City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2020 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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20-1003 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring January 19, 2020 through January 25, 2020 as "National Activity Professionals Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9557 1A.-2.25 Yrs. of Service - John Kevin RayPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-five year service pin to John Kevin Ray, Development Services Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9558 1A.-3.25 Yr. Service Pin - Jorge RomeroPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of twenty-five year service pin to Jorge E. Romero, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9556 1A.-4.Fire Department 30 Years of ServicePresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of service pins for Fire Department recipients, in recognition of 30 years of service: Deputy Fire Chief Dean W. James, Fire Captain David Martin, Firefighter David R. Johnson, and Firefighter Phillip Lopez.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9550 1A.-5.Firefighter of the Month Award for AugustPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Vincent Brown, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9551 1A.-6.Firefighter of the Month Award for SeptemberPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Phil Lopez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9552 1A.-7.Firefighter of the Month Award for OctoberPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Battalion Chief Gilberto Hernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9524 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Michael Daniels and Officer Alejandro Rivera, recipients of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9525 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Jennie Hoff, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2019.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9540 1A.-10.January 2020 EOMPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Maikel Lodeiro who holds the title of Sewer Line Technician II, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of January 2020.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9529 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of December 10, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1001 1C.-1. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding Historic Preservation Issues.Deferred  Action details Video Video
20-1008 1C.-2. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the progress on the Fink Studio.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9506 1D.-1.Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and CCTVResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and CCTV contract to UIT, LLC., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the estimated amount of $160,950.00 for the initial two (2) year agreement, with three (3) one (1) year renewals, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-026 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.adopted by Resolution Number  Action details Not available
19-9522 1D.-2.FDEM Grant Award - sewer improvementsResolutionA Resolution accepting a grant for financial assistance in the amount of $45,000 from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for engineering services to improve an area of the existing sewer collection system and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with FDEM for said financial assistance under FDEM Project No. 4337-330-R; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 annual budget to recognize the grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9534 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to conduct the Carnaval on the Mile event on Miracle Mile and authorizing to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 7, 2020, and from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 on Miracle Mile from Douglas Road to Lejeune Road as part of the Carnaval on the Mile, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
20-1004 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission appointing Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli to serve as an ex-officio member of the Coral Gables Museum Board of Directors for the remainder of a two-year term which began on September 30, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9528 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving resident rate discount for Coral Gables teachers who wish to purchase a membership package at the War Memorial Youth Center or Venetian Pool.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9563 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City to be a Bronze Level Sponsor of the Coral Gables Preparatory Academy "2020 Family Fun Day."adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9562 2D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the continued engagement of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for work on the citywide conversion of overhead utilities to underground as an exemption from the Procurement Code pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9549 1D.-8.Resolution - Annual Review re UM and City of Coral Gables for the period from September 28, 2018, to September 27, 2019ResolutionA Resolution approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development Agreement and Section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2018, to September 27, 2019.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9553 1D.-9.Venetial Pool Floor Surface Paint - Bid WaiverResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process of the procurement code to award contract to John Bell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $179,677 for Venetian Pool’s floor surface and in-water metal painting, pursuant to Section 2-691, special procurement / bid waiver of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
20-1006 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Sharon Watson (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the School 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
20-1010 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution confirming the nomination of Marangely Vazquez, who ran unopposed for the vacant seat on the Coral Gables Retirement Board, for the remainder of an unexpired two (2) year term which began on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, as the Participating Regular Full-time Employee Representative (General/Teamsters).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9477 11.-1.AAP minutes 10.23.19MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 23, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9559 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of November 20, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9526 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of December 11, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9476 11.-4.CDB minutes 11.05.19MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of November 05, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9531 11.-5. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of November 6, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9560 11.-6. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 15, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9561 11.-7. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of November 25, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9503 11.-8. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of November 7, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9533 11.-9. MinutesLibrary Advisroy Board Meeting of October 16, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9530 11.-10. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9532 11.-11. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9510 11.-12. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of November 7, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9575 11.-13.SAB Meeting Minutes 10-23-19MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 23, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-9512 1E.-1. Agenda ItemPersonal Appearance by Robert Ruano regarding Alhambra Circle bicycle project.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9267 1F.-1. 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)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9520 1F.-2.Ordinance - City Code Text Amend. re open air seating for nonrestaurant facilitiesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Gables by amending Chapter 6, Section 6-4, “Administrative review by City Manager with approval by City Commission for retail beverage and retail liquor store licenses issued to nonrestaurant facilities” to permit open air seating for nonrestaurant facilities that have obtained approval to sell alcoholic beverages; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
19-9574 2F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending Ordinance No. 2015-38 which approved a Planned Area Development (PAD) for the project referred to as “Paseo De La Riviera” property legally described as a portion of Tract A, Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South Dixie Highway), providing for the requirement to receive LEED or equivalent certification within one year of issuance of the temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any individual building, and absent such certification, a requirement to either (1) provide the City with a performance bond, cash, or irrevocable letter of credit payment in the amount of 3% of the Master Building Permit construction cost value within one year of issuance of the temporary Certificate of Occupancy, such bond being subject to Sections 5-1302.C.2-3 of the Zoning Code, or (2) vacate the building; 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
19-8720 1F.-4.Resolution - Cond. Use re 23, 27, 31 and 35 Sidonia RIRResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts,” Section 4-208.A.3(a), “Residential Infill Regulations (RIR),” for a multi-family building on property zoned Multi-Family 2 (MF2) legally described as Lots 18 thru 21, Block 23 of Douglas Section (23, 27, 31, and 35 Sidonia Avenue); including required conditions; providing for severability, repealer, and an effective date. (12 11 19 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 6-0)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9544 1G.-1. Agenda ItemAn update from staff on the proposed notification process for tree removals in residential neighborhoods. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
19-9514 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Coral Gables Community Foundation to use on-street parking, the Merrick House parking lot, and two trolleys at the City rate during the annual Tour of Kitchens Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, 2020 and waiving parking fees for use of said spaces. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9473 1I.-1.Special Procurement/Bid Waiver - Patterson Pope, Inc.ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with Patterson Pope, Inc., for the purchase and installation of specialized shelving and storage fixtures for the new Public Safety Building as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Sections 2-585 and 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9535 1I.-2.UM student housing outside sewer connect - 1280 stanfordResolutionA Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1280 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this Resolution.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9548 1I.-3.IFB 2019-042 Citywide Tree Trimming ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Citywide Tree Trimming Services contract to Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the estimated amount of $1,169,294.00, annually, not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-042 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9437 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing funding in the amount of $100,000 to Illuminate Coral Gables, the light based, fine art installation planned for Downtown Coral Gables in January 2021.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9508 1I.-5.Architectural Consuting 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., Ferguson Glasgow Schuster Soto (FGSS) and Rodriquez Architects, Inc., the eight (8) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “consultants competitive negotiation act”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9545 1I.-6.Cultural Development Grant Funding FY2019-2020ResolutionA Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Cultural Grants. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
20-1009 1I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, allowing the City Manager additional time to negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Doctor’s Hospital, Inc., for the sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24 located on the northwest corner of University Drive and Pisano Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, with Miami-Dade County Parcel Identification Number 03-4119-006-0200.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
19-9521 1J.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the general form and language of a surface parking lot invoice.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
19-9523 1J.-2. Agenda ItemRequest for Executive Session (if any).Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
20-1042 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission appointing Vice Mayor Vince Lago to serve as an ex-officio member on the Coral Gables Business Improvement District Board of Directors for a one-year term.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
20-1043 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution appointing James Worm (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) 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.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available