City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · February 9, 2021
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
4:00 PM
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 February 9, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 9,
2021, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
INVOCATION
University of Miami Chaplain Anthony Gonzalez gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Vince Lago 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. 2021-06 and Ordinance No. 2020-08); (b) Resolution(s) adopted
(Resolution No. 2021-21 through Resolution No. 2021-26); (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. 21-2059 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2021 as "Black History Month" in
Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the Agenda Item declaring February 2021 as “Black
History Month” in Coral Gables and thanked Ms. Edwina Prime, President of the
Lola B. Walker Golden Gates Homeowners Association for joining them via Zoom
for the presentation. Also, stated that he was happy the City has a social media
campaign this month celebrating and highlighting those who have led the way in the
City and echoes the theme that they are using “Black History”, a history that should
be celebrated year-round. He then read the proclamation. Ms Edwina Prime
acknowledged the Mayor and City Commission and the residents of the City of Coral
Gables. She then introduced Linda Dixie to accept the proclamation. Ms. Dixie on
behalf of the Lola B. Walker Homeowners Association accepted the proclamation
honoring the contributions black and Bahamian Americans have made to their
community and the nation at large and thanked the City Commission. Mayor
Valdes-Fauli thanked her and said that they are proud to proclaim this month as
“Black History Month” in Coral Gables.
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This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
A.-2.. 21-2044 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 12, 2021 as "Illuminate Coral Gables"
Day.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the Agenda Item declaring February 12, 2021 as
“Illuminate Coral Gables” Day. He spoke at length on illuminate South Florida’s
first art and light exhibition which will be unveiled that weekend in Coral Gables
and involves eight artists featuring their work in the City’s central district for
residents and visitors to enjoy. This is the first year, however, he is hopeful that
this event will continue to grow and attract visitors to the City much like
well-known exhibitions in Berlin and Amsterdam. He continued by giving a short
description of the artists work, theme and inspiration for their art and light
exhibition. An art enthusiast -Mayor Valdes-Fauli stated that during his time as
Mayor, it has been an important goal of his to make art something that goes hand
in hand with the Coral Gables experience, whether it is walking under vibrant
floating umbrellas or hundreds of words of encouragement or art in the crosswalks
of LeJeune and Miracle Mile, residents and visitors have been able to enjoy
incredible and thought-provoking art at almost every turn. He encouraged
everyone to go see the installations because it is a special event that they can
experience in a safe and socially distant manner. He then thanked the volunteer
co-chairs who have led the project - Patrick O’Connell and Venny Torre for their
tireless efforts to bring this project to fruition and it is greatly appreciated, because
it is especially difficult not only to launch a project, but especially difficult during a
pandemic and they are grateful for their efforts. He also thanked City Manager
Peter Iglesias for his support of the project which was critical to this light and art
exhibit and Catherine Cathers from the Cultural Affairs whose passion and hard
work was critical to this project from day one. He again thanked Patrick, Venny,
Peter and Catherine. He is very excited to see this dream become a reality and
asked Commissioner Fors, Jr., to read the proclamation.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 21-1979 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 12, 2021.
Attachments: CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Transportation Ad
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item 2-2 - Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Transportation Ad
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item B - Public Comments.docx
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments.docx
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item F-5 - Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 5
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Presentation by Samuel Joseph on the Summer Family
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item G-2 - Presentation to reestablish native oysters to combat nut
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item G-3 - Update on the storm water purification pilot program loca
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item G-4 - Resolution urging the Bahamian Government to revoke
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of CPO to awa
CCMtg Jan 12 2021 - Agenda Item J-1 - Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to retain Thomas
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A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 3
B.-2. 21-2036 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 26, 2021.
Attachments: CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item C - Public Comments.docx
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments.docx
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance amending the City Code Chapter 2-Performan
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Resolution amending Ordinance 2015-17 as amended to
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item G-3 - Resolution directing the City Manager to conduct an add
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item I-2 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of the CPO to
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item K - Resolution granting permission to the City Clerk to proceed
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CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item G-2 - Resolution supporting the designation of South Dixie Hig
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item G-4 - Presentation of San Amaro at Miller Roundabout Analys
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item I-3 - Presentation on the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the Sma
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the de
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, 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. 4
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for the Public Comments is available
for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
City Clerk Item No. 5
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D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for the Mayor’s Comments is available
for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
City Clerk Item No. 6
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, to
Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-21
E.-1. 21-1980 A Resolution accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the
Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak15 Annual Maintenance Service
as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement
Code.
Attachments: Sole Source - Reso Cover Memo- Lucas and Lifepak15
Sole Source - Agenda Reso - Lucas and Lifepak
Sole Source Authorization Form Stryker signed
Signed Resolution 2021-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A
RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE AND PURCHASE THE LUCAS AND LIFEPAK15
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-21 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 7
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-22
E.-2. 21-2014 A Resolution confirming the nomination of Thad Adams (Nominated by the Coral Gables
Chamber of Commerce), to serve as member of the Economic Development Board, for
the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through
May 31, 2021.
Attachments: Commission Cover - 2.9.21 (Thad Adams for EDB)
Draft - Resoution - Thad Adams - Economic Development Board
Thad Adams Bio - January 2021
Signed Resolution 2021-22
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THAD ADAMS
(NOMINATED BY THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE), TO
SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, FOR
THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1,
2019 AND COTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-22 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-23
E.-3. 21-2035 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida approving a
covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade County in connection with the
Salvadore Park Playground Expansion Project located at 1120 Anastasia Avenue, Coral
Gables, Florida 33134 in accordance with Section 24-43.1(4)(a) of the Code of
Miami-Dade County.
Attachments: February 9, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution approving Covenant re Salvador
Resolution Approving Covenant in favor of Miami-Dade County-Salvadore Park
COVENANT FORM for Salvadore Park Playground Expansion 01.13.21
Signed Resolution 2021-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A COVENANT
RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALVADORE PARK PLAYGROUND EXPANSION
PROJECT LOCATED AT 1120 ANASTASIA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA 33134 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-43.1(4)(A) OF THE
CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-23 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 9
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-24
E.-4. 21-2056 A Resolution appointing Richard Montes de Oca (Nominated by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for the remainder
of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31,
2021.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Richard Montes de Oca - IACC.docx
Draft-R-2021-Richard Montes de Oca - IACC.docx
Signed Resolution 2021-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING RICHARD
MONTES DE OCA (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FORS, JR.) TO
SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COORDINATING
COUNCIL, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH
BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2019 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-24 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 10
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 21-2015 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of December 11, 2020.
Attachments: Cov Memo mins 12 11 20
Agenda ADA 12 11 20 Meeting
12 11 20 Meeting Minutes
Illuminate Coral Gables Artists v3
CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form December 11, 2020
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 11
1.-2. 21-2043 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 11, 2021.
Attachments: JANUARY 11, 2021.pdf
MEMBER ATTENDANCE 2021-JANUARY.docx
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 12
1.-3. 21-2029 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 7, 2021.
Attachments: 02-09-21 CCMtg Cover Memo LBAB Draft Min 01-07-21.pdf
Minutes BC 01-07-21. virtual mtg format.pdf
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 13
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1.-4. 21-2048 Library Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of October 14, 2020.
Attachments: LAB Minutes 10-14-20.docx
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 14
1.-5. 21-2038 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of October 8, 2020.
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 10.8.20
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 15
1.-6. 21-2039 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of December 10, 2020.
Attachments: Minutes 12.10.20 Discussion only
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 16
1.-7. 21-2040 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 6, 2021.
Attachments: Youth MeetingMinutes 1.6.21 unoffical
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 17
1.-8. 21-2041 Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of November 5, 2020.
Attachments: Senior MeetingMinutes 11.5.20
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 18
1.-9. 21-2042 Senior Citizen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 7, 2021.
Attachments: Senior MeetingMinutes Unoffical 1.7.21
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 19
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1.-10. 21-2050 School Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2020.
Attachments: Cover Memo.docx
Draft SCRC Dec. 18 Minutes.pdf
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 20
1.-11. 21-2011 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of December 15, 2020.
Attachments: TAB 12-15-20 meeting minutes COVER
TAB-December 15-FINAL
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 21
2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
2.-1. 21-2030 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Sustainability Advisory Board requesting that the
City Commission consider adopting a Resolution in support of the Energy Innovation and
Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, H.R. 763.
Attachments: SAB Hr 763 resolution cover memo
SAB Resolution HR 763
SAB 11-18-2020 meeting minutes
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution of the CG Sustainability Advisory Board reque
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be approved. 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. 22
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07 (As Amended)
F.-1. 20-1650 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text and map
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” by
amending the following provisions: (1) Article 1, “General Provisions,” creating new zoning
districts: Multi-family 3 (MF3), Multi-Family 4 (MF4), Mixed-Use 1 (MX1), Mixed-Use 2
(MX2), Mixed-Use 3 (MX3), and Design/Industrial District Overlay; and deleting:
Multi-Family Special Area (MFSA), Commercial Limited (CL), Commercial (C), Industrial
(I), and the north and south Industrial Mixed-Use Overlay Districts, and making the
appropriate zoning map amendments to effectuate these changes; (2) Article 2 “Zoning
Districts”, creating new zoning districts and associated provisions, deleting floor area
ratio requirements in certain districts, and permitting uses in certain zoning districts; (3)
Article 3 “Uses”, allowing certain uses in new zoning districts, and updating
Telecommunication provisions; (4) Article 4 “Urban Design and Public Improvement
Standards”, refining public realm requirements; (5) Article 5 “Architecture”, updating
zoning districts to be consistent with Article 2; (6) Article 6 “Landscape” updating and
increasing certain open space requirements; (7) Article 10 “Parking” updating certain
parking requirements; (8) Article 14 “Process”; revising processes for zoning applications,
clarifying procedures for receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs), and expanding
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) receiving sites to include the Design & Innovation
District; and (9) Article 16, “Definitions”, updating certain definitions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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Attachments: 09 15 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Reorganization w attachments
09 15 20 Exhibit E - 07 29 20 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 15 20 Exhibit F - Excerpt of 07 29 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
09 15 20 Exhibit G - 08 20 20 - PZB Memo of Additional Changes w attachments
09 15 20 Exhibit H - Excerpt of 08 20 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
09 15 20 Exhibit I - Summary of Additional Changes
09 15 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Entire Zoning Code Update
09 15 20 CC Cover Memo - Zoning Code Update
09 15 20 Exhibit D - Draft Updated Zoning Code
09 15 20 Exhibit C - Updated on 9/11/2020 - Major Minor Amendments Memo to Commission
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 15 2020 - Agenda Items 1 and 2 are related - Ordinances reorg
10 27 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Entire Zoning Code Update
10 27 20 Exhibit B - Major and Minor Amendments Memo
10 27 20 Exhibit C - Miracle Mile Memo
10 27 20 Exhibit E - 07 29 20 PZB Staff Report w attachments
10 27 20 Exhibit F - Excerpt of 07 29 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
10 27 20 Exhibit G - 08 20 20 - PZB Memo of Additional Changes w attachments
10 27 20 Exhibit H - Excerpt of 08 20 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
10 27 20 Exhibit I - Summary of Additional Changes
10 27 20 Exhibit J - PowerPoint Presentation
10 27 20 CC Cover Memo - Zoning Code Update 1st Reading
10 27 20 Exhibit D - Draft Zoning Code and Map
Entered into Public record at hearing
11 10 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Reorganization
11 10 20 Exhibit C - Crafts Section Zoning Memo
11 10 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Entire Zoning Code Update
11 10 20 CC - Zoning Code Update - 2nd Reading
11 10 20 Exhibit D - Miracle Mile Provisions - Updated 11 04 20
11 10 20 Exhibit E - Draft Zoning Code - Updated 11 04 20
12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Update
12 08 20 Exhibit B - Zoning Code Update
12 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Zoning Code Update - 2nd Reading
Signed Ordinance 2020-32
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance providing for text and m
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance providing for text and m
02 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance with Zoning Code and Map.pdf
02 09 21 CC Cover Memo - Zoning Code Update - 2nd Reading
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables provid
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
PROVIDING FOR TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE
14, “PROCESS,” SECTION 14-212, “ZONING CODE TEXT AND MAP
AMENDMENTS,” BY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS: (1)
ARTICLE 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” CREATING NEW ZONING
DISTRICTS: MULTI-FAMILY 3 (MF3), MULTI-FAMILY 4 (MF4), MIXED-USE 1
(MX1), MIXED-USE 2 (MX2), MIXED-USE 3 (MX3), AND DESIGN/INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT OVERLAY; AND DELETING: MULTI-FAMILY SPECIAL AREA
(MFSA), COMMERCIAL LIMITED (CL), COMMERCIAL (C), INDUSTRIAL (I),
AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH INDUSTRIAL MIXED-USE OVERLAY
DISTRICTS, AND MAKING THE APPROPRIATE ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
TO EFFECTUATE THESE CHANGES; (2) ARTICLE 2 “ZONING DISTRICTS”,
CREATING NEW ZONING DISTRICTS AND ASSOCIATED PROVISIONS,
DELETING FLOOR AREA RATIO REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS,
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AND PERMITTING USES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS; (3) ARTICLE 3
“USES”, ALLOWING CERTAIN USES IN NEW ZONING DISTRICTS, AND
UPDATING TELECOMMUNICATION PROVISIONS; (4) ARTICLE 4 “URBAN
DESIGN AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS”, REFINING PUBLIC
REALM REQUIREMENTS; (5) ARTICLE 5 “ARCHITECTURE”, UPDATING
ZONING DISTRICTS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE 2; (6) ARTICLE 6
“LANDSCAPE” UPDATING AND INCREASING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE
REQUIREMENTS; (7) ARTICLE 10 “PARKING” UPDATING CERTAIN
PARKING REQUIREMENTS; (8) ARTICLE 14 “PROCESS”; REVISING
PROCESSES FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS, CLARIFYING PROCEDURES
FOR RECEIPT OF TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDRS), AND
EXPANDING TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDRS) RECEIVING
SITES TO INCLUDE THE DESIGN & INNOVATION DISTRICT; AND (9)
ARTICLE 16, “DEFINITIONS”; UPDATING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR 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 Commissioner Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
that this matter be adopted as amended by Ordinance Number 2021-07 . The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Nays : 1- Vice Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 27
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Agenda Items F-2, F-3 and F-4 are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-09 (As Amended)
F.-2. 20-1501 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Future Land
Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes),
changing the land use designation for certain properties located in Lots 25-39, Block 27,
all of Block 28, and all of Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida from either
Single-Family High Density or Multi-Family Duplex Density to Commercial Low-Rise
Intensity; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (07 29 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
Attachments: 07 29 2020 - Staff Report - Crafts Section
07 29 2020 Attachment A Legal Ad
07 29 2020 Attachment B Courtesy Notice
07 29 2020 Attachment C PowerPoint Presentation
07 29 2020 Petition submitted by Jorge L. Navarro
10 13 20 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Map Amendments
10 13 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
10 13 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
10 13 20 Exhibit C - 07 29 20 PZB Staff Report w attachments
10 13 20 Exhibit D - Excerpt of 07 29 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
10 13 20 Exhibit E - PowerPoint Presentation
Email entered into public record
Email entered into public record
Email entered into public record
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Oct 13 2020 - Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related - ordinance am
02 09 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment.docx
02 09 21 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Map Amendments - 2nd Reading.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
02 09 21 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Items F-2 F-3 and F-4 are related - Ordinances of the City Commiss
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-2, F-3, and F-4 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be adopted as amended by Ordinance Number 2021-09 . 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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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-08 (As Amended)
F.-3. 20-1502 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida making zoning district
boundary changes for certain properties located in Lots 25-39, Block 27, all of Block 28,
and all of Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida from either Single-Family
Residential (SFR) District or Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District to Mixed Use 1 (MX1)
District; and making the appropriate zoning map amendments to effectuate these
changes, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-212 “Zoning Code
Text and Map Amendments”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 07 29 2020 - Staff Report - Crafts Section
07 29 2020 Attachment A Legal Ad
07 29 2020 Attachment B Courtesy Notice
07 29 2020 Attachment C PowerPoint Presentation
Comments entered into the Public Record
Petition submitted by Jorge Navarro
02 09 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment.docx
02 09 21 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Map Amendments - 2nd Reading.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
02 09 21 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Items F-2 F-3 and F-4 are related - Ordinances of the City Commiss
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-2, F-3, and F-4 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be adopted as amended by Ordinance Number 2021-08 . The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 29
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F.-4. 20-1503 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 Appendix A,
“Site Specific Zoning Regulations”, Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” by revising the height
restriction for Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 07 29 2020 - Staff Report - Crafts Section
07 29 2020 Attachment A Legal Ad
07 29 2020 Attachment B Courtesy Notice
07 29 2020 Attachment C PowerPoint Presentation
07 29 2020 Comments entered into the Public Record
07 29 2020 Petition submitted by Jorge Navarro
10 13 20 Exhibit E - PowerPoint Presentation
10 13 20 Exhibit D - Excerpt of 07 29 20 PZB Meeting Minutes
10 13 20 Exhibit C - 07 29 20 PZB Staff Report w attachments
10 13 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
10 13 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
10 13 20 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Map Amendments
Email entered into public record
Email entered into public record
Email entered into public record
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Oct 13 2020 - Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related - ordinance am
02 09 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment.docx
02 09 21 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Map Amendments - 2nd Reading.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
02 09 21 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
03 02 2021 - PZB Staff Report - Crafts Section with attachments
03 09 2021 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Block 36
03 09 2021 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment - Block 36
03 09 2021 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment
03 09 2021 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment - Block 36
03 09 2021 Exhibit D - 03 02 21 PZB Staff Report with attachments
03 09 2021 Exhibit E - PowerPoint Presentation
03 09 2021 CC Cover Memo - Crafts Section Block 36
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Items F-2 F-3 and F-4 are related - Ordinances of the City Commiss
03 02 2021 PZB Meeting Transcripts
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-2, F-3, and F-4 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Ordinance was Continued
City Clerk Item No. 31
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Agenda F-5 and F-5 Substitute are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-27
F.-5. 20-1862 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” by
amending the following provisions relating to ‘Miracle Mile’: (1) Article 2 “Zoning
Districts,” reducing the maximum height and modifying and conforming associated
provisions including, ground floor design, stepbacks, vehicle access, and site plan review
in the ‘Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown District Overlay (DO) and the Mixed-Use 2
(MX2) District facing Miracle Mile; (2) Article 4, “Urban Design and Public Improvement
Standards,” clarifying a build-to-line; (3) Article 10 “Parking,” Section 10-109, requiring
remote off-street parking; and (4) Article 14 “Process,” Section 14-204.5, prohibiting use
of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) as receiver sites; providing for repealer
provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 02 09 21 CC Cover Memo - Proposed and Alternate Miracle Mile - 2nd Reading.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit B - Draft Alternate - Miracle Mile.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Proposed Miracle Mile
21-005_report
03 09 21 CC Cover Memo - Miracle Mile
03 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Miracle Mile.pdf
Signed Resolution 2021-27
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Items F-5 and F-5 Substitute are related - Ordinances of the City Co
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Ordinance was deferred by Resolution Number 2021-27
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 28
F.-5. - 21-2037 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
Subst. amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code relating to ‘Miracle Mile’
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and
Map Amendments,” by amending Article 2 “Zoning Districts,” creating associated
provisions in Mixed-Use 2 (MX2) and the ‘Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown District
Overlay (DO)’ and Article 10 “parking,” updating certain parking requirements; providing
for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective
date.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: 02 09 21 CC - Proposed and Alternate Miracle Mile - 2nd Reading.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit B - Draft Alternate - Miracle Mile.pdf
02 09 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Proposed Miracle Mile
21-005_report
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Items F-5 and F-5 Substitute are related - Ordinances of the City Co
This Ordinance was Discussed
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-06
F.-6. 21-1974 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code,
Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article VIII, entitled “Procurement Code”, Section
2-969, “Performance and Payment Bonds”; providing for a severability clause, repealer
provision and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover memo - Amending Chapter 2 Section 2-969 Performance and Payment Bond
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 2 Procurement - Performance and Payment Bond Requirement
Cover memo - Amending Chapter 2 Section 2-969 Performance and Payment Bond - 2nd Readin
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 2 Procurement - Performance and Payment Bond Requirement -
Signed Ordinance 2021-06
CCMtg Jan 26 2021 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance amending the City Code Chapter 2-Performan
CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-6 - Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amend
An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the City Code,
Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article VIII entitled “Procurement Code”,
Section 2-969, “PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS”; providing for
severability Clause, repealer provision and providing for an effective date.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-6 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-06. 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. 23
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 21-2045 An update regarding the Transportation Planning Organization ’s (TPO) SMART
Demonstration Projects and a discussion on implementing a funding strategy to
commence weekend service for the Coral Gables trolley.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Attachments: CCMtg Feb 9 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - An update regarding Transportation Planning Organizatio
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 24
City of Coral Gables Page 17
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-25
I.-1. 21-1989 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award
the contract for the Electrical Control Panel Project to Custom Controls Technology Inc .,
pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2020-043 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code
entitled “Contract Award”.
Attachments: Custom Controls Technology Inc.
Agenda Memo -IFB 2020-043
Draft Agenda Reso
Award Rec Memo_IFB 2020-043 Electrical Control Panel Purchase
SRF
Award Recommendation for Department
Signed Resolution 2021-25
A Resolution OF THE CITY COMMISSION accepting the recommendation of
the Chief Procurement Officer to AWARD THE ELeCTRICAL CONTROL
PANEL PURCHASE PROJECT TO CUSTOM CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY
INC. THE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$688,723.35, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled
“Contract Award”.
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-25. 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-26
I.-2. 21-2028 A Resolution authorizing a modification to the Contract for Elevator, Escalators and
Moving walks with related Equipment Services, Accessories and Supplies Contract
100516-TKE, with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation pursuant to Section 2-764(b),
Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the amount of $ 269,986 for
elevator repair services.
Attachments: ThyssenKrupp Elevator piggyback - resol
THYSSENKRUPP PIGGYBACK CONTRACT AGREEMENT 6-1-2018
ThyssenKrupp Elevator piggyback - cover memo
ThyssenKrupp Repair Work Order - Garage No. 2
Signed Resolution 2021-26
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-26. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
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City Clerk Item No. 26
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J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 32
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 33
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 34
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 8:25 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2020, beginning 1 p.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
City of Coral Gables Page 20
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
4:00 PM
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 February 9, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021,
commencing at 4:00 p.m.
While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still required to
participate via the Zoom platform. 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.
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. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 21-2059 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2021 as "Black History Month" in
Coral Gables.
A.-2.. 21-2044 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 12, 2021 as "Illuminate Coral Gables"
Day.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 21-1979 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 12, 2021.
B.-2. 21-2036 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 26, 2021.
C. 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.
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a
member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of
business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote
on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
E.-1. 21-1980 A Resolution accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the
Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak15 Annual Maintenance Service
as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement
Code.
E.-2. 21-2014 A Resolution confirming the nomination of Thad Adams (Nominated by the Coral Gables
Chamber of Commerce), to serve as member of the Economic Development Board, for
the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through
May 31, 2021.
E.-3. 21-2035 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida approving a
covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade County in connection with the
Salvadore Park Playground Expansion Project located at 1120 Anastasia Avenue, Coral
Gables, Florida 33134 in accordance with Section 24-43.1(4)(a) of the Code of
Miami-Dade County.
E.-4. 21-2056 A Resolution appointing Richard Montes de Oca (Nominated by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for the remainder
of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31,
2021.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 21-2015 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of December 11, 2020.
1.-2. 21-2043 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 11, 2021.
1.-3. 21-2029 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 7, 2021.
1.-4. 21-2048 Library Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of October 14, 2020.
1.-5. 21-2038 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of October 8, 2020.
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1.-6. 21-2039 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of December 10, 2020.
1.-7. 21-2040 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 6, 2021.
1.-8. 21-2041 Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of November 5, 2020.
1.-9. 21-2042 Senior Citizen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting of January 7, 2021.
1.-10. 21-2050 School Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2020.
1.-11. 21-2011 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of December 15, 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]:
2.-1. 21-2030 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Sustainability Advisory Board requesting that the
City Commission consider adopting a Resolution in support of the Energy Innovation and
Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, H.R. 763.
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals testifying in a quasi-judicial proceeding shall be sworn in.
Presentations made to the City Commission are subject to the City ’s False Claims
Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables Code.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
F.-1. 20-1650 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text and map
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” by
amending the following provisions: (1) Article 1, “General Provisions,” creating new zoning
districts: Multi-family 3 (MF3), Multi-Family 4 (MF4), Mixed-Use 1 (MX1), Mixed-Use 2
(MX2), Mixed-Use 3 (MX3), and Design/Industrial District Overlay; and deleting:
Multi-Family Special Area (MFSA), Commercial Limited (CL), Commercial (C), Industrial
(I), and the north and south Industrial Mixed-Use Overlay Districts, and making the
appropriate zoning map amendments to effectuate these changes; (2) Article 2 “Zoning
Districts”, creating new zoning districts and associated provisions, deleting floor area
ratio requirements in certain districts, and permitting uses in certain zoning districts; (3)
Article 3 “Uses”, allowing certain uses in new zoning districts, and updating
Telecommunication provisions; (4) Article 4 “Urban Design and Public Improvement
Standards”, refining public realm requirements; (5) Article 5 “Architecture”, updating
zoning districts to be consistent with Article 2; (6) Article 6 “Landscape” updating and
increasing certain open space requirements; (7) Article 10 “Parking” updating certain
parking requirements; (8) Article 14 “Process”; revising processes for zoning applications,
clarifying procedures for receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs), and expanding
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) receiving sites to include the Design & Innovation
District; and (9) Article 16, “Definitions”, updating certain definitions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Agenda Items F-2, F-3 and F-4 are related
F.-2. 20-1501 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Future Land
Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes),
changing the land use designation for certain properties located in Lots 25-39, Block 27,
all of Block 28, and all of Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida from either
Single-Family High Density or Multi-Family Duplex Density to Commercial Low-Rise
Intensity; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (07 29 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
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F.-3. 20-1502 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida making zoning district
boundary changes for certain properties located in Lots 25-39, Block 27, all of Block 28,
and all of Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida from either Single-Family
Residential (SFR) District or Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District to Mixed Use 1 (MX1)
District; and making the appropriate zoning map amendments to effectuate these
changes, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-212 “Zoning Code
Text and Map Amendments”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date.
F.-4. 20-1503 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 Appendix A,
“Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” by deleting provisions
for height restriction for certain properties legally described as lots 16 and 17, lots 24
through 30, inclusive, and the west one-half (½) of lot 23, all in Block 36, Coral Gables,
Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective
date. (07 29 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)
Agenda F-5 and F-5 Substitute are related
F.-5. 20-1862 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code relating to ‘Miracle Mile’
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and
Map Amendments,” by amending the following provisions: ( 1) Article 2 “Zoning Districts,”
creating associated provisions in Mixed-Use 2 (MX2) and the ‘Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile
Downtown District Overlay (DO);’ (2) Article 4, “Urban Design and Public Improvement
Standards,” refining public realm improvement; (3) Article 6 “Landscape,” updating open
space requirements; and (4) Article 10 “parking,” updating certain parking requirements;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an
effective date.
F.-5. - 21-2037 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
Subst. amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code relating to ‘Miracle Mile’
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and
Map Amendments,” by amending Article 2 “Zoning Districts,” creating associated
provisions in Mixed-Use 2 (MX2) and the ‘Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown District
Overlay (DO)’ and Article 10 “parking,” updating certain parking requirements; providing
for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective
date.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
F.-6. 21-1974 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code,
Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article VIII, entitled “Procurement Code”, Section
2-969, “Performance and Payment Bonds”; providing for a severability clause, repealer
provision and providing for an effective date.
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G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 21-2045 An update regarding the Transportation Planning Organization ’s (TPO) SMART
Demonstration Projects and a discussion on implementing a funding strategy to
commence weekend service for the Coral Gables trolley.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
I.-1. 21-1989 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award
the contract for the Electrical Control Panel Project to Custom Controls Technology Inc .,
pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2020-043 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code
entitled “Contract Award”.
I.-2. 21-2028 A Resolution authorizing a modification to the Contract for Elevator, Escalators and
Moving walks with related Equipment Services, Accessories and Supplies Contract
100516-TKE, with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation pursuant to Section 2-764(b),
Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the amount of $ 269,986 for
elevator repair services.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present .
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the
public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA
Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk
Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 ,
TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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