City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Jim Cason Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Vince Lago Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager Craig E. Leen, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda July 7, 2015 INVOCATION Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor at Granada Presbyterian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A.-1. 15-4032 Presentation of service pins for Police Department recipients, in recognition of 20 years of service: Police Sergeant Alejandro Escobar and Police Officer Raymond McCalla. A.-2. 15-4033 Presentation of service pins for Police Department recipients, in recognition of 25 years of service: Police Officer Ivan Cabrera and Police Officer Rene Perez. A.-3. 15-4031 Presentation of service pins for Fire Department recipients, in recognition of 30 years of service: Fire Captain David Albury, Fire Captain Joseph Hamilton, Fire Captain Tony Jedlinski, Firefighter Charles Brannock and Firefighter Michael Chickillo. A.-4. 15-4047 Congratulations to Firefighter Jaime Haro, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of July, 2015. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 15-4054 Special City Commission Meeting of June 10, 2015. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 7/2/2015 City Commission Agenda July 7, 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. 15-4045 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of a sculpture by Leonel Matheu, authorizing funds from the Art Acquisition Fund, and placing the sculpture on the northwest portion of Cartagena Plaza overlooking the waterway; further authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget, to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art Acquisition Fund, and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the project. C.-2. 15-4037 A Resolution authorizing a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget, to increase the authorized full time headcount. C.-3. 15-4029 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County, to provide for use of the County’s Solid Waste Management System. C.-4. 15-4062 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1228 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection/ transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department as provided under Chapter 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance No. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 15-4040 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of April 17, 2015. 1.-2. 15-4028 Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board Meeting of May 21, 2015. 1.-3. 15-4026 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of May 11, 2015. 1.-4. 15-4041 Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 22, 2015. 1.-5. 15-4042 Cultural Development Board Meeting of May 27, 2015. 1.-6. 15-4043 Economic Development Board Meeting of March 4, 2015. 1.-7. 15-4066 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting, June 4, 2015. 1.-8. 15-4050 Parks Advisory Board meeting of March 20, 2015. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 7/2/2015 City Commission Agenda July 7, 2015 1.-9. 15-4052 Parks Advisory Board meeting of April 17, 2015. 1.-10. 15-4044 Property Advisory Board Meeting of April 15, 2015. 1.-11. 15-4039 Seniors Advisory Board meeting of March 2, 2015. 1.-12. 15-4046 Seniors Advisory Board meeting of April 13, 2015. 1.-13. 15-4049 Seniors Advisory Board meeting of May 4, 2015. D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES D.-1. 15-4063 Karelia Carbonell, Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables to present a check in support of the preservation and restoration of Historic White Way Lights. 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. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE E.-1. 15-4055 An Emergency Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida by repealing Division 2 “Condemnation” of Article III “Dangerous or Unsafe Buildings” of Chapter 105 “Buildings and Building Regulations” and Division 2 “Unfit Dwellings” of Article V “Minimum Housing Code” of Chapter 105 “Buildings and Building Regulations,” and replacing both with a renamed Article III “Unsafe Structures” of Chapter 105 “Buildings and Building Regulations,” and renumbering Division 3 “Permit Fees” of Article III “Dangerous or Unsafe Buildings” of Chapter 105 “Buildings and Building Regulations”; providing for enforcement procedures; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 7/2/2015 City Commission Agenda July 7, 2015 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING E.-2. 15-4008 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Code, Chapter 6, “Alcoholic Beverages,” Section 6-12, “Retail package store,” by amending provisions providing for the hours of operation of retail package liquor stores; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. E.-3. 15-4016 An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2010-11, renaming the Green Task Force, decreasing membership, membership qualifications, broadening the purpose; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain: 10:00 a.m. F.-1. 15-4058 Discussion regarding Charter Review Committee. F.-2. 15-4067 A Resolution Authorizing Support for Solar Photovoltaic Energy and the Florida Solar Financing Action Plan. Commissioner Lago F.-3. 15-4069 Discussion regarding garages RFP's. Vice Mayor Quesada City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 7/2/2015 City Commission Agenda July 7, 2015 G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Filing of Roll of Nominations for Boards and Committees by City Clerk for Acceptance by Unanimous Consent (any member of the Commission may request a vote on any specific nominee at this time by informing the City Clerk ’s Office prior to or at the Commission meeting). G.-1. 15-4011 A Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Lourdes Cuzan (Nominated by Mayor Cason), in accordance with Section 2-59(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. G.-2. 15-4012 A Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Marshall Bellin (Nominated by Commissioner Lago), in accordance with Section 2-59(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. G.-3. 15-4013 A Resolution granting approval to Jeffrey Flanagan (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) for an extension of time in accordance with Section 2-60(d) of the City Code, to fulfill the remainder of his term, to coincide with the remainder of the appointing Commissioner’s term of office, upon approval of a four-fifths vote by the City Commission, to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. G.-4. 15-4019 A Resolution granting approval to Carolina Rendeiro (Nominated by Commissioner Keon) for an extension of time in accordance with Section 2-60(d) of the City Code, to fulfill the remainder of her term, to coincide with the remainder of the appointing Commissioner’s term of office, upon approval of a four-fifths vote by the City Commission, to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 7/2/2015 City Commission Agenda July 7, 2015 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 15-4034 Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, directing staff to require tree surveys and tree protection measures be a part of the applications for demolitions, Development Review Committee and Board of Architects, where applicable; directing staff to propose amendment to the City Code accordingly; and providing for an effective date. H.-2. 15-4035 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire the white way light locations from Florida Power and Light, as referenced on the attached map, specifically those locations along both sides of Riviera Drive from Anastasia Avenue to University Drive and both sides of University Drive from Bird Road to Ponce de Leon Boulevard . (Historic Preservation Board vote: 6-0). H.-3. 15-4036 A Resolution approving a waiver of the Art in Public Places fee for Temple Judea pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-2103 Subsection B3 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code (Historic Preservation Board vote: 6-0). H.-4. 15-4061 A Resolution authorizing a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to recognize as revenue a $600,000.00 transfer from Parking fund balance and to appropriate such funds to cover the cost of repairs for Garage 1 and Garage 4. H.-5. 15-4059 Discussion and possible action regarding the City entering into preliminary funding and participation discussions with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, University of Miami, and other non-profit entities, for the possible expansion and reconfiguration of the Henry S. West Laboratory School located at 5300 Carillo Street, including the establishment of a Pre-K through 8th grade campus, provided Coral Gables residents receive certain priority consideration. H.-6. 15-4064 A Resolution in accordance with Section 2-26 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings” setting forth the meeting dates through December 2015, as follows: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 (9:00 a.m.), Regular Commission Meeting); Tuesday, September 8, 2015 (5:01 p.m.), First Budget Public Hearing; Tuesday, September 22, 2015 (9:00 a.m.), Regular Commission Meeting); Tuesday, September 22, 2015 (5:01 p.m.), Second Budget Public Hearing; Tuesday, October 13, 2015 (9:00 a.m.), (Regular Commission Meeting); Tuesday, October 27, 2015 (9:00 a.m.), (Regular Commission Meeting); Tuesday, November 10, 2015 (9:00 a.m.), (Regular Commission Meeting); Tuesday, December 8, 2015 (9:00 a.m.), (Regular Commission Meeting). I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 15-4057 Status Update on Special Enforcement List for Abandoned Properties. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 7/2/2015 City Commission Agenda July 7, 2015 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, Assistant Public Works Director, at 305-460-5004, 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 7/2/2015