City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, April 26, 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 Agenda April 26, 2022 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, commencing at 9:00 a.m. 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 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 INVOCATION Deacon Roberto Fleitas, Church of the Little Flower PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS Agenda Items A-1and A-2 are related A.-1. 22-3743 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 29, 2022 as "Arbor Day" in Coral Gables A.-2. 22-3744 Presentation of the 2022 Landscape Beautification Awards. A.-3. 22-3986 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2-6, 2022 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 22-3989 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 5, 2022 as "Israeli Independence Day" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 22-4010 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2-5, 2022 as "National Small Business Week" in Coral Gables. A.-6. 22-4039 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 10-16, 2022 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in Coral Gables. A.-7. 22-3995 Congratulations to Communications Operator Jessica Suita, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Year Award,” for 2021. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 22-4006 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 29, 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity, must speak during the public hearing for that item. Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda. D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS D.-1. 22-4037 An update from staff on the landscape maintenance in downtown Coral Gables. D.-2. 22-3919 A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Mayor Lago's Strategic Priorities Plan to include priority number nine - "Trailblazing with Technology". (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 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. 22-4005 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for a connection into the City of Coral Gables’ sewer wastewater collection / transmission system for the property located outside the City’s sewer district, 521 Santurce Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. E.-2. 22-4021 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Raul Faget (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 E.-3. 22-4023 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Lauren Dowlen (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Landmarks Advisory Board, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-4. 22-3990 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Compliance Report, and Management Letter, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. E.-5. 22-4038 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the attached form, with Rubicon Global, LLC. To conduct a waste data pilot project, allowing the city to test Rubicon ’s technology-enabled suite of products to improve the impact and efficiency of its residential solid waste and recycling collection. Lobbyist: Jose Felix Diaz Lobbyist: Courtney Whitney E.-6. 22-4053 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County providing for the removal of epiphytes on certain trees on Miami-Dade right-of-way. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 22-3957 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 2, 2022. 1.-2. 22-3959 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Workshop of March 16, 2022. 1.-3. 22-3888 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of March 9, 2022. 1.-4. 22-3994 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 23, 2022. 1.-5. 22-4009 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2022. 1.-6. 22-4044 Communications Committee Meeting of April 13, 2022. 1.-7. 22-4040 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of March 14, 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 1.-8. 22-3889 Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 15, 2022. 1.-9. 22-3988 Economic Development Board Meeting of March 1, 2022. 1.-10. 22-4004 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of March 15, 2022. 1.-11. 22-4007 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2022. 1.-12. 22-4056 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of April 18, 2022. 1.-13. 22-4041 Landmarks Advisory Board Meeting of February 1, 2022. 1.-14. 22-3987 Library Advisory Board Meeting of February 9, 2022. 1.-15. 22-4048 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of March 10th, 2022. 1.-16. 22-4046 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of March 2nd, 2022. 1.-17. 22-4016 Property Advisory Board Meeting of March 9, 2022. 1.-18. 22-4047 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of March 3rd, 2022. 1.-19. 22-4067 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 15, 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 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. 22-3724 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 10, “Parking,” Section 10-110, “Amount of required parking,” and Article 16, “Definitions,” to clarify parking requirements related to single-family building alterations and to update the definition for a single -family residence regarding the use of covered open air walkways, and location of porte -coches and carports; providing for severability clause, repealer, provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-2. 22-3760 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 1-108, “Transitional Rules,” to clarify that allowed existing uses of property or permitted as a conditional use of property within the city prior to the effective date of the Zoning Code Update Ordinance No. 2021-07 shall remain in effect as a permitted use of property or a conditional use of property upon the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-07; providing for retroactive application; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-3. 22-3930 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-147 "Membership" in Division 4- Sustainability Advisory Board; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-4. 22-3931 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Chapter 54 “Solid Waste”, Article III- Collection and Disposal, Division 3- Collection Requirements, Section 54-150 Prohibited Disposition of Yard Waste, Dirt, or Debris When Using Leaf Blowers; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 Agenda Items F-5, F-6, F-8 and F-9 are related. F.-5. 21-2710 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments”, and Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), changing the land use designation for certain properties located at Lots 19A & 20 Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables Florida from Multi-Family Duplex Density to Hospital Use; and assigning a land use designation of same, Hospital Use for the abutting property legally described as that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman) (Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch) (Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein) F.-6. 21-2711 An Ordinance of the City Commission making zoning district boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, for certain properties located at Lots 19A & 20 Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables Florida from Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District to Special Use (S) District; and assigning a Zoning Designation of same, Special Use (S) District for the abutting property legally described as that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman) (Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch) (Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-7. 22-3851 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the purchase and sale agreement for the sale of Municipal Parking Lot 24, located at 5151 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, (Folio No. 03-4119-006-0200), to Doctors Hospital Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause and providing for an effective date. (The lot is currently leased to Doctors Hospital) Lobbyist: N/A City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items F-5, F-6, F-8 and F-9 are related. F.-8. 21-2712 A Resolution of the City Commission approving Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a proposed Parking as an Accessory Use to a Hospital on the property legally described as Lots 19A & 20 and that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida (5151 University Drive); including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman) (Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch) (Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein) F.-9. 21-2713 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Final Plat entitled “Doctors Hospital Annex” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of approximately 45,635 square feet on the property legally as Lots 19A & 20 and that portion of the un-dug University Waterway in Block 56 of the Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 4, Coral Gables, Florida (5151 University Drive) providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date . (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (Lobbyist: Alessandria San Roman) (Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch) (Lobbyist: Joseph G. Goldstein) G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 22-3928 A Resolution of the City Commission amending parking medallion policy. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-2. 22-4011 Discussion regarding banning gas leaf blowers. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-3. 22-4028 Discussion regarding Blue Road and Alhambra Circle sidewalks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-4. 22-4029 Discussion regarding downtown storm water grates. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 G.-5. 22-4042 Discussion regarding to the fire hydrant located at 2331 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-6. 22-4055 Discussion regarding the North Ponce Garden Apartment Study. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-7. 22-4066 Discussion regarding the property located at 827 Ortega Avenue. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-8. 22-4068 Discussion regarding the status of the Underline Dog Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 22-4034 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an ongoing, rotating temporary public art exhibition curated by the Coral Gables Museum titled “Art on the Plaza” (recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). Lobbyist: N/A I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 22-4014 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to administratively approve certain encroachments in the rights-of-way adjacent to single family residential dwellings, which do not extend into the paved right-of-way. I.-2. 22-4008 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code to secure Dover, Kohl & Partners for planning services for Biltmore Way public engagement as a special procurement /bid waiver, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A I.-3. 22-4035 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the King’s Bay Gravity Sanitary Sewer System Grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ’s (FDEP) Coral Protection and Restoration Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with FDEP for said grant; directing the City Manager to develop the estimated local improvement assessments to be imposed on all benefitting properties to fund the project cost not covered by the grant; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual budget to recognize the grant as revenue and to appropriate the funds to put toward the cost of the project; and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 I.-4. 22-3943 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the renewal of the Property and Casualty Insurance Program which includes, but is not limited to, property, general liability, automobile liability, public officials errors and omissions, excess workers ’ compensation, crime liability, cyber liability, terrorism property and liability, pollution liability, deadly weapon protection coverage, flood, as well as other ancillary lines of insurance coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $3,046,176 for the policy period of May 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023. (Funding Source: Insurance Fund) Lobbyist: N/A J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS J.-1. 22-4064 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of Coral Gables and Coral Grand, LLC and Coral Gables Athletic Club, LP. Lobbyist: N/A K. CITY CLERK ITEMS K.-1. 22-4015 A Resolution of the City Commission creating a special assessment district to be known as the Business Improvement District (“BID”) of Coral Gables, for a period of five years, subject to approval by a majority of the affected property owners; providing for electronic voting as the method for ascertaining whether a majority of the affected property owners approve continued existence of the bid; providing for levy of special assessments thereof; providing for location, nature and estimated cost of services to be provided; providing for an expansion of duties and responsibilities; providing details of assessment procedure; and providing for publication of legal notice. L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM City Commission Agenda April 26, 2022 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 12 Printed on 4/21/2022 10:02 PM