City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
23-6559 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Bugatti Bistro on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2023 Commercial Beautification Award.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6575 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2023 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6597 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 25, 2023 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6532 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring December 7, 2023 as "Miracle Theatre Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6539 1A.-5.Congratulations to Lieutenant Ishmael Roig recipient of the city of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award", for the month of November.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Ishmael Roig recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6545 1A.-6.Mission Lifeline AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving the American Heart Association's "Mission Lifeline" Award.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6599 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables recognized as one of the world’s top seven intelligent communities of 2023 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6586 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Bianca Torres, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for September 2023.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6576 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 10, 2023.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-6546 1D.-1.RFP 2023-022 Drug/Alcohol Screening & Physical Exam ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Drug/Alcohol Screening & Physical Examination Services to Richard L. Dolsey PHC, Inc. dba Physicians Health Center, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2023-022.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6578 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the Trolley Operations Services contract with MV Contract Transportation, pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code entitled “approval of change orders and contract modifications”, on a month-to-month basis to provide time for the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to be completed and a new contract negotiated and executed.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6577 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations and Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Saba Software Maintenance service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6623 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Levi Meyer (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6624 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Celia Suarez (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6646 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Alhambra Circle and the waiving of electrical fees, parking fees, and barricade fees for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s “Burgerliscious” event on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. on Alhambra Circle.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6648 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Graziano’s Gourmet in Gables LLC to sell alcoholic beverages on 2301 Galiano Street on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. during the “Wine and Dine Event,” subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6651 1D.-8.Resolution - Sole Source - Piloted Drone ProgramResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to implement a Piloted Drone Program as a “Sole Source Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6655 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Plant Professionals Inc. for the construction and preparation of the seasonal Holiday Park and Santa House pursuant to section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled ‘approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications’.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6656 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Gustave Perez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) and Eugene Wolman (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6664 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Fourth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional one-year term (01/01/24-12/31/24) for the temporary relocation of the City’s Finance Department Collections Division staff offices.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6670 1D.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Aron Aizenstat (Youth Center Neighborhood Representative) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6675 1D.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jennifer Marques (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6680 1D.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Economic Development department to sell alcoholic beverages on Miracle Mile on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the holiday Sip and Shop event to benefit a local non-profit, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
23-6491 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 4, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6555 11.-2.AAP minutes 10.04.2023MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 4, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6654 11.-3. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of October 25, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6571 11.-4. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of October 16, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6371 11.-5.CDB minutes 09.19.2023MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of September 19, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6554 11.-6.CDB minutes 10.17.202MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of October 17, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6628 11.-7. MinutesLandscape Advisory Board Meting of October 12, 2023.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-6569 11.-8.Minutes of October 2023MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of October 4, 2023.approved  Action details Not available
23-6679 1D.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of parking fees in the City’s public garages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 2023, for the 2023 Small Business Saturday event.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6669 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission direct staff to amend the traffic impact study methodology and scope of services for traffic consultants to require a presentation to the Transportation Advisory Board and consideration of micro-mobility in mitigation measures.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6359 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code, Article 6, “Landscape,” by amending the utilization of artificial turf on open joints of pavement; and Article 10, “Parking and Access,” by providing review of materials in pavement joints; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (10 11 23 PZB recommended denial, Vote 4-3) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Continued  Action details Video Video
23-5816 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to Article 2 “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-405 “Residential Infill Regulations Overlay District (RIR)” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to provide a maximum building length of three hundred feet for all properties seeking approval pursuant to the Residential Infill Regulations; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.(06 06 23, 07 12 23 and 09 21 23 deferred by PZB) (10 11 23 PZB recommended Approval, Vote 6-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-6400 1E.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a School on a property zoned as Mixed-Use-1 (MX1) located at 141 Grand Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Edward Bakeradopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6629 1F.-1. Agenda ItemCommunity presentation regarding enhanced Mediterranean Design requirements. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6638 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding implementation of hydrogen powered trolleys. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6639 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding a proposal for humane iguana removal. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6640 1F.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the Mayor’s Ball sponsored by the Coral Gables Community Foundation. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6641 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion on legislation regarding abandoned vehicles. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6642 1F.-6. Agenda ItemPresentation regarding illegal dumping and code concerns in North Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6643 1F.-7. Agenda ItemLegislation regarding Art in Public Places. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6644 1F.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding hiring a preliminary consultant to create a conceptual plan connecting Lot 25 with Pittman Park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6645 1F.-9. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding recycling plastic film. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6658 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to include a schedule(s) in each version of the City Budget presented to the City Commission for approval outlining the changes in salaries by department from the previous version of the budget presented to the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6659 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to include a focus area or goal related to Cultural Arts in the 2026-2029 Coral Gables Strategic Plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6660 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to include an item on the City Commission agenda regarding City Commission compensation at a regular City Commission Meeting prior to the presentation of the draft budget to the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6661 1F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance 2015-17, As Amended, waiving all City Permit Fees directly related to the conversion from septic to sanitary sewer for single family residences and duplexes and directing City staff to expedite permits for those conversion. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6681 1F.-14. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding sidewalks and crosswalks on the south side of Bird Road. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-6622 1H.-1. ResolutionUpdate regarding annexation process for Little Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6574 1H.-2.IFB 2023-017 Fire House No. 4 Construction ProjectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Fire House No. 4 Construction Project to West Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2023-017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6581 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments levied within the incorporated area of the city; stating a need for such levy; providing for the mailing of this resolution; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
23-6634 1I.-1. ResolutionCharter Review Committee update.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video