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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:07 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) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2025-01 through Resolution No. 2025-14); (b) Video; (c) Audio Recording; (d) 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 Rabbi Jonathan Fisch from Temple Judea gave the Invocation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 24-8436 Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Leona Cooper Baker. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1: presentation of a resolution of condolence to the bereaved family of Leona Cooper Baker. He began by welcoming Leona Cooper Baker’s family and friends at the meeting and spoke of his friendship with Leona, her extraordinary life, accomplishments, legacy, and love for the City. She was an incredible individual with a voice for her family, neighborhood and her community and someone he considered a friend. She always voiced her opinions respectfully as to what she felt was in the best interest of the city. A video was then shown of the incredible life of Leona. The spokesperson for Leona’s family was Leslie Cooper accompanied by her sisters Clarise and Wilhemena, her daughter Lee, cousin Diane and her husband Hyram and cousin Terrence who accepted the proclamation on behalf of their beloved aunt Leona. She stated that her aunt loved her family, church, community and the history that makes this city beautiful and the neighboring community of Coconut Grove. They are appreciative of the city’s recognition of her aunt’s tireless work in keeping alive the history of their earlier settlers and families that migrated from the Bahamas and wished the blessings of God upon them and the residents on behalf of the Cooper family, thanked them. Mayor Lago stated that he attended the funeral services for Leona and it was incredible to see so many people in attendance which was a testament of her commitment to the city. He then read the Resolution of Condolence. At the end of the reading, each commissioner was given the opportunity to reflect on working with and their relationship with Leona, including Commissioner who was on Zoom. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 A.-2. 24-8364 Congratulations to Lieutenant Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2024. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of the Month, December 2024 FF of the month ltr December 2024 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2: Congratulations to Lieutenant Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “firefighter of the month award,” for the month of December 2024 and fire chief de la Rosa made the presentation. Fire Chief de la Rosa said Lieutenant. Angel was the first unit to respond to a reported structure fire which occurred on November 22,2022 which upon arrival he noticed that the fire was caused because of a down powerline that had not de-energized which caused both vehicles at the front of the house to be fully engulfed and the fire threatened the homes there. Upon assessing the situation, he immediately asked FP&L to de-energized the neighborhood allowing his crew to manage the incident, protected the neighboring residents because the powerline was touching a fence and protected the structure where the fire had already impinged on and damaged the outside of the home. It is because of his critical thinking, command presence, safety of his crew, neighbors and residents he is the recipient of the award and congratulated him. Lieutenant Angel thanked the Mayor and City Commission and noted that it was a collaborative effort from his peers, mentors, crew and his command staff. Commissioner Castro also congratulated him. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item A-3) A.-3. 24-8395 Presentation by the Coral Gables Museum. This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 24-8327 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 12, 2024. Attachments: CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item E-2 - ordinance amending the City of Coral Gables Code Ch CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item F-2 - Update and possible action regarding alterations at the CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item F-4 - Discussion regarding credit card processing fees CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item F-5 - Discussion regarding City Hall construction and renova CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of the CPO CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item H-2 - Resolution authorizing the approval of a Lease Agreem CCMtg Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item I-1 - Hearing pursuant to ADRM regarding the determination b CCMTG Nov 12 2024 - Agenda Item K - Discussion Items MeetingMinutes 11 12 2024 A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, 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. 4 B.-2. 24-8403 Regular City Commission Meeting of December 10, 2024. Attachments: MeetingMinutes 12 10 2024 CCMTG Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item C - Public Comment CCMTG Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item E-2 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to official zon CCMtg Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item E-4 - Ordinance to enchance the quality of Coral Gables Med CCMTG Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item F-2 - Resolution directing the city staff and the Planning and CCMtg Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item F-4 - Update and possible action regarding alterations at the B CCMTG Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item F-6 - Update regarding state legislative priorities and draft st CCMtg Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item H-6 - Update on City Hall CCMTG Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Items 2-2 and F-1 - Resolution of Recreation Advisory Board and CCMTG Dec 10 2024 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board reque A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 5 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 Non-Agenda Item RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 Non-Ag 24-8529 Resolution allowing Commissioner Fernandez to attend Commission Meeting through enda zoom on January 14, 2024. Attachments: R-2025-01 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION FINDING THAT COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ HAD AN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE THAT DID NOT ALLOW HIM TO ATTEND THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING IN PERSON AND ALLOWING HIM TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2025, VIA ZOOM, WHILE THERE WAS A PHYSICAL QUORUM IN THE ROOM. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-01 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 1 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 D. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson to Approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04 D.-1. 24-8405 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the election of Sureya Serret, who ran unopposed for the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board Participating Regular Full -time (General/Teamster) Employee Representative seat to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which began January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Attachments: Cover Memo - Sureya Serret R-2025-000 - Sureya Serret - Participating Regular Full-Time General-Teamster Employee Repre R-2025-04 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SUREYA SERRET, WHO RAN UNOPPOSED TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES RETIREMENT BOARD, PARTICIPATING REGULAR FULL-TIME (GENERAL/TEAMSTER) EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE SEAT FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2025-04 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05 D.-2. 24-8431 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-034 for General Planning Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Corradino Group, Inc., Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc., and Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., the three (3) 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” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo - RFQ 2024-034 Resolution - RFQ 2024-034 Award Recommendation Cover Memo - RFQ 2024-034 - Executed City Manager Intent to Award Memo RFQ 2024-034 - Signed Total Composite Scores RFQ 2024-034 Response Attachment - The Corradino Group RFQ 2024-034 Response Attachment - Inspire Placemaking Collective RFQ 2024-034 - Response Attachment - Chen Moore and Associates R-2025-05 Signed A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD RFQ 2024-034 FOR GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES AND NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH THE CORRADINO GROUP, INC., INSPIRE PLACE MAKING COLLECTIVE, INC., AND CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES, INC., THE THREE (3) 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 2025-05 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06 D.-3. 24-8432 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Tree Replacement Project contract to Margarita ’s Gardens, Inc., the most responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-048. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo IFB 2024-048 Resolution IFB 2024-048 Award Recommendation Cover Memo - IFB 2024-048 - Executed City Manager Intent to Award Memo - IFB 2024-048 Tree Replacement Project - Signed Intent to Award - All bidders - IFB 2024-048 - Signed Bid Tabulation - IFB 2024-048 IFB 2024-048 Response Attachment - Margarita's Garden R-2025-06 Signed A RESOLUTION IF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO MARGARITA’S GARDENS, INC., THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) 2024-048 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2025-06 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07 D.-4. 24-8437 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Nikki Whiting (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Nikki Whiting - Communications Committee Cover Memo - Nikki Whiting Communications Committee Whiting_Resume_5.1 R-2025-07 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING NIKKI WHITING (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENENDEZ) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE, FOR 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 2025-07 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 24-8179 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 2, 2024. Attachments: AAP Meeting October 2, 2024 DRAFT CC This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 1.-2. 24-8409 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. Attachments: Meeting Minutes-November 20, 2024-Legistar Generated This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-3. 24-8434 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of November 18, 2024. Attachments: 11-18-24 Minutes ATTENDANCE-November 18, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 1.-4. 24-8180 Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 15, 2024. Attachments: CDB Minutes October 15, 2024 Draft CC This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-5. 24-8406 Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 19, 2024. Attachments: CDB Minutes November 19, 2024 Draft CC This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-6. 24-8452 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of October 16, 2024. Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for October 16, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 1.-7. 24-8453 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-8. 24-8428 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 12, 2024. Attachments: 121224-LBAB Minutes - 24-8428 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-9. 24-8459 Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of November 7, 2024. Attachments: Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting Minutes - November 7 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 26 1.-10. 24-8454 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 12, 2024. Attachments: Merrick House Meeting Minutes for August 12, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 27 1.-11. 24-8456 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 9, 2024. Attachments: Merrick House Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-12. 24-8455 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of October14, 2024. Attachments: Merrick House Meeting Minutes for October 14, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 1.-13. 24-8491 Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 4, 2024. Attachments: Merrick House Governing Board Meeting Minutes for November 4, 2024 MH 10-2024 Activity Summary This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 30 1.-14. 24-8408 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of November 20, 2024. Attachments: PAB MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 20 2024 MEETING 299 Minorca Avenue Project - Minorca Ventures LLC This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 31 1.-15. 24-8457 Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of July 1, 2024. Attachments: Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 1, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 32 1.-16. 24-8458 Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of October 7, 2024. Attachments: Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting Minutes October 7, 2024 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 33 1.-17. 24-8340 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of November 13, 2024. Attachments: Letter by David P. Hartnett dated 11 11 24 11 13 24 PZB MINUTES This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 34 1.-18. 24-8433 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of December 4, 2024. Attachments: WAB Cover Memo Template -12-04-2024 12-4-24 Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 Items pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 D.-5. 24-8487 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a $ 77,040 equipment rebate voucher from the United States Department of Energy for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Granada Diner located at 2001 Granada Blvd; authorizing the City Manager to execute the assistance agreement and authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget to recognize the funds as revenue and appropriate such funds towards the cost of the project. Attachments: Cover Memo - EECBG Voucher Resolution - EECBG Voucher Equipment Rebate Terms and Conditions R-2025-08 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A $77,040 EQUIPMENT REBATE VOUCHER FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON THE ROOF OF THE GRANADA DINER LOCATED AT 2001 GRANADA BLVD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE FUNDS AS REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TOWARDS THE COST OF THE PROJECT. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-08 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 36 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 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) 2.-1. 24-8427 A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission amend the City Zoning Code to include notice to the Waterway Advisory Board of waterway properties seeking a variance related to the waterway or requesting conditional use. Attachments: WAB Projects, Variances, Conditional Change in Use Notifications RESOL 12-4-24 Minutes WAB Projects, Variances, Conditional Change in Use Notifications 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]. This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 10 2.-2. 24-8519 A Resolution of the Waterway Advisory Board recommending the City Commission object to the water viewing area project at the US-1 bridge as part of Miami-Dade County's Underline Project; and requesting a 90-day extension to the U.S. Coast Guard to allow sufficient time to respond to public notice. Attachments: WAB US-1 bridge COVER WAB US-1 bridge RESOL- 1-8-25 Minutes 1-8-25 [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]. This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 11 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item 2-3) 2.-3. 24-8505 A Joint Resolution of the City of Coral Gables’ Historic Preservation Board and the Landmarks Advisory Board requesting that the City Work with its lobbying team and the Public Service Commission to address certain issues regarding streetlights in the City. Attachments: Joint Resolution of HPB and LAB re streetlights and PSC [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 12 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEALS Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item E-1) E.-1. 24-8230 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on October 16, 2024, to designate the property located at 1414 Galiano Street, legally described as Lot 12 & E15ft, Lot 13, Block 32, Coral Gables Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 69, at Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Attachments: 1 LHD Report -- 1414 Galiano St 1414 Galiano -- LHD PPT 1414 Galiano St - Notice of Appeal HPB LHD2024-009 CASE FILE LHD 2024-009 1414 Galiano Street -- Historic Preservation Board Result Letter Historic Preservation Board Meeting Agenda - October 16 2024 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes - October 16 2024 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Transcript - October 16 2024 Historic Preservation Board Public Comment Recieved - October 16 2024 Historic Significance Determination Letter - 1414 Galiano St - L1 - July 5 2024 HPR375-LHD2024-009 - Galiano1414 1414 Galiano Property Owner Presentation_FINAL_Reduced HPB Property Owner Submittal - 1414 Galiano Street - Presentation Summary HPB Property Owner Submittal - 1414 Galiano Street - Reference Photos HPB Property Owner Submittal - 1414 Galiano Street - Research Packet Cover Memo - 1414 Galiano 1414 Galiano Street HPB appeal - January 14 procedural order Amended 01-08-25 - 1414 Galiano Street HPB appeal - January 14 procedural order 1414 Galiano Street Presentation Appeal Summary_2024-01-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OVERRIDING THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1414 GALIANO STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 12 & E15FT, LOT 13, BLOCK 32, CORAL GABLES DOUGLAS SECTION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 69, AT PAGE 25, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. [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 Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-12. 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 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item E-2) E.-2. 24-8053 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting Conditional Use for a Building Site Determination approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-202.6, “Building Site Determination” and Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” to separate two (2) single-family building sites on the property zoned Single -Family Residential (SFR) District, legally described as Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 119, Riviera Section #10 (5810 Maggiore), Coral Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of Lots 11 and 12 (north parcel), and the other (1) building site consisting of Lots 13 and 14 (south parcel); including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.(11 13 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 7-0) (01 14 25 City Commission deferred new submittal to PZB, Vote: 5-0) Attachments: 10 09 24 PZB Staff Report - 5810 Maggiore St w attachments B-E 10 09 24 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal 02 12 25 PZB Staff Memo w attachments - 5810 Maggiore [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 Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. 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. 42 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02 E.-3. 24-8339 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public right -of-way pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8 “Vacation, abandonment and closure of streets, easements and alleys by private owners and the city; application process, ” providing for the vacation of the remaining portion of Kenmare Street lying east of Harlano Street, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file). ( 12 14 24 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) Lobbyist: Tucker Gibbs Lobbyist: Wayne Pathman Attachments: 12 17 24 - Kenmare St - PZB Staff Report w Attachments B - C 12 17 24 Attachment A_ Applicant’s submittal package 01 14 25 Exhibit A - Applicant’s submittal package 01 14 25 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Vacation 01 14 25 Exhibit C - 12 17 24 PZB Staff Report w Attachments 01 14 25 Exhibit D - Excerpt of 12 17 24 PZB Meeting Minutes 01 14 25 CC Cover Memo - Kenmare Vacation 01 14 25 E-3 Kenmare Street Commission Meeting Meeting 01 28 25 CC- Kenmare Vacation_2nd Reading 01 28 25 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Vacation 01 28 25 Kenmare Street PZAB - Draft O-2025-02 Signed [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 43 E.-4. 24-8404 An Ordinance of the City Commission adjusting the date of the 2025 Run-Off Election from April 22, 2025 to April 29, 2025 in accordance with Section 1.1 of the City Charter; and adjusting all other dates related thereto, including the date the Mayor and Commissioners shall take office; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo- First Reading Ordinance Changing 2025 RunOff Date First Reading Ordinance- Changing 2025 RunOff date (1-6-25) This Ordinance was Withdrawn City Clerk Item No. 44 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 F.-1. 24-8461 A Resolution of the City Commission, directing the City Manager to negotiate a potential lease agreement with the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector for space located at 224 Minorca Avenue, in the Minorca parking garage; waiving certain requirements pursuant to Section 2-1089 of Division 12 of the Procurement Code; providing for terms and conditions to be addressed during negotiations; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover memo - Resolution 2025 - Negotiate Lease for 224 Minorca Avenue with Tax Collector Resolution - Directing the CM to Negotiate Lease Agreement with Tax Collector for 224 Minorca A R-2025-02 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY FOR A FACILITY; PROVIDING FOR FLEXIBILITY IN LOCATION SELECTION AND CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC NEEDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-02. 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. 8 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13.1 F.-2. 24-8502 A Resolution of the City Commission supporting Orchestra Miami as the presenter of a Centennial Concert Celebration at the Venetian Pool in 2025. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 2025-XXXX - Orchestra Miami at Centennial Venetian Pool Concert - Cover Memo (1-6-25) 2025-XXXX - Orchestra Miami at Centennial Venetian Pool Concert - Resolution (1-6-25) R-2025-13.1 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING ORCHESTRA MIAMI AS THE PRESENTER OF A CENTENNIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION AT THE VENETIAN POOL. A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-13.1. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03 F.-3. 24-8506 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to begin discussions with the Merrick Festival Caroling Competition to become an official City event. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: 2025-XXXX - Merrick Festival Caroling Competition - Cover Memo (1-7-25) 2025-XXXX - Merrick Festival Caroling Competition - Resolution (1-7-25) Revised 1/13 - 2025-XXXX - Merrick Festival Caroling Competition - Cover Memo (1-13-25) Revised 1/13 -2025-XXXX - Merrick Festival Caroling Competition - Resolution (1-13-25) R-2025-03 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE MERRICK FESTIVAL CAROLING COMPETITION TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL CITY EVENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FESTIVAL. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-03. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item F-4) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09 F.-4. 24-8518 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the procedure for the selection of the Robert DeKorte Memorial Award recipient and increasing the associated award. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover Memo- Resolution Amending Robert DeKorte Annual Award Resolution Amending Robert DeKorte Annual Award R-2025-09 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE ROBERT DEKORTE MEMORIAL AWARD RECIPIENT AND INCREASING THE ASSOCIATED AWARD. [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 Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-09. 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. 38 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10 F.-5. 24-8521 A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the award amounts for the City's Police and Firefighter of the Year, the increase which would be funded by donations from LEAF at the Coral Gables Community Foundation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Attachments: Cover Memo Resolution re PO and FF of the Year and LEAF Resolution amending PO and FF of the Year Awards with LEAF R-2025-10 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION INCREASING THE AWARD AMOUNTS FOR THE CITY’S POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR, THE INCREASE OF WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY DONATIONS FROM LEAF AT THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-10. 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. 39 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 F.-6. 24-8392 Discussion regarding metal roof and solar panels. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 51 F.-7. 24-8396 Discussion regarding the Merrick House maintenance plan. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 46 F.-8. 24-8503 Granada Golf Course greenskeeper update. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 47 F.-9. 24-8507 Update regarding septic to sewer basin plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 48 F.-10. 24-8508 Update regarding Biltmore Way. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 49 F.-11. 24-8509 Discussion regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) Attachments: R-2025-18-Signed This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 50 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item G-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19 G.-1. 24-8407 A Resolution of the City Commission approving funding support to Dade Heritage Trust toward the creation of a public sculpture honoring the life and legacy of Arva Parks McCabe to be installed at the entrance hall of the Main Miami -Dade County Public Library; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the transfer of funds from the Art in Public Places reserve as revenue and appropriate such funds as determined by the Commission, (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Attachments: Arva Parks McCabe_DHT Initiative Arva Parks McCabe Freda Coffing Tschumy Commission Cover 01.28.2025 AiPP Arva Parks McCabe sculpture support_Dade Heritage Trust R-Draft-AiPP Arva Parks McCabe_Sculpture R-2025-19 Signed This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 13 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11 H.-1. 24-8444 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2024-033 for Citywide Landscaping Services to SFM Landscaping Services, LLC, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-033. Attachments: RFP 2024-033 Citywide Landscaping Services REVISED FINAL.pdf RFP 2024-033 Total Composite of Scores.pdf 1.pdf SFM Landscape Services LLC Response to CCG RFP 2024-033 Citywide Landscaping Services. RFP 2024-033 - Intent to Award Memo signed 2.pdf Resolution - RFP 2024-033.docx Agenda Memo - RFP 2024-033 R-2025-11 Signed A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD RFP 2024-033 FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO SFM LANDSCAPING SERVICES, LLC, THE HIGHEST RANKED RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD” AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY FOR THIS PROJECT. City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 [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 2025-11. 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. 40 H.-2. 24-8520 Succession plan for the City Manager’s Office. [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 Clerk Item No. 40 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13 Non-Ag 25-8531 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Albert Parjus. as City Manager of the enda City of Coral Gables, Florida, effective January 28, 2025. Attachments: R-2025-13 Draft - appointing Alberto N. Parjus as City Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING ALBERTO N. PARJUS AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-13. 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. 52 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14 Non-Ag 25-8532 A Resolution of the City Commission designating Commissioner Kirk Menendez to enda negotiate a salary and benefits package for the newly appointed City Manager. Attachments: R-2025-14 Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER KIRK MENENDEZ TO NEGOTIATE A SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR THE NEWLY APPOINTED CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2025-14. 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. 53 I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None K. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 6:45 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, beginning 9 a.m.] Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 24