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November 12, 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 — 88 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on November 12, 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 INVOCATION
  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 family of Jack Lowell. 24-8151 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 1:41
  10. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 12, 2024 as "Martin "Marty" Rosen Day" in Coral Gables. 24-8284 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 8:25
  11. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2024 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables. 24-8285 Presented and Filed
  12. A.-4. Congratulations to Isabel O'Nagten, Community Recreation department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the Third Quarter Award", for 2024. 24-6964 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 31:44
  13. A.-5. Congratulations to Christopher Garcia, Finance Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for August, 2024. 24-8255 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 35:52
  14. A.-6. Congratulations to Jerry Jones, Community Recreation Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for November, 2024. 24-8256 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 41:42
  15. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  16. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2024. 24-8233 approved Pass
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  18. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  19. Non-agenda Introduction of Dariel Fernandez, newly elected Miami-Dade County Tax Collector. 24-8381 Presented and Filed
  20. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  21. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Y&T Plumbing Services Corp., (Primary), and Douglas ORR Plumbing, Inc., (Secondary) as the two most responsive and responsible bidders for Plumbing Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-030. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8245 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  22. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Raul G. Faget (Nominated by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables, University of Miami Relations Committee, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8229 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  23. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Dieter Manstein (Nominated by the Sustainability Advisory Board) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board (High School Representative), for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8262 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  25. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Parking Management Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Riviera Presbyterian Church for the exclusive use of a portion of the parking lot at 5275 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33143 that will be used as a staging area during the construction of the City’s Fire House #4. 24-8279 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  26. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of Grant Agreement No. DA-CG-24-294 from the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program in the amount of $125,000 for the acquisition of a marine patrol vessel and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for said financial assistance. 24-8275 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  27. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. 23PLN92 Amendment No. 1, for updated statutory language to the agreement for the Coral Gables Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment for financial assistance. 24-8276 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  28. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a State of Florida Department of Transportation Litter Control and Prevention Grant in the amount of $15,000 to be put towards the "Keep Coral Gables Beautiful" initiative; authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement No. G3530, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the $15,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. 24-8280 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  29. D.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission declaring that Coral Gables is a Green Light for Veterans City and illuminated City Hall with visible green lighting on November 11th in observance of Operation Green Light for Veterans. 24-8291 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  31. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  32. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 2, 2024. 24-8150 approved Pass
  33. 1.-2. Economic Development Board Meeting of September 4, 2024. 24-8273 approved Pass
  34. 1.-3. Retirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2024. 24-8228 approved Pass
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  36. 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]
  37. 32 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item 2-1)
  38. 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 Deferred
  39. 33 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  40. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  41. 35 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  42. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, Section 10-4 “Removal of animal feces”, to provide a code enforcement mechanism for illegal dumping of animal waste bags in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8120 adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass
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  44. 37 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  45. E.-2. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 414:13
  46. 39 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item E-3)
  47. E.-3. 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 Deferred
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  50. 42 RESOLUTIONS
  51. E.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Police Department's 2023-2024 Red Light Camera survey responses and written summary after a public hearing and presentation at the November 12, 2024 City Commission Meeting in accordance with Florida Statute § 316.0083(4). 24-8272 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  52. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  53. 45 Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item F-1)
  54. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission urging the Florida Legislature to designate the City of Opa Locka, Florida as the site for the new Florida Museum of Black History. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8149 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  56. F.-2. Update and possible action regarding alterations at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8283 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 183:30
  57. 48 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item F-3)
  58. F.-3. Presentation by University of Miami Professor Dr. Kenneth Feeley regarding climate change on Miami's urban forests. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8297 Deferred
  59. F.-4. Discussion regarding credit card processing fees. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8270 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 280:38
  60. F.-5. Discussion regarding City Hall construction and renovations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8300 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 103:00
  61. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  62. 53 None
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  64. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  65. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Tree Maintenance Services Citywide contract Group 1 - Tree Maintenance Services to SFM Landscape Services, Inc. (Primary) and Sherlock Tree Company (Secondary) and Group 2: Prequalification for New Tree Planting to SFM Landscape Services, Inc. and Sherlock Tree Company, the most responsive and responsible bidders, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-015. Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin 24-8243 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  66. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of a Lease Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, and Agave Plaza Retail, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for a retail suite located within the Plaza Coral Gables Retail Element at 3005 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 145, Coral Gables, FL, 33134 to relocate the City’s Police Bike Patrol Unit Office for a term of ten (10) years with one five-year option to renew. 24-8278 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 435:42
  67. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  68. 59 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item I-1)
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  70. I.-1. Hearing, pursuant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism set forth in the Class Action Settlement Agreement, regarding the determination by the Retirement Board that class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.), GAP members, and Opt-Out members should receive a cost-of-living increase to retirement benefits (“COLA”). 24-8277 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  71. 60 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  72. I.-2. Request for authorization to take all legal action, including the filing of a lawsuit, if necessary, regarding the design and construction of the Police & Fire Headquarters. 24-8316 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  73. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  74. 63 None
  75. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  77. 66 ADJOURNMENT
  78. 67 NOTE
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  80. 68 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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  84. 91 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida setting an update to discussion the Biltmore Hotel alterations as a time certain 1:30 pm during the December 10, 2025 City Commission Meeting. 24-8324 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  87. 114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR POTENTIAL COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES (TREATING GAP AND OPT-OUTS IN THE SAME FASHION) UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2018-11, 2018-25, AND 2018-35.. 24-8325 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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