City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · August 27, 2024
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final Revised
Tuesday, August 27, 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
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The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on August 27, 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
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The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established
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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
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
Fr. Frank Corbishley - Episcopal Church Center at the University of Miami
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 24-7791 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring August 27, 2024 as "Doctor's Hospital Day" in
Coral Gables.
A.-2. 24-7718 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring August 28, 2024 as "Florida Panthers Day" in
Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
A.-3. 24-7851 Congratulations to Coral Gables Public Works Department, recipient of two (2) American
Society of Civil Engineers Awards; one from the Florida Section and one from the
Miami-Dade Branch recognizing the Cocoplum 1 Pump Station & Force Main Project, as
the “2024 Sustainability Project of the Year.”
A.-4. 24-7818 Congratulations to Firefighter Jade Davalos recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2024.
A.-5. 24-7776 Congratulations to Firefighter Justin Ledesma recipient of the City of Coral Gables
"Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of July 2024.
A.-6. 24-7875 Congratulations to Officer Casey Rivera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of
the Month,” for May 2024.
A.-7. 24-7795 Congratulations to Ariel Rosario, Public Works Department, recipient of "Part-Time
Employee of the Second Quarter Award", for 2024.
A.-8. 24-7796 Congratulations to Amanda LeVasser, Historical Resources and Cultural Arts
Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for May 2024.
A.-9. 24-7797 Congratulations to Karen Rosales, Finance Department recipient of "Employee of the
Month Award", for June, 2024.
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 24-7689 Regular City Commission Meeting of June 11, 2024.
B.-2. 24-7860 Regular City Commission Meeting of July 9, 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.
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. 23-6823 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the
competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Lifepak 15 v4+ cardiac
monitor as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s
Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-2. 24-7819 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the “Day of the Dead” event as one of five
events of the International Cultural Events Program.
D.-3. 24-7794 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County GBrant #C1013
Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health in the amount of
$3,043.45.
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D.-4. 24-7820 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Javier Figueras (Nominated by
Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board,
for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues
through May 31, 2025.
D.-5. 24-7853 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer
connection for property located outside the City ’s sewer district at 4014 SW 14th Street,
Miami, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system,
subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters
62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No.
2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.
D.-6. 24-7854 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager
to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a “Special
Procurement/Bid Waiver” with Workspace Technology to maintain continuity of existing
lockers, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-7. 24-7849 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer
connection for property located outside the City ’s sewer district at 4880 Hammock Lake
Drive, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection /
transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as
provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and
2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made
part of this resolution.
D.-8. 24-7877 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interdepartmental Agreement between
the City of Coral Gables Police Department and the Miami Dade County Parks,
Recreation and Open Spaces Department for the use of the Tropical Park Equestrian
Center Facilities.
D.-9. 24-7870 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager
to authorize the purchase of a Lemur 2 drone from Brinc Drones Inc. as a “Sole Source
Procurement,” in an estimated amount of $59,997.00 pursuant to Section 2-689 of the
City’s Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-10. 24-7873 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager
to authorize the award of a purchase and service agreement with Earth Power Solutions,
Inc. as a sole source procurement in an estimated amount of $ 121,836, pursuant to
Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
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D.-11. 24-7902 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the
competitive bid process of the procurement code as a Special Procurement /Bid Waiver
for the continuation of professional services with Bricks 4 Kidz for Lego and robotics
related programming, and camp services at the War Memorial Youth Center, pursuant to
Section 2-691 of the City Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-12. 24-7904 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the
competitive bid process of the procurement code as a Special Procurement /Bid Waiver
for the continuation of professional services with Furia Flamenca for dance related
programming and camp services at the War Memorial Youth Center, pursuant to Section
2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-13. 24-7905 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the
competitive bid process of the procurement code as a Special Procurement /Bid Waiver
for the continuation of professional services with Abrakadoodle for art related
programming, parties, and camp services at the War Memorial Youth Center, pursuant to
Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-14. 24-7906 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the
competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement /Bid Waiver
for the continuation of professional services with Luis F. Mora Molina for personal training
and fitness instruction services at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, pursuant to
Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Lobbyist: N/A
D.-15. 24-7908 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the
competitive bid process of the procurement code as a Special Procurement /Bid Waiver
for the implementation of any costs or fees associated with the Coral Gables Youth
Center Soccer Travel Program for the 2024-2025 soccer season, pursuant to Section
2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
D.-16. 24-7909 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an interlocal agreement with Miami -Dade
County relating to the publication of legal advertisements and public notices on
Miami-Dade County's publicly accessible website; providing for authorization; and
providing for an effective date.
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D.-17. 24-7911 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant
Agreement No. 4486-098-R, Phase 1 from the State of Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) in the amount of $144,764, for the extension of the expiration date
for the Downtown Coral Gables Drainage and Water Quality Improvements Project to May
31, 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement
with FDEM for said financial assistance;
D.-18. 24-7928 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an interlocal agreement between the City
of Coral Gables and the Village of Pinecrest for a milling and resurfacing project along a
portion of SW 57th Avenue from Bella Vista Avenue to Lugo Avenue.
D.-19. 24-7898 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the
competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement /Bid Waiver
for Blue Digital Corp., to provide on demand scanning services, pursuant to Section 2-691
of the City’s Procurement Code.
D.-20. 24-7936 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Austin Tellam
(Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board,
for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31,
2025.
D.-21. 24-7938 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments Ana R. Chaoui, Oscar
Arellano, and Michael Levey (Nominated by City Manager Amos Jr. Rojas) to serve as
members of the of the Coral Gables Community Rating System - Program for Public
Information Committee, for a two (2) year term which will begin on August 27, 2024 and
continues through July 31, 2026.
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 24-7674 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of June 5, 2024.
1.-2. 24-7685 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 5, 2024.
1.-3. 24-7770 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 3, 2024.
1.-4. 24-7829 Board of Adjustment Meeting of July 1, 2024.
1.-5. 24-7800 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of June 26, 2024.
1.-6. 24-7830 Communications Committee Meeting of May 8, 2024.
1.-7. 24-7897 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of August 12, 2024.
1.-8. 24-7932 Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of June 26, 2024.
1.-9. 24-7895 Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners' Association Board Meeting of June
18, 2024.
1.-10. 24-7686 Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 3, 2024.
1.-11. 24-7789 Cultural Development Board Meeting of July 16, 2024.
1.-12. 24-7880 Economic Development Board Meeting of July 8, 2024.
1.-13. 24-7892 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 17, 2024.
1.-14. 24-7893 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 20, 2024.
1.-15. 24-7894 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 17, 2024.
1.-16. 24-7822 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of June 17, 2024.
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1.-17. 24-7839 Library Advisory Board Meeting of June 12, 2024.
1.-18. 24-7788 Mayor Advisory Council Meeting of May 23, 2024.
1.-19. 24-7834 Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of June 20, 2024.
1.-20. 24-7838 Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of July 18, 2024.
1.-21. 24-7885 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of May 13, 2024.
1.-22. 24-7933 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2024.
1.-23. 24-7886 Pinewood Advisory Board Meeting of April 1, 2024.
1.-24. 24-7415 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of May 8, 2024.
1.-25. 24-7697 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of June 12, 2024.
1.-26. 24-7784 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of July 10, 2024.
1.-27. 24-7841 Property Advisory Board Meeting of June 20, 2024.
1.-28. 24-7831 Retirement Board Meeting of June 13, 2024.
1.-29. 24-7840 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of June 21, 2024.
1.-30. 24-7823 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of May 22, 2024.
1.-31. 24-7935 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2024.
1.-32. 24-7876 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of June 5, 2024.
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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. 23-6795 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to Appendix A
“Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-94 “Snapper Creek Lakes” of the City of
Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to include all types of accessory uses in the rear yard
ground coverage calculation, to remove outdated Section A -94-2, and to provide
consistency with the Snapper Creek Lakes' protective covenants by increasing various
setbacks; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing
for an effective date. (01 10 24 PZB - Motion to approve as presented by the applicant,
Vote 6-0)
Lobbyist: Laura Russo
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
E.-2. 24-7778 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code Article 15, “Notices,” Section 15-102, “Notice,” to require
notice to all properties along the Mahi Canal regardless of distance for any new
Mixed-use and Multi-family developments on the Mahi Canal, providing for repealer
provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 08 14 24
PZB made no recommendation, Vote 3-3)
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Time Certain 4:30pm (Agenda Items E-3, E-4 and E-5 are related)
E.-3. 24-6967 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 Mid-Rise
Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 1 through 9 (130 Almeria Avenue,
152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue) and from “Single Family High Density” to
“Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” for Lots 17 through 21, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts
Section (103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
(03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2)
Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
E.-4. 24-6968 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,” from “Mixed Use 2 District” to “Mixed Use 3 District” for Lots 1 through 9
(130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue) and from “Single-Family
Residential District” to “Mixed Use 1 District” for Lots 17 through 21, Block 14, Coral
Gables Crafts Section (103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2)
Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
RESOLUTIONS
Time Certain 4:30pm (Agenda Items E-3, E-4 and E-5 are related)
E.-5. 24-6969 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Mixed-Use Site Plan and
Encroachments pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203,
“Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project including live/work units referred to
as “130 Almeria” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 9, 17 through 21,
and 39 through 42, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (130 Almeria Avenue, 152
Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue, 2701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and 103 Sevilla
Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 03 13 24 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 4-2)
This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
related ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.
Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
F.-1. 24-7779 A Resolution of the City Commission expressing the City’s continued commitment to the
implementation of the ADA improvements as outlined in the Transition Plan ensuring that
work is performed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and that the
Transition Plan is updated regularly to reflect new data and the progress towards ADA
compliance.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-2. 24-7862 A Resolution of the City Commission to denounce political violence.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-3. 24-7869 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to undertake all steps
necessary to conduct a full forensic audit of all City transactions.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
F.-4. 24-7939 A Resolution of the City Commission ending the annexation process for Little Gables.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
F.-5. 24-7907 A Resolution of the City Commission promoting fiscal resilience and directing the City
Manager to include in the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, certain revisions
from the Budget Estimate, including allocating certain funding toward the assessment,
drawings, and plans for structural repairs at City Hall.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-6. 24-7934 Discussion regarding City Hall recertification and repairs.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-7)
F.-7. 24-7889 Presentation regarding pet waste in trash pits.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-8. 24-7821 Discussion regarding duplicate residential waste fee bills issued and future methods for
calculating and issuing single family residential waste fees.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-9. 24-7890 Discussion regarding the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
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F.-10. 24-7910 Discussion regarding City Standards for Residential Light Temperature.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
F.-11. 24-7929 Discussion regarding artificial turf in front yard and ensuring residents are aware of what
is permitted under City regulations.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
F.-12. 24-7930 Discussion regarding City board member amenities for immediate family members.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
F.-13. 24-7937 Update on the clock installation on Miracle Mile.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item G-1)
G.-1. 23-5273 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a proposal concept from artist Morel
Doucet and approving the fabrication and installation of the sculpture “Secrets That the
Wind Carries Away”, (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel,
approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to
0); authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee to negotiate an agreement with
the artist; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 amended budget to
recognize as revenue a transfer of $110,000 from the Art in Public Places reserve, and
appropriating such funds to put toward the infrastructure cost and related expenses
regarding the artwork.
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-2)
G.-2. 24-7684 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a donation through the Coral Gables
Garden Club for a proposed artwork by artist Xavier Cortada, (unanimously recommended
by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development
Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0) and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coral Gables Garden Club in order to
effectuate the donation.
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item G-3)
G.-3. 24-7566 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept and commissioning of a work
of public art by Alberto Cavalieri in conjunction with the JQ Group development project at
719 Biltmore Way, in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in
private development (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel
approval/denial vote: 7 to 0; unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development
Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).
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Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item G-4)
G.-4. 24-7813 A Resolution of the City Commission honoring artist Janine Antoni and approving an
application to Art Basel for an official event, further approving funding up to $ 20,000 from
the Art Fund toward program and marketing materials (unanimously recommended by the
Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0); and authorizing an amendment
to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget to recognize the transfer of funds from
the Art in Public Places Reserve and to appropriate such funds to put towards the cost of
the project.
H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
H.-1. 24-7699 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief
Procurement Officer to award HG Construction Development & Investment, Inc. as the
sole responsive and responsible bidders for Transit Stop Improvements for Last Mile
pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and
Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-004.
Lobbyist: N/A
H.-2. 24-7852 A Resolution of the City Commission waiving the competitive process of the Procurement
Code pursuant to Section 2-501(D) of the City Code authorizing a five (5)-year License
Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Bonjour Express Coral Gables, LLC for
the operation of the Le Parc Café at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club.
Lobbyist: N/A
H.-3. 24-7832 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year
2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize a transfer from the City Clerk Special Revenues
Reserve in the amount of $250,000 and to appropriate such funds for the cost to be used
towards the cost of the roof replacement at the passport office.
H.-4. 24-7878 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into the Sixth Amendment to
Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC with regard to City -owned
property located at 11911 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida.
Lobbyist: N/A
H.-5. 24-7734 Update on Saturday Downtown Express.
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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
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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