City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/25/2015 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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15-4161 1A.-1.Recognition of Coral Gables firefighters who received medals at the World Games.Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Coral Gables firefighters who received medals at the World Games.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4096 1A.-2.August 2015 Firefighter of the Month AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Kyle Durham, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of August, 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4107 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Alexander Jorva, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4108 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Vicky Merino, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4109 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Daniel Sotolongo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the Second Quarter of 2015.Deferred  Action details Video Video
15-4030 1A.-6.EOM July 2015Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Bryan Barker, Public Works Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of July 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4105 1A.-7.August 2015 EOMPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Clarice Davis-Rolle, Police Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of August 2015.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4169 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2015MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of May 12, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4170 1B.-2.Meeting Minutes May 26, 2015MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of May 26, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4171 1B.-3.Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2015MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of June 16, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4172 1B.-4.Meeting Minutes July 7, 2015MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of July 7, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4173 1B.-5.Meeting Minutes - Budget Workshop - July 8, 2015.MinutesBudget Workshop of July 8, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4098 1C.-1.Gables By The Sea - Artist ResolutionResolutionA Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of a design for a sculpture by artist Luis Fernandez, locally known as Lugufelo, at the traffic circle at Red Road and Lugo Avenue; that the work be fully funded by the residents of Gables By The Sea, including maintenance; that the preferred color be orange or red; and that the base be submerged into the landscape.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4101 1C.-2.GA Casuarina encroachments - decoartive gatesResolutionA Resolution authorizing proposed modifications to an existing encroachment at the Gables Estates Subdivision’s entrance consisting of construction of one column on the North and another on the South side of Casuarina Concourse; and the installation of decorative gates on the new columns at 600 Casuarina Concourse, Coral Gables; subject to requirements of the Public Works Department. (Related to item C-3).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4102 1C.-3.GA Arvida encroachments - decoartive gatesResolutionA Resolution authorizing proposed modifications to an existing encroachment at the Gables Estates Subdivision’s entrance consisting of construction of one column on the South side of Arvida Parkway and installation of decorative gates on the new column and onto the existing column on the North side of Arvida Parkway at 800 Arvida Parkway, Coral Gables; subject to requirements of the Public Works Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4142 1C.-4. ResolutionA 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, 2015, and ending August 31, 2016, at the rate of $64,971.88 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4103 1C.-5.Cane House outside sewer connectionResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 6200 SW 57th Avenue, Miami, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance No. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4110 1C.-6.Janitorial Services Contract ExtensionResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the Citywide Janitorial Services and Products contract with Vista Building Maintenance Services, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code entitled, “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, until January 31, 2016, with extensions at three (3) months intervals as needed thereafter, until the RFP process is completed and a new contract is executed.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4111 1C.-7.Country Club Prado Landscaping ImprovementsResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Country Club Prado Landscape Improvements contract to VisualScape, Inc., pursuant to Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2015.06.11, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled, “Contract Award”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4113 1C.-8.Kings Bay Streetscape ImprovementResolutionA Resoulution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Kings Bay Streetscape Improvement Project contract to Florida Construction & Engineering, Inc.pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2015.06.18, and Section 2-828 of Procurment Code entitled, " Contract Award".adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4131 1C.-9. ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2015-115, which appointed Patrick Morris (Appointed by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee for a two (2) year term, that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4130 1C.-10. ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2015-120, which appointed Andrea Cole (Appointed by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board for a two (2) year term, that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4132 1C.-11. ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2015-128, which appointed Eduardo Cepero (Appointed by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board for a two (2) year term, that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4180 1C.-12. ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2015-120, which appointed Samuel Joseph (Appointed by Commissioner Lago) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board for a two (2) year term, that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017; further appointing same to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee (appointed by Commissioner Lago) for a two (2) year term, that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4181 1C.-13. ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2015-134, which appointed Tomas Martinelli (Appointed by Commissioner Lago) to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee for a two (2) year term, that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4165 1C.-14.Resolution - Board of Architects appointed and re-appointed individuals to serve two year termResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Ana Alvarez, Peter Kaliddjian, Luis Jauregui, and Judy Carty and re-appointing Nelson de Leon, Juan Carlos Riesco, Glenn Pratt, and Callum Gibb (nominated by City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark) to serve as members of the Board of Architects, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4118 1C.-15. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Kathy-Ann Marlin (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4174 1C.-16. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Giancarlo Tassi (Nominated by Commissioner Lago) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4175 1C.-17. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Tony Bello (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the Construction Regulation Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4122 1C.-18. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission re-appointing Sharon Trbovich (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4123 1C.-19. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Connie Crowther (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4119 1C.-20. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission re-appointing Larry McMillan and Juan Lucas Alvarez (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Firefighters Pension Trust Fund, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4120 1C.-21. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission re-appointing Peggy Rolando (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4121 1C.-22. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission re-appointing Chris Morrison (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Citywide Traffic Advisory Board (Zone 6), for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4133 1C.-23. ResolutionA Resolution confirming Enrique Monasterio to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council (appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4147 1C.-24.Resolution - Confirming appointment of Robert Behar to PZB as board appointeeResolutionA Resolution confirming Robert Behar (appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4210 1C.-25 ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2015-116, which appointed Robert Behar (Appointed by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the Construction Regulation Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4183 11.-1.Code Enforcement Board 6-17-15MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing Minutes of June 17, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4184 11.-2.Code Enforcement Board Hearing of July 15, 2015MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing Minutes of July 15, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4072 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2015approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4093 21.-4. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4076 21.-5.HPB Meeting - 6-18-15MinutesCoral Gables Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 18, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4097 11.-6.HPB Meeting 07-16-15MinutesCoral Gables Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 16, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4078 11.-7.MH Board Meeting - 06-08-15MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of June 8, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4104 21.-8. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council meeting of April 28, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4116 21.-9. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council meeting of July 21, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4226 11.-10. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Minutes of June 10, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4146 11.-11. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Minutes of July 15, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4089 11.-12.Retirement Board meeting June 11, 2015MinutesRetirement Board meeting of June 11, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4228 11.-13. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of July 24, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-4293 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alejandro "Alex" Galvez (appointed by Mayor Cason), to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4294 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Patricia "Pat" H. Clarke (appointed by Mayor Cason), to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4295 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jose E. Smith (appointed by Mayor Cason), to serve as a member of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
15-4135 1E.-1.Ordinance - Cond. Use Review for Building Site Determination re 450 Como AvenueResolutionAn 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 consisting of a portion of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2; and, one (1) building site consisting of a portion of Lot 1 and all of Lot 23 on the property legally described as Lots 1, 2 and 23, Block 263, Riviera Section Part 11 (450 Como Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-1)denied by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4112 1E.-2.Amending Section 2-766 Competitive Sealed BiddingOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the Coral Gables City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter 2, entitled "Administration," Article XIII, entitled "Procurement Code" by amending Section 2-766, Competitive sealed bidding (formal bids), to provide for the consideration of other factors, in addition to price, when determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; providing for a repealer provision, a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 25, 2015)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4158 1E.-3.Automobile Entry OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, prohibiting the unauthorized entry into an automobile within the City of Coral Gables, Florida, allowing for a stay away order and minimum mandatory sentence and providing for a repealer provision, a severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 25, 2015)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
15-4091 1E.-4. ResolutionA resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the rate of assessment for certain residential property located within the City; imposing solid waste service assessments against residential property located within the City for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015; approving the solid waste assessment roll; confirming the initial assessment resolution; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-3988 1F.-1. ResolutionReevaluation of temporary abatement of applications for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments within the North Gables Planning Study Area. Mayor Casonadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4163 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion of parking requirements for businesses in mixed-use developments along North Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Commissioner KeonDiscussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4159 1F.-3.Victim Assistance ProgramResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for a trial expansion of the currently-existing victim assistance program to include victims of home and car burglaries, to offer reimbursement of per diem expenses, mileage, and parking incurred by the victim when attending court hearings or meetings at the State Attorney’s Office and to further provide transportation for victims to attend court hearings and/or meetings at the State Attorney’s Office. (Sponsored by Mayor Jim Cason).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4155 1F.-4.Resolution establishing a Buy American preference/bonus program for City Procurements.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, establishing a preference for American manufactured products in the award of City contracts for goods; providing for severability and an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vince Lago).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4156 1F.-5.Resolution establishing a Sustainability preference/bonus program for City Procurements.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, establishing a preference for products and companies utilizing sustainable and recycled materials, as well as companies dedicated to sustainable practices, in the award of City contracts for goods and services; providing for severability and an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vince Lago).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4187 1F.-6.Resolution in support of sustainable construction, development and design standards.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, expressing support for sustainable construction, development, and design standards, and directing staff to prepare an Ordinance for the City Commission’s consideration incorporating said standards into applicable City and Zoning Codes, as appropriate providing for severability and an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Vince Lago).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4125 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing a Member of the City Commission (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as Ex-Officio Member on the Business Improvement District Board of Directors for the remainder of a two year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4126 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing a Member of the City Commission (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as Ex-Officio Member on the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the remainder of a two year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4128 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing a Member of the City Commission (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as Ex-Officio Member on the Miami-Dade County League of Cities Board of Directors for the remainder of a two year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4129 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing a Member of the City Commission (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as Ex-Officio Member on the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board of Directors for the remainder of a two year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
15-4082 1G.-1.HPB Reso - Ad Valorem 814 Coral WayResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of July 16, 2015, requesting the following action: That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 814 Coral Way, a contributing resource within the “Coral Rock Residences Thematic Group Historic District” and the “Coral Way Historic District,” legally described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 102 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The cost of improvements is estimated at $1,500,000.00 which would correspond approximately to $8,383.50 per year and $83,835.00 over ten years. (Historic Preservation Board Vote:9-0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4124 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Claudio Pastor (Nominated by Mayor Cason), in accordance with Section 2-59(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4134 1H.-1.regional climate action planResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, endorsing the Mayors’ Climate Action Pledge, affirming support for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, agreeing to consider implementing the Regional Climate Action Plan in whole or in part as appropriate for each municipality, and urging all mayors of Miami-Dade County to support the Mayors’ Climate Action Pledge.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4168 1H.-2.Discussion re North Ponce Community Visioning WorkshopAgenda ItemDiscussion on North Ponce Community Visioning Workshop.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-1062 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution amending Ordinance 2015-17, to revise the Sanitary Sewer Fee Schedule, providing for severability, and an effective date.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4162 1H.-4.Review of Rules of Procedure approved by the Board of Architects.ResolutionReview of Rules of Procedure approved by the Board of Architects.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4092 1H.-5. Agenda ItemPresentation of the Quarterly Financial Report for the nine months ended June 30, 2015.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
15-4081 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution changing the date of the second Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Hearing, from September 22, 2015 at 5:01 PM to September 21, 2015 at 5:01 PM.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4100 1H.-7. ResolutionA Resolution approving the change in design for the Business Improvement District’s temporary window clings.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4150 1I.-1.Update on discussion with FPL and Miami-Dade County regarding powerlines along the MetrorailResolutionUpdate regarding discussion with FPL and Miami-Dade County regarding powerlines along the Metrorail.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4152 1I.-2.Update regarding compliance with City regulations on placement of mailboxes by the U.S. Postal Service.ResolutionUpdate regarding compliance with City regulations on placement of mailboxes by the U.S. Postal Service.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4188 1I.-3.Status update regarding MPO membershipResolutionStatus update regarding MPO membership.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
15-4154 1I.-4.Update regarding enforcement of City regulations as to abandoned properties.Agenda ItemUpdate regarding enforcement of City regulations as to abandoned properties.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video