City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
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17-6706 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a $3,010 donation from the City of Coral Gables to the Coral Gables Community Foundation collected during the "Pumpkin Patch" at Pittman Park, and benefitting Hurricane Irma victims in the Florida Keys.   Not available Not available
17-6752 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation to Virginia Martinez Miranda on the occasion of her 96th birthday.   Not available Not available
17-6750 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2017 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
17-6751 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 25, 2017 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
17-6723 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Christopher Naya, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of August, 2017.   Not available Video Video
17-6724 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Gordon Dickinson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Officer of the Month Award," for the month of September, 2017.   Not available Video Video
17-6766 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of thirty year service pin to Darnell Johnson, Public Service/Landscape Services.   Not available Video Video
17-6765 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Chelsea Granell who holds the title Commission Liaison, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of November, 2017.   Not available Video Video
17-6759 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017.   Not available Video Video
17-6760 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 24, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6780 1C.-1. Agenda ItemAcceptance of the David Hayes art long term loan as per City Attorney agreement.   Not available Not available
17-6782 1C.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion and action re investigation of Chief Ed Hudak and other related matters concerning anonymous social media posts.   Not available Video Video
17-6783 1C.-3. Agenda ItemSad day for Coral Gables concerning our City Attorney who has received a very important federal appointment.   Not available Video Video
17-6743 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, February 25, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the Rotary Club of Coral Gables Chili-Cookoff event to benefit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
17-6725 11.-1. MinutesCity of Coral Gables / University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 23, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6741 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of October 25, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6699 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of October 19, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6701 11.-4. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of October 16, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6774 11.-5. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board minutes of November 6, 2017   Not available Not available
17-6707 11.-6.MH03.20.17MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 20, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6639 11.-7.CDB Minutes 10.03.17MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of October 3, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6710 11.-8. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of September 21, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6728 11.-9. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of November 2, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6711 11.-10. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting of October 11, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6727 11.-11.Retirement Board Meeting of September 28, 2017MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of September 28, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6775 11.-12. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 18, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6776 11.-13. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 20, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6773 12.-1.AiPP David Hayes 2017ResolutionA Resolution approving a temporary public art loan, for up to a year, of a sculpture by David Hayes. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 4 to 0).   Not available Not available
17-6377 1E.-1. Agenda ItemStatus report regarding restoration and repair of local historic landmark at 803 Alhambra and related matter involving U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)   Not available Video Video
17-6722 1E.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by Jorge Hernandez on behalf of the Single-Family Committee regarding proposed Zoning Code text amendments to Single-Family Residential regulations.   Not available Video Video
17-6599 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Coral Gables, Florida; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not included therein; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for the manner of amending such code; and providing when such code and this ordinance shall become effective; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
17-6668 2F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, creating a State of Emergency Ordinance to Establish Powers and Regulations during a State of Emergency; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)   Not available Video Video
17-6754 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2017-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Teamsters and implementing similar changes for Excluded Employees, amending Section 50-29, City contributions; amending Section 50-230, Normal Retirement Income; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
17-6748 2F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 2-243, of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled "Lobbying" and providing for a repealer provision, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
17-6778 1F.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 26 “Emergency Services”, of the City of Coral Gables Code to clarify definitions and processes; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
17-6749 1F.-6.Ordinance - Text Amend to Comp. Plan - Coastal Management ElementOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, to include a Coastal Management Element, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statues) and Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to include Objectives and Policies to protect coastal areas of the city; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
17-6779 2F.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 82, entitled “Vegetation”; to include additional measures to review and protect trees; to set procedures to evaluate tree protection and removal; to set an appeals process for a Tree Permit denial; to establish a Tree Trust Fund for the purposes of maintaining and increasing the City tree canopy from tree mitigation fund fees; and other measures as deemed as necessary for the preservation and enhancement of the City’s tree coverage; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Not available
17-6729 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the submission of an application to Miami-Dade County for the annexation of the area known as Little Gables into the City of Coral Gables pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Miami-Dade County Code and requesting Miami-Dade County to approve the application.   Not available Video Video
17-6924 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City Attorney to prepare a memorandum with alternatives for the elimination of Trailer Park Use over a period of time should Trailer Park Use be part of of the proposed annexation of the area know as Little Gables into the City of Coral Gables; directing the City Manager to meet and negotiate with the property owners of such trailer park to plan for the future use of the property utilizing the appropriate procedures of the City.   Not available Not available
17-6784 1G.-1. Agenda ItemCommission Action Items Spreadsheet   Not available Not available
17-6787 2G.-2. Agenda ItemInitiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago   Not available Not available
17-6737 1H.-1. Agenda ItemAn update from staff on the Joint Enforcement Zone Agreement. (Sponsored by Vince Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6739 1H.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the City's potential action plan relating to damaged swales as a result of Hurricane Irma. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6753 1H.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding site specific zoning regulations in the Coral Gables Zoning Code. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)   Not available Video Video
17-6755 1H.-4. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the possible placement of cameras at the entrances of our waterways in South Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
17-6764 1H.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate on City-wide LED lighting initiative. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6726 1J.-1.Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer by the Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining MethodResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to authorize a “piggyback” contract from Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department with Insituform Technologies, LLC, at an estimated amount of $700,000 for each remaining one-year renewal period of the contract, not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a Two-Year Countywide Contract for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer by the Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Method, pursuant to Section 2-978, of the Procurement Code entitled, “Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggybacks).”   Not available Video Video
17-6698 1J.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, with attachments, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769, Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020.   Not available Not available
17-6747 1J.-3.Resolution - Downtown Cigar Bar re sale of alcoholic beveragesResolutionConsideration of allowing a downtown cigar retail establishment at 2320 Galiano Street, to add the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises as an accessory use to the retail cigar establishment, provided that the total receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages not exceed 25 percent of the total annual gross receipts, and subject to a valid certificate of use and local business tax.   Not available Video Video
17-6756 1K.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City’s Administration to make support of House Bill 439 and Senate Bill 560 part of the City’s 2018 Legislative Agenda, and urging the Florida House of Representatives and Senate to adopt House Bill 43 and Senate Bill 560, or similar legislation.   Not available Video Video
17-6772 1K.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, in support of Florida Constitution Revision Commission Proposal 61.   Not available Video Video
17-6702 1K.-3. ResolutionA Resolution by the City Commission of Coral Gables recognizing substantial concerns regarding the constitutionality of certain recent amendments to the Florida Statutes and directing staff to construe and apply those statutory provisions in a manner consistent with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.   Not available Video Video
17-6777 1K.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City’s Administration to make opposition to Senate Bill 574 part of the City’s Legislative Agenda and urging the Florida House of Representatives and Senate not to adopt Senate Bill 574 or similar legislation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6925 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution appointing Miriam Soler Ramos as City Attorney of the City of Coral Gables, further approving a salary and benefit package, as set forth herein.   Not available Not available
17-6703 1K.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate on Justice Advocate Program cases.   Not available Video Video
17-6704 1K.-6. Agenda ItemUpdate on Abandoned Property cases.   Not available Video Video
17-6761 1K.-7. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Video Video
17-6705 1L.-1. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the Preliminary Assessment Roll for Business Improvement District of Coral Gables Special Assessments.   Not available Video Video