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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/8/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final Revised  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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08-0153 2A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 13, 2008 as Baptist Health South Day in Coral GablesDeferred  Action details Not available
08-0258 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the to the University of Miami Basketball Team and Coaching Staff for the 2007-2008 winning seasonRecognized  Action details Not available
08-0237 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Morris Smyle, of Grand Western Brands and Mitchell Kaplan, of Books and Books, Farmers Market Sponsors for the Year 2008Recognized  Action details Not available
08-0254 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of April 2008 as Water Conservation Month in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0236 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring the Week of April 13-19, 2008 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0235 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the 2007 Communications Operator of the Year Award to Claudia LunaPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0253 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting of March 25, 2008.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 25, 2008approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
08-0174 2C.-1. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 28, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0229 2C.-2. MinutesPublic Safety Committee Meeting of March 11, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0233 1C.-3. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of March 21, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0238 1C.-4.Economic Development Board minutes of March 5, 2008.MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of March 5, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0239 1C.-5.Cultural Development Board minutes of March 3, 2008.MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of March 3, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0240 1C.-6. MinutesInsurance Advisory Committee Meeting of March 24, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0247 1C.-7.Landscape Beautification minutesMinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 27, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0252 1C.-8. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of March 20, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0256 1C.-9. Agenda ItemPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of March 10, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0257 1C.-10. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 3, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0234 1D.-1. Agenda ItemLewis J. Beilman, III, Senior Intergovernmental Representative of the South Florida Water Management District, to speak about the water shortageDiscussed  Action details Not available
08-0255 1D.-2. Agenda ItemVincent E. Damian, Jr., President of the Coral Gables Citizens Political Action Committee, to present two (2) proposed Amendments to Article II, Section 8 of the Coral Gables Charter regarding terms of Commissioners.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0248 1E.-1.David Williams Site specific Zoninig Regs - 1st ReadingOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations”, “Section A-12, Biltmore Section”, also known as the David Williams Hotel/Condominium located at 700 Biltmore Way; providing for a minimum residential unit size for the property legally described as Lots 6-22 inclusive, Block 10, Biltmore Section; providing for repeal, providing severability, providing for codification thereof, an effective date, and repealing all ordinances inconsistent herewith. (PZB Vote: 6-0) (Passed on First Reading April 8, 2008)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
08-0249 1E.-2.Gables Gateway - Ordinance on 1st Reading (repealing Ordinance No. 1515)OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, repealing Ordinance No. 1515, relocating a dedicated easement for public use from Lot 10 to 9, Block 17, Industrial Section (Gables Gateway); providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, a severability clause, providing for codification; and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading April 8, 2008)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
08-0250 1E.-3.Gables Gateway - Resolution (Amendment to mixed use site plan)ResolutionResolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving an amendment to a mixed-use site plan, for the proposed mixed-use project referred to as “Gables Gateway”, located on property legally described as Lots 1-23 and Lots 76-88, Block 17, Industrial Section (intersection of LeJeune Road, Granello Avenue and Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; and including required conditions; and providing for an effective date.Continued  Action details Not available
08-0245 1G.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation of excerpts from the Insurance Advisory Committee meeting of March 24, 2008, requesting the following action from the City Commission: The Insurance Advisory Committee is recommending that the City accept the AON Risk Services renewal quote for property insurance coverage, effective May 1, 2008.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0246 1G.-2. Agenda ItemPresentation of excerpts from the Insurance Advisory Committee meeting of March 24, 2008, requesting the following action from the City Commission: The Insurance Advisory Committee is recommending that the City accept the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. renewal quote for casualty and excess insurance coverage, effective May 1, 2008.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0218 1G.-3. Agenda ItemPresentation of excerpts from the International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 28, 2008, requesting the following action: That the City Commission approve a $1,500.00 sponsorship from the Sister City Account for one (1) student from Carver Middle School in Coral Gables to travel to La Antigua Guatemala as part of a cultural summer excursion organized by the Spanish International Parents Association.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0241 1H.-1. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the property insurance coverage contracts with AON Risk Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,034,274 for a one (1) year term, effective May 1, 2008.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0242 1H.-2. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the casualty and excess insurance coverage contracts with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the amount of $1,397,385 for an additional one (1) year term, effective May 1, 2008.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0251 1H.-3.Discussion re: Metal RoofsAgenda ItemCity Commission discussion on the reports from Board of Architects and Planning and Zoning Board on metal roofs.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0230 1H.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion setting forth future City Commission Meeting dates.Discussed  Action details Not available