City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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24-6951 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Keep Coral Gables Beautiful on receiving the 2023 Award for Innovative Impact from the Florida Recycling Partnership FoundationPresented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7169 2Non Agenda Item Presentation/Protocol DocumentA 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.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
24-7089 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Bo Williams, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for December 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7090 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Raiza Mardis, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7054 1D.-1. ResolutionA 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7085 1D.-3.UM-Centennial Village -Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7091 1D.-5. ResolutionA 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7055 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 7, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7052 11.-2. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of January 24, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7043 11.-3. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of December 20th, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7042 11.-4. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of January 24th, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-6930 11.-5. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of November 27, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7038 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 14th, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7039 11.-7. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of January 11th, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7033 11.-8. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of December 6, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7034 11.-9. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7024 11.-10.Retirement Board Meeting of January 11, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of January 11, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-6988 11.-11. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 12, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7036 11.-12. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of January 11th, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7080 1D.-2.PSB -Trane Chiller Emergency ProcurementResolutionA 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7087 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving "El Carnaval de Barranquilla USA" event as one of the five events of the International Cultural Events Initiative.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7053 12.-1. ResolutionA 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7077 12.-2. ResolutionA 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.Deferred  Action details Not available
23-6360 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn 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 NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6567 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn 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 Russoadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6795 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn 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 Russoapproved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
24-6935 1F.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Blue Road bridge. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-6974 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding curb maintenance. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-6975 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding cleanliness on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Alhambra Circle, and potential street sweeping on Alhambra Circle. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7006 1F.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate on the City's peafowl mitigation policy. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7007 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding homelessness. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
24-7018 1F.-6. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Code Enforcement matters at 2915 Coconut Grove Drive. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7081 1F.-7. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding e-bike safety. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7086 1F.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion 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)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-6956 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission adopting a maintenance schedule for the City’s White Way lights. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7074 1F.-10. ResolutionA 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)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7178 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Amos Rojas, Jr. as City Manager of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, effective February 28, 2024.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7088 1F.-11. ResolutionA 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)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7092 1F.-12. ResolutionA 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)Deferred  Action details Video Video
24-7076 1G.-1. ResolutionA 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.Deferred  Action details Video Video
24-7064 1H.-1. ResolutionA 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.Continued  Action details Video Video
24-7172 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission providing benefit package to City Manager, Amor Rojas, Jr.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available