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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:00 AM Pre-meeting in the Courtyard in celebration of Economic Development Week 8am-9am. City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Vince Lago Commissioner Michael Mena Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager Craig E. Leen, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 Economic Development Week Reception and Ceremony, 8am-9am. City Hall Courtyard. Open to all. INVOCATION Rev. Msgr. Tomás M. Marín, St. Augustine Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 17-5957 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition for “La Belle France” Award Winners: George Washington Carver Middle School and Sunset Elementary School and to International Studies Preparatory Academy for winning the "La Belle France" award and being recognized as one of the top 100 high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. A.-2. 17-5958 Certificate of Recognition for STEM Designation Award winners: Bronze Category - Somerset Academy and Coral Gables Senior High School Silver Category - George Washington Carver Middle School Gold Category - Sunset Elementary School A.-3. 17-5959 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 10, 2017 as "Principal Chang Day" in Coral Gables, in recognition of Principal Chang receiving the award for Central Region Principal of the Year. A.-4. 17-6032 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 9, 2017 as "Travel and Tourism Day" in Coral Gables, with William D. Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, to present an update on the state of the travel and tourism industry. A.-5. 17-6046 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 7 - May 13, 2017 as "Municipal Clerks Week" in Coral Gables. A.-6. 17-5980 Congratulations to Officer Joel Rios, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March, 2017. A.-7. 17-6031 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15, 2017 as "Police Officer Memorial Day" in Coral Gables. A.-8. 17-5999 Congratulations to the recipient of the Robert DeKorte Memorial Award: Officer Kelly Denham, recipient for 2016. A.-9. 17-6018 Congratulations to Firefighter John Zipse, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2017. A.-10. 17-6019 Congratulations to Michael Rocha who holds the title Multimedia Production Manager, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of May, 2017. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 5/05/2017 9:49 AM City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 A.-11. 17-6045 Presentation of twenty year service pin to Dona Spain, Historical Resources and Cultural Arts. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 5/05/2017 9:49 AM City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 17-5998 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 14, 2017. B.-2. 17-6042 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 28, 2017. B.-3. 17-6043 City Commission Investiture Ceremony of April 28, 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. 17-5978 A Resolution recommending approval to the City Commission from the Historic Preservation Board to authorize the release of funds from the Historic Public Art Fund, in the amount of $27,750, to cover the conservator’s portion of the restoration costs of both fountains located at 515 University Drive (also known as 3443 Segovia Street), the Coral Gables Library, a local historic landmark; further authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget, to recognize as revenue the transfer from Historic Art Fund Balance and appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the project. ( Ayes: 9, Nays: 0; Unanimously approved ) C.-2. 17-5976 A Request for Ratification of Dispute Resolution Agreement among Mundomed S .A., South High Cliff Corp., and the City of Coral Gables, regarding the property legally described as lot 3 of Avocado Land Co. according to the plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 2, Page 44, in the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, presently referred to as 20 acres South of Hammock Oaks (Pursuant to Section 3-1705(D) of the Zoning Code, this item may only be pulled from the Consent Agenda by a supermajority vote of four Commissioners). C.-3. 17-6009 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the contract for the Bulk Liquid Chlorine, Tank Rental and Swimming Pool Chemicals to Hawkins, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a term of three (3) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2017.02.LS-1 and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.(Budgeted at approximately $26,000 per fiscal year) . C.-4. 17-6010 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the contract for the Background Investigation Services to Jurney & Associates, Inc ., in an amount not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a term of three (3) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2017.02.LS and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. (Budgeted at approximately $35,000 per Fiscal Year). City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 5/05/2017 9:49 AM City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 17-6006 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2017. 1.-2. 17-6003 Communications Committee Meeting of April 20, 2017. 1.-3. 17-5982 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of April 10, 2017. 1.-4. 17-5955 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 1, 2017. 1.-5. 17-6017 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Sunshine Meeting of March 1, 2017. 1.-6. 17-6036 Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 22, 2017. 1.-7. 17-5975 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 12, 2016. 1.-8. 17-6034 Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 7, 2017. 1.-9. 17-6035 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 7, 2017. 1.-10. 17-5956 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 16, 2017. 1.-11. 17-6013 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 16, 2017. 1.-12. 17-6007 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of February 21, 2017. 1.-13. 17-6008 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 29th, 2017. 1.-14. 17-6041 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 6, 2017. 1.-15. 17-5994 Library Advisory Board Meeting of April 12, 2017. 1.-16. 17-6020 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of February 23, 2017. 1.-17. 17-6012 Retirement Board Meeting of March 2, 2017. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 5/05/2017 9:49 AM City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 1.-18. 17-6024 School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 17, 2017. 1.-19. 17-6016 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 21, 2016. 1.-20. 17-6014 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of January 25, 2017. 1.-21. 17-6015 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 22, 2017. D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None 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 Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item E-1) E.-1. 17-5900 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by: Creating Section 62-245 “Prohibition on Use of Single-Use Carry Out Plastic Bags” In Chapter 62, Article VII Special Events; and Creating Article IX “Sale, Use or Distribution of Single-Use Carry Out Plastic Bags by Retail Establishments within the City” In Chapter 34 entitled Nuisance, of the City Code; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) E.-2. 16-5583 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, creating Section 74-5 of the City of Coral Gables Code to lower speed limits to 25 miles per hour on residential local roads maintained by the City of Coral Gables, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 5/05/2017 9:49 AM City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-3. 17-6011 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending existing Ordinance No. 50-121 to provide for the election of the Chairperson of the Coral Gables Retirement Board's Investment Committee; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTIONS E.-4. 17-6004 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the Final Plat entitled “Beatrice Row” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9, “Platting/Subdivision”, being a re-plat of an approximately 0.54 acre property into nine (9) platted lots for nine (9) residential townhouses on property assigned Multi -Family Special Area District (MFSA) zoning, on the property legally described as Lots 1, 2, 42 and 43, Block 10, Biltmore Section (2509 Anderson Road, 744 Biltmore Way and 745 Valencia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for an effective date. ( 01 13 16 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F.-1. 17-6030 Discussion regarding school and park protection zones. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) F.-2. 17-6037 Discussion regarding peafowl in the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) F.-3. 17-6040 Discussion regarding possible new park space in Old Cutler Bay. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Quesada) G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS None I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I.-1. 17-5880 Request for an Executive Session (if any). J. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 5/05/2017 9:49 AM City Commission Agenda May 9, 2017 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 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 5/05/2017 9:49 AM