City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/26/2019 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Note: Agenda Items D-5 and G-6 have been pulled.
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19-8453 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officers Alexander Toledo and Christopher Challenger, recipients of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8454 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Velier Zaccheo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2018.   Not available Video Video
19-8434 1A.-3.Firefighter of the Year Award for 2018Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Dean James, Jr., recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2018.   Not available Video Video
19-8437 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Proclamation declaring February 2018 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8436 1C.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Coral Gables Art Cinema.   Not available Video Video
19-8450 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, that Granada, Spain, become a Sister City Emeritus.   Not available Video Video
19-8413 1D.-1.MobileEyes Fire Inspection SW RenewalResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and purchase the MobileEyes Annual Maintenance as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver”, pursuant to Sections 2-585 and 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.   Not available Not available
19-8452 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City to be a sponsor of the UM-NSU C.A.R.D. (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) Tropical Nights Gala, honoring former City Attorney Craig E. Leen, for his work when he was City Attorney of the City of Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
19-8457 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, (1) terminating the approval under Resolution No. 2019-27 of an easement to Verizon Wireless Personal Communications LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and (2) authorizing the granting of an easement to Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for utilities and access on, over, and across a portion of the Fire Station III property located at 11911 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida 33156.   Not available Not available
19-8380 1D.-5.9540 old cutler rd outside sewer connectionResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for the property located outside the City’s sewer district at 9540 Old Cutler Road, 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 provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution.   Not available Not available
19-8431 11.-1. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of February 13, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8471 11.-2.AAP 01.23.19MinutesCoral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of January 23, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8446 11.-3.CGMH1.7.19FORCC.2.2.6.19MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of January 7, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8472 21.-4.CDB 02.05.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of February 5, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8460 11.-5. MinutesEconomic Development Board and Property Advisory Board Joint Meeting of November 14, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8447 11.-6.HPB12.20.18FOR.CC.2.26.19MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of December 20, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8448 11.-7.HPB1.17.19FOR.CC.2.26.19MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of January 17, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8414 11.-8. MinutesInsurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of November 5, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8468 11.-9. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 15, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8407 11.-10. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of January 3, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8459 11.-11. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of December 12, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8461 11.-12. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Special Meeting of October 22, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8388 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing the renewal of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $60,340.00 for 12 months to the City, for the maintenance of turn and landscape areas within FDOT’S right of way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and S.R. 959/Red Road (East side only).   Not available Video Video
19-8338 1F.-1. 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.-2. 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
19-8423 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 21, “Art in Public Places Program,” and providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8424 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104, “Jurisdiction and Applicability,” providing exception from Zoning for City of Coral Gables Facilities; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
18-8225 1F.-5.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re increase mailed noticesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code (Zoning Code), Amending Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 3, “Uniform Notice and Procedures for Public Hearing,” Section 3-302 “Notice,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development,” Section 3-506 “Application and Review Procedures for approval of plans,” Division 6, “Appeals,” Section 3-606 “Procedure for appeals,” Division 7 “Moratorium,” Section 3-708 “City Commission Review and Decision,” Division 10 “Transfer of Development Rights,” Section 3-1006 “Review and Approval of use of TDRs on Receiver Sites,” Division 12 “Abandonment and Vacations,” Section 3-1205 “City Commission Review and Decision,” Division 15 “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” Section 3-1509 “Transmittal Hearing,” and Article 5 “Development Standards,” Division 6 “Design Review Standards,” Section 5-604 “Coral Gables Mediterranean Style Design Standards,” providing for required mailed notice for certain actions pursuant to the Zoning Code, providing for repealer p   Not available Video Video
18-8226 1F.-6.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re voting procedure for PZBOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code (Zoning Code), amending Article 2, “Decision Making and Administrative Bodies,” Division 2, “Planning and Zoning Board,” Section 2-203 “Meetings; quorum; required vote,” providing for clarifying Planning and Zoning Board voting procedures, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Clarify voting procedures for Planning and Zoning Board)   Not available Video Video
18-8129 1F.-7.Ordinance - Separation of single family property at 601 Sunset DriveOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a Conditional Use Building Site Determination pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Section 3-206, “Building Site Determination” to separate into two (2) single-family building sites on the property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, legally described as Lots 13-18 Block 236, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 11 (601 Sunset Drive), Coral Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of Lots 13, 14 and 15 (east parcel), and the other one (1) building site consisting of Lot 16, 17 and 18 (west parcel); including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (01 09 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) (Separation of single-family property to create two single-family building sites)   Not available Video Video
18-8155 1F.-8.Ordinance - Change Future Land Use Map to allow a mix of uses re 100 Miracle MileOrdinanceAn 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, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” to “Mixed Use” for lots 23-29, Block 3, Crafts Section; and, from “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” to “Mixed Use” for lots 19-22, Block 3, Crafts Section (100 Miracle Mile, 115 Andalusia Avenue and 2414 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA review) (Change Future Land Use Map to allow a mix of uses) (12 12 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)   Not available Video Video
19-8462 1F.-9. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74 -Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV- Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, Shared Mobility Devices, and Other Similar Devices of the City Of Coral Gables Code to include additional definitions, requirements for operation of shared mobility devices programs, and additional provisions regarding operation of shared mobility devices; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
19-8426 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) electing to use the uniform method of collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Levied within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing for the mailing of this resolution, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8458 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and among the Miami-Dade County Office of the Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”), Miami-Dade County on behalf of the Tax Collector (“Tax Collector”), and the City regarding Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8445 1F.-12.Resolution - Release of Restrictive Covenant re 601 SunsetResolutionA Resolution to allow release of Restrictive Covenant for Lots 13-18 Block 236, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 11 (601 Sunset Drive), recorded in Plat Book 12628, Page 1081 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Release of Restrictive Covenant)   Not available Video Video
18-8158 1F.-13.Resolution - Conditional Use Mixed-Use Site Plan Review re 100 Miracle MileResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an Encroachment Agreement and Mixed-Use Site Plan Review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Division 2, "Overlay and Special Purpose Districts," Section 4-201, "Mixed Use District (MXD)," for the proposed project referred to as "100 Miracle Mile" on the property legally described as Lots 19-29, Block 3, Crafts Section (100 Miracle Mile, 115 Andalusia Avenue and 2414 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Conditional Use Mixed-Use Site Plan Review) (12 12 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-1)   Not available Video Video
18-7447 1F.-14.Resolution - Final Plat entitled Riviera Deuce (Riviera Drive and Menendez Avenue)ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the Final Plat entitled “Riviera Deuce” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of an approximately 0.29 acre property on two (2) platted lots for residential, multi-family use on property assigned Multi-Family 1 Duplex Residential (MF1) zoning, on the property legally described as Lots 26 and 27, Block 93, Riviera Section Part 2 Revised (Riviera Drive and Menendez Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8430 1G.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding illegal activity on 8th Street corridor. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon and Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
19-8438 1G.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding expanding and funding the Coral Gables History Tours program, administered through the School and Community Relations Committee, to fourth graders in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
19-8469 1G.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding outdoor food service near Giralda Avenue. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Not available
19-8429 1G.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida in support of Senate Bill 214 and House Bill 85, an act related to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, and making support of Senate Bill 214 and House Bill 85 part of the City’s Legislative Agenda. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8455 1G.-5. ResolutionA Resolution supporting Senate Bill 78 and House Bill 169, requiring a Sea Level Impact Projection (Slip) Study published and approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, before state financed constructors may build certain structures in coastal areas. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8456 1G.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, condemning AirBnB Inc.'s decision to remove listings of rentals in Israeli settlements in the West Bank; and, directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to the officials designated herein. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
19-8433 1I.-1. Agenda ItemA presentation by FDOT District 6 staff regarding the safety related improvement project on US-1 and its impact on landscaping on the right-of-way.   Not available Video Video
18-8244 1I.-2.RFQ 2018-017 Traffic Impact Study Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2018-017 for Traffic Impact Study Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., A&P Consulting Transportation Engineers, Corp., and CALTRAN Engineering Group, Inc., the three (3) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act.   Not available Video Video
19-8415 1I.-3.IFB 2018-020 Passive Parks ProjectResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Passive Parks Project to H.G. Construction, Development and Investment, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,216,883.28, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2018-020 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.   Not available Video Video
19-8440 1I.-4.Fredy Alzate CIFO donation updateAgenda ItemUpdate on Fredy Alzate sculpture donation.   Not available Video Video
19-8451 1I.-5.Update on the Freebee Service ExpansionAgenda ItemUpdate on the service expansion of the Coral Gables Freebee.   Not available Video Video
19-8419 1J.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available