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1 IN RE: 2 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI 3 PRESENTATION AND MEETING 4 5 LOU FOUNDERS HALL 6 1550 Brescia Avenue Room 102 7 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 8 6:11 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 2 Page 4 1 APPEARANCES 1 And that condition required the 2 JANET GAVARRETE, University of Miami 2 construction of an internal road through the Associate Vice-President Campus Planning & 3 campus, the northern part of the campus, so 3 Development 4 4 that it would take University traffic off the 5 JEFFREY S. BASS, ESQ. 5 local residential streets by linking parking [email protected] 6 lots together. And the route of that 6 SHUBIN & BASS 7 internal street would obviously destroy the 46 S.W. 1st Street 8 Arboretum. 7 Suite 300 9 We have, throughout the years, lived Miami, Florida 33130 8 Counsel for University of Miami 10 with this condition. And we have undertaken 9 11 some rather aggressive, symptomatic, 10 12 strategic steps that have given way to very 11 13 positive results. 12 14 These collective initiatives have indeed 13 15 proven to reduce the traffic in the 14 16 residential areas by 31.6 percent between 15 16 17 2011 and 2015 specifically, and that's an 17 18 amazing number in terms of the reduction of 18 19 traffic. 19 20 An internal road is no longer necessary 20 21 and is not the only way to reduce traffic. 21 22 We've shown that. And there's no need to 22 23 23 destroy the Arboretum. 24 24 So we would like to rephrase, reframe 25 25 the discussion, and then this is about saving

Page 3 Page 5 1 (Thereupon, the following was taken at 1 the Arboretum, and, plus, giving you 2 6:11 p.m.:) 2 information about the University's commitment 3 MS. GAVARRETE: Good evening, everyone. 3 to its Mobility Plan and its initiatives that 4 Thank you so very much for everyone attending 4 support, maintain the reduction of traffic in 5 this community meeting regarding the Proposed 5 the residential areas. 6 Amendment to the Development Agreement. 6 As a point of just some housekeeping in 7 We're very pleased to host this meeting 7 addition to this introduction, is we filed 8 for the community, the broad community. And 8 this amendment with the City on July 2 for 9 we just want to make -- I'll take care of a 9 the start of a process that starts to go to 10 few housekeeping items. 10 the Development Review Committee. 11 My name is Janet Gavarrete, and I work 11 We went to the City's Development Review 12 in the Planning Department for the University 12 Committee on July 24. There were comments 13 of Miami. 13 from staff as part of that review, and we 14 We'd like everyone to please sign in, 14 have engaged with the City staff in 15 because it's important so that we can keep 15 responding to those. 16 you updated on this application as time -- as 16 In August, we had many of those meetings 17 it moves through the process at the City. 17 with staff. 18 And we'd like to start the presentation 18 In September, we filed this application 19 so that we can get to your questions as soon 19 before the Planning Board, which is what 20 as possible. 20 requires us to have this neighbor meeting as 21 This discussion here tonight is about a 21 an information meeting prior to the Planning 22 proposed amendment that seeks to modify a 22 Board meeting and then the subsequent two 23 condition that was placed on the University 23 commission meetings that are held as part of 24 of Miami as part of development approvals. 24 the process to change these conditions. 25 We want that condition modified. 25 We have mailed out notices to over 1200 2 (Pages 2 - 5) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 6 Page 8 1 people, inviting them to this meeting. 1 see those bars up there. And what it has -- 2 The property has been duly posted and 2 what it measures totally is the trips, the 3 there will be an additional mailing that's 3 traffic volume of the University. 4 done by the City prior to the Planning Board. 4 And you can see that in 1990, we had 5 We'd like to also share the presentation 5 just under 14,000. In the year 2000, we had 6 a bit with Jeff -- I can't get this to work. 6 like 16,000. 7 Just one second. 7 In the year 2007, it starts to come 8 (Pause in proceedings.) 8 down. It inches back up a bit in 2012. And 9 MS. GAVARRETE: There we go -- with Jeff 9 it's substantially down in 2015. 10 Bass. He's the counsel to the University on 10 What's also important -- Now, that's 11 this application. 11 total volume of the University. That's 12 Jeff, do you want to make any comments 12 throughout all these years, our growth, if 13 before we get going? 13 you go from 1990 to 2015, we're almost at the 14 MR. BASS: Why don't you go, and then 14 same. I think it's .04 difference in terms 15 I'll go. 15 of our traffic volume from 1990 to today. 16 MS. GAVARRETE: Okay. I'll go. 16 So I want us to understand that, because 17 So the discussion outline -- figured I 17 everyone who sees the University grow and all 18 would just give you this little roadmap of 18 of us put buildings up and all of us do all 19 how we're going to approach this discussion. 19 of the things that we do for the University 20 First, we'd like to talk to you about 20 and the community, we are, in fact, measuring 21 University traffic, because that's the point 21 an equal amount of traffic volume 25 years 22 that we were first at in trying -- that's how 22 later. And there is a reason why we have 23 we got into this condition. 23 reduced that amount of traffic or maintained 24 And we want to cover University traffic 24 that traffic volume throughout these years, 25 yesterday and what it is today. And we want 25 and we're going to tell you how we've done

Page 7 Page 9 1 to move you into some information about our 1 that. 2 Mobility Plan: The projects, the policies, 2 The other important part of these bars, 3 the initiatives, and the programs that 3 is it tells you, the green and the orange -- 4 actually reduce traffic and that we have 4 it splits up the volume of traffic north of 5 demonstrated that this is not something we 5 the lake and south of the lake. 6 make up. It's something that is counted by 6 South of the lake for the University 7 engineers, who are licensed to do this kind 7 means the Ponce-corridor area. And there's 8 of stuff in the State of Florida. 8 higher volume of traffic in that area. We've 9 Then we want to talk a little bit about 9 been shifting the higher volume of traffic 10 the Arboretum and the priceless value to the 10 towards the south. And you can see that with 11 broader community that that resource has. 11 the bars. 12 The internal road which is the subject 12 They're used to be a lot more traffic 13 of this condition, we want to talk and 13 north, with the orange, in the early years. 14 explain to you what the original condition 14 But as you move down throughout the years, 15 was and what today's proposal is. It is that 15 there's less traffic in the residential 16 is reframed to reflect the current status of 16 areas. 17 traffic. 17 So two things that these traffic numbers 18 And we want to discuss a little bit some 18 do. 19 potential neighborhood improvements that can 19 One, is they demonstrate that the volume 20 be made available. And then we're just going 20 of traffic that's generated by the University 21 to recap what the specific request is 21 is essentially flat after 25 years. And that 22 regarding this and, hopefully, move on. 22 it is substantially less by 31 percent north 23 Let me talk to you first about 23 of the lake. 24 University traffic yesterday and today. 24 So it's important to drive home those 25 In 1990, 2000, 2007, 2012 and 2015, you 25 points, because that's what we want to tell 3 (Pages 6 - 9) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 10 Page 12 1 the world, that we've fixed the problem, so 1 What happens when you add more students 2 we don't need to destroy the Arboretum, and 2 living on campus is you don't increase the 3 we don't need an internal road. 3 number of students that you have for the 4 We've done this with a Mobility Plan. 4 population. You just increase the number of 5 And we didn't really know what a Mobility 5 residents. You convert commuters to 6 Plan was up until like five years ago. 6 residents. So you roll out of bed in the 7 We kind of had a thought pattern about 7 morning and you go to class. You walk, you 8 trying to reduce traffic all these years, but 8 bike, but you don't get in your car, and you 9 we didn't have -- we didn't give it a name, 9 don't drive. So you're not affecting the 10 and we didn't give it a formal program. 10 traffic network in the a.m. and p.m. peak 11 Because we did a Development Agreement 11 hours, generally. 12 with the City, one of the things that we did 12 And so living on campus is healthy for 13 is -- they said is, the City said is, "You 13 the community, it's healthy for students, and 14 guys have to do a Mobility Plan." 14 it's healthy for the University. 15 We go, "Okay. Well, we'll do a Mobility 15 The other thing is that 1700 freshman 16 Plan. Let's go look at what a Mobility Plan 16 residents do not drive to the campus, because 17 is." 17 they don't have cars. They're not allowed to 18 And lo and behold, we looked at what 18 have cars. 19 these components are. And what it is, the 19 So the minute we said, "No cars for 20 objective of a Mobility Plan is to reduce the 20 freshman," there, poof, out the door went 400 21 single-vehicle occupant coming to the campus. 21 cars that aren't on the streets, coming, 22 And we've done that. 22 generating a traffic trip from here or ending 23 Remember 25 years ago what the volume 23 one here. 24 was and what it is today? We've done that. 24 And we've also been mapping and looking 25 And we've done that more strategically and 25 at what's going on around us. And with more

Page 11 Page 13 1 more focused in the last five years, and 1 residential opportunities, we've been mapping 2 we've done that more -- less linked together 2 out that we've got close to 1700 people 3 under a formal program the years before. But 3 living within walking distance of the campus. 4 we've put all of that together. 4 And we see more bodies coming to campus, 5 And we have several categories of 5 either walking, or biking, or skateboarding 6 initiatives, under which we group these, that 6 to campus. You see that liveliness around 7 tell the story and justify and document the 7 us. 8 reduction of traffic. 8 And then you've got a lot of off-campus 9 One of them is the Residential Strategy, 9 residential that's been going up, and that's 10 Campus-Life Strategy, a Parking Management 10 been helping very much in drawing people to 11 Strategy. We've done some traffic 11 live closer to the University. 12 improvements in the campus and around the 12 So that's the Residential Strategy that 13 campus. 13 helps reduce traffic. 14 We have a wonderful transportation 14 The other thing that we've done, more so 15 program, and we have a bike and pedestrian 15 these last few years, is focus on campus 16 program. 16 life. 17 So we're going to go very briefly 17 We have a lot more campus programming 18 through each one of them. 18 that encourages the students to stay on 19 In terms of the Residential Strategy, 19 campus rather than to go off campus. 20 29 percent of full-time students live on 20 Gil is here, he's with Student Affairs, 21 campus. 21 and Steve Priepke. These folks work very 22 In 2004, we added 800 beds to the 22 hard and tirelessly with the student 23 University stock of residential beds, and 23 community to provide programming on campus. 24 that made it 4,200 beds, which is roughly 24 The Shalala Student Center, I hope you 25 what we have today. 25 all come on campus to visit that wonderful 4 (Pages 10 - 13) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 14 Page 16 1 new venue. That hosts over 260 clubs and 1 the different color zones here are where we 2 student organizations, and they're hopping. 2 offer a certain pass. 3 That place is open virtually all day long for 3 So if you get the Red Zone or the Yellow 4 more students' activity. It has the new 4 Zone or the gray or the purple or the pink, 5 Rathskeller, lounges and study spaces. 5 that's where you go. And we issue a number 6 There's late-night programming. There's 6 of Parking Permits based on the number of 7 also been a substantial renovation to all of 7 spaces that are there. So we don't -- You 8 our dining halls and food options. 8 will always find parking there. 9 So what happens is that it's just as 9 And you know what? That works. Because 10 nice to stay on campus to eat, and it's much 10 you know that you're not going to have to 11 better than having to considering to go out, 11 leave that area to go find parking elsewhere. 12 as in previous years. 12 So that has quieted down the parking and 13 So we've got programming. 13 the busyness a lot. 14 We've got people living on campus. 14 The reduction in terms of a.m. and p.m. 15 We've got programming. And we've got great 15 north of the lake since we instituted this is 16 food. And we've got some recreational 16 32 percent -- 32.8 percent in the morning and 17 amenities, like the handball courts and the 17 30.7 percent in the evening. So that is 18 Farmers Market. 18 substantial, substantial. 19 So -- and then there's the expanded 19 So it's a single trip to a parking area, 20 car-sharing programs that we also run. 20 and there aren't any vehicles searching for 21 The parking management program, that's 21 parking. And we've also reduced the number 22 the program that we're most proud of that's 22 of Parking Permits north of the lake. 23 taken off most of the brunt, in terms of the 23 So if you think back to the bars, 24 busyness and hecticness, and -- and a bit of 24 remember the orange and the green, it all 25 the parking experience, positive-parking 25 correlates and works very well together.

Page 15 Page 17 1 experience that we now enjoy for the campus. 1 The Mobility Plan also acknowledges that 2 Prior to 2011, every person that came to 2 there are some neighborhood traffic 3 school, to the campus here and was a student, 3 improvements that have helped. 4 a faculty member, you would get a Parking 4 There have been -- Many years ago there 5 Pass. And you got a Parking Pass, and then 5 were some residential street closures on Red 6 every morning, you would roll out of bed, get 6 Road. There have been some neighborhood 7 in your car, and come and figure out, "Well, 7 traffic calming on San Amaro and on 8 I have a class at Memorial, so I'll go and 8 Campo Sano. 9 try to find parking there." 9 There is a Miller roundabout and a new 10 Well, lo and behold, a lot of people 10 campus entrance that shifts some of the 11 would have that same idea, and everybody 11 entrants from the residential areas to 12 would go there -- couldn't find parking. 12 directly off the Miller entrance to the 13 You'd get upset. And there was this thing, 13 campus. And there is enhanced streetscape 14 like, you know, "There's not enough parking 14 through those areas. 15 on the campus." 15 And we've also donated meter reader 16 Well, there isn't if you're all going to 16 machines so that we could remove the meters 17 the same place. But if you count the number 17 off the sidewalk on San Amaro, and there is a 18 of parking spaces we have on campus, there 18 total free flow of the five feet of sidewalk, 19 are more than plenty. 19 as opposed to a five-foot sidewalk that was 20 So we took a step back and we said, 20 littered with signs and with meters, and you 21 "Well, what can we do to quiet down this 21 would walk like this. And now, at least, 22 uneasiness and this expectation and this 22 you've got the full five feet. 23 feeling that, you know, there's not enough 23 So all of these things, we believe, help 24 parking. 24 reduce traffic. 25 Well, what we did is we made zones. And 25 In terms of Public Transit Program, we 5 (Pages 14 - 17) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 18 Page 20 1 have one that's very robust. 1 program that comes into the City, much like 2 About 370 Coral Gables employees utilize 2 has happened in Miami Beach and in Miami, the 3 Tri-Rail, Metrorail and Metrobus passes. 3 University would be more than happy to 4 Please recall, that because the 4 participate in such a program. 5 University Station serves Coral Gables from 5 So the Mobility Plan, which we have not 6 the University Station and the University, 6 had a chance to go out to the community with, 7 we're also linked from a campus or 7 we're very proud of. 8 University-wide perspective to the Medical 8 The 31.6 average reduction in peak 9 Campus via Metrorail, and a lot of students 9 traffic volumes north of the lake over the 10 and faculty and staff that do work in both 10 last four years are substantial. There's not 11 places use the Metrorail very well. 11 any company in this area that's done this 12 We have trip-sharing programs and Zipcar 12 much to reduce their traffic impacts in such 13 members continue to -- membership continues 13 a responsible way. 14 to rise. It's about -- it's just over 1500 14 We have the 800 campus beds, 43 15 now. 15 on-campus residents, 1700 freshmen that don't 16 So it's acknowledged that if you don't 16 drive, staff members that live nearby, and 17 have a car, you still can use a car. And 17 the shuttle users yearly, the subsidized 18 there are various ways now. You've got Uber. 18 rapid transit program, the bike program, and 19 You've got Lyft. 19 reduction of some 400 spaces north of the 20 So the world of transportation 20 lake, and we've increased that by that amount 21 technology options continues to broaden the 21 south of the lake, and the increased 22 choices and reduce the need that each own a 22 campus-life programming on campus, 23 car. 23 collectively, that is our Mobility Plan. 24 And then lastly, we have the Hurry 'Cane 24 We're very proud of it, and we're very 25 Shuttle program. 25 excited about sharing those numbers with you.

Page 19 Page 21 1 We move about 700,000 people around 1 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 2 every year. That's a great number of -- it's 2 MS. GAVARRETE: And we're going to talk 3 the same population, but that's the number of 3 just a few moments about the gift of 4 people that use it on an annual basis. And 4 Arboretum, because now you've understood the 5 that really helps curtail the use of cars 5 condition in times past. Okay? You've 6 around the campus. 6 understood that the traffic, we owned up to 7 The bicycle and pedestrian programs. We 7 it, we did something with it. It's 8 have a robust bike program with 1100 new bike 8 substantial. Now, let's look at what it was 9 registrations a year. We have been 9 doing to the Arboretum and why it needs to be 10 designated as a bicycle-friendly University. 10 saved. 11 We're bronze level. 11 The Arboretum is a critically important 12 The program that we have, we bring every 12 University community resource for people, for 13 year. When the students come in at 13 its flora and it's fauna, birds, bees, 14 orientation, we have two companies, I 14 insects, butterflies, people, students. 15 believe, that come in and sell bikes to the 15 It was established in 1947 for 16 students. We have air stations. We have 16 educational purposes, the same time where the 17 racks. We've got shared paths, and we've got 17 University put its footprint on this campus. 18 repair facilities and safety education that 18 Because before then, we were operating out of 19 is put on a lot by the police department. 19 a cardboard college. So it's grown up with 20 The campus is directly linked to the 20 us. It's been here since the first of time 21 M-Path, so it gives an opportunity for people 21 with us. 22 who want to bike outside of the community to 22 The trees have been selected over time 23 use the M-Path. And we're a supporter of 23 for botanical, ethnobotanical, and 24 Gables Bike Days. And if there's ever an 24 evolutionary interest. There is 11 exhibit 25 opportunity to have a system-wide bike 25 areas, and the groupings are based on 6 (Pages 18 - 21) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 22 Page 24 1 taxonomic distinctions, and there's three 1 through the Mahoney/Pearson area, where 2 exhibits that are based on a theme. 2 there's 1700 students crossing back and 3 There are over 20 classes per semester 3 forth, and out to Stanford. 4 at the Gifford Arboretum. I've listed them. 4 That was only going to help move 5 They may be a bit boring to some people. But 5 traffic, but not reduce traffic. And that 6 they're actually quite enriching in terms of 6 was in the expectation against the context of 7 information for many of our students and many 7 that background. 8 of external parties that participate in this. 8 We've seen, again, the reduction in 9 There are multiple laboratories and 9 traffic and what it did to the Arboretum, 10 senior thesis projects and internships, and 10 which is to bisect it right in the middle. 11 it also is a graduation venue. 11 The proposed alignment is one that 12 There's a lot of lectures that go on in 12 preserves the Arboretum. 13 this Gifford Arboretum. We usually have 13 We've done Phase I, which is the purple 14 four, five lectures every semester. And the 14 or magenta-colored line there. We've 15 topics that are covered are very interesting. 15 completed that. We've linked those parking 16 And while we may think that it only 16 lots that are the same color. 17 applies to people who have an interest in 17 So if you have a parking space assigned 18 botany or in plants, some of the topics ring 18 to that, you can move back and forth in that 19 quite loudly with things of today. 19 area, looking for a spot, and you don't need 20 So we would urge you that on November 4, 20 to go back outside into the neighborhood 21 you come to the next meeting, which is about 21 traffic to go find a parking space. 22 sea level rise and changes in coastal 22 And then the proposed alignment here 23 vegetation in South Florida. 23 links all of the parking lots in what we call 24 So it has relevant discussions, and we 24 the Red Zone. So again, once you go to that 25 urge you to think more broadly of the 25 area that you've received, you know, your

Page 23 Page 25 1 Arboretum and its values than just trees 1 Parking Permit for, you can move back and 2 there. 2 forth within those parking lots, and you 3 There are events that go on at the 3 don't need to go back out into the 4 Arboretum. There's Music in the Arboretum. 4 residential streets. 5 There are monthly performances there by the 5 So the modification links the parking 6 School of Music. So we have 6 lots together and preserves the Arboretum. 7 interdisciplinary enjoyment. 7 This is the Parking Management Plan Map. 8 We have scheduled tours, and all of the 8 And what I did is we put in the Phase I road 9 Gifford Arboretum events are free and open to 9 alignment on there, so that you could see 10 the public. 10 that it links all of the parking lots 11 When I'm done with this presentation, 11 effectively. So if you go there, you can go 12 I'd like for Steve Pearson to say a few words 12 back and forth and find your parking space. 13 about the Gifford Arboretum, because it's a 13 And then we did the same thing. I put 14 very special resource. 14 the yellow line on the red lots, and now what 15 I'd like to talk to you a little bit 15 we're doing is we're linking them all so that 16 about this internal road. I've also called 16 you can get back and forth in those. 17 it the "infernal road," but we'll keep it 17 This is a more detailed drawing of that 18 "internal road." 18 alignment, so that you can see how it 19 The original alignment is to this one 19 actually circulates through the site. 20 side, and the proposed alignment to the other 20 The proposed alignment protects the 21 side. 21 Gifford Arboretum. It connects all of the 22 The original alignment, as you can see, 22 lots, the parking lots. So it provides the 23 started at Miller, went all the way through 23 internal circulation within the parking lots. 24 Memorial, up the Arboretum, through the 24 You can see that they're -- you come in 25 Arboretum, down Brunson, across the canal, 25 through Brunson or through Wilder, and you 7 (Pages 22 - 25) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 26 Page 28 1 can come through the parking lots. And we're 1 Arboretum. And that it eliminates a specific 2 removing some items from the parking lot that 2 provision that requires us to replace parking 3 used to keep it from being -- you couldn't -- 3 that's lost as a result of Phase I and 4 you couldn't get into them and go back and 4 Phase II of the road. If we did that, we'd 5 forth before. And we're also connecting the 5 have to put back 500 parking spaces. That's 6 parking lots through here. 6 counterintuitive to having reduced the 7 We're keeping this area as a fire access 7 traffic. So we don't want that condition 8 and safe for pedestrians as they get out of 8 anymore. I don't think you want it either. 9 these buildings, and so you're able to 9 And the conclusion is that the amendment 10 circulate well from any point north of here, 10 to Phase II recognizes and helps us maintain 11 all the way to the Business Schools. 11 the traffic reduction that we've already 12 It also provides new sidewalk entrances 12 achieved, the 31.6 percent, via all of the 13 to the campus from the Wilder entrance, up at 13 mobility initiatives. 14 top, and the Brunson Drive, which right now 14 It saves the Gifford Arboretum, and it 15 we don't have any. 15 provides the internal connectivity that works 16 This is a visual of this area from up 16 well and in conjunction with our Parking 17 here. So you can see there are two roadways. 17 Management Plan. And we also are replacing 18 This one will remain as pedestrian-friendly, 18 some parking places north of the lake by 60 19 and when you come in here, you'll be going 19 to 70 spaces. 20 straight through. We'll be breaking these so 20 The neighborhood enhancements are 21 that they connect. Once you're in the 21 described as Sidewalk, Light and Improvements 22 parking lot in here, you'll be able to also 22 along San Amaro, Campo Sano around the campus 23 circulate through there. So it's opening up 23 boundary, from Memorial Drive to University, 24 all those parking lots so that you can 24 and that would include sidewalk connection 25 circulate. 25 from Campo Sano into the campus at Wilder and

Page 27 Page 29 1 And that is the entrance to -- at 1 Brunson, that I've already covered, and 2 Brunson, which is very wide. We're going to 2 nearby intersection modifications. 3 be reducing the amount of asphalt in that 3 So before I go to questions, I'd like to 4 area. There's no need to have all that 4 have Steve come up and say a few words, 5 striping. And we're going to bring in some 5 because I know that there's a lot of people 6 new sidewalks into the campus. And the 6 here who want to hear from him. 7 Wilder entrance, we'll also be doing the same 7 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 8 thing. 8 MR. PEARSON: Well, thank you, 9 There are some neighborhood enhancements 9 everybody, for coming. 10 outside of the campus area that we've 10 I have the pleasure of being the 11 discussed with the Public Works, and we'll be 11 Director of the Gifford Arboretum, and, like 12 subject there -- the City is reviewing that 12 Janet said, it was started in 1947. It has 13 right now. And the potential is there to 13 been continuously maintained as a resource 14 broaden the sidewalks along the University 14 for education and research. Today we've 15 campus perimeter, from Memorial all the way 15 expanded that to also include -- one of its 16 down to Campo Sano. Very much like the way 16 missions is to inspire interest in tropical 17 that it already exists from Miller south to 17 plants, and an appreciation of their 18 the Cobb Stadium area. 18 importance. 19 And these are the areas that we're 19 The Arboretum is only 2.7 acres. And it 20 talking about there's potential improvements 20 contains over 512 species of trees and 21 to the sidewalk, and also to area 21 plants, representing every continent in the 22 neighborhood intersections. 22 world, except Antarctica. 23 So the request is to amend the 23 Now, I mention this to you, because if 24 Development Agreement so that we can modify 24 you think of 2.7 acres and you think of 512 25 the alignment that preserves the Gifford 25 trees and shrubs, you can easily see this is 8 (Pages 26 - 29) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 30 Page 32 1 a very intensive use of the property. 1 interested after this meeting, come to Cox 2 There's no way you could put a road through 2 Science, 213, there's going to be a great 3 it without doing a very significant detriment 3 horticulturist from Montgomery Botanical 4 to our collection. 4 Center. This is to teach people about plant 5 It's botanically one of the best and 5 propagation and containerized gardening. 6 most diverse collections in Miami, and one of 6 We also have monthly music. That's on 7 the measures of that to me is that 7 the third Wednesdays of the month, from 8 Dr. Walter Judd, one of the world's foremost 8 October through April, except December. We 9 taxonomists, he comes to the campus -- while 9 don't do December because of Christmas. 10 he was part of the University of Florida, 10 But the other thing I want to mention is 11 each summer -- to teach graduates and other 11 we are getting ready to move the Arboretum 12 students interested in botany, taxonomy. 12 into a new phase. We're working right now to 13 Dr. Judd always brings his class to the 13 complete a new online catalog. We're working 14 Gifford Arboretum. He always tells me how 14 on new signage for the whole Arboretum. The 15 much he appreciates the great diversity that 15 signs will include QR codes. If you're not 16 we maintain there. 16 familiar with those, they're those little 17 We do different walking tours. Last 17 square things that look like a Rorschach 18 year, in December, we did a tour of the 18 test. And if you have a smartphone, you can 19 edible plants of the Arboretum. And we had 19 take your phone out, and right there in the 20 over 124 species of edible plants that people 20 Arboretum, access the information about the 21 can learn about in these tours that are, 21 trees. I mean, this is cutting edge. The 22 again, free and open to the public. 22 Arboretum's going to be, you know, as good as 23 We did a Flowering Tree Tour. And by 23 it can get for interpretation. 24 "flowering tree," I mean trees that are 24 So there's a lot of exciting things 25 valued for their ornamental flowers. We had 25 going on at the Arboretum. It'd be a

Page 31 Page 33 1 107 different species on that tour. 1 terrible shame to see us set back and lose 2 Right now I'm working on a tour of 2 this momentum, to lose this value because of 3 medicinal plants. And I can't give you an 3 a road through the Arboretum, that as far as 4 exact number, but I'm sure it's over 100 4 I can see would not do anything to benefit 5 species in the Arboretum. 5 traffic around the University. 6 We also have at least 100 that are 6 I appreciate all of you that came to 7 valued for ethnobotanical purposes, used by 7 support the Arboretum. 8 early man for different purposes. 8 Can I ask everybody who's here to help 9 Finally, later this month, on 9 save the Arboretum to stand up and show your 10 October 29, we'll have a tour of the magical 10 solidarity for -- 11 and mystical -- or sacred and magical trees, 11 (Whereupon, audience members stand and 12 and we have over 40 in that collection as 12 clap.) 13 part of the Arboretum. 13 MR. PEARSON: Thank you all so much. 14 And I think something that hasn't been 14 MS. GAVARRETE: Steve, that was 15 realized or appreciated enough is all these 15 wonderful. Thank you very much. 16 years, the University has maintained this 16 This is the end of our presentation, and 17 collection with no charge to the public. I 17 we'd like to take questions from the 18 mean, how many places can you go in the world18 audience. 19 and walk in and learn about plants where they 19 Maria? 20 don't charge you a dime? 20 MS. CRUZ: My name is Maria Cruz, and I 21 This is a great community resource, not 21 live at 1447 Miller Road. 22 only for the University, but for the entire 22 And I want you all to know that the 23 Coral Gables and greater community. 23 neighbors are not interested in killing the 24 We also have monthly programs. In fact, 24 Arboretum. Absolutely not. 25 tonight's one of our programs. If you're 25 This has been turned into Neighbors 9 (Pages 30 - 33) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 34 Page 36 1 versus the Arboretum, and it's not. 1 board to discuss the proposal. 2 I want you to know that this University 2 They forgot that this was a mandatory 3 agreed to that road. They could have said 3 thing that they had to do. Okay? Very 4 no, like they said no to other things. They 4 important that you know that. 5 agreed to it. And for years, they kept 5 And let me tell you. You think I'm 6 telling us that it was going to happen. 6 angry? Yes, I am. Because you know what? I 7 As a matter of fact, I have with me the 7 live on Miller Road. And you've heard the 8 minutes for the Community Meeting, 8 wonderful reduction of traffic? 9 December 9, when we were told that the 9 I invite you to come over to my house, 10 following spring the road was going to be 10 please, in the morning, from about 8 o'clock 11 built. The University was building it. So 11 'til 9-ish, in the afternoon from 4 to 6, and 12 don't let anybody tell you that the neighbors 12 tell me how do I cross the street? How do I 13 do not want the Arboretum. 13 get out of the house? Because the traffic is 14 The neighbors do not want to be lied to. 14 so bad that I cannot get out of my house. 15 Let me tell you a simple story here. 15 Okay? 16 This is supposed to be a community 16 So, please. I know that that, "We want 17 meeting. "Community" means not only 17 you to believe the traffic is better." You 18 University people, not only University 18 know what? We live there. I invite you to 19 students. Also the neighbors, because we're 19 come. Come. I live right across from the 20 part of this community. 20 church. Come sit with me and watch the 21 I got up there and I counted very fast. 21 traffic, and tell me that it is better today 22 There is over 50 people here that are either 22 than it was before. 23 students or staff of the University, and 23 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 24 there's only, I guess, 15 or 16 that I 24 MS. CRUZ: And I don't want -- 25 couldn't identify as part of the University. 25 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz --

Page 35 Page 37 1 They could be the police, they could be the 1 MS. CRUZ: -- you -- 2 attorneys, they could be other people. They 2 Excuse me, please. 3 didn't have UM addresses. 3 MR. BASS: Excuse me, please. 4 So from the neighborhood, we may have 4 I'm going to be very polite with you. 5 three or four people, maybe six people here. 5 MS. CRUZ: Excuse me, please. 6 You know why they're not here? It's not 6 MR. BASS: We would ask you -- 7 because they don't care. It's because even 7 MS. CRUZ: No, this is important now, 8 though the University turned in -- sent a 8 because I'm talking -- 9 letter to the City in July, they got their 9 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 10 labels in July, they knew in September that 10 MS. CRUZ: -- for all our neighbors -- 11 there was going to be a meeting, you know 11 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 12 when we got the letter? Friday. Friday. 12 MS. CRUZ: -- that are -- 13 This past Friday. 13 MR. BASS: -- please. 14 I have an important meeting in the City 14 MS. CRUZ: -- not here. 15 of Coral Gables today, and that's why a lot 15 MR. BASS: I'll be polite with you. I 16 of people are not here, about the future of 16 would ask that you be polite with me. 17 Coral Gables. And guess what? We couldn't 17 We're asking for questions. 18 change this meeting, because the University 18 MS. CRUZ: Yeah -- 19 already set it up. 19 MR. BASS: Is there a ques- -- 20 And if you did not get the letter, I 20 MS. CRUZ: -- I have questions, but I 21 want you to know that this is a feel-good 21 have to finish my statement before I ask a 22 letter. They wanted to share with us what 22 question. 23 they wanted to do. 23 And you know what? Parking. Let me ask 24 They forgot to tell us that this is a 24 a question. Parking has been improved? Can 25 required meeting before they could go to the 25 you tell me why all our streets -- we have 10 (Pages 34 - 37) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 38 Page 40 1 streets where people are paying to have a 1 throughout the neighborhood. And we 2 zoned-parking area. Because you know what? 2 encourage -- 3 Otherwise, they couldn't -- they -- the cars 3 MS. CRUZ: Where you see their -- 4 were all over the place. 4 MR. BASS: -- and we encourage people to 5 Do you know why we see a lot of people 5 walk. 6 walking? Because they park in front of my 6 MS. CRUZ: Have you seen their cars 7 house, they park in the street behind my 7 parked across the street from -- 8 house, they park on the other street, and 8 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 9 then they walk. 9 MS. CRUZ: -- my house? 10 Yes. They walk -- 10 MR. BASS: -- next question, please. 11 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 11 MS. CRUZ: That's the question. Have 12 MS. CRUZ: -- from where -- 12 you seen the cars parked across from my 13 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz. 13 house? 14 MS. CRUZ: -- they leave their car to 14 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz, until you gave your 15 their place. 15 address, I didn't know where your house is. 16 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 16 MS. CRUZ: 14 -- I gave you my address. 17 MS. CRUZ: Okay? 17 MR. BASS: You just -- 18 MR. BASS: -- the question, please. 18 MS. CRUZ: 1447 Miller, across from the 19 MS. CRUZ: The question is -- the 19 church. That's how I introduced myself. 20 question is: Have you seen -- I know how to 20 MR. PEARSON: Ms. Cruz, I think you need 21 write questions. I'm a retired teacher -- 21 to move off such a busy road by the 22 have you seen the cars that are parked in our 22 University. 23 neighborhood because kids choose not to -- 23 MS. CRUZ: Well -- 24 they can't drive to the University, so they 24 MR. PEARSON: Miller Road -- 25 park in our neighborhood? Have you seen 25 MS. CRUZ: -- maybe your --

Page 39 Page 41 1 walking from across the street, the church, 1 MR. PEARSON: -- is a major East-West 2 when they park there -- 2 street. The University doesn't cause that 3 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 3 traffic. 4 MS. CRUZ: -- behind the church -- 4 Will you please let us -- 5 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 5 MS. CRUZ: No, the -- 6 MS. CRUZ: -- have you seen them 6 MR. PEARSON: We are gathered here to 7 walking? That's a question. 7 save the -- 8 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz, this is a -- 8 MS. CRUZ: -- traffic has been reduced. 9 MS. CRUZ: Have you seen them walking? 9 MR. PEARSON: -- the Arboretum. 10 MR. BASS: This is a campus. 10 MS. CRUZ: The traffic has been reduced. 11 MS. CRUZ: Yes. 11 I just want to make sure that you 12 MR. BASS: And it is not uncommon on a 12 understand the traffic has not been reduced. 13 campus to see people walking. 13 We have -- still have the traffic. 14 MS. CRUZ: Yes, but I see them -- 14 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz, a ques- -- 15 MR. BASS: We have seen -- 15 MS. CRUZ: The parking has not been 16 MS. CRUZ: -- walking from where they 16 reduced. 17 park their cars in front of us. 17 MR. BASS: -- a question. 18 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz, you asked a 18 MS. CRUZ: And if this was a community 19 question. I gave you an answer. 19 meeting, the neighbors should have had enough 20 MS. CRUZ: Yes. 20 time to be here. We should have been told 21 MR. BASS: What is your next question? 21 with enough time, so we could have been here 22 MS. CRUZ: No, "Have you seen them 22 and not make it a "Save the Arboretum 23 walking from our neighborhood" is the 23 meeting" as opposed to a community meeting. 24 question. 24 The City did not -- 25 MR. BASS: We see people walking 25 MR. BASS: Ms. Cruz -- 11 (Pages 38 - 41) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 42 Page 44 1 MS. CRUZ: -- ask you to have a "Save 1 saying, "Why did you agree to it if you 2 the Arboretum meeting." They asked you to 2 didn't want it?" They should have never 3 have an informational meeting for the 3 agreed to it then. Not now. Then. 4 neighborhood. 4 MR. BASS: Well, thank you for 5 This is not a neighborhood meeting. 5 clarifying that you support our application. 6 MR. BASS: Let's try it this way, 6 Was there another question? 7 Ms. Cruz. 7 MS. CRUZ: No. I do not support all 8 How much more time do you need? 8 your application, because you should have let 9 MS. CRUZ: No. Frankly, I don't need 9 the neighbors know what's going on. 10 anymore. I will be -- 10 MR. BASS: You politely had a question 11 MR. BASS: I want to make sure you have 11 in the back? 12 all the time -- 12 MS. LANE: I came here to find out, 13 MS. CRUZ: Sir, well, you -- 13 okay, you're not putting the road through the 14 MR. BASS: -- you need. I just want to 14 Arboretum. You are obviously, then, not 15 manage it. 15 connecting the two. You're not -- the road 16 MS. CRUZ: -- know what? Yes, since you 16 isn't going to be connected all the way 17 want to give me more time, let me give you 17 around. 18 more time. 18 Are you going to circumvent the 19 MR. BASS: I asked you how much more 19 Arboretum, or can you build a road and 20 time-- 20 connect the two parking lots the way it is 21 MS. CRUZ: Yes. 21 now? 22 MR. BASS: -- do you need for your 22 MR. BASS: The two phases, Phase I and 23 question. 23 Phase II, would not be connected through the 24 MS. CRUZ: I barely need two more 24 Arboretum or otherwise connected. 25 minutes. 25 Phase I --

Page 43 Page 45 1 MR. BASS: For your question. 1 MS. LANE: It was supposed to be; is 2 MS. CRUZ: Two more minutes. 2 that correct? 3 MR. BASS: Okay. Before you go on, 3 MR. BASS: There was a condition -- 4 Ms. Cruz -- 4 MS. LANE: I've seen the plan for a long 5 MS. CRUZ: Two more minutes. 5 time. 6 MR. BASS: -- I have a question for you. 6 MR. BASS: Okay. So, yes. That was -- 7 MS. CRUZ: Yes. 7 MS. LANE: I live over on Campo Sano. 8 MR. BASS: Would you like us to build a 8 MR. BASS: That was a 9 road through the Arboretum? 9 previously-approved condition. 10 MS. CRUZ: I guess you did not hear my 10 MS. LANE: Right. 11 statement. 11 MR. BASS: And what we're seeking to do 12 MR. BASS: I -- 12 in this application is to modify that 13 MS. CRUZ: None of the neighbors would 13 condition. 14 like to see the Arboretum destroyed. But the 14 MS. LANE: I get that part. 15 neighbors -- 15 MR. BASS: So that -- that -- that's 16 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 16 what -- 17 MS. CRUZ: -- do not -- 17 MS. LANE: So -- 18 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 18 MR. BASS: -- we're proceeding to do. 19 MS. CRUZ: -- would like to see the 19 MS. LANE: -- in other words, you're 20 University not agree to something that then 20 not -- you're not able to do an option so 21 they're going to change their mind and blame 21 that you can connect those two -- 22 the neighbors -- 22 MS. GAVARRETE: No, but -- 23 MR. BASS: Thank you. 23 MS. LANE: -- parking lots. 24 MS. CRUZ: -- and take the position here 24 MS. GAVARRETE: No. That's correct. 25 where we're the bad guys because we're 25 But you don't have the option to park in one 12 (Pages 42 - 45) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 46 Page 48 1 or the other. You only have -- 1 MS. LANE: And I want to also add to 2 MS. LANE: I'm not talking about 2 this. 3 parking. I'm talking about keeping the 3 I live in the neighborhood, and I 4 traffic off the streets so that it would 4 haven't heard anyone that wanted to destroy 5 circumvent -- in other words, keeping the 5 the Arboretum, not a one. 6 traffic moving from one part of the campus to 6 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 7 the other internally. 7 MR. BASS: Thank you. 8 MS. GAVARRETE: It -- it -- 8 THE COURT REPORTER: I didn't get her 9 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: There's 9 name. 10 virtually -- 10 MR. BASS: I'm sorry. Could we just 11 MS. LANE: It wouldn't make a 11 have your name, for the record? 12 difference. 12 MS. LANE: I signed in. 13 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: -- no 13 MR. BASS: But the court reporter needs 14 traffic going in and out of the University. 14 it. 15 MS. GAVARRETE: It wouldn't make the 15 MS. LANE: Tina Lane. 16 kind of difference that -- that has the value 16 MR. BASS: The gentleman with the red 17 of -- of the -- impacting the Arboretum. 17 shirt on. Very patient. 18 We now assign you to a certain spot, and 18 MR. QUESENBERRY: I'm Bill Quesenberry. 19 once you go in it, it's one trip in and one 19 I've lived at 1315 Campo Sano Avenue for 19 20 out. 20 years. And I thought traffic was down. 21 MS. LANE: I get that. I know all that. 21 Now -- now, I understand why. 22 MS. GAVARRETE: Right. 22 I have two questions. Who's pushing 23 MS. LANE: What I'm saying is -- So as I 23 this idea, and how do we help for it? 24 understood it, the internal road was going to 24 MR. BASS: Thank you. 25 connect all of that -- 25 (Whereupon, audience members clap.)

Page 47 Page 49 1 MS. GAVARRETE: Right. 1 MR. BASS: I'll answer the second part 2 MS. LANE: -- so that traffic would 2 first, which is: You could help us by 3 not -- would not have to exit the campus and 3 showing your support for this with the City 4 would keep some traffic, anyway, internal 4 of Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board and 5 traffic. 5 City Commission. And -- 6 So that's not happening. 6 MR. QUESENBERRY: Is that next week? 7 MR. BASS: That is not happening. 7 MR. BASS: That is October 14, is the 8 MS. LANE: Okay. 8 first hearing. I believe -- 9 MR. BASS: That connection to the 9 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: Ides of 10 Arboretum. 10 March. 11 MS. GAVARRETE: That connection is not 11 MR. BASS: I believe October 27 would be 12 happening. The expectation -- But -- but 12 the commission hearing date, I believe, 13 let's reframe this. 13 tentatively. So if you could show your 14 The expectation of a reduction of 14 support there, that would be helpful. 15 traffic north of the lake would never have 15 I'll answer the first part of your 16 been in the figures, in the double digit 16 question this way. That condition, as 17 figures that this is now by -- simply by 17 imposed, the antiquated condition was imposed 18 doing that connection. So -- 18 some time ago. And we are seeking to not 19 MS. LANE: Look, I know. 19 comply with it, because to comply with it, 20 MS. GAVARRETE: So -- 20 would require us to build -- the Arboretum. 21 MS. LANE: But I'm just saying, there -- 21 So we are seeking relief from that condition. 22 MS. GAVARRETE: Yeah. 22 MS. GAVARRETE: And we're -- I need to 23 MS. LANE: -- there is. 23 add, and we're doing that in the context of 24 So that's all I came to find out. 24 having achieved a significant reduction in 25 MS. GAVARRETE: Yes. 25 the traffic. 13 (Pages 46 - 49) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 50 Page 52 1 That's been an amazing program, you 1 MS. GAVARRETE: We already have 2 guys. There's not any other institution out 2 identified that from an internal Pedestrian 3 there that's assumed this responsibility and 3 Safety Study that we've done as a number one 4 come through with it. So, you know, it's 4 priority for us to -- 5 big. 5 MS. LOPEZ: Yeah, yeah. 6 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 6 MS. GAVARRETE: -- address -- 7 MR. BASS: You had your hand up? 7 MS. LOPEZ: So -- 8 MS. LOPEZ: Could we go back to the 8 MS. GAVARRETE: -- on campus. 9 graphic that shows the before and after, the 9 MS. LOPEZ: -- I think that the issue of 10 proposal, because I think there's something 10 building the road through the Arboretum, I 11 that should be pointed out -- Well, when it's 11 don't know if -- I mean, I'm in favor of it 12 up there. 12 not being built. Granted, I don't live 13 MR. BASS: This is the one that had them 13 there, but, you know, I've done a little bit 14 side-by-side? 14 of urban planning in my classes, so I kind of 15 MS. GAVARRETE: Yeah. I have it. 15 understand how these things affect the 16 MS. LOPEZ: So kind of what you were 16 community. And I -- I really believe that 17 saying about inquiring about the -- 17 that is not so much an issue if -- if that is 18 MR. BASS: I'm sorry. Could you tell us 18 part of what is removed as a part of the -- 19 your name. 19 the original alignment or whatever. 20 MS. LOPEZ: Sorry. My name is Clarisse 20 And, also, I had a question about the 21 Lopez. 21 parking spaces, just because out of 22 MR. BASS: Clarisse. Thank you. 22 curiosity. 23 MS. LOPEZ: Yes. 23 You guys said that you removed 400 to 24 I think that in the old proposal, the 24 500 spaces, and I was just curious where that 25 part of it that would really, really 25 happened.

Page 51 Page 53 1 significantly reduce traffic, would be what's 1 MS. GAVARRETE: We had this parking lot 2 happening here, because the main reasons 2 up here -- 3 students drive around San Amaro, really, is 3 MS. LOPEZ: Hm-hmm. 4 to get to the north side of campus. But if 4 MS. GAVARRETE: -- that this is an 5 all of this was accessible from the bottom, 5 aerial that's -- 6 then there would be a significant reduction. 6 MS. LOPEZ: By the Music School? 7 But by building a road through here, you 7 MS. GAVARRETE: This is a new aerial 8 cause a lot of safety issues with students, 8 that shows now the new connections to the 9 because, as was mentioned, it's going through 9 campus. 10 the Business School -- or that's my 10 MS. LOPEZ: By the Music School, right? 11 interpretation of what I'm seeing. 11 MS. GAVARRETE: Correct. This is the 12 MS. GAVARRETE: We have 1700 people 12 Music School. But a few years ago, before we 13 living here. 13 rebuilt that area, that was a solid sea of 14 MS. LOPEZ: Yeah. And so what is this? 14 asphalt. And it was a solid sea of asphalt 15 MS. GAVARRETE: So they cross this area. 15 with a solid number of cars on there that 16 This is -- the Business School is here. 16 were in illegal-size spaces because they were 17 THE WITNESS: Okay. 17 built under an old, old zoning code. 18 MS. GAVARRETE: This is the Lowe Museum. 18 So the spaces were all, like, compact 19 MS. LOPEZ: Yeah, yeah. 19 spaces, and there was 400-and-some -- almost 20 MS. GAVARRETE: And so the number of 20 500 spaces in that area. 21 times that -- 21 MS. LOPEZ: Hm-hmm. 22 MS. LOPEZ: Yeah, yeah. 22 MS. GAVARRETE: And not one green tree, 23 MS. GAVARRETE: -- this population 23 so Dr. Seuss and the Lorax would be 24 crosses a day is really not a safe condition. 24 frightened. 25 MS. LOPEZ: Yeah. So -- 25 When we did the new connection, which we 14 (Pages 50 - 53) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 54 Page 56 1 came in off Miller as opposed to in the 1 here from the University at this meeting, 2 middle, in the former Miller area there, we 2 despite what I believe to be a lack of 3 went ahead and did a new parking lot. When 3 publicizing this meeting. 4 you do a new parking lot and you add 4 So what are your plans to publicize the 5 landscaping, and the sizes of the stalls and 5 next one where we make a real decision? 6 the driving lanes are to code, you can't put 6 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 7 as many parking spaces. So we lost almost 7 MR. BASS: The next meeting, as you 8 400 spaces in that area. 8 mentioned before, there will be required 9 And then we have this parking garage 9 notice. The City requires notice. But let 10 here that was four stories. We added two 10 me just tell you now what the dates are so 11 stories. We've put in 360 parking spaces 11 you can save them. October 14, so we publish 12 here. So we add -- What we lost up there, we 12 that here -- October 14, at City Hall, City 13 put down here. 13 of Coral Gables City Hall. I believe that 14 And this next space takes down another 14 meeting starts at 6 p.m. -- 15 60 to 70 spaces, and what we're doing is 15 MS. GAVARRETE: Yes. 16 we're building a small lot so that we can 16 MR. BASS: -- on October 14. 17 maintain that parking supply, because we took 17 MS. JONES: At 6:15? 18 such a large hit in the first -- first one, 18 MR. BASS: October 14, 6 p.m. 19 which was actually good, because we reduced 19 And then following that, October 27, at 20 the number of spaces, and it became part of 20 the City Commission. And the City Commission 21 the traffic reduction that we've seen. You 21 typically starts at 9 a.m. But that agenda 22 know, if you have less parking, you have less 22 is available online at the City of Coral 23 traffic going there. 23 Gables' website. 24 So it's been a combination. 24 And when it is finalized, we will do our 25 MR. BASS: And let -- Excuse me. 25 best through the University Communication

Page 55 Page 57 1 MS. GAVARRETE: Yes. 1 Department to let people know if the City 2 MR. BASS: Another question. 2 Beautiful gives a time-certain so you don't 3 Let me just say, what we've learned in 3 have to get there 9 o'clock and be heard at 4 the mobility is we can really control -- 4 2 p.m., or a roughly time-certain. 5 MS. GAVARRETE: Hm-hmm. 5 MS. GAVARRETE: So we'll be looking 6 MR. BASS: -- where people drive by 6 for -- we understand the Miami Hurricane is 7 where we let them park and not park. 7 going to be doing a story. We will be 8 In the older days, when I went to law 8 publishing the dates on e-Veritas. 9 school here, I probably contributed to many 9 We'll also rely on Dr. Pearson and his 10 trips because I would drive in one parking 10 constituency. We will put something in the 11 lot, be unable to find a spot, drive around 11 IBIS. And there's the Public Notice that 12 and drive around and drive around until I 12 goes out to all the neighbors that the City 13 did. 13 puts out. 14 We eliminated that, because you won't 14 MR. COHEN: My name is Dylan Cohen. 15 drive into a lot where you lack the privilege 15 In regard to her question in terms of 16 to park. 16 communicating the fact that there are 17 So there was a question back there, in 17 meetings that -- Well, first of all, I didn't 18 the purple raincoat? 18 even know that there was a meeting until 19 MS. JONES: Okay. So my name's Athena 19 about 25 minutes before it started. But I 20 Jones. I'm studying Environmental 20 get emails constantly about parking, and I 21 Engineering at the University of Miami. And 21 don't even have a car and I live on campus. 22 I am encouraged and relieved to hear that the 22 Why can't you just send out an email to 23 University is pushing to prevent the road 23 the list there for every student in this 24 going through the Arboretum. And I'm also 24 school, and those who don't choose to come 25 extremely encouraged to see so many people 25 don't go. But at least you'll get a bigger 15 (Pages 54 - 57) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 58 Page 60 1 response. 1 MR. CORSO: Okay. 2 MS. GAVARRETE: Thank you very much. 2 MR. BASS: -- through a City process. 3 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 3 Everybody that we know within the 4 MR. CORSO: Hi. My name is Kevin. I'm 4 University is on the same page. 5 a student here. 5 MR. CORSO: Oh. 6 MR. BASS: Kevin, what's your last name? 6 MR. BASS: There's no -- 7 MR. CORSO: Corso (phonetic). 7 MR. CORSO: I get it. 8 MR. BASS: Corso. Thank you. 8 MR. BASS: There's no cross-talking 9 MR. CORSO: I'm just wondering what 9 within the University. 10 changed since 2010 when the Faculty Senate 10 We needed to make the City comfortable, 11 had a memorandum where they flatly rejected 11 to build the case, to collect the data to 12 like a similar kind of idea for building an 12 support the conclusion that that connection 13 internal road? 13 is no longer necessary. So that has taken 14 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 14 some time. 15 MR. CORSO: Why is it being considered 15 But it's not as if there's an about-face 16 now if -- like I saw in the memorandum -- 16 on a prior decision. We're implementing, 17 MR. BASS: All right. Let's let him -- 17 consistent with that decision. 18 MR. CORSO: -- they said fall, saddened, 18 MS. GAVARRETE: And we do -- I need to 19 and things like this. So I don't know why 19 say that we have been sharing this 20 it's being considered again, all of a sudden. 20 information with the City about our 21 MR. BASS: Was there -- I'm unfamiliar 21 accomplishments in reducing the traffic for 22 with the Faculty Senate vote that you 22 the last five years. So, you know, everyone 23 mentioned. 23 has to sort of kind of earn their stripes, 24 MR. CORSO: Yeah, in 2010, they had a 24 and I think we've earned our stripes, we've 25 meeting memorandum sent out. 25 shown, as Jeff said.

Page 59 Page 61 1 MR. BASS: Was the vote to go through 1 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 2 the Arboretum? 2 MS. GAVARRETE: And so we now believe 3 MR. CORSO: Yes. 3 that the City will support us. But we want 4 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: No. 4 to make sure that we don't leave anyone 5 Absolutely not. 5 behind, and take everyone with us that's 6 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: It was 6 always been with us supporting the Arboretum. 7 rejected. 7 We need to stay together until the very end. 8 MR. CORSO: No. Yes, the memorandum 8 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 9 rejected it, yeah. So -- 9 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: Who is the City 10 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: Yeah. 10 representing? Does the City represent the 11 MR. CORSO: -- the fact they said they 11 neighbors? 12 already rejected it, like really, flatly 12 MR. BASS: The City -- 13 rejected it, I don't know why they -- 13 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: Are they speaking for 14 MR. BASS: So -- so, listen. 14 the neighbors? 15 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: It's the 15 MR. BASS: The City -- 16 City of Coral Gables. 16 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: I don't think so. 17 MR. CORSO: Oh, the City -- 17 MR. BASS: Well, I would -- 18 UNKNOWN MALE AUDIENCE MEMBER: Wanted to 18 MS. GAVARRETE: We're hoping -- 19 build a road. 19 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: Who's backing all of 20 MR. CORSO: I've heard conflicting -- Is 20 this for the City? The neighbors are saying, 21 it the City or the school that wants to build 21 "No, we want the Arboretum. We don't need 22 this road? 22 that road." 23 MR. BASS: It's a City process. It's a 23 MR. BASS: The City process, and it's a 24 City condition. The school is seeking relief 24 well-established process, allows the elected 25 from that condition -- 25 representatives of the City of Coral Gables 16 (Pages 58 - 61) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 62 Page 64 1 to hear the evidence and to hear the input 1 precious to many people in this room, and I 2 from the residents -- 2 don't think that there would be any lack of 3 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: Right. 3 attention -- 4 MR. BASS: -- before they make a 4 MS. LAVETT: Right. 5 decision. So what we're doing, in essence, 5 MR. BASS: -- A, should we end up there. 6 is bringing the decision to them. We are 6 MS. GAVARRETE: And I would urge you to 7 hopeful that they and their staff will be 7 speak to Dr. John Coza, because he was 8 supportive of our request. But we would 8 instrumental in laying out the gardens for 9 encourage those for and any against to come 9 the Arboretum after hurricanes that came 10 and share their opinions with the City's 10 through a few years ago. 11 elected officials. 11 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 12 The Planning and Zoning Board, 12 MS. GAVARRETE: I would be remiss if I 13 October 14, are appointed representatives of 13 didn't mention him, because he's taught us 14 the City. The actual elected officials are 14 why you can't just put a little road through, 15 the City Commissioners and that's the 15 because those gardens are arranged in such a 16 October 27 hearing. 16 fashion, that it just -- it's like a cookie 17 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: Thank you. 17 that's very fragile. You take one bite and 18 MR. BASS: You're welcome. 18 it's gone. So, I mean, I think of food 19 THE COURT REPORTER: What was his name? 19 around this time. 20 MR. BASS: I'm sorry. Could you tell us 20 (Whereupon, audience members clap.) 21 your name for the -- 21 MS. GAVARRETE: Thank you all very much. 22 Could we just have your name for the 22 More so than I can ever imagine. And we'll 23 record? 23 be hoping to see you all on the 14th and 24 MR. HIRSCHTRITT: Leonard Hirschtritt, 24 27th. Really grateful for your time. 25 H-I-R-S-C-H-T-R-I-T-T. 25 MR. BASS: Thank you.

Page 63 Page 65 1 MR. BASS: Thank you, Mr. Hirschtritt. 1 (Pause in proceedings.) 2 You have a question back there? 2 MR. BASS: Could we have the transcript 3 MS. LAVETT: Hi. My name is Cathryn 3 by Monday? 4 Lavett. I'm a student at UM. 4 THE COURT REPORTER: Sure. Yes. 5 MR. BASS: Could you stand up, please? 5 (Thereupon, the proceedings were 6 MS. LAVETT: Oh, sure. 6 concluded at 7:15 p.m.) 7 I'm just wondering. I really don't want 7 8 this plan to go through, but I'm wondering 8 9 what will happen to the specific species that 9 10 will be disrupted. Are they able to be 10 11 transported or could they be put somewhere 11 12 else? Is that even possible? 12 13 Do you know anything about that? 13 14 MR. BASS: Cathryn, we have not taken 14 15 that degree of granular look at this. 15 16 MS. LAVETT: Okay. 16 17 MR. BASS: We believe that a road 17 18 through the Arboretum would be catastrophic. 18 19 MS. LAVETT: Yes. 19 20 MR. BASS: So we're keeping our eye on 20 21 that. I can't share with you what I would 21 22 call any Plan B, at this point in time -- 22 23 MS. LAVETT: Okay. 23 24 MR. BASS: -- as relates to that. But 24 25 obviously, this is a collection that is 25 17 (Pages 62 - 65) Veritext Legal Solutions 800-726-7007 305-376-8800 Page 66 1 COURT REPORTER'S CERTIFICATE 2 3 I, DOROTHY RUSSO, Court Reporter, certify that 4 I was authorized and did stenographically report the 5 foregoing proceedings and that this transcript, 6 pages 1 through 66, is a true record of the 7 proceedings. 8 I further certify that I am not a relative, 9 employee, attorney, or counsel for any of the 10 parties, nor am I a relative or employee of any of 11 the parties' attorney or counsel connected with the 12 action, nor am I financially interested in the 13 action. 14 Dated this 12th day of October, 2015. 15 16 17 <%Signature%> ______18 DOROTHY RUSSO Court Reporter 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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