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February 27, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 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 1:14
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:12
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Congratulations to Keep Coral Gables Beautiful on receiving the 2023 Award for Innovative Impact from the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation 24-6951 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 3:43
  10. A.-2. Congratulations to Sergeant Bo Williams, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for December 2023. 24-7089 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 21:20
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  12. A.-3. Congratulations to Sergeant Raiza Mardis, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2023. 24-7090 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 29:47
  13. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  14. 11 None
  15. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 50:21
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  18. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of Condolence on behalf of the City of Coral Gables extending its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of the late Anne Slesnick Leidel. 24-7169 Presented and Filed
  19. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  20. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Lance Cambell (Nominated by Kings Bay Homeowners’ Association) to serve as members of the South Waterways Homeowners’ Associations Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7054 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  21. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an emergency purchase for the replacement of Trane Chiller No. 1’s Adaptive Frequency Drive (AFD) power module component at the Public Safety Building (PSB), 2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $141,094. 24-7080 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 66:57
  22. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1231 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, 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. 24-7085 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  23. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission approving "El Carnaval de Barranquilla USA" event as one of the five events of the International Cultural Events Initiative. 24-7087 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 71:41
  24. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission (“City”) authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami-Dade County Office of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on behalf of the Tax Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City regarding non-ad valorem assessments for the continued operation of the Gables By The Sea-Coral Gables Special Taxing District; and providing for an effective date. 24-7091 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. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 7, 2024. 24-7055 approved Pass
  29. 1.-2. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of January 24, 2024. 24-7052 approved Pass
  30. 1.-3. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of December 20th, 2023. 24-7043 approved Pass
  31. 1.-4. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of January 24th, 2024. 24-7042 approved Pass
  32. 1.-5. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of November 27, 2023. 24-6930 approved Pass
  33. 26 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  34. 1.-6. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 14th, 2023. 24-7038 approved Pass
  35. 1.-7. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of January 11th, 2024. 24-7039 approved Pass
  36. 1.-8. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of December 6, 2023. 24-7033 approved Pass
  37. 1.-9. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2024. 24-7034 approved Pass
  38. 1.-10. Retirement Board Meeting of January 11, 2024. 24-7024 approved Pass
  39. 1.-11. School Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 12, 2024. 24-6988 approved Pass
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  41. 1.-12. Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of January 11th, 2024. 24-7036 approved Pass
  42. 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]:
  43. 35 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item 2-1)
  44. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs requesting that the City of Coral Gables Commission reconsider the appointment of Justine Chichester to the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs. 24-7053 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 235:08
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  46. 38 Agenda Item 2-2 and G-1 are related
  47. 2.-2. 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 Deferred
  48. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  49. 40 page break
  50. 41 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  51. 42 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item E-1)
  52. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-403, “Giralda Plaza District Overlay;” by allowing a television screen on the inside of a window on the pedestrian street of Giralda Plaza; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (10 11 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 128:39
  53. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending St. Philip’s School site plan approved under Ordinance No. 3576 to replace an existing building with a new pre-K building located at 1109 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 3576 shall remain in effect; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date(11 03 23 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 7-0) Lobbyist: Laura Russo adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 250:07
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  55. 46 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  56. 47 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item E-3)
  57. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to Appendix A “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-94 “Snapper Creek Lakes” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to include all types of accessory uses in the rear yard ground coverage calculation, to remove outdated Section A-94-2, and to provide consistency with the Snapper Creek Lakes' protective covenants by increasing various setbacks; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 10 24 PZB - Motion to approve as presented by the applicant, Vote 6-0) Lobbyist: Laura Russo approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 85:34
  58. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  59. F.-1. Update on the Blue Road bridge. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6935 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 257:59
  60. F.-2. Discussion regarding curb maintenance. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6974 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 260:41
  61. F.-3. Discussion regarding cleanliness on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Alhambra Circle, and potential street sweeping on Alhambra Circle. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6975 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 263:54
  62. 53 Time Certain 10:15am (Agenda Item F-4)
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  64. F.-4. Update on the City's peafowl mitigation policy. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7006 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 74:16
  65. F.-5. Discussion regarding homelessness. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7007 Discussed and Filed
  66. F.-6. Update regarding Code Enforcement matters at 2915 Coconut Grove Drive. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7018 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 307:26
  67. F.-7. Discussion regarding e-bike safety. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7081 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 313:23
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  69. F.-8. Discussion promoting area schools through the city’s website and offering afterschool programming such as music programs in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7086 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 316:22
  70. F.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission adopting a maintenance schedule for the City’s White Way lights. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6956 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 334:30
  71. F.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to engage an executive search firm for search relating to City Manager position. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7074 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 338:29
  72. F.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to work with City Staff to design and implement green and white bicycle lane markings for bicycle lanes throughout the City. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7088 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 405:35
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  74. F.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission in support of the one-way conversion of Venetia Terrace between Columbus and Granada Boulevards to facilitate construction of a pedestrian facilities for improved pedestrian safety. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7092 Deferred ▶ jump to 410:38
  75. 63 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  76. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  77. 65 Agenda Item 2-2 and G-1 are related
  78. 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 Deferred ▶ jump to 423:31
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  80. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  81. 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. 24-7064 Continued ▶ jump to 424:16
  82. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  83. 71 None
  84. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  85. 73 None
  86. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 447:46
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  88. 76 ADJOURNMENT
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  90. 77 NOTE
  91. 78 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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  95. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Amos Rojas, Jr. as City Manager of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, effective February 28, 2024. 24-7178 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  99. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission providing benefit package to City Manager, Amor Rojas, Jr. 24-7172 adopted by Resolution Number Pass