City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 28, 2021
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
9:00 AM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Vince Lago
Vice Mayor Michael Mena
Commissioner Rhonda Anderson
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September
28, 2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was Called to Order at 9:07 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
INVOCATION
Jeff Sullivan Executive Pastor at Granada Presbyterian Church gave the
Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Michael Mena 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. 2021-32) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2021-272
through Resolution No. 2021-287); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes
Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were
submitted at the meeting.
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A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 21-2980 Recognition of the “University of Miami” for being the first Platinum Coral Gables Green
Business.
Attachments: Green Business Recognition - University of Miami (#21-2980)
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1, recognizing the “University of Miami” for
being the first Platinum Coral Gables Green Business and Matt Anderson, Resiliency
and Sustainability Manager -Sustainable Public Infrastructure Division made the
presentation to the “University of Miami” the first business in the city to reach platinum
level. He then introduced from the “University of Miami” Teddy Lhoutellier,
Sustainability Manager-University of Miami and Jessica Brumley, Vice President for
Facilities, Operations and Planning, Marlin Ebbert, Chair-Coral Gables Sustainability
Advisory Board and Monique Selman, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Representative on the City’s Sustainability Advisory Board. Mr. Anderson spoke
in-depth as to the achievements made by the university since 2008 with their buildings
being lead certified with a silver rating.as a minimum standard and today most building
have reached the gold. Ms. Marlin presented the platinum award from the City of
Coral Gables to Teddy Lhoutellier and Ms. Selman presented Ms. Brumley with the
diamond award from the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Brumley stated that the
University of Miami is proud to be the recipient of the City’s Green Business
Certification Program and is lucky to be part of such an innovative City and is trilled
that their sustainability and higher education goals align with those of the city. She
recognized the current and past chair of the City’s Sustainability Board, and the hard
work and dedication of Mr. Lhoutellier and Mr. Anderson who she honored. Mr.
Lhoutellier stated that while he was not there, his students saw Mayor Lago
picking-up garbage at the International Coastal Clean-up. He is proud of the award,
and they have been working with Mr. Anderson and the board on great projects,
partnerships, and initiatives that they can work on together soon and believes there is
more to come. Mayor Lago stated that Mr. Lhoutellier and his team goes above and
beyond the call of duty and he, his family and friends reap the benefits of it and
everyone who lives around the University of Miami. Additionally, he commended him
on taking a stand in what he does because it sends a message of commitment. He
also congratulated Ms. Brumley, Rudy Fernandez, Dr. Julio Frenk, students at
University of Miami, the City of Coral Gables and Sustainability.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 21-2942 Regular City Commission Meeting of August 24, 2021.
Attachments: CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item D-1 - Discussion on maintenance responsibilities in the Down
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance amending Coral Gables Ethics Code to add S
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance amending Section 2-305 - Lobbying of the Ci
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item F-5 and K-1 are related - Ordinance amending Chapter 2 Adm
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item F-6 - Ordinance amending the FLUM of the Comprehensive P
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item F-9 - Resolution amending Resolution No 2018-148 approving
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-5 - Discussion regarding city entryways and related improve
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-7 - Discussion regarding Public Safety Aides Courtesy Noti
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-9 - Discussion item to include report from Public Works reg
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-11 - Discussion regarding leaf blowers in City of Coral Gab
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-12 - Preliminary presentation regarding Youth Zone traffic i
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-14 - Discussion regarding a second Farmers Market event
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-18 - Resolution directing City Manager and City Clerk to co
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-19 - Resolution directing staff to implement a process to all
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item G-24 - Resolution directing the City Manager to explore the pu
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cultural G
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amende
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item I-2 - Resolution to award the Mobility HUB Presconstruction a
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Item I-4 - Resolution to award the Parking Garage 7 Construction P
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Items 2-1 and 2-2 are related - Transportation Advisory Board requ
CCMtg Aug 24 2021 - Agenda Items F-7 and G-15 are related - Resolution authorizing Zoning in P
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Fors, Jr., that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 2
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 3
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 4
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion,
unless a member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the
item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular
order of business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent
Agenda", a vote on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-272
E.-1. 21-3058 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Amy Dash
(Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Landscape
Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and
continues through May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Amy Dash - Landscape
Cover Memo - Amy Dash - Landscape
Signed Resolution 2021-272
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF AMY DASH (NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER IGLESIAS)
TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION
ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE
1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-272 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 5
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-273
E.-2. 21-3059 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Bruce Lecure
(Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and
continues through May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Bruce Lecure - Parks and Recreation
Cover Memo - Bruce Lecure - Parks and Recreation
Signed Resolution 2021-273
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF BRUCE LECURE (NOMINATED BY THE
BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH
BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-273 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 6
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-274
E.-3. 21-3077 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Catherine Talley (Nominated by
Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management
Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May
31, 2023.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Catherine Talley - EMD
Cover Memo - Catherine Talley - EMD
Signed Resolution 2021-274
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CATHERINE
TALLEY (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENENDEZ) TO SERVE AS A
MEMBER OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FOR A TWO (2)
YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH
MAY 31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-274 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 7
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-275
E.-4. 21-3083 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a modification to the contract for
Plumbing Contract No. IFB 2019-044, with Plumbing Masters Systems, Inc. pursuant to
Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an annual
estimated amount of $150,000 for additional plumbing repair services to be performed.
(Lobbyist: N/A)
Attachments: Contract Modification - Plumbing Services COVER
Contract Modification - Plumbing Services RESOL
Signed Resolution 2021-275
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
MODIFICATION TO THE PLUMBING SERVICES CONTRACT IFB 2019-044,
WITH PLUMBING MASTERS SYSTEMS, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764
(B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS,
OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE IN AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED
AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR ADDITIONAL PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICES TO
BE PERFORMED.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-275 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-276
E.-5. 21-3085 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Fatima Perez (Nominated by
Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management
Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May
31, 2023.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Fatima Perez - EMD
Draft Resolution - Fatima Perez - EMD
Signed Resolution 2021-276
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING FATIMA PEREZ
(NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENENDEZ) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER
OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR
TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY
31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-276 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 9
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-277
E.-6. 21-3048 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to approve a contract extension to PSA 2020-017 for Voluntary
Benefit Services provided by The Comprehensive Companies for the administration of
voluntary supplemental employee insurance benefits pursuant to Section 2-764(b),
approval of change orders and contract modifications of the Procurement Code.
(Lobbyist: N/A)
Attachments: Agenda Memo - Voluntary Benefits Extension 1
Resolution - Voluntary Benefits Agreement Extension
Signed Resolution 2021-277
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO EXTEND THE
EXISTING CONTRACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764(B), APPROVAL OF
CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE FOR BROKER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
COMPREHENSIVE COMPANIES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF VOLUNTARY
SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-277 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 10
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-278
E.-7. 21-3033 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Alex Bucelo, Maria
Cruz, Juan C. Diaz-Padron, Harry Osle, Rudford Hamon, and Mary Snow (Nominated by
Mayor Lago) to serve as members of the Mayor’s Citizen Advisory Council, for a term of
office that shall commence on the day their appointment is ratified by the City
Commission and conclude upon the sunsetting of the board.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Mayors Council Members
Draft Resolution - Mayor's Council Members
Signed Resolution 2021-278
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENTS OF ALEX BUCELO, MARIA CRUZ, JUAN C. DIAZ-PADRON,
HARRY OSLE, RUDFORD HAMON, AND MARY SNOW (NOMINATED BY
MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE MAYOR’S CITIZEN
ADVISORY COUNCIL, FOR A TERM OF OFFICE THAT SHALL COMMENCE
ON THE DAY THEIR APPOINTMENT IS RATIFIED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION AND CONCLUDE UPON THE SUNSETTING OF THE BOARD.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-278 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 11
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-279
E.-8. 21-3139 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Oscar Sosa (Nominated by Mayor Lago)
to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which
began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Oscar Sosa - Transportation
Cover Memo - Oscar Sosa - Transportation
Signed Resolution 2021-279
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING OSCAR SOSA
(NOMINATED BY MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM
WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31,
2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-279 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 12
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-280
E.-9. 21-3141 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Pat Keon (Nominated by Commissioner
Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2)
year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Pat Keon - EMD
Cover Memo - Pat Keon - EMD
Signed Resolution 2021-280
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING PAT KEON
(NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENENDEZ) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER
OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR
TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY
31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-280 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 13
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 21-3074 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 1, 2021.
Attachments: Budget Audit Board Minutes - FINAL DRAFT Pending Board Approval - 09.01.21
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 14
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1.-2. 21-3130 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of September 15, 2021.
Attachments: CEB Hearing Minutes - September 15, 2021
CEB 9-15-2021 Attendance
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 15
1.-3. 21-3108 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of August 9, 2021.
Attachments: MEMBER ATTENDANCE 2021-August
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 16
1.-4. 21-3124 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 21, 2021.
Attachments: Cover Sheet Memo for Historic Preservation Board Meeting of 4/21/2021
Verbatim Minutes for 4/21/2021 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 17
1.-5. 21-3125 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 21, 2021.
Attachments: Cover sheet for the 7/21/2021 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
Verbatim Minutes for the 7/21/2021 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 18
1.-6. 21-2987 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of August 25, 2021.
Attachments: PAB Minutes 08252021
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 19
1.-7. 21-3115 Property Advisory Board Meeting of August 11, 2021.
Attachments: 8-11-21 PAB Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 20
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1.-8. 21-3055 Retirement Board Meeting of May 26, 2021.
Attachments: CC.05-26-2021 September 28, 2021
Minutes 05-26-2021
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 21
1.-9. 21-3056 Retirement Board Meeting of June 10, 2021.
Attachments: Minutes 06-10-2021
CC.06-10-2021 September 28, 2021
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 22
1.-10 21-3057 Retirement Board Meeting of August 12, 2021.
Attachments: CC.08-12-2021 September 28, 2021
Minutes 08-12-2021
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 23
1.-11 21-3053 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 27, 2021.
Attachments: Cover Memo
Draft SCRC Minutes- Aug. 27
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 24
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2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-281
2.-1. 21-3038 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Parking Advisory Board requesting that city staff be
directed to evaluate parking conditions around the Coral Gables Courthouse and review
options for developing additional public parking including the potential for an agreement
between Miami-Dade County and the City of Coral Gables to provide additional public
parking at the Courthouse.
Attachments: Cover Memo requesting City staff to explore additional public parking at the Courthouse location
Resolution requesting City staff to explore additional public parking at the Courthouse location
Resolution requesting City staff to explore additional public parking at the Courthouse location
Cover Memo requesting City staff to explore additional public parking at the Courthouse location
Signed Resolution 2021-281
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKING ADVISORY BOARD AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGARDING THE CORAL GABLES BRANCH
COURTHOUSE, LOCATED AT 3100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
[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 Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-281. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 27
2.-2. 21-3105 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee urging the City Commission
to require a traffic study for Fire Station 4 that includes Sunset Elementary School, if one
has not yet been performed.
Attachments: SCRC Resolution Re: Fire House 4.docx
Cover Memo.docx
Draft SCRC Minutes- Aug. 27.pdf
Speaker Card 2-2
[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].
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 25
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
F.-1. 21-2512 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 9, “Art In Public Spaces”, Section 9-106 to redefine
“Extraordinary Maintenance”.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Cover Memo - Amending Zoning Code Section 9-106 Definitions - Art in Public Spaces - Extraord
Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Section 9-106 Definitions CDBv2
Cover Memo - Amending Zoning Code Section 9-106 Definitions - Art in Public Spaces - Extraord
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 28
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-32
F.-2. 21-2286 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sale
Agreement (the “PSA”), as amended, for the sale of the City-owned surface parking lot
(#31) at 350 Greco Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4120-017-2240) to
JRFQ Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; providing for a severability
clause and providing for an effective date.
(Lobbyist: Anthony De Yurre)
(Lobbyist: Jennifer E. Fine)
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Attachments: Commission Cover - 05.11#31 First Reading.doc
Ordinance -05.11#31 First Reading.doc
F-1 Speaker Card
Commission Cover - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 05.25.21.doc
Ordinance - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 05.25.21.doc
First Amendment to Purchase Agreement - 350 Greco Ave - Lot 31.pdf
Budget Audit Board Minutes 03.21.21
Economic Development Board Minutes 04.07.21
Parking Advisory Board Minutes 03.25.2021
Property Advisory Board Minutes 03.10.21
PSA Parking Lot 31- 350 Greco Ave Effective 02.08.21
350 Greco Ave Quinlivan Appraisal
350 Greco Ave Waronker Rosen Appraisal
Powerpoint Presentation May 25 CCMTG
Commission Cover - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 06.08.21.doc
Ordinance - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 06.08.21.doc
Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement Signed- 350 Greco Ave.pdf
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 11 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance authorizing entering int
Speaker Card for F-1 for June 8
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Jun 08 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance authorizing entering into
350 Greco CM Recommendation to Proceed PSA to City Commission 9.28.21 Meeting
For Sale Sign 350 Greco Placed 07.16.21
350 Greco Avenue Advertisement 07.16.21
Third Amendment to PSA 350 Greco 06.17.21
Commission Cover - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 09.28.21
Ordinance - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 09.28.21
Fourth Amendment to PSA 350 Greco 09.23.21
Commission Cover - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 09.28.21
Ordinance - Sale of Parking Lot #31 Second Reading 09.28.21
Signed Ordinance 2021-32
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING ENTERING
INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (THE “PSA”), AS AMENDED,
TO THE PSA FOR THE SALE OF THE CITY-OWNED SURFACE PARKING
LOT (#31) AT 350 GRECO AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 (FOLIO NO.
03-4120-017-2240) TO JRFQ HOLDINGS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-32. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner
Menendez and Mayor Lago
Abstentions : 1- Vice Mayor Mena
City Clerk Item No. 43
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-34
F.-3. 21-2688 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by
amending Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article IX “Sponsorship Program”, Section 2-1123
“Administration” providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Attachments: Ordinance First Reading Amending Sponsorship Program (Commissioner Menendez) 9-16-21
Cover Memo First Reading Ordinance Amending Sponsorship Program (Commissioner Menende
Cover Memo Second Reading Ordinance Amending Sponsorship Program (Commissioner Menen
Ordinance Second Reading Amending Sponsorship Program (Commissioner Menendez) 10-12-2
Signed Ordinance 2021-34
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 29
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-35
F.-4. 21-3080 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by
creating Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards and Committees", Division "FEMA
Community Rating System Program Activity 330 Program for Public Information
Committee" providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover Memo First Reading Ordinance Creating PPI Committee 9-21-21
Ordinance First Reading Creating Floodplain PPI Committee_9-21-21
Cover Memo Second Reading Ordinance Creating PPI Committee 10-4-21
Ordinance Second Reading Creating Floodplain PPI Committee 10-4-21
Signed Ordinance 2021-35
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 35
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Agenda Item F-5, F-6, F-7 and F-8 are related
F.-5. 21-2710 An Ordinance of the City Commission 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
Comprehensive Plan Amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), changing
the land use designation for certain properties located at Lots 19A & 20 Block 56 of the
Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables Florida from
Multi-Family Duplex Density to Hospital Use; and assigning a land use designation of
same, Hospital Use for the abutting property legally described as that portion of the
un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera
Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
Attachments: 09 28 21 Exhibit E - 08 11 21 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 28 21 Exhibit G - PowerPoint Presentation
09 28 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
09 28 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
09 28 21 CC Cover Memo - Doctors Hospital Parking Lot
09 28 21 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
09 28 21 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use
09 28 21 Exhibit F - Excerpts from 08 11 21 PZB Meeting
Speaker Card for F-5, F-6, F-7, F-8
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5, F-6, F-7, and
F-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez,
Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 38
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F.-6. 21-2711 An Ordinance of the City Commission making zoning district boundary changes pursuant
to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map
Amendments”, for certain properties located at Lots 19A & 20 Block 56 of the Revised
Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables Florida from Multi-Family 1
Duplex (MF1) District to Special Use (S) District; and assigning a Zoning Designation of
same, Special Use (S) District for the abutting property legally described as that portion
of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera
Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
Attachments: 09 28 21 Exhibit E - 08 11 21 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 28 21 Exhibit G - PowerPoint Presentation
09 28 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
09 28 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
09 28 21 CC Cover Memo - Doctors Hospital Parking Lot
09 28 21 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
09 28 21 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use
09 28 21 Exhibit F - Excerpts from 08 11 21 PZB Meeting
Speaker Card for F-5, F-6, F-7, F-8
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5, F-6, F-7, and
F-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 39
RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Item F-5, F-6, F-7 and F-8 are related
F.-7. 21-2713 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Doctors
Hospital Annex” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, Section 14-210 ,
“Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of approximately 45,635 square feet on the property
legally as Lots 19A & 20 and that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56
of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida (5151
University Drive) providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
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Attachments: 09 28 21 Exhibit E - 08 11 21 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 28 21 Exhibit G - PowerPoint Presentation
09 28 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
09 28 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
09 28 21 CC Cover Memo - Doctors Hospital Parking Lot
09 28 21 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
09 28 21 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use
09 28 21 Exhibit F - Excerpts from 08 11 21 PZB Meeting
Speaker Card for F-5, F-6, F-7, F-8
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5, F-6, F-7, and
F-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed
City Clerk Item No. 40
F.-8. 21-2712 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use review pursuant to
Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a proposed
Parking as an Accessory Use to a Hospital on the property legally described as Lots
19A & 20 and that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised
Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida (5151 University Drive);
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
Attachments: 09 28 21 Exhibit E - 08 11 21 PZB Staff Report w attachments
09 28 21 Exhibit G - PowerPoint Presentation
09 28 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
09 28 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
09 28 21 CC Cover Memo - Doctors Hospital Parking Lot
09 28 21 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
09 28 21 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use
09 28 21 Exhibit F - Excerpts from 08 11 21 PZB Meeting
Speaker Card for F-5, F-6, F-7, F-8
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5, F-6, F-7, and
F-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed
City Clerk Item No. 41
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-282
F.-9. 21-2933 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the general form and language of a
surface parking lot invoice for Professional Parking Management.
(Lobbyist: N/A)
Attachments: Cover memo - Resolution - Approving Parking Lot Invoice Form - 9-28-21
Exhibit B - Previously approved Invoice Language
Resolution - Approving Parking Lot Invoice Form - 9-28-21
Exhibit A - Parking Lot Invoice Draft 9-28-21
Signed Resolution 2021-282
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DEFERRING CONSIDERATION
OF AGENDA ITEM F-9 (SUBJECT MATTER: A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE GENERAL FORM AND LANGUAGE OF A SURFACE PARKING LOT
INVOICE FOR PROFESSIONAL PARKING MANAGEMENT).
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-9 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-282. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 32
Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-298
F.-10. 21-3081 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager and City Staff to
establish sponsorship packages for certain City events and further directing staff to
secure sponsorship for those events.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Attachments: Cover Memo Sponsorship Packages for Certain Events Resolution (Commissioner Menendez)
Sponsorship packages for certain events Resolution 9-16-21
Cover Memo Sponsorship Packages for Certain Events Resolution (Commissioner Menendez) 10
Cover Memo Sponsorship Packages for Certain Events Resolution (Commissioner Menendez)
Signed Resolution 2021-298
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 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. 30
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-283
F.-11. 21-3098 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an extension through October 26, 2021
of a Zoning in Progress related to the incentives and /or bonuses provided in Section
5-200 of the Zoning Code “Mediterranean Standards,” for new commercial, mixed-use,
and multi-family projects; and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
Attachments: Signed Resolution R-2021-194
Signed Resolution 2021-228
September 28, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution extending ZIP re Mediterrane
9-28-2021 Resolution - Extending ZIP re Mediterranean Bonus through October 26
Signed Resolution 2021-283
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION
THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2021 OF A ZONING IN PROGRESS RELATED TO
THE INCENTIVES AND/OR BONUSES PROVIDED IN SECTION 5-200 OF
THE ZONING CODE “MEDITERRANEAN STANDARDS,” FOR NEW
COMMERCIAL, MIXED-USE, AND MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-283. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez,
Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 33
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 21-3082 Discussion regarding low-density PAD bonus in Central Business District core, in
properties of a certain size.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Text and Map Amendments
Draft Ordinance - PAD height bonus Zoning Code Text amendment
PAD height bonus - PowerPoint Presentation
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 26
G.-2. 21-3118 Discussion regarding sidewalk/crosswalk maintenance on Miracle Mile.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago).
This Agenda Item was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 31
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H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item H-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-287
H.-1. 21-2514 A Resolution of the City Commission approving artists for public art proposal submittals
associated with the new public Parking Garage 7, Minorca Garage. (Unanimously
recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).
(Lobbyist: N/A)
Attachments: Parking Garage 7 RFQ artist list
Parking Garage 7 Recommended Proposal Artists response to RFQ
CDB Minutes May 19, 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. AiPP Garage 7 Proposal Artists
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg July 13 2021 - Agenda Item H-2 - Resolution approving artists for pu
Res. Garage 7 Public Art Proposal Artists DRAFT
CC Garage 7 Public Art Proposal Artists
Signed Resolution 2021-287
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING ARTISTS FOR
PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW
PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE 7, MINORCA GARAGE. (UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 5 TO 0).
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-287. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 42
City of Coral Gables Page 21
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item I-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-285
I.-1. 21-2366 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting Parks/Open Spaces Master Plan and the
Youth Center Master Plan.
Attachments: AECOM Master Plan Cover Memo 2021
AECOM Master Plan Resolution 2021
CG-CRMP_MasterPlanPresentation_PPT_2021.08.16
CG_CRMP_2021.8.17_reduced
CG_WMYC_2021.08.17_reduced
Signed Resolution 2021-285
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE CITY OF
CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY RECREATION MASTER PLAN AND THE WAR
MEMORIAL YOUTH CENTER MASTER PLAN.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-285. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 36
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-286
I.-2. 21-2958 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amended
annual budget to recognize as revenue proceeds from the sale of the Doctors’ Hospital
and the Greco Street parking lots, the receipt of an Agave Developer Fee, and Coral
Gables Mobility Impact Fees; and to appropriate such funds to put toward the Minorca
Garage Construction Project, the Public Safety Building Construction Project, the future
purchase of land, and the enhancement of parks; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Doctors Hospital Lot Sale Proceeds - Resolution 2020-199
Cover Memo - Budget Amend - Doctors Lot, Greco Lot, Agave Dev Fee & CG Mobility Fees - Rev
Resolution - Budget Amend - Doctors Lot, Greco Lot, Agave Dev Fee & CG Mobility Fees - Revise
Speaker Card I-2
Correspondence with City Regarding Item I-2(14011862.2)
Signed Resolution 2021-286
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2020-2021 AMENDED ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AS REVENUE
PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL AND THE
GRECO STREET PARKING LOTS, THE RECEIPT OF AN AGAVE
DEVELOPER FEE, AND CORAL GABLES MOBILITY IMPACT FEES; AND TO
APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE MINORCA GARAGE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, THE PURCHASE OF PARK LAND, AND THE
ENHANCEMENT OF PARKS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-286. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 37
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-284
I.-3. 21-3084 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a modification to the contract for HVAC
Services Contract No. IFB 2018-015, with Weathertrol Maintenance Corp. pursuant to
Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the
estimated amount of $401,000 for additional HVAC repair services to be performed.
Attachments: Contract Modification - HVAC Services RESOL
Contract Modification - HVAC Services COVER
Signed Resolution 2021-284
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
MODIFICATION TO THE HVAC SERVICES CONTRACT IFB 2018-015, WITH
WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORP. PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764
(B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS,
OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE IN AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED
AMOUNT OF $401,000 FOR ADDITIONAL HVAC REPAIR SERVICES TO BE
PERFORMED.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-284. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez,
Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 34
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 44
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 45
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L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 46
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 2:33 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 2021, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
City of Coral Gables Page 24
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
9:00 AM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Vince Lago
Vice Mayor Michael Mena
Commissioner Rhonda Anderson
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda September 28, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021,
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public may participate in
person but are also able 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. 21-2980 Recognition of the “University of Miami” for being the first Platinum Coral Gables Green
Business.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 21-2942 Regular City Commission Meeting of August 24, 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. 21-3058 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Amy Dash
(Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Landscape
Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and
continues through May 31, 2023.
E.-2. 21-3059 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Bruce Lecure
(Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and
continues through May 31, 2023.
E.-3. 21-3077 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Catherine Talley (Nominated by
Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management
Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May
31, 2023.
E.-4. 21-3083 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a modification to the contract for
Plumbing Contract No. IFB 2019-044, with Plumbing Masters Systems, Inc. pursuant to
Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an annual
estimated amount of $150,000 for additional plumbing repair services to be performed.
(Lobbyist: N/A)
E.-5. 21-3085 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Fatima Perez (Nominated by
Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management
Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May
31, 2023.
E.-6. 21-3048 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to approve a contract extension to PSA 2020-017 for Voluntary
Benefit Services provided by The Comprehensive Companies for the administration of
voluntary supplemental employee insurance benefits pursuant to Section 2-764(b),
approval of change orders and contract modifications of the Procurement Code.
(Lobbyist: N/A)
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E.-7. 21-3033 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Alex Bucelo, Maria
Cruz, Juan C. Diaz-Padron, Harry Osle, Rudford Hamon, and Mary Snow (Nominated by
Mayor Lago) to serve as members of the Mayor’s Citizen Advisory Council, for a term of
office that shall commence on the day their appointment is ratified by the City
Commission and conclude upon the sunsetting of the board.
E.-8. 21-3139 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Oscar Sosa (Nominated by Mayor Lago)
to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which
began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.
E.-9. 21-3141 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Pat Keon (Nominated by Commissioner
Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2)
year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 21-3074 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 1, 2021.
1.-2. 21-3130 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of September 15, 2021.
1.-3. 21-3108 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of September 13, 2021.
1.-4. 21-3124 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 21, 2021.
1.-5. 21-3125 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 21, 2021.
1.-6. 21-2987 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of August 25, 2021.
1.-7. 21-3115 Property Advisory Board Meeting of August 11, 2021.
1.-8. 21-3055 Retirement Board Meeting of May 26, 2021.
1.-9. 21-3056 Retirement Board Meeting of June 10, 2021.
1.-10 21-3057 Retirement Board Meeting of August 12, 2021.
1.-11 21-3053 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 27, 2021.
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2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
2.-1. 21-3038 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Parking Advisory Board requesting that city staff be
directed to evaluate parking conditions around the Coral Gables Courthouse and review
options for developing additional public parking including the potential for an agreement
between Miami-Dade County and the City of Coral Gables to provide additional public
parking at the Courthouse.
2.-2. 21-3105 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee urging the City Commission
to require a traffic study for Fire Station 4 that includes Sunset Elementary School, if one
has not yet been performed.
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 11:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
F.-1. 21-2512 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 9, “Art In Public Spaces”, Section 9-106 to redefine
“Extraordinary Maintenance”.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
F.-2. 21-2286 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sale
Agreement (the “PSA”), as amended, for the sale of the City-owned surface parking lot
(#31) at 350 Greco Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4120-017-2240) to
JRFQ Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; providing for a severability
clause and providing for an effective date.
(Lobbyist: Anthony De Yurre)
(Lobbyist: Jennifer E. Fine)
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related
F.-3. 21-2688 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by
amending Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article IX “Sponsorship Program”, Section 2-1123
“Administration” providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
F.-4. 21-3080 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by
creating Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards and Committees", Division "FEMA
Community Rating System Program Activity 330 Program for Public Information
Committee" providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
Agenda Item F-5, F-6, F-7 and F-8 are related
F.-5. 21-2710 An Ordinance of the City Commission 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
Comprehensive Plan Amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), changing
the land use designation for certain properties located at Lots 19A & 20 Block 56 of the
Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables Florida from
Multi-Family Duplex Density to Hospital Use; and assigning a land use designation of
same, Hospital Use for the abutting property legally described as that portion of the
un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera
Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
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F.-6. 21-2711 An Ordinance of the City Commission making zoning district boundary changes pursuant
to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map
Amendments”, for certain properties located at Lots 19A & 20 Block 56 of the Revised
Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables Florida from Multi-Family 1
Duplex (MF1) District to Special Use (S) District; and assigning a Zoning Designation of
same, Special Use (S) District for the abutting property legally described as that portion
of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera
Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Item F-5, F-6, F-7 and F-8 are related
F.-7. 21-2713 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Doctors
Hospital Annex” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, Section 14-210 ,
“Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of approximately 45,635 square feet on the property
legally as Lots 19A & 20 and that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56
of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida (5151
University Drive) providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
F.-8. 21-2712 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use review pursuant to
Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a proposed
Parking as an Accessory Use to a Hospital on the property legally described as Lots
19A & 20 and that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised
Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida (5151 University Drive);
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.)
(Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman)
(Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch)
(Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein)
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F.-9. 21-2933 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the general form and language of a
surface parking lot invoice for Professional Parking Management.
(Lobbyist: N/A)
Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related
F.-10. 21-3081 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager and City Staff to
establish sponsorship packages for certain City events and further directing staff to
secure sponsorship for those events.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.)
F.-11. 21-3098 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an extension through October 26, 2021
of a Zoning in Progress related to the incentives and /or bonuses provided in Section
5-200 of the Zoning Code “Mediterranean Standards,” for new commercial, mixed-use,
and multi-family projects; and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 21-3082 Discussion regarding low-density PAD bonus in Central Business District core, in
properties of a certain size.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-2. 21-3118 Discussion regarding sidewalk/crosswalk maintenance on Miracle Mile.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago).
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item H-1)
H.-1. 21-2514 A Resolution of the City Commission approving artists for public art proposal submittals
associated with the new public Parking Garage 7, Minorca Garage. (Unanimously
recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).
(Lobbyist: N/A)
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 21-2366 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting Parks/Open Spaces Master Plan and the
Youth Center Master Plan.
I.-2. 21-2958 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amended
annual budget to recognize as revenue proceeds from the sale of the Doctors’ Hospital
and the Greco Street parking lots, the receipt of an Agave Developer Fee, and Coral
Gables Mobility Impact Fees; and to appropriate such funds to put toward the Minorca
Garage Construction Project, the Public Safety Building Construction Project, the future
purchase of land, and the enhancement of parks; and providing an effective date.
I.-3. 21-3084 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a modification to the contract for HVAC
Services Contract No. IFB 2018-015, with Weathertrol Maintenance Corp. pursuant to
Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the
estimated amount of $401,000 for additional HVAC repair services to be performed.
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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