City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/12/2019 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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19-8345 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring February 12, 2019 as "Jack Thomson Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8391 1A.-2.30 Year Service Pin - Bryan BarkerPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of thirty year service pin to Bryan G. Barker, Public Service Department.   Not available Video Video
19-8333 1A.-3.25 Years of Service - Mjr. AtherleyPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-five year service pin to Major Cordell Atherley, Police Department.   Not available Video Video
19-8356 1A.-4.25 Years of Service - Carlos PerezPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-five year service pin to Carlos Perez, Public Works Department, Automotive Division.   Not available Video Video
19-8378 1A.-5.20 Year Service Pin - Daniel BovesPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty year service pin to Daniel A. Boves, Public Service Department.   Not available Video Video
19-8385 1A.-6.Firefighter of the Month Award for January 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Rebeca McNally, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8392 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Justin Gonzalez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December, 2018.   Not available Video Video
19-8332 1A.-8.EOM February 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Donna Johnson who holds the title Accounting Specialist, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of February, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8342 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of January 22, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8341 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution designating the City of Seville, Spain, as a “Sister City” of the City of Coral Gables, Florida.   Not available Video Video
19-8329 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Andy Mayobre (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, 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
19-8358 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Eric Zichella (Nominated by Commissioner Mena) and Kevin Lynskey (Nominated By Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division, 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
19-8359 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City to be a Sponsor of the Coral Gables Preparatory Academy "2019 Family Fun Day Carnival," at the Bronze Level.   Not available Not available
19-8360 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of Teddy Lhoutellier (Nominated by the University of Miami) Monique Selman (Nominated by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) and Piero Gardinali (Nominated by Florida International University) to serve as members of the Sustainability 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
19-8368 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Erin Anding (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee, 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
19-8346 1D.-6.FAF - Senior Level TrainingResolutionA Resolution authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of $50,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training; the funds are to be expended as needed for senior-level professional development and leadership trainings by the Coral Gables Police Department.   Not available Not available
19-8347 1D.-7.FAF - Chevy Bolts for NSAsResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $67,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the acquisition of Chevrolet Bolt LT vehicles for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.   Not available Not available
19-8349 1D.-8.FAF - SaferWatchResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $100,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the acquisition of SaferWatch for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.   Not available Not available
19-8376 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m Friday, March 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., and on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way, during the "St. Patrick’s Day Party on the Plaza" event, to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council and the Pause for a Cause, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Video Video
19-8389 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from noon to 12:00 a.m., and from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019 on Miracle Mile from Douglas Road to Lejeune Road as part of the "Carnaval on the Mile," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Video Video
19-8365 1D.-11. 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 1, 2019, during the "Champions League Final Watch Party," to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.   Not available Not available
19-8367 1D.-12. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, April 6, 2019 during the "Der Deutsche Klassiker (German Soccer Classic) Watch Party" event to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
19-8366 1D.-13. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Saturday, March 2, 2019 during the "El Clasico Watch Party" event to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
19-8372 1D.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing the acceptance of the donation of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) from the Coral Gables Garden Club; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget to recognize the donation as revenue and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the project.   Not available Not available
19-8401 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of December 5, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8328 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of January 16, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8396 11.-3.MH11.5.18FORCC.02.12.19MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 5, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8397 21.-4.CDB 01.15.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of January 15, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8386 11.-5.PAB Minutes 11152018MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of November 15, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8373 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 13, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8374 11.-7. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8375 11.-8. MinutesSenior Advisory Board Meeting of November 1, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8379 11.-9.SAB meeting minutes of 12-5-19MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8327 11.-10. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8403 11.-11. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of January 10, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8402 22.-1.Giralda Sky - Call for ArtResolutionA Resolution approving release of a Call for Art for Giralda Sky, a temporary public art installation. (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).   Not available Video Video
18-8243 1F.-1.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re limiting location for artificial turfOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, "Development Standards," Division 11, "Landscaping," Section 5-1104, "General Requirements," limiting locations for artificial turf; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 09 18 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 6-0)   Not available Video Video
19-8338 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending section 54-86, Chapter 54, Article III of the City of Coral Gables Code to move “cardboard” from the definition of “household refuse” to the definition of “recyclable material” so that cardboard must be segregated as a recyclable material pursuant to section 54-149; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8404 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance approving the purchase and sale agreement for the sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24 located on the northwest corner of University Drive and Pisano Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146 having a Miami-Dade County parcel identification number of 03-4119-006-0200 to Doctors Hospital Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation; waiving certain requirements of the Procurement Code pursuant to section 2-1089 thereof; providing a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (The lot is currently leased to Doctors Hospital) (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
19-8335 1G.-1. Agenda ItemCommission Action Items Spreadsheet.   Not available Not available
19-8334 1G.-2. Agenda ItemStatus update on signage by staff.   Not available Video Video
19-8363 1H.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding undergrounding workshop and Section 5-2201 of the Zoning Code entitled "Requirement for underground utilities." (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8364 1H.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding reconsideration and amendment to “A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Adopting a Policy for City Commissioner Expense Accounts/Office Budgets.” (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8288 1H.-2.1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, adopting a policy for City Commissioner expense accounts/office budgets. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
19-8369 1H.-3. ResolutionUpdate on scooter pilot program and next steps.   Not available Video Video
19-8383 1H.-4. Agenda ItemAn update from staff regarding existing restrictive covenants that hold property owners responsible for the maintenance of surrounding areas. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Vince Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8340 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida establishing an Affordable Housing Account and authorizing the transfer of $125,000 from fund balance to the Affordable Housing Account. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8370 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Javier Betancourt (Nominated by Commissioner Keon), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Parking 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 Video Video
19-8289 1J.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding Columbus Center recommendations.   Not available Video Video
19-8405 1J.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the 6th Annual Safe Streets Summit.   Not available Video Video
19-8361 1J.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget to transfer from fund balance Park Impact Fees, and to appropriate such funds for the Ponce Circle Park Project.   Not available Video Video
19-8387 1J.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing the City Manager to extend and amend an agreement with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Inc., to continue participation in the Million Orchid Project, as initially authorized in Resolution 2014-52.   Not available Video Video
19-8406 1J.-5. ResolutionA Resolution continuing the presentation and hearing and extending negotiations from the current February 13, 2019 deadline to March 13, 2019, in order for staff to continue working toward reaching an agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC (CGCC) for the redevelopment of City-Owned Municipal Parking Garages 1 and 4, located at 245 and 385 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.   Not available Video Video
19-8337 1K.-1. ResolutionHearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant COLA to class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) (treating GAP and opt-outs in the same fashion) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism   Not available Video Video
19-8336 1K.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available
19-8371 1L.-1. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the nomination of Jesus Cordero, who ran unopposed, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board as a Participating Regular Full-time Employee Representative (General/Teamsters), for the remainder of a two-year term, which began on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.   Not available Video Video