City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/26/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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16-5218 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation proclaiming July 26, 2016 as "Coral Gables Community Foundation Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5217 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation proclaiming July 28, 2016 as "Coral Gables Hospital Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5192 1A.-3.2016 Mission: Lifeline Silver EMS AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department, recipient of the American Heart Association “2016 Mission: Lifeline Silver EMS Award.”Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5231 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a twenty year service pin to Fernando L. Couceyro, Community Recreation Services Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5232 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a twenty year service pin to Erick Tejera, Development Services Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5234 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Kenneth Larkin, Community Recreation Services Department - Golf CoursePresented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5212 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective Maurice Poirier, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the 2nd Quarter Award,” for the months of April through June, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5178 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Jesus J. Rodriguez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of May, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5216 1A.-9.July 2016 Firefighter of the Month AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lt. Xavier Jones, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5230 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Tyrekia Phillips, Finance Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of July 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5228 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of May 24, 2016.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-5219 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Maria Garcia (Nominated by Commissioner Lago) 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
16-5122 1C.-2.2016 JAG-C Grant - PDResolutionA Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a grant from the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, to purchase soccer and baseball equipment for utilization by the Police Department as part of the Police Athletic League Camp Programs; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Budget, to recognize the $5,682 grant funds as revenue, and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5025 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, 2016, and ending August 31, 2017, at the rate of $64,971.88 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5220 1C.-5.Piggyback - City Hall Conference Room RenovationsResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize a “piggyback” contract from City of Miami with Awning Brokers A.B., Inc., in the amount of $31,777, for City Hall Conference Room Renovations, pursuant to Section 2-978, of the Procurement Code entitled, “Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggybacks).”adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5207 1C.-7.External Auditing Services (RFP 2016.04YG)ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the External Auditing Services contract to RSM US LLP. (the current provider), the most responsive-responsible proposer, in the amount of $125,000 for Year 1, $127,500 for Year 2, and $127,500 for Year 3, pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2016.04YG; with said contract running for a period of three (3) years with an option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods exercisable at the option of the City Manager, subject to negotiations of annual fees and hourly rates for each renewal term of the contract, pursuant to Section 2-768(h)(3) entitled “Competitive Sealed Proposals; Award”; should negotiations fail with the most responsive-responsible proposer, negotiations shall commence with next most responsive-responsible proposer until an agreement and contract amount acceptable to the City has been reached.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5179 11.-1.Board of Adjustment Minutes of June 6, 2016MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of June 6, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5205 11.-2. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of May 26, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5186 11.-3. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of June 15, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5183 11.-4. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of June 16, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5187 11.-5.DAB meeting minutes of 5-4-16MinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 4, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5249 11.-6.DAB June 1, 2016 minutesMinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of June 1, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5193 11.-7.AAP minutes 04.22.16MinutesCoral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of April 22, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5194 11.-8.CDB minutes 05.03.16MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of May 3, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5209 11.-9. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of June 1, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5184 11.-10.HPB.May.19.2016MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of May 19, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5121 11.-11. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May 17, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5197 11.-12. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 5, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5204 11.-13. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of April 13, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5191 11.-14.PWC Meeting 04.18.2016MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of April 18, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5210 11.-15. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of June 8, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5199 11.-16.Retirement Board Meeting of May 12, 2016MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of May 12, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5251 11.-17.TAB mintues of May 17, 2016MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of May 17, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5225 1C.-3.Bike fix station donationResolutionA Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of a Bike Fix Station by Bike Walk Coral Gables to be installed at the corner of Salzedo Street and Giralda Avenue.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5221 1C.-6.Parking Cashiers, Attendants, and SupervisorsResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Parking Cashiers, Attendants, and Supervisors For City Parking Facilities contract to LAZ Florida Parking, LLC, in the amount of $525,642 annually, pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) 2016.02MP, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Contract Award.”Continued  Action details Not available
16-5172 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Pensions,” amending Section 50-29, City Contributions and providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date (the sole purpose of this ordinance is to incorporate the pension changes agreed in the 2015-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Teamsters).adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5159 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Code by amending: (I) Chapter 38 “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,” Article I “In General,” Section 38.7 “Begging and Soliciting Alms”; and (II) Articles VI and VII of Chapter 62 “Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places,” to clarify and improve the City’s existing scheme for the regulation and permitting of special events, parades, and public assemblies held in public places in the City of Coral Gables; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5143 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 38-1 of the City of Coral Gables Code, adding a $15,000 fine, when a misdemeanor is committed within the limits of the City, as specified under Section 162.09(2), F.S., providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5111 1E.-4.Ordinance - Comp. Plan Map Amendment re Gables StationOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Industrial” Land Use to “Mixed Use” Land Use and removing the “Mixed Use Overlay District” Land Use for the property legally described as Tracts A and B, Block 5 and Tract 1, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Albans Park (215 and 251 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (PZB recommended approval; Vote: 4-0)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5112 1E.-5.Ordinance - ZC Map Amendment re Gables StationOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Coral Gables pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, from “Industrial” District to “Commercial” District and removing the “South Industrial Mixed-Use District” for the property legally described as Tracts A and B, Block 5 and Tract 1, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Albans Park (215 and 251 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (PZB recommended approval; Vote: 4-0)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5113 1E.-6.Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment re Gables StationOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-66, “MacFarlane Homestead,” by modifying provisions for height and setbacks, and adding new provisions, for the property legally described as Tracts A and B, Block 5 and Tract 1, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Albans Park (215 and 251 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (PZB recommended approval; Vote: 4-0)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5114 1E.-7.Ordinance - Planned Area Development re Gables StationOrdinanceAn 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 “Gables Station” on the property legally described as Tracts A and B, Block 5, and Tract 1, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Albans Park (215 and 251 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (PZB - Motion to Approve with Conditions failed, Vote: 3-1)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5115 1E.-8.Resolution - Mixed Use Site Plan re Gables StationResolutionA 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 proposed project referred to as “Gables Station” on the property legally described as Tracts A and B, Block 5, and Tract 1, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Albans Park (215 and 251 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; (Legal description on file at the City) (PZB - Motion to Approve with Conditions failed, Vote: 3-1)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5236 1F.-1. ResolutionDiscussion regarding RFQ No. 2016.05 MSG (Public Safety Building Design Consultant Services) and request for legislation or policy addressing future participation of firms under continuing contracts with the City in subsequent competitive solicitations. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5222 1F.-2.Discussion regarding Single-Family Residences Standards in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Single-Family Residences Standards in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5224 1F.-3.reduce speed limit to 25mph development planResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to proceed with the development of a plan to implement 25 mph speed limit on all residential streets. (Deferred item from July 26th, 2016 City Commission Meeting). (Initiated by Commissioner Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
16-5223 1F.-4.Discussion regarding Landscape Standards in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Landscape Standards in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
16-5235 1F.-5. ResolutionDiscussion regarding the dog park at Chapman Field. (Sponsored by Commissioner Slesnick)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5195 1G.-1.Art in Public Places - Balboa PlazaResolutionA Resolution approving the concept for a donation of a work of public art to be sited in Balboa Plaza, in conjunction with Townhouse on Valencia project located at 444 Valencia Avenue and Beatrice Row, project located at 2509 Anderson Road in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 5 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5190 1H.-1.Resolution for MacFarlaneResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with R.E.I. (Renuart Enterprises Inc.) to be the contractor for the rehabilitation of homes within the MacFarlane Homestead Subdivision Historic District as affordable housing for low and moderate income households, with funding from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program (BBC GOB). This is pursuant to Section 2-678 (14), “works of art for public places, and art design and conservation services”, of the Procurement Code entitled, “Exemptions”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5213 1H.-2.Miracle Mile/Giralda Ave Streetscape proj lighting alternativesAgenda ItemReview, presentation, and discussion of lighting alternatives for the Miracle Mile/Giralda Avenue Streetscape Project.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5227 1H.-3.swale area alternatives permit procesResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to proceed with the implementation of a permit process to allow decorative crushed stone and low, non-woody landscape plants in the public right-of-way.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5226 1H.-4.Trash collection is swales updateAgenda ItemDiscussion: Update on the trash collection in swales.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5214 1H.-5. Agenda ItemPresentation of the Quarterly Financial Report for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5237 1I.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion providing an update and report regarding the possible annexation of the Little Gables and High Pines neighborhoods.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5238 1I.-2. ResolutionStatus report of regulatory action related to vehicle stacking at Starbucks, 475 S. Dixie Highway, and consideration of Commission action related to parking lot lease, which requires compliance by Starbucks with government regulations.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5248 1I.-3. ResolutionDiscussion regarding Neighbor Dispute Policy.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5316 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the Proposed Ballot questions and City Charter Amendments as state below, for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval at the Special Election to be held on November 8, 2016.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available