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE
ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-259 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 8
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-260
E.-2. 20-1872 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to award the Gymnastic Center Program Management Services
contract to Tumble Bees Gymnastic Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible
proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”
and Request for Proposals (RFP 2020-034).
Attachments: Evaluation of Proposals - RFP 2020-034 Gymanstic Center Program Management Servics
Tumblebees Gyamnstics, Inc.
Agenda Memo - RFP 2020-034
Resolution - RFP 2020-034
City Manager - Award Recommendation Memo
Award Recommendation - Department
Signed Resolution 2020-260
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO
AWARD THE GYMNASTIC CENTER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT TO TUMBLE BEES GYMNASTIC, INC., THE HIGHEST RANKED
RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”
AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2020-034.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-260 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 9
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-261
E.-3. 20-1876 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a joint participation
agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City
of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $ 60,340.00 for 12
months to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT ’s
right-of-way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and
S.R.959/Red Road (East Side Only).
Attachments: FDOT JPA CC Cover Memo 120820
FDOT JPA DRAFT Resolution 2021
FDOT - Landscape Maintenance Agreement 2021-22
E-Verify Letter SFM 111120.pdf
Signed Resolution 2020-261
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (JPA) BETWEEN
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) AND THE
CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FDOT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $60,340.00 FOR 12 MONTHS TO THE CITY, FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF TURF AND LANDSCAPE AREAS WITHIN FDOT’S
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON STATE ROAD (S.R.) 5/SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, S.R.
976/BIRD ROAD, AND S.R.959/RED ROAD (EAST SIDE ONLY).
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-261 BY VOICE VOTE
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-262
E.-4. 20-1868 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached
form, with Strata Ai, Inc to create a partnership that describes both parties active
investment and focus in the area of artificial intelligence, especially through education
where Strata Ai provide courses.
Attachments: MOU_ Strata.ai + City of Coral Gables
Strata.ai - Full Stack Applied AI Syllabus (2)
Draft Resolution - MOU Strata.IA
Cover Memo - MOU Strata.IA
757e6bd1-8a95-4a5d-b08a-d726c554efa5.docx
Signed Resolution 2020-262
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH
STRATA AI, INC. TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP THAT DESCRIBES BOTH
PARTIES ACTIVE INVESTMENT AND FOCUS IN THE AREA OF ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE, ESPECIALLY THROUGH EDUCATION WHERE STRATA AI
PROVIDE COURSES.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-262 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 11
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-263
E.-5. 20-1884 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a Miami-Dade County Department of
Cultural Affairs, Miami-Dade Arts Support (MAS) Grant in the amount of $10,000 toward
COVID-19 mitigation expenses related to cultural programs; authorizing an amendment
to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant as revenue
and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
Attachments: Grant Agreement Docs
CC MAS Grant
R-Draft-MAS Grant
Signed Resolution 2020-263
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, MIAMI-DADE ARTS
SUPPORT (MAS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TOWARD COVID-19
MITIGATION EXPENSES RELATED TO CULTURAL PROGRAMS;
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL
BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $10,000 GRANT AS REVENUE AND TO
APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-263 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 12
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1843 Communications Committee Meeting of October 14, 2020.
Attachments: Communication Board Minutes 101420
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 13
1.-2. 20-1878 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 23, 2020.
Attachments: SAB minutes of 9-23-20 COVER
SAB 9-23-2020 meeting minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 14
1.-3. 20-1879 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 28, 2020.
Attachments: SAB minutes of 10-28-20 COVER
SAB 10-28-2020 meeting minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
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]:
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
2.-1. 20-1764 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City
Commission direct City staff to investigate the continued feasibility of the Gables
Redevelopment and Infill District (GRID) and requesting appropriate action be taken
following such investigation.
Attachments: GRID TAB- Cover Memo
TAB GRID Resolution
DRAFT-September 29 2020-minutes
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 18
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-265
2.-2. 20-1880 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee requesting that the City
Commission require notices that are sent to the Miami-Dade County School District be
sent to the Superintendent’s Office, the District 6 School Board Member’s Office and the
affected school’s principal via certified mail.
Attachments: Cover Memo
Draft Resolution
Draft SCRC Oct. 30 Minutes
Resolution 2020-245 SCRC Notification
Resolution No. 2020-265-Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2020-245 TO ADD THE DISTRICT SIX SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO THE
PARTIES THAT SHOULD RECEIVE A COURTESY NOTICE WHEN THE
CORAL GABLES ZONING CODE REQUIRES THAT NOTIFICATION BE
PROVIDED TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-2 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 2020-265. 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. 19
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item F-1)
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-33
F.-1. 19-9501 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 3,
“Uses,” Section 3-307, “Playhouse”, Section 3-309, “Recreational Equipment”, and Article
16, “Definitions,” clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipment;
providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an
effective date.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: 12 10 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures
12 10 19 Cover Memo - Playhouse
01 08 20 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Play Structures w attachments
05 12 20 Exhibit B - 01 08 20 PZB Staff Report and Recommendation
05 12 20 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 01 08 20 PZB Minutes
Verbatime Transcript - CCMtg Dec 10 2019 - Agenda Item F-10 - Ordinance providing for text am
05 12 20 CC Cover Memo - Play Structures - 2nd Reading
12 10 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures.docx
05 12 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures - Updated
12 08 20 Exhibit B - 01 08 20 PZB Staff Report and Recommendation
12 08 20 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 01 08 20 PZB Minutes
12 08 20 CC - Play Structures - 2nd Reading.pdf
12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures
Signed Ordinance 2020-33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
PROVIDING FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES
OFFICIAL ZONING CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, “USES,” SECTION
3-307, “PLAYHOUSE,” SECTION 3-309, “RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT,” AND
ARTICLE 16, “DEFINITIONS,” CLARIFYING PROVISIONS FOR PLAY
STRUCTURES AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[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 2020-33. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Nays : 1- Commissioner Keon
City Clerk Item No. 16
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-34
F.-2. 20-1813 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 54,
“Solid Waste,” Section 54-146, to require all homes with two street frontages along Red
Road, Bird Road, Coral Way, Miller Road, Kendall Drive, Sunset Drive and Old Cutler
Road to locate trash pits on the property’s other street frontage.
Attachments: Trash Pits Location Ordinance - Draft.docx
Trash Pits Location - COVER.doc
Cover Memo - 2nd Reading.doc
Trash Pits Location Ordinance - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2020-34
An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral GABLES FLORIDA, amending
chapter 54, “Solid waste,” Section 54-146, to require all homes with two street
frontages along RED ROAD, Bird Road, Coral Way, Miller road, KENDALL
DRIVE, Sunset drive and old cutler road to locate trash pits on the Property’s other
street frontage.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-34. 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. 25
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03
F.-3. 20-1855 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 62,
Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” Section 62-303 “Covid-19 Emergency Business
Recovery Special Event Permit” of the City Code to extend its applicability and expiration
through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand economic opportunities to
businesses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for a severability
clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli)
Attachments: December 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Ordinance extending COVID-19 recovery s
Ordinance - amending deadline for special events process to expand economic opportunities
Signed Ordinance 2020-18
January 12, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - 2nd Reading Ordinance extending COVID-1
Ordinance - amending deadline for special events process to expand economic opportunities.doc
Signed Ordinance 2021-03
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
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City Clerk Item No. 22
City of Coral Gables Page 15
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
F.-4. 20-1885 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text
amendment to the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code (as reorganized in Ordinance No.
2020-31), to provide for the Mediterranean Design Density Bonus in Appendix A, “Site
Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-12, “Biltmore Section” providing for a severability
clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
Attachments: Cover Memo - Ordinance - 1st Reading - A-12 site specific text amendment.doc
Ordinance - 1st R - A-12 site specific text amendment.docx
This Ordinance was Withdrawn
Agenda Item F-5 and F-6 are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01
F.-5. 20-1752 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific
Zoning Regulations,” by amending “Section A-58 - Hammock Oaks Harbor Section 2 (F),”
amending provisions governing the use of the private yacht basin facility, increasing the
number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), on property legally described as A portion
of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral
Gables, Florida; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and
providing for an effective date. (10/14/2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 10 14 20 PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report
10 14 20 PZB Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal
10 14 20 PZB Attachment B - Mailed Notice and Legal Ad
10 14 20 PZB Attachment C - PowerPoint Presentation
12 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips 1st Reading
12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
12 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use
12 08 20 Exhibit C - Ordinance 2018-42 and 2018-43
12 08 20 Exhibit D - PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report with attachments
12 08 20 Exhibit F - PowerPoint - Marin Boat Slips
12 08 20 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 10 14 20 and 11 12 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
01 12 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
01 12 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use
01 12 21 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips Secod Reading
Signed Ordinance 2021-01
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5 and F-6 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner 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 : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 26
City of Coral Gables Page 16
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02
F.-6. 20-1810 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Ordinance No .
2018-43, which granted the Conditional Use approval for a private yacht basin on property
zoned Single-Family Residential, legally described as a portion of Tract E, Block 4 of
Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida, by
increasing the number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), all other conditions of
approval contained in Ordinance No. 2018-43 shall remain in effect; providing for a
severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. ( 11/12/2020
PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
Attachments: 11 12 20 PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report - conditional use
11 12 20 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal
11 12 20 Attachment B - Notice and Ad
11 12 20 Attachment C - PowerPoint Presentation
12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment -
12 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use
12 08 20 Exhibit C - Ordinance 2018-42 and 2018-43
12 08 20 Exhibit D - PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report with attachments
12 08 20 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 10 14 20 and 11 12 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
12 08 20 Exhibit F - PowerPoint - Marin Boat Slips
12 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips 1st Reading
01 12 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment -
01 12 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use
01 12 21 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips Secod Reading
Signed Ordinance 2021-02
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5 and F-6 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner 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 : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 27
City of Coral Gables Page 17
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04
F.-7. 20-1857 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Division 21
“Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2111 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Temporary
Use Permit” of the Zoning Code to extend its applicability and expiration of temporary use
permits through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand and create economic
opportunities for businesses and 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.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli)
Attachments: Signed Ordinance 2020-20.pdf
December 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Ordinance extending COVID-19 temporary
Ordinance amending deadling for Covid-19 temporary use permits.docx
January 12, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - 2nd Reading Ordinance extending COVID-1
Ordinance amending deadling for Covid-19 temporary use permits.docx
Signed Ordinance 2021-04
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, 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. 23
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 20-1869 An update regarding the City of Coral Gables being awarded Waste Management ’s Think
Green Grant in the amount of $2500, and a presentation by staff on the 2020 International
Coastal Clean-up event.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).
Attachments: KCGB Commission Update 12.8.20.pdf
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 28
G.-2. 20-1874 A discussion regarding the access to the water way from Riviera under the Metrorail.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
[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. 29
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-266
G.-3. 20-1856 A Resolution of the City Commission extending through June 15, 2021, the authority
granted to the City Manager to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and
signage in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating opportunities to assist with
social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable fees.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli)
Attachments: December 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution uextending deadling for relaxed
Resolution extending deadline for temporary use permits
Signed Resolution 2020-119
Signed Resolution 2020-266
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THROUGH JUNE
15, 2021 THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO RELAX
CURRENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR/OPEN-AIR DINING AND SIGNAGE
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANDED OUTDOOR SEATING
OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING AT
RESTAURANTS AND SUSPENDING ALL APPLICABLE FEES.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-266. 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. 21
City of Coral Gables Page 19
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-269
G.-4. 20-1890 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff that irrespective of any required legal
notice or other means of providing notice, notices of all public meetings shall be
transmitted via email to all email address in the City’s email database.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)
Attachments: Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution re email notice of public meetings.doc
REVISED Draft Resolution re email notice of public meetings - 12.4.2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING STAFF THAT
IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICE OR OTHER MEANS
OF PROVIDING NOTICE, NOTICES OF ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS SHALL BE
TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL TO ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES IN THE CITY’S EMAIL
DATABASE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Lago,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-269. 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. 31
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-268
G.-5. 20-1891 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to conduct a Community
Meeting in mid-January 2021 regarding the Zoning Code Update with extensive notice
provided, for the purpose of staff explaining the proposed changes to the community and
obtaining input from the community and further directing the City Manager to bring the
Zoning Code Update ordinance (including the bifurcated Miracle Mile ordinance) to the
February 9, 2021 City Commission meeting for second reading.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Cover Memo - directing CM to hold community meeting re. ZC.docx
Reso - directing CM to hold community meeting re. ZC.docx
Signed Resolution 2020-268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY MEETING IN MID-JANUARY 2021
REGARDING THE ZONING CODE UPDATE WITH EXTENSIVE NOTICE
PROVIDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STAFF EXPLAINING THE PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY AND OBTAINING INPUT FROM THE
COMMUNITY AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO BRING
THE ZONING CODE UPDATE ORDINANCE (INCLUDING THE BIFURCATED
MIRACLE MILE ORDINANCE) TO THE FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY
COMMISSION MEETING FOR SECOND READING.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-5 is available for
City of Coral Gables Page 20
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
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 2020-268. 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. 30
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-273
H.-1. 20-1854 A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the number of members on the
Economic Development Board from five to seven and repealing all legislation inconsistent
herewith.
Attachments: EDB Expansion Cover Memo 12.8.20 FINAL
Resolution - EDB Expansion 12.8.20
10-7-20 EDB Meeting Minutes
Signed Resolution 2020-273
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FROM FIVE TO
SEVEN AND REPEALING ALL LEGISLATION INCONSISTENT HEREWITH.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-273. 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. 32
City of Coral Gables Page 21
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-264
I.-1. 20-1842 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project
costs incurred with proceeds of Future Tax-Exempt Financings; providing certain other
matters in connection therewith; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda Item Dec 2020 (01695492)
Reimbursement Resolution-Coral Gables (01666358-2)
Signed Resolution 2020-264
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN PROJECT COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS
OF FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCINGS; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-264. 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
City of Coral Gables Page 22
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-270
I.-2. 20-1886 A Resolution of the City Commission retroactively approving the Small Business
Recovery Grant program (SBRG) and Technical Workshops program, approved by the
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners for a subaward of Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) federal funds in
the amount of $850,000.00.
Attachments: Resolution - CARES Act 12.8.20_FINAL.doc
Technical Workshop Grant Program 9.3.2020 Final
CCG COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant 11.3.2020
Grant Agreement - CARES ACT Funding
City of Coral Gables - COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT (SBRG) APPLICATIO
Commission Cover - CARES Act Grants 12.8.2020_FINAL
Signed Resolution 2020-270
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RETROACTIVELY
APPROVING THE SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM
(SBRG) AND TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS PROGRAM, APPROVED BY THE
MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR A SUBAWARD
OF CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (“CARES”)
ACT, CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $850,000.00.
[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 Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-270. 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. 33
City of Coral Gables Page 23
City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-267
J.-1. 20-1858 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant COLA to class members in
Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) (treating
GAP and opt-outs in the same fashion) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
Attachments: 2021 COLA Recommendation Memo.pdf
Signed Resolution 2020-267
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT THE RETIREMENT
BOARD’S DETERMINATION TO GRANT A COST OF LIVING INCREASE
(COLA) TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF
CORAL GABLES (TREATING GAP AND OPT-OUTS IN THE SAME FASHION)
UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM
ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2018-11, 2018-25, AND 2018-35.
[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 by Resolution Number 2020-267. 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. 24
City of Coral Gables Page 24
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K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-271
K.-1. 20-1883 A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code,
entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through
December 7, 2021, as follows: Tuesday, January 12, 2021; Tuesday, January 26, 2021;
Tuesday, February 9, 2021; Tuesday, February 23, 2021; Tuesday, March 9, 2021;
Tuesday, March 23, 2021; No April Meeting; Tuesday, May, May 11, 2021; Wednesday,
May 19, 2021 (Capital Projects and Priorities Workshop); Tuesday, May 25, 2021;
Tuesday, June 8, 2021; Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (Project Selection and Funding
Workshop); Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Wednesday, July 14, 2021(Budget Workshop -
Annual Budget Presentation); Tuesday, August 24, 2021; Tuesday, September 14, 2021;
Tuesday, September 14, 2021; (Special Assessment Public Hearing - 3:00pm); Tuesday,
September 14, 2021 (First Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, September 28, 2021;
Tuesday, September 28, 2021; (Second Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, October 12,
2021; Tuesday, October 26, 2021; Tuesday, November 9, 2021; Tuesday, December 7,
2021.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Commission Meetings 2021.docx
Cover Memo - Commission Meeting Schedule 2021.docx
Signed Resolution 2020-271
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-271. 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. 34
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-272
K.-2. 20-1861 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to
revise various fees; providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda Cover
Exhibit I - Fee Schedule 12-8-2020
Draft Resolution - Amended fee Schedule.docx
Signed Resolution 2020-272
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2015-17, AS AMENDED, TO ADJUST THE CITY CLERK’S FEES TO
REFLECT UPDATED PRICING; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-272. 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. 35
City of Coral Gables Page 25
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L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-274
Non 20-1961 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Information
Agenda Technology Director to increase the spending authority on the Sourcewel Contract #
Item 081419-CDW-G Technology Catalog Solutions in the estimated amount of $220,000.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR TO
INCREASE THE SPENDING AUTHORITY ON THE SOURCEWEL
CONTRACT# 081419-CDW-G- TECHNOLOGY CATALOG SOLUTIONS IN
THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $220,000.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-274. 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. 38
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-275
Non 20-1962 A Resolution of the City Commission condemning the most recent atrocities against
Agenda Armenians in the Nagorno-Karabakh Region.
Item
Attachments: Signed Resolution 2020-275
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING THE MOST
RECENT ATROCITIES AGAINST ARMENIANS IN THE
NAGORNO-KARABAKH REGION.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-275. 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. 39
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-276
Non 20-1963 A Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission supporting the long -term
Agenda reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program.
Item
Attachments: Signed Resolution 2020-276
A RESOLUTION OF THE CORAL GABLES CITY COMMISSION
SUPPORTING THE LONG-TERM REAUTHORIZATION OF THE EB-5
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REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAM.
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-276. 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. 40
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, January 12, 2020, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLER
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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Agenda
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
9:00 AM
Agenda Item F-4 has been pulled.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Vince Lago
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020,
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still able to
participate 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. 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.
Those persons wishing to address the City Commission in-person should pre-register at:
www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings at least one hour prior to the beginning of the
meeting, indicating the item(s) they wish to address. Upon arrival at City Hall registered
participants must check-in with a City representative and undergo health screening which
includes a temperature and symptom check. They will then be asked to wait in their cars or
outdoors while wearing masks and observing social distancing until the item they are
registered to speak is called on. All in-person participants will be required to wear a facial
covering and maintain social distance of at least 6-feet.
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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City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020
INVOCATION
Pastor Ryan Reed, Christ Journey Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 20-1850 An introduction of the newly elected County Commissioner for District 7, Raquel
Regalado.
A.-2. 20-1877 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 8, 2020 as "Studios on the Mile" Day
in Coral Gables.
A.-3. 20-1867 Recognition of the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving “Reaccreditation Status”
from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, awarded on October 27, 2020.
A.-4. 20-1853 Congratulations to Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2020.
A.-5. 20-1852 Congratulations to Maria Fleites who holds the title of P/T Specialized Fitness
Coordinator, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award,” for the fourth
quarter in 2020.
A.-6. 20-1859 Congratulations to Alejandro Gamundi who holds the title of IT Systems Analyst II,
recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December 2020.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an
item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the
scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City
Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an
opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak
during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity,
must speak during the public hearing for that item.
Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be
given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion
of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall
end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.-1. 20-1860 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 27, 2020.
C.-2. 20-1863 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 10, 2020.
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D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
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. 20-1871 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to approve the establishment of a pre -qualified pool of professional
tennis instructors, for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to renew for two
(2) additional one (1) year periods. Further authorizing, in accordance with the Request to
Qualify (RTQ) No. 2020-010, the ability to solicit pricing, award contracts, and to add
qualified professional tennis instructors to the pre -qualified pool when deemed in the
City’s best interest without further City Commission action, pursuant to Section 2-763 of
the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
E.-2. 20-1872 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to award the Gymnastic Center Program Management Services
contract to Tumble Bees Gymnastic Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible
proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”
and Request for Proposals (RFP 2020-034).
E.-3. 20-1876 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a joint participation
agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City
of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $ 60,340.00 for 12
months to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT ’s
right-of-way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and
S.R.959/Red Road (East Side Only).
E.-4. 20-1868 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached
form, with Strata Ai, Inc to create a partnership that describes both parties active
investment and focus in the area of artificial intelligence, especially through education
where Strata Ai provide courses.
E.-5. 20-1884 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a Miami-Dade County Department of
Cultural Affairs, Miami-Dade Arts Support (MAS) Grant in the amount of $10,000 toward
COVID-19 mitigation expenses related to cultural programs; authorizing an amendment
to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant as revenue
and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 20-1843 Communications Committee Meeting of October 14, 2020.
1.-2. 20-1878 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 23, 2020.
1.-3. 20-1879 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 28, 2020.
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]:
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
2.-1. 20-1764 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City
Commission direct City staff to investigate the continued feasibility of the Gables
Redevelopment and Infill District (GRID) and requesting appropriate action be taken
following such investigation.
2.-2. 20-1880 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee requesting that the City
Commission require notices that are sent to the Miami-Dade County School District be
sent to the Superintendent’s Office, the District 6 School Board Member’s Office and the
affected school’s principal via certified mail.
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.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item F-1)
F.-1. 19-9501 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 3,
“Uses,” Section 3-307, “Playhouse”, Section 3-309, “Recreational Equipment”, and Article
16, “Definitions,” clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipment;
providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an
effective date.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
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F.-2. 20-1813 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 54,
“Solid Waste,” Section 54-146, to require all homes with two street frontages along Red
Road, Bird Road, Coral Way, Miller Road, Kendall Drive, Sunset Drive and Old Cutler
Road to locate trash pits on the property’s other street frontage.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-3. 20-1855 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 62,
Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” Section 62-303 “Covid-19 Emergency Business
Recovery Special Event Permit” of the City Code to extend its applicability and expiration
through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand economic opportunities to
businesses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability
clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by
Mayor Valdés-Fauli)
F.-4. 20-1885 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text
amendment to the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code (as reorganized in Ordinance No.
2020-31), to provide for the Mediterranean Design Density Bonus in Appendix A, “Site
Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-12, “Biltmore Section” providing for a severability
clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
Agenda Item F-5 and F-6 are related
F.-5. 20-1752 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific
Zoning Regulations,” by amending “Section A-58 - Hammock Oaks Harbor Section 2 (F),”
amending provisions governing the use of the private yacht basin facility, increasing the
number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), on property legally described as A portion
of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral
Gables, Florida; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and
providing for an effective date. (10 14 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
F.-6. 20-1810 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Ordinance no .
2018-43, which granted the Conditional Use approval for a private yacht basin on property
zoned Single-Family Residential, legally described as a portion of Tract E, Block 4 of
Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida, by
increasing the number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), all other conditions of
approval contained in Ordinance no. 2018-43 shall remain in effect; providing for a
severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. ( 11 12 2020
PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
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F.-7. 20-1857 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Division 21
“Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2111 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Temporary
Use Permit” of the Zoning Code to extend its applicability and expiration of temporary use
permits through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand and create economic
opportunities for businesses and 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.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli)
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 20-1869 An update regarding the City of Coral Gables being awarded Waste Management ’s Think
Green Grant in the amount of $2500, and a presentation by staff on the 2020 International
Coastal Clean-up event.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).
G.-2. 20-1874 A discussion regarding the access to the water way from Riviera under the Metrorail.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
G.-3. 20-1856 A Resolution of the City Commission extending through June 15, 2021, the authority
granted to the City Manager to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and
signage in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating opportunities to assist with
social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable fees.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli)
G.-4. 20-1890 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff that irrespective of any required legal
notice or other means of providing notice, notices of all public meetings shall be
transmitted via email to all email address in the City’s email database.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)
G.-5. 20-1891 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to conduct a Community
Meeting in mid-January 2021 regarding the Zoning Code Update with extensive notice
provided, for the purpose of staff explaining the proposed changes to the community and
obtaining input from the community and further directing the City Manager to bring the
Zoning Code Update ordinance (including the bifurcated Miracle Mile ordinance) to the
February 9, 2021 City Commission meeting for second reading.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
H.-1. 20-1854 A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the number of members on the
Economic Development Board from five to seven and repealing all legislation inconsistent
herewith.
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 20-1842 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project
costs incurred with proceeds of Future Tax-Exempt Financings; providing certain other
matters in connection therewith; and providing an effective date.
I.-2. 20-1886 A Resolution of the City Commission retroactively approving the Small Business
Recovery Grant program (SBRG) and Technical Workshops program, approved by the
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners for a subaward of Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) federal funds in
the amount of $850,000.00.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
J.-1. 20-1858 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant COLA to class members in
Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) (treating
GAP and opt-outs in the same fashion) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
K.-1. 20-1883 A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code,
entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through
December 7, 2021, as follows: Tuesday, January 12, 2021; Tuesday, January 26, 2021;
Tuesday, February 9, 2021; Tuesday, February 23, 2021; Tuesday, March 9, 2021;
Tuesday, March 23, 2021; No April Meeting; Tuesday, May, May 11, 2021; Wednesday,
May 19, 2021 (Capital Projects and Priorities Workshop); Tuesday, May 25, 2021;
Tuesday, June 8, 2021; Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (Project Selection and Funding
Workshop); Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Wednesday, July 14, 2021(Budget Workshop -
Annual Budget Presentation); Tuesday, August 24, 2021; Tuesday, September 14, 2021;
Tuesday, September 14, 2021; (Special Assessment Public Hearing - 3:00pm); Tuesday,
September 14, 2021 (First Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, September 28, 2021;
Tuesday, September 28, 2021; (Second Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, October 12,
2021; Tuesday, October 26, 2021; Tuesday, November 9, 2021; Tuesday, December 7,
2021.
K.-2. 20-1861 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to
revise various fees; providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present .
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the
public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA
Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk
Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 ,
TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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