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January 14, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final Revised ·This Meeting will be held at the Police and Fire Headquarters - Community Meeting Room

2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Agenda — 110 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on January 14, 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 10:14
  4. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  7. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  8. 5 ROLL CALL
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Leona Cooper Baker. 24-8436 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 17:24
  10. A.-2. Congratulations to Lieutenant Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2024. 24-8364 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 32:41
  11. 8 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item A-3)
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  13. A.-3. Presentation by the Coral Gables Museum. 24-8395 Deferred
  14. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  15. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of November 12, 2024. 24-8327 approved Pass
  16. B.-2. Regular City Commission Meeting of December 10, 2024. 24-8403 approved Pass
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  18. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 38:05
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  20. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  21. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the election of Sureya Serret, who ran unopposed for the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board Participating Regular Full-time (General/Teamster) Employee Representative seat to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which began January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. 24-8405 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  22. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-034 for General Planning Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Corradino Group, Inc., Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc., and Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., the three (3) 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 24-8431 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  23. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Tree Replacement Project contract to Margarita’s Gardens, Inc., the most responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-048. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8432 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  25. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Nikki Whiting (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8437 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  27. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a $77,040 equipment rebate voucher from the United States Department of Energy for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Granada Diner located at 2001 Granada Blvd; authorizing the City Manager to execute the assistance agreement and authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget to recognize the funds as revenue and appropriate such funds towards the cost of the project. 24-8487 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  28. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  29. 1.-1. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 2, 2024. 24-8179 approved Pass
  30. 1.-2. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. 24-8409 approved Pass
  31. 1.-3. Construction Regulation Board Meeting of November 18, 2024. 24-8434 approved Pass
  32. 1.-4. Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 15, 2024. 24-8180 approved Pass
  33. 1.-5. Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 19, 2024. 24-8406 approved Pass
  34. 27 Non-Agenda Item
  35. 1.-6. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of October 16, 2024. 24-8452 approved Pass
  36. Non-Agenda Resolution allowing Commissioner Fernandez to attend Commission Meeting through zoom on January 14, 2024. 24-8529 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  37. 1.-7. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. 24-8453 approved Pass
  38. 1.-8. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 12, 2024. 24-8428 approved Pass
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  40. 1.-9. Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of November 7, 2024. 24-8459 approved Pass
  41. 1.-10. Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 12, 2024. 24-8454 approved Pass
  42. 32 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  43. 1.-11. Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 9, 2024. 24-8456 approved Pass
  44. 1.-12. Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of October14, 2024. 24-8455 approved Pass
  45. 1.-13. Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 4, 2024. 24-8491 approved Pass
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  48. 1.-14. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. 24-8408 approved Pass
  49. 1.-15. Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of July 1, 2024. 24-8457 approved Pass
  50. 1.-16. Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of October 7, 2024. 24-8458 approved Pass
  51. 1.-17. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of November 13, 2024. 24-8340 approved Pass
  52. 1.-18. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of December 4, 2024. 24-8433 approved Pass
  53. 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]:
  54. 43 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Items 2-1 and 2-2)
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  56. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission amend the City Zoning Code to include notice to the Waterway Advisory Board of waterway properties seeking a variance related to the waterway or requesting conditional use. 24-8427 Deferred
  57. 2.-2. A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission object to the water viewing area project at the US-1 bridge as part of Miami-Dade County's Underline Project; and requesting a 90-day extension to the U.S. Coast Guard to allow sufficient time to respond to public notice. 24-8519 Deferred ▶ jump to 175:10
  58. 46 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item 2-3)
  59. 2.-3. A Joint Resolution of the City of Coral Gables’ Historic Preservation Board and the Landmarks Advisory Board requesting that the City Work with its lobbying team and the Public Service Commission to address certain issues regarding streetlights in the City. 24-8505 Deferred ▶ jump to 184:40
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  61. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  62. 50 APPEALS
  63. 51 Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item E-1)
  64. E.-1. An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on October 16, 2024, to designate the property located at 1414 Galiano Street, legally described as Lot 12 & E15ft, Lot 13, Block 32, Coral Gables Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 69, at Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra 24-8230 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 296:52
  65. 53 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  66. 54 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item E-2)
  67. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission granting Conditional Use for a Building Site Determination approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-202.6, “Building Site Determination” and Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” to separate two (2) single-family building sites on the property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, legally described as Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 119, Riviera Section #10 (5810 Maggiore), Coral Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of Lots 11 and 12 (north parcel), and the other (1) building site consisting of Lots 13 and 14 (south parcel); including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.(11 13 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 7-0) (01 14 25 City Commission deferred new submittal to PZB, Vote: 5-0) 24-8053 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
  68. E.-3. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 399:06
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  71. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission adjusting the date of the 2025 Run-Off Election from April 22, 2025 to April 29, 2025 in accordance with Section 1.1 of the City Charter; and adjusting all other dates related thereto, including the date the Mayor and Commissioners shall take office; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. 24-8404 Withdrawn
  72. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  73. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission, directing the City Manager to negotiate a potential lease agreement with the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector for space located at 224 Minorca Avenue, in the Minorca parking garage; waiving certain requirements pursuant to Section 2-1089 of Division 12 of the Procurement Code; providing for terms and conditions to be addressed during negotiations; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8461 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 100:07
  74. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission supporting Orchestra Miami as the presenter of a Centennial Concert Celebration at the Venetian Pool in 2025. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8502 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 508:11
  75. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to begin discussions with the Merrick Festival Caroling Competition to become an official City event. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8506 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 125:42
  76. 63 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item F-4)
  77. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission amending the procedure for the selection of the Robert DeKorte Memorial Award recipient and increasing the associated award. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8518 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 223:01
  78. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the award amounts for the City's Police and Firefighter of the Year, the increase which would be funded by donations from LEAF at the Coral Gables Community Foundation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8521 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 241:38
  79. F.-6. Discussion regarding metal roof and solar panels. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8392 Deferred
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  81. F.-7. Discussion regarding the Merrick House maintenance plan. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-8396 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 516:18
  82. F.-8. Granada Golf Course greenskeeper update. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-8503 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 521:48
  83. F.-9. Update regarding septic to sewer basin plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8507 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 522:58
  84. F.-10. Update regarding Biltmore Way. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8508 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 524:33
  85. F.-11. Discussion regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8509 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 528:02
  86. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  87. 74 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item G-1)
  88. 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 Deferred
  89. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  90. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-033 for Citywide Landscaping Services to SFM Landscaping Services, LLC, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-033. 24-8444 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 250:58
  91. H.-2. Succession plan for the City Manager’s Office. 24-8520 ▶ jump to 534:44
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  93. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  94. 81 None
  95. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  96. 83 None
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  98. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  99. 84 Items pulled from Consent Agenda
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  101. 86 ADJOURNMENT
  102. 87 Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No. 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present. Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
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  104. 88 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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  108. Non-Agenda A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Albert Parjus. as City Manager of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, effective January 28, 2025. 25-8531 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  110. Non-Agenda A Resolution of the City Commission designating Commissioner Kirk Menendez to negotiate a salary and benefits package for the newly appointed City Manager. 25-8532 adopted by Resolution Number Pass