City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, June 8, 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 June 8, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 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 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 INVOCATION Pastor Lucas Bonates, First United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-2381 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Carson Garcia, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. A.-2. 21-2404 Personal Appearance by William D. Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, to present an update on the state of the travel and tourism industry. A.-3. 21-2393 Congratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Martin, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2021 A.-4. 21-2387 Congratulations to Operator Jessica Suita, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the First Quarter Award,” for the months of January through March 2021. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 21-2488 Regular Commission Meeting May 11, 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. MAYOR'S COMMENTS D.-1. 21-2487 A Resolution of the City Commission adopting Mayor Lago's Strategic Priorities Plan. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 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. 21-2400 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Information Technology Director to approve a Change Order to increase the spending authority on the Micro Security Contract # IFB 2020-032 - Security System Services to an estimated total of $119,000, pursuant to Section 2-764 (b) of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Change Orders and Contract Modifications”. E.-2. 21-2403 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Budget to recognize the $173,755.00 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. E.-3. 21-2439 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the Cartegraph OMS Platform Annual Maintenance Service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver”, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. E.-4. 21-2467 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Vince Damian (Nominated by Police Chief Hudak) to serve as a member of the Anti -Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-5. 21-2468 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Charlotte Smiley (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-6. 21-2469 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alberto Latour (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-7. 21-2470 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Diana Arellano (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Communications Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 E.-8. 21-2471 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Richard Thurer (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-9. 21-2477 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Maurice Habif (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-10. 21-2478 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Gerardo Alvarez (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Anti -Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-11. 21-2479 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Vanessa Torres (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-12. 21-2492 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase a total of four sanitary submersible pumps for Sanitary Pump Station Prospect and spare use from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. E.-13. 21-2496 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jose Valdes -Fauli (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which will begin on June 8, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-14. 21-2498 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the City of Coral Gables Police Department. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-2484 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of March 24, 2021. 1.-2. 21-2485 Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 6, 2021. 1.-3. 21-2436 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 17, 2021. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 1.-4. 21-2437 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 17, 2021. 1.-5. 21-2438 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 21, 2021. 1.-6. 21-2396 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of May 5, 2021. 1.-7. 21-2472 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of May 6,2021. 1.-8. 21-2473 Retirement Board Meeting of January 14, 2021. 1.-9. 21-2474 Retirement Board Meeting of February 11, 2021. 1.-10. 21-2475 Retirement Board Meeting of March 11, 2021. 1.-11. 21-2476 Retirement Board Meeting of April 8, 2021. 1.-12. 21-2383 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 16, 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 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. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-2. 21-2368 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 34-Nuisances, Article VI “Noise,” Section 34-170 “Exemptions” of the City Code to create an exemption for outdoor live amplified music on private property in the Central Business District, subject to approval of a permit and conditions; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 21-2380 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Re -adopting the City’s Civility Code, Establishing a Civility Code for Members of the City Commission, and for City Employees. (Sponsored by Mayor Vince Lago) G.-2. 21-2461 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to resume community engagement, hold workshops with the City Commission in early 2022, and place any necessary items on the June 2022 City Commission Agenda for the Commission’s consideration of whether to place a ballot question before the voters relating to the undergrounding of Utilities Citywide. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-3. 21-2462 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Clerk and City Manager to schedule certain items, of great public importance, for certain City Commission Meetings that begin at 5:00pm. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-4. 21-2433 Annexation discussion of High Pines and Ponce Davis. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-5. 21-2486 A discussion regarding the City of Coral Gables’ Page Internship Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-6. 21-2489 A discussion regarding a Commission Workshop to discuss current garbage disposal standards and potential improvements to the existing process. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago). G.-7. 21-2491 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing the Cavaliers Future Leaders Program, a summer internship program designed to introduce rising juniors and seniors of Coral Gables Senior High School to the inner workings of local government. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 21-2229 A Resolution of the City Commission approving artists for public art proposal submittals associated with the new public Parking Garage 7, Minorca Garage. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0). City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 H.-2. 21-2458 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Javier Betancourt (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023. H.-3. 21-2459 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Edmund Mazzei (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023. H.-4. 21-2460 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Samantha Duran (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023. H.-5. 21-2480 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: John Swain) and _________________ (Current Member: Bertram “Chico” Goldsmith) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. H.-6. 21-2481 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Bruce Ehrenhaft) and _________________ (Current Member: Albert Menendez) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. H.-7. 21-2482 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of ____________________ (Current Member: Manny Mato) and _________________ (Current Member: Margaret Hernandez) (Nominated by Commission -As-Whole) to serve as members of the Arts Advisory Panel, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. H.-8. 21-2483 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of ____________________ (Current Member: Winnie Chang) (Nominated by Commission-As-Whole) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item I-1) I.-1. 21-2394 Presentation on Illuminate Coral Gables 2022. I.-2. 21-2429 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated Assessment Rate for Fire Protection Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021; directing the preparation of an Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date. I.-3. 21-2430 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the Solid Waste Cost and the Solid Waste Service Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021; directing the preparation of an Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date. I.-4. 21-2441 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-5. 21-2442 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-6. 21-2443 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 I.-7. 21-2444 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-8. 21-2445 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-9. 21-2446 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-10. 21-2447 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-11. 21-2448 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; amending the definition of Security Services; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-12. 21-2449 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 I.-13. 21-2450 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services Assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the Security Services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-14. 21-2453 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services, facilities, and programs throughout the Cocoplum Phase I Street Lighting Assessment Area; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2021; determining that certain real property will be specially benefitted thereby; establishing the method of assessing the street lighting service cost against the real property that will be specially benefitted thereby; directing the City Manager to prepare or direct the preparation of a preliminary assessment roll based upon the methodology set forth herein; establishing a Public Hearing to consider imposition of the proposed street lighting assessments and the method of their collection and directing the provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. I.-15. 21-2457 A Resolution of the City Commission opposing discrimination against the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Community. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 21-2465 Report and update regarding City of Weston, et al. v. State of Florida, et. al. (case where City joined various other municipalities and counties in challenging the penalty provision of section 790.33, F.S. relating to the regulation of firearms) J.-2. 21-2466 Report and update regarding County/City’s fertilizer ordinances. K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM City Commission Agenda June 8, 2021 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 12 Printed on 6/04/2021 10:47 AM