City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, May 28, 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 Jorge L. Fors, Jr. Commissioner Patricia Keon Commissioner Michael Mena Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Agenda May 28, 2019 INVOCATION Jeff Sullivan, Executive Pastor, Granada Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 19-8727 Congratulations to Sergeant Jose C. Baez, recipient of the 2018 Robert DeKorte Memorial Award. A.-2. 19-8731 Congratulations to Detective Andrew Cachinero, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the first quarter in 2019. A.-3. 19-8736 Congratulations to Officer Alexander Ortega, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Officer of the Month Award," for the month of March 2019 A.-4. 19-8729 Congratulations to Officer Oscar Valdivia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2019. A.-5. 19-8733 Congratulations to Lieutenant Jeffrey Stone, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2019. A.-6. 19-8740 Congratulations to Battalion Chief Alejandro Garces, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2019. A.-7. 19-8732 Congratulations to Linda Maestre, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Communications Operator of the Quarter Award,” for the first quarter in 2019. A.-8. 19-8537 Congratulations to Michael Machado who holds the title Part -Time Lifeguard III, recipient of the "Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award," for the first quarter in 2019. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 19-8714 A discussion regarding the concept of passive parks. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 5/24/2019 8:57 AM City Commission Agenda May 28, 2019 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. 19-8722 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, increasing Local Business Tax rates by 5% covering fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, as provided for under Chapter 205.0535 of the Florida Statutes; providing severability clause, and an effective date. D.-2. 19-8730 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the acceptance of a donation from artist Carlos Garcia-Barbon of three giclee prints of watercolor works created by the artist. D.-3. 19-8738 Resolution authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages and to authorize waiver of special event code Section 62-260 allowing the above mentioned applicant to operate from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from Tuesday, July 2, 2019 through Sunday, July 7, 2019, during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Celebration and 2019 Copa America watch party to benefit the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 19-8737 Anti-Crime Committee Meeting of April 24, 2019. 1.-2. 19-8708 Communications Committee Meeting of May 8, 2019. 1.-3. 19-8711 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of May 13, 2019. 1.-4. 19-8723 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of April 8, 2019. 1.-5. 19-8728 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 21, 2019. 1.-6. 19-8725 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 18, 2019. 1.-7. 19-8672 Property Advisory Board Meeting of April 10, 2019. 1.-8. 19-8734 Retirement Board Meeting of April 25, 2019 City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 5/24/2019 8:57 AM City Commission Agenda May 28, 2019 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 Fors, during the day of the City Commission Meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING F.-1. 17-6514 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 3, “Development Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development” Section 3-502, “Standards and Criteria;” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD);” Article 5, “Development Standards,” Section 5-604, “Coral Gables Mediterranean Style Design Standards,” and Section 5-1105, “Landscape Requirements;” and Article 8, “Definitions,” to clarify what constitutes open space; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Updating Zoning Code to clarify what constitutes as required open space) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) RESOLUTIONS F.-2. 19-8718 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing Mankind Grooming & Services, located at 290 Aragon Avenue to add the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises as an accessory use to the barbershop and spa establishment, as permitted by state law, provided that total receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages not exceed 25 percent of the total annual gross receipts, and permanent bars or counters not exceed 45 square feet in surface area, subject to a valid Certificate of Use and local business tax; and providing for an effective date. F.-3. 19-8539 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, "General Provisions,” Section 1-104 "Jurisdiction and applicability," to grant approval of modification of existing government facility known as Fire Station No. 2, legally described as Lot 1 thru 17, re-subdivision of a portion of Block 26, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 2, (525 S. Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; to provide for construction of trolley maintenance facility, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Modification of existing Fire Station and construction of new trolley maintenance facility) City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 5/24/2019 8:57 AM City Commission Agenda May 28, 2019 F.-4. 19-8713 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida approving an amended Declaration of Restrictions regarding that certain property legally described as Lots 15-16, Block 29, Granada Section Coral Gables, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 19-8709 A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-272 regarding the Arts Advisory Panel, revising membership qualifications and membership appointments. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) G.-2. 19-8746 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City Manager and City Attorney to request "Ball Park" estimates to underground all power and utility lines throughout the entire City from Florida Power and Light and other applicable utilities, and present said estimates to the City Commission once they are obtained. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-3. 19-8750 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida urging Governor DeSantis to veto House Bill 1159, a bill related to tree trimming and regulation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 19-8707 A Resolution accepting the nominations of board members submitted for consideration and adopting individual resolutions appointing said members to their respective boards, in accordance with Section 2-52 of the City Code. H.-2. 19-8748 A Resolution granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Javier Betancourt (Nominated by Commissioner Keon), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021. H.-3. 19-8749 A Resolution granting approval of a Residential Waiver (By a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Lourdes Cuzan (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli), in accordance with Section 2-52(B)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 5/24/2019 8:57 AM City Commission Agenda May 28, 2019 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 19-8741 A Resolution authorizing funding in the amount of $ 350,000 to the Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc. for the expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema into the City -owned property located at 240 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, with certain conditions. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 19-8745 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Miami -Dade County Public Schools Board (M-DCPS Board) to resolve the pending conflict with the M-DCPS Board under CH. 164, F.S., "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act". J.-2. 19-8717 Request for Executive Session (if any). K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 5/24/2019 8:57 AM City Commission Agenda May 28, 2019 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 City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 5/24/2019 8:57 AM