City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/29/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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17-6383 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Robert Wright, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of June, 2017.Deferred  Action details Not available
17-6366 1A.-2.July 2017 "Firefighter of the Month Award"Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Battalion Chief Carla Rossby, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2017.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6371 1A.-3.Special Recognition to Coral Gables Fire Rescue CrewPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Rescue crews recognized for an outstanding lifesaving response to a medical emergency involving a female patient in cardiac arrest.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6382 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Ivonne Cutie who holds the title Code Enforcement Assistant, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of August, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6461 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of July 11, 2017.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-6475 1B.-2. MinutesBudget Workshop of July 11, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6328 2C.-1.A discussion on Resilient Cities SummitAgenda ItemA discussion on the Resilient Cities Summit. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6345 2C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution by the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, Authorizing City Staff to Consider Sea Level Rise Adaptation in their Discretionary Decisions, Directing Staff to Initiate the Process for Amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan as Necessary to Contemplate the Anticipated Implications of Sea Level Rise, and Encouraging Community Associations, Institutions, and Governments to Develop, Adopt, and Fund Sea Level Rise Preparedness Policies and Programs. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6346 1C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, reaffirming the City’s Commitment to the Defense of Home Rule and Encouraging Miami-Dade County and Municipalities to Join the City in its Defense of Home Rule; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6393 1C.-4. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Commissioner Vince Lago as the representative of the City of Coral Gables on the Transportation Planning Organization. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6368 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the re-appointment of John Fullerton to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution Number  Action details Not available
17-6369 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution re-appointing Chris Zoller (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Code Enforcement Board, for a three (3) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2020.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6376 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution to extend the permitted daytime capacity for an event at the University of Miami Convocation Center (aka Watsco Center) for October 27, 2017; for a University of Miami Sesame Street Live event for 2,000 elementary school children; authorizing the City Manager the discretion to approve similar events in the future that involve busing of spectators/visitors.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6397 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing entering into a second Amendment to the Retail Lease with Junkanoo Crew, Inc. d/b/a Ortanique on the Mile, to allow a payment plan for past due rent with regard to city-owned property, located at 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6398 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing entering into a second amendment to the Retail Lease with Mayra Saldana d/b/a Bloom Boutique, to allow a payment plan for past due rent with regard to city-owned property, located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6347 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables in partnership with the City of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages, on the Giralda Plaza located on the 100 block of Giralda on September 15, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am, during the "Giralda Plaza Celebration", Subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6342 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the Quarterly Financial Report for the nine months ended June 30, 2017, which is the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6336 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution expressing the City of Coral Gables' desire to transfer control of the Special Taxing District for Snapper Creek Lakes' Security Guard District, from Miami-Dade County, to the City of Coral Gables. (Effective October 1, 2018)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6473 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution expressing the City of Coral Gables' desire to transfer control of the special taxing district for Hammock Oaks' Security Guard District, from Miami-Dade County, to the City of Coral Gables. (Effective October 1, 2018)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6384 11.-1.Board of Adjustment Meeting of 07 10 17MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of July 10, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6402 11.-2. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of July 6, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6406 11.-3. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of July 19, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6464 11.-4. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of August 16, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6405 11.-5. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Minutes of August 7, 2017approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6353 11.-6.AAP Minutes 04.24.17MinutesCoral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of April 24, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6355 11.-7.CDB Minutes 06.06.17MinutesCultural Development Board meeting minutes of June 6, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6327 11.-8. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of June 27, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6375 11.-9.HPB Mtg Minutes Jun. 15, 2017MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of June 15, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6395 11.-10. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May 23, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6394 11.-11.PAB Minutes 04272017MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6326 11.-12. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of June 14, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6401 11.-13. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of June 16, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6424 11.-14.TAB minutes of July 27, 2017MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of July 27, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6425 11.-15.TAB minutes of June 20, 2017MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of June 20, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6373 21.-16. MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of May 3, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6374 11.-17. MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of June 7, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6370 12.-1.HPB.CITY.HALL.WINDOWSResolutionA Resolution by the Historic Preservation Board recommending a line item in the City's 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget for the restoration of the windows, located at Coral Gables City Hall. (Historic Preservation Board vote: 7-0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6423 12.-2.TAB Traffic Impact Study recommendationResolutionA Resolution by the Transportation Advisory Board recommending that the City of Coral Gables Commission review the Traffic Impact Study procedures developed by the Board and consider adoption.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6471 1E.-1. Agenda ItemLegislative updates by Florida State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6488 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, supporting District Courthouses, including Coral Gables District Court, and supporting the Miami-Dade County Clerk’s request for bridge funding.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6218 2F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending section 101-182, Qualifications and Removal of Officers (Special Masters/Hearing Officers), of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6380 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, creating Section 2-244, under Article V, Chapter 2, Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics, of the City of Coral Gables Code, entitled “Honor Code,”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6317 1F.-3.Ordinance - Vacation of Public Alleyway re Riviera PlazaOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, requesting vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 12, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process,” providing for the vacation of the twenty (20) foot wide alley which is three-hundred (300) feet in length lying between Tracts A and B, and dedication of substitute perpetual access and utility easement in Block 199, Riviera Section Part 14 (1542 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (07 12 17 PZB recommended approval; Vote 6-0)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
17-6341 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, creating Section 62-101, Chapter 62, Article III, of the City of Coral Gables Code to prohibit excavations on Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue in the Streetscape area; 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
17-6385 1F.-5.Resolution - Cond. Use approval modification to adopted Campus Master Plan re West LabResolutionA 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 modification to the adopted Campus Master Plan for Henry S. West Laboratory School located at 5300 Carillo Street zoned University Campus District for the property legally described as the Portion of Tract 3 of the Amended Plat of Portion of Main Campus University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (08 09 17 PZB made no recommendation due to insufficient application, Vote:7-0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6458 1G.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding water quality findings for Coral Gables Waterway, including information from Dr. Roland Samimy from the School for Marine Science and Technology at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and Dr. Chris Kelble from the NOAA-AOML. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6333 1G.-2. ResolutionA discussion regarding adoption of Commissioner Ordinance. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6403 1G.-3. ResolutionAn update on 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
17-6404 1G.-4. Agenda ItemA discussion on metal roofs in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6460 1G.-5. Agenda ItemPresentation of updated abandoned property report and replenishment of City Commission abandoned property list. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6476 1G.-6. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding identifying and pursuing a location for an off-leash dog park in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)Deferred  Action details Video Video
17-6411 1G.-7.Bike Share Request for Letters of InterestResolutionA Resolution directing staff to advertise a Request for Letters of Interest (RFLI) regarding the launch of a twelve (12) month pilot for a stationless bike-share service in the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6462 1G.-8. ResolutionA discussion and possible action regarding invocation of Chapter 164 of the Florida Statutes by the Coral Gables City Commission as to the Miami-Dade County School Board relating to the applicability of City land use, zoning, and historic preservation regulations to Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ property and development within the City. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6343 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a Residential Waiver (By a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Lourdes Cuzan (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli), in accordance with Section 2-59(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6344 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a Residential Waiver (By a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Jesus Milian (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli), in accordance with Section 2-59(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6348 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a Residential Waiver (By a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Tina Sayago (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli), in accordance with Section 2-59(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6349 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a Residential Waiver (By a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Marshall Bellin (Nominated by Commissioner Lago), in accordance with Section 2-59(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6331 1I.-1.IFB Citywide Right of Way ImprovementsResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Citywide Right of Way Improvements contract to Metro Express, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an as-needed basis and not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a term of two (2) years with two (2) one (1) year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2017.06.LS and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6329 1I.-2.Legislative Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Legislative Consulting Services contract to Southern Strategy Group of Miami, LLC, with Ronald L. Book, P.A., the top-ranked proposer, in an estimated annual amount of $72,000, not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a period of two (2) years with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods exercisable at the option of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2017.05.PK; should negotiations fail with the top-ranked proposer, negotiations shall commence with the next ranked proposer until an agreement and contract amount acceptable to the City has been reached.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6330 1I.-3.Planning Services for Zoning Code Update, RFP 2017.05.MSResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Planning Services for Zoning Code Update contract to DPZ PARTNERS, LLC d/b/a DPZ CoDESIGN, the top-ranked proposer, pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2017.05.MS, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a final contract amount acceptable to the City for this project, not to exceed the budgeted available funds.Deferred  Action details Not available
17-6399 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to market the City owned parcel located at 7350 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33155 to sell for the highest and best price, and waiving provisions of the Procurement Code in accordance with Section 2-2011 and 2-583 thereof. (Potential Sales Agreement will come back to City Commission for authorization to execute)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6457 1I.-5.RFQ 2017.06.YG CMR Public Safety Building (Award)ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Public Works Director, upon consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, and in conjunction with the Evaluation/Selection Committee, to award the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the Construction of A New Public Safety Building Project (“the Project”) to The Weitz Company, LLC., the most qualified Proposer, pursuant to Section 2-1089 of the Procurement Code entitled “Construction manager-at-risk” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2017.06.YG; authorizing the Public Works Director, upon consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, to negotiate a Pre-Construction Services Agreement for the Pre-Construction phase of the project at an amount that is fair, competitive, and reasonable; should negotiations fail with the most qualified Proposer, further authorizing the Public Works Director, upon consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, to formally terminate negotiations and to commence negotiations with the next most qualified Proposer, up to the third ranked qualified Proposer, until a satisfactory agreement and contradopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6396 1I.-6. ResolutionA Resolution approving general terms and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a Sales and Purchase Agreement with Doctors’ Hospital, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24, located on the northwest corner of University Drive and Pisano Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146, having a Miami-Dade County parcel identification number of 03-4119-006-0200, and waiving provisions of the Procurement Code in accordance with Sections 2-2011 and 2-583 thereof. (Note: The resolution requires a 4/5 vote because of the waiver; Sales Agreement will come back to City Commission for authorization to execute)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6427 2I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing City Staff to Prepare an Ordinance creating a Notice Provision and Process in the Zoning Code, as well as a standard for evaluating amendments to the City Plan, and Authorizing the Historic Preservation Officer and City Attorney to proceed with Designation of the City Plan; providing for implementation and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6400 1I.-8. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a one-time grant, in an amount not to exceed one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars (“$125,000”), to the BID’S Giralda Committee to be utilized by the BID, as the Committee’s fiscal agent, on an incremental and reimbursable basis for marketing activities pre-approved by the City.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6407 1I.-9.Venetian PostsResolutionA Resolution authorizing a public project series of artistically painted Venetian Posts for temporary display throughout the Central Business District with eventual auction to benefit a regional non-profit organization.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6381 1I.-10. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the medical insurance plan with Florida Blue with an overall cost decrease of 2 percent from the previous year for an additional one-year term, effective October 1, 2017; further authorizing the renewal of Florida Combined Life Dental Insurance (with no premium increase for the DHMO and PPO Plan) and the UNUM Life and AD&D insurance plans (with no premium increase guaranteed for 12 months), effective October 1, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6391 1I.-11.Presentation on Smart ParkingPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by Mike Martindill, Principal of Tim Haahs & Associates regarding Smart Parking.Deferred  Action details Not available
17-6390 1I.-12.Presentation on Public Parking and Centralized ValetPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the Parking Director regarding Public Parking and Centralized Valet.Deferred  Action details Not available
17-6334 1J.-1. ResolutionReport on special taxing districts.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6335 1J.-2. Agenda ItemStatus report on 747/760 Ponce Nuisance Abatement matter.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6372 1J.-3. Agenda ItemReport regarding misdemeanor citation program.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6459 1J.-4. Agenda ItemReport regarding 1411 Mantua. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6463 1J.-5. Agenda ItemPublic Records and Information Request Policy.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6474 1J.-6. Agenda ItemRequest for an Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6493 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission authorizing the City Attorney to file suit against Fibernet for damages to pavers at Giralda Street during unpermitted excavation.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6350 1K.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission, with attachments, accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of Results from the Coral Gables Retirement Board Election; said election period which was held from June 6th, 2017 through June 9th, 2017; said election which confirmed Tom Zelenak to the At-Large Participating Regular Full-time Employee seat for the remainder of an unexpired term which began January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available