City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/10/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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09-0133 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring March 10, 2009 as Robert D. Zahner Day in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0165 1B.-1.Regular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2009MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0136 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables supporting the Miami Dade County Public Schools 2009 State and Legislative Programs.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0139 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables confirming the appointment of Anna Rodriguez to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Board for a term beginning March 10, 2009 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0142 1C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables confirming the appointment of Dr. Nestor Diaz to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Board for a term beginning March 10, 2009 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0145 1C.-4.Art Cinema Capital Development Grant - 03/10/09ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the Interim City Manager to apply for a matching grant application to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs FY2009-2010 Capital Development Grants Program Application for the wheel chair lift at the Art Cinema using monies previously received from the Coral Gables Community Foundation (Perrin Fund) as the cash match.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0122 1C.-7. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of February 18, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0126 1C.-8. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of February 19, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0129 1C.-9.Traffic Advisory Board meeting of January 20, 2009MinutesTraffic Advisory Board Meeting of January 20, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0134 1C.-10. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of February 9, 2009.approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0146 1C.-11. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of February 4, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0153 1C.-12.CDB Minutes Feb 2009MinutesCultural Development Meeting of February 2, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0158 1C.-14. MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of January 22, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0167 1C.-15. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 4, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0151 1C.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables confirming the appointment of Venny Torre (nominated by Commissioner Cabrera) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, 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
09-0166 1C.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the revised and final proposed language of the Special Municipal Referendum Election Guide to be printed and distributed in order to inform and educate the voters of the City of Coral Gables on the Charter Amendment issues to appear on the upcoming Special Municipal Referendum Election of April 14, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0157 1C.-13. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 12, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0103 1D.-1. Agenda ItemBrendaly Rodriguez, University of Miami Recruitment and Outreach Manager, to present the Hispanic Community Health Study. (Deferred from the February 24, 2009 City Commission Meeting)Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0148 1D.-2.Appearance of Iris Escarra, The Palace encroachmentsResolutionIris V. Escarra, Esq. from Greenberg Traurig, on behalf of Palace Management Group, LLC, requesting encroachments consisting of a porte cochere overhanging above the entryway encroaching approximately 16’-8, at an elevation of approximately 16’0” above the right-of-way of Andalusia Avenue, a balcony overhanging approximately 4’, at an elevation of approximately 14’0” above the alley, moldings, lighting and decorative features on the exterior encroaching 1’ over the abutting right-of-way and landscaping and decorative pavers, lighting, benches and other features adjacent to the Gables Palace project at 83Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0110 1E.-1.ZC Text Amend. - Ordinance re: Campaign SignsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Division 19, entitled “Signs”, Section 5-1909, “Campaign”, by providing for the allowance of campaign and political signs within specified zoning districts, providing the size of campaign and political signs within specified zoning districts, providing for the length of time campaign and political signs are allowed in the City of Coral Gables following elections and other miscellaneous provisions; and, Article 8, “Definitions”, by providing for definitions; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (CC approved on First Reading with a 5-0 vote on February 24, 2009)adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Not available
09-0210 1NA.E.-1.1.A Resolution amending the proposed Second Reading Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables.ResolutionA Resolution amending the proposed Second Reading Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0141 1E.-2.Change of Land Use re: The Palace - OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables for a change of land use from “Commercial Use, Mid-Rise Density” to “Commercial Use, High-Rise Density” on Lots 35-47 and Tract B, Block 4, and Lots 10-20, Block 5, Crafts Section (83 Andalusia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; the change of land use is a pre-requisite for Planned Area Development (PAD) site plan review; providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, and a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading on March 10, 2009.)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0143 1E.-3.PAD Site Plan Review re: The Palace - OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables approving the Planned Area Development (PAD) site plan referred to as “The Palace at Coral Gables” on Lots 35-47 and Tract B, Block 4, and Lots 10-20, Block 5, Crafts Section (83 Andalusia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida, and including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, and a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading on March 10, 2009.)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0135 1F.-1. ResolutionAppointment of a member to the Trial Board by the City Commission. Commission-As-a-Wholeadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0164 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion pertaining to service issues related to our residential area north of S.W. Eighth Street. Commissioner Maria AndersonDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0152 1G.-1.FY2009/10 cultural grant funding resolutionResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 2, 2009, requesting the following action: That the City Commission accept the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board and approve committing Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Cultural Grants funds at a minimum of $166,250.00.Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0140 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the award of the Rotary Park Centennial Renovation to BMA Construction Inc. pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code, in the amount of $100,562.00 (One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Two). (Project to be funded by the Miami-Dade General Obligation Bond Fund.)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0144 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the award of Security Guard Services to PM Security Service, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for Security Guard Services Invitation to Bid (IFB) 2008-12-19 in the amount of $11.80 per hour, per guard not to exceed $224,200 (Two Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars) per year which includes standard shifts, holidays and special assignments. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year contract with an option to renew for three (3) additional (1) year periods. (Funded by the Public Facilities Fund.)Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0149 2H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Dealer Demonstrator Isuzu Emergency Rescue Truck from Custom Trucks & Body Works, Inc., the Sole Source Vendor, in the amount of $80,000.00 pursuant to Procurement Code, section 2-770 “Sole Source Procurement”. This vehicle is a replacement air truck to refill the breathing air cylinders for the Coral Gables Fire Department. (Funded by the Automotive Fund.)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0161 1H.-4.Debris ManagementResolutionResolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ashbritt Environmental and Ceres Environmental as prime contractors and JB Coxwell Disaster Recovery Services as the backup contractor for the Debris Management Services project. Said contract shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) three (3) year periods. (Funded by the Hurricane Fund).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0115 1H.-5. ResolutionResolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the award of Parking Cashier Services contract to Impark pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for Parking Cashier Services Request for Proposal (RFP) 2008-12-01 in the amount $297,286.58 (Two Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and Fifty Eight Cents) per year. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year contract with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. (Deferred from the February 24, 2009, March 10, 2009 and March 24, 2009 City Commission Meetings) (Project to be funded by the Parking Department.)Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0147 1H.-6.Update on The Palace Development schedule - 3/10/09Agenda ItemUpdate on The Palace Development schedule.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0168 1H.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate on Police Department Area Patrol Deployment. (Deferred from the March 10, 2009 Meeting)Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0169 1H.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion concerning scheduling of future City Commission Meetings.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0163 1I.-1.crane billsResolutionA Resolution of the Commission of the City of Coral Gables opposing Senate Bill 1654, House Bill 923, or similar legislation, that would preempt local regulation of cranes; urging the Florida Legislature not to pass such legislation.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0212 1NA.I.-1.1.A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, supporting Senate Bill 1386, which would amend Florida Statute 286.011.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, supporting Senate Bill 1386, which would amend Florida Statute 286.011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0215 1NA.K.-1.1.A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, calling for an executive session to discuss American Legion.ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission scheduling a special meeting for purposes of discussing settlement negotiations and strategy in the case of the City of Coral Gables VS Coral Gables Post No. 98, American Legion, Inc.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0216 1NA.K.-1.2.A Resolution selecting Patrick G. Salerno, as City Manager, subject to both parties coming to an agreement with the terms and conditions of employment.ResolutionA Resolution selecting Patrick G. Salerno, as City Manager, subject to both parties coming to an agreement with the terms and conditions of employment.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0217 1NA.K.-1.3.A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables appointing the Mayor as the person to negotiate with Pat Salerno.ResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission designating Mayor Donald D. Slesnick, II to serve as the City's negotiator, for the purpose of negotiating the salary and benefits package in connection with the City Manager's term of employment.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available