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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 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 Frank C. Quesada Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Vince Lago Commissioner Michael Mena Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Judging of the Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge INVOCATION Father Michael Sahdev, Assistant Rector at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church and School gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Attorney Soler Ramos 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) Ordinance adopted (Ordinance No. 2018-47 through Ordinance No. 2018-48) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2018-275 through Resolution No. 2018-286); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 18-8015 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 22, 2018 through October 28, 2018 as "Florida City Government Week" 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 22, 2018 through October 28, 2018 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli read the full Proclamation and presented the Proclamation to City Manager Peter Iglesias. City Manager Iglesias stated that City’s provides a higher level of service than most governments, and are reachable and foster a sense of community. City Manager Iglesias further stated last year we began a tradition of launching a poster celebrating our employees and the different services that our government provides to its citizens. This year we have initiated some additional activities to the celebration, he added. At today’s Proclamation and poster presentation we have launched a social media photo contest for our residents and visitors who would like to showcase their favorite place City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 in the City Beautiful. City Manager Iglesias further added, we are hosting an “Ice Cream Social” for Employees to close out the week, as Coral Gables is a sweet place to work. City Manager Iglesias continued that it is a privilege to work for the City of Coral Gables; it is a greater privilege to have hardworking and dedicated employees that strive to meet the high standards the City has set for its residents and businesses. City Manager Iglesias thanked City employees for the wonderful work they do and added a special thank you to the City Team, who have worked on these events and wonderful poster. City Manager Iglesias stated we have some of the employees here today that were featured in the poster including Lazaro Delgado and Amanda Hernandez from the Venetian Pool, Babette Morales, Ernesto Bermudez and Marino Mederos from Development Services, Aleyda Hernandez and Sebastian Ramos from our Passport Acceptance Facility, Eduardo Mollinedo from Public Works, Reynaldo Munoz from Trolley, Alex Garces, Dean James, Jr. and Tim Mungovan from Fire, and Samuel Gordillo and Astrid Cardenas from the Police Department. A photo was then taken with all the employees featured in the above mentioned poster.] This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 18-7997 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 10, 2018 as "Moving Day Walk" 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 November 10, 2018 as "Moving Day Walk" in Coral Gables), Mayor Valdez-Fauli read the full Proclamation and presented the Proclamation to the representatives of the Parkinson Foundation. A representative from the Parkinson Foundation thanked the City of Coral Gables and the Mayor for this Proclamation, and as mentioned in the Proclamation with Parkinson’s there are a number of symptoms that effect’s the Parkinson’s community, such as tremors, stiffness, rigidity, shuffling and freezing, and at the Parkinson’s Foundation our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s. She further stated in South Florida our “Moving Day Walk for Parkinson’s,” that will take place on November 10th is how we do that and how we unite as a community to fight back, so we hope that the City of Coral Gables will join us on this day at Museum Park, to really show Parkinson’s and the community about our contribution and how we would like to make a difference in the lives of people living with City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Parkinson’s.] This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-3. 18-8013 Congratulations to Gesell I. Guido who holds the title Part -Time Special Project Specialist, Community Recreation Department, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the third quarter in 2018. Attachments: Employee of the Quarter October 2018 PT Employee of the Third Quarter_October 2018 Notification PT EE of the third quarter [Note for the Record: Following Mayor Valdes-Fauli’s reading of the title to Agenda Item 3 (i.e. Congratulations to Gesell I. Guido who holds the title Part-Time Special Project Specialist, Community Recreation Department, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the third quarter in 2018), HR Director Karla Green came forward to dais to make the presentation. HR Director Green stated that were proud to introduce today our “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter” for the third quarter of 2018, namely Gesell Guido from the Parks and Recreation Department. HR Director Green further stated that Gesell joined the City in May 2009, and having worked at various Summer Camps in the Parks through the years, she has become a very knowledgeable and valuable employee, always willing to go above and beyond her duties to accomplish any task assigned to her. HR Director Green stated that Gesell’s can-do attitude led her to be promoted to her current position as a Part-Time Special Project Specialist. HR Director Green further stated that Gesell’s co-workers and supervisors have described her as a passionate and exceptional employee; she has contributed greatly to the special events program and recently with her team made the “Daddy Daughter Dance” event and the “Farmers Market” Event a great success. HR Director Green added her pride and dedication makes Gesell stand out, and is the reason why she is the recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter”. HR Director Green thanked Gesell for her dedication and for all you do for your team and congratulated her on this well-deserved award. A video tape was then played showing Gesell’s work regimen. Part-Time Special Project Specialist Guido thanked the Mayor, Commissioners, and the City Manager for this honor and thanked Norma Gavarrete and her other co-workers, as they make it a joy to come to work every day, adding she couldn’t ask for a better work family.] This Presentation/Protocol Document was Discussed and Filed City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 City Clerk Item No. 3 [Mayor Valdez-Fauli acknowledged the City of Coral Gables Annual Halloween pumpkin contest, and different City departments have entered their works of art and the winner is Coral Gables TV (Pumpkin #2). A photo was taken of the Coral Gables Television Team with the City Commission.] B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None City Clerk Item No. 4 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 18-8009 Discussion regarding regulation of plastic beverages straws. (Co-sponsored by Commissioner Lago) [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. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-275 Non 18-8104 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, accepting a Agenda donation from Cisneros-Fontanals Gallery of a Fredy Alzate Gomez sculpture. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM CISNEROS-FONTANALS GALLERY OF A FREDY ALZATE GOMEZ SCULPTURE. A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-275. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 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. Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Vice Mayor Keon, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli RESOLUTION NO. 2018-276 D.-1. 18-8012 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Citywide Roofing Phase II project for Public Works to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an amount of $ 159,740.70, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2018-016 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Attachments: Bid Tabulation - Final Z Roofing & Waterproofing inc - IFB Response Citywide Roofing Award Recommendation Memo Agenda Memo - IFB 2018-016 Agenda Reso - IFB 2018-016 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE CITYWIDE ROOFING PHASE II PROJECT FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO Z ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,740.70, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BIDS (IFB) 2018-016 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-276 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-277 D.-2. 18-8000 A Resolution approving use of the Coral Gables trolley for the City ’s Art Basel program partnership with the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum the first week of December, 2018 for select Art Basel related experiences. Attachments: CC Art Basel 2018 HW & Lowe Art Basel 2018 HWT & Lowe - Reso. Draft Baseling with the Lowe Sponsorship Agreement A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE USE OF THE CORAL GABLES TROLLEY FOR THE CITY’S ART BASEL PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LOWE ART MUSEUM THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER, 2018 FOR SELECT ART BASEL RELATED EXPERIENCES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-277 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-278 D.-3. 18-7980 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board to appoint Emily MacDonald-Korth to the Arts Advisory Panel to serve for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019. Attachments: CC AAP Member recommendation Emily MacDonald-Korth R-Draft AAP Member.Emily MacDonald-Korth CDB Minutes October 02 2018 EXCERPT re. AAP Mbr Emily MacDonald-Korth MacDonald-Korth_CV_2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO APPOINT EMILY MACDONALD-KORTH TO THE ARTS ADVISORY PANEL TO SERVE 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 2018-278 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-279 D.-4. 18-8027 A Resolution granting a one-day permit to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturday, January 19, 2019, 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 10th Annual “Block Party” event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: Draft Resolution for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis 2019 Cover Memo for Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis 2019 Buonticonti fund permit application 2019 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 19, 2019, BEGINNING AT 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 10TH ANNUAL “BLOCK PARTY” EVENT; SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-279 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-280 D.-5. 18-8028 A Resolution authorizing a change order to the “ Public Safety Building - Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)” contract RFQ 2017.06.YG with The Weitz Company, LLC pursuant to Section 2-764 (b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the amount of $132,187 to perform additional work by conducting a test pile program. Attachments: Weitz Test Tile CO -COVER Weitz Pile Test CO - RESOL Weitz Test Pile Proposal A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE “PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMR)” CONTRACT RFQ 2017.06.YG, WITH THE WEITZ COMPANY, LLC, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764 (B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,187 TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL WORK BY CONDUCTING A TEST PILE PROGRAM. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item D-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2018-280 on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 18-8001 Communications Committee Meeting of October 10, 2018. Attachments: AgendaitemOctober2018 Minutes October 2018 annualreport2018 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 12 1.-2. 18-8039 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of October 15, 2018. Attachments: OCTOBER 15, 2018 10 MEMBER ATTENDANCE 2018 - OCTOBER This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 13 1.-3. 18-8021 Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of September 26, 2018. Attachments: 09.26.18 MinutesforCC10.23.18 AAP Meeting September 26 2018 DRAFT This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 14 1.-4. 18-8003 Economic Development Board Meeting of September 5, 2018. Attachments: 09-05-18 DRAFT EDB Minutes This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 15 1.-5. 18-7991 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of September 18, 2018. Attachments: IACC-Minutes of September 18, 2018 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 16 1.-6. 18-7989 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 4, 2018. Attachments: Minutes BC 09-06-18 Signed 102318 CCMtg Cover Memo LBAB Mtg100418 Annual Report Fy 2017-18 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 1.-7. 18-8007 Library Advisory Board Meeting of August 8, 2018. Attachments: LAB Minutes 8-8-18 This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 18 1.-8. 18-7992 The School and Community Relations Committe Meeting of September 21, 2018. Attachments: 9-21-18 draft minutes Cover Memo This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. City Clerk Item No. 19 E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Time Certain 9:45am (Agenda Item E-1) E.-1. 18-7993 Recognition of District 6 School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas, for her leadership and update on the renovation of Coral Gables Senior High School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-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 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-47 F.-1. 18-7945 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74 -Traffic and Vehicles of the City of Coral Gables Code in order to amend ordinances allowing use of motorized scooters on certain city sidewalks; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: First Reading Scooter Sidewalks on Ponce Cover Memo 10-2 ordinance - First Reading Scooter Sidewalks on Ponce 10-2 Second Reading Scooter Sidewalks on Ponce Cover Memo 10-16 ordinance - Second Reading Scooter Sidewalks on Ponce 10-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 74 -TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE IN ORDER TO AMEND ORDINANCES ALLOWING USE OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS ON CERTAIN CITY SIDEWALKS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [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 Commissioner Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2018-47. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Commissioner Keon Nays : 1- Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 22 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-48 F.-2. 18-7687 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 14, “Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements,” Section 5-1405, “Landscaping, screening, and design” clarifying requirements for screening of integrated structured parking and requiring additional screening on parking garages; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Require parking garage openings to be screened from surrounding properties and rights-of-way to minimize visibility of interior lights and car headlights) Attachments: 08 29 18 PZB Staff Report - Garage Screening w attachments 09 25 18 CC Cover Memo - Garage Screening 09 25 18 Exhibit B - 08 29 18 PZB Staff Report 09 25 18 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 08 29 18 PZB Meeting 09 25 28 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Garage Screening 10 23 18 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Garage Screening 10 23 18 CC Cover Memo - Garage Screening - 2nd Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, “DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” DIVISION 14, “PARKING, LOADING, AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS,” SECTION 5-1405, “LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, AND DESIGN” CLARIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCREENING OF INTEGRATED STRUCTURED PARKING AND REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SCREENING ON PARKING GARAGES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-2 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 adopted by Ordinance Number 2018-48. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-3. 18-8008 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City Code, Chapter 58, “Special Assessments,” Article III, “Repair or Construction of Streets and Sidewalks”, Section 58-57 “Work required in new building construction and/or alterations exceeding $15,000.00 in value or exceeding 600 square feet in floor area,” revising the threshold to account for inflation and rising costs of construction; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Cover memo - Amending City Code Section 58-57 Sidewalk Construction Threshold Ordinance - Amending Chapter 58 - Section 58-57 - Edits GJC 10-18-18 [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 Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Lago, that this matter be Continued. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 24 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2018-282 F.-4. 18-8029 A Resolution authorizing the ratification of a change order to the “Construction Manager at Risk for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape Project” contract RFQ 2015.12.05 with Ric-Man International, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the amount of $ 284,274 to perform improvements to Lot 25 Plaza and allow for the installation of marble sculptures. Attachments: Ric-Man Lot 25 Change Order - COVER Ric-Man Lot 25 Change Order - RESOL Lot 25 Plaza Change Order A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF A CHANGE ORDER TO THE “CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR THE MIRACLE MILE AND GIRALDA AVENUE STREETSCRAPE PROJECT” CONTRACT RFQ 2015.12.05, WITH RIC-MAN INTERNATIONAL, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764 (B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,274 TO PERFORM IMPROVEMENTS TO LOT 25 PLAZA AND ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MARBLE SCULPTURES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-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 2018-282. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 27 G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES G.-1. 18-7994 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet. Attachments: Action Item Spreadsheet_10.23.18 Commision Meeting Pending abandoned real property matters - 10-10-18 Pending abandoned real property matters - 10-15-18 Weekly Day Violation - 9-30-18 - 10-6-18 Weekly Day Violation - 10-7-18 - 10-13-18 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 35 G.-2. 18-7995 Initiative Tracker Requested by Commissioner Lago. Attachments: Commissioner Lago's Initatives_10.23.18 Commission Meeting This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 36 H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item H-1) H.-1. 18-7990 A discussion regarding electric vehicle charging requirements in the City's Zoning Code. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) [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. 21 H.-2. 18-8025 An update from staff regarding the comprehensive sanitation plan. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-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. 25 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 H.-3. 18-8026 A discussion and update from staff regarding the development known as Douglas Station. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lago) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-3 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. 30 H.-4. 18-8030 A discussion regarding the protective bollards installed throughout the City. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-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. 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-283 H.-5. 18-8040 A discussion and/or action related to Resolution 2018-30489, adopted by the City of Miami Beach, urging the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue to pursue actions to hold e-cigarette manufacturers accountable for the accessibility to minors. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) Attachments: Miami Beach Resolution 2018-30489 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES URGING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) TO CONTINUE TO PURSUE ACTIONS TO HOLD E-CIGARETTE MANUFACTURERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS TO MINORS AND TO EXPEDITIOUSLY ENACT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE SALE AND MARKETING OF YOUTH-FRIENDLY AND YOUTH-ORIENTED E-CIGARETTES TO MINORS IN THE IMMEDIATE INTEREST OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF OUR NATION’S YOUTH. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-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 adopted by Resolution Number 2018-283. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 37 J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2018-284 J.-1. 18-8002 A Resolution extending negotiations from the current November 5, 2018 deadline to November 14, 2018 in order for staff to continue working toward reaching an agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC (CGCC) for the redevelopment of City-owned municipal parking Garages 1 and 4 located at 245 and 385 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL. Attachments: Resolution - 10.9.18 (Garage RFP 14 Extension) Commission Cover - 10.9.18 (Garage RFP14 Extension) A RESOLUTION EXTENDING NEGOTIATIONS FROM THE CURRENT NOVEMBER 5, 2018 DEADLINE TO NOVEMBER 14, 2018 IN ORDER FOR STAFF TO CONTINUE WORKING TOWARD REACHING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORAL GABLES CITY CENTER, LLC (CGCC) FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGES 1 AND 4, LOCATED AT 245 AND 385 ANDALUSIA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-284. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 31 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-281 J.-2. 18-8022 A Resolution approving the concept for the winter art installation on Giralda Plaza scheduled to begin in mid-November 2018, for a period of three months. Attachments: Assembly for Proposed Concept Project Concept Rendering Commission Cover 10.23.18 (Giralda Winter Concept) Resolution 10.23.18 (Winter Giralda Concept) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE CONCEPT FOR THE WINTER ART INSTALLATION ON GIRALDA PLAZA SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN MID-NOVEMBER 2018, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS. [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 Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-281. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 26 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-285 J.-3. 18-8038 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new professional services agreement for consulting services related to the redevelopment of the City owned garages 1 and 4 on Andalusia Avenue with Abramson & Associates, pursuant to Section 2-501(d) of the procurement code, a waiver of the procurement code. Attachments: Commission Cover 10 23 18 (Abramson Garages) Resolution - 10 23 18 (Abramson Garages) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ABRAMSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED GARAGES 1 AND 4 ON ANDALUSIA AVENUE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-501(D) OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Keon, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-285. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 32 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 J.-4. 18-8024 A discussion regarding bike racks on Miracle Mile. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 33 K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2018-286 K.-1. 18-8014 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant a COLA to: ( 1) individuals who retired, entered DROP, or reached eligibility for normal retirement after January 1, 2013 but before the February 2015 retirement plan amendment (“GAP employees”); and (2) former city employees who opted out (“opt-outs”) of the class in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism. Attachments: COLA Recommendation Memo - GAP and OptOut Members A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT THE RETIREMENT BOARD’S DETERMINATION TO GRANT A COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) TO (1) INDIVIDUALS WHO RETIRED, ENTERED DROP, OR REACHED ELIGIBILITY FOR NORMAL RETIREMENT AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013 BUT BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 2016 RETIREMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (“GAP EMPLOYEES”) AND (2) FORMER CITY EMPLOYEES WHO OPTED OUT (“OPT-OUTS”) OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2018-11. [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]. A motion was made by Commissioner Lago, seconded by Vice Mayor Keon, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2018-286. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 34 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 K.-2. 18-7996 Request for Executive Session (if any). This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 38 L. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 39 M. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Valdes-Fauli: Anything else to come before the Commission? Commissioner Keon: I had some residents that live on Salzedo on the north end there, just off of Eighth Street; ask if we could, this is probably a Public Works issue, Peter, address it to you. They ask if - because of their proximity to Eighth Street and there’s a 7/11 there and different things, they end up with a lot of trash on the street and there’s no trash cans kind in that area, and I know we don’t want to put lots of trash cans in what’s considered residential, but if you could put together maybe a couple of people, I guess it would be Public Works or Code Enforcement, I’m not sure who it would be, to look at that area of Eighth Street and Salzedo where so many apartments are. Douglas Center kind of protects the area east of Ponce, but west of Ponce there is not a lot. Just look at it and the sidewalks are not in very good condition; most of it is related to being uprooted by trees and just the general condition of the area, they’ve asked if there is a way to pay some particular attention to them, because they feel the area could look a lot better than it currently looks. City Manager Iglesias: We’ll contact the Public Works Director… Commissioner Keon: If you could put together some people and go up and look at what kind of needs to be done in that area and its probably, maybe about four to five blocks in from Eighth Street, is where you see most of it and then it seems to peter out, but its more as to what can we do to enhance the quality of life issues in that area. City Manager Iglesias: I know which area you are talking about, Salzedo going to the 7/11? Commissioner Keon: Yes - but in that area maybe for four or five blocks back, whoever you would put together to take a look at it and look at what you can do to City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 maybe improve the quality of life. City Manager Iglesias: We’ll have a combination of Code and Public Works; will take a look at it. Commissioner Keon: OK. That’s it. Thank you. City Manager Iglesias: Thank you. Commissioner Lago: Anything else Commissioner? So my fellow colleagues, I have one item for the Commission. I have a friend of mine, who this Commission supports every single year with a great event, with a mentoring event that they put together, a fundraising event and it’s been a big success. So he brought this to me, the "Budweiser Clydesdale Show," is going to be here from October 31st through November 1st. I bring it to you and I present it to the City Manager first, because I wanted to show you how interesting and beautiful these…horses are and they are willing to bring the horses along with the gorgeous carriages, these wooden carriages that the horses are attached to, but I wanted to bring it to you first because I wanted to make sure that you were even interested in this, because again, there is some branding on it. They are not asking for any type of marketing, but it does say Budweiser on the side of it. But I’m saying, they are not asking us to, like put out a press release, but they are going to be here, I think it’s for the "Air and Sea Show" already, and a friend of mine reached out to them and has a contract, and said listen, is this something that the City would be interested in, maybe good for kids, maybe good for people who want to see the horses. If the Commission is not interested… Commissioner Keon: Did they bring the clean-up people with them? Let me tell you, those horses are - there is a lot of clean-up after those horses. Commissioner Lago: I can imagine, and I can find out. It’s completely up to the Commission and I wanted to just get your input on it to see if it interests you. If not, we can tell them no. I just thought it was something… City Attorney Ramos: If the Commission is generally in favor, then I would ask that they go through the special events permit process just to make sure that all of that is taken care of. Commissioner Keon: I really want to know that they bring up the clean-up crews that City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 comes with that. City Manager Iglesias: It’ll be a special event. Commissioner Mena: I don’t know if the timing, it’s like a week away. Commissioner Lago: They are going to be here no matter what. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: I think we should channel these things. I wish that we had more time. Commissioner Lago: It was given to me very late and I sent it immediately over to the Manager and… Mayor Valdes-Fauli: I think it should go to the City staff and special events. Commissioner Lago: It did. It went to the staff and I just wanted to bring it to your attention. I never have a chance to have a discussion in public, so. Commissioner Keon: I think its fine as long as they bring the people that clean it up, OK. Commissioner Mena: It might make more sense on Alhambra than the Mile, just because of the infrastructure. City Attorney Ramos: Well again, the clean-up is just part of it. The special events permit process will talk about police, clean-up, location, that’s why I think it’s important that the committee, even if it’s an emergency meeting of the committee that they meet in order to put… City Manager Iglesias: We did get it late, but we are looking at it, so… Commissioner Mena: Real quick. I just wanted to say that I was told Bike Walk Over in the museum are having a candidate forum tonight from 6 to 8 on transit issues. So, just if anybody is interested it’s at 6 o’clock at the Coral Gables Museum and I just thought I would announce that in case anybody… Commissioner Keon: And who are the candidates? City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Commissioner Mena: It’s the state rep candidates, so its District 112 and 114, which are Nector Ann and Rosy Palamino and Javier Enriques and Javier Fernandez in the other race. Mayor Valdes-Fauli: OK. Anything else to come before the meeting? Adjourned. City Clerk Item No. 40 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 2:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2018, beginning 9 a.m.] WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 21