City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 6/26/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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08-0464 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring June 26, 2008 as Marco Rubio Day in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0446 1A.-2.30 year Service Pin Margaret HillPresentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of 30 year service pin to Margaret Hill, Parks and Recreation DepartmentRecognized  Action details Not available
08-0433 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes of the May 27, 2008 regular City Commission Meeting.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of May 27, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0434 1B.-2.Meeting Minutes of the June 3, 2008 regular City Commission Meeting.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of June 3, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0453 1C.-1. ResolutionA resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend the contractual agreement of Dr. Jim Hirschman to provide consulting as Medical Director of the Fire Department on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0408 1C.-2.EDB - 5-7-08MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of May 7, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0410 1C.-3.Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board meeting May 5, 2008.MinutesCoral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of May 5, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0411 1C.-4.Landscape Beautification Advisory BoardMinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of June 5, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0430 1C.-5. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of May 12, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0437 1C.-6.Traffic Advisory Bord May 20-08 MinutesMinutesTraffic Advisory Board Meeting of May 20, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0412 1C.-7.CBD minutes - 5-5-08MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of May 5, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0449 1C.-8.Historic Preservation Board meeting of May 22, 2008.MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of May 22, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0450 1C.-9. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of June 2, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0451 1C.-10. MinutesSchool and Community Relations Committee Meeting of May 21, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0452 1C.-11.Library Board June 2008MinutesLibrary Advisory Board Meeting of June 11, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0455 1C.-12. MinutesCity of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of May 5, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0456 1C.-13.Retirement Board meeting May 8, 2008MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of May 8, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0458 1C.-14.PAB Minutes 05-22-08MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting Meeting of May 22, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0463 1C.-15. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of June 18, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0427 1D.-1. Agenda ItemJim Redyke, President of Dykon, to provide information on the implosion at the 2801 Ponce de Leon Boulevard building scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2008, at approximately 7:30 a.m.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0442 1D.-2.2222 Ponce de Leon encroachmentResolutionJeffrey E. Lehrman, Esq., on behalf of the applicant, Giralda PB, LLC., for permission to allow existing encroachments into the right-of-way, consisting of a soakage pit, including a slab covered trench and a manhole for building drainage purposes, to remain, adjacent to 2222 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0444 1D.-3. Agenda ItemPriscilla M. Morales, P.E., Project Manager, Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, to make a presentation to the City Commission on the proposed Commodore Trail Bicycle Facility Improvements, MDCPWD Project No. 20070687.Discussed  Action details Not available
08-0429 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 86, entitled “Waterways”, Division 2, entitled “Anchoring, Mooring, etc.”; in particular, Section 86-59, entitled “To Abutting Property”, by restricting the placement and projection of boats or watercraft when anchored, moored, or tied up to waterfront property; Section 86-60, entitled “other than abutting property” by allowing anchoring or mooring of boats or watercraft to others during dock construction or improvements, subject to sufficient access for safe navigation; Section 86-61, entitled “enforcement by Chief of Police” by further authorizing code enforcement officers to enforce certain provisions of the Code; adding Section 86-62, entitled “Definitions”; Division 3, entitled “Ocean and Waterway Regulations”, modifying the title of Section 86-84, to “watercraft as hazards; unobstructed waterways”, in addition within the same section, declaring it unlawful to position a boat or watercraft in such a way to interfere with the navigation through the City waterways; and further amending Section 86-86, entitled “hurricane procedure- regulationadopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass Action details Not available
08-0395 1E.-2.Zoning Code Text Amendment - Transitional RulesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending the Zoning Code Section 1-108, “Transitional rules”, providing for the granting of one six (6) month extension to the eighteen (18) month transition period approved prior to the adoption of the new Zoning Code; providing for repeal, providing severability, providing for codification thereof, an effective date, and repealing all Ordinances inconsistent herewith. (Passed on First Reading on June 3, 2008)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0071 2E.-3.Art CinemaOrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement for a ten-year period, plus options, with Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc., for 3,858 sq. ft. plus 1,922 sq. ft. of a private mezzanine, in the westernmost 60 linear feet of the City of Coral Gables Parking Garage located at 250 Aragon Avenue, known as the Museum Garage, with the legal description of Coral Gables Section K PB 8-33 Lots 10 thru 20, Block 37. The space will have a retail address of 260 Aragon Avenue and will be used as a non-profit art cinema and cultural facility. (Passed on First Reading March 11, 2008).adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0417 1E.-4.Ordinance repealing ord 2003 27OrdinanceAn Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2003-27 which allowed the City Commission to exempt certain advisory boards and committees from complying with the requirements of the City Code, Chapter 2, “Administration", Article V “Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics”; providing for severability, codification and repealing all Ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith. (Passed on First Reading June 26, 2008)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
08-0398 1E.-5.Resolution - Restoration historic Country Club Prado entrance featureResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager approving the decision pursuant to the provisions of the Procurement Code Section 2-772 “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” to select Keystone Restoration, Inc., for the restoration of the historic Country Club Prado entrance, in an amount not to exceed $859,901.00.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0407 1E.-6.City National Bank - Resolution (Amendment to Conditions of Approval)ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending previously approved Resolution No. 2005-231 which granted approval of the following for properties referenced as 2701 LeJeune Road, Coral Gables, Florida: 1) Special Locational Site Plan Review pursuant to Zoning Code Section 28-6, for properties adjacent to R and D use districts, to allow Mediterranean architectural bonuses for properties referenced as Parcel 1 (Crafts Section, Block 16, Lots 1-11 and Lots 39-48) and Parcel 2 (Crafts Section, Block 17, Lots 1-5 and west 24 feet of Lot 6 and Lots 43-48); and, 2) Conditional Use Review pursuant to Zoning Code Section 6-3, for a proposed drive-thru bank teller facility for Parcel 2 (Crafts Section, Block 17, Lots 1-5 and west 24 feet of Lot 6 and Lots 43-48), Coral Gables, Florida; whereas City National Bank desires to amend the condition requiring the installation and operation of security gates at both entrance and exit of the drive-thru bank facility; and the approval and all other conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2005-231 shall remain in effect; and proDeferred  Action details Not available
08-0418 1E.-7.Resolution rescinding R 2003-164 and 2007-213ResolutionA Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2003-164, and Resolution 2007-213 which amended Resolution 2003-164, which exempted certain boards and committees from the City's and Miami-Dade County's Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinances, and the City's Procurement Code.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0457 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Public Transportation Day in Coral Gables Mayor Donald D. Slesnick, IIDiscussed  Action details Not available
08-0448 1F.-2. ResolutionAppointment of two members to the Trial Board by the City Commission City Commission-As-A-Wholeadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0487 1F.-2.1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing the City Clerk as the secretary to the Trial Board.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
07-0683 2G.-1.Presentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of June 21, 2007 requesting the following action with regard to CASE FILE AV 2005-04.ResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of June 21, 2007 requesting the following action with regard to CASE FILE AV 2005-04. (Deferred from the August 28, 2007 meeting) That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 2103 County Club Prado, a local historic landmark legally described as Lots 26 and Lot 27, Block 23, Coral Gables Section "E". The approximate tax exemption requested is for a $400,000 improvement, which corresponds to approximately 2,460.00 per year and to 24,600.00 over ten years.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0423 1G.-2.Conf. of proposed members of Arts Advisory PanelResolutionConfirmation of the proposed members for the Arts Advisory Panel per Ordinance #29040adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0440 1H.-1.Weathertrol contractResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) to select Weathertrol Maintenance Corporation as the provider of Citywide Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Services at a not to exceed amount of $ 57,000.00 per year; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for a two (2) year period with an option to renew for an additional three (3) one (1) year periods.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0447 1H.-2.Coral Way/Segovia roundaboutResolutionA Resolution recommending that the City Commission award the construction contract for the construction of a roundabout at Coral Way and Segovia Street, Coral Gables, Florida, to Solution Construction, Inc., the lowest and most responsive bid, in an amount not to exceed $ 704,000.00.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0439 1H.-3.Greens Grade ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Division of the Finance Department to the City Manager, approving the decision pursuant to the Invitation for Bid to select Greens Grade Services as the City’s Granada & Parks Maintenance service provider. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year contract with the option to renew for an additional three (3) one year periods.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0424 1H.-4.Acceptance of donation - Art CinemaResolutionA Resolution to approve the renaming of the plaza in front of the proposed Art Cinema and accepting the $250,000 donation from the Community Foundation (Perrin Fund).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0462 1H.-5.Art CinemaResolutionA Resolution recommending that the City Commission award the construction contract for the improvements of existing space to house the Art Cinema at the Museum Garage, City of Coral Gables, Florida, to Solution Construction, Inc., the lowest and most responsive bid, in an amount $535,343.00.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0313 1H.-6.Downtown TowingResolutionA Resolution authorizing the award of Downtown Towing pursuant to Section 2-828 [c] of the Procurement Code for Towing Services RFP 2008-03-13. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year contract with an option to renew for three (3) one (1) year periods.Deferred  Action details Not available
08-0460 1H.-7.Debris Management ServicesResolutionA Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Division of the Finance Department to the City Manager, approving the decision pursuant to the Request for Proposal to select Ashbritt Environmental and Ceres Environmental as prime contractors and JB Coxwell Disaster Recovery Services as the backup contractor for the Debris Management Services project. Further authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with all three vendors in order to establish a uniform price for services utilizing the lowest pricing submitted by the proposers and to sign and execute a three (3) year contract with the option to renew for two (2) three (3) year periods.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0416 1I.-1.Pending Litigation ReportAgenda ItemPending Litigation ReportDiscussed  Action details Not available
08-0488 1I.-1.1.Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to file suit agains ADPT.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Attorney to file suit against ADPT.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0454 1J.-1.Certification and Declaration of Trial Board ResultsResolutionA Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Commission with attachments officially accepting the City Clerk's Certification and declaration of results of the Coral Gables Trial Board Election, Held on June 6, 2008, which elected Joe Greenberg (1 Year Term) and Felix Pardo (2 Year Term), respectively.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available