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February 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final Revised ·2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on February 25, 2025 commencing at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). 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 by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action 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 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. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. ▶ jump to 0:02
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  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:25
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. 6 MERRICK MINUTE
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Mark Trowbridge and declaring the week of February 24, 2025 as "Mark Trowbridge Week" in Coral Gables. 25-8703 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 4:34
  11. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 25, 2025 as "Aix-en-Provence Day" in Coral Gables. 25-8550 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 45:48
  12. A.-3. Congratulations to Keep Coral Gables Beautiful on earning the 2nd place Merit Award for Local Programs in U.S. cities with 30,000 to 100,000 residents at the Keep America Beautiful conference. 25-8685 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 64:41
  13. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  14. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of February 11, 2025. 25-8658 approved Pass
  15. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables expressing their desire to name a park after Mark Trowbridge and to identify appropriate park locations in downtown Coral Gables for the City Commission's consideration. 25-8707 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  16. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 72:38
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  19. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  20. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Automotive Body Repair Services contract to Molina Garage, Inc. (Primary) and Espana Body Repair Inc. (Secondary), the most responsive and responsible bidders, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-049 Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A 25-8662 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  21. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the purchase of the Meridian Barrier System from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC. as a “Sole Source” in an estimated amount of $249,775.17 pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 25-8669 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  23. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Richard Smit (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 25-8678 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  24. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City Manager to enter into an agreement with PLUSURBIA Design for the North Ponce Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey pursuant to section 2-691, Special Procurement/Bid Waiver of the Procurement Code in an estimated amount of $98,000.00. Lobbyist: N/A 25-8673 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 82:34
  25. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Marlin Ebbert (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 25-8686 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  27. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  28. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of January 8, 2025. 24-8517 approved Pass
  29. 1.-2. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of January 22, 2025. 25-8657 approved Pass
  30. 1.-3. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 21, 2025. 25-8652 approved Pass
  31. 1.-4. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of January 15, 2025. 25-8665 approved Pass
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  33. 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]:
  34. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Parking Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission direct staff to evaluate the current process for review of loss of on street parking spaces, remote parking, and payment-in-lieu requests related to certain development projects. 25-8680 approved ▶ jump to 163:06
  35. 28 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  36. 2.-2. A Resolution of the Parking Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission direct staff to evaluate appropriateness of the parking replacement assessment fee and other similar parking fees. 25-8681 approved ▶ jump to 163:10
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  38. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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  40. 32 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  41. 33 Agenda Items E-1 and E-3 are related
  42. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” and Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” to create a conceptual review by the Planning & Zoning Board for applications proposing land use or zoning changes prior to the preliminary Board of Architects approval; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, retroactivity, and providing for an effective date. (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-2) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8486 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 131:45
  43. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2997 to add a new multipurpose building, and increase the Maximum Student Enrollment from 881 to 945 students for St Theresa Catholic School located at 2701 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, Florida; all other provisions and conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 2997 shall remain in effect; and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Suzanne A. Dockerty 24-8460 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 182:42
  44. 36 RESOLUTIONS
  45. 37 Agenda Items E-1 and E-3 are related
  46. E.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to create a Planning and Zoning Board zoning conceptual review fee; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-8551 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  48. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  49. 41 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
  50. F.-1. Update on the Granada Golf Course rain shelters. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-8655 Discussed and Filed
  51. F.-2. Discussion regarding City Hall landscaping for the Centennial. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-8656 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  52. F.-3. Recap on the most recent visit to Tallahassee with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 25-8679 Discussed and Filed
  53. F.-4. An update of the north Ponce study. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-8682 Discussed and Filed
  54. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
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  56. 47 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
  57. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the commissioning of an original musical score for use by the city and for integration with the city’s centennial inspired virtual/digital experience, Gables GO!, in partnership with the University of Miami and Frost Symphony Orchestra; and authorizing the city manager or their designee and City Attorney to negotiate an agreement with the parties (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). 24-7817 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 153:23
  58. G.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the International Affairs Coordinating Council (IACC), that Quito, Ecuador, become a Sister City emeritus. 25-8659 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  60. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  61. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-023 for Civil & Environmental Engineering Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Ardurra Group, Inc., Hazen and Sawyer, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Milian Swain & Associates, Inc., and NOVA Consulting Services, Inc the six (6) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A 25-8628 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  62. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Amendment No. 1 to grant agreement No. LPA 0269 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $375,000; approving the extension of the expiration date for the Coral Gables Citywide Septic to Sewer Conversion Assessment Project from March 31, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement with FDEP for said financial assistance. 25-8677 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  63. H.-3. Legislative Update on Preemptive Bills and other of interest. 25-8562 Discussed and Filed
  64. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  65. 2.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to evaluate the current process for review of loss of on street parking spaces, remote parking, and payment-in-lieu requests related to certain development projects. Additionally, directing staff to evaluate the appropriateness of the parking replacement assessment fee and to development a parking master plan. 25-8708 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  66. 56 None
  67. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  68. 57 page break
  69. 58 None
  70. 58 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  71. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 238:39
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  73. 61 ADJOURNMENT
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  75. 62 NOTE
  76. 63 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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