City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/12/2019 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.
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19-8479 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentThe City of Coral Gables, in concert with the Coral Gables Community Foundation, honor and present awards to Doc B's Restaurant (Best Taste Award) and Season's 52 (Best Treat Award).   Not available Video Video
19-8473 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring March 23, 2019 as "Coral Gables Branch Library Day" in Coral Gables in honor of its 50th Anniversary.   Not available Video Video
19-8515 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring March 16, 2019 as "American Legion Day" in Coral Gables in honor of their 100th Anniversary.   Not available Video Video
19-8508 1A.-4.2018 EOY - Sarah Espino DayPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring March 12, 2019, as "Sarah Espino Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8514 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Naomi Harris, owner of Madruga Bakery.   Not available Video Video
19-8507 1A.-6.EOM March 2019 - Lynn SchwartzPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lynn Schwartz who holds the title Code Enforcement Officer, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of March, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8495 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2019 as "World Autism Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8416 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of February 12, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8483 1C.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the Key to the City to Mr. Antonio Argiz, CEO and Chairman of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF).   Not available Video Video
19-8481 1D.-1.Resolution authorizing FY 2018-2019 EmergencyResolutionA Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant #C7013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health; and amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget to recognize the $1,641 grant award as revenue and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the grant expenditures.   Not available Not available
19-8487 1D.-2.Fountain Maintenance CitywideResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Fountain Maintenance Citywide to Oliver’s Pools, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the estimated annual amount of $55,200.00, pursuant to Invitation for Bids IFB 2019-001 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.   Not available Not available
19-8488 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida establishing the Coral Gables History Tours Program for fourth grade students who attend school in the City of Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
19-8400 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 6, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8477 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of February 20, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8510 11.-3. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 18, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8511 11.-4. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of February 15, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8513 11.-5. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of February 6, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8467 12.-1. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of December 12, 2018 requesting guidance and consideration from the City Commission to repair, restore, and maintain the metal benches that have been in the Butterfly Garden since its inception, which would be fully funded by the Garden Club.   Not available Video Video
19-8494 1F.-1. ResolutionAn Appeal of a Board of Architects Settlement Agreement entered into by the City of Coral Gables and the Applicant as a result of a Conflict Resolution meeting on February 6, 2019 which approved revised plans (AB-18-04-3802) for the replacement of the entrance features at the main community entrance, located on Cartagena Plaza, and the addition of wing walls and updated signage on the existing pillars on the median and swales of Cocoplum Road, southeast of the intersection with Los Pinos Boulevard.   Not available Not available
19-8423 1F.-2. 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.-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 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
18-8226 1F.-4.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
18-8225 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
18-8129 1F.-6.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
19-8280 1F.-7.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend re Electric Vehicle charging requirementsOrdinanceAn 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,” revising the existing electric vehicle charging requirements for new construction; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (02 13 19 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-1) (Revise existing electric vehicle charging requirements) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8489 1F.-8. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-206, “Business Improvement Overlay District (BIOD),” to amend provisions regulating hours of operation and amplified music indoors and outdoors for establishments fronting Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
19-8445 1F.-10.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
18-8107 1F.-11.Resolution - New ALF on commercial property at 1000 Ponce de LeonResolutionA 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 an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) on property zoned Commercial District (Section 4-302 C.1.) for the property legally described as the Lots 8 thru 11, Block 17, Coral Gables Douglas Section (1000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (02 13 19 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-0) (Allow new ALF on commercial property)   Not available Video Video
19-8485 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution pursuant to section 3-1705 of the Zoning Code approving the dispute resolution agreement regarding the property located at 701 and 711 Valencia and legally described as Lots 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, Block 10, of "Coral Gables Biltmore Section", according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 20, at Page 28, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, which provides, in part, for an increase to the maximum floor area ratio up to 2.7 (from 2.0), subject to additional terms and conditions in the dispute resolution agreement.   Not available Video Video
19-8491 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, declaring Principles of Inclusion for individuals with autism and other special needs, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8504 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the sale of alcoholic beverages at the University of Miami’s Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
19-8512 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the sale of alcoholic beverages throughout the University of Miami’s Watsco Center. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada)   Not available Video Video
18-7958 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution approving the general business terms and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a development agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC (CGCC) for the redevelopment of Municipal Parking Garages 1 and 4 (G1 and G4) in which CGCC proposes a public private-partnership to provide an improved parking structure where the City will retain ownership and control of the public parking component in G1 and allow CGCC to build a residential mixed-use project in G4 compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. (This resolution requires a 4/5 vote because of the value; if an agreement is reached with CGCC an ordinance will come back to City Commission for two readings)   Not available Video Video
18-8257 1I.-2.Cocoplum entrance gates & signs encroachmentsResolutionA Resolution authorizing encroachments consisting of installation of wing walls and pavers at the intersection of Cocoplum Road and Los Pinos Boulevard and new signage at the Cartagena Circle entrance, subject to requirements of the Public Works Department.   Not available Video Video
19-8492 1J.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to former City Attorney Craig E. Leen, recipient of the Cruz-Whitehurst Advocacy Award given by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Austism & Related Disabilities   Not available Video Video
19-8482 1J.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available