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October 8, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on October 8, 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
  4. 3 ROLL CALL
  5. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:57
  6. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  7. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  8. 5 ROLL CALL
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Congratulations to Passport Director Grethel Salas and passport office team for receiving a perfect score on the Acceptance Facility Audit Report from the U.S. Department of State. 24-8036 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 4:12
  11. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 14, 2024 as "E-Waste Day" in Coral Gables. 24-8118 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 8:20
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  13. 9 Agenda Items A-3 and H-1 are related
  14. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as "Disability Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables. 24-8063 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 19:49
  15. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8119 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 25:43
  16. A.-5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables. 24-7871 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 36:20
  17. A.-6. Congratulations to Officer Peter Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for July 2024. 24-8143 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 55:34
  18. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  19. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of September 10, 2024. 24-8115 approved Pass
  20. B.-2. Special Assessment Hearing of September 12, 2024. 24-8117 approved Pass
  21. B.-3. First Budget Hearing of September 12, 2024. 24-8116 approved Pass
  22. B.-4. Second Budget Hearing of September 24, 2024. 24-8138 approved Pass
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  24. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 63:20
  25. D. CONSENT AGENDA
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  27. D.-1. A Resolution of the CIty Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the for purchase of Control Panels for North Gables & City 4 Stormwater Pump Stations from Custom Controls Technology, Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8134 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  28. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Fifth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional one-year term (01/01/25-12/31/25) for the continued temporary relocation of the City’s Finance Department Collections staff offices. Lobbyist: N/A 24-8142 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  29. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing emergency structural repairs to the Venetian Pool’s East Tower located at 2701 De Soto Boulevard, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the estimated amount of $96,477. 24-8144 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  32. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 16, 2024 through December 24, 2024. 24-8147 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  33. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Rebeca Rodriguez (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8157 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  34. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a First Amendment to Lease with Bogey Grill, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for the City-owned property 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 to amend the dates of possession, rent commencement, and to be open for business to the public established in the Lease. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-8159 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 69:43
  35. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ilsa Danielson (Nominated by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8168 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  36. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  37. 1.-1. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 7, 2024. 24-7856 approved Pass
  38. 1.-2. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 4, 2024. 24-8103 approved Pass
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  40. 1.-3. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2024. 24-8145 approved Pass
  41. 1.-4. Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 20, 2024. 24-7855 approved Pass
  42. 1.-5. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 14, 2024. 24-7858 approved Pass
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  44. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  45. 38 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  46. 38 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  47. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 2, Entitled “Administration,” Article III “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” Division 1 “Generally” by amending Section 2-52 “Qualification and Appointment of Members” in order to offer members of city boards reduced fitness membership fees at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7949 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  48. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission designating Patriot Day as an official City Day of Remembrance and amending Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-2, "Definitions and Rules of Construction" of the City Code to designate Patriot Day as an official City Holiday; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7981 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  49. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 74, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article I “In General” by amending Section 74-1 “Definition”; and Article III “Stopping, Standing and Parking,” Division 2 “Parking Meters and Parking Areas” by amending Section 74-84 “Signage and Other Requirements” in order to comply with recent changes to Florida law governing vehicles parking on private property, F.S. § 715.075; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. 24-7951 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  50. 42 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Items E-4, E-5 and E-8 are related)
  51. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 1 through 9 (130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue) and from “Single Family High Density” to “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” for Lots 17 through 21, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 24-6967 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
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  53. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission making Zoning District boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” from “Mixed Use 2 District” to “Mixed Use 3 District” for Lots 1 through 9 (130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue) and from “Single-Family Residential District” to “Mixed Use 1 District” for Lots 17 through 21, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 24-6968 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  54. 46 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  55. E.-6. 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 Deferred
  56. E.-7. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Teamsters Local Union 769, amending Section 46-25, Definitions; Section 46-26, Compulsory Participation; Section 46-27, Purchase of Credited Service; Section 46-29, City Contributions; Section 46-34, Employee Contributions; Section 46-253, Normal Retirement Income; and Section 46-269 Deferred Retirement Option Plan (Drop); and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. 24-8146 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
  57. 49 RESOLUTIONS
  58. 50 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Items E-4, E-5 and E-8 are related)
  59. E.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project including live/work units referred to as “130 Almeria” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 9, 17 through 21, and 39 through 42, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue, 2701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and 103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 24-6969 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  62. 53 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item E-9)
  63. E.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “33 Alhambra” on the property legally described as all of Block 15, “Coral Gables Section L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 11 24 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 6-0). Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra 24-7859 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 116:30
  64. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  65. 56 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-1)
  66. 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 Deferred
  67. 58 Time Certain 12:30pm (Agenda Item F-2)
  68. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving “La Feria de Sevilla" event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8123 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 172:17
  69. F.-3. Discussion regarding a chicken and rooster nuisance in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8148 Deferred
  70. F.-4. Discussion regarding a Town Hall to inform and educate residents about the Live Local Act. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8154 Deferred
  71. F.-5. Discussion regarding the procedure and conditions for the issuance of cease and desist letters by the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-8155 Deferred
  72. F.-6. Discussion regarding the success of National Night Out 2024. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8156 Deferred
  73. F.-7. Discussion regarding how to better inform the public of detours and street closures in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-8169 Deferred
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  75. F.-8. Update on the recent Florida League of Cities Policy Committee meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-8170 Deferred
  76. 66 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  77. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  78. 68 None
  79. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
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  81. 70 Agenda Items A-3 and H-1 are related
  82. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission declaring principles of inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles. 24-8064 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 23:58
  83. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission with attachments, ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. 24-8141 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 81:00
  84. 73 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item H-3)
  85. H.-3. Presentation of the Coral Gables Community of Excellence 2026 program. 24-8128 Deferred
  86. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  87. 76 None
  88. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
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  90. 78 None
  91. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  93. 81 ADJOURNMENT
  94. 82 NOTE
  95. 83 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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