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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
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: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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24-8436 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Leona Cooper Baker.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8364 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2024.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8395 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the Coral Gables Museum.Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8327 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of November 12, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8403 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of December 10, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8529 2Non-Agenda ResolutionResolution allowing Commissioner Fernandez to attend Commission Meeting through zoom on January 14, 2024.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8405 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the election of Sureya Serret, who ran unopposed for the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board Participating Regular Full-time (General/Teamster) Employee Representative seat to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which began January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8431 1D.-2.RFQ 2024-034 General Planning ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-034 for General Planning Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Corradino Group, Inc., Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc., and Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., the three (3) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8432 1D.-3.IFB 2024-048 Tree Replacement ProjectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Tree Replacement Project 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) 2024-048. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8437 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Nikki Whiting (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, 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
24-8179 11.-1.AAP minutes 10.02.2024MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 2, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8409 11.-2. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8434 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of November 18, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8180 11.-4.CDB minutes 10.15.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of October 15, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8406 11.-5.CDB minutes 11.19.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of November 19, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8452 11.-6. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of October 16, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8453 11.-7. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of November 20, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8428 21.-8.Landscape Beautification Advisory board meeting of December 12, 2024MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 12, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8459 11.-9. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of November 7, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8454 11.-10. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 12, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8456 11.-11. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 9, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8455 11.-12. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of October14, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8491 11.-13. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 4, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8408 11.-14. MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8457 11.-15. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of July 1, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8458 11.-16. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of October 7, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8340 11.-17. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of November 13, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8433 11.-18.Minute of December 4, 2024MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of December 4, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-8487 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a $77,040 equipment rebate voucher from the United States Department of Energy 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 assistance agreement 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 project.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
24-8427 12.-1.WAB Projects, Variances, Cond Use NotificationsResolutionA Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission amend the City Zoning Code to include notice to the Waterway Advisory Board of waterway properties seeking a variance related to the waterway or requesting conditional use.Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8519 12.-2.WAB US-1 pedestrian bridge viewing areaResolutionA Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission object to the water viewing area project at the US-1 bridge as part of Miami-Dade County's Underline Project; and requesting a 90-day extension to the U.S. Coast Guard to allow sufficient time to respond to public notice.Deferred  Action details Video Video
24-8505 12.-3. ResolutionA Joint Resolution of the City of Coral Gables’ Historic Preservation Board and the Landmarks Advisory Board requesting that the City Work with its lobbying team and the Public Service Commission to address certain issues regarding streetlights in the City.Deferred  Action details Video Video
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-Serraadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8053 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission granting Conditional Use for a Building Site Determination approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-202.6, “Building Site Determination” and Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” to separate two (2) single-family building sites on the property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, legally described as Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 119, Riviera Section #10 (5810 Maggiore), Coral Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of Lots 11 and 12 (north parcel), and the other (1) building site consisting of Lots 13 and 14 (south parcel); including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.(11 13 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 7-0) (01 14 25 City Commission deferred new submittal to PZB, Vote: 5-0)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
24-8339 1E.-3. 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 remaining portion of Kenmare Street lying east of Harlano Street, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file). (12 14 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) Lobbyist: Tucker Gibbs Lobbyist: Wayne Pathmanapproved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
24-8404 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission adjusting the date of the 2025 Run-Off Election from April 22, 2025 to April 29, 2025 in accordance with Section 1.1 of the City Charter; and adjusting all other dates related thereto, including the date the Mayor and Commissioners shall take office; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
24-8461 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission, directing the City Manager to negotiate a potential lease agreement with the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector for space located at 224 Minorca Avenue, in the Minorca parking garage; waiving certain requirements pursuant to Section 2-1089 of Division 12 of the Procurement Code; providing for terms and conditions to be addressed during negotiations; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8502 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission supporting Orchestra Miami as the presenter of a Centennial Concert Celebration at the Venetian Pool in 2025. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8506 1F.-3.Merrick FestivalResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to begin discussions with the Merrick Festival Caroling Competition to become an official City event. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8518 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending the procedure for the selection of the Robert DeKorte Memorial Award recipient and increasing the associated award. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8521 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission increasing the award amounts for the City's Police and Firefighter of the Year, the increase which would be funded by donations from LEAF at the Coral Gables Community Foundation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8392 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding metal roof and solar panels. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8396 1F.-7. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the Merrick House maintenance plan. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8503 1F.-8. Agenda ItemGranada Golf Course greenskeeper update. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8507 1F.-9. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding septic to sewer basin plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8508 1F.-10. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Biltmore Way. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8509 1F.-11. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
24-8407 1G.-1.AiPP Arva Parks sculpture DHT MDCResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving funding support to Dade Heritage Trust toward the creation of a public sculpture honoring the life and legacy of Arva Parks McCabe to be installed at the entrance hall of the Main Miami-Dade County Public Library; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the transfer of funds from the Art in Public Places reserve as revenue and appropriate such funds as determined by the Commission, (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).Deferred  Action details Not available
24-8444 1H.-1.RFP 2024-033 Citywide Landscaping ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-033 for Citywide Landscaping Services to SFM Landscaping Services, LLC, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-033.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
24-8520 1H.-2. Agenda ItemSuccession plan for the City Manager’s Office.   Action details Video Video
25-8531 1Non-Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Albert Parjus. as City Manager of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, effective January 28, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-8532 1Non-Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission designating Commissioner Kirk Menendez to negotiate a salary and benefits package for the newly appointed City Manager.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available