City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 22, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
5:01 PM
Second Budget Hearing
Hybrid Meeting
Public Participation via Zoom
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 22, 2020
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Second Budget Hearing on Tuesday,
September 22, 2020 via HYBRID FORMAT, commencing 5:01p.m. Only the City
Commission and City Staff will be physically present in the Commission Chambers at
Coral Gables City Hall. 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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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Fors Jr., Commissioner Keon, Vice Mayor Lago,
Commissioner Mena and Mayor Valdes-Fauli
1. 20-1687 Second Budget Hearing 2020-2021 Presentation.
Attachments: FY21 Budget Presentation - 2nd Hearing - Final
Verbatim Transcript - Second Budget Hearing Transcript
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 1
2. 20-1688 Public Hearing for obtaining comments relative to Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed
City Clerk Item No. 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-24
3. 20-1630 An Ordinance providing for the levy of taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020
and ending September 30, 2021; fixing the rate of such levy, providing for the segregation
and the application of the proceeds of such levy, providing for the separability of the
provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective October 1,
2020.
Attachments: FY21 Cover Letter - Adoption of Tax Levy - 1st Hearing
FY21 Ordinance for Levy of Taxes - 1st Hearing
FY21 Resolution - Tentative Millage Rate - Signed
FY21 Ordinance for Levy of Taxes - 2nd Hearing
FY21 Cover Letter - Adoption of Tax Levy - 2nd Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; FIXING THE RATE OF SUCH LEVY;
PROVIDING FOR THE SEGREGATION AND THE APPLICATION OF THE
PROCEEDS OF SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE SEPARABILITY OF
THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020. (PASSED ON FIRST
READING SEPTEMBER 10, 2020).
A motion was made by Commissioner Keon, seconded by Vice Mayor Lago, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-24. 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. 3
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-25
4. 20-1631 An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for
the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021; providing for
the separability of the provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become
effective October 1, 2020.
Attachments: FY21 Cover Letter - Adoption of Annual Budget - 1st Hearing
FY21 Supporting Schedules for 1st Hearing
FY21 Ordinance to approve Annual Budget - Updated on 9/9/2020 - 1st Hearing
FY21 Supporting Schedules for 2nd Hearing
FY21 Ordinance to approve Annual Budget -2nd Hearing
FY21 Cover Letter - Adoption of Annual Budget - 2nd Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2021; PROVIDING FOR THE SEPARABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS
HEREOF; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020 (PASSED ON FIRST READING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020).
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2020-25. 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. 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-229
5. 20-1707 A Resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the five fiscal years from
2021 to 2025.
Attachments: FY21 Resolution to approve FY21-25 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
FY21 Cover Letter - Capital Improvement Program
FY21-25 CIP - FINAL ADOPTED (For Web) (1)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE FIVE FISCAL YEARS FROM 2021
TO 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lago, seconded by Commissioner Keon, that
this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2020-229. 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. 5
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[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for this meeting is available for public
inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
ADJOURNMENT
[Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Second Budget Hearing
Agenda. The City Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at
5:32 p.m. The next Regular City Commission Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
October 13, 2020, beginning 9:00 a.m.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
5:01 PM
Second Budget Hearing
Hybrid Meeting
Public Participation via Zoom
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 22, 2020
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Second Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September
22, 2020 via HYBRID FORMAT, commencing 5:01p.m. Only the City Commission and City Staff
will be physically present in the Commission Chambers at Coral Gables City Hall. 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 22, 2020
1. 20-1687 Second Budget Hearing 2020-2021 Presentation.
2. 20-1688 Public Hearing for obtaining comments relative to Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
3. 20-1630 An Ordinance providing for the levy of taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020
and ending September 30, 2021; fixing the rate of such levy, providing for the segregation
and the application of the proceeds of such levy, providing for the separability of the
provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective October 1,
2020.
4. 20-1631 An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for
the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021; providing for
the separability of the provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become
effective October 1, 2020.
5. 20-1707 A Resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the five fiscal years from
2021 to 2025.
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City Commission Agenda September 22, 2020
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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