City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/30/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30am.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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17-6084 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of the First Place and Third Place winners, Sofia Tapanes and Alexandra Menendez, both students at St. Theresa Catholic School, of the "If I Were Mayor" essay contest, sponsored by the Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6061 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, recognizing the CIty of Coral Gables as a "Healthy Weight Community Champion," for 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6113 1A.-3.FDOT Naitonal Air Month PresentationPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the Florida Department of Transportation regarding the "Commuter Challenge," in support of "National Clean Air Month, South Florida."Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6076 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2017 as "National Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6100 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the 2016 Florida Police Chiefs Association “Lifesaving Award” (for the period of July-December, 2016) for the "State of Florida and the Coral Gables Police Department Silver Medal of Valor Award," for Officer’s Nestor Chavez, Kristopher Clute, Nayel Medina, Alex Jorva, and Daniel Sotolongo, along with Sergeant’s Alex Escobar, Jesus Garcia and Paul Koppel.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6094 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Carol Smith who holds the title Part-Time Receptionist/Office Assistant, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the first quarter in 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6082 1D.-2.Hist Plazas & Entrances Resto Chg Order-Red Door ConstResolutionA Resolution authorizing a Change Order to the Historical Plazas and Entrances Restoration and Renovation contract with Red Door Construction LLC, pursuant to Section 2-829, entitled "Approval of Change Order and Contract Modifications," in the amount of $175,000.00, for additional work required beyond the scope of the original construction contract, including structural repairs at the Granada Entrance, additional metal work at Columbus Plaza and point of service modifications for proposed city-owned LED lighting, that will replace the prior lighting systems.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6069 1D.-3.FAF - Detection CanineResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $6,800, from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment, the purchase of a detection K-9 dog for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6070 1D.-4.FAF - Rescue Phone EquipmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $31,500, from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment, the purchase of rescue phone equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6073 1D.-5.FAF - Electric VehiclesResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $177,800, from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment, the purchase of electric vehicles for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6062 1D.-6.NPDES interlocal agreement 2017-2022ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County and all Co-Permittees named in NPDES Permit No. FLS000003, for the purpose of complying with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6066 1D.-8.Trolley Operations Services (month-to-month extension)ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the Trolley Operations Services contract with Limousines of South Florida, Inc. d/b/a LSF Shuttle, pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications,” on a month-to-month basis, to provide time for the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to be completed and a new contract negotiated and executed.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6075 1D.-9.RTQ 2017.02.MS General and Specialty Trade Contractor ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve the establishment of a pre-qualified pool of contractors for General and Specialty Trade Contractor Services, to be utilized for future price competition and award of resulting contracts for various construction, maintenance and repair projects, on an as-needed project basis, for an initial period of five (5) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods, in an amount not to exceed the budgeted available funds at time of need; further authorizing, in accordance with the Request to Qualify (RTQ) No. 2017.02.MS, the ability to solicit pricing, award contracts, and to add qualified firms or individuals to the pre-qualified pool when deemed in the City’s best interest without further City Commission action, pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award.”adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6060 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, to revise various Local Business Taxes by the Finance Department and Certified Lien Search Statement fees by the City Clerk’s Office; providing a severability clause, and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6051 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution extending the current authorization of the sale of alcohol from the western one-third portion of the 100 block of Giralda Avenue to the remainder of the block, every Saturday until the completion of the Giralda Streetscape Project, for a total of up to thirteen events, for Giralda Al Fresco, an outdoor dining series, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6068 11.-1.Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2017MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of March 6, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6047 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of April 19, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6110 11.-3. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of May 17, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6114 11.-4. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of May 18, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6105 11.-5. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of May 15, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6048 11.-6. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of April 5, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6050 21.-7. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of May 3, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6081 11.-8. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 4, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6077 11.-9.PAB Minutes 03232017MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of March 23, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6049 11.-10. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of April 12, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6074 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, June 2nd, 2017, during the "Champions League Soccer Watch Party," to benefit the "Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6064 1D.-7.Piggyback - State of Oklahoma for Trolley PurchaseResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize a “piggyback” contract for the purchase of trolley streetcars, at an estimated initial amount of $355,671, with subsequent purchases not to exceed the budgeted available funds, utilizing the State of Oklahoma Contract Number SW797, pursuant to Section 2-978, of the Procurement Code entitled, “Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggybacks)."adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6267 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables placing a cap of $250,000 for items to be placed on the Consent Agenda.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6101 1E.-1. Agenda ItemPersonal appearance by Jack Thompson regarding trespass warning by Granada Presbyterian Church.Withdrawn  Action details Video Video
16-5574 1F.-1.Ordinance - Comp. Plan Map Amend. re 33 AlhambraOrdinanceAn 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, entitled “Development Review”, Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments”, and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Residential Multi-Family Medium Density” to “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity,” for the property legally described as all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (10 19 16 PZB/LPA Review made no recommendation, Vote 3-Yes and 1-No)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5575 1F.-2.Ordinance - Zoning Code Map Amend. re 33 AlhambraOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, entitled “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial District (C), for the property legally described as all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (10 19 16 PZB made no recommendation, Vote 3-Yes and 1-No)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
16-5240 1F.-3.Ordinance - North Ponce Neighborhood Conservation District ZC Text AmendmentOrdinanceAn 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, entitled “Zoning Districts,” adding Section 4-207, entitled “North Ponce Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” to modify and supplement the existing Multi-Family 2 standards and criteria to allow appropriate infill and redevelopment that preserves and enhances the character of the neighborhood; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (07 13 16 PZB recommended approval; Vote 7-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5242 1F.-4.Ordinance - North Ponce Neighborhood Conservation District Zoning Map AmendmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, entitled “Development Review”, Division 14, entitled “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, to create the “North Ponce Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” for portions of the Douglas Section, Section K, and Section L, Coral Gables, Florida; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Legal Description on file with the City) (07 13 16 PZB recommended approval; Vote 7-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5703 2F.-5.Ordinance - Comp. Plan Text Amend. re North Ponce MXDOrdinanceAn 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, entitled “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale Amendment procedures (S.163.3187, Florida Statutes), providing for the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed-Use Overlay District;” providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file with the City) (12 14 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5704 1F.-6.Ordinance - Comp. Plan Map Amend. re North Ponce MXDOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy FLU-1.1.3, “Table FLU-4. Mixed-Use Land Use,” pursuant to expedited State review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 3, entitled “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” amending the “MXOD, Mixed-Use Overlay Districts” Land Use Classification to provide that a Mixed-Use Overlay District may be permitted as an overlay in the Multi-Family Medium Density Land Use; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (12 14 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5705 1F.-7.Ordinance - Zoning Map Amend. re North Ponce MXDOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, entitled “Development Review”, Division 14, entitled “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, to create the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed Use District” for portions of the Douglas Section, Section K, and Section L, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file with the City) (12 14 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5706 1F.-8.Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amend. re North Ponce MXDOrdinanceAn 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, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-201, entitled “Mixed Use District (MXD)” to allow an MXD Overlay District to be assigned in a Multi-Family 2 Zoning District under certain conditions, and to include provisions for the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed Use District,” to modify and supplement the existing Commercial and Multi-Family 2 standards and criteria to allow appropriate redevelopment that promotes walkability, enhances Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and provides a transition to the North Ponce Neighborhood Conservation District; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (12 14 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
16-5707 1F.-9.Ordinance - TDRs ZC Text Amend. re North Ponce MXDOrdinanceAn 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 3, entitled “Development Review,” Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights,” to modify criteria for sending sites north of Navarre Avenue, and to allow for Commercial zoned properties with the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed Use District” overlay, to be receiving sites subject to certain criteria; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (12 14 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
17-5760 1F.-10.Ordinance - Text Amend to Comp Plan re North Ponce Residential Infill RegsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy FLU-1.1.2, “Table FLU-1. Residential Land Uses,” pursuant to expedited State review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 3, entitled “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” amending the “Multi-Family Medium Density” Land Use Classification to provide for an increase in maximum density, intensity and height, to be permitted for development pursuant to Residential Infill Regulations; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (03 15 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-1)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
17-5761 1F.-11.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend to Art. 4 re North Ponce Residential Infill DistrictOrdinanceAn 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, entitled “Zoning Districts,” adding Section 4-206, “Residential Infill Regulations” to modify and supplement the existing Multi-Family 2 standards and criteria for certain properties located within the North Ponce area, to allow as a conditional use appropriate redevelopment including increased density, intensity and height; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (03 15 17 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 4-3)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
17-6011 1F.-12.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.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6096 2F.-13. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, by creating Article IX, entitled “Nuisance Abatement” of Chapter 34 “Nuisances,” to create a process by which the City can address Public Nuisances in the City of Coral Gables; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effecive date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6108 2F.-14. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by adding Article XII, Parental Leave, to Chapter 2, entitled "Administration," of the City of Coral Gables Code; providing for a repealer provision; severability clause; codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
16-5577 1F.-15.Resolution - Mixed Use Site Plan Review re 33 AlhambraResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site plan conditional use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, entitled “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, entitled “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, for the mixed use project referred to as “33 Alhambra” on the property legally described as all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (10 19 16 PZB made no recommendation, Vote 3-Yes and 1-No)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6054 1F.-16.Resoluiton - Conditional Use Approval re Starbucks at 292 Miracle MileResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4, “Conditional Uses,” for a walk-up counter as an accessory use to a restaurant (Starbucks) on property zoned Commercial District, for the property legally described as the North 70 feet of Lots 1 - 2 and the West 10 feet of the North 70 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, Coral Gables Crafts Section (292 Miracle Mile), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions and providing for an effective date. (05 10 17 PZB recommended approval with conditions; Vote: 6-0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6071 1 F.-17.FAF - NC4 Street SmartResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $184,700 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment, the purchase of NC4 Street Smart for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department; and accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize the purchase of NC4 Street Smart as a “Sole Source,” pursuant to Section 2-770 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6102 1G.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion and/or action by the City Commission under Section 14 of the City Charter regarding Major Terry Molina (including review of any determination by the City Manager under Section 13 of the City Charter, as well as the recommendation by the Police Chief, as part of any final Commission decision). (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6099 1G.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Bike Move Over Law. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6106 1G.-3. ResolutionUpdate regarding the status of the windows at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6107 1G.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding goals and priorities for Special Events in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6117 1G.-5. Agenda ItemAnnouncement of Mayor's Council on Innovation and Industry. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)Deferred  Action details Not available
17-6115 1G.-6. ResolutionDIscussion regarding the PACE program's expansion in the CIty of Coral Gables to have multiple provider options for its residents. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6122 1G.-7. ResolutionStatus update regarding request for TPO membership for the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6123 1G.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the possibility of scheduling a separate/special Sunshine Meeting or workshop to specifically discuss vacancies in the Police Department. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6079 1H.-1. Agenda ItemPursuant to Section Sec. 2-59 (a)(2) of the City Code entitled “Qualifications and appointment of members,” a meeting of the City Commission shall be held in the month of May in odd-numbered years for the purpose of appointing members to all boards. Thereafter, during regular City Commission meetings each month, appointments will be made by the city commission to fill vacancies. Members of boards shall file the questionnaire and conflict of interest form with the City Clerk within 60 days of their appointment.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6268 1H.-1.1 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Joe Greenberg and Eugenio Lage to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6269 1H.-1.2 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Jeffrey Flanagan and J. M. Guarch, to serve on the Code Enforcement Board, for a three (3) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2020.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6270 1H.-1.3 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Jeff Sullivan and John Daly to serve as members of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6271 1H.-1.4 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Cheryl Goldstein and Frank Paredes to serve as members of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6272 1H.-1.5 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jill Daley to serve on the Construction Regulation Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6273 1H.-1.6 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the Bonita Norman, to serve on the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6274 1H.-1.7 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Gordon Sokoloff, Courtney Thompson and Nan Markowitz, to serve on the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6275 1H.-1.8 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Marlin Ebbert, Greg Hamra and Enrique Bernal, to serve on the Sustainability Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6276 1H.-1.9 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Margaret Meeks, Barbara Reese and Susan Rodriguez, to serve on the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6277 1H.-1.10 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Betty Horwitz, Alfonso Perez, and Bernice Matalon, to serve on the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6278 1H.-1.11 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Stuart McGregor and Olga Ramudo, to serve on the Economic Development Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6279 1H.-1.12 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Stacy Morris, Melinda Colson, Joyce Stevens, Jorge Salum, Michael Pineiro, Joseph Noa, Jack Coe and Faustino Garcia, to serve on the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6281 1H.-1.13 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, James Blough and Cristina Mendoza, to serve on the Insurance Advisory Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6282 1H.-1.14 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Alma Kadragic and Volker Anding, to serve on the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6283 1H.-1.15 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Maria Velez, Eibi Aizenstat, and Maria Menendez, to serve on Planning and Zoning Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6284 1H.-1.16 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Aileen Ortega, Carmen Manrara Cartaya, and Sandy Dimitris, to serve on the School and Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6285 1H.-1.17 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Juan Galan, Mario Lamar, and Douglas Yoder, to serve on the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6286 1H.-1.18 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Derek Space and TJ Villamil, to serve on the Communication Committee, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6287 1H.-1.19 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Patricia Sowers and Marie-Ilene Whitehurst, to serve on the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6288 1H.-1.20 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Michael Gold, Javier Banos, Diana Gomez and Raquel Elejabarrieta, to serve on the Coral Gables Retirement Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6289 1H.-1.21 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Alejandro Silva, Janice Thomson, and Robert Parsley, to serve on the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6290 1H.-1.22 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Jason Rogers and Vicky Rua, to serve on the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6291 1H.-1.23 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Kirk Menendez, Carlos Hernandez, and Felix Pardo, to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6292 1H.-1.24 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Luba DeWitt, Jonathan Leyva, and Ed Mazzei, to serve on the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6293 1H.-1.25 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Jane Mass, Joan Valdes, and Evelyn Budde, to serve on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6294 1H.-1.26 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Charlotte Smiley and Myra Silverstein to serve on the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6295 1H.-1.27 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, David Mitchell and Jeanne Batridge to serve on the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6280 1H.-1.28 ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Albert Menendez and Bruce Ehrenhaft (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole), to serve on the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term, which will begin on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6059 1I.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation of the Quarterly Report for the three months ended March 31, 2017 which is the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6083 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, adopting a Downtown Sidewalk Café Plan, that includes amongst other things City pre-approved sidewalk café locations and furniture, a sidewalk café fee based on square footage; authorizing the City Manager to make administrative changes to the plan as deemed necessary to implement the Business Improvement Overlay District; updating the sidewalk café application fee citywide; providing severability, and providing for an effective date. [Both the sidewalk café fee of $15/$10 per square foot, applicable only to areas within the right-of-way, and application fee of $250 will be suspended for those restaurants that have been operational during the Streetscape Project for a period of 12 months from the date that the City declares “substantially complete” that portion of the Streetscape Project. This fee suspension is contingent upon a voluntary enforcement of a “No Outdoor Smoking” policy in the city right-of-way.]Continued  Action details Video Video
17-6103 1J.-1. Agenda ItemReport to City Commission regarding legal issues relating to number of speed limit signs.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6109 1J.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, adopting an Oath of Office for all elected and appointed officials to include a Civility Oath.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6095 2J.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the City of Coral Gables for the enforcement of Section 8cc of the Miami-Dade County Code, as it relates to Section 21-81 of the Miami-Dade County Code, regarding the establishment of a Civil Citation Program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6112 1J.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the status of the annexation process.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6085 1J.-5. Agenda ItemRequest for an Executive Session (if any).   Action details Not available
17-6067 1K.-1. ResolutionA Resolution in Accordance With Section 2-26 of the City Code, Entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through September 2017 as follows: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, July 11, 2017 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, July 11, 2017 (Budget Workshop); Tuesday, August 29, 2017 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, September 12, 2017 (Commission Meeting); Thursday, September 14, 2017 (Special Commission Meeting); Thursday, September 14, 2017 (First Budget Hearing); Tuesday, September 26, 2017 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday September 26, 2017 (Second Budget Hearing).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6104 1M.-1. Agenda ItemAttorney-client executive session, closed to the public, for discussing the litigation styled Cascar LLC v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-025997 CA 01. This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, Vice Mayor Patricia Keon, Commissioner Vince Lago, Commissioner Michael Mena, Commissioner Frank Quesada, City Manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Attorney Craig Leen, Deputy City Attorney Miriam S. Ramos, Assistant City Attorney Cristina Suarez, Assistant City Attorney Stephanie Throckmorton, Special Counsel Susan Trevarthen and Special Counsel John C. Lukacs. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-styled litigation. At the conclusion of the attorney-client session, the public meeting will be reopened, and termination of the attorney-client session will be announced.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available