City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, October 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 Agenda October 11, 2022 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 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 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 22-4798 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2022 as "Hindu Heritage Month" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 22-4744 A Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition marking the 20th anniversary of the public-private partnership that created Shops at Merrick Park. A.-3. 22-4630 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2022 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 22-4806 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 17, 2022 to October 23, 2022 as " Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 22-4659 Congratulations to the City of Coral Gables for earning an Envision Bronze Award for the Cocoplum 1 Pump Station project. A.-6. 22-4760 Congratulations to Madelaine Mendez who holds the title of Fire Inspector, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of July 2022. A.-7. 22-4665 Congratulations to Firefighter Norman Angel recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2022. A.-8. 22-4683 Congratulations to Operator Tania Mateu, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Second Quarter Award,” for the months of April through June 2022. A.-9. 22-4497 Congratulations to Detective Alfred Fernandez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter Award,” for the Second Quarter of 2022. A.-10. 22-4658 Congratulations to Sergeant Gordon Dickinson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2022. A.-11. 22-4761 Congratulations to Dairelis Rivero who holds the title of Payroll Clerk, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Items A-12, A-13 and I-7 are related A.-12. 22-4789 Update by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado regarding disability initiatives. A.-13. 22-4791 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2022 as "Disabilities Awareness Month" in Coral Gables. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 22-4736 Regular City Commission Meeting of September 13, 2022. B.-2. 22-4765 First Budget Hearing of September 13, 2022. B.-3. 22-4797 Second Budget Hearing of October 3, 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 City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 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. 22-4722 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables to sell alcoholic beverages at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the "Rotary Club of Coral Gables Chili Cook Off" event to benefit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. E.-2. 22-4739 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Legislative Consulting Services contract RFP 2022-014 to The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A E.-3. 22-4751 A Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Section 2-501(D) of the City Code, waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code to authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute an agreement with Downtown Works to provide retail consulting service in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 annually. Lobbyist: N/A E.-4. 22-4759 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1201 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, Florida to the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, 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.-5. 22-4770 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Eduardo Garcia (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, 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 5 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 E.-6. 22-4766 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the Elevator, Escalators and Moving Walks with related Equipment Services, Accessories and Supplies Contract 100516-TKE, with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an annual estimated amount of $145,000 for additional elevator repair services to be performed. Lobbyist: N/A E.-7. 22-4772 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the Plans Review Services with related Plan Review Services Contract PSA 2021-023, with J.E.M. Inspections & Engineering Services, Inc. pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an estimated amount of $250,000 for additional plan review services. Lobbyist: N/A E.-8. 22-4753 A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain link fence and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, starting on or about November 20, 2022 through December 24, 2022. E.-9. 22-4778 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to utilize the public space and sell alcoholic beverages, subject to applicable state law requirements, at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on twenty-two days from Sunday, November 20, 2022, through Sunday, December 18, 2022, during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Celebration E.-10. 22-4787 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of special event fees, parking fees and barricade fees for the North Ponce Harvest Market operated by Flamingo Fling Productions at the 100 block of Minorca every Saturday from October 22, 2022, to December 17, 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 Agenda Items E-11 and E-12 are related. E.-11. 22-4780 A Resolution of the City Commission granting a one-day permit to the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami to sell alcoholic beverages from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, on Biltmore Way for the Day of the Dead Festival as part of the International Cultural Events Initiative program. Subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. E.-12. 22-4779 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the “Day of the Dead” event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Initiative. E.-13. 22-4805 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a sewer improvement agreement between Alliance Starlight I LLC, Alliance, Sunrise of Coral Gables PropCo, LLC and the City of Coral Gables, retroactive to the date signed, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. E.-14. 22-4807 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Andrew Nadal (Nominated by Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, 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. 22-4571 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022 1.-2. 22-4507 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 2, 2022 1.-3. 22-4793 Budget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 2022. 1.-4. 22-4794 Budget Audit / Advisory Board Meeting of July 19, 2022. 1.-5. 22-4773 Communications Committee Meeting of September 14, 2022. 1.-6. 22-4804 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of August 8, 2022. 1.-7. 22-4508 Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 4, 2022. 1.-8. 22-4782 Economic Development Board Meeting of September 7, 2022. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 1.-9. 22-4802 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 15, 2022. 1.-10. 22-4803 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 20, 2022. 1.-11. 22-4768 Library Advisory Board Meeting of August 10, 2022. 1.-12. 22-4748 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 11, 2022. 1.-13. 22-4534 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 10, 2022. 1.-14. 22-4799 Property Advisory Board Meeting of September 14, 2022. 1.-15. 22-4685 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of August 19, 2022. 1.-16. 22-4747 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of July 7, 2022. 1.-17. 22-4746 Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of August 4, 2022. 1.-18. 22-4723 Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of July 19, 2022. 1.-19. 22-4786 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of September 7, 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. 22-4374 An Ordinance of the City Commission creating Chapter 14 "Businesses”, Article VII "Mobile Food trucks”, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 F.-2. 22-4593 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 34 "Nuisances”, Article XI "Nuisance Abatement” Sections 34-305 “Definitions” and 34-307 “Procedures” of the Code of Ordinances, by adding storage of hazardous materials to the definition of “Public Nuisance” and creating an expedited nuisance abatement process, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-3. 22-4600 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Article VII, under Chapter 14 of the City of Coral Gables Code to add additional requirements to Hotels /Motels, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-4. 22-4482 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-505, “Pitched roofs, material;” to expand the allowed roof materials for pitched roofs to include metal roofs, and Article 16, providing for a definition of “Standing seam metal roof;” providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-5. 22-4764 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 14-204.9, “Expiration of Approvals; to eliminate the expiration of Certificates of TDR; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-6. 22-4483 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article VIII “Procurement Code”, Section 2-696 “Procedure to Provide Preference to Coral Gables-Based Vendors in Contracts for Goods and General Services ” to add a preference for Miami-Dade County-Based Vendors, define principal place of business and expand and clarify the preference in competitive bids, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-7. 22-4732 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 10 “Animals”, Article II “Dogs”, Section 10-33 “Dogs Running at Large Prohibited; Leashes Required; Penalty for Violation of Article” to add an exemption from the leash provision for dogs within posted and designated off -leash dog parks and facilities, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 F.-8. 22-4331 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code by revising Article 15 “Notices”, Section 15-102 “Notice”, Subsection C “Mail Notices” providing that when a notice radius extends outside of the City limits, notice shall be mailed outside of the City limits only to addresses that are within a five hundred (500) foot radius of the property that is subject of the application; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. Agenda Items F-9 and F-10 are related F.-9. 22-4582 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 2, "Zoning Districts," Section 2-102, "Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District," to modify and clarify provisions related to garages and driveways; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-10. 22-4583 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 and Access," Section 10-106, "Visibility Triangle" to modify and clarify provisions related to convex mirror; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. F.-11. 22-4781 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing the City to enter into a Lease with Francesco Miracle Miles, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dba Francesco Restaurant with regard to the City-owned property 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a period of seven (7) years and with two (2) additional, five-year renewal options, at the City’s discretion; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. F.-12. 22-4581 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process, ” providing for the vacation of the north-south public alleyway lying between lots 9-16 and lots 8 & 17, Block 97, Coral Gables Riviera Section #2, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 18 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; providing for substitute utility easement, setting forth terms and conditions; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 RESOLUTIONS F.-13. 22-4188 A Resolution of the City Commission amending previously approved Resolution No . 2008-196, which amended Resolution No. 2005-231, pursuant to Zoning Code Section 14-203 to amend the condition regarding illumination on “Parcel 1” legally described as Lots 1-11 and Lots 39-48, Block 16, and “Parcel 2” legally described as Lots 1-5 and west 24 feet of Lot 6 and Lots 43-48, Block 17, Crafts Section, (2701 and 2855 Le Jeune Road), Coral Gables, Florida; and the approval and all other conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2008-196 shall remain in effect; and providing for an effective date. G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item G-1) G.-1. 22-4725 A Resolution of the City Commission urging the United States Congress to enact the Clean Competition Act, S. 4355. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-2. 22-4749 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to create a Coral Gables City Hall Flag Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) G.-3. 22-4750 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to create an American Flag Retirement Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) G.-4. 22-4733 A Resolution of the City Commission providing direction to the City Manager regarding dogs at Catalonia Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-5. 22-4762 Update regarding trolley signage, parking lots signage, and signs with City emblems. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-6. 22-4771 Discussion item about YGrene Green Corridor changes regarding origination fees, interest rates and buy-downs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS H.-1. 22-4776 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Coral Gables’ 2023 Art Basel program. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval /denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0). H.-2. 22-4783 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Cultural Grant recipients. H.-3. 22-4808 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Gina Mazzei Anderhub (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2021 and through May 31, 2023. I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 22-4274 Innovation and Technology demonstration of new homegrown Smart City Digital Twin platform and Horizontal Integration Dashboards. I.-2. 22-4727 Presentation of potential pickleball options in City parks and facilities. I.-3. 22-4481 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Body Worn Cameras to Axon Enterprise, Inc ., the responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2021-050. Lobbyist: N/A I.-4. 22-4724 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Fiber Optic Backbone Expansion Project to Unitec, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2022-015. Lobbyist: N/A I.-5. 22-4790 A Resolution of the City Commission waiving the competitive process of the Procurement Code for all purchases related to 2022 holiday events/items, that would have traditionally been handled by the Business Improvement District, as Special Procurement /Bid Waivers, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City's Procurement Code. City of Coral Gables Page 12 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 2022 I.-6. 22-4769 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to the renovation and addition project at 427 Biltmore Way, Contract IFB 2021-035, with pursuant to Section 2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications, in an estimated amount of $285,000 for unanticipated additional costs not to exceed the available budget. Lobbyist: N/A Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Items A-12, A-13 and I-7 are related I.-7. 22-4792 A Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state and local governments, businesses and residential communities consistent with these principles. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item J-1) J.-1. 22-4735 A Resolution of the City Commission dissolving the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables as of a date certain; prohibiting further assessments within the district; providing for liens; authorizing the district to take certain actions for the wind down of the affairs of the Business Improvement District; providing for the transfer of business assets; providing for an effective date. J.-2. 22-4784 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Attorney to take any legal action, including the filing of a lawsuit, if it becomes necessary, against the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, Inc. 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 13 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM City Commission Agenda October 11, 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 14 Printed on 10/06/2022 6:25 PM