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July 9, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 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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  4. 4 CALL TO ORDER
  5. 5 INVOCATION
  6. 5 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  7. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  8. 6 ROLL CALL
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Presentation by Live Like Bella and Childhood Cancer Awareness. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7723 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 11:05
  11. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring August 28, 2024 as "Florida Panthers Day" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7718 Deferred
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  13. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 11, 2024 as "Caffe Abbracci Day" in Coral Gables. 24-7744 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 24:04
  14. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2024 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables. 24-7710 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 32:48
  15. A.-5. Congratulations to Officer Jordan Tillery, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for March 2024. 24-7729 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 42:33
  16. A.-6. Congratulations to Officer Christopher Pena, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for April 2024. 24-7730 Presented and Filed
  17. A.-7. Congratulations to Coral Gables Police Chief Edward J. Hudak, Jr., recipient of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association's "Fred Maas Award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership". 24-7616 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 50:49
  18. A.-8. Congratulations to Coral Gables Innovation and Technology Director Raimundo Rodulfo, recipient of the 2024 South Florida ORBIE Corporate Award, recognizing and honoring chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. 24-7711 Presented and Filed
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  20. 16 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item A-9)
  21. A.-9. Presentation by the PAGE and Cavalier Interns. 24-7720 Presented and Filed
  22. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  23. 19 None
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  26. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  27. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  28. 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 purchase of three (3) Sanitary Submersible Pumps from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. in the estimated amount of $43,063.20 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/R 24-7632 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  29. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, the Village of Pinecrest, the City of South Miami, and the City of West Miami, providing for the creation of an Interdepartmental Joint Crisis Management Team. 24-7706 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  30. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Compliance Report, Management Letter, and Post Communications Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. 24-7707 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  31. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-007 for Transportation Planning and Engineering Consulting Services to and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Ardurra Group, Inc., CALTRAN Engineering Group, Inc., CHA Consulting, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Roadway Design Solutions, Inc., and Volkert, Inc., the six (6) responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/R 24-7695 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  33. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $160,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment; additional funds for the Piloted Drone Program by the Coral Gables Police Department. 24-7725 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  34. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $60,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment; additional funds for Senior Management Training by the Coral Gables Police Department. 24-7726 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  36. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission applying the Art in Public Places code condition of “extraordinary maintenance” to the Carlos Cruz-Diez painted artwork installation. 24-7741 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  37. D.-8. A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 4321 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. 24-7769 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  38. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  39. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 1, 2024. 24-7503 approved Pass
  40. 1.-2. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 1, 2024. 24-7567 approved Pass
  41. 1.-3. Construction Regulation Board Meeting of May 13, 2024. 24-7669 approved Pass
  42. 1.-4. Cultural Development Board Meeting of May 14, 2024. 24-7568 approved Pass
  43. 1.-5. Economic Development Board Meeting of June 5, 2024. 24-7763 approved Pass
  44. 1.-6. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 21, 2024. 24-7702 approved Pass
  45. 38 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  46. 1.-7. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 20, 2024. 24-7700 approved Pass
  47. 1.-8. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May 20th, 2024. 24-7687 approved Pass
  48. 1.-9. Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 11, 2024. 24-7457 approved Pass
  49. 1.-10. Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 8, 2024. 24-7458 approved Pass
  50. 1.-11. Retirement Board Meeting of May 9, 2024. 24-7675 approved Pass
  51. 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]:
  52. 45 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Items 2-1 and 2-2 are related)
  53. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission amend the City Zoning Code to require notice to all properties along the Mahi Canal for any new MX Developments on the Mahi Canal. 24-7682 Discussed and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 122:50
  54. 2.-2. A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board requesting the City Commission, through the City Manager, to direct the Development Services Department (Code Enforcement), and Police Department (Marine Patrol) to provide monthly summary reports reflecting waterway related activities and citations issued to waterfront property owners and their status. 24-7683 Discussed and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 122:53
  55. 2.-3. A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables Commission stay the course and continue to make additional payments to fund the pension unfunded liability as agreed to with the Retirement Board, Resolution 2015-271 and past practices, so that unless there are unexpected market conditions, the Unfunded Liability is fully paid off by 2032. 24-7719 Discussed and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 399:32
  56. 2.-4. A Resolution of the Coral Gables Budget and Audit Advisory Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables City Commission maintain the millage rate of 5.559 mills for Fiscal Year 2024-205. 24-7731 Discussed and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 400:38
  57. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  58. 51 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  59. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Section 14-202.6 “Building Site Determination” to facilitate building site determination applications; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 12 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7453 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 402:42
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  62. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III "Boards and Committees," Division 11 "South Waterways Homeowners’ Associations Advisory Board," to rename the board to the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners’ Association Board, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7596 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 406:21
  63. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III "Boards and Committees," Division 3 "Trial Board," to amend the terms of Trial Board members to align with general City policy, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7620 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 407:07
  64. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”); amending Section 46-25, Definitions; amending Section 46-253, Normal Retirement Income; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. 24-7554 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 407:47
  65. 57 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  66. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-108, “Transitional rules,” and Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-201, “Coral Gables Mediterranean style design standards,” to remove the architectural incentives for Coral Gables Mediterranean design of additional building height, intensity, and density for properties with Site Specific zoning regulations, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7736 Deferred
  67. 59 Agenda Items E-6 and E-7 are related
  68. E.-6. 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 mailed notice for Mediterranean Bonus applications before the Board of Architects, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 12 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7552 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 408:43
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  70. 62 RESOLUTIONS
  71. 63 Agenda Items E-6 and E-7 are related
  72. E.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to create a Board of Architects Mediterranean Style Review Fee; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date. 24-7733 Discussed and Filed
  73. E.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use Review of a Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed townhouse development referred to as “The George” on the property legally described as Lots 29 through 41, Block 10, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (717, 729, 737 and 741 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra 24-7521 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  74. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  75. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the placement of an additional flagpole on the Biltmore Way Side of City Hall. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7737 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 412:14
  76. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to identify funding for installation of temporary speed tables at all locations pending traffic calming improvements. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7738 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 414:28
  77. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission calling a special election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 5, 2024; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to require an Inspector General with certain powers (including the power to subpoena witnesses) either by the Miami-Dade County Inspector General or other City-appointed Inspector General, provided that such Office’s appointment, term, functions, and powers shall be further established by Ordinance; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedures for balloting; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7740 Failed Fail ▶ jump to 432:59
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  79. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2023-267 to allow the Charter Review Committee to consider questions and potential amendments to the City Charter without the need for a joint meeting of the City Commission and the Charter Review Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7742 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 449:02
  80. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to ensure that door hangers providing notice of neighborhood meetings related to Community Recreation initiatives are removed within forty-eight hours following such meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7743 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 467:55
  81. F.-6. Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust Presentation. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7670 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 227:33
  82. F.-7. Update regarding flood mitigation program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7705 Deferred
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  84. F.-8. A Presentation regarding Books Overseas. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7714 Deferred
  85. F.-9. A presentation by the Girl Scouts regarding the owl project in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7715 Discussed and Filed
  86. F.-10. Discussion regarding additional benefits for active board members 65 years of age and older. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7758 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 469:04
  87. F.-11. Update on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7455 Deferred ▶ jump to 478:43
  88. F.-12. Discussion regarding posted signage on privately owned parking lots. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7766 Discussed and Filed
  89. F.-13. Update regarding North Ponce Historic Designation Study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7447 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 490:27
  90. F.-14. Discussion regarding limiting density in the Central Business District (CBD) to a maximum of 125 units per acre, and (ii) the North Ponce Residential Infill Regulations (RIR) to 75 units per acre. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7767 Deferred
  91. 81 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  92. F.-15. A discussion regarding future development projects bordering city boundaries and potential traffic and quality of life impacts. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7768 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 472:38
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  94. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
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  96. 85 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item G-1)
  97. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Cultural Grant recipients and setting in place a funding mechanism contingent on the City’s approved budget. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Lobbyist: N/R 24-7688 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 180:56
  98. 87 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item G-2)
  99. G.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the purchase and installation of the sculpture “A Perfect Place” by José Bedia (recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0); authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the purchase cost, transportation, installation, and related expenses. Lobbyist: N/R Discussed and Continued ▶ jump to 199:42
  100. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  101. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. LPA0156 from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for an extension to the agreement for the Coral Gables Galiano Street and Madeira Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with DEP for said financial assistance under DEP Agreement No. LPA0156, for financial services; 24-7690 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  102. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize as revenue $1,425,000 from general fund, fund balance and to appropriate $1,425,000 towards the fraternal order of police, Coral Gables Lodge number 7, Union contract expenditures. 24-7712 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 492:53
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  104. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award AGC Electric, Inc. (Primary), R & D Electric, Inc. (Secondary) and Computer Electric, Inc. (Tertiary) as the three most responsive and responsible bidders for Licensed Electrical Contractor Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-011. Lobbyist: N/R 24-7692 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 493:32
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  106. 94 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item H-4)
  107. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City to enter into a Lease with Bogey Grill, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, using a trade name to be determined, with regard to the City-owned property 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a period of five (5) years and with one (1) additional, five-year renewal option, at the City’s discretion. Lobbyist: N/R 24-7735 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 261:15
  108. H.-5. Update regarding plans for the City's Centennial Celebration. 24-7611 Deferred
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  110. H.-6. Update on Saturday Downtown Express. 24-7734 Deferred
  111. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  112. 99 None
  113. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  114. 101 None
  115. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 495:52
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  117. 104 ADJOURNMENT
  118. 105 NOTE
  119. 106 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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