City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2019 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  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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19-9453 1A.-1.Green Business Recognition Avion Auto SpaPresentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition to “Avion Auto Spa” for achieving Bronze Coral Gables Green Business Certification.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9454 1A.-2.Green Business Recognition-Barakat LawPresentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition to “Barakat Law” for achieving Bronze Coral Gables Green Business Certification.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9427 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Procurement Department represented by Celeste Walker, Finance Assistant Director for Procurement, recipient of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Outstanding Agency Accreditation Award - OA4.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9446 1A.-4.20 Year Serivce Pin - Anthony C. AxePresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-year service pin to Anthony C. Axe, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9445 1A.-5.20 Year Service Pin - Ronnie HudsonPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-year service pin to Ronnie Hudson, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9444 1A.-6.20 Year Service Pin - Percy NuñezPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-year service pin to Percy M. Nuñez, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9273 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of California Pizza Kitchen for receiving the City's first "A City for All Award."Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9439 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of November 12, 2019.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-9505 1C.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to Mayor Dorothy Thomson.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
19-9463 1C.-2. Agenda ItemA report on the City's trip to Santa Tecla, El Salvador.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9495 1C.-3. Agenda ItemFlorida National Registrar Review Board's recommendation that the Palma Hotel be nominated for listing in the National Registrar of Historic Places.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-9423 2D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution granting permission to the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, as part of the "St. Patrick’s Day Festival," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9426 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, March 22, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the Rotary Club of Coral Gables "Chili-Cookoff" event to benefit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9424 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra Circle between Ponce De Leon Boulevard and Lejeune Road, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 and from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020 as part of the “Coral Gables Festival of the Arts”, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9447 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Andria Codina Miyares (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Waterway 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
19-9455 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Amanda Hernandez (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) 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
19-9425 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra Circle between Ponce De Leon Boulevard and Salzedo Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 and from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020 as part of the “Coral Gables Seafood Festival”, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9465 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Manny Mato (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Arts Advisory Panel, 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
19-9417 1D.-8.DOS FL Grant for Hank Willis Thomas marketingResolutionA Resolution accepting a Florida Department of State, Specific Cultural Project Grant in the amount of $11,000 toward marketing and a national advertising campaign promoting Hank Willis Thomas artworks in Coral Gables; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to recognize the $11,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9413 1D.-9.UM Campus Art Master Plan 2019ResolutionA Resolution approving the University of Miami’s 2019 Campus Art Master Plan report in accordance with the requirements of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Zoning Code Article 3, Division 21.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9419 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 2, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9422 11.-2. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of October 29, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9449 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of November 13, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9418 11.-4.CDB minutes 10.01.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of October 01, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9420 11.-5. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 3, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9492 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9450 11.-7.Retirement Board Meeting of August 8, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of August 8, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9451 11.-8.Retirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9452 11.-9.Retirement Board Meeting of October 10, 2019MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of October 10, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9484 11.-10. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of November 15, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9456 11.-11. MinutesWaterways Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9485 1E.-1. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by Nick DiDonato from Coral Grand, LLC the tenant of the Coral Gables Country Club.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9428 1E.-2. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by Silvia Pinera-Vazquez regarding the Alhambra Circle bicycle project.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9482 1E.-3. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by John Thompson regarding Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR).Deferred  Action details Not available
19-9268 1F.-1. 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.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9279 1F.-2.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)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9267 1F.-3. 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)ContinuedPass Action details Video Video
19-9180 1F.-4. 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.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9181 1F.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 82-8 “Application of Fertilizer” in Chapter 82- Vegetation, Article 1- in General; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
19-9429 1F.-6.Ordinance - HP add'l 72 hrs to appeal board decisionsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review,” Section 3-606, “Procedures for Appeals,” to afford staff an additional 72 hours to appeal City Board decisions if a filed appeal is determined to be deficient; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 8 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9430 1F.-7.Ordinance - Text Amend. to include Dade Heritage Trust - HP appealOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review”, Section 3-606 to include Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. as party that may appeal decisions of the Historic Preservation Board; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (01 08 2020 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 4-2) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
19-9501 1F.-10.Ordinance - ZC Text Amend. re clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipmentOrdinanceAn 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, “Uses,” Section 3-307, “Playhouse”, Section 3-309, “Recreational Equipment”, and Article 16, “Definitions,” clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
19-9441 1G.-1. ResolutionAn update regarding the implementation of Live Remote Public Comments at commission meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9488 1G.-2. Agenda ItemAn update on traffic calming initiatives between Blue Road and Miller Drive. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9489 1G.-3. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the sidewalks and overall maintenance at the intersection of Salzedo Street and Minorca Avenue. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9490 1G.-4. Agenda ItemA discussion on a tree scheduled for removal on the 1400 block of Urbino. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9431 1G.-5. ResolutionA Resolution approving a combined Interlocal and Mutual Aid agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the City of West Miami, providing for the creation of a joint enforcement zone, provision of law enforcement services and creating a multi-agency Anti-prostitution & Human Trafficking Task Force. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9432 1G.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Resolution No. 30201 and Resolution No. 2015-87 to increase the number of members of the School Community Relations Committee. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9497 1G.-7. ResolutionA discussion regarding Sec. 58-57 of the City Code relating to sidewalk requirements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9481 1G.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Resolution No. 2018-272 to name the City owned property located at 2665 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 “Lamar Louise Curry Park” for a minimum period of 25 years and providing for a financial penalty should the name or the use of the property be changed in that time period. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9502 1G.-9. ResolutionA discussion of notice procedures applicable to conditional use permits for outdoor seating for nonrestaurant facilities. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9394 1I.-1. ResolutionA discussion regarding possible Community Recreation resident rate discounts for Coral Gables teachers as part of the School Community Relations Committee's Teacher Recognition initiative.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9436 1I.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation by staff on community outreach, education, neighborhood meetings, etc. regarding the undergrounding of overhead utilities.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9466 1I.-3.Piggback S-946 Rehabilitation of Sanitary SewersResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to authorize a “piggyback” contract from Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department with Insituform Technologies, LLC, at an estimated amount of $1,000,000 for each contract year to include renewals, not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewers by the Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Method, pursuant to Section 2-945, of the Procurement Code entitled, “Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggyback).”adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9421 1I.-4.RFQ 2019-038 Architectual Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2019-038 for Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc., R.J Heisenbottle Architects PA., Gurri Matute PA., CallisonRTKL, Inc., Alleguez Architecture Inc., R.E Chisholm Architects Inc., the six (6) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “consultants competitive negotiation act”.ContinuedPass Action details Video Video
19-9443 1I.-5. ResolutionA Resolution extending resolution number 2014-178, which grants permission to Miami-Dade Public Schools non-exclusive use of Phillips Park by Coral Gables Preparatory Academy, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, for physical education activities from the 2014-2015 school year to the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the Education Compact, as specified in Resolution 2006-57, for an additional three school years.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9358 1I.-6.Mydatt Services, Inc. DBA Block By Block Piggyback ContractResolutionA Resolution authorizing a Change Order to the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program Contract RFP-4580-18-JE with Mydatt Services, Inc. D/B/A Block By Block, Pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the estimated amount of $1,800,000 to increase the original award amount to accommodate work required through the potential six (6) year term of the Contract.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9491 6I.-7. Agenda ItemA Presentation on the retailer selected for the Pop-Up Incubator Program for the City-owned property located at 290 Miracle Mile.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9433 1I.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving the City's 2020 Leglislative Priorities.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9438 1J.-1. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).   Action details Not available
19-9442 1K.-1. ResolutionA Resolution in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through December 8, 2020, as follows: Tuesday, January 14, 2020; Tuesday, January 28, 2020; Tuesday, February 11, 2020; Tuesday, February 25, 2020; Tuesday, March 10, 2020; Tuesday, March 31, 2020; April 21, 2020; Tuesday, May 12, 2020; Wednesday, May 13, 2020 (First Budget Workshop); Tuesday, May 26, 2020; Tuesday, June 9, 2020; Tuesday, July 14, 2020; Wednesday, July 15, 2020 (Second Budget Workshop); Tuesday, August 25, 2020; Tuesday, September 8, 2020; Thursday, September 10, 2020 (Special Assessment Public Hearing); Thursday, September 10, 2020 (First Budget Hearing); Tuesday, September 22, 2020; Thursday, September 22, 2020 (Second Budget Hearing); Tuesday, October 13, 2020; Tuesday, October 27, 2020; Tuesday, November 17, 2020; Tuesday, December 8, 2020.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9483 1K.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission, accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of Results from the Coral Gables Retirement Board Election; said election period which was held from November 19, 2019 through November 22, 2019; which confirmed Christopher Challenger to the At-Large Participating Regular Full-time Employee seat, and Joshua Nunez who ran unopposed to the Participating Police Officer seat for a term, beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available