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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. 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City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2023-322 through Resolution No. 2023-345); (b) Video; (c) Audio Recording; (d) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. INVOCATION Reverend Archpriest Ayman Kfouf from the Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Parking Enforcement Supervisor Carlos Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-6559 Congratulations to Bugatti Bistro on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2023 Commercial Beautification Award. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 congratulating Bugatti Bistro on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2023 Commercial Beautification Award and Solanch Lopez, Marketing Manager - Economic Development made the presentation to the winner and owner of Bugatti Bistro, Carlos Amasifuen, not before showing pictures of the business and giving him his plaque and window decal to display on the window of the business. Matthew Anderson, Assistant Director-Mobility and Sustainability/Public Works Department also congratulated Mr. Amasifuen and continued by saying that it is an honor to recognize small businesses in the city, and that they are the backbone of the community. Mr. Amasifuen thanked the city and for their support during Covid and stated that they are the oldest family restaurant, being in Coral Gables for the past 38 years. Commissioner Menendez stated that he has patronized the restaurant for 38 years and it is pristine inside and outside, the quality of the food has always been exceptional and was happy he tried the lasagna having not done so for over 37 years, concurring with the mayor who stated that the lasagna City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 is exceptional. Mr. Amasifuen stated he has worked at the restaurant for 22 years and when the previous owners retired during the pandemic, he kept the business the same way, and it is an American dream come true. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 A.-2. 23-6575 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2023 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 declaring November 15, 2023, as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables, Vice Mayor Anderson read the proclamation, Matthew Anderson, Assistant Director-Mobility and Sustainability/Public Works Department and Solanch Lopez, Marketing Manager - Economic Development Department addressed the City Commission regarding this item. They discussed the second annual business recycling drive-thru occurring on December 2nd in the City Hall parking lot beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon for local Coral Gables businesses for electronic recycling and paper shredding. They have partnered with Suited for Success, a chamber member for professional clothing donations for their organization. Mr. Anderson stated that they had a successful resident recycling business event on November 4, 2023, with over 400 plus cars and 800 people passing through. To date they have collected over 9,000 pounds of electronics, 10,000 pounds of shredded paper, 1,300 pounds of clothing to donate to Camillius House and he is awaiting the amount of household hazardous waste which he estimates to be over 10,000 pounds. They had incredible feedback from the residents who loved the event and he thanked his team, Ms. Lopez, numerous city departments, and the First United Methodist Church which allowed them access to their parking lot over the years. The next event is scheduled for May 15, 2024, and are excited to continue the program and thanked everyone for the continued support. Also, he has met with numerous cities who are interested in the city’s program. Vice Mayor Lago then discussed the program further. They will also be launching tomorrow their sixth location for battery recycle drop-off at the Adult Activity Center. Vice Mayor Anderson said that while this is a good entry, they have a lot to do yet. Commissioner Menendez complimented him on the work being done. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 A.-3. 23-6597 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 25, 2023 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 declaring November 25, 2023 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables. Mark Trowbridge, President and CEO of Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and his team, Belkys Perez, Director of Economic Development were present to receive the proclamation. Sara M. Hernandez, Chair of the Board, thanked the Mayor and City Commission and stated that it was their 12th year supporting small businesses sponsored by Amex and the “City Beautiful” and spoke about the historical background of the organization. Lillian Ser of Ser and Associates gave a statistical account of all the existing small businesses in America, that the kick-off will be at Books & Books beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday November 25, 2023 and outlined the details of that day. Mr. Trowbridge thanked everyone for their support and the mayor then read the proclamation. The mayor spoke highly of the events which each year have gotten better, thanked the Chamber and Ms. Perez. Commissioner Fernandez also thanked the small business owners for investing in their community, and they have the Commissions’ support. Mayor Lago also reminded everyone about the free parking. Vice Mayor Anderson chimed in requesting that reminders signs of the event be placed throughout the city. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-4. 23-6532 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 7, 2023 as "Miracle Theatre Day" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-4 declaring December 7, 2023 as “Miracle Theater Day” in Coral Gables and Commissioner Menendez before reading the proclamation stated that the recognition is long overdue and thanked Barbara Stein, Executive Producing Director-Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater and her team who over the years have been enriching the lives of so many throughout Miami-Dade County and the work they have done is exemplary and expounded on it in terms of entertainment, culture, and live theater. Ms. Stein thanked the present and past City Commission for their partnership since 1995 with the Miracle Theater, to save and renovate this historic site to Coral Gables own three-stage performing center and gave the history of this iconic landmark. They are grateful and thankful for the city’s support over the years and dedicate their commitment to continuing being a fiscally stable organization with an endowment of over $1,000,000 for the future and will continue to keep growing, maintaining the building with capital improvements and assisting the city with thousands of people coming to Coral Gables. David Arisco, City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 Artistic Director stated that it is exciting that he has been able to present in the children’s theater and main stage for the past twenty-seven years and reminded all that is was the 75th anniversary of the building, an iconic site and they are happy to be a part of it. Ms. Stein then introduced her team and spoke of the upcoming attraction at the theater “Blue Goats and Senoritas” and a video of Richard Blanco, co-author read a poem about the community which they will have professionally made into a plaque for the city. Lastly, she introduced her husband, Larry Stein, who in 198 founded the Actors Playhouse. Commissioner Menendez then read the proclamation. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 A.-5. 23-6539 Congratulations to Lieutenant Ishmael Roig recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of the Month, November 2023 FF of the month ltr Nov. 2023 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-5 Congratulations to Lieutenant Ishmael Roig recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2023 and Fire Chief de la Rosa accompanied by Division Fire Chief Jones made the presentation. Division Fire Chief Jones stated that, Lieutenant. Roig is a picturesque portrait of what it means to be dedicated and take initiative and lead from the front. He has started an initiative designed to provide fitness department-wise for all firefighters he is involved with in the cadet program and some of them will be serving on the military base in Santiago. These cadets visited Lieutenant Roig with their parents who thanked him for his positive impact on their children. Lieutenant Roig stated that he has been with the department for over 10 years, he is a Coral Gables alumni, former firefighter cadet since the age of 16, he is grateful for all the city has done for him and the fire department has given him his entire life. He then went on to describe the fitness program called “Fire Fitness Fridays” which entails a workout to better serve and protect the city and thereby reducing on-the-job injuries and promote health and wellness through firefighters’ career and thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa and his department for making it possible. Mayor Lago stated that the City Commission, City Manager and City Clerk should challenge the Fire Department to do a workout together on a Saturday because it would be a great bonding experience and something that everyone could participate in. Fire Chief de la Rosa jokingly stated that he doesn’t do jujitsu. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 A.-6. 23-6545 Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving the American Heart Association's "Mission Lifeline" Award. Attachments: Cover Memo Mission Lifeline Award Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-6 Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving the American Heart Association's "Mission Lifeline" Award and Fire Chief de la Rosa requested that Division Fire Chief Jones make the presentation. Division Fire Chief Jones stated that the “Mission Lifeline” award is given by the American Heart Association which highlights the treatment modalities as well as transport and response times. In addition to the award, they also received the Gold Standard, which is the highest standard. There has been an increase in cardiac arrests care given. He showed a picture on the screen of an individual who was running and had an unfortunate cardiac arrest event and the paramedic and firefighter crews arrived on the scene and did CPR and brought that individual back to life. All of this is due to the great care that continues to advance via telemedicine, LifeNet and numerous other initiatives that they are taking that should anyone ever have a cardiac arrest, Coral Gables is the place they want to have it. Chief de la Rosa also recognized Chief Jones who oversees their EMS Division in which all the training that is done to ensure that responders are effective, is managed by his division, and recognized his division. Continuing he said that American Heart has a saying called “The Chain of Survival” and each link along the line is crucial to having the successes. The 911 System in which they are providing prearrival instructions, police officers are first on the scene providing CPR and the firefighters providing advanced life support care. It is a community-wide effort and thus the yearly recognition by American Heart and recipients of the Gold Standard. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 7 A.-7. 23-6599 Congratulations to the City of Coral Gables recognized as one of the world ’s top seven intelligent communities of 2023 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-7 Congratulations to the City of Coral Gables recognized as one of the world’s top seven intelligent communities of 2023 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and complimented Raimundo Rodolfo, Director-Innovation and Technology Director and his team for their efforts and leadership in technology which is a testament of their hard work and commitment to the city. Director Rodolfo thanked Director Perez-Economic Department and Assistant Director Anderson-Mobility and Sustainability who helped him, and his team, Asst. Director Nelson Gonzalez, Alejandro Gaimundi, IT Systems Specialist II, Jean Paulson-IT Network Analyst II who met with the founder of the Intelligent Community Forum who have been doing this for the past 20 years, and they presented the accomplishments of the community in different areas and explained the City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 process in depth. Assistant Director Anderson stated that it was an honor to present with Raimundo and Belkys to the group and highlight the work that they are doing as a city and their cohesive collaborative efforts in being able to show the great work the city has been doing for the past 8-10 years and thanked the City Commission for their leadership and trust they placed in them putting the projects together and roll them out to the community, state, country and internationally. The city receiving this international recognition is great. Director Perez stated that it was a rigorous process and she is proud of their accomplishments. She also referenced a delegation from Ecuador who wanted to speak to Director Rodolfo who is known worldwide, and they are fortunate to have him. Mayor Lago also reminded all that Director Rodolfo is a famous singer and musician, multifaceted and thanked the entire team. Commissioner Menendez concurred and said that each time Director Rodolfo addresses them he learns more of what his team does and encourages him to stay in Coral Gables. Commissioner Castro also congratulated the team. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 8 A.-8. 23-6586 Congratulations to Officer Bianca Torres, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for September 2023. Attachments: Officer of the Month Bianca Torres Officer of Month Nomination for September 2023 – Officer Bianca Torres_Redacted Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-8 Congratulations to Officer Bianca Torres, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for September 2023 and Police Chief Hudak made the presentation. Chief Hudak stated that Officer Torres is being recognized because of an incident which occurred on September 1, 2023, around 6:47 p.m. Officer Torres started following the vehicle which had a Florida Transporter tag and when she ran a FCIC/NCIC query of the license plate it was discovered that the vehicle was registered to Xpress Transport, Inc. She stopped the vehicle and in questioning Mr. Perez, he stated that he was transporting the vehicle from California to Miami, however upon further questioning, he could not provide the necessary paperwork to substantiate ownership of the vehicle and in running the VIN it was revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen on June 30, 2023 by Garden Grove Police Department located in California. Officer Torres contacted the owner of the vehicle and informed him that his vehicle had been recovered and was in good condition. It is because of Officer Torres’ diligent actions that an individual who had an extensive criminal history was arrested. Officer Torres, in accepting her award thanked the City Commission and Chief Hudak for always speaking highly of her and supportive of the younger officers. She also thanked Sergeant Rodriguez and her fellow officers, which makes the shift easier and her family who are supportive of her and she wants to make them proud. Chief Hudak says that she has been with the police department for one year and that’s the face of City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 the department going forward and the future of the department long after he is gone. Mayor Lago thanked her for going the extra mile and what makes this department ahead of other departments in Miami-Dade County and the State of Florda and commended her and assured her that the City Commission supports the police department and will continue to give them the resources necessary to do their job at the level they are doing it. Commissioner Castro congratulated her as well as Vice Mayor Anderson told her to always trust her gut instinct, to which Officer Torres concurred. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 9 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-6576 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 10, 2023. Attachments: CCMTG Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item C - Public Comment CCMTG Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item E-1 - Ordinance approving the purchase and sale agreement CCMTG Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item E-2 - Ordinance providing for text amendments of official zon CCMTG Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item E-3 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to the official CCMtg Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item E-4 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to create an op CCMtg Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item E-5 - Ordinance amending the City Code to adjust the compen CCMtg Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item F-2 - Update on the number of petitions received regarding an CCMTG Oct 10 2023 - Agenda Item H-2 - Resolution waiving the competitive process of the Proc Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 10 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 D. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2023-323 D.-1. 23-6546 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Drug/Alcohol Screening & Physical Examination Services to Richard L. Dolsey PHC, Inc. dba Physicians Health Center, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2023-022. Attachments: RFP 2023-022 Drug Alcohol Screenings Physical Examination Services - FINAL Physicians Health Center - Response Total Score Composite - RFP 2023-022 RFP 2023-022 - City Manager Intent to Award Memo signed RFP Resolution - RFP 2023-022 Agenda Cover Memo - RFP 2023-022 R-2023-323 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT RFP 2023-022 TO RICHARD L. DOLSEY PHC, INC. DBA PHYSICIANS HEALTH CENTER, THE HIGHEST RANKED RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-323 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-324 D.-2. 23-6578 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the Trolley Operations Services contract with MV Contract Transportation, pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code entitled “approval of change orders and contract modifications”, on a month-to-month basis to provide time for the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to be completed and a new contract negotiated and executed. Attachments: Agenda Resolution - Trolley Operation Services Extension Agenda Cover Memo - Trolley Operation Services Extension A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO EXTEND THE CITYWIDE TROLLEY OPERATION SERVICES RFP 2017.03.MS WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MOCIFICATIONS.” This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-324 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-325 D.-3. 23-6577 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Saba Software Maintenance service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Attachments: Bid Waiver Authorization_2024 Cover Memo SABA Draft Resolution SABA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (IT) TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE AND PURCHASE SABA SOFTWARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-325 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 13 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-326 D.-4. 23-6623 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Levi Meyer (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Board As A Whole - Waterway Board Cover Memo - Board-As-A-Whole - Waterway Board R-2023-326 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LEVI MEYER (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE WATERWAY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-326 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-327 D.-5. 23-6624 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Celia Suarez (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Board As A Whole - Senior Board Cover Memo - Board-As-A-Whole - Senior Board R-2023-327 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CELIA SUAREZ (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-327 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-328 D.-6. 23-6646 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Alhambra Circle and the waiving of electrical fees, parking fees, and barricade fees for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce ’s “Burgerliscious” event on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. on Alhambra Circle. Attachments: Burgerlicious 2024 cover memo Burgerlicious Fee Waiver 2024 RESO burgerliscious 2024 R-2023-328 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ALHAMBRA CIRCLE AND THE WAIVING OF ELECTRICAL FEES, PARKING FEES, AND BARRICADE FEES FOR THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S “BURGERLISCIOUS” EVENT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024, BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M. UNTIL 9:30 P.M. IN ALHAMBRA CIRCLE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-328 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-329 D.-7. 23-6648 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Graziano’s Gourmet in Gables LLC to sell alcoholic beverages on 2301 Galiano Street on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. during the “Wine and Dine Event,” subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: grazianos 2023 wine and dine event Graziano's Wine and Dine - RESO Graziano's Wine and Dine Event - Cover Memo R-2023-329 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING GRAZIANO’S GOURMET IN THE GABLES LLC TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON 2301 GALIANO STREET ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023, BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M., DURING THE “WINE AND DINE EVENT”. SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-329 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-330 D.-8. 23-6651 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to implement a Piloted Drone Program as a “Sole Source Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Attachments: Item Title Cover Memo - Sole Source - Piloted Drone Program Draft Resolution - Piloted Drone Program SS 2024-032 Piloted Drone Program A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A PILOTED DRONE PROGRAM AS A “SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-330 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 18 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-331 D.-9. 23-6655 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Plant Professionals Inc. for the construction and preparation of the seasonal Holiday Park and Santa House pursuant to section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled ‘approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications’. Attachments: Agenda Memo Holiday Park Contract Amendment rev 11-7-23 CV CR Holiday Park Installation Amendment to PSA rev11-6-23 CV Holiday Park Contract Amendment Resolution rev 11-7-23 CV A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND PLANT PROFESSIONALS INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND PREPARATION OF THE SEASONAL HOLIDAY PARK AND SANTA HOUSE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-331 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 19 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-332 D.-10. 23-6656 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Gustave Perez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) and Eugene Wolman (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Board As A Whole - Board of Adjustment Cover Memo - Board-As-A-Whole - Board of Adjustment R-2023-332 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF EUGENE WOLMAN (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-332 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 20 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-333 D.-11. 23-6664 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Fourth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional one-year term (01/01/24-12/31/24) for the temporary relocation of the City’s Finance Department Collections Division staff offices. Attachments: 338 Minorca-Fourth Amendment to Lease for Finance Department 01.01.24-12.31.24 Commission cover 11.14.23 (Finance Departmment Office Fourth Amend to Lease) Resolution - 11.14.23 (Finance Department Office Fourth Amendment to Lease) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND 338 MINORCA LAW CENTER, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 338 MINORCA AVENUE, FIRST FLOOR, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERM (01/01/24-12/31/24) FOR THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF THE CITY’S FINANCE DEPARTMENT COLLECTIONS DIVISION STAFF OFFICES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-333 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 21 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-334 D.-12. 23-6670 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Aron Aizenstat (Youth Center Neighborhood Representative) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Youth Center Representative - Parks Board Cover Memo - Youth Center Representative - Parks Board R-2023-334 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ARON AIZENSTAT (YOUTH CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-334 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 22 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-335 D.-13. 23-6675 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jennifer Marques (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Board As A Whole - Parks Board Cover Memo - Board-As-A-Whole - Parks Board R-2023-335 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER MARQUES (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-335 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-336 D.-15. 23-6680 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Economic Development department to sell alcoholic beverages on Miracle Mile on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the holiday Sip and Shop event to benefit a local non -profit, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. Attachments: Special Events Application - Holiday Sip & Shop Cover Memo - Holiday Sip & Shop Draft Resolution - Holiday Sip & Shop (Alcohol) R-2023-336 -Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON MIRACLE MILE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023, BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M., DURING THE HOLIDAY “SIP & SHOP” EVENT TO BENEFIT A LOCAL NON-PROFIT, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-336 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 24 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-6491 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 4, 2023. Attachments: ADA October 4, 2023 Agenda 10 04 23CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form Cover Ltr 10 04 23 Meeting ADA 10 04 23 Min Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-2. 23-6555 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 4, 2023. Attachments: AAP Meeting October 4 2023 DRAFT 10.04.2023.MinutesforCC11.14.2023 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 26 1.-3. 23-6654 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of October 25, 2023 Attachments: Budget Audit Board Minutes - Board Approved - 10.25.23 FINAL This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 1.-4. 23-6571 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of October 16, 2023. Attachments: MEETING MINUTES ATTENDANCE This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-5. 23-6371 Cultural Development Board Meeting of September 19, 2023. Attachments: CDB Minutes September 19, 2023 DRAFT 09.19.2023 MinutesforCC11.14.2023 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 29 1.-6. 23-6554 Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 17, 2023. Attachments: CDB Minutes October 17, 2023 DRAFT 10.17.2023 MinutesforCC11.14.2023 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 30 1.-7. 23-6628 Landscape Advisory Board Meting of October 12, 2023. Attachments: 101223-LBAB Minutes - 23-6628 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 31 1.-8. 23-6569 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of October 4, 2023. Attachments: 10-4-23 Minutes WAB meeting minutes of 10-4-23 Cover This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 32 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2023-322 D.-14. 23-6679 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of parking fees in the City ’s public garages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 2023, for the 2023 Small Business Saturday event. Attachments: 11.14.23 RESO 11.14.23 CVR MEMO R-2023-322 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF PARKING FEES IN THE CITY'S PUBLIC GARAGES BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 25, 2023, FOR THE 2023 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY EVENT. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-322. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 2 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-346 (As Amended) 2.-1. 23-6669 A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission direct staff to amend the traffic impact study methodology and scope of services for traffic consultants to require a presentation to the Transportation Advisory Board and consideration of micro-mobility in mitigation measures. Attachments: Cover Memo for TAB Reso 11.8.23 Resolution re traffic impact studies 6-9 Traffic Impact Study Methodology Speaker Cards 2-1 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2023-346. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 54 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING E.-1. 23-6359 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code, Article 6, “Landscape,” by amending the utilization of artificial turf on open joints of pavement; and Article 10, “Parking and Access,” by providing review of materials in pavement joints; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 23 PZB recommended denial, Vote 4-3) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - Driveways w attachment 11 14 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Driveways 11 14 23 Exhibit B - 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - Driveways w attachment 11 14 23 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 10 11 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 14 23 CC Cover Memo - Driveway Pavement- 2nd Reading Speaker Cards E-1 12 12 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Driveways 12 12 23 CC Cover Memo - Driveway Pavement- 2nd Reading [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Ordinance was Continued City Clerk Item No. 36 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-2. 23-5816 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to Article 2 “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-405 “Residential Infill Regulations Overlay District (RIR)” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to provide a maximum building length of three hundred feet for all properties seeking approval pursuant to the Residential Infill Regulations; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.(06 06 23, 07 12 23 and 09 21 23 deferred by PZB) (10 11 23 PZB recommended Approval, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: 06 06 23 PZB Staff Report - RIR w attachments 11 14 23 Exhibit A - Draft Zoning Code Text Amendment - RIR building length max 11 14 23 Exhibit B - 06 06 23 PZB Staff Report - RIR w attachments 11 14 23 Exhibit C - Excerpt from 06 06 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 14 23 Exhibit D - Excerpt from 07 12 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 14 23 Exhibit E - Excerpt from 10 11 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 14 23 CC Cover Memo - RIR - 1st Reading Speaker Cards E-2 12 12 23 CC Cover Memo - RIR - 2nd Reading 12 12 23 Exhibit A - Draft Zoning Code Text Amendment - RIR building length max [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 37 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-342 E.-3. 23-6400 A Resolution of the City Commission granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a School on a property zoned as Mixed-Use-1 (MX1) located at 141 Grand Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Edward Baker Attachments: 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - 141 Grand Ave w attachments 11 14 23 Exhibit A - Draft Resolution 11 14 23 Exhibit B - Applicant Submittal Package 11 14 23 Exhibit C - 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - 141 Grand Ave w attachments 11 14 23 Exhibit D - 10 11 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 14 23 Exhibit E - Powerpoint Presentation 11 14 23 CC Cover Memo - 141 Grand Ave 11 08 23 Revised Exhibit C - 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - 141 Grand Ave w attachments Speaker Cards E-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS,” SECTION 14-203, “CONDITIONAL USES” FOR A SCHOOL ON A PROPERTY ZONED AS MIXED-USE-1 (MX1) LOCATED AT 141 GRAND AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-342. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 38 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F-1) F.-1. 23-6629 Community presentation regarding enhanced Mediterranean Design requirements. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 39 F.-2. 23-6638 Discussion regarding implementation of hydrogen powered trolleys. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Video Speaker Cards F-2 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 43 F.-3. 23-6639 Discussion regarding a proposal for humane iguana removal. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Humane Iguana Removal This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 44 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item F-4) F.-4. 23-6640 Discussion regarding the Mayor’s Ball sponsored by the Coral Gables Community Foundation. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Speaker Cards F-4 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 F.-5. 23-6641 Discussion on legislation regarding abandoned vehicles. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 713108898 713975267 713975282 718292564 Speaker Cards F-5 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 45 F.-6. 23-6642 Presentation regarding illegal dumping and code concerns in North Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Copy of Illegal Dumping in North Gables Speaker Cards F-6 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 46 F.-7. 23-6643 Legislation regarding Art in Public Places. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Speaker Cards F-7 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 47 F.-8. 23-6644 Discussion regarding hiring a preliminary consultant to create a conceptual plan connecting Lot 25 with Pittman Park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 48 F.-9. 23-6645 Discussion regarding recycling plastic film. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Plastic Film Recycling Speaker Cards F-9 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-9 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 49 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-343 F.-10. 23-6658 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to include a schedule (s) in each version of the City Budget presented to the City Commission for approval outlining the changes in salaries by department from the previous version of the budget presented to the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution re Budget Schedule Revised 11-8 Resolution re Budget Schedule Requirement 11-8 rvsd Speaker Cards F-10 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-10 and F-12 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-343. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 50 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item F-11) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-337 F.-11. 23-6659 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to include a focus area or goal related to Cultural Arts in the 2026-2029 Coral Gables Strategic Plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution re Cultural Arts Strategic Plan 11-14-23 Resolution Cultural Arts Strategic Plan_11-7 Sanctuary of the Arts Pamphlet F-11 Attachments F-11 Speaker Cards F-11 R-2023-337 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE A FOCUS AREA OR GOAL RELATED TO CULTURAL ARTS IN THE 2026-2029 CORAL GABLES STRATEGIC PLAN. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Mayor Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-337. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 34 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-344 F.-12. 23-6660 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to include an item on the City Commission agenda regarding City Commission compensation at a regular City Commission Meeting prior to the presentation of the draft budget to the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution re Commission Salary Process 11-14-23 Resolution re Commisison salary process Speaker Cards F-12 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-10 and F-12 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-344. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 51 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-345 F.-13. 23-6661 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance 2015-17, As Amended, waiving all City Permit Fees directly related to the conversion from septic to sanitary sewer for single family residences and duplexes and directing City staff to expedite permits for those conversion. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution re Septic to Sewer Fee Waiver 11-14-23 Resolution Septic to Sewer Fee waiver A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-345. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 52 F.-14. 23-6681 Update regarding sidewalks and crosswalks on the south side of Bird Road. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: Memo - Bird Road Pedestrian Crosswalks Sidewalks_11-09-2023 CA577_Task 49_Bird Rd Seg_FINAL_10-10-23 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-14 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 53 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 55 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item H-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-338 H.-1. 23-6622 Update regarding annexation process for Little Gables. Attachments: Little Gables Annexation Presentation 11-14-2023 Speaker Cards H-1 R-2023-338 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING STAFF TO FORMULATE OPTIONS TO GAUGE THE INPUT OF CORAL GABLES RESIDENTS ON THE ANNEXATION OF LITTLE GABLES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-338 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 35 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-339 H.-2. 23-6574 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Fire House No. 4 Construction Project to West Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2023-017. Attachments: Bid Tabulation IFB 2023-017 West Construction, Inc Bid Response City Manager Intent to Award Memo Aproved - IFB 2023-017 Resolution IFB 2023-017 Agenda Cover Memo IFB 2023-017.doc A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE FIRE HOUSE NO. 4 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO WEST City of Coral Gables Page 25 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 CONSTRUCTION, INC., THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BIDS (IFB) 2023-017 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-339. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 40 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-340 H.-3. 23-6581 A Resolution of the City Commission electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments levied within the incorporated area of the city; stating a need for such levy; providing for the mailing of this resolution; and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo Coral Gables_November 2023_Gables by the Sea_10 25 23 (002) Gables by the Sea Resolution 11/13/23 Revised - Gables by the Sea Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ELECTING TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-340. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 41 City of Coral Gables Page 26 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-341 I.-1. 23-6634 Charter Review Committee update. Attachments: Charter Review Committee [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-341 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 42 J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 56 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 57 ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 5:52 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 27