City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · May 31, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
9:00 AM
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 May 31, 2022
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022,
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
A.-1. 22-4139 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 29, 2022 as "Granada Presbyterian
Church Day" in Coral Gables.
A.-2. 22-4202 Recognition of Thomas P. Pozo, student intern in the Communications and Public Affairs
Department.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
Agenda Items A-3 and G-1 are related
A.-3. 22-4036 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2022 as "Water Safety Month" in Coral
Gables.
A.-4. 22-3952 Congratulations to Firefighter Jordan Lopez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2022.
A.-5. 22-4137 Congratulation to Captain Carlos Lopez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter
of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2022.
A.-6. 22-4118 Congratulations to Operator Amy Avila, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of
the First Quarter Award,” for the months of January through March 2022.
A.-7. 22-4120 Congratulations to Detective Justin Gonzalez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables
“Detective of the First Quarter Award,” for the First Quarter 2022.
A.-8. 22-4117 Congratulations to Sergeant Velier Zaccheo and Officer Alexander Rodriguez, recipients
of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2022.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.-1. 22-4136 Regular Commission Meeting of April 26, 2022.
B.-2. 22-4203 Regular Commission Meeting of May 10, 2022.
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C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
During this portion of the meeting, an individual may address the City Commission on an
item that is on the agenda or on a matter which is not on the agenda, but within the
scope of the City Commission’s jurisdiction. If the individual wishes to address the City
Commission on an item that is on the agenda, the individual shall not be given an
opportunity to speak again once the item is called. An individual who wishes to speak
during a public hearing where the City Commission is sitting in a quasi -judicial capacity,
must speak during the public hearing for that item.
Individuals who speak during the open public comment portion of the meeting shall be
given three (3) minutes during which to address the City Commission. At the conclusion
of one (1) hour, if the open public comment section of the meeting has not ended, it shall
end automatically, in order to proceed with the rest of the agenda.
D. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
D.-1. 22-3918 An update regarding the Mayor’s Citizen Advisory Council.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
D.-2. 22-4147 An update on Downtown Maintenance and the Block by Block program.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed within this section entitled "Consent Agenda" are considered to be
self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion, unless a
member of the City Commission or a citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered along with the regular order of
business. Hearing no objections to the items listed under the "Consent Agenda", a vote
on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will be taken.
E.-1. 22-4125 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of
$79,675 or 25% of State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys received in the 2019-2020
Fiscal Year, to provide for the support and operation of school resource officer, crime
prevention, safe neighborhood, and drug abuse prevention programs, as required under
the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 annual budget to recognize the transfer from reserve of State Forfeiture Funds
as revenue and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of the items described
above.
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E.-2. 22-4126 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of
$47,397 or 25% of State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys received in the 2020-2021
Fiscal Year, to provide for the support and operation of school resource officer, crime
prevention, safe neighborhood, and drug abuse prevention programs, as required under
the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 annual budget to recognize the transfer from reserve of State Forfeiture Funds
as revenue and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of the items described
above.
E.-3. 22-4127 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of
$16,000 from State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to support the 2021-2022
Fiscal Year operations of the Police Explorer Post #594 Program, conducted by the
Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit; and authorizing an amendment to
the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual budget to recognize the transfer from reserve of State
Forfeiture Funds as revenue and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of the
items described above.
E.-4. 22-4128 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $ 9,000
from encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to support the 2022-2023
Fiscal Year operations of the D.A.R.E. Program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police
Department Youth Resource Unit; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 annual budget to recognize the transfer from reserve of State Forfeiture Funds
as revenue and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of the items described
above.
E.-5. 22-4162 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Anne Boyton-Trigg (Nominated by
Commissioner Anderson) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory
Board, for remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues
through May 31, 2023.
E.-6. 22-4163 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Hendrik Woods (Nominated by Vice
Mayor Mena) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for remainder
of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through May 31, 2023.
E.-7. 22-4185 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing modification to IFB 2020-024 H. George
Fink Studio Restoration Project with Critical Path Services, Inc ., pursuant to Section
2-764(b), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications of the City ’s
Procurement Code in an estimated amount of $125,000 for additional work to be
performed, as well as any other reasonable cost identified during the final delivery of this
project not to exceed the available budget.
Lobbyist: N/A
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E.-8. 22-3858 A Resolution of the City Commission renewing the parking lease agreement with the
University of Miami for municipal parking lots 42 and 43 for an additional twelve (12)
months beginning September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2023, at the rate of
$72,650.06 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.
Lobbyist: N/A
E.-9. 22-4208 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Kelley Schild (Nominated by
Commissioner Fors, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for
remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2021 and continues through
May 31, 2023.
1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the
City Commission:
1.-1. 22-4119 Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 2022.
1.-2. 22-4170 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of April 20, 2022.
1.-3. 22-4135 Property Advisory Board Meeting of April 13, 2022.
1.-4. 22-4146 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of April 6, 2022.
1.-5. 22-4209 Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of May 4, 2022.
2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from
the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of
the substance within the minutes]:
Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
2.-1. 22-4166 A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission
adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-101, passed and adopted on June 16,
2015, to incorporate the Transportation Advisory Board in the site plan review process for
proposed and existing development project applications and in the review of any proposed
new or changes to current legislation including the City ’s Zoning Codes, land-use
designations, comprehensive plan and development overlays, which could impact
transportation modalities, mobility options, or infrastructure. Any recommendations after
reviews will be effectively considered by other City Boards, City Administration, and the
City Commission.
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2-2.. 22-3981 A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission
adopt a Resolution authorizing ad valorem tax relief for the property at 711 University
Drive, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 11 & S ½ of Lot 10, Block 137,
Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Six, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 20, at Page 1 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic
Preservation Board Meeting of April 20, 2021, Vote: 6-0, three members absent).
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
All Individuals testifying in a quasi-judicial proceeding shall be sworn in.
Presentations made to the City Commission are subject to the City ’s False Claims
Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables Code.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Agenda Item F-1 and F-2 are related
F.-1. 22-3877 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral
Gables official Zoning Code by striking Appendix E “Business Improvement Overlay
District (BIOD),” Section E1 “Business Improvement Overlay District (BIOD),” Subsection
B(1)(D) “Temporary Window Signs/Wraps”, and creating Article 11 “Signs”, Section
11-101 “Purpose and Applicability,” Subsection C(9) “Temporary Window Wraps,” to
uniformly regulate temporary window wraps within the City; providing for severability
clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
F.-2. 22-4080 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 105 "Buildings and
Building Regulations", Article II "Building Standards", Division I "Generally", Section
105-29 "Condition of Commercial Property" of the Code of Ordinances, striking language
regarding window coverings and relocating the regulation of window wraps to the Zoning
Code, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for
an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Items F-3 and F-12 are related)
F.-3. 22-3620 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development
(PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General
Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a multi-family project referred to as
“301-341 Madeira” on the property legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of Revised
Plat of Coral Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira Avenue),
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Lobbyist: John McWilliams
Lobbyist: Robert Behar, Jr.
F.-4. 22-3875 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204, “Transfer
of Development Rights (TDRs)” to allow the City Commission to designate a TDR
receiving site when located in a Planned Area Development (PAD) and zoned MX2 or
MX3; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
F.-5. 22-4132 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending
Chapter 105 "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article II "Building Standards," Division
1 "Generally," of the City Code to create Section 105-32 "Additional Rules and
Regulations for Construction Sites," providing for severability, repealer, codification, and
an effective date.
F.-6. 22-4201 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Section 2-79 of Chapter 2, Article III of
the City Code, titled "Order of Business" to clarify definitions of support information,
adopt an order of presentation for quasi-judicial hearings and clarify procedures for
submission of evidence in quasi-judicial hearings, providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
F.-7. 22-4200 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending Chapter 62
"Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places", Article IV "Maintenance of Sidewalks and
Swale Areas", Section 62-151 "Alleys, swale areas and rights-of-way to be kept clean
and mowed" of the Code of Ordinances, to revise the maintenance responsibilities of
property owners, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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Agenda Items F-8, F-9, F-10, and F-11 are related
F.-8. 22-3725 An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway
pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and
Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of
Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process, ”
providing for the vacation of the east-west public alleyway lying between lots 1-12 and
lots 35-46, Block 10, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 10, Page 40 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; providing
for substitute perpetual access and utility easement, setting forth terms and conditions;
providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) Alley Vacation.
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
F.-9. 22-3726 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a Text Amendment to the City of
Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning
Regulations,” Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” by removing the number of stories and
height limitations for the property legally described as Lots 1-12 and lots 35-46, Block 10,
Coral Gables Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) Text Amendment.
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
F.-10. 22-3727 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development
(PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General
Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a mixed-use project referred to as
“Regency Tower” on property legally described as Lots 1-12 and lots 35-46 including the
public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts
Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701
Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ON FILE) PAD
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
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RESOLUTIONS
Agenda Items F-8, F-9, F-10, and F-11 are related
F.-11. 22-3729 A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval for Conditional Use Mixed -Use
Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2-200 “Mixed Use Districts” for a mixed-use
project referred to as “Regency Towers” on property legally described as Lots 1-12 and
lots 35-46 including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10, and lots 1-4, Block
15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria
Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street) Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) Conditional Use Site Plan
Lobbyist: Lily Alvarez
Lobbyist: Armando Codina
Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenez
(This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above
ordinance on Second Reading if approved on First Reading)
Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Items F-3 and F-12 are related)
F.-12. 22-3621 A Resolution of the City Commission granting Conditional Use approval pursuant to
Zoning Code Section 2-400, “District Overlays,” Section 2-405, “Residential Infill
Regulations (RIR),” for a multi-family project referred to as “301-341 Madeira” located on
property zoned Multi-Family 2 (MF2) legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of
Revised Plat of Coral Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira
Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
Lobbyist: John McWilliams
Lobbyist: Robert Behar, Jr.
F.-13. 22-4138 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the petition language for the renaming of
streets located within the Pine Bay Estates Special Taxing District.
G. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
Agenda Items A-3 and G-1 are related
G.-1. 22-4160 A Resolution of the City Commission naming the City-Funded Swim Lesson Scholarship
Program at Venetian Pool in honor of Sonia Dallas.
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Agenda Items G-2 and I-2 are related
G.-2. 22-4157 A discussion regarding outdoor dining in Coral Gables.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-3. 22-4100 Discussion regarding temporary dog park at Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Mendoza
Avenue.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-4. 22-4075 Creation of temporary "pop-up" area in the northern portion of Catalonia Park to be used
exclusively for dogs until proposed dog facility at Salvadore Park is completed.”
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
G.-5. 22-3736 Discussion regarding commercial waste in residential areas.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-6. 22-4031 Discussion regarding connection to downtown bicycles.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago).
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-7. 22-4164 A discussion regarding quarterly reports on the condition of city buildings.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago).
G.-8. 22-4150 Update on the cardboard recycling initiative and additional Code Enforcement efforts and
educational campaign.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-9. 22-4158 Discussion regarding scooters.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-10. 22-4081 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida authorizing
Neighborhood Safety Aides to continue assisting with code enforcement matters.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
G.-11. 22-4168 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an updated "swale package" outlining
various options for swale planting and setting forth the required permits and procedures
for planting on City swales
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
G.-12. 22-4210 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to reconvene the school safety task
force and work with the schools in the City to reassess and review ongoing safety
measures and update the best practices manual as needed.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors)
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H. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
None
I. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item I-1)
I.-1. 22-4159 End of Session Report from the City’s Lobbying Team.
Agenda Items G-2 and I-2 are related
I.-2. 22-4149 A Resolution of the City Commission extending through August 30, 2022 the authority
granted to the City Manager to relax current standards for outdoor /open-air dining and
signage in order to provide for expanded outdoor seating opportunities to assist with
social distancing at restaurants and suspending all applicable fees.
(Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Anderson)
I.-3. 22-3835 Innovation and Technology presentation: Research collaboration with the Department of
Energy and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on advanced traffic data analysis
and applied artificial intelligence and machine learning.
I.-4. 22-4165 Update regarding the Miami-Dade County's Rapid Transit Zone Ordinance.
I.-5. 22-4129 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an encumbrance in the amount of
$400,000 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys for a matching contribution
required as part of a federal grant program; the initiation of a body worn camera program
by the Coral Gables Police Department; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 annual budget to recognize the transfer from reserve of Federal Forfeiture
Funds as revenue and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of the items
described above.
I.-6. 22-4167 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a ten (10) year
agreement with Miami-Dade County for the billing and collection of sanitary sewer and
stormwater utility services charges on behalf of the City of Coral Gables.
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I.-7. 22-4171 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; amending and restating Resolution No. 2021-160; estimating the cost of street
lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing
October 1, 2022; determining that certain real property will be specially benefitted
thereby; establishing the method of assessing the street lighting service cost against the
real property that will be specially benefitted thereby; directing the finance director to
prepare or direct the preparation of a preliminary assessment roll based upon the
methodology set forth herein; establishing a public hearing to consider imposition of the
proposed street lighting assessments and the method of their collection and directing the
provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
I.-8. 22-4172 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the
security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-9. 22-4173 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of
the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-10. 22-4174 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; amending the definition of
security services; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the
fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022; directing the finance director to prepare an
updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the
provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
I.-11. 22-4175 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of
the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
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I.-12. 22-4176 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the
security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-13. 22-4177 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the
security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-14. 22-4178 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to Security Services Assessments within
the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the
security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-15. 22-4179 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the
security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-16. 22-4180 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost
of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I.-17. 22-4181 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost
of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022;
directing the finance director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll;
establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
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I.-18. 22-4182 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services,
Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated
assessment rate for fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1,
2022; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and
directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
I.-19. 22-4183 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste
in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the Solid Waste Cost and the Solid
Waste Service Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2022; directing the
preparation of an Assessment Roll; authorizing a Public Hearing and directing the
provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date.
I.-20. 22-4205 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing La Jamoteca, located at 359 Miracle
Mile to add the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises as an
accessory use to the retail of gourmet food, as permitted by state law, provided that total
receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages not exceed 25 percent of the total annual
gross receipts, and permanent bars or counters not exceed 45 square feet in surface
area, subject to a valid certificate of use and local business tax; and providing for an
effective date.
I.-21. 22-4206 Update regarding Country Club improvements.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None
K. CITY CLERK ITEMS
K.-1. 22-4169 A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to cast a vote in the ongoing
Business Improvement District petition process for all its City owner properties that exist
within the Business Improvement District boundaries in favor of the continued existed of
the Business Improvement District.
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This time is for informal discussion among the City Commissioners, the City Manager
and the City Attorney
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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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