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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 26, 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 Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 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). 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City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 Judging of the Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was Called to Order at 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago 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. 2021-36) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2021-304 through Resolution No. 2021-323); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. INVOCATION Pastor Rick Vair from the Coral Gables Baptist Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager Peter Iglesias led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-3192 Recognition of World Stroke Day and Coral Gables Fire Rescue's efforts to improve treatment and response to stroke emergencies. Attachments: Cover Memo World Stroke Day Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 in recognition of World Stroke Day and Coral Gables Fire Rescue’s efforts to improve, treat and respond to stroke emergencies. Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa stated that strokes affect 800,000 individuals yearly, and is the fifth leading cause of death, disability, costing 70 billion dollars a year in long term care. Because of their expedited assessment of patients when utilizing telemedicine, they are better equipped to diagnose and interact with hospitals, giving them the ability to save lives due to their quick response time and intervention services. Currently, Coral Gables is the only city using this technology resulting in a high level of care. A video was then shown, and Mayor Lago congratulated and thanked the team for their service. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 21-3183 Congratulations to Lieutenant David Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of Month, September 2021 Notification letter for September Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 congratulating Lieutenant David Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2021. Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa stated that Lieutenant Garcia is a problem solver who possess many skills including being a welder, builder, facilitator, and someone who has taken ownership of many projects. Lieutenant Garcia thanked the City Commission and said that he loves going to work and making things better. Mayor Lago thanked him. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 21-3238 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 28, 2021. Attachments: CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item 2-1 - Resolution requesting that City staff be directed to evalu CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item 2-2 - Resolution of the School Community Relations Committe CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance providing for text amendments to the City of C CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item F-2 - Ordinance authoring entering into a Purchase and Sale CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item F-9 - Resolution approving the general form and language of CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Discussion regarding low-density PAD bonus in Central CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution approving artists for public art proposal subm CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item I-2 - Resolution amending the FY 2020-2021 amended annua CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Items F-3 and F-10 are related - Ordinance amending the Coral Ga CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Items F-5 F-6 F-7 and F-8 are related - Ordinances and Resolution CCMtg Sept 28 2021 - Agenda Item C - Public Comments CCMtg Sept 28 2021 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 3 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 4 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 E. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2021-304 E.-1. 21-3237 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Barbara Perez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Barbara Perez - Economic Cover Memo - Barbara Perez - Economic A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING BARBARA PEREZ (NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER IGLESIAS) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-304 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-305 E.-2. 21-3233 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $22,600.00 to purchase Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) systems for the city’s Trolleys; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with FDOT to accept the funds. Attachments: Agreement G1Z36 Cover Agenda Item - Trolley Automatic Passenger Counting Systems 2021 Resolution - Trolley Automatic Passenger Counting Systems A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,600.00 TO PURCHASE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER COUNTING (APC) SYSTEMS FOR THE CITY’S TROLLEYS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO ACCEPT THE FUNDS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-305 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-306 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 E.-3. 21-3234 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $34,000.00 to purchase and install Trolley Stop Signs and Posts; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with FDOT to accept the funds. Attachments: Agreement G1Z37 Cover Agenda Item - Trolley Stop Signs and Posts Resolution - Trolley Stop Signs and Posts A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,000.00 TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL TROLLEY STOP SIGNS AND POSTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO ACCEPT THE FUNDS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-306 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-307 E.-4. 21-3235 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $130,450.00 to extend Trolley Service to Saturdays; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with FDOT to accept the funds. Attachments: Cover Agenda Item - Trolley Saturday Service Agreement G1Z38 Resolution - Trolley Saturday Service A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,450.00 TO EXTEND TROLLEY SERVICE TO SATURDAYS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO ACCEPT THE FUNDS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-307 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-308 E.-5. 21-3236 A Resolution of the City Commission recognizing a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $170,299 to extend Trolley Service Evening Operations; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with FDOT to accept the funds. Attachments: Cover Agenda Item - Extend Trolley Service Evening Operations Agreement G1Z39 Resolution - Extend Trolley Service Evening Operations A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,299.00 TO EXTEND TROLLEY SERVICE EVENING OPERATIONS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO ACCEPT THE FUNDS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-308 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-309 E.-6. 21-3078 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Licensing Agreement with LPS of America, Inc., dba Reef Parking and the City of Coral Gables for the non -exclusive use of fifty (50) parking spaces at 255 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL Parking Garage with additional authorization to cordon off additional spaces should the City need to activate the Police and Fire Headquarters (PFHQ) Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Attachments: Commission Cover - 10.26.21 (LPS of America dba Reef Parking Licensing Agreement) LPS of America dba REEF License Agreement-255 Alhambra Resolution - 10.26.21 (LPS of America dba Reef Parking Lic Agreemnt) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH LPS OF AMERICA, INC., DBA REEF PARKING AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR THE NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF FIFTY (50) PARKING SPACES AT 255 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, CORAL GABLES, FL PARKING GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO CORDON OFF ADDITIONAL SPACES SHOULD THE CITY NEED TO ACTIVATE THE POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS (PFHQ) EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC). This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-309 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-310 E.-7. 21-3199 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Fire Department to extend the contract with InPhynet South Broward, LLC for Medical Director Services until a new RFP can be issued and a new contract can be executed. Attachments: Reso Cover Memo- Medical Dir Svcs Reso-Modification Medical Dir Svcs Medical Director - FY22 - To N. Somarriba 8-24-21 Signed Resolution 2021-310 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH INPHYNET SOUTH BROWARD, LLC FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES UNTIL NEW CONTRACT IS EXCUTED. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-310 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-311 E.-8. 21-3241 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Alberto Manrara (Nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Alberto Manrara - Property Cover Memo - Alberto Manrara - Property A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING ALBERTO MANRARA (NOMINATED BY COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PROPERTY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-311 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-312 E.-9. 21-3242 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the re-appointment of Monique Selman (Nominated by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo - Monique Selman and Piero Gardinali - Sustainability Draft Resolution - Monique Selman and Piero Gardinali - Sustainability A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF MONIQUE SELMAN (NOMINATED BY THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-312 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-313 E.-10. 21-3245 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Leticia Milian (Nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Leticia Milian - Library Cover Memo - Leticia Milian - Library A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LETICIA MILIAN (NOMINATED BY BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-313 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-314 E.-11. 21-3251 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to sell alcoholic beverages from 12:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 5, 2022, and from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022 on Miracle Mile from Douglas to Lejeune as part of the Carnaval on the Mile, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: caranval on the mile resolution 2022 Caranval on the Mile 2022 caranval on the mile cover letter 2022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LITTLE HAVANA TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM 12:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022, AND FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 ON MIRACLE MILE FROM DOUGLAS TO LEJEUNE AS PART OF THE CARNAVAL ON THE MILE, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-314 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-315 E.-12. 21-3276 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Daniel “Worth” Carson (Nominated by Vice Mayor Mena) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Daniel Carson - Library Cover Memo - Daniel Carson - Library A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING DANIEL “WORTH” CARSON (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR MENA) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-315 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-3229 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Workshop of September 1, 2021. Attachments: Cov Memo mins 09 01 21 09 01 21 Meeting Agenda CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form 09 01 21 09 01 21 Workshop Mins W Attachments This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 1.-2. 21-3196 Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting of September 22, 2021. Attachments: Transcript - 9-22-21 Blue Ribbon Committee This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-3. 21-3247 Budget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2021. Attachments: BAB Coral Gables Congregation Church Lease Presentation 10.2021 FINAL Budget Audit Board Minutes - DRAFT Pending Board Approval - 10.06.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 1.-4. 21-3248 Cultural Development Board and Arts Advisory Panel joint Meeting of September 21, 2021. Attachments: 09.21.2021 MinutesforCC10.26.2021 CDB Minutes September 21 2021 DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-5. 21-3249 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of September 9, 2021. Attachments: MeetingMinutes 9.9.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-6. 21-3257 Property Advisory Board Meeting of September 8, 2021. Attachments: 9-8-21 PAB Meeting Minutes City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 1.-7. 21-3204 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 24, 2021. Attachments: Draft SCRC Sept. 24 Minutes.pdf Cover Memo.docx This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-8. 21-3202 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of September 9, 2021. Attachments: Senior MeetingMinutes 9.2.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-9. 21-3210 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of June 2, 2021. Attachments: WAB minutes COVER 060221-Minutes 21-2578 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 26 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]: 2.-1. 21-3200 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee urging the City Commission to require a traffic study for Gables Village that includes Somerset Academy, if one has not yet been performed. Attachments: Cover Memo for Resolution.docx Draft SCRC Resolution re Gables Village.docx [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. 31 2.-2. 21-3250 A Resolution of the School Community Relations Committee urging the City Commission to request that the Miami-Dade County School Board include the entire City in a single school district, Attachments: Cover Memo for Resolution.docx SCRC Resolution Re Redistricting.docx [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]. This Resolution was Continued City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 City Clerk Item No. 32 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-316 Non 21-3296 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Steven Bourassa (Nominated by Vice Agenda Mayor Mena) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for the remainder of an Item unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN BOURASSA (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR MENA TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-316. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 27 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-317 Non 21-3297 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Margaret Groves (Nominated by Vice Agenda Mayor Mena) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Board, for the Item remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET GROVES (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR MENA) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-317. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-318 Non 21-3298 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Jose Amezaga (Nominated by Agenda Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, Item for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSE AMEZAGA (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE EMERGENCY City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-318. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 29 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-319 F.-1. 21-2790 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards and Committees", Division 7 "Landmarks Advisory Board" providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo First Reading Landmakrs advisory board First Reading Landmarks Advisory Board 9-3-21 (Commissioner Anderson) 9-7 edits Entered into record at hearing Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sept 14 2021 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance amending code by cre Cover Memo Second Reading Landmakrs advisory board 10-18 Landmarks Maintenance Advisory Board 2nd reading draft 10-18-21 Entered into record at hearing Cover Memo Second Reading Landmarks Advisory Board 11-1-21 Landmarks Advisory Board 2nd reading draft 10-29-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DEFERRING AGENDA ITEM F-1, MORE SPECIFICALLY [AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES CODE BY CREATING CHAPTER 2 “ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE III “BOARDS AND COMMITTEES”, DIVISION 7 “LANDMARKS MAINTENANCE ADVISORY BOARD” PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be deferred by Resolution Number 2021-319. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item F-2) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-36 F.-2. 21-2512 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 9, “Art In Public Spaces”, Section 9-106 to redefine “Extraordinary Maintenance”. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo - Amending Zoning Code Section 9-106 Definitions - Art in Public Spaces - Extraord Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Section 9-106 Definitions CDBv2 Cover Memo - Amending Zoning Code Section 9-106 Definitions - Art in Public Spaces - Extraord Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance providing for text amen AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 9, “ART IN PUBLIC SPACES”, SECTION 9-106 TO REDEFINE “EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE.” A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-36. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-3. 21-3240 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 34 "Nuisances," Article VI. "Noise," Section 34-170, "Exemptions," of the City of Coral Gables Code to address the operation and testing of emergency backup generators, providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo - generator exception to noise ord - first reading Ordinance- generator exception to noise ord 34-170 Cover Memo - generator exception to noise ord - second reading Ordinance- generator exception to noise ord 34-170 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 34 F.-4. 21-3179 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 1, “General Provisions” Section 1-109, “Construction Rules” to clarify that where the provisions of this Zoning Code vary from the applicable requirements of any law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, or code, the most restrictive provisions which shall be deemed to be the higher standard of zoning shall govern, including provisions of zoning within the Miami -Dade County Rapid Transit Zone; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors) Attachments: Stricter Standards Cover Memo Zoning Code Amendment Stricter Standards Speaker card for F-4 Stricter Standards Cover Memo 2nd Reading Stricter Standards Ordinance 2nd Reading [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 36 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 F.-5. 21-3243 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing terminating the existing Lease and entering into a new Lease with Coral Gables Congregational Church, Inc ., a Florida non-profit corporation, for the surface parking lot within the platted right -of-way bounded on the north by Malaga Avenue, on the south by Anastasia Avenue, on the east by De Soto Boulevard, and on the west by Columbus Boulevard, for a period of five (5) years and with two (2) additional, 5-year renewal options, at the City’s discretion. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: CG Congregational Church Lease Commission Cover - 10.26.21 (Coral Gables Congregational Church Lease) Ordinance - 10.26.21 (Coral Gables Congregational Church Lease) - 10-13-21 Economic Development Advisory Board Minutes 09.01.21 Property Advisory Board Minutes 09.08.21 Parking Advisory Board Minutes 09.22.21 Budget Audit Board Minutes - DRAFT Pending Board Approval - 10.06.21 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Fors, Jr., that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 38 Agenda Items F-6 and F-7 are related F.-6. 21-3261 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean Standards;” to limit the Mediterranean Bonus program to Coral Gables Mediterranean Architectural Style and expand the Board of Architects review process to include an optional conceptual review; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: 10 26 21 CC - Med Bonus 10 26 21 Draft Ordinance Amending Zoning Code - Med Bonus, townhouse side setbacks and MF (Updated 10/22/2021) 10 26 21 CC - Med Bonus only (Updated 10/25/2021) Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Med Bonus, townhouse side setbacks and MF Entered into record at hearing Entered into record at hearing Presentation - Item 21-3261 - Med Bonus - with MF4 - final [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 39 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-321 Non 21-3299 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida sunsetting the Agenda Blue Ribbon Committee previously established to study the City's Mediterranean Bonus Item Standards. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION SUNSETTING THE BLUE-RIBBON COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY THE CITY’S MEDITERRANEAN BONUS STANDARDS AND THANKING THE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-321. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 41 RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items F-6 and F-7 are related F.-7. 21-3262 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance 2015-17, as amended, to add a Board of Architects fees for Conceptual Review; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. Attachments: 10 26 21 Exhibit B - Conceptual Review Fee Resolution 10 26 21 CC - Med Bonus Entered into record at hearing This Resolution was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 40 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-320 F.-8. 20-1529 A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for the mixed use project referred to as “100 Miracle Mile,” on the property legally described as Lots 19-29, Block 3, Crafts Section (100 Miracle Mile, 115 Andalusia, and 2414 Galiano), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date; including required conditions; providing for an effective date . (11 12 2020 PZB recommended approved, Vote 5-0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 Attachments: 11 12 20 Staff Report_TDRs_100 Miracle Mile 11 12 20 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal 11 12 20 Attachment B - Sending Sites Historic Resources Staff Report 11 12 20 Attachment C - Mailed Notice and Legal Ad 11 12 20 Attachment D - Power Point Presentation 10 26 21 CC Cover Memo - 100 Miracle Mile TDRs 10 26 21 Exhibit A - Updated Statement of Use 10 26 21 Exhibit B - Applicant Submittal 10 26 21 Exhibit C - Draft Resolution 10 26 21 Exhibit D - PZB Staff Report and Attachments 10 26 21 Exhibit E - Excerpt of 11 12 20 Meeting Minutes A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING RECEIPT OF TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDRS) PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE SECTION 14-204.6, “REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF USE OF TDRS ON RECEIVER SITES,” FOR THE RECEIPT AND USE OF TDRS FOR THE MIXED USE PROJECT REFERRED TO AS “100 MIRACLE MILE,” ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 19-29, BLOCK 3, CRAFTS SECTION (100 MIRACLE MILE, 115 ANDALUSIA, AND 2414 GALIANO), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-320. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 37 F.-9. 21-3275 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an extension through November 9, 2021 of a Zoning in Progress related to the incentives and /or bonuses provided in Section 5-200 of the Zoning Code “Mediterranean Standards,” for new commercial, mixed-use, and multi-family projects; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: October 26, 2021 Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution extending ZIP re Mediterranean 10-26-2021 Resolution - Extending ZIP re Mediterranean Bonus through November 9 Signed Resolution 2021-228 Signed Resolution 2021-283 Signed Resolution R-2021-194 Speaker card for F-9 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-9 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Withdrawn City Clerk Item No. 42 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2021-282 G.-1. 21-2933 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the general form and language of a surface parking lot invoice for Professional Parking Management. (Lobbyist: N/A) Attachments: Cover memo - Resolution - Approving Parking Lot Invoice Form - 9-28-21 Exhibit B - Previously approved Invoice Language Resolution - Approving Parking Lot Invoice Form - 9-28-21 Exhibit A - Parking Lot Invoice Draft 9-28-21 Signed Resolution 2021-282 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 28 2021 - Agenda Item F-9 - Resolution approving the general f Cover memo resolution approving parking lot invoices 11-1-21 Resolution approving parking lot invoice 11-1-21 Parking Lot Presentation 2nd and Final PCN-Coral-Gables-No-Surcharge.v3 First-PCN-Coral-Gables-No-Surcharge.v3 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Resolution was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 43 G.-2. 21-3258 Discussion regarding the maintenance of bridges in the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Presentation [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. 44 G.-3. 21-3259 An update from staff regarding the use of Neighborhood Safety Aides to assist with the educational outreach relating to sanitation rules and regulations. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Speaker card for G-3 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-3 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. 45 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-4) G.-4. 21-3265 Discussion regarding alternative benefits for active board members, such as parking in lieu of exiting benefits. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 30 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2021-322 I.-1. 21-3230 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2021-008 for Landscaping Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Miller Legg and Savino & Miller Design Studio, PA., the five responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act”. (Lobbyist: Leslie Pantin (Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.) Attachments: Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. Chen Moore and Associates Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Miller, Legg & Associates, Inc. Savino Miller Design Studio, PA RFQ 2021-008 Landscaping Architectural Consulting Services - Composite Score Draft Resolution - RFQ 2019-038 Landscaping Architectural Consutling Services Draft Agenda Memo_- RFQ 2021-08 City Manager- Intent to Award Memo SRF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD RFQ 2021-008 LANDSCAPING ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC., CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES, INC., KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., MILLER LEGG AND SAVINO & MILLER DESIGN STUDIO, PA. THE FIVE (5) RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSERS, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 287.055, KNOWN AS THE “CONSULTANTS COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT.” City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-322. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 46 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-323 I.-2. 21-3246 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to purchase training simulator equipment from Virtra Inc ., as a “Special Procurements/Bid Waivers,” pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Attachments: Agenda Memo - Virtra Simulator Bid Waiver - final 101421 Resolution - Virtra Simulator Bid Waiver - final edits 101421 Request for Special Procurement-Bid Waiver - Police_Training Simulator-Virtra A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE TRAINING SIMULATOR EQUIPMENT, FROM VIRTRA, INC., AS A “SPECIAL PROCUREMENTS/BID WAIVERS,” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-323. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 47 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 21-3100 Discussion regarding potential challenge to budget provision of House Bill 1. Attachments: memo to CC - HB 1 - police budgets This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 48 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 49 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 50 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 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 at 1:16 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 22