City Commission
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Agenda — 78 items
- 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on February 24, 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 CALL TO ORDER
- 4 INVOCATION
- 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
- 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5 ROLL CALL
- 6 MERRICK MOMENT
- A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
- A.-1. Presentation of a Certificate of Condolence to the bereaved family of Thelma Gibson.
- A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 24, 2026 as "Tumblebees Gymnastics Day" in Coral Gables.
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- A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 21, 2026 to June 27, 2026 as "Ocean Pollution Week" in Coral Gables.
- A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring 2026 as "Physicians To Children Centennial Year" in Coral Gables.
- A.-5. Congratulations to Firefighter Daniel Mosqueira recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2025.
- B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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- C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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- D. CONSENT AGENDA
- D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovation and Technology Director to waive the competitive process to purchase Vermont Systems OMS Platform Maintenance service in the estimated amount of $375,000 as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A
- D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alejandra Nolibos (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Douglas Yoder (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Emma Joseph (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
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- 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
- 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs January 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes
- 1.-2. Retirement Board Meeting of January 8, 2026.
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- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 27 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
- E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 105, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Code of the City of Coral Gables by amending Section 105-30, “Construction Staging Plans,” to modify construction fencing requirements; requiring visual displays in multi-family, mixed-use, and Special Use and Preservation zoned districts; establishing standards for temporary storefront barricades; and by creating Section 105-33, “Demolition Standards,” to establish requirements for demolition activities; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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- E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations Section,” to amend Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” to modify building height standards for bungalow-type duplexes by removing the one-story limitation and providing that the maximum building height shall be consistent with the underlying zoning district; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)
- F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- 31 Passed the Consent Agenda
- F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to deny the issuance of building permits to contractors with expired permits within the City consistent with applicable law. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission expressing the City’s policy recognition that first responders, including fire rescue and emergency medical services, play a critical role in identifying victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault; acknowledging that properties generating repeated calls for service may warrant review through nuisance abatement processes in a victim-centered, trauma-informed manner; and proving for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
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- F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission affirming support for the preservation of the Miami-Dade Urban Development Boundary (“UDB”) as it currently exists to protect downstream water resources, including the Biscayne Aquifer, regional groundwater supplies, and connected coastal waters, as well as the Everglades wetlands, and agricultural lands; urging the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners to reject the proposed development outside the UDB; urging the Florida State Legislature to oppose any legislation that would weaken the UDB in the Miami-Dade County Charter; encouraging advancement of attainable and workforce housing within the UDB to address housing affordability without expanding development into environmentally sensitive lands; adding preservation of the UDB to the City’s legislative priorities; and further directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, the Miami-Dade State Legislative Delegation, all other municipalities within Miami-Dade County, and the City’s lobbying team. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to ensure that all fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel complete an assault, human trafficking, and abuse training course within the next six months focused on familiarizing emergency responders with the unique patient care considerations and characteristics inherent in incidents of sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse, directing new fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel to complete similar training within six months of their initial hire, and directing the City Manager to ensure that all fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel complete additional training thereafter.(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to Coordinate with Miami-Dade County to make available the MeetQ Permit Services at the City's Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-6. Discussion regarding a bicycle rental program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-7. Discussion regarding a City compost station. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
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- F.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Cables, Florida, supporting senate bill 1422 relating to the protection, restoration, and management of coral reefs and updating the city’s 2026 legislative priorities to expressly include support for the protection of Biscayne Bay and coral reefs. (Mayor Lago)
- G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
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- H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
- H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovation and Technology Director to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement/Bid Waiver for Unitec Inc., to provide fiber optic construction services for the Phase 5 broadband expansion project, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-050 for Mobility Hub Preconstruction and Construction Manager at Risk and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act”. Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin
- H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-038 for Landscape Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Landscape DE, LLC, Miller, Legg & Associates, Inc., and Savino Miller Design Studio, P.A., the five (5) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award HVAC & Refrigeration Systems Services to Weathertrol Maintenance Corp., as the sole responsive and responsible bidder in an estimated annual amount of $591,746.50 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-033 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Parking Lot Improvements to Tadeos Engineering LLC, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $929,275.00 but not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-043 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A
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- H.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Second Amendment to the Lease/Use Agreement between the City of Coral Gables (Lessor) and (Lessee) Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership for the property that adjoins the property commonly known as Kindred Hospital South Florida Gables located at North 105.00 feet of the 30 foot wide right of way of Wallace Street, as shown on the Recorded Plat of Tamiami Place, Plan No. 3, Coral Gables, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 146, at Page 90 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, being bounded as follows: bounded on the North by the South Right of Way of S.W. 8th Street (also being the North Line of Tracts B and C of said Recorded Plat of “Vencor Hospitals, South, Inc.); bounded on the South by the easterly extension of the South Line of said Tract B, to its intersection with the westerly line of said Tract C; bounded on the West by the easterly line of said Tract B. for an additional ten-year term (03/29/2026-03/29/2036) for the continued utilization of the property in connection with the tenant’s adjacent parking facility to complement the tenant’s medical objectives. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-7. Social Media Year-End Performance Report.
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- I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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- J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
- 56 None
- K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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- 59 ADJOURNMENT
- 60 NOTE
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- 110 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk