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May 5, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Agenda — 136 items

  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on May 5, 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
  4. 4 INVOCATION
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. 6 AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation: Lucy Lopez - For Permit Processing Notes Dayron Garcia - For Permit Processing Notes Joanne Meagher - For Merrick Moments (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1483 Presented and Filed
  11. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026 as "National Travel and Tourism Week" in Coral Gables. 26-1448 Presented and Filed
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  13. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 5, 2026 as “Cielo Tejido Day” in Coral Gables. 26-1505 Presented and Filed
  14. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 6, 2026 as "The Villagers Day" in Coral Gables. 26-1392 Presented and Filed
  15. A.-5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Historic Preservation Month" in Coral Gables. 26-1390 Presented and Filed
  16. A.-6. Presentation by the Historic Preservation Board on the State of Historic Preservation in Coral Gables. 26-1395 Presented and Filed
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  18. A.-7. Presentation by the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board on The Pinewood Cemetery, a historic landmark. 26-1502 Presented and Filed
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  20. A.-8. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026 as "National Public Telecommunications Week" in Coral Gables. 26-1496 Presented and Filed
  21. A.-9. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 11-17, 2026, as “National Police Week” in Coral Gables. 26-1493 Presented and Filed
  22. A.-10. Congratulations to Driver Engineer Kristina Bolanos, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2026. 26-1361 Presented and Filed
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  24. A.-11. Congratulations to Officer Alexander Rodriguez, recipient of the 2025 Robert DeKorte Memorial Award. 26-1271 Presented and Filed
  25. A.-12. Congratulations to the Innovation and Technology Department recipient of the 2026 Smart 20 Award for "Transformative Work in Smart Cities" and their "Smart City Research Lab and Gables TechTank Incubator" initiatives. 26-1202 Presented and Filed
  26. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  27. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2026. 26-1454 approved Pass
  28. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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  30. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  31. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-003 City Decorating Services to Joy By, LLC, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “contract award” and request for proposal (RFP) 2026-003. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1457
  32. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award fountain and swimming pool maintenance to Gables Pool & Spa, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an estimated annual amount of $115,400.00 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-004 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1458 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  33. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Street End Improvements Project contract in the estimated amount of $70,813.00 to HG Construction Development and Investment, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-007 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1461 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  34. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract no. RFP 2018-009A with Ashbritt, Inc., RFP 2018-009B with Phillips Heavy, Inc., and RFP 2018-009C with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for Disaster Debris Removal Services, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications.” Lobbyist: N/A 26-1478 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  35. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Dawn Adels Fine (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 26-1497 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  37. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to waive the competitive bid process of the procurement code as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” with Saferwatch, LLC. for the continuation of services, in an estimated amount of $142,500.00 for a three (3) year term pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1501 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  38. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission designating the City office space located at 234 Minorca Avenue as the future location of the Innovation and Technology Smart City Research Laboratory and its Workforce Development and Community Innovation Programs with student interns and research partners, after the return of the City Commission back to its permanent, restored Chambers and Offices at City Hall. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1503 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  39. D.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Shane McGlashen (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 26-1512 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  40. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
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  42. 1.-1. Economic Development Board Meeting of March 4, 2026. 26-1479
  43. 1.-2. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of February 11, 2026. 26-1368
  44. 1.-3. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 25, 2026. 26-1500
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  47. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  48. 41 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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  50. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8 “Vacation, abandonment and closure of streets, easements and alleys by private owners and the city; application process,” providing for the vacation of the forty-five (45) foot wide alley which is approximately one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in length lying between Tract A and Lots 27 through 31, Block 156, Riviera Section Part 8 (1250 S Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date (Legal description on file). (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Laura Russo 24-7193 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  51. 43 Agenda Items E-2 and E-6 are related
  52. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2022-32, as Amended, which approved a Planned Area Development for the property known as "Regency Parc" and legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46, including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10 and Lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables, Florida, to allow for the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy prior to completion and conveyance of the public park to the City, subject to the terms and conditions of a Performance Bond or Letter or Credit Agreement, as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez 26-1440 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
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  54. 46 Agenda Items E-3 and E-7 are related
  55. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2024-11 which approved a Planned Area Development for a proposed Publix Grocery Store and Liquor Store on the Property Legally Described as Lots 1 Through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida to modify certain conditions of approval due to revisions necessitated by flood zone requirements; to modify timing of completion for conditions relating to certain offsite traffic improvements and bicycle lanes; and to modify condition requiring conveyance of Salzedo Park to address development rights. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra 26-1441 adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass
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  57. 48 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  58. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-500, “Roofs,” to clarify roof design standards by incorporating a combination of pitched and flat roof forms and to establish that roof designs proposed as entirely flat require review and approval by the full board of architects; to amend Section 5-502, “Flat Roofs,” to clarify the review and approval of trellis structures on roof decks; to remove Sections 5-503 and 5-504 and renumber subsequent sections; to delete outdated parapet height provisions in flood hazard districts; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. 26-1132 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  59. 49 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  60. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article I- "In General" to create Section 2-6 "Registered Agent" in order to codify the Mayor's designation of the City Attorney as the City's Registered Agent for Service of Process for purposes of Chapter 48, Florida Statutes; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1515 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  61. 51 RESOLUTIONS
  62. 52 Agenda Items E-2 and E-6 are related
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  64. E.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-170 as Amended, which approved a Mixed Use Site Plan for the property known as "Regency Parc" and legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46, including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10 and Lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables, Florida, to allow for the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Prior to completion and conveyance of the Public Park to the City, subject to the terms and conditions of a Performance Bond or Letter of Credit Agreement, as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez 26-1439 adopted Pass
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  66. 55 Agenda Items E-3 and E-7 are related
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  68. E.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the Matheson Hammock Market and supporting their efforts to employ individuals on the autism spectrum and those within the special needs community. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1425 adopted Pass
  69. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  70. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the Matheson Hammock Market and supporting their efforts to employ individuals on the autism spectrum and those within the special needs community. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1425 Discussed and Filed
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  72. 59 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Items F-2 to F-7)
  73. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to explore a league-based discount structure comparable to that of other golf facilities. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1402 Withdrawn
  74. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission formally recognizing the City's ongoing relations with the Greenway Women's Golf Association, Inc. and the Coral Gables Women's Golf and Bridge Association, Inc. and directing staff to continue to set aside certain tee-times for members of those associations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1435 Withdrawn
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  76. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Community Recreation Fee Schedule to provide for a Coral Gables Resident Senior Discount at Granada Golf Course. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1436 Failed Fail
  77. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Community Recreation Fee Schedule to provide for a one-year Transition and Evaluation Program allowing the continuation of Annual Golf Memberships at the Granada Golf Course in place as of March 10, 2026; providing for updated rates; and providing for reporting of data at the conclusion of the one-year period. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1438 Failed Fail
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  79. F.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission urging Miami-Dade County to expedite review and approval of a uniform traffic signal priority and/or preemption system for use by municipalities, including for fire rescue, police, and transit/trolley operations, and to complete such approval before the end of 2026; providing for transmittal; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1489 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  80. F.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission recognizing the City’s longstanding relationship with the Granada Golf Association, Inc., Greenway Women’s Golf Association, Inc., and the Coral Gables Women’s Golf and Bridge Association, Inc.; authorizing the continued administrative reservation of certain tee time blocks for existing members of such associations, subject to applicable legal, operational, and financial requirements established by the City; and directing staff to work with the existing associations under those conditions. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1506 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  82. F.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing funding in the additional amount of $100,000.00 to the Coral Gables Cinematheque for the expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema at the city-owned property 240-260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, with certain conditions. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1490 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  83. F.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission condemning the use of fictitious organizational identities and deceptive digital interfaces to conduct anonymous political intelligence-gathering operations against Coral Gables voters and to subvert the city's public records infrastructure; calling upon state and federal authorities to investigate; directing the City Attorney to pursue all available legal remedies including recovery of diverted public records; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1507 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  84. F.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission directing city staff to review, develop, and implement a process for the installation of rumble strips, tactile edge treatments, or other appropriate protective safety measures along the edges of existing and future bicycle lanes within the city, where feasible and consistent with applicable engineering, safety, and regulatory standards, in order to provide additional protection for cyclists; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1510 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  85. F.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the design and construction of sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Riviera Drive from Bird Road to Ponce de Leon Boulevard. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1514 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  87. 73 Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda Items A-1 and F-12)
  88. F.-12. Discussion regarding Permit Processing Improvements. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1487 Discussed and Filed
  89. F.-13. Presentation of the Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1427 Deferred
  90. F.-14. Discussion regarding election results and next steps. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1486 Discussed and Filed
  91. F.-15. Discussion regarding the Youth Center Association. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1484 Discussed and Filed
  92. F.-16. Discussion regarding AEDs in city parks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1491 Discussed and Filed
  93. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  94. 80 None
  95. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  96. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-001 for Soccer Program Management Services to US Champions Soccer Academy, LLC, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award". Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin 26-1373 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  97. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Sanitary Sewer Submersible Electrical Control Panel Installation to Coreland Construction Corp., the most responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $829,898.94, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-005. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1459 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  98. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to utilize the public space and maintain a temporary Soccer Watch Party set-up at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from July 3, 2026 through July 19, 2026, in connection with the 2026 World Cup and to allow for set-up for sales and crowd control during the entire World Cup event from June 19, 2026 through July 19, 2026. 26-1482 Continued
  99. .H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission to provide staff with direction for the development of a Landscape & Maintenance Assessment Program. 26-1504 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  100. H.-5. Update on Development Services. 26-1494
  101. H.-6. Presentation on AI Summit and the new Coral Gables Center of Excellence Program. 26-1495
  102. H.-7. Phillips Park Project Update. 26-1498 Discussed and Filed
  103. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  104. 91 None
  105. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  106. J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 1- amending the Charter to change the City’s election date to coincide with national elections. 26-1530 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  108. J.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 2- Amending the­ Charter to prohibit further changes to the Election Date via Ordinance. 26-1531 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  109. J.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters disapproved Referendum 3- Allowing Commissioners or Officials to remove board members prior to the expiration of their term. 26-1532 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  110. J.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 4- Requiring a decennial review of the City Charter. 26-1533 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  112. J.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 5 - Authorizing a contracted inspector general as needed for the City of Coral Gables. 26-1534 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  114. J.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 6 - Requiring a vote of the electors prior to changing the compensation of City elected officials. 26-1535 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  115. J.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters disapproved Referendum 7- An amendment eliminating the runoff election in City Commission and Mayoral races. 26-1536 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  116. J.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 8 - Fund Reserves Policy and Expenditure of General Fund Reserves. 26-1537 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  117. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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