City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · October 12, 2021
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 12, 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 October 12, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 12,
2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was Called to Order at 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
INVOCATION
Reverend Arnold Perry from St. Mark's Lutheran Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney Miriam Ramos 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. 2021-33 through Ordinance No. 2021-35) (b) Resolution(s)
adopted (Resolution No. 2021-288 through Resolution No. 2021-303); (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. 21-3143 Recognition of the life of Edwina Prime.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Resolution of Condolence - Edwina Prime
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 in recognition of the life of Edwina Prime.
He then read the proclamation and welcomed Carl Prime who stated that his
mother’s passing was untimely, and that there was no cause for sadness, but joy in the
celebration of what they all should strive for. Mayor Lago who attended the funeral
spoke highly of the impact Ms Prime had on her community and the many lives she
touched. Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, and Commissioner
Anderson all expressed the same sentiments and hope that Ms. Prime’s legacy will
continue. Carl Prime thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their condolences
and expressed his appreciation for them acknowledging his mother.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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A.-2. 21-3166 Recognition of the City of Coral Gables “Solsmart Silver Designation” from the National
Solsmart Program and the Department of Energy.
Attachments: Solmart Silver Commission Meeting Agenda Item
Matt Anderson, Senior Sustainability Analyst-Public Works stated that the award to
the city is because the city received the Solsmart Silver designation from the National
Solsmart Program making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and
businesses to go solar, and Coral Gables is taking strides to encourage solar energy
growth. Solsmart Silver signals that Coral Gables is open for solar business, and it is
led by the Solar Foundation, the International City/County Management Association,
and the U.S Department of Energy. Mayor Lago inquired as to what was involved in
achieving the Gold or Platinum and Mr. Anderson responded by outlining the criteria
involved in achieving it to which Mayor Lago said that was something they should
start looking at because it is financially a no-brainer, and it is setting a benchmark of
zero emissions from energy use and zero emissions from fuel and challenged staff as
the city moves forward toward digital permitting. He then congratulated Mr.
Anderson and his team.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
Agenda Items A-3 and I-1 are related
A.-3. 21-3151 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2021 as "Americans with Disabilities
Month" in Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 declaring October 2021 as “Americans
with Disabilities Month” in Coral Gables and Vice Mayor Mena read the
proclamation.
Raquel Elejabarrieta, Labor Relations and Risk Management Director stated that the
month of National Disability Employment Month is also America’s Recovery
Powered by Inclusion reflecting the importance of ensuing that people with disabilities
have full access to employment, and community involvement during the national
recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. It is celebrated every October and the city
has expanded it to “Disability Acceptance Month” commemorating the many and
varied contributions of people with disabilities to our workplace and economy. Two
individuals Alexander Milne and Allen Feldman both enjoy the various activities and
programs offered in the City of Coral Gables. Mayor Lago stated that both
gentlemen represent what is special about Coral Gables, acknowledged the former
members of the Disability Board and spoke about Craig Leen, former City Attorney
who laid the foundation years ago to push forward for inclusiveness and who
deserves a lot of the credit along with the board and thanked them both.
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This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 3
A.-4. 21-3184 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 18-24, 2021 as "Florida City
Government Week" in Coral Gables.
Attachments: FL City Government Week 2021 Proclamation.doc
Mayor Lago introduced the Agenda Item A-4 and Commissioner
Fors, Jr., read the proclamation declaring October 18-24, as “Florida
City Government Week” in Coral Gables.
Naomi Levi Garcia, Assistant City Attorney-Intergovernmental
Affairs Manager stated that the “Employees of the Month” Monica
L. Moreno, Gregory Walters, and Max Bernal, the importance of the
proclamation, in part, is in recognizing public servants who work in
the city every day and the good work that they do. Mayor Lago
acknowledged and thanked them for being there and Commissioner
Fors, Jr., read the proclamation. Mayor Lago then requested that
one of the “Employees of the Month” speak. Monica L. Moreno
stated that she thought it was a great opportunity for all of them to
speak about what they do because for many years she has done the
job she is doing as well as the public service given which involves
giving a large part of themselves, being there for their community
every day, day in and day out and it is up to them to let people know
who they are. Mayor Lago stated that he appreciated what Ms.
Moreno said, thanked her and thought she hit it the ball out of the
park and congratulated her.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 5
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A.-5. 21-3190 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 1, 2021 as "St. Mark's Lutheran
Church Day" in Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-5 declaring November 1, 2021 as “St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church Day” in Coral Gables and asked Commissioner Menendez
to read the proclamation.
Commissioner Menendez stated that it was an honor to read the proclamation
because St. Mark’s Lutheran’s Church is one of those special pillars in the
community, one of those sanctuaries where people can go to and enrich their lives. In
addition, he has known Reverend Perry close to 32 years when he first coached his
children Jacob and Olivia. He then read the proclamation. Reverend Arnold Perry
thanked the Commission and introduced Julia Rego, Treasurer and Josie Largacha,
Administrative Assistant both employed by the church. Reverend Perry gave a history
of the church celebrating 70 years in the community, thanked the Commission, and
they invited them to their anniversary celebration.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 6
A.-6. 21-2842 Congratulations to Gregory Walters who holds the title of P /T Admission/Concession
Specialist, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award,” for the third
quarter in 2021.
Attachments: Walters, Gregory - PT EE of the Quarter 3rd Quarter 2021
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-6 pertaining to Gregory Walters, P/T
Admission Concession Specialist, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the
Quarter Award,” for the third quarter in 2021.
Karla Green, Director-Human Resources stated that she is excited to present three
exceptional employees who work for the city. Gregory Walters started with the city
in 2018, and was nominated by Fred Couceyro, Director-Community Recreation
Department because of Gregory’s leadership skills in taking the initiative to train
incoming new staff as well as additional duties when needed especially during peak
seasons. Mr. Couceyro as well as his Pool Supervisor also commended him on his
work ethic. Ms. Green then presented Mr. Walters with his plaque. Mr. Walters
thanked the Commission and said he is appreciative of the recognition, and it was a
team effort. Mayor Lago then thanked Mr. Walters.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 7
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A.-7. 21-2843 Presentation of the Employee of the Month to Monica L. Moreno who holds the title of
Communications Supervisor in the Police Department for July 2021.
Attachments: Moreno, Monica - EOM Notifcation Ltr. Jul. 2021
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-7 regarding the presentation of the
Employee of the Month to Monica L. Moreno, Communications Supervisor for the
month of July 2021.
Ms. Karla Green, Director-Human Resources Department stated that it was her
pleasure to present Ms. Morena, the “Employee of the Month” for July 2021 who
has been employed by the city since 2001 and holds the title of Communications
Supervisor in the Police Department. Ms. Moreno always look for ways to assist her
coworkers and during the pandemic was researching webinars and seminars to assist
her staff and coworkers facing everyday stress factors at work and in their personal
life, and always bring an element of positivity to the work area. Police Chief Edward
E. Hudak stated that on behalf of the command staff of the Police Department they
are proud of Ms. Moreno and reiterated a statement he always makes which is… “it
is the most difficult job in the public safety realm.” Pink socks were then distributed
to the City Commission because October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He
congratulated her and said that they are proud of her.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 8
A.-8. 21-3173 Presentation of the Employee of the Month to Max Bernal who holds the title of
Administrative Analyst in the Development Services Department for September 2021.
Attachments: Bernal, Max - EOM Notificaiton Ltr. Sept. 2021
Mayor Lago introduce Agenda Item A-8, a presentation of the Employee of the
Month for September 2021, Max Bernal, Administrative Analyst in the Development
Services Department. Karla Green, Director - Human Resources Department stated
that Mr. Bernal was nominated by the Information and Technology (IT) Department
for the integral role he played in the implementation of the new Land Management
System. Max while went above and beyond assisting with the analysis configuration
and IT with scheduling, testing, and training while keeping up with his daily workload.
It is for these reasons that he is being recognized as the September 2021 “Employee
of the Month”.
Suramy Cabrera, Director - Development Services said that Max is her right hand,
and that there isn’t anything she asks of him that he doesn’t do, always accepts a
challenge, has a ton of energy, is super smart, never says, no, and she is unsure
whether EnerGov would have been implemented on time had it not been for him, and
she thanked him. Ms. Green then presented him with his plaque and Max thanked
the Commission for all the years with the city, the City Clerk, and Ms. Cabrera for
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the opportunity to be promoted within his department and grow.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 9
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 21-3076 First Budget Hearing of September 13, 2021.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, 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. 10
B.-2. 21-3075 Special Assessment Public Hearing of September 14, 2021.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, 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. 11
B.-3. 21-3153 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 14, 2021.
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Attachments: CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item C - Public Comments
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item E-2 - Resolution confirming the reappointment of Robert Beh
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance amending code by creating Chapter 2-Admin
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item F-5 - Ordinance amending Section 2-83(b) of the City Code t
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item F-6 - Ordinance approving Site Plan Amendment pursuant to
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Presentation about the impact of Girl Scouts in Coral G
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion and review of city website
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion of feasibility of automated location-based el
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-5 - Staff update regarding obtaining a hold harmless agree
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-9 - Discussion regarding the number of members of the Bo
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-10 - Preliminary presentation regarding regional dog park p
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-11 - Update regarding proposed Miami-Dade County ordin
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item G-12 and G-13 are related - Resolution directing regular City
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Ponce de Leon Phase III - Project Update
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item I-6 - Resolution authorizing encroachments into the public rig
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item I-7 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of the CPO to
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item I-9 - Resolution authorizing the ratification of an emergency a
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Items F-2 and F-7 are related - Ordinance amending Future Land
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item I-3 - Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Program Update
CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item I-4 - Presentation of Downtown Coral Gables public art tour
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, 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. 12
B.-4. 21-3152 Second Budget Hearing of September 27, 2021.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, 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. 13
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 14
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 15
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-289
E.-1. 21-3161 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer
connection for properties located outside the city ’s sewer district at 4461 SW 16 Street
and 4465 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater
collection/transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works
Department, as provided under chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance No.
2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed
agreement be made part of this resolution.
Attachments: 4461 - 4465 SW 16th ST outside sewer connection - COVER
4461 - 4465 SW 16th ST outside sewer connection - RESOL
city code 78-106
Ordinance No. 2007-29
Ordinance No. 2009-39
Letter of Agreement - 4416 -4465 SW 16 ST
Resolution No. 2008-07
Signed Resolution 2021-289
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SEWER CONNECTION FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY’S SEWER DISTRICT AT 4461
SW 16TH ST AND 4465 SW 16TH ST, MIAMI, FLORIDA TO THE CITY OF
CORAL GABLES WASTEWATER COLLECTION/TRANSMISSION SYSTEM,
SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT, AS PROVIDED UNDER CHAPTERS 62 AND 78 OF THE
CITY CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 2007-29 AND 2009-39 AND RESOLUTION
NO. 2008-07; AND PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTED AGREEMENT BE
MADE PART OF THIS RESOLUTION.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-289 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 17
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-290
E.-2. 21-3165 A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables
Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link
fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church
property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 20, 2021
through December 24, 2021.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Christmas Tree Lot
Cover Memo - Christmas Tree Lot
Christmas Tree Lot - Lease, Map, and Insurance
Signed Resolution 2021-290
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING PERMISSION TO
THE CORAL GABLES FIREFIGHTER’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION TO
SELL CHRISTMAS TREES, INSTALL A TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK FENCE,
AND DISPLAY AN INFLATABLE SANTA CLAUS ON THE CORAL GABLES
BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 5501 GRANADA
BOULEVARD, STARTING ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 20, 2021 THROUGH
DECEMBER 24, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-290 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 18
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-291
E.-3. 21-3168 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Daniel Tormo (Nominated by
Commissioner Fors, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for the
remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through
May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Daniel Tormo - Waterway
Cover Memo - Daniel Tormo - Waterway
Signed Resolution 2021-291
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING DANIEL TORMO
(NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FORS, JR.) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER
OF THE WATERWAY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF AN
UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES
THROUGH MAY 31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-291 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 19
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-292
E.-4. 21-3176 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the release of the Declaration of
Restrictive Covenant recorded in the Official Records Book 8408, Page 1955, of the
Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida for 1533 Sunset Drive.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Resolution - Release of Declaration of Restrictive Covenant - 1533 Sunset Drive
Resolution - 2021 - Release of Restrictive Covenant - 1533 Sunset Drive
Original Covenant
60450284_v 1_Sunset Drive Property Unity of Title
60458878_v 1_Sunset Drive Release Unity of Title
Signed Resolution 2021-292
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE
OF THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT, AS RECORDED IN
THE OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 8408, PAGE 1955, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1533 SUNSET DRIVE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-292 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 20
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-293
E.-5. 21-3181 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of special event, parking and
barricade fees for the “Day of the Dead” event to occur from Giralda Plaza to Pittman
Park on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Attachments: FINAL Special Events Application Consulate General of Mexico
Commission Cover 10.12.21 (Day of the Dead waiver)
Resolution - 10.12.21 (Dead of the Dead Waiver)
Signed Resolution 2021-293
A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL
EVENt PARKING AND BARRICADE FEES FOR THE “dAY OF THE DEAD”
EVENT TO OCCUR FROM gIRALDA plAZA TO PITTMAN PARK ON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-293 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 21
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-294
E.-6. 21-3178 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
State-Funded Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
and the City of Coral Gables to renovate the intersection of Coral Way and Granada
Boulevard.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Resolution - Approving FDOT Grant for Coral Way and Granada Blvd
Resolution - Approving FDOT Grant for Coral Way and Granada Blvd
FDOT Grant
Signed Resolution 2021-294
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STATE-FUNDED GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT)
AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO RENOVATE THE INTERSECTION
OF CORAL WAY AND GRANADA BOULEVARD.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-294 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 22
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-295
E.-7. 21-3194 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the in-kind contribution of 125 “A Taste
of Coral Gables: A Culinary Tour and Recipes from the City Beautiful” cookbooks to
Beaux Arts, the fundraising arm of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami.
Attachments: Commission Cover 10.12.21 (Beaux Arts Donation)
Resolution - 10.12.21 (Beaux Arts Donation)
Signed Resolution 2021-295
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE IN-KIND
CONTRIBUTION OF 125 “A TASTE OF CORAL GABLES: A CULINARY TOUR
AND RECIPES FROM THE CITY BEAUTIFUL” COOKBOOKS TO BEAUX
ARTS, THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE LOWE ART MUSEUM AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-295 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 23
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-296
E.-8. 21-3222 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Carmen Lizama (Nominated by
Commissioner Fors, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory
Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and
continues through May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Carme Lizama - Landscape
Draft Resolution - Carmen Lizama - Landscape
Signed Resolution 2021-296
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CARMEN LIZAMA
(NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FORS, JR.) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER
OF THE LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE
REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021
AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-296 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 24
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 21-3180 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 25, 2021.
Attachments: 08.25.2021 MinutesforCC10.12.2021
AAP Meeting August 25, 2021 DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 25
1.-2. 21-3104 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of September 2, 2021.
Attachments: Transcript - Sep 2 2021 - Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 26
1.-3. 21-3150 Communications Committee Meeting of September 8, 2021.
Attachments: Communication Board Draft Minutes_090821
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 27
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1.-4. 21-3116 Economic Development Board Meeting of September 1, 2021.
Attachments: 9-1-21 EDB Meeting Minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 28
1.-5. 21-3137 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of August 18, 2021.
Attachments: Verbatim Minutes for 8/18/2021 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes Recap for 8-18-2021
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 29
1.-6. 21-3185 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of September 22, 2021.
Attachments: PAB Minutes 09222021
PAB Minutes 09222021
ITEM #11 Resolution requesting City staff to explore additional public parking at the Courthouse lo
ITEM #3 Block by Block July 2021 monthly
ITEM #3 Block by Block June 2021 monthly
ITEM #5 CG Congregational Church Lease-draft
ITEM #5 Parking Adv Board CG Congregation Church Lease Presentation 09.22.21
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 30
1.-7. 21-3145 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 27, 2021.
Attachments: 10-12-2021 Commission meeting SAB minutes of 7-27-21
SAB 7-27-2021 minutes
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 31
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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 11:30am (Agenda Items 2-1 and 2-2)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-302
2.-1. 21-3140 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission
adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 1223
Lisbon Street, Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 29, Block 59, Coral
Gables Granada Section, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at
Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation
Board Vote: 8-0).
Attachments: ActionCover-1223 Lisbon Ad Valorem
AV2019-002 1223 Lisbon Street Resolution Draft
AV2019-002 Report
AV2019-002 Tax Exemption Application Part 1
AV2019-002 Tax Exemption Application Part 2
COA Application
COA(SP)2016-024 Report - 1223 Lisbon
HPB 8-18-21 - excerpt AV2019-002 - 1223 Lisbon Street
HPB 8-18-21 - excerpt AV2019-002 - 1223 Lisbon Street
HPB meeting minutes excerpt - August 18, 2021
HPB meeting minutes excerpt - January 19, 2017
Permit Drawings
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1223 LISBON STREET, A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK,” LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 29, BLOCK 59, CORAL GABLES GRANADA SECTION,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8,
AT PAGE 113 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-302. 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. 44
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-303
2.-2. 21-3148 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission
adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 4209
Santa Maria Street, a Local Historic Landmark and Contributing Resource within the
Santa Maria Street Historic District, legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 96, Coral
Gables Country Club Section Part 5, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 23, at Page 55 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic
Preservation Board Vote: 9-0)
Attachments: 091521 HPB Board Excerpt
AV2016-001 4209 Santa Maria Street Resolution Draft
AV2016-001 Report
AV2016-001 Tax Exemption Application Part 1 – First Half
AV2016-001 Tax Exemption Application Part 1 – Second Half
AV2016-001 Tax Exemption Application Part 2
COA (SP) 2015-005 Application
COA(SP)2015-005 Report
HPB 9-15-21 - excerpt AV2016-001 - 4209 Santa Maria Street
HPB 9-15-21 - excerpt AV2016-001 - 4209 Santa Maria Street
HPB meeting minutes excerpt - June 18, 2015
HPB Results Letter and COA (SP) 2015-005
Permit Drawings
ActionCover-4209 Santa Maria Ad Valorem
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4209 SANTA MARIA STREET, A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND
CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE WITHIN THE SANTA MARIA STREET
HISTORIC DISTRICT, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK
96, CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUB SECTION PART 5, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, AT PAGE 55 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-303. 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. 45
2.-3. 21-3122 A Resolution of the Communications Committee requesting the City Commission to
support the creation of a working group for the purpose of organizing and executing
events promoting the City’s Centennial anniversary.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Resolution - Centennial Celebration Working Gropu
Resolution Re. Creation of a Communications Centennial Celebration Working Group
Comm Board Minutes_06092021 FINAL
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
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City Clerk Item No. 32
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
Agenda Item F-1 and F-7 are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-33
F.-1. 21-3175 An Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of
the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2021-2024
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Teamsters, amending Section
46-29, “City Contributions”; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Pension Cover Memo 10-12-21
Pension Ordinance Teamsters Contributions 2021-2024
CGRS Actuarial Impact Statement for Proposed Ordinance (Cost-Sharing for General Employees
Signed Ordinance 2021-33
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 46 OF THE "CODE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES,"
ENTITLED "PENSIONS," IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE 2021-2024
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
TEAMSTERS, AMENDING SECTION 46-29, CITY CONTRIBUTIONS: AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Emergency Ordinance Number 2021-33.
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. 34
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Agenda F-2 and F-6 are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-34
F.-2. 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
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related - Ordinance a
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, 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 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-34. 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. 35
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-35
F.-3. 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
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, 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 AN EFFECTIVE
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DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-35. 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. 37
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Time Certain 5:00pm (Agenda Item F-4)
F.-4. 21-2936 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean
Standards” including re-prioritizing the purpose of the Mediterranean bonus, encouraging
Coral Gables Mediterranean architectural style, expanding review process, reinforcing
compatibility and context review standards, and reducing certain criteria and providing for
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover memo - First Reading - Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Section 5-200 Mediterranean B
Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Section 5-200 Mediterranean Bonus
Section 5-200. Mediterranean Standards Clean Red Line 10-4-21
2021 10 13 - Staff Report - Blue Ribbon Med Bonus
Entered into record at hearing
Speaker Cards for F-4
Memo to CC - concerns for 10-12 version of med ordinance
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson,
that this matter be Deferred. 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. 50
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F.-5. 21-3158 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Cocoplum Phase 1 Street Lighting
Special Taxing District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance
20-114, to increase the proposed streetlights from 55 to 123 lights and change the
method of assessment from assessing on the basis of lot frontage to applying a per
parcel charge; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an
effective date.
Lobbyist: Jerry Proctor
Attachments: Complete Signature Pages
Cover memo - Ordinance - Amending Cocoplum Phase 1 Street Lighting District
Ordinance - Cocoplum Phase One Street Lighting Special Taxing District Amendmement
Resolution - 2021-75 - Cocoplum Lighting District Petition Approval
Entered into record
Cocoplum Lighting District Cover Memo Second Reading 11-1-21
Ordiance 2nd Reading Cocoplum Phase One Street Lighting Special Taxing District Amendment
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
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. 38
RESOLUTIONS
Agenda F-2 and F-6 are related
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-298
F.-6. 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
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related - Ordinance a
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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-298. The
motion passed by the following vote.
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Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 36
Agenda Item F-1 and F-7 are related
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-297
F.-7. 21-3174 A Resolution of the City Commission with attachments, ratifying the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769, affiliated with
the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of October 1, 2021 through
September 30, 2024.
Attachments: Cover Memo Ratification 2021-24 cba
2021-2024 Red Line Version
Resolution Approving 2021-2024 CBA
Final 2021-2024 Clean Version
Signed Resolution 2021-297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS,
RATIFYING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND THE TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 769, AFFILIATED
WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-297. 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. 33
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-299
G.-1. 21-3157 A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services’ rulemaking process to phase -out the use and sale of
polystyrene products in regulated Food Establishments.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Resolution supporting polystyrene rulemaking - MSR 10-1-21
Cover memo in support of polystyrene rulemaking - MSR edits 10-1-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES’
RULEMAKING PROCESS TO PHASE-OUT THE USE AND SALE OF
POLYSTYRENE IN REGULATED FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-299. The
motion passed by the following vote.
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Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 39
G.-2. 21-3082 Discussion regarding reduced-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
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Discussion regarding low-density
Updated 11/5/2021 - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Amendments
Updated 11/5/2021 - Height Increase Med Bonus ZC amendment
This Agenda Item was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 40
G.-3. 21-3172 Discussion regarding Miami-Dade County authorizing conveyance to the City of Coral
Gables pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes for the purposes of improving and
maintaining Solano Prado as a neighborhood park.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 41
G.-4. 21-3186 An update on the Downtown Coral Gables Community Clean-up event.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
Attachments: Downtown Cleanup Pictures
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 16
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
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I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Agenda Items A-3 and I-1 are related
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-288
I.-1. 21-3149 A Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals
with disabilities, and urging action by national, state and local governments, businesses
and residential communities consistent with these principles.
Attachments: Resolution - Disability Acceptance Month 2021
Cover memo - Disability Awareness Month Resolution 2021
Signed Resolution 2021-288
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DECLARING PRINCIPLES OF
INCLUSION FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND URGING
ACTION BY NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS,
BUSINESSES, AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES CONSISTENT WITH
THESE PRINCIPLES.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-288. 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. 4
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item I-2)
I.-2. 21-3187 A conceptual design presentation of the Mobility Hub Project located at 245 Andalusia
Avenue by M.Arthur Gensler Inc. architects.
Attachments: Presentation
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 46
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I.-3. 21-3133 Presentation of the Retail Strategy Market Update.
Attachments: Retail Strategy Refresh Final 10.7.21
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 47
I.-4. 21-3182 Presentation on FEMA preliminary flood risk map and flood insurance study adoption
process.
Attachments: FEMA Preliminary Risk Flood Maps - City Presentation Autosaved10.7.2021Draft 2
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 48
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-300
I.-5. 21-3103 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City’s 2022 Legislative Priorities in
substantially the attached form.
Attachments: Legislative Priorities Cover Memo 2022
Legislative Priorities Draft Resolution 2022
2022 Legislative Priorities DRAFT
Speaker Cards for I-5
Signed Resolution 2021-300
A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, approving the
City’s 2022 Legislative Priorities in substantially the attached form.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-300. 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. 42
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-301
I.-6. 21-3195 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments Ana R. Chaoui, Oscar
Arellano, and Luis Gazitua (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as members of
the of the Coral Gables Community Rating System - Program for Public Information
Committee, for a two (2) year term which will begin on October 15, 2021 and continues
through May 31, 2023.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Coral Gables Community Rating System – Program for Public Information Commit
Draft Resolution - Coral Gables Community Rating System - Program for Public Information Comm
Signed Resolution 2021-301
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENTS ANA R. CHAOUI, OSCAR ARELLANO, AND LUIS GAZITUA
(NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER IGLESIAS) TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF
THE OF THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM - PROGRAM
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM
WHICH WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 15, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH
MAY 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-301. 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. 43
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 49
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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 7:10 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, October 12, 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 October 12, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 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
Rev. Arnold Perry, St. Mark's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 21-3143 Recognition of the life of Edwina Prime.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
A.-2. 21-3166 Recognition of the City of Coral Gables “Solsmart Silver Designation” from the National
Solsmart Program and the Department of Energy.
Agenda Items A-3 and I-1 are related
A.-3. 21-3151 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2021 as "Americans with Disabilities
Month" in Coral Gables.
A.-4. 21-3184 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 18-24, 2021 as "Florida City
Government Week" in Coral Gables.
A.-5. 21-3190 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 1, 2021 as "St. Mark's Lutheran
Church Day" in Coral Gables.
A.-6. 21-2842 Congratulations to Gregory Walters who holds the title of P /T Admission/Concession
Specialist, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award,” for the third
quarter in 2021.
A.-7. 21-2843 Presentation of the Employee of the Month to Monica L. Moreno who holds the title of
Communications Supervisor in the Police Department for July 2021.
A.-8. 21-3173 Presentation of the Employee of the Month to Max Bernal who holds the title of
Administrative Analyst in the Development Services Department for September 2021.
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 21-3076 First Budget Hearing of September 13, 2021.
B.-2. 21-3075 Special Assessment Public Hearing of September 14, 2021.
B.-3. 21-3153 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 14, 2021.
B.-4. 21-3152 Second Budget Hearing of September 27, 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
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. 21-3161 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer
connection for properties located outside the city ’s sewer district at 4461 SW 16 Street
and 4465 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater
collection/transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works
Department, as provided under chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance No.
2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed
agreement be made part of this resolution.
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E.-2. 21-3165 A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables
Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link
fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church
property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 20, 2021
through December 24, 2021.
E.-3. 21-3168 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Daniel Tormo (Nominated by
Commissioner Fors, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for the
remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through
May 31, 2023.
E.-4. 21-3176 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the release of the Declaration of
Restrictive Covenant recorded in the Official Records Book 8408, Page 1955, of the
Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida for 1533 Sunset Drive.
E.-5. 21-3181 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of special event, parking and
barricade fees for the “Day of the Dead” event to occur from Giralda Plaza to Pittman
Park on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
E.-6. 21-3178 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
State-Funded Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
and the City of Coral Gables to renovate the intersection of Coral Way and Granada
Boulevard.
E.-7. 21-3194 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the in-kind contribution of 125 “A Taste
of Coral Gables: A Culinary Tour and Recipes from the City Beautiful” cookbooks to
Beaux Arts, the fundraising arm of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami.
E.-8. 21-3222 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Carmen Lizama (Nominated by
Commissioner Fors, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory
Board, for the remainder of an unexpired 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. 21-3180 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 25, 2021.
1.-2. 21-3104 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of September 2, 2021.
1.-3. 21-3150 Communications Committee Meeting of September 8, 2021.
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1.-4. 21-3116 Economic Development Board Meeting of September 1, 2021.
1.-5. 21-3137 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of August 18, 2021.
1.-6. 21-3185 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of September 22, 2021.
1.-7. 21-3145 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 27, 2021.
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. 21-3140 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission
adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 1223
Lisbon Street, Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 29, Block 59, Coral
Gables Granada Section, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at
Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation
Board Vote: 8-0).
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Items 2-2 and 2-3)
2.-2. 21-3148 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission
adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 4209
Santa Maria Street, a Local Historic Landmark and Contributing Resource within the
Santa Maria Street Historic District, legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 96, Coral
Gables Country Club Section Part 5, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 23, at Page 55 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic
Preservation Board Vote: 9-0)
2.-3. 21-3122 A Resolution of the Communications Committee requesting the City Commission to
support the creation of a working group for the purpose of organizing and executing
events promoting the City’s Centennial anniversary.
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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.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
Agenda Item F-1 and F-7 are related
F.-1. 21-3175 An Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of
the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2021-2024
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Teamsters, amending Section
46-29, “City Contributions”; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Agenda F-2 and F-6 are related
F.-2. 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.-3. 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.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Time Certain 5:00pm (Agenda Item F-4)
F.-4. 21-2936 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean
Standards” including re-prioritizing the purpose of the Mediterranean bonus, encouraging
Coral Gables Mediterranean architectural style, expanding review process, reinforcing
compatibility and context review standards, and reducing certain criteria and providing for
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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F.-5. 21-3158 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Cocoplum Phase 1 Street Lighting
Special Taxing District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance
20-114, to increase the proposed streetlights from 55 to 123 lights and change the
method of assessment from assessing on the basis of lot frontage to applying a per
parcel charge; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTIONS
Agenda F-2 and F-6 are related
F.-6. 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)
Agenda Item F-1 and F-7 are related
F.-7. 21-3174 A Resolution of the City Commission with attachments, ratifying the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769, affiliated with
the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of October 1, 2021 through
September 30, 2024.
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 21-3157 A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services’ rulemaking process to phase -out the use and sale of
polystyrene products in regulated Food Establishments.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-2. 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.-3. 21-3172 Discussion regarding Miami-Dade County authorizing conveyance to the City of Coral
Gables pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes for the purposes of improving and
maintaining Solano Prado as a neighborhood park.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-4. 21-3186 An update on the Downtown Coral Gables Community Clean-up event.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Agenda Items A-3 and I-1 are related
I.-1. 21-3149 A Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals
with disabilities, and urging action by national, state and local governments, businesses
and residential communities consistent with these principles.
Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item I-2)
I.-2. 21-3187 A conceptual design presentation of the Mobility Hub Project located at 245 Andalusia
Avenue by M.Arthur Gensler Inc. architects.
I.-3. 21-3133 Presentation of the Retail Strategy Market Update.
I.-4. 21-3182 Presentation on FEMA preliminary flood risk map and flood insurance study adoption
process.
I.-5. 21-3103 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City’s 2022 Legislative Priorities in
substantially the attached form.
I.-6. 21-3195 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments Ana R. Chaoui, Oscar
Arellano, and Luis Gazitua (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as members of
the of the Coral Gables Community Rating System - Program for Public Information
Committee, for a two (2) year term which will begin on October 15, 2021 and continues
through May 31, 2023.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
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L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present .
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the
public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA
Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk
Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 ,
TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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