City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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08-0610 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring September 23, 2008 as Dr. Jim C. Hirschman Day in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0608 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 5 - 11, 2008 as Fire Prevention Week in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0603 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of October 23 - 31, 2008 as Red Ribbon Week in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0606 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentWelcome and introduction of Jo Ann D. Gans, Principal of Coral Gables Senior High School; Anna L. Rodriguez, Principal of Ponce de Leon Middle School; Graciela P. Cerra, Principal of Coral Gables Elementary School; Barbara Soto, Principal of West Lab Elementary School; Cheryl E. Johnson, Principal of George Washington Carver Elementary School; Deborah Wehking, Principal of Merrick Educational Center; Libia A. Gonzalez, Principal, George Washington Carver Middle School; Alexis Cazanas, Principal, Coral Gables Adult Education Center; Carlos Cambo, Principal, Academy for Community Education; Milagros Fornell, Regional Superintendent; Dannysu F. Pritchett, South Central Regional Center Administrative Director; Iraida Mendez-Cartaya, Administrative Director, Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration; and Liza Martinez, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants AdministrationPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0640 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a $5,000 donation by Vahe Gabriel, of Waste Services of Florida, Inc., for the purchase and installation of bicycle racks in downtown Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0613 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Miss Katherine Herald for participating in the Florida Girls State Senate ProgramPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0609 1A.-7.Presentation of 20 years service pin to Lt. Bart Barta, Police DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 20 year service pin to Lt. Bart Barta, Police DepartmentPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0611 1A.-8.Congratulations to Grethel Salas Perez, Information Technology Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of October 2008Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Grethel Salas Perez, Information Technology Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of October 2008Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0625 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes for the September 9, 2008 regular City Commission Meeting.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 9, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0607 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Humberto Miret, Assistant Principal of Coral Gables Senior High School, to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee for the balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0614 1C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Jeffrey Flanagan (nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0641 1C.-4. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Eugene P. Wolman (nominated by Commissioner Cabrera) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0620 1C.-5. ResolutionA Resolution granting a one-day permit to O/E Arts and Culture Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages from 2:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Fred B. Hartnett/Ponce Circle Park as part of the Coronation of the Queen-Carnaval En Miami.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0621 1C.-6. ResolutionA Resolution granting a one-day permit to the American Lung Association to sell alcoholic beverages from 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2009, on the 100 block of Giralda Avenue as part of the 6th Annual Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0604 2C.-7.Landscape Beautification 9-4-08MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 4, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0618 1C.-8. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 22, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0619 1C.-9. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of August 4, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0627 1C.-10.PAB Meeting Minutes 07-24-08MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of July 24, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0629 1C.-11.PAB Meeting Minutes 08-28-08MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of August 28, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0628 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing temporary placement of five (5) 3' X 3 ½' banners at certain City facilities from October 23 through October 31, 2008, in recognition of "Red Ribbon Campaign Week in the City of Coral Gables".adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0615 1E.-1. AppealBOARD OF ARCHITECTS APPEAL Ms. Layla M. Fadel, applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission, from a decision of the Board of Architects at its regular meeting of September 4, 2008, wherein the Board denied Application AB 08-08-0351 in connection with the installation of a canvas awning over the principal entrance of the residence located at 544 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0593 1E.-2.ordinance on dilapidated vehiclesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the City Code, Chapter 34, entitled "Nuisances", Division 2 entitled "Vehicles", Section 34-77 by adding a definition for junk motor vehicles and dilapidated motor vehicles and Section 34-78 by adding dilapidated motor vehicles to the Prohibitions Section; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading September 9, 2008)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0630 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the text of Chapter 74 of the City Code, entitled, “Traffic and Vehicles”, by amending Section 74-356 entitled “Six-Month Notice; Introductory Period”, to change the courtesy notice provision from six months to ninety-days; providing a repealer provision; a savings clause; a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading September 23, 2008. Vote 4-0)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
08-0636 1E.-4. ResolutionA Resolution Confirming the Ordering of the Cocoplum Guardhouse Local Improvement District, designated as “CGH-01”, subject to the provisions of City Code, Article II, entitled “Local Improvement Act” setting forth location, proposed improvements, estimated cost and designating properties deemed to be benefiting from the Guardhouse, that will be levied a special assessment for the improvements, located on Cocoplum Road, at the entrance of the Cocoplum Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0637 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion concerning triangle of visibility - height of hedges Mayor Donald D. Slesnick, IIDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0635 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion concerning senior services and senior programming Commissioner Maria AndersonDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0605 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending Resolution 2007-245 which established fees for various licenses, permits, services, and penalties by the City of Coral Gables, providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Denied at the October 14, 2008 Meeting)Deferred  Action details Not available
08-0642 1H.-2.A Resolution to provide Capital Improvement Funds to Museum and Country Club.ResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to provide Capital Improvement Funds in the amount of five hundred forty-seven thousand ($547,000.00) for building improvements to the Coral Gables Museum and the Country Club of Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0616 1H.-3. Agenda ItemInterim Update on Area PatrolDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0623 1H.-4. Agenda ItemPresentation on the Senior Services Recreational ProgramsDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0624 1H.-5. Agenda ItemPresentation on the Coral Way & Segovia Roundabout and Segovia Median Construction ProjectsDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0601 2H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to compensate exempt employees at time and one half the regular rate of pay for duty in excess of forty hours per week under local, state, or federal declared or non-declared emergencies. (Deferred from the September 9, 2008 Meeting)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0638 1I.-1. Agenda ItemPending Litigation ReportDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0669 1NA.I.-1.1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables accepting the City Attorney's recommendation to the proposal for settlement of the Bert J. Harris claim filed by property owners Fernando Menoyo and Almeria Row, LLC.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0671 1NA.I.-1.2. Agenda ItemA memorandum regarding public purpose issues.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available