Landmarks Advisory Board

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

Agenda — 22 items

1. 1 The Landmark Advisory Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, commencing at 9:30 am EST. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j//81769745993. In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting. Meeting ID: : 817 6974 5993 One tap mobile +17866351003,,81769745993# US (Miami) +19292056099,,8:81769745993# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/koHpBvqy7 305-461-6769 (Coral Gables local number) To speak to the Landmark Advisory Board on an Agenda Item, please “Raise your Hand” or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can “Raise your hand” by pressing *9. The public may also comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting.
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. I. CALL TO ORDER
4. II. ROLL CALL
5. 4 This meeting was called to order at 9:08 AM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7. 1. Landmarks Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for February 4, 2025 25-8840
8. 6 Attendees: Present: Chairperson Slesnick, Vice Chairperson Dowlen, Board Member Asrani, Board Member Heisenbottle, Board Member Menendez Excused: Board Member Godlhagen, Board Member Busot
9. IV. NEW BUSINESS
10. V. OLD BUSINESS
11. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
12. 9 A motion was made by Board member Menendez, seconded by Board member Dowlen, to approve the minutes for the February 4, 2025, Landmark Advisory Board meeting. This motion passed unanimously. Approved on Consent Agenda
13. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
15. 1. Michael Maxwell, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Board, requested a date for a 30 minute walking tour to view landmark signs in disrepair, specifically near Granada Boulevard and Coral Way.
16. IX. ADJOURNMENT
17. 2. Streetlights - The meeting occurred between FPL and the city. Attendees were Chairman of the landmark Advisory Board, Michael Maxwell, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Board, City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and FPL had a large representation at the meeting. Board member Menendez discussed the priorities are to keep and maintain the streetlights we have. Staff to advise who maintains the existing historic streetlights and what happens when the streetlights are damaged. Chairperson Slesnick also discussed the brightness of the streetlight is an issue.
18. 13 NOTE
19. 3. Downtown Walking Tour - On May 18th, Chairperson Slesnick will lead a walking tour in downtown Coral Gables to celebrate the centennial.
20. 1. At the March 11th City Commission meeting, funding was approved for the North Ponce Study.
21. 1. Entrances - Board member Menendez will be looking into the condition of the entrances in Coral Gables. He will also look into the history of the entrance that was never made at Flagler and Ponce De Leon Boulevard
22. 21 The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 AM.