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December 10, 2024 ·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 — 105 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on December 10, 2024 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 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:01
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:22
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to School Board Chair and District 6 Representative Mari Tere Rojas on her mother's passing. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7954 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 3:53
  10. A.-2. Congratulations to the City of Coral Gables on receiving the 2024 Clean Community Award from Keep Florida Beautiful. 24-8358 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 20:34
  11. A.-3. Congratulations to Captain Gregory Atwood recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2024. 24-8328 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 28:42
  12. A.-4. Congratulations to Captain Kyle Durham recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2024. 24-8329 Presented and Filed
  13. A.-5. Congratulations to Sergeant Brad Baena, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter,” for the third quarter of 2024. 24-8380 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 35:54
  14. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  15. 13 None
  16. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 70:51
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  19. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  20. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-election of Troy Easley, who ran unopposed for the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board, Firefighter Employee Representative Sear, for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. 24-8366
  21. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and renew the Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) maintenance service agreement as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8379 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  23. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department of a First Amendment to the lease with Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami, LLC. for the addition of four (4) Harley-Davidson FLHP Motorcycles. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8375 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  24. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $100,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment for Shepherd AI Proof of Concept. 24-8376 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  25. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the accepting a $20,000 grant from the Villagers 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 grant agreement with the Villagers; 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 program. 24-8371 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 80:20
  26. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ignacio Alvarez (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8382 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  28. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  29. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of November 6, 2024. 24-8322 approved Pass
  30. 1.-2. Communications Committee Meeting of September 12, 2024. 24-8323 approved Pass
  31. 1.-3. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of October 30, 2024. 24-8356 approved Pass
  32. 1.-4. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. 24-8361 approved Pass
  33. 28 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  34. 1.-5. Economic Development Board Meeting of November 6, 2024. 24-8369 approved Pass
  35. 1.-6. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 21, 2024. 24-8320 approved Pass
  36. 1.-7. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2024. 24-8362 approved Pass
  37. 1.-8. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of September 11, 2024. 24-8034 approved Pass
  38. 1.-9. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of October 29, 2024. 24-8293 approved Pass
  39. 1.-10. Retirement Board Meeting of October 25, 2024. 24-8363 approved Pass
  40. 1.-11. Retirement Board/City Commission Joint Workshop of October 25, 2024. 24-8365 approved Pass
  41. 1.-12. Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2024. 24-8357 approved Pass
  42. 1.-13. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2024. 24-8368 approved Pass
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  45. 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]
  46. 40 Time Certain 12:30pm (Agenda Item 2-1)
  47. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission require development applications to address certain items and areas of concern in development application presentations. 24-8208 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 201:42
  48. 42 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items 2-2 and F-1 are related)
  49. 2.-2. A Resolution of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission fund a planning study maximizing pickleball courts at the Biltmore Tennis Center without the loss of tennis courts, and ensuring the study also includes review by the Historic Preservation Board. 24-8386 Discussed and Filed
  50. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  51. 45 APPEALS
  52. 46 Agenda Item E-1 has been deferred to the January 14, 2025 City Commission Meeting
  53. 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 Deferred
  54. 48 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  55. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code Article 12, “Ambience Standards,” Section 12-100, “Lighting,” and Article 16, “Definitions,” to provide for illumination standards and definitions; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 13 24 PZB approved as amended, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8057 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 190:43
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  57. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission, amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, to modify bird sanctuary protections by excluding pigeons, chickens, ducks, roosters, and other domestic fowl. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8231 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  58. 52 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  59. 53 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item E-4)
  60. E.-4. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 83:32
  61. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission, amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 46-26, Compulsory Participation; amending Section 46-27, Purchase of Credited Service; and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. 24-8360 Deferred
  62. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  63. 57 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items 2-2 and F-1 are related)
  64. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to expedite installation of temporary pickleball courts and the development of potential designs for the addition of dedicated pickleball courts at the William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8384 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass
  65. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City staff and the Planning and Zoning Board to explore additional conceptual reviews for certain projects. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8385 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 188:52
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  67. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission designating the seasonal tree installed annually outside of City Hall during the month of December as the City “Christmas Tree” and the seasonal park installed at Merrick Park the “Holiday Park.” (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-8393 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  68. 62 Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item F-4)
  69. F.-4. Update and possible action regarding alterations at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8283 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 223:59
  70. 64 Time Certain 9:45am (Agenda Item F-5)
  71. F.-5. Presentation on boater safety issues and options by William Baline. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8388 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 41:45
  72. F.-6. Update regarding the following State legislative priorities, and draft statutory amendments, to date: (1) Amendments addressing public and private school bus safety requirements. (2) Amendments prohibiting and penalizing cyber stalking and vicarious stalking of victims. (S.B. 54). (3) Amendments prohibiting and penalizing operating a vessel while intoxicated. (S.B. 58). (4) Amendments prohibiting the use of false and fraudulent statements to support removal of trees and requiring a permit for stump grinding to avoid impacting gas, electrical, communication, and water and sewer lines. (5) Amendments to the Florida Building Code necessary to reduce future insurance costs in Florida and requiring insurance discounts for property owners that have hardened their building or home to meet higher windstorm ratings. (6) Amendment to the Live Local Act to require notice to neighboring municipalities and cities regarding projects with a prescribed radius. (7) Amendment to the definition of “Recovered Materials” in Florida Statutes to allow for composting and reuse of plant and tree materials and pre- and post-consumer food waste. (8) Amendment to develop design guidelines for nature-based methods for improving coastal resilience (S.B. 50). (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8387 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 291:12
  73. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  74. 68 None
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  77. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  78. 70 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  79. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-008 for Assessment and Design Services for the City Hall Restoration and Renovation and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the procurement code entitled “contract award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act”. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8326 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  80. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the SCBA Equipment as a “Piggyback Contract”, pursuant to Section 2-945 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8337 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  81. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for on-demand transit service funding in the amount of $255,185 and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement no. FM 456073-1-84-01 upon receipt, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put towards the cost of the program. 24-8370 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 218:32
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  83. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a second amendment to Grant Agreement No. 23h.sc.900.154 with the State of Florida, Department of State (DOS), Division of Historical Resources, to extend the agreement period six months from December 31, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for the restoration of the historic gondola building, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment. 24-8372 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  84. H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2024-233 and updating the City's 2025 Legislative Agenda. 24-8389 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  85. H.-6. Update on City Hall. 24-8394 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 335:31
  86. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  87. 78 None
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  89. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  90. J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled "Regular Meetings, Special Meetings," setting forth the City Commission Meeting dates through December 2025. 24-8367 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 219:32
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  92. J.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission making provisions for holding a General Biennial election on April 8, 2025, for the election of candidates for the office(s) of Mayor and two City Commissioners; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official representative of the City Commission, with respect to the supervision of said General Biennial election; further directing the City Clerk to give notice by publication of the adoption of this Resolution and the provisions hereof. 24-8397 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  93. J.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the City Clerk to proceed with preparation of the Municipal Election Order Form in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Elections Department for services, materials and support to be rendered, in connection with the Coral Gables General Biennial Election of April 8, 2025, to procure the necessary ballots and other forms, to arrange for the use of voting machines, provide appropriate absentee ballot request policy (In those instances wherein Miami-Dade County manages the distribution of absentee ballots) and canvass of returns from our designated precincts within the City of Coral Gables. 24-8398 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  94. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  96. 86 ADJOURNMENT
  97. 87 NOTE
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  99. 88 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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  105. 150 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk