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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 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 Amos Rojas, Jr., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 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 July 9, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:08 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. 2024-26 through Ordinance No. 2024-29) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2024-144 through Resolution No. 2024-160); (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 Mayor Lago gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by St. Theresa Scouts BSA Pack 16. City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 24-7723 Presentation by Live Like Bella and Childhood Cancer Awareness. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 Presentation by Live Like Bella and Childhood Cancer Awareness and congratulated Nicole de Lara Puente, CEO of the foundation for all she and the foundation are doing regarding childhood cancer awareness. Ms. de Lara Puente then gave a history of the organization which began eleven years ago, their accomplishments and future endeavors. A heartfelt video was then shown of the families and patients assisted by the foundation. Ms. de Lara Puente thanked the Coral Gables Fire Department for partnering with them in the month of September by bringing awareness to this cause. She also thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their time, friendship and support. Commissioner Castro thanked her and Fire Chief de la Rosa for his contribution, and David Perez, Union President. Mayor Lago recommended that the City Commission tour the facilities and donate to it. Commissioner Anderson stated that life is a test to see how we react, and the organization is an example for many to reach out and open their heart and as a visiting scout said, they must look out for each other and that she is doing a good job in looking out for the families and helping them through the most difficult times of their lives. Commissioner Fernandez made a motion to have City Hall lit during the month of September in gold to which Commissioner Castro seconded and there was a unanimous voice vote from the city commission. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 24-7718 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring August 28, 2024 as "Florida Panthers Day" in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) This Presentation/Protocol Document was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 A.-3. 24-7744 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 11, 2024 as "Caffe Abbracci Day" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 11, 2024, as "Caffe Abbracci Day" in Coral Gables. He stated that “Caffe Abbracci” is an institution in Coral Gables and South Florida, and it has now been two years and a month that the city had the pleasure of naming the street in front of the restaurant after its founder Nino Pernetti. He then went on to describe the unique dining that is experienced by this restaurant’s patrons. Receiving the proclamation were Tatiana, Katerina and ex-wife Marlen. Tatiana spoke of what they had done thus far and envisioned the future of the restaurant, now 35 years old, and the continuance of the family’s legacy and quality of service that is brought to the table. She acknowledged their success to the contribution of their amazing team that was built on loyalty and discipline by her father. She then thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the honor and the street naming which means the world to them. Mayor Lago stated that it was a privilege having them there and then read the proclamation. Following the reading, Commissioners spoke of their always memorable experience when dining at the restaurant. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 A.-4. 24-7710 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2024 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-4 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2024 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables and Vice Mayor Anderson made the presentation during a video of the fourth of July celebrations, which took place at the Biltmore Hotel. She commended the Parks and Recreation aka Community Recreation Department for doing an excellent job at the fourth of July celebration, one she believes to be the biggest with a turnout of 35,000 people and for making Coral Gables special. Fred Couceyro-Director/Community Recreation Department spoke of how busy his department is at this time with the numerous activities going on and took the opportunity to thank all his employees some of whom were in the audience, and all of whom work tirelessly each day making the experience a great one for residents and visitors alike. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 A.-5. 24-7729 Congratulations to Officer Jordan Tillery, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for March 2024. Attachments: Cover Memo Officer of the Month - J. Tillery MEMO Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-5 Congratulations to Officer Jordan Tillery, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for March 2024 and Police Chief Hudak made the presentation regarding an incident on March 17, 2024, involving the theft of a bicycle on the 800 block of Ponce de Leon in which Officers Tillery and Alex Rodriguez apprehended the subject, and in making the arrest for bike theft and trespassing they found drug paraphernalia as well as burglary tools used to commit bike theft on the subject. In addition, the subject was also identified and charged with voyeurism involving a minor victim the night before in close vicinity to the bike theft. Both officers and detectives are to be credited for the arrest of this individual and thus making the streets safer from this thief and predator. Officer Tillery is considered a go-getter, and assertive officer who proactively works in his areas and always assists wherever and whenever there is a need in his department. He was nominated by Sergeant Bo Williams for his outstanding work. Officer Tillery thanked his wife in her absence for her support, Police Chief Hudak, command staff and everyone who was involved in the arrest. Continuing, he said that it is an honor and privilege to work for the city, he appreciates the award and again thanked everyone. Mayor Lago and the City Commission congratulated him and thanked him for his hard work. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 6 A.-6. 24-7730 Congratulations to Officer Christopher Pena, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for April 2024. Attachments: Cover Memo Officer of the Month - C. Pena - REDACTED Police Chief Hudak introduced Agenda Item A-6 Congratulations to Officer Christopher Pena, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for April 2024. Officer Pena is being recognized because of an incident which occurred on April 2, 2024, at approximately 1:36 a.m., when he responded to a vehicular hit and run accident with injuries at Bird Road and Palmeiro Street. Upon arrival on the scene he noticed an overturned 2023 Lexus, rendered aid and contacted fire rescue to assist the two individuals who stated that they spoke to two Hispanic individuals, male and female, but at the time were not on the scene of the accident. He observed a 2017 Lamborghini that had crashed into a fence not too far from the crash site. He and Officer J. D. Gonzalez went to another hospital and found the individuals who were taken there by a third party. After doing his due diligence investigation and reading the individuals their rights, he was able to gather information from them which led to an arrest of the individual who left the scene of the accident. Officer Pena City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 continues to be a proactive, self-driven officer on the midnight shift, actively patrolling his assigned zone, always on the lookout for criminal activity and thoroughly investigating all calls for service that he is dispatched to. It is because of his keen observation skills, decisive actions, rendering aid and the arrest of a hit and run driver, something that occurs too frequently in the city, he was nominated for this award. Officer Pena upon receiving the award thanked Police Chief Hudak, Sergeant Ignacio Riviera and everyone who assisted him, and his lovely wife for coming and always supporting him. Mayor Lago and the City Commission congratulated him for his good work. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 7 A.-7. 24-7616 Congratulations to Coral Gables Police Chief Edward J. Hudak, Jr ., recipient of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association's "Fred Maas Award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership". Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-7 Congratulations to Coral Gables Police Chief Edward J. Hudak, Jr., recipient of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association's "Fred Maas Award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership". He continued by saying that he and the Chief have a long-standing relationship in the city and spoke of his active engagement in the city and how beloved he is both with the residents and businesses alike., and that people have an immense amount of respect for him, his years of service, and it shows. You are never going to make everyone happy, but you get up every day, go to work, lead by example, and he loves what he does, and always put the city first. Chief Hudak nodded in agreement. He congratulated the Chief on this prestigious recognition for his leadership efforts in law enforcement and on behalf of the City Commission, the command staff present, and the officers who aren’t present to say thank him for his dedication to the residents and the city. Chief Hudak thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the acknowledgment and that night, he felt humble to receive it. Fred Moss was a mentor of sorts who worked for Miami-Dade Police Department and a long-standing chief, and to receive that award from him was rather touching to him. Recognitions from Chiefs is one thing, recognition from ranks and files throughout is something that any chief will tell you is something that gets you in you gut, especially the men and women that wear this badge no matter the color of the uniform no chief is made or broken without their staff and both his immediate staff and his officers, and he couldn’t be more proud to be the Chief of this department and this City and the future that is coming. He thanked everyone for the recognition, the South Florida PBA and as he told them when he received the recognition, the reason any chief gets up every day is to serve the men and women of his department and the citizens of his or her city. He also thanked his wife and daughters who put up with a lot of things in this job and it was nice to share it with them. It is a calling and he still thinks it is and the future leadership of the department standing behind him as they are working diligently to make sure that they continue the goals, objectives and what it is to be a Coral City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 Gables Officer and accept the recognition on behalf of all the men and women of the police department because it is a joint team effort whether we agree or disagree on certain things at the end of the day, you have to make decisions, it is not a popularity contest for him, some agree some disagree, be always true to yourself, and he sleeps well at night. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 8 A.-8. 24-7711 Congratulations to Coral Gables Innovation and Technology Director Raimundo Rodulfo, recipient of the 2024 South Florida ORBIE Corporate Award, recognizing and honoring chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-8 Congratulations to Coral Gables Innovation and Technology Director Raimundo Rodulfo, recipient of the 2024 South Florida ORBIE Corporate Award, recognizing and honoring chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership and Alberto Pargus, Deputy City Manager made the presentation. Mayor Lago jokingly stated that in his tenure as a public servant, Raimundo has received the most awards and recognitions and complemented his amazing team for the work they are doing, leading the way in technology and infrastructure for the city. Additionally, he thanked him for always working on behalf of the city and leading by example, he is a tireless leader, and it is all about the team. Deputy City Manager Parjus concurred with the mayor and said that Raimundo keeps the city at the forefront of innovations by using the city as a platform to launch incredible technological advancements and putting us out there as one of the most advanced technological cities in the world and this could not be achieved without the incredible leadership of Raimundo and his incredible team and congratulated him. Director Rudolfo thanked the Mayor, City Commission, City Manager and Deputy City Manager and felt humbled by the recognition, giving credit to the dedication of his team. He sees this as an advancement in the quality of life and is always looking for ways to improve city services with state-of-the-art technology. He then gave a synopsis of his education and 20-year career with the city and those who helped him along this journey to where he is today. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item A-9) A.-9. 24-7720 Presentation by the PAGE and Cavalier Interns. Attachments: Youth Involvement Within Government Mayor Lago introduced the PAGE and Cavalier Interns who were accompanied by Gabriela Valladares, Administrative Assistant-Mayor’s Office and Gabriela Quintana, Senior Commission Liaison-City Manager’s Office. Mayor Lago welcomed the students and continued by saying that the program started in 2019 when he observed what other cities were doing and in speaking to the other PAGES of other cities like City of Miami and the U.S. Senate was impressed by the opportunities if afforded for students - the future - people who will be tomorrow’s leaders. This program is offered during the summers for students ages 15-19 to serve for two weeks, others come in during the year and are mentored by individuals in the city and it is an opportunity for them to learn the inner workings of their city government and thanked them for participating in both programs. The students Christian Tomas (Coral Gables Senior High School), Angelina Morffi (Coral Gables Senior High School), Lina Elattar (Coral Reef Senior High School), and Alexanderia Elliott (Gulliver Preparatory School) was then given an opportunity to introduce themselves and what they expected to achieve from the program. The Mayor and City Commission were impressed by the students who gave a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Youth Involvement Within Government”. The presentation entailed each student eloquently describing certain aspects of the PowerPoint in which they discussed the issues such as the Limitations to Accessing Information and Lack of Initiative as well as the solutions. It detailed in outline format ways on how to encourage youth involvement, information of the programs, strategies to engage the youth population in the city through volunteerism and taking an active role in their government. Their presentation was outstanding and well thought of. The City Commission then took the opportunity to give suggestions such as being involved on various boards in the city, meeting with them to develop their ideas, and discussing further, the need to do a better job in reaching out to the youth in their community by informing through various mediums and encouraging them to tell others of the program. Additionally, they were complimented for showing initiative, listening attentively when the commission was engaged with residents which was impressive to see, and they represent a generation that will be the future of Coral Gables. Director Couceyro from the Community and Recreation Department encouraged them to attend the Youth Advisory Board meetings and/or become a member and complimented them on their ideas, some of which they are trying to implement, that they are always looking for volunteers, bringing more programming and are interested in getting the inside scoop on how to engage their age group. Mayor Lago gave credit to both Gabby’s, Chelsea and Brook who did an incredible job working with the interns and requested of the interns to come up with ideas that meets their goals as well as those of the City and to continue working with members of staff in an effort to more progressively move City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 forward in bringing these ideas to fruition. The interns then thanked the Mayor and City Commission for having them. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None City Clerk Item No. 10 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 11 D. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to Adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2024-144 D.-1. 24-7632 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of three (3) Sanitary Submersible Pumps from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. in the estimated amount of $43,063.20 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/R Attachments: Pumps Purchase, Xylem Sole Source - COVER Pumps Purchase, Xylem Sole Source - RESOL Xylem Sole Source Letter Xylem Proposals Request for Sole Source Procurement R-2024-144 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE FOR THE PURCHASE THREE (3) SANITARY PUMPS FROM XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS INC., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $43,063.20 AS A “SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT”, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-689 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-144 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 12 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-145 D.-2. 24-7706 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, the Village of Pinecrest, the City of South Miami, and the City of West Miami, providing for the creation of an Interdepartmental Joint Crisis Management Team. Attachments: Cover memo - Resolution 2024 - Approving Mutual Aid Agreement between Coral Gables, West M MAA - SWAT Joint Crisis Management 2024 - Coral Gables Pinecrest South Miami West Miami Resolution 2024 - Approving Mutual Aid Agreement between Coral Gables, West Miami, South M A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, AND THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL JOINT CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-145 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-146 D.-3. 24-7707 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Compliance Report, Management Letter, and Post Communications Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. Attachments: City of Coral Gables, Florida_23 Management Letter_Final City of Coral Gables, Florida_23 Post TCWG Letter_Final City of Coral Gables, Florida_23 Single Audit_Final Coral Gables FY2023 - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Cover Memo - July 9 2024 - ACFR Acceptance Agenda Reso- July 9 2024 - ACFR Acceptance A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT, COMPLIANCE REPORTS, MANAGEMENT LETTER, AND POST COMMUNICATIONS LETTER, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, BY RSM US LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-146 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 14 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-147 D.-4. 24-7695 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-007 for Transportation Planning and Engineering Consulting Services to and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Ardurra Group, Inc., CALTRAN Engineering Group, Inc., CHA Consulting, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Roadway Design Solutions, Inc., and Volkert, Inc., the six (6) responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/R Attachments: Evaluation Composite Totals Ardurra - Response CALTRAN Engineering Group - Response CHA Consulting, Inc - Response Kimley-Horn and Associates - Response Roadway Design Solutions, Inc - Response Volkert, Inc. - Response Resolution - RFQ 2024-007 City Manager Intent to Award Memo - RFQ 2024-007 Agenda Cover Memo R-2024-147 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD RFQ 2024-007 FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES AND NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC., CALTRAN ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., CHA CONSULTING, INC., KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., ROADWAY DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC., AND VOLKERT, INC., THE SIX (6) HIGHEST RANKED RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSERS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD” AND FLORIDA STATUTE 287.055, KNOWN AS THE “CONSULTANTS COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-147 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-148 D.-5. 24-7725 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $160,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment; additional funds for the Piloted Drone Program by the Coral Gables Police Department. Attachments: Cover Memo - Piloted Drone_160,000 Forfeited Asset Fund Requests_approved by CM Resolution-$160000-Piloted Drone Program.docx R-2024-148 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000 FROM FEDERAL FORFEITED ASSET FUND (F.A.F.) MONEYS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT; ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PILOTED DRONE PROGRAM BY THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-148 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-149 D.-6. 24-7726 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $60,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement operations and equipment; additional funds for Senior Management Training by the Coral Gables Police Department. Attachments: Cover Memo - Senior Mgmt Training_60,000 Forfeited Asset Fund Requests_approved by CM Resolution-$60000-Senior Management Training (003).docx R-2024-149 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FROM FEDERAL FORFEITED ASSET FUND (F.A.F.) MONEYS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT; ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING BY THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-149 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-150 D.-8. 24-7769 A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 4321 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. Attachments: 4231 SW 16 St -Outside Sewer Connection- COVER 4231 SW 16 St -Outside Sewer Connection- RESOL City Code 78-106 Letter of Agreement Ordinance No. 2007-29 Ordinance No. 2009-39 Resolution No. 2008-07 R-2024-150 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SEWER CONNECTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY’S SEWER DISTRICT AT 4321 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA INTO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES WASTEWATER COLLECTION / TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AS PROVIDED UNDER CHAPTERS 62 AND 78 OF THE CITY CODE, ORDINANCE NOS. 2007-29 AND 2009-39 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2008-07; AND PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTED AGREEMENT BE MADE PART OF THIS RESOLUTION. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-150 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 18 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 24-7503 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 1, 2024. Attachments: Cover Ltr 05 01 24 Meeting 05 01 24 CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form.doc 05 01 24 Meeting Mins This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-2. 24-7567 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 1, 2024. Attachments: AAP Meeting May 1, 2024 DRAFT CC This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 20 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 1.-3. 24-7669 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of May 13, 2024. Attachments: 5-13-24 Minutes ATTENDANCE-May 13, 2024 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-4. 24-7568 Cultural Development Board Meeting of May 14, 2024. Attachments: CDB Minutes May 14, 2024 Draft CC This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-5. 24-7763 Economic Development Board Meeting of June 5, 2024. Attachments: 6-5-24 EDB Meeting Minutes DRAFT This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 23 1.-6. 24-7702 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 21, 2024. Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2024 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-7. 24-7700 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 20, 2024. Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for March 20, 2024 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-8. 24-7687 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May 20th, 2024. Attachments: IACC Minutes 05-20-2024_rbp This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 26 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 1.-9. 24-7457 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 11, 2024. Attachments: 03.11.2024 - CGMH Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 27 1.-10. 24-7458 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 8, 2024. Attachments: 04.08.2024 - CGMH Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-11. 24-7675 Retirement Board Meeting of May 9, 2024. Attachments: CC.05-09-2024 July 9, 2024 Minutes 05-09-2024 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 29 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2024-151 D.-7. 24-7741 A Resolution of the City Commission applying the Art in Public Places code condition of “extraordinary maintenance” to the Carlos Cruz-Diez painted artwork installation. Attachments: Commission Cover 07092024 Cruz-Diez maintenance R-Draft-AiPP Cruz-Diez maintenance R-2024-151 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPLYING THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES CODE CONDITION OF “EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE” TO THE CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ PAINTED ARTWORK INSTALLATION. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item D-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 Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-151. 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. 30 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 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]: Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Items 2-1 and 2-2 are related) 2.-1. 24-7682 A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission amend the City Zoning Code to require notice to all properties along the Mahi Canal for any new MX Developments on the Mahi Canal. Attachments: 5-1-24 Meeting Minutes WAB Mahi Waterway MX Development Notices RESOL WAB Mahi Waterway MX Developments Notices COVER [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be Discussed and Filed. 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. 31 2.-2. 24-7683 A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board requesting the City Commission, through the City Manager, to direct the Development Services Department (Code Enforcement), and Police Department (Marine Patrol) to provide monthly summary reports reflecting waterway related activities and citations issued to waterfront property owners and their status. Attachments: 5-1-24 Meeting Minutes WAB Citation Summary Reports RESOL WAB Citation Summary Reports COVER [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-2 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. 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. 32 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 2.-3. 24-7719 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Retirement Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables Commission stay the course and continue to make additional payments to fund the pension unfunded liability as agreed to with the Retirement Board, Resolution 2015-271 and past practices, so that unless there are unexpected market conditions, the Unfunded Liability is fully paid off by 2032. Attachments: Resolution 2023-08-10 (funding) A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be Discussed and Filed. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 3- Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago Nays : 2- Commissioner Fernandez and Commissioner Castro City Clerk Item No. 42 2.-4. 24-7731 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Budget and Audit Advisory Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables City Commission maintain the millage rate of 5.559 mills for Fiscal Year 2024-205. Attachments: BAB Resolution 2024-06-26 A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be Discussed and Filed. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 3- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Commissioner Menendez Nays : 2- Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 43 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-26 E.-1. 24-7453 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Section 14-202.6 “Building Site Determination” to facilitate building site determination applications; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 06 12 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover Memo - Ordinance Amending Zoning Code - Section 14-202.6 Building Site Determination 06 12 2024 PZB Staff Report - Building Site w attachment 07 09 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Building Site Determination 07 09 24 Exhibit B - 06 12 24 PZB Staff Report w attachment 07 09 24 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 06 12 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 07 09 24 CC Cover Memo - Building Site - 2nd Reading O-2024-26 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE, AMENDING SECTION 14-202.6 “BUILDING SITE DE- TERMINATION” TO FACILITATE BUILDING SITE DETERMINATION APPLICATIONS BY REMOVING REDUNDANT CRITERION; PROVIDING FOR SEVER- ABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND 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 Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-26. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 3- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Commissioner Castro Nays : 2- Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 44 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-27 E.-2. 24-7596 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III "Boards and Committees," Division 11 "South Waterways Homeowners’ Associations Advisory Board," to rename the board to the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners’ Association Board, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo- First Reading Ordinance Amending South Waterways Board Name Firrst Reading Ordinance Amending South Waterways Board Name Cover Memo- Second Reading Ordinance Amending South Waterways Board Name Second Reading Ordinance Amending South Waterways Board Name O-2024-27 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE, CHAPTER 2 “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE III “BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” DIVISION 11 “SOUTH WATERWAYS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS ADVISORY BOARD,” TO RENAME THE BOARD THE CORAL GABLES WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVEABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-27. 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. 45 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-28 E.-3. 24-7620 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article III "Boards and Committees," Division 3 "Trial Board," to amend the terms of Trial Board members to align with general City policy, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover Memo- First reading ordinance amending trial board terms First Reading Ordinance Amending Trial Board Terms Cover Memo- Second reading ordinance amending trial board terms Second Reading Ordinance Amending Trial Board Terms O-2024-28 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE, CHAPTER 2 “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE III “BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” DIVISION 3 “TRIAL BOARD,” TO AMEND THE TERMS OF TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS TO ALIGN WITH GENERAL CITY POLICY, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVEABILITY City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-28. 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. 46 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-29 E.-4. 24-7554 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”); amending Section 46-25, Definitions; amending Section 46-253, Normal Retirement Income; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Pension Ordinance implementing 2023-2025 FOP CBA 6.11.24 CGRS Actuarial Impact Statement for Proposed Ordinance (Police CBA) - 6-4-2024 (002) Pension Cover Memo 6.11.24 Pension Ordinance implementing 2023-2025 FOP CBA -2nd Reading 7.9.24 CGRS Actuarial Impact Statement for Proposed Ordinance (Police CBA) - 6-4-2024 (002) Pension Cover Memo -2nd Reading 7.9.24 O-2024-29 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE "CODE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES," ENTITLED "PENSIONS," IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE 2023-2025 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (“FOP”); AMENDING SECTION 46-25, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 46-253, NORMAL RETIREMENT INCOME; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, 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 2024-29. 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. 47 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-5. 24-7736 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-108, “Transitional rules,” and Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-201, “Coral Gables Mediterranean style design standards,” to remove the architectural incentives for Coral Gables Mediterranean design of additional building height, intensity, and density for properties with Site Specific zoning regulations, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: 07 09 24 CC - Site Specifics & Med Bonus 07 09 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Bonus Site Specifics This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 36 Agenda Items E-6 and E-7 are related E.-6. 24-7552 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 15, “Notices,” Section 15-102, “Notice,” to require mailed notice for Mediterranean Bonus applications before the Board of Architects, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 12 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: 06 12 2024 PZB Staff Report - BOA Mailed Notice w attachment 07 09 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Bonus Mail 07 09 24 Exhibit B - Resolution - Med Bonus Fee 07 09 24 Exhibit C - Fee Schedule Board of Architects 07 09 23 Exhibit D - 06 12 24 PZB Staff Report - BOA Mailed Notice w attachment 07 09 24 Exhibit E - Excerpt of 06 12 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 07 09 24 CC Cover Memo - Med Bonus Mailing 08 27 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Bonus Mail 08 27 24 Exhibit B - Resolution - Med Bonus Fee 08 27 24 Exhibit C - Fee Schedule Board of Architects 08 27 24 CC Cover Memo - Med Bonus Mailing - 2nd Reading [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-6 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 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. 48 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items E-6 and E-7 are related E.-7. 24-7733 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to create a Board of Architects Mediterranean Style Review Fee; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: 07 09 24 CC Cover Memo - Med Bonus Mailing 07 09 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Bonus Mail 07 09 24 Exhibit B - Resolution - Med Bonus Fee 07 09 24 Exhibit C - Fee Schedule Board of Architects 07 09 24 Exhibit D - 06 12 24 PZB Staff Report - BOA Mailed Notice w attachment 07 09 24 Exhibit E - Excerpt of 06 12 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 08 27 24 CC Cover Memo - Med Bonus Mailing - 2nd Reading 08 27 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Bonus Mail 08 27 24 Exhibit B - Resolution - Med Bonus Fee 08 27 24 Exhibit C - Fee Schedule Board of Architects This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 49 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-154 E.-8. 24-7521 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 townhouse development referred to as “The George” on the property legally described as Lots 29 through 41, Block 10, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (717, 729, 737 and 741 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Attachments: 06 12 24 - Staff Report - The George w attachments B & C 06 12 24 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal 07 09 24 Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal 07 09 24 Exhibit B - Draft Resolution - Site Plan 07 09 24 Exhibit C - 06 12 24 PZB Staff Report w attachments B & C 07 09 24 Exhibit D - Excerpt from 06 12 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 07 09 24 Exhibit E - Powerpoint Presentation 07 09 24 CC Cover Memo - The George R-2024-154 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW OF A SITE PLAN PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS” SECTION 14-203, “CONDITIONAL USES,” FOR A PROPOSED TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT REFERRED TO AS “THE GEORGE” ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 29 THROUGH 41, BLOCK 10, CORAL GABLES BILTMORE SECTION (717, 729, 737 AND 741 VALENCIA AVENUE), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 [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]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-154. 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. 41 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-155 F.-1. 24-7737 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the placement of an additional flagpole on the Biltmore Way Side of City Hall. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 7-9-24 Cover Memo-Reso re Flag Pole Resolution - Flagpoles Revised Picture A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FLAGPOLE IN A LOCATION DETERMINED BY CITY STAFF. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-155. 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. 50 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-156 (As Amended) F.-2. 24-7738 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to identify funding for installation of temporary speed tables at all locations pending traffic calming improvements. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 7-9-24 Cover Memo-Reso re Funding for Temporary Speed Tables Resolution directing CM to identify funding for temporary speed tables R-2024-156 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BUDGET TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SPEED TABLES AT ALL LOCATIONS PENDING TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2024-156. 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. 51 F.-3. 24-7740 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a special election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 5, 2024; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to require an Inspector General with certain powers (including the power to subpoena witnesses) either by the Miami -Dade County Inspector General or other City-appointed Inspector General, provided that such Office ’s appointment, term, functions, and powers shall be further established by Ordinance; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedures for balloting; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution Special Election OIG 7-9 agenda Resolution- Special Election OIG -7-9 agenda A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be Failed. The motion failed by the following vote. Yeas : 2- Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago Nays : 3- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Castro and Commissioner Fernandez City Clerk Item No. 52 City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 F.-4. 24-7742 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2023-267 to allow the Charter Review Committee to consider questions and potential amendments to the City Charter without the need for a joint meeting of the City Commission and the Charter Review Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) (Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover Memo- Resolution CRC joint meeting Resolution Amending 2023-267 regarding CRC This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 53 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-157 F.-5. 24-7743 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to ensure that door hangers providing notice of neighborhood meetings related to Community Recreation initiatives are removed within forty-eight hours following such meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: 7-9-24 Cover Memo-Reso re removal of community recreation door hangers Resolution directing City staff to remove door hangers 48 hours after community recreation meetin R-2024-157 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT DOOR HANGERS PROVIDING NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS RELATED TO COMMUNITY RECREATION INITIATIVES ARE REMOVED WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS FOLLOWING SUCH MEETINGS. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-157. 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. 56 F.-6. 24-7670 Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust Presentation. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Presentation This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 38 City of Coral Gables Page 25 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 F.-7. 24-7705 Update regarding flood mitigation program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: image image This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 54 F.-8. 24-7714 A Presentation regarding Books Overseas. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Books Over Seas - letter to Mayor Lago - July 5th, 2024 This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 55 F.-9. 24-7715 A presentation by the Girl Scouts regarding the owl project in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 39 F.-10. 24-7758 Discussion regarding additional benefits for active board members 65 years of age and older. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 57 F.-11. 24-7455 Update on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 61 F.-12. 24-7766 Discussion regarding posted signage on privately owned parking lots. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) [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 Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 59 City of Coral Gables Page 26 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 F.-13. 24-7447 Update regarding North Ponce Historic Designation Study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 60 F.-14. 24-7767 Discussion regarding limiting density in the Central Business District (CBD) to a maximum of 125 units per acre, and (ii) the North Ponce Residential Infill Regulations (RIR) to 75 units per acre. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 37 F.-15. 24-7768 A discussion regarding future development projects bordering city boundaries and potential traffic and quality of life impacts. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 58 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item G-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-152 G.-1. 24-7688 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Cultural Grant recipients and setting in place a funding mechanism contingent on the City ’s approved budget. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval /denial vote: 6 to 0). Lobbyist: N/R Attachments: CC Cultural Grant Funding 2024-2025 07.09.2024 a Res. Cultural Grant Funding 2024-2025 DRAFT Exhibit A CDB Minutes March 19, 2024 Draft CC Excerpt re. Cultural Grant Funding CDB Minutes June 3, 2024 Draft CC Excerpt Re. Cultural Grant Allocation 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CULTURAL GRANT RECIPIENTS AND SETTING IN PLACE A FUNDING MECHANISM CONTINGENT ON THE CITY’S APPROVED BUDGET. (UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 6 TO 0). [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. City of Coral Gables Page 27 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-152. 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. 34 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item G-2) G.-2. 23-5549 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the purchase and installation of the sculpture “A Perfect Place” by José Bedia (recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0); authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the purchase cost, transportation, installation, and related expenses. Lobbyist: N/R Attachments: Appraisal 2023 FMV Jose Bedia CGables Final_ Commission Cover 07.09.2024 Jose Bedia R-Draft-AiPP Jose Bedia Agreement_Purchased Artwork_Jose Bedia Acquisition DRAFT v2CC PPT Jose Bedia_A Perfect Place CC2 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Discussed and Continued City Clerk Item No. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 28 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-158 H.-1. 24-7690 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of an amendment for Grant Agreement No. LPA0156 from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for an extension to the agreement for the Coral Gables Galiano Street and Madeira Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment of the agreement with DEP for said financial assistance under DEP Agreement No. LPA0156, for financial services; Attachments: Cover Memo - Amendment to DEP Agreement LPA0156 LPA0156 REVISED A1 to Grantee Resolution - Amendment to DEP Agreement LPA0156 R-2024-158 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN AMENDMENT FOR GRANT AGREEMENT NO. LPA0156 FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP), FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE CORAL GABLES GALIANO STREET AND MADEIRA AVENUE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH DEP FOR SAID FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER DEP AGREEMENT NO. LPA0156, FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-158. 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. 62 City of Coral Gables Page 29 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-159 H.-2. 24-7712 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget to recognize as revenue $1,425,000 from general fund, fund balance and to appropriate $1,425,000 towards the fraternal order of police, Coral Gables Lodge number 7, Union contract expenditures. Attachments: Cover Memo - Budget Amedment FOP Resolution FOP 7-9-2024 R-2024-159 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AS REVENUE $1,425,000 FROM GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE AND TO APPROPRIATE $1,425,000 TOWARDS THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, CORAL GABLES LODGE NUMBER 7, UNION CONTRACT EXPENDITURES. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-159. 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. 63 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-160 H.-3. 24-7692 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award AGC Electric, Inc. (Primary), R & D Electric, Inc. (Secondary) and Computer Electric, Inc. (Tertiary) as the three most responsive and responsible bidders for Licensed Electrical Contractor Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-011. Lobbyist: N/R Attachments: City Manager Intent to Award Memo - Signed Bid Tabulation - IFB 2024-011 Response to IFB - AGC Electric Response to IFB - Computer Electric Resolution. Agenda Memo. Response to IFB - RD Electric R-2024-160 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD AGC ELECTRIC, INC. (PRIMARY), R & D ELECTRIC, INC. (SECONDARY) AND COMPUTER ELECTRIC, INC. (TERTIARY) AS THE THREE MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS FOR LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) 2024-011 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. City of Coral Gables Page 30 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-160. 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. 64 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item H-4) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-153 H.-4. 24-7735 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City to enter into a Lease with Bogey Grill, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, using a trade name to be determined, with regard to the City -owned property 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a period of five (5) years and with one (1) additional, five-year renewal option, at the City’s discretion. Lobbyist: N/R Attachments: Commission Cover 07.09.24 (Granada Golf Course Diner Lease Agreement) Integra Realty Resources Granada Diner Market Rent Appraisal 03.26.24 Quinlivan Appraisal Granada Diner Market Rent Appraisal 03.19.24 Resolution -07.09.24 (Granada Golf Course Diner Lease Agreement-7-3-24 CLEAN- Lease Agreement - Granada Snack Shop-7-3-24 v2 Lease Agreement - Granada Snack Shop-(Final)(Executed by Bogey Grill, LLC (Rita))) (7-8-2024) R-2024-153 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH BOGEY GRILL, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, USING A TRADE NAME TO BE DETERMINED, WITH REGARD TO THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY 2001 GRANADA BOULEVARD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND WITH ONE (1) ADDITIONAL, FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION, AT THE CITY’S DISCRETION. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-153. 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. 40 City of Coral Gables Page 31 City Commission Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 H.-5. 24-7611 Update regarding plans for the City's Centennial Celebration. This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 65 H.-6. 24-7734 Update on Saturday Downtown Express. Attachments: Cover Memo Update on Downtown Express This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 66 I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 67 J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 68 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 69 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 6:20 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, beginning 9 a.m.] Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 32