City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/11/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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23-6109 1Non Agenda Item Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the Key to the City to Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
23-5968 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Jorge de Cardenas.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5965 1A.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation by the PAGE and Cavalier Interns.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-6025 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2023 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5878 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Derek Robles recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award" for July 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5971 1A.-5.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 March 2023.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5972 1A.-6.Officer of the Month of April 2023Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Bryan Maizo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for April 2023.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-6206 1Non Agenda Item Presentation/Protocol DocumentFarewell to Development Services Director Suramy Cabrera.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
23-5922 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting May 23, 2023.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-5966 1D.-1.UASI Grant Year 2022ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget to recognize the $173,755.00 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6002 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize purchase of the TAC House Simulation Training System from Action Target as a “Sole Source Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6012 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing The Naked Farmer and 77 Sportbar to sell alcoholic beverages on Giralda Plaza on Friday, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2023 during the Taste the Gables Concert Series events, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6023 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission removing Roberto C. Lasa from the Parking Advisory Board and appointing him to the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board (Appointed by Commissioner Menendez), for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6038 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between DRI/MAPLE CORAL GABLES, LLC and the City of Coral Gables, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. Lobbyist: Jorge Navarroadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6041 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Frank Paredes (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Budget Audit 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
23-6043 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals Andres Argiz (Nominated by Mayor Lago), Laura Kelly (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), and Eugenio Silva (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division, 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
23-6044 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ruben Rodriguez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club 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
23-6045 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Cesar Garcia-Pons (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation 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
23-6046 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Roberto C. Lasa (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-6047 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Vicky Rua (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, 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
23-6048 1D.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Amy Dash (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board l, 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
23-6049 1D.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Stuart McGregor (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Parking 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
23-6050 1D.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Gabriela Rose Chong (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth 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
23-6051 1D.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Sandy Dimitris (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, 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
23-6052 1D.-16. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Julian Sevillano (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Senior Citzens Advisory Board l, 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
23-6053 1D.-17. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Martin Pinilla (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board l, 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
23-6054 1D.-18. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Douglas Yoder (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board l, 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
23-6055 1D.-19. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Eibi Aizenstat (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning 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
23-6056 1D.-20. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals Jose “Mike” Gonzalez (Nominated by Mayor Lago), Silvia B. Pinera-Vazquez (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), Henry Pinera (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), David Fournier (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) and Deborah Swain (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as members of the Transportation 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
23-6057 1D.-21. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Manny Carreno (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board (General Employees), 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
23-6111 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Debra Register (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as a member of the Budget Audit 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
23-6112 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Bonnie Blaire (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs 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
23-6113 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Gordon Sokoloff (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) and Chris Rogers (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division 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
23-6114 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Marilu Madrigal (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management 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
23-6115 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of John Swain (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery 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
23-6116 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Nirberto Moreno (Nomiated by Vice Mayor Anderson) and Alberto "Papo" Manrara (Nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as members of the Property 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
23-6117 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Dorothy Thomson (Nominated by Mayor Lago), to serve as a member of the Mayor's Council for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through April 30, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6118 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Michelle Cuervo Dunaj (Nominated by Mayor Lago), to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation 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
23-5559 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 3, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5635 11.-2.AAP minutes 04.05.2023MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of April 5, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5646 11.-3.CDB minutes 05.16.2023MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of May 16, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5996 11.-4. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Meeting of June 8, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5911 11.-5. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 20, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5912 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 3, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6018 11.-7.Retirement Board Meeting of May 11, 2023MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of May 11, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5909 11.-8. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5910 11.-9. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of May 4, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5981 11.-10. MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of May 24, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-5923 11.-11.Transportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of March 30th, 2023MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6024 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee requesting that the City Commission include a formal educational investment fund budget line item in the Fiscal Year 24 City budget for public schools within City limits.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5914 1E.-1. AppealAn Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Board of Adjustment on June 5, 2023, to deny the application for a variance to allow a boat lift to extend thirty-three feet and ten inches (33’-10”) from the bank of the waterway vs. watercraft lifts or floating watercraft lifts shall not extend beyond twenty-five feet (25’) from the banks of waterways, pursuant to Section 3-705(E) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for a property located at 10 Edgewater Drive, legally described as all of Blocks 3 and 4 and the east 235 feet of Block 5 of revised plat of Sunrise Harbour. Lobbyist: Glen Larsonadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5891 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing execution of the Third Amendment ("Third Amendment") to Amended and Restated Lease ("Lease") between the Biltmore Hotel Limited Partnership, a Florida Limited Partnership ("Developer") and the City of Coral Gables, a Florida Municipal Corporation ("City") executed February 10, 1986 and Amended and Restated July 29, 1999 (the “Original Lease”) and amended on January 2, 2001 (the "First Amendment") and on March 29, 2022 (the “Second Amendment”) [the Original Lease, the First Amendment and the Second Amendment being collectively referred to as the "Lease"] amending Section 15 of the Lease by revising the property insurance requirements. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5915 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 105-28 of the City of Coral Gables Code to clarify prohibitions on construction at night and on weekends and holidays and criteria for issuance of special permits, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-5812 1E.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting Remote Parking (Section 10-109) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for proposed remote parking associated with the mixed-use project referred to as “The Avenue” hotel and residences on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 11, Block 9, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial Section (351 San Lorenzo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (06 06 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Willy Bermello Lobbyist: Heriberto Delgado Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serraadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5813 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 “The Avenue” hotel and residences on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 11, Block 9, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial Section (351 San Lorenzo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (06 06 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Willy Bermello Lobbyist: Heriberto Delgado Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serraadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6011 1F.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate on Miami-Dade County’s New Septic Tank Requirements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6020 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission setting forth a procedure for requesting public comment on discussion items. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6031 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to explore options and the budget for the costs to replace the July 4th fireworks show with either a laser light show or a drone light show. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6033 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to pursue federal funding opportunities for septic to sewer conversion. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5888 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding remote parking. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5905 1F.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate on traffic calming along Mendoza Avenue. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5882 1F.-8. Agenda ItemUpdate by staff regarding the resident concierge service and telephone system for the Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5988 1F.-9. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding the Ygrene Green Corridor funding. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5989 1F.-10. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding historic district designation study in North Ponce residential infill district. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6009 1F.-11. ResolutionDiscussion item to appoint a member of the Commission as an ex-officio member of the Crime Watch Board. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6010 1F.-12. ResolutionUpdate regarding Burger Bob's. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6017 1F.-13. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding pickleball expansion. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6019 1F.-14. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding valet parking on Miracle Mile. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-5844 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Vacant) and _________________ (Current Member: Vacant) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Arts Advisory Panel, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5845 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of George Kakouris (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as a member of the Code Enforcement Board, for a three (3) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2026.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5846 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Vacant) and _________________ (Current Member: Vacant) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Firefighters Pension Trust Fund, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5847 1G.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Bruce Ehrenhaft) and _________________ (Current Member: Vacant) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5848 1G.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Vacant) and _________________ (Current Member: Vacant) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5849 1G.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of ____________________ (Current Member: Alberto "Papo" Manrara) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-5850 1G.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Joshua Goodman (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, 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
23-5852 1G.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Vacant) and _________________ (Current Member: Vacant) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-6013 1G.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Gina Mazzei Anderhub (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2023 and through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-5913 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Maintenance Services for Golf Course and Parks to Greens Grade Services, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2023-009. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-5920 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing individuals to the wheel of Special Magistrates/Hearing Officers for certain quasi-judicial hearings pursuant to Section 101-135 of the City Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6000 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the Police Department to authorize a purchase from Communications International, Inc. as a sole source procurement for the upgrade of the Harris P25 Radio System pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video