Landmarks Advisory Board

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

Agenda — 23 items

1. 1 The Landmark Advisory Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, commencing at 9:30 am EST. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j//81769745993. 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. Meeting ID: : 817 6974 5993 One tap mobile +17866351003,,81769745993# US (Miami) +19292056099,,8:81769745993# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/koHpBvqy7 305-461-6769 (Coral Gables local number) To speak to the Landmark Advisory Board 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 also 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.
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. I. CALL TO ORDER
4. II. ROLL CALL
5. 4 This meeting was Called to Order at 9:36 AM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7. 1. Landmark Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2025 26-1212 approved Pass
8. IV. NEW / OLD BUSINESS
9. V. OLD BUSINESS
10. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
11. 1. Chair Slesnick is disappointed in the lack of activity on this board and lack of responsiveness of some items, eg. walking tour. Board requests a report from staff on the expected responsibilities of this board.
12. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. 2. Walking Tour - Staff has been in contact with Michael Maxwell, Chair of the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Maxwell intended for the landmark tour to be on a bus. Trolleys are not longer pulled off routes, they are too busy. Mr. Maxwell has a list with staff on this subject. Staff has not had an opportunity to connect with Mr.Maxwell on this list. Staff to provide a plan for the landmark tour with a van before Memorial Day.
14. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
15. 3. Water Tower - The city is in the process of clearing out storage from the water tower for a structural assessment. Board member Diaz mentions the light fixture is not working on the tower.
16. IX. ADJOURNMENT
17. 4. Streetlights - Chair Slesnick said he met with the City Manager and will press FPL for a response.
18. 13 NOTE
19. 5. Landmarks - This board is requesting a list of landmarks throughout the city. Staff will circulate the list.
20. 6. Gondola Building - The City Commission received a replay from the State of Florida authorizing the Gondola Building be placed next to the tennis center.
21. 7. Pinewood Cemetery Restoration - Staff has updated the board on this project. The project will start in phases of removal, approximately 72 trees to be removed. Will go in and remove 10 at a time in order to see what needs to be replanted. Will be working with a Landscape Architect to plan the pathways. Staff and Public Works has met with Brian Keeley, neighbor and former CEO of Baptist Health South Florida. Mr. Keeley stated that his family supports the clean up effort. There is a memorial tree in Mr. Keeley's name in honor of his neighbors. At that time Public Works did a lot of the cleanup in this area. Mr. Keeley was also going to refresh the orchids in the area. Chair Slesnick discussed the possibility of neighbors contributing to the restoration. The next invasive clean-up event is scheduled for March 20, 2026. Planning for Pioneer Day is in the works by the Advisory Board.
22. 8. Public Works - Board members are requesting a member of Public Works be present at the next meeting on April 29, 2026.
23. 1. Board Elections: A motion was made by Board member Bennett, seconded by Board member Asrani, to elect Don Selsnick as Chairperson for the Landmarks Advisory Board. This motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Board member Asrani, seconded by Board member Heisenbottle, to elect Albert Menendez as the Vice Chairperson of the Landmarks Advisory Board. This motion passed unanimously.