City of Coral Gables - Meeting of City Commission on 3/25/2015 at 9:00 AM

15-3817

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3817
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-1.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 24, 2015 as "Arbor Day" in Coral Gables.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

15-3846

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3846
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-2.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2015 as "Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

15-3850

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3850
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of February 10, 2015.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3851

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3851
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: City Commission Workshop of February 13, 2015.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3852

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3852
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Special City Commission Meeting of February 18, 2015.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3853

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3853
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3818

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3818
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of $1,440, or 15 percent of the State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies received in the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year, to provide for the support and operation of school resource officer, crime prevention, safe neighborhood and drug abuse education and prevention programs, as required under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3819

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3819
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution amending previously adopted Resolution No. 2014-235, by authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of $2,434 or 15 percent of the State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies received in the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year, to provide for the support and operation of school resource officer, crime prevention, safe neighborhood and drug abuse education and prevention programs, as required under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3820

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3820
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution amending previously adopted Resolution No. 2014-237, by authorizing expenditures in the amount of $47,610 from both State and Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2014-2015 operations of the Coral Gables “Citizens Crime Watch.”
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3821

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3821
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a grant from the 2015 Criminal Justice Records Improvement Grant Program, to purchase a viable social media mobile application, allowing public interconnectivity with the Police Department, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget, to recognize the grant as revenue, and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3826

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3826
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coral Gables and the National Recreation and Park Association for utilization of $15,000, for the implementation of the agreed upon project benefiting community-based youth sports at Phillips Park.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3825

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3825
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing City staff to proceed with a "Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration," at the Biltmore Hotel.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3811

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3811
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing entering into a lease with Myra Saldana, d/b/a Bloom Boutique, with regard to City owned property, located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of ten (10) years.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3813

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3813
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution 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 17, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.on Saturday, April 18, 2015, and from noon until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, during the 12th Annual "Bierhaus Paella Fest" event, to benefit The Woody Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3816

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:08 GMT

File #: 15-3816
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Thursday, June 4th, 2015 through Sunday, June 7th, 2015, at the times specified in the Resolution, during the 11th "Annual Rib and Beer Fest," to benefit The Woody Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. (Deferred from the March 25, 2015 meeting).
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

15-3791

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3791
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Cultural Development Board Meeting of January 28, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3797

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3797
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 20, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3809

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3809
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 19, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3810

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3810
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Economic Development Board Meeting of February 4, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3814

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3814
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of February 13, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3836

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3836
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Retirement Board Meeting of February 12, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3837

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3837
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Library Advisory Board Meeting of February 11, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3847

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3847
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-8.
Type: Minutes
Title: Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of February 5, 2015
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-3753

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3753
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: 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 Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-95, “Sunrise Harbour,” by adding provisions for dock facilities for the Gables Harbour Condominium; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 6-0, Recommended Approval) (Passed on First Reading March 10, 2015)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

15-3957

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:14 GMT

File #: 15-3957
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: Non Agenda
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, continuing the Wednesday, March 25, 2015 to Thursday, April 2, 2015, beginning at 9:00 A.M.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3839

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3839
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale Amendment procedures (S.163.3187, Florida Statutes), changing the boundaries between Commercial Low-Rise Intensity, Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity and Commercial High-Rise Intensity Land Use designations on property generally bounded by Sevilla Avenue on the north, Malaga Avenue on the south, Ponce de Leon Boulevard on the west and Galiano Street on the east, and generally known as 2801, 2901, and 3001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida as shown on Exhibit “A” and legally described on Exhibit “B;” providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 7-0, Recommended Approval) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015) (Staff is recommending a continuance to June 16, 2015)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended
Result: Pass

15-3840

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3840
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy FLU-1.1.3, “Table FLU-2. Commercial Land Uses,” pursuant to expedited State review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” amending the “Commercial High-Rise Intensity,” “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity,” and “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” Land Use Classifications to provide that (A) residential use shall be permitted and (B) intensity shall be controlled by a Planned Area Development plan instead of by Floor Area Ratio, in a project developed in accordance with the Mediterranean Village Form-Based Planned Area Development; and further amending the “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” and “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” Land Use Classifications to provide that, in such a Mediterranean Village project, additional height may be granted for specified uses or architectural embellishment; providing for a repeale
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended
Result: Pass

15-3841

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3841
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-4.
Type: Ordinance
Title: 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 3, “Development Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development,” to create Section 3-510, “Mediterranean Village Form-Based Planned Area Development,” with form-based development standards that modify and supplement the existing Planned Area Development standards and criteria to allow appropriate infill and redevelopment in urbanized areas if certain minimum requirements are met; and amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-36 “Crafts Section,” by removing Section A-36.B.5. regarding the use, design and number of stories for development in Block 20; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 7-0, Recommended Approval) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015) (Staff is recommending a continuance to June 16, 2015)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended
Result: Pass

15-3842

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:21:39 GMT

File #: 15-3842
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-5
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval of a proposed Planned Area Development (PAD) approval referred to as “Mediterranean Village” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)”, for the construction of a project consisting of a mix of uses including office, commercial, retail, hotel and residential, consistent with the separately proposed Section 3-510 “Mediterranean Village Form-Based Planned Area Development,” on the property legally described as Block 20, Block 23 (Less Lot 12 and a portion of Lot 11), and Block 30, Crafts Section, also generally known as 2801, 2901, And 3001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 7-0, Recommended Approval) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015) (Staff is recommending a continuance to June 16, 2015)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended
Result: Pass

15-3843

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3843
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-6
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting partial abandonment and vacation of a 20-foot wide public alleyway generally running east-west approximately 85 feet in length, dividing Blocks 3, 4 and Tract F from Block 5 and Tract G of Ponce Place Villas East pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 12, “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,” and the dedication of a public access easement generally running over an internal driveway from Palermo Avenue to Coconut Grove Drive related to proposed development consistent with the separately proposed Section 3-510 “Mediterranean Village Form-Based Planned Area Development,” on the property generally known as 2801, 2901, and 3001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 7-0, Recommended Approval) (Staff is recommending a cont
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

15-3844

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3844
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-7
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a Development Agreement pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 20, entitled “Development Agreements,” for a proposed Planned Area Development referred to as “Mediterranean Village” related to the construction of a project consisting of a mix of uses including office, commercial, retail, hotel and residential, consistent with the separately proposed Section 3-510 “Mediterranean Village Form-Based Planned Area Development,” on the property legally described as Block 20, Block 23 (Less Lot 12 and a portion of Lot 11), and Block 30, Crafts Section, generally known as 2801, 2901, and 3001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 7-0, Recommended Approval) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015) (Staff is recommending a continuance to June 16, 2015)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

15-3845

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3845
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-8
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida regarding the Planned Area Development (PAD) Mixed-Use Site Plan for the proposed project referred to as “Old Spanish Village”, generally described as 2801, 2901, and 3001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida, and approved by Ordinance No. 2006-23 and amended by Ordinance No. 2007-27.1; revoking the PAD approvals for failure to proceed in accordance with the approved development phasing pursuant to Zoning Code Section 3-509; providing findings; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015) (Staff is recommending a continuance to June 16, 2015)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

15-3856

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3856
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-9.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 50-26, Compulsory Participation; and providing for repealer, codification, and an effective date. (This election pertains only to the Deputy City Attorney and Assistant City Manager positions.) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

15-3854

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3854
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: An update on the reduction of the City Wide speed limit to 25 miles per hour. Commissioner Quesada
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

15-3828

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3828
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 by McGladrey, LLP, Certified Public Accountants.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3830

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3830
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with the development of the design criteria package for a new trolley facility and renovations and expansion to the existing Fire Station 2, located at 525 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3827

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3827
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one year lease agreement containing an optional one year extension with the School Board of Miami-Dade County for use of its Bus Maintenance Facility, located at 7001 SW 4th Street, as a City operated Trolley Maintenance Facility.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3812

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3812
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution approving the concept for a work of public art, in conjunction with Columbus Center Phase II / 100 Alhambra Circle, in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement, for public art in private development.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3849

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3849
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution ratifying the acceptance and execution of grant funds in the amount of $304,505.47 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the State of Florida Enhanced 911 (E911) Board State Grant Program awarded to Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Police Department, to support the replacement of the existing E911 call answering solution within the City of Coral Gables 911 Center with the AT&T E911 Call Taking System; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize the grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3795

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:10 GMT

File #: 15-3795
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Public Works Director to authorize contract negotiations with State Contracting and Engineering Corporation (SCEC) and further authorizing the City Manager to execute phase one of the contract to provide design phase services during design, and if necessary, with the other short-listed firm, as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape project pursuant to Section 2-1089 of the City of Coral Gables Code of Ordinances and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2015.12.05. (Continued from the March 24, 2015 City Commission Meeting)
Action: continued by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

15-3834

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:09 GMT

File #: 15-3834
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Status Report on Justice Advocate Program.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

15-3958

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:14 GMT

File #: 15-3958
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: Non Agenda
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution approving the Honorable Carlos Guzman, Circuit Court Judge, as a substitute Canvassing Board Member for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass