City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/22/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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09-0641 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2009 as Red Ribbon Week in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0643 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring September 22, 2009 as Silva Architects Day in Coral Gables in recognition of their achievement of LEED Gold Certification.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0633 1A.-3.Presentation of 20 years service pin to Mario E. Rimart, Fire DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 20 years service pin to Mario E. Rimart, Fire Department.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0634 1A.-4.EOM October 2009 Guillermo CuevasPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Guillermo Cuevas, IT Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of October 2009.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0660 1B.-1.Regular City Commission Meeting of September 8, 2009MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 8, 2009approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
09-0439 1C.-1.Stevan J. Pardo, Paladin, 1505 Ponce de LeonResolutionResolution authorizing encroachments into the right-of-way with light fixtures at an elevation of approximately 10’ 0” above the sidewalk, landscaping, miscellaneous architectural moldings and roof overhangs, adjacent to 1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0657 1C.-2. ResolutionResolution authorizing temporary placement of five (5) 3’ X 3 ½’ banners at certain City facilities from October 23 through October 31, 2009, in recognition of “Red Ribbon Campaign week in the City of Coral Gables”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0658 1C.-3.Gymnastic ProfessionalResolutionResolution authorizing the extension of a contract with Gym Kidz, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-834 (D) of the Procurement Code on a month-to-month on an as-needed basis until such time as a new contract is executed for the provision of Gymnastic Professional Services.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0659 1C.-4.Excluded Employees Compensation ChangesResolutionResolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing a compensation change for excluded employees effective October 1, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0625 1C.-5. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 18, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0627 1C.-6. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of September 1, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0638 1C.-7.Retirement Board Meeting of August 13, 2009MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of August 13, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0611 1C.-8.Traffic Advisory Board July minutesMinutesTraffic Advisory Board Meeting of July 21, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0635 1C.-9.IAC Draft Minutes 09/09/09MinutesInsurance Advisory Committee Meeting of September 9, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0636 1C.-10.Landscape Beautification MinutesMinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 3, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0639 1C.-11. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of August 20, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0705 1Non AgendaResolution appointing Valerie Gelnovatch (nominated by Vice Mayor Kerdyk), to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.ResolutionResolution appointing Valerie Gelnovatch (nominated by Vice Mayor Kerdyk), to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0475 2E.-1.Lateral Sewer 78.99OrdinanceOrdinance amending Article III of Chapter 78 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables titled “Sanitary Sewer System” and in particular Section 78-99 titled “Compulsory connection required where sanitary sewer available” for the purpose of making the owner solely responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and cost of inspection of all laterals from their property line to any point of connection with the City’s sanitary sewer system. (Passed on First Reading July 7, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0564 5E.-2. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles” in particular, Section 74-352, entitled "Use of Image Capture Technology" by providing further clarification; Section 74-353, entitled "Definitions" by adding definitions for further clarification; Section 74-356, by changing the title from “Ninety-Day Notice; Introductory Period” to “Thirty-Day Notice; Introductory Period”; thereby increasing the notification period from ninety (90) days from the adoption of the Ordinance (on November 12, 2007) to thirty (30) days following the notification from the Police Chief indicating that the red light camera system is operational at the initial location established; Section 74-359, entitled "Vehicle Owner Responsibilities" by providing further clarification; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision; codification, and provision for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading September 8, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0608 1E.-3. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Chapter 26, entitled "Emergency Services," in particular, Section 26-1 "Fees for Emergency Rescue Services" and Chapter 30, entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection," in particular, Section 30-6 "Fees for Emergency Rescue Services," of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, allowing for fees to be assessed to all persons transported via City Fire Department vehicle; repealing all Ordinances inconsistent herewith and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading September 8, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0624 1E.-4.An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions”, revising the contributions for employees who are not included in any bargaining unit; providing for an effective date; and repealing all ordinances herewith.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions”, revising the contributions for employees who are not included in any bargaining unit; providing for an effective date; and repealing all Ordinances herewith. (Passed on First Reading September 8, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0640 1E.-5.Ordinance - Country Club of CG Amend to conditions of approval & site planOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the previous conditions of approval (Ordinance No. 3587) and changes to the previously approved site plan for the Country Club of Coral Gables to include outdoor dining on south side of property facing North Greenway Drive, enclosed/open air outdoor area on west side of property and improvements to existing porte-cochere on the rear of the property, legally described as Lots 1-9 and 37-39, Block 32, Section “B” (997 North Greenway Drive), 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. (Second Reading November 17, 2009, vote: 2-2)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Not available
09-0706 1Non AgendaA Resolution amending Agenda Item E.-5. by deleting the reference made to open air outdoor dining areas facing North Greenway Drive.ResolutionA Resolution amending Agenda Item E.-5. by deleting the reference made to open air outdoor dining areas facing North Greenway Drive.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0655 1E.-6.Emergency Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables”, entitled “Pensions” implementing provisions of the 2008-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Fraternal Order of Police, Coral Gables, LOrdinanceEmergency Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” implementing provisions of the 2008-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Fraternal Order of Police, Coral Gables, Lodge Number 7; revising the definition of “total earnings”; revising the employee contributions for police officers; repealing all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; further dispensing with the requirement of reading title to said Ordinance on two separate days by a 4/5ths vote of the City Commission pursuant to Article II, Section 13 of the Charter; providing for a repealer provision; a savings clause; a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0655 1E.-6.1Emergency Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables”, entitled “Pensions” implementing provisions of the 2008-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Fraternal Order of Police, Coral Gables, LOrdinanceEmergency Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the “Code of the City of Coral Gables,” entitled “Pensions,” implementing provisions of the 2008-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Fraternal Order of Police, Coral Gables, Lodge Number 7; revising the definition of “total earnings”; revising the employee contributions for police officers; repealing all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; further dispensing with the requirement of reading title to said Ordinance on two separate days by a 4/5ths vote of the City Commission pursuant to Article II, Section 13 of the Charter; providing for a repealer provision; a savings clause; a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0647 1E.-7.Resolution - Separation of building site re: 1800 LeJeune RoadResolutionResolution approving a separation of a building site pursuant to Zoning Code Section 12-5, into three (3) separate building sites consisting of two (2) new single-family residential building sites and one (1) existing duplex building site, legally described as Lots 8-15, Block 6, Coral Grove Section (1800 LeJeune Road), Coral Gables, Florida; as set forth in Application No. 07-08-072-P; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0648 1E.-8.Resolution - Final Plat entitled Pilafian Properties re: 1800 LeJeune RoadResolutionResolution approving final plat entitled “Pilafian Properties” being a re-plat of an approximately 0.7 acre site into three (3) platted lots, legally described as Lots 8-15, Block 6, Coral Grove Section (1800 LeJeune Road), Coral Gables, Florida; as set forth in Application No. 07-08-072-P; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0651 1E.-9.fire protection services assessments resolutionResolutionResolution relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities and programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; imposing fire protection assessments against assessed property located within the City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0620 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the adopted policy of unearned annual and sick leave from employees' leave banks. Commissioner Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera, Jr.Discussed  Action details Not available
09-0649 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the Biltmore Hotel. (Deferred from the September 22, 2009 City Commission Meeting) Commissioner Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera, Jr.Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0572 1G.-1. ResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the minutes of the Historic Preservation Board meeting of July 16, 2009 requesting the following action with regard to CASE FILE AV 2006-06. (Deferred from the September 22, 2009 City Commission meeting). That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at Hotel Place St. Michel located at 162 Alcazar Avenue, a local historic landmark, legally described as Lots 3 and 4, Block 24, Coral Gables Section “L”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 85, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The cost of the improvements is $2,300,000.00, which could correspond to approximately $12,075.00 per year and $120,750.00 over ten years. (Historic Preservation Board Vote: Unanimously (8-0).adopted by Resolution NumberFail Action details Not available
09-0363 1H.-1.Cafeteria Plan / Administrative ServicesResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer authorizing agreements with AFLAC, Inc. and the Comprehensive Companies to administer a Voluntary Employee Benefits Program (Section 125 Cafeteria Plan) pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code and Request For Quotes (RFQT) 2009.04.14 for an initial three (3) year period, with annual renewals, not to exceed a term of ten (10) years.adopted by Resolution NumberFail Action details Not available
09-0632 1H.-2.Resolution authorizing the negotiation of two loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,200,000 from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and erecting certain capital improvements; aResolutionResolution authorizing the negotiation of two loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,200,000 from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and erecting certain capital improvements; approving the execution and delivery of a loan agreement(s); providing for the repayment of such loan from certain legally available non-ad valorem revenues of the City of Coral Gables, Florida; delegating to the Mayor the authority to determine the final terms of the loan(s); providing certain other matters in connection with the making of such loan; and providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0656 1H.-3.Resolution to appropriate funds in the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of two million six hundred ten thousand ($2,610,000) for capital improvements to dredge the Coral Gables Waterway and three million five hundred thousand ($3,500,000) for the CoResolutionResolution to appropriate funds in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of two million six hundred ten thousand dollars ($2,610,000) for capital improvements to dredge the Coral Gables Waterway and three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) to appropriate in the Capital Improvement Fund for the Coral Gables Museum.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0653 1I.-1.Pending Litigation ReportAgenda ItemPending Litigation ReportDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available