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May 7, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised ·Agenda Item F-8 has been Deferred

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 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 ROLL CALL
  4. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  5. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 5:46
  6. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  7. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 1, 2024 as "Law Day" in Coral Gables. 24-7388 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 54:31
  10. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 6, 2024 to May 10, 2024 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7418 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 7:26
  11. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 7, 2024 as "Teofilo Victoria Day" in Coral Gables. 24-7451 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 33:50
  12. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 14, 2024 as "Israel Independence Day" in Coral Gables. 24-7389 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 42:12
  13. A.-5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 18, 2024 as "Kids to Park Day" in Coral Gables. 24-7433 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 45:32
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  15. 12 Agenda Items A-6 to A-10 will be heard at 12:30pm
  16. A.-6. Congratulations to Firefighter Richard Fernandez recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2024. 24-7256 Deferred
  17. A.-7. Congratulations to Officer Melenni Alzate and Officer Christopher Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for January 2024. 24-7439 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 296:25
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  19. A.-8. Congratulations to Sonia Osorio, Community Recreation Department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the First - Quarter Award", for 2024. 24-7411 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 305:38
  20. A.-9. Congratulations to Kenneth Larkin, Community Recreation Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for March 2024. 24-7409 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 306:00
  21. A.-10. Congratulations to Jorge Atencio, IT Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for April 2024. 24-7410 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 312:23
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  23. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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  25. 20 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 16, 2024. 24-7387 approved Pass
  26. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  27. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  28. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Landscape Services (King’s Bay Community) contract to Margarita's Gardens, Inc., the most responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-009. Lobbyist: N/A 24-7384
  29. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission renewing the parking lease agreement with the University of Miami for municipal parking lots #42 and #43 for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2025, at the rate of $76,282.56 annually, payable in equal monthly installments. Lobbyist: N/A 24-7413
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  32. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the University of Miami appointments of Roy Carrillo Zamora (Student Government President) and Maxwell Boye (Inter-Fraternity Council President) to the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7414
  33. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a special procurement/bid waiver for the continuation of labor services with Hernas Salgado Corp. for services at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club venue, pursuant to Section 2-691. Lobbyist: N/A 24-7443
  34. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a special procurement/bid waiver for the continuation of towel and mat services with Alsco for services at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Athletic Club, pursuant to section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 24-7442
  35. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  36. 1.-1. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 20, 2024. 24-7328
  37. 1.-2. Economic Development Board Meeting of April 3, 2024. 24-7419
  38. 1.-3. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 11, 2024. 24-7417
  39. 1.-4. Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council Meeting of April 18, 2024. 24-7450
  40. 1.-5. Retirement Board Meeting of March 14, 2024. 24-7379
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  42. 1.-7. Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2024. 24-7449
  43. 1.-8. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of January 22, 2024. 24-7109
  44. 1.-9. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 28, 2024. 24-7468
  45. 1.-10. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2024. 24-7408
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  48. 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]:
  49. 42 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
  50. 42 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  51. 2.-1. A Joint Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board and the Landmarks Advisory Board making recommendations to the City Commission regarding the replacements of certain streetlights by Florida Power and Light. 24-7440 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 119:17
  52. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  53. 45 APPEALS
  54. 46 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item E-1)
  55. E.-1. An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on March 20, 2024, to designate the property located at 1221 Milan Avenue, legally described as Lot 9, Block 39, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark. 24-7386 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 168:42
  56. 48 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  57. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74 "Traffic and Vehicles" to create Article IX "School Zone Safety" authorizing the enforcement of school zone speed limits by and through the installation of speed detection systems on school zone roadways; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. 24-7212 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 292:12
  58. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission updating the City Code to comply with State Law by amending Chapter 14 “Businesses”, Article VIII “Mobile Food Trucks” and creating Section 14-154 “Limited Operation of Temporary Commercial Kitchens”; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. 24-7311 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 293:34
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  60. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 46-27, purchase of credited service for period of military service and/or employment with other public employers; and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. 24-7312 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 294:05
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  62. 53 Agenda Items E-5 and E-13 are related
  63. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2022-32 which approved a Planned Area Development for the project known as "Regency Parc" on the property legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46, including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10 and Lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables Florida to allow for the Art in Public Places contribution to be made pursuant to an Escrow Agreement. Lobbyist: Jose Jimenez 24-7319 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 294:49
  64. 55 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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  66. E.-6. An Ordinance of the City Commission sunsetting and dissolving the Mayor's Advisory Council. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7407 Deferred
  67. E.-7. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 6 entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Section 6-12 "Retail Package Store" and Section 6-13 "Retail Package Beverage Stores; Retail Beverage Stores; Retail Liquor Stores; Club Vendors: by changing the prohibited hours of operation on Sundays for Retail Package Stores; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7424 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
  68. E.-8. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public right-of-way pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8 “Vacation, abandonment and closure of streets, easements and alleys by private owners and the city; application process,” providing for the vacation of the seventy (70) foot wide Biltmore Drive between Lots 1 and 2 in Block 25 and Lot 1 in Block 27, Riviera Section Part 1 (757 Blue Road), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file). (04 10 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0) 24-7198 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 331:57
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  70. E.-9. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of Florida, and 4241 Aurora, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, for the transfer of development rights, as defined in Article 16 and Sections 8-114 And 14-204 of the Zoning Code from the Coral Gables Museum property located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, and directing that all proceeds from the transfer of the development rights be placed in the City’s Historic Building Fund, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 24-7431 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 315:55
  71. E.-10. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 337:44
  72. E.-11. 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 3 "Trial Board" by creating Section 2-124 "Procedures" and amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration", Article IV "Officers and Employees" by creating Section 2-255 "Employee Protection" in order to provide for an administrative procedure for handling complaints made in accordance with the Florida Whistle-Blower's Act, F.S. §112.3187; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7416 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 343:32
  73. 63 RESOLUTIONS
  74. E.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Final Plat entitled “Arcana Subdivision” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat consisting of two existing lots which total 97,377 (ninety seven thousand three hundred seventy seven) square feet (2.24 acres) into a modified two lots on the property legally described as Lots 4 and 5, Palm Vista, together with that portion of the vacated 50-foot platted right-of-way lying between Lots 4 and 5, and dedication of 1,748 (one thousand seven hundred forty eight) square feet between (5400 and 5401 Banyan Trail), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (04 04 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) Lobbyist: Jose Jimenez adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 321:16
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  76. 66 Agenda Items E-5 and E-13 are related
  77. E.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-170 which approved a mixed-use site plan for the project referred to as “Regency Parc” on the property legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46 including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and Lots 103, Block 15, Coral Gables, Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida to allow for the Art in Public Places contribution to be made pursuant to an Escrow Agreement. Lobbyist: Jose Jimenez 24-7427 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 294:57
  78. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  79. F.-1. Discussion to require door hangers in the Zoning Code as additional notification for required neighborhood meetings of proposed mixed-use and multi-family projects. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7214 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 351:53
  80. F.-2. Discussion regarding paseos on Miracle Mile. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7370 Discussed and Filed
  81. F.-3. Discussion regarding Sunday Hours for Open Courts at the Youth Center. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7444 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 372:25
  82. F.-4. Update regarding North Ponce Historic Designation Study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7447 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 381:08
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  84. F.-5. Update regarding PACE Green Corridor and Resolution supporting S.B. 770. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7446 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 383:19
  85. F.-6. Discussion regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7445 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 385:21
  86. F.-7. Update regarding letter to FDOT concerning all FDOT roads. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7448 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 388:50
  87. 76 Time Certain 11:45am (Agenda Item F-8)
  88. F.-8. Update on pickleball courts. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7452 Deferred
  89. F.-9. Discussion regarding the involvement of the inspector general to discuss the state of the City. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7454 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 390:21
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  91. F.-10. Discussion regarding the Alhambra Water Tower. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7456 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 408:54
  92. F.-11. Update on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7455 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 409:44
  93. F.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to explore potential traffic solutions to address safety concerns along LeJeune Road in the City, and directing staff to work with outside agencies and resources as needed. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7339 Deferred ▶ jump to 443:31
  94. F.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2019-359 to expand the resident rate discounts offered to Coral Gables teachers who purchase an annual membership at the War Memorial Youth Center or Venetian Pool. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7365 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 455:55
  95. F.-14. A Resolution of the City Commission approving an amendment to the intergovernmental agency agreement with Miami-Dade County to perform traffic engineering functions. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7425 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 458:12
  96. F.-15. A Resolution of the City Commission approving an intergovernmental agency agreement to perform the installation and maintenance of electronic speed feedback signs with Miami-Dade County. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7426 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  97. F.-16. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to approve and issue reimbursement to Actors’ Playhouse Productions, Inc. for the labor and materials necessary to install a new ADA compliant ramp and railings to access the second floor stage area of the city-owned property known as the Miracle Theater located at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 in an amount not to exceed $41,900.00. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7473 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 422:46
  98. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  99. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ana Alvarez (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7471 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 323:59
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  101. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  102. H.-1. Discussion of No Parking Signs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 24-7472 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 460:44
  103. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. 23h.sc.900.154 from the State of Florida, Department of State (DOS), Division of Historical Resources for a six month extension to the agreement from June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024 for the Restoration of the Historic Gondola Building and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with DOS for said financial assistance under Agreement No. 23h.sc.900.154, for financial services. 24-7429 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 324:58
  104. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission for a grant application requirement from the Florida Inland Navigation District for Attachment E-7 Resolution For Assistance. The grant application was submitted on 04/01/24 from the Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) related to the purchase of a marine patrol vessel. The grant amount applied for is $150,000, the City matching amount is $190,000 for a total project cost amount of $340,000. 24-7430 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 325:40
  105. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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  108. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  109. 97 None
  110. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 473:43
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  112. 100 ADJOURNMENT
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