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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Revised Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:00 AM Pre-meeting presentations will be held at 8:30 am. City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez 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 May 23, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 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 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 INVOCATION Rabbi Jonathan Fisch, Temple Judea PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A.-1. 23-5640 Presentation honoring long-time Coral Gables resident Colonel John "Jack" Thomson. Time Certain 9:00am (Agenda Item A-2) A.-2. 23-5766 Legislative Session update by Senator Alexis Calatayud. A.-3. 23-5798 Presentation of $3,623.26 donation from the City of Coral Gables to Beaux Arts Miami collected during the "Spring Sip and Shop on Miracle Mile" event. A.-4. 23-5757 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 8, 2023 - May 12, 2023 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Coral Gables. A.-5. 23-5800 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables. A.-6. 23-5621 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2023 as "Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables. A.-7. 23-5618 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 21 - 27, 2023 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables. A.-8. 23-5586 Recognition of Medical Excellence Celebrating EMS Professionals A.-9. 23-5344 Congratulations to Driver Engineer Eric Marrero recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2023. A.-10. 23-5730 Congratulations to Detective Emilio Flores recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter," for the first quarter of 2023. A.-11. 23-5729 Congratulations to Officer Alexander Ortega, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.-1. 23-5446 Regular City Commission Meeting of March 28, 2023. C. MAYOR'S COMMENTS C.-1. 23-5473 Update on maintenance responsibility for swale areas next to bridges. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-2. 23-5672 Discussion regarding parking of delivery scooters. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-3. 23-5673 Update on pending sidewalk projects: Alhambra Circle; University Drive; Doctors Hospital and Blue Road. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-4. 23-5674 Discussion regarding clock to be donated to the City’s main square. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-5. 23-5528 Discussion regarding funding for the installation of a camera and defibrillator at every park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-6. 23-5753 Discussion regarding the cost of construction for the building located at 2801 Salzedo Street. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-7. 23-5758 Discussion regarding addition of landscaping on Valencia Avenue. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) C.-8. 23-5759 Discussion regarding TPO Multimodal and roadway analysis recommendations regarding transforming US 1 into a boulevard. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 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. 23-5726 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City ’s sewer district at 5513 San Amaro Drive, Miami, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this resolution. E.-2. 23-5797 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Occupational Health & Medical Services contract to Richard L. Dolsey PHC, Inc. dba Physicians Health Center, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2023-008. Lobbyist: N/A 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1.-1. 23-5617 Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 1, 2023. 1.-2. 23-5727 International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 17, 2023. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 1.-3. 23-5724 Property Advisory Board Meeting of April 18, 2023 . 1.-4. 23-5810 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of May 3, 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. APPEALS Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-1) F.-1. 22-5003 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on September 21, 2022, to designate the property located at 1221 Milan Avenue, legally described as Lot 9, Block 39, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark. Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-2) F.-2. 23-5526 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on March 15, 2023, to designate the property located at 517 Aragon Avenue, legally described as Lot 17 and the West 36.4 Feet of Lot 16, Block 10, Coral Gables Section “B”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a Local Historic Landmark. City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Agenda Items F-3 and F-8 are related F.-3. 23-5484 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public right -of-way pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process, ” providing for the vacation of the 8,441 (eight thousand four hundred forty one) square feet of public right-of-way and dedication of 1,748 (one thousand seven hundred forty eight) square feet between Lot 4 (5401 Banyan Trail) and Lot 5 (5400 Banyan Trail) in Palm Vista, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE). (04 04 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) Lobbyist: N/A F.-4. 23-5529 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 34 - “Nuisances,” Section 34-105 “Abandoned or junk motor vehicles on public or private property prohibited; exceptions,” to prohibit the parking, storing, or leaving of vehicles under car covers on city swale areas; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING F.-5. 23-5761 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Code, Chapter 82 -Vegetation, Article 1-In General, Section 82-7 “Annual Registration Required” in order to remove provisions conflicting with state law and add provisions regarding the proper parking of vehicles providing landscaping and tree trimming services in residential areas, and amending Chapter I-General Provisions, Section 1-7 entitled "Penalties" to include penalties for violations of Section 82-7 providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) F.-6. 23-5765 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code Article 14 “Process”, Section 14-103.2 “Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Removal” to amend the manner in which one of the required seven members of the Board of Architects is appointed, providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 F.-7. 23-5769 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 46 of the Code of the City of Coral Gables, entitled “Pensions”; amending Section 46-87 “Members - Selection,” to have the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management serve on the Retirement Board and remove the Labor Relations Resources and Risk Management Director from the Retirement Board and providing for repealer provision, codification, severability clause and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTIONS Agenda Items F-3 and F-8 are related F.-8. 23-5485 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Arcana Subdivision” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat consisting of two existing lots which total 97,377 (ninety seven thousand three hundred seventy seven) square feet (2.24 acres) into a modified two lots on the property legally described as Lots 4 and 5, Palm Vista, together with that portion of the vacated 50-foot platted right-of-way lying between Lots 4 and 5, and dedication of 1,748 (one thousand seven hundred forty eight) square feet between (5400 and 5401 Banyan Trail), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date . (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (04 04 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0) F.-9. 23-5764 A Resolution of the City Commission ratifying and accepting resolutions passed by Miami-Dade County approving execution of interlocal agreement and calling for a special election necessary for the transfer of control from Miami -Dade County to the City of Coral Gables of Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District located entirely within the City, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS G.-1. 23-5659 Discussion and memo regarding potential amendments to the Mediterranean Bonus and lessons learned from ICAA (Institute of Classical Architecture and Art) lecture series. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) G.-2. 23-5665 Discussion regarding ADA accessible restrooms at Special Events. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-3. 23-5686 Discussion regarding separate meetings for presentations and protocol documents. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-4. 23-5749 Discussion regarding parking at the Adult Activity Center. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 G.-5. 23-5754 Discussion regarding an online portal for all current City projects. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-6. 23-5755 Discussion regarding the Evergreen Compensation Study. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) G.-7. 23-5756 Discussion regarding Executive Benefits. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-8. 23-5760 Discussion regarding Le Parc Cafe contract negotiations. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-9. 23-5793 Discussion regarding the impact of installation of trees in Central Business District and a bike lane on Andalusia on the parking needs at Garage 1/Mobility Hub. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) G.-10. 23-5794 Discussion and memo regarding prior design ideas presented for Garage 1/Mobility Hub. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-11. 23-5795 Discussion regarding potential options to address concerns of homeowners’ associations for southern coastal communities. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-12. 23-5799 Discussion on City Meetings during summer months. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) G.-13. 23-5803 Update on Freebee Extension to Coral Gables Golf and Country Club (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) G.-14. 23-5804 Discussion on a resident concierge service for Development Services. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) G.-15. 23-5805 Update on the implementation of a new telephone system for the Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) City of Coral Gables Page 9 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS None I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS I.-1. 23-5762 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to revise various local business taxes by the Finance Department, parking fees by the Parking Department, administrative fees by the Development Services Department, and certain parks fees by the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability, and an effective date. I.-2. 23-5734 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities and programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date. I.-3. 23-5735 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the solid waste cost and the solid waste service assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date. I.-4. 23-5736 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-5. 23-5737 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 10 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 I.-6. 23-5738 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-7. 23-5739 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-8. 23-5740 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay amended security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-9. 23-5741 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-10. 23-5742 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Drive security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-11. 23-5743 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 11 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 2023 I.-12. 23-5744 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-13. 23-5745 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-14. 23-5746 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services, facilities, and programs within the Cocoplum Phase I street lighting special taxing district; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; directing the Finance Director to prepare or direct the preparation of an updated street lighting assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. I.-15. 23-5747 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023; establishing the method of assessing security service costs against assessed property located within the Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables security guard special taxing district; determining that such real property derives a special benefit from the security services; directing the City Manager to prepare a preliminary security services assessment roll based upon the methodology set forth herein; establishing a public hearing to consider reimposition of the assessments and the method of collection; directing the provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for severability and providing an effective date. J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS None K. CITY CLERK ITEMS None City of Coral Gables Page 12 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM City Commission Agenda - Final Revised May 23, 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 13 Printed on 5/18/2023 6:31 PM