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Coral Gables, FL · February 14, 2023

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Michael Mena Commissioner Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Jim Cason Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 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. 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City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2023-08) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2023-25 through Resolution No. 2023-42); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago INVOCATION Rabbi Avraham Stolik from Chabad of Coral Gables gave the Invocation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-5253 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2023 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables. Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 regarding the presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2023 as “Black History Month” in Coral Gables and Vice Mayor Mena read the proclamation into the record. Mayor Lago then introduced Carl Prime, who is an active member in the community. Mr. Prime thanked the City Commission for the opportunity given each year in recognizing “Black History Month” and the contributions made by African Americans to the City Beautiful and City Hall, which has been the foundation and building block for the City and asked that the City Commission remember them the rest of the year. In responding, the mayor stated that it is impossible to forget the contributions of so many people who have left an indelible imprint in the community, such as Ms. Cooper, Ms. Prime who never failed and others in that community to contact him whenever there was an issue. He remembers when Pierce Park had fallen into disrepair and just last weekend a groundbreaking ceremony, and the City City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 Commissioners and City Manager agree that they need to deliver something great for Pierce Park, an area that deserves this type of attention, and a world class park. The groundbreaking was a great event with many residents attending, and there was good food. The Mayor also thanked staff for putting together the event in the Bahamian community that have played such an important role in getting the City and where it is today. He also thanked everyone in McFarlane, Golden Gate and surrounding areas. Mr. Prime noted that the park will be a gem in the neighborhood and thanked all those who made it possible. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 23-5228 Recognizing the life of Dr. Jim Charles Hirschman former Coral Gables Fire Department Medical Director. Attachments: Cover Memo Special Recognition Dr Hirshman Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 recognizing the life of Dr. Jim Charles Hirschman former Coral Gables Fire Department Medical Director and Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa made the presentation. Fire Chief de la Rosa stated that Dr. Hirschman was a long-time resident of the City, serving as the Fire Department’s medical doctor for 31 years, and he was someone who not only impacted his family and friends, that he along with his coworker and close colleague Dr. Eugene Nagel both worked for the University of Miami and theorized that people could be saved if fire fighters learned CPR. Some of the interventions that they did as physicians were only restricted to the hospital and chose firefighters because they are disciplined and structured and because there is a firehouse in every community. They put what they both learned from medical school training into what they thought firefighters needed to know and created what is known today in Modern EMS which is widely modeled throughout the world and the City of Coral Gables Fire Department is the first in the country to transmit an electrocardiogram to the hospital from the back of a rescue unit. Dr. Nagel’s hobby was electronics, and he was a radio operator in the Navy, thereby utilizing the same technology. Dr. Hirschman who recently passed, is being recognized for his contribution to his community, the Fire Department, their industry as well as the incredible care they provide today, and which all started because of his vision and courage to be at the forefront. He concluded that he also thought it fitting because February is “Heart Month”. Mayor Lago thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa for sheading light on this incredible individual who has served this community. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 A.-3. 22-5109 Congratulations to Lieutenant John Stewart recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of Month, February 2023 FF of the month letter February 2023 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 Congratulations to Lieutenant John Stewart recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2023 and Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa made the presentation stating that Lieutenant Stewart is a tenured officer with their organization, the embodiment of commitment to community, work and in command of his rescue truck. Additionally, he and his family organized and operates a no kill shelter for neglected, abused and abandoned dogs. It is because of his outstanding work ethic, dedication to the Fire Department and selfless service rescuing dogs that he is being honored as the “Firefighter for the month of February 2023. Lieutenant Stewart comes from a family who serves, his late father served in the United States Marine Corps, as does his son who is deployed in San Diego. In accepting his award, Lieutenant Stewart thanked Firefighter Vargas for the nomination. He then spoke of his wife and their love of dogs and having many of his own. He passionately spoke of seeing the horrible neglect of dogs he rescued and felt led to do something about the problem. Over a two-years period he has rescued over 250 dogs and have partnered with other rescue agencies to combat this ever-increasing problem. Additionally, he stated that while it is both taxing and rewarding, it is also financially challenging because of the expenses. They welcome donations and have a 501C to aid with their rescue mission. He loves what he does and reminded everyone that if they ever have need of a dog to adopt, don’t shop. He then thanked the City Commission. Mayor Lago on behalf of the City Commission thanked him for the great work he is doing. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 A.-4. 23-5257 Congratulations to Officer James Coleman, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2022. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE MONTH DECEMBER.doc Officer of the Month - J.Coleman.pdf Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-4 Congratulations to Officer James Coleman, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2022 and Police Chief Edward James Hudak made the presentation stating that Officer Coleman was awarded the Officer of the Month for December 2022 because of an incident which occurred on December 7, 2022 in which he responded within two minutes of being dispatched to an alarm call. While checking around the home, he noticed a suspicious male wearing a face mask, hoodie and gloves and immediately requested backup. The suspect upon seeing Officer Coleman jumped the fence and fled on foot but was later captured by Officer Justin Gonzalez and his accomplice was captured by Officer Alexander Engmann who also City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 responded to the request for backup. The first suspect’s vehicle was located across from the residence they had burglarized. These individuals were found to have been responsible for other burglaries in the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County. Police Chief Hudak also noted that Officer Coleman is the officer who drives the police vehicle bringing awareness to breast cancer, something that is personal to him because his wife is a cancer survivor. Officer Coleman in addressing the city Commission recapped the incident that occurred on December 7th and thanked his fellow officers for aiding him in capturing the suspects. Mayor Lago thanked him for his service along with his senior staff, and more importantly for his service as a marine serving and giving of himself to this great country. Mayor Lago acknowledged Officer Coleman’s wife in the audience in having good health and a good spirit which is a beautiful thing. Continuing he said that the City Commission thank and support all its police officers, they are blessed to have them because the police are the reason they live in a civilized society. He then briefly spoke of the incredible things Police Chief Hudak has done regarding technology which will be spoken of in the near future to address and prevent crime as well as capture individuals who target this affluent community by utilizing all the resources necessary to ensure a safe community and thanked them all. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-5187 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 24, 2022. Attachments: CCMTG Jan 24 2023 - Agenda Item C - Mayors Comments CCMTG Jan 24 2023 - Agenda Item D - Public Comment CCMTG Jan 24 2023 - Agenda Item F-5 - Ordinance amending city code Chapter 1-General Prov CCMTG Jan 24 2023 - Agenda Item G-1 - Update on green matter in trash pits and Leon Countys CCMTG Jan 24 2023 - Agenda Item H-1 - Resolution accepting a proposal from artist Janine Anto CCMTG Jan 24 2023 - Agenda Items F-1 F-2 and F-6 - Ordinance providing for text amendments Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Cason, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 23-5274 A discussion regarding Code concerns. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: 222 Zamora 231 Menores 233 Phoenetia 251 Madeira 801 Monterey 1700 Ponce 1702 Salzedo Corner of Mendoza and Salzedo Corner of Salzedo and Salamanca Corner of Salzedo and Santillane - 2 Corner of Salzedo and Santillane Speaker Card- Agenda Item C-1 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items C-1 and C-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. 7 C.-2. 23-5329 Discussion regarding Citywide sidewalks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Sidewalks 2-14-23 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Items C-1 and C-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. 8 D. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 E. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez to Approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2023-26 E.-1. 23-5242 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of a Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional three (3) months (05/01/23-07/31/23) for the location of the administrative offices of the City’s Parking Department. Attachments: 338 Minorca Second Amendment to Parking Dept Office Lease Commission cover 02.14.23 (Parking Departmment Office) Resolution - 02.14.23 (Parking Department Office Second Amendment to Lease) R-2023-26 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND 338 MINORCA LAW CENTER, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 338 MINORCA AVENUE, FIRST FLOOR, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) MONTHS (05/01/23-07/31/23) FOR THE LOCATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE CITY’S PARKING DEPARTMENT. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-26 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-27 E.-2. 23-5245 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Black Olive Tree Injection Treatment Services to The Davey Tree Expert Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2022-024. Attachments: Agenda Memo Resolution City Manager Intent to Award Memo - Signed Davey Tree - Bid IFB #2022-024 - Response Bid Tabulation - Revised R-2023-27 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD THE BLACK OLIVE TREE INJECTION TREATMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) 2022-024 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-27 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-28 E.-3. 23-5251 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing ServiCorp, LLC to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra from Ponce de Leon to LeJune Road on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the Supercars in the Gables event. Subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. Attachments: Supercars in the Gables 23 RESO - DATE CHANGE Supercars in the Gables 23 - DATE CHANGE Supercars app 2023 - ORIGINAL APPROVAL Supercars app 2023 - UPDATED DATE CHANGE R-2023-28 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING SERVICORP, LLC TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON ALHAMBRA CIRCLE FROM PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD TO LE JEUNE ROAD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. AND SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M., DURING THE “SUPERCARS IN THE GABLES” EVENT. SUBJECT TO STATE REQUIREMENTS, INC L U D I N G FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-28 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-29 E.-4. 23-5227 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant #C1013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health; and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget to recognize the grant award as revenue and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the grant expenditures. Attachments: Cover Memo - EMS GRANT 2022-23 Draft Resolution - EMS Grant 2022 FY 2022-23 MOU - UPDATED EMS County Grant Award Letter-EMS County Grant ID Code C1013 R-2023-29 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) COUNTY GRANT #C1013 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE GRANT AWARD AS REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF THE GRANT EXPENDITURES. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-29 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-30 E.-5. 23-5271 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming Angel Nicolas (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Angel Nicolas - Property Cover Memo - Angel Nicolas - Property R-2023-30 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING ANGEL NICOLAS (NOMINATED BY MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PROPERTY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-30 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-31 E.-6. 23-5313 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming Tristan Bourgoignie (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. Attachments: Draft Resolution - Tristan Bourgoignie - Pinewood - BAW Cover Memo - Tristan Bourgoignie - Pinewood - BAW R-2023-31 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING TRISTAN BOURGOIGNIE (NOMINATED BY THE BOARD-AS-A-WHOLE) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PINEWOOD CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2023. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-31 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32 E.-8. 23-5328 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Gables F & B, LLC to sell alcoholic beverages at Salzedo Street from Miracle Mile to Giralda Avenue and Aragon Avenue on Friday, March 17th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. during the John Martin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival event to benefit the Lil Abner Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. Attachments: Gables F and B LLC John Martins 2023 RESO Gables F and B LLC - John Martin 2023 Cover Page john martin R-2023-32 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING GABLES F & B, LLC TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT SALZEDO STREET ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 12:00 A.M. DURING THE “JOHN MARTIN’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL” EVENT TO BENEFIT THE LIL. ABNER FOUNDATION, SUBJECT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-32 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33 E.-10. 23-5331 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations & Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Visual Computer Solutions’ OMS Platform Maintenance service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Attachments: Bid Waiver Authorization _ VCS Platform Cover Memo VCS Draft Resolution VCS Non Competitive Project Check List Form R-2023-33 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (IT) TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE AND PURCHASE VISUAL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS (VCS) ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-33 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34 E.-11. 23-5332 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations & Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Vermont Systems OMS Platform Maintenance service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Attachments: Bid Waiver Authorization_2023 Cover Memo Vermont Systems Draft Resolution Vermont Systems Non Competitive Project Check List Form R-2023-34 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (IT) TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE AND PURCHASE VERMONT SYSTEMS ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-34 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-5244 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of January 18, 2023. Attachments: 01 18 23 Meeting Mins Cover Ltr 01 18 23 CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form 01 18 23 1 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 1.-2. 23-5137 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of December 14, 2022. Attachments: AAP Meeting December 14, 2022 FINAL 12.14.2022.MinutesforCC02.14.2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-3. 23-5263 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of January 11, 2023. Attachments: AAP Meeting January 11, 2023 FINAL 01.11.2023.MinutesforCC02.14.2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 1.-4. 23-5256 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 30, 2022. Attachments: Budget Audit Board Minutes - Board Approved - 11.30.22 - FINAL This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-5. 23-5262 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 18, 2023. Attachments: Minutes January 18 2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-6. 23-5205 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 9, 2023. Attachments: MEETING MINUTES 1-9-23 ATTENDANCE- JANUARY 9-23 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 23 City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 1.-7. 23-5178 Cultural Development Board Meeting of December 20, 2022. Attachments: 12.20.2022 MinutesforCC02.14.2023 CDB Minutes December 20, 2022 FINAL This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 1.-8. 23-5252 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 16, 2022. Attachments: Meeting Minutes Recap for 11-16-2022 Historic Preservation Board Minutes - 11-16-2022 - Signed 11-16-2022 - Attendance Sheet for City Clerk's Office Sign-In Sheet for 11-16-2022 Historic Preservation Board Meeting This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 25 1.-9. 23-5265 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of January 12, 2023. Attachments: 011223-LBAB Minutes - 23-5265 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 26 1.-10. 23-5269 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 8, 2022. Attachments: Parks Meeting Minutes 12.8.22 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 27 1.-11. 23-5268 Retirement Board Meeting of November 10, 2022. Attachments: Minutes 11-10-2022 CC.11-10-2022 February 14, 2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 28 1.-12. 23-5170 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of December 16, 2022. Attachments: Cover Memo Draft Dec. 16 SCRC Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 1.-13. 23-5270 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of December 1, 2022. Attachments: Senior Minutes 12.1.22 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 30 1.-14. 23-5175 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 14, 2022. Attachments: 12.14.2022 minutes cover 12-14-2022 SAB meeting minutes-AJ Final This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 31 1.-15. 23-5225 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of January 4, 2023. Attachments: 1-4-23 MinutesLG ja WAB meeting minutes of 1.4.23 COVER This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 32 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35 E.-7. 23-5324 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiving of electrical fees, parking fees, and barricade fees for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce ’s “Burgerliscious” event on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Alhambra Circle. Attachments: Burgerlicious 2023 Fee Waiver Cover Page Burgerlicious Fee Waiver 2023 RESO Speaker Card- Agenda Item E-7 R-2023-35 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVING OF ELECTRICAL FEES, PARKING FEES, AND BARRICADE FEES FOR THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S “BURGERLISCIOUS” EVENT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023, BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M. UNTIL 9:30 P.M. ON ALHAMBRA CIRCLE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-35 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 33 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-36 E.-9. 23-5330 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to Exhibit A of the Amended and Restated Agreement for Operation of the Coral Gables Museum Corporation amending the Museum's Mission Statement. Attachments: Coral Gables Museum Mission Statement Resolution Cover Memo Coral Gables Museum Resolution Amending Mission Statement letter commission exhibit a MuseumAgreement020811 (1) Speaker Card- Agenda Item E-9 R-2023-36 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT A OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE CORAL GABLES MUSEUM CORPORATION AMENDING THE MUSEUM’S MISSION STATEMENT. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Cason, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-36. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 34 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08 F.-1. 23-5183 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter I -General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled "Penalties" to include additional penalties for violations of Section 74-3, entitled "Riding of Bicycles upon Pedestrian Sidewalks Generally”, providing For repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: First Reading Cover Memo Bicycle Penalties First Reading Bicycle Penalties Second Reading Bicycle Penalties Second Reading Cover Memo Bicycle Penalties Speaker Card- Agenda Item F-1 Verbatim Transcript O-2023-08 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 1-7 ENTITLED "PENALTIES" TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 74-3, ENTITLED "RIDING OF BICYCLES UPON PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALKS GENERALLY”; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2023-08. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 36 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-2. 22-4763 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 2-402, “Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown District Overlay” to promote quality design and to reduce the size of property required for Conditional Use review for parcels facing Miracle Mile; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 01 22 PZB Meeting - Board recommended denial; Vote; 5-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: 11 01 22 - PZB Miracle Mile Min Lot Size w attachments 01 10 2023 Exh B - 11 01 22 Staff Report w attachments 01 10 2023 CC Cover Memo - Miracle Mile 01 10 2023 Exh A - Draft Ordinance 01 10 2023 Exh C - Excerpt from 11 01 22 Meeting Minutes 02 14 23 Ex A - Draft Ordinance Miracle Mile lot size conditional use 02 14 23 Ex B - 11 01 22 Staff Report w attachments 02 14 23 Ex C - Excerpt from 11 01 22 Meeting Minutes 02 14 23 CC Cover Memo - Miracle Mile Speaker Card- Agenda Item F-2 This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 37 F.-3. 23-5258 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 62 - Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places to reduce abandoned construction signage and barricades in connection with approved work on the right of way and amending Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 62 - Abandoned Construction Signage and Barrica Draft Ordinance - Amending Chapter 62 and 1-7 Abandoned construction signage and baricades Draft Ordinance - 2nd reading - Amending Chapter 62 and 1-7 Abandoned construction signage a Cover Memo - Ordinance - 2nd Reading - Amending Chapter 62 - Abandoned Construction Signa A motion was made by Commissioner Cason, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason and Mayor Lago Absent : 1- Vice Mayor Mena City Clerk Item No. 38 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 F.-4. 23-5259 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter I -General Provisions, Section 1-7 Entitled "Penalties" to include additional penalties for violations of Section 74-241, entitled "Motorized Scooters on Sidewalks” and Section 74-2 “Prohibiting Skateboard Use Generally”; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: Cover Memo Fines for Scooters and Skateboards First Reading First Reading Ordinance Fines for 74-241 & 74-2 Second Reading Ordinance Fines for 74-241 and 74-2 Cover Memo Fines for Scooters and Skateboards Second Reading A motion was made by Commissioner Cason, 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 Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 39 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-37 G.-1. 23-5307 A Resolution of the City Commission providing direction to the City Manager regarding improvements to Majorca Park to allow for a dedicated off -leash dog play area and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 amended budget to appropriate funds for said improvements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Cover Memo Majorca Park Resolution Majorca Park Dog Resolution 2-7 Majorca Park Petition Signatures Next Door Screenshot- Comments on Petition A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MAJORCA PARK TO ALLOW FOR A DEDICATED OFF-LEASH DOG PLAY AREA. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be deferred by Resolution Number 2023-37. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 40 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-25 G.-2. 23-5314 A Resolution of the City Commission reaffirming the City’s condemnation of antisemitism and bigotry and designating the Mayor as a signatory to the Mayors’ compact to combat hate and extremism. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Antisemitism Resolution 2023 Cover Memo Antisemitism Resolution 2023 USCM-Mayors-Compact-to-Combat-Hate-and-Extremism-with-Names-Sept-2022 R-2023-25 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S CONDEMNATION OF ANTISEMITISM AND BIGOTRY AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS A SIGNATORY TO THE MAYORS’ COMPACT TO COMBAT HATE AND EXTREMISM. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-25. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 2 G.-3. 23-5254 A discussion regarding the signalization at the intersection of Granada Boulevard and Blue Road. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-3 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. 41 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38 G.-4. 23-5272 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, waiving the requirements of the Procurement Code pursuant to Section 2-501(d) of the City Code in order to allow the City Manager to negotiate with vehicle leasing companies to establish a pilot program for electric police vehicles. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Speaker Card- Agenda Item G-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-501(D) OF THE CITY CODE IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH VEHICLE LEASING COMPANIES TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ELECTRIC POLICE City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 VEHICLES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-4 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 Cason, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-38. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 43 G.-5. 23-5296 A discussion regarding the maintenance on City/County bridges. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 44 G.-6. 23-5315 NSA reports regarding trash pit code violations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 45 G.-7. 23-5311 Discussion regarding crime statistics on the City's website. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Speaker Card- Agenda Item G-7 [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. 46 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-39 G.-8. 23-5316 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida reaffirming the City ’s support for the planned improvements to Phillip’s Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) Attachments: Added 2.13.23 - Phillips Park Renovation Status Update 2-14-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S SUPPORT FOR THE PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS TO PHILLIP’S PARK. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-39 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 47 G.-9. 23-5326 Dover Kohl Biltmore Way and Flagler Section update. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: FLAGLER SECTION-FINAL Speaker Card- Agenda Item G-9 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item G-9 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. 42 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 51 City of Coral Gables Page 20 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40 I.-1. 23-5312 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to PSA 2020-015 “Coral Gables Water Quality and Habitat Conditions in Coral Gables Waterway” with Florida International University to proceed with Phase II pursuant to Section 2-607 (26) of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Exemptions- University Provided Consulting, Education Services or Cooperative Activities,” and further authorizing Phase III upon completion of Phase II. Attachments: Cover Memo Reso Amending PSA 2020-015 Resolution Amending PSA 2020-015 FIU Waterway 2-7 R-2023-40 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO PSA 2020-015 “CORAL GABLES WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT CONDITIONS IN CORAL GABLES WATERWAY” WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO PROCEED WITH PHASE II PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-607 (26) OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “EXEMPTIONS- UNIVERSITY PROVIDED CONSULTING, EDUCATION SERVICES OR COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES,” AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING PHASE III UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE II. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Cason, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-40. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 48 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41 I.-2. 23-5327 A Resolution of the City Commission to authorizing a change order to the contract with Communications International pursuant to section 2-764 (b), approval of change orders and contract modifications, of the city’s Procurement Code. Attachments: Agenda Memo - Communications International CI Contract Modification - Final Resolution - Communicatons International CI Contract Modification - Final R-2023-41 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-764(B), APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. A motion was made by Commissioner Cason, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-41. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 21 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 49 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 52 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-42 K.-1. 23-5294 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing members of the Canvassing Board for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 11, 2023 and any subsequent Run-Off Election, the Honorable Carlos Gamez, County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Carlos Guzman, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Cristina Rivera Correa (Alternate), County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; and City Clerk Billy Y. Urquia, for the purpose of canvassing absentee and provisional ballots and precinct returns, further authorizing said board to certify the results of said election. Attachments: 2023 Canvassing Board Resolution 2-1 Cover Memo Canvassing Board 2023 R-2023-42 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE UPCOMING GENERAL BIENNIAL ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 AND ANY SUBSEQUENT RUN-OFF ELECTION, THE HONORABLE CARLOS GAMEZ, COUNTY COURT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; THE HONORABLE CARLOS GUZMAN, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; THE HONORABLE CRISTINA RIVERA CORREA (ALTERNATE), COUNTY COURT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; AND CITY CLERK BILLY Y. URQUIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CANVASSING ABSENTEE AND PROVISIONAL BALLOTS AND PRECINCT RETURNS, FURTHER AUTHORIZING SAID BOARD TO CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted as amended by Resolution Number 2023-42. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 50 City of Coral Gables Page 22 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Lago: Starting with Commissioner Anderson, do we have any further comments? Commissioner Anderson: Just a reminder, February 16th, 4:30 p.m., bring your puppy. Mayor Lago: Okay. Perfect. Mayor. Commissioner Cason: None. Mayor Lago: Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor Mena: No sir. Mayor Lago: Thank you very much. City Clerk Urquia: Mr. Mayor before you finish, just really quick. Wanted to give the Commission an update on early voting. Since the weekend prior to the election is Easter weekend, the recommendation would be to do early voting the weekend before that, which will be the weekend of April 1st and April 2nd. We can also open early voting the Saturday before Easter Sunday. So we can do an extra day, more than what we normally would do. Mayor Lago: Okay. City Clerk Urquia: Keep in mind that based on the number of candidates we have, we have to plan for a Run-off Election, as well, so we would have early voting the weekend before Run-off Election as well. Vice Mayor Mena: If you do it for one, you have to do it. City Clerk Urquia: Well we don’t have to. Vice Mayor Mena: No, no, I understand. Mayor Lago: What is the will of the Commission? City of Coral Gables Page 23 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 Vice Mayor Mena: You could on the second go around do the full weekend right before. City Clerk Urquia: Yes, I can, because there’s no holidays around that weekend. Commissioner Menendez: I’m of the opinion, because at least from religious, one is Easter Sunday, the other one is Palm Sunday and if you have to chose between the two, I personally think Palm Sunday is the more least problematic, in terms of families lives and their faith. I guess I’m more comfortable doing it Palm Sunday. Vice Mayor Mena: I would do that whole weekend and I would also do the Saturday as Billy mentioned. Commissioner Cason: I agree. Commissioner Anderson: I agree as well. City Clerk Urquia: Okay. So just to be clear, we are going to do Saturday, April 1st, Sunday, April 2nd, and Saturday, April 8th. If there is a Run-off Election, we would do the 22nd and the 23rd of April. Vice Mayor Mena: Agreed. City Clerk Urquia: Thank you. Mayor Lago: Works perfectly for us. No comments. Well, I’d like to again thank staff, thank everybody for their hard work. I thank the Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, my colleagues, its been a long meeting. I hope everybody enjoys their lunch. Thank you. And today was a beautiful display of democracy in action where everybody can come and speak at the Commission and everyone can enjoy and receive an answer, as long as its done in a very respectful manner. We can always get to the bottom of an issue, and everyone comes to an understanding that the City of Coral Gables, in my opinion and the opinion of many always does things in the best interest of their residents and the business community. So thank you for allowing us the privilege to serve you. God bless. Have a nice day. City of Coral Gables Page 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 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 2:44 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 25

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Revised Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Michael Mena Commissioner Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Jim Cason Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 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 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 INVOCATION Rabbi Avraham Stolik, Chabad of Coral Gables PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-5253 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2023 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables. A.-2. 23-5228 Recognizing the life of Dr. Jim Charles Hirschman former Coral Gables Fire Department Medical Director. A.-3. 22-5109 Congratulations to Lieutenant John Stewart recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2023. A.-4. 23-5257 Congratulations to Officer James Coleman, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2022. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-5187 Regular City Commission Meeting of January 24, 2022. C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 23-5274 A discussion regarding Code concerns. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-2. 23-5329 Discussion regarding Citywide sidewalks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 D. 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. 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. 23-5242 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the approval of a Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional three (3) months (05/01/23-07/31/23) for the location of the administrative offices of the City’s Parking Department. E.-2. 23-5245 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Black Olive Tree Injection Treatment Services to The Davey Tree Expert Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2022-024. E.-3. 23-5251 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing ServiCorp, LLC to sell alcoholic beverages on Alhambra from Ponce de Leon to LeJune Road on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the Supercars in the Gables event. Subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation Requirements. E.-4. 23-5227 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant #C1013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health; and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget to recognize the grant award as revenue and appropriate such funds to cover the cost of the grant expenditures. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 E.-5. 23-5271 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming Angel Nicolas (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-6. 23-5313 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming Tristan Bourgoignie (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for remainder of the current term, which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023. E.-7. 23-5324 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiving of electrical fees, parking fees, and barricade fees for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce ’s “Burgerliscious” event on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Alhambra Circle. E.-8. 23-5328 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Gables F & B, LLC to sell alcoholic beverages at Salzedo Street from Miracle Mile to Giralda Avenue and Aragon Avenue on Friday, March 17th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. during the John Martin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival event to benefit the Lil Abner Foundation, subject to Florida Department of Professional Regulation requirements. E.-9. 23-5330 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to Exhibit A of the Amended and Restated Agreement for Operation of the Coral Gables Museum Corporation amending the Museum's Mission Statement. E.-10. 23-5331 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations & Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Visual Computer Solutions’ OMS Platform Maintenance service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. E.-11. 23-5332 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovations & Technology Department to waive the competitive process to purchase Vermont Systems OMS Platform Maintenance service as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-5244 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of January 18, 2023. 1.-2. 23-5137 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of December 14, 2022. 1.-3. 23-5263 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of January 11, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 1.-4. 23-5256 Budget/Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 30, 2022. 1.-5. 23-5262 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 18, 2023. 1.-6. 23-5205 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of January 9, 2023. 1.-7. 23-5178 Cultural Development Board Meeting of December 20, 2022. 1.-8. 23-5252 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of November 16, 2022. 1.-9. 23-5265 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of January 12, 2023. 1.-10. 23-5269 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 8, 2022. 1.-11. 23-5268 Retirement Board Meeting of November 10, 2022. 1.-12. 23-5170 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of December 16, 2022. 1.-13. 23-5270 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of December 1, 2022. 1.-14. 23-5175 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of December 14, 2022. 1.-15. 23-5225 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of January 4, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 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. 23-5183 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter I -General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled "Penalties" to include additional penalties for violations of Section 74-3, entitled "Riding of Bicycles upon Pedestrian Sidewalks Generally”, providing For repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-2. 22-4763 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 2-402, “Zain/Friedman Miracle Mile Downtown District Overlay” to promote quality design and to reduce the size of property required for Conditional Use review for parcels facing Miracle Mile; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 01 22 PZB Meeting - Board recommended denial; Vote; 5-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) F.-3. 23-5258 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 62 - Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places to reduce abandoned construction signage and barricades in connection with approved work on the right of way and amending Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) F.-4. 23-5259 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter I -General Provisions, Section 1-7 Entitled "Penalties" to include additional penalties for violations of Section 74-241, entitled "Motorized Scooters on Sidewalks” and Section 74-2 “Prohibiting Skateboard Use Generally”; 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 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 23-5307 A Resolution of the City Commission providing direction to the City Manager regarding improvements to Majorca Park to allow for a dedicated off -leash dog play area and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 amended budget to appropriate funds for said improvements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-2. 23-5314 A Resolution of the City Commission reaffirming the City’s condemnation of antisemitism and bigotry and designating the Mayor as a signatory to the Mayors’ compact to combat hate and extremism. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-3. 23-5254 A discussion regarding the signalization at the intersection of Granada Boulevard and Blue Road. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-4. 23-5272 An update regarding the acquisition of an electric (Tesla) vehicle for the Coral Gables Police Department. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-5. 23-5296 A discussion regarding the maintenance on City/County bridges. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-6. 23-5315 NSA reports regarding trash pit code violations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-7. 23-5311 Discussion regarding crime statistics on the City's website. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-8. 23-5316 Update regarding Phillip's Park renovations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-9. 23-5326 Dover Kohl Biltmore Way and Flagler Section update. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 23-5312 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to PSA 2020-015 “Coral Gables Water Quality and Habitat Conditions in Coral Gables Waterway” with Florida International University to proceed with Phase II pursuant to Section 2-607 (26) of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Exemptions- University Provided Consulting, Education Services or Cooperative Activities,” and further authorizing Phase III upon completion of Phase II. I.-2. 23-5327 A Resolution of the City Commission to authorizing a change order to the contract with Communications International pursuant to section 2-764 (b), approval of change orders and contract modifications, of the city’s Procurement Code. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None K. CITY CLERK ITEMS K.-1. 23-5294 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing members of the Canvassing Board for the upcoming General Biennial Election of Tuesday, April 11, 2023 and any subsequent Run-Off Election, the Honorable Carlos Gamez, County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Carlos Guzman, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Cristina Rivera Correa (Alternate), County Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; and City Clerk Billy Y. Urquia, for the purpose of canvassing absentee and provisional ballots and precinct returns, further authorizing said board to certify the results of said election. L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised February 14, 2023 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 2/09/2023 6:19 PM

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