City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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23-6499 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Ella Bella Rozio Bridal Couture on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2023 Commercial Beautification Award.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
23-6383 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 10, 2023 as "Commissioner Maria Anderson Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6472 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 14, 2023 as "E-Waste Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6494 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring September 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023 as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6428 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2023 as "Disability Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6427 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2023 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5880 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Christopher Ayala recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award" for September 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6366 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6470 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Alejandro Pino-Perez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for August 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6663 1Non Agenda Item Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Public Information Officer Kelly Denham on her retirement.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
23-6477 1B.-1. MinutesFirst Budget Hearing of September 13, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6478 1B.-2. MinutesSecond Budget Hearing of September 26, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6404 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Saint Theresa Catholic School to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the Annual Parish School Fair on the school’s grounds at 2701 Indian Mound Trail on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6419 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 18, 2023 through December 24, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4948 1D.-3.outside sewer connect 3991 SW 14 StResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 3991 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6354 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to sell alcoholic beverages at the parking lot located on 1559 Sunset Drive and on San Ignacio Avenue from Red Road to Yumuri Street on Saturday March 9th, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. during the “Wings for Wishes” event, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements; and authorizing the waiver of special event fees, parking fees, and barricade fees for the event.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6423 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the suspension of vehicular traffic on the 100 Block of Giralda Avenue for an additional two-year period.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6425 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Joseph Fadel (Nominated by the Board As A Whole) and Gabriela M McGrath Moreira (Nominated by the Board As A Whole as the High School Representative) to serve as members of the Sustainability Advisory 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
23-6488 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Richard Bennett (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6493 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Antonio Gonzalez (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for 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
23-6426 11.-1. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 6, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6406 11.-2. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of September 11, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6403 11.-3. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of September 6, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6490 11.-4. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 14, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6476 11.-5. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of August 29, 2023.approved  Action details Not available
23-6421 11.-6. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Board Meeting of May 1, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6405 11.-7.Minutes of September 6, 2023MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of September 6, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6397 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida and C/LeJeune, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, for the Transfer of Development Rights, as defined in Article 16 and Sections 8-114 and 14-204 of the Zoning Code, from the Coral Gables Museum Property, located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 directing that all proceeds from the Transfer of the Development Rights be placed in the City’s Historic Building Fund; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenezadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6276 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-315, “Restaurant, open air dining at ground level and other location,” to provide a minimum clear distance for pedestrian traffic within any arcade or loggia that has outdoor seating, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (09 21 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-6473 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” to create carbon concrete requirements, a review procedure, and an appeal process that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 08 23 PZB recommended approval; Vote 7-0) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-5973 1E.-4.ZC Text Amend. re MX2.5 - Ordinance 1st ReadingOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” to create an open space incentive program within the Central Business District (CBD) to incentivize additional landscaped open space by allowing a maximum building height of one hundred and twenty-four feet, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 08 23 PZB recommended denial; Vote 4-3)Discussed  Action details Video Video
23-6424 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article II “City Commission,” Section 2-29 “Compensation of Mayor, Commissioners, Travel Allowance, Office Expense, Car Allowance,” to adjust the compensation and expense allowance of Mayor and Vice Mayor and to eliminate the car allowance for Mayor and Vice Mayor and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)DeniedPass Action details Video Video
23-6502 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables censuring Mayor Lago for having made personal public comments attacking his colleagues and their families to the media and other outlets.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6368 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding businesses on Giralda Avenue. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Deferred  Action details Video Video
23-6475 1F.-2. ResolutionUpdate on the number of petitions received regarding annexation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6503 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables ending the annexation process for the High Pines / Ponce Davis neighborhood and setting the deadline to receive petitions as 5:00 p.m. October 10th, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6487 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding signs in parking garages for Freebee. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6356 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing a protocol for honoring members and former members of the City Commission who have passed. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6373 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission repealing Resolution No. 2023-203 to allow public comment on all Commission discussion items. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberFail Action details Video Video
23-6379 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Attorney to prepare proposed legislation prohibiting City Commissioners from engaging in business transactions with City employees and with other members of the City Commission. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6468 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to create an income-based sewer assessment grant program, contingent on the receipt of state or federal funding, to provide financial assistance to qualified individuals to pay the special assessment associated with a septic-to-sewer conversion. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6474 1F.-8.Green Waste Pilot ProgramResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to develop a cost based pilot program to divert green yard waste to more sustainable uses. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6492 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission declaring that Coral Gables is a Green Light for Veterans City and directing the City Manager to illuminate City Hall with visible green lighting in observance of Operation Green Light for Veterans and encouraging all residents and business owners to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6467 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state and local governments, businesses and residential communities consistent with these principles.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6489 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code, and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a 90-day license agreement, with a 90-day extension option, to engage a licensee for the operation of the cafe space at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video