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14-3471
| 1 | A.-1. | Firefighter Appreciation Month | Presentation/Protocol Document | Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2014 as "Firefighter Appreciation Month" in Coral Gables. | Presented and Filed | |
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14-3475
| 1 | A.-2. | Navarro - Executive Session | Presentation/Protocol Document | Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 29, 2014 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables. | Presented and Filed | |
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14-3481
| 1 | B.-1. | 9-11-14 | Minutes | Regular City Commission Meeting of September 11, 2014. | approved | Pass |
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14-3419
| 1 | C.-1. | Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis Special Event | Resolution | A Resolution granting a one-day permit to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, January 17, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Ponce de Leon Boulevard (North/South bound lanes between Miracle Mile and Aragon Avenue), adjacent to Hillstone Restaurant in Coral Gables, during the 6th Annual “Block Party” event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3448
| 1 | C.-2. | Placement of Temporary Banner - 1st Church of Christ | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing the placement of a temporary banner at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 410 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3453
| 1 | C.-3. | 2418 Ponce Encroachment - Bricktop's Restaurant | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing encroachments into the public right-of-way, consisting of the installation of a steel canopy with aluminum and wood trim, that extends approximately one foot and nine inches (1’9”) beyond the property line, at an elevation of nine feet (9’) and for a length of eighteen feet and ten inches (18’10”) above the sidewalk, adjacent to 2418 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3459
| 1 | C.-5. | $1,500 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $1,500 from previously encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2014-2015 operations of the "Do The Right Thing" program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3460
| 1 | C.-6. | $3,550 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $3,550 from previously encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2014-2015 operations of the "Coral Gables Police Explorer Post #594" program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3461
| 1 | C.-7. | $5,250 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $5,250 from previously encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2014-2015 operations of the "Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)" program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3462
| 1 | C.-8. | $8,719 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $8,719 from State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to acquire the “Police Officer Scheduling System (POSS) and Personnel Audio Response System (PARS)” software. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3463
| 1 | C.-9. | $22,000 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $22,000 from previously encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies to support the 2014-2015 operations of the "Coral Gables Police Athletic League (P.A.L.)" program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3464
| 1 | C.-10. | $26,455 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of $26,455 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. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3465
| 1 | C.-11. | $36,170 - F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $36,170 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, for the acquisition of Law Enforcement Equipment; the "VeriPic Digital Evidence Manager and Associated Hardware," for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3466
| 1 | C.-12. | $47,610 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $47,610 from State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, to support the 2014-2015 operations of the Coral Gables "Citizens Crime Watch." | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3467
| 1 | C.-13. | $76,370 F.A.F. Expenditure | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $76,370 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment: two “Automated License Plate Recognition” (ALPR) trailers, for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3449
| 1 | C.-14. | Senior Citizens 9-8-14 | Minutes | Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of September 8, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3450
| 1 | C.-15. | City/UM Comm. Relations - 10-6-14 | Minutes | City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Meeting of October 6, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3454
| 1 | C.-16. | Coral Gables Merrick House - 09-08-14 | Minutes | Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 8, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3455
| 1 | C.-17. | Historic Preservation Board - 09-18-14 | Minutes | Historic Preservation Board Meeting of September 18, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3456
| 1 | C.-18. | Pinewood Cemetery 07-21-14 | Minutes | Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of July 21, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3458
| 1 | C.-19. | Disability Affairs 9-3-14 | Minutes | Disability Affairs Board Meeting of September 3, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3470
| 1 | C.-20. | Retirement Board - 9-18-14 | Minutes | Retirement Board Meeting of September 18, 2014 | approved | Pass |
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14-3469
| 1 | C.-4. | Parking Fee Waiver - Small Business Saturday | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing the waiver of the cost of parking fees in the City’s public garages and the use of a City Trolley on November 29, 2014 for the "2014 Small Business Saturday", from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3407
| 2 | D.-1. | Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program | Agenda Item | Presentation of the "Florida Guardian Ad Litem" program by Volunteer Recruiters Michael Brennan and Victoria Harris. (Deferred from the October 14, 2014 Meeting). | Withdrawn | |
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14-3440
| 1 | D.-2. | Ed Macie, USDA Urban Forestry Regional Director | Agenda Item | Ed Macie, U.S.D.A. Urban Forestry Regional Director, to speak about the agency's initiatives. | Discussed and Filed | |
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14-3480
| 1 | D.-3. | Miss Universe Pageant Presentation | Agenda Item | Representatives of Miss Universe Pageant to talk about the pageant that is coming to South Florida. | Withdrawn | |
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| 1 | | | Resolution | 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. | | |
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14-3439
| 1 | E.-1. | Tree Permits/Board of Architects Appeal | Appeal | Appeal of Tree Permits for 1011 and 1015 Lisbon Street; and appeal of Board of Architects' decision on 1015 Lisbon Street; status report regarding settlement, and consideration of potential action related thereto. (Continued from the October 28, 2014 Meeting.) | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3590
| 1 | Non Agenda | | Resolution | Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, refunding the resident appealing the tree permits issued to 1011 and 1015 Lisbon Street. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3437
| 2 | E.-2. | Abandoned Real Property Ordinance | Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, by creating Sections 34-175 through 34-186 of the City Code, "Forfeiture of Abandoned Real Property" of Chapter 34 "Nuisances," to create a process by which the city can take and perfect right, title and interest in and to such properties which are or remain in violation of the City Code or Zoning Code; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3441
| 1 | E.-3. | Ordinance - Request for Change of Zoning re 1200 Ponce de Leon | Ordinance | 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 Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial District (C), for the property legally described as Lots 6 and 7, Block 26, Douglas section, Coral Gables,Florida; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3442
| 1 | E.-4. | Ordinance - Conditional Use Site Review re 1200 Ponce de Leon | Ordinance | Conditional Use Site Plan review. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting conditional use site plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 4, “Conditional Uses,” and Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 1, “Accessory Uses,” Section 5-115, “Drive-throughs, walk-up windows, and automatic teller machines (ATM),” for a drive-through bank facility on property designated Commercial District (C) adjacent to a Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) zoned district, and legally described as Lots 6-10, Block 26, Douglas Section (1200 Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3443
| 1 | E.-5. | Ordinance - Change of Land Use re Shoma Park Tower | Ordinance | Change of Land Use. 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 (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Residential Multi-Family Medium Density,” to “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity,” for the property legally described as Lots 11-16, Block 203, Riviera Section Part 14 (1500 Venera Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3444
| 1 | E.-6. | Ordinance - Change of Zoning re Shoma Park Tower | Ordinance | 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 Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial District (C), for the property legally described as Lots 11-16, Block 203, Riviera Section Part 14 (1500 Venera Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3445
| 1 | E.-7. | Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment re medical marijuana | Ordinance | Zoning 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: amending Article 8, “Definitions,” by providing definitions related to medical marijuana uses; amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” to restrict the location of medical marijuana uses; amending Article 5 “Development Standards,” by providing development standards for medical marijuana uses; affirming that the City will only approve uses that are legal under federal and state law; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3446
| 1 | E.-8. | Ordinance - City Code Amendment re medical marijuana | Ordinance | City Code Amendment. An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Code of Ordinances: amending Chapter 14, “Businesses,” by creating Article V. “Marijuana Sales,” to provide regulations, restrictions and procedures for the operation of Medical Marijuana Retail Centers; amending Section 38-6, to prohibit the public consumption of marijuana; affirming that the City will only approve uses that are legal under Federal and State Law; and providing for repealer a provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading October 28, 2014) | approved as an Ordinance on First Reading | Pass |
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14-3447
| 1 | E.-9. | Resolution - Fee Waiver for 36 remote off stree parking spaces | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, approving a waiver for the utilization of thirty-six (36) remote off-street parking spaces for the building located at 201 Sevilla Avenue, which is located outside of the Central Business District (CBD), pursuant to Zoning Code Article 5, “Development Standards”, Division 14, “Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements”, Section 5-1408, “Common driveways and remote off-street parking”; providing for an effective date. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3473
| 1 | F.-1. | Discussion regarding Kerdyk Tennis Center | Resolution | Discussion regarding the Kerdyk Tennis Center cost breakdown.
Commissioner Keon | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3472
| 1 | G.-1. | Board Appointment - Jill Johson Deupi | Resolution | A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board to appoint Jill Johnson Deupi to serve as a member of the Arts Advisory Panel, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2013 and continues through May 31, 2015. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3404
| 2 | H.-1. | Residential Sidewalk Restoration Program | Resolution | A Resolution approving the implementation of a Residential Sidewalk Restoration Program. (Continued from the October 14, 2014 City Commission Meeting). | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3452
| 1 | H.-2. | Trash Pit Mitigation Program Resolution | Resolution | Discussion and/or possible action regarding a Trash Pit Mitigation Program. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3474
| 1 | H.-3. | Schedule Regular Meetings for 2015 | Resolution | A Resolution in accordance with Section 2-26 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings”, setting forth the meeting dates through May 2015 as follows: Tuesday, January 13, 2015; Tuesday, January 27, 2015; Tuesday, February 10, 2015; Tuesday, February 24, 2015; Tuesday, March 10, 2015; Tuesday, March 24, 2015; Tuesday, April 28, 2015; Tuesday, May 12, 2015; and Tuesday, May 26, 2015. | adopted by Resolution Number | Pass |
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14-3476
| 1 | L.-1. | Alhambra Center International - Executive Session | Agenda Item | Attorney-Client executive session, closed to the public pursuant to section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes, for purposes of discussing settlement negotiations and strategy relating to litigation expenditures in the matter pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit entitled Alhambra Center International, LTD v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 14-347-AP (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir., Appellate Div.). This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Jim Cason, Commissioner Patricia Keon, Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Commissioner Vince Lago, Commissioner Frank C. Quesada, Interim City Manager Carmen Olazabal, City Attorney Craig Leen, Deputy City Attorney Bridgette Thornton, Assistant City Attorney Yaneris Figueroa, Special Counsel Heather Encinosa, and Special Counsel Jolinda Herring. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the Attorney-Client session, the City Commission meeting will be reopened an | | |
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14-3477
| 1 | L.-2. | | Agenda Item | Attorney-Client executive session, closed to the public pursuant to section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes, for purposes of discussing settlement negotiations and strategy relating to litigation expenditures in the matter pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit entitled Navarro v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-15577-CA (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir.). This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Jim Cason, Commissioner Patricia Keon, Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Commissioner Vince Lago, Commissioner Frank C. Quesada, Interim City Manager Carmen Olazabal, City Attorney Craig Leen, Deputy City Attorney Bridgette Thornton, Assistant City Attorney Yaneris Figueroa, and Special Counsel Cary Lubetsky. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the Attorney-Client session, the City Commission meeting will be reopened and the person chairing the Commission meeting will announce the termination of | | |
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