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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Revised Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez Commissioner Richard D. Lara Joe L. Gómez, P.E., Acting City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on May 20, 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). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 INVOCATION Father Frank Corbishley - Episcopal Church Center at the University of Miami PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MERRICK MINUTE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 25-8958 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Crystal Academy Student and "Mayor for the Day" Siena Dann. A.-2. 25-8929 Presentation and special recognition of the Rookie and Teachers of the Year. A.-3. 25-8821 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 20, 2025 as "Mary Snow Day" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 25-8928 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2025 as "Landscape Architecture Month" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 25-8809 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2025 "National Water Safety Month in Coral Gables". A.-6. 25-8927 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2025 as "Historic Preservation Month" in Coral Gables. A.-7. 25-8868 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 11-17, 2025, as “National Police Week” in Coral Gables. A.-8. 25-8793 Recognition of Medical Excellence Celebrating EMS Professionals A.-9. 25-8794 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables. A.-10. 25-8805 Congratulations to Catherine Cathers, recipient of the 2025 Public Art Award co-presented by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs with the Arts & Business Council of Miami. A.-11. 25-8891 Congratulations to Elsa Fuentes, Finance Department recipient of "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award", for 1st Quarter, 2025. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 A.-12. 25-8889 Congratulations to Eddie Coard, Sr., Public Works Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for January, 2025. A.-13. 25-8890 Congratulations to Jose Nunez, Community Recreation Department recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for February, 2025. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 25-8797 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 25, 2025. B.-2. 25-8796 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 11, 2025. B.-3. 25-8978 Swearing-In Ceremony of April 25, 2025. B.-4. 25-8979 Special Commission Meeting of May 6, 2025. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity, must speak during the public hearing for that item. Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken. D.-1. 25-8935 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to request additional spending authority in the amount of $ 60,000 for a contract awarded to Unitec, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”. Lobbyist: N/A D.-2. 25-8913 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the retroactive acceptance of Change Order No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. LPA0271 from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), providing a task extension for the Coral Gables Stormwater Master Plan Project. D.-3. 25-8853 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-041 for consulting services for Special Assessment District Plan to Progressive Urban Management Associates, Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and request for proposal (RFP) 2024-041. Lobbyist: N/A D.-4. 25-8856 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend Contract No. RFP 2018-009A, RFP 2018-009B, and RFP 2018-009C and approve a rate adjustment to RFP 2018-009A for Disaster Debris Removal Services, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications.” Lobbyist: N/A D.-5. 25-8857 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend Contract No. RFP 2018-001 for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services with Tetra Tech, Inc., and to approve a rate adjustment to the compensation schedule pursuant to Section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications.” Lobbyist: N/A City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-6. 25-8858 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend Contract No. RFP 2019-008 for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services (Additional Levels of Service) with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications.” Lobbyist: N/A D.-7. 25-8937 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the retroactive acceptance of Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. A23005 with the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP), revising the scope of work for the Blue Road Neighborhood Project. D.-8. 25-8946 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 545-547 Menendez Ave, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection and 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. D.-9. 25-8948 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 549-551 Menendez Ave, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection and 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. D.-10. 25-8950 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located at 1531 Liguria Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; located within the University of Miami’s sewer service area, into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection and 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 further providing that the executed agreement shall be made a part of this resolution. D.-11. 25-8963 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Jorge L. Hernandez as a Special Master presiding over quasi-judicial public hearings for the Board of Architects pursuant to Sections 14-103.3 and 14-103.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-12. 25-8967 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 3247 Riviera Drive, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection and 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. D.-13. 25-8974 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 5877 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection and 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. D.-14. 25-8976 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 12850 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection and 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. D.-15. 25-9020 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to Gavarette Inc.’s contract No. IFB 2024-042 pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications ”, to allow for a contract modification in an amount estimated at $20,000 or not to exceed the available budget, for the Garage 6 Corridor Door Replacement project. Lobbyist: N/A D.-16. 25-9021 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to Coreland Construction Corp.'s Contract No. IFB 2024-035 pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications ”, to allow for a contract modification in an amount estimated at $ 10,000 or not to exceed the available budget, for the Trolley Depot Fuel Station Concrete Slab Replacement Construction project. Lobbyist: N/A D.-17. 25-9040 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize a transfer from the Building Division Reserve and to appropriate such funds for the cost of the Development Services study and building review and inspection services. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-18. 25-9039 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to retroactively waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a special procurement/bid waiver for the continuation of professional programming services with Luis F. Mora Molina for personal training and fitness instruction services at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A D.-19. 25-9072 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: John Holian (nominated by Mayor Lago), Thomas Korge (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Debra Register (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Joseph M. Palmar (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Richard Barbara (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Budget/ Audit Advisory Board, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-20. 25-9069 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Nicolas Cabrera (nominated by Mayor Lago), Alberto Perez, (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Ignacio Alvarez (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Sandra I. Murado (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and John Cuddihy (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-21. 25-9074 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Kasey Tendrich (nominated by Mayor Lago), Gabriel Quiroga (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), and Alicia Arner (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/ University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-22. 25-9077 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Sabrina Lacie (nominated by Mayor Lago), Diana Arellano (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Ashley Airaghi (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Paul Delbo (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Claudia Puig (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Communications Committee, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-23. 25-9079 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Ignacio J. Permuy (nominated by Mayor Lago), Tony Bello (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), and Carmen Olazabal (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), to serve as members of the Construction Regulation Board, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-24. 25-9081 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Jennifer Ward Sando (nominated by Mayor Lago), Bonnie Blaire (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Vanessa Bedoya (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Willy Jauregui (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-25. 25-9084 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Sherry Celesia (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Albert Sanchez (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Pedro Andollo (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Pedro Izaguirre (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-26. 25-9087 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Carmen Cason (nominated by Mayor Lago), Bonnie Crouch Seipp (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Genevieve Orr (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Mary Beth Burk (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-27. 25-9094 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Sean McGrover (nominated by Mayor Lago), Manny Carreno (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Alex Mantecon (nominated by Commissioner Castro), and Juan Lucas Alvarez (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as members of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-28. 25-9090 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Frank R. Rodriguez (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Amanda Requena (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Barbara Perez (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Cultural Development Board, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-29. 25-9092 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: James Kohnstamm (nominated by Mayor Lago), Tim Heffernan (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Nguyen Cabanilla (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Scott Shuffield (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Ivette Arango O'Doski (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Economic Development Board, for a Two Year Term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-30. 25-9091 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Javier Gutierrez (nominated by Mayor Lago), Andres Argiz (nominated by Mayor Lago), Mike Sotelo (nominated by Mayor Lago), Lucas Rodriguez (nominated by Mayor Lago), Armando Oliveros, Jr., (nominated by Mayor Lago), Laura A. Kelly (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Jose Amezaga (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Francisco Javier Gonzalez (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Ian Martinez (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Jane Mass (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Samuel C. Martinez (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Corey E. Hoffman (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Cesar Rodrigo Mendez Guerrero (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Chris Rogers (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Juan C. Diaz-Padron (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), Alec deTournay (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), Albert Sanchez, Jr. (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), Eugenio R. Silva (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) and Alberto Latour (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-31. 25-9089 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Michelle Cuervo Dunaj (nominated by Mayor Lago), Dona Spain (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Margaret A. Rolando (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Marlin Ebbert (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Kelley Schild (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-32. 25-9088 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Paul Susz (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Rebeca Rodriguez (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Roberto Lasa (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-33. 25-9086 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Olga Ramudo (nominated by Mayor Lago), Vicky Rua (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Raoul G. Cantero (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Alfonso Cueto (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-34. 25-9085 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Don Slesnick (nominated by Mayor Lago), Albert Menendez (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Ajit Asrani (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Alice Goldhagen (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Michael Maxwell (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Landmarks Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-35. 25-9083 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Carolina Estefan-Chaine (nominated by Mayor Lago), Anne Boynton-Trigg (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), and Nancy Leslie (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-36. 25-9082 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Alfredo Sarria (nominated by Mayor Lago), Melanie S. Zargham (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Ruth Martinez (nominated by Commissioner Castro), and Samuel Joseph (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as members of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-37. 25-9093 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Jeffrey Kurzner, Rudford Hamon, Sean McGrover, Mary Snow, Alexander Bucelo, and Sergio Leymarie (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as members of the Mayor's Advisory Council, for a two (2) year term which began on April 25, 2025 and continues through April 30, 2027. D.-38. 25-9080 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Ada Holian (nominated by Mayor Lago), Blanca Famades (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Fernando J. Valdes (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Lisa Detournay (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Stuart McGregor (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-39. 25-9078 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Yamilet Rodriguez (nominated by Mayor Lago), Richard D. Smit (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Kirk Menendez (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Maite Halley (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Michelle White(nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-40. 25-9076 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Lucas Martinez-Miro (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) and Andres del Corral (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-41. 25-9075 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Jorge Arguelles (nominated by Mayor Lago), Roberta Neway (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Lorrie Martin (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and John Swain (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 D.-42. 25-9073 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Sue Kawalerski (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Felix Pardo (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Alex Bucelo (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Planning and Zoning Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-43. 25-9071 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Angel O. Nicolas (nominated by Mayor Lago), Nirberto Moreno (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Alberto "Papo" Manrara (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Jordan Gimelstein (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Nikki Whiting (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-44. 25-9070 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Andrew Nadal(nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Winnie Chang (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Andres Gomez (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-45. 25-9068 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Gerardo Alvarez (nominated by Mayor Lago), Jean H. Connelly (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Judith A. Alexander (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Javier Figueras (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-46. 25-9063 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Nicolas Eterovic (Nominated by Mayor Lago), Dipak Joshi (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) and Jasper Brock (Nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-47. 25-9062 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Jose M. Gonzalez - Zone 1 (Nominated by Mayor Lago), Nestor E. Menendez - Zone 5 (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Henry Pinera - Zone 4 (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) and Christophe DiFalco - Zone 6 (Nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. D.-48. 25-9061 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals: Debbie Swain (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Manny Portuondo (Nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) and Rodney Barreto (Nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year tem which begins on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027 City of Coral Gables Page 12 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 25-8792 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 5, 2025. 1.-2. 25-8846 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of April 2, 2025. 1.-3. 25-8612 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of January 15, 2025. 1.-4. 25-8824 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of March 5, 2025. 1.-5. 25-8684 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 19, 2025. 1.-6. 25-9031 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 15, 2025. 1.-7. 25-8863 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of February 12, 2025. 1.-8. 25-8859 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of March 12, 2025. 1.-9. 25-8852 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of April 9, 2025. 1.-10. 25-8939 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of May 7, 2025. 1.-11. 25-8862 Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of February 26, 2025. 1.-12. 25-9037 Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of April 23, 2025. 1.-13. 25-8804 Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board Meeting of February 18, 2025. 1.-14. 25-8711 Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 18, 2025. 1.-15. 25-8832 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 18, 2025. 1.-16. 25-8877 Economic Development Board Meeting of February 5, 2025. City of Coral Gables Page 13 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 1.-17. 25-8930 Economic Development Board Meeting of March 5, 2025. 1.-18. 25-8870 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 17, 2025. 1.-19. 25-8823 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 13, 2025. 1.-20. 25-8896 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 10, 2025. 1.-21. 25-8810 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of February 6, 2025. 1.-22. 25-9042 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of March 12, 2025. 1.-23. 25-9050 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of April 23, 2025. 1.-24. 25-8871 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of April 2, 2025. 1.-25. 25-8959 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 7, 2025. 1.-26. 25-8962 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 10, 2025. 1.-27. 25-8997 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of May 8, 2025. 1.-28. 25-8701 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of February 12, 2025. 1.-29. 25-8860 Retirement Board Investment Committee Meeting of March 12, 2025 1.-30. 25-8795 Retirement Board Meeting of February 13, 2025. 1.-31. 25-8861 Retirement Board Meeting of March 13, 2025 1.-32. 25-9015 Retirement Board Meeting of April 10, 2025. 1.-33. 25-8961 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of April 3, 2025. City of Coral Gables Page 14 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 1.-34. 25-9044 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2025. 1.-35. 25-9038 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 26, 2025. 1.-36. 25-8864 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of April 2, 2025. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS All Individuals testifying in a quasi-judicial proceeding shall be sworn in. Presentations made to the City Commission are subject to the City ’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables Code. APPEALS Agenda Item E-1 has been deferred to a later meeting. E.-1. 25-8954 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Board of Adjustment on March 3, 2025 granting (1) a variance to reduce the required building stepback including balconies on interior side (west) to ten feet (10’) where fifteen feet (15’) is required, pursuant to Section 2-201.D(4) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code; and (2) granting a variance to reduce the required building stepback including balconies on the rear (north) to zero where ten feet (10’) is required, pursuant to Section 2-201.D(4) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for a property located at 1501-1505 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, Florida, legally described as all of Lots 21, 22, and 23, less the West 9 feet, Block 205, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 14. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING E.-2. 25-8920 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by Creating Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article VII “Finance,” Division 1 “Generally,” Section 2-352 Fund Balance and Reserve Policy,” to codify the Fund Balance and Reserve Policy establish pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-34 and to require a four-fifths vote of the City Commission prior to spending general fund reserves, except during a declared State of Emergency, and to provide that the policy may be amended by ordinance approved by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) E.-3. 25-8918 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article II “City Commission,” Section 2-29 “Compensation of Mayor, Commissioners; Travel Allowance,” to adjust the compensation and expense allowance of the Mayor and Commissioners; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 15 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 E.-4. 25-8921 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, "Administration," Article III "Boards, Commissions, Committees," Section 2-79 "Order of Business," to clarify and amend public comment and Commission sponsorship procedures; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) E.-5. 25-8917 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 1- “ Creation, Composition, Election, Terms, Vacancies, Qualifications” and Section 1.1 “Run-Off Election” of Article 1 “City Commission and Mayor” of the City Charter to change the date of the General Election from April 13, 2027 to November 03, 2026 and to change the date of all subsequent elections; providing for a four (4) month reduction of existing terms of office; moving the Run-Off Election to four (4) weeks after the General Election and moving the Swearing-In date to five (5) weeks after the General Election; amending Section 3 “Election to Office; Commission As Judge of Qualifications, Requirements, Ballots, Canvassing, and Qualifying Periods” amending the qualifying period; adopting such Charter Amendments pursuant to Section 100.3605, 101.75, and 166.021(4), Florida Statutes; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) E.-6. 25-8565 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Site Plan Amendment pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a Country Club originally approved by Ordinance No. 2016-34, as amended by Ordinance 2022-10, located within a Special Use (S) District, for the property commonly referred to as the “Riviera Country Club” and legally described as portions of Tracts 1 and 5, Riviera Country Club, a portion of Miami-Biltmore Golf Course of Riviera Section Part 4 and Lots 10-14, Block 112, Country Club Section Part 5 (1155 Blue Road), Coral Gables, Florida; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance 2016-34 shall remain in effect; providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City). ( 02 23 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Nelson de Leon Lobbyist: David Schoop ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-7. 25-8953 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Section 78-101, "Compulsory Connection Required Where Sanitary Sewer Available," to provide for City responsibility for sewer laterals located in the right-of-way under certain conditions; to establish circumstances under which property owners remain responsible for repairs; to establish triggers for mandatory lateral replacement during new construction or substantial improvements; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 16 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 E.-8. 25-8999 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article III “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” Division 1 “Generally” by amending Section 2-52 “Qualification and Appointment of Members” in order to offer members of City boards access to pickleball facilities at the Biltmore and Salvadore Park Tennis Centers free of charge; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) E.-9. 25-9000 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, "Administration," Article II "City Commission," Section 2-28 "Mayor; Duties and Powers," to clarify the Mayor's ability to designate City representatives for CIty Delegations; providing for severability provision, repealer clause, codification, and providing for effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) E.-10. 25-9067 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving a purchase and sale agreement to include certain key terms with Eugenia S. Schmid, as trustee of the Eugenia S. Schmid Declaration of Trust dated August 7, 1998 for the purchase of an undeveloped parcel of land located at 1031 Valencia Avenue; waiving certain requirements pursuant to Section 2-1089 of Division 12 of the Procurement Code; providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. E.-11. 25-8951 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing the City to enter into an office lease with the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector with regard to the City -owned property located at 224 Minorca Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a period of five (5) years and with two (2) additional five year renewal options, at the City's discretion. RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items E-12 and E-13 are related E.-12. 24-8206 A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a Mixed-Use project referred to as “299 Minorca” on the property legally described as Lots 45 through 48, less than North 12 feet thereof, Block 17, Section “K”, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (12 17 24 PZB recommended deferral, Vote: 7-0) (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0.) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro Lobbyist: Devon Vickers City of Coral Gables Page 17 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 E.-13. 24-8207 A Resolution of the City Commission granting Remote Parking (Section 10-109) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for proposed Remote Parking associated with the commercial project referred to as “299 Minorca” on the property legally described as Lots 45 through 48, less than North 12 feet thereof, Block 17, Section “K”, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date . (12 17 24 PZB recommended deferral, Vote: 7-0) (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro Lobbyist: Devon Vickers E.-14. 25-8956 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of Florida, and Minorca Ventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for the transfer of development rights, as defined in Article 16 and Sections 8-114 and 14-205 of the Zoning Code from the City-owned building located at 286 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 and directing that all proceeds from the transfer of development rights be placed in the City’s Historic Building Fund, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro Lobbyist: Devon Vickers Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item E-15) E.-15. 25-8955 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Development Management Agreement with Ponce Park Residences, LLC regarding enhancements to Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park and certain roadway improvements and waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code pursuant to Section 2-691 “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez Time Certain 4:00pm (Agenda Item E-16) E.-16. 25-8957 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tree Relocation and Mitigation Plan for the townhouse development project 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. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra City of Coral Gables Page 18 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 25-9004 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Clerk to request that the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections establish a polling place at Fire House Four. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-2. 25-9005 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to reallocate funds in the amount of $7,126,444 from the Phillips Park Project to the City Hall Complex project and amend the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2029. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-3. 25-9006 A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2025-29 which directed the City Manager to develop an “Expedited Permit Review Services Program” for a maximum twelve-month trial period, providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-4. 25-9008 A Resolution of the City Commission updating the City’s policy regarding the issuance of Citywide Parking Permits to Elected City Officials. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-5. 25-9009 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to place memorial markers for fallen Coral Gables Police Officers. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-6. 25-9016 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to transmit the City ’s 2024-2025 Adopted Budget to the Florida Department of Government Efficiency for Review and Recommendations (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) F.-7. 25-9017 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to formulate a plan to eliminate the annual solid waste fee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) F.-8. 25-9018 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to prepare the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget with options providing for a reduction of the millage rate by 1% or 2% in advance of the July budget presentation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) F.-9. 25-9019 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to begin enforcement for violations of illegal dumping of animal waste bags in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 19 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 F.-10. 25-9002 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on November 3, 2026' providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to include a requirement that any changes to the compensation of the elected officials, beyond that regular consumer price index increase detailed in the City Code be submitted to a vote of the electors; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-11. 25-9003 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on November 3, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should incorporate the City’s Fund Balance and Reserve Policy adopted in Ordinance 2025-Xxx and be amended to require approval of the electors prior to amendment of that Fund Balance and Reserve Policy or the expenditure of funds from the General Fund Reserve, except for those funds authorized to be spent pursuant to the emergency powers authorized by the Charter, City Code, Declaration of Emergency, or other Applicable Law; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-12. 25-9056 A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financings and providing an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) F.-13. 25-9007 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to proceed with the installation of a sidewalk with a concrete curb along the edge of pavement as approved by the property owners along Alhambra Circle from South of Salvatierra Drive to San Rafael Avenue. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-14. 25-9001 A Resolution of the City Commission calling a special election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 3, 2026' providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to include a prohibition on amending the date of the election via ordinance, in so far as that prohibition is not in conflict with state law; providing for inclusion in the City Charter' providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. . (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-15. 25-9066 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to develop and implement a plan for increased traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Coral Gables High School at certain times and directing City staff to work with outside agencies and resources as needed. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) City of Coral Gables Page 20 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 F.-16. 25-8925 Discussion and possible action regarding position of City Manager. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-17. 25-9010 Discussion regarding potential amendments to the Zoning Code regarding artificial turf. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-18. 25-9011 Update regarding City Hall. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-19. 25-9012 Update regarding electric police vehicles. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-20. 25-9013 Discussion regarding hybrid work policy. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-21. 25-9023 Discussion regarding artists for art in public places. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-22. 25-9035 Discussion and up-date regarding ADA issues, training, and remediation. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) F.-23. 25-9036 Update regarding Biltmore Way landscape plans. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) F.-24. 25-9041 Discussion regarding cleanup efforts throughout the downtown area. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-25. 25-9055 Discussion regarding the use of hazardous pesticides in city parks, land and facilities. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 21 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item G-1) G.-1. 23-5861 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Estate of Frank Stella for acquisition of artwork by the artist Frank Stella and approving integration of the artwork into the design of the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park project (recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 2); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 amended budget to recognize a transfer of $2,040,000 from the art in public places reserve as revenue, and appropriating such funds to put toward the project. G.-2. 25-9045 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing members of the City Commission to serve as Ex-Officio Members on the following boards: Coral Gables Bar Association, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Coral Gables Community Foundation, Coral Gables Museum Board, Beacon Council Advisory Board of Trustees, the Green Corridor Task Force and the Miami-Dade County League of Cities for a two (2) year term, beginning June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. G.-3. 25-9058 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Christopher Zoller (Nominated by Commission As A Whole) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term beginning on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. G.-4. 25-9060 A Resolution of the City Commission removing Thomas Wells as a member of the Charter Review Committee and appointing Nestor Menendez (Nominated by Commissioner Lara), to serve as a member of the Charter Review Committee. G.-5. 25-9095 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Justine Chichester (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2025 and through May 31, 2027. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 25-8854 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Landscape Services US 1 Median to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2025-001 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. City of Coral Gables Page 22 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 H.-2. 25-8914 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, As Amended, to revise various local business taxes by the Finance Department, Fire Prevention Fees by the Fire Department, Administrative Fees by the Development Services Department, and certain Parks Fees by the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. H.-3. 25-8899 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the Provision of Fire Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City Of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing The Estimated Assessment Rate for Fire Protection Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025; directing the preparation of an Assessment Roll; authorizing a Public Hearing and directing the Provision of Notice thereof; and providing for an effective date. H.-4. 25-8901 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-5. 25-8902 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-6. 25-8903 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-7. 25-8904 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-8. 25-8905 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 23 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 H.-9. 25-8906 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. H.-10. 25-8907 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-11. 25-8908 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-12. 25-8909 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-13. 25-8910 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 24 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 H.-14. 25-8911 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Street Lighting Services, Facilities, and Programs within the Cocoplum Phase I Street Lighting Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Street Lighting Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-15. 25-8912 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within the Gables By The Sea-Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. H.-16. 25-9034 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to request additional spending authority in the amount of $ 800,000.00 for a contract awarded to Insight Public Sector, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”. H.-17. 25-9022 Presentation regarding Giralda Plaza Umbrellas Project. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 25-9054 Update regarding Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) legislation. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None K. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 25 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 20, 2025 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 26 Printed on 5/16/2025 1:43 PM