City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2017 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  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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17-6610 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2017 as "Americans with Disabilities Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6541 2A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2017 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6585 1A.-3.Coral Gables Fire Department achieves ISO Class-1 RatingPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department, for achieving an ISO Class -1 RatingPresented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6577 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Finance Department represented by Diana M. Gomez, Finance Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement Award for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2016.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6589 1A.-5.September 2017 FF of the Month AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Deputy Fire Chief Gil Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6566 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Jose Rodriguez who holds the title Personnel Analyst/Public Safety, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6606 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Frank Albritton who holds the title Maintenance Worker II, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of October, 2017.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6572 1B.-1. MinutesCommission Meeting of August 29, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6573 1B.-2. MinutesBudget Hearing of September 14, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6609 1B.-3. MinutesBudget Hearing of September 26, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6594 1C.-1. 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 False Alarm Fees by the Fire Department; providing severability clause, and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6582 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Thursday, November 2, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the "Burgerliscious" event, to benefit Coral Gables Community Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6587 2C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Coral Gables Community Foundation to sell alcohol on Merrick Way, between Alhambra Plaza and Giralda Avenue on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the "Pumpkin Patch" at Pittman Park event, subject to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6592 1C.-4.UM 5827-5855 Ponce de Leon Blvd outside sewer conncectionResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 5827 and 5855 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department as provided under chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance No. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6611 11.-1 MinutesAnti-Crime Committee Meeting of July 26, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6612 11.-2. MinutesAnti-Crime Committee Meeting of August 30, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6601 11.-3. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of July 5, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6604 11.-4. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 9, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6588 11.-5. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 6, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6559 21.-6.AAP Minutes 06.28.17MinutesCoral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 28, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6354 11.-7.CDB Minutes 08.01.17MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of August 1, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6602 11.-8. MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of August 10, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-6613 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution by the Coral Gables Anti-Crime Committee recommending that the City of Coral Gables address the facilities at Phillips Park and requesting that the City Commission direct City staff to make all necessary repairs.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6576 1D.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the adoption of a State of Emergency Ordinance. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) (Sponsored by the City Attorney)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6615 1D.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Mayor's meeting with the Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6574 1E.-1. Agenda ItemIntroduction of the University of Miami Student Government and Get Out the Vote organizations.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6570 2F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” amending Section 50-26, “Compulsory Participation” to allow non-bargaining unit police officers and firefighters hired from outside the City the option to elect to participate in a defined contribution retirement plan, instead of the Coral Gables Retirement System; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6499 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, identifying the Duties and Powers of each Member of the City Commission (including the Mayor and Vice Mayor in their roles as Commissioners) and creating Section 2-29 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables entitled “Commissioners; Duties and Powers,” establishing the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Office of Commissioner; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
17-6522 2F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 10 of the City of Coral Gables Code Entitled “Animals” by creating Section 10-4 entitled “Peafowl,” 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
17-6581 1G.-1. ResolutionA discussion on implementing a tracking tool to keep track of requests made by the Commission. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6584 1G.-2. ResolutionA discussion on the possible reconsideration of the lot at Doctors Hospital. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6735 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission to commence negotiations with Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. in relation to a 99 year lease for Municipal Parking Lot 24, located on the northwest corner of University Drive and Pisano Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6600 1G.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the US-1 Corridor Study. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
17-6614 1G.-4. ResolutionA discussion regarding Governor Rick Scott’s appointment of Ritch Workman to the Public Service Commission and possible action urging the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation to use close scrutiny in deciding whether to confirm the appointment because of concerns raised in an article published in the Miami Herald on October 2, 2017. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6731 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Tony Bello, to serve as a member of the Construction Regulation 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
17-6732 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointing of Patricia Fuller, to serve as a member of the Insurance Advisory 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
17-6733 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alec Schneider, to serve on the Parks and Recreation Youth 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
17-6734 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Elizabeth Parnes, to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification 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
17-6603 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution approving an agreement with Gables Estates Club, Inc. for the design and implementation of Leucadendra Neighborhood Park.Continued  Action details Not available
17-6607 2J.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these Principles. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6593 1J.-2. ResolutionA Resolution directing the City Attorney to take all necessary action to protect “Miracle Mile” as a trademark. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6553 1J.-3. ResolutionCommission update on annexation feasibility report.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6571 1J.-4. Agenda ItemRequest for an Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
17-6590 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 December 2017, as follows: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 and Tuesday, December 5, 2017.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6591 1K.-2. ResolutionA Resolution with attachments, officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of Results using a petition process to ascertain whether a majority of the property owners support the continued existence of the Coral Gables Business Improvement District.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
17-6599 1K.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Coral Gables, Florida; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not included therein; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for the manner of amending such code; and providing when such code and this ordinance shall become effective; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
17-6740 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution supporting the Mayor and City Manager’s determination that the debris resulting from Hurricane Irma in the communities of Journeys End and Tahiti Beach poses an immediate threat to the public safety and health of residents in those areas, as well as a threat to the real property and that removal of the debris is in the best interest of the City.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
17-6501 11. Agenda ItemAttorney-Client executive session, closed to the public, for purposes of discussing the litigation styled City of Coral Gables v. Instagram LLC and Facebook Miami, Inc., Case No. 17-017450-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, and Special Counsel Annie Hernandez-Gamez. 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-stated 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