City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2019 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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19-9372 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Amanda C. Hernandez, Winner of the 1st Annual Essay Writing Contest Presented by the City of Coral Gables in Celebration of Florida City Government WeekPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
19-9375 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a $2,622.13 donation from the City of Coral Gables to the Coral Gables Community Foundation collected during the “Pumpkin Patch at Pittman Park,” and benefitting Coral Gables Prep Academy and Crystal Academy.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9302 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 30, 2019 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9364 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-year service pin to John A. Butler, Community Recreation Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9319 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Arturo Lujan, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9321 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detectives Taha Khaled and Jason Cruz, recipients of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the third quarter 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9322 1A.-7.Congratulations to The Coral Gables Fire Department RIT Competition TeamPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Rapid Intervention Team Competition team for their 2nd place finish at the Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9352 1A.-8.November 2019 EOMPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Solanch Lopez who holds the title Assistant to the City Manager, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of November 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9405 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 12, 2019 as "Dona Spain Day in Coral Gables."Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9338 1A.-10.MacFarlane PresentationPresentation/Protocol DocumentA celebration of the restoration / rehabilitation of two wood-frame residences in the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, a Local and National Historic DistrictPresented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9368 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 22, 2019.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-9409 1C.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Giralda Avenue.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9410 1C.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Santa Tecla, El Salvador.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9411 1C.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding sidewalks.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9355 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Wilfredo Hernandez (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) 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
19-9356 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Celia Suarez (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens 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
19-9351 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing encroachments into the public right-of-way, consisting of the installation of a grease trap in the rear alley, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, adjacent to 101 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Floridaadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9366 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a one-time grant, in an amount not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), to the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables to be utilized on an incremental and reimbursable basis for holiday decorations for Miracle Mile that have been pre-approved by the City.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9335 1D.-5.Automotive Body Repairs (collision damage)ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Automotive Body Repairs (collision damage) to Faraco Tip Top Paint & Body Shop as the primary responsive and responsible bidder and Chino’s Ink Werks, Inc. as the secondary responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $50,000.00 annually for a period of three (3) years pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-040 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9390 2D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer authorizing the purchase of a City-Wide Public Safety Voice Announcement System for dispatching Fire Department staff, vehicles and apparatus when responding to emergency 911 events pursuant to Section 2-689, sole source procurement of the Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9406 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Carolina Estefan-Chahine (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) 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
19-9407 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Ada Holian (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Parking 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
19-9408 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Kasey Tendrich (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee, 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
19-9371 11.-1. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of October 6, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9337 11.-2. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of October 9, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9303 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of October 7, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9341 11.-4. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of September 17, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9357 11.-5.PAB Minutes 09262019MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of September 26, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9359 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 10, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9354 11.-7. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of September 11, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9362 11.-8. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 18, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9365 11.-9. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of October 11, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9388 11.-10. MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9383 11.-11.TAB MINUTES 9-17-19MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of September 17, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9363 11.-12. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of October 2, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9290 12.-1. ResolutionThe School Community Relations Committee minutes of September 20, 2019, requesting that the City Commission increase the board’s membership from seven members to nine members.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9369 1E.-1. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by County Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo, Jr., discussing the 2020 Census.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9392 1E.-2. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by John Thompson, regarding ALPR cameras.Deferred  Action details Not available
19-9069 1F.-1.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)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9070 1F.-2.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)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9071 1F.-3.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)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9268 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-53 entitled "Term of Members"; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9064 1F.-5.Resolution - Conditional Use approval re ALF ZOM Coral GablesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting Conditional Use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4, “Conditional Uses,” for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) referred to as “ZOM Coral Gables” on property zoned Industrial District (Section 4-303 C.2.), legally described as Tract A-C, Block 16, Industrial Section, (363 Granello Avenue & 300 Greco Avenue) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions, vacating Resoluton 2016-09, and providing for an effective date. (Conditional Use approval re ALF)adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9397 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida directing the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with preliminary analysis and preparation, community engagement, project scoping, and to schedule one or more workshops on or before early April 2020 in connection with the potential citywide conversion of overhead utilities to underground utilities. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9499 1F.-6.1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to prepare a plan for community engagement regarding the potential Citywide conversion of overhead utilities to underground utilities.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9327 1G.-1. ResolutionA discussion regarding process for appeals from decisions of the Historic Preservation Board. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9376 1G.-2. ResolutionUpdate regarding Trolley Expansion. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9389 1G.-3. ResolutionA discussion regarding historic Whiteway Lights. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9403 1G.-4. ResolutionA discussion about implementing Live Remote Public Comments at commission meetings to the agenda. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9404 1G.-5. Agenda ItemRequest for the City Manager to prepare a description of the “Mobility Hub” to replace garage #1 including time line for RFP, award date, financing, and ground breaking. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9414 1G.-6. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the upcoming sale of a City Emergency Response Vehicle. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9291 1I.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion on Illuminate Coral Gables.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9265 1I.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation regarding ballpark estimate for the undergrounding of utilities.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9384 1I.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate from Zoning Code Consultant Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.   Action details Video Video
19-9360 1I.-4. Agenda ItemA presentation on the Pop-Up Incubator Program for the City-owned property located at 290 Miracle Mile.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9373 1I.-5. ResolutionDoctor’s Hospital sale/lease update.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9386 1I.-6.AGC Electric, Inc change orderResolutionA Resolution authorizing a change order to the Electrical Contractor Services contract with AGC Electric, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the amount of $1,652,000 to increase the original anticipated award amount to accommodate work required throughout the City.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9387 1J.-1. ResolutionDiscussion regarding joining challenge to FCC Franchise Fee Order.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9367 1J.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
19-9379 1K.-1. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Roberto Martinez (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) for a one (1) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2020 and Joseph A. DeMaria (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2021, to serve as members of the Coral Gables Trial Board.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9380 1K.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of City of Coral Gables Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s certification and declaration of results of the Coral Gables Trial Board Election, held on November 1, 2019, which elected Andres "Andi" Murai for a one (1) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2020 and Maria Menendez for a two (2) year term beginning November 12, 2019 through November 30, 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9500 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to allocate the necessary funds during 2020-2021 budget cycle in order to restore the coral rock wall at the Coral Gables Merrick House.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9385 1M.-1. Agenda ItemAttorney-Client Executive/Shade session closed to the public for purposes of discussing the litigation styled Alliance Starlight III, LLC v. City of Coral Gables, Case Nos. 2019-012526-CA-01 and 2019-000118-AP-01. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, located at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, Vice Mayor Vince Lago, Commissioner Pat Keon, Commissioner Michael Mena, Commissioner Jorge Fors, Jr., Deputy Development Services Director Devin Cejas (as acting Chief Executive Officer), City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos, Deputy City Attorney Cristina M. Suarez, Special Counsel Annie Gamez and Craig Coller. A certified court reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-styled litigation. At the conclusion of the attorney-client session, the public meeting will be reopened, and termination of the attorney-client session will be Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video