City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, May 10, 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 May 10, 2022 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 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 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 2022 INVOCATION Pastor Rick Vair – Coral Gables Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 22-4108 Celebration of the life and service of former Mayor W. Keith Phillips. A.-2. 22-4093 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 1, 2022 as "National Law Day" in Coral Gables. A.-3. 22-4087 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the following teachers from Coral Gables Senior High School in acknowledgement of their retirement: Beatriz Bello, Isaac Coat, Dr . Nestor Diaz, Robert Reisert, Jennifer Stapleton, and Alina Yaniz, . A.-4. 22-3980 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 9-13, 2022 as "Economic Development Week in Coral Gables". A.-5. 22-4054 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as "National EMS Week" in Coral Gables. A.-6. 22-3951 Recognition of Medical Excellence celebrating EMS Professionals. Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item A-7) A.-7. 22-4052 Presentation of Park Designs for City properties located on Toledo Street and Alava Avenue by Architectural students from Gulliver Preparatory Academy. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 22-4102 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 12, 2022. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 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. 22-4070 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ajit Asrani (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) 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.-2. 22-4105 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Roberto C. Lasa (Nominated by Commissioner Menendez) to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for remainder of 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. 22-4096 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of April 6, 2022. 1.-2. 22-4097 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2022. 1.-3. 22-4072 City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee Meeting of March 28, 2022. 1.-4. 22-4078 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 16, 2022. 1.-5. 22-4063 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of April 20, 2022. 1.-6. 22-4094 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of April 14, 2022. 1.-7. 22-4090 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 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. 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) F.-2. 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) F.-3. 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) City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 2022 F.-4. 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) Agenda Items F-5 and I-3 are related F.-5. 22-3851 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida 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: Erin Dowd) (Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch) (Lobbyist: Dawn White) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-6. 21-3522 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-103.2, “Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Removal,” to allow a certain percentage of the Board of Architects members to not be residents or have their principal place of business in the City of Coral Gables; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. F.-7. 22-3875 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204, “Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)” to allow the City Commission to designate a TDR receiving site when located in a Planned Area Development (PAD) and zoned MX2 or MX3; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 2022 Agenda Items F-8 and F-9 are related F.-8. 22-4080 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 105 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II "Building Standards", Division I "Generally", Section 105-29 "Condition of Commercial Property" of the Code of Ordinances, striking language regarding window coverings and relocating the regulation of window wraps to the Zoning Code, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-9. 22-3877 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code by striking Appendix E “Business Improvement Overlay District (BIOD),” Section E1 “Business Improvement Overlay District (BIOD),” Subsection B(1)(D) “Temporary Window Signs/Wraps”, and creating Article 11 “Signs”, Section 11-101 “Purpose and Applicability,” Subsection C(9) “Temporary Window Wraps,” to uniformly regulate temporary window wraps within the City; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) RESOLUTIONS F.-10. 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) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 2022 F.-11. 22-4104 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending Resolution No. 2021-56 which amended Resolution No. 2016-172 (Amended) which approved a mixed-use site plan for the project known as “Gables Station” located at 211-237 South Dixie Highway, providing for amended conditions of approval to allow for certain off-site improvements to be completed and to allow for payment of the remaining Art in Public Places Fee after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy as provided in an Escrow Agreement and amending Resolution No. 2021-57 which authorized an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions entered into for the Project. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 22-4101 A Resolution of the City Commission providing direction to the City Manager on improvements to Salvadore Park to allow for a dedicated area for dogs and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 amended budget to appropriate funds for said improvements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-2. 22-4075 Creation of temporary "pop-up" area in the northern portion of Catalonia Park to be used exclusively for dogs until proposed dog facility at Salvadore Park is completed.” (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-3. 22-4100 Discussion regarding temporary dog park at Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Mendoza Avenue. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-4. 22-4030 Discussion regarding viable options to curbing property on Blue Road. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-5. 22-4086 Discussion regarding the current landscaping and sidewalks of the Village of Merrick Park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item G-6) G.-6. 22-4099 Update from staff regarding Burger Bobs/Granada Snack Shop. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-7. 22-4098 Discussion regarding Country Club operations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 2022 G.-8. 22-4084 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a goal to cease use of gas operated leaf blowers by City Staff and City contractors by 2024. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-9. 22-3968 A Resolution of the City Commission recognizing June 3rd as "Founder's Day in Coral Gables" in honor of Coral Gables Founder George E. Merrick. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Commissioner Anderson) (Commissioner Menendez) G.-10. 22-4103 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to draft an Ordinance creating a “Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board” in compliance with Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article III “Boards, Commissions, Committees”, Division 1 “Generally”, Section 2-57 “Creation of New Boards.” (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-11. 22-4081 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Neighborhood Safety Aides (NSAs) to continue assisting with code enforcement matters. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 22-3835 Innovation and Technology presentation: Research collaboration with the Department of Energy and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on advanced traffic data analysis and applied artificial intelligence and machine learning. I.-2. 22-4088 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of an “As-Is” FARBAR Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase as Amended with Coral 37 PDL for the purchase of the property located at 142 SW 37 AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Folio No. 03-4105-050-0200) for the purposes of establishing a neighborhood park and a City of Coral Gables entrance feature. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 2022 Agenda Items F-5 and I-3 are related I.-3. 22-4114 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Lease with Doctors Hospital, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, for the platted right-of-way on University Drive bounded by the surface parking lot at 5151 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL for a period of five (5) years, with one (1) additional renewal option, unless terminated or extended, at the City’s discretion, as provided for in the Lease. (Lobbyist: Erin Dowd) (Lobbyist: Alexandra Villoch) (Lobbyist: Dawn White) I.-4. 22-4109 Update regarding Burger Bob's/Granada Snack Shop operations. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM City Commission Agenda May 10, 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 11 Printed on 5/10/2022 7:19 AM