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January 28, 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 January 28, 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.
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  3. 3 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:39
  4. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:26
  6. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  7. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  8. 5 ROLL CALL
  9. A.-1. Swearing in of City Manager Alberto N. Parjus. 25-8541 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 2:58
  10. A.-2. Presentation of the 2024 Holiday Window Contest Winners. 24-8512 Presented and Filed
  11. A.-3. Congratulations to Emergency Dispatch Operator Lawanda "Candace" Isaac, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Quarter,” for the second quarter of 2024. 25-8547 Presented and Filed
  12. A.-4. Congratulations to Emergency Dispatch Operator Monica Dinescu, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Quarter,” for the third quarter of 2024. 25-8548 Deferred
  13. A.-5. Congratulations to Detective David Grigg, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter,” for the fourth quarter of 2024. 25-8556 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 15:33
  14. A.-6. Congratulations to Officer Peter Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of November 2024. 25-8557 Presented and Filed
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  16. A.-7. Congratulations to Matthew Gonzalez, Community Recreation Department recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the Fourth Quarter Award", for, 2024. 24-8494 Presented and Filed
  17. A.-8. Congratulations to Alexander Bustelo, Public Works Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for December, 2024. 24-8493 Presented and Filed
  18. 14 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item A-9)
  19. A.-9. Presentation by the Coral Gables Museum. 24-8395 Deferred
  20. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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  22. 17 None
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  24. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 43:20
  25. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  26. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process and authorize the award of a contract to Robert Rionda Interiors as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code in an amount not to exceed $115,000. Lobbyist: N/A 25-8542
  27. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  28. 1.-1. Economic Development Board Meeting of December 4, 2024. 25-8560 approved Pass
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  30. 1.-2. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of December 16, 2024. 24-8528 approved Pass
  31. 1.-3. Retirement Board Meeting of November 14, 2024. 25-8530 approved Pass
  32. 1.-4. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 23, 2024. 25-8534 approved Pass
  33. 1.-5. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 11, 2024. 25-8561 approved Pass
  34. 1.-6. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of January 8, 2025. 25-8533 approved Pass
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  36. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  37. 31 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  38. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean Standards;” Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-402, “Restrictions related to location;” and Article 16, “Definitions;” to enhance the quality of Coral Gables Mediterranean design by requiring a conceptual design review; removing duplicative criteria; relocating inapplicable standards; supplementing existing criteria; and including additional Mediterranean building examples; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and for an effective date. (09 26 24 PZB continued, Vote 5-0; 09 11 24 PZB deferred, Vote 7-0; 08 14 24 PZB continued, Vote 6-0; 07 10 24 PZB deferred, Vote 5-0; 06 12 24 PZB deferred, Vote 6-1) (10 29 24 PZB approved the proposed legislation, as amended, Vote: 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7517 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 48:18
  39. 33 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item E-2)
  40. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public right-of-way pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8 “Vacation, abandonment and closure of streets, easements and alleys by private owners and the city; application process,” providing for the vacation of the remaining portion of Kenmare Street lying east of Harlano Street, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file). (12 14 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) Lobbyist: Tucker Gibbs Lobbyist: Wayne Pathman 24-8339 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 177:45
  41. 35 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  42. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission requesting amendments to the text and maps of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statues) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to update as a result of the City’s Evaluation and Appraisal Report, the minimum planning periods and sewer requirements, as well as amendments to certain goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) 24-8485 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 52:41
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  44. 38 Agenda Items E-4 and E-5 are related
  45. 38 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  46. E.-4. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
  47. 40 RESOLUTIONS
  48. 41 Agenda Items E-4 and E-5 are related
  49. E.-5. 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 Presented and Filed
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  51. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
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  53. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a salary and benefits package for City Manager Alberto N. Parjus. 25-8536 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 97:23
  54. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to provide notice to the Waterway Advisory Board when the City receives applications for certain variance or conditional requests. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-8537 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 102:26
  55. F.-3. Discussion regarding metal roof and solar panels. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8392 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 104:36
  56. F.-4. Discussion regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8509 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 113:52
  57. F.-5. Discussion regarding improved signage for City of Coral Gables traffic circles and roundabouts. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 25-8564 ▶ jump to 134:29
  58. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  59. 51 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
  60. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving funding support to Dade Heritage Trust toward the creation of a public sculpture honoring the life and legacy of Arva Parks McCabe to be installed at the entrance hall of the Main Miami-Dade County Public Library; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the transfer of funds from the Art in Public Places reserve as revenue and appropriate such funds as determined by the Commission, (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). 24-8407 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 125:26
  61. 53 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item G-2)
  62. G.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the long-term loan of five Jean Ward sculptures to The Underline for installation within The Underline, Coral Gables Section, (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0); authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee and City Attorney to negotiate an agreement with The Underline and any other required entity. 24-7071 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 141:42
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  64. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  65. H.-1. Legislative Update on Preemptive Bills and other of interest. 25-8562 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 161:06
  66. H.-2. Update on City Hall. 25-8549 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 185:24
  67. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  68. 60 None
  69. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  70. 62 None
  71. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  72. 64 page break
  73. 65 ADJOURNMENT
  74. 66 NOTE
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  78. Non-Agenda Item A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THAT ON JANUARY 28TH OF EVERY YEAR, THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES SHALL PLACE A WREATH ON THE BUST OF JOSÉ MARTÍ AT FREEDOM PLAZA, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SANTILLANE AVENUE, EAST PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, AND GALIANO STREET, TO COMMEMORATE JOSÉ MARTÍ, HONOR HIS LEGACY, AND REAFFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY, JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY. Sponsored by Mayor Lago 25-8569 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  79. 112 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk