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March 10, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final Revised ·2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on March 10, 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 0:02
  4. 3 ROLL CALL
  5. 4 INVOCATION
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  8. 6 MERRICK MOMENT ▶ jump to 10:34
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2026 as "Women's History Month" in Coral Gables. 26-1301 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 27:45
  11. A.-2. Presentation of State of Florida certificates recognizing the Granada and Biltmore Golf Courses as part of the Florida Historic Golf Trail. 26-1296 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 13:42
  12. A.-3. Presentation by Mayor Don Slesnick of a donated framed architectural drawing of the Coral Gables Water Tower to the City of Coral Gables. 26-1318 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 19:11
  13. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 7, 2026 as "Suddenly Sleepy Saturday" in Coral Gables. 26-1300 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 34:08
  14. 12 Agenda Items A-5 and H-1 are related
  15. A.-5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Autism Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables. 26-1187 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 41:05
  16. A.-6. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Earth Month" in Coral Gables. 26-1254 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 60:36
  17. A.-7. Recognition of Keep Coral Gables Beautiful: recipient of the 2025 Keep America Beautiful National Innovation Award. 26-1311 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 66:55
  18. A.-8. Recognition of the Coral Gables Police Department for earning Reaccreditation with Excellence from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on November 15, 2025, marking the department’s tenth accreditation award... 26-1278 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 69:48
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  21. A.-9. Congratulations to Emergency Dispatcher Audrey Miranda, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Emergency Dispatcher of the Quarter,” for the 3rd Quarter of 2025. 26-1075 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 77:30
  22. A.-10. Congratulations to Officer Breylis Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of October 2025. 26-1283 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 80:00
  23. A.-11. Congratulations to Officers Bryan Pita and Rafael Villanueva, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of January 2026. 26-1284 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 82:36
  24. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  25. 22 None
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  27. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 92:03
  28. D. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 99:13
  29. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 5851 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this Resolution. 26-1198 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  31. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the "Carnaval de Barranquilla" events as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Program. 26-1265 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  32. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the purchase of ammunition from Florida Bullet Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement,” in an estimated amount of $55,000.00 pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1277 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  33. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to apply for financial assistance from the Florida InLand Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program for the David Lawrence Jr. and Family Park (Blue Road Park) Phase II Project. 26-1267 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  34. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget to recognize as revenue $103,340.00 and to appropriate $103,340.00 towards opioid and substance abuse education, treatment, prevention and other related programs and services, pursuant to the Florida opioid allocation and statewide response agreement. 26-1280 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  35. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the adoption of the Miami-Dade County 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). 26-1264 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  36. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
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  38. 1.-1. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of January 7, 2026. 26-1134 approved Pass
  39. 1.-2. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 4, 2026. 26-1204 approved Pass
  40. 1.-3. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of February 18, 2026. 26-1269 approved Pass
  41. 1.-4. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of February 11, 2026. 26-1242 approved Pass
  42. 1.-5. Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of January 28, 2026. 26-1268 approved Pass
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  44. 1.-6. Cultural Development Board Meeting of January 20, 2026. 26-1135 approved Pass
  45. Non Agenda Congratulations to Susan Lainfiesta, Special Events Manager for the Community Recreation Department, selected as the 2025 Employee of the Year. 26-1326 Presented and Filed
  46. 1.-7. Economic Development Board Meeting of January 7, 2026. 26-1294 approved Pass
  47. 1.-8. Economic Development Board Meeting of February 4, 2026. 26-1249 approved Pass
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  49. 1.-9. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of January 8, 2026. 26-1243 approved Pass
  50. 1.-10. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 12, 2026. 26-1276 approved Pass
  51. 1.-11. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of February 4, 2026. 26-1244 approved Pass
  52. 1.-12. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of December 10, 2025. 26-1078 approved Pass
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  54. 1.-13. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of January 15, 2026. 26-1274 approved Pass
  55. 1.-14. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of February 5, 2026. 26-1266 approved Pass
  56. 47 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  57. 1.-15. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of January 14, 2026. 26-1275 approved Pass
  58. 1.-16. Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of December 16, 2025. 26-1297 approved Pass
  59. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 99:33
  60. 51 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  61. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the City Code, creating Article X - “Golf Carts”; authorizing and regulating the operation of golf carts on designated city streets; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1264 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 99:39
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  63. 54 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  64. 55 Agenda Item E-2 has been deferred. It will be heard at a future Commission Meeting. ▶ jump to 99:33
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  66. E.-2. 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 Deferred
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  68. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving amendments to the text and maps of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to small-scale amendment procedures (Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes), and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” to 1) modify the required Multi-Family densities and height to allow higher intensity within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” and to allow Multi-Family High Density within the Mixed-Use Overlay Districts located within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” 2) include additional properties (6100 Caballero Blvd) within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” on the Mixed-Use Overlay Districts Map, and 3) amend the Future Land Use Map from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Multi Family High Density” for Lots 1&2, Block 5 and Lots 1 thru 3, Block 6, Riviera Waterways Section, Track “K”, Addition to Riviera Waterways Section, and Lot 8, Block 208, Riviera Section 14; from “Multi Family Low Density” to “Multi Family High Density” for Lots 3&4, Block 5, Riviera Waterways Section; from” Multi Family Duplex Density” to “Multi Family Low Density” for Lot 5, Block 5 and the southern portion of Lot 5, Block 6, Singer Subdivision; from” Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Multi Family Medium Density” for Lot 4, Block 6, Riviera Waterways Section; and from “Multi Family Duplex Density” to “Multi Family Medium Density” for Lot 5-A and the northern portion of Lot 5, Block 6, Singer Subdivision;, providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file) (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra 26-1144 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
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  70. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for map and text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” by 1) amending Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-408, “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” to a) include requirements for multi-family development and provide regulations for modification and development agreements within the district; b) add additional properties (6100 Caballero Boulevard) to the boundary of the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay”, 2) amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” to remove inconsistent Site Specifics, 3) amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204, “Transfer of Development Rights,” to expand Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) receiving sites within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” and 4) amend the Zoning Map from “Mixed-Use 1 (MX1)” to “Multi Family 4 (MF4)”, for Lots 1&2, Block 5 and Lots 1 thru 3, Block 6, Riviera Waterways Section, Track “K”, Addition to Riviera Waterways Section, and Lot 8, Block 208, Riviera Section 14, from “Multi Family 3 (MF3)” to “Multi Family 4 (MF4)” for Lots 3&4, Block 5, Riviera Waterways Section; from” Multi Family 1 (MF1)” to “Multi Family 3 (MF3)” for Lot 5, Block 5 and the southern portion of Lot 5, Block 6, Singer Subdivision; from” Mixed-Use 1 (MX1)” to “Multi Family 2 (MF2)” for Lot 4, Block 6, Riviera Waterways Section; and from “Multi Family 1 (MF1)” to “Multi Family 2 (MF2)” for Lot 5-A and the northern portion of Lot 5, Block 6, Singer Subdivision; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Legal description on file) (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra 26-1145 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
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  72. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 45:43
  73. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission expressing support for Senate Bill 302, relating to Coastal Resiliency and Aquatic Preserves, sponsored by Senator Ileana Garcia and co-introduced by Senator Bryan Ávila and Senator Barbara Sharief; and Senate Bill 1422, relating to Coral Reef Protection and the designation of coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, sponsored by Senator Ileana Garcia and co-sponsored by Senator Shevrin Jones; affirming that such legislation is consistent with and incorporated into the City’s 2026 Legislative Priorities; authorizing advocacy for passage during the 2026 Legislative Session; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1295 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 162:54
  74. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission affirming the City’s commitment to human trafficking prevention through community outreach, education, and interagency coordination; and directing the City Manager to conduct public awareness and educational programs in anticipation of large-scale international events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1303 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 165:47
  75. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission urging Miami-Dade County to amend Section 31-107 "Vehicle Standards" of the Miami-Dade County Code to allow for use of certain passenger motor carrier vehicles for up to twenty model years of age, or 350,000 Miles of usage. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1312 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 207:58
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  77. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to review and expand the accessible/disability resources page on the City’s official website; providing for the identification and inclusion of community resources, programs, and information regarding accessible and inclusive amenities; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1314 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 45:44
  78. F.-6. Discussion regarding newspaper stands. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1262 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 222:21
  79. 69 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item F-7)
  80. F.-7. Update regarding Little Library from High School Student Gianna Figueroa. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1281 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 288:41
  81. 72 Agenda Items H-3, H-4 and F-9 are related
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  83. F.-9. Presentation on the Granada Golf Course and phase two of the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1286 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 234:45
  84. F.-10. Discussion regarding assessment for commercial property owners for beautification. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1291 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 263:02
  85. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  86. 76 None
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  88. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS ▶ jump to 41:04
  89. 79 Agenda Items A-5 and H-1 are related
  90. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission declaring Principles of Inclusion for individuals with Autism and other special needs, and urging action by National, State, and Local Governments, Businesses, and Residential Communities Consistent with these Principles. 26-1298 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 41:06
  91. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Grant Agreement No. VW403 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection providing for the purchase of three garbage trucks in the amount of $1,053,522; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to recognize grant funds as revenue; and appropriate said funds to the cost of the program. 26-1279 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 249:16
  92. 82 Agenda Items H-3, H-4 and F-9 are related
  93. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Community Recreation fee schedule pursuant to the City's established five-year fee planning structure; continuing the five-year fee cycle through Fiscal Years 2027-2031; providing for structured fee adjustments; establishing a veterans and active military discount at the Granada Golf Course; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 26-1270 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 234:45
  94. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to authorize a bid waiver for Granada Golf Course maintenance services and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bright View Holdings LLC for a period of one year in the estimated amount of $969,478.00, pursuant to section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1285 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 234:45
  95. H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a First Amendment to the Lease/Use Agreement Between the City of Coral Gables (Lessor) and (Lessee) Miami-Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the property located at: 2900 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155, identified by Folio Number: 30-4014-010-0010, comprising of approximately 4.466 Acres of Land for an additional one-year term (03/14/2026-03/13/2027) for the continued utilization by the County's Department of Solid Waste as a Solid Waste Trash Transfer Station. 26-1313 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 251:06
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  97. 87 Agenda Items H-6 and H-7 are related
  98. H.-6. A presentation of the Giralda Sky Project consisting of two overhead installations. 26-1292 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 255:51
  99. H.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission to authorize a Bid Waiver for the rental and installation of a temporary truss system and installation of overhead art on Giralda Plaza, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Aver Productions for a period of 6 months in the estimated amount of $183,829.40 as a "Special Procurement/Bid Waiver," pursuant to section 2-691 of the Procurement Code. 26-1293 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 255:51
  100. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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  102. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
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  105. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 304:26
  106. 96 ADJOURNMENT
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  114. 138 Agenda Items H-3, H-4 and F-9 are related
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  117. 156 Agenda Items H-3, H-4 and F-9 are related
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  120. 181 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk