City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, March 20, 2018 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 Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Agenda Items A-1 through A-8 INVOCATION Rev. Msgr. Tomás M. Marín, St. Augustine Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 18-7121 Presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Anton Jackson, Public Works Department. A.-2. 18-7162 Presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Noel Polo, Public Works Department. A.-3. 18-7134 Presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Sergeant Beth A. Donovan Schultz, Police Department. A.-4. 18-7135 Presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Major Raul E. Pedroso, Police Department. A.-5. 18-7147 Congratulations to Firefighter Dean James, Jr., recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2018. A.-6. 18-7164 Congratulations to Officer Khaled Taha, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of January, 2018. A.-7. 18-7172 Congratulations to Officers Joel Rios and James Molina recipients of the City of Coral Gables “Silver Medal of Valor.” A.-8. 18-7169 Congratulations to Officer Joel Rios, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2017. A.-9. 18-7120 Congratulations to Christopher Cowen who holds the title IT Crime Data Analyst, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of March, 2018. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 18-7086 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2018. B.-2. 18-7188 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 27, 2018. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 18-7160 Miracle Mile festival, Kiwanis report. 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. D.-1. 18-7139 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and coordination with the Coral Gables Garden Club for the installation of a Blue Star Memorial Marker, to be located at the War Memorial Youth Center. D.-2. 18-7128 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 2,340 from encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to support the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year operations of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit. D.-3. 18-7129 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 8,286, from encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to support the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year operations of the Police Explorer Post #594 program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit. D.-4. 18-7130 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 125,000 from State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to reimburse the City of Coral Gables General Fund for expenditures associated with the Police Communications Center Project. D.-5. 18-7131 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 34,500 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for law enforcement equipment, the purchase of LeadsOnline for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 D.-6. 18-7163 A Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm on October 20, 2018 and from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on October 21, 2018 at Merrick Park located on Biltmore Way between LeJuene Road and Hernando Street during the "Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival," to benefit the Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. D.-7. 18-7156 A Resolution setting forth conditions for encroachments into, onto, under and over the public right-of-way consisting of Altara Avenue, Laguna Street and the public alley of Block 2 of Coral Gables Industrial Section consisting of concrete sidewalks on the alley, landscaping, irrigation system, and decorative public lighting, in connection with “The Henry” project, as approved at the December 14, 2017 Board of Architects’ meeting, adjacent to 4131 Laguna Street, Coral Gables, Florida. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 18-7148 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2018. 1.-2. 18-7154 City of Coral Gables / University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018 1.-3. 18-7145 Code Enforcement Board Hearing of February 21, 2018. 1.-4. 18-7116 Communications Committee Meeting of February 15, 2018. 1.-5. 18-7176 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of March 12, 2018. 1.-6. 18-7152 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of February 12, 2018. 1.-7. 18-7186 Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 06, 2018. 1.-8. 18-7150 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 15, 2018. 1.-9. 18-7187 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of February 15, 2018. 1.-10. 18-7111 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 16, 2018. 1.-11. 18-7132 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 1, 2018. 1.-12. 18-7165 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 16, 2018. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 1.-13. 18-7151 Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting of February 5, 2018. 1.-14. 18-7168 School and Community Relations Commitee Meeting of February 16, 2018. 1.-15. 18-7166 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of February 1, 2018. 1.-16. 18-7157 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 12, 2017. 1.-17. 18-7158 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of January 24, 2018. 1.-18. 18-7155 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of February 7, 2018. E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 F. 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 Vice Mayor Keon and Commissioner Mena, during the day of the City Commission Meeting. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES Agenda Items F-1 and F-5 are related. (The resolution must be heard first as it approves the collective bargaining agreement that contains the pension changes. The ordinance implements the changes approved in the agreement.) F.-1. 17-6863 An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions," implementing provisions of the 2017-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Teamsters and implementing similar changes for Excluded Employees, amending Section 50-29, City Contributions; amending Section 50-230, Normal Retirement Income; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-2) F.-2. 18-7110 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, requiring Traffic Studies for certain new developments; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-3. 18-7153 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled “Pensions;” amending Section 46-253, entitled “Normal Retirement Income;” providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 F.-4. 18-7171 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 14, “Businesses,” of the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Article Viii “Firearm Sales,” to provide restrictions on the sale of “Assault Weapons” with prescribed penalties, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items F-1 and F-5 are related. (The resolution must be heard first as it approves the collective bargaining agreement that contains the pension changes. The ordinance implements the changes approved in the agreement.) F.-5. 17-6855 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, with attachments, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769, Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. F.-6. 18-7122 A Resolution pursuant to section 3-1705 of the Zoning Code approving the dispute resolution agreement among William I. Muinos, Adriana R. Muinos, and the City of Coral Gables regarding the property located at 910 Capri Street and legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 83, amended Plat of Coral Gables Part of Granada Section, according to the plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 15, Page 7, in the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, which provides, in part, for historic designation of the entire property; restoration and maintenance of the historic home on Lot 11; and that the owners are entitled to Lot 12 as a separate building site, subject to additional terms and conditions in the dispute resolution agreement. G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES G.-1. 18-7117 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet. G.-2. 18-7118 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS H.-1. 18-7127 A discussion regarding volunteer bulk trash pick-up and the consolidation of trash pits. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) H.-2. 18-7159 A discussion regarding the need to prohibit individual establishments' outdoor amplified music, due to the impact on adjacent establishments and a review of current relevant codes and procedures to determine sufficiency to ensure compliance. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) H.-3. 18-7177 A discussion regarding possible legal challenge to Sec. 790.33, F.S.. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) H.-4. 18-7178 A discussion regarding firearms and similar uses in the City’s Zoning Code. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) H.-5. 18-7123 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for a preference to utilize Park Impact Fees for Park Acquisition unless such fees are otherwise earmarked for other park system improvements, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Commissioner Lago) H.-6. 18-7144 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP which supports legislation that prohibits the possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon) H.-7. 18-7125 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) opposing the conceal carry reciprocity legislation. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon) H.-8. 18-7141 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) opposing the sale of armor-piercing and tracer ammunition. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon) H.-9. 18-7142 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) opposing the removal of silencers (suppressors) from the National Firearms Act of 1934. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon) H.-10. 18-7143 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supporting the use of the National Violent Death Reporting System. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 I. 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]. J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS J.-1. 18-7173 A Resolution approving the Umbrella Sky Project (the Project) and authorizing the Procurement Officer to secure a vendor for the installation of a temporary structure for the Project in an estimated amount of $80,000.00, as a bid waiver pursuant to Section 2-501 of the City’s Procurement Code. K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS K.-1. 18-7124 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida (“City”) expressing its desire for immediate transfer of control from Miami-Dade County to the City upon the creation of the Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District, subject to the creation of Gables by the Sea-Pinecrest Security Guard Special Taxing District to be transferred to the Village of Pinecrest, the dissolution of the Gables by the Sea Security Guard Special Taxing District, and the transfer of assets of the Gables by the Sea Security Guard District to the newly created Special Taxing Districts, pursuant to Section 18-3.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code. K.-2. 18-7119 Request for Executive Session (if any). L. CITY CLERK ITEMS None M. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM City Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 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 10 Printed on 3/15/2018 7:48 PM