City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/23/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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16-5283 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring September 16, 2016 as "Relay for Life Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5257 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Coral Gables Television, recipient of seven Telly Awards for the following television programs: “Coral Gables Acquires George Fink’s Studio,” “Embracing Autism: A Coral Gables Story” for documentary and social responsibility categories, “The Big Toy Extravaganza,” “Tour of the Kitchen’s Fundraiser,” “Mayor for a Day,” and “Police Chief Surprises Local Birthday Boy.”Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5274 1A.-3.August 2016 Firefighter of the Month AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lt. Rick Legra, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of August, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5285 1A.-4.Officer of the Month - July 2016ResolutionCongratulations to Lieutenant David Lemon, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of July, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5271 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Monica Conde, who holds the title of Information Technology Specialist, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of August, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5326 1Non Agenda Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of City Attorney interns.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
16-5229 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of June 14, 2016.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-5281 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Abbie Wagner (Nominated by Commissioner Slesnick) 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
16-5266 1C.-2.FAF - Senior-Level TrainingResolutionA Resolution authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of $50,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training and education; the funds are to be expended as needed for senior-level professional development and leadership training for new and existing members of the Coral Gables Police Department's senior staff.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5267 1C.-3.FAF - Training & Recruitment VideoResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $22,500 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training and education; the purchase of services from WebsEdge, to create a training and recruitment video through the International Chiefs of Police’s Thought Leadership Film venture.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5269 1C.-4.FAF - StressVest Sound System & Associated EquipmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $4,196 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the purchase of the StressVest sound system and associated equipment, for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5270 1C.-5.FAF - Active Shooter KitsResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $70,890 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the purchase of Active Shooter Kits for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5273 1C.-6.FAF - Lenco BearCatResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $382,380, from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the purchase of a Lenco BearCat, for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.Deferred  Action details Not available
16-5289 1C.-7.Bicycling Infrastructure Agreement w/Toole Design GroupResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract with Toole Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $321,764.28, as the planning and design consultant for the Citywide Bicycling Infrastructure Design Project pursuant to Florida Statutes 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2016.02.PK. necessary for the Citywide Bicycling Infrastructure Design Project.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5278 1C.-8. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a License Agreement with the First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 410 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, which would allow the City to use the Church's auditorium for community events for up to ten (10) years. (This use would be on an occasional basis).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5286 1C.-9. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing entering into an Amendment to the Retail Lease with Aboti, LLC d/b/a Haagen Dazs to reduce base rent by 20 percent during the Miracle Mile Streetscape project with regard to city-owned property located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida. (City Staff is recommending this change during Streetscape while the Property Advisory Board would prefer the abatement, only when the construction is immediately in front of the retail space).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5287 1C.-10. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing entering into an Amendment to the Retail Lease with Mayra Saldana d/b/a Bloom Boutique to reduce base rent by 20 percent during the Miracle Mile Streetscape project with regard to city-owned property located at 286 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida. (City Staff is recommending this change during Streetscape while the Property Advisory Board would prefer the abatement, only when the construction is immediately in front of the retail space).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5288 1C.-11. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing entering into an Amendment to the Retail Lease with Junkanoo Crew, Inc. d/b/a Ortanique on the Mile to reduce base rent by 20 percent during the Miracle Mile Streetscape project with regard to city-owned property located at 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida. (City Staff is recommending this change during Streetscape while the Property Advisory Board would prefer the abatement, only when the construction is immediately in front of the retail space).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5279 1C.-12.ESRI - GIS Sole SourceResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) to purchase GIS Enterprise Licenses at an annual cost of $35,000 from Environmental System Research Institute, Inc., (ESRI), the current vendor of GIS applications, services, and support for Coral Gables, as a “Sole Source,” pursuant to Section 2-770 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5300 1C.-13. ResolutionA Resolution by the City Commission of Coral Gables approving a contribution in the amount of $7,000.00, regardless of any other Municipal Contribution to Miami-Dade County, for improvements to the Chapman Field Dog Park, Located at 13601 Deering Bay Drive in Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5313 1C.-14. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Betty Horwitz (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5276 11.-1. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of July 7, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5312 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of August 17, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5252 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of July 21, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5291 11.-4. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of July 11, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5260 11.-5.CDB Minutes 06.07.16MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of June 7, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5262 11.-6.HPB.June.16.2016MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of June 16, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5268 11.-7. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of June 21, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5303 11.-8. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of June 8, 2016approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5302 11.-9. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of August 8, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5250 11.-10. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of July 13, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5233 11.-11. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of August 10, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5304 11.-12. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of June 17, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5296 11.-13.SAB 6-22-16 meeting minutesMinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of June 22, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5295 11.-14.TAB meeting minutes of 6-21-16MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of June 21, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-5272 1E.-1.Historic Preservation Board Appeal - CASE FILE (LHD2016-08 - 229 Ridgewood Road)AppealCase File LHD 2016-08 Frederick J. Kent (through counsel F. W. Zeke Guilford, Esq.), the applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board at its regular meeting held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, which granted local historic designation to the property located at 229 Ridgewood Road, legally described as Lots 9 & 10, Block 2, Coconut Grove Manor, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 17, at Page 19 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Ayes: 7, Nays: 0)Granted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5126 1E.-2.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend re expanding notice areaOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 3, “Uniform Notice and Procedures for Public Hearing,” Section 3-302, “Notice” and Article 8 “Definitions” expanding the notice area from one-thousand (1,000) feet to one-thousand five-hundred (1,500) feet for certain applications, amending the definition for aggrieved party and revising procedural requirements for public hearing notifications; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5282 1E.-3.Ordinance - Conditional Use Review of Bldg Site Determination for 728 NavarreOrdinanceAn 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 separate into two (2) single-family building sites the property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District and legally described as Lots 8-10 and the east 15 Feet of Lot 7, Block 25, Coral Gables Section “B” (728 Navarre Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of Lot 8 and the west half of Lot 9 and one (1) building site consisting of Lot 10 and the east half of Lot 9 with the remaining east 15 feet of Lot 7 to be included as a part of the property to the west legally described as the east 25 feet of Lot 6 and Lot 7 less east 15 feet, Block 25, Coral Gables Section “B” (734 Navarre Avenue); including required conditions; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with conditions; Vote 5-1) (The request meets the new building site determination criteria tapproved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
16-5215 1E.-4.Art in Public Places Ordinance 2016ResolutionAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 21, “Art in Public Places Program,” Section 3-2103, “Art in Public Places Fund Requirements, Waivers, and Exemptions,” Section 2104 “Administration,” and Section 3-2105 “Enforcement,”; clarifying the ordinance by utilizing the words “alternative options” in lieu of the word “waivers,” modifying procedures of the Art in Public Places Program; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
16-5224 1F.-1.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)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5305 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Miami Dade County Public School matters including Coral Gables Preparatory Academy’s capital improvements, status of the geographic preference at Sunset Elementary School, update on the Henry S. West Laboratory negotiations and information regarding the School and Community Relations Committee’s Candidate Forum for School Board seat District 6. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5314 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, encouraging Florida voters to vote yes on the Solar Devices or Renewable Energy Source Devices; Exemption from Certain Taxation and Assessment Amendment, known as Amendment 4, on August 30, 2016.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5323 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, urging Federal and State Elected Officials to collaborate with local officials and first responders to prevent mass shootings and large-scale human loss of life and suffering in America by limiting the availability and use of Military Grade, high capacity magazine assault weapons to Law Enforcement Agencies.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
16-5261 1G.-1.AiPP Giralda Ave Sibylle PascheResolutionA Resolution approving the artist Sibylle Pasche and the artist’s concept for public artwork in conjunction with the Giralda Avenue Streetscape project (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel by a vote of: 5 to 0, and by the Cultural Development Board by a vote of: 5 to 0; deferred from August 23, 2016 City Commission meeting)deferred by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5311 1H.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Open Space; Park Impact Fees and Transfer Development Rights.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5290 1H.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding a conceptual proposed use of the H. George Fink Studio and Office building, located at 2506 Ponce de Leon Boulevard.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5259 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the medical insurance plan with Florida Blue with an overall cost increase of 4 percent from last year for an additional one-year term, effective October 1, 2016; further authorizing the renewal of Florida Combined Dental Insurance (with no premium increase for the DHMO Plan and a 5 percent increase for the PPO plan), further authorizing the renewal of the Humana Vision (with no premium increase guaranteed for 24 months - through September 30, 2018) and the UNUM Life and AD & D insurance plans (with no premium increase guaranteed for 12 months), effective October 1, 2016. (This item was recommended by the Insurance Advisory Committee.)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5277 1H.-4.SunGard Public Sector AgreementResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize a new Application Software Support Agreement for citywide Police and Fire 911 Dispatch software, Records Management System, and mobile communication software licenses with Open Software Support Solutions, d/b/a SunGard Public Sector, Inc., in the amount of $1,161,480.20 for a five (5) year period under Section 2-678 (10) of the Procurement Code entitled Exemption (copyright material).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5308 1H.-5. Agenda ItemStreetscape Project Update by Assistant City Manager for Operations and Infrastructure Peter Iglesias, P.E.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5309 1H.-6. Agenda ItemZika Virus Update by Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Safety Frank Fernandez.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
16-5294 1I.-1. ResolutionRequest for general authority for City Attorney to bring criminal and civil remedial actions for the recovery of funds in cases where the City is defrauded or owed monies pursuant to a contract or other agreement.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5301 1I.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video