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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/26/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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09-0362 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Certificates of Recognition to the members of the Public Safety Committee.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0343 1A.-2.Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award presented to City of Coral Gables, Florida for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2008.Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award presented to City of Coral Gables, Florida for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2008.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0368 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentProclamation declaring 2nd Annual Restaurant Week in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0352 1A.-4.June 2009 EOMPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Fernando Figueredo, Police Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of June 2009.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0364 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of May 12, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0348 1C.-1.Fines Reimbursement for ADA sidewalk extensionsResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of Miami-Dade County’s Parking Fines Reimbursement in the amount of $13,037.00 to be used for the construction of sidewalk extensions throughout the City of Coral Gables to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to persons who have disabilities.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0340 1C.-29. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 28, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0341 1C.-30. MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of May 4, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0342 1C.-31.Retirement Board meeting April 22, 2009MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of April 22, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0346 1C.-32.Landscape Beautification May 2009MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 7, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0349 1C.-33. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of April 7, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0356 1C.-34. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 12, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0357 1C.-35.CDB - April 20, 2009MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 20, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0358 1C.-36. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of May 4, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0359 1C.-37.Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affair smeeting of March 4, 2009.MinutesCoral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 4, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0417 1Non AgendaA Resolution of the City Commission to defer Consent Agenda Items:C-1 through C-28), until the June 2, 2009 City Commission Meeting.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission to defer Consent Agenda Items:C-1 through C-28), until the June 2, 2009 City Commission Meeting.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0371 1C.-2. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Jorge Mora Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Tony Bello Commissioner Cabrera: Katherine de Blij Commissioner Anderson: Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz Commissioner Withers: John Lukacs City Manager: Joseph W. BriggleDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0372 1C.-3. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Luis "Wicho" Hernandez Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Roland Sanchez-Medina Commissioner Anderson: Ofelia Fernandez Commissioner Cabrera: Gene Gutierrez Commissioner Withers: John LindsayDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0373 1C.-4. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables Health Facilities Authority for a (4) four year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2013: Mayor Slesnick: Manuel Marino Commissioner Anderson: George Andrews Commissioner Cabrera: Nicole E. MestreDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0374 1C.-5. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Citywide Traffic Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Ian Martinez Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Frank Quesada Commissioner Anderson: Larry Kries Commissioner Cabrera: Deborah Swain Commissioner Withers: Chris Zoeller City Manager: Al SmithDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0375 1C.-6. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Robert "Bob" Berman Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Tamara Hartnett Commissioner Anderson: Ricardo Munarriz Commissioner Cabrera: Rene Alvarez Commissioner Withers: Bruce Steinberger City Manager: Sydney JosepherDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0376 1C.-7. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Communications Committee for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Leslie Pantin Vice Mayor Kerdyk: David Stiefel Commissioner Anderson: Samuel Joseph Commissioner Cabrera: Maria Garcia Commissioner Withers: Vivian MoreDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0377 1C.-8. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Construction Regulation Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Ignacio Lizama Vice Mayor Kerdyk: John Oramas Commissioner Cabrera: Carlos Nunez Commissioner Withers: Jorge E. OteroDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0378 1C.-9. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Bonnie Blaire Commissioner Anderson: Josefina Ramirez Commissioner Cabrera: Dr. Andy GomezDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0379 1C.-10. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick:Barbara Reese Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Margaret Steele Commissioner Anderson: Susan Stanton Commissioner Cabrera: Michelle Moskowitz Commissioner Withers: Laura Yusko City Manager: Sondra SpaceDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0380 1C.-11. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Coral Gables Retirement Board (General Employees) for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Steven Naclerio Commissioner Anderson: Thomas Huston Jr. Commissioner Cabrera: Salvatore Geraci Commissioner Withers: Les SpaceDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0381 1C.-12. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Cultural Development Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Jose Garrigo Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Bobbi Litt Commissioner Anderson: Bernice Matalon Commissioner Cabrera: Carol Damian Commissioner Withers: Beatrice Pereira City Manager: Ginger JochemDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0382 1C.-13. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Economic Development Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Bertram "Chico" Goldsmith Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ray Zomerfeld Commissioner Anderson: John M. Thomson Commissioner Cabrera: Haydee Polo Commissioner Withers: Jim CaseyDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0383 1C.-14. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Sean Pendray Mayor Slesnick: James "Jay" Carmichael Mayor Slesnick: Mark Miranda Vice Mayor Kerdyk: John Sorgie Vice Mayor Kerdyk:Bennet Taylor Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Al Perez Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ed Boen Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Francisco Cuello Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Jeff Devin Commissioner Anderson: James T. Hill Commissioner Anderson: Jose M. de la Hoz Commissioner Anderson: James Smith Commissioner Anderson: Ana Gonzalez Commissioner Anderson: Julian Hoffman Commissioner Anderson: Danny Rosario Commissioner Cabrera: Manuel Morales Commissioner Cabrera: Lonnie Hayes Commissioner Cabrera: Raymond Poblocki Commissioner Cabrera: Ricardo P. Perez Commissioner Cabrera: Jose Amezaga Commissioner Withers: Lettie Bien Commissioner Withers: Douglas Hafner Commissioner Withers: Al Pereira Commissioner Withers: Worth CarsonDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0384 1C.-15. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Dorothy Thomson Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Peggy Rolando Commissioner Anderson: Ernesto Santos Commissioner Cabrera: Venny Torre Commissioner Withers: Frances "Dolly" MacIntyre City Manager: Joyce MeyersDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0385 1C.-16. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Insurance Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Roger Serola Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ivan Brannon Commissioner Anderson: Ignacio Borbolla Commissioner Cabrera: Juan Carlos Diaz-Padron Commissioner Withers: Ruben AcostaDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0386 1C.-17. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the International Affairs Coordinating Council for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Commissioner Anderson: Allan Rosenbaum Commissioner Cabrera: Sylvester Luckis Commissioner Withers: Luba DeWitt City Manager: Arthur De NunzioDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0387 1C.-18. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Barbara Katzen Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Jack Elmore Commissioner Anderson: Maria Cristina Longo Commissioner Cabrera: George Blet Commissioner Withers: Linda Lawrence City Manager: Robert "Bob" ParsleyDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0388 1C.-19. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Library Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ileana Davis Commissioner Anderson: Pamela Admire Commissioner Cabrera: Kendell Turner Commissioner Withers: Nancy LeslieDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0389 1C.-20. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Parking Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: J.C. Cabrera Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Carlos Halley Commissioner Anderson: Brad Rosenblatt Commissioner Cabrera: Aida Holian Commissioner Withers: Hendrikus VanderveldtDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0390 1C.-21. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Joan Valdez Commissioner Anderson: Emilio Monte Commissioner Cabrera: Jorge Quirch Commissioner Withers: Marty Steinberger City Manager: Martha SerolaDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0391 1C.-22. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Margaret Cookson Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ramon Diaz Commissioner Cabrera: Alexandra Morales Commissioner Withers: Kyle Parker City Manager: Bria DewberryDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0392 1C.-23. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Michael "Tim" Crowther Commissioner Anderson: Sandra Cummings Commissioner Cabrera: Thomas Edward Lodge Commissioner Withers: Sean O'SullivanDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0393 1C.-24. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Planning and Zoning Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Jack Coe Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Javier Salman Commissioner Anderson: Jeffrey Flanagan Commissioner Cabrera: Robert Behar City Manager: Eibi AizenstatDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0394 1C.-25. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Property Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Mary Young Commissioner Anderson: Maurice Donsky Commissioner Cabrera: James Hinrichsen Commissioner Withers: Luis M. Padron City Manager: Ed MazzeiDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0395 1C.-26. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the School and Community Relations Committee for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Pat Morris Andrew Yagoda Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Doug Austin Commissioner Anderson: Joan Reitsma Commissioner Cabrera: Barbra Harley Commissioner Withers: Deborah Korge City Manager: Victor ShabanahDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0396 1C.-27. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Catherine Fahringer Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Norma Lemberg Commissioner Anderson: Esther Castiglia Commissioner Cabrera: William Schiff Commissioner Withers: Frank Lynn City Manager: Evelyn BuddeDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0397 1C.-28. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Board of Architects for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: City Manager: David M. Dayan City Manager: Burton Hersh City Manager: Nelson de Leon City Manager: Aramis Alvarez City Manager: Glenn PrattDeferred  Action details Not available
09-0335 1E.-1.ordinance exempt retirement board re. term limitsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-60 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, as amended, entitled "Terms of Members"; providing for repealer, severability, codification and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading on May 12, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0350 1E.-2.Coral Gables Museum - Abandonment and Vacation of Alley- OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 12, “Abandonment and Vacations”, providing for the vacation of a twenty (20’) foot alley between Lots 1-4 and a portion of Lot 44, Lots 45 - 48 inclusive, Block 34, Coral Gables Section “K” and establishment of a new vehicular turnaround on Lots 42-44; and creation of two (2), sixteen (16’) foot public access easements on Lots 12-16, Block 34, Coral Gables Section “K,” to accommodate public access to the remaining portions of the twenty (20’) foot alley within Block 34; the vacation is necessary to allow for the construction of various improvements for the City owned property known as the “Coral Gables Museum”, legally described as Lots 1-4, 42-48, and vacated portion of the alley, Block 34, Coral Gables Section “K” (285 Aragon Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, and a severability clause, and providing for an effective date (all legal descriptions on file for review). (Passed on First Reading May 26, 2009).approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0351 1E.-3.ZC Text Amendment - Ordinance: Country ClubOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 4, Section 4-204, “Special Use (S) District” and Article 8, “Definitions”, providing for a “Country Club” use classification and definition thereof, providing severability, providing for codification thereof, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading on May 26, 2009.)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0354 1H.-1.Execution of Lease Agreement for the Driver License facility at 4520 Ponce de Leon BoulevardResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a one-year lease agreement, plus five one-year options with the State of Florida, for 3,355 square feet for the operation of a Driver License Bureau at 4520 Ponce de Leon Boulevard commencing June 1, 2009 at the rate set forth in the agreement.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0330 1H.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation providing an update on expenditures and current balances of Forfeited Asset Funds.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0345 1H.-3.A Resolution amending the annual budget of estimated revenues and expenses of the City of Coral Gables, Florida for the fiscal year 2008-2009ResolutionResolution amending the annual budget of estimated revenues and expenses of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year 2008-2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0360 1H.-4.JPA for Segovia MedianResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of the Joint Participation Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of Road Impact Fee funds to the City, for the construction of the Segovia Street Median Project along Segovia Street from Bird Road (S. W. 40th Street) to Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0367 1I.-1.Pending Litigation ReportLitigationPending Litigation Report.Discussed  Action details Not available
09-0418 1Non AgendaResolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables proffering an expression of concern regarding the proposed Epiphany Church/ Lourdes Academy Project to increase the size of the school and the potential impacts on the surrounding residential neighborhood.ResolutionResolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables proffering an expression of concern regarding the proposed Epiphany Church/ Lourdes Academy Project to increase the size of the school and the potential impacts on the surrounding residential neighborhood.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available