City of Coral Gables

Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2024 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
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
24-7954 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to School Board Chair and District 6 Representative Mari Tere Rojas on her mother's passing. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-8358 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables on receiving the 2024 Clean Community Award from Keep Florida Beautiful.   Not available Video Video
24-8328 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Captain Gregory Atwood recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-8329 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Captain Kyle Durham recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8380 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Brad Baena, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter,” for the third quarter of 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-8366 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-election of Troy Easley, who ran unopposed for the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board, Firefighter Employee Representative Sear, for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
24-8379 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and renew the Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) maintenance service agreement as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-8375 1D.-3.Lease Amendment Harley-DavidsonResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department of a First Amendment to the lease with Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami, LLC. for the addition of four (4) Harley-Davidson FLHP Motorcycles. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-8376 3D.-4.FAF Shepherd AI Proof of ConceptResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $100,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment for Shepherd AI Proof of Concept.   Not available Not available
24-8382 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ignacio Alvarez (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-8322 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of November 6, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8323 11.-2. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of September 12, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8356 11.-3. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of October 30, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8361 11.-4. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8369 11.-5. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of November 6, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8320 21.-6. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 21, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8362 11.-7. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8034 11.-8. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of September 11, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8293 11.-9. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of October 29, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8363 21.-10.Retirement Board Meeting of October 25, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of October 25, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8365 11.-11.Retirement Board/City Commission Joint Workshop of October 25, 2024MinutesRetirement Board/City Commission Joint Workshop of October 25, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8357 11.-12. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8368 11.-13.Minutes of 11/6/2024MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-8371 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the accepting a $20,000 grant from the Villagers for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Granada Diner located at 2001 Granada Blvd; authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement with the Villagers; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the funds as revenue and appropriate such funds towards the cost of the program.   Not available Video Video
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 Video Video
24-8386 12.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission fund a planning study maximizing pickleball courts at the Biltmore Tennis Center without the loss of tennis courts, and ensuring the study also includes review by the Historic Preservation Board.   Not available Not available
24-8230 1E.-1. AppealAn Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on October 16, 2024, to designate the property located at 1414 Galiano Street, legally described as Lot 12 & E15ft, Lot 13, Block 32, Coral Gables Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 69, at Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra   Not available Not available
24-8057 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code Article 12, “Ambience Standards,” Section 12-100, “Lighting,” and Article 16, “Definitions,” to provide for illumination standards and definitions; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 13 24 PZB approved as amended, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-8231 1E.-3. 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 Not available
24-7517 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean Standards;” Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-402, “Restrictions related to location;” and Article 16, “Definitions;” to enhance the quality of Coral Gables Mediterranean design by requiring a conceptual design review; removing duplicative criteria; relocating inapplicable standards; supplementing existing criteria; and including additional Mediterranean building examples; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and for an effective date. (09 26 24 PZB continued, Vote 5-0; 09 11 24 PZB deferred, Vote 7-0; 08 14 24 PZB continued, Vote 6-0; 07 10 24 PZB deferred, Vote 5-0; 06 12 24 PZB deferred, Vote 6-1) (10 29 24 PZB approved the proposed legislation, as amended, Vote: 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-8360 2E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission, amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 46-26, Compulsory Participation; amending Section 46-27, Purchase of Credited Service; and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-8384 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to expedite installation of temporary pickleball courts and the development of potential designs for the addition of dedicated pickleball courts at the William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
24-8385 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City staff and the Planning and Zoning Board to explore additional conceptual reviews for certain projects. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-8393 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission designating the seasonal tree installed annually outside of City Hall during the month of December as the City “Christmas Tree” and the seasonal park installed at Merrick Park the “Holiday Park.” (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)   Not available Not available
24-8283 1F.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate and possible action regarding alterations at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-8388 1F.-5. Agenda ItemPresentation on boater safety issues and options by William Baline. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-8387 1F.-6. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding the following State legislative priorities, and draft statutory amendments, to date: (1) Amendments addressing public and private school bus safety requirements. (2) Amendments prohibiting and penalizing cyber stalking and vicarious stalking of victims. (S.B. 54). (3) Amendments prohibiting and penalizing operating a vessel while intoxicated. (S.B. 58). (4) Amendments prohibiting the use of false and fraudulent statements to support removal of trees and requiring a permit for stump grinding to avoid impacting gas, electrical, communication, and water and sewer lines. (5) Amendments to the Florida Building Code necessary to reduce future insurance costs in Florida and requiring insurance discounts for property owners that have hardened their building or home to meet higher windstorm ratings. (6) Amendment to the Live Local Act to require notice to neighboring municipalities and cities regarding projects with a prescribed radius. (7) Amendment to the definition of “Recovered Materials” in Florida Statutes to allow for composting and reuse of plant and tre   Not available Video Video
24-8326 1H.-1.RFQ 2024-008 Assessment and Design Services for the City Hall Restoration and RenovationResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-008 for Assessment and Design Services for the City Hall Restoration and Renovation and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the procurement code entitled “contract award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-8337 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the SCBA Equipment as a “Piggyback Contract”, pursuant to Section 2-945 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-8370 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for on-demand transit service funding in the amount of $255,185 and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement no. FM 456073-1-84-01 upon receipt, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put towards the cost of the program.   Not available Video Video
24-8372 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a second amendment to Grant Agreement No. 23h.sc.900.154 with the State of Florida, Department of State (DOS), Division of Historical Resources, to extend the agreement period six months from December 31, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for the restoration of the historic gondola building, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
24-8389 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2024-233 and updating the City's 2025 Legislative Agenda.   Not available Not available
24-8394 1H.-6. Agenda ItemUpdate on City Hall.   Not available Video Video
24-8367 1J.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled "Regular Meetings, Special Meetings," setting forth the City Commission Meeting dates through December 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-8397 1J.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission making provisions for holding a General Biennial election on April 8, 2025, for the election of candidates for the office(s) of Mayor and two City Commissioners; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official representative of the City Commission, with respect to the supervision of said General Biennial election; further directing the City Clerk to give notice by publication of the adoption of this Resolution and the provisions hereof.   Not available Not available
24-8398 1J.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the City Clerk to proceed with preparation of the Municipal Election Order Form in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Elections Department for services, materials and support to be rendered, in connection with the Coral Gables General Biennial Election of April 8, 2025, to procure the necessary ballots and other forms, to arrange for the use of voting machines, provide appropriate absentee ballot request policy (In those instances wherein Miami-Dade County manages the distribution of absentee ballots) and canvass of returns from our designated precincts within the City of Coral Gables.   Not available Not available