City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/26/2014 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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14-3229 1A.-1.May 2014 Officer of the MonthPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Dean Wellinghoff, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Officer of the Month Award, for the month of May 2014.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
14-3263 1A.-2.August 2014 Firefighter of the MonthPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Carlos Lopez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of the Month Award, for the month of August 2014.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
14-3252 1A.-3.August 2014 Employee of the MonthPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Maria Elizabeth Gomez, Public Works Department, Parking Division, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of August 2014.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
14-3294 1B.-1.Regular City Commission Meeting of July 22, 2014MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of July 22, 2014approvedPass Action details Video Video
14-3296 1B.-2. MinutesSpecial City Commission Meeting of July 22, 2014approvedPass Action details Video Video
14-3242 1C.-1.Board Appointment - Alessandria San Roman & Stanley BradshawResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of Alessandria San Roman (Student Government President) and Stanley Bradshaw (Inter-Fraternity Council President) to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2013 and continues through May 31, 2015.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3248 1C.-2.Board Appointment - Irene TapanesResolutionA Resolution appointing Irene Tapanes (Nominated By Interim City Manager Olazabal) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2013 and continues through May 31, 2015.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3256 1C.-4.F.A.F. Expenditures - SWAT Locker Storage CabinetsResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $5,815.36 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the SWAT locker storage cabinets for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3257 1C.-5F.A.F. Expenditure - Computerized Key Control SystemResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $10,483 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the computerized key control system for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3258 1C.-6.F.A.F. Expenditure - Traffic Control Operations TrailerResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $4,167.12 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the traffic control operations trailer and associated equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3264 1C.-9.Enterprise Level Network Imaging SolutionsResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Enterprise Level Network Imaging Solutions contract to Acordis International Corporation, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 2014.05.15, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3265 1C.-11.FDOT JPA for US1 Landscape MaintenanceResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $60,338.10 annually to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT’s right of way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/ Bird Road, and S.R. 959/Red Road (east side only).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3275 1C.-12.Temporary Display of "The Station" at the MuseumResolutionA Resolution authorizing a temporary display for public use of “The Station” by Green Sun Marketing, LLC on City property located on the plaza of the Coral Gables Museum.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3277 1C.-13.Granada Snack Shop Lease RenewalResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of renewal lease with Robert Maguire for the Granada Snack Shop located at 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida, for a period of three (3) years with a one (1) year option.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3286 1C.-15.Security Guard Services - Contract ExtensionResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the current Security Guard Services contract with World International Security, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, until October 31, 2014, and thereafter on a month to month basis until the IFB process is completed and a new contract is executed.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3292 1C.-16.City Clerk Salary IncreaseResolutionA Resolution amending previous Resolution No. 2003-176, approving salary increase for City Clerk, as set forth herein.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3212 1C.-18.International Affairs 6-12-14MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of June12, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3230 1C.-19.Cultural Development 6-25-14MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of June 25, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3233 1C.-20.Historic Preservation 06-19-14MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of June 19, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3237 1C.-21.Communications 6-19-14MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of June 19, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3240 3C.-22Library Advisory 6-18-14MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3241 1C.-23.Pinewood Cemetery 04-21-14MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of April 21, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3243 1C.-24.Economic Development 7-10-14MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of July 10, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3244 1C.-25.Senior Citizens 6-2-14MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of June 2, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3247 1C.-26.Property Advisory 6-18-14MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3250 1C.-27.Disability Affairs 5-7-14MinutesDisability Affairs Board Meeting of May 7, 2014approvedPass Action details Not available
14-3255 2C.-3.F.A.F. Expenditures - Specialized Vehicle EquipmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $136,895.21 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of additional law enforcement equipment; the specialized vehicle equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. (Deferred from the August 26, 2014 Meeting)Deferred  Action details Video Video
14-3259 1C.-7.F.A. F. Expenditure - Autism Wallet Card ProgramResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $10,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training; the creation of a training video as part of the Autism Wallet Card Program for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3260 1C.-8.Miami Childrens Hospital 5K Run Walk eventResolutionA Resolution authorizing free parking for event participants in parking Garages One (1), Three (3), and Four (4); and a fee waiver in the amount of $510 associated with the rental of fifty-one (51) Parking spaces along Biltmore Way for the 4th Annual Miami Children’s Hospital 5K Run/Walk event scheduled for September 20, 2014. (Deferred from the August 26, 2014 Meeting).Deferred  Action details Not available
14-3266 1C.-10.Sustainability Master PlanResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract with R S & H, Inc., to develop a Sustainability Master Plan pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2013.10.15.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3278 1C.-14.Parking Lots 42 and 43 Lease RenewalResolutionA Resolution renewing the parking lease agreement with the University of Miami for municipal parking lots 42 and 43 for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2014, and ending August 31, 2015, at the rate of $64,971.88 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3297 1C.-17. ResolutionA Resolution amending Agreement with Interim City Manager.Deferred  Action details Not available
14-3276 1D.-1.Tobacco Free Workgroup PresentationAgenda ItemPresentation by Tobacco Free Workgroup and the Students Working Against Tobacco.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
14-3273 1D.-2.John B. Thompson regarding DUI CheckpointsAgenda ItemPersonal appearance by John B. Thompson regarding DUI Checkpoints in Coral Gables. (Deferred from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)Deferred  Action details Not available
  1  ResolutionAnyone who wishes to address the City Commission on an item to be considered for public hearing must fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Speaker Cards can be obtained on the credenza located outside the Office of the Mayor, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.   Action details Not available
14-3291 1E.-1.Emergency Ordinace Regarding Unlawful EntryOrdinanceAn Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, making it unlawful for any person or persons without being authorized, licensed, or invited by the property owner or his or her lawful agent, including renters, to willfully enter or remain in any dwelling; further making it unlawful to commit an invasion of privacy in someone’s home; establishing a $500 fine and imposing a term of imprisonment not to exceed 60 days for violation hereof; providing an exception for law enforcement officers and government officials acting under lawful process or other lawful authority; and urging the legislature and governor to adopt legislation related to unlawful entry into an occupied dwelling, and providing for Severability, Repealer, Codification, and an Effective Date. (Placed on the agenda by Commissioner Vince Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3179 2E.-2.Planned Area Development - Ordinance re: Columbus Center (100 Alhambra Cir. & 1 Alhambra Plaza)OrdinancePlanned Area Development (PAD). An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)”, for the construction of the second phase of the existing commercial project referred to as the “Columbus Center” on the property legally described as Lots 3-40 and portions of alleyway, Block 22, Section L (100 Alhambra Circle and 1 Alhambra Plaza), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading July 22, 2014)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3180 1E.-3.Easement Amend. - Ordinance re: Columbus Center (100 Alhambra Cir. & 1 Alhambra Plaza)OrdinanceEasement Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 2854, which vacated a portion of an alley running north/south lying in Block 22 of the “Revised Plat of Coral Gables Section L” and provided for a substitute easement for alley purposes; and provided for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading July 22, 2014)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3267 1E.-4.Resolution - Mixed Use Site Plan re: Colombus CenterResolutionResolution. A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, for the construction of the second phase of the existing commercial project referred to as the “Columbus Center” on the property legally described as Lots 3-40 and portions of alleyway, Block 22, Section L (100 Alhambra Circle and 1 Alhambra Plaza), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3116 1E.-5.ZC Text Amend. - Ordinance re Remote ParkingOrdinanceZoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code: amending Article 5, “Development Standards”, Section 5-1408, “Common driveways and remote off-street parking”, by providing regulations, restrictions and procedures for the use of remote parking in and near the Central Business District (“CBD”); amending the reference to remote parking in Article 5, “Development Standards”, Section 5-1409, “Amount of required parking” to match the changes to Section 5-1408; providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading July 22, 2014)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3268 1E.-6Resolution - Remote Parking FeeResolutionResolution. Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending Resolution No. 2013-89, known as the fee ordinance, by adding a remote parking fee in accordance with Zoning Code Article 5, “Development Standards”, Section 5-1408, “Common Driveways and Remote Off-Street Parking”; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3235 1E.-7.FOP Pension OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions"; amending Section 50-34, Employee Contributions and Section 50-246, Deferred Retirement Option Plan; providing for repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 4, 2014)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3269 1E.-8.Ordinance - Review of Planned Area Development re: Gables Pointe PlazaOrdinanceReview of a Planned Area Development (PAD). An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)”, for the proposed project referred to as the “Gables Pointe Plaza” on the property legally described as Lots 7-27, Block 1B, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Alban’s Park Section (280 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading August 26, 2014)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
14-3270 1E.-9.Ordinance - Change of Zoning re Gables Pointe PlazaOrdinanceChange of Zoning. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments” from Commercial Limited District (CL) to Commercial District (C) for the property legally described as Lot 13 and Lots 17-23, Block 1B, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Alban’s Park Section (280 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading August 26, 2014)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
14-3186 1E.-10.Retirement System for City EmployeesOrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Chapter 50, Article II of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Retirement System for City Employees”; amending Section 50-89, Quorum; amending Section 50-121, Establishment, Members and Chairman; repealing all ordinances inconsistent herewith; and providing an effective date (Passed on first reading on August 26, 2014)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
14-3287 1E.-11.Miracle Mile Improvement Project ResolutionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Miracle Mile improvement project; providing authority and definitions; approving the final assessment rolls; amending the initial assessment resolution; providing for the imposition of the assessments to fund the Miracle Mile improvement project; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the uniform assessment collection act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3301 1E.-11.1. ResolutionResolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission instructing City Staff to look into additional funding sources in order to address the concerns addressed today.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
14-3288 1E.-12.Giralda Avenue Improvement Project ResolutionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Giralda Avenue improvement project; providing authority and definitions; approving the final assessment rolls; amending the initial assessment resolution; providing for the imposition of the assessments to fund the Giralda Avenue improvement project; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the uniform assessment collection act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3289 1F.-1.Discussion regarding sidewalk ordinancesAgenda ItemDiscussion regarding sidewalk ordinances. (Continued from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings) Commissioner Pat KeonDeferred  Action details Not available
14-3285 1F.-2.Discusioon Regarding Fritz and Franz BierhausAgenda ItemDiscussion and/or action regarding weekly live music at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way, hosted by Fritz and Franz Bierhaus. Commissioner Frank QuesadaDiscussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
14-3290 1F.-3.Discussion regarding additional Commission AideResolutionDiscussion regarding additional Commission Aide. Commissioner Frank Quesadaadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3187 1H.-1.Presentation of Quarterly ReportAgenda ItemPresentation of Quarterly Report for the nine months ended June 30, 2014. (Deferred from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)Deferred  Action details Not available
14-3215 1H.-2.Trolley Route Extension to Mcfarlane Homestead Historic DistrictResolutionA Resolution authorizing staff to implement an extension of trolley service to Macfarlane Homestead Historic District as evaluated in the study conducted by Gannett Fleming dated July 4, 2014. (Deferred from the July 22, 2014 Meeting)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
14-3293 1H.-3.Short Term Parking Rate IncreaseResolutionA Resolution amending Resolution 2013-89 to adjust the Maximum Short-Term Meter Rate in accordance with City Code Chapter 74, and providing for severability and an effective date. (Deferred from the August 26, 2014 Meeting)Deferred  Action details Not available
14-3209 1I.-1.Evaluation of Fees for Filing an AppealResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for interpretation of Article 5, "Development Standards," Division 19, "Signs" of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, and providing for an effective date. (Continued from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)Deferred  Action details Not available
14-3210 1I.-2.Sign Ordinance DiscussionAgenda ItemStatus report regarding appeal fees and appeal fees waiver. (Continued from the July 22, August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)Deferred  Action details Not available
14-3302 1  ResolutionResolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables establishing that if any City Commissioner would like to proffer additional candidates to be considered for the City Manager position, for those names to be given to the search firm and be presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee and later be added to the current pool of candidates.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available