City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, Fl 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, January 28, 2014 9:00 AM 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 Patrick G. Salerno, City Manager Craig E. Leen, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda January 28, 2014 INVOCATION Rabbi Peter S. Knobel, PhD., Temple Judea PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A.-1. 14-2828 Presentation of a Certificate of Congratulations to Mr. John Pallot in recognition of having been named 2013 Southern Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 14-2841 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 14, 2014. 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. 14-2827 Resolution authorizing Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the Annual Cathedral Festival on 320 Palermo Avenue on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-2. 14-2820 Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to midnight at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Friday, March 14, 2014 through Sunday, March 17, 2014, during the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Weekend event to benefit BRANCHES, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-3. 14-2821 Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to midnight at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Friday, May 23, 2014 through Sunday, May 25, 2014, during the 10th Annual Rib and Beer Fest to benefit BRANCHES, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-4. 14-2823 Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with City College to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units. C.-5. 14-2824 Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Urgent Response Training Institute to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to ride on rescue units. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 1/28/2014 City Commission Agenda January 28, 2014 C.-6. 14-2825 Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize contract negotiations with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., and if necessary, with other short-listed consulting firms for architectural consulting services for the renovation of Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2012.05.17. C.-7. 14-2837 Resolution authorizing the appointment of City Commissioner Vince Lago to serve as an ex officio member of the Coral Gables Museum’s Board of Directors beginning in March 2014. C.-8. 14-2839 Resolution authorizing the City to be a sponsor of the Coral Gables Preparatory Academy Family Fun Day 2014, at the bronze level. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: C.-9. 14-2814 Communications Committee Meeting of December 19, 2013 C.-10. 14-2818 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of December 2, 2013 C.-11. 14-2819 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of December 19, 2013 C.-12. 14-2822 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of December 9, 2013 C.-13. 14-2830 Property Advisory Board Meeting of October 16, 2013 C.-14. 14-2831 Property Advisory Board Meeting of October 28, 2013 D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 1/28/2014 City Commission Agenda January 28, 2014 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. ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING E.-1. 14-2816 An Ordinance amending Chapter 50, Article II of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled "Retirement System for City Employees"; amending Section 50-25, Definitions; amending Section 50-29, City Contributions; amending Section 50-230, Normal Retirement Income; amending Section 50-249, Excluded Employees; repealing all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. (Passed on First Reading January 14, 2014) F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS None G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS G.-1. 14-2829 Resolution confirming Anthony Bello (appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term beginning June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS None I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 1/28/2014 City Commission Agenda January 28, 2014 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney 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. Patrick G. Salerno City Manager City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 1/28/2014