City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/28/2015 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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15-3904 1A.-1.Rev. Perry DayPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 28, 2015 as "Rev. Arnold Perry Day in Coral Gables."Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3905 1A.-2.90th City AnniversaryPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 29, 2015 as the "90th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables."Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3906 1A.-3.National Public Safety WeekPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 30, 2015 as "Sandra Thomas Day in Coral Gables."Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3867 1A.-4.Comm. Operator of the YearPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Communications Operator Sandra Thomas, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Communications Operator of the Year Award for 2014.”Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3859 1A.-5.February 2015 Officer of the MonthPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Phillip Thomas, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3881 1A.-6.March 2015 Officer of the MonthPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Steve St. Amand, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3878 1A.-7.Firefighter of the Month Award, April 2015Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Rick Legra, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of April 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3872 1A.-8.EOM April 2015Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lara Caro, Parking Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of April 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3916 1A.-9.Certificate of Appreciation to Carol BrockPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Carol Brock in recognition of her years of service on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3917 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes March 10, 2015 City Commission MeetingMinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2015.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-3868 1C.-3.Resolution accepting the 2014 UASI Grant Program Memorandum of AgreementResolutionA Resolution accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize the grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3879 1C.-4.2015 JAG Grant - Video Enhancement ProjectResolutionA Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a grant from the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, to purchase and implement a video enhancement system for improved subject apprehension and courtroom testimony by the Police Department; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize the grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3880 1C.-5.FAF - Autism Wallet Card Program 2nd Training VideoResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $10,300 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of a law enforcement training video; a second training video through the "Autism Wallet Card Program" for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3882 1C.-6.FAF - Police Vehicle EquipmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $26,516 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the purchase of critical equipment for vehicles acquired in FY 2014/15 for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3883 1C.-7.FAF - StressVest System and Associated EquipmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $51,697 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the purchase of the "StressVest System" and associated equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3886 1C.-8.Donation of Youth Center Summer Camp ScholarshipsResolutionA Resolution authorizing the donation of Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Summer Camp Scholarships to the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association for its annual scholarship program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3887 1C.-9.Donation of swim lessonsResolutionA Resolution authorizing the donation of swim lessons to the Venetian Aquatic Club for its annual scholarship program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3902 1C.-10.Naming of Triangular ParkResolutionA Resolution naming the triangular park at 4600 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, Florida in memory of Enrique “Henry” Cepero.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3903 1C.-11.Naming of Passive ParkResolutionA Resolution naming the passive park at the corner of Alhambra Circle and Mendavia Avenue in honor of Betsy Adams and the Coral Gables Garden Club.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3890 1C.-12.Recommendation for Granada Golf CourseResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Granada Golf Course Renovation Project contract to Jed L. Taylor Contractors, Inc. pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2015.02.27, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3889 1C.-13.Recommendation for Pump Station D Force MainResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Pump Station D Force Main Replacement contract to RP Utility & Excavation Corp., pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2015.03.05, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from Sanitary Sewer fund balance and appropriating such funds to cover the cost of the project.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3888 1C.-14.Resolution 90th Anniversary bannersResolutionA Resolution approving the placement of temporary banners on light poles along Biltmore Way, west of LeJeune Road, through April 2016 in recognition of the City’s 90th Anniversary.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3866 1C.-15.MOU with Center for Independent Living of So. FL.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Center for Independent Living of South Florida and the City of Coral Gables for shared office space use at the Youth Center.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-3808 11.-1.Property Advisory 1-21-15MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of January 21, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3832 11.-2.Int'l Affairs 2-17-15MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 17, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3848 11.-3.Arts Advisory Panel 2-27-15MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 17, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3860 11.-4.Budget/Audit 2-25-15MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 25, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3861 11.-5.Merrick House 03-09-15MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 9, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3864 11.-6.Landscape Beautification 3-5-15MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3870 11.-7.Retirement 3-12-15MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of March 12, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3871 11.-8.Intl. Affairs 3-4-15MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 4, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3875 11.-9.Property Advisory 3-3-15MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of March 3, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3898 11.-10.TAB 2-17-15MinutesTraffic Advisory Board Meeting of February 17, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3876 11.-11.Communications Committee 2-19-15MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting February 19, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3869 11.-12.Comm. Rel. 3-2-15MinutesCity of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 2, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3873 11.-13.Insurance Advisory 3-27-15MinutesInsurance Advisory Committee Meeting of March 27, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-3815 2C.-1.Special Event - Gables Hispanic Cultural FoundationResolutionA Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, October 24, 2015, from noon until 10:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Biltmore Way between LeJeune Road and Hernando Street, during the "Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3855 1C.-2.Special Events - Unlimited Sales GroupResolutionA Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Giralda Avenue East of LeJeune Road and West of Ponce de Leon Boulevard from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 as part of the "Coral Gables Festival of the Arts," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3856 2E.-1.Amendment to Pension OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 50-26, Compulsory Participation; and providing for repealer, codification, and an effective date. (This election pertains only to the Deputy City Attorney and Assistant City Manager positions.) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3656 1E.-2.Ordinance - Conditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination 20 Casuarina ConcourseOrdinanceConditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting Conditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Section 3-206, “Building Site Determination” to create two (2) separate single-family building sites on property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District; one (1) building site on Lot 30 and one (1) building site consisting of Lot 31 on the property legally described as Lots 30 and 31, Block A, Gables Estates No. 2 (20 Casuarina Concourse), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote 3-2, No Recommendation). (First Reading continued from the March 10, 2015 meeting, passed on First Reading at the April 28, 2015 meeting)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
15-3862 1E.-3.Cocoplum Guardhouse Special Taxing DistrictResolutionA Resolution confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District designated as CGH-01; imposing the assessments; providing that the assessments shall constitute a lien equal in rank and dignity with the lien of state, county, and municipal taxes; providing for the collection of the assessments and notice thereof; and providing an effective date. (This Resolution finalizes the assessment roll for the Cocoplum Guardhouse improvements).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3894 1F.-1.Charter ReviewAgenda ItemConsideration of Convening a Charter Review Committee. Commissioner LagoDiscussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3907 1F.-2.Update on Controlled Choice ProcessAgenda ItemUpdate on Controlled Choice process with Miami Dade Public Schools. Commissioner KeonDiscussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3914 1F.-3.Update on North Gables Planning StudyAgenda ItemUpdate on North Gables Planning Study. Commissioner KeonDiscussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3915 1F.-4.Update on U. S. 1 and Sunset CorridorAgenda ItemUpdate on U. S. 1 and Sunset Corridor. Commissioner KeonDiscussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3918 1F.-5.Resolution Appointing Commissioner Quesada as Vice-MayorResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Frank C. Quesada as Vice-Mayor of the City of Coral Gables, Florida.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
15-3885 1H.-1.Quarterly Report for six months ended March 31,2015Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Quarterly Financial Report for the six months ended March 31, 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3892 1H.-2.Sustainanbility planning process updateAgenda ItemUpdate of the Sustainability Planning Process.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3893 1H.-3.Comprehensive Multimodal Transportation Plan scope-update Comprehensive Multimodal Transportation Plan Scope DiscussionAgenda ItemUpdate of the Comprehensive Multimodal Transportation Plan scope.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3874 1H.-4.AJG Property/Casualty RenewalResolutionResolution authorizing the renewal of the property and casualty insurance program which includes, but is not limited to, property, general liability, automobile liability, public officials errors & omissions, workers compensation, other ancillary lines of insurance coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., in the amount of $ 2,174,013.35 for the policy period of May 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3884 1I.-1.Status report regarding legal researchAgenda ItemStatus report regarding legal research and potential legislation relating to workforce housing for teachers.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-3913 1L.-1.Executive Session Murhee et al v. City of Coral GablesAgenda ItemAttorney-Client executive session, closed to the public pursuant to section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes, for purposes of discussing settlement negotiations and strategy relating to litigation expenditures in the matter pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit entitled Murhee et al. v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir.) This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Jim Cason, Commissioner Patricia Keon, Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada, Commissioner Vince Lago, Jeannett Slesnick, Acting City Manager Carmen Olazabal, City Attorney Craig Leen, Deputy City Attorney Miriam Ramos, Assistant City Attorney Yaneris Figueroa, Special Counsel Raoul Cantero, Special Counsel Neal McAliley, and Special Counsel Jim Linn. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the Attorney-Client session, the City Commission meeting will be reopened and the person chairing the Commissio   Action details Not available