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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 9, 2024 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 January 9, 2024 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 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 January 9, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. 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) Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2024-01 through Ordinance No. 2024-03) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2024-01 through Resolution No. 2024-07); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago INVOCATION Reverend Dr. Laurie Hafner from Coral Gables United Church of Christ gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Fernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-6764 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 16, 2023 as "Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ Day". Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 16, 2023, as "Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ Day" and Vice Mayor Anderson read the proclamation which was scheduled for the preceding City Commission meeting but because the pastor was unable to attend it was presented at this meeting. Reverend Dr. Laurie Hafner thanked the City Commission for the honor and expounded on the church’s history and its service to the community. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 23-6792 Recognition of Coral Gables Fire Department Rescue 4 Crew by the City of Miami Fire Department. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 Recognition of Coral Gables Fire Department Rescue 4 Crew by the City of Miami Fire Department and Fire Chief de la Rosa spoke of the incident in which the city’s firefighters on December 3rd responded to an inner facility transfer request to Coral Gables Hospital involving a City of Miami Fire Department employee. The City of Miami Fire Rescue Chief Joseph Jadallah spoke at length regarding what the City of Coral Gables Firefighters did to assist them. This incident involved a City of Miami heavy equipment mechanic, whose son is a City of Miami firefighter, and who had undergone training to become a firefighter to work alongside his son, and while he did an excellent job shortly thereafter felt disoriented, but managed to call his department for assistance giving as best he could his location. Because of the urgency of his condition, he was immediately taken to the closest hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, and shortly thereafter, his heart stopped beating and everything was done to save his life. Coral Gables Fire Rescue was called for assistance and assisted in the cardiac arrest. He commended Firefighter Carlo Milito who controlled the room, was calm in the face of potential chaos, assigned and instructed individuals on what to do and in so doing saved a life. The individual successfully began breathing again and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. This was in large part because of the capability and quick actions of the City of Coral Gables crew, and he is so happy to reunite victims with rescuers, and it is the reason for them being at the meeting and thanked the city because the Coral Gables family saved theirs. Fire Chief Jadallah asked Jose Estrada who survived the cardiac attack to meet him at the podium and said that dying was easy, but now he must read the plaque. Mr. Estrada thanked the City Commission and Coral Gables Firefighters for saving him and for all their hard work in bringing City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 back to life a husband, father, and grandfather to his family for the holidays and in so doing he was able to see his youngest son graduate. He then recognized his oldest son a firefighter sitting in the audience and was glad these firefighters were the ones that showed up and for God putting them in his path and thanked God He did, because he would not be there to honor them, and it could have been a different celebration and thanked them again. Upon reading the words inscribed on the plaque, Fire Chief de la Rosa handed out the plaques to members of the rescue team, namely Lieutenant Carlo Milito, Firefighter Christina Muslera and Firefighter Emilio Martinez and as their names was read Mr. Estrada hugged each of them. Fire Chief Jadallah then recognized Mr. Estrada’s wife (a Jackson Hospital nurse), his mother, and his son, all of whom were in the audience. Then all the City of Miami Firefighters in the audience stood up and stated their name and title. Mayor Lago commended Fire Chief de la Rosa, the city’s firefighters, for their professionalism and adherence to the City’s Code, and their selfless service, and said that Mr. Estrada has been given a new lease on life and he should make the most of it. Fire Chief Jadallah thanked the Mayor and said that he learned vehicle extrication from Coral Gables Fire Rescue and their relationship does run deep. In closing Fire Chief de la Rosa stated that he does not take things for granted but that he, like Fire Chief Jadallah, is blessed to have a job they love and wouldn’t do anything differently if he had to start all over again. He then made the analogy of an orchestra with numerous instruments in which the sound is predicated on everyone doing exactly what they are supposed to do at exactly the right time to achieve a beautiful sound. They are blessed to experience the significance of the team working together with efficiency, competency, and knowledge, and thank both cities. He then asked Firefighter Muslera to meet him at the podium at which time he said it was the last day he would call her firefighter because she has been promoted to lieutenant. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 A.-3. 23-6793 Congratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Balsera recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2024. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of the Month, January 2024 January 2024 FF of Month Letter Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 Congratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Balsera recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2024 and Fire Chief de la Rosa requested Director Raquel Elejabarrieta-Human Resources, Labor Relations and Risk Management join him in making the presentation. He continued by saying that the Fire Department demonstrates the words inscribed on their fire trucks “committed to our community” and their service goes beyond responding to the 911 calls. Firefighter Balsera is a shining example of theirs and the city’s brand regarding participation within the community. He is a member of the Firefighters Benevolent Association who every year dresses up as Santa Claus and delivers candy canes to those children in the community with special needs and challenges, making sure that they experience Christmas and Santa Claus by doing special visits. Director Elejabarrieta said it is an honor to give Firefighter Balsera this award and he has been doing this for the past three years. In accepting his award, Firefighter Balsera thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa, the Firefighters Benevolent Association, and the City Commission for the award. He continued by saying that the program was started by retired Deputy Fire Chief Dean James and others giving gifts at Christmastime to both special needs and their siblings in each household and he intends to keep the program going and is hopeful that in years to come it will continue getting better. Mayor Lago thanked him for all he and the firefighters are doing and encouraged staff to join them in this effort. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 A.-4. 23-6863 Congratulations to Officer Michael Aleman, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for October 2023. Attachments: Officer of the Month - Michael Aleman - R Officer of the Month - October 2023 M. Aleman Vice Mayor Anderson introduced Agenda Item A-4 Congratulations to Officer Michael Aleman, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for October 2023 and Assistant Police Chief Hanlon made the presentation. Assistant Police Chief Hanlon stated that it is a pleasure to recognize officers who love what they do and oftentimes go unnoticed. Officer Aleman is being recognized because he responded to an alarm which went off in a business on Southwest 8th Street in which he was the first responding officer. Officer Aleman’s keen observation in noticing a suspicious individual in the parking lot of a different business in which an alarm had gone off earlier. Detectives later determined that a rock had been thrown into these businesses, and it was also discovered that in neighboring cities similar break-ins and thefts had occurred. Arrests of the responsible individuals City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 were made, and it is all because of Officer Aleman’s quick response and keen observation skills. Officer Aleman thanked the City Commission, Assistant Police Chief Hanlon and his fellow officers for the honor of being recognized and all those who assisted in the arrest because he could not have done it alone. He also recognized his family in the audience and thanked them for their support. Mayor Lago also congratulated him on receiving the award for all his hard work and service to the city. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-6735 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 14, 2023. Attachments: CCMT Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item F-14 - Update regarding sidewalks and crosswalks on the sou CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board reque CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item E-1 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to the officia CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item E-2 - Ordinance providing for a text amendment to Article 2- CCMtg Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item E-3 - Resolution granting conditional use approval for a schoo CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item F-1 - Community presentation regarding enhanced Mediterra CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item F-2 - Discussion regarding implementation of hydrogen powe CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item F-5 - Discussion on legislation regarding abandoned vehicle CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item F-6 - Presentation regarding illegal dumping and code conce CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item F-9 - Discussion regarding recycling plastic film CCMtg Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item H-1 - Update regarding annexation process for Little Gables CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item I-1 - Charter Review Committee update CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Item K - Discussion Items CCMTG Nov 14 2023 - Agenda Items F-10 and F-12 - Resolution directing city staff to include a s Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 6 D. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 D.-1. 23-6830 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Judith Alexander (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) 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. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Judith Alexander - Senior Board Cover Memo - Judith Alexander - Senior Board R-2024-01 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING JUDITH ALEXANDER (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ) 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. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-01 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02 D.-2. 23-6829 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of John “Miles” Maronto (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Cover Memo - Board-As-A-Whole - Transportation Board Draft Resolution - Board As A Whole - Transportation Board R-2024-02 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN “MILES” MARONTO (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE TRANSPOTATION 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 2024-02 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 8 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-6797 Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 8, 2023. Attachments: CDB Minutes November 8, 2023 FINAL 11.08.2023 MinutesforCC01.23.2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 9 1.-2. 23-6857 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 14, 2023. Attachments: 121423-LBAB Minutes - 23-6857 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 10 1.-3. 23-6674 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of November 8, 2023. Attachments: Photo entered into the record by Waldo Toyos at PZB Mtg 11 08 23 Email entered into the record by Jim Berlin re CBD Email entered into the record by Jim Berlin re Publix 11 08 23 PZB MINUTES This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 1.-4. 23-6787 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of November 17, 2023. Attachments: Draft SCRC Minutes - Nov. 17 Cover Memo This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 1.-5. 23-6815 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 25, 2023. Attachments: SAB Meeting Minutes SAB Oct 25, 2023 Minutes Cover This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 1.-6. 23-6814 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of October 17, 2023. Attachments: Minutes 10.17 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 1.-7. 23-6818 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of November 1, 2023. Attachments: WAB Cover Memo Template - 11-1-2023 Waterway Advisory Board meeting minutes of November 1, 2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 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]: Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item 2-1) 2.-1. 23-6882 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission direct that any removal of silver streetlights by FPL throughout the City cease immediately; requesting that the City Commission direct the Historic Preservation Board and Landmarks Advisory Board to work with City Staff to research and recommend a City standard streetlight as well as recommended areas for that standard streetlight; and requesting that the City Commission adopt that standard streetlight. Attachments: HPB Resolution re City Standard streetlights Speaker Cards 2-1 This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 18 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01 E.-1. 23-6723 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Cocoplum Phase 1 Security Guard District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance 95-214, to expand the scope of services to include additional security measures including but not limited to security cameras. [Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez] Attachments: Ordinance - Cocoplum Phase One Security Guard District Amendmement Cover memo - Resolution - Cocoplum Phase 1 Roving Security Special Taxing District Amendme Special Taxing District Petition - Cocoplum Phase 1 Security Guard District Amendment- Increase Cover memo - Ordinance on 2nd - Cocoplum Phase 1 Roving Security Special Taxing District Am Ordinance - Cocoplum Phase One Security Guard District Amendmement - 2nd Reading Resolution - 2023-166 - Approving Petition Language to Expand Cocoplum Roving STD O-2024-01 Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE COCOPLUM PHASE 1 SECURITY GUARD DISTRICT, AS CREATED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PURSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 95-214, TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SECURITY MEASURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SECURITY CAMERAS. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-01. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 20 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 Agenda Items E-2 and E-3 are related ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 E.-2. 23-6785 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 1-2 “Definitions and Rules of Construction”; Section 2-464 “Same-Authority to Fix Schedule of Charges; Method of Determination”; Section 2-1091 “City-Owned Property Sale or Lease Generally; Advertised Public Bidding Process; Section 18-2 “Canvas of Returns; Duty of Commission; Declaration of Results”; Section 34-60 “Statement of Costs; Filing; Publication of Work; Cost and Lien”; Section 34-239 “Forfeiture Proceedings”; Section 58-53 “Statement of Costs; Publication”; Section 58-119 “Notice by Publication”; Section 62-329 “Procedures Relating to Applications”; Section 62-331 “Adoption of Ordinance”; Section 78-281 “Requirement for Underground Utilities”; Section 101-109 “Notices”; Section 109-41 “Permit Application Procedures- Class 1 Permits”; and Section 109-42 “Same- Class 2 Permits” of the City Code in order to provide a definition of publication and remove the requirement for newspaper publication, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo First Reading Ordinance Notices in City Code First Reading Ordinance- Notices in City Code City Code Cover Memo Second Reading Ordinance Notices in City Code City Code Second Reading Ordinance- Notices in City Code O-2024-02 Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING SECTION 1-2 “DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION”; SECTION 2-464 “SAME-AUTHORITY TO FIX SCHEDULE OF CHARGES; METHOD OF DETERMINATION”; SECTION 2-1091 “CITY-OWNED PROPERTY SALE OR LEASE GENERALLY; ADVERTISED PUBLIC BIDDING PROCESS; SECTION 18-2 “CANVAS OF RETURNS; DUTY OF COMMISSION; DECLARATION OF RESULTS”; SECTION 34-60 “STATEMENT OF COSTS; FILING; PUBLICATION OF WORK; COST AND LIEN”; SECTION 34-239 “FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS”; SECTION 58-53 “STATEMENT OF COSTS; PUBLICATION”; SECTION 58-119 “NOTICE BY PUBLICATION”; SECTION 62-329 “PROCEDURES RELATING TO APPLICATIONS”; SECTION 62-331 “ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE”; SECTION 78-281 “REQUIREMENT FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES”; SECTION 101-109 “NOTICES”; SECTION 109-41 “PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES- CLASS 1 PERMITS”; AND SECTION 109-42 “SAME- CLASS 2 PERMITS” OF THE CITY CODE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF PUBLICATION AND REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-02. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 City Clerk Item No. 21 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03 E.-3. 23-6786 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and Applicability”; Section 8-109 “Moving of Existing Improvements”; Section 8-106 “Certificates of Appropriateness”; Section 14-209.4; Section 14-215.3 “Notice and Hearing Procedures”; Section 15-102 “Notice” of the City’s Zoning Code in order to provide a definition of publication and remove the requirement for newspaper publication, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo First Reading Ordinance notices in Zoning Code First Reading Ordinance- Notices in Zoning Code Zoning Code Zoning Code Cover Memo Second Reading Ordinance notices in Zoning Code Second Reading Ordinance- Notices in Zoning Code O-2024-03 Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING SECTION 1-104 “JURISDICTION AND APPLICABILITY”; SECTION 8-109 “MOVING OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS”; SECTION 8-106 “CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS”; SECTION 14-209.4; SECTION 14-215.3 “NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURES”; SECTION 15-102 “NOTICE” OF THE CITY’S ZONING CODE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF PUBLICATION AND REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-03. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 22 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-4. 23-6567 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending St. Philip’s School site plan approved under Ordinance No. 3576 to replace an existing building with a new pre-K building located at 1109 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 3576 shall remain in effect; and providing an effective date . (11 03 23 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 7-0) Attachments: 11 08 23 PZB Staff Report w attachments 01 09 24 Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal 01 09 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance 01 09 24 Exhibit C - 11 08 23 PZB Staff Report w attachments 01 09 24 Exhibit D -Excerpt from 11 08 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 01 09 24 Exhibit E - Powerpoint Presentation 01 09 24 CC Cover Memo re St Philips - 1st Reading Item E-4 Attachment Item E-4 Submitted by Applicant Item E-4 Submitted by Residents Item E-4 Entered into the public record Speaker Cards E-4 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 16 E.-5. 23-6826 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code (Zoning Code), amending Article 10, “Parking and Access,” Section 10-112 “Miscellaneous Parking Standards,” creating provisions for considering reduction of parking requirements for affordable housing located near a major transit stop as required by the Live Local Act, Ch. 2023-17, Laws of Florida; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Live Local Act Parking Reduction Consideration Cover Memo Ordinance providing consideration of parking reduction under the Live Local Act_w JG edits NLG [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 E.-6. 23-6827 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and Applicability,” amending provisions for the siting of city facilities to include facilities for workforce housing that are owned, financed, or operated by the City, the County, or other public (governmental) entity as required by the Code of Miami-Dade County Section 33-193.7 “Applicability in the Incorporated and Unincorporated Areas; Minimum Standards; Exemptions.,” providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover memo expedited review for work force housing Ordinance amending govt facilities to include workforce housing 02 13 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - BOA Appeals 02 13 24 Exhibit B - 01 10 24 - PZB Staff Report - BOA Appeals w attachments 02 13 24 Exhibit C - 01 10 24 PZB MINUTES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 24 E.-7. 23-6828 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Creating Section 5-314 “Window and Hurricane Shutters” to regulate the closure of window and hurricane shutters and amending the City Code, Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to provide a penalty for the closure of window and hurricane shutters outside of the hurricane season; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: Ordinance Amending Zoning Code - Section 5-314 Shutters - 2nd Edit [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-7 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 25 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 E.-8. 23-6881 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code, amending Article 11. “Signs,” Section 11-107 “Real Estate, For Sale, Lease or Rental of Property or Buildings,” to apply same regulations to signs pertaining to the sale, lease, or rental of property or buildings in any use district; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: January 9th Cover Memo-Ordinance on First Reading-real estate signs Ordinance - regulating real estate signs in commercial areas same as in residential Speaker Cards E-8 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 17 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04 E.-9. 23-6825 A Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Florida Statute 166.0451, approving a blank inventory list of city-owned real property within Coral Gables which is appropriate for use as affordable housing. Attachments: Cover Memo inventory of city property appropriate for affordable housing Resolution creating inventory of city property R-2024-04 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 166.0451, APPROVING A BLANK INVENTORY LIST OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY WITHIN CORAL GABLES WHICH IS APPROPRIATE FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-04. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 26 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 23-6762 Update on Uber Pilot Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 F.-2. 23-6779 Update regarding Pittman Park (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: F13 Pittman Park Expansion-Final 01/09/24 - Pittman Park Expansion-Final [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. 28 F.-3. 23-6783 Update on Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Speaker Cards F-14 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 29 F.-4. 23-6862 Discussion regarding Form 6 financial disclosure by municipal elected officials. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Form 6 Presentation January 9 2024 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 30 F.-5. 23-6868 Discussion regarding the Christmas decorations on Miracle Mile. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: Item F-5 Attachment [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. 31 F.-6. 23-6869 Discussion regarding the tree canopy replacement. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) [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. 32 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 F.-7. 23-6875 Update of arrival of the White Way Lights. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: IMG_1253 IMG_1254 IMG_1255 IMG_1258 IMG_1262 IMG_1265 IMG_1267 IMG_1270 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 33 F.-8. 23-6874 Update on the maintenance plan for the White Way Lights. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Presentation This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 34 F.-9. 23-6878 Update on the naming of the park in honor of SSGT Carl Enis. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 35 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 F.-10. 23-5686 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Clerk and City Manager to schedule bimonthly presentation and protocol ceremonies. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: Speaker Cards G-15 Speaker Cards - G-3 Cover Memo Resolution re Presentation and protocol items January 9 2024 Resolution re presentation and protocol items 1-3-24 R-2024-05 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO SCHEDULE BIMONTHLY PRESENTATION AND PROTOCOL CEREMONIES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-10 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 Fernandez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-05 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 City Clerk Item No. 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 F.-11. 23-6832 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Clerk to schedule a joint meeting between the City's Historic Preservation Board and Landmarks Advisory Board to discuss the replacement of certain Florida power and Light streetlights throughout the City. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution re joint meeting of HPB and LAB re streetlights Resolution re joint meeting HPB and LAB - Commissioner Fernandez R-2024-03 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SCHEDULE A JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD AND LANDMARKS ADVISORY BOARD TO DISCUSS THE REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN FLORIDA POWER AND LIGH T STREETLIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2024-03. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 19 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 37 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06 H.-1. 23-6819 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize access to a “piggyback” contract through the Sourcewell Cooperative with Oshkosh Corporation (Pierce Manufacturing) in an amount not to exceed the available budget for firefighting equipment, pursuant to Section 2-946, Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggyback) and Section 2-947, Cooperative Purchasing under the Procurement Code. Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo - Piggyback - Firefighting Apparatus Agenda Reso - Piggyback - Firefighting Apparatus R-2024-06 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO A “PIGGYBACK” CONTRACT FROM THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE WITH OSHKOSH CORPORATION (PIERCE MANUFACTURING) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE AVAILABLE City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 BUDGET FOR FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-946, USE OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNIT CONTRACTS (PIGGYBACK) AND SECTION 2-947 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-06. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 38 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07 H.-2. 23-6824 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase AT&T Communication Service Maintenance and Support as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo-BW-ATT 911PSAP-12-18-23-final Resolution ATT-Final R-2024-07 Signed 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 CONTINUE PURCHASING AT&T SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT ON AN ONGOING BASIS AS A SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-07. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 39 H.-3. 23-6765 Illegal dumping mitigation technology update. Attachments: CoralGables_IllegalDumpingMitigation_December2023 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 40 I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 41 J. CITY CLERK ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 42 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2024 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 43 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 5:50 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, beginning 9 a.m. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 20