City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, December 16, 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 Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager Craig E. Leen, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 INVOCATION Rev. Maria Anderson Chaplain, VITAS Innovative Hospice PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A.-1. 14-3498 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 16, 2014 as "National Kidney Foundation Day" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 14-3577 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 17, 2014 as "Carmen Olazabal Day" in Coral Gables. A.-3. 14-3556 Congratulations to Diana M. Gomez, Finance Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement Award. A.-4. 14-3558 Congratulations to Firefighter David Vargas, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of December 2014. A.-5. 14-3526 Congratulations to Officer Joseph Fleres, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2014. A.-6. 14-3546 Congratulations to Tricia S. Spencer, Community Recreation Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December 2014. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 14-3586 Special City Commission Meeting of November 7, 2014. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 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. 14-3535 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize participation in a piggyback contract with Comtech Engineering, Inc ., for new construction and repairs of water and sewer mains in accordance with Section 2-978 of the Procurement Code entitled, “Use Of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (piggyback).” C.-2. 14-3539 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Fire Station No. 3 Renovation Project to Grace & Naeem Uddin, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2014.10.24. C.-3. 14-3540 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to authorize a “Piggyback” contract with Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts, from the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to provide on-site vehicle and equipment parts and supply services, pursuant to Section 2-980 of the Procurement Code for a period running through April 12, 2016, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year. C.-4. 14-3541 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Museum Lighting and Gates contract to Bejar Construction, Inc ., pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2014.10.23 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled, “Contract Award." C.-5. 14-3545 A Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Cultural Grants. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 C.-6. 14-3551 A Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Harnett Ponce Circle Park, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday, March 6, 2015, and from 10:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 7, 2015, and on Sunday, March 8, 2015 on Miracle Mile from Douglas to LeJeune as part of the "Carnaval on the Mile," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements C.-7. 14-3555 A Resolution granting a one-day permit to Smart Kids Bright Organization to sell alcoholic beverages on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Village of Merrick Park on San Lorenzo Avenue during the Veritage Miami event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-8. 14-3557 A Resolution granting a one-day permit to The Sundari Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Merrick Park, during the "2nd Annual Ride for Lotus House," to benefit The Lotus House Women and Children Shelter, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-9. 14-3560 A Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Giralda Avenue, east of LeJeune Road and west of Ponce de Leon Boulevard, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 and from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25th, 2015, as part of the "Coral Gables Festival of the Arts," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-10. 14-3568 A Resolution authorizing the waiver of the cost of parking meter rentals for the 64th "Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art." C.-11. 14-3576 A Resolution with attachment, accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of Result, thereby confirming the re-election of Troy Easley who ran unopposed, as a member of the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board (Participating Fire Fighter Representative), for a term beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, and also confirming the re-election of Donald “Rusty” Hill who also ran unopposed, as a member of the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board (Participating Regular Full-time Employee Representative, Teamsters Local 769), for a term beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. C.-12. 14-3587 Request for Ratification of Dispute Resolution Agreement as to Lots 13, 14 and 15 in Block 59 of Coral Gables Granada Section, according to the plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 8, Page 113, in the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, presently referred to as 1011 and 1015 Lisbon Street (pursuant to section 3-1705(D) of the Zoning Code, this item may only be pulled by a supermajority vote of four Commissioners). City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: a. 14-3501 Economic Development Board Meeting of October 1, 2014 b. 14-3527 Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 22, 2014 c. 14-3528 Property Advisory Board Meeting of October 8, 2014 d. 14-3529 Communications Committee Meeting of October 26, 2014 e. 14-3542 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of October 16, 2014 f. 14-3543 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 21, 2014 g. 14-3547 Traffic Advisory Board Meeting of October 21, 2014 h. 14-3548 Disability Affairs Board Meeting of November 5, 2014 i. 14-3552 Retirement Board Meeting of October 9, 2014 j. 14-3553 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 10, 2014 k. 14-3569 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of October 23, 2014 l. 14-3561 Economic Development Board Meeting of November 5, 2014 m. 14-3578 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 24, 2014 n. 14-3579 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of November 3, 2014 D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES D.-1. 14-3544 Presentation by Marina Foglia, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District, regarding downtown holiday decoration initiatives. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 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. RESOLUTIONS E.-1. 14-3559 Mixed Use Site Plan Review. A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD),” for the mixed use project referred to as “4311 Ponce” on the property legally described as Lots 36-43 , Block 5, Industrial Section (4225 and 4311 Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. E.-2. 14-3537 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments levied within the incorporated area of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing for the mailing of this Resolution; and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 14-3533 Status report regarding parking enforcement along Granada Golf Course, under Section 74-100 of the City Code. Commissioner Quesada F.-2. 14-3581 Discussion regarding homeless support service with Camillus House (The speaker will be Andrea Hanley). Commissioner Quesada F.-3. 14-3582 Discussion regarding summary of previously-requested study on the expansion of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) receiving sites. Commissioner Lago F.-4. 14-3572 Discussion regarding West Lab. Commissioner Lago F.-5. 14-3588 Discussion regarding allowance of exterior art sculptures at 8565 Old Cutler Road. Commissioner Lago F.-6. 14-3573 Report regarding City’s presentation at ABC Committee Meeting regarding elimination of controlled choice and creation of attendance boundaries for Coral Gables Prep, Sunset Elementary and Carver Elementary, and outcome of meeting. Commissioner Keon F.-7. 14-3585 Discussion regarding zoning regulations for Miracle Mile. Commissioner Keon G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 14-3490 Discussion regarding procurement initiatives. H.-2. 14-3563 Update on fleet vehicle replacement policy and green initiatives. H.-3. 14-3571 Audit of Uniform Crime Reporting Presentation (UCR). H.-4. 14-3566 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract with Cooper Robertson and Associates, as the design consultant for the Miracle Mile/Giralda Avenue Streetscape Design Project pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act,” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2014.09.24. H.-5. 14-3565 A Resolution approving a reduction in scope and cost of the William H. Kerdyk Tennis Center project. H.-6. 14-3538 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing the negotiation of a loan in a principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000 from the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, to finance certain Radio System Improvements; approving the execution and delivery of the loan agreement and escrow agreement; providing certain other matters in connection with the making of such loan; authorizing other required actions; and providing for an effective date. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 14-3574 Report regarding properties on the abandoned property registry that have been referred to City Attorney for further action, and on recently filed lawsuit seeking Court enforcement of Code requirements as to the property at 1044 Cotorro Avenue. I.-2. 14-3524 Status regarding proposed Forfeiture Ordinance, previously passed on First Reading. City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 J. CITY CLERK ITEMS J.-1. 14-3575 A Resolution of the City Commission, with attachment, making provisions for holding a General Biennial Election on April 14, 2015, for the election of candidates for the office(s)of Mayor and two City Commissioners; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official representative of the City Commission, with respect to the supervision of said General Biennial Election; further directing the City Clerk to give notice by publication of the adoption of this resolution and the provisions hereof. J.-2. 14-3580 A Resolution appointing members of the Canvassing Board (Board) for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 14, 2015, namely, the Honorable Patricia Keon, Commissioner, and the Honorable Rudy Ruiz, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit and City Clerk, Walter J. Foeman, for the purpose of canvassing absentee ballots and precinct returns; further authorizing said Board to certify the results of said election. 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 Glenn Kephart, Public Works Director, at 305-460-5001, with requests for auxiliary aids or services at least one business day before the meeting. Walter J. Foeman City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 12/12/2014 City Commission Agenda December 16, 2014 City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 12/12/2014