City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/9/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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24-7723 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by Live Like Bella and Childhood Cancer Awareness. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7718 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 9, 2024 as "Florida Panthers Day" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
24-7744 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 11, 2024 as "Caffe Abbracci Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7710 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2024 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
24-7729 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Jordan Tillery, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for March 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-7730 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Christopher Pena, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for April 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7616 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Coral Gables Police Chief Edward J. Hudak, Jr., recipient of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association's "Fred Maas Award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership".   Not available Video Video
24-7711 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Coral Gables Innovation and Technology Director Raimundo Rodulfo, recipient of the 2024 South Florida ORBIE Corporate Award, recognizing and honoring chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.   Not available Not available
24-7720 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the PAGE and Cavalier Interns.   Not available Not available
24-7632 1D.-1.Sewer Flyght pums purchase Sole SourceResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of three (3) Sanitary Submersible Pumps from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. in the estimated amount of $43,063.20 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/R   Not available Not available
24-7706 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, the Village of Pinecrest, the City of South Miami, and the City of West Miami, providing for the creation of an Interdepartmental Joint Crisis Management Team.   Not available Not available
24-7707 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Compliance Report, Management Letter, and Post Communications Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants.   Not available Not available
24-7695 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-007 for Transportation Planning and Engineering Consulting Services to and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Ardurra Group, Inc., CALTRAN Engineering Group, Inc., CHA Consulting, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Roadway Design Solutions, Inc., and Volkert, Inc., the six (6) responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/R   Not available Not available
24-7725 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $160,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment; additional funds for the Piloted Drone Program by the Coral Gables Police Department.   Not available Not available
24-7726 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $60,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment; additional funds for Senior Management Training by the Coral Gables Police Department.   Not available Not available
24-7769 1D.-8.4231 SW 16 St Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 4321 SW 16 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
24-7503 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 1, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7567 11.-2.AAP minutes 5.1.2024MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 1, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7669 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of May 13, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7568 11.-4.CDB minutes 05.14.2024MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of May 14, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7763 11.-5. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of June 5, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7702 11.-6. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of February 21, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7700 11.-7. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of March 20, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7687 11.-8. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May 20th, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7457 11.-9. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 11, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7458 11.-10. MinutesMerrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 8, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7675 11.-11.Retirement Board Meeting of May 9, 2024MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of May 9, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-7741 1D.-7.AiPP Cruz-Diez_Extraordinary MaintenanceResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission applying the Art in Public Places code condition of “extraordinary maintenance” to the Carlos Cruz-Diez painted artwork installation.   Not available Not available
24-7682 12.-1.WAB Mahi Canal Notifications New MX DevelopmentsResolutionA Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission amend the City Zoning Code to require notice to all properties along the Mahi Canal for any new MX Developments on the Mahi Canal.   Not available Video Video
24-7683 12.-2.WAB Citation Summary ReportsResolutionA Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board requesting the City Commission, through the City Manager, to direct the Development Services Department (Code Enforcement), and Police Department (Marine Patrol) to provide monthly summary reports reflecting waterway related activities and citations issued to waterfront property owners and their status.   Not available Video Video
24-7719 12.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables Commission stay the course and continue to make additional payments to fund the pension unfunded liability as agreed to with the Retirement Board, Resolution 2015-271 and past practices, so that unless there are unexpected market conditions, the Unfunded Liability is fully paid off by 2032.   Not available Video Video
24-7731 12.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables Budget and Audit Advisory Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables City Commission maintain the millage rate of 5.559 mills for Fiscal Year 2024-205.   Not available Video Video
24-7453 1E.-1. 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
24-7596 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III "Boards and Committees," Division 11 "South Waterways Homeowners’ Associations Advisory Board," to rename the board to the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners’ Association Board, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7620 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III "Boards and Committees," Division 3 "Trial Board," to amend the terms of Trial Board members to align with general City policy, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7554 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”); amending Section 46-25, Definitions; amending Section 46-253, Normal Retirement Income; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
24-7736 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-108, “Transitional rules,” and Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-201, “Coral Gables Mediterranean style design standards,” to remove the architectural incentives for Coral Gables Mediterranean design of additional building height, intensity, and density for properties with Site Specific zoning regulations, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
24-7552 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 15, “Notices,” Section 15-102, “Notice,” to require mailed notice for Mediterranean Bonus applications before the Board of Architects, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 12 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7733 1E.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to create a Board of Architects Mediterranean Style Review Fee; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
24-7521 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use Review of a Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed townhouse development referred to as “The George” on the property legally described as Lots 29 through 41, Block 10, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (717, 729, 737 and 741 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra   Not available Not available
24-7737 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the placement of an additional flagpole on the Biltmore Way Side of City Hall. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7738 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to identify funding for installation of temporary speed tables at all locations pending traffic calming improvements. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7740 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission calling a special election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 5, 2024; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to require an Inspector General with certain powers (including the power to subpoena witnesses) either by the Miami-Dade County Inspector General or other City-appointed Inspector General, provided that such Office’s appointment, term, functions, and powers shall be further established by Ordinance; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedures for balloting; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7742 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2023-267 to allow the Charter Review Committee to consider questions and potential amendments to the City Charter without the need for a joint meeting of the City Commission and the Charter Review Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7743 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to ensure that door hangers providing notice of neighborhood meetings related to Community Recreation initiatives are removed within forty-eight hours following such meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
24-7670 1F.-6. Agenda ItemCitizens’ Independent Transportation Trust Presentation. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7705 1F.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding flood mitigation program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
24-7714 1F.-8. Agenda ItemA Presentation regarding Books Overseas. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
24-7715 1F.-9. Agenda ItemA presentation by the Girl Scouts regarding the owl project in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
24-7758 1F.-10. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding additional benefits for active board members 65 years of age and older. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)   Not available Video Video
24-7455 1F.-11. Agenda ItemUpdate on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7766 1F.-12. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding posted signage on privately owned parking lots. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
24-7447 1F.-13. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding North Ponce Historic Designation Study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
24-7767 1F.-14. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding limiting density in the Central Business District (CBD) to a maximum of 125 units per acre, and (ii) the North Ponce Residential Infill Regulations (RIR) to 75 units per acre. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
24-7768 1F.-15. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding future development projects bordering city boundaries and potential traffic and quality of life impacts. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
24-7688 1G.-1.FY2024-2025 Cultural Grant AllocationsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Cultural Grant recipients and setting in place a funding mechanism contingent on the City’s approved budget. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Lobbyist: N/R   Not available Video Video
23-5549 1G.-2.AiPP Jose BediaResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the purchase and installation of the sculpture “A Perfect Place” by José Bedia (recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0); authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the purchase cost, transportation, installation, and related expenses. Lobbyist: N/R   Not available Video Video
24-7690 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. LPA0156 from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for an extension to the agreement for the Coral Gables Galiano Street and Madeira Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with DEP for said financial assistance under DEP Agreement No. LPA0156, for financial services;   Not available Not available
24-7712 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize as revenue $1,425,000 from general fund, fund balance and to appropriate $1,425,000 towards the fraternal order of police, Coral Gables Lodge number 7, Union contract expenditures.   Not available Video Video
24-7692 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award AGC Electric, Inc. (Primary), R & D Electric, Inc. (Secondary) and Computer Electric, Inc. (Tertiary) as the three most responsive and responsible bidders for Licensed Electrical Contractor Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-011. Lobbyist: N/R   Not available Video Video
24-7735 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City to enter into a Lease with Bogey Grill, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, using a trade name to be determined, with regard to the City-owned property 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a period of five (5) years and with one (1) additional, five-year renewal option, at the City’s discretion. Lobbyist: N/R   Not available Video Video
24-7611 1H.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding plans for the City's Centennial Celebration.   Not available Not available
24-7734 1H.-6. Agenda ItemUpdate on Saturday Downtown Express.   Not available Not available