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Coral Gables, FL · March 27, 2018

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 27, 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 Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Agenda Items A-1 and A-2. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli INVOCATION Commissioner Vince Lago gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Frank Quesada 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. 2018-105 and Resolution No. 2018-106); (b) Video; (c) Audio Recording; (d) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 18-7149 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming March 27, 2018 as "Reading Day" 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 proclaiming March 27, 2018 as "Reading Day" in Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli assisted by Jessie Cathers and Grant Keller, who are the children of City employees, read the proclamation. The Proclamation proclaiming “Reading Day” is a result of a project by Leadership Miami through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership, to raise awareness of the City, the Partnership and their respective emphasis on local children and the importance of literacy for young children in Miami-Dade County. Leadership Miami is a group of approximately 100 professionals in Miami, who are identified as rising leaders in their different industries. The Family Learning Partnership works closely with families and their children providing free books (English, Spanish or Creole) to children through their book club, providing free books at pediatricians’ offices, holding parenting classes, and educating at-risk youth on various legal issues through their Legal Up program.] This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 18-7207 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018 as "National Library 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 proclaiming April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018 as "National Library Week" in Coral Gables), Vice Mayor Keon read the Proclamation. Vice Mayor Keon stated she would like to introduce all of you to our Director of Libraries for Miami-Dade County, Ray Baker, further stating about a year-and-a half ago, she met with County Commissioner, Xavier Suarez, to assess the need for the renovation of our library and he set up a meeting for us and City staff with Ray Baker, who has never stopped working with us. Vice Mayor Keon stated they have designed the major renovation, that will be done in two phases, a picture and renderings for the first phase of the renovation of the library are set up in the library, and there is a website that any resident of the City can comment on those renovations, City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 which is all due to a $1,000,000 allocation from Miami-Dade County for this library. Vice Mayor Keon stated we hope to finish the first phase of the renovation, so were ready for the 2nd million dollars to complete the renovation of our library, and it is a beautiful library and it is well used and we are very grateful to the County, to Ray Baker, and to Commissioner Suarez for all their work in helping us achieve this renovation of our library. Library Director Baker thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor for recognizing us for "National Library Week," further stating that the Miami-Dade Public Library has been serving the residents of Coral Gables for almost 50 years, so this is a great partnership between the County and the City of Coral Gables, and we are really excited about the prospect of doing this renovation of the existing branch. Library Director Baker stated more importantly for "National Library Week," he brought with him your outstanding Branch Manager, Will Runyon, who with his staff have been serving your residents for many years, providing face to face services every single day of the week, and he appreciates all the work that he and his staff do, otherwise he would not be standing up here. Library Director Baker introduced Assistant Director Sue Cvejanovich, stating humorously that Sue has the fun of being in charge of all 50 branches and is in charge of all our librarians throughout the system, and that she has a pretty easy job. Library Director Baker thanked the Commission for having us here, stating that we are really honored, and that the library here is the number 2 checkout in terms of usage in libraries throughout the system as the residents of the City of Coral Gables are voracious readers, and we encourage reading in all its forms. Vice Mayor Keon thanked the Library Advisory Board for all the work and their time.] This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 18-7200 A discussion regarding the relevance of art and culture in the City of Coral Gables, including governance and procurement issues. Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item C-1 Mayors Comments - Discussion o [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item C-1 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. 8 C.-2. 18-7161 Administrative Investigation Report of Chief Edward Hudak, including the final report, conclusions and costs. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 9 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. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Lago, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli 1.-1. 18-7199 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of January 31, 2018. Attachments: Anti-Crime Committee Minutes of 01-31-2018 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 1.-2. 18-7195 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of February 7, 2018 Attachments: Blue Ribbon Committee Recap - 020718 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item D Consent Agenda 1-2 Blue Ribbon C [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 1-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 11 1.-3. 18-7167 Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2018. Attachments: Youth Advisory Board Minutes March 5 2018 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 12 E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City Clerk Item No. 13 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-18 F.-1. 17-6509 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments”, and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Residential Multi-Family Medium Density” to “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review) ( 10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Attachments: 10 11 17 Staff Report - Venera w attachments 10 11 17 Attachments A - Applicant's Application Submittal -1500 Venera 02 13 18 Exhibit A Part I - Applicant Revised Submittal 02 13 18 Exhibit A Part II - Revised Traffic Study 02 13 18 Exhibit E - 10 11 17 Venera Staff Report w attachments 02 13 18 Exhibit F - Excerpts of 10 11 17 PZB Meeting Minutes 02 13 18 Exhibit G - Correspondence from Residents and Representatives 02 13 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 02 13 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 1st Reading Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan (2) 04 24 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal 04 24 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo 04 24 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes 04 24 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 24 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Feb 13 2018 - Agenda Items F-2, F-3, F-4 are related - Ordinances r 04 24 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 04 24 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence 04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 2nd Reading 04 24 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan 05 08 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal 05 08 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 05 08 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 05 08 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan 05 08 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo 05 08 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes 05 18 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence 05 08 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 05 08 18 Exhibit I - Diagram of Current Zoning and Proposed Development 05 08 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 05 22 18 Exhibit A Applicant's Update to Submittal 05 22 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 05 22 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 05 22 18 CC Cover Memo Venera 05 22 18 PowerPoint Presentation - Venera 05 22 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan Final Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-8 are related - Ordinance This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-19 F.-2. 17-6510 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial District (C) for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0). Attachments: 10 11 17 Staff Report - Venera w attachments 10 11 17 Attachment A - Applicant's Application Submittal 02 13 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 1st Reading 02 13 18 Exhibit A Part I - Applicant Revised Submittal 02 13 18 Exhibit A Part II - Revised Traffic Study 02 13 18 Exhibit E - 10 11 17 Venera Staff Report w attachments 02 13 18 Exhibit F - Excerpts of 10 11 17 PZB Meeting Minutes 02 13 18 Exhibit G - Correspondence from Residents and Representatives 02 13 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan (2) Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Feb 13 2018 - Agenda Items F-2, F-3, F-4 are related - Ordinances r 04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 2nd Reading 04 24 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal 04 24 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 24 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 24 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan 04 24 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 PZB Staff Report 04 24 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 Excerpts PZB Meeting Minutes 04 24 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence 04 24 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 05 08 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 05 08 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal 05 08 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 05 08 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 05 08 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan 05 08 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo 05 08 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes 05 08 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence 05 08 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 05 08 18 Exhibit I - Diagram of Current Zoning and Proposed Development 05 22 18 Exhibit A Applicant's Update to Submittal 05 22 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 05 22 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 05 22 18 CC Cover Memo Venera 05 22 18 PowerPoint Presentation - Venera 05 22 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan Final Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-8 are related - Ordinance 2018-19 This Ordinance was Deferred City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 F.-3. 17-6870 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,” Section 4-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article 5, “Development Standards,” and Article 8, “Definitions;” to modify and clarify provisions regulating single-family residential standards related to garages, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, building height, fences and walls, accessory uses, and lot coverage; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approved, Vote 5-0) (This is an action related to the City Commission Workshop that was held on January 8, 2018 and 1st Reading, which was heard at the March 27, 2018 City Commission Meeting). Attachments: 12 13 17 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - SFR 12 13 17 Attachment A - 06 29 17 - Board of Architects Workshop Minutes 12 13 17 Attachment B - Interactive Map 12 13 17 Attachment C - Legal Ad 12 13 17 Attachment D - PPT 03 14 18 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - SFR w attachments 03 27 18 Exhibit D - PowerPoint Presentation 03 27 18 Exhibit C - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes 03 27 18 Exhibit B - 03 14 18 Staff Report with attachments 03 27 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance 03 27 18 CC Cover Memo - Single Family Homes 04 10 18 CC Cover Memo - Single Family Homes - 2nd Reading 04 10 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance providing for text amend Signed Ordinance 2018-10 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Quesada, Vice Mayor Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Absent : 1- Commissioner Mena City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-17 F.-4. 18-7201 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 74, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles”; to include additional definitions; additional prohibitions; additional provisions; providing for administrative appeal procedures; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Commissioner Lago) Attachments: Parking Code First Reading Ordinance Parking Code Changes- Cover memo first reading Chapter 74 Edits to Parking Code March 21 Penalty Fee Comparison Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related amending C Parking Code Changes- Cover memo Second reading Parking Code Second Reading Ordinance Chapter 74 Edits to Parking Code Second Reading Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 and F-4 are related regarding City Co Signed Ordinance 2018-17 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. 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. 16 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-16 F.-5. 18-7209 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Chapter 74 , entitled “Traffic and Vehicles; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Commissioner Lago) Attachments: Penalties First Reading Ordinance Penalty Fee Comparison Penalties Section- Cover memo first reading Sec._1_7.___Penalties - Attachment A Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related amending C Penalties Second Reading Ordinance Sec._1_7.___Penalties - Attachment A- 2nd Reading Penalties Section- Cover memo 2nd Reading Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Item F-3 and F-4 are related regarding City Co Signed Ordinance 2018-16 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 is City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Vice Mayor Keon, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. 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. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 RESOLUTIONS Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-148 F.-6. 17-6511 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, for the mixed use project referred to as “Venera” on the property legally described as Lots 11 thru 25, Block 203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1500 Venera Avenue, 1515 San Remo Avenue, and 1537 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0; 1 recused) City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Attachments: 10 11 17 Staff Report - Venera w attachments 10 11 17 Attachment A - Applicant's Application Submittal re 1500 Venera 02 13 18 Exhibit A Part I - Applicant Revised Submittal 02 13 18 Exhibit A Part II - Revised Traffic Study 02 13 18 Exhibit E - 10 11 17 Venera Staff Report w attachments 02 13 18 Exhibit F - Excerpts of 10 11 17 PZB Meeting Minutes 02 13 18 Exhibit G - Correspondence from Residents and Representatives 02 13 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 02 13 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 1st Reading Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan (2) Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Feb 13 2018 - Agenda Items F-2, F-3, F-4 are related - Ordinances r 04 24 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 2nd Reading 04 24 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal 04 24 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 04 24 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 04 24 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan 04 24 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Staff Memo 04 24 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 Excerpts of PZB Meeting Minutes 04 24 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence 04 24 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 05 08 18 CC Cover Memo - Venera 05 08 18 Exhibit A - Applicant's Submittal 05 08 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 05 08 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 05 08 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan 05 08 18 Exhibit E - 03 14 18 P&Z Memo 05 08 18 Exhibit F - 03 14 18 PZB Verbatim Minutes 05 08 18 Exhibit G - Neighbors Correspondence 05 08 18 Exhibit H - PowerPoint 05 08 18 Exhibit I - Diagram of Current Zoning and Proposed Development 05 22 18 Exhibit A Applicant's Update to Submittal 05 22 18 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 05 22 18 Exhibit C - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment 05 22 18 CC Cover Memo Venera 05 22 18 PowerPoint Presentation - Venera 05 22 18 Exhibit D - Draft Resolution Mixed-Use Site Plan Final Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg May 8 2018 - Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-8 are related - Ordinance Resolution No. 2018-148 This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-7) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-105 F.-7. 18-7170 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the submission of an application to Miami-Dade County for the annexation of the area known as High Pines/Ponce-Davis into the City of Coral Gables pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Miami-Dade County Code and requesting that Miami-Dade County approve the application. Attachments: HP-PD PP 3-20-18 HP-PD Report, 3-21-18 rev Reso. High Pines-Ponce Davis Annexation 3-12-18 High Pines - Ponce Davis Presentation Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item F-7 - Resolution approving the submissi Signed Resolution 2018-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS HIGH PINES/PONCE-DAVIS INTO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 20 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE AND REQUESTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVE THE APPLICATION. A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-105. 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. 14 G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES G.-1. 18-7205 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet. Attachments: Action Item Spreadsheet_3.27.18 Commision Meeting This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 18 G.-2. 18-7206 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago. Attachments: Commissioner Lago's Initatives_3.27.18 Commission Meeting This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 19 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS H.-1. 18-7202 A discussion regarding Metal Roofs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) Attachments: Metal Roofs PowerPoint Presentation_2018_0327 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Mar 27 2018 - Agenda Item H-1 - Discussion regarding metal roofs [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]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 20 I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 21 J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item J-1) J.-1. 18-7198 A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. (Financial Statements and Reports are in draft form until receipt of the audited Financial Statements of the City of Coral Gables Retirement System). Attachments: DRAFT CAFR 9-30-2017 City of Coral Gables Management Letter Draft City of Coral Gables - Compliance Draft Agenda Item - Presentation of CAFR 2017 Resolution Accepting CAFR 2017 This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106 J.-2. 18-7210 A Resolution approving establishment of a fiscal sponsorship account with the Coral Gables Community Foundation to be used for the administration of monies related to the "Venice in the Gables Community Art Project" and advancement of the arts in Coral Gables. Attachments: CC 03.27.18 CG Arts Advancement Fund w CG Comm Fndtn CG Arts Advancement Fund w CG Comm Fndtn.Reso - DRAFT Venetian Posts PPT v2 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item J-2 - Resolution approving establishm Signed Resolution 2018-106 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ACCOUNT WITH THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MONIES RELATED TO THE VENICE IN THE GABLES COMMUNITY ART PROJECT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS IN CORAL GABLES. [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 Quesada, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-106. 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. 22 K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS K.-1. 18-7208 Presentation of memorandum regarding petition process for constitutional amendments relating to regulation of firearms. Attachments: Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg March 27 2018 - Agenda Item K-1 - Presentation of memorandum re [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item K-1 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. 23 K.-2 18-7204 Request for Executive Session (if any). This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 24 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2018 L. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 25 M. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 26 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 2:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, beginning 9 a.m.] WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 18

Agenda

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, March 27, 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 27, 2018 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Agenda Items A-1 and A-2. INVOCATION Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor, Granada Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 18-7149 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming March 27, 2018 as "Reading Day" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 18-7207 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 8, 2018 through April 14, 2018 as "National Library Week" in Coral Gables. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 18-7200 A discussion regarding the relevance of art and culture in the City of Coral Gables, including governance and procurement issues. C.-2. 18-7161 Administrative Investigation Report of Chief Edward Hudak, the final report, conclusions and costs. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM City Commission Agenda March 27, 2018 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. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 18-7199 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of January 31, 2018. 1.-2. 18-7195 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of February 7, 2018 1.-3. 18-7167 Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2018. E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM City Commission Agenda March 27, 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. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related. F.-1. 17-6509 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments”, and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Residential Multi-Family Medium Density” to “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review ) (10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) F.-2. 17-6510 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial District (C) for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0). City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM City Commission Agenda March 27, 2018 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-3. 17-6870 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,” Section 4-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District;” and Article 5, “Development Standards,” Article 8, “Definitions,” and Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations;” to modify and clarify provisions regulating single -family residential standards related to garages, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, building height, fences and walls, accessory uses, and lot coverage; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 03 14 18 PZB recommended approved, Vote 5-0) (This is an action related to the City Commission Workshop that was held on January 8, 2018.) Agenda Items F-4 and F-5 are related. F.-4. 18-7201 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 74, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles”; to include additional definitions; additional prohibitions; additional provisions; providing for administrative appeal procedures; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Commissioner Lago) F.-5. 18-7209 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 1-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Chapter 74 , entitled “Traffic and Vehicles; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Commissioner Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM City Commission Agenda March 27, 2018 RESOLUTIONS Time Certain 11:00am - Agenda Items F-1, F-2, and F-6 are related. F.-6. 17-6511 (This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.) A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting mixed use site plan review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts”, Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts”, Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)”, for the mixed use project referred to as “Venera” on the property legally described as Lots 11 thru 25, Block 203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1500 Venera Avenue, 1515 San Remo Avenue, and 1537 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for an effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0; 1 recused) Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-7) F.-7. 18-7170 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables approving the submission of an application to Miami-Dade County for the annexation of the area known as High Pines/Ponce-Davis into the City of Coral Gables pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Miami-Dade County Code and requesting that Miami-Dade County approve the application. G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES G.-1. 18-7205 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet. G.-2. 18-7206 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago. H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS H.-1. 18-7202 A discussion regarding Metal Roofs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Quesada) 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]. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM City Commission Agenda March 27, 2018 J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item J-1) J.-1. 18-7198 A Resolution accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Compliance Reports, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. (Financial Statements and Reports are in draft form until receipt of the audited Financial Statements of the City of Coral Gables Retirement System). J.-2. 18-7210 A Resolution approving establishment of a fiscal sponsorship account with the Coral Gables Community Foundation to be used for the administration of monies related to the "Venice in the Gables Community Art Project" and advancement of the arts in Coral Gables. K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS K.-1. 18-7208 Presentation of memorandum regarding petition process for constitutional amendments relating to regulation of firearms. K.-2 18-7204 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 7 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM City Commission Agenda March 27, 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 8 Printed on 3/23/2018 2:22 PM

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