City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 6/8/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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21-2381 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Carson Garcia, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2404 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPersonal Appearance by William D. Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, to present an update on the state of the travel and tourism industry.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2393 1A.-3.Firefighter of the Month Award for JunePresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Martin, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2021Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2387 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Operator Jessica Suita, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the First Quarter Award,” for the months of January through March 2021.Deferred  Action details Not available
21-2488 1B.-1. MinutesRegular Commission Meeting May 11, 2021.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-2487 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission adopting Mayor Lago's Strategic Priorities Plan. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2400 1E.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Information Technology Director to approve a Change Order to increase the spending authority on the Micro Security Contract # IFB 2020-032 - Security System Services to an estimated total of $119,000, pursuant to Section 2-764 (b) of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Change Orders and Contract Modifications”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2403 1E.-2.UASI Grant 2020ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $173,755.00 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2439 1E.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Cartegraph OMS Platform Annual Maintenance Service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver”, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2467 1E.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Vince Damian (Nominated by Police Chief Hudak) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2468 1E.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Charlotte Smiley (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2469 1E.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alberto Latour (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2470 1E.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Diana Arellano (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2471 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Richard Thurer (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2477 1E.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maurice Habif (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2478 1E.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Gerardo Alvarez (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2479 1E.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Vanessa Torres (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2492 1E.-12.prospect pump station pumps sole sourceResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase a total of four sanitary submersible pumps for Sanitary Pump Station Prospect and spare use from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2496 1E.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jose Valdes-Fauli (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 8, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2498 1E.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the City of Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2484 21.-1.AAP minutes 03.24.2021MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of March 24, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2485 11.-2.CDB minutes 04.06.2021MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 6, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2436 11.-3. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of February 17, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2437 11.-4. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of March 17, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2438 11.-5. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of April 21, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2396 11.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 5, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2472 11.-7. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of May 6,2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2473 11.-8.Retirement Board Meeting of January 14, 2021MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of January 14, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2474 11.-9.Retirement Board Meeting of February 11, 2021MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of February 11, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2475 11.-10.Retirement Board Meeting of March 11, 2021MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of March 11, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2476 11.-11.Retirement Board Meeting of April 8, 2021MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of April 8, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-2383 11.-12.TAB meeting minutes of 3-16-21MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 16, 2021.approved  Action details Not available
21-2286 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “PSA”), as amended, for the sale of the City-owned surface parking lot (#31) at 350 Greco Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4120-017-2240) to JRFQ Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (Lobbyist: Anthony De Yurre) (Lobbyist: Jennifer E. Fine)deferred by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2368 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 34-Nuisances, Article VI “Noise,” Section 34-170 “Exemptions” of the City Code to create an exemption for outdoor live amplified music on private property in the Central Business District, subject to approval of a permit and conditions; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
21-2380 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Re-adopting the City’s Civility Code, Establishing a Civility Code for Members of the City Commission, and for City Employees. (Sponsored by Mayor Vince Lago)Deferred  Action details Video Video
21-2461 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to resume community engagement, hold workshops with the City Commission in early 2022, and place any necessary items on the June 2022 City Commission Agenda for the Commission’s consideration of whether to place a ballot question before the voters relating to the undergrounding of Utilities Citywide. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2462 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Clerk and City Manager to schedule certain items, of great public importance, for certain City Commission Meetings that begin at 5:00pm. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2433 1G.-4. ResolutionAnnexation discussion of High Pines and Ponce Davis. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2486 1G.-5. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding the City of Coral Gables’ Page Internship Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2489 1G.-6. Agenda ItemA discussion regarding a Commission Workshop to discuss current garbage disposal standards and potential improvements to the existing process. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2491 1G.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing the Cavaliers Future Leaders Program, a summer internship program designed to introduce rising juniors and seniors of Coral Gables Senior High School to the inner workings of local government. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2229 1H.-1.Garage 7 AiPP Proposal ArtistsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving artists for public art proposal submittals associated with the new public Parking Garage 7, Minorca Garage. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).ContinuedPass Action details Video Video
21-2458 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Javier Betancourt (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2459 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Edmund Mazzei (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2460 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Samantha Duran (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2480 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: John Swain) and _________________ (Current Member: Bertram “Chico” Goldsmith) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2481 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Bruce Ehrenhaft) and _________________ (Current Member: Albert Menendez) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2482 1H.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Manny Mato) and _________________ (Current Member: Margaret Hernandez) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Arts Advisory Panel, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2483 1H.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of ____________________ (Current Member: Winnie Chang) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2509 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Jorge Otero (nominated by Vice Mayor Mena) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division for a two year term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
21-2394 1I.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation on Illuminate Coral Gables 2022.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2429 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated Assessment Rate for Fire Protection Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021; directing the preparation of an Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2430 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the Solid Waste Cost and the Solid Waste Service Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021; directing the preparation of an Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2441 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2442 1I.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2443 1I.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2444 1I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2445 1I.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2446 1I.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2447 1I.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2448 1I.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; amending the definition of Security Services; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2449 1I.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective dateadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2450 1I.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2453 1I.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services, facilities, and programs throughout the Cocoplum Phase I Street Lighting Assessment Area; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; determining that certain real property will be specially benefitted thereby; establishing the method of assessing the street lighting service cost against the real property that will be specially benefitted thereby; directing the City Manager to prepare or direct the preparation of a preliminary assessment roll based upon the methodology set forth herein; establishing a Public Hearing to consider imposition of the proposed street lighting assessments and the method of their collection and directing the provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2457 1I.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission opposing discrimination against the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Community.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2465 1J.-1. ResolutionReport and update regarding City of Weston, et al. v. State of Florida, et. al. (case where City joined various other municipalities and counties in challenging the penalty provision of section 790.33, F.S. relating to the regulation of firearms)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
21-2466 1J.-2. Agenda ItemReport and update regarding County/City’s fertilizer ordinances.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-2660 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2021-119 and appointing Mayor Vince Lago as Ex-Officio Member on the Business Improvement District Board of Directors, and Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez as alternate member (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole), to serve for the remainder of a two-year term, which began on June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2023.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available