City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/15/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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22-3714 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2022 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
21-3291 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Robert Wheeler, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2021.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3556 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Lakaevia Tyler, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2021.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3648 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Ashley Sheran, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2021.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3627 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective Joel Rios, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the Fourth Quarter 2021.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3661 1A.-6.2021 DeKorte AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Michelle Christensen, recipient of the 2021 Robert DeKorte Memorial AwardPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
22-3639 1A.-7.LEED Silver for PSB & TrolleyPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables for Achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification under LEED V4 Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovations for both the Police and Fire Headquarters and the Trolley Maintenance Facility.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3679 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Finance Department represented by Diana M. Gomez, Finance Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3662 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to City Attorney, Miriam Soler Ramos, for being named President of the Cuban-American Bar Association.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3644 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of January 11, 2022.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-3643 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of January 25, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3673 1D.-1. Agenda ItemA special appearance by County Commissioner District 7, Raquel Regalado to discuss latest district initiatives.Deferred  Action details Not available
22-3672 1D.-2. Agenda ItemAn update relating to a Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) resolution which provides the scope of services and the budget required to conduct a study along U.S. 1 from SW 27th Avenue to SW 72nd Street.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3638 1E.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Coral Gables Community Foundation to work in conjunction with the Parking Department during the annual "Tour of Kitchens" Fundraiser on Saturday, March 5, 2022, for the parking needs of the homes that will be on the tour. (Specifically, but not limited to the following streets: Segovia Avenue, Milan Avenue, Venetia Avenue, Alhambra Circle, Hernando Street, University Drive, South Greenway Drive and San Vicente Street). (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena)   Action details Video Video
22-3641 1E.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to sell alcoholic beverages at the parking lot located on 1559 Sunset Drive and on San Ignacio Avenue from Red Road to Yumuri Street on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 beginning at 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. during the “Wings For Wishes” event, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements; and authorizing the waiver of special fees, parking fees, and barricade fees for the event . (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3642 2E.-3.Preservation Architectural Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2021-031 for Preservation Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a professional services agreement (“agreement”) with R.J Heisenbottle Architects P.A., Gurri Matute P.A., R.E. Chisholm Architects, Inc. and Rodriguez & Quiroga Architects.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-3630 1E.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission adopting the updated Title VI Program for the City of Coral Gables Trolley Service.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-3665 1E.-5.Resolution to wave the parking fees for Walk-MS 2022ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing free parking for Participants (in Garage 4) and a waiver for the $5562.00 cost of renting fifty-nine (59) parking spaces along Biltmore Way and parking for participants in Garage 4 for the 2022 Coral Gables Walk MS Scheduled for April 2, 2022.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-3664 1E.-6.Resolution to extend and consolidate the WPS PARCS MSA thru FY2024ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to extend a Maintenance and Service Agreement in Parking Garages 2, 4 and 6 with WPS USA CORP for maintenance and service of the Parking and Revenue Control Equipment and consolidate the start and end dates of Parking Garages 1, 2, 4 and 6 maintenance agreements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-3675 1E.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Laura Kelly (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) 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
22-3678 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to sell alcoholic beverages on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Bierhaus Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way, during the "St. Patrick’s Day Block Party" event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-3718 1E.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing temporary encroachments into the public right-of-way relating to the temporary installation of two floating treatment wetlands in City waterways.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-3668 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of January 18, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3670 11.-2.AAP minutes 01.12.2022MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of January 12, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3653 11.-3. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 17, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3680 11.-4. MinutesBudget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of January 24, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3654 11.-5. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of January 12, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3611 11.-6. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of January 10, 2022approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3692 11.-7. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of October 8, 2021approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3698 11.-8. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 8, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3708 11.-9. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of January 10, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3645 11.-10. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of January 5, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3682 11.-11. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of October 20, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3683 11.-12. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of November 17, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3686 11.-13. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of December 15, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3657 11.-14. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of January 13, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3647 11.-15. MinutesMayor's Citizens Advisory Council Meeting of January 18, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3631 11.-16. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 9, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3646 11.-17. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of January 12, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3624 11.-18. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of December 17, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-3652 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution from the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 936 Castile Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the Castile Avenue / Plaza Historic District, legally described as Lot 8, Peacock Re-Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 35, at Page 60 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of December 15, 2021, Vote: 8-0, one member absent).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3671 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 3-600 of the Zoning Code to create Section 3-612 “Covid-19 Testing Site Temporary Use Permit” to allow for the siting of Covid-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment sites operated by Federal, State, or Local Government Agencies through February 15, 2023; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3584 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing the City to enter into a Lease with SRA Coral Gables Restaurant, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dba SRA. Martinez with regard to the City-owned property 2325 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 for a period of fifteen (15) years and with two (2) additional, five-year renewal options, at the City’s discretion; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3658 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Gables by amending Chapter 6, Section 6-3, “Retail beverage store and retail liquor store licenses issued for to bona fide restaurants” to allow restaurants of 150 seats or over to serve alcoholic beverages or intoxicating liquors from bars; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/Aapproved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
21-3389 1G.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding existing signage on privately owned public surface parking lots. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena)Withdrawn  Action details Not available
22-3598 1G.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the possible temporary art installation to Downtown Coral Gables in order to raise awareness for Developmental Disabilities Month this March (in partnership with The Wow Center and Representative Demi Busatta Cabrera). (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3663 1G.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding a pop-up beer garden at Farmer's Market. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3666 1G.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion to review the technical performance of the Zoom platform as it is being implemented to facilitate remote appearances at public meetings, including resident boards. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3667 1G.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding audit practices and procedures for city-owned properties. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)Deferred  Action details Not available
22-3705 1G.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding potential updates to landscaper education procedures in connection with landscaper permits. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3703 1G.-7. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding payment of surface parking fees at the Biltmore Hotel. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3715 1G.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the donation of a drone and punching bag. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3674 1G.-9. Agenda ItemAn update from staff on stormwater catch basins and grates. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago).Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-3577 1G.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission adopting a policy regarding City Commission review of renovations to existing City owned and/or operated surface parking lots and review of proposed construction of new City owned and/or operated surface parking lots. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3706 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing staff to negotiate with TD Bank, N.A. or the lender that offers the next lowest rate to provide a loan for the refinancing of the City’s loans from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission dated April 28, 2016; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3717 1I.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to begin the Country Club employee hiring process and to waive the competitive process of the procurement code for all purchases related to the Coral Gables country Club as Special Procurement/Bid Waiver, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3699 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a change order to RFQ 2021-010 mobility Hub Pre-Construction & Construction CMR Services for the new state of the art Mobility Hub with the Weitz Company, LLC, pursuant to section 2-764 (b), approval of change orders and contract modifications, of the City’s Procurement Code in estimated amount of $1,500,000 for additional work to be performed. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-3640 1J.-1. ResolutionDiscussion regarding the City’s potential involvement in a class action suit relating to the increased price of Insulin.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video