City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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24-7791 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring August 27, 2024 as "Doctor's Hospital Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7718 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring August 28, 2024 as "Florida Panthers Day" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-7851 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Coral Gables Public Works Department, recipient of two (2) American Society of Civil Engineers Awards; one from the Florida Section and one from the Miami-Dade Branch recognizing the Cocoplum 1 Pump Station & Force Main Project, as the “2024 Sustainability Project of the Year.”   Not available Video Video
24-7818 1A.-4.Congratulations to Firefighter Jade Davalos recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award" for the month of August 2024.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Jade Davalos recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7776 1A.-5.Congratulations to Firefighter Justin Ledesma recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of July 2024.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Justin Ledesma recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of July 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7875 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Casey Rivera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for May 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7795 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Ariel Rosario, Public Works Department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the Second Quarter Award", for 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7796 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Amanda LeVasser, Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for May 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7797 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Karen Rosales, Finance Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for June, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7689 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of June 11, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7860 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of July 9, 2024.   Not available Not available
23-6823 1D.-1.A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Lifepak15 v4+ cardiac monitor as a "Sole Source Procuremen", pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City's Procurement CodeResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Lifepak15 v4+ cardiac monitor as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7819 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the “Day of the Dead” event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Program.   Not available Not available
24-7794 1D.-3.A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant# C1013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade Cty Board in the amount of $3,043.45.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County GBrant #C1013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health in the amount of $3,043.45.   Not available Not available
24-7820 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Javier Figueras (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-7853 1D.-5.4014 SW 14 St - Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 4014 SW 14th Street, Miami, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.   Not available Not available
24-7854 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” with Workspace Technology to maintain continuity of existing lockers, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7849 1D.-7.4880 Hammock Lake Dr-Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 4880 Hammock Lake Drive, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.   Not available Not available
24-7877 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interdepartmental Agreement between the City of Coral Gables Police Department and the Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department for the use of the Tropical Park Equestrian Center Facilities.   Not available Not available
24-7870 1D.-9.Brinc DronesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to authorize the purchase of a Lemur 2 drone from Brinc Drones Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement,” in an estimated amount of $59,997.00 pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7873 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to authorize the award of a purchase and service agreement with Earth Power Solutions, Inc. as a sole source procurement in an estimated amount of $121,836, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7902 1D.-11. 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 professional services with Bricks 4 Kidz for Lego and robotics related programming, and camp services at the War Memorial Youth Center, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7904 2D.-12. 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 professional services with Furia Flamenca for dance related programming and camp services at the War Memorial Youth Center, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7905 1D.-13. 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 professional services with Abrakadoodle for art related programming, parties, and camp services at the War Memorial Youth Center, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7906 1D.-14. 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 professional services with Luis F. Mora Molina for personal training and fitness instruction services at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7908 1D.-15. 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 implementation of any costs or fees associated with the Coral Gables Youth Center Soccer Travel Program for the 2024-2025 soccer season, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.   Not available Not available
24-7909 1D.-16. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County relating to the publication of legal advertisements and public notices on Miami-Dade County's publicly accessible website; providing for authorization; and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-7911 1D.-17. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. 4486-098-R, Phase 1 from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) in the amount of $144,764, for the extension of the expiration date for the Downtown Coral Gables Drainage and Water Quality Improvements Project to May 31, 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with FDEM for said financial assistance;   Not available Not available
24-7928 1D.-18. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Village of Pinecrest for a milling and resurfacing project along a portion of SW 57th Avenue from Bella Vista Avenue to Lugo Avenue.   Not available Not available
24-7898 1D.-19. 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 Blue Digital Corp., to provide on demand scanning services, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.   Not available Not available
24-7936 1D.-20. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Austin Tellam (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-7938 1D.-21. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments Ana R. Chaoui, Oscar Arellano, and Michael Levey (Nominated by City Manager Amos Jr. Rojas) to serve as members of the of the Coral Gables Community Rating System - Program for Public Information Committee, for a two (2) year term which will begin on August 27, 2024 and continues through July 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
24-7674 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of June 5, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7685 11.-2.AAP minutes 06.05.2024MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 5, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7770 11.-3.AAP minutes 07.03.2024MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 3, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7829 11.-4. MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of July 1, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7800 11.-5. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of June 26, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7830 11.-6. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of May 8, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7897 11.-7. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of August 12, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7932 11.-8. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of June 26, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7895 11.-9. MinutesCoral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners' Association Board Meeting of June 18, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7686 11.-10.CDB minutes 06.03.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of June 3, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7789 11.-11.CDB minutes 07.16.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of July 16, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7880 11.-12. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of July 8, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7892 11.-13. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of April 17, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7893 11.-14. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of June 20, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7894 11.-15. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of July 17, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7822 11.-16. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of June 17, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7839 11.-17. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of June 12, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7788 11.-18. MinutesMayor Advisory Council Meeting of May 23, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7834 11.-19. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of June 20, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7838 11.-20. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of July 18, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7885 11.-21. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of May 13, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7933 11.-22. MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7886 11.-23. MinutesPinewood Advisory Board Meeting of April 1, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7415 11.-24. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of May 8, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7697 11.-25. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of June 12, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7784 11.-26. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of July 10, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7841 11.-27. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of June 20, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7831 11.-28.Retirement Board Meeting of June 13, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of June 13, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7840 11.-29. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of June 21, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7823 11.-30. MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of May 22, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7935 21.-31.CITY OF CORAL GABLES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON JUNE 18, 2024MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7876 11.-32.Minutes of June 5, 2024MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of June 5, 2024.   Not available Not available
23-6795 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to Appendix A “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-94 “Snapper Creek Lakes” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to include all types of accessory uses in the rear yard ground coverage calculation, to remove outdated Section A-94-2, and to provide consistency with the Snapper Creek Lakes' protective covenants by increasing various setbacks; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 10 24 PZB - Motion to approve as presented by the applicant, Vote 6-0) Lobbyist: Laura Russo   Not available Video Video
24-6967 1E.-3. 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 Navarro   Not available Not available
24-6968 1E.-4. 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 Navarro   Not available Not available
24-6969 1E.-5. 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) This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above related ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading. Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro   Not available Not available
24-7779 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission expressing the City’s continued commitment to the implementation of the ADA improvements as outlined in the Transition Plan ensuring that work is performed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and that the Transition Plan is updated regularly to reflect new data and the progress towards ADA compliance. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7862 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission to denounce political violence. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7869 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to undertake all steps necessary to conduct a full forensic audit of all City transactions. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7939 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission ending the annexation process for Little Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-7907 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission promoting fiscal resilience and directing the City Manager to include in the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, certain revisions from the Budget Estimate, including allocating certain funding toward the assessment, drawings, and plans for structural repairs at City Hall. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7934 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding City Hall recertification and repairs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7889 1F.-7. Agenda ItemPresentation regarding pet waste in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7821 1F.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding duplicate residential waste fee bills issued and future methods for calculating and issuing single family residential waste fees. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7890 1F.-9. ResolutionDiscussion regarding the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Video Video
24-7910 1F.-10. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding City standards for residential light temperature. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7929 1F.-11. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding artificial turf in front yard and ensuring residents are aware of what is permitted under City regulations. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7930 1F.-12. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding City board member amenities for immediate family members. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7937 1F.-13. Agenda ItemUpdate on the clock installation on Miracle Mile. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
23-5273 1G.-1.AiPP Centennial Commemorative Artwork_DoucetResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a proposal concept from artist Morel Doucet and approving the fabrication and installation of the sculpture “Secrets That the Wind Carries Away”, (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0); authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee to negotiate an agreement with the artist; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer of $110,000 from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the infrastructure cost and related expenses regarding the artwork.   Not available Not available
24-7684 1G.-2.AiPP CG Garden Club_CortadaResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a donation through the Coral Gables Garden Club for a proposed artwork by artist Xavier Cortada, (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0) and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coral Gables Garden Club in order to effectuate the donation.   Not available Not available
24-7566 1G.-3.AiPP 719 Biltmore Way_CavalieriResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept and commissioning of a work of public art by Alberto Cavalieri in conjunction with the JQ Group development project at 719 Biltmore Way, in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 7 to 0; unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).   Not available Not available
24-7813 1G.-4.Art Basel Application 2024ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission honoring artist Janine Antoni and approving an application to Art Basel for an official event, further approving funding up to $20,000 from the Art Fund toward program and marketing materials (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget to recognize the transfer of funds from the Art in Public Places Reserve and to appropriate such funds to put towards the cost of the project.   Not available Not available
24-7699 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award HG Construction Development & Investment, Inc. as the sole responsive and responsible bidders for Transit Stop Improvements for Last Mile pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-004. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7852 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code pursuant to Section 2-501(D) of the City Code authorizing a five (5)-year License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Bonjour Express Coral Gables, LLC for the operation of the Le Parc Café at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
24-7832 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize a transfer from the City Clerk Special Revenues Reserve in the amount of $250,000 and to appropriate such funds for the cost to be used towards the cost of the roof replacement at the passport office.   Not available Not available
24-7878 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into the Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC with regard to City-owned property located at 11911 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
24-7734 1H.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate on Saturday Downtown Express.   Not available Video Video