City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 10, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 10, 2020
3:00 PM
Special Assessment Public Hearing
Virtual Meeting
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Vince Lago
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes September 10, 2020
In accordance with City of Coral Gables Code Section 2-30, Chapter 286.011 Florida
Statutes, Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69, as extended by Executive
Orders 20-112, 20-123, 20139 and 150, 20-179, 20-193 and in accordance with the Rules
of Procedure adopted in Resolutions No. 2020-74 and 2020-90, the City of Coral
Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on Thursday,
September 10, 2020 VIRTUALLY, commencing 3:00 p.m., wherein all interested
persons may be heard via the Zoom platform used by the City Clerk for live remote
comments.
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. 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.
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.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Special City Commission Meeting was called to order at 3:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken
which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk,
and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Resolution(s) adopted
(Resolution No. 2020-202 through Resolution No. 2020-215); (b) Video; (c) Audio
Recording; (d) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including
items which were submitted at the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-202
1. 20-1604 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of Fire
Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida;
reimposing Fire Protection Assessments again assessed property located within the
City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020; approving the rate of assessment;
approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda Cover Memo_fire_ARR_08 20 20
AnnualRateResolution_fire_FINAL_08 20 20
AnnualRateResolution_fire_FINAL_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING
FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2020; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT;
APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-202. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Commissioner Mena
City Clerk Item No. 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-203
2. 20-1605 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the Collection and disposal
of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; reimposing
Solid Waste Service Assessments again assessed property located within the City of
Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020; approving the rate of
assessment; approving the Solid Waste Assessment Roll; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Solid Waste Agenda Cover ARR_08 20 20
ARR_SW_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;
REIMPOSING SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST
ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2020; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE
SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-203. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Fors, Jr. and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Commissioner Mena
City Clerk Item No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-204
3. 20-1606 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Miracle
Mile Improvement Project; approving the updated assessment roll for the Miracle Mile
Assessment Area; providing for the collection of the assessments to fund the Miracle
Mile Improvement Project within the Miracle Mile Assessment area; providing for
collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act;
providing for the effect of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Miracle Mile_08 20 20
Miracle Mile_AAR_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF THE MIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
APPROVING THE UPDATED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MIRACLE
MILE ASSESSMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS TO FUND THE MIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT WITHIN THE MIRACLE MILE ASSESSMENT AREA;
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PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO
THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-204. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Commissioner Mena
City Clerk Item No. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-205
4. 20-1607 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Giralda
Avenue Improvement Project; approving the updated Assessment Roll for the collection of
the assessment to fund the Giralda Avenue Improvement Project within the Giralda
Avenue Assessment area; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the
Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this Resolution; providing
severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Giralda_08 20 20
Giralda Avenue_AAR_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF THE GIRALDA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
APPROVING THE UPDATED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE GIRALDA
AVENUE ASSESSMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
THE ASSESSMENTS TO FUND THE GIRALDA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT WITHIN THE GIRALDA AVENUE ASSESSMENT AREA;
PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO
THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-205. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago and
Mayor Valdes-Fauli
Absent : 1- Commissioner Mena
City Clerk Item No. 4
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-206
5. 20-1608 A Resolution of the City of Coral Cables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing
authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment Roll;
providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: ARR_Banyan Drive_final_08 20 20
Agenda cover for Banyan Drive_ARR_08 20 20
FY21 Banyan Drive Guard Gate Final For Reso
ARR_Banyan Drive_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE BANYAN DRIVE SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-206. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-207
6. 20-1609 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Cocoplum ARR_08 20 20
ARR_cocoplum_final_08 20 20
FY21 G-229 Cocoplum 24hours
ARR_cocoplum_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE COCOPLUM PHASE I SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
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ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-207. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 6
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-208
7. 20-1610 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Lake Banyan ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Hammock Lake Banyan_final_08 20 20
FY21 G-222 Hammock LakeBanyan DR Final for Reso
ARR_Hammock Lake Banyan_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK LAKE BANYAN
SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING
AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION
OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT
COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-208. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 7
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-209
8. 20-1611 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Lakes ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Hammock Lakes_final1_08 20 20
FY21 G-253 Hammock Lake Final for Reso
ARR_Hammock Lakes_final1_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK LAKES SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-209. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-210
9. 20-1612 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: FY21 G-235 Kings Bay Final For Reso
ARR_Kings Bay Amended_final_08 20 20
Agenda cover for Kings Bay Amended ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Kings Bay Amended_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE KINGS BAY AMENDED
SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING
AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION
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OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT
COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-210. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 9
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-211
10. 20-1613 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing
authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment Roll;
providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Old Cutler Bay ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Old Cutler Bay_final_08 20 20
FY21 G-204 Old Cutler Bay Final For Reso
ARR_Old Cutler Bay_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE OLD CUTLER BAY SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-211. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 10
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-212
11. 20-1614 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Pine Bay Estates ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Pine Bay Estates_final_08 20 20
FY21 G-209 Pine Bay Estates Final for Reso
ARR_Pine Bay Estates_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PINE BAY ESTATES SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-212. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 11
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-213
12. 20-1615 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Snapper Creek Lakes ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Snapper Creek Lakes_final_08 20 20
FY21 G-228 Snapper Creek Lakes Final for Reso
ARR_Snapper Creek Lakes_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SNAPPER CREEK LAKES
SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING
AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION
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OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT
COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-213. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Lago, Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr.,
Commissioner Keon and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 12
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-214
13. 20-1616 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Sunrise Harbour ARR_08 20 20
ARR_Sunrise Harbour_final_08 20 20
FY21 G-231 Sunrise harbor Final for Reso
ARR_Sunrise Harbour_final_08 20 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SUNRISE HARBOUR SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-214. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Mena, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice
Mayor Lago and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 13
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-215
14. 20-1621 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Oaks Harbor ARR_08 26 20
ARR_Hammock Oaks Harbor_rev final_08 26 20
FY21 G-187 Hammock Oaks Harbor Final For Reso for 2nd Reading
ARR_Hammock Oaks Harbor_rev final_08 26 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK OAKS HARBOR
SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING
AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION
OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT
COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-215. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
City Clerk Item No. 14
ADJOURNMENT
[Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Special City
Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables
adjourned its meeting at 3:19 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Commission
has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020, beginning 9 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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Agenda
Thursday, September 10, 2020
3:00 PM
Special Assessment Public Hearing
Virtual Meeting
City Commission
Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
Vice Mayor Vince Lago
Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr.
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Michael Mena
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda September 10, 2020
In accordance with City of Coral Gables Code Section 2-30, Chapter 286.011 Florida Statutes,
Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69, as extended by Executive Orders 20-112, 20-123,
20139 and 150, 20-179, 20-193 and in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted in
Resolutions No. 2020-74 and 2020-90, the City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special
Assessment Public Hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2020 VIRTUALLY, commencing 3:00
p.m., wherein all interested persons may be heard via the Zoom platform used by the City Clerk
for live remote comments.
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. 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.
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.
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City Commission Agenda September 10, 2020
1. 20-1604 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of Fire
Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida;
reimposing Fire Protection Assessments again assessed property located within the
City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020; approving the rate of assessment;
approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date.
2. 20-1605 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the Collection and disposal
of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; reimposing
Solid Waste Service Assessments again assessed property located within the City of
Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020; approving the rate of
assessment; approving the Solid Waste Assessment Roll; and providing an effective
date.
3. 20-1606 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Miracle
Mile Improvement Project; approving the updated assessment roll for the Miracle Mile
Assessment Area; providing for the collection of the assessments to fund the Miracle
Mile Improvement Project within the Miracle Mile Assessment area; providing for
collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act;
providing for the effect of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
4. 20-1607 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the provision of the Giralda
Avenue Improvement Project; approving the updated Assessment Roll for the collection of
the assessment to fund the Giralda Avenue Improvement Project within the Giralda
Avenue Assessment area; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the
Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this Resolution; providing
severability and an effective date.
5. 20-1608 A Resolution of the City of Coral Cables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing
authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment Roll;
providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
6. 20-1609 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
7. 20-1610 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
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8. 20-1611 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
9. 20-1612 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
10. 20-1613 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing
authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment Roll;
providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
11. 20-1614 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
12. 20-1615 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
13. 20-1616 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
14. 20-1621 A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to Security Services
Assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District;
providing authority and definitions; approving the updated Security Services Assessment
Roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the
assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect
of this Resolution; providing severability and an effective date.
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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
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