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Coral Gables, FL · April 26, 2016

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, April 26, 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 April 26, 2016 INVOCATION Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor, Granada Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 16-5020 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 22, 2016 as "Earth Day in Coral Gables." A.-2. 16-4966 Presentation of the inaugural vehicles in the Gables Green Fleet, in honor of "Earth Day." A.-3. 16-5012 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 26, 2016 as "George Vazquez Day in Coral Gables," in recognition for being named 2015 Telecommunications Operator of the Year. A.-4. 16-4990 Congratulations to the Finance Department, represented by Keith R. Kleiman, Management and Budget Director, recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2015-2016." A.-5. 16-4996 Congratulations to Detective Janesse Soto, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the 1st Quarter Award,” for the months of January through March, 2016. A.-6. 16-4997 Congratulations to Officer Wilfredo Diaz, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March, 2016. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 4/21/2016 City Commission Agenda April 26, 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. 16-4956 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer, to award the contract for the Citywide Roof Repairs at selected city facilities to Precision Roofing Corp., in the amount of $342,965.70, pursuant to Invitation For Bids (IFB) 2016.02LS, and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Contract Award.” 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 16-4986 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 12, 2016. 1.-2. 16-5014 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 31, 2016. 1.-3. 16-4977 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 2, 2016. 1.-4. 16-4987 Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 2, 2016. 1.-5. 16-4984 Economic Development Board Meeting of March 2, 2016 1.-6. 16-4985 Property Advisory Board Meeting of March 9, 2016 1.-7. 16-4988 Retirement Board Meeting of February 11, 2016 1.-8. 16-4989 Retirement Board Meeting of March 16, 2016. 1.-9. 16-4998 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 18, 2016. 1.-10. 16-4993 Senior Advisory Board Meeting of April 4, 2016. D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 4/21/2016 City Commission Agenda April 26, 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 Commissioners Lago and Keon, during the day of the City Commission Meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING E.-1. 16-4961 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted by the Dade County Home Rule Amendment to the Florida Constitution, conflicting with, modifying, and nullifying the preemption of polystyrene regulations in Chapter 2016-61, Laws of Florida (to be encoded as Section 500.90 of the Florida Statutes), to the extent that such preemption is a local, special, or general law applicable only to the City of Coral Gables in Miami-Dade County, and determining that the City’s polystyrene regulations are not preempted and remain enforceable. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) E.-2. 16-4814 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 13 “Miscellaneous Construction Requirements,” creating Section 5-1302, “Sustainability Standards,” establishing criteria for new building construction to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”) certification or equivalent; providing posting of a bond to ensure compliance with LEED certification or equivalent; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-3. 16-5000 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the City Code, Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article XIII entitled “Procurement Code,” by adding a new Section 2-780, Procedure to provide a Buy American Preference in contracts for goods and general services; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) E.-4. 16-5001 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables amending the City Code, Chapter 2, entitled “Administration,” Article XIII entitled “Procurement Code,” by adding a new Section 2-778, Sustainable (Green) Procurement and adding a new section 2-779, Procedure, to provide a preference for Sustainable Procurement in the purchase of goods and general services; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 4/21/2016 City Commission Agenda April 26, 2016 F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 16-5002 Discussion regarding state law relating to plastic bag regulations, including discussion of options for Commission action, provided by City Attorney. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS G.-1. '16-5005 A Resolution appointing _______________ to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board (Nominated for the Commission-As-A-Whole Appointment), for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 16-4991 Presentation of the Quarterly Financial Report for the six months ended March 31, 2016. H.-2. 16-4995 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 2015-2016 Annual Budget to recognize the grant as revenue, and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. Agenda Items H-3 through H-7 are Related. H.-3. 16-5006 A Resolution approving the Agreement of Sale and Purchase with Fernandra Properties, LLC, and the City for the residential lot located at 807 Catalonia Ave, Coral Gables, Florida as part of the Neighborhood Renaissance Program (NRP), for purpose of a neighborhood park and waiving the requirements of the Procurement Code, pursuant to Section 2-5483(d). H.-4. 16-5007 A Resolution approving the Agreement of Sale and Purchase with Adelena Quevedo Perez, Alicia Menedez King, George A. Menedez and Alex M. Menedez (Sellers) and the City for the residential lot located at 937-939 Majorca Ave, Coral Gables, Florida (tax identification number 03-4108-001-5682) as part of the Neighborhood Renaissance Program (NRP), for purpose of a neighborhood park and waiving the requirements of the Procurement Code, pursuant to Section 2-5483(d). H.-5. 16-5010 A Resolution approving the Agreement of Sale and Purchase with Venancio and Wayra Torre and the City for the residential lot located at 241 Sarto Ave, Coral Gables, Florida (Tax identification number 03-4117-007-0715) as part of the Neighborhood Renaissance Program (NRP), for purpose of a neighborhood park and waiving the requirements of the Procurement Code, pursuant to Section 2-5483(d). City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 4/21/2016 City Commission Agenda April 26, 2016 H.-6. 16-5011 A Resolution approving the Agreement of Sale and Purchase with John Micali and the City for the residential lot located at 6540 Marlin Dr, Coral Gables, Florida as part of the Neighborhood Renaissance Program (NRP), for purpose of a neighborhood park and waiving the requirements of the Procurement Code, pursuant to Section 2-5483(d). H.-7. 16-5008 A Resolution approving the Agreement of Sale and Purchase with Yvette Barrera Musa and the City for the residential property located at 1047 Venetia Ave, Coral Gables, Florida as part of the Neighborhood Renaissance Program (NRP), for purpose of a neighborhood park and waiving the requirements of the Procurement Code, pursuant to Section 2-5483(d). H.-8. 16-5013 A Resolution authorizing a change order of the Country Club Prado Landscape Improvements contract with VisualScape, Inc. in the amount of $ 480,045, under the same Schedule of Values and terms and conditions as the Country Club Prado contract, pursuant to Section 2-829, approval of change orders and contract modifications, to provide landscape improvement at the following acquired passive parks, Lisbon Park, Durango Triangle Park and Enrique “Henry” Cepero Memorial Park. H.-9. 16-4999 Initial Discussion: Addressing trash collection in swales: issues and options. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 16-5003 Discussion regarding selection of election date and method for proposed Charter amendments. I.-2. 16-5004 Status Report on Mediterranean Village Development Agreement. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS K. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 4/21/2016 City Commission Agenda April 26, 2016 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 Walter J. Foeman City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 4/21/2016

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