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June 2, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final Revised ·2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Agenda — 91 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on June 2, 2026 commencing at 9:00 a.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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  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:01
  4. 4 INVOCATION
  5. 4 ROLL CALL
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  8. 6 AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT ▶ jump to 25:27
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS ▶ jump to 0:41
  10. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 2, 2026 as "Italian National Day" in Coral Gables. 26-1667 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 27:59
  11. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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  13. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of April 14, 2026. 26-1610 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:11
  14. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 39:23
  15. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to install patriotic displays in recognition of america’s semiquincentennial, including the installation of american flags and other appropriate patriotic displays along ponce de leon boulevard and giralda plaza; and authorizing the preparation of a budget and implementation plan for such displays. 26-1680 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  17. D. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 49:48
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  19. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Community Recreation Department to provide a matching contribution of ten (10) swim lesson scholarships to the Venetian Aquatic Club Sonia Dallas Learn to Swim Scholarship Program for a two-year period from Summer 2026 through Summer 2028. 26-1630 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  20. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to request additional spending authority in the amount of $50,000.00 for a contract awarded to Medical Priority Consultants, d/b/a Priority Dispatch Corporation pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1637 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  21. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
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  23. 1.-1. Golf and Country Club Board Meeting of April 22, 2026. 26-1651 approved Pass
  24. 1.-2. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of May 14, 2026. 26-1638 approved Pass
  25. 1.-3. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of March 18, 2026. 26-1641 approved Pass
  26. 1.-4. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of April 15, 2026. 26-1643 approved Pass
  27. 1.-5. Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 17, 2026. 26-1631 approved Pass
  28. 1.-6. Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of May 20, 2026. 26-1648 approved Pass
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  30. 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]:
  31. 24 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  32. 25 Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Item 2-1)
  33. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission consider funding a study for a scramble crosswalk at the intersection of Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. 26-1628 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 343:15
  34. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  35. 28 APPEALS
  36. E.-1. An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Board of Adjustment on May 4, 2026 approving an application for a variance to allow a mechanical equipment for a swimming pool to have a side setback of one foot and nine inches (1’-9”) and rear setback of two feet and seven inches (2’-7”), where a minimum of five feet (5’) is required on both side and rear, per Section 3-308.D and Section 5-606.4 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the property located at 722 Aledo Avenue, legally described as lot 8 & W1/2 of lot 9, Block 134 Coral Gables Country Club Sec 6. 26-1629 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 61:18
  37. 30 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  38. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter 2, Entitled “Administration”, Article VIII entitled “Procurement Code”, Section 2-607(24), Exemptions; Section 2-685, Competitive Sealed Bidding (formal bid); Section 2-688 Small Purchases; Section 2-689 Sole Sources Procurement; Section 2-690 Sole Source Procurement; Section 2-691 Special Procurement/Bid Waiver; Section 2-763 Contract Award; Section 2-764 Approval of Change Order and Contract Modifications; and Section 2-910 Resolution of Protested Solicitations and Awards - Formal in order to amend certain approval thresholds; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. 26-1557 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 131:26
  39. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles," to create "Article X-Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers" to impose certain safety and operational requirements for personal deliver devices and mobile carriers consistent with State Law; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1394 adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 132:38
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  41. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 58 "Special Assessments", Article III - "Repair or Construction of Streets and Sidewalks" to amend Section 58-48 "Duty of Abutting Property Owners to Repair" in order to amend the code to clarify that abutting property owners are not responsible for defective sidewalks where such defects are a result of City trees and the City has been notified of those defects; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1608 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 196:58
  42. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 18 "Elections", to amend the Code consistent with the recently adopted Charter amendments to change the date of the City election, run-off, and qualifying dates; to amend the sections regarding the Canvassing Board and adjusting other associated dates for vacancies in qualifying; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1559 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 199:14
  43. E.-6. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article II "City Commission" to amend Section 2-29 "Compensation of Mayor, Commissioners; Travel Allowance; Office Expense" to require a vote of the electors prior to certain changes in compensation consistent with the recently approved Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1560 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 200:05
  44. E.-7. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards, Commissions, Committees" to create Division 12 "Charter Review Committee" to amend the Code to codify the Charter Review Committee, membership and qualifications, and require convening of the Committee every ten years beginning in 2035, consistent with the recently adopted Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1617 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 201:11
  45. E.-8. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article VII "Finance", Division 1 "Generally" to amend Section 2-352 "Fund Balance and Reserve Policy" to require a vote of the electors, prior to certain changes to the Fund Balance Reserve Policy consistent with the recently approved Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1561 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 202:23
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  47. 40 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  48. 41 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-9)
  49. E.-9. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 1952, as amended, which changed the zoning on Lots 1, 2, 3, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 Block 120 and Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131, Country Club Section 6, (430, 440, 450, and 520 University Drive), Coral Gables, Florida, to remove certain conditions of approval for Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131 (520 University Drive): (1) that limit the use of the property to overflow parking, and (2), that revert the zoning of the property under certain circumstances to single-family zoning; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 1952 shall remain in effect. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval with recommendations, Vote: 5-2) 26-1570 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 249:30
  50. E.-10. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Zoning Code Article 14, "Process," Section 14-208, "Appeals" and Section 15-103, “Reconsideration of City Architect administrative determination,” to revise appeal procedures, extension deadlines, and notice of appeal requirements; limiting the scope of stays; establishing provisions regarding consolidation, related approvals, finality, and abandonment of appeals; providing for severability clause; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0) 26-1388 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 238:05
  51. 44 RESOLUTIONS
  52. E.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission granting an amendment to a previously approved Conditional Use (Resolution No. 2016-140), with all remaining conditions of approval to remain in effect, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” to allow a private school use with educational instruction from kindergarten through fifth (5th) grade within an existing day care facility, with no increase in square footage or student capacity, on the property legally described as the East 12.64 feet of Lot 3, all of Lots 7-45 and alley lying between, Block 35, Coral Gables Section K (320 Giralda Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 2026 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7:0) 26-1569 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 53:49
  53. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  54. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an initial funding commitment to support the operations and maintenance of The Underline within the City of Coral Gables in the prorated amount of $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2026; and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Underline Management Organization, Inc. d/b/a The Underline Conservancy regarding the funding, operations, maintenance, management, and programming of The Underline within the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1656 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 208:05
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  58. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission requesting that Mobility Impact Fees generated by the Ponce 8 Project, located at 3808 SW 8 Street, be used for eligible mobility and transportation improvements in the North Flagler/Ponce Area; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1658 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 365:12
  59. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager not to proceed with any major capital improvements that would require temporarily ceasing operations at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center until the reverter clause in the deed to the property has been modified to address the City Commission's concerns regarding its potential interpretation; and directing the City Attorney to pause on litigation efforts until further direction is provided by the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1660 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 381:00
  60. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Attorney to pause on litigation efforts regarding the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association, Inc. to allow for presentation by the Association at a future Commission Meeting. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lara) 26-1661
  61. F.-5. Update on the Summer Page Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1634 ▶ jump to 433:15
  62. F.-6. Discussion regarding FDOT Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Improvements. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1644 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 439:31
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  64. 54 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item F-7)
  65. F.-7. Discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1657 Deferred
  66. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  67. 57 None
  68. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  69. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2023-360, which directed City Staff to instruct Florida Power and Light (FPL) to cease the replacement of certain silver light poles. 26-1653 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 445:32
  70. H.-2. Update regarding Live Local Act application located at 3808 SW 8th Street referred to as “Ponce 8.” 26-1562 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 371:30
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  72. 62 Agenda Items H-3 and H-4 are related
  73. H.-3. Discussion regarding Mobility Hub Financing. 26-1646 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 466:39
  74. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financings; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing for an effective date. 26-1635 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 466:23
  75. H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, As Amended, to add and amend fees for the Development Services Department and the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date. 26-1636 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 463:43
  76. H.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission granting the City Manager to negotiate purchase terms for the purchase of 475 Biltmore Way. 26-1640 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 243:18
  77. H.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-011 Disaster Debris Removal Services to the three (3) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers in rank order: Ashbritt, Inc., (Primary), CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc., (Secondary), and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. (Tertiary), pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. 26-1647 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 52:07
  78. H.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County for the provision of circulator services. 26-1652 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 241:47
  79. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  80. 70 None
  81. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  82. J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-466, and in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled "Regular Meetings, Special Meetings" setting forth the revised meeting dates for 2026; more specifically, changing the previously scheduled Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Capital Workshop to Monday, June 8, 2026. 26-1655 Deferred
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  84. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 498:42
  85. 75 ADJOURNMENT
  86. 76 NOTE
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  91. 132 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk