City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2019 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
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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19-9245 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentA presentation of a $6,000 donation from the City of Coral Gables, raised in conjunction with the Coral Gables Community Foundation, at the launch event for the Coral Gables cookbook, “A Taste of Coral Gables,” and benefitting Coral Gables Senior Highschool’s Culinary Arts Program.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-8908 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 8, 2019 as "University of Salamanca Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9223 1A.-3.National Arts & Humanities Month, October 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2019 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9262 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2019 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9200 1A.-5.20 Year Service Pin - Allan WebbPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-year service pin to Allan T. Webb, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9221 1A.-6.Firefighter of the Month Award for June 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Balsera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9226 1A.-7.Firefighter of the Month Award for July 2019Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Juan Pineiro, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9188 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Operator Tabitha Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the 2nd Quarter Award,” for the months of April 2019 through June 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9189 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Lauren E. Poole, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9235 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2019 as "Americans with Disabilities Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9201 1A.-11.October 2019 EOM - Eddie Coard Jr.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Eddie Coard Jr. who holds the title Sanitation Worker, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of October 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9173 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of August 27, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9174 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 10, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9246 1B.-3. MinutesSpecial Assessment Meeting of September 12, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9249 1B.-4. MinutesFirst Budget Hearing of September 12, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9247 1B.-5. MinutesSecond Budget Hearing of September 20, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9274 1C.-1. AppealReport on the International Rum Conference.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9275 1C.-2. Agenda ItemSan Isidro Sister City relationship and Argentina Mission.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9204 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm on November 23, 2019 at Merrick Park located on Biltmore Way between LeJuene Road and Hernando Street during the "Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival," to benefit the Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution Number  Action details Not available
19-9207 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Saint Theresa Catholic School to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the Annual Parish School Fair on the school’s grounds at 2701 Indian Mound Trail on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday December 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9227 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Giralda Plaza merchants to set up a temporary bar on November 1, 2019, December 6, 2019, January 3, 2020, February 7, 2020, March 6, 2020 and April 3, 2020 from 7pm - 1am on their respective outdoor dining areas during the Business Improvement District’s Giralda Under the Stars Event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9225 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Make a Wish Southern Florida to sell alcoholic beverages at the parking lot located on 1159 Sunset Drive and San Ignacio Avenue from Red Road to Yumuri Street on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. during the Wings for Wishes event to benefit the Make a Wish South Florida subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9237 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 17, 2019 through December 24, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9216 2D.-6.CDB Board-as-a-Whole appointmentResolutionA Resolution confirming Dr. Rosa Maria Mayorga (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9215 1D.-7.AAP Appointments 2019-2021ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board to appoint Nelson de León, Dr. Jill Deupi, Jacek Kolasinski, Emily MacDonald-Korth, Marijean Miyar, and Juan Roselione-Valadez to the arts advisory panel to serve for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9196 1D.-8.MH-Board-As-A-Whole-Appointee-ResolResolutionA Resolution confirming Joanne Meagher (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9251 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Monica Segura (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9272 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, ratifying a Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Coral Gables and a Maintenance Agreement between 251 S Dixie LLC and the City of Coral Gables related to Gables Station improvements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9214 11.-1.AAP minutes 07.17.19MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 17, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9132 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Hearing of August 21, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9197 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of September 11, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9206 11.-4. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of September 16, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9199 11.-5.MH08.12.19.FOR.CC10.08.19MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 12, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9212 11.-6.CDB minutes 08.06.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of August 6, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9198 11.-7.HPB.08.15.19FOR.CC.10.08.19MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of August 15, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9168 11.-8. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 2, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9236 11.-9. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of August 14, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9176 11.-10.PAB Minutes 06272019MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of June 27, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9177 11.-11.PAB Minutes 08222019MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of August 22, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9231 11.-12. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of June 12, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9233 11.-13. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 30, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9178 11.-14. MinutesProperty Advisory Board and Economic Development Board Joint Meeting of August 14, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9147 11.-15. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 23, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9230 21.-16. MinutesSenior Advisory Board Meeting of July 11, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9232 11.-17. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Minutes of June 13, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9224 11.-18. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of September 4, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-8541 1F.-1.Ordinance - Gulliver re Amend Sec. 2 of Ord. No 2011-06 re Increase existing student enrollmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2011-06, to increase the maximum student enrollment from 1,162 to 1,240 students for Gulliver Academy located at 12595 Red Road, Coral Gables, Florida; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 2011-06 shall remain in effect; and providing an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (07 10 18 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 4-2) (Increase existing Gulliver Academy student enrollment)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9090 1F.-2.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re nonrestaurant facilities - public outdoor seatingOrdinanceAn 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 permit a conditional use for outdoor seating for nonrestaurant facilities fronting Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re nonrestaurant facilities - public outdoor seating) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-8947 1F.-3.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re nonrestaurant facilities - private outdoor seatingOrdinanceAn 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 permit a conditional use for outdoor seating on private property for nonrestaurant facilities; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re nonrestaurant facilities - private outdoor seating) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-8949 1F.-4. 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 amend certain definitions and requirements for operation of shared mobility device programs; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-8767 1F.-5. 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)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9069 1F.-6.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re docksOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 8, “Docks, Wharves, Mooring Piles and Watercraft Moorings,” updating side setback requirements and allowing multi-level docks below established grade, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re docks) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval with modifications, Vote 5-1) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9070 1F.-7.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re drivewaysOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-101, Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, and Section 4-102, “Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District,” to modify and clarify provisions related to driveways; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re driveways) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9071 1F.-8.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re construction trailersOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 21, “Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2107, “Temporary use of construction office” to allow temporary construction office for multi-family projects in Multi-Family 2 (MF2) and Multi-Family Special Area (MFSA) districts; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re field office) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval with modifications, Vote 6-0)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9180 1F.-9. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Gables by amending Article III, Chapter 70, Sections 70-76 through 70-91, the “Coral Gables Communications Rights-of-Way Ordinance;” providing intent and purpose, applicability and authority to implement; providing definitions; providing for registration; providing for the requirement of a permit; providing application requirements and review procedures; providing for a performance bond to place or maintain communications facilities in the public rights-of-way; providing for construction methods; providing development and objective design standards; providing for severability clause; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9138 1F.-10. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights”, Section 3-1006, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites”, for the receipt and use of TDRs for the proposed project referred to as “220 Miracle Mile”, on the property legally described as Lots 17-24, Block 2, Crafts Section (220 Miracle Mile), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Requesting receipt of TDRs re 220 Miracle Mile)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9187 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the filing of an application by Belmont Village, L.P., pursuant to the Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and Mundomed S.A. and South High Cliff Corp., to receive transfer of development rights for the proposed mixed use project to be located at the northeast corner of Salzedo Street and Altara Avenue.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9240 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the filing of an application by Alta Developers, LLC, pursuant to the Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and Mundomed S.A. and South High Cliff Corp., to receive transfer of development rights for the proposed mixed use project to be located at 250 Bird Road.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9241 2F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a six (6) month extension of time for Poncecat Miracle Mile, LLC to obtain all transfer of development rights necessitated by the approval of a mixed-use site plan, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-86, 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9139 1F.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a Site Plan Review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts,” Section 4-203, “Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown Overlay (DO),” for the proposed project referred to as “220 Miracle Mile” on the property legally described as Lots 17-24, Block 2, Crafts Section (220 Miracle Mile), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Site Plan Review - 220 Miracle Mile)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9186 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9185 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, urging the Florida Legislature to amend F.S. 163.08 to add seawall construction and other flood protection improvements as qualifying improvements for property assessed clean energy programs. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9184 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, opposing preemption of City Authority regarding the deployment of small cell technology in City public rights-of-way and urging the Florida Legislature to repeal Section 337.401(7), Florida Statutes; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9165 1G.-4. ResolutionA discussion regarding the 6th Annual Wings for Wishes event in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9234 1G.-5. Agenda ItemAn update regarding Cocoplum resurfacing and Miami-Dade County. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9252 1G.-6. Agenda ItemA discussion about parking issues at Carlos S. Kakouris Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9258 1G.-7. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding reported instances of missed trash and recycling collection. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)Deferred  Action details Not available
19-9259 1I.-1. ResolutionUpdate regarding Doctor’s Hospital Lot.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9146 1I.-2. Agenda ItemHurricane Dorian Debriefing.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9169 1I.-3.RFP 2019-020 Group Dental InsuranceResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Group Dental Insurance Contract to Humana Insurance Company and CompBenefits Company, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-020.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9170 1I.-4.RFP 2019-021 Group Vision InsuranceResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Group Vision Insurance Contract to Humana Insurance Company, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9171 1I.-5.RFP 2019-022 Group Life and AD&D InsuranceResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Group Life and AD&D Insurance Contract to Standard Insurance Company (The Standard), the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-022.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9179 1J.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available