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Coral Gables, FL · September 27, 2021

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Monday, September 27, 2021 5:01 PM Second 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 27, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Second Budget Hearing Meeting on Monday, September 27, 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 27, 2021 CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was Called to Order at 5:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Fors Jr., Vice Mayor Mena, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Menendez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. 21-3061 Second Budget Hearing 2021-2022 Presentation. Attachments: FY22 Budget Presentation - 2nd Hearing Follow up items from 1st hearing Comment into record at hearing FY22 Budget Presentation - 2nd Hearing Quarterly Overtime Comparison Report Verbatim Transcript - CCMtg Sep 27 2021 - Second Budget Hearing This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 2. 21-3062 Public Hearing for obtaining comments relative to Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. 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 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 1ST READING ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2021) City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2021 A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-30. 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 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 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) A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2021-31. 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 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-271 5. 21-3132 A Resolution of the City Commission adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the five fiscal years from 2022 to 2026. Attachments: FY22 Cover Letter - Capital Improvement Program FY22 Resolution to approve FY22-26 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY22-26 CIP - Final for 2nd Hearing - Web Version Signed Resolution 2021-271 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE FIVE FISCAL YEARS FROM 2022 TO 2026. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2021-271. 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. 5 [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 Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 6:27 p.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 4

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Monday, September 27, 2021 5:01 PM Second 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 Agenda September 27, 2021 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Second Budget Hearing Meeting on Monday, September 27, 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 2 Printed on 9/21/2021 5:44 PM City Commission Agenda September 27, 2021 1. 21-3061 Second Budget Hearing 2021-2022 Presentation. 2. 21-3062 Public Hearing for obtaining comments relative to Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. 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) 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) 5. 21-3132 A Resolution of the City Commission adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the five fiscal years from 2022 to 2026. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 9/21/2021 5:44 PM City Commission Agenda September 27, 2021 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 City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 9/21/2021 5:44 PM

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