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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, February 14, 2017 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 14, 2017 INVOCATION Dr. Walter T. Richardson, Dr. Walter T. Richardson Ministries. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 17-5798 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2017 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 17-5758 Presentation of twenty year service pin to Claudia Luna, Communications Operator. A.-3. 17-5754 Congratulations to Firefighter Carlos Eguiluz, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2017. A.-4. 17-5755 Congratulations to Lt. Jose Pereda, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2016. A.-5. 17-5787 Congratulations to Officer Luis Lopez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “2016 Officer of the Year Award.” A.-6. 17-5757 Congratulations to Stinson Davis who holds the title Maintenance Worker II, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of February, 2017. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 17-5812 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017. B.-2. 17-5813 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 24, 2017. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM City Commission Agenda February 14, 2017 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. 16-5615 A Resolution authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra Circle from Douglas Road to Le Jeune Road, from 12:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 4, 2017, and from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5,2017, as part of the "Carnaval on the Mile," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements, and with a stipulation that the event will return to Miracle Mile at the completion of the Streetscape Project. C.-2. 17-5771 A Resolution granting a one-day permit to Smart Kids Bright Organization for a fundraiser including the sale of alcoholic beverages on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Village of Merrick Park on San Lorenzo Avenue during the "Veritage Miami" event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. C.-3. 17-5753 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant #C5013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health; and amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Budget, to recognize the $1,794 grant award as revenue, and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the grant expenditures. C.-4. 17-5762 A Resolution authorizing waiver of the charges associated with usage of barricades and parking meter rentals for "Gables Bike Day" on Sunday, March 12, 2017, as well as providing certain equipment and services. C.-5. 17-5772 A Resolution amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, to adjust the Special Events fees, increase admission fees for Venetian Pool, and add an administrative fee for summer camp late registration. C.-6. 17-5711 A Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Cultural Grants. C.-7. 17-5791 A Resolution appointing Alexis J. Ehrenhaft (Nominated by Vice Mayor Quesada) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2015 and continues through May 31, 2017. C.-8. 17-5800 A Resolution authorizing Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe to add the sale of alcoholic beverages by the glass for consumption on premises, as permitted by State law, on the property legally described as Coral Gables Crafts Section, Lot 16 & 17, Block 3, (124 Miracle Mile), Coral Gables, Florida; and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM City Commission Agenda February 14, 2017 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 17-5738 Communications Committee Meeting of January 19, 2017. 1.-2. 17-5769 Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of November 2, 2016. 1.-3. 17-5741 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of December 15, 2016. 1.-4. 17-5737 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 1, 2016. 1.-5. 17-5774 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 9, 2016. 1.-6. 17-5783 School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 20, 2017. 1.-7. 17-5775 Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting of November 7, 2016. 1.-8. 17-5776 Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2016. 1.-9. 17-5777 Youth Advisory Board Meeting of November 14, 2016. 1.-10. 17-5773 Youth Advisory Board Meeting of December 5, 2016. D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Time Certain 9:45am - (Agenda Item D-1) D.-1. 17-5784 Status update of Coral Gables Retirement Board. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM City Commission Agenda February 14, 2017 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS All Individuals desiring to give testimony shall be sworn in. Presentations made to the City Commission are subject to the City’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables Code. 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. 17-5716 An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Pensions;” amending Section 50-83 “Members - Selection,” to have the Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management serve on the Retirement Board and Remove the Human Resources Director from the Retirement Board, and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM City Commission Agenda February 14, 2017 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Agenda Items E-2 and E-3 are related. E.-2. 17-5760 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy FLU-1.1.2, “Table FLU-1. Residential Land Uses,” pursuant to expedited State review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” amending the “Multi-Family Medium Density” Land Use Classification to provide that a maximum density of 60 units/acre, or 75 units/acre with architectural incentives per the Zoning Code, shall be permitted for development pursuant to Residential Infill Regulations, with additional density permitted in accordance with any workforce / attainable housing density program; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 01 17 PZB recommended deferral until Attainable/Workforce Housing Study is completed, Vote: 4-3) E.-3. 17-5761 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” adding Section 4-206, “Residential Infill Regulations” to modify and supplement the existing Multi-Family 2 standards and criteria for certain properties located within the North Ponce area to allow as a conditional use appropriate redevelopment including increased density that promotes walkability, enhances East Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and provides a visual connection between the Douglas Entrance and Ponce de Leon Boulevard; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 01 17 PZB recommended deferral until Attainable/Workforce Housing Study is completed, Vote: 4-3) E.-4. 17-5779 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables creating Section 2-203 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables entitled “City Clerk and Office of the City Clerk,” establishing the function, duties, and responsibilities of the Office of the City Clerk; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS None G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM City Commission Agenda February 14, 2017 H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS H.-1. 17-5751 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving an agreement with In-Telligent, LLC, for the provision of its In-Telligent application platform, subject to the Procurement Code, for the purpose of transmitting emergency alerts to the community at no cost to the City; authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with In-Telligent, LLC in furtherance hereof; providing for implementation and providing for an effective date. H.-2. 17-5802 Public Safety Strategies update. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1 17-5799 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, regarding duties of Cultural Development Board Members and staff. I.-2. 17-5742 Status report regarding annexation. I.-3. 17-5743 Request for an Executive Session (if any). J. CITY CLERK ITEMS J.-1. 17-5786 A Resolution of the City Commission, with attachment, making provisions for holding a General Biennial Election on April 11, 2017, for the election of candidates for the office(s) of Mayor and three City Commissioners; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official representative of the City Commission, with respect to the supervision of said General Biennial election; further directing the City Clerk to give notice by publication of the adoption of this resolution and the provisions hereof. J.-2. 17-5778 A Resolution appointing members of the Canvassing Board (board) for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 11, 2017, namely, the Honorable Carlos Guzman, County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, the Honorable Jacqueline Hogan Scola, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, and City Clerk, Walter J. Foeman, for the purpose of canvassing absentee ballots and precinct returns; further authorizing said board to certify the results of said election. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney L. EXECUTIVE SESSION Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item L-1) L.-1. 17-5806 Discussion regarding the Fraternal Order of Police Contract, closed to the public pursuant to Sec. 447.605, F.S., for purposes of discussing collective bargaining. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM City Commission Agenda February 14, 2017 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 ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), 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, Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail : relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Walter J. Foeman City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 2/13/2017 11:11 AM