City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/25/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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21-2352 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 25, 2021 as "Mrs. Jowanda Peterson Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2353 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 26, 2021 as "Ms. Paula Munnerlyn Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2367 1A.-3.Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of May 16-22, 2021 "EMS Week"Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of May 16, 2021 through May 22, 2021 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2306 1A.-4. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by The Honorable Demi Busatta Cabrera, State Representative for District 114.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2321 1A.-5. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by the City’s lobbying team to deliver the 2021 End of Session Report.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2288 2E.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coal Gables and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #7, providing the City's Police Officers a 1% Hazard Pay Supplement funded by the CARES Act.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2294 2E.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coral Gables and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1210, providing the City's Firefighters a 1% Hazard Pay Supplement funded by the CARES Act.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2390 1E.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of the License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Central Business Plaza-A, LLC, for a portion of the property located on the southeast corner of SW 71st Ave and 29th Road, Miami, FL (Folio No. 30-4014-035-0010) to be used as a temporary debris management site as needed during the 2021 Hurricane Season (June 1, 2021- November 30, 2021).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2392 1E.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a lease renewal with Plumer Management, LLC, for eleven (11) parking spaces on City property behind 5915 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL, for a period of three (3) years (June 1, 2021-May 31, 2024).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2377 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 17, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2373 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of April 21, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2375 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of May 10, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2348 11.-4. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 6, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2385 11.-5. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of May 13, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2286 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “PSA”), as amended, for the sale of the City-owned surface parking lot (#31) at 350 Greco Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4120-017-2240) to JRFQ Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (Lobbyist: Anthony De Yurre) (Lobbyist: Jennifer E. Fine)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
21-2454 1  ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables to reconsider the previously approved First Reading Ordinance, more specifically, [Agenda Item F-1 from the May 11th, 2021 City Commission Meeting Entitled: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of the City owned Surface Parking Lot (#31) at 350 Greco Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4120-017-2240) to JRFQ Holdings, LLC. a Delaware Limited Liability Company].adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2290 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 62, Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” Section 62-303 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Special Event Permit” of the City Code to extend its applicability and expiration through January 15, 2022 in order to safely continue to expand economic opportunities to businesses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2291 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 3-600 “Temporary Uses,” Section 3-611 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Temporary Use Permit” of the Zoning Code to extend its applicability and expiration of temporary use permits through January 15, 2022 in order to safely continue to expand and create economic opportunities for businesses and flexibilities for civic uses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2369 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance 93-66, to increase the available hours of roving patrol and provide maintenance and landscaping services to the district; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
21-2256 1G.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding implementation strategy for Neighborhood Protection Zones. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2370 1G.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Mayor Lago’s Strategic Priorities Plan.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2371 1G.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding House Bill 35 re. Legal Notices. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2376 1G.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate on the City’s Operational Audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2378 1G.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate on projects submitted to Development Services. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2388 1G.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding evening meetings for matters impacting residents to provide greater transparency and participation in meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2389 1G.-7. Agenda ItemStaff update regarding city-wide project Dashboard of all commercial and mixed-use projects or proposed site plans that the Development Review Committee receives, showing a photograph and street address, with links to information on file regarding each project. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2435 1G.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding funding sources for maintenance of Art in Public Places. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-1977 1G.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission supporting the designation of South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5, from the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line to State Road 9A/Interstate 95 Northbound as "Harriet Tubman Highway"/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5, including that portion of the roadway that lies within the city limits of Coral Gables, from SW 57th Avenue to Booker Street. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2363 1H.-1.CDB Cultural Grant Funding FY2022ResolutionA Resolution by the Cultural Development Board increasing the budget allocation for Fiscal Year 2022 Cultural Grant Funds. (Unanimously approved; 5 to 0). Update to follow in Budget.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2623 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Rachel Lauzurique, Annette Strauch, John Alvarez, Fernando Arguelles, Erick Cruz, Carl Kafka, Don Slesnick, Jr., Enrique Bernal, and John Thomson to serve as members of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2624 1H.-2.1 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Jorge Arrizueta, Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman, Scott Davidson, Eugene Wolman, and Gemma Pinon, to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2625 1H.-2.2 ResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of the following individuals to serve as members of the Board of Architects (Nominated by the City Manager): Callum Gibb, Hamed Rodriguez, Glenn Pratt, Judy Carty, Peter Kiliddjian, Don Sackman, Ana M. Alvarez, and Luis Jauregui, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2626 1H.-2.3 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Alex Menendez, Frank Paredes, Javier Banos, Matthew Martinez, and Carmen Sabater to serve as members of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2627 1H.-2.4 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Kasey Tendrich, Wendy Kallergis, Marty Steinberger, Norma De La O, Robert Cambo, and Erick Fernandez to serve ss members of the City of Coral Gables/UM Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2628 1H.-2.5 ResolutionA Resolution appointing Maria Cruz (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Code Enforcement Board, for the remainder of the unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2020 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2629 1H.-2.6 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Connie Crowther, TJ Villamil, Derrek Space, And Caroline Blumberg, to serve as members of the Communications Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2630 1H.-2.7 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Ignacio Permuy, Sean Mcgrover, Felix Pardo, Andres Correa, and Tony Bello, to serve as members of the Construction Regulation Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2631 1H.-2.8 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Blake Sondo, Haley Moss, Samatha Duran, Pippa Milne, And Mary Palacio, to serve as members of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2632 1H.-2.9 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Barbara Reese, Bonnie Crouch Seipp, Carmen Cason, and Alexis J. Ehrenhaft, to serve as members of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2633 1H.-2.10 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Andy Gomez, James P. Gueits, Katherine Newman, Alex Mantecon, Michael Gold, Rene Alvarez, and Andy Mayorbe, to serve as members of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2634 1H.-2.11 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Julio Grabiel, Olga Ramudo, Tania Cruz-Gimenez, Mary Snow, Stuart J. McGregor, and Barbara Tria to serve as members of the Economic Development Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2636 1H.-2.12 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Javier Gutierrez, Jorge Sonville, Alfonso Cueto, Mike Sotelo, Alberto Vadia, Oscar Rodriguez, Kevin Lynskey, Orlando Vazquez, Gerardo F. Quesada, Eric Zichella, Joseph Noa, Michael Pineiro, Jorge Salum, Corey E. Hoffman, Ian Illych Martinez, Jane Mass, Eric Horstmann, William Reilly, Michael Contreras, Ashton Hammerlin, Gabriel Garay, Nelson Hernandez, Jeremy Susac, Manuel Menendez, and Jeff Briant, to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2637 1H.-2.13 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Alicia Bache-Wiig, Margaret A. Rolando, Dona Spain, Xavier Durana, Michael Maxwell, and Cesar Garcia-Pons, to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2638 1H.-2.14 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Juan C. Diaz-Padron, Austin Tellam, Paul Susz, and Matthew Weaver, to serve as members of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2639 1H.-2.15 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment f the following individuals, namely, Raul Valdes-Fauli, Volker Anding, Brett Gillis, Richard Montes De Oca, Carlos Hernandez, and Alejandra Collarte, to serve as members of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2640 1H.-2.16 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Carolina Estefan-Chahine, Elizabeth Parnes, Maria Counts, and Nancy Leslie, to serve as members of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2641 1H.-2.17 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, James Worm, Samuel L. Boldrick, Melanie Zargham, and Myra E. Silverstein, to serve as members of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2642 1H.-2.18 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Ada Holian, Vicky Rua, Gordon Sokoloff, and Carlos Xiques, to serve as members of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2643 1H.-2.19 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Monica Segura, Joan Valdes, Ellen Chasems, Jennifer Marques, Laura Hernandez, and Ruben Rodriguez, to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2644 1H.-2.20 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Alec Schneider, Natalie Gonzalez, Kirk Menendez, Jr., Mihir Pabby, Gabriela Toyos, and Samantha Simpson, to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2645 2H.-2.21 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, David Mitchell, Denise D. West, Christina Carabeo, and Richard Bennett, to serve as members of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2646 1H.-2.22 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Luis Revuelta, Eibi Aizenstat, Claudia Miro, Wayne “Chip” Withers, Alex Bucelo, and Venny Torre, to serve as members of the Planning and Zoning Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2647 1H.-2.23 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Nancy Pastor, Frank Maderal, Michelle Dunaj, Manuel Niebla, Jack Lowell, and Edmund J. Mazzei, Sr., to serve as members of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2649 1H.-2.24 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Samuel Joseph, Carmen Cartaya, Ariel Fernandez, Jennifer Ward Sando, Erin Anding, and Sandy Dimitris, to serve as members of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2650 1H.-2.25 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, James Berlin, Jean Connelly, Edward English, and Julian L. Sevillano, to serve as members of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2651 1H.-2.26 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Rita Teutonico, Greg Hamra, Marlin Ebbert, Carmen Olazabal, James “Jasper” Brock, and Martin Pinilla, to serve as members of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2652 1H.-2.27 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Steven Williamson, Deborah Swain, Sue Kawalerski, Silvia Pinera-Vazquez, Kevin Mase, and Peter N. Wood, to serve as members of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2653 1H.-2.28 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Manny Chamizo, Anthony Lopez, Juan Galan, Jr., Alex Stancioff, and Douglas Yoder, to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2656 1H.-2.29 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Leslie Pantin, Frank Martinez, Frank Rodriguez, Ray Corral, and Bernice Roth, to serve as members of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) Year Term, which will begin on June 8, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2285 1I.-1. Agenda ItemIT Department presentation of Smart City initiatives and awards.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2283 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the granting of an encroachment in the public right-of-way abutting 2801 Salzedo Street.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2364 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to revise various Local Business Taxes by the Finance Department and Parks Fees by the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2379 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing the re-opening of City Hall and all City facilities, the return of the City to Regular Operations, and the return of traditional in-person meetings of the City Commission and all City Boards and Committees.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2655 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing members of the City Commission to serve as ex-officio members on the following boards, Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr. Coral Gables Bar Association, Vice Mayor Michael Mena Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Vice Mayor Michael Mena Coral Gables Community Foundation, Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Coral Gables Business Improvement District, Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Coral Gables Museum Board of Directors, Mayor Vince Lago Miami-Dade County Transportation Planning Organization, Commissioner Rhonda A. Anderson Beacon Council Advisory Board of Trustees, and Commissioner Rhonda A. Anderson Green Corridor Task Force, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available