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Coral Gables, FL · December 8, 2020

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 8, 2020 9:00 AM Agenda Item F-4 has been pulled. 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 Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, commencing at 9:00 a.m. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still able to participate via the Zoom platform used by the City Clerk for live remote comments. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. Those persons wishing to address the City Commission in-person should pre-register at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings at least one hour prior to the beginning of the meeting, indicating the item(s) they wish to address. Upon arrival at City Hall registered participants must check-in with a City representative and undergo health screening which includes a temperature and symptom check. They will then be asked to wait in their cars or outdoors while wearing masks and observing social distancing until the item they are registered to speak is called on. All in-person participants will be required to wear a facial covering and maintain social distance of at least 6-feet. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli INVOCATION Pastor Ryan Reed from Christ Journey Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Valdes-Fauli led the Pledge of Allegiance. LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2020-33 and Ordinance No. 2020-34); (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2020-259 through Resolution No. 2020-276); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 20-1850 An introduction of the newly elected County Commissioner for District 7, Raquel Regalado. Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the City’s newly elected County Commissioner for District 7, Raquel Regalado. County Commissioner Regalado thanked everyone for the opportunity to participate in the meeting and that she would continue to appraise the City of what is going on in the County the same way she did when she was a School Board Member and happy to come to the City in person or virtually to do so and find out what the City’s concerns are and how they can work together, and she is proud to represent Coral Gables. She touched on the CARES Act funding, vaccines, and her legislative agenda. Mayor Valdes-Fauli commented on passed relationship with the County and said he looked forward to working with her as in the past. He then thanked her for appearing and the beginning of a very good relationship. County Commissioner Regalado gave a snapshot of her agenda including things like septic sewers and status, the Underline, trails, parks, bike lanes, etc. Vice Mayor Lago welcomed Commissioner Regalado stating that they are blessed to have her representing the City and congratulated her on her first meeting where she hit the ground running in having three items on the agenda - very impressive and thanked her for inviting him to her heartfelt inauguration event with family and people in the community who helped to get to where she is today and it was great to see. In the City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 future, he would like to see her staying in contact with the City, the City Manager’s Office, and her representation will play a key role. He then thanked her for being attending the meeting and all she does. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Vice Mayor Lago and County Commissioner Regalado thanked them for their support and Vice Mayor Lago for his friendship and support. Commissioner Keon welcomed County Commissioner Regalado as the City’s District 7 Commissioner and has worked with her on School Board issues in the past and looks forwarding to working with her and congratulated her. County Commissioner Regalado closed by thanking everyone one. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 20 A.-2. 20-1877 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 8, 2020 as "Studios on the Mile" Day in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the Agenda Item declaring December 8, 2020 as “Studios on the Mile” Day in Coral Gables. Catherine Cathers, the City’s Arts & Culture Specialist stated that the proclamation honors “Studios on the Mile” for the hard work they have done in bringing artists and businesses to Downtown Miracle Mile. She then introduced Aura Reinhardt, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District (BID) to accept the proclamation. Ms. Reinhardt thanked the City Commission and Ms. Cathers for the proclamation and for the celebration of the public-private partnership between the City of Coral Gables, Terranova, and the BID. She went on to state that for three months residents and visitors to Miracle Mile had the opportunity to experience art live; to see artists in their studio work spaces and to take classes to discover a world they probably have not experienced before and acknowledged Dr. Carol Damian for identifying and bringing the artists to their midst. The program activated seven locations, brought energy to the sidewalks, and brought media attention to the City during the art week. Terranova indicated that three of their locations are currently under lease; two will be part of Illuminate Coral Gables in January and two others will continue to offer classes in the City. She is grateful for the partnership and recognition and is pleased that the studios helped activate the streets giving people a reason to safely explore Miracle Mile and appreciate the collective voices of resident artists and thank everyone. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked her and said it was a wonderful thing that she was doing for Miracle Mile. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 A.-3. 20-1867 Recognition of the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving “Reaccreditation Status” from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, awarded on October 27, 2020. Attachments: Cover Memo Accreditation Award 12.8.20 CPSE Accredited Agency Mayor Valdes-Fauli read the Agenda Item regarding the City’s Fire Department receiving “Reaccreditation Status” from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, awarded on October 27, 2020. City Manager Iglesias then introduced Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa to speak on the item and stated that he is proud of the Fire Department for receiving the reaccreditation for five consecutive times which the accreditation committee regards as being rather impressive. Fire Chief de la Rosa said that it was an honor that they have been awarded five times and recognized as an accredited agency for 20 years in addition to being duly accredited as an ISO Class I Fire Department. He then introduced Division Chief Xavier Jones, Accreditation Manager. Chief Jones stated that it is a proud day for the City Commission, City Manager and the Fire Department, but also for the residents of Coral Gables because the process ensures that every piece of equipment, training and staffing level and financial controls have been assessed by national organizations to ensure that they are meeting benchmarks and proud to present this award as a Class I and accredited fire department. Fire Chief de la Rosa said that this validates the department’s policies and procedures are meeting or exceeding industry standards and they are proud of that and thanked the City Commission. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Chief de la Rosa and commented that the first time they were accredited, he was also the Mayor of Coral Gables and he is proud of that. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-4. 20-1853 Congratulations to Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2020. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2020.doc Officer of the Month C.Nguyen.pdf Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the recipient of the Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award” for the month of October 2020, Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen. Police Chief Edward James Hudak stated that there was an individual who was preying on banks in Coral Gables, not in a violent way, but committing robberies. Numerous agencies including the FBI was working on this particular case. While other agencies believed that they had the individual responsible, Sergeant Nguyen believed differently and pursued his hunches which paid off in him capturing the individual responsible for the bank robberies due to his keen observation of the bank robber’s unique footwear. He then presented Sergeant Nguyen with his award. Sergeant Nguyen thanked Chief Hudak for the award, all the officers who assisted him in making the arrest and those responsible for nominating him and the selection City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 committee. He then wished everyone a happy and joyous holiday, to be safe, and the Mayor a speedy recovery. Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Sergeant Nguyen for the great job he did and for exhibiting alertness leading to the capture of the bank robber and what he did for the City. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 A.-5. 20-1852 Congratulations to Maria Fleites who holds the title of P/T Specialized Fitness Coordinator, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award,” for the fourth quarter in 2020. Attachments: CM_PT EE of the Fourth Quarter 2020 Maria Fleites - PT EE of the Fourth Quarter - Notification Ltr. Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced the item and Karla Green-Human Resources Director made the presentation to Maria Fleites the recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award”, for the fourth quarter in 2020. She sated that Ms. Fleites is an incredible hard-working employee who is passionate about the services she provides at the Adult Activity Center. A video was then shown of Ms. Fleites at work. Ms. Fleites thanked the City Commission and City Manager and said that she was grateful and privileged to receive the recognition. She is from Texas and had a successful career with IBM before having a second career in fitness which gives her pleasure, personal growth and satisfaction. Her goal is to help older adults become the best version of themselves in order to continue to sustain and enhance rh quality of life by remaining healthy and active. She acknowledged the support of Catherine Anderson, her manager from the ACC (Adult Activity Center) who is her lifeline in assisting her in getting the classes across to her students and patrons. Mayor Valdes-Fauli said it was well-deserved and thanked her. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 A.-6. 20-1859 Congratulations to Alejandro Gamundi who holds the title of IT Systems Analyst II, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December 2020. Attachments: Cover Memo_EOM Dec. 2020 Alejandro Gamundi -Dec. EOM Notification Ltr (1) Mayor Valdes-Fauli introduced Alejandro “Alex” Gamundi the recipient of the “Employee of the Month Award”, for the month of December 2020 and Karla Green, Human Resources Director made the presentation. Ms. Green stated that she was pleased to introduce Alejandro Gamundi, the Information Systems Analyst for the IT Department who is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and well-respected member of the IT team, and it is the third time that he has been nominated and selected as an Employee of the Month and congratulated him. A video was then shown of a typical day at work for Alex Gamundi. Mayor Valdes-Fauli said that it is City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 very well-deserved and thanked him for personally assisting him with his technical computer needs. He is wonderful, his service and his disposition, his sense of humor. Ms. Green thanked the Mayor and told Alex to keep of good work and that they are proud of him. Mr. Gamundi stated thanked the City Commission, Directors and employees for the opportunity to serve in the City and proud to be a vital part in bringing the government to the masses and sharing with everyone. He then thanked everyone in IT because without his team it would not be possible. He is a part of the department and it requires the support of the entire team to make what he does shine in making sure that all our City residents and employees are serviced and are doing what they need to be doing and thanked his family for allowing him to do what he does and to give the hours that he gives to make sure that Coral Gables succeeds in every way, and thanked everyone. Ms. Green and the Mayor Valdes-Fauli thanked Mr. Gamundi with the Mayor giving Alex and his family special thanks for Alex assisting him with connecting to the Zoom so that he could participate via virtually. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 B. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 6 C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C.-1. 20-1860 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 27, 2020. Attachments: Meeting Minutes CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item I-6 - Resolution entering into a Fourth Amendment to lease wi CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Items 2-2 and 2-3 - Resolution requesting Commission approval of CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Items I-1 and I-2 are related - Lobbyist Team re 2021 Legislative Se CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item B - Public Comments CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance amending Chapter 86 Waterways CCMtg Oct 27 2020 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance providing for text and map amendments to Zo A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 36 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 C.-2. 20-1863 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 10, 2020. Attachments: CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item B - Public Comments.docx CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments.docx CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item F-3 - Ordinance providing for text and map amendments.docx CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item G-1 - Resolution urging MDC to adopt a countywide ordinanc CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of CPO to awa CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item I-3 - Resolution supporting the renaming of South Dixie Highw CCMtg Nov 10 2020 - Agenda Item I-4 - Resolution ratifying MOU between CCG and Fraternal Or Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 37 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 7 E. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena to Approve the Consent Agenda. as presented. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli RESOLUTION NO. 2020-259 E.-1. 20-1871 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve the establishment of a pre -qualified pool of professional tennis instructors, for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Further authorizing, in accordance with the Request to Qualify (RTQ) No. 2020-010, the ability to solicit pricing, award contracts, and to add qualified professional tennis instructors to the pre -qualified pool when deemed in the City’s best interest without further City Commission action, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 Attachments: Exhbit 1 - Pre-Qualified Tennis Instructors by Tiers RTQ 2020-010 - Evaluation Tabulation Alfredo Perez Denisse Rheault Federico Acevedo Franco Aller John McLean Jorge Cordova Kevin Chow Leandro Gutierrez Luis Jesus Cabrera Oksana Krutiyenko Pablo Lopez Reyner Gil Todd Rubinstein William Aronson Zoran Radosevic Zurab Zhvania Draft Agenda Memo - 20120-010- Professional Tennis Services City Manager - Award Recommendation Memo Award Recommendation - Department Draft Agenda Reso Signed Resolution 2020-259 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRE-QUALIFIED POOL OF PROFESSIONAL TENNIS INSTRUCTORS FOR PROFESSIONAL TENNIS SERVICES, FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS. FURTHER AUTHORIZING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUEST TO QUALIFY (RTQ) NO. 2020-010, THE ABILITY TO ADD QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TENNIS INSTRUCTORS TO THE PRE-QUALIFIED POOL WHEN DEEMED IN THE CITY’S BEST INTEREST WITHOUT FURTHER CITY COMMISSION ACTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-259 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 8 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-260 E.-2. 20-1872 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Gymnastic Center Program Management Services contract to Tumble Bees Gymnastic Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP 2020-034). Attachments: Evaluation of Proposals - RFP 2020-034 Gymanstic Center Program Management Servics Tumblebees Gyamnstics, Inc. Agenda Memo - RFP 2020-034 Resolution - RFP 2020-034 City Manager - Award Recommendation Memo Award Recommendation - Department Signed Resolution 2020-260 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE GYMNASTIC CENTER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO TUMBLE BEES GYMNASTIC, INC., THE HIGHEST RANKED RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD” AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2020-034. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-260 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-261 E.-3. 20-1876 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a joint participation agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $ 60,340.00 for 12 months to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT ’s right-of-way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and S.R.959/Red Road (East Side Only). Attachments: FDOT JPA CC Cover Memo 120820 FDOT JPA DRAFT Resolution 2021 FDOT - Landscape Maintenance Agreement 2021-22 E-Verify Letter SFM 111120.pdf Signed Resolution 2020-261 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (JPA) BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FDOT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,340.00 FOR 12 MONTHS TO THE CITY, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TURF AND LANDSCAPE AREAS WITHIN FDOT’S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON STATE ROAD (S.R.) 5/SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, S.R. 976/BIRD ROAD, AND S.R.959/RED ROAD (EAST SIDE ONLY). This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-261 BY VOICE VOTE City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 City Clerk Item No. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-262 E.-4. 20-1868 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached form, with Strata Ai, Inc to create a partnership that describes both parties active investment and focus in the area of artificial intelligence, especially through education where Strata Ai provide courses. Attachments: MOU_ Strata.ai + City of Coral Gables Strata.ai - Full Stack Applied AI Syllabus (2) Draft Resolution - MOU Strata.IA Cover Memo - MOU Strata.IA 757e6bd1-8a95-4a5d-b08a-d726c554efa5.docx Signed Resolution 2020-262 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH STRATA AI, INC. TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP THAT DESCRIBES BOTH PARTIES ACTIVE INVESTMENT AND FOCUS IN THE AREA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ESPECIALLY THROUGH EDUCATION WHERE STRATA AI PROVIDE COURSES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-262 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-263 E.-5. 20-1884 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami-Dade Arts Support (MAS) Grant in the amount of $10,000 toward COVID-19 mitigation expenses related to cultural programs; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. Attachments: Grant Agreement Docs CC MAS Grant R-Draft-MAS Grant Signed Resolution 2020-263 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, MIAMI-DADE ARTS SUPPORT (MAS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TOWARD COVID-19 MITIGATION EXPENSES RELATED TO CULTURAL PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $10,000 GRANT AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2020-263 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 20-1843 Communications Committee Meeting of October 14, 2020. Attachments: Communication Board Minutes 101420 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 1.-2. 20-1878 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 23, 2020. Attachments: SAB minutes of 9-23-20 COVER SAB 9-23-2020 meeting minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 1.-3. 20-1879 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 28, 2020. Attachments: SAB minutes of 10-28-20 COVER SAB 10-28-2020 meeting minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 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]: Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1) 2.-1. 20-1764 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission direct City staff to investigate the continued feasibility of the Gables Redevelopment and Infill District (GRID) and requesting appropriate action be taken following such investigation. Attachments: GRID TAB- Cover Memo TAB GRID Resolution DRAFT-September 29 2020-minutes [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 18 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-265 2.-2. 20-1880 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee requesting that the City Commission require notices that are sent to the Miami-Dade County School District be sent to the Superintendent’s Office, the District 6 School Board Member’s Office and the affected school’s principal via certified mail. Attachments: Cover Memo Draft Resolution Draft SCRC Oct. 30 Minutes Resolution 2020-245 SCRC Notification Resolution No. 2020-265-Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-245 TO ADD THE DISTRICT SIX SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO THE PARTIES THAT SHOULD RECEIVE A COURTESY NOTICE WHEN THE CORAL GABLES ZONING CODE REQUIRES THAT NOTIFICATION BE PROVIDED TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item 2-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-265. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 19 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item F-1) ORDINANCE NO. 2020-33 F.-1. 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 3, “Uses,” Section 3-307, “Playhouse”, Section 3-309, “Recreational Equipment”, and Article 16, “Definitions,” clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) Attachments: 12 10 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures 12 10 19 Cover Memo - Playhouse 01 08 20 PZB Staff Report - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Play Structures w attachments 05 12 20 Exhibit B - 01 08 20 PZB Staff Report and Recommendation 05 12 20 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 01 08 20 PZB Minutes Verbatime Transcript - CCMtg Dec 10 2019 - Agenda Item F-10 - Ordinance providing for text am 05 12 20 CC Cover Memo - Play Structures - 2nd Reading 12 10 19 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures.docx 05 12 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures - Updated 12 08 20 Exhibit B - 01 08 20 PZB Staff Report and Recommendation 12 08 20 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 01 08 20 PZB Minutes 12 08 20 CC - Play Structures - 2nd Reading.pdf 12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Play structures Signed Ordinance 2020-33 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 3, “USES,” SECTION 3-307, “PLAYHOUSE,” SECTION 3-309, “RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT,” AND ARTICLE 16, “DEFINITIONS,” CLARIFYING PROVISIONS FOR PLAY STRUCTURES AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-33. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli Nays : 1- Commissioner Keon City Clerk Item No. 16 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-34 F.-2. 20-1813 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 54, “Solid Waste,” Section 54-146, to require all homes with two street frontages along Red Road, Bird Road, Coral Way, Miller Road, Kendall Drive, Sunset Drive and Old Cutler Road to locate trash pits on the property’s other street frontage. Attachments: Trash Pits Location Ordinance - Draft.docx Trash Pits Location - COVER.doc Cover Memo - 2nd Reading.doc Trash Pits Location Ordinance - 2nd Reading Signed Ordinance 2020-34 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral GABLES FLORIDA, amending chapter 54, “Solid waste,” Section 54-146, to require all homes with two street frontages along RED ROAD, Bird Road, Coral Way, Miller road, KENDALL DRIVE, Sunset drive and old cutler road to locate trash pits on the Property’s other street frontage. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-34. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 25 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03 F.-3. 20-1855 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 62, Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” Section 62-303 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Special Event Permit” of the City Code to extend its applicability and expiration through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand economic opportunities to businesses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli) Attachments: December 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Ordinance extending COVID-19 recovery s Ordinance - amending deadline for special events process to expand economic opportunities Signed Ordinance 2020-18 January 12, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - 2nd Reading Ordinance extending COVID-1 Ordinance - amending deadline for special events process to expand economic opportunities.doc Signed Ordinance 2021-03 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 City Clerk Item No. 22 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 F.-4. 20-1885 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code (as reorganized in Ordinance No. 2020-31), to provide for the Mediterranean Design Density Bonus in Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-12, “Biltmore Section” providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) Attachments: Cover Memo - Ordinance - 1st Reading - A-12 site specific text amendment.doc Ordinance - 1st R - A-12 site specific text amendment.docx This Ordinance was Withdrawn Agenda Item F-5 and F-6 are related ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01 F.-5. 20-1752 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” by amending “Section A-58 - Hammock Oaks Harbor Section 2 (F),” amending provisions governing the use of the private yacht basin facility, increasing the number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), on property legally described as A portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (10/14/2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) Attachments: 10 14 20 PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report 10 14 20 PZB Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal 10 14 20 PZB Attachment B - Mailed Notice and Legal Ad 10 14 20 PZB Attachment C - PowerPoint Presentation 12 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips 1st Reading 12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment 12 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use 12 08 20 Exhibit C - Ordinance 2018-42 and 2018-43 12 08 20 Exhibit D - PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report with attachments 12 08 20 Exhibit F - PowerPoint - Marin Boat Slips 12 08 20 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 10 14 20 and 11 12 20 PZB Meeting Minutes 01 12 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment 01 12 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use 01 12 21 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips Secod Reading Signed Ordinance 2021-01 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5 and F-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 26 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02 F.-6. 20-1810 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Ordinance No . 2018-43, which granted the Conditional Use approval for a private yacht basin on property zoned Single-Family Residential, legally described as a portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida, by increasing the number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 2018-43 shall remain in effect; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. ( 11/12/2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) Attachments: 11 12 20 PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report - conditional use 11 12 20 Attachment A - Applicant's Submittal 11 12 20 Attachment B - Notice and Ad 11 12 20 Attachment C - PowerPoint Presentation 12 08 20 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment - 12 08 20 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use 12 08 20 Exhibit C - Ordinance 2018-42 and 2018-43 12 08 20 Exhibit D - PZB Marin Boat Slips Staff Report with attachments 12 08 20 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 10 14 20 and 11 12 20 PZB Meeting Minutes 12 08 20 Exhibit F - PowerPoint - Marin Boat Slips 12 08 20 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips 1st Reading 01 12 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Text Amendment - 01 12 21 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Conditional Use 01 12 21 CC Cover Memo - Marin Boat Slips Secod Reading Signed Ordinance 2021-02 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-5 and F-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Mena, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04 F.-7. 20-1857 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Division 21 “Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2111 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Temporary Use Permit” of the Zoning Code to extend its applicability and expiration of temporary use permits through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand and create economic opportunities for businesses and flexibilities for civic uses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli) Attachments: Signed Ordinance 2020-20.pdf December 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Ordinance extending COVID-19 temporary Ordinance amending deadling for Covid-19 temporary use permits.docx January 12, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - 2nd Reading Ordinance extending COVID-1 Ordinance amending deadling for Covid-19 temporary use permits.docx Signed Ordinance 2021-04 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 23 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 20-1869 An update regarding the City of Coral Gables being awarded Waste Management ’s Think Green Grant in the amount of $2500, and a presentation by staff on the 2020 International Coastal Clean-up event. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago). Attachments: KCGB Commission Update 12.8.20.pdf This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 28 G.-2. 20-1874 A discussion regarding the access to the water way from Riviera under the Metrorail. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-266 G.-3. 20-1856 A Resolution of the City Commission extending through June 15, 2021, the authority granted to the City Manager to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and signage in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating opportunities to assist with social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable fees. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli) Attachments: December 8, 2020 Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution uextending deadling for relaxed Resolution extending deadline for temporary use permits Signed Resolution 2020-119 Signed Resolution 2020-266 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THROUGH JUNE 15, 2021 THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO RELAX CURRENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR/OPEN-AIR DINING AND SIGNAGE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANDED OUTDOOR SEATING OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING AT RESTAURANTS AND SUSPENDING ALL APPLICABLE FEES. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-266. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 21 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-269 G.-4. 20-1890 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff that irrespective of any required legal notice or other means of providing notice, notices of all public meetings shall be transmitted via email to all email address in the City’s email database. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors) Attachments: Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution re email notice of public meetings.doc REVISED Draft Resolution re email notice of public meetings - 12.4.2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING STAFF THAT IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICE OR OTHER MEANS OF PROVIDING NOTICE, NOTICES OF ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS SHALL BE TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL TO ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES IN THE CITY’S EMAIL DATABASE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-269. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 31 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-268 G.-5. 20-1891 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to conduct a Community Meeting in mid-January 2021 regarding the Zoning Code Update with extensive notice provided, for the purpose of staff explaining the proposed changes to the community and obtaining input from the community and further directing the City Manager to bring the Zoning Code Update ordinance (including the bifurcated Miracle Mile ordinance) to the February 9, 2021 City Commission meeting for second reading. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo - directing CM to hold community meeting re. ZC.docx Reso - directing CM to hold community meeting re. ZC.docx Signed Resolution 2020-268 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY MEETING IN MID-JANUARY 2021 REGARDING THE ZONING CODE UPDATE WITH EXTENSIVE NOTICE PROVIDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STAFF EXPLAINING THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY AND OBTAINING INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO BRING THE ZONING CODE UPDATE ORDINANCE (INCLUDING THE BIFURCATED MIRACLE MILE ORDINANCE) TO THE FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR SECOND READING. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-5 is available for City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-268. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 30 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2020-273 H.-1. 20-1854 A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the number of members on the Economic Development Board from five to seven and repealing all legislation inconsistent herewith. Attachments: EDB Expansion Cover Memo 12.8.20 FINAL Resolution - EDB Expansion 12.8.20 10-7-20 EDB Meeting Minutes Signed Resolution 2020-273 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN AND REPEALING ALL LEGISLATION INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-273. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 32 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2020-264 I.-1. 20-1842 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of Future Tax-Exempt Financings; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Agenda Item Dec 2020 (01695492) Reimbursement Resolution-Coral Gables (01666358-2) Signed Resolution 2020-264 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN PROJECT COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCINGS; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-264. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-270 I.-2. 20-1886 A Resolution of the City Commission retroactively approving the Small Business Recovery Grant program (SBRG) and Technical Workshops program, approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners for a subaward of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) federal funds in the amount of $850,000.00. Attachments: Resolution - CARES Act 12.8.20_FINAL.doc Technical Workshop Grant Program 9.3.2020 Final CCG COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant 11.3.2020 Grant Agreement - CARES ACT Funding City of Coral Gables - COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT (SBRG) APPLICATIO Commission Cover - CARES Act Grants 12.8.2020_FINAL Signed Resolution 2020-270 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM (SBRG) AND TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS PROGRAM, APPROVED BY THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR A SUBAWARD OF CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (“CARES”) ACT, CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000.00. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-270. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2020-267 J.-1. 20-1858 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant COLA to class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) (treating GAP and opt-outs in the same fashion) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism. Attachments: 2021 COLA Recommendation Memo.pdf Signed Resolution 2020-267 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT THE RETIREMENT BOARD’S DETERMINATION TO GRANT A COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN MURRHEE V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES (TREATING GAP AND OPT-OUTS IN THE SAME FASHION) UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2018-11, 2018-25, AND 2018-35. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item J-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-267. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 24 City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2020-271 K.-1. 20-1883 A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through December 7, 2021, as follows: Tuesday, January 12, 2021; Tuesday, January 26, 2021; Tuesday, February 9, 2021; Tuesday, February 23, 2021; Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Tuesday, March 23, 2021; No April Meeting; Tuesday, May, May 11, 2021; Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (Capital Projects and Priorities Workshop); Tuesday, May 25, 2021; Tuesday, June 8, 2021; Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (Project Selection and Funding Workshop); Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Wednesday, July 14, 2021(Budget Workshop - Annual Budget Presentation); Tuesday, August 24, 2021; Tuesday, September 14, 2021; Tuesday, September 14, 2021; (Special Assessment Public Hearing - 3:00pm); Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (First Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, September 28, 2021; Tuesday, September 28, 2021; (Second Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, October 12, 2021; Tuesday, October 26, 2021; Tuesday, November 9, 2021; Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Commission Meetings 2021.docx Cover Memo - Commission Meeting Schedule 2021.docx Signed Resolution 2020-271 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-271. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 34 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-272 K.-2. 20-1861 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to revise various fees; providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Agenda Cover Exhibit I - Fee Schedule 12-8-2020 Draft Resolution - Amended fee Schedule.docx Signed Resolution 2020-272 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015-17, AS AMENDED, TO ADJUST THE CITY CLERK’S FEES TO REFLECT UPDATED PRICING; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-272. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 25 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2020-274 Non 20-1961 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Information Agenda Technology Director to increase the spending authority on the Sourcewel Contract # Item 081419-CDW-G Technology Catalog Solutions in the estimated amount of $220,000. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR TO INCREASE THE SPENDING AUTHORITY ON THE SOURCEWEL CONTRACT# 081419-CDW-G- TECHNOLOGY CATALOG SOLUTIONS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $220,000. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-274. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 38 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-275 Non 20-1962 A Resolution of the City Commission condemning the most recent atrocities against Agenda Armenians in the Nagorno-Karabakh Region. Item Attachments: Signed Resolution 2020-275 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING THE MOST RECENT ATROCITIES AGAINST ARMENIANS IN THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH REGION. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-275. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 39 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-276 Non 20-1963 A Resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission supporting the long -term Agenda reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Item Attachments: Signed Resolution 2020-276 A RESOLUTION OF THE CORAL GABLES CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING THE LONG-TERM REAUTHORIZATION OF THE EB-5 City of Coral Gables Page 26 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAM. A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-276. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli City Clerk Item No. 40 ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its Meeting. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2020, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLER City of Coral Gables Page 27

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, December 8, 2020 9:00 AM Agenda Item F-4 has been pulled. 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 8, 2020 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, commencing at 9:00 a.m. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still able to participate via the Zoom platform used by the City Clerk for live remote comments. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. Those persons wishing to address the City Commission in-person should pre-register at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings at least one hour prior to the beginning of the meeting, indicating the item(s) they wish to address. Upon arrival at City Hall registered participants must check-in with a City representative and undergo health screening which includes a temperature and symptom check. They will then be asked to wait in their cars or outdoors while wearing masks and observing social distancing until the item they are registered to speak is called on. All in-person participants will be required to wear a facial covering and maintain social distance of at least 6-feet. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 INVOCATION Pastor Ryan Reed, Christ Journey Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 20-1850 An introduction of the newly elected County Commissioner for District 7, Raquel Regalado. A.-2. 20-1877 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 8, 2020 as "Studios on the Mile" Day in Coral Gables. A.-3. 20-1867 Recognition of the Coral Gables Fire Department for receiving “Reaccreditation Status” from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, awarded on October 27, 2020. A.-4. 20-1853 Congratulations to Sergeant Cuong “Ted” Nguyen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2020. A.-5. 20-1852 Congratulations to Maria Fleites who holds the title of P/T Specialized Fitness Coordinator, recipient of the “Part-Time Employee of the Quarter Award,” for the fourth quarter in 2020. A.-6. 20-1859 Congratulations to Alejandro Gamundi who holds the title of IT Systems Analyst II, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of December 2020. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity, must speak during the public hearing for that item. Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C.-1. 20-1860 Regular City Commission Meeting of October 27, 2020. C.-2. 20-1863 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 10, 2020. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS E. 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. E.-1. 20-1871 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve the establishment of a pre -qualified pool of professional tennis instructors, for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Further authorizing, in accordance with the Request to Qualify (RTQ) No. 2020-010, the ability to solicit pricing, award contracts, and to add qualified professional tennis instructors to the pre -qualified pool when deemed in the City’s best interest without further City Commission action, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. E.-2. 20-1872 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Gymnastic Center Program Management Services contract to Tumble Bees Gymnastic Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposals (RFP 2020-034). E.-3. 20-1876 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a joint participation agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $ 60,340.00 for 12 months to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT ’s right-of-way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and S.R.959/Red Road (East Side Only). E.-4. 20-1868 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached form, with Strata Ai, Inc to create a partnership that describes both parties active investment and focus in the area of artificial intelligence, especially through education where Strata Ai provide courses. E.-5. 20-1884 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami-Dade Arts Support (MAS) Grant in the amount of $10,000 toward COVID-19 mitigation expenses related to cultural programs; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 20-1843 Communications Committee Meeting of October 14, 2020. 1.-2. 20-1878 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of September 23, 2020. 1.-3. 20-1879 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of October 28, 2020. 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]: Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1) 2.-1. 20-1764 A Resolution of the Coral Gables Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission direct City staff to investigate the continued feasibility of the Gables Redevelopment and Infill District (GRID) and requesting appropriate action be taken following such investigation. 2.-2. 20-1880 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee requesting that the City Commission require notices that are sent to the Miami-Dade County School District be sent to the Superintendent’s Office, the District 6 School Board Member’s Office and the affected school’s principal via certified mail. 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. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item F-1) F.-1. 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 3, “Uses,” Section 3-307, “Playhouse”, Section 3-309, “Recreational Equipment”, and Article 16, “Definitions,” clarifying provisions for play structures and recreational equipment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 F.-2. 20-1813 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 54, “Solid Waste,” Section 54-146, to require all homes with two street frontages along Red Road, Bird Road, Coral Way, Miller Road, Kendall Drive, Sunset Drive and Old Cutler Road to locate trash pits on the property’s other street frontage. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-3. 20-1855 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 62, Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” Section 62-303 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Special Event Permit” of the City Code to extend its applicability and expiration through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand economic opportunities to businesses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli) F.-4. 20-1885 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code (as reorganized in Ordinance No. 2020-31), to provide for the Mediterranean Design Density Bonus in Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-12, “Biltmore Section” providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) Agenda Item F-5 and F-6 are related F.-5. 20-1752 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” by amending “Section A-58 - Hammock Oaks Harbor Section 2 (F),” amending provisions governing the use of the private yacht basin facility, increasing the number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), on property legally described as A portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (10 14 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) F.-6. 20-1810 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Ordinance no . 2018-43, which granted the Conditional Use approval for a private yacht basin on property zoned Single-Family Residential, legally described as a portion of Tract E, Block 4 of Hammock Oaks Harbor Section Two (11093 Marin Street), Coral Gables, Florida, by increasing the number of dock slips from eight (8) to nine (9), all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance no. 2018-43 shall remain in effect; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. ( 11 12 2020 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 F.-7. 20-1857 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Division 21 “Temporary Uses,” Section 5-2111 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Temporary Use Permit” of the Zoning Code to extend its applicability and expiration of temporary use permits through June 15, 2021 in order to safely continue to expand and create economic opportunities for businesses and flexibilities for civic uses in the City impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli) G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 20-1869 An update regarding the City of Coral Gables being awarded Waste Management ’s Think Green Grant in the amount of $2500, and a presentation by staff on the 2020 International Coastal Clean-up event. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago). G.-2. 20-1874 A discussion regarding the access to the water way from Riviera under the Metrorail. (Sponsored by Commissioner Keon) G.-3. 20-1856 A Resolution of the City Commission extending through June 15, 2021, the authority granted to the City Manager to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and signage in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating opportunities to assist with social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable fees. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdés-Fauli) G.-4. 20-1890 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff that irrespective of any required legal notice or other means of providing notice, notices of all public meetings shall be transmitted via email to all email address in the City’s email database. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors) G.-5. 20-1891 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to conduct a Community Meeting in mid-January 2021 regarding the Zoning Code Update with extensive notice provided, for the purpose of staff explaining the proposed changes to the community and obtaining input from the community and further directing the City Manager to bring the Zoning Code Update ordinance (including the bifurcated Miracle Mile ordinance) to the February 9, 2021 City Commission meeting for second reading. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 20-1854 A Resolution of the City Commission increasing the number of members on the Economic Development Board from five to seven and repealing all legislation inconsistent herewith. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1) I.-1. 20-1842 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of Future Tax-Exempt Financings; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing an effective date. I.-2. 20-1886 A Resolution of the City Commission retroactively approving the Small Business Recovery Grant program (SBRG) and Technical Workshops program, approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners for a subaward of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) federal funds in the amount of $850,000.00. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 20-1858 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to grant COLA to class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.) (treating GAP and opt-outs in the same fashion) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism. K. CITY CLERK ITEMS K.-1. 20-1883 A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings,” setting forth the meeting dates through December 7, 2021, as follows: Tuesday, January 12, 2021; Tuesday, January 26, 2021; Tuesday, February 9, 2021; Tuesday, February 23, 2021; Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Tuesday, March 23, 2021; No April Meeting; Tuesday, May, May 11, 2021; Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (Capital Projects and Priorities Workshop); Tuesday, May 25, 2021; Tuesday, June 8, 2021; Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (Project Selection and Funding Workshop); Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Wednesday, July 14, 2021(Budget Workshop - Annual Budget Presentation); Tuesday, August 24, 2021; Tuesday, September 14, 2021; Tuesday, September 14, 2021; (Special Assessment Public Hearing - 3:00pm); Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (First Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, September 28, 2021; Tuesday, September 28, 2021; (Second Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, October 12, 2021; Tuesday, October 26, 2021; Tuesday, November 9, 2021; Tuesday, December 7, 2021. K.-2. 20-1861 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to revise various fees; providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. 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 12/07/2020 10:49 AM City Commission Agenda December 8, 2020 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, 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. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 12/07/2020 10:49 AM

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