City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/9/2021 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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21-3320 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2021 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3274 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 27, 2021 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3323 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 2021 as "National Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3334 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables named "Government Agency of the Year" by the Latin Builders Association.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3328 3A.-5.Firefighter of the month award for October 2021Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Rolando Santana, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2021.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3329 1A.-6.Firefighter of the month award November 2021Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Rebecca McNally, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2021.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3291 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Robert Wheeler, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2021.Deferred  Action details Not available
21-3239 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 12, 2021.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-3342 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 26, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3340 1D.-1. Agenda ItemAn update regarding cleanup efforts in the downtown business district. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3396 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables establishing a January 3rd, 2022 deadline to implement a strategic plan to address cleanliness in the Central Business District, encompassing maintenance of sidewalks, storefronts, and landscaping in front of properties.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3253 1E.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Alhambra Circle on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. during the Burgerliscious event to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3302 1E.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a Temporary License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Ben & Guiles, Inc., the selected proposer for the City of Coral Gables’ Pop-Up Incubator Program with regard to the premises located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, for a six (6) month initial term with an additional six-month renewal option at the City Manager’s discretion.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3326 1E.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the declaration of the surplus and sale of a city-owned Self-Loader Truck purchased for the Solid Waste Division of Public Works, pursuant to Sec. 2-879 of the Procurement Code entitled "Disposal of Surplus".adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3318 1E.-4.FL DOS African-American Cultural and Historical GrantResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing application for a Florida Department of State, African-American Cultural and Historical Grant toward design, renovation, or installation honoring the contributions and culture of African-Americans in Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3325 1E.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kaizen Defensive Tactics, Inc. for defensive tactics training for the Coral Gables Police Department, in substantially the attached form, for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 (one hundred fifty thousand dollars). (Sponsored by Commissioner For, Jr.)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3333 1E.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a Third Amendment to Lease with Miami Office 2, LLC, with regard to the premises located at 2121 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 720, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, the City’s Economic Development Department’s offices, extending the Lease Term for a period of sixty (60) days until January 31, 2022, and for any additional time that may be necessary to complete the renovations of the H. George Fink Studio, at the City Manager’s discretionadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3357 1E.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Mark Trowbridge (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Mayor’s Citizen Advisory Council, for a term of office that shall commence on the day the appointment is ratified by the City Commission and conclude upon the sunsetting of the board.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3345 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 6, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3273 11.-2. Agenda ItemCity of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 4, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3263 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of October 13, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3335 11.-4. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of October 18, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3313 11.-5. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of October 6, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3288 11.-6. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of September 15, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3304 11.-7. MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-3305 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables Waterway Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission consider improvements to Ruth Bryan Owen Park consisting of installation of a canoe / kayak launch, repairs to the barbeque area, installation of water fountains and bike rack, and additional trash cans.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3158 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Cocoplum Phase 1 Street Lighting Special Taxing District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance 20-114, to increase the proposed streetlights from 55 to 123 lights and change the method of assessment from assessing on the basis of lot frontage to applying a per parcel charge; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Jerry Proctoradopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2790 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards and Committees", Division 7 "Landmarks Advisory Board" providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored Mayor Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3240 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 34 "Nuisances," Article VI. "Noise," Section 34-170, "Exemptions," of the City of Coral Gables Code to address the operation and testing of emergency backup generators, providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3109 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed multi-family project referred to as “Gables Village” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 22, Block 28, “Coral Gables Biltmore Section” (504, 516, 522, 530, and 536 Malaga; 503, 511, 515, 535, 529, 525, and 521 Santander; and 3109 Segovia), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Lobbyist: Maria de la Guardia Lobbyist: Jenny Ducretapproved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
21-3301 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager, or his/her designee, to approve in-kind contributions to Coral Gables based non-profits with a value not to exceed $2,000.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2933 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the general form and language of a surface parking lot invoice for Professional Parking Management. (Lobbyist: N/A)adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3306 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and applicability,” granting Site Plan approval of a mobility hub, located at the site of Parking Garage 1, legally described as Lots 29 to 42, Block 2, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3397 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables setting a Sunshine Meeting to discuss Mobility Hub.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-3082 1G.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding reduced-density PAD bonus in Central Business District core, in properties of a certain size. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3330 1G.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding illegal dumping and Code Enforcement concerns. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
21-3337 1G.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding surface parking lot designs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3331 1G.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer Program. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3327 1G.-5. ResolutionDiscussion on the funding and implementation of the Parks Master Plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3332 1G.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Carolina Vester, Community Recreation Department Assistant Director. (Sponsored by Commission-As-A-Whole)Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2818 1H.-1.AiPP Fire Station 4 Proposal ArtistsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving artists for public art proposal submittals associated with the new Fire House 4. (Unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote 7 to 0; Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2569 1H.-2.AiPP Julio Larraz temporary exhibit CGMResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a temporary exhibition of the sculpture “Mars” by Julio Larraz at the Coral Gables Museum.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3284 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to evaluate site development options with Gables Projects, LLC regarding surface parking lots owned by the City and Gables Projects, LLC, that are adjacent to each other and located on the 300 block of Aragon Avenue and provide recommendations to the City Commission regarding the site’s potential for development. Lobbyist: Anthony De Yurre Lobbyist: Scott Davidsonadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3321 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission designating and authorizing the City Commission Liaison to the Business Improvement District (“BID”) Board of Directors as the City’s representative to complete the ballot and cast the vote on the City’s behalf, as property owner, for the Business Improvement District’s Board of Directors Positions that are open for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year and all subsequent elections for the BID Board of Directors.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3338 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual budget to increase fulltime headcount from 846 to 848 (2 positions), and parttime FTEs from 158.99 to 159.74 (.75 FTEs) to cover Fleet staffing requirements for the Trolley Saturday Service and Extended Evening Hours pilot programs.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-3344 1I.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Doctor’s Hospital Lot.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3453 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jane Maranos (nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Landmarks Advisory Board, 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
21-3454 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Donald Slesnick (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Landmarks Advisory Board, 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