City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/24/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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09-0125 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring February 24, 2009 as William A. Cooper Day in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0120 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring March 14, 2009 as St. Patrick's Festival Day in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0096 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the 2008 Kiwanis Club of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award” to Police Officer Antonio Aleman.Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0109 1A.-4.EOM March 2009Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Alina Suarez-Garcia, Police Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of March 2009.Recognized  Action details Not available
09-0127 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes from the February 10, 2009 regular City Commission Meeting.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of February 10, 2009.approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0101 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables amending Resolution No. 2008-210 thereby allowing for signage to accompany the artwork created by students of Coral Gables Elementary School to be placed on the vinyl mesh attached to the construction fence of the Coral Gables Museum.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0075 1C.-4. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 13, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0097 1C.-5. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of January 15, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0098 1C.-6. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of January 26, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0099 1C.-7. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of January 12, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0106 1C.-8. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of February 2, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0107 2C.-9.Library Board 2-09MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of February 11, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0108 1C.-10.Beautification 2-09MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of February 5, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0111 1C.-11. MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of February 2, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0113 1C.-12.Retirement Board meeting minutes of January 15, 2009MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of January 15, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0121 1C.-13. MinutesCity of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of February 2, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0100 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables granting a one-day permit to John Martin’s Restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages from 5:00 p.m. until midnight on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, on Salzedo Street from Aragon Avenue to Miracle Mile, and to the entrance of the Museum Garage, as part of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival to benefit the Marian Center for mentally and developmentally disabled children, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0124 1C.-3.Agreement with State of Flordia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for financial assistance for New City 2 Sanitary Sewer Pump STation constructionResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables accepting a grant for financial assistance in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the construction of new City 2 Sanitary Sewer Pump Station and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City and the Department of Environmental Protection for said financial assistance under DEP Agreement No. LP8909.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0102 1D.-1. Agenda ItemWilly A. Bermello, President of BAP Development, to discuss the development of the parking garage located at 245 Andalusia Avenue.   Action details Not available
09-0130 1NA.D.-1.1.A Resolution of intent to authorize and direct the City Manager to negotiate with Bermello Ajamil and Partners, Inc.ResolutionA Resolution of intent to authorize and direct the City Manager to negotiate with Bermello Ajamil and Partners, Inc.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0103 1D.-2. 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)Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0116 1E.-1. ResolutionBoard of Architects Appeal - Application AB 08-10-0808 Mr. Manny Perez, Applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission, from a decision of the Board of Architects at its regular meeting of January 22, 2009, wherein the Board denied Application AB 08-10-0808, in connection with increased signage on the property, Steinway Piano Gallery, located at 4104 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida. (Property also known as "The Collection Building".) Summary of Appeal: Steinway Piano Gallery, located at 4104 Ponce de Leon Boulevard (The Collection Building) has an existing sign located on the facade of the building, directly over the space occupied by the tenant. The Board of Architects denied a request for the installation of two additional signs to be mounted on the existing canvas awnings of the building.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0061 1E.-2.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re; Visibility TrianglesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Section 5-1406, “Visibility Triangles”, updating triangle visibility requirements in order to be consistent with Miami-Dade County standards; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 4-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0062 1E.-3.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Zoning Official titleOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 2, Section 2-709, “Zoning Administrator”, amending title to “Zoning Official”, consistent with other Building and Zoning Department titles; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 4-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0063 1E.-4.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Art. 4 Sec. 4-201, Table 1, Design Regs, #17 Rooftop screeningOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 4, Section 4-201, Table 1, Design regulations, #17, “Rooftop screening”, updating screening requirements for mechanical equipment; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 3-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0064 1E.-5.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Art. 5 Sec. 5-603-H-6, Specific standardsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Section 5-603-H-6, “Specific standards”, correcting referenced code section from Division 17 to Division 18; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 3-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0065 1E.-6.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Art. 5, Sec. 5-603-H-7, Specific standardsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Section 5-603-H-7, “Specific standards”, updating screening requirements for mechanical equipment; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 3-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0066 1E.-7.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Art. 5, Sec. 5-1801-D, Solar water heaters and equipmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Section 5-1801-D, “Solar water heaters and equipment”, updating screening requirements for mechanical equipment; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 3-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0067 1E.-8.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Art. 5, Sec. 5-1802, Screening of rooftop equipmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Section 5-1802, “Screening of rooftop equipment”, updating screening requirements for mechanical equipment; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 3-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0068 1E.-9.ZC Text Amend - Ordinance re: Art. 5, Sec. 5-1804, AC units and equipment and other typesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Section 5-1804, “Air-conditioning units and equipment, and other types of mechanical equipment or apparatus installed on or attached to premises”, updating screening requirements for mechanical equipment; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with a 4-3 vote.) (CC approved on First Reading with a 4-0 vote on February 10, 2009)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0104 1E.-10.Country Club Ordinance - 2-24-09 Country Club Ordinance - 2-24-09OrdinanceOrdinance on Second Reading authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement with Coral Grand, LLC for the long-term management and operations of a City-owned facility at 997 North Greenway Drive, also known as “The Country Club of Coral Gables”, with the legal description of Lots 1-9 and 37-39, Block 32, Section “B” including the tennis courts with the legal description of that portion of the Granada Golf Course that is approximately 130 feet North of the north right-of-way line of South Greenway Drive and 336 feet West of the west right-of-way line of Granada Boulevard, which is now occupied and used as six (6) tennis courts and a Tennis Club House. (Passed on First Reading on February 24, 2009.)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0110 1E.-11.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)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0117 1F.-1. ResolutionDiscussion regarding SB 630 and similar legislation that would impose a moratorium on the collection of impact fees by local governments; urging the Florida Legislature not to pass such legislation. Mayor Donald D. Slesnick, IIadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0105 1H.-1.Rumi Lease Agreement - 2-24-09ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a 7-year, 4-month lease agreement (beginning March 1, 2009) plus one 3-year option for Rumi Mediterranean Corp., d/b/a/Rumi Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar for approximately 3,905 square feet of space located at 2325 Galiano Street located on the ground floor of the Coral Gables Garage #6.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0112 1H.-2.CBA between CCG & IAFF 08-11ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1210 for the contract period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0115 1H.-3. 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 Video Video
09-0128 1H.-4.Redevelopment of Garage No. 1 2-24-09ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables directing the Interim City Manager to negotiate a proposed lease, financing and operational agreement for development of a new public parking structure at 245 Andalusia Avenue (site of Garage No. 1) for the City Commission to consider and review at a later scheduled City Commission meeting.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0118 1I.-1.Pending Litigation ReportAgenda ItemPending Litigation ReportDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0131 1NA.I.-1.1.A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables denying the agreement between Margaret Pass and the City of Coral Gables.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables denying the agreement between Margaret Pass and the City of Coral Gables.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available