Monica Segura

As parks board chair, Segura joined unanimous approval of the Granada diner renovation concept. Staff estimated the design at $610,000; Segura asked about menu prices.

December 8, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura raised chemical, injury and heat concerns about artificial turf, citing a report about Boston's halt to new turf fields. The city recreation director reported finding no significant danger in his review with turf manufacturers. The discussion produced no turf ban.

October 13, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura joined the parks board's unanimous support for the Phillips Park renovation concept and a state recreation grant application. The concept included a staffed activity building, pickleball courts, a splash pad and an artificial-turf field. Staff estimated the project at $8 million.

August 11, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura argued against asking the city to intervene in development of the privately owned Garden of the Lord property. She supported seeking information about the planned use and green-space provisions.

August 11, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura advanced the parks board's earlier call for dedicated Salvadore Park staffing by joining its unanimous request for a resolution seeking permanent or regular peak-hour staffing. The board designated her and another member to represent it before the commission.

July 14, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura asked whether a proposed transfer of development rights tied to 301 Majorca Avenue required extra variances. She voted to support the site's viability as a city park while leaving the receiving development's review to other city boards and procedures.

June 9, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura joined the parks board's unanimous support for the city's proposed $750,000 land purchase at 142 Southwest 37th Avenue as an entrance feature, with the secondary use left undecided. She asked about a children's play feature and the funding source.

April 14, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura voted to advance Gulliver Academy students' nature-themed and botanical park design proposals for Toledo and Alava to the City Commission.

April 14, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

After supporting work on a broad parks referendum in November 2021, Segura joined two unanimous recommendations to separate Youth Center financing and seek a distinct Youth Center referendum in March 2022. The board cited uncertainty about the residential tax impact.

March 10, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura urged the city to include more family-friendly memberships at the Coral Gables Country Club.

February 10, 2022

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura asked the city to simplify pavilion rental applications and insurance steps, provide an on-site notary and computer kiosk, and post reservation signs.

December 9, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura questioned why residents and nonresidents paid the same pavilion rental fees and advocated higher nonresident charges. Staff explained county bond financing required equal fees.

November 18, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura voted with the parks advisory board to support pursuing state recreation grant funding for the Toledo and Alava neighborhood park and Blue Road neighborhood park.

October 14, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura joined the parks board's unanimous general approval of the Youth Center master plan, with a preference for alternative D: demolition and a 90,000-square-foot redesign estimated at $38 million. The recommendation depended on financial feasibility and support from the community and War Memorial Association.

July 8, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura voted with the parks advisory board to ask the city to consider operating and managing the Coral Gables Country Club.

July 8, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

The Coral Gables parks board unanimously elected Segura chair. She then nominated Charlie Rua as vice chair; that motion also passed unanimously.

June 11, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

After Charlie Rua withdrew an earlier motion, Segura seconded conditional approval of the Community Recreation and Youth Center master plans. The board required land-use concepts to receive neighborhood review and agreement, board and commission approval, and public disclosure. The motion passed unanimously.

May 13, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura seconded a proposal for a protective barrier within the landscaping around Ponce Circle Park, except at entrances, to separate children from surrounding traffic.

April 8, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura voted for a proposal requiring removable sound barriers for amplified or staged special events at Ponce Circle Park.

April 8, 2021

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

After supporting exploration of a one-year youth soccer partnership with Venezia Football Club in September 2020, Segura joined the parks board's unanimous request for a written framework. The requested details covered age groups, coaching, payment arrangements and whether trainers worked for the city.

October 8, 2020

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura supported the conceptual design of Lamar Louise Curry Park, with changes to parking, signs or traffic flow reserved for further board review. Staff estimated the project at $300,000, including $200,000 from the Curry trust.

August 13, 2020

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura seconded approval of the Salvadore Park inclusive playground expansion concept. The unanimous recommendation covered accessible play equipment; staff estimated the project at $800,000, including a $175,000 state recreation grant.

August 13, 2020

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura asked city staff to include formal park designation with Miami-Dade County in the checklist for park land purchases.

January 9, 2020

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

The Coral Gables commission appointed Segura to its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The resolution specified a June 1, 2019–May 31, 2021 term.

October 8, 2019

Source: coralgables.legistar.com

Segura helped judge the National Center for State Courts' civic education essay contest about United States citizenship. The release identified her as co-chair of its young lawyers committee.

April 26, 2017

Source: pacourts.us

Segura was elected treasurer of the Miami-Dade chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

June 4, 2012

Source: prlog.org

Segura, then at Kubicki Draper, was elected to the Miami-Dade women's lawyer association board for 2007–2008.

September 1, 2007

Source: floridabar.org

In a dated candidate questionnaire, Segura reported having served as an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University College of Law.

August 11, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: hylonewsmiami.com

Segura represented Geico in GR Rehab Center's appeal over legal fees after the insurer paid a medical claim. The appeals court dismissed the appeal because the underlying lawsuit remained open. It did not decide whether the provider was entitled to fees.

December 8, 2021Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: flcourts-media.flcourts.gov

As Miami Lakes code hearing officer, Segura imposed a $100 penalty and $100 a day, retroactive to June 20, 2021, for holiday lights not removed by the code compliance deadline. She signed the order in case C2021-0395.

August 16, 2021Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: www2.thefund.com

Segura was named to the 2009 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for business litigation.

June 17, 2009Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: rumberger.com

Segura was admitted to The Florida Bar. Her Bar number is 21267.

April 19, 2006Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: www-media.floridabar.org