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Coral Gables, FL · March 12, 2024

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 12, 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 Amos Rojas, Jr., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 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 March 12, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:04 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. 2024-10 through Ordinance No. 2024-12) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2024-45 through Resolution No. 2024-60); (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 Rev. Hedy Collver from First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 24-7164 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 21, 2024 as "Michael Turbeville Day" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 21, 2024, as "Michael Turbeville Day" in Coral Gables. Commissioner Castro thanked Mr. Turbeville for bringing his art collection to Coral Gables, then read the proclamation. Elvis Fuentes, Executive Director of the Coral Gables Museum spoke at length of Mr. Turbeville who resides in Tampa and is a prominent antiques dealer and museum lover who has dedicated over 30 years in the preservation on conservation of the Phineas Paist Collection which is unique and remains intact. Mr. Turbeville work has earned him recognition and accolades from historians, scholars, and community leaders alike and he will be presenting for viewing and speaking on the Phineas Paist Collection at the museum on March 21, 2024. Mr. Fuentes thanked the City Commission and invited them all the event. Vice Mayor Anderson said she went to the preview exhibition, and it was amazing urging people to assist in ways to acquire the entire collection because it belongs to Coral Gables. Commissioner Castro congratulated Mr. Fuentes for his efforts. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 A.-2. 24-6961 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables and Vice Mayor Anderson made the presentation. Vice Mayor Anderson before reading the proclamation, reflected briefly on a meeting she attended at the Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables consisting of a panel of influential women in the community who shared their story as successful women in the workplace, the myths, truths, journey and being an inspiration to girls and women to have confidence in themselves. Raquel Elejabarrieta, Director of Human Resources, Risk Management Labor Relations in accepting the proclamation on behalf of the women employees in the city thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their courage and the wonderful working environment which allows them to excel and flourish in their leadership roles. Commissioner Fernandez stated that every day women should be recognized because they had to work twice as hard as men to get to where they are and that is commendable. It involves courage, sacrifice and the community are better because of them. Commissioner Menendez piggybacked on what the mayor said and spoke of the challenges that women faced in the past and now, and mothers should encourage their young daughters to dream the dream and that all things are possible so reach for the stars and thanked them for all they do. They Mayor thanked the women leaders in attendance for their contribution, spoke of gender equality and them paving the way for other women. They are an inspiration to him and constant reminder of the power diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 A.-3. 24-7075 Congratulations to Captain Thaddeus Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo, 2023 FF of Year 2023 Firefighter of the year Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 congratulations to Captain Thaddeus Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2023 and Fire Chief de la Rosa made the presentation. He stated that Captain Ovcarich was nominated by his colleagues who is a senior firefighter, mentor, president of Coral Gables Fire Benevolent Association which is a civic group that has produced or been involved in almost all nonprofit events in the city. Captain Ovcarich thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa for his kind words, the Mayor and City Commission and gave a brief history about the association and the nonprofit events. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 24-7105 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2024. Attachments: CCMTG Feb 13 2024 - Agenda Item C - Public Comment CCMtg Feb 13 2024 - Agenda Item F-12 - City Manager sucession plan CCMTG Feb 13 2024 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution approving a stipulated settlement agreemen Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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. 3 Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 D. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2024-45 D.-1. 24-6915 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management; providing for authorization; providing for implementation; and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo Draft Resolution - Mutual Aid Resolution - Mutual Aid 2 SMAA 2023 Final Version Docusign 2023 Mutual Aid Agreement R-2024-45 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-45 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46 D.-2. 24-7104 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Zoning and Land Use management software and support as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code at a total cost of $150,000. Attachments: gridics_support_2024_Draft Resolution - IT gridics_support_2024_Draft_CoverMemoIT R-2024-46 - 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 SUPPORT ON THE EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE CLOUD APPLICATION PROVIDED BY GRIDICS LLC AS A SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-46 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 D.-3. 24-7111 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of modification no. 5 of grant funds to Agreement no. G22MI0016A funds in the amount of $64,362.18 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize the $64,362.18 grant modification no. 5 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. Attachments: Cover Memo HIDTA Program Modification No. 5 G22M Resolution HIDTA Program Modification No. 5 G22M R-2024-47-Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MODIFICATION NO. 5 OF GRANT FUNDS TO AGREEMENT NO. G22MI0016A IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,362.18 ON BEHALF OF THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT AS PART OF THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY (ONDCP) HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA MONEY LAUNDERING STRIKE FORCE; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $64,362.18 GRANT MODIFICATION NO. 5 AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF THE PROGRAM. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-47 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48 D.-4. 24-7116 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an Amendment to the Temporary License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Ben & Giules, Inc ., with regard to the premises located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, extending the term for twelve (12) months (April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025) increasing the License Fee to $3,500.00 per month and the security deposit. Attachments: Commission Cover 03.12.24 (290 Miracle Mile License Agreement Third Amendment) Resolution -03.12.24 (290 Miracle Mile License Agreement Third Amendment) Third Amendment to Temporary License Agreement-Ben Guiles Inc 290 Miracle Mile SIGNED 20 R-2024-48_Draft.doc A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND BEN & GIULES, INC., WITH REGARD TO THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 290 MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134, EXTENDING THE TERM FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS (APRIL 1, 2024-MARCH 31, 2025) AND INCREASING THE LICENSE FEE TO $3,500.00 PER MONTH. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-48 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49 D.-5. 24-7161 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak 15 Annual Maintenance Service for the Fire Department as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code at a total cost of $28,325.40. Attachments: Sole Source - Agenda Reso - Lucas and Lifepak UPDATED SS 2024-072 LifePak 15 Monitor Svcs SS 2024-072 Supporting Documentation Sole Source - Reso Cover Memo- Lucas and Lifepak15.doc R-2024-49 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE AND PURCHASE THE LUCAS AND LIFEPAK15 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-49 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 D.-6. 24-7171 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maribel Amanda Requena (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Maribel Amanda Requena - Cultural Board Cover Memo - Maribel Amanda Reqeuna- Cultural Board R-2024-50 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARIBEL AMANDA REQUENA (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 1, 2023, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-50 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 24-7107 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of February 12, 2024. Attachments: ATTENDANCE MINUTES This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 1.-2. 24-7115 Economic Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. Attachments: 2-7-24 EDB Meeting Minutes DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-3. 24-7084 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 22, 2024. Attachments: IACC Minutes 01-22-2024 Fnl This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 1.-4. 24-7170 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 2.7.24 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-5. 24-7157 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. Attachments: Youth Minutes 2.7.24 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-6. 24-7159 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2024. Attachments: Youth Minutes 3.5.24 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 23 1.-7. 24-6970 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of January 10, 2024. Attachments: 01 10 24 PZB MINUTES Entered into the record: Letters in support re Snapper Creek - Plats 1 thru 10 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-8. 24-7158 Senior Citizens Advisory Board for February 1, 2024. Attachments: Senior Minutes 2.1.24 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-9. 24-7082 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. Attachments: WAB Cover Memo Template 02-07-2024 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024 Presentation This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 26 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 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]: Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related 2.1. 24-7077 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board requesting that the Coral Gables City Commission waive the residency requirement of Qualified Members nominated for the Retirement Board so long as they work in the City of Coral Gables. Attachments: Draft Resolution Residency Requirement Speaker Cards 2-1 and G-1 This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 28 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10 E.-1. 23-5979 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide for additional building height up to one hundred and thirty -seven feet and six inches with parks incentives if developed pursuant to the Design & Innovation District regulations: and clarifying the Design & Innovation District as a Transfer of Development Rights receiving area; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Readoption of Ordinance No. 2023-34) ) City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Attachments: 07 12 2023 Staff Report - Park incentives w attachments 08 22 23 Exhibit C - 07 12 23 Staff Report 08 22 23 Exhibit D - 07 12 23 PZB Minutes 08 22 23 CC Cover Memo - Parks Incentive - 1st Reading 08 22 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Park Incentive 08 22 23 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Park Incentive Speaker Cards E-5 and E-6 and E-7 Speaker Cards E-6 and E-7 and E-8 and E-9 Speaker Cards E-6 and E-7 Speaker Cards E-6 Merrick Park Petition 1 E-6 and E-7 Merrick Park Petition 2 E-6 and E-7 10 24 23 CC Cover Memo - Parks Incentive 2nd Reading 10 24 23 Exhibit A - Draft Parks Incentives Ordinance Comprehensive Plan Amendment 10 24 23 Exhibit C - Florida Commerce notification 10 24 23 Exhibit B - Draft Parks Incentives Zoning Code Text Amendment O-2023-34 Signed Speaker Cards E-2 Speaker Cards E-2 and E-3 03 12 24 Exhibit A Draft Ordinance Comprehensive Plan Amendment 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Parks Incentive Comp Plan 2nd Reading O-2024-10 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, PURSUANT TO EXPEDITED STATE REVIEW PROCEDURES (S.163.3184, FLORIDA STATUTES) AND ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS,” SECTION 14-213, “COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS;” TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL BUILDING HEIGHT UP TO ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN FEET AND SIX INCHES WITH PARKS INCENTIVES IF DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO THE DESIGN & INNOVATION DISTRICT REGULATIONS: AND CLARIFYING THE DESIGN & INNOVATION DISTRICT AS A TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS RECEIVING AREA; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [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]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-10. 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. 40 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12 E.-2. 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. ( 02 20 2024 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 5-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Shutters w attachment 02 20 24 Attachment A - Legal Advertisement 03 12 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Shutters 03 12 24 Exhibit B - 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Shutters w attachment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 02 20 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Shutters - 2nd Reading Speaker Cards E-2 O-2024-12 - Signed 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 HURRICANE SHUTTERS” TO REGULATE THE CLOSURE OF WINDOW 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 HURRICANE SHUTTERS OUTSIDE OF THE HURRICANE SEASON. [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]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-12. 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. 44 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-13 E.-3. 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. ( 02 20 2024 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-2) Attachments: 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Workforce Housing w attachment 02 20 24 Attachment A - Legal Advertisement 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Workforce Housing - 2nd Reading 03 12 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance unorganized 03 12 24 Exhibit B - 02 20 24 PZB Staff Report - Workforce Housing w attachment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - 02 20 24 PZB MINUTES Speaker Cards E-3 O-2024-13 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE (ZONING CODE), AMENDING ARTICLE 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” SECTION 1-104 “JURISDICTION AND APPLICABILITY,” AMENDING PROVISIONS FOR THE SITING OF CITY FACITLITIES 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 MIAIMI-DADE COUNTY SECTION 33-193.7 “APPLICABILITY IN THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS; MINIMUM STANDARDS; EXEMPTIONS.,” PROVIDING FOR REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY C L A U S E , CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-13. 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. 45 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related) ORDINANCE NO. 2024-11 E.-4. 23-6566 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. ( 11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Attachments: 11 08 23 - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C 11 08 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal re Publix 01 23 24 CC - Publix - 1st Reading Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan Exhibit D - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C Exhibit E - Excerpt of 11 08 23 PZB Minutes Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal_sm 03 12 24 Exhibit A - Updated Submittal 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Publix Le Jeune - 2nd Reading Speaker Cards E-4 O-2024-11 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS,” SECTION 14-206, “GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT” FOR A PROPOSED PUBLIX GROCERY STORE AND LIQUOR STORE ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 48, BLOCK 8, CORAL GABLES CRAFTS SECTION (2551 LE JEUNE RD), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [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 adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-11. 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. 41 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related) E.-5. 23-6704 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (LPA review) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Attachments: 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package 12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings 12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E 03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences 03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment 04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation 04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 E.-6. 23-6705 An Ordinance of the City Commission making zoning district boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section from Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2013 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Attachments: 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package 12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings 12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment 04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 E.-7. 23-6706 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process, ” providing for the vacation of the twenty (20) foot wide alley which is approximately one hundred and fifty-five (155) feet in length lying between Lots 12 thru 18 and Lots 11 and 19 in Block 29, Crafts Section (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE ) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Attachments: 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package 12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings 12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study 03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences 03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment 04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation 04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTIONS Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related) E.-8. 23-6707 A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Attachments: 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package 12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings 12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences 03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment 04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 8 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 E.-9. 23-6708 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachment review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Attachments: 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package 12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings 12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment 04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation 04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 E.-10. 23-6709 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Ponce Park Residences” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 42,543 square feet (0.977 acres) into a single tract of land on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, together with a 1,318 square feet portion of University Drive that runs north of the Malaga Avenue right -of-way and west of the Ponce de Leon Boulevard right-of-way and dedication of 1,725 square feet; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Attachments: 12 13 23 - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E 12 13 23 Attachment A_Applicant Submittal Package 12 13 23 Attachment B_Applicant Submittal Package - Architectural Drawings 12 13 23 Attachment C_Traffic Study 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Ponce Park Residences 03 12 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 03 12 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 03 12 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 03 12 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 03 12 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 03 12 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 03 12 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings_sm 03 12 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 CC Cover Memo re Ponce Park Residences 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Applicant Submittal Package 04 16 24 Exhibit A_Architectural Drawings 04 16 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 16 24 Exhibit D - Draft Ordinance - Vacation of Alley 04 16 24 Exhibit E - Draft Resolution - TDRs 04 16 24 Exhibit F - Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachments 04 16 24 Exhibit G - Draft Resolution - Tentative Plat 04 16 24 Exhibit H - 02 21 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit I - 01 24 24 HPB Staff Report 04 16 24 Exhibit J - Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) (1) 04 16 24 Exhibit K - Excerpt of 12 13 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 04 16 24 Exhibit L - Public Comment 04 16 24 Exhibit M - Powerpoint Presentation This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 E.-11. 23-6565 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use Review of a Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Attachments: 11 08 23 - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C 11 08 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal re Publix Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal_sm 01 23 24 CC - Publix - 1st Reading Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan Exhibit D - Staff Report - Publix 2551 LeJeune Rd w Attachments B and C Exhibit E - Excerpt of 11 08 23 PZB Minutes 03 12 24 CC Cover Memo - Publix Le Jeune - 2nd Reading 03 12 24 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - PAD 03 12 24 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution - Conditional Use Site Plan 03 12 24 Exhibit A - Updated Submittal Speaker Cards E-11 R-2024-59 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW OF A SITE PLAN PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS” SECTION 14-203, “CONDITIONAL USES,” FOR A PROPOSED PUBLIX GROCERY STORE AND LIQUOR STORE ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 48, BLOCK 8, CORAL GABLES CRAFTS SECTION (2551 LE JEUNE RD), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-11 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 matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-59. 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. 42 City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 24-6982 Update on Le Parc Cafe. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) [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. 46 F.-2. 24-7004 Update on pickleball courts in Parking Garage 4. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) Attachments: Rooftop Pickleball Feasibility Study Presentation 2-8-24 Rooftop Pickleball Feasibility Study Presentation 2-12-24 Rooftop Pickleball Feasibility Study Presentation 3-12-24 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. 33 F.-3. 24-7145 Discussion regarding state legislation concerning gas-powered leaf blowers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 47 F.-4. 24-7163 Discussion regarding Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: Vision Zero [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-4 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. 38 F.-5. 24-7165 Discussion regarding electric scooters. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) [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. 39 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 F.-6. 24-7175 Discussion regarding the City's Morale Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 48 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Items F-7, F-8, F-9, and F-10 are related) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52 F.-7. 24-7117 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named William A. Cooper Park located at 4920 Washington Drive, to include William Cooper’s wife and long-time community activist, Leona Cooper, with the name “William and Leona Cooper Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24 Leona Cooper Park Naming Request Resolution #2022-275 Cooper Park Naming Resolution Cooper Park Naming Cover Memo (1) Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24 R-2024-52 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY CURRENTLY NAMED WILLIAM A. COOPER PARK LOCATED AT 4920 WASHINGTON DRIVE, TO INCLUDE WILLIAM COOPER’S WIFE AND LONG-TIME COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, LEONA COOPER, WITH THE NAME “WILLIAM AND LEONA COOPER PARK." A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-52. 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. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53 F.-8. 24-7118 A Resolution of the City Commission naming the recently acquired city property located at Toledo Street and Alava Avenue in honor of the city ’s first and only female mayor, Dorothy Thomson, whose involvement in the sale of the property to the city was integral to making this space a community park, with the name "Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24 CCMTG Sept 13 2023 - Agenda Item F-7 - Discussion considering the naming of a city park after RESOLUTION NO. 2023-265 - directing staff for a park naming for the Judes and Mayor Thomso Mayor Thomson Cover Memo Mayor Dorothy H Thomson Park Naming Resolution Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24 R-2024-53 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION NAMING THE RECENTLY ACQUIRED CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT TOLEDO STREET AND ALAVA AVENUE IN HONOR OF THE CITY’S FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE MAYOR, DOROTHY THOMSON, WHOSE INVOLVEMENT IN THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY WAS INTEGRAL TO MAKING THIS SPACE A COMMUNITY PARK, WITH THE NAME "MAYOR DOROTHY H. THOMSON PARK." A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-53. 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. 30 City of Coral Gables Page 25 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 F.-9. 24-7119 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named Sunrise Harbor Park located at 25 E Sunrise Avenue in honor of Sallye and James Jude who were both long-time community activists and whose contributions led to the advancement of modern medicine, with the name “The James and Sallye Jude Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24 CCMTG Sept 13 2023 - Agenda Item F-7 - Discussion considering the naming of a city park after RESOLUTION NO. 2023-265 - directing staff for a park naming for the Judes and Mayor Thomso Sallye and James Jude Cover Memo rev cv James and Sallye Jude Park Naming Resolution Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24 R-2024-54 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY CURRENTLY NAMED SUNRISE HARBOR PARK LOCATED AT 25 E SUNRISE AVENUE IN HONOR OF SALLYE AND JAMES JUDE WHO WERE BOTH LONG-TIME COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AND WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS LED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF MODERN MEDICINE, WITH THE NAME “THE JAMES AND SALLYE JUDE PARK." A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-54. 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. 31 City of Coral Gables Page 26 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55 F.-10. 24-7120 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named Tiziano Park located at 7700 Old Cutler Road in honor of fallen Pararescuemen, Staff Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis of the 308th Rescue Squadron with the name "Staff Sergeant Carl Enis Veterans Memorial Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 1.11.24 Enis Park Naming Cover Memo Enis Veterans Memorial Park Naming Resolution - Final 3-12-24 CV Park Naming Commission Presentation - 3-12-24 R-2024-55 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY CURRENTLY NAMED TIZIANO PARK LOCATED AT 7700 OLD CUTLER ROAD IN HONOR OF FALLEN PARARESCUEMEN, STAFF SERGEANT CARL PHILIPPE ENIS OF THE 308TH RESCUE SQUADRON WITH THE NAME "STAFF SERGEANT CARL ENIS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK." A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-55. 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. 32 City of Coral Gables Page 27 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-58 (As Amended) F.-11. 24-7173 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to fund and deploy school crossing guards at Coral Gables Senior High School, and directing City Staff to conduct a review of current traffic patterns and conditions near Coral Gables Senior High School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover memo resolution re school crossing guards- Commissioner castro Resolution re school crossing guards- Commissioner Castro Letter to Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago 03072024 Item F-11 - Le Jeune and Bird Rd Traffic Data-R Speaker Cards F-11 R-2024-58 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADDRESS CURRENT TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND CONDITIONS NEAR CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVE PERSONNEL AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-11 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2024-58. 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. 36 F.-12. 24-7174 A Resolution of the City Commission in support of County Commissioner Regalado's efforts to allow cities additional oversight and regulations of e -bikes, motorized scooters, and micromobility devices on County roads within incorporated areas of Miami -Dade County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover memo resolution re comm regalado micromobility devices- commisisoner castro Resolution re Comm Regalado Micromobility Devices [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-12 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 37 City of Coral Gables Page 28 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51 G.-1. 24-7076 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for James Gueits (Nominated by City Manager Rojas), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2023 and through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Cover Memo - Residency Waiver - James Gueits Draft Resolution - Residency Waiver - James Gueits Speaker Cards G-1 R-2024-51 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A RESIDENTIAL WAIVER (BY A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION) FOR JAMES GUEITS (NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER ROJAS), IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-52(B)(2) OF THE CITY CODE, TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CORAL GABLES RETIREMENT BOARD - GENERAL EMPLOYEES, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGINS ON JUNE 1, 2023 AND THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-51. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago Nays : 1- Commissioner Fernandez City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 29 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 H.-1. 24-7108 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed non-binding straw ballot question to be held on August 20, 2024; providing for submission of a non-binding straw ballot question to the electors related to the possible annexation of Little Gables; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedure for balloting; providing for notice; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo for annexaton straw ballot Resolution approving annexation straw ballot question R-2024-60 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED NON-BINDING STRAW BALLOT QUESTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024; PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF A NON-BINDING STRAW BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE ANNEXATION OF LITTLE GABLES; PROVIDING FOR REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURE FOR BALLOTING; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [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 Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-60. 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. 43 City of Coral Gables Page 30 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57 H.-2. 24-7112 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Modification No. 1 of grant funds to Agreement No. G23MI0016A funds in the amount of $313,237.79 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the $313,237.79 grant Modification No. 1 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. Attachments: Cover Memo HIDTA Program Modification No. 1 G23M Resolution HIDTA Program Modification No. 1 G23M Resolution HIDTA Program Modification No. 1 G23M Revised R-2024-57 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 OF GRANT FUNDS TO AGREEMENT NO. G23MI0016A FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,237.79 ON BEHALF OF THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT AS PART OF THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY (ONDCP) HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA MONEY LAUNDERING STRIKE FORCE; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $313,237.79 GRANT MODIFICATION NO. 1 AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF THE PROGRAM. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-57. 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. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 31 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 H.-3. 24-7149 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between Regency Park, LLC, and the City of Coral Gables, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize $475,000 contribution toward the city sewer improvement fund as revenue and to appropriate such funds to be used towards sewer improvements. Attachments: Regency Parc LLC Sewer Agreement Regency Park Sewer Agreement COVER Regency Park Sewer Agreement RESOL R-2024-56 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN REGENCY PARK, LLC, AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTED AGREEMENT BE MADE PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE $475,000 CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CITY SEWER IMPROVEMENT FUND AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO BE USED TOWARDS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-56. 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. 34 I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 49 None J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 50 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 51 City of Coral Gables Page 32 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 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 6:19 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, beginning 9 a.m.] NOTE Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 33

Agenda

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Revised Tuesday, March 12, 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 Amos Rojas, Jr., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 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. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Rev. Hedy Collver - Senior Pastor - First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 24-7164 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 21, 2024 as "Michael Turbeville Day" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 24-6961 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables. A.-3. 24-7075 Congratulations to Captain Thaddeus Ovcarich recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2023. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 24-7105 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2024. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity, must speak during the public hearing for that item. Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 D. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken. D.-1. 24-6915 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management; providing for authorization; providing for implementation; and providing for an effective date. D.-2. 24-7104 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Zoning and Land Use management software and support as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code at a total cost of $150,000. D.-3. 24-7111 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of modification no. 5 of grant funds to Agreement no. G22MI0016A funds in the amount of $64,362.18 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize the $64,362.18 grant modification no. 5 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. D.-4. 24-7116 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an Amendment to the Temporary License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Ben & Giules, Inc ., with regard to the premises located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, extending the term for twelve (12) months (April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025) increasing the License Fee to $3,500.00 per month and the security deposit. D.-5. 24-7161 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak 15 Annual Maintenance Service for the Fire Department as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code at a total cost of $28,325.40. D.-6. 24-7171 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maribel Amanda Requena (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 24-7107 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of February 12, 2024. 1.-2. 24-7115 Economic Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 1.-3. 24-7084 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 22, 2024. 1.-4. 24-7170 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 1.-5. 24-7157 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 1.-6. 24-7159 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2024. 1.-7. 24-6970 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of January 10, 2024. 1.-8. 24-7158 Senior Citizens Advisory Board for February 1, 2024. 1.-9. 24-7082 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. 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]: Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related 2.1. 24-7077 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board requesting that the Coral Gables City Commission waive the residency requirement of Qualified Members nominated for the Retirement Board so long as they work in the City of Coral Gables. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS All Individuals testifying in a quasi-judicial proceeding shall be sworn in. Presentations made to the City Commission are subject to the City ’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables Code. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING E.-1. 23-5979 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide for additional building height up to one hundred and thirty -seven feet and six inches with parks incentives if developed pursuant to the Design & Innovation District regulations: and clarifying the Design & Innovation District as a Transfer of Development Rights receiving area; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Readoption of Ordinance No. 2023-34) ) E.-2. 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. ( 02 20 2024 PZB approved with conditions, Vote: 5-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) E.-3. 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. ( 02 20 2024 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-2) City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related) E.-4. 23-6566 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. ( 11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related) E.-5. 23-6704 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (LPA review) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez E.-6. 23-6705 An Ordinance of the City Commission making zoning district boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section from Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2013 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 E.-7. 23-6706 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process, ” providing for the vacation of the twenty (20) foot wide alley which is approximately one hundred and fifty-five (155) feet in length lying between Lots 12 thru 18 and Lots 11 and 19 in Block 29, Crafts Section (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE ) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez RESOLUTIONS Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Items E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 and E-10 are related) E.-8. 23-6707 A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 E.-9. 23-6708 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachment review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez E.-10. 23-6709 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Ponce Park Residences” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 42,543 square feet (0.977 acres) into a single tract of land on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, together with a 1,318 square feet portion of University Drive that runs north of the Malaga Avenue right -of-way and west of the Ponce de Leon Boulevard right-of-way and dedication of 1,725 square feet; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items E-4 and E-11 are related) E.-11. 23-6565 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use Review of a Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Publix grocery store and liquor store on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (11 08 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 5-1) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 24-6982 Update on Le Parc Cafe. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) F.-2. 24-7004 Update on pickleball courts in Parking Garage 4. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) F.-3. 24-7145 Discussion regarding state legislation concerning gas-powered leaf blowers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) F.-4. 24-7163 Discussion regarding Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) F.-5. 24-7165 Discussion regarding electric scooters. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) F.-6. 24-7175 Discussion regarding the City's Morale Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Items F-7, F-8, F-9, and F-10 are related) F.-7. 24-7117 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named William A. Cooper Park located at 4920 Washington Drive, to include William Cooper’s wife and long-time community activist, Leona Cooper, with the name “William and Leona Cooper Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) F.-8. 24-7118 A Resolution of the City Commission naming the recently acquired city property located at Toledo Street and Alava Avenue in honor of the city ’s first and only female mayor, Dorothy Thomson, whose involvement in the sale of the property to the city was integral to making this space a community park, with the name "Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 F.-9. 24-7119 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named Sunrise Harbor Park located at 25 E Sunrise Avenue in honor of Sallye and James Jude who were both long-time community activists and whose contributions led to the advancement of modern medicine, with the name “The James and Sallye Jude Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) F.-10. 24-7120 A Resolution of the City Commission renaming the city owned property currently named Tiziano Park located at 7700 Old Cutler Road in honor of fallen Pararescuemen, Staff Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis of the 308th Rescue Squadron with the name "Staff Sergeant Carl Enis Veterans Memorial Park." (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) F.-11. 24-7173 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to fund and deploy school crossing guards at Coral Gables Senior High School, and directing City Staff to conduct a review of current traffic patterns and conditions near Coral Gables Senior High School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) F.-12. 24-7174 A Resolution of the City Commission in support of County Commissioner Regalado's efforts to allow cities additional oversight and regulations of e -bikes, motorized scooters, and micromobility devices on County roads within incorporated areas of Miami -Dade County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Agenda Items 2-1 and G-1 are related G.-1. 24-7076 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for James Gueits (Nominated by Interim City Manager Parjus), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2023 and through May 31, 2025. City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 24-7108 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed non-binding straw ballot question to be held on August 20, 2024; providing for submission of a non-binding straw ballot question to the electors related to the possible annexation of Little Gables; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedure for balloting; providing for notice; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. H.-2. 24-7112 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Modification No. 1 of grant funds to Agreement No. G23MI0016A funds in the amount of $313,237.79 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the $313,237.79 grant Modification No. 1 as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. H.-3. 24-7149 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between Regency Park, LLC, and the City of Coral Gables, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize $475,000 contribution toward the city sewer improvement fund as revenue and to appropriate such funds to be used towards sewer improvements. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None K. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 12 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised March 12, 2024 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 13 Printed on 3/07/2024 8:02 PM

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