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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
REVISED AGENDA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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09-0603 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Juan Reyes, Justin Bruton, and Issac Silva, in recognition of their heroic efforts at the Biltmore Golf Course, in rescuing a female and her dog out of a submerged vehicle.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0628 1Non AgendaA Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the F.O.P Lodge 7 Collective Bargainning Agreement.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the F.O.P Lodge 7 Collective Bargainning Agreement.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0623 1B.-1.Regular City Commission Meeting of August 25, 2009.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of August 25, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0521 1C.-2.American Traffic SolutionsResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the agreement between American Traffic Solutions and the City of Coral Gables setting forth conditions for encroachments upon the right-of-way and/or the easement area, consisting of poles, foundations, camera systems and related infrastructure at several locations throughout the City of Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0560 2C.-3.Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with City College to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with City College to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units. (Deferred from 8/25/09 City Commission Meeting)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0561 2C.-4.Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Florida Medical Training Institute to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Florida Medical Training Institute to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units. (Deferred from 8/25/09 City Commission Meeting)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0562 2C.-5.Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Technical Career Institute to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Technical Career Institute to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units. (Deferred from 8/25/09 City Commission Meeting)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0609 1C.-6. ResolutionResolution authorizing an amendment to an existing lease agreement between the City and Robert Maguire, Operator of the Granada Snack Shop (Burger Bob's) providing for a one (1) year extension under the same terms and conditions; further stipulating that said lease agreement shall be reviewed for future renewal consideration on an annual basis.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0621 1C.-7. ResolutionResolution authorizing an expenditure of $45,000.00 from State Forfeited Assets Funds for the Coral Gables Citizen’s Crime Watch, Inc. Program.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0592 1C.-8. ResolutionResolution appointing Carlos Nuñez (Nominated by Commissioner Cabrera) to serve as a member of the Construction Regulation Board, for a two (2) year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0593 1C.-9. ResolutionResolution confirming the reappointment of Carol Brock (Board-As-A-Whole Appointment) by the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, to serve as a member of the said Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term appointment, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0598 1C.-10. ResolutionResolution appointing Thomas Korge (Nominated by Commissioner Withers) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board for a two (2) year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0599 1C.-11. ResolutionResolution appointing Patricia "Pat" Clarke (Nominated by Mayor Slesnick) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board for a two (2) year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0607 1C.-12. ResolutionResolution appointing Linda Scarcell (Nominated by Mayor Slesnick) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs for a two (2) year term, beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0622 1C.-13. ResolutionResolution appointing Sandy Mannis (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term beginning June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0557 1C.-14. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of August 5, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0594 1C.-15. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of August 3, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0596 1C.-16. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 14, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0597 1C.-17.Library Advisory Bd 8-09MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of August 19, 2009approvedPass Action details Not available
09-0554 1C.-1. ResolutionResolution authorizing Fritz and Franz Bierhaus to sell alcoholic beverages at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Friday, October 2, 2009, through Monday, October 12, 2009, during the OKTOBERFEST event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
09-0595 1E.-1. AppealBoard of Adjustment Appeal - Application No. 8701-Z. Nelson De Leon, AIA; Applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from a decision of the Board of Adjustment at its regular meeting of August 3, 2009, wherein it denied an application for variances for the property located at 475 South Dixie Highway pursuant to Ordinance No. 2007-01, as amended and known as the "Zoning Code" (Board of Adjustment Vote: 5-0) 1. Grant a variance to allow the tenant "Starbucks Coffee" located at 475 S. Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, to have two (2) signs versus only one (1) sign permitted per street level, per street right-of-way frontage, as stipulated by Section 5-1904 of the Coral Gables "Zoning Code." 2. Grant a variance to allow the tenant "Starbucks Coffee" to have a cabinet sign vs. cabinet signs are prohibited, as stipulated by Section 5-1902 (D) (4) of the Coral Gables "Zoning Code."adopted by Resolution 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)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass 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)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
09-0624 1E.-4An 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)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass 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 and Filed  Action details Not available
09-0629 1Non AgendaCity Attorney - Lourdes Academy ResolutionResolutionResolution authorizing the City Attorney to intervene in the Case of Robert Frost HOA, ET AL V Miami-Dade County, ET AL.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available