City Commission
Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room
Agenda — 69 items
- 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on October 27, 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
- 7 JUDGING OF THE ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN CHALLENGE
- A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
- A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Coral Gables.
- A.-2. Official Welcome of the Berlin Police Department Command Staff.
- A.-3. Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Operator Tracy Bowen.
- A.-4. Congratulations to Coral Gables Dentistry on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2026 Commercial Beautification Award.
- A.-5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 19-25, 2026 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables.
- A.-6. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2026 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.
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- A.-7. Recognition of the Fire Department's Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Accreditation.
- A.-8. Recognition of Engine 1 and Rescue 1 for their response to an electrocution call.
- B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 18 None
- B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of September 29, 2026.
- B.-2. Regular City Commission Meeting of October 13, 2026.
- C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- D. CONSENT AGENDA
- D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain-link fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, from November 21, 2026 through December 24, 2026.
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- D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Fifth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and Sollie, LLC dba Haagen Dazs for the property located at 286 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 and granting a one (1) month base rent abatement to help offset the impact of the tenant's temporary closure of the premises during its remodel. Lobbyist: N/A
- 1. Presentation of Board and/or Committee minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
- 1.-1. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of October 14, 2026.
- 1.-2. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 16, 2026.
- 1.-3. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of September 17, 2026.
- 1.-4. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 8, 2026.
- 1.-5. Merrick House Board Meeting of August 10, 2026.
- 1.-6. Merrick House Board Meeting of September 14, 2026.
- 1.-7. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 13, 2026.
- 1.-8. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of September 10, 2026.
- 1.-9. Retirement Board Meeting of September 17, 2026.
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- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 38 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
- E.-1. 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) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments 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) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- 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)
- 42 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
- E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 22 "Emergency Services" to amend Article II "Burglary, Fire and Robbery Alarms" of the City Code; updating definitions and requirements for alarm systems and providing for an alternative representative to perform certain requirements on behalf of the City's Finance Department; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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- F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to review and address traffic patterns, valet staging, and parking issues along Caballero Boulevard and Madruga Avenue associated with the Paseo de la Riviera development located at 1350 South Dixie Highway and work with the property owner and operator to resolve the issues; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to amend the International Cultural Events Program and its guidelines to include a "City Beautiful Nights" component where the same eligible foreign government agencies may receive in-kind City support or reimbursement for direct event expenses to encourage smaller-scale cultural events in the downtown Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-3. Presentation of the swale planting package and permit process. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-4. Discussion regarding a permitting roundtable with industry leaders. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-5. Discussion regarding alternative materials for tree protection structures. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-6. Discussion regarding vehicles stopping on primary emergency thoroughfares. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
- 53 None
- H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
- H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Art Cinema Expansion Project to Hycon Investments, LLC, the most responsive and responsible bidder, in an estimated total amount of $1,239,900.00 pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-021 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award." Lobbyist: N/A
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- 57 Time Certain 11:00 a.m.
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- H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Fourth Amendment to the amended and restated lease between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc. for the expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema at City-owned property located at 240-260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, subject to certain conditions.
- H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Tresart, Inc. for acquisition of the artwork "Fin" by Richard Serra (recommendation to deny by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 4 to 2); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 amended budgets to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of acquisition, installation, and related expenses regarding the artwork.
- I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
- 61 None
- J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
- 63 None
- K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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- 66 ADJOURNMENT
- 67 NOTE
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