City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, May 25, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Michael Mena Commissioner Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr. Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. 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. 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 5/20/2021 5:21 PM City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-2352 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 25, 2021 as "Mrs. Jowanda Peterson Day" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 21-2353 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 26, 2021 as "Ms. Paula Munnerlyn Day" in Coral Gables. A.-3. 21-2367 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of May 16, 2021 through May 22, 2021 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables. Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item A-4) A.-4. 21-2306 Personal Appearance by The Honorable Demi Busatta Cabrera, State Representative for District 114. Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item A-5) A.-5. 21-2321 Personal Appearance by the City’s lobbying team to deliver the 2021 End of Session Report. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 5/20/2021 5:21 PM City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 C. 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 D. MAYORS 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. 21-2288 A Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coal Gables and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #7, providing the City's Police Officers a 1% Hazard Pay Supplement funded by the CARES Act. E.-2. 21-2294 A Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coral Gables and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1210, providing the City's Firefighters a 1% Hazard Pay Supplement funded by the CARES Act. E.-3. 21-2390 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of the License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Central Business Plaza-A, LLC, for a portion of the property located on the southeast corner of SW 71st Ave and 29th Road, Miami, FL (Folio No. 30-4014-035-0010) to be used as a temporary debris management site as needed during the 2021 Hurricane Season (June 1, 2021- November 30, 2021). E.-4. 21-2392 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a lease renewal with Plumer Management, LLC, for eleven (11) parking spaces on City property behind 5915 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL, for a period of three (3) years (June 1, 2021-May 31, 2024). City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 5/20/2021 5:21 PM City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-2377 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 17, 2021. 1.-2. 21-2373 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of April 21, 2021. 1.-3. 21-2375 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of May 10, 2021. 1.-4. 21-2348 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 6, 2021. 1.-5. 21-2385 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of May 13, 2021. 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 F.-1. 21-2286 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables authorizing entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of the City -owned surface parking lot (#31) at 350 Greco Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4120-017-2240) to JRFQ Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-2. 21-2290 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City 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 January 15, 2022 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 Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 5/20/2021 5:21 PM City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 F.-3. 21-2291 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Section 3-600 “Temporary Uses,” Section 3-611 “Covid-19 Emergency Business Recovery Temporary Use Permit” of the Zoning Code to extend its applicability and expiration of temporary use permits through January 15, 2022 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 Lago) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-4. 21-2369 An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District, as created by Miami-Dade County pursuant to County Ordinance 93-66, to increase the available hours of roving patrol and provide maintenance and landscaping services to the district; providing severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 21-2256 Discussion regarding implementation strategy for Neighborhood Protection Zones. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) G.-2. 21-2370 Discussion regarding Mayor Lago’s Strategic Priorities Plan. G.-3. 21-2371 Discussion regarding House Bill 35 re. Legal Notices. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-4. 21-2376 Update on the City’s Operational Audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-5. 21-2378 Update on projects submitted to Development Services. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-6. 21-2388 Discussion regarding evening meetings for matters impacting residents to provide greater transparency and participation in meetings. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-7. 21-2389 Staff update regarding city-wide project Dashboard of all commercial and mixed-use projects or proposed site plans that the Development Review Committee receives, showing a photograph and street address, with links to information on file regarding each project. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-8. 21-2435 Discussion regarding funding sources for maintenance of Art in Public Places. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 5/20/2021 5:21 PM City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 G.-9. 21-1977 A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the designation of South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5, from the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line to State Road 9A/Interstate 95 Northbound as "Harriet Tubman Highway"/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5, including that portion of the roadway that lies within the city limits of Coral Gables, from SW 57th Avenue to Booker Street. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 21-2363 A Resolution by the Cultural Development Board increasing the budget allocation for Fiscal Year 2022 Cultural Grant Funds. (Unanimously approved; 5 to 0). Update to follow in Budget. H.-2. 21-2395 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the nominations of board members submitted for consideration and adopting individual resolutions appointing said members to their respective boards, in accordance with Section 2-52 of the City Code. I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 21-2285 IT Department presentation of Smart City initiatives and awards. I.-2. 21-2283 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the granting of an encroachment in the public right-of-way abutting 2801 Salzedo Street. I.-3. 21-2364 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to revise various Local Business Taxes by the Finance Department and Parks Fees by the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date. I.-4. 21-2379 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing the re-opening of City Hall and all City facilities, the return of the City to Regular Operations, and the return of traditional in-person meetings of the City Commission and all City Boards and Committees. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 5/20/2021 5:21 PM City Commission Agenda May 25, 2021 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 . 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 8 Printed on 5/20/2021 5:21 PM