City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 10/11/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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22-4798 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2022 as "Hindu Heritage Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4744 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentA Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition marking the 20th anniversary of the public-private partnership that created Shops at Merrick Park.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4630 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2022 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4806 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 17, 2022 to October 23, 2022 as " Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4659 1A.-5.Envision Bronze Award for Cocopum 1 Pump Station ProjectPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables for earning an Envision Bronze Award for the Cocoplum 1 Pump Station project.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4760 1A.-6.EOM July 2022Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Madelaine Mendez who holds the title of Fire Inspector, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of July 2022.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4665 2A.-7.Firefighter of the month award for October 2022Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2022.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4683 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Operator Tania Mateu, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Second Quarter Award,” for the months of April through June 2022.Deferred  Action details Video Video
22-4497 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective Alfred Fernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the Second Quarter of 2022.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4658 1A.-10. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Sergeant Gordon Dickinson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2022.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4761 1A.-11.EOM September 2022Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Dairelis Rivero who holds the title of Payroll Clerk, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September 2022.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4789 1A.-12. Agenda ItemUpdate by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado regarding disability initiatives.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4791 1A.-13. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2022 as "Disabilities Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4736 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 13, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4765 1B.-2. MinutesFirst Budget Hearing of September 13, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4797 1B.-3. MinutesSecond Budget Hearing of October 3, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4722 1E.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the "Rotary Club of Coral Gables Chili Cook Off" 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
22-4751 1E.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Section 2-501(D) of the City Code, waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code to authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute an agreement with Downtown Works to provide retail consulting service in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 annually. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4759 1E.-4.UM Frost Institute of Chemistry Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1201 Memorial 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 Not available
22-4770 1E.-5.09/29/202ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Eduardo Garcia (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for remainder of 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
22-4772 1E.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the Plans Review Services with related Plan Review Services Contract PSA 2021-023, with J.E.M. Inspections & Engineering Services, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an estimated amount of $250,000 for additional plan review services. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4753 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 20, 2022 through December 24, 2022.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4778 1E.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to utilize the public space and sell alcoholic beverages, subject to applicable state law requirements, at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on twenty-two days from Sunday, November 20, 2022, through Sunday, December 18, 2022, during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Celebrationadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4787 1E.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of special event fees, parking fees and barricade fees for the North Ponce Harvest Market operated by Flamingo Fling Productions at the 100 block of Minorca every Saturday from October 22, 2022, to December 17, 2022.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4780 1E.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting a one-day permit to the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami to sell alcoholic beverages from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, on Biltmore Way for the Day of the Dead Festival as part of the International Cultural Events Initiative program. Subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4779 1E.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the “Day of the Dead” event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Initiative.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4805 1E.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between Alliance Starlight I LLC, Alliance, Sunrise of Coral Gables PropCo, LLC and the City of Coral Gables, retroactive to the date signed, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serraadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
22-4807 1E.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Andrew Nadal (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for remainder of 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
22-4571 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4507 11.-2.AAP minutes 08.02.2022MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 2, 2022approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4793 11.-3. MinutesBudget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4794 11.-4. MinutesBudget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of July 19, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4773 11.-5. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of September 14, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4804 11.-6. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 8, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4508 11.-7.CDB minutes 08.04.2022MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of August 4, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4782 11.-8. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of September 7, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4802 11.-9. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of June 15, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4803 11.-10. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of July 20, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4768 11.-11. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of August 10, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4748 11.-12. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 11, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4534 11.-13. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 10, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4799 11.-14. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of September 14, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4685 11.-15. MinutesSchool Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 19, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4747 11.-16. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of July 7, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4746 11.-17. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of August 4, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4723 11.-18.Transportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of July 19th, 2022MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of July 19, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4786 11.-19.WAB Meeting Minutes of 9/7/2022MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of September 7, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-4739 1E.-2.RFP 2022-014 Legislative Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Legislative Consulting Services contract RFP 2022-014 to The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4766 1E.-6.TKE contract modificationResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the Elevator, Escalators and Moving Walks with related Equipment Services, Accessories and Supplies Contract 100516-TKE, with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an annual estimated amount of $145,000 for additional elevator repair services to be performed. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4374 1F.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission creating Chapter 14 "Businesses”, Article VII "Mobile Food trucks”, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Video Video
22-4593 1F.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 34 "Nuisances”, Article XI "Nuisance Abatement” Sections 34-305 “Definitions” and 34-307 “Procedures” of the Code of Ordinances, by adding storage of hazardous materials to the definition of “Public Nuisance” and creating an expedited nuisance abatement process, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4600 1F.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Article VII, under Chapter 14 of the City of Coral Gables Code to add additional requirements to Hotels/Motels, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4482 1F.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-505, “Pitched roofs, material;” to expand the allowed roof materials for pitched roofs to include metal roofs, and Article 16, providing for a definition of “Standing seam metal roof;” providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4764 1F.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.9, “Expiration of Approvals; to eliminate the expiration of Certificates of TDR; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
22-4483 1F.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article VIII “Procurement Code”, Section 2-696 “Procedure to Provide Preference to Coral Gables-Based Vendors in Contracts for Goods and General Services” to add a preference for Miami-Dade County-Based Vendors, define principal place of business and expand and clarify the preference in competitive bids, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
22-4732 1F.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, Article II “Dogs”, Section 10-33 “Dogs Running at Large Prohibited; Leashes Required; Penalty for Violation of Article” to add an exemption from the leash provision for dogs within posted and designated off-leash dog parks and facilities, 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
22-4331 1F.-8. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code by revising Article 15 “Notices”, Section 15-102 “Notice”, Subsection C “Mail Notices” providing that when a notice radius extends outside of the City limits, notice shall be mailed outside of the City limits only to addresses that are within a five hundred (500) foot radius of the property that is subject of the application; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
22-4582 1F.-9. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 2, "Zoning Districts," Section 2-102, "Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District," to modify and clarify provisions related to garages and driveways; 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
22-4583 1F.-10. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 10, "Parking and Access," Section 10-106, "Visibility Triangle" to modify and clarify provisions related to convex mirror; 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
22-4781 1F.-11. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing the City to enter into a Lease with Francesco Miracle Miles, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, d/b/a Francesco Restaurant with regard to the City-owned property 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a period of seven (7) 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.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
22-4581 1F.-12. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process,” providing for the vacation of the north-south public alleyway lying between lots 9-16 and lots 8 & 17, Block 97, Coral Gables Riviera Section #2, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 18 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; providing for substitute utility easement, setting forth terms and conditions; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
22-4188 1F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending previously approved Resolution No. 2008-196, which amended Resolution No. 2005-231, pursuant to Zoning Code Section 14-203 to amend the condition regarding illumination on “Parcel 1” legally described as Lots 1-11 and Lots 39-48, Block 16, and “Parcel 2” legally described as Lots 1-5 and west 24 feet of Lot 6 and Lots 43-48, Block 17, Crafts Section, (2701 and 2855 Le Jeune Road), Coral Gables, Florida; and the approval and all other conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2008-196 shall remain in effect; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4725 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission urging the United States Congress to enact the Clean Competition Act, S. 4355. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4749 1G.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to create a Coral Gables City Hall Flag Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4750 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to create an American Flag Retirement Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4733 1G.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission providing direction to the City Manager regarding dogs at Catalonia Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4762 1G.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding trolley signage, parking lots signage, and signs with City emblems. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4771 1G.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion item about YGrene Green Corridor changes regarding origination fees, interest rates and buy-downs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4776 1H.-1.Art Basel 2023 ProcessResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Coral Gables’ 2023 Art Basel program. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4783 1H.-2.Cultural Grant FY2022-2023 AmendmentResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Cultural Grant recipients.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4808 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Gina Mazzei Anderhub (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
22-4274 1I.-1. Agenda ItemInnovation and Technology demonstration of new homegrown Smart City Digital Twin platform and Horizontal Integration Dashboards.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4727 1I.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation of potential pickleball options in City parks and facilities.Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
22-4481 1I.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Body Worn Cameras to Axon Enterprise, Inc., the responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2021-050. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4724 1I.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Fiber Optic Backbone Expansion Project to Unitec, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2022-015. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4790 1I.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code for all purchases related to 2022 holiday events/items, that would have traditionally been handled by the Business Improvement District, as Special Procurement/Bid Waivers, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City's Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4769 1I.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the renovation and addition project at 427 Biltmore Way, Contract IFB 2021-035, with pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an estimated amount of $285,000 for unanticipated additional costs not to exceed the available budget. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4792 1I.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state and local governments, businesses and residential communities consistent with these principles.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4735 1J.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission dissolving the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables as of a date certain; prohibiting further assessments within the district; providing for liens; authorizing the district to take certain actions for the wind down of the affairs of the Business Improvement District; providing for the transfer of business assets; providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
22-4784 1J.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Attorney to take any legal action, including the filing of a lawsuit, if it becomes necessary, against the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, Inc.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video