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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Monday, September 13, 2021 5:01 PM First Budget Hearing City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Michael Mena Commissioner Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Jorge L. Fors, Jr. Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, commencing at 5:01 p.m. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago 1. 21-2998 Presentation of proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Budget. Attachments: Budget Process Presentation First Budget Hearing Presentation Verbatim Transcript - 9-13-21 First Budget Hearing - completed This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 2. 21-2999 Public Hearing for obtaining comments relative to Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Attachments: Speaker Card This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-30 3. 21-2996 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for the levy of taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022; 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, 2021. (Passed on first reading on September 13, 2021) Attachments: FY22 Cover Letter - Adoption of Tax Levy - 2nd Hearing FY22 Ordinance for Levy of Taxes - 2nd Hearing FY22 Ordinance for Levy of Taxes - 1st Hearing FY22 Cover Letter - Adoption of Tax Levy - 1st Hearing FY22 Resolution - Tentative Millage Rate - Signed Signed Ordinance 2021-30 A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-31 4. 21-2995 An Ordinance of the City Commission adopting the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022; providing for the separability of the provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective October 1, 2021. (Passed on 1st reading on September 13, 2021) Attachments: FY22 Cover Letter - Adoption of Annual Budget - 2nd Hearing FY22 Ordinance to approve Annual Budget -2nd Hearing FY22 Budget Presentation - 2nd Hearing FY22 Supporting Schedules for 2nd Hearing FY22 Cover Letter - Adoption of Annual Budget - 1st Hearing FY22 Supporting Schedules for 1st Hearing FY22 Budget Presentation - 1st Hearing - Final FY22 Ordinance to approve Annual Budget - 1st Hearing Signed Ordinance 2021-31 A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fors, Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 4 [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 First Budget Hearing Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 7:47 p.m. The next Budget Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 27, beginning at 5:01 p.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 3