City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2019 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.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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19-9297 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 22, 2019 as "Marlon Carl "Lonnie" Hayes Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9314 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentFarewell and Presentation of a Key to the City to Dunia Miranda Maury, Trade Commissioner of Guatemala in Miami, for her 20 years of service and her support to the City of Coral Gables International Programs.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9248 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 21, 2019 through October 27, 2019 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9244 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23, 2019 through October 31, 2019 as "Red Ribbon Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9334 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 8, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9313 1C.-1. Agenda ItemWelcoming and Introduction of Curtillet Khatcherian, owner of Maryline Beauty Salon in Aix-en-Provence who has recently opened her 2nd salon on 80 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9304 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution designating the City of San José, Costa Rica as a “Sister City” of the City of Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9336 1C.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding La Fundación Internacional para la Libertad.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
19-9316 1C.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding suit challenging SB 168.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9301 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the appointment of Bonita Norman (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification 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
19-9261 1D.-3.Trash and Recycling ReceptaclesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Trash and Recycling Receptacles contract to Anova Furnishings, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the initial amount of $235,660.00, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-033 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9323 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution 2010-127 and adopting an amended resolution authorizing a new "Flags on Ponce Program" providing for the participation of the City of Coral Gables to allocate funds for our Sister Cities Flags; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9330 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Alec Schneider (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth 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
19-9288 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 14, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9283 11.-2.AAP minutes 08.28.19MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 28, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9312 11.-3. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9260 11.-4. MinutesCoral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 16, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9284 11.-5.CDB minutes 09.17.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of September 17, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9315 11.-6. MinutesDonald R. Hopkins and William A. Cooper Scholarship Committee Meeting of June 7, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9202 11.-7. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 20, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9300 11.-8. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 5th, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9250 11.-9. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 20, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9317 11.-10.TAB meeting minutes of 7-24-19MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 24, 2019.approved  Action details Not available
19-9281 12.-1.AiPP The Plaza, Tony Cragg CDBResolutionA Resolution of the Cultural Affairs Board recommending approval of the concept for a work of public art titled “Mean Average” by Tony Cragg in conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard 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: 6 to 0).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9282 12.-2.AiPP John Henry Quark CDBResolutionA Resolution of the Cultural Development Board recommending against accepting a donation of the artwork “Quark” by John Henry from the Kirk Landon Foundation. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9298 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 5:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. during the Burgerliscious event to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9296 1E.-1. ResolutionPersonal Appearance by Chairman of the Board of Director of The Everglades Foundation, Carlos de la Cruz, Jr. who will discuss the importance of reoccurring Everglades restoration funding. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9280 1E.-2. ResolutionPersonal Appearance by Jennifer Peña, Chief Administrative Officer for Kristi House Inc., a child advocacy center for Miami Dade County, serving child victims of abuse and sex trafficking for 25 years. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9279 1F.-1.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re removing term limitations/BOAOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Decision Making and Administrative Bodies,” Division 3, “Board of Architects,” Section 2-302, “Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Removal” removing the term limitations for members of the Board of Architects; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re term limitations) (10 16 19 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-1)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9267 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code Chapter 78, Article I, Section 78-1 entitled "Restricted Use of Utility Easement Property", and Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-7 entitled "Penalties" to include additional penalties for violations of Section 78-1; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9276 1G.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding homeless individuals in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9277 1G.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding dredging in the Coral Gables waterway and water quality testing using tracers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9278 1G.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding ride sharing drivers stationed near the Cocoplum Circle and the existing conditions surrounding the Cocoplum Circle. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9327 1G.-4. ResolutionA discussion regarding process for appeals from decisions of the Historic Preservation Board. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Video Video
19-9308 1G.-5. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding a skate park proposal. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
19-9269 1G.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commisson of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, urging the Miami-Dade County Commission to complete the Old Cutler Bike Trail along Old Cutler Road. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9306 1G.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, in support of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Fried's Legislative Package of Bills to address energy efficiency, climate change resiliency, and clean energy research. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9370 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution appointing Bonnie Crouch Seipp (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1m 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9320 2I.-1.AiPP The Plaza, Tony CraggResolutionA Resolution approving the concept for a work of public art titled “Mean Average” by Tony Cragg in conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard 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: 6 to 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9318 1I.-2.AiPP John Henry QuarkResolutionA Resolution to not accept a donation of the artwork “Quark” by John Henry from the Kirk Landon Foundation. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9183 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City Manager to cease the regular use of products containing glyphosate by City staff or City contractors.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9305 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Donation/Pledge Agreement with Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9324 1I.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida issuing a Zoning in Progress, in accordance with Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 7, “Moratorium,” Section 3-703, “Zoning in Progress Request” and 3-704, “City Commission Zoning in Progress Resolution Review and Decision” for the consideration of Zoning Code Text Amendments to address the operation of retail businesses engaged in the sale of retail products containing cannabidiol/CBD sold as a principal retail product within the City; providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9325 1I.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida issuing a Zoning in Progress, in accordance with Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 7, “Moratorium,” Section 3-703, “Zoning in Progress Request” and 3-704, “City Commission Zoning in Progress Resolution Review and Decision” for the consideration of Zoning Code Text Amendments to address the operation of retail vape shops within the City; providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9326 1I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a Professional Services Work Order with Martinez Alvarez Urban Design, Architecture & Interior Design Inc. for Basic Services for the Historic Restoration, Repairs and Tenant Improvements for the H. George Fink Studio at 2506 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9242 1J.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Action details Not available