City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, October 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 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 22, 2019 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Judging of the Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge INVOCATION Rev. Martha Shiverick, Riviera Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 19-9297 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 22, 2019 as "Marlon Carl "Lonnie" Hayes Day" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 19-9314 Farewell and Presentation of a Key to the City to Dunia Miranda Maury, Trade Commissioner of Guatemala in Miami, for her 20 years of service and her support to the City of Coral Gables International Programs. A.-3. 19-9248 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 21, 2019 through October 27, 2019 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 19-9244 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23, 2019 through October 31, 2019 as "Red Ribbon Week" in Coral Gables. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 19-9334 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 8, 2019. C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 19-9313 Welcoming and Introduction of Curtillet Khatcherian, owner of Maryline Beauty Salon in Aix-en-Provence who has recently opened her 2nd salon on 80 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. C.-2. 19-9304 A Resolution designating the City of San José, Costa Rica as a “Sister City” of the City of Coral Gables, Florida. C.-3. 19-9336 A discussion regarding La Fundación Internacional para la Libertad. Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item C-4) C.-4. 19-9316 Discussion regarding suit challenging SB 168. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 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. 19-9301 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Bonita Norman (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. D.-2. 19-9298 A Resolution authorizing Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 5:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. during the Burgerliscious event to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. D.-3. 19-9261 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award the Trash and Recycling Receptacles contract to Anova Furnishings, Inc ., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the initial amount of $ 235,660.00, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2019-033 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. D.-4. 19-9323 A Resolution rescinding Resolution 2010-127 and adopting an amended resolution authorizing a new "Flags on Ponce Program" providing for the participation of the City of Coral Gables to allocate funds for our Sister Cities Flags; and providing for an effective date. D.-5. 19-9330 A Resolution appointing Alec Schneider (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 19-9288 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 14, 2019. 1.-2. 19-9283 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 28, 2019. 1.-3. 19-9312 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 25, 2019. 1.-4. 19-9260 Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 16, 2019. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 2019 1.-5. 19-9284 Cultural Development Board Meeting of September 17, 2019. 1.-6. 19-9315 Donald R. Hopkins and William A. Cooper Scholarship Committee Meeting of June 7, 2019. 1.-7. 19-9202 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 20, 2019. 1.-8. 19-9300 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of September 5th, 2019. 1.-9. 19-9250 School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 20, 2019. 1.-10. 19-9317 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 24, 2019. 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]: Agenda Items 2-1 and I-1 are related. 2.-1. 19-9281 A Resolution of the Cultural Affairs Board recommending approval of the concept for a work of public art titled “Mean Average” by Tony Cragg in conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development. ( unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Agenda Items 2-2 and I-2 are related. 2.-2. 19-9282 A Resolution of the Cultural Development Board recommending against accepting a donation of the artwork “Quark” by John Henry from the Kirk Landon Foundation. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval /denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 2019 E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item E-1) E.-1. 19-9296 Personal Appearance by Chairman of the Board of Director of The Everglades Foundation, Carlos de la Cruz, Jr. who will discuss the importance of reoccurring Everglades restoration funding. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago). E.-2. 19-9280 Personal Appearance by Jennifer Peña, Chief Administrative Officer for Kristi House Inc., a child advocacy center for Miami Dade County, serving child victims of abuse and sex trafficking for 25 years. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) F. PUBLIC HEARINGS All Individuals testifying in a quasi-judicial proceeding 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 FIRST READING F.-1. 19-9279 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Decision Making and Administrative Bodies,” Division 3, “Board of Architects,” Section 2-302, “Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Removal” removing the term limitations for members of the Board of Architects; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (ZC Text Amendment re term limitations) F.-2. 19-9267 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code Chapter 78, Article I, Section 78-1 entitled "Restricted Use of Utility Easement Property", and Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-7 entitled "Penalties" to include additional penalties for violations of Section 78-1; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 2019 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 19-9276 A discussion regarding homeless individuals in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-2. 19-9277 A discussion regarding dredging in the Coral Gables waterway and water quality testing using tracers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-3. 19-9278 A discussion regarding ride sharing drivers stationed near the Cocoplum Circle and the existing conditions surrounding the Cocoplum Circle. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item G-4) G.-4. 19-9327 A discussion regarding process for appeals from decisions of the Historic Preservation Board. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-5. 19-9308 A discussion regarding a skate park proposal. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-6. 19-9269 A Resolution of the City Commisson of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, urging the Miami-Dade County Commission to complete the Old Cutler Bike Trail along Old Cutler Road. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-7. 19-9306 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, in support of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Fried's Legislative Package of Bills to address energy efficiency, climate change resiliency, and clean energy research. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 2019 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Agenda Items 2-1 and I-1 are related. I.-1. 19-9320 A Resolution approving the concept for a work of public art titled “Mean Average” by Tony Cragg in conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Agenda Items 2-2 and I-2 are related. I.-2. 19-9318 A Resolution to not accept a donation of the artwork “Quark” by John Henry from the Kirk Landon Foundation. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 4 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). I.-3. 19-9183 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the City Manager to cease the regular use of products containing glyphosate by City staff or City contractors. I.-4. 19-9305 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Donation/Pledge Agreement with Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. I.-5. 19-9324 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida issuing a Zoning in Progress, in accordance with Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 7, “Moratorium,” Section 3-703, “Zoning in Progress Request” and 3-704, “City Commission Zoning in Progress Resolution Review and Decision” for the consideration of Zoning Code Text Amendments to address the operation of retail businesses engaged in the sale of retail products containing cannabidiol/CBD sold as a principal retail product within the City; providing for an effective date. I.-6. 19-9325 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida issuing a Zoning in Progress, in accordance with Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 7, “Moratorium,” Section 3-703, “Zoning in Progress Request” and 3-704, “City Commission Zoning in Progress Resolution Review and Decision” for the consideration of Zoning Code Text Amendments to address the operation of retail vape shops within the City; providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 2019 I.-7. 19-9326 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving a Professional Services Work Order with Martinez Alvarez Urban Design, Architecture & Interior Design Inc. for Basic Services for the Historic Restoration, Repairs and Tenant Improvements for the H. George Fink Studio at 2506 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 19-9242 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 8 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM City Commission Agenda October 22, 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 9 Printed on 10/15/2019 5:12 PM