Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 12/13/2011 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
REVISED AGENDA - ADDITIONAL ITEM - H-1
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11-1254 1Non Agenda Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a plaque to Public Works Director Glen Kephart for his participation in the Coral Gables Estates Homeowners Association improvement program.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
11-1213 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring December 13, 2011 as Rev. Arnold Perry Day in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
11-1231 1A.-2.25 Yr Serv Pin - GrantPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 years service pin to Michael J. Grant, Public Works Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
11-1202 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officers Alfred “Freddy” Fernandez and Eduardo “Eddie” Orbe, recipients of the City of Coral Gables Police Officer of the Month Award, for the month of November 2011.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
11-1245 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of November 8, 2011.approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1241 1B.-2. MinutesFirst Annual Meeting between City of Coral Gables and University of Miami of November 29, 2011.approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
11-1198 1C.-1. ResolutionResolution authorizing Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the St. George’s Festival on 320 Palermo Avenue on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to midnight; on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to midnight; and on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1218 1C.-2. ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coral Gables and the School Board of Miami-Dade County for joint use of facilities at Coral Gables Senior High School and various City recreational facilities.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1200 1C.-3. ResolutionResolution confirming Louan Zagarino to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board (appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term beginning June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1221 1C.-4.Beaux Arts Festival 2012ResolutionResolution authorizing the waiving of the cost of parking meter rentals for the 61st Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1226 1C.-5.JOB Tennis 2011ResolutionResolution authorizing the waiving of the cost of renting thirty (30) parking spaces along San Amaro Drive for the 2011 Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship from December 14, 2011 through December 23, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1239 1C.-6.JPA No. APF47ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplemental No. Two to the Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) No. APF47 entered into June 16, 2009, between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Coral Gables to remove the requirement for low floors in trolley procurement specifications and extend the time for use of financial assistance (in the amount of $377,000.00) for the purchase of two (2) new 30-foot long, heavy-duty, low-floor, replacement shuttle buses for the Coral Gables Trolley Program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1238 1C.-7. ResolutionResolution authorizing the waiving of the cost of the facility rental fee for the usage of the Venetian Pool for the 63rd Annual Mayor’s Reception for the 2012 Junior Orange Bowl International Youth Festival on Monday, January 2, 2012.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1210 1C.-8.Cultural Grants - 2011ResolutionResolution approving the fiscal year 2011-2012 Cultural Grants.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1212 1C.-9.Palace signs on construction fenceResolutionResolution authorizing The Palace Management Group, LLC to install a custom wrap with graphic images and signs on the existing temporary construction fence on the right-of-way at 45 and 50 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1211 1C.-10.Campana and Rovino Pump Station RehabilitationResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Campana and Rovino Pump Station Rehabilitation Project to Intercounty Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $820,000 pursuant to Section 2-828 entitled “Contract Award” of the Procurement Code and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2011.10.21.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1215 1C.-11.Traffic Engineering ConsultantResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize negotiations with C3TS, Inc., David Plummer & Associates and Atkins North America, Inc., of continuing contracts for traffic engineering consulting services pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2011.08.19a.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1216 1C.-12.Landscape Architect ConsultantResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize negotiations with Curtis + Rogers Design Studio, Geomantic Designs, Inc., and Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., of continuing contracts for landscape architect consulting services pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2011.08.19C.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1246 1C.-13.Environmental Engineering ConsultantResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve continuing contracts for an initial two (2) year period with an option for one (1) additional two (2) year period with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Hazen and Sawyer P.C., Camp Dresser and McKee (CDM) , Inc., and URS Corporation Southern for environmental engineering consulting services pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2011.05.13.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1223 1C.-14.FPL Easement for Pump Station EResolutionResolution authorizing the granting of an easement to Florida Power & Light Company to place electrical facilities for the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station “E” located along the west side of Lot 1 of the Sunrise Harbour Park at 25 West Sunrise Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1230 1C.-15.DEP Amendment No. 3 to LP6016 Conveyance Improvements to C-3 CanalResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agreement No. LP6016, Conveyance Improvements to the C-3 Canal, entered into between the City of Coral Gables and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on November 1, 2006 and amended January 2, 2007 and April 8, 2011, for the purpose of extending the term of the agreement from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012, and making modifications to the Agreement and work plan.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1228 1C.-16.DEP Amendment No. 2 to LP8910 Pump Station No. 3ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agreement No. LP8910, Sanitary Sewer Pump Station City No. 3 Rehabilitation Project, entered into between the City of Coral Gables and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on June 26, 2009, and amended January 28, 2011, for the purpose of extending the term of the agreement from December 31, 2011 to April 30, 2012, and revising the work plan under the Agreement.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1229 1C.-17.SFWMD Amendment No. 2 to 46000001900 Conveyance Improvements to the C-3 CanalResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Agreement No. 4600001900, Conveyance Improvements to the C-3 Canal, entered into between City of Coral Gables and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), on February 5, 2010 and amended March 23, 2011, for the purpose of extending the term of the agreement from December 2011 to September 2012, and revising the Payment and Deliverables Schedule.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1240 1C.-18. ResolutionResolution, with attachment, of the City Commission confirming the re-election of Daniel Digiacomo to the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board said individual who ran unopposed for the (Participating Police Officers Representative seat) and Randy Hoff to the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board (At-Large Participating Regular Full-time Employee Representative), for a term beginning January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1232 1C.-19.Drug Free Workplace Reso.ResolutionResolution affirming the city’s commitment to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace compliant with federal laws and regulations, including 49 CFR parts 40 and 655, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, and 49 U.S.C. § 31306, as well as Chapter 440 of the Florida Statutes and as provided for in the City of Coral Gables Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Work Rules, City of Coral Gables Personnel Rules and Regulations and respective collective bargaining agreements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1242 1C.-20. ResolutionResolution amending City Resolution No. 29743, by providing for an increase in membership of the Library Advisory Board from five (5) members to seven (7) members; the two (2) additional members shall be appointed as follows, one (1) shall be appointed by the City Manager and one (1) by the Library Advisory Board as a whole, subject to confirmation by the City Commission.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1194 1C.-21. MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of November 7, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1199 1C.-22. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 27, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1201 1C.-23. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of October 26, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1203 1C.-24. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of November 7, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1204 1C.-25. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1206 1C.-26.EDB - 10-5-11MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of October 5, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1207 1C.-27.PAB - 8-17-11MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of August 17, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1208 1C.-28.CDB - 9-28-11MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of September 28, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1209 1C.-29.CDB - 10-18-11MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of October 18, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1217 1C.-30.Retirement Board meeting October 13, 2011MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of October 13, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1219 1C.-31. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 14, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1220 1C.-32. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of November 17, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1222 1C.-33.Disability Affairs Board Meeting of October 26, 2011MinutesDisability Affairs Board Meeting of October 26, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1224 1C.-34.Traffic Advisory Board Meeting of September 20, 2011MinutesTraffic Advisory Board Meeting of September 20, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1225 1C.-35.Green Task Force Meeting of October 26, 2011MinutesGreen Task Force Meeting of October 26, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1227 1C.-36.Emergency Management Division Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2011MinutesEmergency Management Division Meeting of November 30, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1236 1C.-37. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of October 26, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1237 1C.-38. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of November 3, 2011approvedPass Action details Not available
11-1165 1E.-1.Ordinance 1st Reading - Change of Land Use re: Coral Gables MuseumOrdinanceChange of Land Use for the Coral Gables Museum. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Small Scale Amendment procedures subject to ss. 163.3187 as amended, Florida Statutes, from “Public Buildings and Grounds” to “Commercial, Low-Rise Intensity” on Lots 1-4 and the north half (1/2) of a vacated alleyway and “Commercial, Mid-Rise Intensity” on lots 42-48 and the south half (1/2) of a vacated alleyway for the property commonly known as the Coral Gables Museum, legally described as Lots 1-4 and 42-48 and a portion of a vacated alleyway, Block 34, Section “K” (285 Aragon Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB/LPA recommended approval, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1166 1E.-2.Ordinance 1st Reading - Change of Zoning re: Coral Gables MuseumOrdinanceChange of Zoning for the Coral Gables Museum. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Map providing for a Change of Zoning from Special Use (S) District to Commercial (C) District for the property legally described as Lots 1-4 and 42-48 and portion of vacated alleyway, Block 34, Section “K” (285 Aragon Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1167 1E.-3.Ordinance 1st Reading - Zoning Code Text Amendment re: Coral Gables MuseumOrdinanceZoning Code Text Amendment for the Coral Gables Museum. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, adding “Museum” as a permitted use in Commercial (C) District and Industrial (I) District and as a conditional use in Commercial Limited (CL) District and Special Use (S) District, and Article 8, “Definitions”, creating a definition for “Museum”, and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1168 1E.-4.Ordinance 1st Reading - ZC Text Amend. re: TDRsOrdinanceZoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights”, to update and clarify the provisions; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1169 1E.-5.Ordinance 1st Reading - ZC Text Amend. re: Signs for events and art in public placesOrdinanceZoning 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, Article 5, “Development Standards”, Division 19, “Signs”, creating new sign code provisions allowing for “Signature event signs” and “Art in Public Place signs” and Article 8, “Definitions”, creating new definitions; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with modifications, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1170 1E.-6.Ordinance 1st Reading - ZC Text Amend. re: MXD/ground floor officeOrdinanceZoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, amending ground floor office use provisions for MXD projects; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1171 1E.-7.Ordinance 1st Reading - ZC Text Amend. re: MXD/densityOrdinanceZoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, amending the residential unit density for MXD projects; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 5-0) (Passed on First Reading November 8, 2011)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1233 1E.-8.Ordinance - Change of Land Use re: Somerset 2ndt ReadingResolutionChange 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 Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Religious/Institutional” to “Community Services and Facilities” for a 2.6 acre parcel of land commonly known as the “University Baptist Church”, legally described as all of Block 116, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 6 (624 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading December 13, 2011) (Deferred from the January 10, 2012 Meeting)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
11-1234 1E.-9.Ordinance - Conditional Use Ordinance re: Somerset 2nd ReadingOrdinanceConditional Use. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, requesting conditional use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Development Review, Division 4, Conditional Uses, to permit the issuance of a City of Coral Gables Certificate of Use (hereinafter referenced as a “Certificate of Use”) for a student increase of the existing Somerset Grace Academy Charter School of Coral Gables from one-hundred-and-ten (110) students up to a maximum of two-hundred-and-sixty (260). The issuance of an annual Certificate of Use shall be subject to compliance with all of the conditions contained and referenced herein on property designated “Special Use (S)” Zoning District, legally described as all of Block 116, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 6 (624 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading December 13, 2011) (Deferred from the January 10, 2012 Meeting)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Not available
11-1235 1E.-10.Ordinance - Site Plan Review Ordinance re: Somerset 2nd ReadingOrdinanceSite Plan Review. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, requesting site plan review to permit miscellaneous site improvements and to permit the issuance of a City of Coral Gables Certificate of Use (hereinafter referenced as a “Certificate of Use”) for a student increase of the existing Somerset Grace Academy Charter School of Coral Gables from one-hundred-and-ten (110) students up to a maximum of two-hundred-and-sixty (260) students. The issuance of an annual Certificate of Use shall be subject to compliance with all of the conditions contained and referenced herein on property designated “Special Use (S)” Zoning District, legally described as all of Block 116, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 6 (624 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading December 13, 2011) (Deferred from the January 10, 2012 Meeting)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Not available
11-1249 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding purchasing of additional open space or park land in Coral Gables. Vice Mayor William "Bill" Kerdyk, Jr.Deferred  Action details Not available
11-1205 1G.-1. ResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of October 13, 2011, requesting the following action: That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 2723 Country Club Prado, Lots 13-16, Block 13, of Coral Gables Section D Revised, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 74, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The cost of the improvements is $420,000.00 which would correspond to approximately $2,550.24 per year and $25,502.40 over ten years. (Historic Preservation Board Vote: Unanimous 9 - 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1248 1H.-1.Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 annual budget, authorizing a transfer of funds from the General Fund Reserves into the General Improvements Capital Projects Fund, authorizing an appropriation of funds for certain landscaping and streetscapeResolutionResolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 annual budget, authorizing a transfer of funds from the General Fund Reserves into the General Improvements Capital Projects Fund, authorizing an appropriation of funds for certain landscaping and streetscape improvements and further appropriating funds pursuant to the UM Development Agreement.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1255 1Non Agenda ResolutionResolution appointing William Colas (Nominated by Vice Mayor Kerdyk) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term beginning June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1257 1Non Agenda ResolutionResolution approving waiver by a 4/5ths vote, the residency requirement pursuant to City of Coral Gables Code Section 2-59(b)2, as it pertains to Rolando Mora, said individual who has been appointed by Commissioner Quesada, to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for the term beginning June 1, 2011 and ending May 31, 2013.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1258 1Non Agenda ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission continuing the Regular City Commission Meeting of December 13, 2011 until Monday, December 19, 2011, beginning 10 a.m.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
11-1244 1I.-1. ResolutionCommission discussion and/or actions regarding Biltmore matters. (Deferred from the December 13, 2011 City Commission Meeting)adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available