City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Agenda Item F-8 has been Deferred
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24-7388 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 1, 2024 as "Law Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7418 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 6, 2024 to May 10, 2024 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7451 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 7, 2024 as "Teofilo Victoria Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7389 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 14, 2024 as "Israel Independence Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7433 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 18, 2024 as "Kids to Park Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7256 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Richard Fernandez recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7439 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Melenni Alzate and Officer Christopher Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for January 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7411 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sonia Osorio, Community Recreation Department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the First - Quarter Award", for 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7409 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Kenneth Larkin, Community Recreation Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for March 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7410 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Jorge Atencio, IT Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for April 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7387 1  MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of April 16, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7384 1D.-1.IFB 2024-009 Landscape Services (King's Bay Community)ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Landscape Services (King’s Bay Community) contract to Margarita's Gardens, Inc., the most responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-009. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7413 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission renewing the parking lease agreement with the University of Miami for municipal parking lots #42 and #43 for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2025, at the rate of $76,282.56 annually, payable in equal monthly installments. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7414 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the University of Miami appointments of Roy Carrillo Zamora (Student Government President) and Maxwell Boye (Inter-Fraternity Council President) to the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-7443 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a special procurement/bid waiver for the continuation of labor services with Hernas Salgado Corp. for services at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club venue, pursuant to Section 2-691. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7442 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a special procurement/bid waiver for the continuation of towel and mat services with Alsco for services at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Athletic Club, pursuant to section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7328 11.-1. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 20, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7419 11.-2. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of April 3, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7417 21.-3. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 11, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7450 11.-4. MinutesMayor's Citizens Advisory Council Meeting of April 18, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7379 21.-5.Retirement Board Meeting of March 14, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of March 14, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7449 11.-7. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7109 21.-8. MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of January 22, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7468 11.-9. MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 28, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7408 11.-10.Minutes of April 4, 2024MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7440 12.-1. ResolutionA Joint Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board and the Landmarks Advisory Board making recommendations to the City Commission regarding the replacements of certain streetlights by Florida Power and Light.   Not available Video Video
24-7386 1E.-1. ResolutionAn Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on March 20, 2024, to designate the property located at 1221 Milan Avenue, legally described as Lot 9, Block 39, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark.   Not available Video Video
24-7212 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74 "Traffic and Vehicles" to create Article IX "School Zone Safety" authorizing the enforcement of school zone speed limits by and through the installation of speed detection systems on school zone roadways; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
24-7311 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission updating the City Code to comply with State Law by amending Chapter 14 “Businesses”, Article VIII “Mobile Food Trucks” and creating Section 14-154 “Limited Operation of Temporary Commercial Kitchens”; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
24-7312 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 46-27, purchase of credited service for period of military service and/or employment with other public employers; and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
24-7319 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2022-32 which approved a Planned Area Development for the project known as "Regency Parc" on the property legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46, including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10 and Lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables Florida to allow for the Art in Public Places contribution to be made pursuant to an Escrow Agreement. Lobbyist: Jose Jimenez   Not available Video Video
24-7407 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission sunsetting and dissolving the Mayor's Advisory Council. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
24-7424 1E.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 6 entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Section 6-12 "Retail Package Store" and Section 6-13 "Retail Package Beverage Stores; Retail Beverage Stores; Retail Liquor Stores; Club Vendors: by changing the prohibited hours of operation on Sundays for Retail Package Stores; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7198 1E.-8. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public right-of-way pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8 “Vacation, abandonment and closure of streets, easements and alleys by private owners and the city; application process,” providing for the vacation of the seventy (70) foot wide Biltmore Drive between Lots 1 and 2 in Block 25 and Lot 1 in Block 27, Riviera Section Part 1 (757 Blue Road), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file). (04 10 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)   Not available Video Video
24-7431 1E.-9. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of Florida, and 4241 Aurora, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, for the transfer of development rights, as defined in Article 16 and Sections 8-114 And 14-204 of the Zoning Code from the Coral Gables Museum property located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, and directing that all proceeds from the transfer of the development rights be placed in the City’s Historic Building Fund, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro   Not available Video Video
24-7453 1E.-10. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Section 14-202.6 “Building Site Determination” to facilitate building site determination applications; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 12 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7416 1E.-11. 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 3 "Trial Board" by creating Section 2-124 "Procedures" and amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration", Article IV "Officers and Employees" by creating Section 2-255 "Employee Protection" in order to provide for an administrative procedure for handling complaints made in accordance with the Florida Whistle-Blower's Act, F.S. §112.3187; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
23-5485 1E.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the Final Plat entitled “Arcana Subdivision” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat consisting of two existing lots which total 97,377 (ninety seven thousand three hundred seventy seven) square feet (2.24 acres) into a modified two lots on the property legally described as Lots 4 and 5, Palm Vista, together with that portion of the vacated 50-foot platted right-of-way lying between Lots 4 and 5, and dedication of 1,748 (one thousand seven hundred forty eight) square feet between (5400 and 5401 Banyan Trail), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (04 04 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) Lobbyist: Jose Jimenez   Not available Video Video
24-7427 1E.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-170 which approved a mixed-use site plan for the project referred to as “Regency Parc” on the property legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46 including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and Lots 103, Block 15, Coral Gables, Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida to allow for the Art in Public Places contribution to be made pursuant to an Escrow Agreement. Lobbyist: Jose Jimenez   Not available Video Video
24-7214 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion to require door hangers in the Zoning Code as additional notification for required neighborhood meetings of proposed mixed-use and multi-family projects. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7370 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding paseos on Miracle Mile. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
24-7444 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Sunday Hours for Open Courts at the Youth Center. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7447 1F.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding North Ponce Historic Designation Study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7446 1F.-5. ResolutionUpdate regarding PACE Green Corridor and Resolution supporting S.B. 770. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7445 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7448 1F.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding letter to FDOT concerning all FDOT roads. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7452 1F.-8. Agenda ItemUpdate on pickleball courts. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
24-7454 1F.-9. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the involvement of the inspector general to discuss the state of the City. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7456 1F.-10. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the Alhambra Water Tower. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7455 1F.-11. Agenda ItemUpdate on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7339 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to explore potential traffic solutions to address safety concerns along LeJeune Road in the City, and directing staff to work with outside agencies and resources as needed. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7365 1F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2019-359 to expand the resident rate discounts offered to Coral Gables teachers who purchase an annual membership at the War Memorial Youth Center or Venetian Pool. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7425 1F.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an amendment to the intergovernmental agency agreement with Miami-Dade County to perform traffic engineering functions. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7426 1F.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an intergovernmental agency agreement to perform the installation and maintenance of electronic speed feedback signs with Miami-Dade County. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7473 1F.-16. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to approve and issue reimbursement to Actors’ Playhouse Productions, Inc. for the labor and materials necessary to install a new ADA compliant ramp and railings to access the second floor stage area of the city-owned property known as the Miracle Theater located at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 in an amount not to exceed $41,900.00. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)   Not available Video Video
24-7471 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ana Alvarez (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-7472 1H.-1.No Parking Signs SOP DiscussionAgenda ItemDiscussion of No Parking Signs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).   Not available Video Video
24-7429 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. 23h.sc.900.154 from the State of Florida, Department of State (DOS), Division of Historical Resources for a six month extension to the agreement from June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024 for the Restoration of the Historic Gondola Building and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with DOS for said financial assistance under Agreement No. 23h.sc.900.154, for financial services.   Not available Video Video
24-7430 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission for a grant application requirement from the Florida Inland Navigation District for Attachment E-7 Resolution For Assistance. The grant application was submitted on 04/01/24 from the Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) related to the purchase of a marine patrol vessel. The grant amount applied for is $150,000, the City matching amount is $190,000 for a total project cost amount of $340,000.   Not available Video Video