City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · March 12, 2024
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
9:00 AM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Vince Lago
Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
Commissioner Melissa Castro
Commissioner Ariel Fernandez
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez
Amos Rojas, Jr., City Manager
Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12,
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m
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. 2024-10 through Ordinance No. 2024-12) (b) Resolution(s)
adopted (Resolution No. 2024-45 through Resolution No. 2024-60); (c) Video; (d)
Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information,
including items which were submitted at the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
INVOCATION
Rev. Hedy Collver from First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables gave the
Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 24-7164 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 21, 2024 as "Michael Turbeville Day" in
Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 Presentation of a proclamation declaring
March 21, 2024, as "Michael Turbeville Day" in Coral Gables. Commissioner
Castro thanked Mr. Turbeville for bringing his art collection to Coral Gables, then
read the proclamation. Elvis Fuentes, Executive Director of the Coral Gables
Museum spoke at length of Mr. Turbeville who resides in Tampa and is a prominent
antiques dealer and museum lover who has dedicated over 30 years in the
preservation on conservation of the Phineas Paist Collection which is unique and
remains intact. Mr. Turbeville work has earned him recognition and accolades from
historians, scholars, and community leaders alike and he will be presenting for viewing
and speaking on the Phineas Paist Collection at the museum on March 21, 2024.
Mr. Fuentes thanked the City Commission and invited them all the event. Vice
Mayor Anderson said she went to the preview exhibition, and it was amazing urging
people to assist in ways to acquire the entire collection because it belongs to Coral
Gables. Commissioner Castro congratulated Mr. Fuentes for his efforts.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 4
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A.-2. 24-6961 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in
Coral Gables.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring
March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables and Vice Mayor
Anderson made the presentation. Vice Mayor Anderson before reading the
proclamation, reflected briefly on a meeting she attended at the Sanctuary of the Arts
in Coral Gables consisting of a panel of influential women in the community who
shared their story as successful women in the workplace, the myths, truths, journey
and being an inspiration to girls and women to have confidence in themselves.
Raquel Elejabarrieta, Director of Human Resources, Risk Management Labor
Relations in accepting the proclamation on behalf of the women employees in the city
thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their courage and the wonderful
working environment which allows them to excel and flourish in their leadership roles.
Commissioner Fernandez stated that every day women should be recognized because
they had to work twice as hard as men to get to where they are and that is
commendable. It involves courage, sacrifice and the community are better because of
them. Commissioner Menendez piggybacked on what the mayor said and spoke of
the challenges that women faced in the past and now, and mothers should encourage
their young daughters to dream the dream and that all things are possible so reach for
the stars and thanked them for all they do. They Mayor thanked the women leaders
in attendance for their contribution, spoke of gender equality and them paving the way
for other women. They are an inspiration to him and constant reminder of the power
diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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A.-3. 24-7075 Congratulations to Captain Thaddeus Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2023.
Attachments: Cover Memo, 2023 FF of Year
2023 Firefighter of the year
Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 congratulations to Captain Thaddeus
Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for
2023 and Fire Chief de la Rosa made the presentation. He stated that Captain
Ovcarich was nominated by his colleagues who is a senior firefighter, mentor,
president of Coral Gables Fire Benevolent Association which is a civic group that has
produced or been involved in almost all nonprofit events in the city. Captain Ovcarich
thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa for his kind words, the Mayor and City Commission
and gave a brief history about the association and the nonprofit events.
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 24-7105 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2024.
Attachments: CCMTG Feb 13 2024 - Agenda Item C - Public Comment
CCMtg Feb 13 2024 - Agenda Item F-12 - City Manager sucession plan
CCMTG Feb 13 2024 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution approving a stipulated settlement agreemen
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Fernandez, that this motion be approved. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 3
Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Item No. 11
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D. CONSENT AGENDA
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Anderson to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-45
D.-1. 24-6915 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with
Florida Division of Emergency Management; providing for authorization; providing for
implementation; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover Memo
Draft Resolution - Mutual Aid
Resolution - Mutual Aid 2
SMAA 2023 Final Version
Docusign 2023 Mutual Aid Agreement
R-2024-45 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A STATEWIDE
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-45 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 12
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46
D.-2. 24-7104 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations
and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Zoning and
Land Use management software and support as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,”
pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code at a total cost of $150,000.
Attachments: gridics_support_2024_Draft Resolution - IT
gridics_support_2024_Draft_CoverMemoIT
R-2024-46 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
(IT) TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT
CODE AND CONTINUE PURCHASING SUPPORT ON THE EXISTING
ZONING AND LAND USE CLOUD APPLICATION PROVIDED BY GRIDICS
LLC AS A SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-46 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 13
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47
D.-3. 24-7111 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of modification no. 5 of
grant funds to Agreement no. G22MI0016A funds in the amount of $64,362.18 on behalf
of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and
authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize the
$64,362.18 grant modification no. 5 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put
toward the cost of the program.
Attachments: Cover Memo HIDTA Program Modification No. 5 G22M
Resolution HIDTA Program Modification No. 5 G22M
R-2024-47-Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF MODIFICATION NO. 5 OF GRANT FUNDS TO
AGREEMENT NO. G22MI0016A IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,362.18 ON BEHALF
OF THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT AS PART OF THE OFFICE
OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY (ONDCP) HIGH INTENSITY DRUG
TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA MONEY LAUNDERING
STRIKE FORCE; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $64,362.18 GRANT
MODIFICATION NO. 5 AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS
TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF THE PROGRAM.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-47 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 14
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48
D.-4. 24-7116 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an Amendment to the Temporary
License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Ben & Giules, Inc ., with regard
to the premises located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, extending the
term for twelve (12) months (April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025) increasing the License Fee to
$3,500.00 per month and the security deposit.
Attachments: Commission Cover 03.12.24 (290 Miracle Mile License Agreement Third Amendment)
Resolution -03.12.24 (290 Miracle Mile License Agreement Third Amendment)
Third Amendment to Temporary License Agreement-Ben Guiles Inc 290 Miracle Mile SIGNED 20
R-2024-48_Draft.doc
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE TEMPORARY
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND BEN
& GIULES, INC., WITH REGARD TO THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 290
MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134, EXTENDING THE TERM
FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS (APRIL 1, 2024-MARCH 31, 2025) AND
INCREASING THE LICENSE FEE TO $3,500.00 PER MONTH.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-48 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 15
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49
D.-5. 24-7161 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the
competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak 15
Annual Maintenance Service for the Fire Department as a “Sole Source Procurement”,
pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code at a total cost of $28,325.40.
Attachments: Sole Source - Agenda Reso - Lucas and Lifepak UPDATED
SS 2024-072 LifePak 15 Monitor Svcs
SS 2024-072 Supporting Documentation
Sole Source - Reso Cover Memo- Lucas and Lifepak15.doc
R-2024-49 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A
RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE AND PURCHASE THE LUCAS AND LIFEPAK15
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-49 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 16
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50
D.-6. 24-7171 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maribel Amanda
Requena (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Cultural
Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 1, 2023 and
continues through May 31, 2025.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Maribel Amanda Requena - Cultural Board
Cover Memo - Maribel Amanda Reqeuna- Cultural Board
R-2024-50 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MARIBEL AMANDA REQUENA (NOMINATED BY
COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH
WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 1, 2023, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-50 BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 17
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 24-7107 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of February 12, 2024.
Attachments: ATTENDANCE
MINUTES
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 18
1.-2. 24-7115 Economic Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
Attachments: 2-7-24 EDB Meeting Minutes DRAFT
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 19
1.-3. 24-7084 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 22, 2024.
Attachments: IACC Minutes 01-22-2024 Fnl
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 20
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1.-4. 24-7170 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 2.7.24
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 21
1.-5. 24-7157 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
Attachments: Youth Minutes 2.7.24
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 22
1.-6. 24-7159 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2024.
Attachments: Youth Minutes 3.5.24
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 23
1.-7. 24-6970 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of January 10, 2024.
Attachments: 01 10 24 PZB MINUTES
Entered into the record: Letters in support re Snapper Creek - Plats 1 thru 10
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 24
1.-8. 24-7158 Senior Citizens Advisory Board for February 1, 2024.
Attachments: Senior Minutes 2.1.24
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 25
1.-9. 24-7082 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
Attachments: WAB Cover Memo Template 02-07-2024
Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024
Presentation
This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE
City Clerk Item No. 26
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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]:
Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related
2.1. 24-7077 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board requesting that the Coral Gables City
Commission waive the residency requirement of Qualified Members nominated for the
Retirement Board so long as they work in the City of Coral Gables.
Attachments: Draft Resolution Residency Requirement
Speaker Cards 2-1 and G-1
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 28
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10
E.-1. 23-5979 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the
text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, pursuant
to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments;” to provide for additional building height up to one hundred and thirty -seven
feet and six inches with parks incentives if developed pursuant to the Design & Innovation
District regulations: and clarifying the Design & Innovation District as a Transfer of
Development Rights receiving area; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date. (Readoption of Ordinance No. 2023-34)
)
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Attachments: 07 12 2023 Staff Report - Park incentives w attachments
08 22 23 Exhibit C - 07 12 23 Staff Report
08 22 23 Exhibit D - 07 12 23 PZB Minutes
08 22 23 CC Cover Memo - Parks Incentive - 1st Reading
08 22 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Park Incentive
08 22 23 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Park Incentive
Speaker Cards E-5 and E-6 and E-7
Speaker Cards E-6 and E-7 and E-8 and E-9
Speaker Cards E-6 and E-7
Speaker Cards E-6
Merrick Park Petition 1 E-6 and E-7
Merrick Park Petition 2 E-6 and E-7
10 24 23 CC Cover Memo - Parks Incentive 2nd Reading
10 24 23 Exhibit A - Draft Parks Incentives Ordinance Comprehensive Plan Amendment
10 24 23 Exhibit C - Florida Commerce notification
10 24 23 Exhibit B - Draft Parks Incentives Zoning Code Text Amendment
O-2023-34 Signed
Speaker Cards E-2
Speaker Cards E-2 and E-3
03 12 24 Exhibit A Draft Ordinance Comprehensive Plan Amendment
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Parks Incentive Comp Plan 2nd Reading
O-2024-10 - Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT,
PURSUANT TO EXPEDITED STATE REVIEW PROCEDURES (S.163.3184,
FLORIDA STATUTES) AND ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS,”
SECTION 14-213, “COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AND MAP
AMENDMENTS;” TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL BUILDING HEIGHT UP TO
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN FEET AND SIX INCHES WITH PARKS
INCENTIVES IF DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO THE DESIGN & INNOVATION
DISTRICT REGULATIONS: AND CLARIFYING THE DESIGN & INNOVATION
DISTRICT AS A TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS RECEIVING AREA;
PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-10. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 40
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12
E.-2. 23-6828 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, Creating Section 5-314 “Window and Hurricane Shutters” to
regulate the closure of window and hurricane shutters and amending the City Code,
Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to provide a penalty for the
closure of window and hurricane shutters outside of the hurricane season; providing for
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02
20 2024 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 5-0)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
Attachments: 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Shutters w attachment
02 20 24 Attachment A - Legal Advertisement
03 12 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Shutters
03 12 24 Exhibit B - 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Shutters w attachment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 02 20 24 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Shutters - 2nd Reading
Speaker Cards E-2
O-2024-12 - Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE,
CREATING SECTION 5-314 “WINDOW HURRICANE SHUTTERS” TO
REGULATE THE CLOSURE OF WINDOW HURRICANE SHUTTERS AND
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS,
SECTION 1-7 ENTITLED “PENALTIES” TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE
CLOSURE OF WINDOW HURRICANE SHUTTERS OUTSIDE OF THE
HURRICANE SEASON.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-12. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 44
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-13
E.-3. 23-6827 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104
“Jurisdiction and Applicability,” amending provisions for the siting of city facilities to
include facilities for workforce housing that are owned, financed, or operated by the City,
the County, or other public (governmental) entity as required by the Code of Miami-Dade
County Section 33-193.7 “Applicability in the Incorporated and Unincorporated Areas;
Minimum Standards; Exemptions.,” providing for repealer provision, severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 20 2024 PZB no recommendation,
Vote: 3-2)
Attachments: 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Workforce Housing w attachment
02 20 24 Attachment A - Legal Advertisement
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Workforce Housing - 2nd Reading
03 12 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance unorganized
03 12 24 Exhibit B - 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Workforce Housing w attachment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - 02 20 24 PZB MINUTES
Speaker Cards E-3
O-2024-13 - Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE
(ZONING CODE), AMENDING ARTICLE 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS,”
SECTION 1-104 “JURISDICTION AND APPLICABILITY,” AMENDING
PROVISIONS FOR THE SITING OF CITY FACITLITIES TO INCLUDE
FACILITIES FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING THAT ARE OWNED, FINANCED,
OR OPERATED BY THE CITY, THE COUNTY, OR OTHER PUBLIC
(GOVERNMENTAL) ENTITY AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE OF MIAIMI-DADE
COUNTY SECTION 33-193.7 “APPLICABILITY IN THE INCORPORATED AND
UNINCORPORATED AREAS; MINIMUM STANDARDS; EXEMPTIONS.,”
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY C L A U S E ,
CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-13. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 45
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Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related)
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-11
E.-4. 23-6566 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving a Planned Area Development (PAD)
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for
Planned Area Development” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the
property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section
(2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. ( 11 08 2023 PZB
recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1)
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Attachments: 11 08 23 - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C
11 08 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal re Publix
01 23 24 CC - Publix - 1st Reading
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD
Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan
Exhibit D - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C
Exhibit E - Excerpt of 11 08 23 PZB Minutes
Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal_sm
03 12 24 Exhibit A - Updated Submittal
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Publix Le Jeune - 2nd Reading
Speaker Cards E-4
O-2024-11 - Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A PLANNED
AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14,
“PROCESS,” SECTION 14-206, “GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR PLANNED
AREA DEVELOPMENT” FOR A PROPOSED PUBLIX GROCERY STORE
AND LIQUOR STORE ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS
1 THROUGH 48, BLOCK 8, CORAL GABLES CRAFTS SECTION (2551 LE
JEUNE RD), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED
CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[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].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-11. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 41
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related)
E.-5. 23-6704 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
amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise
Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of
lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying
east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224
Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (LPA review) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 3-3)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Attachments: 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package
12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings
12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study
12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E
03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences
03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment
04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation
04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences
This Ordinance was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 5
City of Coral Gables Page 16
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
E.-6. 23-6705 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 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section
from Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District (3000 Ponce de Leon
Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga); providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ON FILE) (12 13 2013 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-3)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Attachments: 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E
12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package
12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings
12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment
04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation
This Ordinance was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 6
City of Coral Gables Page 17
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
E.-7. 23-6706 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 twenty (20) foot wide alley which is approximately one
hundred and fifty-five (155) feet in length lying between Lots 12 thru 18 and Lots 11 and
19 in Block 29, Crafts Section (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203
University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE )
(12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Attachments: 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E
12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package
12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings
12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study
03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences
03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment
04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation
04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences
This Ordinance was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 7
City of Coral Gables Page 18
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
RESOLUTIONS
Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related)
E.-8. 23-6707 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 a
Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally
described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section,
together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said
Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225
Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Attachments: 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package
12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings
12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study
12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences
03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment
04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 8
City of Coral Gables Page 19
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
E.-9. 23-6708 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachment
review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,”
for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property
legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts
Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and
19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr,
and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote:
4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Attachments: 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package
12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings
12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study
12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment
04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation
04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 9
City of Coral Gables Page 20
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
E.-10. 23-6709 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Ponce Park
Residences” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210,
“Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 42,543 square feet (0.977 acres) into a single
tract of land on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of
lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying
east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, together with a 1,318 square feet portion of
University Drive that runs north of the Malaga Avenue right -of-way and west of the Ponce
de Leon Boulevard right-of-way and dedication of 1,725 square feet; (3000 Ponce de Leon
Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB
recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Attachments: 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E
12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package
12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings
12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences
03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm
03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package
04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings
04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment
04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley
04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs
04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments
04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat
04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report
04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1)
04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes
04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment
04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 10
City of Coral Gables Page 21
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59
E.-11. 23-6565 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use Review of a Site Plan
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a
proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots
1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables,
Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and an effective date. (11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions,
Vote: 5-1)
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Attachments: 11 08 23 - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C
11 08 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal re Publix
Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal_sm
01 23 24 CC - Publix - 1st Reading
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD
Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan
Exhibit D - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C
Exhibit E - Excerpt of 11 08 23 PZB Minutes
03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Publix Le Jeune - 2nd Reading
03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD
03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan
03 12 24 Exhibit A - Updated Submittal
Speaker Cards E-11
R-2024-59 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE REVIEW OF A SITE PLAN PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14,
“PROCESS” SECTION 14-203, “CONDITIONAL USES,” FOR A PROPOSED
PUBLIX GROCERY STORE AND LIQUOR STORE ON THE PROPERTY
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 48, BLOCK 8, CORAL
GABLES CRAFTS SECTION (2551 LE JEUNE RD), CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-11 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
Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-59. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 42
City of Coral Gables Page 22
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
F.-1. 24-6982 Update on Le Parc Cafe.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
[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 Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 46
F.-2. 24-7004 Update on pickleball courts in Parking Garage 4.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
Attachments: Rooftop Pickleball Feasibility Study Presentation 2-8-24
Rooftop Pickleball Feasibility Study Presentation 2-12-24
Rooftop Pickleball Feasibility Study Presentation 3-12-24
Speaker Cards F-2
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 33
F.-3. 24-7145 Discussion regarding state legislation concerning gas-powered leaf blowers.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 47
F.-4. 24-7163 Discussion regarding Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
Attachments: Vision Zero
[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].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 38
F.-5. 24-7165 Discussion regarding electric scooters.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 39
City of Coral Gables Page 23
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
F.-6. 24-7175 Discussion regarding the City's Morale Committee.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 48
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Items F-7, F-8, F-9, and F-10 are related)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52
F.-7. 24-7117 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named
William A. Cooper Park located at 4920 Washington Drive, to include William Cooper’s
wife and long-time community activist, Leona Cooper, with the name “William and Leona
Cooper Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24
Leona Cooper Park Naming Request Resolution #2022-275
Cooper Park Naming Resolution
Cooper Park Naming Cover Memo (1)
Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24
R-2024-52 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OWNED
PROPERTY CURRENTLY NAMED WILLIAM A. COOPER PARK LOCATED
AT 4920 WASHINGTON DRIVE, TO INCLUDE WILLIAM COOPER’S WIFE
AND LONG-TIME COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, LEONA COOPER, WITH THE
NAME “WILLIAM AND LEONA COOPER PARK."
A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-52. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 29
City of Coral Gables Page 24
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53
F.-8. 24-7118 A Resolution of the City Commission naming the recently acquired city property located
at Toledo Street and Alava Avenue in honor of the city ’s first and only female mayor,
Dorothy Thomson, whose involvement in the sale of the property to the city was integral
to making this space a community park, with the name "Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson
Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24
CCMTG Sept 13 2023 - Agenda Item F-7 - Discussion considering the naming of a city park after
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-265 - directing staff for a park naming for the Judes and Mayor Thomso
Mayor Thomson Cover Memo
Mayor Dorothy H Thomson Park Naming Resolution
Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24
R-2024-53 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION NAMING THE RECENTLY
ACQUIRED CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT TOLEDO STREET AND ALAVA
AVENUE IN HONOR OF THE CITY’S FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE MAYOR,
DOROTHY THOMSON, WHOSE INVOLVEMENT IN THE SALE OF THE
PROPERTY TO THE CITY WAS INTEGRAL TO MAKING THIS SPACE A
COMMUNITY PARK, WITH THE NAME "MAYOR DOROTHY H. THOMSON
PARK."
A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this
matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-53. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 30
City of Coral Gables Page 25
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54
F.-9. 24-7119 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named
Sunrise Harbor Park located at 25 E Sunrise Avenue in honor of Sallye and James Jude
who were both long-time community activists and whose contributions led to the
advancement of modern medicine, with the name “The James and Sallye Jude Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24
CCMTG Sept 13 2023 - Agenda Item F-7 - Discussion considering the naming of a city park after
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-265 - directing staff for a park naming for the Judes and Mayor Thomso
Sallye and James Jude Cover Memo rev cv
James and Sallye Jude Park Naming Resolution
Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24
R-2024-54 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OWNED
PROPERTY CURRENTLY NAMED SUNRISE HARBOR PARK LOCATED AT
25 E SUNRISE AVENUE IN HONOR OF SALLYE AND JAMES JUDE WHO
WERE BOTH LONG-TIME COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AND WHOSE
CONTRIBUTIONS LED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF MODERN MEDICINE,
WITH THE NAME “THE JAMES AND SALLYE JUDE PARK."
A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-54. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro,
Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 31
City of Coral Gables Page 26
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55
F.-10. 24-7120 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named
Tiziano Park located at 7700 Old Cutler Road in honor of fallen Pararescuemen, Staff
Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis of the 308th Rescue Squadron with the name "Staff Sergeant
Carl Enis Veterans Memorial Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24
Enis Park Naming Cover Memo
Enis Veterans Memorial Park Naming Resolution - Final 3-12-24 CV
Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24
R-2024-55 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OWNED
PROPERTY CURRENTLY NAMED TIZIANO PARK LOCATED AT 7700 OLD
CUTLER ROAD IN HONOR OF FALLEN PARARESCUEMEN, STAFF
SERGEANT CARL PHILIPPE ENIS OF THE 308TH RESCUE SQUADRON
WITH THE NAME "STAFF SERGEANT CARL ENIS VETERANS MEMORIAL
PARK."
A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this
matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-55. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 32
City of Coral Gables Page 27
City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-58 (As Amended)
F.-11. 24-7173 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to fund and deploy school
crossing guards at Coral Gables Senior High School, and directing City Staff to conduct
a review of current traffic patterns and conditions near Coral Gables Senior High School.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
Attachments: Cover memo resolution re school crossing guards- Commissioner castro
Resolution re school crossing guards- Commissioner Castro
Letter to Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago 03072024
Item F-11 - Le Jeune and Bird Rd Traffic Data-R
Speaker Cards F-11
R-2024-58 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ADDRESS CURRENT TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND
CONDITIONS NEAR CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THROUGH TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVE PERSONNEL AS
DETERMINED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CORAL GABLES
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-11 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson,
that this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2024-58. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro,
Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 36
F.-12. 24-7174 A Resolution of the City Commission in support of County Commissioner Regalado's
efforts to allow cities additional oversight and regulations of e -bikes, motorized scooters,
and micromobility devices on County roads within incorporated areas of Miami -Dade
County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
Attachments: Cover memo resolution re comm regalado micromobility devices- commisisoner castro
Resolution re Comm Regalado Micromobility Devices
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-12 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 37
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G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51
G.-1. 24-7076 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a
four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for James Gueits (Nominated by City Manager
Rojas), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of
the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term, which
begins on June 1, 2023 and through May 31, 2025.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Residency Waiver - James Gueits
Draft Resolution - Residency Waiver - James Gueits
Speaker Cards G-1
R-2024-51 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
RESIDENTIAL WAIVER (BY A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION) FOR JAMES GUEITS (NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER
ROJAS), IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-52(B)(2) OF THE CITY CODE,
TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CORAL GABLES RETIREMENT BOARD
- GENERAL EMPLOYEES, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGINS
ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND THROUGH MAY 31, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-51. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Menendez
and Mayor Lago
Nays : 1- Commissioner Fernandez
City Clerk Item No. 27
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H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60
H.-1. 24-7108 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed
non-binding straw ballot question to be held on August 20, 2024; providing for submission
of a non-binding straw ballot question to the electors related to the possible annexation of
Little Gables; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedure for balloting;
providing for notice; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover Memo for annexaton straw ballot
Resolution approving annexation straw ballot question
R-2024-60 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CALLING A SPECIAL
ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED NON-BINDING STRAW BALLOT
QUESTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024; PROVIDING FOR
SUBMISSION OF A NON-BINDING STRAW BALLOT QUESTION TO THE
ELECTORS RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE ANNEXATION OF LITTLE
GABLES; PROVIDING FOR REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING
FOR PROCEDURE FOR BALLOTING; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE;
PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
[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 Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-60. The motion passed by
the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro,
Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 43
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57
H.-2. 24-7112 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Modification No. 1 of
grant funds to Agreement No. G23MI0016A funds in the amount of $313,237.79 on behalf
of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and
authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the
$313,237.79 grant Modification No. 1 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put
toward the cost of the program.
Attachments: Cover Memo HIDTA Program Modification No. 1 G23M
Resolution HIDTA Program Modification No. 1 G23M
Resolution HIDTA Program Modification No. 1 G23M Revised
R-2024-57 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 OF GRANT FUNDS TO
AGREEMENT NO. G23MI0016A FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,237.79
ON BEHALF OF THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT AS PART OF
THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY (ONDCP) HIGH
INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM TO
SUPPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH
FLORIDA MONEY LAUNDERING STRIKE FORCE; AND AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO
RECOGNIZE THE $313,237.79 GRANT MODIFICATION NO. 1 AS REVENUE
AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF
THE PROGRAM.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-57. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 35
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56
H.-3. 24-7149 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between
Regency Park, LLC, and the City of Coral Gables, subject to the requirements of the
Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this
resolution authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to
recognize $475,000 contribution toward the city sewer improvement fund as revenue and
to appropriate such funds to be used towards sewer improvements.
Attachments: Regency Parc LLC Sewer Agreement
Regency Park Sewer Agreement COVER
Regency Park Sewer Agreement RESOL
R-2024-56 - Signed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A SEWER IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
REGENCY PARK, LLC, AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, SUBJECT TO
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTED AGREEMENT BE MADE PART OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE $475,000 CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD THE CITY SEWER IMPROVEMENT FUND AS REVENUE AND TO
APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO BE USED TOWARDS SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-56. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 34
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 49
None
J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 50
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 51
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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 6:19 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024,
beginning 9 a.m.]
NOTE
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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Agenda - Final Revised
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
9:00 AM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Vince Lago
Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
Commissioner Melissa Castro
Commissioner Ariel Fernandez
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez
Amos Rojas, Jr., City Manager
Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
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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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
Rev. Hedy Collver - Senior Pastor - First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 24-7164 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 21, 2024 as "Michael Turbeville Day" in
Coral Gables.
A.-2. 24-6961 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in
Coral Gables.
A.-3. 24-7075 Congratulations to Captain Thaddeus Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2023.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 24-7105 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2024.
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.
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D. 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.
D.-1. 24-6915 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with
Florida Division of Emergency Management; providing for authorization; providing for
implementation; and providing for an effective date.
D.-2. 24-7104 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations
and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Zoning and
Land Use management software and support as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,”
pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code at a total cost of $150,000.
D.-3. 24-7111 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of modification no. 5 of
grant funds to Agreement no. G22MI0016A funds in the amount of $64,362.18 on behalf
of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and
authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize the
$64,362.18 grant modification no. 5 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put
toward the cost of the program.
D.-4. 24-7116 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an Amendment to the Temporary
License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Ben & Giules, Inc ., with regard
to the premises located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, extending the
term for twelve (12) months (April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025) increasing the License Fee to
$3,500.00 per month and the security deposit.
D.-5. 24-7161 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the
competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak 15
Annual Maintenance Service for the Fire Department as a “Sole Source Procurement”,
pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code at a total cost of $28,325.40.
D.-6. 24-7171 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maribel Amanda
Requena (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Cultural
Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 1, 2023 and
continues through May 31, 2025.
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 24-7107 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of February 12, 2024.
1.-2. 24-7115 Economic Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
1.-3. 24-7084 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 22, 2024.
1.-4. 24-7170 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
1.-5. 24-7157 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
1.-6. 24-7159 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2024.
1.-7. 24-6970 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of January 10, 2024.
1.-8. 24-7158 Senior Citizens Advisory Board for February 1, 2024.
1.-9. 24-7082 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024.
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]:
Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related
2.1. 24-7077 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board requesting that the Coral Gables City
Commission waive the residency requirement of Qualified Members nominated for the
Retirement Board so long as they work in the City of Coral Gables.
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E. 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
E.-1. 23-5979 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the
text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, pursuant
to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments;” to provide for additional building height up to one hundred and thirty -seven
feet and six inches with parks incentives if developed pursuant to the Design & Innovation
District regulations: and clarifying the Design & Innovation District as a Transfer of
Development Rights receiving area; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date. (Readoption of Ordinance No. 2023-34)
)
E.-2. 23-6828 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, Creating Section 5-314 “Window and Hurricane Shutters” to
regulate the closure of window and hurricane shutters and amending the City Code,
Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to provide a penalty for the
closure of window and hurricane shutters outside of the hurricane season; providing for
severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02
20 2024 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 5-0)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
E.-3. 23-6827 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104
“Jurisdiction and Applicability,” amending provisions for the siting of city facilities to
include facilities for workforce housing that are owned, financed, or operated by the City,
the County, or other public (governmental) entity as required by the Code of Miami-Dade
County Section 33-193.7 “Applicability in the Incorporated and Unincorporated Areas;
Minimum Standards; Exemptions.,” providing for repealer provision, severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 20 2024 PZB no recommendation,
Vote: 3-2)
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Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related)
E.-4. 23-6566 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving a Planned Area Development (PAD)
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for
Planned Area Development” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the
property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section
(2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. ( 11 08 2023 PZB
recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1)
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related)
E.-5. 23-6704 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
amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise
Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of
lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying
east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224
Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (LPA review) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 3-3)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
E.-6. 23-6705 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 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section
from Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District (3000 Ponce de Leon
Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga); providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ON FILE) (12 13 2013 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-3)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
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E.-7. 23-6706 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 twenty (20) foot wide alley which is approximately one
hundred and fifty-five (155) feet in length lying between Lots 12 thru 18 and Lots 11 and
19 in Block 29, Crafts Section (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203
University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE )
(12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
RESOLUTIONS
Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related)
E.-8. 23-6707 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 a
Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally
described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section,
together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said
Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225
Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
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E.-9. 23-6708 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachment
review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,”
for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property
legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts
Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and
19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr,
and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote:
4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
E.-10. 23-6709 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Ponce Park
Residences” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210,
“Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 42,543 square feet (0.977 acres) into a single
tract of land on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of
lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying
east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, together with a 1,318 square feet portion of
University Drive that runs north of the Malaga Avenue right -of-way and west of the Ponce
de Leon Boulevard right-of-way and dedication of 1,725 square feet; (3000 Ponce de Leon
Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB
recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)
Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related)
E.-11. 23-6565 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use Review of a Site Plan
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a
proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots
1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables,
Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and an effective date. (11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions,
Vote: 5-1)
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
F.-1. 24-6982 Update on Le Parc Cafe.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
F.-2. 24-7004 Update on pickleball courts in Parking Garage 4.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
F.-3. 24-7145 Discussion regarding state legislation concerning gas-powered leaf blowers.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-4. 24-7163 Discussion regarding Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-5. 24-7165 Discussion regarding electric scooters.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
F.-6. 24-7175 Discussion regarding the City's Morale Committee.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Items F-7, F-8, F-9, and F-10 are related)
F.-7. 24-7117 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named
William A. Cooper Park located at 4920 Washington Drive, to include William Cooper’s
wife and long-time community activist, Leona Cooper, with the name “William and Leona
Cooper Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
F.-8. 24-7118 A Resolution of the City Commission naming the recently acquired city property located
at Toledo Street and Alava Avenue in honor of the city ’s first and only female mayor,
Dorothy Thomson, whose involvement in the sale of the property to the city was integral
to making this space a community park, with the name "Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson
Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
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F.-9. 24-7119 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named
Sunrise Harbor Park located at 25 E Sunrise Avenue in honor of Sallye and James Jude
who were both long-time community activists and whose contributions led to the
advancement of modern medicine, with the name “The James and Sallye Jude Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
F.-10. 24-7120 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named
Tiziano Park located at 7700 Old Cutler Road in honor of fallen Pararescuemen, Staff
Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis of the 308th Rescue Squadron with the name "Staff Sergeant
Carl Enis Veterans Memorial Park."
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
F.-11. 24-7173 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to fund and deploy school
crossing guards at Coral Gables Senior High School, and directing City Staff to conduct
a review of current traffic patterns and conditions near Coral Gables Senior High School.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
F.-12. 24-7174 A Resolution of the City Commission in support of County Commissioner Regalado's
efforts to allow cities additional oversight and regulations of e -bikes, motorized scooters,
and micromobility devices on County roads within incorporated areas of Miami -Dade
County.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related
G.-1. 24-7076 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a
four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for James Gueits (Nominated by Interim City
Manager Parjus), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a
member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year
term, which begins on June 1, 2023 and through May 31, 2025.
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H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
H.-1. 24-7108 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed
non-binding straw ballot question to be held on August 20, 2024; providing for submission
of a non-binding straw ballot question to the electors related to the possible annexation of
Little Gables; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedure for balloting;
providing for notice; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date.
H.-2. 24-7112 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Modification No. 1 of
grant funds to Agreement No. G23MI0016A funds in the amount of $313,237.79 on behalf
of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and
authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the
$313,237.79 grant Modification No. 1 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put
toward the cost of the program.
H.-3. 24-7149 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between
Regency Park, LLC, and the City of Coral Gables, subject to the requirements of the
Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this
resolution authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to
recognize $475,000 contribution toward the city sewer improvement fund as revenue and
to appropriate such funds to be used towards sewer improvements.
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
K. 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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