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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, October 13, 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 October 13, 2015 INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Laurinda Hafner, Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 15-4365 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 10, 2015 as "90th Anniversary of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Day" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 15-4353 Presentation of a Proclamation welcoming Quirch Foods to the City of Coral Gables. A.-3. 15-4364 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 22, 2015 as "Ethical Governance Day" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 15-4379 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2015 as "Americans with Disabilities Month" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 15-4395 Presentation of Certificates of Congratulations to the students at St. Theresa Catholic School and Coral Gables Preparatory for winning the Miami-Dade County Geography Bee the in Middle School and Primary categories, respectively. A.-6. 15-4399 Congratulations to the Finance Department represented by Diana M. Gomez, Finance Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association ’s Certificate of Achievement Award, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. A.-7. 15-4380 Congratulations to Lieutenant Jack Kerns, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of October 2015. A.-8. 15-4109 Congratulations to Officer Daniel Sotolongo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the Second Quarter of 2015. A.-9. 15-4370 Congratulations to Officer Hector Diaz, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2015. A.-10. 15-4385 Congratulations to Carmen Martinez, Finance Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of October 2015. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 15-4390 Special City Commission Meeting of August 27, 2015. B.-2. 15-4392 Second Budget Hearing of September 21, 2015. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 10/9/2015 City Commission Agenda October 13, 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. 15-4347 A Resolution authorizing the sale of alcohol and waiving the parking rental fee of $2,580.00 after 3:30 p.m., on the 100 block of Giralda Avenue on the first Friday of each month from November 2015 through April 2016, for a total of six events, for the Giralda Under the Stars street dining series, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulations requirements. C.-2. 15-4351 A Resolution authorizing the waiver of the cost of parking fees in the City ’s public garages and the use of a City Trolley on November 28, 2015, for the 2015 "Small Business Saturday," from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. C.-3. 15-4367 A Resolution authorizing Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., during the "Burgerliscious" event, to benefit Coral Gables Community Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. C.-4. 15-4381 A Resolution granting a one-day permit to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, January 16, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Ponce de Leon Boulevard (South bound lanes between Miracle Mile and Aragon Avenue), adjacent to Hillstone Restaurant in Coral Gables, during the 5th Annual “Block Party” event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. C.-5. 15-4368 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award a contract for Security System Services to Benham Protective Services, pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2015.07.23, and Section 2-828 entitled “Contract Award” of the Procurement Code. C.-6. 15-4301 A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $ 108,655 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies, for the acquisition of law enforcement equipment; the purchase of electric vehicles for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. C.-7. 15-4346 A Resolution granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter ’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence, and use an inflatable Santa Claus as a display at 5501 Granada Boulevard, the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, starting on or about November 22 through December 24, 2015. C.-8. 15-4369 A Resolution confirming the appointment of John P. Fullerton (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/9/2015 City Commission Agenda October 13, 2015 C.-9. 15-4382 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Bob Berman to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board (appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. C.-10. 15-4383 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Oscar Hidalgo to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment (appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. C.-11. 15-4386 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Carlos Hernandez to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. C.-12. 15-4396 A Resolution creating a “Youth Center Neighborhood Representative” as an additional position on the City’s Parks And Recreation Youth Advisory Board, and recommending Carlos Rua to be the first person to fill the position. C.-13. 15-4387 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Joan Valdes to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole) for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. C.-14. 15-4388 A Resolution appointing Eddie Snow (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. C.-15. 15-4394 A Resolution appointing Geannina A. Burgos (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 15-4374 Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel meeting minutes of August 21, 2015. 1.-2. 15-4337 Communications Committee meeting minutes of September 17, 2015. 1.-3. 15-4372 City of Coral Gables Cultural Development Board meeting minutes of August 11, 2015. 1.-4. 15-4377 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs meeting minutes of September 2, 2015. 1.-5. 15-4366 Retirement Board meeting minutes of August 13, 2015. 1.-6. 15-4373 School Community Relations Committee meeting minutes of September 18, 2015. 1.-7. 15-4376 Transportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of August 18, 2015. 1.-8. 15-4393 Economic Development Board Draft meeting minutes for September 2, 2015. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/9/2015 City Commission Agenda October 13, 2015 1.-9. 15-4397 Parking Advisory Board meeting minutes of August 27, 2015. 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 E.-1. 15-4309 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, granting guardhouse operators the authority to request information from individuals driving into communities where a guardhouse is present during certain hours, and providing for immunity for actions in accordance with these provisions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTIONS E.-2. 15-4357 Resolution. 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 “One Merrick Park,” on the property legally described as Lots 8-11, Block 9, Industrial Section (351 San Lorenzo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with conditions; Vote: 5-0) City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/9/2015 City Commission Agenda October 13, 2015 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS APPEAL F.-1. 15-4362 Board of Adjustment Appeal - Application No. BA 12-12-3657 (4635 Granada Boulevard). Mr. Leonardo L. Cornide, applicant, has filed an appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from a decision of the Board of Adjustment at its regular meeting of Monday, September 14, 2015, wherein it denied a variance request as outlined under the applicant’s proposal. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 15-4384 A Resolution authorizing the waiver of City permit fees and assisting in the permit process for properties assessed as part of the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape Project for any façade-related improvements and/or improvements to the sidewalk pavers within private property along storefronts made during the project construction. H.-2. 15-4356 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance No . 2015-17, as amended, to revise certain fees by the Development Services Department; providing for severability, and an effective date. H.-3. 15-4375 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Adult Activity Center contract to Stone Concept Miami, Inc ., pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2015.08.21, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. H.-4. 15-4355 Discussion on Metal Roofs. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 15-4389 Discussion and status update regarding interpretations and possible amendments to the Lot Split Ordinance. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/9/2015 City Commission Agenda October 13, 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 any auxiliary aids or services at least one business day before the meeting. Walter J. Foeman City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 10/9/2015