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Coral Gables, FL · December 7, 2021

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 7, 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 December 7, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 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 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. 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. 2021-40) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2021-344 through Resolution No. 2021-359); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago INVOCATION Deacon Jose S. Chirinos from St. Augustine Catholic Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Police Chief Hudak led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-3363 Presentation of the FIABCI-USA 2021 Grand Prix Real Estate Award for Excellence for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza Streetscape Project. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 a presentation of FIABCI-USA Grand Prix Real Estate for Excellence for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza Streetscape Project. Belkys Perez, Assistant Director-Economic Development then introduced Vivian Swietelsky, Regional Chairperson-FIABCI-USA and Ernesto Pino, CIP Project Manager-Public Works Department. In Ms. Swietelsky’s presentation of the award to the city, she gave a brief history about FIABCI, the international real estate federation and one of the oldest and most prestigious real estate organizations in the world, founded in 1952 and which is the equivalent to the Oscars of real estate. Mr. Pino thanked Ms. Swietelsky and continued by saying that it was an honor to have represented and received the award in California on behalf of the city from such a prestigious organization and thanked her. Mayor Lago thanked Mr. Pino for coming out of retirement and working tirelessly on special projects on behalf of the city, and that the award is a testament of him and his staff’s hard work. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 A.-2. 21-3427 Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Extrication Team, on their 1st place success at the “2021 NAVRA INVITATIONAL RESCUE CHALLENGE AND EXPO” during the week of November 20, 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo Special Recognition to Extrication Team Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 congratulating the Coral Gables Fire Department Extrication Team on their 1st place success at the “2021 Navra Invitational Rescue Challenge and Expo” during the week of November 20, 2021. Awards received was publicly displayed during the presentation. Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa made the presentation and explained the various categories and scenarios the Fire team were involved in and showed a short video regarding same. The team consisted of Lieutenant Christopher Ayala, Driver Engineer Sean Maldonado, Firefighter Nicholas Sierra, Firefighter David Hill, Firefighter Joel Obregon, Firefighter Nicholas Balsera and Firefighter Alexandra Gonzalez. Two individuals who stood out to Chief de la Rosa were Lead Paramedic Alexandra Gonzalez and Lieutenant Christopher Ayala, who is ice under pressure Lead Commander. because of the team’s training they exhibited critical decision-making skills, teamwork, unity of command, emotional intelligence, and effective communication skills. Additionally, they have all worked with the department for less than 10 years and is an investment that would be carried forward in the community. Special congratulations were also given to Lieutenant Rick Fernandez-SRT Coordinator for his 26 years of participatory services in the program as well as retirees and former team members who took part in the program namely and congratulated the entire team. Mayor Lago said he was proud of the team and congratulated them for their achievements and the work they do daily for the residents and business community. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-3. 21-3402 Congratulations to Firefighter Patrick Gould, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of Month, December 2021 FF of the month -December 2021 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 congratulating Firefighter Patrick Gould, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2021. Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa stated that Lieutenant Dean James, Jr., nominated Firefighter Gould for the award. Lieutenant Dean James, Jr., stated that Firefighter Gould is an individual who can be counted on, he’s trustworthy, does a good job, committed, conducts training, and wears many hats in the Fire Department. In continuing he stated that for many years the firefighters have worn a unique belt City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 buckle, but for a couple of those years they could not find a vendor to make them. Firefighter Gould took it upon himself to research and locate a vendor who could make the unique buckles and in so doing restored a long-standing tradition of wearing these belt buckles in the Fire Department. Firefighter Gould thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa, the Fire Department, Firefighters at Battalion C - Station 2, his wife, the City Commission, his department, and all they have done for him, and he wants an opportunity every day to pay it forward. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 A.-4. 21-3446 Recognition of the Coral Gables Community Recreation Department for earning a perfect score re-accreditation status through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Parks Association, awarded on September 10, 2021. Attachments: 2021 CAPRA certificate - Coral Gables FL 2021 CAPRA hearing letter - Coral Gables - 9-30-2021 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-4 recognizing the Coral Gables Community Recreation Department for them earning a perfect score re-accreditation status through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Parks Association, awarded on September 10, 2021. Fred Couceyro, Director of Community Recreation stated that his department is happy to receive the recognition and it is the first time for them receiving it after having applied several times. He thanked his staff and other departments that assisted them as well as acknowledging staff members Carolina Vester, Assistant Director of Community Recreation Department who stated that they have an exceptional team and spoke about getting a buy-in from their team by doing a strategic workshop before they did it, which allowed for everyone to have ownership in the project and which speaks to why it has been the best journey thus far. Major Lago commended them on the excellent service given by the department and Vice Mayor Mena stated that they have the best parks in South Florida and ensured them that in the upcoming years, funding will be made available. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 A.-5. 21-3447 Recognition of the Coral Gables Police Department for earning their re -accreditation status "with Excellence" through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on November 19, 2021. Attachments: CALEA Accreditation with Excellence Award effective November 19, 2021 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-5 recognizing the Coral Gables Police Department earning their re-accreditation status “with Excellence” through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on November 19, 2021. Police Chief Edward J. Hudak made the presentation and introduced retired police officer Lieutenant Alex Roffe who was brought back to the city as the department Accreditation Manager, and it is with great pride that he can announce that the city has been re-accredited for twelve years with excellence, putting them in the top one percentile of law enforcement throughout the country in terms of career accreditation. The program which began in 1994 has become a part of the department’s professionalism benchmark for many other agencies throughout the country and they are proud of the way that it has trickled down to newly hired officers, becoming a way of life and existence within the Police Department. He then congratulated his command staff and especially Lieutenant Roffe for his excellent work regarding the department’s re-accreditation and thanked the Mayor and City Commission. Mayor Lago thanked Police Chief Hudak and said that there is a record low crime rate in the city which is attributed to their hard work and many residents have informed him that they feel safe in the city. He also thanked the city’s police officers and said he supports them unequivocally and that the city is one of law and order. He then wished them all seasons’ greetings. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 21-3375 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 9, 2021. Attachments: CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item C - Public Comments CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item D-1 - Update regarding cleanup efforts in the downtown busine CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance amending the Cocoplum Phase 1 Street Lighti CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance granting approval of a PAD for a multi-family p CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-6 - Resolution approving the general form and language of a CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-7 - Resolution granting site plan approval of a mobility hub lo CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item G-1 - Discussion regarding reduced-density PAD bonus in CBD CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding surface parking lot designs CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item G-5 - Discussion on the funding and implementation of the Par CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to evaluate site d CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Items H-1 and H-2 - Resolution approving artists for public art propo CCMtg Nov 9 2021- Agenda Item L - Discussion Items Meeting Minutes City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 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. 6 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 39 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS D.-1. 21-3398 Presentation by Miami Dolphins on the Dolphins Challenge Cancer. Attachments: Entered into record at hearing This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 8 D.-2. 21-3399 Discussion regarding Wings for Wishes 2022. Attachments: Entered into record at meeting This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 9 Non 21-3545 Presentation of the Key to the City to Mayor Raul Valdes Fauli. Agenda Item This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 7 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 E. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez to Approve the Consent Agenda as Amended.. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2021-345 E.-1. 21-3384 A Resolution of the City Commission retroactively authorizing Saint Theresa Catholic School to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the Annual Parish School Fair on the School’s grounds at 2701 Indian Mound Trail on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: St. Theresa Parish School Fair 2021 Resolution St. Theresa Parish School Fair 2021 Cover Memo St Theresa school parish fair 2021 Signed Resolution 2021-345 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AS PART OF THE ANNUAL PARISH SCHOOL FAIR ON THE SCHOOL’S GROUNDS AT 2701 INDIAN MOUND TRAIL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M.; ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M.; AND ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M., SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-345 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-346 E.-2. 21-3403 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to continue to engage Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for work on the citywide conversion of overhead utilities to underground pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the City Code. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Stantec Cover Memo Stantec Resolution 2021 Uploaded 12/06/21 - City of Coral Gables_Consulting Services for Undergrounding_11.7.21 signe Signed Resolution 2021-346 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR WORK ON THE CITYWIDE CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES TO UNDERGROUND PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-607(24) OF THE CITY CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-346 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-347 E.-4. 21-3430 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement with The Trane Company for the Public Safety Building’s, located at 2151 Salzedo Street, maintenance and service of the Tracer Automation System, in the amount of $ 216,265 for maintenance services to be performed. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Trane Service Agreement Award - cover memo Trane Service Agreement Award - RESOL Trane Service Agreement Signed Resolution 2021-347 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRANE COMPANY FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING’S, LOCATED AT 2151 SALZEDO STREET, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF THE TRACER AUTOMATION SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $216,265 FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-347 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-348 E.-5. 21-3431 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the Fountain Maintenance Citywide Service Contract IFB 2019-001, with Oliver’s Pools, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an annual estimated amount of $182,000 for additional fountain maintenance services to be performed. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Oliver's Pools Contract Modification - cover memo Oliver's Pools Contract Modification - RESOL Signed Resolution 2021-348 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO THE FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE CITYWIDE SERVICE CONTRACT IFB 2019-001, WITH OLIVER’S POOLS, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764 (B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE IN AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $182,000 FOR ADDITIONAL FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-348 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-349 E.-6. 21-3448 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant funds in the amount of $10,000 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. Attachments: 2022-JAGD-DADE-3-4B-046 SIGNATURE PAGES Item Title Cover Memo-$10,000-2020JAGDGrant-WORD Resolution-$10,000-2020JAGDGrant-WORD Signed Resolution 2021-349 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 ALLOCATED TO THE CORAL GABLES POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $10,000 GRANT FUNDS AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE GRANT EXPENDITURES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-349 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-350 E.-7. 21-3452 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Donna Heisenbottle (Nominated by Commissioner Fors, Jr.), Gay Bondurant (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez), Alice Goldhagen (Nominated by Vice Mayor Mena) and Ramona Busot (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as members of Landmarks Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo - Landmarks Advisory Board Draft Resolution - Landmarks Advisory Board Signed Resolution 2021-350 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING DONNA HEISENBOTTLE (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FORS, JR.), GAY BONDURANT (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENENDEZ), ALICE GOLDHAGEN (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR MENA) AND RAMONA BUSOT (NOMINATED BY CITY MANAGER IGLESIAS) TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF LANDMARKS 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 2021-350 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-351 E.-8. 21-3455 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Reuben Figueras (Nominated by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) 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. Attachments: Cover Memo - Reuben Figueras - Library Board Draft Resolution - Reuben Figueras - Library Board Signed Resolution 2021-351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING REUBEN FIGUERAS (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER FORS, JR.) 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. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-351 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-352 Non 21-3492 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Mary Beth Burke (Nominated by Agenda Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Item Governing Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Signed Resolution 2021-352 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING MARY BETH BURKE (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER MENENDEZ), TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CORAL GABLES MERRICK HOUSE GOVERNING BOARD, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2021-352 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-3360 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 13, 2021. Attachments: 10.13.2021 MinutesforCC12.07.2021 AAP Meeting October 13 2021 DRAFT (002) This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-2. 21-3426 Budget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2021. Attachments: Budget Audit Board Minutes - FINAL BOARD APPROVED MINUTES - 10.06.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 1.-3. 21-3361 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of October 20, 2021. Attachments: CEB Hearing Minutes - 10-20-2021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 1.-4. 21-3442 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of November 17, 2021. Attachments: CEB ATTENDANCE 11-17-2021 November 17 2021 Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-5. 21-3451 Communications Committee Meeting of November 15, 2021 Attachments: Communications Committee Minutes Draft 11152021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 23 1.-6. 21-3393 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of July 12, 2021. Attachments: Recap of Merrick House Board Meeting of 7-12-2021 Minutes for Merrick House Board Meeting of 7-12-21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-7. 21-3394 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 9, 2021, Attachments: Meeting Minutes Recap for Merrick House Board Meeting of 7-12-2021 Meeting Minutes Merrick House Board Meeting of 7-12-2021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-8. 21-3390 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 13, 2021. Attachments: Recap of Minutes for Merrick House Board Meeting of 9-13-2021 Minutes from Merrick House Board Meeting of 09-13-21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 26 1.-9. 21-3391 Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 19, 2021. Attachments: 10.19.2021 MinutesforCC12.07.2021 CDB Minutes October 19, 2021 DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 1.-10. 21-3405 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 18, 2021. Attachments: IACC Minutes 10-18-21 Fnl_ This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-11. 21-3370 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 14, 2021 Attachments: 101421-LBAB Minutes draft 21-3370 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 29 1.-12. 21-3441 Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council Meeting of October 28, 2021. Attachments: Mayor's Council Meeting Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 30 1.-13. 21-3411 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 14, 2021. Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 10.14.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 31 1.-14. 21-3410 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2021. Attachments: Youth Minutes 10.6.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 32 1.-15. 21-3437 Retirement Board Meeting of September 9, 2021. Attachments: Minutes 09-09-2021 CC.09-09-2021 December 7, 2021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 1.-16. 21-3438 Retirement Board Meeting of October 14, 2021. Attachments: CC.10-14-2021 December 7, 2021 Minutes 10-14-2021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 34 1.-17. 21-3371 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 15, 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo.docx Draft School_Community_Relations_Committee_10-15-21 Minutes.pdf This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 35 1.-18. 21-3409 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of October 7, 2021. Attachments: Senior Meeting Mintues 10.7.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 36 1.-19. 21-3458 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of October 19, 2021. Attachments: TAB 10.19 Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 37 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2021-353 E.-3. 21-3428 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Residential Recycling Bins purchase to Peninsula Plastics Limited dba Nova Products, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the initial amount of $195,200.00, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2021-035 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A Attachments: Agenda Memo - IFB 2021-035 Final Resolution IFB 2021-035 Final City Manager Intent to Award Memo - Signed Bid Tabulation IFB 2021-035 NOVA PRODUCTS BID SUBMISSION Speaker Cards Signed Resolution 2021-353 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item E-3 - Resolution accepting the recommen A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING BINS TO PENINSULA PLASTICS LIMITED DBA NOVA PRODUCTS, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE INITIAL AMOUNT OF $195,200.00, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BIDS (IFB) 2021-035 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-353. 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. 38 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-40 F.-1. 21-3109 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed multi -family project referred to as “Gables Village” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 22, Block 28, “Coral Gables Biltmore Section” (504, 516, 522, 530, and 536 Malaga; 503, 511, 515, 535, 529, 525, and 521 Santander; and 3109 Segovia), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Lobbyist: Maria de la Guardia Lobbyist: Jenny Ducret Attachments: 10 13 21 PZB Staff Report - Gables Village 10 31 21 Attachment D - Mailed notice 10 13 21 Attachment E - PowerPoint Presentation 10 13 21 Attachment B - Public Works Memo 10 13 21 Attachment C - Neighborhood Meeting 10 13 21 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal 11 09 21 CC - Gables Village Exhibit A - Applicant Submittal Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance PAD Exhibit C - PZB Staff Report with attachments Exhibit D - Excerpt of 10 13 21 PZB Meeting Exhibit E - PowerPoint Presentation F-4 Speaker Card 12 07 21 CC Cover Memo - Gables Village 12 07 21 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance PAD Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Nov 9 2021 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance granting approval of a PA Entered into the record at meeting Signed Ordinance 2021-40 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance granting approval of a PA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) PURSUANT TO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 14, “PROCESS,” SECTION 14-206, “GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT” FOR A PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT REFERRED TO AS “GABLES VILLAGE” ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 22, BLOCK 28, “CORAL GABLES BILTMORE SECTION” (504, 516, 522, 530, AND 536 MALAGA; 503, 511, 515, 535, 529, 525, AND 521 SANTANDER; AND 3109 SEGOVIA), CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; INCLUDING REQUIRED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 [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 Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-40. 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. 41 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 21-3381 Discussion regarding "CodeMania I" a high school coding competition hosted by the City of Coral Gables in partnership with the University of Miami. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 43 G.-2. 21-3389 Discussion regarding existing signage on privately owned public surface parking lots. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) Attachments: Surface Parking Lot Signage This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 44 G.-3. 21-3383 Discussion regarding increasing the number of members on the Economic Development Board to accommodate representation of the Coral Gables Business Improvement District (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 45 G.-4. 21-3400 Update from staff on the process to secure five cultural events. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Uploaded 12/6/21 - International Cultural Events Initiative 12.7.21 PPT - R This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 46 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 G.-5. 21-3401 An update from staff regarding the sidewalks on Blue Road, bridges and Riviera Country Club. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Blue Road Sidewalk_FINAL Entered into record at meeting Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item G-5 - Update from staff [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-5 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. 47 G.-6. 21-3416 Discussion regarding the Gondola Building. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 48 G.-7. 21-3445 Discussion regarding outdoor dining. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Entered into record at meeting Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item G-7 - Discussion regarding outdoor dining [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-7 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. 49 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2021-355 H.-1. 21-3385 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing _____________ (Current Member: Joseph De Maria) (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) for a one (1) year term beginning December 7, 2021 through December 31, 2022 to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Trial Board. Attachments: R-2021-000 Draft - Commission-As-A-Whole Cover Memo - Trial Board - Commission As A Whole Signed Resolution 2021-355 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RE-APPOINTING JOSEPH DEMARIA (NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION-AS-A-WHOLE) FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING DECEMBER 7, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CORAL GABLES TRIAL BOARD. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-355. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Commissioner Menendez City Clerk Item No. 50 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-356 H.-2. 21-2820 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept for a work of public art titled “Waiting” by Brian Donnelly, as KAWS, in conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development (previously proposed work by the artist unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval /denial vote: 7 to 0,; proposed work unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Attachments: Exhibit A, Project Proposal KAWS CDB Minutes November 16, 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. The Plaza KAWS R-Draft-AiPP The Plaza, KAWS Commission Cover 12.07.2021 The Plaza, KAWS AAP Meeting August 25, 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. KAWS CDB Minutes September 21 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. The Plaza KAWS Signed Resolution 2021-356 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT FOR A WORK OF PUBLIC ART TITLED “WAITING” BY BRIAN DONNELLY, AS KAWS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLAZA CORAL GABLES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 2901 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD IN FULFILLMENT OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC ART IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT (PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED WORK BY THE ARTIST UNANIMOUSLY City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 RECOMMENDED BY THE ARTS ADVISORY PANEL APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 7 TO 0,; PROPOSED WORK UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 6 TO 0). A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-356. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Commissioner Menendez City Clerk Item No. 51 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1) I.-1. 21-3450 Discussion regarding the materials to be used on the exterior facade of the Mobility Hub. Attachments: Mob Hub Commission Item- Cover Memo (12-7-21).msg Speaker Cards Entered into record by Commissioner Anderson 2021 Mobility Hub Parking Revenue Projections 12-7-2021 2021 Mobility Hub Parking Revenue Projections 12-7-2021 Entered into record at meeting Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Discussion regarding the materials to [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]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 40 I.-2. 21-3414 A presentation of a maintenance action plan for the commercial areas of the City. Attachments: Maintenance Communications Plan PPT 12.7.21 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item I-2 - Presentation of a maintenance actio [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]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 52 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-357 I.-3. 21-3377 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 amended budget to recognize as revenue 1st quarter Coral Gables Impact Fee receipts as well as prior year receipts (Underline) and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of capital improvement infrastructure projects; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Cover Memo - Budget Amend - FY22 1st Qtr Impact Fee Receipts - 12-7-21 Mtg Impact Fee-AIPP Status Report - 11-29-21 Resolution - Budget Amend - FY22 1st Qtr Impact Fee Receipts - 12-7-21 Mtg Signed Resolution 2021-357 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AMENDED ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AS REVENUE 1ST QUARTER CORAL GABLES IMPACT FEE RECEIPTS AS WELL AS PRIOR YEAR RECEIPTS (UNDERLINE), AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-357. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Commissioner Menendez City Clerk Item No. 53 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-344 I.-4. 21-3433 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City to act as host City and festival sponsor for the Junior Orange Bowl and authorizing the City ’s in-kind contributions for the Junior Orange Bowl. Attachments: JrOB Festival Sponsor Proposal_CG 8.25.2021 Cover memo JOB 2021-2023 Draft Junior Orange Bowl Sponsorship Resolution Signed Resolution 2021-344 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACT AS HOST CITY AND FESTIVAL SPONSOR FOR THE JUNIOR ORANGE BOWL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE JUNIOR ORANGE BOWL. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-344. 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. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item J-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-354 J.-1. 21-3415 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to Grant COLA to class members in Murhee V. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (FLA. 11TH CIR. CT.) (treating GAP and opt outs in the same manner) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism. Attachments: 2022 COLA Recommendation Memo ADRM - 2021 COLA procedural order Speaker Cards Signed Resolution 2021-354 Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item J-1 - Hearing regarding decision by Retire A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-354. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Commissioner Menendez City Clerk Item No. 42 City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2021-358 K.-1. 21-3386 A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk's certification and declaration of the results of the Coral Gables Trial Board Election, held on November 12, 2021, which elected Anthony Newell for a two (2) year term beginning December 7, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Attachments: Trial Board Elections Results R-2021-000 Draft - Employee Election Resolution Cover Memo - Trial Board Elections Signed Resolution 2021-358 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION AND DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CORAL GABLES TRIAL BOARD ELECTION, HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2021, WHICH ELECTED NORMAN ANTHONY NEWELL FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING DECEMBER 7, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-358. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Commissioner Menendez City Clerk Item No. 54 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-359 K.-2. 21-3387 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 6, 2022, as follows: Tuesday, January 11, 2022; Tuesday, January 25, 2022; Tuesday, February 8, 2022; Tuesday, February 22, 2022; Tuesday, March 8, 2022; Tuesday, March 29, 2022; Tuesday, April 12, 2022; Tuesday, April 26, 2022; Tuesday, May 10, 2022; Wednesday, May 11, 2022 (Capital Projects and Priorities Workshop); Tuesday, May 31, 2022; Tuesday, June 14, 2022; Wednesday, June 15, 2022 (Project Selection and Funding Workshop); Tuesday, July 12, 2022; Wednesday, July 13, 2022 (Budget Workshop - Annual Budget Presentation); Tuesday, August 23, 2022; Tuesday, September 13, 2022; Tuesday, September 13, 2022; (Special Assessment Public Hearing - 3:00pm); Tuesday, September 13, 2022 (First Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, September 27, 2022; Tuesday, September 27, 2022; (Second Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, October 11, 2022; Tuesday, October 25, 2022; Tuesday, November 8, 2022; Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Attachments: Cover Memo- 2022 Commission Meeting Agenda Dates Draft Resolution - 2022 Agenda Meetings Dates Signed Resolution 2021-359 A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-359. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 Yeas : 4- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Commissioner Menendez City Clerk Item No. 55 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Lago: Before we close the meeting, Vice Mayor Mena, do you have any comments? Vice Mayor Mena: No. Mayor Lago: Commissioner Fors. Commissioner Fors: No. Mayor Lago: Commissioner Anderson. Commissioner Anderson: No. Mayor Lago: I do. For the record, Mayor’s Council meeting, our second meeting will be Tuesday, December 14th at 8:45 a.m., everyone is welcome to come. I hope you join us. We are going to be going over the strategic plan and the Council is going to be making their recommendations and continuing that effort. Second, we weren’t able to attend the news conference today at 10 o’clock. I know that the Commission was eager to welcome Mario Cristobal as the new Head Coach at the University of Miami Football team. We weren’t able to attend, obviously as we are in Commission, but we welcome him, and we are pleased, and we look forward to much success and prominence for the University of Miami Football team. Number three, I want to wish everybody a Merry, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah. We had the pleasure of lighting the Minora this weekend. It was a wonderful event. It was standing room only in Ponce Circle Park. It was a great event. I’ve never seen so many people there. It was a ton of families there. It was a beautiful, beautiful event, a very diverse event. You had Catholics, you had Christians from multiple denominations, and you had, obviously the Jewish community, and it was a beautiful event, and it was a privilege to be able to light the Minora along with my colleague Commissioner Anderson. And in closing, I want to say Merry Christmas to everybody, Happy New Year, and I hope that everybody has a wonderful, wonderful year. Anything else? Commissioner Anderson: I won’t be able to make your Mayor’s Council, I’ll be out of town. Mayor Lago: No worries. I hope that everybody has a safe Christmas. City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 Vice Mayor Mena: Likewise. City Clerk Item No. 56 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 3:56 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. 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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, December 7, 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 December 7, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 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 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 2021 INVOCATION Deacon Jose S. Chirinos, St. Augustine Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-3363 Presentation of the FIABCI-USA 2021 Grand Prix Real Estate Award for Excellence for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza Streetscape Project. A.-2. 21-3427 Congratulations to the Coral Gables Fire Department Extrication Team, on their 1st place success at the “2021 NAVRA INVITATIONAL RESCUE CHALLENGE AND EXPO” during the week of November 20, 2021. A.-3. 21-3402 Congratulations to Firefighter Patrick Gould, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2021. A.-4. 21-3446 Recognition of the Coral Gables Community Recreation Department for earning a perfect score re-accreditation status through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Parks Association, awarded on September 10, 2021. A.-5. 21-3447 Recognition of the Coral Gables Police Department for earning their re -accreditation status "with Excellence" through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on November 19, 2021. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 21-3375 Regular City Commission Meeting of November 9, 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. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 2021 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS D.-1. 21-3398 Presentation by Miami Dolphins on the Dolphins Challenge Cancer. D.-2. 21-3399 Discussion regarding Wings for Wishes 2022. 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. 21-3384 A Resolution of the City Commission retroactively authorizing Saint Theresa Catholic School to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the Annual Parish School Fair on the School’s grounds at 2701 Indian Mound Trail on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. E.-2. 21-3403 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to continue to engage Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for work on the citywide conversion of overhead utilities to underground pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the City Code. Lobbyist: N/A E.-3. 21-3428 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Residential Recycling Bins purchase to Peninsula Plastics Limited dba Nova Products, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the initial amount of $195,200.00, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2021-035 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A E.-4. 21-3430 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement with The Trane Company for the Public Safety Building’s, located at 2151 Salzedo Street, maintenance and service of the Tracer Automation System, in the amount of $ 216,265 for maintenance services to be performed. Lobbyist: N/A City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 2021 E.-5. 21-3431 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the Fountain Maintenance Citywide Service Contract IFB 2019-001, with Oliver’s Pools, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an annual estimated amount of $182,000 for additional fountain maintenance services to be performed. Lobbyist: N/A E.-6. 21-3448 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of grant funds in the amount of $10,000 allocated to the Coral Gables Police Department from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Budget to recognize the $10,000 grant funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. E.-7. 21-3452 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Donna Heisenbottle (Nominated by Commissioner Fors, Jr.), Gay Bondurant (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez), Alice Goldhagen (Nominated by Vice Mayor Mena) and Ramona Busot (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as members of Landmarks Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-8. 21-3455 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Reuben Figueras (Nominated by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) 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. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-3360 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 13, 2021. 1.-2. 21-3426 Budget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2021. 1.-3. 21-3361 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of October 20, 2021. 1.-4. 21-3442 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of November 17, 2021. 1.-5. 21-3451 Communications Committee Meeting of November 15, 2021 1.-6. 21-3393 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of July 12, 2021. 1.-7. 21-3394 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 9, 2021, City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 2021 1.-8. 21-3390 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of September 13, 2021. 1.-9. 21-3391 Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 19, 2021. 1.-10. 21-3405 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 18, 2021. 1.-11. 21-3370 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 14, 2021 1.-12. 21-3441 Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council Meeting of October 28, 2021. 1.-13. 21-3411 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 14, 2021. 1.-14. 21-3410 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2021. 1.-15. 21-3437 Retirement Board Meeting of September 9, 2021. 1.-16. 21-3438 Retirement Board Meeting of October 14, 2021. 1.-17. 21-3371 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of October 15, 2021. 1.-18. 21-3409 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of October 7, 2021. 1.-19. 21-3458 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of October 19, 2021. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 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. 21-3109 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a proposed multi -family project referred to as “Gables Village” on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 22, Block 28, “Coral Gables Biltmore Section” (504, 516, 522, 530, and 536 Malaga; 503, 511, 515, 535, 529, 525, and 521 Santander; and 3109 Segovia), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra Lobbyist: Maria de la Guardia Lobbyist: Jenny Ducret G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 21-3381 Update regarding the "CodeMania I" event in partnership with the University of Miami. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-2. 21-3389 Discussion regarding existing signage on privately owned public surface parking lots. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) G.-3. 21-3383 Discussion regarding increasing the number of members on the Economic Development Board to accommodate representation of the Coral Gables Business Improvement District (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) G.-4. 21-3400 Update from staff on the process to secure five cultural events. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-5. 21-3401 An update from staff regarding the sidewalks on Blue Road, bridges and Riviera Country Club. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-6. 21-3416 Discussion regarding the Gondola Building. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 2021 G.-7. 21-3445 Discussion regarding outdoor dining. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 21-3385 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing _____________ (Current Member: Joseph De Maria) (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) for a one (1) year term beginning December 7, 2021 through December 31, 2022 to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Trial Board. H.-2. 21-2820 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept for a work of public art titled “Waiting” by Brian Donnelly, as KAWS, in conjunction with The Plaza Coral Gables development project at 2901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development (previously proposed work by the artist unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval /denial vote: 7 to 0,; proposed work unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1) I.-1. 21-3450 Discussion regarding the materials to be used on the exterior facade of the Mobility Hub. I.-2. 21-3414 A presentation of a maintenance action plan for the commercial areas of the City. I.-3. 21-3377 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 amended budget to recognize as revenue 1st quarter Coral Gables Impact Fee receipts as well as prior year receipts (Underline) and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of capital improvement infrastructure projects; and providing an effective date. I.-4. 21-3433 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City to act as host City and festival sponsor for the Junior Orange Bowl and authorizing the City ’s in-kind contributions for the Junior Orange Bowl. City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 2021 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item J-1) J.-1. 21-3415 Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to Grant COLA to class members in Murhee V. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (FLA. 11TH CIR. CT.) (treating GAP and opt outs in the same manner) - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism. K. CITY CLERK ITEMS K.-1. 21-3386 A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk's certification and declaration of the results of the Coral Gables Trial Board Election, held on November 12, 2021, which elected Anthony Newell for a two (2) year term beginning December 7, 2021 through December 31, 2023. K.-2. 21-3387 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 6, 2022, as follows: Tuesday, January 11, 2022; Tuesday, January 25, 2022; Tuesday, February 8, 2022; Tuesday, February 22, 2022; Tuesday, March 8, 2022; Tuesday, March 29, 2022; Tuesday, April 12, 2022; Tuesday, April 26, 2022; Tuesday, May 10, 2022; Wednesday, May 11, 2022 (Capital Projects and Priorities Workshop); Tuesday, May 31, 2022; Tuesday, June 14, 2022; Wednesday, June 15, 2022 (Project Selection and Funding Workshop); Tuesday, July 12, 2022; Wednesday, July 13, 2022 (Budget Workshop - Annual Budget Presentation); Tuesday, August 23, 2022; Tuesday, September 13, 2022; Tuesday, September 13, 2022; (Special Assessment Public Hearing - 3:00pm); Tuesday, September 13, 2022 (First Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, September 27, 2022; Tuesday, September 27, 2022; (Second Budget Hearing - 5:01pm); Tuesday, October 11, 2022; Tuesday, October 25, 2022; Tuesday, November 8, 2022; Tuesday, December 6, 2022. 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 9 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM City Commission Agenda December 7, 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 10 Printed on 12/07/2021 9:45 AM

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