City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/5/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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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17-6791 1A.-1.Special Recognition to the Coral Gables Fire Department Extrication TeamPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Extrication Team, on its success at the “2017 National Extrication Challenge,” during the week of October 25, 2017.   Not available Video Video
17-6793 1A.-2.October 2017 Firefighter of the Month AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter David Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6813 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Anton Jackson who holds the title Equipment Operator II, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December, 2017.   Not available Video Video
17-6823 1C.-1. Agenda ItemA report regarding artist Carlos Cruz-Diez.   Not available Video Video
17-6824 1C.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Public Safety Building.   Not available Not available
17-6834 1C.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding City Hall Courtyard.   Not available Video Video
17-6796 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Lucy Reinhardt (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.   Not available Not available
17-6797 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Rebeca Rodriguez (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.]   Not available Not available
17-6799 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, to revise the Alarm User section of the Fee Schedule; providing for a severability clause, and an effective date.   Not available Not available
17-6794 1D.-4.1202 Asturia - outside sewer connectionResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1202 Asturia Avenue, 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 Resolution No. 2008-07; and providing that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6795 1D.-5.Resolution - Annual Review of CG and UM Agreement for 09 28 16 to 09 27 17ResolutionA Resolution approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development Agreement and Section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2016, to September 27, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6811 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution granting permission to The St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, as part of the "St. Patrick’s Day Festival," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
17-6815 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from noon to 12:00 a.m., and from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2018 on Miracle Mile from Douglas to Lejeune as part of the "Carnaval on the Mile," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
17-6818 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City of Coral Gables to enter into a Parking Management Agreement with DMD OF CORAL GABLES, LLC in which the City would accept appointment as the exclusive manager of the parking lot, located at 900 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, Florida.   Not available Not available
17-6809 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 11, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6819 11.-2. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of November 16, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6816 11.-3.MH10.16.17FORCC.12.05.17MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of October 16, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6789 11.-4.HPB.10.19.17FORCC.12.05.17MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of October 19, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6798 21.-5. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 23, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6837 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Board Meeting of August 18, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6838 11.-7. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of October 5, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6839 11.-8. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of November 2, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6790 11.-9. MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of October 4, 2017.   Not available Not available
17-6778 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 26 “Emergency Services”, of the City of Coral Gables Code to clarify definitions and processes; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
17-6748 2F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 2-243, of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled "Lobbying" and providing for a repealer provision, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
17-6779 2F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 82, entitled “Vegetation”; to include additional measures to review and protect trees; to set procedures to evaluate tree protection and removal; to set an appeals process for a Tree Permit denial; to establish a Tree Trust Fund for the purposes of maintaining and increasing the City tree canopy from tree mitigation fund fees; and other measures as deemed as necessary for the preservation and enhancement of the City’s tree coverage; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Not available
17-6742 1F.-4.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re Giralda Plaza OverlayOrdinanceAn 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,” adding Section 4-209, “Giralda Plaza Overlay” to allow appropriate infill and redevelopment that enhances the character of Restaurant Row; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Changes the Zoning Code to allow small, 3-story mixed-use buildings on Giralda Plaza to be built up to 45 feet without providing minimum on-site parking. The Parking Advisory Board supports Staff’s recommendation for three (3) stories on Giralda Plaza with no parking. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended four (4) stories or 50 feet, Vote 7-0. Staff incorporated all other modifications into the proposed text, however Staff stands by the maximum height for parking exemption to be three (3) stories and forty-five (45) feet.)   Not available Video Video
17-6512 1F.-5.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re establish provisions for charging stations of electric vehiclesOrdinanceAn 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 5, “Development Standards,” Section 5-1409, “Amount of Required Parking,” to establish provisions for electric vehicle charging stations; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11.08.17 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6800 2F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Hammock Lake Banyan Drive Roving Security Guard Special Taxing District located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6801 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6802 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6803 2F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6804 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6805 2F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6806 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6807 1F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Amended Kings Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6808 1F.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District, located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.   Not available Not available
17-6841 1G.-1. Agenda ItemCommission Action Items Spreadsheet.   Not available Not available
17-6842 1G.-2. Agenda ItemInitiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.   Not available Not available
17-6814 1H.-1. ResolutionA discussion and possible action regarding funding of The Underline with impact fees from new developments (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6817 1H.-2. ResolutionA discussion for the City to possibly become a member of the Seawall Coalition. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6829 1H.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion and update from staff on the bike sharing program. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6831 1H.-4. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the potential of charitable contributions during the permitting process. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
17-6833 1H.-5. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding bulk trash pick-up and reviewing potential alternatives to trash pits. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)   Not available Video Video
17-6848 1H.-6. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding Planning services for Zoning Code Update RFP. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)   Not available Video Video
17-6820 1J.-1. Agenda ItemIntroduction of Block by Block Project Manager Adrian Garcia and daily maintenance program for Miracle Mile and the 100 block of Giralda.   Not available Video Video
17-6821 1J.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the future vision for Little Gables with a presentation on zoning and aesthetic treatment, including the trailer park.   Not available Video Video
17-6822 1J.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the status of the High Pines/Ponce-Davis annexation process.   Not available Video Video
17-6847 1K.-1. Agenda ItemReport on settlement agreement with the Property Appraiser's Office.   Not available Video Video
17-6810 1K.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available
17-6828 1L.-1. ResolutionA Resolution confirming Final Assessment Roll, setting forth properties benefited by Special Assessment District known as Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, to provide special services for said district, subject to certain adjustments and terms.   Not available Not available