City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/23/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Pre-meeting presentations will be held at 8:30 am.
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23-5640 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation honoring long-time Coral Gables resident Colonel John "Jack" Thomson.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5766 1A.-2. Agenda ItemLegislative Session update by Senator Alexis Calatayud.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5798 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of $3,623.26 donation from the City of Coral Gables to Beaux Arts Miami collected during the "Spring Sip and Shop on Miracle Mile" event.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5757 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 8, 2023 - May 12, 2023 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5800 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5621 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2023 as "Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5618 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 21 - 27, 2023 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5586 2A.-8.Medical Excellence Celebrating EMS ProfessionalsPresentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Medical Excellence Celebrating EMS ProfessionalsPresented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5344 1A.-9.Congratulations to Driver Engineer Eric Marrero recipient of the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of the Month Award for the month of April 2023Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Eric Marrero recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5730 1A.-10.Detective of the First Quarter 2023Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective Emilio Flores recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter," for the first quarter of 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5729 1A.-11.Officer of the Month of March 2023Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Alexander Ortega, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2023.Deferred  Action details Video Video
23-5446 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 28, 2023.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-5473 1C.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate on maintenance responsibility for swale areas next to bridges. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5672 1C.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding parking of delivery scooters. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5673 1C.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate on pending sidewalk projects: Alhambra Circle; University Drive; Doctors Hospital and Blue Road. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5674 1C.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida accepting the donation of a clock from F.P. Journe. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5528 1C.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding funding for the installation of a camera and defibrillator at every park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5753 1C.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the cost of construction for the building located at 2801 Salzedo Street. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5758 1C.-7. ResolutionDiscussion regarding addition of landscaping on Valencia Avenue. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5759 1C.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding TPO Multimodal and roadway analysis recommendations regarding transforming US 1 into a boulevard. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5726 1E.-1.UM-Knight Center Outside Sewer ConnectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 5513 San Amaro Drive, 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5797 1E.-2.Occupational Health & Medical ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Occupational Health & Medical Services contract to Richard L. Dolsey PHC, Inc. dba Physicians Health Center, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2023-008. Lobbyist: N/AWithdrawn  Action details Video Video
23-5617 11.-1. MinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 1, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5727 11.-2. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 17, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5724 11.-3. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of April 18, 2023 .approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5810 11.-4.Minutes of May 3, 2023MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of May 3, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-5003 1F.-1. AppealAn Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on September 21, 2022, to designate the property located at 1221 Milan Avenue, legally described as Lot 9, Block 39, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5526 1F.-2. AppealAn Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on March 15, 2023, to designate the property located at 517 Aragon Avenue, legally described as Lot 17 and the West 36.4 Feet of Lot 16, Block 10, Coral Gables Section “B”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5484 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public right-of-way 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 8,441 (eight thousand four hundred forty one) square feet of public right-of-way and dedication of 1,748 (one thousand seven hundred forty eight) square feet between Lot 4 (5401 Banyan Trail) and Lot 5 (5400 Banyan Trail) in Palm Vista, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE). (04 04 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5529 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 34 - “Nuisances,” Section 34-105 “Abandoned or junk motor vehicles on public or private property prohibited; exceptions,” to prohibit the parking, storing, or leaving of vehicles under car covers on city swale areas; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Deferred  Action details Video Video
23-5761 1F.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 82 -Vegetation, Article 1-In General, Section 82-7 “Annual Registration Required” in order to remove provisions conflicting with state law and add provisions regarding the proper parking of vehicles providing landscaping and tree trimming services in residential areas, and amending Chapter I-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled "Penalties" to include penalties for violations of Section 82-7 providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-5765 1F.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code Article 14 “Process”, Section 14-103.2 “Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Removal” to amend the manner in which one of the required seven members of the Board of Architects is appointed, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-5769 1F.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Pensions”; amending Section 46-87 “Members - Selection,” to have the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management serve on the Retirement Board and remove the Labor Relations Resources and Risk Management Director from the Retirement Board and providing for repealer provision, codification, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-5485 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the Final Plat entitled “Arcana Subdivision” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat consisting of two existing lots which total 97,377 (ninety seven thousand three hundred seventy seven) square feet (2.24 acres) into a modified two lots on the property legally described as Lots 4 and 5, Palm Vista, together with that portion of the vacated 50-foot platted right-of-way lying between Lots 4 and 5, and dedication of 1,748 (one thousand seven hundred forty eight) square feet between (5400 and 5401 Banyan Trail), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (04 04 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) Lobbyist: Jose Jimenezadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5764 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement and calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolutionadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5659 1G.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion and memo regarding potential amendments to the Mediterranean Bonus and lessons learned from ICAA (Institute of Classical Architecture and Art) lecture series. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5665 1G.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding ADA accessible restrooms at Special Events. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5686 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Clerk and City Manager to schedule bimonthly presentation and protocol ceremonies. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5749 1G.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding parking at the Adult Activity Center. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5754 1G.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding an online portal for all current City projects. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5755 1G.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the Evergreen Compensation Study. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5756 1G.-7. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Executive Benefits. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5760 1G.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Le Parc Cafe contract negotiations. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5793 1G.-9. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the impact of installation of trees in Central Business District and a bike lane on Andalusia on the parking needs at Garage 1/Mobility Hub. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5794 1G.-10. Agenda ItemDiscussion and memo regarding prior design ideas presented for Garage 1/Mobility Hub. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5795 1G.-11. ResolutionDiscussion regarding potential options to address concerns of homeowners’ associations for southern coastal communities. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5799 1G.-12. ResolutionDiscussion on City Meetings during summer months. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5803 1G.-13. Agenda ItemUpdate on Freebee Extension to Coral Gables Golf and Country Club (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5804 1G.-14. Agenda ItemDiscussion on a resident concierge service for Development Services. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5805 1G.-15. Agenda ItemUpdate on the implementation of a new telephone system for the Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5762 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to revise various local business taxes by the Finance Department, parking fees by the Parking Department, administrative fees by the Development Services Department, and certain parks fees by the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability, and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5734 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities and programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5735 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the solid waste cost and the solid waste service assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5736 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5737 1I.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5738 1I.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5739 1I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5740 1I.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay amended security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5741 1I.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5742 1I.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Drive security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5743 1I.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5744 1I.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5745 1I.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5746 1I.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services, facilities, and programs within the Cocoplum Phase I street lighting special taxing district; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare or direct the preparation of an updated street lighting assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5747 1I.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; establishing the method of assessing security service costs against assessed property located within the Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables security guard special taxing district; determining that such real property derives a special benefit from the security services; directing the City Manager to prepare a preliminary security services assessment roll based upon the methodology set forth herein; establishing a public hearing to consider reimposition of the assessments and the method of collection; directing the provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for severability and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5889 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida urging Governor DeSantis to veto Senate Bill 942, a bill preempting local government regulations specific to dog breed, weight, or size.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available