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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:00 AM Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli Vice Mayor Patricia Keon Commissioner Vince Lago Commissioner Michael Mena Commissioner Frank C. Quesada Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager Craig E. Leen, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Agenda Items A-1 through A-2. INVOCATION Commissioner Michael Mena gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Patricia Keon led the Pledge of Allegiance. LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken which information is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and which are by reference made a part of the record herein: (a) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2017-308 through Resolution No. 2017-3334); (b) Video; (c) Audio Recording; (d) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 17-6653 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2017, as "Hispanic Heritage Month in Coral Gables." [Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda Item 1 (i.e. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2017, as "Hispanic Heritage Month in Coral Gables"), Mayor Valdez-Fauli read the Proclamation]. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 17-6659 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23-29, 2017 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables. [Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda Item 2 (i.e. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23-29, 2017 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli read the Proclamation. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark stated Mr. Mayor with 850 full-time employees and 150 part-time employees, who are all amazing and dedicated, we have created a City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 new tradition, and every year we will launch a new poster that celebrates the different services that your local government provides to its citizens. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark further stated we have some representatives of the stars that are in the poster here today that will receive the poster. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark described the poster stating we have the Landscape Services Division here, and with over 300 trees downed during Hurricane Irma amounting to 300,000 cubic yards of landscape debris, we want to celebrate this division’s work in our City of 38,000 trees. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark stated that Parks and Recreation is represented in the poster and is one of the key pieces as to where we meet and celebrate with our residents, their abilities and quality of life in the form of Parks; Public Safety is also represented in the poster by Police and Fire, adding that you can’t have quality of life if you don’t feel safe. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark further described opportunities for maintenance of City facilities represented on the poster, consisting of both historic and new facilities, including City parks, City Hall and other facilities; and the trolleys, in which 1,250,000 people ride free of charge each year. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark stated then we have the Finance Department represented by City Hall receptionist, Deborah Iquique, who is one of two staffers covering the receptionist desk from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, its front desk, let us know what you need and how we can help; and we also have Sanitation represented as well on the poster. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark stated we have a few stars from the poster here today who will receive a poster and each department will also get a poster, and then every year thereafter, we will celebrate the different departments and the important role that their employees play in making the City beautiful. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark invited those that are in the poster and those supporting in attendance to come up to the podium and accept their poster. Mayor Valdez-Fauli thanked everyone and said we will continue the meeting upstairs in the City Commission Chambers at 9 am]. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 A.-3. 17-6568 Congratulations to Sonia Lajo who holds the title Part-Time Payroll Specialist, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the third quarter in 2017. Attachments: Quarter 3 - Cover Memo pt eoq 3rd quarter - Nomination [Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda Item 3 (i.e. Congratulations to Sonia Lajo who holds the title Part-Time Payroll Specialist, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award", for the third quarter in 2017), Human Resources Director Karla Green stated that we are proud to recognize Sonia Lajo from the Finance Department as the “Part Time Employee of the Quarter”, for the third quarter of 2017, and said she would like to tell everyone a little bit about Sonia. Human Resources Director Karla Green stated that initially Sonia began her employment with the City as a payroll specialist in 1989 and after 21 years of service she went on to retire from the City, and as Sonia enjoyed her time so much with the City in May of 2014, she was hired back to her current position as a Part-Time Payroll Specialist. Human Resources Director Karla Green further stated that Sonia’s many years of experience and expertise in the citywide payroll process and functions, makes her an invaluable member of the City’s Finance Department. Human Resources Director Karla Green added that Sonia has always been a dedicated employee and she is the type of employee that truly cares and enjoys her job, and considering the institutional knowledge she has gained throughout her many years of service, her supervisors value her input and the many contributions that she adds to her team. Human Resources Director Karla Green stated we are proud to introduce Sonia Lajo as the “Part Time Employee of the Quarter” for third quarter of 2017, and congratulate her on her good work and commitment to the City of Coral Gables and invited everyone to watch the video about Sonia now. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark asked Part-Time Payroll Specialist Lajo, if she would like to say a few words, saying that there are a lot of Finance people in the audience to celebrate her award and to give their congratulations. Part-Time Payroll Specialist Lajo stated she wanted to thank everyone who is involved in this recognition, and she really appreciates working for the City, and related that to her this is not a job. Part-Time Payroll Specialist Lajo thanked the City Commission]. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 17-6645 Special Commission Meeting of September 14, 2017. Attachments: Special City Commission Meeting of September 14, 2017 CCMtg Sept 14 2017 - Agenda Item D-1 - Update and discussion regarding Hurricane clean up A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Yeas : 4 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Absent : 1 - Commissioner Quesada City Clerk Item No. 4 B.-2. 17-6697 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 26, 2017. Attachments: CCMtg Sept 26 2017 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding regulation of medical marijuana tr CCMtg Sept 26 2017 - Agenda Item J-1 - Status report regarding enforcement actions relating to CCMtg Sept 26 2017 - Agenda Item J-2 - Status report regarding invocation of Chapter 164 dispu CCMtg Sept 26 2017 - Agenda Items G-1 and G-4 are related - Discussions regarding undergroun CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item D-1 - Discussion regarding vulnerable population in em CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item E-1 - Presentation by Aileen Boucle TPO Executive Di CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item F-5 - Duties and powers of the City Commission CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item F-6 - Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Code cre CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion regarding identifying and pursuing an CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item G-5 - Discussion requiring businesses that operate ass CCMtg September 26 2017 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution authorizing CM to enter into nonbindin CCMtg September 26 2017 - Non-Agenda Item on trash pickup Regular Commission Meeting of September 26, 2017 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Yeas : 4 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Absent : 1 - Commissioner Quesada City Clerk Item No. 5 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 D. 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. Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli RESOLUTION NO. 2017-310 D.-1. 17-6583 A Resolution granting a one-day permit to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Ponce de Leon Boulevard (South bound lane between Miracle Mile and Aragon Avenue ), adjacent to Hillstone Restaurant in Coral Gables, during the 9th Annual “Block Party” event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: Draft Resolution for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis 2018 Cover Memo for Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis 2018 Bouticonti fund Block Party 2018 Permit Signed Resolution 2017-310 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING A ONE-DAY PERMIT TO THE BUONICONTI FUND TO CURE PARALYSIS, INC. TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018, FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. ON PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD (SOUTH BOUND LANE BETWEEN MIRACLE MILE AND ARAGON AVENUE), ADJACENT TO HILLSTONE RESTAURANT IN CORAL GABLES, DURING THE 9TH ANNUAL “BLOCK PARTY” EVENT, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-310 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-311 D.-2. 17-6636 A Resolution confirming Rosa Maria Mayorga (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment), to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: RMM 2017 biosketch CDB Minutes October 03 2017 EXCERPT re. Bd as a Whole Appt R-Draft.Mayorga.CDB.BdasaWhole.2017 ActionMayorga-CoverMemo Signed Resolution 2017-311 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING ROSA MARIA MAYORGA (BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE-APPOINTMENT), TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-311 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-312 D.-3. 17-6643 A Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. To sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra Circle, from Ponce De Leon Blvd. to Le Jeune Road, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 12th, 2017, during 'the Coral Gables Food, Wine and Spirits" event, to benefit the Coral Gables Firefighter's Benevolent Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: Coral Gables Food wine & spirts fest special events application 2017 Coral Gables wine food & spirits cover page 2017 Coral Gables Food wine & spirts fest resolution 2017 Signed Resolution 2017-312 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING UNLIMITED SALES GROUP, INC. TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, FROM PONCE DE LEON BLVD. TO LE JEUNE ROAD, FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 AND FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017, DURING THE “CORAL GABLES FOOD, WINE AND SPIRITS" EVENT, TO BENEFIT THE CORAL G ABLES FIREFIGHTER'S BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-312 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 13 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-313 D.-4. 17-6642 A Resolution authorizing Gables Chili Fest Inc.to sell alcoholic beverages on Catalonia Avenue between Ponce De Leon Blvd. and Salzedo Street on Sunday, January 14, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., during the "Gables Chili Fest" event to benefit the Knights of Columbus as well as the United Way Mission, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: Gables chili fest 2018 Cover Page Gables chili fest 2018 Resolution Gables Chili Fest 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GABLES CHILI FEST INC. TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CATALONIA AVENUE BETWEEN PONCE DE LEON BLVD. AND SALZEDO STREET ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018, FROM 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 10:00 P.M., DURING THE “GABLES CHILI FEST” EVENT TO BENEFIT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AS WELL AS THE UNITED WAY MISSION; SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-313 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-314 D.-5. 17-6654 A Resolution granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter ’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 18, 2017 through December 24, 2017. Attachments: Christmas tree sale attachments Draft Cover Memo - Christmas Trees Draft Resolution - Christmas Trees A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE CORAL GABLES FIREFIGHTER’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION TO SELL CHRISTMAS TREES, INSTALL A TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK FENCE AND DISPLAY AN INFLATABLE SANTA CLAUS ON THE CORAL GABLES BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 5501 GRANADA BOULEVARD, STARTING ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 24, 2017. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-314 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-315 D.-6. 17-6644 A Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Giralda Avenue between Ponce De Leon Boulevard and Le Jeune Road from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018 and from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018, as part of the “Coral Gables Festival of the Arts” to benefit the Fire Benevolent Fund, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. Attachments: Festival of the Art 2018 Resolution Festival of the Art 2018 Cover Memo Festival of the Arts 2018 application Signed Resolution 2017-315 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE UNLIMITED SALES GROUP, INC., TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON GIRALDA AVENUE BETWEEN PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD AND LE JEUNE ROAD FROM 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 AND FROM 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 AS PART OF THE “CORAL GABLES FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS” TO BENEFIT THE FIRE BENEVOLENT FUND; SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-315 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-316 D.-7. 17-6651 A Resolution authorizing a renewal lease with the United States of America for City-owned property located at 3501 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida for rental as a residence for the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters. Attachments: DRAFT Resolution - 10.24.17 (3501 Granada) LEASE - DACA015180070100 - Quarters One - 1 November 2017 (00000002) DRAFT Commission cover 10.24.17 (3501 Granada) EXCERPT 10-11-17 DRAFT PAB Strategic Workshop Minutes A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL LEASE WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 GRANADA BOULEVARD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA FOR RENTAL AS A RESIDENCE FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND HEADQUARTERS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-316 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-317 D.-8. 17-6677 A Resolution re-appointing Andrea Molina (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Andrea L Molina Resume Cover Memo - Andrea Molina - PAB - Commission-As-A-Whole R-2017-Draft- Andrea Molina - PAB Signed Resolution 2017-317 A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING ANDREA MOLINA (NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PROPERTY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-317 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 18 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-318 D.-9. 17-6678 A Resolution re-appointing Theresa Rice (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Cover Memo - Theresa Rice - SCRC - Commission-As-A-Whole R-2017-Draft- Theresa Rice - SCRC Theresa Rice Resume Signed Resolution 2017-318 A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING THERESA RICE (NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-318 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 19 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-319 D.-10. 17-6679 A Resolution re-appointing Irela Bague (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Irela Bague - Resume Cover Memo - Irela Bague - Sustainability Advisory Board - Commission-As-A-Whole R-2017-Draft- Irela Bague - Suntainability Advisory Board Signed Resolution 2017-319 A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING IRELA BAGUE (NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-319 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 20 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-320 D.-11. 17-6680 A Resolution re-appointing Bertram Goldsmith (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Cover Memo - Bertram Goldsmtih - Waterway Advisory Board - Commission-As-A-Whole R-2017-Draft- Bertram Goldsmith - Waterway Advisory Board Signed Resolution 2017-320 A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING BERTRAM GOLDSMITH (NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE WATERWAY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-320 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 21 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-321 D.-12. 17-6684 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kris Matteson Charlton (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: R-2017 Draft- Kris Matteson Charlton - Merrick House Governing Board ActionKris Matteson Charlton-CoverMemo Kris Matteson Charlton Resume Final Merrick House Meeting Minutes Exc. - October 16 2017 Signed Resolution 2017-321 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF KRIS MATTESON CHARLTON (APPOINTED BY THE BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CORAL GABLES MERRICK HOUSE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-321 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 22 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-322 D.-13. 17-6690 A Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Robert Berman (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Minutes BC 10-5-17 Excerpt (Bd At Large Apptmt) R-2017-Cover Memo- Robert Berman - Landscape Board - Board-as-a-Whole R-2017 Draft- Robert Berman - Landscape Advisory Board Signed Resolution 2017-322 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT 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, 2017 THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-322 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-323 D.-14. 17-6691 A Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Sherry Zhang (Appointed by the Board-As-A-Whole), to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Excerpt - Library Minutes 10-11-17 R-2017-Cover Memo- Sherry Zhang - Library Advisory Board - Board-as-a-Whole R-2017 Draft- Sherry Zhang - Library Advisory Board Signed Resolution 2017-323 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF SHERRY ZHANG TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (APPOINTED BY THE BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2017-323 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 24 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 17-6605 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 6, 2017. Attachments: 9-6-17 Minutes ADA Annual Report Fiscal Year end Sept 2017 09 06 17 Attendance Form CITY CLERK OFC Cov Memo mins 09 06 17 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-2. 17-6561 Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 23, 2017. Attachments: 08.23.17 MinutesforCC10.24.17 AAP Meeting August 23 2017 DRAFT CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item 1-2 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of 8-23-17 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 26 1.-3. 17-6560 Cultural Development Board Meeting of September 5, 2017. Attachments: CDB Minutes September 05 2017 DRAFT 09.05.17 MinutesforCC10.24.17 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 1.-4. 17-6629 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of August 17, 2017. Attachments: HPB.08.17.17MinutesforCC10.24.17 HPB Minutes for August 17 2017 - VERBATIM This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-5. 17-6647 Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting of March 10, 2017. Attachments: Minutes 3.10.17 Cover Ltr Min Meeting 3 10 17 City Comm This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 29 1.-6. 17-6655 Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting of July 10, 2017. Attachments: minutes 7.10.17 Cov Memo mins 07 10 17 City Clk Atten Sheet - Adv Board 07 10 17 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 30 1.-7. 17-6650 Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting of September 27, 2017 . Attachments: Cover Ltr Min Meeting 09 27 17 City Comm City Clk Atten Sheet - Adv Board 09 27 17 9-27-17 Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 31 1.-8. 17-6652 Library Advisory Board Meeting of October 5, 2017. Attachments: 102417CCMtg Cover Memo-LAB Mtg061417 Library Minutes 6-14-17 Signed This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 32 1.-9. 17-6686 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of May 24, 2017. Attachments: SAB 05-24-17 COVER SAB 05-24-17 Final Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 1.-10. 17-6687 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of June 27, 2017. Attachments: SAB 06-27-17 COVER SAB 06-27-17 Final Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 34 1.-11. 17-6688 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 26, 2017. Attachments: SAB 07-26-17 COVER SAB 07-26-17 Final Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 35 1.-12. 17-6689 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of August 23, 2017. Attachments: SAB 08-23-17 COVER SAB 08-23-17 Final Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 36 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-324 2.-1. 17-6630 A Resolution by the Coral Gables Insurance Advisory Committee recommending that the City of Coral Gables change the name of and expand the scope of the Insurance Advisory Committee. Attachments: RESO Ins Adv Committee Name Change RESO COV SHEET CHANGE OF NAME & BOLLARDS 9-27-17 Minutes [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-324. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 37 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-325 2.-2. 17-6631 A Resolution by the Coral Gables Insurance Advisory Committee urging the City to study and install protective bollards throughout the City in order to protect pedestrians. Attachments: RESO Ins Adv Committee - Bollards RESO COV SHEET CHANGE OF NAME & BOLLARDS 9-27-17 Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-325. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 38 E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City Clerk Item No. 39 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-42 F.-1. 17-6668 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, creating a State of Emergency Ordinance to Establish Powers and Regulations during a State of Emergency; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) Attachments: Cover Memo - state of emergency - 1st reading Ordinance - state of emergency - 1st reading Cover Memo - state of emergency - 2nd reading Ordinance - state of emergency - 2nd reading Signed Ordinance 2017-42 CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance creating a state of emergency to establis [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 40 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2017-309 G.-1. 17-6637 A discussion regarding residential parking permit issues, in particular on Antiquera Avenue. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) Attachments: CCMtg Oct 24 2017 - Agenda Item G-1 - Discussion regarding residential parking permit issues o [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-309. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 8 G.-2. 17-6641 A discussion regarding artificial grass in backyards. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) Attachments: CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item G-2 - Discussion regarding artificial grass in backyards [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 41 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-326 G.-3. 17-6656 A discussion regarding potentially changing the trees along Granada Groves Court. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) Attachments: CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding potentially changing the trees [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-326 . The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 42 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 G.-4. 17-6657 A discussion regarding the addition of a dog park in the City Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) Attachments: CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item G-4 - Discussion regarding the addition of a dog park [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 43 G.-5. 17-6658 A recognition of city partners -the Business Improvement District (BID), Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, and the Giralda Stakeholders -that made Giralda Plaza a huge success with special recognition to our City team members including the Economic Development Department, Public Works Department, and especially Assistant City Manager for Operations and Infrastructure, Peter Iglesias, PE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 9 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item G-6) G.-6. 17-6696 Request for update on bulk trash pick-up and debris clean-up. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) Attachments: Requested Staff Questionnaire CCMtg Oct 24 2017 - Agenda Item G-6 - Request for update on bulk trash pick-up and debris clea [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS [Note for the Record: Board Appointments are an Administrative Act not a Legislative Act, therefore, the City Clerk has requested of the Mayor to have a motion made have the City Clerk accept each elected and appointed officials list of appointees]. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-327 H.-1. 17-6640 A Resolution approving a public exhibition of artworks by Master Carlos Cruz -Diez in association with Art Basel and Miami Art Week, extending through Winter, 2018. (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval /denial vote: 6 to 0) Attachments: Art Basel 2017 Public Exhibtion - Reso. Draft Cruz-Diez Proposal Scanned CDB Minutes October 03 2017 EXCERPT re. Cruz-Diez Exhibition Commission cover 10.24.17 Cruz-Diez. AiPP Signed Resolution 2017-327 CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution approving public exhibition of artworks b [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-327. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 44 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 17-6390 Presentation by the Parking Director regarding Public Parking and Centralized Valet. Attachments: 2017 Parking and Valet Update I0 18 (2) CCMtg Oct 24 2017 - Agenda Item I-1 - Public Parking and Centralized Valet Presentation by Par [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 45 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 I.-2. 17-6391 Presentation by Mike Martindill, Principal of Tim Haahs & Associates regarding Smart Parking. Attachments: Coral Gables Smart Parking 2017-10-16 CCMtg Oct 24 2017 - Agenda Item I-2 - Smart Parking Presentation by Mike Martindill of Tim Haa [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 46 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-328 I.-3. 17-6692 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer for the purchase of resurfacing services to various Salvadore Park-Tennis Center clay courts from Fast-Dry Courts as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver”, in an approximate amount of $99,700.00, pursuant to Section 2-772 of the City’s Procurement Code. Attachments: Request for Emergency Purchases_Salvadore Park Agenda Reso - Salvadore Courts Cover - Salvadore Courts Restoration Services- csw Signed Resolution 2017-328 CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item I-3 - Resolution accepting recommendation of Procureme [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-328. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 47 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-329 I.-4. 17-6603 A Resolution approving an agreement with Gables Estates Club, Inc. for the design and implementation of Leucadendra Neighborhood Park. Attachments: Cover Memo-Resolution approving agreement with Gables Estates Club, Inc.-October 10, 2017 Resolution Approving Leucadendra Park Agreement Leucadendra Park Agreement-clean 10-24-2017 Cover Memo-Resolution approving agreement with Gables Estates Club, Inc.-Octobe 10-24-2017 Resolution Approving Leucadendra Park Agreement 10-24-2017 Leucadendra Park Agreement - 10-18-2017 - clean version Signed Resolution 2017-329 CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item I-4 - Resolution approving an agreement with Gables Esta [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-329. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 48 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item J-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2017-308 J.-1. 17-6646 Request for authority regarding filing of proposed civil complaint by the City of Coral Gables against Florida Power & Light, for declaratory and injunctive relief regarding enforcement of the City's franchise agreement with FPL, and related claims for relief. Attachments: Coral Gables v. FPL - Complaint Coral Gables v. FPL - Exhibit A Coral Gables v FPL - Exhibit B CCMtg Oct 24 2017 - Agenda Item J-1 - Request for authority regarding proposed civil complaint A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO ENGAGE IN EFFORTS TO SETTLE THE MATTER. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-308. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Vice Mayor Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Abstentions : 1- Commissioner Quesada City Clerk Item No. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-330 J.-2. 17-6693 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing a sixty-day extension of a Zoning in Progress related to wireless communications facilities and authorizing that the rate for collocation of small wireless facilities on City -owned or controlled utlity poles be set at the maximum rate of $ 150 annually, as authorized by Florida Statutes § 337.401(7)(f)(3). Attachments: Cover Memo-Resolution approving extension of ZIP for wireless facilities and setting maximum ra Resolution Approving Extension of ZIP for Wireless Facilities Signed Resolution 2017-330 CCMtg October 24 2017 - Agenda Item J-2 - Resolution authorizing a sixty-day extension of a zon [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-330. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 49 J.-3. 17-6648 Request for an Executive Session (if any). This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 50 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-331 Non 17-6757 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, endorsing and Agenda supporting the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization’s Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan. Attachments: Signed Resolution 2017-331 CCMtg October 24 2017 - CA Pocket Item on TPO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (SMART) PLAN. City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-331. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 51 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2017-332 K.-1. 17-6638 A Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission setting a public hearing date of November 14, 2017, to review the preliminary assessment roll for the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) of Coral Gables special assessments, for the purpose of hearing testimony from property owners within the B.I.D. in connection with the proposed assessment for such services. Attachments: R-2017- Draft - BID -Setting forth public hearing for BID special assessments Cover Memo - Setting a public hearing date of October 24, 2017 -- Business Improvement District BID - Preliminary Tax Roll 2017-2018 Signed Resolution 2017-332 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Quesada, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-332 . The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 52 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Valdes-Fauli: I have one comment and during the election there was an election issue whether to lower the speed limit to 25 miles an hour and some people said you could lower it as much as you want, but unless you can enforce it then you are not going to get anywhere; and we’ve been talking about signs, the number of signs, the County came down to 530 to 120-something. Where are we on that and when are we going to get them installed? City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark: We are happy to put Public Works if Public Works can answer now. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: You really need to do that. I insist that we do it as soon as possible. I don’t know if the Commission feels the same way. Mr. Santamaria: Yes sir there is an RFP that’s being developed right now, it should go out to the streets pretty soon. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Next week. Mr. Santamaria: No, probably within the next 30 days, I would say. City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Can we get them installed by December 31? City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark: Unless you want to waive the Procurement Code. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: This is not an emergency item, but it’s been six months since the election and we are still talking about it. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark: I understand. We’ll get you a timeline by tomorrow. Mr. Santamaria: Yes, we can do that by tomorrow. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Please. Please note my sense of frustration. Commissioner Lago: I agree and that’s one of my items on my list that I sent out. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Go ahead. Vice Mayor Keon: No, I just have two appointees I’d like to make when you are done. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Go ahead. I’m not done but go ahead. Vice Mayor Keon: I’d like to appoint to the Youth Advisory Board Walter, Erica Rose Austin, and to the Pinewood Cemetery Board, Mary Lynch, and I’ll provide you with their information. City Attorney Leen: Any other appointments? There should be a motion at this time. Commissioner Lago: So moved. Vice Mayor Keon: Seconded. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: All those in favor say aye. All: Aye. City of Coral Gables Page 25 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Opposed. Vice Mayor Keon: They are both residents. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Alright, anything else? Commissioner Lago: I have three quick items. I had a resident that came to me; I imagine that he came to you also, to talk about bus stops. I started thinking about it. You know when you drive through our neighborhoods you have a lot of individuals that work in our neighborhoods that raise our children, that are intimately involved in our day-to-day operations or households and sometimes when you think about it, not only is it for inclement weather, but just the unbearable heat and sun out there and we don’t have any bus stops. I just wanted to know what people’s opinions were in regards to that, the Commission, staff. I’m not saying we have to do some massive bus stops, but maybe we could do something that’s tastefully done that will meet the needs of the individuals who are in our homes every day, that’s one thing I wanted to bring up. The second was and I know that Ramon was here before, my understanding is the test of power wall has been accepted in the State of Florida and that is the battery for the solar panels, but I think that we are having an issue here in the City in regards to placement with the BOA, I think it was, I’m not sure. I’d like to find out a little bit more information. I understand that the BOA should have a say in regards to the power wall is visible from the street, but there has to be maybe some exceptions made because when you drive through the City, for example, you can see people’s brand new water heaters that are visible from the street, you can see their air conditionings. This is a box that goes on the wall and it’s very clean and flush and again…. City Attorney Leen: Commissioner, I don’t mean to interrupt, but it’s really more about the zoning code and so what I suggest… Commissioner Lago: I think it was a mix in zoning, BOA and zoning. City Attorney Leen: What I suggested was that you bring it up to the Commission; we could interrupt the Zoning Code to allow it, because we allow solar panels and its part and parcel of having the solar panel. Commissioner Lago: Let me tell you what I want to do, it’s very simple, very quick. I would like for you if you possibly could, to meet with the Commissioners, show them City of Coral Gables Page 26 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 what we are talking about, get their opinion, and then we’ll talk about it in the next Commission meeting. City Attorney Leen: Certainly. City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark: This is the first time I’m hearing about it, I’m sure it is solvable. If it’s the preference of the Commission that the power, true, first time I’m hearing it, but if that power piece should not be considered as a part of aesthetics in the front view, we can create that. Commissioner Lago: That’s not what I’m saying. What I’m saying is, again, you can install a power wall let’s say in a garage, that’s where I’m going to be installing mine when I get mine or near the meter where sometimes its required, it’s in the back of the house, again but in certain instances for some reason it would be installed within plain view of the street and it’s a very small… City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark: And is that because of the orientation of the sun? Commissioner Lago: No. Commissioner Quesada: It’s just a battery. Commissioner Lago: It’s the battery. This is what stores the electricity. I would like for Craig and for Ramon, if possible, just to meet with the Commissioners and just send them a little bit of information so that we can come to a decision. If a person who is in a predicament and they cannot install a power wall away from the visibility of the street, can we move forward in the direction to allow that? Commissioner Quesada: Well hold on a second. And you guys have a meeting with the Tesla representative coming up, so make sure to make it a point to bring up that topic with him. City Attorney Leen: The main point that I made was that to me this is a policy decision and it’s something really that’s an interpretation of our zoning code, so I don’t believe it needs to go through a full - we could do a code amendment, I don’t believe it needs to, but what I’m saying is - I will talk to each of you individually, but I just want to explain my view of the law here. City of Coral Gables Page 27 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Commissioner Lago: But realize just to show you, I’m not talking about, if for example, I know there was a similar issue about solar panels and the placement where the sun hits the solar panels and this person had to put the solar panels to be effective in the front of the house, but that was extremely visible from the street. I’m not talking about that. I’m not in favor of that, I’m not in favor of that. I think that we should respect our code and the aesthetics here in the City, but when you are talking about a box that goes on a wall and again, you see air conditioning units that are in front of homes that are visible, so I think that we need to just give a little bit of consideration and just explain to them, to the Commission and see what their opinion is. City Attorney Leen: Commissioner before Mr. Iglesias speaks. I just want to make it clear what my opinion is though and finish it, which is that it can go in the front or wherever the Commission deems it’s appropriate, but you need to take action, you would need to prove an interpretation, and then you would need to give direction to the Board of Architects and the Planning and Zoning Department how to handle that. Commissioner Lago: But you have to understand, I can’t have this conversation with my colleagues except for here, unless I have a Sunshine meeting. But what I’m asking for is for staff, for yourself, to educate them based on all the issues at hand, so that they can make a decision. If they come back and say, listen Vince, you don’t have support for it, then we don’t have support for it. That person can have solar panels, but he or she cannot have the power wall because the location is unacceptable, it’s OK. Just like that person who came before who wanted to install solar panels, but again, it wasn’t accepted because the solar panels were directly in front visible from the street. City Attorney Leen: But what I’m saying is that I can only give my opinion to the Commission together like this as well, so I’m just telling you I want you to know that this is something that can be handled by the Commission, it’s perfectly appropriate, it doesn’t require a zoning code change, but it does require an interpretation of the Commission, because to me it’s a policy decision - Mr. Iglesias. Assistant City Manager Iglesias: The Tesla power wall is fairly benign; Commissioner, I think it can be handled in the site setback quite easily and I think it can be handled by the Board of Architects. I don’t really see too much of an issue there. Commissioner Lago: There is a hiccup there; there is a hiccup there, the process… City of Coral Gables Page 28 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Assistant City Manager Iglesias: It’s very benign. Commissioner Lago: It’s very benign… Assistant City Manager Iglesias: And it’s not like having solar panels in the front of the house, and on the side you wouldn’t even see it, so I think we can take care of it through the Board of Architects. Commissioner Lago: People will probably confuse it from one of those new advanced water heaters that go on the wall on the exterior. Vice Mayor Keon: I don’t even know what it looks like. So just show us a picture. Commissioner Lago: I want to show staff what it looks like, because this person is caught in the crossroads. My final issue. I sent a memo yesterday recapping my request for a full breakdown by Commissioner of what we would like to see, not only attached to the agenda, but also discuss at a pre-agenda and I want to put it online, we voted on that issue. So I think the best thing to do, for example like you mentioned right now about why haven’t we addressed the issue of the street signs that was my ordinance six months ago. We brought it forward, we worked on that. I would like to see this provided every two weeks and it’s memorialized. I couldn’t get the meeting minutes yet because our City Clerk told me he would have it for me, but I gave you a clip from when we discussed it, we voted and we said we would like it online so it’s visible to the public. We would like a copy of it with the agenda and we would like it broken down by Commissioner. For example, Commissioner Mena and myself are working on the dog park issue; multiple Commissioners can carry items and I’d like to see those updates. Commissioner Mena: I have a question for you on that. Just the aspect of listing it by Commissioner, as I was thinking about it, obviously for anything to go forward we have to vote on it and whatever, and day after tomorrow somebody is not here any longer and we don’t want those issues which have been approved and our projects that have been voted on sort of fall by the wayside. I guess my question is what do you see as the purpose of having it sort of attributed to whoever sponsored the item or is that part necessary? I’m 100 percent in support of everything you are saying. Commissioner Lago: It’s not necessary, but I’ll tell you, the word of the Manager City of Coral Gables Page 29 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 provided the list, this past time it was like 15 pages, and I’m searching for ordinances through there. I’d like to see a more consolidated, I don’t know. I’m looking for an opportunity that it simplifies the actual list where, if I’m looking at ordinances that I’m going to be reviewing at my pre-agenda or I know that they are six months out or they’ve been six months out, I can just go to me and say, OK, where are we right now in regards to street signs?- like the Mayor was saying, where are we?- that was my ordinance, I brought it, I made it come to the table, what’s happening with that? For example, SMART parking; for example the ordinance that we are bringing to downtown that we should be bringing any week now, the downtown ordinance which Frank brought five years ago. We’ve morphed the ordinance now, but he brought up the topic like he said about five years ago. Commissioner Mena: It might be helpful to have it… Commissioner Lago: But I’m open… Commissioner Mena: I’m just brainstorming here. It might be helpful to have it listed, I’m thinking in my head sort of how we look… Commissioner Lago: Alphabetically? Commissioner Mena: No how we look at like our accounts receivable, for example, like our law firm, the older stuff, the newer stuff, you know what I mean, where… Commissioner Lago: But that’s the way it is done. Commissioner Mena: Right - but maybe not just pure chronologically, but almost categorize, like here’s stuff that’s over two years old, here’s stuff that’s over a year old. Otherwise you are looking at it and you are saying, why is this still…why isn’t anything happening?- why hasn’t this one been completed and it’s in this category? Commissioner Lago: And if it is completed move it from the list. It should be only pending items. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: I think we are there with the list that the City Manager provided us, let’s take the completed items out and it’s very easy to categorize when it started. I think we have the beginning of that list. City of Coral Gables Page 30 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Commissioner Lago: But I want to be clear. We voted to have it online and attached to the agenda. It doesn’t have to be reviewed at the Commission meeting, but again, the options are there that if you’d like to review it at your pre-agenda, you can review them, and if you’d like to review them online, it’s open for transparency and for the public. Commissioner Mena: Yes. I agree. Vice Mayor Keon: Can I ask one question, this is a follow-up? When we were speaking earlier about the artificial grass issue that Commissioner Quesada brought up, when will we get the follow-up on that?- could you tell me that again? Commissioner Lago: You could put that up on the list. Vice Mayor Keon: Yes. I want to know when that is going to come back to us. Planning Director Trias: I have worked on it during the break, so we have some draft language that I’m going to show it to the committee tomorrow. Vice Mayor Keon: OK. Planning Director Trias: Hopefully the last meeting on the single family committee and if they find it appropriate then we will forward it to you as soon as we can. Vice Mayor Keon: Have we moved forward with who is going to work on the residential zoning code? City Manager Swanson-Rivenbark: That will be on the next agenda. Vice Mayor Keon: It’s on the next agenda. OK. Thank you. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Alright - anything else Vice Mayor?- Commissioner Lago?- Commissioner Quesada - no, Commissioner - no. OK. Meeting adjourned. City Clerk Item No. 53 City of Coral Gables Page 31 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-333 Non 17-6762 A Resolution appointing Erika Austin (nominated by Vice Mayor Keon) to serve as a Agenda member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Signed Resolution 2017-333 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ERICA AUSTIN AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Keon, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-333 . The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 54 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-334 Non 17-6763 A Resolution appointing Mary Lunch (nominated by Vice Mayor Keon) to serve as a Agenda member of the Pinewood Cemetery Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: Signed Resolution 2017-334 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARY LYNCH, TO SERVE ON THE PINEWOOD CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2017 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Keon, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2017-334 . The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 55 City of Coral Gables Page 32 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 3:05 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017, beginning 9 a.m.] WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 33