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February 13, 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, February 13, 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 ▶ jump to 0:17
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:10
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:08
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2024 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables. 24-6954 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 8:14
  10. A.-2. Congratulations to Driver Engineer David Hill recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2024. Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 3:41
  11. A.-3. Congratulations to Officer Eduardo Castaneda, recipient of the 2023 Robert DeKorte Memorial Award. 24-6978 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 17:05
  12. A.-4. Congratulations to Carlos Pichardo, Community Recreation Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for the month of November 2023. 24-6962 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 30:15
  13. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  14. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of January 9, 2024. 24-6927 approved Pass
  15. B.-2. Regular City Commission Meeting of January 23, 2024. 24-7011 approved Pass
  16. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 36:41
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  18. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  19. 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 six (6) Sanitary Submersible Pumps from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. in the estimated amount of $139,665 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. 24-6957
  20. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution 2023-68 and authorizing the donation of a 1998 Pierce ladder truck, a designated surplus item, to the fire department of Asuncion, Paraguay. 24-6996 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  21. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of David Kutner (Nominated by the Deering Bay Master Property Owners' Association) and Aimee Davis (Sunrise Harbour 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. 24-6995 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  22. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Albert Menendez (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Landmarks Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7014 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  23. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Alberto Perez (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7015 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  25. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Nicole A. Hoover (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7016 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  26. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Donna Heisenbottle (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Landmarks Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7019 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  28. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  29. 1.-1. Economic Development Board Meeting of January 10, 2024. 24-6977 approved Pass
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  31. 1.-2. Landmark Advisory Board Meeting of October 16, 2023. 24-7017 approved Pass
  32. 1.-3. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of January 11, 2024. 24-6953 approved Pass
  33. 28 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  34. 1.-4. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 11, 2023. 24-6950 approved Pass
  35. 1.-5. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of January 3, 2024. 24-6952 approved Pass
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  37. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  38. 33 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  39. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 14-103.3. “Meeting; Panel Review; Full by Full Board; Conflict Resolution Meeting; Special Master Quasi-Judicial Hearing” in order to amend certain procedures related to the conflict resolution and Special Master Quasi-Judicial Process for appeals of decisions by the Board of Architects; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (01 10 24 PZB - Motion to approve in part, Vote 4-2) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 307:22
  40. E.-2. 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 amend requirement for the Applicants Required Public Information Meeting to occur prior to review by the Board of Architects and to require additional registration information for future notifications to be included in meeting notice, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 10 24 PZB - Motion to approve with conditions, Vote 4-2) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 309:00
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  43. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving and granting to Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas, its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive gas franchise, imposing provisions and conditions relating thereto; providing for monthly payment of a franchise fee to the City; providing for adoption of representations; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 310:30
  44. 38 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  45. 39 Agenda Item E-4 has been deferred and will be heard at the February 27, 2024 City Commission Meeting
  46. E.-4. 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 Deferred
  47. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  48. F.-1. Update on the Blue Road bridge. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6935 Deferred
  49. F.-2. Discussion regarding valet parking. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6955 Deferred
  50. F.-3. Discussion regarding curb maintenance. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6974 Deferred
  51. F.-4. Discussion regarding cleanliness on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Alhambra Circle, and potential street sweeping on Alhambra Circle. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6975 Deferred
  52. F.-5. Update on Board of Architects nominations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6981 Deferred
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  55. F.-6. Update on Le Parc Cafe. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6982 Deferred
  56. F.-7. Presentation on contingency amounts of City projects for the past five years. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6960 Deferred
  57. F.-8. Discussion regarding the tree trimming around newly installed FPL light poles. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6994 Deferred
  58. F.-9. Discussion regarding street markers. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7003 Deferred
  59. F.-10. 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 340:37
  60. F.-11. Discussion regarding potholes throughout the City. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7005 Deferred
  61. 54 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-12)
  62. F.-12. City Manager succession plan. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-7002 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 87:04
  63. 56 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F-13)
  64. F.-13. Update on the City's peafowl mitigation policy. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7006 Deferred
  65. F.-14. Discussion regarding homelessness. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7007 Deferred
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  67. F.-15. Update regarding Code Enforcement matters at 2915 Coconut Grove Drive. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7018 Deferred
  68. F.-16. A Resolution of the City Commission adopting a maintenance schedule for the City’s White Way lights. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6956 Deferred
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  70. F.-17. A Resolution of the City Commission supporting House Memorial 517 and Senate Memorial 800 urging Congress to support solutions that examine the pollution differential between the United States and other countries that hold foreign polluters accountable for their pollution. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7000 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 339:24
  71. 63 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item F-18)
  72. F.-18. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the reallocation of funds in the 2024-2028 five year Capital Improvement Plan to create a conceptual design for potential improvements, including outdoor community recreation spaces, to the Coral Gables Senior High School athletic complex. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-7001 Deferred
  73. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  74. 66 None
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  76. G. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  77. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission opposing the State preemptions in Senate Bill 1084 and House Bill 1071, on electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 24-6971 Failed Fail ▶ jump to 311:10
  78. G.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission opposing Senate Bill 1526 and House Bill 1647, which would limit a local government's ability to preserve certain historic structures that are located seaward of the coastal construction control line established by Section 161.0553 Florida Statutes. 24-6959 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 317:48
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  80. G.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Staff to negotiate and execute a contract with Freebee to provide on demand public transportation services for one-year with two one-year options, at an amount not to exceed $520,785 annually pursuant to Section 2-607 (17) of the Procurement Code entitled “Exemptions” (Purchase of Public Transportation Services). 24-6993 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 320:14
  81. G.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission extending the time for continued negotiations regarding a potential lease renewal with the tenant of 60 Merrick Way, operating as Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, prior to the next Commission meeting. 24-7013 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 321:50
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  84. H. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  85. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Stipulated Settlement Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, Inc.. 24-7012 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 324:09
  86. I. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  87. 76 None
  88. J. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 351:39
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  90. 79 ADJOURNMENT
  91. 80 NOTE
  92. 81 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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  95. F-12.1 A Resolution of the City Commission removing the City Manager and authorizing discussions with a potential candidate for appointment as the next City Manager. 24-7049 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  97. F-12.2 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Alberto Parjus as interim City Manager. 24-7050 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  99. Non agenda item A Resolution of the City Commission providing benefit package to Interim City Manager, Alberto Parjus. 24-7051 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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