City of Coral Gables

File #: 23-5133    Version: 1 Name: WAB meeting minutes of 12-7-22
Type: Minutes Status: Noted and Filed
File created: 12/28/2022 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Waterway Advisory Board meeting minutes of December 7, 2022.
Attachments: 1. WAB meeting minutes of 12-7-22 COVER, 2. 12-7-22 Minutes

Title

Waterway Advisory Board meeting minutes of December 7, 2022.

Body

The Waterway Advisory Board reviewed and discussed:

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Approved the September 7, 2022 meeting minutes, as corrected. Mr. Kallan made the motion to approve the September 7, 2022 corrected minutes, seconded by Mr. Chamizo, all were in favor.

 

Discussion

The Board-as-a-whole vacancy was discussed. Dr. Kallan made the motion to accept Mr. Meyer as the Board as-a-whole appointment, Mr. Chamizo seconded the motion and all were in favor.

 

New Business

Gus Ceballos, Assistant City Attorney, was present to discuss the legality of renting dock space in private homes and the Board’s review and recommendations on permits for docks and other structures in the waterways.

 

Discussion of the Boards concerns relating to waterway properties’ maintenance and enforcement.

 

Dr. Kallan motioned to invite the City Manager to the next Board meeting to discuss the Board’s concerns.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Chamizo and all were in favor.

 

Mr. Galan made a motion for the Waterway Advisory Board to be the decision-making board of all variances on the City waterway.  Mr. Chamizo seconded the motion and all were in favor.