City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/21/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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24-7385 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2024 as "National Historic Preservation Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7573 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of the 2024 Docomomo US National Symposium taking place at the University of Miami. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7434 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2024 as "National Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7406 1A.-4.EMS Week Proclamation 2024Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2024 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7550 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the Coral Gables Fire Department Jim Hirschman Award.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7555 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentFarewell to Assistant City Attorney Naomi Levi Garcia, Esq., B.C.S..Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7558 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Parking Director Kevin Kinney on his retirement from the City of Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7505 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Fifth Amendment to Lease with Patio & Things, Inc. with regard to the City-owned retail premises at 240 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting an extension of lease terms for a period of one (1) year (09/01/24-08/31/25).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7515 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of A Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grant in the value amount of $5,000 to be put towards the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Cigarette Litter; authorizing execution of the grant contract; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the $3,848 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7545 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alexis Ehrenhaft (Appointed by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7562 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Bonjour, LLC granting a thirty (30) day extension of the License Agreement for the operation of the Café space at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7507 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to proceed with all necessary steps to accomplish the conversion of the remaining portion of the West Parking Lot at the Biltmore Hotel Complex from Parks and Recreation Use to Historic Monument Use.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7533 11.-1. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7383 11.-2. MinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of April 3, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7364 11.-3.CDB minutes 03.19.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of March 19, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7524 11.-4.CDB minutes 04.15.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 15, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7506 11.-5. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 15, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7502 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 11, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7557 11.-7. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of May 9, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7519 11.-8.Retirement Board Meeting of April 11, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of April 11, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7564 11.-9. MinutesSouth Waterways HOA Advisory Board Meeting of April 2, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7560 11.-10. MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of February 20, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7561 11.-11.Transportation Advisory Board Minutes of March 19th, 2024MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 19, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7551 11.-12.Minutes of May 1, 2024MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7569 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the South Waterways Homeowners' Association Advisory Board requesting the City Commission consider changing the board's name to the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners' Association Board.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7570 12.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the South Waterways Homeowners' Association Advisory Board recommending that the City Commission amend Section 38-11 of the City Code.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6704 2E.-1. OrdinanceAn 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 Fernandezadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6705 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn 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 Fernandezadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6706 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn 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 Fernandezadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7199 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn 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 door hangers as an additional notification for required public information meetings for multi-family and mixed-use projects; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (05 08 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 5-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-6707 1E.-5. ResolutionA 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 Fernandezadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6708 1E.-6. ResolutionA 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 Fernandezadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6709 1E.-7. ResolutionA 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 Fernandezadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7534 1F.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation by the Coral Gables Art Cinema. (Sponsored by the Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7508 1F.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding options for Inspector General services. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7455 1F.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7526 1F.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7527 1F.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate on past, present, and future City Transportation Projects. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7529 1F.-6. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Alhambra Circle, Blue Road, Pisano Avenue and Venetia Terrace sidewalks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7538 1F.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate on police vacancies. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7544 1F.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding potential legislation to require mailed notice prior to Board of Architects review of Mediterranean Bonus applications. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7565 1F.-9. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the exit interview process. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7563 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Historic Building Maintenance and Restoration Capital Project to be funded with an annual minimum amount of $50,000.00. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7571 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing funding in an amount up to $500,000.00 as matching grant funds to the Coral Gables Museum for completion of certain capital improvements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7572 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing a “Tree of the Year” Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7423 1H.-1. Agenda ItemEnd-of-session legislative update from the City’s lobbying team and appearance by Senator Ileana Garcia.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7523 1H.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate on interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7531 1H.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Coral Way and Granada Boulevard Traffic Signal Project.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7392 1H.-4. 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, 2024; 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
24-7393 1H.-5. 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, 2024; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7530 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the application for a matching grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program for the DeSoto Fountain Improvement Project and authorizing the execution of contracts for same.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7532 1H.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County for the maintenance of decorative pavers and irrigation conduits installed by Miami-Dade County under an intersection improvement project located at the intersection of Coral Way and Anderson Road.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7394 1H.-8. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7395 1H.-9. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7396 1H.-10. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7397 1H.-11. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7398 1H.-12. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7399 1H.-13. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7400 1H.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7401 1H.-15. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7402 1H.-16. 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, 2024; 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
24-7403 1H.-17. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7404 1H.-18. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7405 1H.-19. 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, 2024; 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 Video Video
24-7520 1I.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Charter Review.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
24-7535 1J.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission urging Miami-Dade County to expedite the designation of a publicly accessible website to host legal advertisements and public notices pursuant to Section 50.311 of the Florida Statutes.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video