City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 13, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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 13, 2022
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on Tuesday,
September 13, 2022, commencing at 3:00 p.m.
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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City Commission Agenda September 13, 2022
1. 22-4601 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.
2. 22-4602 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.
3. 22-4603 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, 2022; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment
roll; and providing an effective date.
4. 22-4604 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, 2022; approving the rate of
assessment; approving the Solid Waste Assessment Roll; and providing an effective
date.
5. 22-4605 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 amended and restated 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.
6. 22-4607 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.
7. 22-4608 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.
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8. 22-4609 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.
9. 22-4610 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.
10. 22-4611 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.
11. 22-4612 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.
12. 22-4613 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.
13. 22-4614 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.
14. 22-4615 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.
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15. 22-4616 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.
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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