City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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24-8036 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Passport Director Grethel Salas and passport office team for receiving a perfect score on the Acceptance Facility Audit Report from the U.S. Department of State.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8118 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 14, 2024 as "E-Waste Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8063 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as "Disability Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8119 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-7871 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8143 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Peter Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for July 2024.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8115 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 10, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8117 1B.-2. MinutesSpecial Assessment Hearing of September 12, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8116 1B.-3. MinutesFirst Budget Hearing of September 12, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8138 1B.-4. MinutesSecond Budget Hearing of September 24, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8134 1D.-1.Storm Pump Stations City 4 & North Gables, Control Panels-Sole SourceResolutionA Resolution of the CIty Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the for purchase of Control Panels for North Gables & City 4 Stormwater Pump Stations from Custom Controls Technology, Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8142 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Fifth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional one-year term (01/01/25-12/31/25) for the continued temporary relocation of the City’s Finance Department Collections staff offices. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8144 1D.-3.Venetian Pool East Tower Emergency RepairsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing emergency structural repairs to the Venetian Pool’s East Tower located at 2701 De Soto Boulevard, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the estimated amount of $96,477.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8147 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 16, 2024 through December 24, 2024.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8157 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Rebeca Rodriguez (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management 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
24-8168 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ilsa Danielson (Nominated by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for remainder of 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
24-7856 11.-1.AAP minutes 08.07.2024MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 7, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8103 11.-2. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 4, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8145 11.-3. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7855 11.-4.CDB minutes 08.20.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of August 20, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-7858 11.-5. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 14, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8159 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a First Amendment to Lease with Bogey Grill, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for the City-owned property 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 to amend the dates of possession, rent commencement, and to be open for business to the public established in the Lease. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-7949 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 2, Entitled “Administration,” Article III “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” Division 1 “Generally” by amending Section 2-52 “Qualification and Appointment of Members” in order to offer members of city boards reduced fitness membership fees at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7981 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission designating Patriot Day as an official City Day of Remembrance and amending Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-2, "Definitions and Rules of Construction" of the City Code to designate Patriot Day as an official City Holiday; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7951 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 74, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article I “In General” by amending Section 74-1 “Definition”; and Article III “Stopping, Standing and Parking,” Division 2 “Parking Meters and Parking Areas” by amending Section 74-84 “Signage and Other Requirements” in order to comply with recent changes to Florida law governing vehicles parking on private property, F.S. § 715.075; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
24-6967 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn 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 Mid-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 1 through 9 (130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue) and from “Single Family High Density” to “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” for Lots 17 through 21, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarroadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
24-6968 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn 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,” from “Mixed Use 2 District” to “Mixed Use 3 District” for Lots 1 through 9 (130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue) and from “Single-Family Residential District” to “Mixed Use 1 District” for Lots 17 through 21, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarroadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8120 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, Section 10-4 “Removal of animal feces”, to provide a code enforcement mechanism for illegal dumping of animal waste bags in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-sponsored by Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8146 1E.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Teamsters Local Union 769, amending Section 46-25, Definitions; Section 46-26, Compulsory Participation; Section 46-27, Purchase of Credited Service; Section 46-29, City Contributions; Section 46-34, Employee Contributions; Section 46-253, Normal Retirement Income; and Section 46-269 Deferred Retirement Option Plan (Drop); and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
24-6969 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project including live/work units referred to as “130 Almeria” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 9, 17 through 21, and 39 through 42, Block 14, Coral Gables Crafts Section (130 Almeria Avenue, 152 Almeria Avenue, 160 Almeria Avenue, 2701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and 103 Sevilla Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 13 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarroadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-7859 1E.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “33 Alhambra” on the property legally described as all of Block 15, “Coral Gables Section L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 11 24 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 6-0). Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serraadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8149 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission urging the Florida Legislature to designate the City of Opa Locka, Florida as the site for the new Florida Museum of Black History. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8123 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving “La Feria de Sevilla" event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8148 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding a chicken and rooster nuisance in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8154 1F.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentDiscussion regarding a Town Hall to inform and educate residents about the Live Local Act. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8155 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the procedure and conditions for the issuance of cease and desist letters by the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8156 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the success of National Night Out 2024. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8169 1F.-7. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding how to better inform the public of detours and street closures in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8170 1F.-8. Agenda ItemUpdate on the recent Florida League of Cities Policy Committee meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8064 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission declaring principles of inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8141 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission with attachments, ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8128 1H.-3. Agenda ItemPresentation of the Coral Gables Community of Excellence 2026 program.Deferred  Action details Not available