City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · May 13, 2014
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
9:00 AM
REVISED AGENDA - ADDITIONAL ITEM A.-9.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Jim Cason
Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Frank C. Quesada
Carmen Olazabal, Interim City Manager
Craig E. Leen, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2014
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Mayor Cason, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Kerdyk Jr., Commissioner
Lago and Commissioner Quesada
INVOCATION
Rev. Jorge Cotto from the Central Christian Church of Miami-Dade County gave the
Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Keon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken
which information is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the
City Clerk, and which are by reference made a part of the record herein: (a)
Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2014-09 through Ordinance No.2014-11; (b)
Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2014-91 through Resolution No. 2014-96);
(c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background
information, including items which were submitted at the meeting.
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A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.-1. 14-3050 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2014 as Civility Month in Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: After reading the title of Agenda Item A-1 into the public
record, Mayor Cason declared May 2104 as “Civility Month in Coral Gables.”]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
A.-2. 14-3051 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 17, 2014 as Kids to Park Day in Coral
Gables.
[Note for the Record: After reading the title to Agenda Item A-2 into the public
record, Mayor declared Saturday, May 17, 2013 as “Kids to Park Day in Coral
Gables.”]
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 3
A.-3. 14-3052 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 13, 2014 as National Missing Children's in
Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: After reading the title to Agenda Item A-3 into the public
record, Mayor Cason declared Tuesday, May 13, 2104 as National Missing
Children’s Day in Coral Gables].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 4
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A.-4. 14-3049 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15, 2014 as Police Officer Memorial Day in
Coral Gables.
[Note for the Record: Following the reading of the title to public record, Mayor
Cason requested of police Chief Weiner to come up to the podium, as he read the
proclamation declaring Thursday, May 15, 2014 as Police Officer Memorial Day in
Coral Gables.
Following the reading of the proclamation, Chief Weiner further explained that this
event represents an annual day to reflect on the service that the Police Department
provides to the community and the risk that the officers are exposed to each day;
further thanking the City Commission for its support in bringing forth this proclamation.
Commissioner Keon further added that the members of the policeman and
policewomen are very brave men and women and that she wanted to thanked them for
their service to the City and its residents].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 5
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A.-5. 14-3037 Congratulations to Detective Velier Zaccheo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer
of the Month Award” for the month of March 2014.
Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2014.pdf
NOMINATION MEMO - MARCH 2014.pdf
[Note for the Record: After Mayor Cason read the title to Agenda Item A-5 into the
public record, Interim City Manager Olazabal requested of Police Chief Weiner to
approach the podium, whereby he stated that Detective Velier Zaccheo is the recipient
of the City of Coral Gables Officer of the month Award for the Month of March, 2014
for his work on two investigations along the roadside, which took place -the first place,
Detective Zaccheo was tasked to investigate an armed robbery on the roadside, at the
22000 block of Salzedo Street, wherein the suspect took the victim’s property and
fled; Police Chief Weiner stated that Detective Zaccheo wore a very distinguishable
pair of eyeglasses that would be seen despite being masked; further stating that
Detective Zaccheo learned that the City of South Miami also sustained a similar armed
robbery; adding that several days later, Detective Vaccheo while driving into the City
discovered a vehicle that matched the suspects’ vehicle from the South Miami case,
when said vehicle approached him near his car, wherein the passenger in the vehicle
wore eyeglasses. He noticed that suddenly the driver of the vehicle began to drive in
an erratic and reckless manner, violating several traffic laws. Detective Zaccheo was
able to coordinate the safe stop of the vehicle and place the offender under the arrest.
Chief Weiner further stated that a search of the vehicle netted an air soft pistol,
marijuana and narcotics paraphernalia; Chief Weiner further added that the passenger
in the car was also suspected in the armed robbery, later mentioning that both suspects
confessed to Detective Zaccheo that they committed the armed robbery in the City of
Coral Gables, as well as the City of Miami armed robbery, which resulted in both
offenders being charged and arrested.
In the second case, an elderly female in our community was the victim of an armed
home invasion. Detective Zaccheo offered her comfort and support, which led to the
victim keeping a calm composure while she relived the events and provided a calm
composure during her initial on-scene interview. There was also an eyewitness
account of an offender fleeing the area and providing valuable information.
As the investigation continued on the scene, members of the departments’ strategic
initiatives team provided a follow-up investigation to locate the subject; noting that a
brief time later the detective stopped the subject vehicle in North Miami-Dade County
and detained the subject, noted Chief Weiner; further stating that the victim positively
identified the subject as the one who committed the home invasion, subsequently
leading to his arrest; further pointing out that the arrest netted jewelry, bank credit
cards, U.S. currency, Florida driver’s license and miscellaneous receipts, all belonging
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to the victim. Chief Weiner also mentioned that Detective Zaccheo shared this
information with other Police agencies, which resulted in today’s clearance of five
armed robbery cases being cleared due to the capture of this subject.
Chief Weiner also stated that Detective Zaccheo was passionate about his
investigations, and is driven to combat those who perpetuate the most heinous crimes
against innocent hardworking citizens within our community; adding that he is truly
deserving of this award].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 7
A.-6. 14-3073 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 19-23, 2014 as EMS Week in Coral
Gables.
[Note for the Record: Following the reading of the final proclamation, namely Agenda
Item A-6, Mayor Cason read it into the public record declaring May 19-23, 2014 as
EMS Week in Coral Gables. Fire Chief Marc Stolzenberg thanked the City
Commission for acknowledging the service that the Fire Department provides to the
City, which encompasses a wide variety of response times; further stating that he was
proud of the acknowledgement through this protocol document, however his
department maintains a presence through its service delivery 24/7; further thanking the
City Commission for this recognition].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 6
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A.-7. 14-3060 Congratulations to Lt. John Perrotti, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of the
Month Award for the month of May 2014.
Attachments: Firefighter of the Month Notification Letter, May 2014
Cover Memo___FF of the Month May 2014
[Note for the Record: Following Mayor Cason’s reading of the title to Agenda Item
A-7 into the public record, Interim City Manager Olazabal requested of Fire Chief
Stolzenberg to present Lt. John Perrotti, Firefighter of the Month for the month of
May, 2014, whereby Chief Stolzenberg stated that in recognition of EMS Week, that
he was proud to present him, said individual who has been a firefighter for 21 years,
and has been assigned as a Recue Lt. since 2006; further noting that Lt. Perrotti was
selected as May’s Firefighter of the Month for his high proficiency while responding to
a life threatening emergency involving a University of Miami football player, resulting
from Lt. Perrotti’s response to an emergency call at the University of Miami’s football
practice session which found the victim incoherent and unresponsive, said student was
presented with a very high core temperature (i.e. 109 degrees Fahrenheit) that
appeared life threatening; his EKG showed a rapid heart rate, along with a very
irritable heart. Chief Stolzenberg pointed out that Lt. Perrotti acted in a manner that
was essential to stabilize the patient; adding that in the end, the patient had a positive
outcome and recovered from the emergency. Fire Chief Stolzenberg further
mentioned that the UM Football Coach wrote a letter to Lt. Perrotti and praised he
and his crew for their efforts. Fire Chief Stolzenberg recalled that the football coach’s
comments reminded the department that one single act can make a difference and that
they were very thankful for what the Fire Department provides to the City each day;
acknowledging that as a Fire Chief that it is very comforting to have a Firefighter
Lieutenant like John respond similar to these emergencies].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 8
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A.-8. 14-3065 Congratulations to Jennifer Zuriarrain, Community Services Department /Parking Division
recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the month of May
2014.
Attachments: Cover Memo___EOM May 2014
Jennifer EOM Notification Letter May 2014
[Note for the Record: Following the Mayor’s reading of the title to Agenda Item A-1
into the public record, Interim City Manager Olazabal called upon Human Resources
Director Elsa Jaramillo-Velez to approach the podium in connection with introducing
Jennifer Zuriarrain, Employee of the Month, for the Month of May, 2014; further
stating that she began her employ with the City of Coral Gables as a Parking
Enforcement Specialist in 1988, she has held various positions including Accounting
Clerk; she is presently the Money Room Coordinator, and she is truly essential to the
City; Mrs. Jaramillo-Velez further mentioned that Jennifer starts her day early, while
most of us are still sleeping or waking up, usually around 6 am, sometimes earlier,
adding that she is the one that the City relies on to make sure that the money is
collected on a daily basis, and is accounted for.
During the videotaped segment of the presentation she was acknowledged by Parking
Department Director Kevin Kinney as the one who oversees the Money Room and
oversees the money deposits every day; adding that in the 22 years that she has been
in charge of the Money Room, she has counted and processed more than $500,000
coins for deposit; further noting that she has been credited with helping to develop
processes and procedures to track money received from electronic payments.
During the live segment of the presentation, Parking Director Kevin Kinney explained
that Jennifer has been a great help to him as witnessed by her developing of new
procedures and processes in tracking revenue received via electronic payments.
In response to Mr. Kinney’s comments, Jennifer stated in jest that she had never heard
such comments from Kevin before and that she is very proud to call herself an
employee of the City of Coral Gables].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 9
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A.-9. 14-3071 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 14, 2014 as Arva Moore Parks Day in Coral
Gables.
Note for the Record: Following the Mayor’s reading of the title to the Non-Agenda
Item honoring Ms. Arva Moore Parks, he read the proclamation into the public record
declaring May 13th, 2014 as Arva Moore Parks Day, Mayor Cason further requested
of Ms. Arva Moore Parks and members of the Coral Gables Museum to join him on
the dais.
Commissioner Vince Lago prefaced his remarks by stating that he has had the pleasure
of knowing Ms. Parks for the past one-and one-half years, and that she never ceases
to amaze him what she brings-albeit author, historian, activist, a leader in the
community, etc.; further thanking her for everything she has done for the community
and the City; further adding that the City Commission honors her with this
proclamation, and that he is curious what she has to say.
Ms. Parks acknowledged that she is thrilled about what is happening in our City, not
just what is happening historically, but all of those great things that make Coral Gables
what it is today-further acknowledging Chip Withers whom she credited with starting
the Museum initiative, and others who made the museum possible; acknowledging the
Coral Gables Museum Board, along with the Museum Director Chris Rupp; further
informing the viewing audience that before the week is out, that she will unveil and send
out her 500 page document on George Merrick.
The University Press of Florida will soon unveil to the inquiring public all of the things
that one wants to know about the life and times of George Merrick and his family
-adding that this is really George Merrick’s story, the City’s creator; further adding
that when talking about planning, historic preservation, landscaping, all the things that
make the City who we are, noting this is what the Museum does, and the Museum
needs to tell the story, adding it is a great story.
Ms. Parks once again thanked the City Commission so much, stating that she was
honored, adding that she can’t help but think of the wonderful people that are no
longer with us, reflecting back to the old days of Bill Chapman and Bill Kerdyk Sr. and
Dorothy Thomson who very important in the development of the City.].
This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 14-3080 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 8, 2014.
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-3 - Presentation regarding efforts to address deficiencies in
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-4 - Reso accepting Comprehensive Annual Financial Repor
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item I-2 - Presentation on PACE Program
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item I-3 - Update regarding Abandoned Property Ordinance and va
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item I-4 - Reso amending previous Reso 2011-46 approving salary
Meeting Minutes
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item E-1 - Ordinance relating to capital improvements and special b
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item E-3 - Ordinance on First Reading Zoning Code Text Amendme
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item F-3 - Discussion and-or action related to Commission inquiries
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item G-1 - Reso appointing members to serve on Green Task Force
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item G-2 - Appointment of Joan Valdes to Senior Citizens Adv Boar
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-1 - Reso renewal of medical insurance with Humana-dental
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item H-2 - Reso renewal of property and casualty insurance progra
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., seconded by Commissioner
Quesada, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., Commissioner Lago,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Cason
City Clerk Item No. 10
B.-2. 14-3081 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014.
Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item D-1 - Raquel Regalado District 6 Miami-Dade School Board M
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item E-1 Zoning Code Text Amendment
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item E-2 E-3 E-4 are related - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendme
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item F-1 - Policy discussion on parking garages on Andalusia 2
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item F-1 - Policy discussion on parking garages on Andalusia
Verbatim Transcript - Agenda Item I-1 - Follow up to Commission inquiry regarding texting while d
Verbatim Transcript - Non-Agenda Item brought by Comm Lago - Staff Evaluations prior to CM lea
Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., seconded by Commissioner
Quesada, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., Commissioner Lago, Commissioner Quesada,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Cason
City Clerk Item No. 11
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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.
Passed the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Lago, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Kerdyk, Jr. and Mayor Cason
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-91
C.-1. 14-3059 Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the
Granada Pedestrian Bridge contract to Anzac Contractors, Inc., pursuant to Invitation for
Bid (IFB) 2014.02.06 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract
Award”; and authorizing a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Annual
Budget recognizing as revenue a transfer from the Roadway Improvement Fund Balance
and appropriating such funds to put towards the cost of the project.
Attachments: Draft Resolution - Granada Bridge Project
Bid Tabulation Sheet (Revised)
Anzac Contractors
Consultant's Recommendation
Summary of Work (Site Layout Plan & Bridge Elevation)
Summary of Work
Cover Memo - Granada Bridge Project
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF
PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE GRANADA PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE CONTRACT TO ANZAC CONTRACTORS, INC., PURSUANT TO
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) 2014.02.06 AND SECTION 2-828 OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”; AND
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
ANNUAL BUDGET RECOGNIZING AS REVENUE A TRANSFER FROM THE
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT FUND BALANCE AND APPROPRIATING SUCH
FUNDS TO PUT TOWARDS THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2014-91 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 12
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-92
C.-2. 14-3068 Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Friday, June 6, 2014,
during the Y100 “Saved by the Bell School Out Event” to benefit BRANCHES, subject to
Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
Attachments: Resolution
Special Events Application and Permit
Cover Memo - Satchmo Blues Bar & Grill
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SATCHMO BLUES BAR AND GRILL, INC. TO
SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. AT THE
PLAZA LOCATED AT 60 MERRICK WAY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014, DURING
THE Y100 “SAVED BY THE BELL SCHOOL OUT EVENT” TO BENEFIT
BRANCHES, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION REQUIREMENTS.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2014-92 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 13
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-93
C.-5. 14-3074 Resolution authorizing entering into a lease with Aboti, LLC D /B/A HAAGEN DAZS, with
regard to City owned property at 286 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of
ten (10) years.
Attachments: Resolution - 5.13.14 (Haagen Dazs)
Haagen Dazs Final - Tenant Signed
EDB Excerpt Minutes 4-02-14
Budget Audit Minutes April 16, 2014
PAB Minutes 4-30-14 EXCERPT
Cover Memo - Haagen Dassz
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A LEASE WITH ABOTI, LLC
D/B/A HAAGEN DAZS, WITH REGARD TO CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 286
MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10)
YEARS.
This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2014-93 on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 14
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Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
C.-6. 14-3038 Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of February 10, 2014
Attachments: 2.10.14MinutesCCMtg5.13.14
Pinewood Minutes February 10 2014
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 15
C.-7. 14-3048 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 26, 2014
Attachments: CDB Commission cover 5-13-14
CDB Minutes March 26 2014
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 16
C.-8. 14-3075 Budget/Audit Advisory Board meeting of April 16, 2014
Attachments: CoverMemo_IACMtg_5142014
Budget Audit Advisory Board Minutes 4-16-14
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 17
C.-9. 14-3054 Property Advisory Board Meeting of April 30, 2014
Attachments: PAB 5-13-14 Commission cover
3-19-14 PAB minutes
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Item No. 18
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Pulled from Consent Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-94
C.-3. 14-3070 Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages
from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Merrick Park located on Biltmore Way on Friday, June
27, 2014 during Fiesta in the Park to benefit the Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject to
Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
Attachments: Resolution
Special Events Application and Permit
Cover Memo - CG Hispanic Cultural Foundation
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GABLES HISPANIC CULTURAL FOUNDATION
TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. AT
MERRICK PARK LOCATED ON BILTMORE WAY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
DURING FIESTA IN THE PARK TO BENEFIT THE HISPANIC CULTURAL
FOUNDATION, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION REQUIREMENTS.
[Note for the Record: Commissioner Quesada prefaced his remarks by commenting
that he cannot believe that the Fiesta in the Park is a great event, and that he cannot
believe that it has been 5 years, adding that he and Commissioner Lago participated in
the Liga de Cancer fundraising event.
Mayor Cason queried as to how many exhibitors we present during last year’s event,
whereby Mr. Emilio Sauma responded 150 exhibitors participated last year; further
thanking the City for all of the support that they have given the Gables Hispanic
Cultural Foundation in past years.
Commissioner Quesada stated that for the inquiring public if one loves art and does not
want to travel too far, then this is the right venue, being in front of City Hall and
covering a portion of Miracle Mile.
Ariel Fernandez stated that the Fiesta at the Park enables the Hispanic Cultural
Foundation to raise money to defray costs associated with the festival; further adding
that this year they will be doing the Cultural Foundation Art competition comprising
students from local schools; further adding that in order to do these events, we will do
fundraising; further asking for permission to sell alcoholic beverages; noting that they
will have paella, wine and beer at the event to raise funds for the festival].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2014-94. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Lago and
Mayor Cason
Absent : 1- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr.
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City Clerk Item No. 19
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-95
C.-4. 14-3040 Resolution authorizing City staff to proceed with a fourth of July fireworks celebration at
the Biltmore Hotel.
Attachments: Resolution - 5.13.14 (Fourth of July)
Biltmore Agreement Letter - July 4 2014
Cover Memo - 4th of July
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PROCEED WITH A FOURTH
OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION AT THE BILTMORE HOTEL.
[Note for the Record: Commissioner Keon stated that she had asked in the past,
knowing that previously, only past Mayors were invited to the 4th of July event;
however, she pointed out that so many Commissioners have also given a lot of their
dedication and effort to our City, that she would like to include both the Mayor and the
City Commissioners, since they sit as a collegial body of five in further
acknowledgement of what they have done for the City, and hope we will extend the
same invitation to the City Commissioners as well.
Commissioner Quesada added that we are currently looking for sponsors for the
event, adding that anyone who is watching, or anyone who is in the crowd either
business or friend with a lot of money be aware that this great event will be held in our
City; further noting that last year, said event attracted 30,000 people-pointing out that
the 4th of July event is looking for a titled sponsor.
Commissioner Keon inquired as to the cost to the City to conduct said
event?-whereby Interim City Manager Olazabal responded $130,000 to put on the
fireworks display. Acting Assistant City Manager Cindy Birdsill added that through
the Coral Gables Foundation, presents an opportunity to tender charitable giving.
Commissioner Keon further inquired as to the mechanism for doing same?-whereby
Mrs. Birdsill responded that through the Coral Gables Foundation, we have a
prepared sponsorship list, so there are levels of giving, but if one wants to have smaller
donations, then one has to talk about how to set that up. Commissioner Keon
suggested the City work with the Coral Gables Foundation to create an opportunity to
allow people to contribute a charitable gift, and then it would go toward a fireworks
display, thereby giving the people an opportunity to contribute to the community.
Mrs. Birdsill stated that she would contact Mary Snow regarding setting up a fund for
the smaller contributions; and in her office Michelle Cash (Phone: 305-460-5313)
will be the person to contact for those persons willing to donate to said event.
Commissioner suggested that the City Administration should include same in our
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ENews publication, along with the necessary contact info].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2014-95. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Lago and
Mayor Cason
Absent : 1- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr.
City Clerk Item No. 20
D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
City Clerk Item No. 21
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Items E1, E2 and E3 are related
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-09
E.-1. 14-3009 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral
Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of
Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Small Scale amendment procedures (ss.
163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “University Campus” to “University Campus Multi-Use
Area” for a parcel of land approximately 1.22 acres in size that would extend the existing
designated University Campus Multi-Use Area south across the University Waterway
Canal up to and including the Fred C. and Helen D. Flipse Building, located on the Coral
Gables Campus, Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for severability, repealer and an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit D - 04 09 14 PZB Staff Report w attachments
Exhibit E - 04 09 14 Excerpts of PZB Meeting Minutes
Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance -Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment
Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Amendment to Development Agreement
Exhibit F - PowerPoint Presentation
E-2,E-3&E-4 Signed Cover Memo 4-22-14
05 13 14 Exhibit A - Ordinance re Comp Plan Map Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit B - Ordinance re Zoning Code Text Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit C - Ordinance re Amendment to Development Agreement
Cover Memo - Ordinance on 2nd Reading_Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE
CITY OF CORAL GABLES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SMALL
SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES (SS. 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES),
FROM “UNIVERSITY CAMPUS” TO “UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MULTI-USE AREA”
FOR A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 1.22 ACRES IN SIZE THAT
WOULD EXTEND THE EXISTING DESIGNATED UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
MULTI-USE AREA SOUTH ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY WATERWAY CANAL UP
TO AND INCLUDING THE FRED C. AND HELEN D. FLIPSE BUILDING,
LOCATED ON THE CORAL GABLES CAMPUS, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE AT THE CITY).
[Note for the Record: Following the reading of the title to Agenda Item E-1 into the
public record by Deputy City Attorney Bridgette Thornton, there being no public
testimony proffered by any member of the public, nor there being deliberation by any
member of the City Commission (Note: Except a reminder by Commissioner Keon to
the City Administration to remind UM that the internal road should be completed by
Calendar Year 2017), and following a motion being made by Commissioner Quesada
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and seconded by Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Mayor Cason instructed the City Clerk to call
the roll on Agenda Item E-1].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Vice Mayor Kerdyk,
Jr., that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2014-09. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., Commissioner Lago,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Cason
City Clerk Item No. 22
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-10
E.-2. 14-3010 Zoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables ,
Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code ,
Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section
4-202, “University Campus District (UCD)”, amending the UCD Frontage “C” provisions to
establish height and setback requirements for a porte -cochere located along Ponce de
Leon Boulevard; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit D - 04 09 14 PZB Staff Report w attachments
Exhibit E - 04 09 14 Excerpts of PZB Meeting Minutes
Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance -Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment
Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Amendment to Development Agreement
Exhibit F - PowerPoint Presentation
E-2,E-3&E-4 Signed Cover Memo 4-22-14
05 13 14 Exhibit A - Ordinance re Comp Plan Map Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit B - Ordinance re Zoning Code Text Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit C - Ordinance re Amendment to Development Agreement
Cover Memo - Ordinance on 2nd Reading_Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
PROVIDING FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES
OFFICIAL ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 4, “ZONING DISTRICTS”, DIVISION 2,
“OVERLAY AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS”, SECTION 4-202,
“UNIVERSITY CAMPUS DISTRICT (UCD)”, AMENDING THE UCD FRONTAGE
“C” PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH HEIGHT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
FOR A PORTE-COCHERE LOCATED ALONG PONCE DE LEON
BOULEVARD; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER,
CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: Following the reading of Agenda Item E-2 into the public
record by the Deputy City Attorney Bridgette Thornton, there being no public
testimony proffered by any member of the public, nor there being any deliberation by
any member of the City Commission, upon a motion being made by Commissioner
Quesada and seconded by Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Mayor Cason instructed the City
Clerk to call the roll on Agenda Item A-2].
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A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Vice Mayor Kerdyk,
Jr., that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2014-10. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., Commissioner Lago, Commissioner Quesada,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Cason
City Clerk Item No. 23
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-11
E.-3. 14-3011 Amendment to Development Agreement. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral
Gables amending the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development
Agreement, adopted by Ordinance No. 2010-31 on 09.28.10, pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 3, Division 19, entitled “Development Agreements”, for the University of Miami, City
of Coral Gables Campus, amending Paragraph 18 of the Development Agreement that
governs the miscellaneous uses and temporary occupancies the University may make of
property within the corporate limits of the City, and to include the property commonly
known as the “Plumer Building”, and legally described as the northeast 25’ of Lot 9 and
Lots 10-22, Block 196, Riviera Section 14 (5915 Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral
Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer and an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit D - 04 09 14 PZB Staff Report w attachments
Exhibit E - 04 09 14 Excerpts of PZB Meeting Minutes
Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance -Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - ZC Text Amendment
Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Amendment to Development Agreement
Exhibit F - PowerPoint Presentation
E-2,E-3&E-4 Signed Cover Memo 4-22-14
05 13 14 Exhibit A - Ordinance re Comp Plan Map Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit B - Ordinance re Zoning Code Text Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit C - Ordinance re Amendment to Development Agreement
Cover Memo - Ordinance on 2nd Reading_Signed
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES AMENDING
THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2010-31 ON 09.28.10,
PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 19, ENTITLED
“DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS”, FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, CITY OF
CORAL GABLES CAMPUS, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 18 OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THAT GOVERNS THE MISCELLANEOUS
USES AND TEMPORARY OCCUPANCIES THE UNIVERSITY MAY MAKE OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND TO
INCLUDE THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE “PLUMER
BUILDING”, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHEAST 25’ OF LOT 9
AND LOTS 10-22, BLOCK 196, RIVIERA SECTION 14 (5915 PONCE DE LEON
BOULEVARD), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, REPEALER AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Note for the Record: Following the reading of Agenda Item E-3 into the public
record by Deputy City Attorney Bridgette Thornton, there being no public testimony
proffered by any member of the public, nor there being any deliberation by any
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member of the City Commission, upon a motion being made by Commissioner
Quesada and seconded by Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Mayor Cason instructed the City
Clerk to call the roll on Agenda Item E-3].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Vice Mayor Kerdyk,
Jr., that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2014-11. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Lago, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Kerdyk, Jr. and Mayor Cason
City Clerk Item No. 24
ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING
Items E4 and E5 are related
E.-4. 14-3045 Conditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination. An Ordinance of the City
Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting Conditional Use Review for a Building
Site Determination pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Section
3-206, “Building Site Determination” to create two (2) separate single-family building sites
on property assigned Single-Family Residential (SFR) zoning and Local Historic
Landmark; one building site consisting of Lot 1 and the other of Lot 2, submitted
concurrently with a proposed re-plat for the property legally described as Tract 2, Cartee
Homestead Section (6801 Granada Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for severability, repealer and an effective date.
Attachments: 05 13 14 Exhibit A - Ordinance re Conditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination
05 13 14 Exhibit B - Ordinance re Zoning Code Text Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution re Final Plat
05 13 14 Exhibit E - 12 11 2013 PZB Minutes with written comments received and documents sub
05 13 14 Exhibit D - 12 11 2013 PZB Staff Report w attachments
05 13 14 Exhibit F - Documents submitted by Historical Resources Department Staff at pubic hea
Cover Memo - Ordinance on 1st Reading - 6801 Granada Blvd._Signed
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-4 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Keon, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 3- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon and Mayor Cason
Nays : 2- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr. and Commissioner Lago
City Clerk Item No. 25
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E.-5. 14-3046 Zoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables ,
Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code
Appendix A, “Site Specific Regulations”, by adding Section A-17.1. “Revised Plat of
Cartee Homestead”, to indicate Lots 1 and 2 are separate building sites; providing for
severability, repealer, codification and an effective date.
Attachments: 05 13 14 Exhibit A - Ordinance re Conditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination
05 13 14 Exhibit B - Ordinance re Zoning Code Text Amendment
05 13 14 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution re Final Plat
05 13 14 Exhibit D - 12 11 2013 PZB Staff Report w attachments
05 13 14 Exhibit E - 12 11 2013 PZB Minutes with written comments received and documents sub
05 13 14 Exhibit F - Documents submitted by Historical Resources Department Staff at pubic hea
Cover Memo - Ordinance on 1st Reading - 6801 Granada Blvd._Signed
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item A-5 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Keon, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 3- Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Cason
Nays : 2- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr. and Commissioner Lago
City Clerk Item No. 26
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-12
E.-6. 14-3083 Ordinance on Second Reading. Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables commission
amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables Florida, by amending Chapter 82
“Vegetation” to allow for the protection of orchids installed through the City’s partnership
in the Million Orchid Project; Providing for the protection of orchids planted as part of the
City’s “Million Orchid Project”; Providing for penalty and civil remedies; Providing for
severability; Providing for codification; Providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
Cover Memo - Vegitation
Cover Memo E-1
[Note for the Record (Agenda Item E-6): Following the reading of the title to Agenda
Item E-6 into the public record, there being no public testimony from any member of
the public, nor there being any deliberation by any member of the City Commission
(i.e. Note: Except the banter about protecting Vice Mayor Kerdyk’s orchids), upon a
motion being made by Commissioner Quesada and seconded by Commissioner Lago,
the Mayor instructed City Clerk Foeman to read the title to Agenda Item E-6].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Lago and
Mayor Cason
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Absent : 1- Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr.
City Clerk Item No. 28
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F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 29
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 30
H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-101
H.-1. 14-3041 Resolution in accordance with Section 2-26 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings,
Special Meetings” setting forth the meeting dates through October 2014, as follows:
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Budget Workshop at 9:00 am; Tuesday, August 26, 2014;
Thursday, September 11, 2014; Thursday, September 11, 2014, Budget Hearing at 5:01
pm; Tuesday, September 23, 2014; Tuesday, September 23, 2014, Budget Hearing at
5:01 pm; Tuesday, October 14, 2014; and Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Attachments: Resolution setting summer commission meeting dates
Cover Memo - Commission Meeting Dates
Cover Memo H-1
Resolution H-1_052714
This Resolution was Deferred
City Clerk Item No. 31
H.-2. 14-3061 Presentation of Quarterly Report for the six months ended March 31, 2014.
Attachments: 3-31-14 Quarterly Report
Cover Memo - Quarterly Report
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-2 is available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 32
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H.-3. 14-3078 Discussion regarding request for proposal for the City owned garages 1 and 4 on
Andalusia Avenue.
Attachments: Commission meeting minutes 5.28.13
CG DRAFT RFP Garages 1+4_5-7-14 CLEAN
Abramson CG Garages 14 Memo 5-8-14 rev
Cover Memo
[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-3 is available for
public inspection in the Office f the City Clerk and in Legistar].
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 27
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-96
I.-1. 14-3082 Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Commission proclaiming that it is the City’s official
policy to enforce the State of Florida Careless Driving Statute with relation to dangerous
and unsafe driving conditions and urging the Florida Legislature to allow law enforcement
officers to stop motor vehicles and issue citations as a primary offense to persons who
are texting while driving.
Attachments: Resolution - Texting
Cover Memo - Texting
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROCLAIMING THAT IT IS THE
OFFICIAL POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO ENFORCE THE
STATE OF FLORIDA CARELESS DRIVING STATUTE WITH RELATION TO
DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO
STOP MOTOR VEHICLES AND ISSUE CITATIONS AS A PRIMARY OFFENSE
TO PERSONS WHO ARE TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.
[Note for the Record (Agenda Item I-1): Following the reading of the title to Agenda
Item I-1 into the public record, there being no public testimony proffered by any
member of the public, nor there being any deliberation by any member of the City
Commission (Note: i.e. Other than Commissioner Quesada’s expressing gratitude to
the City Attorney for pursuing enforcement of the State of Florida’s Careless Driving
statute, as an official policy of our City, and his acknowledgement of the increased
number of auto crashes in our City, something that he admits that has even texted while
driving, said activity which he says one should never do; further welcoming the
enforcement of same, as much as we can].
A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner
Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2014-96. The motion
passed by the following vote.
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Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Kerdyk, Jr., Commissioner Lago,
Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Cason
City Clerk Item No. 33
J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
None
City Clerk Item No. 34
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Cason: Discussion?
Commissioner Keon: I only have one item. I keep hearing from, and I don’t know
that it is correct or not, but I keep hearing from the Police Union that a number of
patrol officers are being reassigned, or the spaces for patrol officers are being
reassigned to investigative units or all kinds of other things. We increased the Fire Fee
in order for us to have seven more officers and I think that it was our preference as a
City and it was a policy that we would maximize the number of police on patrol, so I
would only like to bring it up and to have it on the record that we don’t want to see a
decrease on the number of officers on patrol.
Mayor Cason: Why don’t we ask the Chief to come in another meeting and explain
how he is allocating because he may have reasons for doing that he is doing.
Interim City Manager Olazabal: OK.
Commissioner Lago: Just to go off what Commissioner Keon is saying, I also had the
same conversation with the Interim City Manager, in reference to this I also want to
have more boots on the ground, in standard clothing versus plain clothing.
Commissioner Keon: Or in unmarked cars. I want to see them in marked cars.
Commissioner Lago: Correct, whatever it is point being I think it is a great idea like
the Mayor said to have the Chief come in here because I want him to understand that
the residents are in favor of having, number 1, as many zones as possible manned at
night out of the twelve and from my understanding we have six or seven zones manned,
and that we do not remove police officers into the special unit until we fill the 21
positions that are available and that is what we a while back and I know that you were
looking into it.
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Commissioner Quesada: I respect what you are saying, but we don’t have the
experience, we don’t have the knowledge. I would like to hear the rationale…
Mayor Cason: That is why I wanted to have the Police Chief here.
Commissioner Quesada: And I would also like him to discuss the implementation of
the matrix consulting study, because for us to make a request like that, we are not
police officers.
Commissioner Lago: I understand that I am not a police officer, I didn’t go to the
police academy, but I do understand that there is a psyche to having police officers
visible and if you are going to take officers of the street from being in marked police
cars and put them into special teams before you hire those 21 open positions, I think it
is detrimental. I think we need to discuss it.
Mayor Cason: Let’s have him come and give his arguments as to how he is deploying
his troops and hear what he has to say.
Commissioner Quesada: And I agree because I have heard the same concerns. I just
want to know that we are being as effective as possible.
Commissioner Lago: And I appreciate Commissioner Keon airing that out because I
had completely forgotten after my discussion with Carmen. I have only one issue and
that is this Sunday 10 am to 11:30 am I request the presence of anyone in this
community that would like to see what this great City is putting forth, I ask you to go to
4751 West Ingraham Terrace, Quesada Park, it is a spectacular park that is opening
up. All jokes aside. Ingraham Park is going to be opening up, I know it has been a
labor of love for this Commission prior to Commissioner Keon and myself joining, but
it is something that I am extremely proud of and I know that we are all extremely
proud of and I know that we are really looking forward to opening it, so our families
can enjoy it. So, this Sunday 10 am to 11:30 it is the ceremony for the opening of the
park.
Mayor Cason: And remember that parking is limited, bike and walk if you can,
because there is very little parking.
Commissioner Keon: Who did the invitation go out to?
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Commissioner Lago: A radius.
Mayor Cason: 1,000 feet.
Interim City Manager Olazabal: half a mile radius.
Mayor Cason: Did you get one at your home?
Commissioner Keon: No.
Interim City Manager Olazabal: No, it should have included, I’ll show you the radius.
Commissioner Keon: OK. There are two hundred condominiums where I live and
nobody has knowledge of it.
Commissioner Quesada: Can you make sure…
Interim City Manager Olazabal: I have the radius and…
Commissioner Keon: We can walk there and ask about it all of the time.
Commissioner Quesada: I only have twelve items.
Mayor Cason: Go ahead with you twelve items please.
Commissioner Keon: I also want to thank you for the sidewalk that is being put in
there. I hope you all note that when you come to this on the sidewalk that is being
placed there along Edgewater thank you very much for that.
Interim City Manager Olazabal: You are welcome.
Mayor Cason: OK.
Commissioner Quesada: Nothing.
Mayor Cason: I have nothing either and with that I will adjourn the meeting.
City Clerk Item No. 35
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ADJOURNMENT
[Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City
Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned
its meeting on May 13, 2014. The next regular meeting of the City Commission has
been scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, beginning 9 a.m.]
JIM CASON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
9:00 AM
REVISED AGENDA - ADDITIONAL ITEM A.-9.
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Jim Cason
Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Frank C. Quesada
Carmen Olazabal, Interim City Manager
Craig E. Leen, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda May 13, 2014
INVOCATION
Rev. Jorge Cotto, Central Christian Church of Dade County
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.-1. 14-3050 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2014 as Civility Month in Coral Gables.
A.-2. 14-3051 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 17, 2014 as Kids to Park Day in Coral
Gables.
A.-3. 14-3052 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 13, 2014 as National Missing Children's
in Coral Gables.
A.-4. 14-3049 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15, 2014 as Police Officer Memorial Day
in Coral Gables.
A.-5. 14-3037 Congratulations to Detective Velier Zaccheo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Officer of the Month Award” for the month of March 2014.
A.-6. 14-3073 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 19-23, 2014 as EMS Week in Coral
Gables.
A.-7. 14-3060 Congratulations to Lt. John Perrotti, recipient of the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of
the Month Award for the month of May 2014.
A.-8. 14-3065 Congratulations to Jennifer Zuriarrain, Community Services Department /Parking
Division recipient of the City of Coral Gables Employee of the Month Award, for the
month of May 2014.
A.-9. 14-3071 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 14, 2014 as Arva Moore Parks Day in
Coral Gables.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 14-3080 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 8, 2014.
B.-2. 14-3081 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014.
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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. 14-3059 Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award
the Granada Pedestrian Bridge contract to Anzac Contractors, Inc., pursuant to
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2014.02.06 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled
“Contract Award”; and authorizing a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Annual Budget recognizing as revenue a transfer from the Roadway Improvement Fund
Balance and appropriating such funds to put towards the cost of the project.
C.-2. 14-3068 Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages
from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way on Friday, June 6,
2014, during the Y100 “Saved by the Bell School Out Event” to benefit BRANCHES,
subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
C.-3. 14-3070 Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages
from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Merrick Park located on Biltmore Way on Friday, June
27, 2014 during Fiesta in the Park to benefit the Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject
to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements.
C.-4. 14-3040 Resolution authorizing City staff to proceed with a fourth of July fireworks celebration at
the Biltmore Hotel.
C.-5. 14-3074 Resolution authorizing entering into a lease with Aboti, LLC D /B/A HAAGEN DAZS, with
regard to City owned property at 286 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of
ten (10) years.
Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
C.-6. 14-3038 Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of February 10, 2014
C.-7. 14-3048 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 26, 2014
C.-8. 14-3075 Budget/Audit Advisory Board meeting of April 16, 2014
C.-9. 14-3054 Property Advisory Board Meeting of April 30, 2014
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D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals desiring to give testimony shall be sworn in.
Anyone who wishes to address the City Commission on an item to be considered for
public hearing must fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Speaker
Cards can be obtained on the credenza located outside the Office of the Mayor, during
the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Items E1, E2 and E3 are related
E.-1. 14-3009 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral
Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of
Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Small Scale amendment procedures
(ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “University Campus” to “University Campus
Multi-Use Area” for a parcel of land approximately 1.22 acres in size that would extend
the existing designated University Campus Multi-Use Area south across the University
Waterway Canal up to and including the Fred C. and Helen D. Flipse Building, located
on the Coral Gables Campus, Coral Gables, Florida; and, providing for severability,
repealer and an effective date.
E.-2. 14-3010 Zoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables ,
Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code ,
Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section
4-202, “University Campus District (UCD)”, amending the UCD Frontage “C” provisions
to establish height and setback requirements for a porte -cochere located along Ponce
de Leon Boulevard; and providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an
effective date.
E.-3. 14-3011 Amendment to Development Agreement. An Ordinance of the City Commission of
Coral Gables amending the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development
Agreement, adopted by Ordinance No. 2010-31 on 09.28.10, pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 3, Division 19, entitled “Development Agreements”, for the University of Miami ,
City of Coral Gables Campus, amending Paragraph 18 of the Development Agreement
that governs the miscellaneous uses and temporary occupancies the University may
make of property within the corporate limits of the City, and to include the property
commonly known as the “Plumer Building”, and legally described as the northeast 25’ of
Lot 9 and Lots 10-22, Block 196, Riviera Section 14 (5915 Ponce de Leon Boulevard),
Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for severability, repealer and an effective date.
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ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING
Items E4 and E5 are related
E.-4. 14-3045 Conditional Use Review for a Building Site Determination. An Ordinance of the City
Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting Conditional Use Review for a Building
Site Determination pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Section
3-206, “Building Site Determination” to create two (2) separate single-family building
sites on property assigned Single-Family Residential (SFR) zoning and Local Historic
Landmark; one building site consisting of Lot 1 and the other of Lot 2, submitted
concurrently with a proposed re-plat for the property legally described as Tract 2,
Cartee Homestead Section (6801 Granada Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including
required conditions; providing for severability, repealer and an effective date.
E.-5. 14-3046 Zoning Code Text Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables ,
Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code
Appendix A, “Site Specific Regulations”, by adding Section A -17.1. “Revised Plat of
Cartee Homestead”, to indicate Lots 1 and 2 are separate building sites; providing for
severability, repealer, codification and an effective date.
E.-6. 14-3083 Ordinance on First Reading. Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables commission
amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables Florida, by amending Chapter 82
“Vegetation” to allow for the protection of orchids installed through the City’s partnership
in the Million Orchid Project; Providing for the protection of orchids planted as part of
the City’s “Million Orchid Project”; Providing for penalty and civil remedies; Providing for
severability; Providing for codification; Providing for an effective date.
F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
None
G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
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H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
H.-1. 14-3041 Resolution in accordance with Section 2-26 of the City Code, entitled “Regular
Meetings, Special Meetings” setting forth the meeting dates through October 2014, as
follows: Tuesday, August 26, 2014; Thursday, September 11, 2014; Thursday,
September 11, 2014, Budget Hearing at 5:01 pm; Tuesday, September 23, 2014;
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, Budget Hearing at 5:01pm; Tuesday, October 14, 2014;
and Tuesday, October 28, 2014; and further confirming that the Budget Workshop will
be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.
H.-2. 14-3061 Presentation of Quarterly Report for the six months ended March 31, 2014.
H.-3. 14-3078 Discussion regarding request for proposal for the City owned garages 1 and 4 on
Andalusia Avenue.
I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
I.-1. 14-3082 Resolution of the City of Coral Gables Commission proclaiming that it is the City’s
official policy to enforce the State of Florida Careless Driving Statute with relation to
dangerous and unsafe driving conditions and urging the Florida Legislature to allow law
enforcement officers to stop motor vehicles and issue citations as a primary offense to
persons who are texting while driving.
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 Ernesto Pino, Interim Public Works Director, at 305-460-5004, with requests for
auxiliary aids or services at least one business day before the meeting.
Carmen Olazabal
Interim City Manager
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