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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 8/26/2008 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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08-0515 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2008 as Firefighter Appreciation Month in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0558 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of "Outstanding Historic Preservation Award - City of Coral Gables City Hall" presented by the Coral Gables Chamber of CommercePresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0524 1A.-3.Presentation of 25 years service pin to Donald Griffiths, Fire DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Donald Griffiths, Fire DepartmentWithdrawn  Action details Not available
08-0525 1A.-4.Presentation of 25 years service pin to Franklin Ogden, Fire DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Franklin Ogden, Fire DepartmentPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0526 1A.-5.Presentation of 25 years service pin to Marc Stolzenberg, Fire DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Marc Stolzenberg, Fire DepartmentPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0527 1A.-6.Presentation of 25 years service pin to Cecil Weaver, Fire DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Michael Weaver, Fire DepartmentPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0528 1A.-7.Presentation of 25 years service pin to Gregg Webber, Fire DepartmentPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 year service pin to Gregg Webber, Fire DepartmentWithdrawn  Action details Not available
08-0529 1A.-8.Employee of the Month, September 2008Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Carmen Rosa O’Donnell, Police Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of September 2008Recognized  Action details Not available
08-0542 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes for the July 15, 2008 regular City Commission Meeting.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of July 15, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0543 1B.-2.Meeting Minutes for the July 16, 2008 Special Budget Workshop.MinutesSpecial Budget Workshop of July 16, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0502 1C.-1.FDOT Turf & Landscape AgreementResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Project Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Coral Gables, Florida (Contract Number AP 783 - Financial Number 2523117801), for one (1) year and an additional two (2) one (1) year annual renewals, for maintenance of US Highway #1, Bird Road and Red Road within Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0508 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Esther Castiglia (nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a term ending May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0530 1C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Custom Built Designs, Inc., a Florida Corporation, d/b/a Stanleigh's, for approximately 801 gross square feet of floor space at 290 Miracle Mile for $70,200.00 throughout the term of the lease which ends July 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0556 1C.-4. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Hernando Chong (nominated by Mayor Slesnick) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for the term ending May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0504 1C.-5. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of July 23, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0505 1C.-6. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of July 7, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0512 1C.-7.Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 17, 2008MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of July 17, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0517 1C.-8.Coral Gables Merrick House Governing BaordMinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of June 2, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0519 1C.-9.TAB busienss and annual meeting minutes of 07-15-08MinutesTraffic Advisory Board Regular Meeting and Annual Meeting of July 15, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0520 1C.-10.Traffic Advisory Board meeting minutes of June 17, 2008MinutesTraffic Advisory Board Meeting of June 17, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0522 2C.-11. MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of August 13, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0532 1C.-12.EDB 7-2-08 (7-26-08 Comm)MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of July 2, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0533 1C.-13.CDB minutes 7-14-08 (8-26-08 Comm)MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of July 14, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0536 1C.-14.Parking Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 06-25-08MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of June 25, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0538 1C.-15.CDB June 8, 2008 (8-26 Comm)MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of June 8, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0545 1C.-16.Historic Preservation BoardMinutesHistoric Preservation Board Special Informational Meeting of August 14, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0547 1C.-17.Retirement Board meeting June 23, 2008MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of June 23, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0555 1C.-18. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of August 7, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0523 1D.-1. Agenda ItemMia Cavaco, Executive Director of The Coral Gables Community Foundation, to present the project "Greening of the Gables"Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0537 1E.-1.draft ordinance chapter 74ResolutionAn Ordinance providing for text amendments to the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Chapter 74, Article III, Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” providing for updates to the parking provisions and procedures, changes to valet parking provisions, enactment of a new Division 5, to provide for a “Parking Replacement Assessment”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0539 1E.-2.ZC Text Amendment re: Parking LiftsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the text of the Official Zoning Code, Article 5., “Development Standards”, Division 14, “Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements”, Section 5-1410., “Miscellaneous Parking Standards”; and Article 8., “Definitions”; providing for updated automated parking storage provisions and definitions; providing for repeal, providing severability, providing for codification thereof, an effective date, and repealing all Ordinances inconsistent herewith. (Passed on First Reading August 26, 2008)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Not available
08-0598 1NA.E.-2.1.Resolution referring Agenda Item E-2 to the Planning and Zoning BoardResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission referring Agenda Item E-2 with comments and concerns to the Planning and Zoning Board, for consideration, review and recommendation regarding same.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0599 1NA.E.-2.2.A Resolution reconsidering Resolution No. 2008-121, which referred Agenda Item E-2 to the Planning and Zoning Board for its consideration.ResolutionA Resolution reconsidering Resolution No. 2008-121, which referred Agenda Item E-2 to the Planning and Zoning Board for its consideration.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0600 1NA.E.-2.3.A Resolution of the City Commission Rescinding its action taken in connection with Resolution No. 2008-121 which referred Agenda Item Number E-2 to the Planning and Zoning Board for recommendation.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission Rescinding its action taken in connection with Resolution No. 2008-121 which referred Agenda Item Number E-2 to the Planning and Zoning Board for recommendation.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0551 1E.-3.Procurement CodeOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 2, entitled “Administration”, Article VIII, entitled “Procurement Code” by correcting scriveners errors; amending the definitions to conform with language requirements of the City Code, Miami-Dade County Code and Florida Statutes; amending the language for the purchase, sale or lease of city-owned property to provide more stringent analysis for such actions; update the City's insurance section to conform with new City requirements; adding sections providing for a contract manager system for all City contracts; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date.approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Not available
08-0553 1F.-1.resolution re. liviing wage ordinanceResolutionA Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission directing City Manager to prepare a report and recommendation on the adoption of a living wage ordinance for the City of Coral Gables. Mayor Donald D. Slesnick, IIadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0546 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding ad valorem tax exemption for historically designated commercial properties. Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Jr.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0441 1H.-1.Guaranteed maximum price for construction of the Coral Gables Museum.ResolutionA Resolution establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $5,894,727, submitted by DooleyMack Constructors of South Florida, LLC, Construction Manager, for proposed construction of the Coral Gables Museum, located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, pursuant to terms and conditions of negotiated fee Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Management Contract (Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract) between the City of Coral Gables and DooleyMack Constructors of South Florida, LLC.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0506 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a ten (10) year lease agreement, plus three additional five (5) year options with Verizon Wireless Personal Communications LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a portion of the tower at the 118’ level, ground space for condensing units, cabling space, and approximately 257.25 feet of building space at the Fire Station located at 11911 Old Cutler Road for $40,000.00 per year with a 3% annual increase.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0535 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to transfer current balances plus accrued interest from the State Attorney Forfeiture Account, for which the City of Coral Gables is authorized to act as depository, to the Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney. Further, that pursuant to the legislative authority granted to the Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney under FSS 27.3451 and FSS 932.704, the City of Coral Gables will no longer need to act as depository for the State Attorney Forfeiture Account. Any future forfeited asset equitable shares designated for the Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney from the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force (SFMLSF) will be distributed directly to the “State Attorney’s Forfeiture and Investigative Support Trust Fund”.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0534 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the award of the On-Board Trolley and Print Advertisement Project to Arcoart Plus, pursuant to Section 2-828(e) of the Procurement Code, for On-Board Trolley and Print Advertisement RFP 2008.07.17. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year contract with an option to renew for (3) additional one (1) year periods.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0521 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the award of Medical Director Services to Dr. Marc M. Grossman, Jackson Memorial Hospital, pursuant to Section 2-828(e) of the Procurement Code for Medical Director RFP 2008.06.19. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year contract with an option to renew for (1) additional two (2) year period and to expend the aforesaid funds from the Coral Gables Fire Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0548 1I.-1.Pending Litigation ReportAgenda ItemPending Litigation ReportDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0590 1NA.I.-1.1.A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables opposing the Miami-Dade County proposed action in approving tentative millage rates and proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables opposing the Miami-Dade County proposed action in approving tentative millage rates and proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available