City of Coral Gables - Meeting of City Commission on 12/11/2018 at 9:00 AM

18-8176

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8176
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-1.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Rescue crews, recognized for an outstanding lifesaving response to a medical emergency, involving a male patient in cardiac arrest.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8180

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-2.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Officer Khaled Taha, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October, 2018.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8179

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-3.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Recognition of the City's First Place Nationwide on the Digital Cities Award, in the Category of Up To 75,000 Population.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8144

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8144
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-4.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to the Finance Department, represented by Diana M. Gomez, Finance Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement Award, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8135

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-5.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Deputy City Attorney and City Prosecutor Cristina M. Suárez, for having been awarded the F.I.U. Alumni Association Torch Award for Community Leadership.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8072

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8072
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-6.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Varian Ford who holds the title Foreman/Landscape, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of November, 2018.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8078

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-7.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Yonas Correa who holds the title Automotive Mechanic, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December, 2018.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

18-8131

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of November 13, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8181

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Presentation by members of the Innovation Council.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8147

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding traffic calming.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8148

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8148
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-3
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding signs.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8149

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8149
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-4.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding noise levels.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8163

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-5.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding the Fredy Alzate sculpture donation from CIFO.
Action: Deferred
Result:

18-8186

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8186
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing the following individuals, Glenn H. Pratt, AIA, and Hamed Rodriguez, Architect, to serve as regular members of the Board of Architects, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on January 1, 2019 and continues through December 31, 2021.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8152

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing full payment of the City Clerk’s remaining sick leave upon the Clerk’s retirement.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8182

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8182
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of November 7, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8189

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:26 GMT

File #: 18-8189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: Code Enforcement Board Meetting of November 28, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8121

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Communications Committee Meeting of November 14, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8005

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8005
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Economic Development Board Meeting of October 3, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8053

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8053
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of November 1, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8124

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8175

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Parking Advisory Board Meeting of October 25, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8004

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8004
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-8.
Type: Minutes
Title: Property Advisory Board Meeting of September 12, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8178

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8178
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 1.-9.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of November 7, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-8146

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8146
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $55,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, for law enforcement equipment; the acquisition of the BolaWrap and associated equipment, for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8111

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a Second Amended Development Agreement for The Plaza Coral Gables Planned Area Development for the Property located at 2801, 2901, and 3001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description of Property on file at the City).
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

18-8214

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:27 GMT

File #: 18-8214
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-1.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to actively market the sale of the property located at 3501 Granada Boulevard.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8139

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-147 “Membership” in Division 4- Sustainability Advisory Board; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date.
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended
Result: Pass

18-8045

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8045
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 18,“Screening,” Section 5-1804, “Air-conditioning units and equipment, and other types of mechanical equipment or apparatus installed on or attached to premises,” requiring screening of exterior equipment, modification of equipment location, loading, and service entries under certain circumstances, and providing information in architectural drawings; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) (Update the Zoning Code to require backflow preventers and other equipment to be screened and included in architectural drawings)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

18-8140

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-4.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 13, “Miscellaneous Construction Requirements,” Section 5-1302, “Sustainability Standards”, to clarify the timeline within which green certification must be achieved for new construction and to amend the Green Building Bond submittal requirements; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

18-8138

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-5.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by: - Creating Section 2-731 “Prohibition on Use of Single-Use Plastic Beverage Straws and Single-Use Plastic Stirrers by City Contractors in Chapter 2- Administration, Article VIII- Procurement Code. - Creating Section 62-264 “Prohibition on Use of Single-Use Plastic Beverage Straws and Single Use Plastic Stirrers” in Chapter 62- Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, Article VII- Special Events and Parades; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

18-8132

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8132
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
Action:
Result:

18-8133

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8133
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Status Update on Signage by Staff.
Action:
Result:

18-8122

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8122
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: An update from staff regarding 2341 S. Le Jeune Rd. (LaSalle Building). (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8153

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8153
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A discussion regarding artificial turf. (Commissioner Quesada)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8164

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8164
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-3.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: An update and discussion on reducing the number of unnecessary signage throughout the City. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8165

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A discussion about authorizing the Coral Gables Community Foundation to use City parking spaces during the tenth annual "Tour of Kitchens" Fundraiser on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and waiving the parking fees for the spaces needed. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8137

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8137
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A discussion regarding amplified music on Giralda Plaza and Miracle Mile. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8166

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-6.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: An update on LED streetlight conversions. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8145

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $650,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, for law enforcement equipment; the transition of TASER equipment utilized by the Coral Gables Police Department over a five-year period.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8142

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Public Transportation Grant Agreement as identified in the Revised Notice of Grant Award FM # 444357-1 between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables, to provide Flex Route Transportation Service via Electric Vehicles.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8173

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing funds in the amount of $75,000 to be used to complete the rehabilitation of two homes (129 Frow Avenue, 110 Oak Avenue) within the MacFarlane Homestead Subdivision Historic District as affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, to supplement grant funding from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program (BBC GOB).
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8151

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8151
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-4.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Update regarding Administrative Orders and Implementing Orders.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8161

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8161
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: Update on staff analysis of EV parking requirements for development projects.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8162

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8162
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-6.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Update on staff recommendations regarding sidewalk construction and the City's Code of ordinances.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-8130

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8130
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: K.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing a ninety-day extension of a Zoning in Progress related to access to the public rights-of-way, for wireless facilities; providing an effective date.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8134

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-8134
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Request for Executive Session (if any).
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

18-7999

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:24 GMT

File #: 18-7999
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Status report and update on the digital preservation projects, pursuant to PALMM Partnership Agreement between F.I.U. and the City of Coral Gables, by Jennifer Fu, Director of F.I.U. Library's Geographic Information Systems Center.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

18-8174

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:25 GMT

File #: 18-8174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-26 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings” setting forth the meeting dates through March 2019, as follows: Tuesday, January 8, 2019; Tuesday, January 22, 2019; Tuesday, February 12, 2019; Tuesday, February 26, 2019; Tuesday, March 12, 2019 And Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8275

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:31 GMT

File #: 18-8275
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: Non Agenda
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, appointing Alexis Mantecon (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada), to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remainder a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

18-8276

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:31 GMT

File #: 18-8276
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: Non Agenda
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, appointing Carlos Ortega and Antonio Pinera (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada), to serve as a members of the Emergency Management Division, for the remainder a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass