City of Coral Gables - Meeting of City Commission on 8/26/2014 at 9:00 AM

14-3229

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3229
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-1.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Sergeant Dean Wellinghoff, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Officer of the Month Award, for the month of May 2014.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

14-3263

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3263
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-2.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Firefighter Carlos Lopez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of the Month Award, for the month of August 2014.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

14-3252

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3252
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-3.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Maria Elizabeth Gomez, Public Works Department, Parking Division, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of August 2014.
Action: Presented and Filed
Result:

14-3294

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3294
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of July 22, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3296

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3296
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: Special City Commission Meeting of July 22, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3242

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3242
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution confirming the appointment of Alessandria San Roman (Student Government President) and Stanley Bradshaw (Inter-Fraternity Council President) to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2013 and continues through May 31, 2015.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3248

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3248
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Irene Tapanes (Nominated By Interim City Manager Olazabal) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2013 and continues through May 31, 2015.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3256

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3256
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $5,815.36 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the SWAT locker storage cabinets for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3257

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3257
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-5
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $10,483 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the computerized key control system for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3258

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $4,167.12 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the traffic control operations trailer and associated equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3264

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3264
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Enterprise Level Network Imaging Solutions contract to Acordis International Corporation, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) 2014.05.15, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3265

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3265
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-11.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $60,338.10 annually to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT’s right of way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/ Bird Road, and S.R. 959/Red Road (east side only).
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3275

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3275
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-12.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing a temporary display for public use of “The Station” by Green Sun Marketing, LLC on City property located on the plaza of the Coral Gables Museum.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3277

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3277
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-13.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing the execution of renewal lease with Robert Maguire for the Granada Snack Shop located at 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida, for a period of three (3) years with a one (1) year option.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3286

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3286
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-15.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the current Security Guard Services contract with World International Security, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, until October 31, 2014, and thereafter on a month to month basis until the IFB process is completed and a new contract is executed.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3292

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3292
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-16.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution amending previous Resolution No. 2003-176, approving salary increase for City Clerk, as set forth herein.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3212

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3212
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-18.
Type: Minutes
Title: International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of June12, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3230

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3230
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-19.
Type: Minutes
Title: Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 25, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3233

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-20.
Type: Minutes
Title: Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 19, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3237

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3237
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-21.
Type: Minutes
Title: Communications Committee Meeting of June 19, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3240

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3240
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: C.-22
Type: Minutes
Title: Library Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3241

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-23.
Type: Minutes
Title: Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of April 21, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3243

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3243
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-24.
Type: Minutes
Title: Economic Development Board Meeting of July 10, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3244

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3244
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-25.
Type: Minutes
Title: Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of June 2, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3247

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3247
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-26.
Type: Minutes
Title: Property Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3250

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3250
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-27.
Type: Minutes
Title: Disability Affairs Board Meeting of May 7, 2014
Action: approved
Result: Pass

14-3255

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3255
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: C.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $136,895.21 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of additional law enforcement equipment; the specialized vehicle equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. (Deferred from the August 26, 2014 Meeting)
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3259

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3259
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $10,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for law enforcement training; the creation of a training video as part of the Autism Wallet Card Program for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3260

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:38 GMT

File #: 14-3260
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing free parking for event participants in parking Garages One (1), Three (3), and Four (4); and a fee waiver in the amount of $510 associated with the rental of fifty-one (51) Parking spaces along Biltmore Way for the 4th Annual Miami Children’s Hospital 5K Run/Walk event scheduled for September 20, 2014. (Deferred from the August 26, 2014 Meeting).
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3266

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3266
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract with R S & H, Inc., to develop a Sustainability Master Plan pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2013.10.15.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3278

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3278
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-14.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution renewing the parking lease agreement with the University of Miami for municipal parking lots 42 and 43 for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2014, and ending August 31, 2015, at the rate of $64,971.88 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3297

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3297
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-17.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution amending Agreement with Interim City Manager.
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3276

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3276
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Presentation by Tobacco Free Workgroup and the Students Working Against Tobacco.
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

14-3273

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3273
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Personal appearance by John B. Thompson regarding DUI Checkpoints in Coral Gables. (Deferred from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)
Action: Deferred
Result:

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #:
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: 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 the Mayor, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
Action:
Result:

14-3291

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3291
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, making it unlawful for any person or persons without being authorized, licensed, or invited by the property owner or his or her lawful agent, including renters, to willfully enter or remain in any dwelling; further making it unlawful to commit an invasion of privacy in someone’s home; establishing a $500 fine and imposing a term of imprisonment not to exceed 60 days for violation hereof; providing an exception for law enforcement officers and government officials acting under lawful process or other lawful authority; and urging the legislature and governor to adopt legislation related to unlawful entry into an occupied dwelling, and providing for Severability, Repealer, Codification, and an Effective Date. (Placed on the agenda by Commissioner Vince Lago)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

14-3179

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3179
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: E.-2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Planned Area Development (PAD). An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)”, for the construction of the second phase of the existing commercial project referred to as the “Columbus Center” on the property legally described as Lots 3-40 and portions of alleyway, Block 22, Section L (100 Alhambra Circle and 1 Alhambra Plaza), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading July 22, 2014)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

14-3180

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Easement Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 2854, which vacated a portion of an alley running north/south lying in Block 22 of the “Revised Plat of Coral Gables Section L” and provided for a substitute easement for alley purposes; and provided for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading July 22, 2014)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

14-3267

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3267
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution. A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, for the construction of the second phase of the existing commercial project referred to as the “Columbus Center” on the property legally described as Lots 3-40 and portions of alleyway, Block 22, Section L (100 Alhambra Circle and 1 Alhambra Plaza), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3116

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3116
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-5.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Zoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code: amending Article 5, “Development Standards”, Section 5-1408, “Common driveways and remote off-street parking”, by providing regulations, restrictions and procedures for the use of remote parking in and near the Central Business District (“CBD”); amending the reference to remote parking in Article 5, “Development Standards”, Section 5-1409, “Amount of required parking” to match the changes to Section 5-1408; providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading July 22, 2014)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

14-3268

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3268
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-6
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution. Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending Resolution No. 2013-89, known as the fee ordinance, by adding a remote parking fee in accordance with Zoning Code Article 5, “Development Standards”, Section 5-1408, “Common Driveways and Remote Off-Street Parking”; and providing for an effective date.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3235

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3235
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-7.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions"; amending Section 50-34, Employee Contributions and Section 50-246, Deferred Retirement Option Plan; providing for repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 4, 2014)
Action: adopted by Ordinance Number
Result: Pass

14-3269

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3269
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-8.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Review of a Planned Area Development (PAD). An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD)”, for the proposed project referred to as the “Gables Pointe Plaza” on the property legally described as Lots 7-27, Block 1B, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Alban’s Park Section (280 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading August 26, 2014)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

14-3270

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3270
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-9.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Change of Zoning. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments” from Commercial Limited District (CL) to Commercial District (C) for the property legally described as Lot 13 and Lots 17-23, Block 1B, MacFarlane Homestead and St. Alban’s Park Section (280 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. (Legal description on file at the City) (Passed on First Reading August 26, 2014)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

14-3186

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3186
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-10.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50, Article II of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Retirement System for City Employees”; amending Section 50-89, Quorum; amending Section 50-121, Establishment, Members and Chairman; repealing all ordinances inconsistent herewith; and providing an effective date (Passed on first reading on August 26, 2014)
Action: approved as an Ordinance on First Reading
Result: Pass

14-3287

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3287
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-11.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Miracle Mile improvement project; providing authority and definitions; approving the final assessment rolls; amending the initial assessment resolution; providing for the imposition of the assessments to fund the Miracle Mile improvement project; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the uniform assessment collection act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3301

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:41 GMT

File #: 14-3301
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-11.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission instructing City Staff to look into additional funding sources in order to address the concerns addressed today.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3288

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3288
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-12.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Giralda Avenue improvement project; providing authority and definitions; approving the final assessment rolls; amending the initial assessment resolution; providing for the imposition of the assessments to fund the Giralda Avenue improvement project; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the uniform assessment collection act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3289

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3289
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Discussion regarding sidewalk ordinances. (Continued from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings) Commissioner Pat Keon
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3285

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3285
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Discussion and/or action regarding weekly live music at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way, hosted by Fritz and Franz Bierhaus. Commissioner Frank Quesada
Action: Discussed and Filed
Result:

14-3290

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3290
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: Discussion regarding additional Commission Aide. Commissioner Frank Quesada
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3187

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Presentation of Quarterly Report for the nine months ended June 30, 2014. (Deferred from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3215

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution authorizing staff to implement an extension of trolley service to Macfarlane Homestead Historic District as evaluated in the study conducted by Gannett Fleming dated July 4, 2014. (Deferred from the July 22, 2014 Meeting)
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass

14-3293

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:40 GMT

File #: 14-3293
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution amending Resolution 2013-89 to adjust the Maximum Short-Term Meter Rate in accordance with City Code Chapter 74, and providing for severability and an effective date. (Deferred from the August 26, 2014 Meeting)
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3209

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3209
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for interpretation of Article 5, "Development Standards," Division 19, "Signs" of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, and providing for an effective date. (Continued from the August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3210

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:39 GMT

File #: 14-3210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Status report regarding appeal fees and appeal fees waiver. (Continued from the July 22, August 26 and September 11, 2014 Meetings)
Action: Deferred
Result:

14-3302

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:41 GMT

File #: 14-3302
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables establishing that if any City Commissioner would like to proffer additional candidates to be considered for the City Manager position, for those names to be given to the search firm and be presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee and later be added to the current pool of candidates.
Action: adopted by Resolution Number
Result: Pass