City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 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 October 8, 2019 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. (Agenda Items A-1 through A-9) INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 19-9245 A presentation of a $6,000 donation from the City of Coral Gables, raised in conjunction with the Coral Gables Community Foundation, at the launch event for the Coral Gables cookbook, “A Taste of Coral Gables,” and benefitting Coral Gables Senior Highschool ’s Culinary Arts Program. A.-2. 19-8908 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 8, 2019 as "University of Salamanca Day" in Coral Gables. A.-3. 19-9223 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2019 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 19-9262 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2019 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 19-9200 Presentation of twenty-year service pin to Allan T. Webb, Public Works Department. A.-6. 19-9221 Congratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Balsera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2019. A.-7. 19-9226 Congratulations to Firefighter Juan Pineiro, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2019. A.-8. 19-9188 Congratulations to Operator Tabitha Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the 2nd Quarter Award,” for the months of April 2019 through June 2019. A.-9. 19-9189 Congratulations to Sergeant Lauren E. Poole, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2019. Agenda Items A-10 and G-1 are related. A.-10. 19-9235 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2019 as "Americans with Disabilities Month" in Coral Gables. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 A.-11. 19-9201 Congratulations to Eddie Coard Jr. who holds the title Sanitation Worker, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of October 2019. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 19-9173 Regular City Commission Meeting of August 27, 2019. B.-2. 19-9174 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 10, 2019. B.-3. 19-9246 Special Assessment Meeting of September 12, 2019. B.-4. 19-9249 First Budget Hearing of September 12, 2019. B.-5. 19-9247 Second Budget Hearing of September 20, 2019. C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 19-9274 Report on the International Rum Conference. C.-2. 19-9275 San Isidro Sister City relationship and Argentina Mission. 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. 19-9204 A Resolution authorizing Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm on November 23, 2019 at Merrick Park located on Biltmore Way between LeJuene Road and Hernando Street during the "Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival," to benefit the Hispanic Cultural Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. D.-2. 19-9207 A Resolution authorizing Saint Theresa Catholic School to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the Annual Parish School Fair on the school’s grounds at 2701 Indian Mound Trail on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday December 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 D.-3. 19-9227 A Resolution authorizing Giralda Plaza merchants to set up a temporary bar on November 1, 2019, December 6, 2019, January 3, 2020, February 7, 2020, March 6, 2020 and April 3, 2020 from 7pm - 1am on their respective outdoor dining areas during the Business Improvement District’s Giralda Under the Stars Event, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. D.-4. 19-9225 A Resolution authorizing Make a Wish Southern Florida to sell alcoholic beverages at the parking lot located on 1159 Sunset Drive and San Ignacio Avenue from Red Road to Yumuri Street on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. during the Wings for Wishes event to benefit the Make a Wish South Florida subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. D.-5. 19-9237 A Resolution granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter ’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 17, 2019 through December 24, 2019. D.-6. 19-9216 A Resolution confirming Dr. Rosa Maria Mayorga (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. D.-7. 19-9215 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board to appoint Nelson de León, Dr. Jill Deupi, Jacek Kolasiński, Emily MacDonald-Korth, Marijean Miyar, and Juan Roselione-Valadez to the arts advisory panel to serve for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. D.-8. 19-9196 A Resolution confirming Joanne Meagher (Board-As-A-Whole-Appointment) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. D.-9. 19-9251 A Resolution appointing Monica Segura (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. D.-10. 19-9272 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, ratifying a Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Coral Gables and a Maintenance Agreement between 251 S Dixie LLC and the City of Coral Gables related to Gables Station improvements. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 19-9214 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 17, 2019. 1.-2. 19-9132 Code Enforcement Board Hearing of August 21, 2019. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 1.-3. 19-9197 Communications Committee Meeting of September 11, 2019. 1.-4. 19-9206 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of September 16, 2019. 1.-5. 19-9199 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 12, 2019. 1.-6. 19-9212 Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 6, 2019. 1.-7. 19-9198 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of August 15, 2019. 1.-8. 19-9168 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 2, 2019. 1.-9. 19-9236 Library Advisory Board Meeting of August 14, 2019. 1.-10. 19-9176 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of June 27, 2019. 1.-11. 19-9177 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of August 22, 2019. 1.-12. 19-9231 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of June 12, 2019. 1.-13. 19-9233 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 30, 2019. 1.-14. 19-9178 Property Advisory Board and Economic Development Board Joint Meeting of August 14, 2019. 1.-15. 19-9147 School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 23, 2019. 1.-16. 19-9230 Senior Advisory Board Meeting of July 11, 2019. 1.-17. 19-9232 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Minutes of June 13, 2019. 1.-18. 19-9224 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of September 4, 2019. E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 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, Jr., during the day of the City Commission Meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 9:45am (Agenda Item F-1) F.-1. 19-8541 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2011-06, to increase the maximum student enrollment from 1,162 to 1,240 students for Gulliver Academy located at 12595 Red Road, Coral Gables, Florida; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 2011-06 shall remain in effect; and providing an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (07 10 18 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 4-2) (Increase existing Gulliver Academy student enrollment) F.-2. 19-9090 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-206, “Business Improvement Overlay District (BIOD),” to permit a conditional use for outdoor seating for nonrestaurant facilities fronting Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re nonrestaurant facilities - public outdoor seating) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) F.-3. 19-8947 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-206, “Business Improvement Overlay District (BIOD),” to permit a conditional use for outdoor seating on private property for nonrestaurant facilities; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re nonrestaurant facilities - private outdoor seating) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) F.-4. 19-8949 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74 -Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV- Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, Shared Mobility Devices, and Other Similar Devices of the City of Coral Gables Code to amend certain definitions and requirements for operation of shared mobility device programs; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 F.-5. 19-8767 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles” of the City of Coral Gables Code to provide additional definitions and prohibit privately-owned, metered surface parking lot operators from issuing parking violations to motor vehicles parked in said privately -owned, metered surface parking lots, and Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Chapter 74; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Agenda Items F-6, F-7, and F-8 are related. F.-6. 19-9069 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 8, “Docks, Wharves, Mooring Piles and Watercraft Moorings, ” updating side setback requirements and allowing multi -level docks below established grade, providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re docks) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) F.-7. 19-9070 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 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4-101, Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, and Section 4-102, “Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District,” to modify and clarify provisions related to driveways; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re driveways) F.-8. 19-9071 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 21, “Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2107, “Temporary use of construction office” to allow temporary construction office for multi -family projects in Multi-Family 2 (MF2) and Multi-Family Special Area (MFSA) districts; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re field office) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 F.-9. 19-9180 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Gables by amending Article III, Chapter 70, Sections 70-76 through 70-91, the “Coral Gables Communications Rights-of-Way Ordinance;” providing intent and purpose, applicability and authority to implement; providing definitions; providing for registration; providing for the requirement of a permit; providing application requirements and review procedures; providing for a performance bond to place or maintain communications facilities in the public rights-of-way; providing for construction methods; providing development and objective design standards; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date. Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda F-10 and F-14 are related.) F.-10. 19-9138 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights”, Section 3-1006, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites”, for the receipt and use of TDRs for the proposed project referred to as “220 Miracle Mile”, on the property legally described as Lots 17-24, Block 2, Crafts Section (220 Miracle Mile), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Requesting receipt of TDRs re 220 Miracle Mile) RESOLUTIONS F.-11. 19-9187 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the filing of an application by Belmont Village, L.P., pursuant to the Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and Mundomed S.A. and South High Cliff Corp., to receive transfer of development rights for the proposed mixed use project to be located at the northeast corner of Salzedo Street and Altara Avenue. F.-12. 19-9240 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the filing of an application by Alta Developers, LLC, pursuant to the Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and Mundomed S.A. and South High Cliff Corp., to receive transfer of development rights for the proposed mixed use project to be located at 250 Bird Road. F.-13. 19-9241 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a six (6) month extension of time for Poncecat Miracle Mile, LLC to obtain all transfer of development rights necessitated by the approval of a mixed-use site plan, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-86, for the proposed project referred to as “100 Miracle Mile” on the property legally described as lots 19-29, Block 3, Crafts Section (100 Miracle Mile, 115 Andalusia Avenue, and 2414 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida. City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda F-10 and F-14 are related.) F.-14. 19-9139 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a Site Plan Review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Division 2, “Overlay and Special Purpose Districts,” Section 4-203, “Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown Overlay (DO),” for the proposed project referred to as “220 Miracle Mile” on the property legally described as Lots 17-24, Block 2, Crafts Section (220 Miracle Mile), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Site Plan Review - 220 Miracle Mile) (This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above ordinance on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.) G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Agenda Items A-10 and G-1 are related. G.-1. 19-9186 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) G.-2. 19-9185 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, urging the Florida Legislature to amend F.S. 163.08 to add seawall construction and other flood protection improvements as qualifying improvements for property assessed clean energy programs. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-3. 19-9184 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, opposing preemption of City Authority regarding the deployment of small cell technology in City public rights-of-way and urging the Florida Legislature to repeal Section 337.401(7), Florida Statutes; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item G-4) G.-4. 19-9165 A discussion regarding the 6th Annual Wings for Wishes event in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-5. 19-9234 An update regarding Cocoplum resurfacing and Miami-Dade County. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-6. 19-9252 A discussion about parking issues at Carlos S. Kakouris Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 2019 G.-7. 19-9258 A discussion regarding reported instances of missed trash and recycling collection. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item I-1) I.-1. 19-9259 Update regarding Doctor’s Hospital Lot. I.-2. 19-9146 Hurricane Dorian Debriefing. I.-3. 19-9169 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Group Dental Insurance Contract to Humana Insurance Company and CompBenefits Company, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-020. I.-4. 19-9170 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Group Vision Insurance Contract to Humana Insurance Company, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-021. I.-5. 19-9171 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Group Life and AD&D Insurance Contract to Standard Insurance Company (The Standard), the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2019-022. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 19-9179 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 10 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM City Commission Agenda October 8, 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 11 Printed on 10/02/2019 1:49 PM