City of Coral Gables - Meeting of City Commission on 6/13/2017 at 9:00 AM

17-6169

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-1.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 13, 2017 as "Craig Curry Day" in Coral Gables.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

17-6188

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:27 GMT

File #: 17-6188
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-2.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: The City of Coral Gables, in concert with the Coral Gables Community Foundation, honor Café Demetrio and Maroosh with the Coral Cube Award, as enduring Coral Gables restaurants which have become landmarks in their own respect.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

17-6170

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-3.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to the Finance Department represented by Keith R. Kleiman, Management & Budget Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

17-6158

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6158
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-4.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Firefighter Gabriel Arteaga, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2017.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

17-6172

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-5.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of twenty year service pin to Arnold Mohamed, Public Works/Sanitation.
Action: Deferred
Result:

17-6173

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-6.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of twenty year service pin to Warren Millings, Parking/Maintenance.
Action: Deferred
Result:

17-6147

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-7.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Carlos Gutierrez who holds the title Parking Enforcement Supervisor, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of April, 2017.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

17-6146

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6146
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-8.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Ernesto Bermudez who holds the title Plans Coordinator Assistant, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of June, 2017.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

17-6184

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:27 GMT

File #: 17-6184
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of May 9, 2017.
Action: Deferred
Result:

17-6130

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Presentation on Police Recruitment, Hiring Process, and Crime Report Update.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6161

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6161
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables in support of the Paris Climate Accord and reaffirming the City’s commitment to the U.S. Mayors’ National Climate Action Agenda. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6164

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6164
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, reaffirming its opposition to the Federal Legislation, allowing for the potential increase in Truck Weights or Lengths operating on Federal, State, County and Local Roadways within the State of Florida. (Sponsored Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6163

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing entering into an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County with regard to the City owned Coral Gables Library located at 3443 Segovia St, Coral Gables, Florida for the purpose of restoring the fountains and plaza.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6142

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing a Change Order to the Historical Plazas and Entrances Restoration and Renovation contract with Red Door Construction, LLC, pursuant to Section 2-829, Approval of Change Order and Contract Modifications in the amount of $188,000.00 for work relating to two fountains restoration at the Coral Gables Branch Library.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6140

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution approving a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Board for the placement and wording of a state historic marker by the Coco Plum Woman’s Club for the Coco Plum’s Woman’s Club located at 1375 Sunset Road, a local historic landmark. (Ayes: 5, Nays: 0; Unanimously approved )
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6171

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6171
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of May 25, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6135

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 20, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6176

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6176
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-3.
Type: Minutes
Title: International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 18, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6201

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT

File #: 17-6201
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 4, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6186

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:27 GMT

File #: 17-6186
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of June 1, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6151

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6151
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of March 22, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6152

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of April 26, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6157

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6157
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-8.
Type: Minutes
Title: Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of November 15, 2016.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6156

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6156
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-9.
Type: Minutes
Title: Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of January 17, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6155

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6155
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-10.
Type: Minutes
Title: Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of February 21, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6154

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6154
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-11.
Type: Minutes
Title: Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of April 18, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6177

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6177
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 1.-12.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of January 11, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6178

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-13.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 1, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6179

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-14.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of March 1, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6181

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-15.
Type: Minutes
Title: Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of April 5, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6137

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6137
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-16.
Type: Minutes
Title: William A. Cooper and Donald R. Hopkins Scholarship Committee Meeting of April 26, 2017.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-6097

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6097
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: E.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Personal appearance by Fausto Gomez of Gomez Barker Associates, Inc., regarding the 2017 Legislative Session.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6096

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6096
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: F.-1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, by creating Article IX, entitled “Nuisance Abatement” of Chapter 34 “Nuisances,” to create a process by which the City can address Public Nuisances in the City of Coral Gables; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effecive date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

17-6108

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6108
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: F.-2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by adding Article XII, Parental Leave, to Chapter 2, entitled "Administration," of the City of Coral Gables Code; providing for a repealer provision; severability clause; codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

17-6187

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT

File #: 17-6187
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: F.-3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, identifying the duties and powers of the Mayor, consistent with Section 6 of the City Charter, creating Section 2-28 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables entitled “Mayor; Duties and Powers” establishing the function, duties, and responsibilities of the Office of the Mayor; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

17-6129

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6129
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, by amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-201, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article 5, “Development Standards,” to modify and clarify provisions regulating single-family residential standards related to garages, FAR calculations, and accessory uses; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

17-6150

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6150
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-5.
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, by amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD);” Article 5, “Development Standards,” Section 5-604, “Coral Gables Mediterranean Style Design Standards,” and Section 5-1105, “Landscape Requirements;” and Article 8, “Definitions,” to increase the requirements for landscaped open space and clarify what constitutes open space; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

17-6165

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-6.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 62, of the City of Coral Gables Code, to authorize the City Manager to declare and establish Play Streets, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

17-6117

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Announcement of Mayor's Council on Innovation and Industry. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
Action: Deferred
Result:

17-6139

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding the possible trimming by the Florida Department of Transportation of the specimen trees located in front of Coral Gables Senior High School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6166

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-3.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion and/or action related to parking issues at 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6180

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G-.4.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding regulating the height of hedges on residential property. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6174

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-5.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding interactive solar installations by FPL such as solar trees on Miracle Mile, Giralda Avenue and other locations throughout the City. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6192

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:27 GMT

File #: 17-6192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-6.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding the requiring of a joint meeting at least annually, between the City Commission and the Pension Board, with quorum present, in anticipation of possible actions that may be taken during the annual meetings. · Mandating an ongoing sharing of information throughout the year when anticipatory actions by either party will or may have an actuarial impact. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6194

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT

File #: 17-6194
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-7.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding the hiring of retired police officers. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6202

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT

File #: 17-6202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A discussion regarding the City supporting Active Design Miami, an approach to encourage design and policy strategies for healthier communities developed by the Miami Center for Architecture and Design. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6168

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-9.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Consideration of the re-appointment of Irela Bague to the Sustainability Board as the Commission-As-A-Whole appointee.
Action: Deferred
Result:

17-6160

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6160
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Update on the Bicycle Master Plan.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6131

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Update regarding status of 25 MPH speed limit implementation and Citywide signage.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6083

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:25 GMT

File #: 17-6083
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, adopting a Downtown Sidewalk Café Plan, that includes amongst other things City pre-approved sidewalk café locations and furniture, a sidewalk café fee based on square footage; authorizing the City Manager to make administrative changes to the plan as deemed necessary to implement the Business Improvement Overlay District; updating the sidewalk café application fee citywide; providing severability, and providing for an effective date. [Both the sidewalk café fee of $15/$10 per square foot, applicable only to areas within the right-of-way, and application fee of $250 will be suspended for those restaurants that have been operational during the Streetscape Project for a period of 12 months from the date that the City declares “substantially complete” that portion of the Streetscape Project. This fee suspension is contingent upon a voluntary enforcement of a “No Outdoor Smoking” policy in the city right-of-way.]
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6141

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6141
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Trolley Operations Services contract to MV Transportation, Inc., the most responsive and responsible proposer, at an estimated annual amount of $953,080, subject to change per Miami Dade County Living Wage rate adjustments, not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a period of two (2) years with options to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year periods exercisable at the option of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2017.03.MS; should negotiations fail with the most responsive-responsible proposer, negotiations shall commence with the next most responsive-responsible proposer until an agreement and contract amount acceptable to the City has been reached. (This contract is funded 100% by CITT - Half-Cent Transportation Surtax. This contract is increasing from prior year by approximately $103,153 due to a $4.18 hourly rate increase submitted by the most responsive-responsible proposer.)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6124

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize a “piggyback” contract from Clay County, FL Contract RFP No. 13/14-8 Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks and Playgrounds and related products and services for an estimated initial amount of $275,500, with subsequent purchases not to exceed the budgeted available funds, utilizing the Clay County Contract, pursuant to Section 2-978, of the Procurement Code entitled, Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggybacks). (This piggyback is for timely replacement, repairs, and improvements to Phillips Park LED lighting fixtures).
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6127

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6127
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the solid waste cost and the Solid Waste Service Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2017; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6128

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-7 .
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution 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, 2017; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6167

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Presentation of City Attorney Opinion related to municipal authority over local matters. (Requested by Commissioner Lago)
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6085

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:26 GMT

File #: 17-6085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Request for an Executive Session (if any).
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

17-6189

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:27 GMT

File #: 17-6189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, creating a Special Assessment District to be known as the Business Improvement District (“BID”) of Coral Gables, for a period of ten years, subject to approval by a majority of the affected property owners; providing for electronic voting as the method for ascertaining whether a majority of the affected property owners approve continued existence of the BID; providing for levy of special assessments thereof; providing for location, nature and estimated cost of services to be provided; providing for an expansion of duties and responsibilities; providing details of assessment procedure; and providing for publication of legal notice.
Action: adopted as amended by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6297

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:34 GMT

File #: 17-6297
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: Non Agenda
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution directing the City Attorney’s Office to issue subpoenas for a pure bill of discovery to obtain discovery regarding the identity of any individual or entity responsible for certain sponsored ads and/or content on social media that include defamatory statements against the City.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

17-6193

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT

File #: 17-6193
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: M.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Discussion closed to the public pursuant to Sec. 447.605, F.S., for the purposes of discussing Teamsters, Local 769, collective bargaining negotiations.
Action:
Result: