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March 12, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 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. 4 INVOCATION
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 21, 2024 as "Michael Turbeville Day" in Coral Gables. 24-7164 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 17:02
  10. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables. 24-6961 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 0:32
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  12. A.-3. Congratulations to Captain Thaddeus Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2023. 24-7075 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 11:15
  13. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  14. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2024. 24-7105 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:44
  15. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 25:10
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  18. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  19. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management; providing for authorization; providing for implementation; and providing for an effective date. 24-6915 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  21. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Zoning and Land Use management software and support as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code at a total cost of $150,000. 24-7104 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  22. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of modification no. 5 of grant funds to Agreement no. G22MI0016A funds in the amount of $64,362.18 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize the $64,362.18 grant modification no. 5 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. 24-7111 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  23. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an Amendment to the Temporary License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Ben & Giules, Inc., with regard to the premises located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, extending the term for twelve (12) months (April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025) increasing the License Fee to $3,500.00 per month and the security deposit. 24-7116 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  24. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak15 Annual Maintenance Service for the Fire Department as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code at a total cost of $28,325.40. 24-7161 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  25. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maribel Amanda Requena (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7171 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  27. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  28. 1.-1. Construction Regulation Board Meeting of February 12, 2024. 24-7107 approved Pass
  29. 1.-2. Economic Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 24-7115 approved Pass
  30. 1.-3. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 22, 2024. 24-7084 approved Pass
  31. 25 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  32. 1.-4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 24-7170 approved Pass
  33. 1.-5. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 24-7157 approved Pass
  34. 1.-6. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2024. 24-7159 approved Pass
  35. 1.-7. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of January 10, 2024. 24-6970 approved Pass
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  37. 1.-8. Senior Citizens Advisory Board for February 1, 2024. 24-7158 approved Pass
  38. 1.-9. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 24-7082 approved Pass
  39. 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]:
  40. 33 Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related
  41. 2.1. A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board requesting that the Coral Gables City Commission waive the residency requirement of Qualified Members nominated for the Retirement Board so long as they work in the City of Coral Gables. 24-7077 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 42:42
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  44. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  45. 37 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  46. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide for additional building height up to one hundred and thirty-seven feet and six inches with parks incentives if developed pursuant to the Design & Innovation District regulations: and clarifying the Design & Innovation District as a Transfer of Development Rights receiving area; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Readoption of Ordinance No. 2023-34) ) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 240:26
  47. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Creating Section 5-314 “Window and Hurricane Shutters” to regulate the closure of window and hurricane shutters and amending the City Code, Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to provide a penalty for the closure of window and hurricane shutters outside of the hurricane season; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (02 20 2024 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 5-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 279:28
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  49. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and Applicability,” amending provisions for the siting of city facilities to include facilities for workforce housing that are owned, financed, or operated by the City, the County, or other public (governmental) entity as required by the Code of Miami-Dade County Section 33-193.7 “Applicability in the Incorporated and Unincorporated Areas; Minimum Standards; Exemptions.,” providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (02 20 2024 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-2) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 291:08
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  51. 42 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related)
  52. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 242:33
  53. 44 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  54. 45 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related)
  55. E.-5. 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 Low-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (LPA review) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Deferred
  56. E.-6. 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,” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section from Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2013 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Deferred
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  58. E.-7. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway 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 twenty (20) foot wide alley which is approximately one hundred and fifty-five (155) feet in length lying between Lots 12 thru 18 and Lots 11 and 19 in Block 29, Crafts Section (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Deferred
  59. 50 RESOLUTIONS
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  61. 51 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related)
  62. E.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Deferred
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  64. E.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachment review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Deferred
  65. E.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Ponce Park Residences” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 42,543 square feet (0.977 acres) into a single tract of land on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, together with a 1,318 square feet portion of University Drive that runs north of the Malaga Avenue right-of-way and west of the Ponce de Leon Boulevard right-of-way and dedication of 1,725 square feet; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Deferred
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  67. E.-11. 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 Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 242:46
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  69. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  70. F.-1. Update on Le Parc Cafe. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6982 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 292:47
  71. F.-2. A Resolution to instruct staff on creating a plan and to find funding for a pickleball court at the Youth Center. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7004 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 133:18
  72. F.-3. Discussion regarding state legislation concerning gas-powered leaf blowers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7145 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 308:04
  73. F.-4. Discussion regarding Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7163 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 188:39
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  75. F.-5. Discussion regarding electric scooters. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7165 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 188:44
  76. F.-6. Discussion regarding the City's Morale Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7175 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 308:30
  77. 66 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Items F-7, F-8, F-9, and F-10 are related)
  78. F.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named William A. Cooper Park located at 4920 Washington Drive, to include William Cooper’s wife and long-time community activist, Leona Cooper, with the name “William and Leona Cooper Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7117 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 53:55
  79. F.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission naming the recently acquired city property located at Toledo Street and Alava Avenue in honor of the city’s first and only female mayor, Dorothy Thomson, whose involvement in the sale of the property to the city was integral to making this space a community park, with the name "Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7118 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 68:10
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  81. F.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named Sunrise Harbor Park located at 25 E Sunrise Avenue in honor of Sallye and James Jude who were both long-time community activists and whose contributions led to the advancement of modern medicine, with the name “The James and Sallye Jude Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7119 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 97:33
  82. F.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named Tiziano Park located at 7700 Old Cutler Road in honor of fallen Pararescuemen, Staff Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis of the 308th Rescue Squadron with the name "Staff Sergeant Carl Enis Veterans Memorial Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7120 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 121:26
  83. F.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to fund and deploy school crossing guards at Coral Gables Senior High School, and directing City Staff to conduct a review of current traffic patterns and conditions near Coral Gables Senior High School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7173 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 188:23
  84. F.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission in support of County Commissioner Regalado's efforts to allow cities additional oversight and regulations of e-bikes, motorized scooters, and micromobility devices on County roads within incorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7174 Deferred ▶ jump to 189:01
  85. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  86. 75 Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related
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  88. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for James Gueits (Nominated by City Manager Rojas), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2023 and through May 31, 2025. 24-7076 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 43:01
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  90. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  91. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed non-binding straw ballot question to be held on August 20, 2024; providing for submission of a non-binding straw ballot question to the electors related to the possible annexation of Little Gables; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedure for balloting; providing for notice; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. 24-7108 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 277:24
  92. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Modification No. 1 of grant funds to Agreement No. G23MI0016A funds in the amount of $313,237.79 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the $313,237.79 grant Modification No. 1 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. 24-7112 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 187:05
  93. H.-3. A Resolution authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between Regency Park, LLC, and the City of Coral Gables, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize $475,000 contribution toward the city sewer improvement fund as revenue and to appropriate such funds to be used towards sewer improvements. 24-7149 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 186:00
  94. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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  97. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
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  99. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 316:14
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  102. 88 ADJOURNMENT
  103. 89 NOTE
  104. 90 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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