City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Pre-meeting in the Courtyard in celebration of Economic Development Week 8am-9am.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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17-5957 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Recognition for “La Belle France” Award Winners: George Washington Carver Middle School and Sunset Elementary School and to International Studies Preparatory Academy for winning the "La Belle France" award and being recognized as one of the top 100 high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-5958 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCertificate of Recognition for STEM Designation Award winners: Bronze Category - Somerset Academy and Coral Gables Senior High School Silver Category - George Washington Carver Middle School Gold Category - Sunset Elementary SchoolPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
17-5959 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 10, 2017 as "Principal Chang Day" in Coral Gables, in recognition of Principal Chang receiving the award for Central Region Principal of the Year.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6032 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 9, 2017 as "Travel and Tourism Day" in Coral Gables, with William D. Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, to present an update on the state of the travel and tourism industry.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6046 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 7 - May 13, 2017 as "Municipal Clerks Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-5980 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Joel Rios, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6031 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15, 2017 as "Police Officer Memorial Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-5999 1A.-8.2016 DeKorte AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the recipient of the Robert DeKorte Memorial Award: Officer Kelly Denham, recipient for 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6018 1A.-9.April 2017 "Firefighter of the Month Award"Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter John Zipse, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6019 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Michael Rocha who holds the title Multimedia Production Manager, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of May, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6045 1A.-11. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty year service pin to Dona Spain, Historical Resources and Cultural Arts.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-5998 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 14, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6042 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 28, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6043 1B.-3. MinutesCity Commission Investiture Ceremony of April 28, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5978 1C.-1.RESO.C.G.LIBRARY.FOUNTAINSResolutionA Resolution recommending approval to the City Commission from the Historic Preservation Board to authorize the release of funds from the Historic Public Art Fund, in the amount of $27,750, to cover the conservator’s portion of the restoration costs of both fountains located at 515 University Drive (also known as 3443 Segovia Street), the Coral Gables Library, a local historic landmark; further authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget, to recognize as revenue the transfer from Historic Art Fund Balance and appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the project. (Ayes: 9, Nays: 0; Unanimously approved )adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-5976 1C.-2. ResolutionA Request for Ratification of Dispute Resolution Agreement among Mundomed S.A., South High Cliff Corp., and the City of Coral Gables, regarding the property legally described as lot 3 of Avocado Land Co. according to the plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 2, Page 44, in the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, presently referred to as 20 acres South of Hammock Oaks (Pursuant to Section 3-1705(D) of the Zoning Code, this item may only be pulled from the Consent Agenda by a supermajority vote of four Commissioners).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6009 1C.-3.IFB 2017.02.LS-1 Bulk Liquid ChlorineResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the contract for the Bulk Liquid Chlorine, Tank Rental and Swimming Pool Chemicals to Hawkins, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a term of three (3) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2017.02.LS-1 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.(Budgeted at approximately $26,000 per fiscal year) .adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6010 1C.-4.IFB 2017.02.LS Background Investigation ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the contract for the Background Investigation Services to Jurney & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a term of three (3) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2017.02.LS and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. (Budgeted at approximately $35,000 per Fiscal Year).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6006 11.-1. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6003 11.-2. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of April 20, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5982 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of April 10, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5955 11.-4.DAB minutes of 2-1-17MinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 1, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6017 11.-5.DAB sunshine meeting notes of 3-1-17MinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Sunshine Meeting of March 1, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6036 11.-6.AAP Minutes 02.22.17MinutesCoral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 22, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5975 11.-7.MH MTG MINUTES 09.12.16MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 12, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6034 21.-8.CDB Minutes of 02.07.17MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6035 11.-9.CDB Minutes 03.07.17MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of March 7, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5956 11.-10.HPB MTG FEB 16, 2017MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of February 16, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6013 11.-11.HPB MEETING MAR.16,2017MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of March 16, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6007 31.-12. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 21, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6008 21.-13. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 29th, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6041 11.-14. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 6, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5994 11.-15. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of April 12, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6020 11.-16.PAB Minutes 02232017MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of February 23, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6012 11.-17.Retirement Board meeting of March 2, 2017MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of March 2, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6024 11.-18. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 17, 2017.approved  Action details Not available
17-6016 11.-19.SAB meeting minutes of 12-21-16MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 21, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6014 11.-20.SAB Meeting Minutes of 1-25-17MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of January 25, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6015 11.-21.SAB meeting minutes of 2-22-17MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 22, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-5900 1E.-1.Plastic Bags OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by: Creating Section 62-245 “Prohibition on Use of Single-Use Carry Out Plastic Bags” In Chapter 62, Article VII Special Events; and Creating Article IX “Sale, Use or Distribution of Single-Use Carry Out Plastic Bags by Retail Establishments within the City” In Chapter 34 entitled Nuisance, of the City Code; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5583 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, creating Section 74-5 of the City of Coral Gables Code to lower speed limits to 25 miles per hour on residential local roads maintained by the City of Coral Gables, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6011 1E.-3.Retirement Board Ordinance amendmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending existing Ordinance No. 50-121, to provide for the election of the Chairperson of the Coral Gables Retirement Board's Investment Committee; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6004 1E.-4.Resolution - Final Plat entitled Beatric Row (9 platted lots for 9 residential townhouses)ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the Final Plat entitled “Beatrice Row” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9, “Platting/Subdivision”, being a re-plat of an approximately 0.54 acre property into nine (9) platted lots for nine (9) residential townhouses on property assigned Multi-Family Special Area District (MFSA) zoning, on the property legally described as Lots 1, 2, 42 and 43, Block 10, Biltmore Section (2509 Anderson Road, 744 Biltmore Way and 745 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for an effective date. (01 13 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6030 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding school and park protection zones. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6037 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding peafowl in the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6195 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution expressing the City of Coral Gables’ desire to transfer control of the Special Taxing District for Old Cutler Bay’s Security Guard District from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6040 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding possible new park space in Old Cutler Bay. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-5880 1I.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for an Executive Session (if any).Discussed  Action details Video Video
17-6196 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution appointing Elizabeth Petino (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada) to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for the remained 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
17-6197 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution appointing Maria Garcia (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for the remained 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
17-6198 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution appointing Jonie Belijo (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remained 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
17-6199 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution appointing Marlin Ebbert (Nominated by Vice Mayor Keon) 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
17-6200 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida urging Ross Dress for Less to allow for pavers to be placed on the private sidewalk in order to maintain uniformity as part of the Miracle Mile Streetscape Project.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available