Tuesday, March 10, 2009
9:00 AM
City of Coral Gables
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
www.coralgables. com
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Donald D. Slesnick, II
Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Jr.
Commissioner Maria Anderson
Commissioner Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera, Jr.
Commissioner Wayne "Chip" Withers
Maria Alberro Jimenez, Interim City Manager
Elizabeth M. Hernandez, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
Agenda
March 10, 2009
City Commission
Agenda
INVOCATION
Rabbi Baruch Plotkin, University of Miami Hillel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.-1. 09-0133
Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 10, 2009 as Robert D. Zahner Day in
Coral Gables
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1.
09-0165
Regular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2009
C. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a
member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of
business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote
on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
C.-1.
09-0136
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables supporting the Miami Dade County Public
Schools 2009 State and Legislative Programs.
C.-2. 09-0139
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables confirming the appointment of Anna Rodriguez to
serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Board for a term beginning
March 10, 2009 through May 31, 2009.
C.-3.
09-0142
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables confirming the appointment of Dr. Nestor Diaz to
serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Board for a term beginning
March 10, 2009 through May 31, 2009.
C.-4.
09-0145
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the Interim City Manager to apply for
a matching grant application to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
FY2009-2010 Capital Development Grants Program Application for the wheel chair lift at
the Art Cinema using monies previously received from the Coral Gables Community
Foundation (Perrin Fund) as the cash match.
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C.-5.
09-0151
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables confirming the appointment of Venny Torre
(nominated by Commissioner Cabrera) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation
Board, for the unexpired balance of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2007
through May 31, 2009.
C.-6.
09-0166
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the revised and final proposed
language of the Special Municipal Referendum Election Guide to be printed and
distributed in order to inform and educate the voters of the City of Coral Gables on the
Charter Amendment issues to appear on the upcoming Special Municipal Referendum
Election of April 14, 2009.
Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
C.-7.
09-0122
Code Enforcement Board Meeting of February 18, 2009
C.-8.
09-0126
Communications Committee Meeting of February 19, 2009
C.-9.
09-0129
Traffic Advisory Board Meeting of January 20, 2009
C.-10.
09-0134
Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of February 9, 2009.
C.-11.
09-0146
Economic Development Board Meeting of February 4, 2009
C.-12.
09-0153
Cultural Development Meeting of February 2, 2009
C.-13.
09-0157
Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 12, 2009
C.-14.
09-0158
Parking Advisory Board Meeting of January 22, 2009
C.-15.
09-0167
Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 4, 2009
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D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
D.-1.
09-0103
Brendaly Rodriguez, University of Miami Recruitment and Outreach Manager, to present
the Hispanic Community Health Study. (Deferred from the February 24, 2009 City
Commission Meeting)
D.-2.
09-0148
Iris V. Escarra, Esq. from Greenberg Traurig, on behalf of Palace Management Group,
LLC, requesting encroachments consisting of a porte cochere overhanging above the
entryway encroaching approximately 16'-8, at an elevation of approximately 16'0" above
the right-of-way of Andalusia Avenue, a balcony overhanging approximately 4', at an
elevation of approximately 14'0" above the alley, moldings, lighting and decorative
features on the exterior encroaching 1' over the abutting right-of-way and landscaping
and decorative pavers, lighting, benches and other features adjacent to the Gables
Palace project at 83Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals desiring to give testimony shall be sworn in.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
E.-1.
09-0110
An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables amending Zoning Code Article 5, Division 19,
entitled "Signs", Section 5-1909, "Campaign", by providing for the allowance of campaign
and political signs within specified zoning districts, providing the size of campaign and
political signs within specified zoning districts, providing for the length of time campaign
and political signs are allowed in the City of Coral Gables following elections and other
miscellaneous provisions; and, Article 8, "Definitions", by providing for definitions; and
providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (CC approved on
First Reading with a 5-0 vote on February 24, 2009)
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Items E.-2., E.-3. and H-.6. are related
E.-2.
09-0141
An 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. (PZB recommended approval with conditions,
6-0 vote.)
E.-3. 09-0143
An 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. (PZB recommended approval
with conditions, 6-0 vote.)
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
F.-1.
09-0135
Appointment of a member to the Trial Board by the City Commission.
Commission-As-a-Whole
F.-2.
09-0164
Discussion pertaining to service issues related to our residential area north of S.W.
Eighth Street.
Commissioner Maria Anderson
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
G.-1.
09-0152
Presentation of excerpts from the Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 2,
2009, requesting the following action:
That the City Commission accept the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board
and approve committing Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Cultural Grants funds at a minimum of
$166,250.00.
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H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
H.-1.
09-0140
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the award of the Rotary Park
Centennial Renovation to BMA Construction Inc. pursuant to Section 2-828 of the
Procurement Code, in the amount of $100,562.00 (One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred
Sixty Two). (Project to be funded by the Miami-Dade General Obligation Bond Fund.)
H.-2.
09-0144
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the award of Security Guard Services
to PM Security Service, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for
Security Guard Services Invitation to Bid (IFB) 2008-12-19 in the amount of $11.80 per
hour, per guard not to exceed $224,200 (Two Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Two
Hundred Dollars) per year which includes standard shifts, holidays and special
assignments. Further authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year contract
with an option to renew for three (3) additional (1) year periods. (Funded by the Public
Facilities Fund.)
H.-3.
09-0149
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the City Manager to purchase a
Dealer Demonstrator Isuzu Emergency Rescue Truck from Custom Trucks & Body
Works, Inc. , the Sole Source Vendor, in the amount of $80,000.00 pursuant to
Procurement Code, section 2-770 "Sole Source Procurement". This vehicle is a
replacement air truck to refill the breathing air cylinders for the Coral Gables Fire
Department. (Funded by the Automotive Fund.)
H.-4. 09-0161
Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
with Ashbritt Environmental and Ceres Environmental as prime contractors and JB
Coxwell Disaster Recovery Services as the backup contractor for the Debris Management
Services project. Said contract shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to
renew for two (2) three (3) year periods. (Funded by the Hurricane Fund).
H.-5.
09-0115
A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables authorizing the award of Parking Cashier
Services to Impark, pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code for Parking
Cashier Services Request for Proposal (RFP) 2008-12-01 in the amount $297,286 (Two
Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six Dollars) per year. Further
authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year contract with an option to renew
for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. (deferred from the February 24, 2009 City
Commission Meeting). (Funded by the Parking Fund.)
Items H.-6., E.-2 and E.-3 are related
H.-6.
09-0147
Update on The Palace Development schedule.
H.-7.
09-0168
Update on Police Department Area Patrol Deployment.
H.-8.
09-0169
Discussion concerning scheduling of future City Commission Meetings.
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I.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
I.-1.
09-0163
A Resolution of the Commission of the City of Coral Gables opposing Senate Bill 1654,
House Bill 923, or similar legislation, that would preempt local regulation of cranes;
urging the Florida Legislature not to pass such legislation.
J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No.
2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before
city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is
available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.
Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim
record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should,
therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the
Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the
Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present.
Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or
opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in
Commission Chambers.
Any person requiring special accommodations for participation in the meeting should
contact R. Alberto Delgado, Public Works Director, at 305-460-5001, with requests for
auxiliary aids or services at least one business day before the meeting.
Maria Alberro Jimenez
Interim City Manager
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