City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/22/2013 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
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REVISED Additional Item F-1 Supplement to Item H-1
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12-2126 1A.-1.Human Trafficking MonthPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring January 2013 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
12-2144 1A.-2.25 Yr. Serv. Pin - Gail SpringerPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 years service pin to Gail E. Springer, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
12-2145 1A.-3.25 Yr. Serv. Pin - Gregory TaltonPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 years service pin to Gregory L. Talton, Public Service Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
12-2132 1A.-4.Firefighter of the Month January 2013Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Jammer Nuñez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of the Month Award, for the month of January 2013.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
12-2142 1A.-5.Police Officer of the Month November 2012Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective John Carrasco, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Officer of the Month Award, for the month of November 2012.Deferred  Action details Not available
12-2146 1A.-6.Employee of the Month January 2013Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Dania Rodriguez, Finance Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of January 2013.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
12-2170 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes from the December 11, 2012 City Commission MeetingMinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of December 11, 2012.approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2133 1C.-1.Acceptance and execution of EMS County Grant #C1013 Letter of Understanding/AgreementResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant #C1013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health; and amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Budget to recognize the grant award as revenue and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2143 1C.-2.Sale of Alcoholic Beverages during St. Patrick's Day PartyResolutionResolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 5:00 p.m. until midnight at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Friday, March 15, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 16, 2013 and from noon until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013, during the St. Patrick’s Day Party in the Gables event, to benefit Charlee Homes For Children, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2147 1C.-3.Sale of Alcoholic Beverages during 9th Annual Bierhaus Paella EventResolutionResolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from noon until midnight at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Friday, April 12, 2013; from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, April 13, 2013; and from noon until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2013; during the 9th Annual Bierhaus Paella Fest event to benefit Charlee Homes For Children, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2148 1C.-4.Sale of Alcoholic Beverages during ARTOPIA eventResolutionResolution authorizing Coral Gables Museum to sell alcoholic beverages from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum Plaza located at 285 Aragon Avenue on Thursday, February 28, 2013, during the 5th Annual ARTOPIA event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2151 1C.-5.Rene Alvarez Appointment to Code Enf. BoardResolutionResolution appointing Rene Alvarez (Nominated by Mayor Cason) to serve as a member of the Code Enforcement Board for the remaining balance of a four (4) year term, said term which began on June 1, 2011 and continues through May 31, 2014.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2158 1C.-6.Cocoplum Encroachments to replace signsResolutionResolution authorizing encroachments into the public right-of-way within the Cocoplum Subdivision for the purpose of replacing existing wood signs with stone signs at two locations, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2157 1C.-7.Change Order to Pump Station E Upgrades ProjectResolutionResolution approving a change order under Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code to cover contract modifications to the Pump Station “E” Upgrades Project.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2161 1C.-8.Annual Review of City and UM AgreementResolutionResolution approving the Annual Review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Agreement for the period from September 28, 2011 to September 27, 2012 and Section 163.3235 of Florida Statutes.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2171 1C.-9.Barbara Katzen - Appt. to Emergency Man. BoardResolutionResolution appointing Barbara Katzen (Nominated by Commissioner Quesada) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division for the remaining balance of a two (2) year term, said term which began on June 1, 2011 and continues through May 31, 2013.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2124 1C.-10.Parks & Recreation 11-16-12MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 16, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2125 1C.-11.Senior Citizens Ad. Bd. 12-03-12MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of December 3, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2127 1C.-12.Board of Adjustment 12-3-12MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of December 3, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2129 1C.-13.Disability Affairs Board 11-05-12MinutesDisability Affairs Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2130 1C.-14.Communications Committee 12-20-12MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of December 20, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2131 1C.-15.Property Advisory Board 10-17-12MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of October 17, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2139 1C.-16.CG Merrick House Board 12-3-12MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of December 3, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2140 1C.-17.Historic Preservation Board 11-15-12MinutesCoral Gables Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 15, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2141 1C.-18.Pinewood Advisory Board 11-5-12MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of November 5, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2149 1C.-19.Code Enforcement Board 11-28-12MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of November 28, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2156 1C.-20.Retirement Board 11-08-12MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of November 8, 2012approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2160 1C.-21.Board of Adjustment 01-07-13MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of January 7, 2013approvedPass Action details Not available
12-2172 1D.-1.John B. TompsonAgenda ItemJohn B. Thompson to appear for presentation of information and material to be considered by the Commission.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
  1  ResolutionAnyone 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 the Mayor, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.   Action details Not available
12-2136 1E.-1.BOA Appeal re: Dade Medical College SignResolutionBoard of Architects Appeal - Application No. AB 12-11-0424 (Continued from the January 22, 2013 Meeting) Mr. Jorge Alvarez, representing Dade Medical College, the Applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission, from a decision of the Board of Architects at its regular meeting of November 29, 2012, wherein the Board denied Application No. AB 12-11-0424, in connection with a building sign (Dade Medical College) located above the sixth floor of the building located at 95 Merrick Way.ContinuedPass Action details Not available
12-2155 1E.-2.Board of Adjustment Appeal 390 Bird RoadAppealBoard of Adjustment Appeal - Application No. BA-11-08-5790 (390 Bird Road) EMW, LLC, applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from a decision of the Board of Adjustment at its regular meeting of Monday, December 3, 2012, wherein it approved a variance request as outlined under the applicant's proposal.Deferred  Action details Not available
12-2110 1E.-3.Ordinance providing for increased homestead exemption for seniorsOrdinanceAn Ordinance relating to Ad Valorem taxation, providing for an increased Homestead Exemption for certain qualifying senior citizens to be applied to millage rates levied by the City of Coral Gables, providing requirement of annual application and submission of supporting documentation, providing for waiver of exemption, providing for an annual increase in income limitation, providing an effective date and inclusion in “Code of City of Coral Gables”, Chapter 66, “Taxation”, by amending Article VI, Sec. 189-190 and adding Sec. 191 - 195. (Passed on First Reading December 11, 2012)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2134 2E.-4.Snapper Creek - Ordinance re Conditional Use with Site PlanOrdinanceConditional Use with Site Plan. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida on property legally described as Tract “A”, Snapper Creek Lakes Subdivision (11190 Snapper Creek Road), Coral Gables, Florida; requesting the following: (Passed on First Reading January 22, 2013) a. Site plan review of a proposed two (2) story community center to replace the existing one (1) story facility for exclusive use by Snapper Creek Lakes residents and marina members of a previously annexed subdivision, known as Snapper Creek Lakes Subdivision pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Resolution No. 28947 (Annexation), Ordinance No. 3207 (Land Use and Zoning Designation) and Ordinance No. 3249 (Site Specific Regulations; b. Encroachment of landscaping and other associated improvements into the Old Cutler Road public right-of-way; and, including required conditions; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Legal descriptions on file at the City)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
12-2135 1E.-5.Snapper Creek - Ordinance re Zoning Code AmendmentOrdinanceZoning Code Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations”, by creating a new section, “Section A-94 - Snapper Creek Lakes - Tract “A”, providing provisions governing the use of the existing marina facility and community center, on property legally described as Tract “A”, Snapper Creek Lakes Subdivision (11190 Snapper Creek Road), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Legal descriptions on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading January 22, 2013)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
12-2173 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Andalusia Parking Garages. Commissioner Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera, Jr.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
12-2138 1G.-1.Ad Valorem - 1021 Alhambra CircleResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of November 15, 2012, requesting the following action: That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 1021 Alhambra Circle, a contributing structure within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lots 15 & 16 and the East ½ of Lot 17, Block 3, Coral Gables Section “C,” according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The estimated cost of the project is $1,200,429 and the estimated cost of work on historic section is $770,949 (both estimates were supplied by Applicant and are not verified by Historical Resources Staff) which would correspond to approximately $4,370.51 per year and $43,705.10 over ten years. (Historic Preservation Board Vote: Unanimous 8 - 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2169 1H.-1.Ingraham Park and Tiziano Park Improvement ProjectResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2012.11.21 to award the Ingraham Park and Tiziano Park Improvement Project to Caribe Utilities of Florida, Inc.; and authorizing a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Budget recognizing as revenue a transfer of funds from Capital Improvement Fund reserves and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of project.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2168 1I.-1.Biennial Election ResolutionResolutionResolution of the City Commission, with attachment making provisions for holding a General Biennial election on April 9, 2013, for the election of candidates for the office(s) of Mayor and two Commissioners; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official representative of the City Commission, with respect to the supervision of said General Biennial Election; further directing the City Clerk to give notice by publication of the adoption of this Resolution and the provisions hereof.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2163 1J.-1.Declaration of Results of Retirement Board ElectionResolutionResolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission, with attachments, accepting the City Clerk's Certtification and Declaration of Results from the Coral Gables Retirement Board Election, which was held from December 11th, 2012 through December 14th, 2012; said election which confirmed the re-election of Donald "Rusty" Hill to the Participating Regular Full-Time Employee seat for a term of two years, which began on January 1, 2013 and continues through December 31, 2014; and the re-election of Troy Easley, who ran unopposed for the Participating Firefighter seat for a term of two years, which also began on January 1, 2013 and continues through December 31, 2014.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2166 1J.-2.Appointments to Retirement BoardResolutionResolution appointing Troy Easley (Participating Firefighter Representative), and Donald “Rusty” Hill (Participating Full-time Employee Representative), both to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board, each for a two year term, said term which began on January 1, 2013 and continues through December 31, 2014.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
12-2165 1J.-3.Canvassing Board ResolutionResolutionResolution appointing certain members of the Canvassing Board (board) for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 9, 2013, namely, the Honorable William H. Kerdyk, Jr., Vice Mayor, City of Coral Gables, and the Honorable Rodolfo "Rudy" Ruiz, County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit for the purpose of canvassing absentee ballots and precinct returns; further authorizing said board to certify the results of said election.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available