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September 10, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on September 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.
  2. 2 page break
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:37
  5. 4 ROLL CALL
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:00
  7. 5 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 17 - 23, 2024 as "Constitution Week" in Coral Gables. 24-7861 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 2:30
  10. A.-2. Congratulations to the City of Coral Gables for being named "Best City to Live In" by Miami New Times. 24-7962 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 9:00
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  12. A.-3. Congratulations to the Procurement Department winner of the 2024 Achievement of Excellence Award by the National Procurement Institute. 24-7881 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 12:05
  13. A.-4. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to the Coral Gables Fire Department for their assistance in training a delegation of firefighters from Cartagena, Colombia, a Sister City of Coral Gables. 24-7948 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 15:10
  14. A.-5. Congratulations to Detective Khaled Taha, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter,” for the second quarter of 2024. 24-7956 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 21:47
  15. A.-6. Congratulations to Officer Casey Rivera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for May 2024. 24-7875 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 26:26
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  17. A.-7. Congratulations to Officer Lucas Rosson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for June 2024. 24-7957 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 29:39
  18. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  19. 15 None
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  22. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 35:14
  23. D. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 40:30
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  25. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing encroachments into the public right-of-way consisting of the installation of five (5) black aluminum streetlight poles to serve as right-of-way lighting for the residential development at 701 Valencia Avenue, subject to requirements of the Public Works Department. 24-7961 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  26. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  27. 1.-1. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of August 21, 2024. 24-7931 approved Pass
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  29. 1.-2. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 26, 2024. 24-7985 approved Pass
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  31. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  32. 25 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  33. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 15, “Notices,” Section 15-102, “Notice,” to require notice to all properties along the Mahi Canal regardless of distance for any new Mixed-use and Multi-family developments on the Mahi Canal, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (08 14 24 PZB made no recommendation, Vote 3-3) 24-7778 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 40:46
  34. 27 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  35. E.-2. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 42:12
  36. E.-3. 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 Deferred ▶ jump to 50:00
  37. E.-4. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 62:10
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  39. 32 Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item E-5)
  40. E.-5. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 223:30
  41. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  42. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission promoting fiscal resilience and directing the City Manager to include in the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, certain revisions from the Budget Estimate, including allocating certain funding toward the assessment, drawings, and plans for structural repairs at City Hall. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7907 adopted by Resolution Number Fail ▶ jump to 199:07
  43. 35 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  44. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the appointments of Commissioners and Staff to serve as members of the 2024-2025 Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees and authorizing those Commissioners and Staff members to advocate for the City's legislative priorities. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7970 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 257:24
  45. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission directiing City staff to explore additional notice options with the City's Arts Advisory Panel and Cultural Development Board when the City is acquiring and installing new works of art utilizing the City's art fund. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7983 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  46. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to work with bordering local governments to commit to provide notice of Live Local Act projects within 1000 feet of another local government's perimeter. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7984 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 94:20
  47. F.-5. Discussion regarding City standards for residential light temperature. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7910 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 96:00
  48. F.-6. Discussion regarding City Hall recertification and repairs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7934 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 281:00
  49. F.-7. Discussion regarding the Biltmore Way Streetscape. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7953 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 267:51
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  51. F.-8. Discussion regarding bonds and other financing options for the City's restoration projects. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7960 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 308:37
  52. F.-9. Discussion regarding markers for centennial homes. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7969 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 348:00
  53. F.-10. Discussion regarding the possibility of a centennial Venetian Pool Concert celebration. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7980 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 65:10
  54. 46 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-11)
  55. F.-11. Discussion regarding parking, deliveries and garbage around The Plaza. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7982 Deferred ▶ jump to 35:20
  56. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  57. 48 page break
  58. 49 None
  59. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  60. H.-1. Update on the Alhambra Circle sidewalk. 24-7958 adopted by Resolution Number Fail ▶ jump to 111:37
  61. H.-2. Update on the audit and review of all Amazon purchases. 24-7959 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 350:10
  62. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  63. 54 None
  64. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  65. J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the City Clerk's certification and declaration of the result of the City of Coral Gables Special Election, which was held on August 20, 2024, wherein voters decided against Little Gables annexation. 24-7964 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 64:05
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  67. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  68. 59 ADJOURNMENT
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  70. 60 NOTE
  71. E.-5.1. A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables sending a copy of the Ordinance declaring Patriots Day a holiday to the United States Congress. 24-8050 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  72. 61 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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  76. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission declaring January 9, 2025, as "Law Enforcement and Firefighter Appreciation Day (Leaf Day)" in recognition of those who serve and protect our community. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-8049 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  78. 98 Update on the Alhambra Circle sidewalk. 24-7958 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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