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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/2/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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09-0369 1A.-1.Presentation of 25 years service pin to Patrick Burns, Public Works Department.Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 25 years service pin to Patrick Burns, Public Works DepartmentPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0370 1A.-2.Presentation of 20 years service pin to Sharon G. Swikehardt, Police Department.Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 20 years service pin to Sharon G. Swikehardt, Police DepartmentPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0372 1C.-2. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Budget/Audit Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Luis "Wicho" Hernandez Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Roland Sanchez-Medina Commissioner Anderson: Ofelia Fernandez Commissioner Cabrera: Gene Gutierrez Commissioner Withers: John Lindsayadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0373 1C.-3. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables Health Facilities Authority for a (4) four year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2013: Mayor Slesnick: Manuel Marino Commissioner Anderson: George Andrews Commissioner Cabrera: Nicole E. Mestreadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0374 1C.-4. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Citywide Traffic Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Ian Martinez Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Frank Quesada Commissioner Anderson: Larry Kries Commissioner Cabrera: Deborah Swain Commissioner Withers: Chris Zoeller City Manager: Al Smithadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0376 1C.-6. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Communications Committee for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Leslie Pantin Vice Mayor Kerdyk: David Stiefel Commissioner Anderson: Samuel Joseph Commissioner Cabrera: Maria Garcia Commissioner Withers: Vivian Moreadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0379 1C.-9. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick:Barbara Reese Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Margaret Steele Commissioner Anderson: Susan Stanton Commissioner Cabrera: Michelle Moskowitz Commissioner Withers: Laura Yusko City Manager: Sondra Spaceadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0380 1C.-10. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Coral Gables Retirement Board (General Employees) for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Steven Naclerio Commissioner Anderson: Thomas Huston Jr. Commissioner Cabrera: Salvatore Geraci Commissioner Withers: Les Spaceadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0381 1C.-11. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Cultural Development Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Jose Garrigo Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Bobbi Litt Commissioner Anderson: Bernice Matalon Commissioner Cabrera: Carol Damian Commissioner Withers: Beatrice Pereira City Manager: Ginger Jochemadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0382 1C.-12. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Economic Development Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Bertram "Chico" Goldsmith Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ray Zomerfeld Commissioner Anderson: John M. Thomson Commissioner Cabrera: Haydee Polo Commissioner Withers: Jim Caseyadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0383 1C.-13. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Emergency Management Division for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Sean Pendray Mayor Slesnick: James "Jay" Carmichael Mayor Slesnick: Mark Miranda Vice Mayor Kerdyk: John Sorgie Vice Mayor Kerdyk:Bennet Taylor Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Al Perez Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ed Boen Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Francisco Cuello Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Jeff Devin Commissioner Anderson: James T. Hill Commissioner Anderson: Jose M. de la Hoz Commissioner Anderson: James Smith Commissioner Anderson: Ana Gonzalez Commissioner Anderson: Julian Hoffman Commissioner Anderson: Danny Rosario Commissioner Cabrera: Manuel Morales Commissioner Cabrera: Lonnie Hayes Commissioner Cabrera: Raymond Poblocki Commissioner Cabrera: Ricardo P. Perez Commissioner Cabrera: Jose Amezaga Commissioner Withers: Lettie Bien Commissioner Withers: Douglas Hafner Commissioner Withers: Al Pereira Commissioner Withers: Worth Carsonadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0384 1C.-14. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Dorothy Thomson Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Peggy Rolando Commissioner Anderson: Ernesto Santos Commissioner Cabrera: Venny Torre Commissioner Withers: Frances "Dolly" MacIntyre City Manager: Joyce Meyersadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0385 1C.-15. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Insurance Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Roger Serola Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ivan Brannon Commissioner Anderson: Ignacio Borbolla Commissioner Cabrera: Juan Carlos Diaz-Padron Commissioner Withers: Ruben Acostaadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0386 1C.-16. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the International Affairs Coordinating Council for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Commissioner Anderson: Allan Rosenbaum Commissioner Cabrera: Sylvester Luckis Commissioner Withers: Luba DeWitt City Manager: Arthur De Nunzioadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0387 1C.-17. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Barbara Katzen Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Jack Elmore Commissioner Anderson: Maria Cristina Longo Commissioner Cabrera: George Blet Commissioner Withers: Linda Lawrence City Manager: Robert "Bob" Parsleyadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0388 1C.-18. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Library Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ileana Davis Commissioner Anderson: Pamela Admire Commissioner Cabrera: Kendell Turner Commissioner Withers: Nancy Leslieadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0389 1C.-19. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Parking Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: J.C. Cabrera Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Carlos Halley Commissioner Anderson: Brad Rosenblatt Commissioner Cabrera: Aida Holian Commissioner Withers: Hendrikus Vanderveldtadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0390 1C.-20. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Joan Valdez Commissioner Anderson: Emilio Monte Commissioner Cabrera: Jorge Quirch Commissioner Withers: Marty Steinberger City Manager: Martha Serolaadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0391 1C.-21. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Margaret Cookson Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Ramon Diaz Commissioner Cabrera: Alexandra Morales Commissioner Withers: Kyle Parker City Manager: Bria Dewberryadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0392 1C.-22. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Michael "Tim" Crowther Commissioner Anderson: Sandra Cummings Commissioner Cabrera: Thomas Edward Lodge Commissioner Withers: Sean O'Sullivanadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0393 1C.-23. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Planning and Zoning Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Jack Coe Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Javier Salman Commissioner Anderson: Jeffrey Flanagan Commissioner Cabrera: Robert Behar City Manager: Eibi Aizenstatadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0394 1C.-24. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Property Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Mary Young Commissioner Anderson: Maurice Donsky Commissioner Cabrera: James Hinrichsen Commissioner Withers: Luis M. Padron City Manager: Ed Mazzeiadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0395 1C.-25. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the School and Community Relations Committee for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Pat Morris Andrew Yagoda Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Doug Austin Commissioner Anderson: Joan Reitsma Commissioner Cabrera: Barbra Harley Commissioner Withers: Deborah Korge City Manager: Victor Shabanahadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0396 1C.-26. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Catherine Fahringer Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Norma Lemberg Commissioner Anderson: Esther Castiglia Commissioner Cabrera: William Schiff Commissioner Withers: Frank Lynn City Manager: Evelyn Buddeadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0397 1C.-27. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Board of Architects for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: City Manager: David M. Dayan City Manager: Burton Hersh City Manager: Nelson de Leon City Manager: Aramis Alvarez City Manager: Glenn Prattadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0401 1C.-30. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of May 20, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0402 1C.-31. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of May 7, 2009.approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0403 1C.-32. MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 27, 2009.approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0404 1C.-33. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of May 21, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0409 1C.-34. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of May 6, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0371 1C.-1. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Jorge Mora Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Tony Bello Commissioner Cabrera: Katherine de Blij Commissioner Anderson: Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz Commissioner Withers: John Lukacs City Manager: Joseph W. Briggleadopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0375 1C.-5. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Robert "Bob" Berman Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Tamara Hartnett Commissioner Anderson: Ricardo Munarriz Commissioner Cabrera: Rene Alvarez Commissioner Withers: Bruce Steinberger City Manager: Sydney Josepheradopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0377 1C.-7. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Construction Regulation Board for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Mayor Slesnick: Ignacio Lizama Vice Mayor Kerdyk: John Oramas Commissioner Cabrera: Carlos Nunez Commissioner Withers: Jorge E. Oteroadopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0378 1C.-8. ResolutionResolution appointing the following herein below listed individuals to serve as members of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs for a (2) two year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011: Vice Mayor Kerdyk: Bonnie Blaire Commissioner Anderson: Josefina Ramirez Commissioner Cabrera: Dr. Andy Gomezadopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0410 1C.-28. ResolutionResolution approving waiver by a 4/5ths vote, the residency requirement pursuant to Ordinance 2004-20, as it pertains to Richard Whittington, said individual who has been appointed by Commissioner Withers, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for the term beginning June 1, 2009 and ending May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0411 1C.-29. ResolutionResolution approving waiver by a 4/5ths vote, the residency requirement pursuant to Ordinance 2004-20, as it pertains to David Stiefel, said individual who has been appointed by Vice Mayor Kerdyk, to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for the term beginning June 1, 2009 and ending May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0430 1Non Agenda ResolutionResolution approving waiver by a 4/5ths vote, the residency requirement pursuant to Ordinance 2004-20, as it pertains to Lettie Bien, said individual who has been appointed by Commissioner Withers, to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for the term beginning June 1, 2009 and ending May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0398 1D.-1. Agenda ItemFausto Gomez, of Gomez Barker, P. A., to report on the 2009 Florida Legislative Session.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0104 2E.-1.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.)Continued  Action details Not available
09-0429 1Non AgendaA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables to continue Agenda Item E-1 until the City Commission Meeting of Thursday June 4, 2009 9 a.m.ResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables to continue Agenda Item E-1 until the City Commission Meeting of Thursday June 4, 2009 9 a.m.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0351 1E.-2.ZC Text Amendment - Ordinance: Country ClubOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 4, Section 4-204, “Special Use (S) District” and Article 8, “Definitions”, providing for a “Country Club” use classification and definition thereof, providing severability, providing for codification thereof, and providing for an effective date. (Passed on First Reading on May 26, 2009.)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0350 1E.-3.Coral Gables Museum - Abandonment and Vacation of Alley- OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 12, “Abandonment and Vacations”, providing for the vacation of a twenty (20’) foot alley between Lots 1-4 and a portion of Lot 44, Lots 45 - 48 inclusive, Block 34, Coral Gables Section “K” and establishment of a new vehicular turnaround on Lots 42-44; and creation of two (2), sixteen (16’) foot public access easements on Lots 12-16, Block 34, Coral Gables Section “K,” to accommodate public access to the remaining portions of the twenty (20’) foot alley within Block 34; the vacation is necessary to allow for the construction of various improvements for the City owned property known as the “Coral Gables Museum”, legally described as Lots 1-4, 42-48, and vacated portion of the alley, Block 34, Coral Gables Section “K” (285 Aragon Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, and a severability clause, and providing for an effective date (all legal descriptions on file for review). (Passed on First Reading May 26, 2009).Deferred  Action details Not available
09-0141 1E.-4.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.)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0143 1E.-5.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.)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0406 1F.-1. ResolutionUpdate from the City Attorney on FPL's proposed route for transmission lines. Commissioner Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera, Jr.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0399 1H.-1. ResolutionResolution rescinding Resolution 2009-46 related to a Lease Agreement with Rumi Mediterranean Corp., d/b/a Rumi Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar, located on the ground floor of Coral Gables Garage No. 6, at 2325 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0400 1H.-2. ResolutionResolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with Bijan Coral Gables, d/b/a Monty's Coral Gables, for approximately 3,905 square feet of space located on the ground floor of Coral Gables Garage No. 6, at 2325 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0416 1H.-3. ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Lease and Development Agreement between The Palace Management Group, LLC and the City of Coral Gables, dated July 14, 2008.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0414 1H.-4. ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant required by Miami-Dade County, pursuant to the requirements as part of establishing a Community Development District (CDD) for the public portion of the Parking Garage, associated with The Palace Development at 50 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0413 1H.-5. ResolutionResolution authorizing the waiver of “short-term” parking fee payments for a period of twenty-four months during construction, pursuant to Section 74-140 of the City Code, in consideration for proposed streetscape improvements, beyond what is required by Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0433 1Non AgendaResolution of the City of Coral Gables recognizing the "Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics" initiative of the Florida League of Cities.ResolutionResolution of the City of Coral Gables recognizing the "Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics" initiative of the Florida League of Cities.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available