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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, February 9, 2016 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 February 9, 2016 INVOCATION Dr. Walter T. Richardson, Senior Chaplain, Miami-Dade County Police Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 16-4747 Congratulations to Lt. Christian Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2015. A.-2. 16-4755 Presentation of 25-year service pin to April White, Police Department /Communications Division. A.-3. 16-4753 Presentation of 25-year service pin to Faustino Matos, Public Works Department /Sanitation Division. A.-4. 16-4746 Congratulations to Officer Paul Peduto, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December, 2015. A.-5. 16-4764 Congratulations to Firefighter Jader Tobon, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February, 2016. A.-6. 16-4758 Congratulations to Carlos Perez who holds the title Fire Equipment Mechanic for the Public Works Department / Automotive Division , recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of February, 2016. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 16-4776 Special City Commission Meeting of December 8, 2015. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 2/4/2016 City Commission Agenda February 9, 2016 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. 16-4757 A Resolution authorizing Coral Gables Museum to sell alcoholic beverages from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Coral Gables Museum Plaza, located at 285 Aragon Avenue on Thursday, February 18, 2016, during the "ARTOPIA" event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. C.-2. 16-4765 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the Landscape Architect Consulting Services continuing contracts with Curtis and Rogers Design Studio, Inc., and Geomantic Designs, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications,” until July 8, 2016, with extensions at three (3) months intervals as needed thereafter, until an updated scope of services is provided to Procurement, a new RFQ process is completed, and new contracts are executed. C.-3. 16-4749 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the Traffic Engineering Consulting Services continuing contracts with David Plummer and Associates, Inc., Atkins North America, Inc., and Stantec Engineering, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-829 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications,” until June 17, 2016, with extensions at three (3) months intervals, as needed thereafter, until an updated scope of services is provided to Procurement, a new RFQ process is completed, and new contracts are executed. C.-4. 16-4781 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Grant Award for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Coral Gables Merrick House; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Budget to recognize the $350,000 grant as revenue, and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the project. C.-5. 16-4770 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending and supplementing Resolution No. 2014-233 and Resolution No. 2015-226, to amend the series designation of the bonds; providing certain other matters in connection with the making of such loans. (This Resolution changes the title of the bonds from “Series 2015” to “Series 2016,” for the Streetscape Project Revenue Bonds) C.-6. 16-4771 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending and supplementing Resolution No. 2015-226, to amend the series designation of the bonds; providing certain other matters in connection with the making of such loans. (This Resolution changes the title of the loan from “Series 2015” to “Series 2016,” for the Streetscape Project Taxable Loan) City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 2/4/2016 City Commission Agenda February 9, 2016 C.-7. 16-4766 A Resolution authorizing a transfer of $57,500 from the Art Acquisition Fund as additional funding for the Jean Ward Sculptures renovation project; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Budget, to recognize the transfer as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the project. ( Funding from mandatory developers’ contributions). C.-8. 16-4793 A Resolution appointing F. Xavier Durana (Nominated by Commissioner Lago) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, 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/final minutes requesting no action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]: 1.-1. 16-4737 Communications Committee Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2016. 1.-2. 16-4774 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of December 14, 2015. 1.-3. 16-4775 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 11, 2016. 1.-4. 16-4780 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs meeting minutes of January 6, 2016. 1.-5. 16-4710 Economic Development Board Meeting of January 6, 2016. 1.-6. 16-4751 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 15, 2016. 1.-7. 16-4778 Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of December 16, 2015. 1.-8. 16-4777 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of December 15, 2015. 1.-9. 16-4772 Tree Protection Committee Meeting of December 15, 2015. 1.-10. 16-4773 Tree Protection Committee Meeting of January 13, 2016. D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 2/4/2016 City Commission Agenda February 9, 2016 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. 16-4788 An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 34, Article 1 of the City of Coral Gables Code to establish a fine for failure to cure a mosquito infestation, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING E.-2. 15-4582 An Ordinance of the City Commissioner of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 2-801,”Prohibition on use of Polystyrene” in Article VIII Procurement Code, and amending the City Code by creating Section 62-230 “Prohibition on use of Polystyrene” in Article VIII Special Events, and amending the City Code by creating Article VIII “Sale, Use of Distribution of Polystyrene by Businesses within the City” in Chapter 34 Nuisance, of the City Code; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) E.-3. 16-4723 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, prohibiting a resident or business from removing a sewer cap during a backup; providing for enforcement; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. E.-4. 16-4726 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables adopting the Restated Charter as the official Charter of the City of Coral Gables, and providing for a repealer provision, a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date (This proposal does not substantively amend the Charter. Instead, this proposal improves its readability and format, corrects the footnotes and legal history, complies with the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act, and includes a forward). City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 2/4/2016 City Commission Agenda February 9, 2016 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-5. 16-4750 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables by amending Division 2 “Code Enforcement Board” and Division 3 “Supplemental Code Enforcement Procedures” of Article VI “Code Enforcement” of Chapter 101 “Administration and Enforcement”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. E.-6. 16-4760 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables sunsetting the Coral Gables Health Facilities Authority, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 154.207(2); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. E.-7. 16-4790 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables creating City Code Section 2-75, “City Commission Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” and establishing guidelines for the submission of documentary evidence to the City Commission; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada) E.-8. 16-4752 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the Code of The City of Coral Gables by amending Article VII “Procurement Code” of Chapter 2 “Administration” allowing for the City Manager to issue an alternate recommendation to the City Commission, other than the Selection Committee’s, without requiring a bid waiver”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. E.-9. 16-4779 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables creating in accordance with the City Code, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-64, a Waterway Advisory Board and setting forth guidelines by which such advisory board shall be governed and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) RESOLUTIONS E.-10. 16-4762 Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the Final Plat entitled “Townhouse on Valencia Phase II” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9, “Platting/Subdivision”, being a re-plat of an approximately 0.27 acre property into four (4) platted lots for four (4) residential townhouses on property assigned Multi -Family Special Area District (MFSA) zoning, on the property legally described as Lots 1-4, Block 15, Biltmore Section (444 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 2/4/2016 City Commission Agenda February 9, 2016 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 16-4787 Update and discussion regarding City Commission support for legalizing Uber, Lyft, and other ride sharing networks. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) F.-2. 16-4791 Discussion regarding trash piles in single family residential areas. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) F.-3. 16-4792 Discussion regarding improving Citizens access to City information by making Board of Architects submittals and Board Meeting information easily assessible to residents online. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 16-4769 Presentation of the Quarterly Financial Report for the three months ended December 31, 2015. H.-2. 16-4783 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables to assume all liability, maintenance and improvements, of the existing traffic circle, located at the intersection of Lugo Road and Red Road, at the City’s cost. (Because one quarter of the traffic circle is within the Village of Pinecrest, Coral Gables will also seek concurrence from Pinecrest.) I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 16-4794 Status update regarding City Commission’s request to the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners to resolve the lawsuit between Miami -Dade County and the Lola B. Walker Homeowner’s Association. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 2/4/2016 City Commission Agenda February 9, 2016 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 who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s Non-Discrimination Coordinator Dona M. Spain (E-mail: dspain@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-460-5095, TTY/TDD: 305-460-5010), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Any person with a disability requiring communication assistance (such as a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aide or service ) in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator Dona M. Spain (E-mail: dspain@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-460-5095, TTY/TDD: 305-460-5010), at least three (3) days before the meeting. Additional information on the City ’s procedure to request an accommodations is located on the City ’s website under the “ADA Notice” tab. Walter J. Foeman City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 2/4/2016