City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 13, 2023
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
3:00 PM
Special Assessment Hearing
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Vince Lago
Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
Commissioner Melissa Castro
Commissioner Ariel Fernandez
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on
Wednesday,
September 13, 2023, 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
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ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez,
Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-249
1. 23-6251 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_ARR_08 23 23
Miracle Mile_ARR_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-249. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner
Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-250
2. 23-6252 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_ARR_Giralda Cover_08 23 23
Giralda Avenue_AAR_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
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;
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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 Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-250. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner
Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-251
3. 23-6253 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services,
Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; confirming the preliminary
assessment resolution; reimposing Fire Protection Assessments against assessed
property located within the City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; approving
the rate of assessment; approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: ARR_fire_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; CONFIRMING
THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; REIMPOSING FIRE
PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2023; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT;
APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-251. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-252
4. 23-6254 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; confirming the preliminary
assessment resolution; reimposing Solid Waste Service Assessments against assessed
property located within the City of Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2023; approving the rate of assessment; approving the solid waste
assessment roll; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: SW_ARR_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
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; CONFIRMING THE
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; REIMPOSING SOLID WASTE
SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT;
APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-252. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner
Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-253
5. 23-6255 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and
definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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_08 23 23
ARR_Sunrise Harbour_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Sunrise Harbor Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SUNRISE HARBOUR SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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
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SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-253. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner
Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-254
6. 23-6256 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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_08 23 23
ARR_Snapper Creek Lakes_final_08 28 23 (changes)
Snapper Creek Budget
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 2023-254. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-255
7. 23-6257 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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 Pine Bay Estates ARR_08 23 23
ARR_Pine Bay Estates_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Pine Bay Budget
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 2023-255. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-256
8. 23-6258 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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 Old Cutler Bay ARR_08 23 23
ARR_Old Cutler Bay_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Old Cutler Bay Budget
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS
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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 2023-256. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner
Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-257
9. 23-6259 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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 Kings Bay Amended ARR_08 23 23
ARR_Kings Bay Amended_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Kings Bay Budget
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 2023-257. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner
Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 9
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-258
10. 23-6260 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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_08 23 23
ARR_Hammock Oaks Harbor_final_08 28 23 (changes)
Hammock Oaks Budget
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-258. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 10
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-259
11. 23-6261 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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_08 23 23
Hammock Lakes Banyan Drive Budget
ARR_Hammock Lake Banyan_final_08 28 23 (changes)
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE
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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 2023-259. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 11
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-260
12. 23-6262 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and
definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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_08 23 23
ARR_Hammock Lakes_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Hammock Lakes Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK LAKES SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-260. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner
Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 12
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-261
13. 23-6263 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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: Cocoplum Phase I_ARR agenda cover_08 23 23
Cocoplum Phase I_ARR_final_08 28 23 (changes)
Cocoplum Phase I Budget
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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 2023-261. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner
Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 13
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-262
14. 23-6264 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 preliminary assessment
resolution; approving the updated street lighting assessment roll; providing for the
reimposition 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: Agenda cover for Cocoplum Phase I Lighting Cover_ARR_08 23 23
ARR_CocoPlum Street Lighting_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Cocoplum Lighting Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, 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 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION;
APPROVING THE UPDATED STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ROLL;
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PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION 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 Menendez, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-262. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner
Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 14
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-263
15. 23-6265 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Gables by the Sea Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District; confirming
the initial assessment resolution; imposing security services assessments; approving the
security services assessment roll; providing for collection of the assessments; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda cover for Gables by the SEA_FAR_08 23 23
Gables by the Sea_FAR_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Gables By the Sea Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE GABLES BY THE SEA CORAL GABLES SECURITY GUARD
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; CONFIRMING THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; IMPOSING SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS;
APPROVING THE SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING
FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner
Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-263. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner
Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 15
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-264
16. 23-6288 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and
definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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: Banyan Drive_ARR_final_08 28 23 (Changes)
Banyan Drive Agenda Cover_ARR_08 23 23
Banyan Drive Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY
SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE BANYAN DRIVE SECURITY
GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION; 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 2023-264. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner
Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago
City Clerk Item No. 16
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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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
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Agenda - Final
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
3:00 PM
Special Assessment Hearing
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Vince Lago
Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
Commissioner Melissa Castro
Commissioner Ariel Fernandez
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez
Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager
Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney
Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on Wednesday,
September 13, 2023, 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
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City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023
1. 23-6251 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. 23-6252 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. 23-6253 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services,
Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; confirming the preliminary
assessment resolution; reimposing Fire Protection Assessments against assessed
property located within the City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; approving
the rate of assessment; approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date.
4. 23-6254 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; confirming the preliminary
assessment resolution; reimposing Solid Waste Service Assessments against assessed
property located within the City of Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2023; approving the rate of assessment; approving the solid waste
assessment roll; and providing an effective date.
5. 23-6255 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and
definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6256 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6257 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6258 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6259 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6260 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6261 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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.
12. 23-6262 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and
definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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. 23-6263 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; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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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14. 23-6264 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 preliminary assessment
resolution; approving the updated street lighting assessment roll; providing for the
reimposition 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.
15. 23-6265 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Gables by the Sea Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District; confirming
the initial assessment resolution; imposing security services assessments; approving the
security services assessment roll; providing for collection of the assessments; and
providing an effective date.
16. 23-6288 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within
the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and
definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; 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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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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