City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/14/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
LUNCH BREAK - NOON
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08-0664 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2008 as Americans with Disabilities Month in Coral GablesPresented and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0626 1B.-1.Meeting Minutes for the September 9, 2008 First Budget Hearing.MinutesFirst Budget Hearing of September 9, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0658 1B.-2.Meeting Minutes for the September 23, 2008 Regular City Commission Meeting.MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 23, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0659 1B.-3.Meeting minutes for the September 23, 2008 Second Budget Hearing.MinutesSecond Budget Hearing of September 23, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0657 1C.-1. ResolutionA Resolution granting a temporary variance to the Coral Gables Firefighter's Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence, and use an inflatable Santa Claus as a display at 5501 Granada Boulevard, the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, from November 22 through December 24, 2008.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0680 1C.-2. ResolutionA Resolution granting a temporary variance to St. Phillips Episcopal School to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary canopy at 1142 Coral Way, the St. Phillips Episcopal School property, from November 29 through December 21, 2008.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0674 1C.-3. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Josie Ramirez (nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0682 1C.-4. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Doug Austin (nominated by Vice-Mayor Kerdyk), to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0684 1C.-5. ResolutionA Resolution appointing Al Perez (nominated by Vice-Mayor Kerdyk), to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0644 1C.-6. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of September 17, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0645 1C.-7. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of August 21, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0648 1C.-8. MinutesPinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of September 8, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0650 1C.-9.Cultural Development Board meeting - September 8, 2008MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of September 8, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0651 1C.-10.Economic Development Board minutes - September 3, 2008MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of September 3, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0652 1C.-11. MinutesBudget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 11, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0654 2C.-12.Landscape Beautification Advisory BoardMinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 2, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0655 1C.-13. MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting of September 8, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0665 1C.-14. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0667 1C.-15. MinutesSenior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of September 8, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0681 1C.-16. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of September 26, 2008approvedPass Action details Not available
08-0653 1D.-1. ResolutionLaura L. Russo, Esq., on behalf of the Lola B. Walker Homeowners Foundation of Coral Gables, Inc., to request waiver of building site determination fees for two lots located in the MacFarlane Homestead Subdivision.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0672 1D.-2. Agenda ItemMari Molina, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District, to provide a quarterly report on the activities of the BID.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0689 1D.-3. Agenda ItemMark A. Trowbridge, President, CEO, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, to present Quarterly Report.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0683 1D.-4. ResolutionBrian Shirley, Project Manager for Dooley Mack Constructors of South Florida, LLC, to discuss temporary use of Riviera Park for construction staging purposes.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0690 1D.-5. ResolutionJorge L. Hernandez, Architect, on behalf of the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum Corporation, for permission to encroach into and over the right-of-way with stone pavers, four (4) columns encroaching one foot, three inches (1’-3”), one foot, seven inches (1’-7”), one foot, eight inches (1’-8”) and three feet, three inches (3’-3”), supporting an open-air breezeway, and two (2) pair of wrought-iron motorized gates at the right-of-way (alley) adjacent to 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0656 1E.-1. AppealBoard of Adjustment Appeal - Item No. 8681-Z Thomas R. Mooney, Applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from a decision of the Board of Adjustment at its regular meeting of September 8, 2008, wherein it denied an application for a variance pursuant to Ordinance No. 1525, as amended and known as the “Zoning Code.” (Board of Adjustment Vote: 3-2) SUMMARY OF APPEAL: The Applicant is appealing the Board of Adjustment decision in regard to the proposed standing seam metal roof for the existing single-family residence, as outlined under the Applicant's Proposal as follows: Consider a variance request for a standing seam metal roof for the existing single-family residence located at 601 Navarre Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.Granted by Resolution NumberFail Action details Not available
08-0661 1E.-2. AppealConcurrency Appeal - Certificate of Use No. CU-0000015094 Robert Espinosa, Applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission due to a negative concurrency determination from the Concurrency Administrator on September 24, 2008, in connection with the operation of a tattoo parlor to be located at 5258 SW 8th Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134. SUMMARY OF APPEAL: The Concurrency Administrator denied an application for a Certificate of Use for the business operation of a tattoo parlor to be located at 5258 SW 8th Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134, property legally described as Coral Gables Granada Section PB 8-113, Lot 3, Block 50, Lot Size 50.000 X 109. The Applicant is appealing the denial and is requesting an interpretation of the Zoning Code definition of “problematic uses” and a determination identifying in which zoning use district this type of use may be permitted.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0575 1E.-3.Change of Land Use for Parks - Ordinance on First ReadingOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables for a change of land use from “Residential Use (Single-Family) Low Density” to “Parks and Recreational Use” for the following: Maggiore Park on Lots 1-3, Block 99, Riviera Section #2; Rotary Centennial Park on Lots 5-6, Block 17, Flagler Street Section; and, San Sebastian Park on Lots 5-6, Block 44, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, and a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0) (Passed on First Reading September 9, 2008)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0576 1E.-4.Change of Zoning for Parks - Ordinance on First ReadingOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables for a change of zoning from “SFR”, Single Family Residential to “S”, Special Use for the following: Maggiore Park on Lots 1-3, Block 99, Riviera Section #2; Rotary Centennial Park on Lots 5-8, Block 17, Flagler Street Section; and, San Sebastian Park on Lots 5-6, Block 44, Crafts Section, 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. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0) (Passed on First Reading September 9, 2008)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0578 1E.-5.2600 LeJeune Office Building - Ordinance re: Change of ZoningOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the change of zoning from “MFSA”, Multi Family Special Area to “C”, Commercial for the proposed project referred to as the “2600 LeJeune Office Building”, on the property legally described as Lots 25-32, Block 6, Biltmore Section (2524 LeJeune Road), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, a savings clause, and a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-1) (Passed on First Reading September 9, 2008)adopted by Ordinance NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0677 1E.-6Second Reading: Amended Procurement Code OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida Amending the City Code, Chapter 2, entitled “Administration”, Article VIII, entitled “Procurement Code”, by correcting scriveners errors; amending the definitions and application sections to conform with language requirements of the City Code, Florida Laws and Federal Laws and Federal Laws and Regulations; implementing a contract manager system; amending the section of the City Attorney’s duties by adding a section on Appeals of City Attorney decisions; amending the section on protests of solicitations and awards to strengthen the notice requirements and contents for protests; amending the section on performance and payment bonds to reflect the mandatory requirements of bonds for all construction contracts; amending the language for the purchase, sale or lease of city-owned property to provide more stringent analysis for such actions; amending the construction manager-at-risk selection and negotiation process to conform with the requirements of Florida law; update the City’s insurance section to conform with new City requirements; chaapproved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Not available
08-0514 1G.-1.Historic Preservation BoardResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of July 17, 2008 requesting the following action with regard to Case File AV 2006-03. That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 1101 North Greenway Drive, a local historic landmark, legally described as Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block 15, Coral Gables Section “C”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 26, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser has determined the change in value of the property due to the renovations to be $403,398.00, This corresponds to an exemption of up to approximately $2,118.00 per year and up to approximately $21,180.00 over ten years.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0646 1G.-2. ResolutionPresentation of excerpts from the Historic Preservation Board meeting of August 21, 2008 requesting the following action with regard toCase File AV 2001-02. That the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 1910 Country Club Prado, a local historic landmark, legally described as Lots 3 and 4, Block 26, Coral Gables Section “E”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 86, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The approximate tax exemption requested is for a $252,840 improvement, which could correspond to approximately $1,327.41 per year and approximately $13,274.10 over ten years.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0685 1G.-3. Agenda ItemPresentation of excerpts from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of September 26, 2008, recommending the following: That the request from Dooley Mack for the use of a portion of Riviera Park for use as a work site be accepted by the City Commission with the following criteria: -The use of the park by Dooley Mack have an established start and end date without extensions. -The gazebo provided is built according to the exact specifications in the master design plan already submitted. -Dooley Mack, upon the end of the use of the site, returns the portion of the park used back to its original state.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0649 1H.-1.Country Club RecommendationResolutionConsideration of the Country Club of Coral Gables RFP Evaluation Committee’s Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to commence negotiations with Liberty Events, LLC, for the long-term leasing of the Country Club of Coral Gables subject to certain terms and conditions and resulting in a draft lease agreement for City Commission consideration.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0605 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending Resolution 2007-245 which established fees for various licenses, permits, services, and penalties by the City of Coral Gables, providing for severability, repealer, codification and an effective date. (Denied at the October 14, 2008 Meeting)adopted by Resolution NumberFail Action details Not available
08-0678 1H.-3.Fitness ProfessionalResolutionA Resolution authorizing the award of Fitness Professional Services to The Fitness Center pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for the Fitness Professional RFP 2008.07.14. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year contract with an option to renew for (3) additional one (1) year periods.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0675 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute a renewal of the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement with the South Florida Money Laundering Task Force, for multi-jurisdictional and cross-jurisdictional delivery of police services.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
08-0660 1H.-5.10/14/2008 Status on AED OrdinanceAgenda ItemStatus of Ordinance on Automated External DefibrillatorsDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0663 1H.-6. Agenda ItemRed light Camera Program UpdateDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0691 1H.-7. Agenda ItemPresentation on Code Enforcement ProceduresDiscussed and Filed  Action details Not available
08-0686 1I.-1. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing settlement of the dispute between the City and Quantum Leap Network, Inc., concerning the transfer of the domain name, www.venetianpool.com, to the City of Coral Gables.Denied  Action details Not available
08-0687 1I.-2. ResolutionA resolution of the City of Coral Gables, providing for the participation of the Mayor and City Commissioners in the elected officers' class of the Florida Retirement System; providing for repealer; providing an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available