City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
This Meeting will be held at the Police and Fire Headquarters - Community Meeting Room
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24-8151 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Jack Lowell.   Not available Video Video
24-8284 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 12, 2024 as "Martin "Marty" Rosen Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-8285 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2024 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
24-6964 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Isabel O'Nagten, Community Recreation department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the Third Quarter Award", for 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-8255 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Christopher Garcia, Finance Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for August, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-8256 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Jerry Jones, Community Recreation Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for November, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-8233 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8245 1D.-1.IFB 2024-030 Plumbing ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Y&T Plumbing Services Corp., (Primary), and Douglas ORR Plumbing, Inc., (Secondary) as the two most responsive and responsible bidders for Plumbing Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-030. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-8229 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Raul G. Faget (Nominated by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables, University of Miami Relations Committee, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-8262 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Dieter Manstein (Nominated by the Sustainability Advisory Board) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board (High School Representative), for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-8275 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of Grant Agreement No. DA-CG-24-294 from the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program in the amount of $125,000 for the acquisition of a marine patrol vessel and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for said financial assistance.   Not available Not available
24-8276 2D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. 23PLN92 Amendment No. 1, for updated statutory language to the agreement for the Coral Gables Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment for financial assistance.   Not available Not available
24-8280 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a State of Florida Department of Transportation Litter Control and Prevention Grant in the amount of $15,000 to be put towards the "Keep Coral Gables Beautiful" initiative; authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement No. G3530, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the $15,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program.   Not available Not available
24-8291 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission declaring that Coral Gables is a Green Light for Veterans City and illuminated City Hall with visible green lighting on November 11th in observance of Operation Green Light for Veterans.   Not available Not available
24-8150 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 2, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8273 11.-2. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of September 4, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8228 31.-3.Retirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8279 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Parking Management Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Riviera Presbyterian Church for the exclusive use of a portion of the parking lot at 5275 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33143 that will be used as a staging area during the construction of the City’s Fire House #4.   Not available Not available
24-8208 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission require development applications to address certain items and areas of concern in development application presentations.   Not available Not available
24-8120 1E.-1. 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)   Not available Not available
24-8231 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, to modify bird sanctuary protections by excluding pigeons, chickens, ducks, roosters, and other domestic fowl. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-8272 1E.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Police Department's 2023-2024 Red Light Camera survey responses and written summary after a public hearing and presentation at the November 12, 2024 City Commission Meeting in accordance with Florida Statute § 316.0083(4).   Not available Not available
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)   Not available Not available
24-8283 1F.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate and possible action regarding alterations at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-8297 1F.-3. Agenda ItemPresentation by University of Miami Professor Dr. Kenneth Feeley regarding climate change on Miami's urban forests. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
24-8270 1F.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding credit card processing fees. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-8300 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding City Hall construction and renovations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-8243 1H.-1.IFB 2024-015 Tree Maintenance Services CitywideResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Tree Maintenance Services Citywide contract Group 1 - Tree Maintenance Services to SFM Landscape Services, Inc. (Primary) and Sherlock Tree Company (Secondary) and Group 2: Prequalification for New Tree Planting to SFM Landscape Services, Inc. and Sherlock Tree Company, the most responsive and responsible bidders, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-015. Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin   Not available Not available
24-8278 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of a Lease Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, and Agave Plaza Retail, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for a retail suite located within the Plaza Coral Gables Retail Element at 3005 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 145, Coral Gables, FL, 33134 to relocate the City’s Police Bike Patrol Unit Office for a term of ten (10) years with one five-year option to renew.   Not available Video Video
24-8277 1I.-1. ResolutionHearing, pursuant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism set forth in the Class Action Settlement Agreement, regarding the determination by the Retirement Board that class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.), GAP members, and Opt-Out members should receive a cost-of-living increase to retirement benefits (“COLA”).   Not available Not available
24-8316 1I.-2. ResolutionRequest for authorization to take all legal action, including the filing of a lawsuit, if necessary, regarding the design and construction of the Police & Fire Headquarters.   Not available Not available