City Commission

City Hall, Commission Chambers

Agenda — 104 items

1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 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 ▶ jump to 0:55
4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:48
5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:31
7. 5 ROLL CALL
8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
9. A.-1. Presentation of the 2023 Holiday Window Contest Winners. 23-6894 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 4:22
10. A.-2. Congratulations to Sergeant Raiza Mardis, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for November 2023. 23-6913 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 10:49
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12. A.-3. Recognition of the City of Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Camps and Programs earning National Inclusion Project Accreditation. 24-6928 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 15:20
13. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
14. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of December 12, 2023. approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:50
15. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 30:59
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17. D. CONSENT AGENDA
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19. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of P. Tristan Bourgoignie (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 23-6887
20. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the poetry-based temporary public art activation “Dear Human” in partnership with O, Miami and the Lowe Art Museum, and funding up to $10,000 from the Art Fund; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve as revenue and appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the project. (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). 23-6884 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 18:29
21. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami agreement and section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2022 through September 27, 2023. 23-6893 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
22. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Gonzalo Sanabria (Nominated by the Gables by the Sea Homeowners’ Association), Eileen Higgins Faradji (Nominated by the Hammock Oaks Homeowners’ Association), Robert Martinez (Nominated by the Journeys End Homeowners’ Association), Toni Schrager (Old Cutler Bay Homeowners' Association), and Alex Quevedo (Nominated by the Snapper Creek Lakes Club) 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. 23-6902 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 21:54
23. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Kurt Schubert (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-6914 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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25. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
26. 1.-1. Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of October 9, 2023. 24-6918 approved Pass
27. 1.-2. Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 13, 2023. 24-6919 approved Pass
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29. 1.-3. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of September 20, 2023. 24-6916 approved Pass
30. 1.-4. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of October 18, 2023. 24-6917 approved Pass
31. Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
32. 1.-5. Landmark Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2023. 24-6923 approved Pass
33. 1.-6. Landmark Advisory Board Meeting of May 2, 2023. 24-6924 approved Pass
34. 1.-7. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of December 13, 2023. approved Pass
35. 1.-8. Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2023. 24-6920 approved Pass
36. 1.-9. Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of August 7, 2023. 24-6921 approved Pass
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38. 1.-10. Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2023. 24-6922 approved Pass
39. 1.-11. Retirement Board Meeting of November 9, 2023. 23-6890 approved Pass
40. 1.-12. Retirement Board Joint Meeting with City Commission December 15, 2023. 23-6891 approved Pass
41. 1.-13. Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of December 19, 2023. 23-6914 approved Pass
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43. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
44. 37 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
45. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-201, “Mixed Use 1, 2 and 3 (MX1, MX2 and MX3) Districts” and Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-209, “Live work minimum requirements,” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to allow a reduction of storefront transparency on frontages facing single-family and multi-family uses, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 73:36
46. 39 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
47. E.-2. 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. approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 69:40
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49. 41 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-3 and E-4 are related)
50. E.-3. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 269:45
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52. 44 RESOLUTIONS
53. 45 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-3 and E-4 are related)
54. E.-4. 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 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 269:49
55. 47 Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item E-5)
56. E.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a walk-up counter as an accessory use to Sanguich, a restaurant, on property legally described as Track A, Plaza Coral Gables, also generally known as 111 Palermo Ave, Suite 103, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (01 10 24 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-0) adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 225:11
57. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
58. 50 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
59. F.-1. Discussion regarding MetroConnect. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 138:01
60. 52 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-2)
61. F.-2. Presentation by PHIT America Foundation, Inc. program and PHIT Center for elementary school students. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-6925 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 166:10
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63. F.-3. Discussion regarding potholes on Old Cutler Road. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 23-6895 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 328:46
64. F.-4. Discussion regarding bike lane markings. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 23-6898 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 232:32
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66. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission directing city staff to meet with and negotiate a potential lease renewal with the tenant of 60 Merrick Way, operating as Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, prior to the next commission meeting. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6932 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
67. F.-6. Discussion regarding intersection of Galiano, Giralda and Merrick Way. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6933 Discussed and Filed
68. F.-7. Discussion regarding City PCards, credit cards and external expense accounts. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6934 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 244:38
69. F.-8. Update on the Blue Road bridge. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6935 Deferred ▶ jump to 460:33
70. F.-9. Update of the South Waterways Homeowner’s Associations Advisory Board. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-6936 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 22:06
71. F.-10. Discussion regarding quorum requirements for the Code Enforcement Board. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6938 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 461:42
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73. F.-11. Discussion on creation of a Coral Gables charrette. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) 24-6939 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 466:19
74. 63 Pulled from Consent Agenda
75. F.-12. Discussion regarding sidewalks and bicycle paths on Old Cutler Road. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 24-6940 Discussed and Filed
76. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
77. 66 None
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79. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
80. 68 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda H-1)
81. H.-1. Presentation on City lighting. 24-6926 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 85:01
82. 70 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item H-2)
83. H.-2. Presentation on the 2023 Community Survey results. Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 199:42
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85. 73 Time Certain 12:30pm (Agenda Item H-3)
86. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the temporary public art installation “The Water Below Us” in partnership with Blue Missions, contingent upon approval of the art design through the Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department, and funding up to $50,000 from the Art Fund; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the transfer of $50,000 from the Art in Public Places reserve as revenue and appropriate such funds towards the cost of the project (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 213:18
87. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment from the three-year traffic technology grant amount of $392,361 to recognize year two amount of $130,787 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget. 23-6899 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 223:24
88. H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Software Maintenance and Support from CentralSquare as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. 24-6931 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 224:06
89. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
90. I.-1. Discussion regarding lawsuit seeking a declaration that the provisions of Florida Statutes S. 112.3144(1)(d) that require municipal elected officials to file Form 6 financial disclosure forms is unconstitutional and invalid. 24-6929 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 477:06
91. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
92. 80 None
93. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 477:26
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95. 83 ADJOURNMENT
96. 84 NOTE
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104. 146 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk