City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · June 28, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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 June 28, 2022
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022,
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom
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The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s
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INVOCATION
Rabbi Jonathan Fisch, Temple Judea
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 22-4332 Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Nino Pernetti.
A.-2. 22-4315 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 3, 2022 as "Founders Day" in Coral
Gables.
A.-3. 22-4262 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 28, 2022 as "Deputy Fire Chief Dean
James Day" in Coral Gables.
A.-4. 22-4207 Congratulations to Officer Christopher Challenger, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2022.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 22-4239 Regular City Commission of May 31, 2022.
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item C-1)
C.-1. 22-4204 Presentation by the Girl Scouts regarding Camp Mahachee Entrance Restoration.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
C.-2. 22-4316 Introduction of the 2022 PAGE Interns.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
C.-3. 22-4122 A presentation on the Mayor’s Strategic Priorities Plan and his accomplishments since
April 30,2021.
C.-4. 22-4264 Discussion regarding property value increases.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
C.-5. 22-4258 A Resolution of the City Commission designating the 300 block of Aragon Avenue as
"Nino Pernetti Way" in honor of Caffe Abbracci owner Nino Pernetti.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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D. 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.
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. 22-4269 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Third Amendment to
Lease with Patio & Things, Inc. with regard to the City-owned retail premises at 240
Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting an extension of lease terms for a
period of one (1) year (09/01/22-08/31/23).
Lobbyist: N/A
E.-2. 22-4270 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a Third Amendment to Amended and
Restated Lease between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Cinematheque,
Inc. allowing Coral Gables Cinematheque, Inc. to exercise its second five (5) year
renewal option of the Lease Agreement for the City-owned property located at 260 Aragon
Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, and commonly referred to as the Coral Gables Art Cinema
extending the Lease term through September 30, 2030, consistent with the terms and
conditions in the Lease.
Lobbyist: N/A
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E.-3. 22-4277 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Shadow Market, LLC located at 4704 S
LeJeune Road to add the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises as an
accessory use to the retail of high-end meats, as permitted by state law, provided that
total receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages not exceed 25 percent of the total
annual gross receipts, and permanent bars or counters not exceed 45 square feet in
surface area, subject to a valid certificate of use and local business tax; and providing for
an effective date.
E.-4. 22-4320 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Isabella Gonzalez (Nominated by
Commissioner Fors, Jr.) and Hely Santeliz (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to
serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for remainder of a
two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.
E.-5. 22-4321 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Coral Gables and Bike Walk Coral Gables to jointly organize and
participate in cycle day tours, enhancing the City's Community Recreation opportunities.
E.-6. 22-4272 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 Amended
Annual Budget to recognize as revenue a transfer of $ 150,000.00 from the City Clerk
Revenue Fund, and to appropriate such funds for the replacement of the City ’s current
mobile app with a state-of-the-art digital experience 311 citizen app and providing an
effective date.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 22-4276 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 8, 2022.
1.-2. 22-4311 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 11, 2022.
1.-3. 22-4296 Cultural Development Board meeting of May 24, 2022.
1.-4. 22-4246 Economic Development Board Meeting of May 4, 2022.
1.-5. 22-4313 Economic Development Board Meeting of June 1, 2022.
1.-6. 22-4310 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 20, 2022
1.-7. 22-4309 Landmarks Advisory Board Meeting of March 28, 2022
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1.-8. 22-4299 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 12, 2022.
1.-9. 22-4196 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2022.
1.-10. 22-4304 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 2022.
1.-11. 22-4279 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 14, 2022.
1.-12. 22-4116 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of April 8, 2022.
1.-13. 22-4292 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of May 20, 2022.
1.-14. 22-4298 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 2022.
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 HEARING
F.-1. 22-4132 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 105 "Buildings and Building
Regulations," Article II "Building Standards," Division 1 "Generally," of the City Code to
create Section 105-32 "Additional Rules and Regulations for Construction Sites, "
providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
F.-2. 22-4200 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 62 "Streets, Sidewalks and
Other Public Places", Article IV "Maintenance of Sidewalks and Swale Areas", Section
62-151 "Alleys, swale areas and rights-of-way to be kept clean and mowed" of the Code
of Ordinances, to revise the maintenance responsibilities of property owners, providing for
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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F.-3. 22-4201 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 2-79 of Chapter 2, Article III of
the City Code, titled "Order of Business" to clarify definitions of support information,
adopt an order of presentation for quasi-judicial hearings and clarify procedures for
submission of evidence in quasi-judicial hearings, providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Items F-4, F-5, F-6, F-15 and F-16)
Agenda Items F-4, F-5, F-6, F-15 and F-16 are related
F.-4. 22-3725 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and
Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of
Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process, ”
providing for the vacation of the east-west public alleyway lying between lots 1-12 and
lots 35-46, Block 10, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 10, Page 40 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; providing
for substitute perpetual access and utility easement, setting forth terms and conditions;
providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) Alley Vacation.
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
F.-5. 22-3726 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a Text Amendment to the City of
Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning
Regulations,” Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” by removing the number of stories and
height limitations for the property legally described as Lots 1-12 and lots 35-46, Block 10,
Coral Gables Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) Text Amendment.
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
F.-6. 22-3727 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development
(PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General
Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a mixed-use project referred to as
“Regency Tower” on property legally described as Lots 1-12 and lots 35-46 including the
public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts
Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701
Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) PAD
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-7. 22-4061 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code,
Article 8 “Historic Preservation” and Article 14 “Process” to address inconsistencies in
the Zoning Code and revise the Historic Designation process; providing for severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
F.-8. 22-4013 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 10, “Parking and Access,” Section
10-110, “Amount of Required Parking” to modify requirements for electric vehicle
charging, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing
for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
F.-9. 22-4071 An Ordinance of the City Commission requesting Conditional Use Review for a previously
approved but expired Building Site Determination pursuant to Zoning Code Section
14-206.6, “Building Site Determination” to separate into two (2) single-family building
sites on the property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, legally described as
Lots 13-18 Block 236, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 11 (601 Sunset Drive), Coral
Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of Lots 13, 14 and 15 (east parcel), and
the other (1) building site consisting of Lot 16, 17 and 18 (west parcel); including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and
providing for an effective date.
F.-10. 22-4186 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 the property located at Lots 1 thru 4, Block 34 of Coral Gables Section
K, Coral Gables, Florida from Special Use (S) District to Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District, and
Lots 42 thru 48 including 20-foot alley laying between Block 34 of Coral Gables Section
K, Coral Gables, Florida from Special Use (S) District to Mixed-Use 2 (MX2) District; to
restore prior zoning districts; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date.
F.-11. 22-4303 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2017-04 which approved
a Planned Area Development for the property legally described as Lots 24-38, Block 7,
Biltmore Section and located at 501-525 Valencia Avenue, to allow for the completion of
certain off site improvements and drainage improvements to be completed prior to the
issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy, instead of prior to the issuance of the
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the
Agreemenet for Issuance of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Prior to Full Completion
of Certain Off Site Improvements and Drainage Improvements, providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
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Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Items F-12, F-13, F-14 and F-17)
Agenda Items F-12, F-13, F-14 and F-17 are related
F.-12. 22-4287 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map and
Mixed-Use Overlay District Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant
to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and
Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida
Statutes), from “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for
Lots 3 through 5 and Lots 18 through 20, and from “Multi-Family Medium Density” to
“Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” for Lot 6, Block 36, Douglas Section, and extending the
“North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed-Use Overlay District” to include Lots 6 and 17 of
said Block 36 (1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 126 and 122 Menores Avenue), Coral
Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date.
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Lobbyist: Lauren Kahn
Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin
Lobbyist: Leonard Roberts
F.-13. 22-4288 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 Lots 3 through 5 and Lots 18 through 20, from Mixed-Use 2 (MX2)
District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District, and for Lot 6, Block 36, Douglas Section, from
Multi-Family 2 (MF2) District to Mixed-Use 2 (MX2) District; and extending the “North
Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed-Use Overlay District” to include Lots 6 and 17 of said
Block 36 (1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 126 and 122 Menores Avenue); providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Lobbyist: Lauren Kahn
Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin
Lobbyist: Leonard Roberts
F.-14. 22-4289 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development
(PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General
Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed mixed -use project referred to
as “1505 Ponce” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 17
through 22, Block 36, “Douglas Section” (1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 126 and 122
Menores Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Lobbyist: Lauren Kahn
Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin
Lobbyist: Leonard Roberts
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RESOLUTIONS
Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Items F-4, F-5, F-6, F-15 and F-16)
Agenda Items F-4, F-5, F-6, F-15 and F-16 are related
F.-15. 22-3729 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval for Conditional Use Mixed -Use
Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2-200 “Mixed Use Districts” for a mixed-use
project referred to as “Regency Towers” on property legally described as Lots 1-12 and
lots 35-46 including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and lots 1-4, Block
15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria
Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) Conditional Use Site Plan
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
F.-16. 22-4305 A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights
(TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and
approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for the
Mixed-Use project referred to as “Regency Tower”, on property legally described as Lots
1-12 and lots 35-46 including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and lots
1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247,
297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE)
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Items F-12, F-13, F-14 and F-17)
Agenda Items F-12, F-13, F-14 and F-17 are related
F.-17. 22-4290 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Conditional Use
review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,”
for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “1505 Ponce” on the property legally
described as Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 17 through 22, Block 36, “Douglas Section” (1505
Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 126 and 122 Menores Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date.
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinance on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.)
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Lobbyist: Lauren Kahn
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Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin
Lobbyist: Leonard Roberts
F.-18. 22-4275 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the transfer/sending of Transfer of
Development Rights (TDRs) to create a city park pursuant to Zoning Code Section
14-204.4(C) “Transfer/sending of TDRs to create a city park,” on the property legally
described as Lots 25 thru 28, Block 8 of Coral Gables Section K (301 Majorca Avenue),
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
G.-1. 22-4214 Presentation by staff of a comprehensive plan and analysis on metal roofs in order for
Commission to make a decision regarding same.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-2. 22-4255 Update regarding the replanting of all trees and shrubs on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-3. 22-4164 Update on the implementation of the quarterly reports on the condition of city buildings.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago).
G.-4. 22-4158 Discussion regarding the signage and safety measures required for scooters.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-5. 22-4256 Report from Police regarding school safety activities and preparations.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)
G.-6. 22-4295 Discussion regarding bike lanes, specifically in the areas of Salzedo Street in the
residential infill district (North Ponce) and from the Mobility Hub to Cardena Street.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-7. 22-4317 Update and discussion regarding scope and time-line for Dover Kohl’s plan for Biltmore
Way streetscape.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-8. 22-4318 Update on are the steps we need to take to move forward to hire a planner to establish
the City’s Septic to Sewer plan.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item G-9)
G.-9. 22-4319 Discussion regarding the Business Improvement District's (B.I.D.) petition language and
petitioning procedure.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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G.-10. 22-4322 Update from Public Works regarding the status of the Country Club pool.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
G.-11. 22-4330 Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Update.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-12. 22-4081 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Neighborhood Safety Aides to continue
assisting with code enforcement matters.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-13. 22-4257 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a peafowl mitigation policy and directing
City staff to transmit said policy to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners for
approval pursuant to the Code of Miami-Dade County, Chapter 5 “Animals and Fowl”,
Section 5-16 “Taking of peafowl prohibited; municipal opt out.” (Sponsored by Mayor
Lago)
H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item H-1)
H.-1. 22-4301 A Resolution of the City Commission approving concept proposals from artists Janine
Antoni and George Sánchez-Calderón for a temporary public art exhibition extending
through winter, 2023, and to submit an event application to Art Basel. (unanimously
recommended by Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).
Time Certain 11:15am (Agenda Item H-2)
H.-2. 22-4302 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Cultural Grant
recipients and setting in place a funding mechanism contingent on the City ’s approved
budget. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval /denial
vote: 7 to 0).
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 22-4159 End of Session Report from the City’s Lobbying Team.
I.-2. 22-4273 Demonstration of New City Website, Beta Launch.
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I.-3. 22-4274 Innovation and Technology demonstration of new homegrown Smart City Digital Twin
platform and Horizontal Integration Dashboards.
I.-4. 22-4266 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to
revise various Fire Prevention permit fees and Solid Waste Collection Special Pick -Up
fees; providing for severability, and an effective date.
I.-5 22-4267 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
cooperative agreement with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for Project
Victory, a program that assists young adults with disabilities by providing work skills and
employment training within the City of Coral Gables.
I.-6. 22-4263 A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the rights, freedoms, equal treatment
and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (referred to in this
Resolution as “LGBTQ+”) individuals in our community, encouraging cities and states
around the country to take action to ensure equality and inclusiveness in their own cities
and supporting efforts to ensure that the City remains a beacon of hope for the equal
treatment and inclusion of all individuals, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
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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