City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/26/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
The Commission will recess 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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17-6494 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Sergeant Jose Baez, Police Department.Deferred  Action details Video Video
17-6495 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Acting Major Brian Lawrence, Police Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6542 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Yusbel Gonzalez who holds the title Part-Time Procurement Specialist, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the second quarter in 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6383 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Robert Wright, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of June, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6524 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Cristino Perez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of July, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6557 1B.-1. MinutesSpecial Commission Meeting of September 14, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6503 1C.-1.RFQ 2017.05.YG Multimodal Trans. Plan & EngineeringResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize negotiations with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., H.W. Lochner, Inc., Kittelson & Associates, Inc., WSP USA, Inc., CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc., and David Plummer & Associates, Inc for continuing contracts for Multimodal Transportation Planning and Engineering Consulting Services, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2017.05.YG.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6504 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of Rafael Gavarrete to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council (Appointed by the Council-at-Large) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6505 1C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Dr. Patricia Whitely (Vice President of Student Affairs), Sarah Artecona (Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations), David Rivero (University Director of Public Safety), Maxwell Detweiler (Inter-fraternity Council President) and Adrian Nunez (President of Student Government) nominated by The University of Miami to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6500 1C.-4.Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Robert Behar to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.ResolutionA Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Robert Behar to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019. (08 09 17 PZB recommended approval; Vote 5-0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6516 1C.-5. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm on October 21, 2017 and from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on October 22, 2017 at Merrick Park located on Biltmore Way during the "Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival," to benefit the Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6526 1C.-6. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to sell alcoholic beverages for the 23rd Annual "Octoberfest" for two weeks at Bierhaus Plaza 60 Merrick Way. Week 1 from 6:00 pm to 10:0 0pm on Thursday, October 5, 2017, from 6:00pm to 11:00 pm on Friday, October 6, 2017, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017 and from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Week 2 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Thursday, October 12, 2017, from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday, October 13, 2017, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Saturday, October 14, 2017 and from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Selected proceeds to benefit the Woody Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6480 11.-1. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of August 2, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6481 11.-2. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of August 24, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6492 11.-3.HPB.MTG.07.20.17MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of July 20, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6479 11.-4. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of July 18, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6482 11.-5. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of August 9, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6556 1D.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding vulnerable populations in emergency situations and the creation of a registry.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6379 1E.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation by Aileen Boucle, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Executive Director, regarding the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6498 1E.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation by Miami-Dade County League of Cities Executive Director Richard Kuper.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6380 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, creating Section 2-244, under Article V, Chapter 2, Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics, of the City of Coral Gables Code, entitled “Honor Code,”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6317 1F.-2.Ordinance - Vacation of Public Alleyway re Riviera PlazaOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, requesting vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 12, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process,” providing for the vacation of the twenty (20) foot wide alley which is three-hundred (300) feet in length lying between Tracts A and B, and dedication of substitute perpetual access and utility easement in Block 199, Riviera Section Part 14 (1542 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (07 12 17 PZB recommended approval; Vote 6-0)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6318 1F.-3.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re Medical ClinicsOrdinanceAn 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 4, “Zoning Districts,” Division 3, “Non-Residential Districts,” Section 4-301, “Commercial Limited District” requiring conditional use review for medical-related uses located within a Commercial Limited Zoning District; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (07 12 17 PZB recommended approval; Vote 7-0)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6413 2F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” amending Section 50-26, “Compulsory Participation” to give non-bargaining unit police officers and firefighters hired from outside the City the option to elect to participate in a defined contribution retirement plan, instead of the Coral Gables Retirement System; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6695 1Non Agenda Agenda ItemDiscussion on Hurricane Irma debris pickup.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6499 1F.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, identifying the Duties and Powers of each Member of the City Commission (including the Mayor and Vice Mayor in their roles as Commissioners) and creating Section 2-29 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables entitled “Commissioners; Duties and Powers,” establishing the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Office of Commissioner; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6522 2F.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 10 of the City of Coral Gables Code Entitled “Animals” by creating Section 10-4 entitled “Peafowl,” providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6536 1G.-1. ResolutionA discussion regarding the possibility of authorizing City staff to secure three competitive bids from qualified bidders for city-wide undergrounding, and developing a methodology, funding strategy, and timeline to accomplish city-wide undergrounding in the most expeditious and efficient matter. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6476 1G.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding identifying and pursuing a location for an off-leash dog park in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6527 1G.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding regulation of medical marijuana treatment centers prior to second reading of proposed ordinance related thereto. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6535 1G.-4. ResolutionA discussion and possible action regarding formation of a blue ribbon committee consisting of knowledgeable disaster response and engineering professionals to provide proactive recommendations based on the Hurricane Irma experience for future disaster planning and response, including an assessment of related infrastructure, as to the City of Coral Gables, Florida Power and Light, and other utilities. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6558 1G.-5. Agenda ItemA discussion requiring businesses that operate 4 or more assisted living units or residential buildings with 12 or more multifamily units have an appropriately sized generator and fuel for at least 4 days with annual inspections to ensure operability. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6660 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, John Caballero and Robert Cambo, to serve as members of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6661 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, John Thomson, to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6662 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Rosa Maria Bravo, to serve as a member of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6663 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Wendy Kallergis, to serve as a member of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6664 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Ignacio Permuy, to serve as a member of the Construction Regulation Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6665 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Adrian Mesa, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6666 1H.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Joanne Meagher, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6669 1H.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Leslie Pantin, to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6670 1H.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Gary Reshefsky, to serve as a member of the Insurance Advisory Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6671 1H.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Sam Boldrick, to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6672 1H.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Dorothy Thomson, to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6673 1H.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Deborah Swain and Carlos Rua, to serve as a members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6674 1H.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, James Berlin and Richard Thurer, to serve as a members of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6675 1H.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Cristina Mendoza, to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6676 1H.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individual, namely, Lissette Stancioff, to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6489 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a nonbinding letter of interest with the Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc in support of their efforts to seek outside funding in order to expand into the City owned property located at 240 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables Florida at the expiration of the existing tenant’s (Patio & Things) lease by September 1, 2020. (Proposed lease agreement to be presented to applicable boards and City Commission once recommended terms are agreed upon).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6555 1J.-1. ResolutionStatus report regarding enforcement actions relating to FPL. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6506 1J.-2. Agenda ItemStatus report regarding invocation of Chapter 164 dispute resolution process between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6496 1J.-3. Agenda ItemRequest for an Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6681 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, City Commission allowing Commissioner Quesada to participate in the FPL discussion.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6683 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Vicky Busot to serve on the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6685 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Erin Glacier to serve on the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6694 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Helen Sonenreich (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada), in accordance with section 2-59(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available