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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Jim Cason Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Vince Lago Commissioner Frank C. Quesada Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager Craig E. Leen, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Laurinda Hafner, Senior Pastor, Coral Gables United Church of Christ (Formerly the Coral Gables Congregational Church, built in 1924) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL ITEMS A.-1. 15-3904 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 28, 2015 as "Rev. Arnold Perry Day in Coral Gables." A.-2. 15-3905 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 29, 2015 as the "90th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables." A.-3. 15-3906 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 30, 2015 as "Sandra Thomas Day in Coral Gables." A.-4. 15-3867 Congratulations to Communications Operator Sandra Thomas, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Communications Operator of the Year Award for 2014.” A.-5. 15-3859 Congratulations to Sergeant Phillip Thomas, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2015. A.-6. 15-3881 Congratulations to Officer Steve St. Amand, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2015. A.-7. 15-3878 Congratulations to Firefighter Rick Legra, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of April 2015. A.-8. 15-3872 Congratulations to Lara Caro, Parking Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of April 2015. A.-9. 15-3916 Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Carol Brock in recognition of her years of service on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 15-3917 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2015. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 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. 15-3815 A Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, October 24, 2015, from noon until 10:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Biltmore Way between LeJeune Road and Hernando Street, during the "Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-2. 15-3855 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 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 as part of the "Coral Gables Festival of the Arts," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-3. 15-3868 A Resolution accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize the grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. C.-4. 15-3879 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a grant from the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, to purchase and implement a video enhancement system for improved subject apprehension and courtroom testimony by the Police Department; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize the grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. C.-5. 15-3880 A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $ 10,300 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of a law enforcement training video; a second training video through the "Autism Wallet Card Program" for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. C.-6. 15-3882 A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $ 26,516 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the purchase of critical equipment for vehicles acquired in FY 2014/15 for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 C.-7. 15-3883 A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $ 51,697 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the purchase of the "StressVest System" and associated equipment for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. C.-8. 15-3886 A Resolution authorizing the donation of Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Summer Camp Scholarships to the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association for its annual scholarship program. C.-9. 15-3887 A Resolution authorizing the donation of swim lessons to the Venetian Aquatic Club for its annual scholarship program. C.-10. 15-3902 A Resolution naming the triangular park at 4600 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, Florida in memory of Enrique “Henry” Cepero. C.-11. 15-3903 A Resolution naming the passive park at the corner of Alhambra Circle and Mendavia Avenue in honor of Betsy Adams and the Coral Gables Garden Club. C.-12. 15-3890 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Granada Golf Course Renovation Project contract to Jed L. Taylor Contractors, Inc . pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2015.02.27, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. C.-13. 15-3889 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Pump Station D Force Main Replacement contract to RP Utility & Excavation Corp ., pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2015.03.05, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from Sanitary Sewer fund balance and appropriating such funds to cover the cost of the project. C.-14. 15-3888 A Resolution approving the placement of temporary banners on light poles along Biltmore Way, west of LeJeune Road, through April 2016 in recognition of the City’s 90th Anniversary. C.-15. 15-3866 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Center for Independent Living of South Florida and the City of Coral Gables for shared office space use at the Youth Center. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 15-3808 Property Advisory Board Meeting of January 21, 2015 1.-2. 15-3832 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 17, 2015 1.-3. 15-3848 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 17, 2015 1.-4. 15-3860 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 25, 2015 1.-5. 15-3861 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 9, 2015 1.-6. 15-3864 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2015 1.-7. 15-3870 Retirement Board Meeting of March 12, 2015 1.-8. 15-3871 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 4, 2015 1.-9. 15-3875 Property Advisory Board Meeting of March 3, 2015 1.-10. 15-3898 Traffic Advisory Board Meeting of February 17, 2015 1.-11. 15-3876 Communications Committee Meeting February 19, 2015 1.-12. 15-3869 City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 2, 2015 1.-13. 15-3873 Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting of March 27, 2015 D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 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. 15-3856 An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," amending Section 50-26, Compulsory Participation; and providing for repealer, codification, and an effective date. (This election pertains only to the Deputy City Attorney and Assistant City Manager positions.) (Passed on First Reading March 25, 2015) ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING E.-2. 15-3656 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 zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District; one (1) building site on Lot 30 and one (1) building site consisting of Lot 31 on the property legally described as Lots 30 and 31, Block A, Gables Estates No. 2 (20 Casuarina Concourse), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (PZB Vote 3-2, No Recommendation). (First Reading Continued from the March 10, 2015 Meeting) RESOLUTION E.-3. 15-3862 A Resolution confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District designated as CGH-01; imposing the assessments; providing that the assessments shall constitute a lien equal in rank and dignity with the lien of state, county, and municipal taxes; providing for the collection of the assessments and notice thereof; and providing an effective date. (This Resolution finalizes the assessment roll for the Cocoplum Guardhouse improvements). City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 15-3894 Consideration of Convening a Charter Review Committee. Commissioner Lago F.-2. 15-3907 Update on Controlled Choice process with Miami Dade Public Schools. Commissioner Keon F.-3. 15-3914 Update on North Gables Planning Study. Commissioner Keon F.-4. 15-3915 Update on U. S. 1 and Sunset Corridor. Commissioner Keon F.-5. 15-3918 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Frank C. Quesada as Vice -Mayor of the City of Coral Gables, Florida. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 15-3885 Presentation of Quarterly Financial Report for the six months ended March 31, 2015. H.-2. 15-3892 Update of the Sustainability Planning Process. H.-3. 15-3893 Update of the Comprehensive Multimodal Transportation Plan scope. H.-4. 15-3874 Resolution authorizing the renewal of the property and casualty insurance program which includes, but is not limited to, property, general liability, automobile liability, public officials errors & omissions, workers compensation, other ancillary lines of insurance coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., in the amount of $ 2,174,013.35 for the policy period of May 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 15-3884 Status report regarding legal research and potential legislation relating to workforce housing for teachers. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 K. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney L. EXECUTIVE SESSION L.-1. 15-3913 Attorney-Client executive session, closed to the public pursuant to section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes, for purposes of discussing settlement negotiations and strategy relating to litigation expenditures in the matter pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit entitled Murhee et al. v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir.) This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Jim Cason, Commissioner Patricia Keon, Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada, Commissioner Vince Lago, Jeannett Slesnick, Acting City Manager Carmen Olazabal, City Attorney Craig Leen, Deputy City Attorney Miriam Ramos, Assistant City Attorney Yaneris Figueroa, Special Counsel Raoul Cantero, Special Counsel Neal McAliley, and Special Counsel Jim Linn. A certified Court Reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcripts will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-stated litigation. At the conclusion of the Attorney-Client session, the City Commission meeting will be reopened and the person chairing the Commission meeting will announce the termination of the Attorney-Client session. 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 8 Printed on 4/24/2015 City Commission Agenda April 28, 2015 City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 4/24/2015