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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/24/2010 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
REVISED AGENDA
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10-0523 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a "Thank You" plaque from the U. S. Census Bureau, Atlanta Regional Census Center, to the City of Coral Gables in appreciation of the valued support in raising awareness and participation in the 2010 Census.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0530 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring August 26, 2010 as Women’s Equality Day in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0534 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the South Florida Water Management District regarding preparations for the 2010 Hurricane Season.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0492 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Emilio Flores, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award”, for the month of July 2010.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0511 1A.-5.Firefighter of the Month, August 2010Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Xavier Jones, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award", for the month of August 2010.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0517 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Karla Green, Human Resources Department, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Employee of the Month Award", for the month of September 2010.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0546 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of July 13, 2010.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of July 13, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0547 1B.-2.Meeting Minutes of the Special City Commission Meeting of July 19, 2010.MinutesSpecial City Commission Meeting of July 19, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0433 1C.-1. ResolutionResolution granting permission to Coral Gables @ Home to use Country Club Prado for the Tour of Kitchens luncheon event from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 and to serve alcoholic beverages, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0490 1C.-2. ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coral Gables and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. for utilization of space at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center and other Parks and Recreation facilities, subject to availability, to further the mission of the State of Florida Elderly Affairs Department’s SHINE Program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0494 1C.-3. ResolutionResolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages at Ponce Circle Park on October 1, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 5, 2010; December 3, 2010; January 7, 2011; and February 4, 2011; as part of the Art in the Park event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0505 1C.-6.UM Resolution Lots 42 & 43ResolutionResolution renewing the lease agreement with the University of Miami for municipal parking lots 42 and 43 for an additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2010 and ending August 31, 2011 at the rate of $64,971.88 annually, payable in monthly installments.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0508 1C.-7.Sewage Disposal Service Contract/Miami-Dade CountyResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a twenty (20) year Sewage Disposal Service Contract with Miami-Dade County.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0514 1C.-10.Janitorial Services & ProductsResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award a Citywide Janitorial Services and Products contract to Vista Building Maintenance Services pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code and RFP 2010.06.04 in the amount of $370,168.92 (three hundred seventy thousand one hundred sixty-eight dollars and ninety-two cents) per year for an initial three (3) year term with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal options.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0515 1C.-11.Security Service SystemsResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award a Citywide Security Systems Services contract to Bright Line, Inc. d/b/a Benham Protective Services pursuant to RFP 2010.05.07 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code in the amount of $43,540.00 (forty-three thousand five hundred forty dollars) for annual maintenance with new construction based on a fee schedule provided as part of their proposal and software renewal licenses based on actual cost for an initial three (3) year period with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal options.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0520 1C.-12. ResolutionResolution appointing Emile A. De Boyrie (Nominated by Commissioner Cabrera) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, from August 24, 2010 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0521 1C.-13. ResolutionResolution appointing Antonio Gonzalez (Nominated by Commissioner Withers) to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, from August 24, 2010 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0535 1C.-14. ResolutionResolution appointing Emilio J. Vasquez (Nominated by Mayor Slesnick) to serve as a member of the Citywide Traffic Advisory Board, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, from August 24, 2010 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0542 1C.-15. ResolutionResolution appointing James H. Smith (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, from August 24, 2010 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0524 1C.-16. ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $45,000.00 from federally forfeited assets funds for the Coral Gables Police Department partnership program with Coral Gables Citizen’s Crime Watch, Inc.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0525 1C.-17. ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures in the amount $20,840.00 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund monies for the acquisition of additional law enforcement equipment; the Handheld Rapid ID Devices, and their accompanying software licenses, software support and training, for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0526 1C.-18. ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $8,000.00 from previously encumbered Forfeited Asset Fund (FAF) monies to support activities and programs associated with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) instruction conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0527 1C.-19. ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $18,000.00 from previously encumbered Forfeited Asset Fund (FAF) monies to support the Youth Resource Officer activities and programs of the Coral Gables Police Athletic League.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0528 1C.-20. ResolutionResolution authorizing encumbrances in the amount of $10,208.63, or 15%, of the State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies to provide for the support and operation of crime prevention, drug abuse prevention, safe neighborhood, or school resource officer programs, as required under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0529 1C.-21. ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $12,000.00 from previously encumbered Forfeited Asset Fund (FAF) monies to support the Youth Resource Officer activities and programs of the Coral Gables Police Department Police Explorer Post #594.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0531 1C.-22. ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $3,830.00 from previously encumbered State Forfeited Asset Funds (F.A.F.) to acquire a ruggedized tablet style computer and its accompanying software for the Police Department Community Affairs Unit Crime Prevention and Safe Neighborhood Security Survey Programs.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0532 1C.-23.Seasons 52 Signage ResolutionResolutionResolution authorizing Darden Restaurants to screen the construction site at 321 Miracle Mile with signage materials highlighting Seasons 52 Fresh Grill.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0545 1C.-25. ResolutionResolution authorizing execution of the Third Addendum to Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service Contract (Third Addendum) with Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (WMIF).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0538 1C.-26.Int. Asso. of Firefighters overpayment agreementResolutionResolution authorizing an agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1210, regarding payroll overpayments of sworn fire personnel, specifically authorizing the collection of monies as provided for in an overpayment pay-plan agreement to be individually executed by said sworn fire personnel; further, authorizing legal remedies, if applicable.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0512 1C.-28.Construction of Street ImprovementsResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award a contract for Construction of Street Improvements to Metro Express Paving Company pursuant to unit pricing bid under Invitation For Bid (IFB) 2010.07.15, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for a period running until September 30, 2011 with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. (Deferred from the August 24, 2010 City Commission Meeting)Deferred  Action details Not available
10-0426 1C.-29. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of June 16, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0478 1C.-30. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of June 17, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0479 1C.-31. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of July 21, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0483 1C.-32. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of June 17, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0489 1C.-33. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of June 7, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0498 1C.-34.CDB - 6-3-10MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of June 3, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0504 1C.-35. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of July 20, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0507 1C.-36. MinutesProperty Advisory Board Meeting of July 21, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0518 1C.-37.Retirement Board Meeting of June 10, 2010MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of June 10, 2010approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0496 1C.-4. ResolutionResolution granting permission to Miami-Dade Public Schools for use of Phillips Park for public school activities for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance with Education Compact, as specified in Resolution 2006-57.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0499 1C.-5. ResolutionResolution authorizing an amendment to the existing contract with South Florida Maintenance Services, Inc., entitled “Landscape Maintenance of Various Locations in the City of Coral Gables, FL DPS #2001-01”, for the purpose of adding the maintenance of US #1 and MacFarlane Linear Park.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0506 1C.-8.Medical DirectorResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award a contract for Medical Director Services to Frederick Keroff, M.D., through InPhyNet South Broward, Inc. d/b/a Team Health Southeast in the amount of $66,000 (sixty-six thousand dollars) per year pursuant to request for Proposals (RFP) 2010.06.24 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for an initial three (3) year contract with an option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0513 1C.-9.Background InvestigationsResolutionResolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award William Riehl Investigations Inc., the contract for Background Investigation Services at a rate of $60.00 per hour, not to exceed $60,000.00 (sixty thousand dollars) annually, pursuant to IFB 2010.07.02 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for an initial three (3) year term with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal options.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0537 1C.-24. ResolutionResolution entering into a renewal lease with Robert Maguire for the Granada Snack Shop located at 2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida, for a period of three (3) years with a one (1) year option.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0543 1C.-27. ResolutionResolution authorizing entering into a renewal lease with Graziano’s Gourmet in the Gables, LLC, with regard to City owned property at 2301 Galiano Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of five (5) years with a five (5) year option.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0491 1D.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Village of Merrick Park by Vice President of Merchandising, Janet Bedin, and General Manager, Lee Davidson.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
  1  ResolutionAnyone who wishes to address the City Commission on an item to be considered for public hearing must fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Speaker Cards can be obtained on the credenza located outside the Office of the Mayor, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.   Action details Not available
10-0501 1E.-1. AppealCase File LHD 2003-18 REVISED Lowell J. Kuvin, applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from a decision of the Historic Preservation Board at its regular meeting of May 20, 2010. Summary of Appeal: The Historic Preservation Board at its regular hearing on May 20, 2010 made a motion to deny the de-designation of the historic designation of the property at 1044 Coral Way, legally described as Lot 1 and the west 32 feet of Lot 2, Block 11, Coral Gables Section “A”, PB 5-102. (Passed unanimously 8-0). The applicant is appealing the decision of the Historic Preservation Board to deny the removal of local historic landmark status from the property. (Deferred from the August 24, 2010 City Commission Meeting)Deferred  Action details Not available
10-0419 1E.-2.Ordinance - Change of Land Use re: 4650 Alhambra CircleOrdinanceChange of Land Use. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the Future Land Use Map of the Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to small scale amendment procedures subject to ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes, from “Residential Use (Single-Family) Low Density” to “Parks and Recreation” for a 0.48 acre parcel, to allow for future development as a green space and/or neighborhood park, legally described as Lots 11-14, Block 77, Coral Gables Country Club Section 5 (4650 Alhambra Circle), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote 6-0) (Passed on First Reading July 13, 2010)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0420 1E.-3.Ordinance - Change of Zoning re: 4650 Alhambra CircleOrdinanceChange of Zoning. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving a change of zoning from Single-Family Residential (SFR) District to Special Use (S) District for a 0.48 acre parcel, to allow for future development as a green space and/or neighborhood park, legally described as Lots 11-14, Block 77, Coral Gables Country Club Section 5 (4650 Alhambra Circle), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 6-0) (Passed on First Reading July 13, 2010)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0421 1E.-4.Ordinance - Amending Future Land Use Map re: DowntownOrdinanceChange of Land Use. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the Future Land Use Map of the Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to small scale amendment procedures subject to ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes, from “Commercial Use, Mid-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial Use, High-Rise Intensity” for the following City owned properties: 1. Lots 1-4 & 38-48, Block 20, Section “K” (2100 Block of Salzedo St.), Coral Gables, Florida; 2. Lots 22-43, Block 1, Crafts Section (300 Block of Andalusia Ave.), Coral Gables, Florida; 3. Lots 29-42, Block 2, Crafts Section (200 Block of Andalusia Ave.), Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 6-0) (Passed on First Reading July 13, 2010)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0466 2E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables authorizing entering into two lease amendments with The Palace Management Group, LLC, with regard to City owned property at 45 and 50 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading July 13, 2010)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0485 1E.-6.Fairchild - Change of ZoningOrdinanceChange of Zoning. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables requesting a change of zoning from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Special Use (S) District for a 25.0 acre parcel located in the southwest corner of the property of the overall 82.5 acre parcel commonly referred to as “Fairchild Tropical Garden” (10901 Old Cutler Road), legally described as Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Section, including Tracts 9 and 10, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 7-0) (Passed on First Reading October 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0486 1E.-7.Fairchild - Zoning Code Text AmendmentOrdinanceZoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables requesting an amendment to Zoning Code Article 4, Section 4-204, “Special Use (S) District”, providing for and listing permitted uses within a botanical garden; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 7-0) (Passed on First Reading August 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0487 1E.-8.Fairchild - Master Site PlanOrdinanceMaster Site Plan. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables requesting an amendment to the Master Site Plan for the property commonly referred to as “Fairchild Tropical Garden” (10901 Old Cutler Road), for a 82.5 acre parcel legally described as all of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Section, including Tracts 9 and 10, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval: vote 7-0) (Passed on First Reading August 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0488 1E.-9.Fairchild - PAD Site Plan ReviewOrdinancePlanned Area Development (PAD) Site Plan Review. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables requesting Planned Area Development (PAD) assignment and site plan review for the construction of additions to the “Science Village” buildings on the southwest corner of the property commonly referred to as “Fairchild Tropical Garden” (10901 Old Cutler Road), being an approximately 82.5 acre parcel legally described as all of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Section, including Tracts 9 and 10, Avocado Land Company Subdivision, Coral Gables, Florida; and including required conditions; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, vote: 7-0) (Passed on First Reading August 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0516 1E.-10.Local PreferenceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the City Code, Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article XIII entitled “Procurement Code” by adding a new Section 2-777, Procedure to provide a preference to Coral Gables-based vendors in contracts for goods and general services; providing for severability, repealer and effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0544 1E.-11. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables permitting the University of Miami to exceed the date/time limitation on spectators of one thousand and six hundred spectators, notwithstanding the limitations imposed by prior UMCAD approvals, in certain limited circumstances, providing for conditions of approval; providing for a repealer provision, savings clause; and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0497 1E.-12 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the City Code, Article 5, “Conflict of Interest and Code Of Ethics,” Section 2-232, providing for the Board of Architects Members to avoid a conflict by restricting appearance, presentation or representation of a person following submission of an application; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (Passed on First Reading August 24, 2010)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
10-0540 1F.-1. Agenda ItemPresentation and discussion regarding the use of leaf blowers. Commissioner Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera, Jr.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0500 1G.-1. ResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the minutes of the Historic Preservation Board meeting of April 15, 2010 requesting the following action with regard to CASE FILE AV 2007-01. That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 4320 Santa Maria Street, a contributing structure within the “Florida Pioneer Village Historic District” and the “Santa Maria Street Historic District” legally described as Lots 21, 22 less S 15 FT of Lot 22, Block 93, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part 5, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, at Page 55, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The cost of the improvements is $1,000,000.00, which would correspond to approximately $5,250.00 per year and $52,500.00 over ten years. (Historic Preservation Board Vote: Unanimously approved; 6 - 0. One board member recused himself).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0536 1H.-1. ResolutionResolution waiving the provisions of Article VIII, Division 12 (Purchase, Sale or Lease of Public Property) of the City Code, with regard to the conveyance of a fire station property previously conveyed to the City by the University and certain waterways internal to the University campus to the University of Miami in conjunction with a proposed agreement between the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0510 1H.-2. ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 2010-132 which established fees for various licenses, permits, services, and penalties by the City of Coral Gables, providing for severability and an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0539 1H.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Quarterly Report for the nine months ended June 30, 2010.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0533 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, formally initiating conflict resolution procedures provided by Chapter 164.1052, Florida Statutes, prior to initiating litigation against Miami-Dade County, Florida in connection with the existing cities' 20% share of the Transit Surtax, providing for the adoption of representations; and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
10-0550 1I.-2. LitigationPending Litigation ReportPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
10-0571 1Non AgendaA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables appointing Vice Mayor, William H. Kerdyk, Jr. to serve as the City's representative to the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables appointing Vice Mayor, William H. Kerdyk, Jr. to serve as the City's representative to the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available