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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 2022 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 January 11, 2022 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 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 January 11, 2022 CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order at 9:04 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. 2022-01) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2022-01 through Resolution No. 2022-20); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. INVOCATION Pastor Jeff Sullivan from Granada Baptist Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Menendez led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 21-3523 Congratulations to the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Downtown Community Cleanup-Holiday Edition Contest Winners. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 - Congratulations to the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Downtown Community Cleanup-Holiday Edition Contest Winners. Matthew Anderson, Resiliency and Sustainability Manager and Solanch Lopez, Assistant to the City Manager presented the item. Mr. Anderson gave a brief recap on the clean-up done on December 2nd which they called their “Holiday Clean-up”. Thirty-seven individuals participated and they collected over 120 pounds of liter. He then thanked all the businesses, city departments and others who participated. Mayor Lago noted that Klutch Burger not only has great burgers and incredible food, but they always engage in the community by giving back and are part of the fabric of the city. He also listed all the other companies that participated, but highlighted Klutch Burger because they are a small business and wanted to drive as much traffic to those businesses. Mr. Anderson stated that Klutch Burger has expressed that they want to be part of this event whenever it occurs. Ms. Lopez then spoke in detail regarding the doners, prizes and introduced some of the winners. In closing, Mayor Lago thanked City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 and commended Ms. Lopez and Mr. Anderson for their efforts, his colleagues and everyone who participated in the event. He emphasized that he wanted everyone to take extreme pride in the Downtown area by keeping it as clean as possible and hopefully it would be emulated by other cities. He pledged to donate $1,000 from his family and vowed an additional $1,500 or more from other companies. The second event is scheduled for the end of February, and he wants to bring awareness to the Downtown and encourages more participation. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 21-3504 Congratulations to Economic Development Director Julian Perez, recipient of the Gold Coast Section of the American Planning Association's Oliver Kerr Lifetime Achievement Award. Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 congratulating Economic Development Director Julian Perez, recipient of the Gold Coast Section of the American Planning Association's Oliver Kerr Lifetime Achievement Award. Karla Green, Director - Human Resources said it was an honor to recognize Julian Perez for all the work he has done in his career in the planning field. Julian Perez, Economic Development Director in addressing the City Commission stated that it was his pleasure and honor to receive the Oliver Kerr Lifetime Achievement Award and to share it with his colleagues, staff, planners and gave special thanks to Belkys Perez, Assistant Director-Economic Development for submitting the nomination. He said that Oliver Kerr or as he called him “Olive” was a dear friend and mentor and continued his acceptance speech by giving a biography into the life and contributions of Mr. Kerr, a public servant who was a professional, consummate planner and compassionate community leader, a lifestyle he emulates. Mayor Lago stated that since Mr. Perez has joined the team, they have refined their approach regarding the projects handled by his department, and it has paid significant dividends. He and the City Commission then congratulated Mr. Perez. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-3. 21-3478 Congratulations to Martha S. Delgado who holds the title of Code Enforcement Officer, recipient of the “Employee of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo_EOM Delgado, Martha December 2021 Delgado, Martha - EOM Notificaiton Letter Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 congratulating Martha S. Delgado, Code Enforcement Officer -Development Services and recipient of the “Employee of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2021. Ms. Karla Green, Director - Human Resources stated that Ms. Delgado has been a loyal and dedicated employee for the past 22 years. She began her career as a Code Enforcement Officer in December 2013 and over the years has proven to be a valuable employee, respected City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 by her peers, a mentor who willingly shares her institutional knowledge with fellow employees, kind, attentive and responsive to residents needs always doing so with a smile. Suramy Cabrera, Director - Development Services said she wanted to recognize everyone in the Code Enforcement Department and Ms. Delgado who has taken the lead over the past few months working diligently to implement all the city’s initiatives as well as the entire department working overtime and thanked them all for their efforts. Ms. Delgado when presented with her award by Ms. Green thanked the City Commission and stated that she is honored and proud to have worked for the city for the past 22 years which has been great. She thanked Ms. Cabrera, Terri Sheppard her supervisor and her co-workers that she considers a great team to work with. Mayor Lago stated that saying “thanks” and recognizing individuals isn’t said enough regardless of how much they try. He has expressed to the City Manager and Ms. Cabrera that what the Code Enforcement Department is doing and the way they have elevated their work ethic, and service in times when they have been called upon the most, is commendable. There isn’t a weekend he hasn’t called Code Enforcement when residents have called him regarding various issues and Code Enforcement has been answering and responding to all calls, especially since they have changed the way they do business in becoming more sustainable and responsible thus saving the residents their tax dollars and with Public Services and Public Works are making the city beautiful and especially during these tough times of Covid is commendable and he and his colleagues are grateful for their efforts. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 21-3494 Regular City Commission Meeting of December 7, 2021. Attachments: CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item C - Public Comments CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item D - Mayors Comments CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item E-3 - Resolution accepting the recommendation of the CPO to CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item F-1 - Ordinance granting approval of a PAD pursuant to Zoning CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item G-5 - Update from staff CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item G-7 - Discussion regarding outdoor dining CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item I-1 - Discussion regarding the materials to be used on the exte CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item I-2 - Presentation of a maintenance action plan for the commer CCMtg Dec 7 2021 - Agenda Item J-1 - Hearing regarding decision by Retirement Board to Grant Meeting Minutes This Minutes was approved Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01 Non 22-3572 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to schedule a Public Workshop Agenda to discuss Biltmore Way Streetscape improvements. Item Attachments: Signed Resolution 2022-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS BILTMORE WAY STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-01. 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. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 Non 22-3573 A Resolution of the City Commission amending previously adopted Resolution No . Agenda 2021-325, by authorizing the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic Item beverages at Alhambra Circle on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., during the Burgerliscious event to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: Signed Resolution 2022-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-325, BY AUTHORIZING THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ALHAMBRA CIRCLE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022, FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M., DURING THE BURGERLISCIOUS EVENT TO BENEFIT THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-02. 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. 5 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 7 D.-1. 21-3398 Presentation by Miami Dolphins on the Dolphins Challenge Cancer. Attachments: Entered into record at hearing This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed 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. 39 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 : 4 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago Absent : 1 - Commissioner Menendez RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04 E.-1. 21-3499 A Resolution of the City Commission approving entering into an agreement with Adwave Signs to design, fabricate, and install signage for public artworks throughout the City; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Adopted Budget to transfer up to $80,000 from the Art in Public Places fund balance and appropriating such funds to cover contract fees and reimbursable expenses. Attachments: 04 PSA Adwave for AiPP Collection Signage Signed Resolution 2022-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ADWAVE SIGNS TO DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL SIGNAGE FOR PUBLIC ARTWORKS THROUGHOUT THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ADOPTED BUDGET TO TRANSFER UP TO $80,000 FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND BALANCE AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO COVER CONTRACT FEES AND REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2022-04 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05 E.-2. 21-3358 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept of installing artwork and using a direct selection of an artist as the selection method for future artwork at 427 Biltmore Way. Attachments: Signed Resolution 2022-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF INSTALLING ARTWORK AND USING A DIRECT SELECTION OF AN ARTIST AS THE SELECTION METHOD FOR FUTURE ARTWORK AT 427 BILTMORE WAY. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2022-05 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06 E.-3. 21-3530 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from the City Clerk Special Reserve, and to appropriate such funds to put toward an audio/visual enhancement for the Police and Fire Headquarters Community Meeting Room; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Resolution - Budget Amend - IT Enhancement at PSB CMR - 01-11-22 Mtg Cover Memo - Budget Amend - AV Enhancement at PSB CMR - 1-11-21 Mtg - R Signed Resolution 2022-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AMENDED ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AS REVENUE A TRANSFER FROM THE CITY CLERK SPECIAL RESERVE, AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD AN AUDIO/VISUAL ENHANCEMENT FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2022-06 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07 E.-4. 21-3532 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract extension to RFP 2016.04.YG External Auditing Services provided by RSM US LLP for annual examinations of the financial statements and records of the City pursuant to Section 2-764(b), approval of change orders and contract modifications of the Procurement Code. Attachments: Resolution - External Auditing Agreement Extension Agenda Memo - External Auditing Services Signed Resolution 2022-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT EXTENSION TO RFP 2016.04.YG EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES, PROVIDED BY RSM US LLP, FOR ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RECORDS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764(B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2022-07 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-08 E.-5. 21-3540 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Jorge Arguelles (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: R - 2022 - Draft Resolution - Jorge Arguelles - Pinewood Cemetery.doc Cover Memo - Jorge Arguelles - Pinewood Cemetery.docx Signed Resolution 2022-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING JORGE ARGUELLES (NOMINATED BY MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PINEWOOD CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE 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 2022-08 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-09 E.-6. 21-3543 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Blanca Tomas Famadas (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: R - 2022 - Draft Resolution - Parking Advisory Board.doc Cover Memo - Parking Advisory Board .docx Signed Resolution 2022-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING BLANCA TOMAS FAMADAS (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE 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 2022-09 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10 E.-7. 21-3544 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Nicolas Cabrera (Nominated by Vice Mayor Mena) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board .docx R - 2022 - Draft Resolution - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.doc Signed Resolution 2022-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING NICOLAS CABRERA (NOMINATED BY VICE MAYOR MENA) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, FOR THE 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 2022-10 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 21-3471 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting November 3, 2021. Attachments: Cov Memo mins 11 03 21 11-03-21-Meeting-Agenda2-EK CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form 11 03 21 11 03 21 Meeting Mins This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-2. 21-3484 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of November 10, 2021. Attachments: 11.10.2021 MinutesforCC01.11.2022 AAP Meeting November 10 2021 DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-3. 21-3464 Budget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of November 17, 2021. Attachments: Budget Audit Board Minutes - PRELIMINARY FINAL Pending Board Approval - 11.17.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 23 1.-4. 21-3493 Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 16, 2021. Attachments: 11.16.2021 MinutesforCC01.11.2022 CDB Minutes November 16, 2021 DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-5. 21-3500 Economic Development Board Meeting of November 3, 2021. Attachments: 11-3-21 EDB Meeting Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 25 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 1.-6. 21-3473 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of November 15, 2021. Attachments: 11 15 21 Agenda for Meeting City Clk Atten Sheet - Adv Board 11 15 21 Cover Ltr Min Meeting 11 15 2021 11 15 21 Meeting Minutes RE This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 26 1.-7. 21-3482 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of November 15, 2021. Attachments: IACC Minutes 11-15-21 Rvsd This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 27 1.-8. 21-3503 Library Advisory Board Meeting of October 13, 2021. Attachments: 10-13-21 LAB Meeting Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-9. 21-3408 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of October 27, 2021. Attachments: Item #3 - 10-20-21 Miami Today mobility hub Item #5 - PARKING COMPLIMENT GMT20211027-211718_Recording_1920x1080 PAB Minutes 10272021 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 29 1.-10. 21-3512 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of November 17, 2021. Attachments: PAB Minutes 11172021 Item #6 - FreebeeOctober2021 Item #4 - 10.15.21 Item #4 - 10.16.21 GMT20211117-221732_Recording_640x360 Item #6 - FreebeeMAP This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 30 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 1.-11. 21-3501 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 18, 2021. Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 11.18.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 31 1.-12. 21-3509 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of November 18, 2021. Attachments: Youth Minutes 11.18.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 32 1.-13. 21-3468 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of November 4, 2021. Attachments: Senior Meeting Minutes 11.4.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 33 1.-14. 21-3521 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of December 2, 2021. Attachments: Senior Meeting Minutes 12.2.21 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 34 1.-15. 21-3480 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of November 19, 2021. Attachments: Cover Memo.docx Draft Nov. 19 SCRC Meeting Minutes.pdf This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 35 1.-16. 21-3460 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of November 18, 2021. Attachments: TAB 11.18 Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 36 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 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]: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03 2.-1. 21-3510 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 800 Coral Way, a Contributing Resource within the Coral Way Historic District, legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 102 of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 17, 2021, Vote: 8-0, one member absent). Attachments: ActionCover-800 Coral Way Ad Valorem Application Parts One and Two and Before-After Photos AV2016-006 800 Coral Way Resolution Draft AV2016-006 HPB PowerPoint 11-17-21 AV2016-006 HPB PowerPoint 11-17-21 AV2016-006 Staff Report COA SP 2016-006 Report 800 Coral Way HPB meeting minutes excerpt March 17, 2016 HPB meeting minutes excerpt November 17, 2021 HPB Reults Letter and COA (SP) 2016-006 Part one permit drawings Part Two as-built revision drawings Signed Resolution 2022-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION GRANTING AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 800 CORAL WAY, A CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE WITHIN THE CORAL WAY HISTORIC DISTRICT, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 1, CORAL GABLES SECTION “A,” ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, AT PAGE 102 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-03. 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. 10 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12 2.-2. 21-3526 A Resolution of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission support Senate Bill 1022 “Preemption of the Regulation of Tobacco and Nicotine Products” and House Bill 6081 “Preemption of the Regulation of Tobacco and Nicotine Products” as introduced in the State Legislature. Attachments: Senior Advisory Board SB 1022 and HB 6081 Cover Page Resolution in Support of HB 6081 and SB 1022 Senior Meeting Mintues 12.2.21 Coral Gables City Commission Tobacco Letter by R. Thurer Signed Resolution 2022-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1022, “PREEMPTION OF THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” AND HOUSE BILL 6081 “PREEMPTION OF THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” AS INTRODUCED IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-12. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago Excused : 1- Commissioner Anderson City Clerk Item No. 43 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13 2.-3. 21-3525 A Resolution of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission support House Bill 105 “Regulation of Smoking by Counties and Municipalities” and Senate Bill 224 “Regulation of Smoking in Public Places” as introduced in to the State Legislature. Attachments: Cover Page Resolution in Support of HB 105 and SB 224 Senior Advisory Board HB 105 and SB 224 Senior Meeting Mintues 11.4.21 Coral Gables City Commission Tobacco Letter by R. Thurer Signed Resolution 2022-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CORAL GABLES SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 105 “REGULATION OF SMOKING BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES” AND SENATE BILL 224 “REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES” AS INTRODUCED IN TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-13. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 Excused : 1- Commissioner Anderson City Clerk Item No. 44 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 F.-1. 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 a repealer provision, severability clause, 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 CCMtg Oct 26 2021 - Agenda Item F-4 - Ordinance providing for text amendment of Official Zonin 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - Excerpts from 12 08 21 PZB Meeting 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - 11 10 21 - Staff Report - RTZ w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Stricter Standards 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - RTZ/Stricter Standards - 2nd Reading Signed Ordinance 2022-01 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, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2022-01. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 46 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-2. 21-3341 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 1, “General Provisions”, Section 1-2, “Definitions and Rules and Construction” by designating Juneteenth, June 19th as an official City holiday; Providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Ordinance - Juneteenth - first reading - MSR edits 11-2-21 Cover memo Ordinance - Juneteenth - first reading - MSR edits 11-2-21 Cover memo Ordinance - Juneteenth - Second Reading - MSR edits 11-2-21 Ordinance - Juneteenth - 2nd reading Signed Ordinance 2022-04 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- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 47 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12.1 F.-3. 21-3294 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-100, “Residential Districts” and Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean Standards;” to remove the Mediterranean Bonus of height and floor area ratio (FAR) or reimpose Mediterranean bonus provisions for Multi-Family 4 (MF4) properties south of Biltmore Way; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) This item will be deferred to the February 22, 2022 Commission Meeting Attachments: Comment entered into the record at hearing Signed Resolution 2022-12.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CALLING FOR A SUNSHINE MEETING TO BE HELD IN PERSON AND USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LEGISLATION CONCERNING THE MF4 DESIGNATION ALONG THE BILTMORE WAY CORRIDOR BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND READING OF THE LEGISLATION, AND FURTHER REQUESTING THAT THE MEETING BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:30 P.M. [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 Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be deferred by Resolution Number 2022-12.1. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 42 F.-4. 21-3041 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-206, “Home Office,” to provide additional requirements and allowances for a Home Office consistent with the requirements of Chapter 2021-202, Laws of Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date. ( 12 08 2021 PZB recommended denial, Vote 7-0) Attachments: 10 13 2021 - Staff Report - Home Office 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Home Office 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - 10 13 21 - Staff Report - Home Office w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - Excerpts of 12 08 21 PZB Meeting 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - Home Office 01 25 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Home Office 01 25 2022 CC Cover Memo - Home Office - 2nd Reading Signed Ordinance 2022-03 [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 Vice Mayor Mena, 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. 48 F.-5. 21-3254 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide for a Property Rights Element with Goals, Objectives, and Policies; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review) ( 12 08 2021 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) Attachments: 11 10 21 PZB Staff Report - Comp Plan Property Rights w attachments 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - Comp Plan Property Rights 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Amendments 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - 11 10 21 PZB Staff Report - Comp Plan Property Rights w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - Excerpts from 12 08 21 PZB Meeting [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 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 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 of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 City Clerk Item No. 49 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 F.-6. 21-3290 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text and maps of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide updates and clarifications to the Recreation and Open Space Element, Capital Improvements Element, and all corresponding map series; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review) ( 12 08 2021 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0) Attachments: 11 10 21 PZB Staff Report - Comp Plan Recreation Element 11 10 21 Attachment A - Comp Plan Text Amendments 11 10 21 Attachment B - REC-1 Level of Service Map 11 10 21 Attachment C - 2021 Community Recreation Master Plan 11 10 21 Attachment D - 2021 War Memorial Youth Center Master Plan 11 10 21 Attachment E - Legal Ad 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - Comp Plan Recreation Element 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Amendments 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - 11 10 21 PZB Staff Report w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - Excerpts from 12 08 21 PZB Meeting [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 Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 50 F.-7. 21-3293 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the Mixed-Use Overlay District Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to update the Mixed-Use Overlay District Map (FLU-2) to be consistent with the Future Land Use Map; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (12 08 2021 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) Attachments: 11 10 21 PZB Staff Report - Comp Plan FLU-2 Map w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Amendments 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - 11 10 21 PZB Staff Report - Comp Plan FLU-2 Map w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - Excerpts from 12 08 21 PZB Meeting 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - Comp Plan Mixed Use Map [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-7 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- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 City Clerk Item No. 51 Agenda Items F-8 and F-9 are related F.-8. 21-3533 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to provide that the maximum number of floors in the Comprehensive Plan shall not apply to any Planned Area Development (PAD) upon City Commission approval, and to allow an additional height bonus in return for limiting density for qualifying PADs within the Central Business District (CBD); providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. (On 12 08 2021, PZB deferred this item to January's meeting.) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Text Amendment 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code text amendment 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - 12 08 21 Staff Report - PAD Bonus Height w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit D - Excerpts from 12 08 21 PZB Meeting 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - Comp Plan Bonus Height CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinance [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-8 and F-9 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. 11 F.-9. 21-3534 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Zoning Districts” Section 2-500 “Planned Area Development,” (PAD) to provide that upon City Commission approval, the maximum number of stories in any PAD shall not apply; and to create a “Height Bonus to PAD Minimum Development Standards in the Central Business District (CBD)” providing additional height with a limit of density for qualifying properties upon City Commission approval; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 01 11 2022 CC Cover Memo - Comp Plan Bonus Height 01 11 2022 Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code text amendment 01 11 2022 Exhibit C - 12 08 21 Staff Report - PAD Bonus Height w attachments 01 11 2022 Exhibit D - Excerpts from 12 08 21 PZB Meeting 01 11 2022 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Comp Plan Text Amendment CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinance [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items F-8 and F-9 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 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 Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 12 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2022-14 F.-10. 21-3495 A Resolution of the City Commission extending through May 31, 2022 the authority granted to the City Manager to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and signage in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating opportunities at restaurants and suspending all applicable fees. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: Jan 11, 2022 -Commission Cover Memorandum - Resolution extending deadling for relaxed outdo January 11 2022- Resolution extending deadline for relaxed outdoor dining standards through Ma Signed Resolution 2020-119 Signed Resolution 2020-266 Signed Resolution 2021-76 Signed Resolution 2022-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION EXTENDING THROUGH MAY 31, 2022 THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO RELAX CURRENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR/OPEN-AIR DINING AND SIGNAGE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANDED OUTDOOR SEATING OPPORTUNITIES AT RESTAURANTS AND SUSPENDING ALL APPLICABLE FEES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-10 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 adopted by Resolution Number 2022-14. 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. 52 City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 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 Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 53 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. 37 G.-3. 21-3496 Discussion regarding the Coral Gables Merrick House. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 54 G.-4. 21-3515 Discussion regarding metal roofs in Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 38 Agenda Items G-5 and I-1 are related G.-5. 21-3536 Discussion regarding expanding traffic calming funding sources. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: Uploaded 1.11.22 - Traffic Calming Presentation - Commission 1-11-22 (1) - Final.pptx [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items G-5 and 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. 8 City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 G.-6. 21-3537 Discussion regarding the 2021-2022 January 8th Kick-off of the Coral Gables Garden Club/Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Red Mangrove Propagation Project. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: Mangrove Program Report - Working Document.pdf KCGB Mangrove - Item G-6 Presentation This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 41 G.-7. 21-3542 Discussion regarding enforcement of Downtown clean-up and Code Enforcement. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) [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. 55 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15 G.-8. 21-3497 A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the concept of Youth Zones and directing the City Manager to take appropriate action to implement the concept. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.) Attachments: Youth Zones Cover Memo Resolution re Youth Zones Youth Zones Memo Added 1.10.22 - Youth Zones - Commission 1-11-22.pptx Signed Resolution 2022-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF YOUTH ZONES AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO IMPLEMENT THE CONCEPT. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-15. 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. 56 City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11 H.-1. 21-3359 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the development of public art opportunities at the new Mobility Hub, approving minimum funding of 1.5% of the building project budget per code toward the artist and artwork selection process, public art acquisition and installation, education, and outreach. (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Attachments: CDB Minutes November 16, 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. AiPP Mobility Hub Gensler - AiPP Statement AAP Meeting November 10 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. AiPP Mobility Hub Mobility Hub AiPP Staff Report Signed Resolution 2022-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NEW MOBILITY HUB, APPROVING MINIMUM FUNDING OF 1.5% OF THE BUILDING PROJECT BUDGET PER CODE TOWARD THE ARTIST AND ARTWORK SELECTION PROCESS, PUBLIC ART ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH. (UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 6 TO 0). A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-11. 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. 40 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16 H.-2. 21-3319 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing development of a public art project of artistically designed storefront window coverings for use by businesses within Coral Gables in partnership with the Business Improvement District; allowing for staff to draft and execute a call for artists to develop proposed designs; and allowing use of Art in Public Places funds up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) toward artist fees associated with the project. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Attachments: CDB Minutes November 16, 2021 DRAFT Excerpt re. Art On! Project Storefront Call to Artists Project DRAFT CC v2 Signed Resolution 2022-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC ART PROJECT OF ARTISTICALLY DESIGNED STOREFRONT WINDOW COVERINGS FOR USE BY BUSINESSES WITHIN CORAL GABLES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ALLOWING FOR STAFF TO DRAFT AND EXECUTE A CALL FOR ARTISTS TO DEVELOP PROPOSED DESIGNS; AND ALLOWING USE OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 ($10,000) TOWARD ARTIST FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT. (UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPROVAL/DENIAL VOTE: 6 TO 0). [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-2 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 adopted by Resolution Number 2022-16. 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. 57 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item I-1) Agenda Items G-5 and I-1 are related I.-1. 21-3516 Discussion regarding the Parks Master Plan Bond referendum. Attachments: Community Recreation Master Plan Funding Presentation 1-12-22 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items G-5 and 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. 9 I.-2. 21-3382 Update and discussion on the status of the City’s plans on underground utilities. Attachments: Update to Coral Gables City Commission on Consideration of Citywide Undergrounding of Utilities [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. 45 I.-3. 21-3524 Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Program Update. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City of Coral Gables Page 25 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17 I.-4. 21-3520 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing temporary encroachments into the public right-of-way relating to the Mobility Hub project consisting of the installation of two (2) FPL vault rooms to be located at the alley next to 245 Andalusia Avenue, described as Coral Gables Craft Section, Lot 43, BLK 2 PB 10-40, vacated with Ordinance No. 516, subject to requirements of the Public Works Department. Attachments: mobility hub FPL vault rooms temp encroachments - COVER mobility hub FPL vault rooms temp encroachments - RESOL Proposed Plans Signed Resolution 2022-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY RELATING TO THE MOBILITY HUB PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) FPL VAULT ROOMS TO BE LOCATED AT THE ALLEY NEXT TO 245 ANDALUSIA AVENUE, DESCRIBED AS CORAL GABLES CRAFT SECTION, LOT 43, BLK 2 PB 10-40, VACATED WITH ORDINANCE NO. 516, SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-17. 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. 58 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18 I.-5. 21-3531 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing City staff to negotiate and execute a month-to-month extension on the contract with Freebee to continue the current on-demand public transportation services. Attachments: 2019 FREEBEE CONTRACT - EXECUTED.pdf Signed Resolution 2019-15.pdf Resolution Freebee Transportation Services-month-to-month extension-January 11 2021.doc January 11, 2022 Commission Cover Memorandum-Resolution extending Freebee month-to-mon Signed Resolution 2022-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A MONTH-TO-MONTH EXTENSION ON THE CONTRACT WITH FREEBEE TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT ON-DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-5 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 Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-18. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 26 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 59 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 22-3560 Attorney-Client Executive/Shade session closed to the public for the purpose of discussing the litigation styled Gables Accountability Project, Inc ., et al. v. City of Coral Gables, et al., Case No. 2021-001892-CA-01. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at City Hall, located at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. This session may be attended by the following individuals: Mayor Vince Lago, Vice Mayor Michael Mena, Commissioner Jorge Fors, Jr., Commissioner Rhonda Anderson, Commissioner Kirk Menendez, City Manager Peter Iglesias, City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos, Deputy City Attorney Cristina M. Suarez, Special Counsel Annie Gamez, and Frances de la Guardia. A certified court reporter will be present to ensure that the session is fully transcribed, and the transcript will be made available to the public upon the conclusion of the above-styled litigation. At the conclusion of the attorney -client session, the public meeting will be reopened, and termination of the attorney -client session will be announced. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 13 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2022-19 K.-1. 21-3528 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the nomination of Christopher Challenger, who ran unopposed to the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board, At -Large participating Regular Full-Time Employee Representative Seat and Joshua Nunez, who ran unopposed for the Police Officer Representative Seat, both for a two -year term beginning January 1, 2022 through December 21, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution Cover Memo - Retirement Board Signed Resolution 2022-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER CHALLENGER, WHO RAN UNOPPOSED TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES RETIREMENT BOARD, AT-LARGE PARTICIPATING REGULAR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE SEAT AND JOSHUA NUNEZ, WHO RAN UNOPPOSED FOR THE POLICE OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE SEAT, BOTH FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 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 2022-19. 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. 60 City of Coral Gables Page 27 City Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20 K.-2. 22-3546 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2021-359, and in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings” setting forth the revised meeting dates for 2022; more specifically, changing the February 8, 2022 City Commission Meeting. Attachments: Draft Resolution Signed Resolution 2022-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-359, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-30 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “REGULAR MEETINGS, SPECIAL MEETINGS” SETTING FORTH THE REVISED MEETING DATES FOR 2022; MORE SPECIFICALLY, REMOVING THE FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION MEETING. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2022-20 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 61 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 5:47 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 28