City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/8/2015 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Revised - Additional Item E.-6.
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15-4578 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation to Ramon Ferrer for his dedication and service to the City of Coral Gables as External Affairs Manager for F.P.L.   Not available Video Video
15-4481 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Luis Lanz, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of September, 2015.   Not available Video Video
15-4536 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Daniel Smith, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October, 2015.   Not available Video Video
15-4559 1A.-4.December 2015 Firefighter of the Month AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Dave Drescher, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December, 2015.   Not available Video Video
15-4561 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Yesenia Diaz, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December, 2015.   Not available Video Video
15-4600 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 13, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4601 1B.-2. MinutesSpecial City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4604 1B.-3. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 27, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4602 1B.-4. MinutesNorth Ponce Workshop of October 27, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4603 1B.-5. MinutesSecond Budget Hearing of October 27, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4471 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing entering into a renewal lease with Junkanoo Crew, Inc., d/b/a Ortanique on the Mile, with regard to City owned property at 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of ten (10) years.   Not available Not available
15-4560 1C.-2.Waiver of Parking Fees for 65th Beaux Arts FestivalResolutionA Resolution authorizing the waiver of the cost of Parking Meter Rentals in the amount of $1,833, for the 65th Annual "Beaux Arts Festival of Art," from January 15th through January 17th, 2016.   Not available Not available
15-4547 1C.-3.A Resolution to extend the permitted daytime capacity for an event at the University of Miami Convocation Center (aka Bank United Center) for January 29, 2016.ResolutionA Resolution to extend the permitted daytime capacity for an event at the University of Miami Convocation Center (aka Bank United Center) for January 29, 2016, for the inauguration of University President Frenk.   Not available Not available
15-4550 1C.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, February 21, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., during the Rotary Club of Coral Gables First Annual Chili-Cookoff event to benefit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
15-4543 1C.-5. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Harnett Ponce Circle Park from 7:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday, March 4, 2016, and from 10:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 5, 2016 and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2016 on Miracle Mile, from Douglas to Lejeune as part of the Carnaval on the Mile, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Video Video
15-4544 1C.-6. ResolutionA Resolution granting permission to the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
15-4566 1C.-7.Resolution - Approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Agreement and Section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2014 to September 27, 2015.ResolutionA Resolution approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Agreement and Section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2014 to September 27, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4494 1C.-8.FAF - SMIP TrainingResolutionA Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $18,500 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training; the purchase of tuition for two Coral Gables Police Department senior managers, to attend the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police.   Not available Not available
15-4565 1C.-9. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Fernando Alvarez Perez (Nominated by Commissioner Lago) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.   Not available Not available
15-4564 1C.-10. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of Amanda Hernandez (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) 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.   Not available Not available
15-4546 1C.-11. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Dennis Daley (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) 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.   Not available Not available
15-4576 1C.-12. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the re-election of Joshua Nunez who ran unopposed, as a member of the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board (Participating Police Officer Representative seat), and re-election of Randy Hoff (At-Large Participating Employee Representative seat) for a term which begins on January 1, 2016 and continues through December 31, 2017.   Not available Not available
15-4570 11.-1.Board of Adjustment Minutes of November 9, 2015MinutesBoard of Adjustment meeting minutes of November 9, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4595 11.-2. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 29, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4558 11.-3. MinutesCode Enforcement Board meeting minutes of November 18, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4568 11.-4.10-7-15 Disability Affairs Board MinutesMinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs meeting minutes of October 7, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4552 11.-5.Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting minutes of October 19, 2015.MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board meeting minutes of October 19, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4541 11.-6.CDB Minutes 10.28.15MinutesCultural Development Board meeting minutes of October 28, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4551 11.-7.Historic Preservation Board Meeting minutes of Historic Preservation Board Meeting minutes of October 15, 2015.MinutesHistoric Preservation Board meeting minutes of October 15, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4562 11.-8. MinutesJoint Economic Development Board and Property Advisory Board meeting minutes of November 4, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4512 21.-9. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 16, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4557 21.-10. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 29, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4513 11.-11. MinutesSenior Services Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 5, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4569 11.-12.10-28-15 Sustainability Adv Board MinutesMinutesSustainability Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 28, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4572 11.-13.Sustainability Adv Board Special Meeging Minutes of November 4, 2015MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Special meeting minutes of November 4, 2015.   Not available Video Video
15-4597 11.-14. MinutesTransportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of September 15, 2015.   Not available Not available
15-4598 11.-15. MinutesTransportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 20, 2015.   Not available Video Video
15-4599 11.-16.TAB meeting minutes of November 17, 2015MinutesTransportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of November 17, 2015.   Not available Not available
16-4680 1Non AgendaAppointment of Bruce Brown to Pinewood Cemetery BoardResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of Bruce Brown (By Mayor Cason) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Board for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017.   Not available Not available
15-4472 1D.-1. Agenda ItemEmilio Gonzalez, Director and CEO of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, to brief the Commission on the state of Miami International Airport (MIA), followed by a proclamation in appreciation of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s successful efforts to attract new carriers with new routes to MIA, resulting in record passenger growth.   Not available Video Video
15-4577 1D.-2. Agenda ItemCharles Knight, F.P.L. Area Manager/External Affairs, regarding vacant F.P.L. Power site and other topics.   Not available Not available
15-4475 1E.-1.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. Article 5, Divi. 19 and amending Article 8, DefinitionsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 4, Division 4 “Prohibited Uses”, by amending Article 5, Division 19 “Signs”, and by amending Article 8 “Definitions”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
15-4476 1E.-2.Ordinance - Text Amendments to City Code: Chapter(s) 14, 62 and 105OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Code by amending: • Chapter 14, Article III, Section 14-70 “Advertising Sign Requirements”; • Chapter 62, Article I, Section 62-1 “Sidewalk Advertising; Using Streets Or Sidewalks For Advertising Purposes”; • Chapter 62, Article VI, Section 62-185 “Application, Contents”; • Chapter 62, Article VI, Section 62-186 “Application Permit Required For Work Or Commercial Activities That Obstruct Or Close A Public Right-Of-Way Or Impede Traffic; Permit For Assemblies; Permit For Parades; Prohibitions”; and • Chapter 105, Article II, Section 105-27 “Condition Of Commercial Property”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
15-4474 1E.-3.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. Article 2 and 3 re updating membership and certain procedures of the Board of ArchitectsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code: Article 2, “Decision Making and Administrative Bodies”, Division 3. “Board of Architects”, Section 2-301, “Powers and Duties”; Section 2-302, “Membership, Terms; Vacancies; Removal”; and Section 2-303, “Meetings; Quorum; Required Vote”; Article 3 “Development Review”, Section 3-303, “Reconsideration of City Architect Administrative Determination” and Section 3-606, “Procedures for Appeals”, by updating the membership and certain procedures of the Board of Architects and requiring a conflict resolution meeting prior to a quasi-judicial hearing; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Board of Architects Rules of Procedure. Updated Rules of Procedure that govern the Board of Architects.   Not available Not available
15-4582 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commissioner of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 2-801,”Prohibition on use of Polystyrene” in Article VIII Procurement Code, and amending the City Code by creating Section 62-230 “Prohibition on use of Polystyrene” in Article VIII Special Events, and amending the City Code by creating Article VIII “Sale, Use of Distribution of Polystyrene by Businesses within the City” in Chapter 34 Nuisance, of the City Code; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Not available
15-4590 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” amending section 50-239(A), Limitation on Payment of Retirement Income, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
15-4605 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Emergency Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” amending Section 50-26, compulsory participation and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
15-4605 1  OrdinanceAn Emergency Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” amending Section 50-26, compulsory participation and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
15-4596 1F.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation of survey results from the October 7, 2015 brainstorming session at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Slesnick)   Not available Video Video
15-4563 1F.-2.Board of Architects Appeal - Application No.: AB-15-08-5009: In connection with the subject property located at 625 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33146ResolutionBoard of Architects Appeal - APPLICATION NO.: AB-15-08-5009: In connection with the subject property located at 625 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, legally described as Coral Gables Biltmore Sec. PB 20-28, Lots 29 and 30 of BLK 13 OR 19565-2906 03/2001 1 Dr. Richard J. Polo, applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from a decision of the Board of Architects at a regularly scheduled meeting on September 24, 2015, wherein the Board of Architects approved the architectural design for a group of four (4) townhouses at 625 Almeria Avenue.   Not available Video Video
15-4573 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida urging Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, to resolve the dispute with the Lola B. Walker Homeowners Association regarding the Bahamian Village Project, and granting the City Attorney and City Manager full authority to take action and facilitate the resolution of the matter. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon and Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
15-4548 1F.-4.Resolution - Amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, waiving all city permit fees for solar panels, providing for severability, and an effective date.ResolutionA Resolution amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, waiving all city permit fees for solar panels, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
15-4580 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding sea level rise. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Not available
15-4553 1G.-1.White Way Lights Historic MarkerResolutionA Resolution approving a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Board for the placement and wording of a historic marker by the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables for the “White Way” lights (Historic Preservation Board vote: 7-0).   Not available Video Video
15-4554 1G.-2.2900 Ponce de Leon Removal of historic designationResolutionA Resolution approving a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Board to remove the local historic designation of the vacant property at 2900 Ponce de Leon Boulevard (former site of Granada Shop and Charade Restaurant).   Not available Video Video
15-4555 1G.-3.Cultural Development Grant Funding FY 2015-2016ResolutionA Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Cultural Grants.   Not available Video Video
15-4556 1H.-1.CCTV/ALPR Purchasing InstallationResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer for the purchase and installation of Closed Circuit TV (CCTV), Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment, and software and maintenance services from Safeware, Inc., under their contract with the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, pursuant to Section 2-980, Cooperative Purchasing, of the Procurement Code; further authorizing the execution of a separate mandatory licensing and confidentiality agreement for the utilization of the Learn server data with subcontractor Vigilant Solutions, Inc., for the Automated License Plate Reader camera system for the combined contract amount of $1,314,187.22; authorizing miscellaneous project soft costs not to exceed $35,812.78; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Budget to recognize as revenue a $350,000 transfer from Capital Improvement fund balance, and to appropriate such funds to increase the project budget from $1,000,000 to $1,350,000.   Not available Video Video
15-4535 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution accepting Staff’s findings with regards to the renovation, replacement, or relocation of the “Public Safety Building” at 2801 Salzedo Street and authorizing the City Manager to pursue the best solution and return to the City Commission with an implementation plan for consideration at a future date.   Not available Video Video
15-4542 1H.-3.giralda plazaResolutionA Resolution redesignating Giralda Avenue between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Galiano Street from road Right-of-Way to City of Coral Gables property; renaming this area Giralda Plaza; directing the City Manager and City staff to modify all maps of the City to reflect this change in designation, apply to Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser for a separate folio number for such parcel, and to record this resolution in the public records of Miami-Dade County. Giralda Avenue, between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Galiano Street has been the successful host of “Giralda Under the Stars”, a bustling al fresco dining and live entertainment destination, since 2009.   Not available Not available
15-4588 1H.-4.Resolution - Giralda Overlay, Zoning in ProgressResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida issuing a Zoning in Progress, in accordance with Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 7, “Moratorium,” Section 3-703, “Zoning in Progress Request” and 3-704, “City Commission Zoning in Progress Resolution Review and Decision” for the consideration of Zoning Code text amendments to protect and enhance the character of the 100 block of Giralda Avenue, known as “Restaurant Row,” on the property legally described as Section L, Block 29, Lots 21 - 37; Block 33, Lots 3 - 24, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
15-4567 1H.-5.gables estates casuarina entrance modificationResolutionA Resolution granting Gables Estates Club Inc. permission to modify the Casuarina entrance to Gables Estates, consisting of the construction of an additional entry lane on the south side of Casuarina Concourse, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department.   Not available Video Video
15-4549 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract with Atkins North America, Inc., to develop a Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Plan pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act,” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2015.07.14.   Not available Video Video
15-4483 1H.-7.LED Street Light Conversion MethodologyResolutionA presentation of LED Streetlight Conversion Methodology that will provide the City with an energy efficient lighting solution, consistent with its sustainability goals.   Not available Video Video
15-4587 1H.-8.Discussion Item. Board of Architects’ Best Practices Manual.Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Board of Architects’ Best Practices Manual.   Not available Not available
15-4589 1H.-9.City of Coral Gables Impact / Service Fee status update.Agenda ItemCity of Coral Gables Impact / Service Fee status update.   Not available Not available
15-4583 1I.-1. Agenda ItemStatus report regarding 5626 Granada Boulevard and discussion with court-appointed receiver for the property.   Not available Video Video
15-4584 1I.-2. Agenda ItemStatus report regarding ordinance prohibiting hate crimes in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
15-4585 1I.-3. Agenda ItemStatus report regarding discussions with USPS regarding various matters, and request for attendance by branch manager of local USPS branch.   Not available Video Video
15-4586 1I.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding City’s status as an Urbanized Area over 50,000 in population, and determination as to how to proceed regarding obtaining a position on the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization.   Not available Video Video
15-4591 1I.-5. Agenda ItemStatus report on Guardhouse ordinance.   Not available Video Video