City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/9/2019 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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19-8876 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 10, 2019 as "Gym Kidz Gymnastics Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8827 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Commendation to Zoe Diederich.   Not available Video Video
19-8867 1A.-3.Green Business Recognition-I Know SciencePresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the first Coral Gables Green Business Certification to I Know Science Toy Store and Sci-lab.   Not available Video Video
19-8796 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2019 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8866 1A.-5.Florida Worksite Wellness AwardsPresentation/Protocol DocumentThe City of Coral Gables was nominated for two Wellness awards in May. The Florida Worksite Wellness Awards which took place on Friday May 3, 2019, and the City received an honorable mention and a Certificate of Accomplishment. The Healthiest Employers in South Florida were awarded on May 30, 2019. The City of Coral Gables was a winner amongst the top 10 award recipients. Congratulations to all employees who continue to strive for personal health, wellness and mindfulness and a special thanks to our wellness champions who are key in keeping our employees motivated to continue with these efforts.   Not available Video Video
19-8934 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Finance Department represented by Keith R. Kleiman, Assistant Finance Director for Management, Budget, and Compliance, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8880 4A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Bo Williams, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8864 1A.-8.20 Year Service Pin - Hannibal ThompsonPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty year service pin to Hannibal C.W. Thompson, Public Works Department, Landscape Services.   Not available Video Video
19-8865 1A.-9.30 Year Service Pin - Elsa De Bruzos FuentesPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of thirty year service pin to Elsa B. De Bruzos Fuentes, Finance Department.   Not available Video Video
19-8800 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Proclamation declaring July 9, 2019 as "Dr. Eduardo J. Padron Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
19-8828 1A.-11. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Information Technology Department recent recognition and awards from organizations such as ASQ, NIST, IEEE, CDG and IISE.   Not available Video Video
19-8832 1B.-1. Agenda ItemRegular City Commission Meeting of May 28, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8833 1B.-2. Agenda ItemRegular City Commission Meeting of June 11, 2019.   Not available Video Video
19-8929 1C.-1. Agenda ItemA presentation of the Coral Gables Museum Art Basel 2019 Program.   Not available Video Video
19-8874 1C.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding innovative recycling as done in Santa Tecla, El Salvador.   Not available Not available
19-8885 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Myra Silverstein (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8886 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Peter Wood (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8897 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Rafael Gavarrete to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8905 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution re-appointing Nancy Leslie (Nominated by Commissioner Fors) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8759 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Thursday, October 3, 2019, through Sunday, October 6, 2019 and Thursday, October 10, 2019 through Sunday, October 13, 2019, during the OKTOBERFEST Event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.   Not available Not available
19-8779 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution re-appointing Bernice Roth (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8875 1D.-7.Resolution - Reappointment of Robert Behar to PZBResolutionA Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Robert Behar to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021. (06 12 19 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)   Not available Not available
19-8909 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Carter Meader Sox (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board - General Employees, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8915 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Richard Montes de Oca (Nominated by Commissioner Fors) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.   Not available Not available
19-8942 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving an interlocal agreement between the City and Miami-Dade County for the use of the Metrorail South Corridor for construction of two driveways and installation of a force main and electrical service for Fire Station 2/Trolley building.   Not available Not available
19-8822 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 1, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8838 11.-2. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of June 5, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8887 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of June 12, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8896 11.-4. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May 29, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8892 11.-5.PAB Minutes 05232019MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of May 23, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8895 11.-6. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2019.   Not available Not available
19-8891 22.-1.AiPP PSB Public Art DepenaResolutionA Resolution approving artist Ivan Toth Depeña to design public artwork in conjunction with the new Public Safety Building project. (unanimously recommended by the Public Safety Building Public Art Selection Panel approval/denial vote: 10 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).   Not available Video Video
19-8912 1E.-1. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by Miami-Dade Property Appraiser, Pedro Garcia. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8835 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions;" amending Section 46-25, entitled "Definitions", to revise the definitions of Average Final Compensation and Normal Retirement Date for firefighters; amending Section 46-253, entitled "Normal Retirement Income", to revise the Normal Retirement Income for certain firefighters; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (The sole purpose of this Ordinance is to incorporate the pension changes agreed upon in the 2017-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and IAFF).   Not available Video Video
19-8685 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 18-9 “Campaign Finance Reports” relating to the electronic filing of campaign finance reports with the City Clerk; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8767 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles” of the City of Coral Gables Code to provide additional definitions and prohibit privately-owned, metered surface parking lot operators from issuing parking violations to motor vehicles parked in said privately-owned, metered surface parking lots, and Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Chapter 74; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
19-8602 1F.-4.Ordinance - Amend. to CG & UM Development Agree. re sale of alcoholic beveragesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development Agreement, adopted by Ordinance No. 2010-31 on September 28, 2010, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 20, entitled “Development Agreements,” for the University of Miami, City of Coral Gables Campus, amending Article 17, “Bank United Center” to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (UM Development Agreement - Amendment) (06 12 19 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)   Not available Video Video
19-8834 1F.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code Chapter 6, “Alcoholic Beverages,” Section 6-4, "Administrative Review by City Manager with approval by City Commission for retail beverage and retail liquor store licenses issued to non-restaurant facilities,” providing exception for large permanent seat event spaces, or venue facilities; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8933 1F.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the “Cocoplum Phase I” Security Guard District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance 95-214, to allow for 24-Hour Security Services, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8902 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission to allow release of Restrictive Covenants and Encroachment Agreements for lots 1-21 of Block 3, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial Section, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 22 of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.   Not available Video Video
19-8916 1G.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion and presentation by Kelly Cox, Program Director from Miami Waterkeeper, on the use of Glyphosate-based herbicides and fertilizers on urban landscapes. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8928 1G.-2 Agenda ItemA discussion regarding how the City can assist with obtaining a proposed plan and estimate from the Miami-Dade School Board for renovations to Coral Gables High School, including remarks from Samuel Joseph, Chair of the City’s School and Community Relations Committee. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)   Not available Video Video
19-8709 1G.-3. 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
19-8923 1G.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City Clerk and City Manager to set certain City Commission Meetings to begin after 5:00pm, and directing the City Clerk and City Manager to set matters of great public importance to be heard after 5:00pm. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8935 1G.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, encouraging the Florida Public Service Commission to set meaningful, impactful, and ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8873 1G.-6. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the City's waterways. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8724 1G.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate on plans to improve Code Enforcement. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
19-8913 1G.-8. Agenda ItemStatus update from Staff regarding the Monegro Project. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8922 1G.-9. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding Information Security. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
19-8926 1G.-10. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the City’s use and management of social media accounts and the Zencity platform, including a discussion regarding the necessity of a staff member dedicated to managing both. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)   Not available Video Video
19-8920 1G.-11. Agenda ItemAn update from staff regarding existing restrictive covenants that hold property owners responsible for the maintenance of surrounding areas. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8931 1G.-12. Agenda ItemA discussion item regarding the clarification on the terms for the restoration and rental of the Fink Studio. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)   Not available Video Video
19-8932 1G.-13. Agenda ItemAn update regarding the 760 Ponce De Leon Settlement Agreement. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)   Not available Video Video
19-8914 1G.-14. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding outdoor seating at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
19-8783 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8890 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, accepting the recommendation of the Sustainability Advisory Board to submit an application on behalf of the City of Coral Gables to become a “Keep America Beautiful, Inc.” affiliate.   Not available Video Video
19-8911 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, Resolution 2016-148, as amended, Resolution 2017-167, as amended, and Resolution 2018-219, as amended to adjust the Storm Water Fee, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8925 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $1,100,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement equipment; the acquisition of a mobile command post vehicle for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.   Not available Video Video
19-8879 1I.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing entering into the Third Amendment and Extension to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC with regards to City-owned property located at 11911 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida.   Not available Video Video
19-8829 1I.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentA GIS Web Map presentation regading Restrictive Covenants, Encroachments, and Other Property Information.   Not available Video Video
19-8716 1I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to enter into two lease amendments with the Palace Management Group, LLC, with regard to City-owned property at 1 and 2 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Video Video
19-8872 1J.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Not available Not available