City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/14/2019 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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19-8671 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables for achieving the designation of SolSmart Bronze.   Not available Video Video
19-8637 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15, 2019 as "Police Officer Memorial Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8613 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 18, 2019 as "National Kids to Park Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8703 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19, 2019 through May 25, 2019 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8624 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresensation of a Proclamation declaring May 2019 as "National Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8702 1A.-6.20 Year Service Pin - Emory LawrencePresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty year service pin to Emory D. Lawrence, Public Works Department, Landscape Services Division.   Not available Video Video
19-8675 1A.-7.Firefighter of the Month Award for February 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter John Jensen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8677 1A.-8.Firefighter of the Month Award for March 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Division Fire Chief Daniel Fernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8611 1A.-9.RecogDTH.BiltmoreBridges.MHAwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of the City of Coral Gables receiving two 2019 Dade Heritage Trust Historic Preservation Awards for the Restoration of the Coral Gables Merrick House and the Restoration of the Historic Biltmore Golf Course Bridges.   Not available Video Video
19-8655 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Coral Gables Smart City Solutions Competition Teams.   Not available Video Video
19-8656 1A.-11. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2019 as "Travel and Tourism Month" in Coral Gables, with William D. Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, to present an update on the state of the travel and tourism industry.   Not available Video Video
19-8535 1B.-1. Agenda ItemRegular City Commission Meeting of February 26, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8640 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 12, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8639 1B.-3. Agenda ItemRegular City Commission Meeting of March 26, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8604 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the International Affairs Coordinating Council to designate the City of Andorra La Vella, Andorra, a Friendship City of the City of Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8603 1C.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding election precincts and polling places.   Not available Video Video
19-8706 1C.-3. ResolutionA discussion related to the instructions to the City Manager to negotiate the disposition of certain public parking lots in the area of LeJeune and Greco for possible inclusion in a development agreement Zom, Inc, or its affiliates, that provide economic development and public benefits in favor of the City of Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8605 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Alexis Ehrenhaft (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8606 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Susan Rodriguez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) 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
19-8612 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida adopting the updated Title VI Program for the City of Coral Gables Trolley Service .   Not available Not available
19-8586 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code to engage multiple firms for specialized engineering services as a "Special Procurement/Bid Waiver", pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City's Procurement Code.   Not available Not available
19-8653 1D.-5.Parker Systems one-year Warranty extension for T2 LUKE II pay-stationsResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement with Harrington Resources Inc. dba Parker Systems to provide maintenance and service for T2 LUKE II pay-stations citywide.   Not available Not available
19-8642 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution approving the acquisition of Locution Annunciator System to retrofit the new Fire Station 2.   Not available Not available
19-8681 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant Program in the amount of $50,000.00 to make improvements to the newly designed and built Betsy Adams & The Coral Gables Garden Club Park which is located at 4650 Alhambra Cir, Coral Gables, FL 33146. This resolution will further authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget to recognize the $50,000.00 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.   Not available Not available
19-8682 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant Program in the amount of $50,000.00 to make improvements to the future Maggiore Park which is located at 5028 Maggiore Street Coral Gables, FL 33146. This resolution will further authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget to recognize the $50,000.00 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.   Not available Not available
19-8686 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution accepting and executing the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant Program in the amount of $ 175,000.00 to make improvements to Salvadore Park which is located at 1120 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134. This resolution will further authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget to recognize the $175,000.00 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.   Not available Not available
19-8667 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 annual budget to transfer from fund balance and recognize as revenue City Clerk’s Special Revenue Funds, and to appropriate such funds for a records management project.   Not available Not available
19-8680 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing funds in the amount of $150,000 to be used for the installation, marketing, and management of events for Sun Stories (the Project) on Giralda Plaza, a three-month summer installation, from the General Fund.   Not available Not available
19-8651 1D.-12.2019 LOT 5 DMD Amendment to Parking Management AgreeResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amendment to The Parking Management Agreement with DMD of Coral Gables, LLC in which the City would continue as the exclusive manager for the parking lot located at 900 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida.   Not available Not available
19-8591 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 6, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8661 11.-2. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of April 3, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8646 31.-3.AAP Minutes 02.27.19MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 27, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8647 11.-4.AAP minutes 03.27.19MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of March 27, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8625 11.-5. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 19, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8626 11.-6. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 7, 2018.   Not available Not available
19-8627 11.-7. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 13, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8631 11.-8. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of April 16, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8590 11.-9. MinutesCity of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 4, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8577 11.-10. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of March 20, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8609 11.-11. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of April 10, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8619 11.-12.MH02.11.19FORCC05.14.19MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of February 11, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8620 11.-13.MH03.11.19FOR.CC5.14.19MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 11, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8643 11.-14.CDB minutes 03.05.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of March 5, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8644 11.-15.CDB minutes 03.20.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of March 20, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8645 11.-16.CDB minutes 04.02.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 2, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8565 11.-17. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8566 11.-18. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of March 7, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8567 11.-19. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of April 3, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8618 11.-20.HPBFeb2119FORCC5.14.19MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of February 21, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8614 11.-21. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 19, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8594 11.-22. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 7, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8664 11.-23. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2019   Not available Not available
19-8652 11.-24.PAB Minutes 03142019MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of March 14, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8562 11.-25. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of January 9, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8563 11.-26. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of February 13, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8658 11.-27.Retirement Board Meeting of January 17, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of January 17, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8659 11.-28.Retirement Board Meeting of February 21, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of February 21, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8660 11.-29.Retirement Board Meeting of March 14, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of March 14, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8654 11.-30. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 15, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8676 11.-31.TAB MINUTES 2-19-19MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of February 19, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8679 11.-32.TAB MINUTES 3-19-19MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 19, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8683 11.-33.WAB-Waterways Adv BdMinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of March 6, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8684 11.-34.WAB April minutesMinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of April 3, 2019.   Not available Not available
17-6514 1F.-1.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re Open SpaceOrdinanceAn 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 3, “Development Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development” Section 3-502, “Standards and Criteria;” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD);” Article 5, “Development Standards,” Section 5-604, “Coral Gables Mediterranean Style Design Standards,” and Section 5-1105, “Landscape Requirements;” and Article 8, “Definitions,” to clarify what constitutes open space; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Updating Zoning Code to clarify what constitutes as required open space) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8688 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, condemning anti-Semitism, discrimination, and bigotry against all minorities (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8585 2G.-1. ResolutionPresentation of the Blue Ribbon Committee Final Report and Emergency Management presentation by Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa.   Not available Video Video
19-8595 1G.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the City's Connected Citizens Waze Dashboard System. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
19-8641 1G.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion item regarding the use and banning of glyphosate based pesticides, such as Round-Up, on City properties. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)   Not available Video Video
19-8669 1G.-4. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza overlays. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8670 1G.-5. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding metal roofs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8693 1G.-6. Agenda ItemAn update regarding the tree beautification on Bird Road from Ponce de Leon Blvd. to Red Road. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8695 1G.-7. Agenda ItemAn update on the Million Orchid Project. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8700 1G.-8. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding illegal dumping on Red Road/57th Ave and an update on city-wide trash pit assessment. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8701 1G.-9. Agenda ItemAn update regarding the US-1 corridor study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8648 1H.-1.AiPP Balboa Plaza Coral Carpet feesResolutionA Resolution authorizing combining Art in Public Places fees associated with 735 and 743 Almeria Avenue. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0)   Not available Video Video
19-8650 1H.-2.AiPP Balboa Plaza, Coral Carpet artResolutionA Resolution approving the concept and donation of a public artwork titled "Coral Carpet" by R & R Studios to be sited in Balboa Plaza in conjunction with 735 and 743 Almeria Avenue in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0)   Not available Video Video
19-8630 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance Reports, and Management Letter, for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2018 by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants.   Not available Video Video
19-8597 1I.-2.CIPGondalaBldgGrantResolutionA Resolution authorizing $500,000 in the FY 2019-2020 budget to be used for a matching grant application to the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources for the restoration and rehabilitation of the “Gondola Building” located on the Biltmore Golf Course at 1200 Anastasia Avenue.   Not available Video Video
19-8592 1I.-3.IFB 2019-004 Aquatic Weed/Trash Skimmer VesselResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the purchase of an Aquatic Weed/Trash Skimmer Vessel to Aquarius Systems - A Division of D&D Products, Inc., the most responsive-responsible bidder, in the amount of $340,914.00, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-004 and section 2-763 of the procurement code entitled “Contract Award”.   Not available Video Video
19-8598 1I.-4.RFP 2019-008 Disaster Debris Monitoring Services (Additional Levels of Service)ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Disaster Debris Monitoring Services (Additional Levels of Service) contract to Witt O’Brien’s, LLC., the sole responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-008; further authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement.   Not available Video Video
19-8583 1I.-5.RFQ 2019-007 Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle ParkResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer, to authorize the City to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park Re-Design Project with Urban Robot Associates Inc., pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2019-007, in an amount not-to-exceed the available budget.   Not available Video Video
19-8673 1I.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida expressing its support to Miami-Dade County for the Creation of a Special Taxing District for lighting improvements for the Cocoplum Phase I Community and expressing the City’s desire for immediate transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City upon the creation of the Cocoplum Phase I Lighting Special Taxing District, pursuant to Section 18-3.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code.   Not available Video Video
19-8632 1J.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available
19-8628 1K.-1. ResolutionA Resolution in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through December 10, 2019, as follows: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 (First Budget Workshop - Capital Projects And Priorities); Tuesday, May 28, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, June 11, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, July 9, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Wednesday, July 10, 2019 (Budget Workshop); Tuesday, August 27, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Thursday, September 12, 2019 (Special Assessment Public Hearing); Thursday, September 12, 2019 (First Budget Hearing); Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (Second Budget Hearing); Tuesday, October 8, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, October 22, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, November 19, 2019 (Commission Meeting); Tuesday, December 10, 2019 (Commission Meeting).   Not available Video Video