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September 24, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 78 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on September 24, 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 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:07
  4. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  5. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 2:11
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Congratulations to Beauty & The Butcher on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2024 Commercial Beautification Award. 24-7972 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 4:27
  10. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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  12. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of August 27, 2024. 24-8032 approved Pass
  13. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 9:00
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  15. D. CONSENT AGENDA
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  17. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase additional 4 Stryker Power-Pro 2 powered ambulance cot/ loading systems for $113,270.30 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. 24-8033 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  18. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. 4486-116-R, Phase I from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) in the amount of $74,546, for the extension of the expiration date for the Coral Gables Citywide Drainage Project to July 31, 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with FDEM for said financial assistance. 24-8047 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  19. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Jordan Gimelstein (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8089 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  20. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Sandra Murado (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) 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. 24-8092 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  21. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Nicolas Cabrera (Nominated by Mayor Lago) 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. 24-8100 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 14:35
  22. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Sean McGrover (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board (General Employees), for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-8101 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  23. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida expressing confidence in the City Manager and expressing the Commission’s commitment to work with the Manager to implement the will of the Commission. 24-8105 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  25. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  26. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 7, 2024. 24-7848 approved Pass
  27. 1.-2. Code Enforcement Board Hearing of May 15, 2024. 24-8061 approved Pass
  28. 22 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  29. 1.-3. Code Enforcement Board Hearing of June 18, 2024. 24-8062 approved Pass
  30. 1.-4. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of August 28, 2024. 24-8088 approved Pass
  31. 1.-5. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 19, 2024. 24-8048 approved Pass
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  33. 1.-6. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of August 21, 2024. 24-8091 approved Pass
  34. 1.-7. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of September 12, 2024. 24-8086 approved Pass
  35. 1.-8. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of September 4, 2024. 24-8085 approved Pass
  36. 1.-9. Retirement Board Meeting of August 8, 2024. 24-8031 approved Pass
  37. 1.-10. Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of September 5, 2024. 24-8102 approved Pass
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  40. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  41. 33 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  42. 34 None
  43. 35 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  44. 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 expand the benefits offered to members of City boards; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7950 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 20:37
  45. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 30:21
  46. 38 RESOLUTIONS
  47. 39 None
  48. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  49. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Veterans with Disabilities Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and directing City staff to identify a source of funding. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8098 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 45:22
  50. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Senior Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and directing City staff to identify a source of funding. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8099 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 52:26
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  52. F.-3. Presentation regarding pet waste in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7889 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 54:01
  53. F.-4. Update on Birdie's Bistro (Burger Bob's). (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8080 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 62:20
  54. F.-5. Discussion regarding Construction Bonds. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-8090 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 67:22
  55. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  56. 48 None
  57. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  58. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase an additional 6 Lifepak15 systems for $285,318.12 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. 24-7967 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 105:37
  59. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-020 Group Medical Insurance Services to Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-020. 24-8039 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 106:02
  60. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-021 Group Life Insurance with AD&D to Standard Insurance Company, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-021. 24-8040 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 106:56
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  62. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-019 Group Vision Insurance to Humana Insurance Company the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-019. 24-8041 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 107:34
  63. H.-5. A Resolution of the CIty Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-022 Group Dental Insurance to Humana Insurance Company the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-022. 24-8042 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 107:57
  64. H.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission adopting the City's 2025 Legislative Priorities. 24-8082 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 108:52
  65. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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  67. 58 None
  68. 58 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  69. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  70. 60 None
  71. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  73. 63 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 148:13
  74. 64 NOTE
  75. 65 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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