City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, December 10, 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 December 10, 2019 Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the City Hall Courtyard at 8:30 am. Agenda Items A-1 through A-6. INVOCATION Fr. Frank Corbishley, St. Bede Episcopal Chapel at the University of Miami. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 19-9453 Recognition to “Avion Auto Spa” for achieving Bronze Coral Gables Green Business Certification. A.-2. 19-9454 Recognition to “Barakat Law” for achieving Bronze Coral Gables Green Business Certification. A.-3. 19-9427 Congratulations to the Procurement Department represented by Celeste Walker, Finance Assistant Director for Procurement, recipient of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Outstanding Agency Accreditation Award - OA4. A.-4. 19-9446 Presentation of twenty-year service pin to Anthony C. Axe, Public Works Department. A.-5. 19-9445 Presentation of twenty-year service pin to Ronnie Hudson, Public Works Department. A.-6. 19-9444 Presentation of twenty-year service pin to Percy M. Nuñez, Public Works Department. A.-7. 19-9273 Recognition of California Pizza Kitchen for receiving the City's first "A City for All Award." B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 19-9439 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 12, 2019. C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 19-9505 Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to Mayor Dorothy Thomson. C.-2. 19-9463 A report on the City's trip to Santa Tecla, El Salvador. C.-3. 19-9495 Florida National Registrar Review Board's recommendation that the Palma Hotel be nominated for listing in the National Registrar of Historic Places. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 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. 19-9423 A Resolution granting permission to the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, as part of the "St. Patrick’s Day Festival," subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. D.-2. 19-9426 A Resolution authorizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, March 22, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the Rotary Club of Coral Gables "Chili-Cookoff" event to benefit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. D.-3. 19-9424 A Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra Circle between Ponce De Leon Boulevard and Lejeune Road, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 and from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020 as part of the “Coral Gables Festival of the Arts”, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. D.-4. 19-9447 A Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Andria Codina Miyares (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. D.-5. 19-9455 A Resolution re-confirming the appointment of Amanda Hernandez (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) 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. D.-6. 19-9425 A Resolution authorizing Unlimited Sales Group, Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra Circle between Ponce De Leon Boulevard and Salzedo Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 and from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020 as part of the “Coral Gables Seafood Festival”, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. D.-7. 19-9465 A Resolution appointing Manny Mato (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Arts Advisory Panel, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 2019 D.-8. 19-9417 A Resolution accepting a Florida Department of State, Specific Cultural Project Grant in the amount of $11,000 toward marketing and a national advertising campaign promoting Hank Willis Thomas artworks in Coral Gables; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to recognize the $11,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. D.-9. 19-9413 A Resolution approving the University of Miami’s 2019 Campus Art Master Plan report in accordance with the requirements of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Zoning Code Article 3, Division 21. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 19-9419 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 2, 2019. 1.-2. 19-9422 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of October 29, 2019. 1.-3. 19-9449 Communications Committee Meeting of November 13, 2019. 1.-4. 19-9418 Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 01, 2019. 1.-5. 19-9420 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 3, 2019. 1.-6. 19-9492 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2019. 1.-7. 19-9450 Retirement Board Meeting of August 8, 2019. 1.-8. 19-9451 Retirement Board Meeting of September 12, 2019. 1.-9. 19-9452 Retirement Board Meeting of October 10, 2019. 1.-10. 19-9484 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of November 15, 2019. 1.-11. 19-9456 Waterways Advisory Board Meeting of November 6, 2019. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 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]: 2.-1. 19-9493 A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-101, to amend the purpose of the Transportation Advisory Board. E. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Time Certain 9:15am (Agenda Item E-1) E.-1. 19-9485 Personal Appearance by Nick DiDonato from Coral Grand, LLC the tenant of the Coral Gables Country Club. Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item E-2) E.-2. 19-9428 Personal Appearance by Silvia Pinera-Vazquez regarding the Alhambra Circle bicycle project. E.-3. 19-9482 Personal Appearance by John Thompson regarding Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). 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 SECOND READING Agenda Items F-1 and F-2 are related. F.-1. 19-9268 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-53 entitled "Term of Members"; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 2019 F.-2. 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) ( 10 16 19 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-1) F.-3. 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) Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-4) F.-4. 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 clause; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-5. 19-9181 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 82-8 “Application of Fertilizer” in Chapter 82- Vegetation, Article 1- in General; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) F.-6. 19-9429 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code, Article 3, “Development Review,” Section 3-606, “Procedures for appeals,” to afford staff an additional 72 hours to appeal City Board decisions if a filed appeal is determined to be deficient. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) F.-7. 19-9430 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code, Article 8, “Definitions,” to include non-profit historic preservation groups under the definition of “aggrieved” (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 2019 F.-8. 19-9496 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 13, “Miscellaneous Construction Requirements,” Section 5-1302, Sustainability Standards,” to amend the green building bond submittal requirements, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) F.-9. 19-9474 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 5, “Development Standards,” Division 14 “Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements” to provide regulations, restrictions, and procedures for the use of remote parking for new construction; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-10. 19-9501 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 5, “Development Standards,” Section 5-107, “Playhouse”, and Section 109, “Recreational Equipment”, clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipment; providing for severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 19-9441 An update regarding the implementation of Live Remote Public Comments at commission meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) G.-2. 19-9488 An update on traffic calming initiatives between Blue Road and Miller Drive. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-3. 19-9489 A discussion regarding the sidewalks and overall maintenance at the intersection of Salzedo Street and Minorca Avenue. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-4. 19-9490 A discussion on a tree scheduled for removal on the 1400 block of Urbino. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-5. 19-9431 A Resolution approving a combined Interlocal and Mutual Aid agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the City of West Miami, providing for the creation of a joint enforcement zone, provision of law enforcement services and creating a multi -agency Anti-prostitution & Human Trafficking Task Force. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 2019 G.-6. 19-9432 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Resolution No. 30201 and Resolution No. 2015-87 to increase the number of members of the School Community Relations Committee. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) G.-7. 19-9497 A discussion regarding Sec. 58-57 of the City Code relating to sidewalk requirements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena) G.-8. 19-9481 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Resolution No. 2018-272 to name the City owned property located at 2665 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 “Lamar Louise Curry Park” for a minimum period of 25 years and providing for a financial penalty should the name or the use of the property be changed in that time period. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) G.-9. 19-9502 A discussion of notice procedures applicable to conditional use permits for outdoor seating for nonrestaurant facilities. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 19-9394 A discussion regarding possible Community Recreation resident rate discounts for Coral Gables teachers as part of the School Community Relations Committee's Teacher Recognition initiative. I.-2. 19-9436 Presentation by staff on community outreach, education, neighborhood meetings, etc . regarding the undergrounding of overhead utilities. I.-3. 19-9466 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to authorize a “piggyback” contract from Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department with Insituform Technologies, LLC, at an estimated amount of $ 1,000,000 for each contract year to include renewals, not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewers by the Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Method, pursuant to Section 2-945, of the Procurement Code entitled, “Use of Other Governmental Unit Contracts (Piggyback).” I.-4. 19-9421 A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2019-038 for Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc., R.J Heisenbottle Architects PA., Gurri Matute PA., CallisonRTKL, Inc., Alleguez Architecture Inc., R.E Chisholm Architects Inc., the six (6) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “consultants competitive negotiation act”. City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 2019 I.-5. 19-9443 A Resolution extending resolution number 2014-178, which grants permission to Miami-Dade Public Schools non-exclusive use of Phillips Park by Coral Gables Preparatory Academy, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, for physical education activities from the 2014-2015 school year to the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the Education Compact, as specified in Resolution 2006-57, for an additional three school years. I.-6. 19-9358 A Resolution authorizing a Change Order to the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program Contract RFP-4580-18-JE with Mydatt Services, Inc. D/B/A Block By Block, Pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in the estimated amount of $1,800,000 to increase the original award amount to accommodate work required through the potential six (6) year term of the Contract. I.-7. 19-9491 A Presentation on the retailer selected for the Pop-Up Incubator Program for the City-owned property located at 290 Miracle Mile. I.-8. 19-9433 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving the City's 2020 Leglislative Priorities. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 19-9438 Request for Executive Session (if any). K. CITY CLERK ITEMS K.-1. 19-9442 A Resolution in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through December 8, 2020, as follows: Tuesday, January 14, 2020; Tuesday, January 28, 2020; Tuesday, February 11, 2020; Tuesday, February 25, 2020; Tuesday, March 10, 2020; Tuesday, March 31, 2020; April 21, 2020; Tuesday, May 12, 2020; Wednesday, May 13, 2020 (First Budget Workshop); Tuesday, May 26, 2020; Tuesday, June 9, 2020; Tuesday, July 14, 2020; Wednesday, July 15, 2020 (Second Budget Workshop); Tuesday, August 25, 2020; Tuesday, September 8, 2020; Thursday, September 10, 2020 (Special Assessment Public Hearing); Thursday, September 10, 2020 (First Budget Hearing); Tuesday, September 22, 2020; Thursday, September 22, 2020 (Second Budget Hearing); Tuesday, October 13, 2020; Tuesday, October 27, 2020; Tuesday, November 17, 2020; Tuesday, December 8, 2020. K.-2. 19-9483 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables City Commission, accepting the City Clerk ’s Certification and Declaration of Results from the Coral Gables Retirement Board Election; said election period which was held from November 19, 2019 through November 22, 2019; which confirmed Christopher Challenger to the At-Large Participating Regular Full-time Employee seat, and Joshua Nunez who ran unopposed to the Participating Police Officer seat for a term, beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM City Commission Agenda December 10, 2019 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney 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 10 Printed on 12/06/2019 4:17 PM