City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · April 10, 2018
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
9:00 AM
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the
City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 through A-11.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ryan Reed from University Baptist Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdes-Fauli led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken
which information is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the
City Clerk, and which are by reference made a part of the record herein: (a)
Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2018-107 and Resolution No. 2018-117);
(b) Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2018-10 and Ordinance No. 2018-11)
(c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background
information, including items which were submitted at the meeting.
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7220 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 14, 2018 through April 22,
2018 as "Earth Week" in Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 1 (i.e. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 14, 2018
through April 22, 2018 as "Earth Week" in Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli called
up Sustainability Specialist Matt Anderson to the podium who was joined by Marlin
Ebbert and Sharon Trbovich, members of the Sustainability Advisory Board.
"Earth Day" is celebrated annually, in April, to help increase awareness about the
importance of the environment and the conservation of our natural resources. The
City of Coral Gables has taken a number of steps to reduce its impact on the
environment through the development of its 3 year strategic plan, which has set
preliminary goals of reducing energy consumption by 15 percent, water consumption
by 8 percent, fuel usage by 2 percent and diverting single family residential and
municipal operations solid waste by 60 percent by 2019. Sustainability Specialist
Anderson further stated that within the past few years, the City has added 35 Electric
Vehicles to our fleet, implemented LED lighting, HVAC, and water efficiency
upgrades throughout the City, increased recycling efforts, expanded trolley service
and constructed over 1 mile of sidewalks to encourage the use of alternative
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transportation. Sustainability Specialist Anderson further stated that the City is testing
a smart solar micro-grid for critical operations, continuing its efforts to adapt and
mitigate against climate change and sea level rise, implementing a ban on expanded
polystyrene and single use plastic bags, holding six household hazardous waste
collection events and increasing sustainability outreach/education efforts.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
A.-2. 18-7221 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018
as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 2 (i.e. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 8, 2018
through April 14, 2018 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in
Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli called up to the Podium Chief Hudak and
members of the Police Department in attendance for the presentation of the
Proclamation.
The Week of April 8-14, 2018 has been declared National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week, a week of awareness and recognition, along with an
opportunity to honor those highly trained Telecommunications Professionals who
provide vital 911 emergency assistance services to those callers in need everywhere.
Each day people comprising every age group across our nation depend upon the
timely skill and commitment of Public Safety Telecommunications Operators, who
save countless number of lives with their immediate response to emergency calls, and
the dispatching of Emergency Professionals and equipment, while providing much
needed moral support to those in distress.
In Police Department Telecommunications Centers throughout our country, a
“Communications Operator of the Year” is nominated by Police Department
Personnel to be honored and rewarded during special ceremonies and “Appreciation
Days,” which are held during this special week. This year’s Communication’s
Operator of the Year will be presented later in this program.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
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A.-3. 18-7233 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to David Williams, Public Works
Department.
Attachments: David Williams 25 Years
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 3 (i.e. Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to David Williams, Public
Works Department), Mayor Valdez-Fauli called up Public Service Division Director
Brook Dannemiller to make the presentation.
Public Service Division Director Dannemiller stated that David Williams has been
working on the Sanitation side of the Division for 25 years, and he is currently a crane
operator, which is not an easy job with the heat, the traffic and with residents and
traffic that are not always so relaxed and patient with our operations. Public Service
Division Director Dannemiller thanked David for his 25 years of hard work and
adding that he really appreciates all the work he does.
Public Service Division Foreman Omar Hassan stated the Mayor asked him if he had
a few words for David, and that he has few great words for David, further stating that
he is one of my good co-workers, who actually helped him when he got started here,
he is a real spectacular guy the way he came up in our Division, from being on the
ground to driving a trash truck to operating a crane. Foreman Hassan stated besides
his work here, he is a great family man and great man in general, and whenever the
City of Coral Gables allows one of our guys to retire after 25 years, that’s a great job
and a great service. Foreman Hassan added he is not to going to talk long, as
David’s body of work speaks for itself.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 3
A.-4. 18-7235 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Fire Captain Jesus Acevedo, Fire
Department.
Attachments: Acevedo 25 years
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 4 (i.e. Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Fire Captain Jesus
Acevedo, Fire Department), Mayor Valdez-Fauli called to the podium Chief Marcos
de la Rosa to make the presentation of 25-year service pins to Fire Captain Jesus
Acevedo, Lieutenant Victor Alpizar, Captain Kenneth Anderson, and Deputy Chief
Gilberto Hernandez.
Chief de la Rosa stated when we hire firefighters we do a rigorous background check
and interview process to gain a perspective on individuals were going to hire and once
they go to that process, then it becomes did we get it right?-and that is always the
unknown, someone looks good on paper but is not necessarily a fit. Chief de la
Rosa further stated with this class, these 4 gentlemen that are up here today that got
hired together, if he had to look for words to summarize them all, it would be
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professionalism, dedication, tenacity and work ethic, and if he had to look for
someone to provide a good set of examples as to how one should spend 25 years of
their career, all four of them and one who could not be here today, are all excellent
examples. Chief de la Rosa stated they have all contributed much more than they have
taken during their tenure here, all of them have been part of major capital projects,
they have been part of representing their City throughout the world in extrication, they
have all been part of developing our cadet program, so he can recognize each one by
themselves, but collectively they have been a force to be reckoned with in our City.
Chief de la Rosa then introduced and presented 25-year service pins to Captain
Acevedo, Lieutenant Alpizar, Captain Anderson, and Deputy Chief Hernandez.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 4
A.-5. 18-7236 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Fire Captain Kenneth Anderson, Fire
Department.
Attachments: K. Anderson 25 years
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 5 (i.e. Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Fire Captain Kenneth
Anderson, Fire Department), Chief de la Rosa presented the 25-year pin to Captain
Anderson.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 5
A.-6. 18-7234 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Deputy Fire Chief Gilberto A. Hernandez,
Fire Department.
Attachments: gil 25 Years
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 6 (i.e. Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Deputy Fire Chief
Gilberto A. Hernandez, Fire Department), Chief de la Rosa presented the 25-year
pin to Deputy Fire Chief Hernandez.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 6
A.-7. 18-7232 Presentation of a thirty year service pin to Ronald Crumbley, Public Works/Landscape.
Attachments: Crumbley 30
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 7 (i.e. Presentation of a thirty year service pin to Ronald Crumbley, Public
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Works/Landscape), Public Service Division Director Dannemiller stated he would
like to use this time to present service, pins to both Ronald Crumbley for 30 years of
service as well as Bob Boberman for 20 years of service.
Public Service Division Director Dannemiller stated that he could talk for a long time
about Ron, but most recently his effort during the Hurricane Irma cleanup was
herculean and that’s underselling it, and without him we would not have been able to
clean up the storm as fast and as efficiently, and somewhat sanely as we did, further
thanking him for his efforts. Public Service Division Director Dannemiller stated he
also appreciates the hard work Ron does on a day-to-day basis, as we have over
360 sites that he has to visit every 2 weeks on top of special events and he is the
“Jack-of-all-Trades” and were lucky to have him here in the City.
Co-worker Ariel Fernandez stated he worked with Ron for 30 years and he just
retired, but came back to work as a part-time employee and hopefully Ron will come
back to keep making the City beautiful. Ariel Fernandez stated that Ron is hard
worker and they have been through all the hurricanes together and we worked very
hard as young men and added humorously, when we had a full head of hair, so
hopefully he comes back and they keep making the City beautiful.
Public Service Division Director Dannemiller stated that Landscape Foreman Bob
Boberman has been here for 20 years and he is a “doer”, if you give him something
he’ll run with it and get it done, and added humorously he is like a bee on 20 cups of
coffee. Public Service Division Director Dannemiller recalled that on his first week
on the job, Bob said the City Hall Courtyard needed to be spruced up and asked him
if he could do something about it and 2 hours later everything was pulled out and he
was asking what he wanted planted there, so this Courtyard is one of Bob’s pet
projects. Public Service Division Director Dannemiller further stated his attention to
detail is amazing and we are lucky to have him and he can’t say enough about Bob,
adding humorously that Bob hates being in this environment, so he is trying to keep
him at the podium as long as possible.
Senior Foreman Crumbley stated that working with Bob Boberman and the rest of
our team has been a great pleasant family like experience and added humorously we
appreciate you Uncle Bob even though it does not always feel like it, but we
appreciate you a lot, we go through a lot together, but we always do it together.
Senior Foreman Crumbley stated our Division is great in a large part because of
Bob.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 7
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A.-8. 18-7239 Congratulations to Officer Ignacio Rivera Quiñones, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of February, 2018.
Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY 2018
NOMINATION MEMO - FEBRUARY - Quinones
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 8 (i.e. Congratulations to Officer Ignacio Rivera Quiñones, recipient of the City
of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of February, 2018),
Mayor Valdez-Fauli called up Chief Hudak to the podium to make the presentation.
Chief Hudak stated every month the Awards Selection Committee gets the chance to
recognize the officers outstanding performance, further stating that while all of our
residences and we sleep at night, there is a group of officers, mostly young individuals,
who go out at night to patrol the streets and keep it safe, that continues to drive our
safe way of living in Coral Gables. Chief Hudak stated Officer Quiñones came to us
from the Florida Highway Patrol, we stole him, and he does an outstanding job, and
Sergeant Soto are new sergeants on the midnight shift, recognized him for his work,
so he is going to let her talk about his nomination and how he took dangerous drugs
off the streets of Coral Gables.
Sergeant Soto stated she is humbled to have nominated Officer Quiñones for the
Officer of the Month February, 2018 and she further described the actions that led to
this nomination. Sergeant Soto stated
In the month of February, Officer Quiñones self-initiated 2 traffic stops in Coral
Gables, which resulted in 2 narcotics arrests and more importantly purged the streets
of dangerous drugs. Sergeant Soto stated that on February 5, 2018, Officer
Quiñones was patrolling his area when he observed a vehicle committing a traffic
violation and he stopped and made contact with the driver as he normally would, but
he took another step further, he asked the driver for consent to search the vehicle,
which the driver gave him, and he was able to discover suspected crystal
methamphetamine and other paraphernalia. Sergeant Soto stated that Officer
Quinones intuition kicked in and while interacting with this driver he suspected
criminal activity was afoot, so even though he didn’t have enough to search the vehicle
without consent, he went a step forward and he was able to get those drugs off the
street.
Sergeant Soto stated a couple of days later on February 27th, when Officer Quiñones
was again on patrol, he observed another vehicle committing a traffic violation and
stopped that vehicle as well, and when he was interacting with the driver he smelled
cannabis coming from the vehicle, which at that time he asked for a canine officer to
assist him and he discovered $16,011.00 in US currency, 3 sheets of LSD, 3483.5
Grams of cannabis (7.6 LB), 2 cartridges of cannabis in oil form, and 26 packs of
edible cannabis (Candy Form). Sergeant Soto stated Officer Quiñones’ keen eye for
suspicious driving patterns and his initiative resulted in the arrest of an offender, who a
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week prior had been arrested by Miami Beach Police with an equivalent amount of
narcotics in his vehicle, so with this new arrest he was able to get this offender off the
streets by the revoking of his bond.
Sergeant Soto stated Officer Quiñones was a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper for
two years prior to joining the Coral Gables Police Department and he brought with
him traffic enforcement and narcotic interdiction experience and knowledge that have
benefited the citizens of Coral Gables, which is evident by these aforementioned
cases. Sergeant Soto stated that the United States is currently dealing with a narcotic
epidemic and Officer Quiñones’ drive has rid the streets of these narcotics, and for
my squad, which is the Alpha 400 Squad, the Midnight squad, he has been a leader in
assisting the other officers and it is routine that she hears someone asking him to come
to their traffic stop, so he can assist them, and again she is honored for nominating him
for February 2018, adding he deserves it.
Officer Quiñones thanked everyone for coming here today, thanked Sergeant Soto
for his nomination, which made him feel very special, he thanked his Command staff
for allowing him to do what he does, and further stating it is privilege to work here
and do what he loves every day, adding he comes to work every day happy and goes
home every day happy because of what he does.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 8
A.-9. 18-7211 Congratulations to Communications Operator Sureya Serret, recipient of the City of Coral
Gables “Communications Operator of the Year Award for 2017.”
Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2017 - SUREYA
OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 9 (i.e. Congratulations to Communications Operator Sureya Serret, recipient of
the City of Coral Gables “Communications Operator of the Year Award for 2017”),
Chief Hudak and Chief de la Rosa came forward to present the “Communications
Operator of the Year”.
Chief Hudak stated as you will hear from both the Fire Chief and himself, we can
prepare our troops and our troops are prepared to handle just about every situation
they come across, but most firefighters and police officers probably get the most
anxiety when you have to answer a 911 Call at the Communications Center. Chief
Hudak further stated that when they push the button they don’t know what’s coming,
they get it totally cold, they get the information, they get our officers there safely, they
get pertinent information, they communicate on average on one accident on U.S. 1,
taking up to fifteen to thirty 911 calls for just one accident. Chief Hudak stated these
Communications Operators handle these calls every day, 24 hours per day and
Sureya’s efforts have been remarkable throughout her career, and he is happy that we
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have a chance to recognize her again this year.
Chief de la Rosa stated he would like to echo what Chief Hudak said about our
Communications Operators. Chief de la Rosa stated he knows he can do his job, his
job is easy to him, what he can’t do is type, answer a phone, dispatch and think 3
steps ahead. Chief de la Rosa further stated in an emergency your immediate need is
support and that support can only come from one place our 911 Center, so this week
we honor all telecommunicators, we honor you as our “Telecommunicator of the
Year”, but really it is every day, because it all starts with picking up that phone in the
911 Center. Chief de la Rosa congratulated Communications Operator Serret,
adding he is very thankful for the job that communications operators do every day.
Mayor Valdez-Fauli stated it’s a wonderful morning and it makes us proud to
recognize so many fine officers and fine people who work for the City of Coral
Gables.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 9
Agenda Items C-1 and H-1 are related.
A.-10. 18-7230 Presentation of Michael J. Rocha, "City of Coral Gables 2017 Employee of the Year."
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 10 (i.e. Presentation of Michael J. Rocha, "City of Coral Gables 2017 Employee
of the Year"), HR Director Karla Green introduced Michael Rocha as the “2017
Employee of the Year.”
HR Director Green stated that Michael and his team have been so creative, further
stating that the videos you make for the “Employees of the Year” are so much fun,
and that you amaze everyone every year, and with the creative talented team you
have working for you, we can’t wait for what the future holds and what you are going
to be doing in future videos. HR Director Green also commented while introducing
“Employee of the Year” Michael Rocha about his dedication and hard work with the
City of Coral Gables.
“Employee of the Year” Rocha stated that first of all, my first task tomorrow morning
is to fix this microphone, and he wants to take this moment to thank his supervisor,
Maria Rosa Higgins, as she is very instrumental in the work that we do. “Employee
of the Year” Rocha also thanked the Mayor, Commissioners and the City Manager
and stated he is very humble and appreciative to receive this award.
Mayor Valdez-Fauli stated that we are very proud of what he does.]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
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City Clerk Item No. 10
A.-11. 18-7214 Congratulations to Leonard Freeman, who holds the title Parking Enforcement Specialist
Lead, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of April, 2018.
Attachments: EOM april 2018 letter
Leonard Nomination
Cover Memo EOM of april 2018
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda
Item 11 (i.e. Congratulations to Leonard Freeman who holds the title Parking
Enforcement Specialist Lead, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for
the month of April, 2018), (Item deferred until next meeting).]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 11
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 18-7222 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 20, 2018.
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Items F-4, H-3, H-4, and H-6 thru H-10 - Firearms
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item C-1 - Mayors Comments
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-1 - Discussion regarding volunteer bulk trash pick-up
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-2 - Discussion regarding the need to prohibit individual estab
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-5 - Resolution providing for a preference to utilize park impa
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Items F-1 and F-5 are related Emergency Ordinance relating to Pen
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item J-1 - Resolution approving Umbrella Sky Project
Regular City Commission Meeting of March 20, 2018
A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
that this motion be approved . The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
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C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
C.-1. 18-7227 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2018 as "Autism Awareness Month" in
Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items C-1 and H-1 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 12
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D. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion,
unless a member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the
item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular
order of business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent
Agenda", a vote on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena,
to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor
Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Commissioner Quesada
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-107
D.-1. 18-7226 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the
Food Supplies for the Venetian Pool Concession Stand contract to Sysco South Florida,
Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an estimated annual amount of
$94,430.72 per year, for an initial period of one (1) year with three (3) one (1) year options
to renew, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2018-004 and Section 2-763 of the
Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - IFB 2018-004
Bid Tabulation - IFB 2018-004
Sysco - IFB 2018-004 - Response
IFB 2018-004 Draft Cover Memo
Signed Resolution 2018-107
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE FOOD SUPPLIES FOR THE
VENETIAN POOL CONCESSION STAND CONTRACT TO SYSCO SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER,
IN AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $94,430.72 PER YEAR, FOR AN
INITIAL PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR WITH THREE (3) ONE (1) YEAR
OPTIONS TO RENEW, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
2018-004 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED
“CONTRACT AWARD”.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-107 on the Consent Agenda.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-108
D.-2. 18-7218 A Resolution accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables;
authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Budget to recognize the
$59,805.63 grant as revenue, and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant
expenditures.
Attachments: Cover Memo - Resolution 2017 UASI MOA
DRAFT RESOLUTION - 2017 UASI
2017 UASI MOA
2017 City of Miami Resolution
2017 UASI SUB AWARD AGREEMENT
2017 BUDGET
Signed Resolution 2018-108
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE URBAN AREA 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 2017-2018 ANNUAL BUDGET TO
RECOGNIZE THE $59,805.63 GRANT AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE
SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-108 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 14
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-109
D.-3. 18-7213 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Budget to
increase the full-time headcount from 836 positions to 837 positions, to cover ADA
services and enhanced special populations services. (This is an existing part -time
position that would become full-time if approved).
Attachments: Cover Letter - Budget Amendment - Auth of Headcount Incr - Spec Pop-Labor
Resolution - Budget Amendment - Auth of Headcount Incr - Spec Pop-Labor
Signed Resolution 2018-109
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2017-2018 ANNUAL BUDGET TO INCREASE THE FULL TIME HEADCOUNT
FROM 836 POSITIONS TO 837 POSITIONS TO COVER ADA SERVICES
AND ENHANCED SPECIAL POPULATIONS SERVICES.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-109 on the Consent Agenda.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-110
D.-4. 18-7252 A Resolution appointing Alexander Bucelo (Nominated by Commissioner Lago) to serve
as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term,
which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
Attachments: R-2018-Cover Memo- Alexander Bucelo - PAB
Draft- R-2018- Alexander Bucelo - PAB
Signed Resolution 2018-110
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALEXANDER BUCELO (NOMINATED BY
COMMISSIONER LAGO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING
ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM,
WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31,
2019.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-110 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 16
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-111
D.-5. 18-7253 A Resolution appointing Nicholas J. Barshel (Nominated by the
Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for
a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
Attachments: R-2018-Draft- Nicholas Barshel - TAB
Cover Memo - Nicholas Barshel - TAB - Commission-As-A-Whole
Signed Resolution 2018-111
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NICHOLAS J. BARSHEL (NOMINATED BY THE
COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM,
WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31,
2019.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-111 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 17
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 18-7115 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 14, 2018.
Attachments: 02 14 18 Minutes
02 14 18 Attendance Form CITY CLERK OFC
Cov Memo mins 02 14 18
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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1.-2. 18-7246 Economic Development Board Meeting of March 7, 2018.
Attachments: 03-07-18 DRAFT EDB Minutes
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 19
1.-3. 18-7255 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of March 15, 2018.
Attachments: Cover Ltr Min Meeting 03 15 18 City Comm
03 15 18 Minutes of Meeting dr
IAB Meeting 03 15 18 Exhibits 1-10
City Clk Atten Sheet - Adv Board 03 15 18
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 20
1.-4. 18-7240 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 20, 2018.
Attachments: cover letter IACC 2-20-18
IACC-Minutes of Feb 20 2018
Aix-en-Provence - Letter to Maryse Joissains 02-8-18
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 21
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item E-1)
E.-1. 18-7219 Legislative Update by Southern Strategy Group and Ronald L. Book, P.A.
Attachments: Coral Gables 2018 End-of-Session Report
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 24
City of Coral Gables Page 13
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-11
F.-1. 18-7153 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending
Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled “Pensions;” amending
Section 46-253, entitled “Normal Retirement Income;” providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Cover Memo - COLA Altnernative Dispute Res 1st reading
Ex. 1 - Settlement Agreement - COLA
Ex. 2 - Final Judgment - COLA
Ordinance - COLA Alternative Dispute Res - 1st reading
Cover Memo - COLA Altnernative Dispute Res 2nd reading
Ordinance - COLA Alternative Dispute Res - 2nd reading
Ex. 1 - Settlement Agreement - COLA
Ex. 2 - Final Judgment - COLA
Signed Ordinance 2018-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE “CODE OF THE CITY OF
CORAL GABLES,” ENTITLED “PENSIONS;” AMENDING SECTION 46-253,
ENTITLED “NORMAL RETIREMENT INCOME;” AND PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2018-11. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 32
City of Coral Gables Page 14
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10
F.-2. 17-6870 An 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 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Section 4-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article
5, “Development Standards,” and Article 8, “Definitions;” to modify and clarify provisions
regulating single-family residential standards related to garages, Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
calculations, building height, fences and walls, accessory uses, and lot coverage;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an
effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approved, Vote 5-0) (This is an action related
to the City Commission Workshop that was held on January 8, 2018 and 1st Reading,
which was heard at the March 27, 2018 City Commission Meeting).
Attachments: 12 13 17 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - SFR
12 13 17 Attachment A - 06 29 17 - Board of Architects Workshop Minutes
12 13 17 Attachment B - Interactive Map
12 13 17 Attachment C - Legal Ad
12 13 17 Attachment D - PPT
03 14 18 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - SFR w attachments
03 27 18 Exhibit D - PowerPoint Presentation
03 27 18 Exhibit C - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes
03 27 18 Exhibit B - 03 14 18 Staff Report with attachments
03 27 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance
03 27 18 CC Cover Memo - Single Family Homes
04 10 18 CC Cover Memo - Single Family Homes - 2nd Reading
04 10 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance
Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance providing for text amend
Signed Ordinance 2018-10
AN 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 4, “ZONING DISTRICTS,”
SECTION 4-101, “SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR) DISTRICT;” ARTICLE
5, “DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” AND ARTICLE 8, “DEFINITIONS,” TO
MODIFY AND CLARIFY PROVISIONS REGULATING SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS RELATED TO GARAGES, FLOOR AREA
HEIGHT (FAR) CALCULATIONS, BUILDING HEIGHT, FENCES AND WALLS,
ACCESSORY USES, AND LOT COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER
PROVISION, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2018-10. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 30
City of Coral Gables Page 15
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-12
F.-3. 18-7223 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 34,
“Nuisances,” of the City of Coral Gables Code, by revising hours of operation for power
tools and landscaping equipment under Section 34-169, titled “Enumerated Prohibited
Acts”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability
and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Attachments: Cover memo - Amending Chapter 34 Noises, Section 169 Enumerated prohibited acts
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 34 Noises Section 169 Enumerated prohibited acts Ver 3
Cover memo - Amending Chapter 34 Noises Section 169 Enumerated prohibited acts 2nd Readin
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 34 Noises Section 169 Enumerated prohibited acts Ver 6 with Tra
Signed Ordinance 2018-12
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon,
Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 31
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-13
F.-4. 18-7184 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 11, “Historic Preservation: Designation and Certificates of
Appropriateness,” Section 3-1104, “Designations Procedures;” providing procedures for
designation of the City Plan, notice of hearing, and amendments to the Plan; providing for
a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date .
(03 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
Attachments: 03 14 18 PZB Staff Report - ZC Text Amendment - City Plan w attachments
04 10 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance
04 10 18 Exhibit B - 03 14 18 PZB Staff Report and recommendatin with attachments
04 10 18 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 03 14 18 PZB Minutes
04 10 18 CC Cover Memo - City Plan ZC Text Amendment
04 24 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance
04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - City Plan ZC Text Amendment
Signed Ordinance 2018-13
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Mena, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The
motion passed by the following vote.
City of Coral Gables Page 16
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Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 29
City of Coral Gables Page 17
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-7237 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
Attachments: Action Item Spreadsheet_4.10.18 Commision Meeting
Code Enforcement Back-up: Weekly Day Violation to 3-25-18 to 4-1-18
March 2018 - Report on sign enforcement
Pending abandoned real property matters - 4-2-18
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 33
G.-2. 18-7238 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
Attachments: Commissioner Lago's Initatives_4.10.18 Commission Meeting
This Resolution was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 34
H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Agenda Items C-1 and H-1 are related.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-116
H.-1. 18-7225 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, declaring Principles of
Inclusion for Individuals with Autism and Other Special Needs, and urging action by
National, State, and Local Governments, Businesses, and Residential Communities
consistent with these Principles. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Attachments: Inclusion Resolution April 2018 Cover Memo
Autism Inclusion Resolution 2018
Signed Resolution 2018-116
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items C-1 and H-1 is
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA, DECLARING PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS
WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS, AND URGING ACTION BY
NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, AND
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES CONSISTENT WITH THESE PRINCIPLES.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-116. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 35
City of Coral Gables Page 18
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-117
H.-2. 18-7224 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, urging
Miami-Dade County to amend its Code, so as to prohibit the sale of mass -bred dogs and
cats to the public. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Attachments: Mass-bred dog and cats resolution cover memo
mass-bred dogs and cats resolution
Signed Resolution 2018-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO AMEND ITS CODE
SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF MASS-BRED DOGS AND CATS TO THE
PUBLIC.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-117. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 36
H.-3. 18-7248 A discussion regarding the cleaning and maintenance of the waterway in Gables Estates,
particularly along Arvida Lane. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
Attachments: Entered Into the Public Record - H-3 - Letter from Manuel C. Diaz to the Mayor and City Commiss
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 37
City of Coral Gables Page 19
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-118
I.-1. 18-7138 Request for Commission Action from the Library Advisory Board regarding the Library
Historic Furniture and Artifacts.
Attachments: 041018CCMtg Cover Memo-LAB Mtg
Excerpt on Library Advisory Board Meeting 1-16-18
Summary - Request for Commission Action on Historic Furniture & Artifacts
Recommendations-Dona Spain-Library Historical Furniture and Artifacts
Resolution 14503 adopted 1969
Presentation pdf- Library Historic Furniture & Artifacts
R-2018-118 Signed
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner
Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-118. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 38
J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item J-1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-112
J.-1. 18-7215 A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance
Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 by RSM
US LLP, Certified Public Accountants.
Attachments: Resolution Accepting CAFR 2017
Agenda Item - Presentation of CAFR 2017
CAFR 2017
City of Coral Gables Compliance Report and Management Letter
Coral Gables SAS114 Post Audit 2017
Signed Resolution 2018-112
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT, COMPLIANCE REPORTS, AND MANAGEMENT LETTER, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 BY RSM US LLP,
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-112. The motion passed by the
following vote.
City of Coral Gables Page 20
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Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 25
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item J-2)
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-113
J.-2. 18-7216 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the negotiation of two loans,
one in a not to exceed amount of $50,000,000 for the construction of a new public safety
building, and one in a not to exceed amount of $ 36,000,000 to refinance the Series 2012
Refunding Revenue Bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $ 86,000,000
from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission; to finance and refinance
certain capital improvements within the City of Coral Gables; approving the execution and
delivery of one or more loan agreements; approving the form of the Preliminary Official
Statement; providing certain other matters in connection with the making of such loans .
(The City is refinancing, in part, for more favorable loan terms).
Attachments: Agenda item-SSGFC Loan (PSB and Refunding) 4-10-18
Resolution-City (01336522-3) - Bond
Loan Agreement-2018A (01341862-2)
Loan Agreement-2018B (01342044-2)
Recommendation Memo
POS - Series 2018AB.2
Signed Resolution 2018-113
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE NEGOTIATION OF TWO LOANS, ONE IN A NOT TO EXCEED
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $50,000,000 AND ONE IN A NOT TO EXCEED
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $36,000,000, FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE
GOVERNMENTAL FINANCING COMMISSION; TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE
CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES;
APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE LOAN
AGREEMENTS; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE MAKING OF SUCH LOANS.
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-113. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 26
City of Coral Gables Page 21
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-114
J.-3. 18-7229 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the
Disaster Debris Monitoring Services contract to Tetra Tech, Inc ., the sole
responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code
entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2018-001; further authorizing
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement for a
period of three (3) years with options to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year periods,
exercisable at the option of the City Manager; should negotiations fail with the sole
responsive-responsible proposer, City staff, after consultation with the City Attorney ’s
office and outside FEMA counsel, shall seek an alternate contract source in compliance
with requirements.
Attachments: Composite Score Sheet-RFP 2018-001
Tetra Tech Proposal RFP 2018-001
Draft Agenda Memo-Debris Monitoring-RFP 2018-001 csw
Draft Resolution-Debris Monitoring- RFP 2018-001
Signed Resolution 2018-114
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE
DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES CONTRACT TO TETRA
TECH, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED
“CONTRACT AWARD” AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2018-001;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF
THREE (3) YEARS WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL
TWO (2) YEAR PERIODS, EXERCISABLE AT THE OPTION OF THE CITY
MANAGER; SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS FAIL WITH THE SOLE
RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, CITY STAFF, AFTER
CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND OUTSIDE
FEMA COUNSEL, SHALL SEEK AN ALTERNATE CONTRACT SOURCE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH FEMA REQUIREMENTS.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-114. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon,
Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 27
City of Coral Gables Page 22
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-115
J.-4. 18-7254 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Property and Casualty Insurance Program,
which includes, but is not limited to, property, general liability, automobile liability, public
officials errors and omissions, excess workers’ compensation, crime liability, cyber
liability, terrorism property and liability, as well as other ancillary lines of insurance
coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management
Services, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $ 2,147,777, for the policy period of May 1,
2018 to May 1, 2019. (Funding Source: Insurance Fund)
Attachments: Board Minutes 03 15 18
Board Minutes 02 15 18
2018-2019 Property Insurance RESOLUTION
Executive Summary 2018- 4.2.18
Cover Sheet 2018 -19
Siver Summary & Recommendation
Signed Resolution 2018-115
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE PROPERTY AND
CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT
LIMITED TO, PROPERTY, GENERAL LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY,
PUBLIC OFFICIALS ERRORS & OMISSIONS, EXCESS WORKERS’
COMPENSATION, CRIME LIABILITY, CYBER LIABILITY, TERRORISM
PROPERTY & LIABILITY, AS WELL AS OTHER ANCILLARY LINES OF
INSURANCE COVERAGE AND INSURANCE BROKER FEES THROUGH
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR A NOT
TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 2,147,777 FOR THE POLICY PERIOD OF MAY
1, 2018 TO APRIL 30, 2019. (FUNDING SOURCE: INSURANCE FUND)
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-115. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 28
Time Certain 9:45am (Agenda Item J-5)
J.-5. 18-7203 Update on bike sharing program. (Requested by Commissioner Lago)
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 23
City of Coral Gables Page 23
City Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2018
K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 39
L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 40
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Clerk Item No. 41
ADJOURNMENT
[Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City
Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables
adjourned its meeting at 1:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, beginning 9 a.m.]
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
City of Coral Gables Page 24
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
9:00 AM
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the
City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Michael Mena
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda April 10, 2018
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
Agenda Items A-1 through A-11.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ryan Reed, University Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 18-7220 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 14, 2018 through April 22,
2018 as "Earth Week" in Coral Gables.
A.-2. 18-7221 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018
as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in Coral Gables.
A.-3. 18-7233 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to David Williams, Public Works
Department.
A.-4. 18-7235 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Fire Captain Jesus Acevedo, Fire
Department.
A.-5. 18-7236 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Fire Captain Kenneth Anderson, Fire
Department.
A.-6. 18-7234 Presentation of a twenty-five year service pin to Deputy Fire Chief Gilberto A. Hernandez,
Fire Department.
A.-7. 18-7232 Presentation of a thirty year service pin to Ronald Crumbley, Public Works/Landscape.
A.-8. 18-7239 Congratulations to Officer Ignacio Rivera Quiñones, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of February, 2018.
A.-9. 18-7211 Congratulations to Communications Operator Sureya Serret, recipient of the City of Coral
Gables “Communications Operator of the Year Award for 2017.”
A.-10. 18-7230 Presentation of Michael J. Rocha, "City of Coral Gables 2017 Employee of the Year."
A.-11. 18-7214 Congratulations to Leonard Freeman who holds the title Parking Enforcement Specialist
Lead, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of April, 2018.
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 18-7222 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 20, 2018.
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Agenda Items C-1 and H-1 are related.
C.-1. 18-7227 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2018 as "Autism Awareness Month" in
Coral Gables.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a
member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of
business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote
on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
D.-1. 18-7226 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the
Food Supplies for the Venetian Pool Concession Stand contract to Sysco South Florida,
Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an estimated annual amount of
$94,430.72 per year, for an initial period of one (1) year with three (3) one (1) year options
to renew, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2018-004 and Section 2-763 of the
Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
D.-2. 18-7218 A Resolution accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables;
authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Budget to recognize the
$59,805.63 grant as revenue, and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant
expenditures.
D.-3. 18-7213 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Budget to
increase the full-time headcount from 836 positions to 837 positions, to cover ADA
services and enhanced special populations services. (This is an existing part -time
position that would become full-time if approved).
D.-4. 18-7252 A Resolution appointing Alexander Bucelo (Nominated by Commissioner Lago) to serve
as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term,
which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
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D.-5. 18-7253 A Resolution appointing Nicholas J. Barshel (Nominated by the
Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for
a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 18-7115 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 14, 2018.
1.-2. 18-7246 Economic Development Board Meeting of March 7, 2018.
1.-3. 18-7255 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of March 15, 2018.
1.-4. 18-7240 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 20, 2018.
E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item E-1)
E.-1. 18-7219 Legislative Update by Southern Strategy Group and Ronald L. Book, P.A.
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals desiring to give testimony shall be sworn in. Presentations made to the
City Commission are subject to the City’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of
Coral Gables Code.
Anyone who wishes to address the City Commission on an item to be considered for
public hearing must fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Speaker
Cards can be obtained on the credenza located outside the office of Vice Mayor Keon
and Commissioner Mena, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
F.-1. 18-7153 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending
Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled “Pensions;” amending
Section 46-253, entitled “Normal Retirement Income;” providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
F.-2. 17-6870 An 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 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Section 4-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article
5, “Development Standards,” and Article 8, “Definitions;” to modify and clarify provisions
regulating single-family residential standards related to garages, Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
calculations, building height, fences and walls, accessory uses, and lot coverage;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an
effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approved, Vote 5-0) (This is an action related
to the City Commission Workshop that was held on January 8, 2018 and 1st Reading,
which was heard at the March 27, 2018 City Commission Meeting).
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-3. 18-7223 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 34,
“Nuisances,” of the City of Coral Gables Code, by revising hours of operation for power
tools and landscaping equipment under Section 34-169, titled “Enumerated Prohibited
Acts”, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability
and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
F.-4. 18-7184 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 11, “Historic Preservation: Designation and Certificates of
Appropriateness,” Section 3-1104, “Designations Procedures;” providing procedures for
designation of the City Plan, notice of hearing, and amendments to the Plan, providing for
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 03
14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
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G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 18-7237 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
G.-2. 18-7238 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago.
H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Agenda Items C-1 and H-1 are related.
H.-1. 18-7225 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, declaring Principles of
Inclusion for Individuals with Autism and Other Special Needs, and urging action by
National, State, and Local Governments, Businesses, and Residential Communities
consistent with these Principles. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
H.-2. 18-7224 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, urging
Miami-Dade County to amend its Code, so as to prohibit the sale of mass -bred dogs and
cats to the public. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item H-3)
H.-3. 18-7248 A discussion regarding the cleaning and maintenance of the waterway in Gables Estates,
particularly along Arvida Lane. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
I.-1. 18-7138 Request for Commission Action from the Library Advisory Board regarding the Library
Historic Furniture and Artifacts.
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J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item J-1)
J.-1. 18-7215 A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance
Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 by RSM
US LLP, Certified Public Accountants.
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item J-2)
J.-2. 18-7216 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the negotiation of two loans,
one in a not to exceed amount of $50,000,000 for the construction of a new public safety
building, and one in a not to exceed amount of $ 36,000,000 to refinance the Series 2012
Refunding Revenue Bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $ 86,000,000
from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission; to finance and refinance
certain capital improvements within the City of Coral Gables; approving the execution and
delivery of one or more loan agreements; approving the form of the Preliminary Official
Statement; providing certain other matters in connection with the making of such loans .
(The City is refinancing, in part, for more favorable loan terms).
J.-3. 18-7229 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the
Disaster Debris Monitoring Services contract to Tetra Tech, Inc ., the sole
responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code
entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2018-001; further authorizing
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement for a
period of three (3) years with options to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year periods,
exercisable at the option of the City Manager; should negotiations fail with the sole
responsive-responsible proposer, City staff, after consultation with the City Attorney ’s
office and outside FEMA counsel, shall seek an alternate contract source in compliance
with requirements.
J.-4. 18-7254 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Property and Casualty Insurance Program,
which includes, but is not limited to, property, general liability, automobile liability, public
officials errors and omissions, excess workers’ compensation, crime liability, cyber
liability, terrorism property and liability, as well as other ancillary lines of insurance
coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management
Services, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $ 2,147,777, for the policy period of May 1,
2018 to May 1, 2019. (Funding Source: Insurance Fund)
Time Certain 9:45am (Agenda Item J-5)
J.-5. 18-7203 Update on bike sharing program.
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K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No.
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present .
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the
public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA
Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk
Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 ,
TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Any person with a disability requiring communication assistance (such as a sign
language interpreter or other auxiliary aide or service) in order to attend or participate in
the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq.,
Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail :
relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at
least three (3) business days before the meeting.
Walter J. Foeman
City Clerk
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