City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/28/2019 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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19-8727 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Jose C. Baez, recipient of the 2018 Robert DeKorte Memorial Award.   Not available Video Video
19-8731 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective Andrew Cachinero, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the first quarter in 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8736 2A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Alexander Ortega, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Officer of the Month Award," for the month of March 2019   Not available Video Video
19-8729 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Oscar Valdivia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8733 1A.-5.Firefighter of the Month Award for April 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Jeffrey Stone, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8740 1A.-6.Firefighter of the Month Award for May 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Battalion Chief Alejandro Garces, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8732 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Linda Maestre, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Communications Operator of the Quarter Award,” for the first quarter in 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8537 1A.-8.M.MACHADO PT EE of the Quarter (1st Quarter 2019)Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Michael Machado who holds the title Part-Time Lifeguard III, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the first quarter in 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8714 1C.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the concept of passive parks.   Not available Video Video
19-8722 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, increasing Local Business Tax rates by 5% covering fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, as provided for under Chapter 205.0535 of the Florida Statutes; providing severability clause, and an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8730 1D.-2.Donation from Artist Carlos Garcia-BarbonResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the acceptance of a donation from artist Carlos Garcia-Barbon of three giclee prints of watercolor works created by the artist.   Not available Not available
19-8737 21.-1. MinutesAnti-Crime Committee Meeting of April 24, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8708 11.-2. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of May 8, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8711 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of May 13, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8723 11.-4. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 8, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8728 11.-5. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of March 21, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8725 11.-6. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of April 18, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8672 11.-7. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of April 10, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8734 11.-8.Retirement Board Meeting of April 25, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of April 25, 2019   Not available Not available
19-8738 1D.-3. ResolutionResolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages and to authorize waiver of special event code Section 62-260 allowing the above mentioned applicant to operate from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Tuesday, July 2, 2019 through Sunday, July 7, 2019, during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Celebration and 2019 Copa America watch party to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Video Video
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
19-8718 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing Mankind Grooming & Services, located at 290 Aragon Avenue to add the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises as an accessory use to the barbershop and spa establishment, as permitted by state law, provided that total receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages not exceed 25 percent of the total annual gross receipts, and permanent bars or counters not exceed 45 square feet in surface area, subject to a valid Certificate of Use and local business tax; and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8539 1F.-3.Resolution - Modification of existing Fire Station and construction of new trolley maintenance facilityResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, "General Provisions,” Section 1-104 "Jurisdiction and applicability," to grant approval of modification of existing government facility known as Fire Station No. 2, legally described as Lot 1 thru 17, re-subdivision of a portion of Block 26, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 2, (525 S. Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; to provide for construction of trolley maintenance facility, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Modification of existing Fire Station and construction of new trolley maintenance facility)   Not available Video Video
19-8713 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida approving an amended Declaration of Restrictions regarding that certain property legally described as Lots 15-16, Block 29, Granada Section Coral Gables, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.   Not available Video Video
19-8709 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-272, increasing the Arts Advisory Panel membership from seven to nine members and setting forth membership requirements for the two new members. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)   Not available Video Video
19-8746 1G.-2.A Resolution Requesting "Ball Park" Estimates to underground utilities.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City Manager and City Attorney to request "Ball Park" estimates to underground all power and utility lines throughout the entire City from Florida Power and Light and other applicable utilities, and present said estimates to the City Commission once they are obtained. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8750 1G.-3.Resolution urging the Governor to veto House Bill 1159ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida urging Governor DeSantis to veto House Bill 1159, a bill related to tree trimming and regulation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8707 1H.-28. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of the following individuals, namely, Lissette Stancioff, Manny Chamizo, Carla Isaias, Juan Galan, Mario Lamar, and Douglas Yoder, to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Video Video
19-8748 1H.-29.Residential Waiver Javier BetancourtResolutionA 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 a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021.   Not available Video Video
19-8749 1H.-30.Residential Waiver - Lourdes CuzanResolutionA Resolution granting approval of a Residential Waiver (By a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Lourdes Cuzan (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli), in accordance with Section 2-52(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Video Video
19-8741 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing funding in the amount of $350,000 to the Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc. for the expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema into the City-owned property located at 240 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, with certain conditions.   Not available Video Video
19-8745 1J.-1.Miami Dade County Public Schools Interlocal AgreementResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board (M-DCPS Board) to resolve the pending conflict with the M-DCPS Board under CH. 164, F.S., "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act".   Not available Video Video
19-8717 1J.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available