City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 14, 2021
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
3:00 PM
Special Assessment Public 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 14, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, commencing at 3:00 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.
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-255
1. 21-2959 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.
Attachments: ARR_Banyan Drive_final_08 24 21
Agenda cover for Banyan Drive_ARR_2021
FY22 Banyan Drive Guard Gate for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-255
A RESOLUTION, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-255. 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. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-256
2. 21-2960 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 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: FY22 Cocoplum Phase 1 for Final Reso
Agenda cover for Cocoplum ARR_2021
ARR_cocoplum_final_08 24 21
Signed Resolution 2021-256
A RESOLUTION, 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
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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 Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-256. 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. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-257
3. 21-2961 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services,
facilities, and programs within the Cocoplum Phase I Street Lighting Special Taxing
District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the initial assessment resolution;
approving the Street Lighting Assessment Roll; providing for the imposition of the street
lighting 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: FAR_Cocoplum Phase I Lighting_final_08 24 21
Agenda cover for Cocoplum Street Lighting_FAR_08 24 21
Signed Resolution 2021-257
A RESOLUTION, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STREET LIGHTING
SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COCOPLUM PHASE
I STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY
AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION;
APPROVING THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING
FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE STREET LIGHTING 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 Commissioner Fors, Jr., seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-257. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-258
4. 21-2962 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.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Lake Banyan ARR_2021
ARR_Hammock Lake Banyan_final_08 24 21
FY 22 Hammock LakeBanyan Dr for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-258
A RESOLUTION, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-258. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-259
5. 21-2963 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.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Lakes ARR_2021
ARR_Hammock Lakes_final_08 24 21
FY22 Hammock Lake for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-259
A RESOLUTION, 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
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RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-259. 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. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-260
6. 21-2964 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.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Oaks Harbor ARR_2021
ARR_Hammock Oaks Harbor_final_08 24 21
FY22 Hammock Oaks Harbor for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-260
A RESOLUTION, 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 Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-260. 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. 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-261
7. 21-2965 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 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: FY22 Kings Bay for Final Reso
Agenda cover for Kings Bay Amended ARR_2021
ARR_Kings Bay Amended_final_08 24 21
Signed Resolution 2021-261
A RESOLUTION, 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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-261. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-262
8. 21-2966 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; amending the
Preliminary Rate Resolution to correct a scrivener's error; 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: FY22 Pine Bay Estates for Final Reso
ARR_Pine Bay Estates_final_08 24 21
Agenda cover for Pine Bay Estates ARR_08 24 21
Signed Resolution 2021-262
A RESOLUTION, 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; AMENDING THE
PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S
ERROR; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS;
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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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-262. The motion
passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-263
9. 21-2967 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.
Attachments: ARR_Old Cutler Bay_final_08 24 21
Agenda cover for Old Cutler Bay ARR_2021
FY22 Old Cutler Bay for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-263
A RESOLUTION, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-263. 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. 9
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-264
10. 21-2968 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 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_2021
ARR_Snapper Creek Lakes_final_08 24 21
FY22 Snapper Creek Lakes for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-264
A RESOLUTION, 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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-264. 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. 10
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-265
11. 21-2969 A Resolution of the City Commission 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, 2021; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment
roll; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: ARR_fire_final_08 24 21
Agenda Cover Memo_fire_ARR_2021
Signed Resolution 2021-265
A RESOLUTION, 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, 2021; APPROVING THE RATE OF
ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-265. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 11
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-266
12. 21-2970 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.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Sunrise Harbour ARR_2021
ARR_Sunrise Harbour_final_08 24 21
FY22 Sunrise harbor for Final Reso
Signed Resolution 2021-266
A RESOLUTION, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-266. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors,
Jr., Vice Mayor Mena and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 12
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-267
13. 21-2972 A Resolution of the City Commission 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, 2021; approving the rate of assessment;
approving the Solid Waste Assessment Roll; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Solid Waste Agenda Cover ARR_2021
ARR_SW_final_08 24 21
Signed Resolution 2021-267
A RESOLUTION, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS
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AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2021; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE SOLID
WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Fors, Jr., that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-267. 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. 13
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-268
14. 21-2974 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.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Giralda_2021
Giralda Avenue_AAR_final_09 02 21 - Updated
Signed Resolution 2021-268
A RESOLUTION, 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 Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-268. 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. 14
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-269
15. 21-2975 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; 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_2021
Miracle Mile_AAR_final_08 24 21 - Updated
Signed Resolution 2021-269
A RESOLUTION, 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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Vice Mayor Mena,
that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-269. The motion passed
by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Fors, Jr. and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 15
ADJOURNMENT
[Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Special Assessment
Hearing Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting.]
BILLY Y. URQUIA
CITY CLERK
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City of Coral Gables
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Agenda
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
3:00 PM
Special Assessment Public 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 Agenda September 14, 2021
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on Tuesday,
September 14, 2021, commencing at 3:00 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.
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1. 21-2959 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.
2. 21-2960 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 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.
3. 21-2961 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services,
facilities, and programs within the Cocoplum Phase I Street Lighting Special Taxing
District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the initial assessment resolution;
approving the Street Lighting Assessment Roll; providing for the imposition of the street
lighting 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.
4. 21-2962 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.
5. 21-2963 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.
6. 21-2964 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.
7. 21-2965 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 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. 21-2966 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; amending the
Preliminary Rate Resolution to correct a scrivener's error; 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. 21-2967 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.
10. 21-2968 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 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. 21-2969 A Resolution of the City Commission 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, 2021; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment
roll; and providing an effective date.
12. 21-2970 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.
13. 21-2972 A Resolution of the City Commission 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, 2021; approving the rate of assessment;
approving the Solid Waste Assessment Roll; and providing an effective date.
14. 21-2974 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.
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15. 21-2975 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; 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.
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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