City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · January 22, 2019
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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 Vince Lago
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Commissioner Frank C. Quesada
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda January 22, 2019
Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am.
(Agenda Items A-1 to A-2)
INVOCATION
Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor, Granada Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 19-8303 A Presentation of the Official Commencement of Expanded Micro-Transit Service via
Freebee.
A.-2. 19-8323 Congratulations to Officer Alexander Jorva, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of
the Month Award,” for the month of November 2018.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 19-8292 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 8, 2019.
C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Itema C-1)
C.-1. 19-8281 Presentation of the Key to the City to Nino Pernetti, Owner of Caffe Abbracci.
C.-2. 19-8301 A discussion regarding traffic calming.
C.-3. 19-8302 A discussion regarding FEMA reimbursement.
C.-4. 19-8304 A discussion regarding establishing a Sister City relationship with the City of Seville,
Spain.
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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. 19-8300 A Resolution confirming John Allen (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a
member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board for the remainder of a two (2) year
term, which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
D.-2. 19-8299 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the
competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Cartegraph OMS
Platform Annual Maintenance Service as a "Special Procurement/Bid Waiver," pursuant
to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
D.-3. 19-8294 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables ratifying and accepting
Resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving the execution of an Interlocal
Agreement and calling for a Special Election necessary for the transfer of control from
Miami-Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Banyan Drive Security Guard Special
Taxing District located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all
things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
D.-4. 19-8315 A Resolution appointing Connie Crowther (Nominated By Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a
member of the Communications Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term,
which began on June 1, 2017 and continues through May 31, 2019.
D.-5. 19-8291 A Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to Verizon Wireless Personal
Communications LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless for utilities and access on, over, and across
a portion of the Fire Station III property located at 11911 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables,
Florida 33156.
D.-6. 19-8298 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to waive the
competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Cyclomedia professional
and data services in the amount of $130,847 as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver”,
pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
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1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 19-8322 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of November 28, 2018.
1.-2. 18-8265 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of November 28, 2018.
1.-3. 19-8305 Communications Committee Meeting of January 9, 2019.
1.-4. 19-8314 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 14, 2019.
1-.5. 19-8324 Economic Development Board Meeting of January 15, 2019.
1.-6. 19-8295 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of November 20, 2018.
1.-7. 19-8312 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of December 18, 2018.
1.-8. 19-8277 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 6, 2018.
1.-9. 19-8321 School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of November 16, 2018.
1.-10. 19-8309 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of October 16, 2018.
1.-11. 19-8310 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of December 4, 2018.
2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
2.-1. 19-8287 A Resolution approving the acquisition of twenty-two (22) speech bubble artwork signs
from “The truth is I welcome you,” by Hank Willis Thomas and installation on Miracle Mile
of the artwork "Ernest and Ruth," by Hank Willis Thomas. (Unanimously recommended
by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 4 to 0).
2.-2. 19-8296 A Resolution approving acquisition of the sculpture "Quadraped #2," by David Hayes.
(Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval /denial vote: 4 to
0).
2.-3. 18-8252 A Resolution approving artists for public art proposal submittals associated with the new
Public Safety Building. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board
approval/denial vote: 4 to 0).
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E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
None
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 Commissioner Keon
and Commissioner Mena, during the day of the City Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Agenda Items F-1, F-2 and F-3 are related.
F.-1. 18-8054 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 “Religious / Institutional” to “University Campus” for the property legally
described as Lots 1 thru 8 and 34 thru 40, Block 196, Coral Gables Riviera Section 6
(6500 Red Road), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review) (Change future land use in the
Comprehensive Plan)
F.-2. 18-8055 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 Special Use District (S) to University Campus
District (UCD) for the property legally described as Lots 1 thru 8 and 34 thru 40, Block
196, Coral Gables Riviera Section 6 (6500 Red Road), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for
a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( Change
Zoning on Zoning Map)
F.-3. 18-8057 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral
Gables and University of Miami Development Agreement, adopted by Ordinance No .
2010-31 on 09.28.10, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 19, entitled
“Development Agreements,” for the University of Miami, City of Coral Gables Campus,
amending the first Recital to include the property legally described as Lots 1 thru 8 and
34 thru 40, Block 196, Coral Gables Riviera Section 6 (6500 Red Road), Coral Gables,
Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective
date.(legal description on file). (Update Development Agreement with new legal
description)
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Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-4)
F.-4. 18-7839 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Coral Gables by amending Article II, Chapter 70, Sections 70-19 through
70-75, entitled “City of Coral Gables Cable Television Ordinance” as provided herein;
amending Article III, Chapter 70, Sections 70-76 through 70-91, amending the title of
Article III to “Coral Gables Communications Rights-of-Way Ordinance”; providing intent
and purpose, applicability and authority to implement; providing definitions; providing for
registration for placing or maintaining communications facilities in the public
rights-of-way; providing for the requirement of a permit; providing application requirements
and review procedures; providing for a performance construction bond; providing for
construction methods; providing for the preservation of historic property; providing
development and objective design standards; providing for fees and compensation;
providing enforcement remedies; providing for severability clause; providing for conflicts
and repeal of zoning in progress; and providing for an effective date.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-5. 18-8243 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 11, “Landscaping,” Section 5-1104, “General
requirements,” limiting locations for artificial turf; providing for repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 01 09 18 PZB
recommended approval with conditions, Vote 6-0)
G. COMMISSIONER INITIATIVES
G.-1. 19-8284 Commission Action Items Spreadsheet.
G.-2. 19-8283 Status update on signage by staff.
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H. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
H.-1. 19-8286 Presentation by staff on M House planters.
H.-2. 19-8297 An update on LaSalle Cleaners Building located on 2341 S. Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables,
FL 33134.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Vince Lago)
H.-3. 19-8306 Status update of street lights on Bird Road and Granada Boulevard.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
H.-4. 19-8307 Status updates regarding repairs and/or replacement of Doctor's Hospital and Coral
Gables High School signs on Bird Road.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
H.-5. 19-8308 Status updates on the Enrique "Henry" Cepero Memorial Park, Blue Road and Biltmore
Drive Open Space.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
H.-6. 19-8316 An update on the barricades at Betsy Adams Park.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
H.-7. 19-8313 A discussion of approved site plan design features.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Keon)
I. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
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J. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
J.-1. 19-8290 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget to
transfer from fund balance Police, Fire and Park Impact Fees, and to appropriate the
Police and Fire funds to for the construction of the New Public Safety Building, and the
Parks funds for the Ponce Circle Park Project.
J.-2. 18-8255 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to amend the amended and
restated Master Services Agreement by and between the City of Coral Gables and South
Florida Maintenance Services, Inc. in order to add additional maintenance sites and
provide additional landscape installation and maintenance services in an amount not to
exceed the budgeted available funds.
J.-3. 18-8247 A Resolution recommending approval of additional design services to AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. in the amount of $290,000 for increased square footage, construction cost,
and design schedule duration to the new Public Safety Building.
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item J-4)
J.-4. 18-7958 A Resolution approving the general business terms and authorizing the City Manager and
City Attorney to negotiate a development agreement with Coral Gables City Center, LLC
(CGCC) for the redevelopment of Municipal Parking Garages 1 and 4 in which CGCC
proposes a public private-partnership to provide an improved parking structure where the
City will retain ownership and/or control of the public parking component and build a
residential and office mixed-use project compatible with the surrounding neighborhood .
(This resolution requires a 4/5 vote because of the value; if an agreement is reached with
CGCC an ordinance will come back to City Commission for two readings)
J-.5. 18-8254 CIFO Donation Update.
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K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.-1. 19-8288 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, adopting a
policy for City Commissioner expense accounts/office budgets.
(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
K.-2. 18-8270 Request for Executive Session (if any).
L. CITY CLERK ITEMS
L.-1. 19-8311 A Resolution of the City Commission making provisions for holding a General Biennial
Election on April 9, 2019, for the Election of Candidates for the office(s) of Mayor and two
City Commissioners; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official
representative of the City Commission, with respect to the supervision of said General
Biennial Election; further directing the City Clerk to give notice by publication of the
adoption of this Resolution and the provisions hereof.
L.-2. 19-8285 A Resolution appointing certain members of the Canvassing Board for the upcoming
General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 9, 2019, namely, the Honorable Jacqueline
Hogan Scola, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, the Honorable Monica Gordo,
Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, the Honorable Carlos Guzman (Alternate),
Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, and City Clerk, Billy Y. Urquia, for the purpose
of canvassing absentee ballots and precinct returns; further authorizing said board to
certify the results of said election.
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2017-44, 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.
Billy Y. Urquia
City Clerk
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