City Commission

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Tuesday, March 28, 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 March 28, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 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 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 INVOCATION Rev. Hedy Collver, First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-5440 Recognition to the Coral Gables Art Cinema for achieving Silver Certification under the Coral Gables Green Business Program. A.-2. 23-5488 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2023 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables. Agenda Item A-3 and I-2 are related A.-3. 23-5487 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2023 "World Autism Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables. A.-4. 23-5297 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2023 as "Earth Month" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 23-5481 Congratulations to Officer Kristopher Clute, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of January 2023 A.-6. 23-5492 Employee recognition for 20, 25 and 30 years of service during the period of April 2020 to March 31, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-5402 Regular City Commission Meeting of February 28, 2023. C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 23-5476 Update regarding landscaping in Kings Bay. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-2. 23-5477 Update from staff regarding security camera installations in North Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-3. 23-5431 Update regarding parking and food delivery scooters. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-4. 23-5502 Update on EV Charging Infrastructure, Electronic Billboards and Interactive Kiosks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-5. 23-5490 Update regarding the street signs in the Downtown Area. C.-6. 23-5509 Discussion regarding a cut through on San Sebastian. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-7. 23-5511 Discussion regarding board expansion to allow for a new board to be composed of City HOA’s (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 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. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 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. 23-5355 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the donation of a 1998 Pierce ladder truck, a designated surplus item, to the Fire Department of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on behalf of the City of Coral Gables Sister Cities Program. E.-2. 23-5478 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the donation of three MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detectors to Villa Elisa, Paraguay. E.-3. 23-5482 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an extension to the submission deadline of the University of Miami’s Campus Art Master Plan. E.-4. 23-5479 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the election of Sureya Serret, who ran unopposed for the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board Participating Regular Full -time (General/Teamster) Employee Representative seat to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which began January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. E.-5. 23-5489 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of a Wet Well Coating for PS-A Pump Station from C&I Construction & Design as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. E.-6. 23-5494 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the “El Carnaval de Barranquilla USA” event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Initiative. E.-7. 23-5510 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a corporate relocation plan for a company referred to as "Project Bell" and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Coral Gables and "Project Bell." City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-5491 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of March 13, 2023. 1.-2. 23-5474 Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of February 13, 2023. 1.-3. 23-5459 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of January 18, 2023. 1.-4. 23-5493 Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 15, 2023. 1.-5. 22-4007 Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Meeting of March 30, 2022. 1.-6. 23-5460 Joint Meeting of the Historic Preservation Board and the Landmarks Advisory Board Meeting of October 19, 2022 1.-7. 23-5361 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of February 8, 2023. 1.-8. 23-5343 School Community Relations Committee Meeting of January 20, 2023. 1.-9. 23-5467 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 22, 2023 . 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]: 2.-1. 23-5504 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board of Coral Gables, Florida, recommending opposition to Senate Bill 1346/House Bill 1317 as written and strongly encouraging the City to protect its existing historic fabric. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 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. 23-5349 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) F.-2. 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) F.-3. 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) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-4. 23-5362 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a Text Amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 10, “Parking and Access,” Section 10- 110, “Amount of Required Parking,” adding parking exemption for newly enclosed roof deck on existing office buildings built as of February 9, 2021, and providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date . (03 08 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) F.-5. 23-5495 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 62-151 Alleys, Swale Areas and Rights-of-Way to be Kept Clean and Mowed” in order to provide for a mechanism for the City to provide the required deep cleaning in commercial areas and lien the property for the cost of deep cleaning when a property owner fails to do so after notification; providing for repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 RESOLUTIONS F.-6. 21-3110 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Final Plat entitled “Gables Village” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 113,310 square feet (2.6 acres) into three (3) tracts of land on the property legally described as Lots 1 through 22, Block 28, “Coral Gables Biltmore Section” (504, 516, 522, 530, and 536 Malaga; 503, 511, 515, 535, 529, 525, and 521 Santander; and 3109 Segovia), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra) G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-1) G.-1. 23-5505 Discussion regarding Catalonia/Savadore Dog Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-2. 23-5473 Update on maintenance responsibility for swale areas next to bridges. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) G.-3. 23-5486 Update on the peafowl mitigation program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-4. 23-5496 An update on the possibility of placing a fenced dog play area at Majorca Park. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-5. 23-5497 Discussion regarding plaques/information at the Art in Public places project. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) G.-6. 23-5503 Discussion on Waste Management Recycling Center. (Sponsored by Commissioner Cason) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 G.-7. 23-5506 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to allocate and earmark mobility impact fees collected from development projects in the Flagler Street Section for the purpose of design and construction of streetscape improvements, traffic calming, and pedestrian safety improvements in the areas to address the impacts of new developments. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-8. 23-5507 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to allocate and earmark mobility impact fees collected from development projects in and around the Biltmore and Craft Sections for the purpose of design and construction of streetscape improvements, traffic calming, and pedestrian safety improvements in the areas to address the impacts of new developments. (Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-9. 23-5508 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager and the City Attorney to take the next steps, in accordance with Miami-Dade County requirements, in furtherance of annexation efforts for the areas known as Little Gables and High Pines/Ponce-Davis. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS Time Certain 11:30am (H-1) H.-1. 23-5181 A Resolution of the City Commission requesting a proposal for artwork with an all-inclusive budget of $1.25 million from the artist Frank Stella (recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0). (Lobbyist: N/A) I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda item I-1) I.-1. 23-5298 Florida Beverage Association Grant Presentation & Reverse Vending Machine Program Update Agenda Item A-3 and I-2 are related I.-2. 23-5468 A Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for individuals with autism and other special needs, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles. City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 I.-3. 23-5469 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the renewal of the Property and Casualty Insurance Program which includes, but is not limited to, property, general liability, automobile liability, public officials errors and omissions, excess workers ’ compensation, crime liability, cyber liability, terrorism property and liability, pollution liability, deadly weapon protection coverage, flood, as well as other ancillary lines of insurance coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $3,930,212 for the policy period of May 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 (Funding Source: Insurance Fund). (Lobbyist: N/A) I.-4. 23-5456 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for Project Victory, a program that assists young adults with disabilities by providing work skills and employment training within the City of Coral Gables. I.-5. 23-5480 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $364,032 on behalf of the Coral Gables Police Department as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to support Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operations of the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget to recognize the $364,032 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. I.-6. 23-5470 A Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coral Gables and the Teamsters, Local 769 (“Union”), implementing the Classification and Compensation Study for bargaining unit classifications represented by the Union effective April 10, 2023. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM City Commission Agenda March 28, 2023 L. DISCUSSION ITEMS This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 3/28/2023 8:38 AM