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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 AM This Meeting will be held at the Police and Fire Headquarters - Community Meeting Room 2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134 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 November 12, 2024 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on November 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). 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City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:02 am. 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. 2024-41) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2024-255 through Resolution No. 2024-271); (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 Deacon Jose S. Chirinos from St. Augustine Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In honor of Veterans Day, members of the City of Coral Gables Police Department who served on the Armed Forces led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 24-8151 Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Jack Lowell. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 regarding a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Jack Lowell, read the Resolution which outlined the life and service of Mr. Lowell and of his personal relationship with him. He then asked the family to say a few words regarding their loved one. John Lowell, the son thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the recognition and honor given on behalf of his father. He then introduced his mother, Natasha Lowell, sister Lena Lowell Johnson and his brother-in-law Ed Johnson. He went on to say that his dad loved his family more than anything and a close second was the City Beautiful-Coral Gables and many of his accomplishments resided here in Coral Gables and his passing has left a hole in their lives and heart and thanked them for the support and recognition which makes it a little easier on them, and that the support now and moving forward his legacy lives on with the family and the City Beautiful /Coral Gables and requested that they carry on his legacy as they would. The Mayor stated that Jack Lowell was larger than life and it is his honor to present them with the Resolution of Condolence, a small gesture City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 because they can never repay him for his commitment to the City Beautiful but to his wife, know that her husband is missed, their father is missed and a person who was truly loved. Mrs. Lowell thanked the City Commission. Vice Mayor Anderson stated that she had the privilege to serve with him on the Community Foundation Board and he was loved, respected for his truthfulness which was always welcomed and he did it with a smile, humor and you really appreciated him being there in the room and he will be terribly missed by the foundation, everyone in the community because he was such a warm loving and giving human being and she feels for them. Commissioner Menendez stated that Jack was beloved across the community, the embodiment of service, community involvement and what leadership is and leaves behind shoes that have to be filled and no one individual can fill those shoes, it will take a community and give his condolences to the family. Commissioner Fernandez expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and thanked his family for sharing Jack with his community because he devoted a lot of time to the city, taking away time for their family but felt like he was happy doing that. Jack when serving Coral Gables was always smiling and happy and thanked them for sharing him with them. Commissioner Castro said that she was sorry for their loss and his name will live on forever. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 24-8284 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 12, 2024 as "Martin "Marty" Rosen Day" in Coral Gables. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 and former Mayor Don Slesnick received the proclamation on their behalf because they are out of town and could not come to receive the proclamation. Marty lived a long and wonderful life but when you outlive your contemporaries, which is a great thing for him and his family -- but when you come to the end of your life, and you outlive them and there aren’t a lot of people to stand around and concern themselves with your disappearance. He is delighted to be there on behalf of his good friend Marty who worked for the city in the Economic Development Department, worked with the Economic Development Board his wife Jeannette Slesnick, served with him in the Army Reserves for a decade was their medical officer, he was not a doctor, but he was trained in hospital administration, active in the Junior Orange Bowl, Chamber of Commerce and honored by the University of Miami Outstanding Alumni. He gave his soul to the city and in his later years moved to be near his family and hadn’t been around to be seen or heard for a little while. He will be buried in the National Cemetery for veterans, and this is a great day to honor him, the day after Veterans Day and thanked the Mayor and City Commission on behalf of the family, the city for recognizing his passing and thanked them on behalf of all of his comrades in arms. Mayor Lago thanked former Mayor Slesnick and then read the proclamation while pictures were shown on the screen of Marty. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-3. 24-8285 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2024 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 and Vice Mayor Anderson read the proclamation declaring November 15, 2024, as “America Recycles Day” in Coral Gables. She thanked the mayor for starting the recycling efforts at the Youth Center and other locations thereby making it available for the residents as well as the battery recycling because it is through these types of partnerships, they can help improve their environment and divert stuff that otherwise would have gone into the trash and not trashed in the proper way that it can be reused. Asst. Director Matt Anderson - Mobility & Sustainability Parking stated thanked the City Commission for their support, they had a great turnout on last Saturday for the community drive through event and had 800 vehicles come through in three hours and that was their largest event ever and it is a team effort in putting events like this together. He thanked the Police Department, Solid Waste, United Methodist Church who allows them to use their parking lot, his team who were out collecting the plastic bags and going to the Youth Center twice a week. It is through the City Commission and community support they are able to implement the programs and make our community unique in the region by offering these different program to our residents and be able to properly dispose of and recycle waste and through the amazing work of their Solid Waste team and the Communications team in educating the residents as on what is recyclable and keeping the contamination rate low. He is unaware of any city in the state and/or region that has a contamination rate as low as the city’s. He was accompanied by Sheran Asst. Director Solid Waste Department thanked the community for coming out and it was a productive Saturday, and they had a lot of materials collected and they were asked when the next recycling drive through event. Asst. Director Anderson stated that it would be in April and their business recycling drive thru event will be on December 7th and look forward to having that event for businesses as well. Mayor Lago thanked staff for their efforts, he saw the Vice Mayor there and there were many vehicles, and he was brought a lot of items he was saving for six months to get recycled. The idea of the plastic bags was brought to the Mayor by Sherry, a resident during his open office hours stating that other cities were doing this, the plastic bag ordinance - and he tried years ago to ban plastic bags in the city taking it all the way to the State Supreme Court and lost, but the effort was noted and they continue to get inquiries especially from young children who want an interview or want to learn how the city lead the way years ago in regards to the plastic bags. The younger the children the more interested they are in recycling. He also spoke about the success of the battery recycling program giving credit to Solanch and Matt who brought that idea to his office years ago. Marlin Ebbert is another person who has always been there in regard to the recycling project which is twice a year, that was her idea and it was implemented in 2016 accounting for hundreds of thousands of pounds which have been diverted from waste which is environmentally the safe thing City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 to do and it saves the city money in tipping fees and make money from it depending on the material. All credit goes to the employees and residents who lead the way, and he congratulated them all. Commissioner Castro thanked Asst. Director Sheron for her leadership. Mayor Lago also stated that all the items recycled would be made into a park bench from the recycled plastic bags and would like to put a plaque on the bench and he would like to name the bench after her and her family and Commissioner Fernandez seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Anderson is in favor of it. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 Non-ag 24-8381 Introduction of Dariel Fernandez, newly elected Miami-Dade County Tax Collector. enda Mayor Lago introduced Dariel Fernandez as a good friend, an individual with a long history in the City of Coral Gables who is now the Tax Collector in Miami-Dade County, and he has a feeling that he is going to revolutionize the way business in Miami-Dade County is done. He is a respectable businessman who has done great things in this community and (jokingly) said his wife is much more intelligent, more hard working and who also happens to be a city employee, but Dariel has a way about him that he is unrelenting in everything that he puts his mind to and advocates for the City of Coral Gables and will have an open door policy similar to what he has been doing for the last 12 years in office. Mr. Fernandez thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the opportunity to address the City Commission and introduce himself to the residents. He is here to serve his community, and they have many things to do together and feels that it is important that the people know what they do in his office and that is why he will be contacting the cities in Miami-Dade County to see how they can work together. One of his initiatives is to create a mobile office in each city in the County eliminating the need to go to the downtown office. The mayor suggested that there is already an office in City Hall where one of the Commissioners uses once a month to meet with residents and would like to offer hm that opportunity, he also invited him to his Town Hall meeting. Commissioner Fernandez as a point of personal privilege stated that he has seen Mr. Fernandez grow as someone who came from Cuba and working at a radio station just working the booth with a passion of service to our community, also when they shared their radio show on a local radio station for many years, Digital Advertising at Palermo Group and have seen the passion, drive and dedication that he puts into everything he does and echoes the Mayor’s comments and think he will do a phenomenal job and it is an office that many people didn’t know existed until this election cycle but it is an office that will carry a lot of weight moving forward with taking on DMV and with his passion for innovation and new technology it is going to help that office a lot. He referenced speaking with the City Clerk about having a partnership with his office for the use of the space next door to the Passport Office and perhaps providing some of the City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 services there and that is something they can work on and potentially offer our residents’ services that your office offers. It is an honor, and he is proud of what he has accomplished and look forward to working with him as their new Tax Collector. Mr. Fernandez thanked him and the residents of this beautiful city. Commissioner Castro congratulated him. Vice Mayor Anderson congratulated him and loved his idea of the mobile office, which is something that more electees are doing right now because they see the faces and get to touch the people that we will impact their lives and thanked him for making the extra effort. Commissioner Menendez also congratulated him. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 A.-4. 24-6964 Congratulations to Isabel O'Nagten, Community Recreation department, recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the Third Quarter Award", for 2024. Attachments: Employee of the Quarter - PT - Isabel O'Naghten Mayor Lago and Raquel Elejabarrieta-Human Resources Director introduced Agenda Item A-4 . Director Elejabarrieta stated that Ms. O’Nagten the “Part-Time Employee of the Third Quarter” for 2024 from the Community Recreation Department who is a lifeguard at the Venetian Pool and Country Club. Director Fred Couceyro- Community Recreation department stated that his department is highly dependent on their part-time staff in positions where they have a lot of responsibilities and are an integral part of what they do every day in the services they provide. Venetian Pool Supervisor Jose Velar, in addressing the City Commission stated that once in a while you have an employee that stands out and Isabel is not only a great employee, resident and in less than a year, she has saved over 20 people from drowning at the Venetian Pool which is unheard of with two of those being major emergencies in which everything turned out positive, so they had to nominate her [laughter]. Ms. O’Nagten in addressing the City Commission stated that she is honored to receive the award and thanked them in addition to her incredible supervisors and teammates for their support and recognition. She is a senior at Riviera Preparatory School and on the varsity swim team and actively involved in other activities there. At the city it can be challenging, but it has helped her grow in ways she never expected and learning new things every shift. She learned how to swim at the Venetian Pool and grew up right around the corner and is excited every day to help new guests stay safe as they discover the best pool in the world. She once again thanked them and looked forward to continuing to serve the community. She was then presented with her check and award for her recognition. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 A.-5. 24-8255 Congratulations to Christopher Garcia, Finance Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for August, 2024. Attachments: EmployeeNomination - Christopher Garcia Mayor Lago and Raquel Elejabarrieta-Human Resources Director introduced Agenda Item A-5 regarding Christopher Garcia, Budget Analys II and Paula Rodriguez-Assistant Finance Director made the presentation. Ms. Rodriguez stated that she is happy to recognize Mr. Garcia, and that they have an amazing team in the Budget/Finance Division and Chris has proven to be an outstanding employee who joined the city three years ago in the Public Works Department as an Administrative Analyst before being promoted to the Budget team as a Budget and Management Analyst. In his short tenure with the city, he has shown interest in the city and caring about how the city works, becoming knowledgeable about what he does and the nomination he is receiving is from a co-worker in another department and that speaks even louder than if she had nominated him as his boss. His nominations included sentences such as leading with integrity and loyalty, dedication to assisting and teaching others in his role goes a long way and is always accessible and willing to help. That shows an employee who not only cares about his job but supports his coworkers and the organization as a whole and she is proud to recognize him who she always knew was a great employee with a lot of potential and that his peers and colleagues also sees that in him as well. Mr. Garcia stated that it is an honor to accept the award and considers himself luck to have such a dedicated tam but even more so to have such a knowledgeable and experienced director throughout his career path who has helped him every step of the way and every day a learning experience and thanked everyone who has helped in his development for this moment and there is always room for improvement and thanked the City Commission and all who made this possible. Commissioner Castro stated that integrity and loyalty are characterizes nowadays that are difficult to find in employees and congratulated him because she and the city are proud to have him. Ms. Rodriguez then presented him with his award and check. Jokingly Mr. Garcia stated that he is an adult now and has to make his car payment with the money he received. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 A.-6. 24-8256 Congratulations to Jerry Jones, Community Recreation Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for November, 2024. Attachments: EmployeeNomination Jerry Jones Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-6, Raquel Elejabarrieta-Human Resources Director who congratulated and introduced the recipient of the “Employee of the Month Award” for November 2024, Jerry Jones. Fred Couceyro, Director Community Recreation Department made the presentation who stated that Jerry has been with the department for numerous years having the lowest number of any active employee in the city, working in the Parks and Recreation Department for more years than him and has made positive impact on a lot of participants throughout the years, generations, families who go to the Youth Center. He observes how he interacts with participants now whether he is at the front desk or doing his duties running the athletic programs or basketball camp. He has worked with his children and has a way about him where the children respond to his leadership. Parents are complimentary of him, that goes beyond procedures and policies it is really how you interact with the famines forging a bond with a lot of their participants. He congratulated him and it was a long time coming. Mr. Jones thanked the City Commission and thanked his Youth Center coworkers - Fred, Carolina, Carlos, Kat for putting up with him all these years, and while he had a lengthy speech, he does not think he could top the young lade who saved 20 lives, and again thanked them. He was then presented by Director Couceyro with his award and check and has now coached families of three generations. Jokingly, Mr. Jones stated that he looks younger than some of the people he coached. Commissioner Menendez stated that he and Jerry met in 1975 when he just turned 13 years old on a basketball court after school and every day they would meet and play basketball and their relationship evolved and continued reminiscing about relationship and considers him the unsung hero at the Youth Center impacting so many lives and the impact he has made with the children and he is spoken of with such affection and love. He is the master of dry wit and dry comments and then showed a1981 or 1982 picture of Mr. Jones with children in basketball attire. The greatest tribute anyone can receive when they coach children is that you are loved, and he is loved, and he is his dear friend and is so deserving of recognition and more. Commissioner Fernandez stated that it is always refreshing to go to the Youth Center and see him interacting with the children and his positive attitude regardless of the circumstance and he probably touched 20,000 lives during the time that he has been here and for that this community is grateful. Vice Mayor Anderson thanked him for his patience with the pickleball players and for giving them a few extra minutes to finish their game and thanked him. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 24-8233 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2024. Attachments: CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item C - Public Comment CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item E-3 - Ordinance amending the City of Coral Gables Code-Ch CCMtg Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item F-1 - Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item F-3 - Resolution encouraging MDC to delay its decision on th CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item F-4 - Presentation regarding Freebee and possible expansio CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item F-6 - Discussion regarding the procedure and conditions for t CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item F-10 - Discussion regarding the crosswalk at intersection of P CCMtg Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item F-11 - Discussion regarding the Alhambra Circle sidewalk CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item G-1 - Resolution approving the concept and commissioning o CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item G-2 - Resolution approving the exhibition of a mural by artist CCMTG Oct 22 2024 - Agenda Item H-1 - Presentation of the Coral Gables Community of Excelle MeetingMinutes 10 22 2024 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. 8 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 D. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Andersonto Approve the Consent AgendaA motion was to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2024-255 D.-1. 24-8245 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Y&T Plumbing Services Corp., (Primary), and Douglas ORR Plumbing, Inc., (Secondary) as the two most responsive and responsible bidders for Plumbing Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-030. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Resolution. Award Recommendation Cover Memo - Signed City Manager Intent to Award Memo - IFB 2024-030 Revised Intent to Award - IFB 2024-030 - All Bidders Bid Tabulation - IFB 2024-030 Response to IFB - Y&T Plumbing Corp Response to IFB - Douglas ORR Plumbing Agenda Memo. R-2024-255 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD Y&T PLUMBING SERVICES CORP., AND DOUGLAS ORR PLUMBING, INC., (SECONDARY) AS THE TWO MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS FOR PLUMBING SERVICES PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) 2024-030 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-255 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-256 D.-2. 24-8229 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Raul G. Faget (Nominated by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables, University of Miami Relations Committee, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Raul G. Faget - City of Coral Gables - University of Miami Community Relations Cover Memo - Raul Faget - City of Coral Gables - University of Miami Community Relations Comm Resume R-2024-256 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING RAUL G. FAGET (NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER ROJAS, JR.) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI RELATIONS COMMITTEE, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-256 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-257 D.-3. 24-8262 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Dieter Manstein (Nominated by the Sustainability Advisory Board) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board (High School Representative), for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - High School Representative - Sustainability Cover Memo - High School Representative - Sustainability R-2024-257 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIETER MANSTEIN (NOMINATED BY THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD (HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE), FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2023, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2025. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-257 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-258 D.-5. 24-8275 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of Grant Agreement No. DA-CG-24-294 from the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program in the amount of $125,000 for the acquisition of a marine patrol vessel and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for said financial assistance. Attachments: Resolution - FIND Agreement - DA-CG-24-294 Cover Memo - FIND Agreement - DA-CG-24-294 DA-CG-24-294 Coral Gables Marine Patrol Vessel Agr R-2024-258 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT NO. DA-CG-24-294 FROM THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) WATERWAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A MARINE PATROL VESSEL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR SAID FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; AND AUTHORING AN AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE GRANT FUNDS AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF THE GRANT EXPENDITURES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-258 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-259 D.-6. 24-8276 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. 23PLN92 Amendment No. 1, for updated statutory language to the agreement for the Coral Gables Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment for financial assistance. Attachments: Resolution - FDEP 23PLN92 - Amendment 1 Cover Memo - 23PLN92 - Amendment 1 23PLN92 A1 - Coral Gables Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Update - For Execution (1) R-2024-259-Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 23PLN92 AMENDMENT NO. 1, FOR UPDATED STATUTORY LANGUAGE TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE CORAL GABLES CITYWIDE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,615 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT FOR SAID FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-259 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-260 D.-7. 24-8280 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a State of Florida Department of Transportation Litter Control and Prevention Grant in the amount of $15,000 to be put towards the "Keep Coral Gables Beautiful" initiative; authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement No. G3530, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the $15,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. Attachments: Cover Memo Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 11.01.24 Resolution - FDOT KAB Grant R-2024-260 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LITTER CONTROL & PREVENTION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO BE PUT TOWARDS THE “KEEP CORAL GABLES BEAUTIFUL” INITIATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT NO. G3530; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $15,000 GRANT AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF THE PROGRAM. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-260 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-261 D.-8. 24-8291 A Resolution of the City Commission declaring that Coral Gables is a Green Light for Veterans City and illuminated City Hall with visible green lighting on November 11th in observance of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Attachments: Cover Memo 2024 Veterans 2024 Resolution Veterans R-2024-261 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THAT CORAL GABLES IS A GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS CITY AND ILLUMINATED CITY HALL WITH VISIBLE GREEN LIGHTING ON NOVEMBER 11TH IN OBSERVANCE OF OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2024-261 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 24-8150 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 2, 2024. Attachments: ADA October 2, 2024 Agenda 10 02 24 CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form 10 02 24 Meeting Mins w Exhibits Cover Ltr 10 02 24 Meeting This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 1.-2. 24-8273 Economic Development Board Meeting of September 4, 2024. Attachments: 9-4-24 EDB Meeting Minutes DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 1.-3. 24-8228 Retirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2024. Attachments: CC.09-12-2024 November 12, 2024 Minutes 09-12-2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2024-262 D.-4. 24-8279 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Parking Management Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Riviera Presbyterian Church for the exclusive use of a portion of the parking lot at 5275 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33143 that will be used as a staging area during the construction of the City’s Fire House #4. Attachments: Amendedand Restated Parking Management Agreement 05.04.20 Commission Cover 11.12.24 Riviera Presbyterian 1st Amend to Amended Restated Prk Agreeme FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PARKING MANAGEMENT AGREEM Resolution -11.12.24 (Riviera Presbyterian 1st Amendment to Amended Restated Prkg Mngmt Ag R-2024-262 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PARKING MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF A PORTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT 5275 SUNSET DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33143 THAT WILL BE USED AS A STAGING AREA DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY’S FIRE HOUSE #4. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-262 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 20 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission. [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes] Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item 2-1) 2.-1. 24-8208 A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission require development applications to address certain items and areas of concern in development application presentations. Attachments: Minutes 09.17 STANDARIZED COMPONENTS OF DEVELOPERS COVER PG Traffic-impact-community-oct15 TAB reso October 2024 Draft Cover Memo - TAB - 12/10/24 Draft Resolution - TAB - 12/10/24 This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 24 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-41 (As Amended) E.-1. 24-8120 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, Section 10-4 “Removal of animal feces”, to provide a code enforcement mechanism for illegal dumping of animal waste bags in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of animal fec Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of animal feces - 1st Readin Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of animal feces - 1st Readin Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of animal fec Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of animal fec Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of animal feces - 2nd Read Updated 11/8/24 - Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Re Updated 11/8/24 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Section 10-4 Removal of anima O-2024-41 Amended - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE, CHAPTER 10 “ANIMALS”, SECTION 10-4 “REMOVAL OF ANIMAL FECES”, TO PROVIDE A CODE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING OF ANIMAL WASTE BAGS IN TRASH PITS PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mayor Lago, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2024-41. 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. 34 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-43 E.-2. 24-8231 An Ordinance of the City Commission, amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, to modify bird sanctuary protections by excluding pigeons, chickens, ducks, roosters, and other domestic fowl. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Update to Bird Sanctuary - 1st Reading v2 Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Modifying Bird Sanctuary Protection Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Modifying Bird Sanctuary Protection Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10 - Animals - Update to Bird Sanctuary - 2nd Reading O-2024-43 Signed [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 Castro, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 31 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item E-3) E.-3. 24-7517 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean Standards;” Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-402, “Restrictions related to location;” and Article 16, “Definitions;” to enhance the quality of Coral Gables Mediterranean design by requiring a conceptual design review; removing duplicative criteria; relocating inapplicable standards; supplementing existing criteria; and including additional Mediterranean building examples; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and for an effective date. (09 26 24 PZB continued, Vote 5-0; 09 11 24 PZB deferred, Vote 7-0; 08 14 24 PZB continued, Vote 6-0; 07 10 24 PZB deferred, Vote 5-0; 06 12 24 PZB deferred, Vote 6-1) (10 29 24 PZB approved the proposed legislation, as amended, Vote: 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: 10 29 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 11 12 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance 11 12 24 Exhibit B - Excerpt of 05 08 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 12 24 Exhibit C - 06 12 24 - Staff Report - Med Design w attachments 11 12 24 Exhibit D - Excerpt of 06 12 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 12 24 Exhibit E - 07 10 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 11 12 24 Exhibit F - 07 10 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 12 24 Exhibit G - Excerpt of 08 14 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 12 24 Exhibit H - 09 11 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 11 12 24 Exhibit I - Excerpt of 09 11 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 11 12 24 Exhibit J - 09 26 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 11 12 24 Exhibit K - 09 26 24 PZB Special Meeting Minutes 11 12 24 Exhibit L - 10 29 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 11 12 24 Exhibit M - PowerPoint Presentation 11 12 24 CC Cover Memo-Mediterranean Design 12 10 24 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Design 12 10 24 Exhibit B - Excerpt of 05 08 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit C - 06 12 24 - Staff Report - Med Design w attachments 12 10 24 Exhibit D - Excerpt of 06 12 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit E - 07 10 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 12 10 24 Exhibit F - 07 10 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit G - Excerpt of 08 14 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit H - 09 11 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 12 10 24 Exhibit I - Excerpt of 09 11 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit J - 09 26 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 12 10 24 Exhibit K - 09 26 24 PZB Special Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit L - 10 29 24 - Med Design Staff Memo w attachment 12 10 24 Exhibit M - 10 29 24 PZB Special Meeting Minutes 12 10 24 Exhibit N - PowerPoint Presentation 12 10 24 CC Cover Memo - Mediterranean Design This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 22 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-268 E.-4. 24-8272 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Police Department's 2023-2024 Red Light Camera survey responses and written summary after a public hearing and presentation at the November 12, 2024 City Commission Meeting in accordance with Florida Statute § 316.0083(4). Attachments: Coral Gables 2023-2024 RLC Survey Responses - (08-21-24) EXHIBIT A Red Light Camera Cover Letter - (11-12-2024) Red Light Camera Reso - (11-12-2024) Red Light Camera Written Summary - (11-12-2024) EXHIBIT B R-2024-268 Signed A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-268. 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. 30 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item F-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-265 F.-1. 24-8149 A Resolution of the City Commission urging the Florida Legislature to designate the City of Opa Locka, Florida as the site for the new Florida Museum of Black History. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: Cover Letter for Opa Locka Black History Museum Resolution Opa Locka Black History Museum Resolution Opa Locka Black History Museum Resolution 10-22 Cover Letter for Opa Locka Black History Museum Resolution 10-22 Opa-Locka-Florida-Museum-Proposal R-2024-265 Signed A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-265. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 25 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 F.-2. 24-8283 Update and possible action regarding alterations at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) [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. 23 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-264 24-8324 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida setting an update to discussion the Biltmore Hotel alterations as a time certain 1:30 pm during the December 10, 2025 City Commission Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-264 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 24 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item F-3) F.-3. 24-8297 Presentation by University of Miami Professor Dr. Kenneth Feeley regarding climate change on Miami's urban forests. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 26 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-263 F.-4. 24-8270 Discussion regarding credit card processing fees. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITY’S VARIOUS CREDIT CARD PROCESSORS ON ABSORBING ANY CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES, TO EXPLORE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE E-CHECK PAYMENT OPTION, AND TO ANALYZE THE IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING A RESIDENT PARKING RATE. [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]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-263. 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. 27 F.-5. 24-8300 Discussion regarding City Hall construction and renovations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) ds City Clerk Item No. 21 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-270 H.-1. 24-8243 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Tree Maintenance Services Citywide contract Group 1 - Tree Maintenance Services to SFM Landscape Services, Inc. ( Primary) and Sherlock Tree Company (Secondary) and Group 2: Prequalification for New Tree Planting to SFM Landscape Services, Inc. and Sherlock Tree Company, the most responsive and responsible bidders, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-015. Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo IFB 2024-015.doc Resolution IFB 2024-015 Tree Maintenance Services Citywide.doc IFB 2024-015 Tree Maintenance Services Citywide.pdf Bid Tabulation IFB 2024-015 .pdf SFM Landscape Services Response to City of Coral Gables IFB 2024-015.pdf Sherlock Tree Company Response to IFB 2024-025.pdf Signed City Manager Intent to Award Memo - IFB 2024-015 Tree Maintenance Citywide.pdf R-2024-270 Signed [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-270. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Vice Mayor Anderson Nays : 1- Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 31 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-271 H.-2. 24-8278 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of a Lease Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, and Agave Plaza Retail, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for a retail suite located within the Plaza Coral Gables Retail Element at 3005 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 145, Coral Gables, FL, 33134 to relocate the City’s Police Bike Patrol Unit Office for a term of ten (10) years with one five-year option to renew. Attachments: SKM_C360i24110200370 Commission Cover 11.12.24 Agave Plaza Retail, LLC Lease Police Bike Patrol Office Lease - Coral Gables Police Department (The Plaza) - Execution Version (10.16.24)(12000364.1) Resolution -11.12.24 (Plaza Agave Police Bike Patrol Office Lease) R-2024-271 Signed [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-271. 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 I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item I-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-267 I.-1. 24-8277 Hearing, pursuant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism set forth in the Class Action Settlement Agreement, regarding the determination by the Retirement Board that class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.), GAP members, and Opt-Out members should receive a cost-of-living increase to retirement benefits (“COLA”). Attachments: 2025 COLA Incremental Percentage Increases and Lump Sums (13th Checks) 2025 COLA Recommendation Memo Coral Gables Pension Workshop Presentation - Oct 25 2024 (Final) ADRM - 2024 COLA procedural order R-2024-267 Signed - COLA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT THE RETIREMENT BOARD’S DETERMINATION TO GRANT A COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) OF EIGHT (8) PERCENT AND APPROVING A REDUCED COLA IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR (4) PERCENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES (TREATING GAP AND OPT-OUTS IN THE SAME FASHION) UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2018-11, 2018-25, AND 2018-35. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-267. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Commissioner Menendez Nays : 1- Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 28 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-266 24-8325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR POTENTIAL COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES (TREATING GAP AND OPT-OUTS IN THE SAME FASHION) UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2018-11, 2018-25, AND 2018-35.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR POTENTIAL COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES (TREATING GAP AND OPT-OUTS IN THE SAME FASHION) UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2018-11, 2018-25, AND 2018-35. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-266. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 3- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Vice Mayor Anderson Nays : 2- Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 29 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-269 I.-2. 24-8316 Request for authorization to take all legal action, including the filing of a lawsuit, if necessary, regarding the design and construction of the Police & Fire Headquarters. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE ALL LEGAL ACTION, INCLUDING THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT, IF NECESSARY, REGARDING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE & FIRE HEADQUARTERS. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2024-269. 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. 33 J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 36 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 6:11 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, beginning 9 a.m.] Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 25