City Commission
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Agenda — 79 items
- 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on October 13, 2026 commencing at 9:00am. 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 broadcast 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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- 3 CALL TO ORDER
- 4 INVOCATION
- 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 6 AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT
- A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
- A.-1. Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Ellen Uguccioni.
- A.-2. Congratulations to Torre Companies on receiving the "Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2026 Commercial Beautification Award."
- A.-3. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Architect Albert J. Socol.
- 11 Agenda Items A-4 and H-1 are related
- A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2026 as "Disability Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables.
- A.-5. Congratulations to Lieutenant Eldad Simovitch, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of October 2026.
- A.-6. Congratulations to Officer Ariel Garcia and Officer Reynaldo Abeja-Cortes, recipients of the City of Coral Gables "Officer of the Month Award," for the month of August 2026.
- A.-7. Congratulations to Noel Polo, Public Works Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of July 2026.
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- A.-8. Congratulations to Cesar Hechavarria, Human Resources and Risk Management Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of August 2026.
- A.-9. Congratulations to Odalys Ferreiro, Finance Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September 2026.
- A.-10. Recognition of the Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Department for achieving reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), awarded on September 30, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 20 Agenda Items A-11 and H-2 are related
- A.-11. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2026 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables.
- B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- B.-1. Regular Commission Meeting of September 15, 2026.
- B.-2. Second Budget Hearing of September 29, 2026.
- C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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- D. CONSENT AGENDA
- D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-023 for Fire Plan Review Services to Fire Code Pro, Inc., the highest-ranked, responsive, responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award" and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-023. Lobbyist: N/A
- D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with Carivon Construction Co. for the 427 Biltmore Way interior alterations, in an estimated amount of $371,104, or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurements/Bid Waiver." Lobbyist: N/A
- D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Blanca Recio (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) and Aida Baladi de Lequerica (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as members of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization for the funding of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in the amount of $60,000.
- D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the appointment of Commissioner Melissa Castro to the Florida League of Cities' 2026-2027 Advocacy Committee and 2026-2027 Florida Action Strike Team and authorizing Commissioner Castro to advocate consistent with the City's legislative priorities.
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- 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
- 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 2, 2026.
- 1.-2. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 29, 2026.
- 1.-3. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 16, 2026.
- 1.-4. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of September 16, 2026.
- 1.-5. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of August 26, 2026.
- 1.-6. Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 12, 2026.
- 1.-7. Economic Development Board Meeting of September 2, 2026.
- 1.-8. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of August 5, 2026.
- 1.-9. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of September 9, 2026.
- 1.-10. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 12, 2026.
- 1.-11. Retirement Board Meeting of August 13, 2026.
- 1.-12. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of September 3, 2026.
- 1.-13. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of July 22, 2026.
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- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 50 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
- E.-1. 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 revising the height restriction to not allow additional stories or height available for architectural incentives for Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 16 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
- E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, "Architecture," Section 5-203, "Coral Gables Mediterranean architecture design," to amend the height exclusion requirements to include enclosed areas as accessory uses; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (09 16 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
- E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 2, "Zoning Districts," and Article 3, "Uses," to specify a driveway side setback, allow motor courts on corner lots, and adjust the rear and side setbacks for certain mechanical equipment; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (09 16 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
- F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- 55 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
- F.-1. Update by Tax Collector, Dariel Fernandez, regarding Commission Fee Waiver and Mobile Office Events. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- 57 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-2)
- F.-2. Discussion regarding Miami-Dade County feral cat neutering/spaying assistance. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
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- F.-3. Discussion regarding beautification of North Gables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-4. Discussion regarding the ground-level businesses and ramp at the Mobility Hub. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-5. Discussion regarding the ingress and egress to the overflow parking of the lots located at 430, 440, and 450 University Drive. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-6. Discussion regarding travel expenses. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-7. Update regarding the investigation into alleged false testimony provided during the August 25, 2026 City Commission Meeting. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
- 66 None
- H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
- 68 Agenda Items A-4 and H-1 are related
- H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission declaring principles of inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles.
- 70 Agenda Items A-11 and H-2 are related
- H.-2. Art in Public Places "Intervals" and Art Week Update.
- I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
- 73 None
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- J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
- J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing members of the Canvassing Board for the General Biennial Election run-off election on December 1, 2026: the Honorable Carlos Gamez, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Carlos Guzman, Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; the Honorable Cristina Rivera Correa (alternate), Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit; and City Clerk Billy Y. Urquia, for the purpose of canvassing absentee and provisional ballots and precinct returns, further authorizing said Board to certify the results of said run-off election.
- K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
- 78 ADJOURNMENT
- 79 NOTE
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