23-6248
| 1 | A.-1. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Congratulations to Fiola on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2023 Commercial Beautification Award. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6538
| 1 | A.-2. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Congratulations to International Studies Preparatory Academy recognized as one the "Top 100 High Schools" in the nation. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6471
| 1 | A.-3. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 16, 2023 to October 22, 2023 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6547
| 1 | A.-4. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Congratulations to the City for winning first place nationwide in the Government Experience Awards by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) / e-Republic. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6522
| 1 | A.-5. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Congratulations to Sandra Rodriguez, Communications and Public Affairs Department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the First Quarter Award", for 2023. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6519
| 1 | A.-6. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Congratulations to Pedro Sanchez, Finance department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for August 2023. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6521
| 1 | A.-7. | | Presentation/Protocol Document | Congratulations to Jeanette Castro, Finance Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for October 2023. | Presented and Filed | |
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23-6416
| 1 | B.-1. | | Minutes | Regular City Commission Meeting of September 13, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6550
| 1 | B.-2. | | Minutes | Regular City Commission Meeting of September 26, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6498
| 1 | D.-1. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Beaux Arts of the Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami to sell alcoholic beverages at the University of Miami Watsco Center Parking Lot on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 14th, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the 73rd Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art. Subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6524
| 1 | D.-2. | UM-Sanctuary Bldg, 6565 Red Rd, Outside Sewer Connection | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 6565 Red Road, Coral Gables, 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 Number | Pass |
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23-6515
| 1 | D.-3. | UM Sewage Disposal Rate Increase Agreement | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the fixed rate per 1,000 gallons that the City charges the University of Miami for the collection and disposal of their sanitary sewage and authorizing the execution of a new ten (10) year sewage service and disposal agreement with the University of Miami for the continued collection and disposal of sewage flows from the University’s connection point (Ponce de Leon Boulevard) through the City’s sewage transmission system to the Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) connection point (Southwest 28th Street and Southwest 38th Avenue). | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6551
| 1 | D.-4. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Zully Pardo (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6558
| 1 | D.-5. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Rene Alvarez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) 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 Number | Pass |
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23-6561
| 1 | D.-6. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission approving the execution of a Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for the Miracle Theatre Complex. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6504
| 1 | D.-7. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 7 to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agreement No. 15DA2 for the Coral Gables Waterway Bank Stabilization Project for the purpose of extending the term of the Agreement from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6505
| 1 | D.-8. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of the Modification of grant funds to Agreement No. G22MI0016A in the amount of $126,787 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize the $126,787 grant modification as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6557
| 1 | D.-9. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Jose A. Gelabert-Navia as a Special Master presiding over quasi-judicial public hearings for the Board of Architects pursuant to Sections 14-103.3 and 14-103.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6563
| 1 | D.-10. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Barbara Perez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6345
| 1 | 1.-1. | | Minutes | Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 6, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6537
| 1 | 1.-2. | | Minutes | Historic Preservation Board Meeting of August 16, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6533
| 1 | 1.-3. | | Minutes | Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of May 8, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6534
| 1 | 1.-4. | | Minutes | Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 14, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6535
| 1 | 1.-5. | | Minutes | Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 11, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6501
| 1 | 1.-6. | Retirement Board Meeting of September 14, 2023 | Minutes | Retirement Board Meeting of September 14, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6347
| 1 | 1.-7. | | Minutes | School Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 18, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-6267
| 1 | 2.-1. | AiPP Ponce Circle Park_Centennial | Resolution | A Resolution of the Coral Gables Cultural Development Board recommending the City Commission to commit to completing Ponce Circle Park renovations in time for the city’s centennial; further recommending the renovation to include infrastructure to support installation of future artworks in the park (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0). | adopted as amended by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6276
| 1 | E.-1. | | Ordinance | An 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) | adopted by Ordinance Number | Pass |
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23-5979
| 1 | E.-2. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide for additional building height up to one hundred and thirty-seven feet and six inches with parks incentives if developed pursuant to the Design & Innovation District regulations: and clarifying the Design & Innovation District as a Transfer of Development Rights receiving area; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Readoption of Ordinance No. 2023-34)
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23-5980
| 1 | E.-3. | | Ordinance | An 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 an incentive program within the Design & Innovation District to allow a maximum building height of one hundred and thirty-seven feet and six inches by providing a park open to the public, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (07 12 23 PZB made no recommendation, Vote 3-2)
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) | adopted as amended by Ordinance Number | Pass |
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23-6278
| 1 | E.-4. | | Resolution | A 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 “4241 Aurora” on the property legally described as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6, Coral Gables Industrial Section (4241 Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (09 21 23 PZB Meeting - Board recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)
Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
Lobbyist: Devon Vickers | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6279
| 1 | E.-5. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project referred to as “4241 Aurora” on the property legally described as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6, Coral Gables Industrial Section (4241 Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 21 23 PZB Meeting - Board recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 7-0)
Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
Lobbyist: Devon Vickers | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6368
| 1 | F.-1. | | Agenda Item | Discussion regarding businesses on Giralda Avenue.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) | Discussed and Filed | |
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23-6536
| 1 | F.-2. | | Agenda Item | Presentation of “El Clasico of La Liga of Spain” arriving to Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) | Discussed and Filed | |
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23-6549
| 1 | F.-3. | | Resolution | Update on white way lights.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago) | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6548
| 1 | F.-4. | | Agenda Item | Update from the Village of Merrick Park management.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago) | Discussed and Filed | |
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23-6553
| 1 | F.-5. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission readopting the Civility Code for members of the City Commission, expanding its applicability and providing for procedures and consequences for violation of the Civility Code.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6562
| 1 | F.-6. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission readopting the Civility Code for members of the City Commission, expanding its applicability and providing for notice, procedures, and consequences for violations of the Civility Code.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) | adopted by Resolution Number | Fail |
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23-6560
| 1 | F.-7. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission supporting Israel and condemning the unprovoked and unjustified war launched by Hamas terrorists against Israel.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
(Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6626
| 1 | Non Agenda Item | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission in support of placing a menorah and a manger near City Hall during the upcoming holiday season. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6570
| 1 | F.-8. | | Resolution | Updated on 140 Arvida Parkway., Alfred Browning Parker property.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6296
| 1 | G.-1. | AiPP Alta_gt2P | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept and commissioning of a work of public art by gt2P Studios in conjunction with the Alta development project at 4101 Salzedo Street, in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development (recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 5 to 2; unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0). | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6508
| 1 | G.-2. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission appointing the following individuals to serve as members of the Charter Review Committee:
Mayor Lago - Donald Slesnick
Vice Mayor Anderson - Anna Betancourt
Commissioner Castro - Jane Moskowitz
Commissioner Fernandez - Felix Pardo
Commissioner Menendez - Thomas Wells | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6509
| 1 | H.-1. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City’s 2024 Legislative Priorities in substantially the attached form. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6511
| 1 | H.-2. | | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a bid waiver for holiday decorations on Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Christmas Palace for custom decorations for a period of three years. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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23-6510
| 1 | I.-1. | | Agenda Item | Update regarding proposed Zoning Code text amendments regarding appeal procedures. | Discussed and Filed | |
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