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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 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 March 14, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 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 March 14, 2023 CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order 9:05 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. 2023-11 through Ordinance No. 2023-13) (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2023-47 through Resolution No. 2023-55); (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 Father Andrew Tomonto from St. Theresa Catholic Church gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Menendez led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-5336 Congratulations to Firefighter Nicole Morales recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2023. Attachments: Cover Memo, FF of Month, March 2023 FF of the month ltr March 2023 Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-1 regarding Firefighter Nicole Morales recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2023 and Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa made the presentation. Fire Chief de la Rosa stated that Firefighter Morales has been with the department almost two years and during her short tenure has made a profound impact in her department as a firefighter paramedic, mentor to her classmates, firefighters hired after her as well as the city’s cadet program which she has taken over. As a mentor to high school children the goal is to impact these children by best preparing them for a career in the fire service and/or whatever chosen endeavors they desire. It is for her commitment and making a difference in their department she was awarded “Firefighter of the Month”. Firefighter Morales thanked the City Commission and her department for the recognition and award and said it is an honor to help new firefighters and she is grateful for the opportunity to do so and vowing to do her best. Fire Chief de la Rosa City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 in his closing statement stated that it has been his experience while interviewing prospective candidates to be told what he wanted to hear. However, with Firefighter Morales, if was different, she has lived up to every commitment she made during her final interview, so she backs up whatever she says. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 A.-2. 23-5384 Congratulations to Captain Mark Bernhardt recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2022. Attachments: Cover Memo, 2022 Firefighter of the Year 2022 Firefighter of the year ltr Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-2 regarding Captain Mark Bernhardt, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2022 and Fire Chief Marcos de la Rosa made the presentation. Fire Chief de la Rosa stated that Captain Bernhardt is a great contributor to their organization, serving in numerous capacities as a senior officer, and mentor to younger supervisors and others who have just entered that position. Captain Bernhardt is admired by all regardless of the station he oversees, and everyone wants to be at work there. He is a wonderful father and husband and was selected for his commitment to this community and to the youth. He has spearheaded the Big Brothers and Sisters in Red program of which the city is one of several fire departments throughout the country that participate in this program serving in a leadership and mentorship capacity. Captain Bernhardt meets with high school students from Coral Gables High School at least once a month imparting life, career advice and education while using that opportunity to mentor and develop the youth in our community and that is why he is the “Firefighter of the Year”. Captain Bernhardt is also a great golfer. Mayor Lago, in congratulating Captain Bernhardt stated that it is well deserved. Captain Bernhardt in accepting his award, thanked Fire Chief de la Rosa, Fire Chief Jones, and Fire Chief Fernandez for bringing the program to the city and supporting it, the 16 other firefighter mentors, Nicole and Giselle for supplying the equipment needed and others including city departments who have welcomed them and shared their stories/experiences with them. He was thankful and appreciative of the support of the American Legion and for honoring him and the Police Officer of the Year last Saturday. He thanked his family for always supporting him, and especially his wife, without whose support he would not be able to do all he does. He then spoke of the program’s inception beginning with 12 students all of whom have become CPR certified in having a crash course in life saving emergencies. Over the year while working with the students he realized that the focus is on college with no emphasis geared toward trades and careers and have focused in these areas with them and implemented this by having the students visit various departments, thereby getting a crash course in what it involves having a career in government, the salary, and becoming a firefighter. It is his hope that the City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 students will be able to utilize the lessons learned in their lives and when they join the workforce. Additionally, he hopes with the department and city’s support to grow the program and thanked everyone. Mayor Lago on behalf of the City Commission thanked him for his efforts in mentorship as they too have used mentorship as a tool to expose young children who are heading on their way to college in their professional careers through the PAGE program for years and has also been mentoring young men as they transition from seniors to college and the benefits he has derived from doing so, and what Captain Bernhardt is doing is amazing and he takes his hat off to him. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 A.-3. 23-5434 Congratulations to Operator Amy Avila, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Year Award,” for 2022. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2022.doc Operator of the 1st Qtr. A.Avila.pdf Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-3 regarding the Operator Amy Avila, recipient for the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Year Award,’ for 2022 and Police Chief Edward James Hudak made the presentation. Police Chief Hudak stated that Communications Operator Avila began her career with the city in 2019 and during which time, she has proven to be an asset in the technical services division and has become a certified training officer, and an acting supervisor on the midnight shift running the entire communications system. She exhibits exceptional verbal skills, grasps new concepts quickly and is part of the advisory panel on how they will continue leading the way in emergency situations throughout the city. She has seamlessly entered the role of supervisor and has been doing an outstanding job. It is always his pleasure to see someone that young with intuition and the abilities to demonstrate senior mentorship above her years. Communications Operator Avila thanked the Mayor and City Commission, Police Chief Hudak, co-workers and supervisors for allowing her to be the operator she is today. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 A.-4. 23-5433 Congratulations to Sergeant Gordon Dickinson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2022. Attachments: COMMISSION COVER MEMO - OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2022.doc Officer of the Year - G.Dickinson Mayor Lago introduced Agenda Item A-4 regarding Sergeant Gordon Dickinson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year Award,” for 2022 and Police Chief Edward James Hudak made the presentation stating that Sergeant Dickinson is being honored because as everyone is familiar with his achievements and unbelievable career and especially this past year receiving twice, Officer of the Month, for July and November 2022. Sergeant Dickinson is a Jack of all trades, long time canine officer, highest ticket writer when he was an officer leading to his promotion to Sergeant over the canine unit. He exemplifies what it means to be a Coral Gables officer. Chief Hudak then noted the numerous police cases in which Sergeant Dickinson played an integral role in the arrest of individuals committing crimes in the city. He is seen as a one-man crime fighting machine, Sergeant Dickinson continues to prove himself as an Officer of the Year every year of his law enforcement career continuing to supervise his shifts and keeping the city’s residents safe and in accepting his award thanked the City Commission to which Mayor Lago stated that it was well deserved. Sergeant Dickinson continued his acceptance speech by also thanking Police Chief Hudak and everyone who assisted him in all the incidents Police Chief Hudak referenced and who continues to do so because he could not do any of it without their support. Mayor Lago thanked him for his hard work and mentioned the sponsors of the award, the Kiwanis Club of Coral Gables who oftentimes he has failed to honor them for sponsoring the awards and their support to the community. He also reflected that he too has remembered that Sergeant Dickinson have been before him numerous times receiving an award or recognition doing it with a lot of humility and he is a shy professional, he respects that and thanked his parents who couldn’t be there to see him accept his award, acknowledged his wife and daughter in the audience and his son who was at school because without their support he would not be able to do what he does. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 Non 23-5535 Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Kay Fahringer. Agenda Item Mayor Lago read into the record a Resolution of Condolence to the family of Kay Fahringer. Ms. Fahringer was born on August 1, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was 100 years old and a longtime resident of the “City Beautiful” at the time of her untimely passing. She is being remembered for her love of service and community and commitment to the advancement of women in business and community. As a successful businesswoman she excelled in becoming the first woman President/Chairperson of numerous professional organizations and earned the “Outstanding Citizen of Miami-Dade County” and Mayor’s Pioneer Award for her dedicated service. She was the first female President of the Country Club of Coral Gables, served as the Chairperson of the city’s Board of Adjustment and Vice Chairperson of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, and together with Ann Slesnick Lydall founded both the Granada and Biltmore Women’s Golf Clubs. When not serving others, Kay loved spending time with friends, playing golf and bridge and tending to her orchids. Mayor Lago reflected upon spending time with her and her family about a month ago and seeing the family she created in the City of Coral Gables. He thanked former mayor Slesnick who brought her passing to the attention of the City Commission in recognition of her outstanding work in the community. The Resolution of Condolence will be forwarded to the family in their absence. This Resolution was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 7 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-5346 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 14, 2023. Attachments: CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item D - Public Comment CCMtg Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-1 - Resolution providing direction to the City Manager rega CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-3 - Discussion regarding the signalization at the intersectio CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-4 - Update regarding the acquisition of an electric-Tesla ve CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-5 - Discussion regarding the maintenance on city-county b CCMtg Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-7 - Discussion regarding crime statistics on the City's webs CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-8 - Update regarding Phillips Park renovations CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item G-9 - Dover Kohl Biltmore Way and Flagler Section update CCMTG Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Item L - Discussion Items CCMtg Feb 14 2023 - Agenda Items C-1 and C-2 - Discussion regarding Code concerns and City Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Cason, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, 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 of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 5 C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 23-5347 Discussion regarding traffic and speed calming on Milan Avenue. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Speaker Cards C-1 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 9 C.-2. 23-5431 Update regarding parking and food delivery scooters. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 10 C.-3. 23-5450 Discussion regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions by JOLT. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 6 C.-4. 23-5451 Discussion on tree mitigation on City swales. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 11 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-48 C.-5. 23-5452 Discussion regarding a banning from downloading TikTok on City phones (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM TIKTOK ON ANY CITY ISSUED CELL PHONES. A motion was made by Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-48. 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. 12 D. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Item No. 14 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 E. CONSENT AGENDA Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Casonto Approve the Consent AgendaA motion was to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50 E.-1. 23-5340 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement with Actor’s Playhouse Productions, Inc. regarding the City-owned property at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL, commonly known as the Miracle Theater, permitting the portion of the Miracle Theater designated as apartment on the approved Phase III Miracle Theater Renovation Architectural Plans to be used by one Actor ’s Playhouse Productions, Inc. service employee to reside as required in connection with the maintenance, operations and/or service of the Miracle Theater. Attachments: Actors Playhouse Fifith Amendment to Amaendment and ReStated Agreement Commission Cover 03.14.23 (Actors Playhouse Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated A Resolution -03.14.23 (Actors Playhouse Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreeme R-2023-50 - Signed R-2023-50 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH ACTOR’S PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS, INC., REGARDING THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 280 MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES, FL, PERMITTING THE PORTION OF THE MIRACLE THEATER DESIGNATED AS APARTMENT ON THE APPROVED PHASE III MIRACLE THEATER RENOVATIONS ARCHITECTURAL PLANS BE USED AS SLEEPING QUARTERS BY ONE ACTOR’S PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS, INC. SERVICE EMPLOYEE TO RESIDE AS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS AND/OR SERVICE OF THE MIRACLE THEATER. City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-51 E.-3. 23-5453 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $187,615 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) resilient Florida Program Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection for an updated Citywide Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan; authorizing execution of the grant contract; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget to recognize the $187,615 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. Attachments: Cover Memo - DEP Citywide Vulnerability Assessment Resolution - DEP Citywide Vulnerability Assessment 2022-23 Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resillience Plan R-2023-51 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,615 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) RESILIENT FLORIDA PROGRAM OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND COASTAL PROTECTION FOR AN UPDATED CITYWIDE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND ADAPTATION PLAN; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE GRANT CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE $187,615 GRANT AS REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO PUT TOWARD THE COST OF THE PROGRAM. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2023-51 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 16 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-5382 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 1, 2023. Attachments: Cover Ltr 02 01 23 02 01 23 CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form 02 01 23 Meeting Mins This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 17 1.-2. 23-5436 Communications Committee Meeting of February 8, 2023. Attachments: Communications Committee draft minutes_Feb 8_2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 18 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 1.-3. 23-5385 Economic Development Board Meeting of February 1, 2023. Attachments: 2-1-23 EDB Meeting Minutes DRAFT This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 19 1.-4. 23-5401 Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of February 9, 2023. Attachments: 020923-LBAB Minutes 23-5401 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 20 1.-5. 23-5390 Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of January 17, 2023. Attachments: Jan. 17 Meeting Minutes This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 21 1.-6. 23-5363 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of January 25, 2023. Attachments: Parking Update PABMeetingMinutes01252023 GMT20230125-214715_Recording_1920x1080 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 22 1.-7. 23-5430 Retirement Board Meeting of January 12, 2023. Attachments: CC.01-12-2023 March 14, 2023 Minutes 01-12-2023 This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 23 1.-8. 23-5381 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of February 1, 2023. Attachments: 2-1-23 Minutes WAB meeting minutes of 2.1.23 COVER Presentation - Improving Water Quality This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 24 City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 Pulled from Consent Agenda RESOLUTION NO. 2023-52 E.-2. 23-5399 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development Agreement and Section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2021 through September 27, 2022. Attachments: 03 14 23 CC Cover Memo - University of Miami DA Report 03 14 23 Exhibit A - Draft Resolution 03 14 23 Exhibit B - UM 2021-22 Annual Report 03 14 23 Exhibit C - 03 14 2023 Staff Report UM Annual Report Speaker Cards E-2 R-2023-52 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE ANNUAL REVIEW REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AGREEMENT AND SECTION 163.3235 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2022. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-52 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 25 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Item F-1) F.-1. 23-5403 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on January 18, 2023, regarding a request for historic designation for the property located at 110 Phoenetia Avenue (“The Garden of Our Lord”), legally described as Lots 1 to 10 inclusive, Block 21, Coral Gables Douglas Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, at page 69, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attachments: 110 Phoenetia Ave. Cover Memo 1. HPB Staff Report - 110 Phoenetia Ave 2. Designation Application - 110 Phoenetia Ave 3. Historic Significance Request 4. Determination of Significance Letter 5. Historic Designation Request Staff Response 6. Applicant HPB Deferral Request 7. HPB Determination 8. HPB 1-18-2023 Transcript 9. HPB Powerpoint 10. Jorge Hernandez Letter 11. Support Letters Resolution of HPB Phoenetia 110 03-09-2023 - Letters of Petition received from Bonnie Bolton 03-13-2023 - Petitions received from Jorge Navarro F-1 Conflict of Interest Form F-1 Letters Requesting Dismissal of Appeal from Jorge Navarro F-1 Letters-Public Input Submitted prior to Meeting Speaker Cards F-1 R-2023-47 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DENYING THE APPEAL AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO NOT GRANT A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110 PHOENETIA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 TO 10, BLOCK 21, CORAL GABLES DOUGLAS SECTION, AT PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 69 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Cason, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-47. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago Abstentions : 1- Commissioner Anderson City of Coral Gables Page 12 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 8 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-11 F.-2. 23-5348 An Ordinance of the City Commission combining the Human Resources Department and the Labor Relations and Risk Management Department in accordance with Section 17 of the City Charter and amending FY 2023 Budget to reflect that change. Attachments: First Reading Ordinance re HR and Labor Relations 2.28.23 Cover Memo First Reading HR and Labor Speaker Cards F-4 (First Reading) Cover Memo Second Reading HR and Labor Second Reading Ordinance re HR and Labor Relations 3.14.23 Speaker Cards F-2 (Second Reading) O-2023-11 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION COMBINING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE LABOR RELATIONS AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 17 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND AMENDING THE FY 2023 BUDGET TO REFLECT THAT CHANGE. A motion was made by Commissioner Cason, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2023-11. 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. 26 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12 F.-3. 23-5222 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 6, “Landscape,” Section 6-103, “Landscape general requirements,” and Article 16, “Definitions,” providing a definition, requirements, and review processes to utilize artificial turf within athletic fields in the Special Use (S) Zoning district; providing conditional use review and approval when such artificial turf athletic field are visible from the street; clarifying minimal usage and requirements of artificial turf; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 02 08 23 PZB Meeting - Board recommended approval; Vote; 6-0) Attachments: 02 08 2023 PZB Staff Report - Athletic Fields Artificial Turf w attachments 02 28 23 CC Cover Memo - Artificial Turf 02 28 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Artificial Turf 02 28 23 Exhibit B - 02 08 23 Staff Report with attachments 02 28 23 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 02 08 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 03 14 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Artificial Turf 03 14 23 CC Cover Memo - Artificial Turf - 2nd Reading O-2023-12 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR TEXT City of Coral Gables Page 13 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 16, “DEFINITIONS,” PROVIDING A DEFINITION, REQUIREMENTS, AND REVIEW PROCESSES TO UTILIZE ARTIFICIAL TURF WITHIN ATHLETIC FIELDS IN THE SPECIAL USE (S) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW AND APPROVAL WHEN SUCH ARTIFICIAL TURF ATHLETIC FIELD ARE VISIBLE FROM THE STREET; CLARIFYING MINIMAL USAGE AND REQUIREMENTS OF ARTIFICIAL TURF; AND PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2023-12. 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. 28 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-13 F.-4. 23-5223 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 16, “Definitions”, by amending the definition of carport; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and an effective date. (02 08 23 PZB Meeting - Board recommended approval; Vote; 6-0) Attachments: 02 08 2023 PZB Staff Report - Carport w attachments 02 28 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance 02 28 23 Exhibit B - 02 08 23 Staff Report with attachments 02 28 23 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 02 23 23 PZB Meeting Minutes 02 28 23 CC Cover Memo - SFR Carports 03 14 23 CC Cover Memo - SFR Carports - 2nd Reading 03 14 23 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance O-2023-13 - Signed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION, FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICIAL ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 16, “DEFINITIONS,” BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF CARPORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2023-13. 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. 29 City of Coral Gables Page 14 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-5. 23-5349 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 54 - “Solid Waste” to prohibit placing clean yard waste in trash bags and depositing trash bags in trash piles before 6:00 p.m.; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Attachments: Cover Memo - Ordinance - 1st Reading - Amending Chapter 54 - Prohibit Bagged Clean Yard Wa Draft Ordinance - 1st reading - Amending Chapter 54 - Prohibit Bagged Clean Yard Waste Speaker Cards F-5 Cover Memo - Ordinance - 2nd Reading - Amending Chapter 54 - Prohibit Bagged Clean Yard W Draft Ordinance - 2nd reading - Amending Chapter 54 - Prohibit Bagged Clean Yard Waste [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by 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 : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 30 F.-6. 23-5404 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article I - In General, Section 74-1 "Definition" and 74-2 "Prohibiting Skateboard Use Generally" in order to prohibit the use of other wheeled conveyances where posted; providing for repealer provision, codification, severabilty clause, and providing for an effective date; (Sponsored by Commissioner Cason) Attachments: Cover Memo first reading 74-1 and 74-2 Ordinance Ordinance amending section 74-1 and 74-2 Second Reading Ordinance amending section 74-1 and 74-2 Cover Memo second reading 74-1 and 74-2 Ordinance March 28 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Cason, 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. 31 City of Coral Gables Page 15 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 F.-7. 23-5406 An Ordinance of the City Commission authorizing the City to enter into a Third Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement for the property commonly known as the Village of Merrick Park, with Merrick Park, LLC, f /k/a Rouse Coral Gables, LLC, amending Section 3.1 relating to parking to clarify that the License Agreement may require consent of additional parties; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Lobbyist N/A) Attachments: 3rd Amendment to 2nd AR Master Lease (BPR 2-15-23) Commission Cover - Merrick Park Third Amendment to Lease 03.14.23 Ordinance - Merrick Park Third Amendment to Lease 03.14.23 3rd Amendment to 2nd AR Master Lease Commission Cover - Merrick Park Third Amendment to Lease 03.28.23 Ordinance - Merrick Park Third Amendment to Lease 03.28.23 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- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 32 G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 23-5405 Discussion on accessibility of information used for Historical Significance Determinations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 33 G.-2. 23-5441 A recap of Codemania I. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 34 G.-3. 23-5442 Discussion regarding Electronic Speed Warning Signs. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: Speed Feedback Sign Final [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. 35 City of Coral Gables Page 16 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-53 G.-4. 23-5454 Discussion regarding Biltmore Way, Andalusia Avenue, and Valencia Avenue Bike Lanes. (Sponsored Commissioner Anderson) Attachments: Valencia Scope A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO ADD CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO VALENCIA AVENUE FROM ANDERSON ROAD TO HERNANDO STREET TO THE ONGOING WORK BEING CONDUCTED BY DOVER KOHL. [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 Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-53 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Yeas : 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cason, Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-54 G.-5. 23-5444 A Resolution of the City Commission expressing its support for public safety responses to declared states of emergency. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mena) Attachments: Commission Cover 3-14-2023 Resolution supporting public safety responses to requests for aid d Reso for emergency response request for assistance. CMS edits R-2023-54 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSES TO DECLARED STATES OF EMERGENCY. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-54. 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. 37 City of Coral Gables Page 17 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item H-1) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49 H.-1. 23-5439 A Resolution of the City Commission approving amended Cultural Grant guidelines and process. Attachments: CC.Amended Cultural Grant Guidelines Res. Amended Cultural Grant Guidelines DRAFT FY2023-2024 Guidelines DRAFT clean copy Speaker Cards H-1 R-2023-49 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING AMENDED CULTURAL GRANT GUIDELINES AND PROCESS. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-49. 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. 13 I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 23-5447 Discussion on the impact of traffic calming on Police and Fire response times. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item I-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 27 City of Coral Gables Page 18 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-55 I.-2. 23-5432 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the exchange of the Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A (Coral Gables program) and Capital Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B (Coral Gables Program); approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement relating to paying and registrar agency; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a continuing disclosure certificate; delegating certain authority to the City Manager and Finance Director; authorizing the execution and delivery of other documents in connection therewith; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exchange-CDC (02507001) Exchange-Paying Agent Agreement (02506657) Resolution-Exchange (02506599) Agenda item-SSGFC Dissolution 3-14-23 R-2023-55 - Signed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2018A (CORAL GABLES PROGRAM) AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B (CORAL GABLES PROGRAM); APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO PAYING AND REGISTRAR AGENCY; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE; DELEGATING CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mena, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-55. 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. 38 J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 39 K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City Clerk Item No. 40 City of Coral Gables Page 19 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Clerk Item No. 41 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 4:05 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, beginning 9 a.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 20