City Commission
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Agenda — 78 items
- 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on February 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 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 Proclamation declaring February 10, 2026 as "Snows Jewelers Day" in Coral Gables.
- A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Coral Gables.
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- A.-3. Keep America Beautiful Declaration of Action for Greatest American Cleanup in honor of America's 250th Anniversary.
- A.-4. Congratulations to The Plaza Coral Gables on receiving the 2025 Commercial Beautification Award.
- A.-5. Congratulations to Division Chief Louie Fajardo, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2026.
- A.-6. Congratulations to Emergency Dispatch Operator Monica Dinescu, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Operator of the Year,” for 2025.
- A.-7. Congratulations to Officer Thiago Falcao, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Year,” for 2025.
- B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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- B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of January 13, 2026.
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- C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- D. CONSENT AGENDA
- 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 1231 Dickinson 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.
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- D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an encroachment into the public right-of-way for the installation of a fence with concrete columns and aluminum pickets at 905 Hardee Road, subject to requirements of the Public Works Department.
- D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-042 Youth Golf Program Services to Golf Academy of South Florida, LLC, the recommended responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-042. Lobbyist: N/A
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- D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with Gavarrete Inc. for the construction of the Mobility Hub Interim FPL Vault Buildings, located at the alley west of Garage 1, at 245 Andalusia Avenue, in an estimated amount Of $113,950.00 or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurements/Bid Waiver.” Lobbyist: N/A
- 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
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- 1.-1. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 14, 2026.
- 1.-2. Country Club Board Meeting of December 10, 2025.
- 1.-3. Cultural Development Board Meeting of December 16, 2025.
- 1.-4. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of January 7, 2026.
- 1.-5. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of January 8, 2026.
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 32 APPEALS
- 33 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-1)
- E.-1. An Appeal to the City Commission of the Board of Architects Special Masters decision on January 13, 2026, affirming the Board of Architects October 19, 2023 design approval for property located at 110 Phoenetia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 . Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
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- 35 Passed the Consent Agenda
- 36 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
- E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article VII, "Finance," Division 1, "Generally", to create Section 2-353 of the City Code to formally establish ongoing priority capital projects and capital matrices funding programs; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article I “In General,” Section 74-3 “Riding of Bicycles Upon Pedestrian Sidewalks Generally” and Chapter 74 “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article IV “Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, Shared Mobility Devices, and Other Similar Devices,” Section 74-239 “Definitions” to amend the City Code to add a definition of electric bicycles and prohibit the riding Of electric bicycles on city sidewalks; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Vice Mayor Anderson)
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- E.-4. 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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- F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission expressing solidarity with the Iranian people in their pursuit for freedom, human rights, and economic justice. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-2. Discussion regarding tree protection, construction fences, and silt barriers at construction sites. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-3. Discussion regarding state law and the city’s ability to regulate leaf blowers. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
- G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Carlos J. Castillo and Alex Sueiro (nominated by Commission As A Whole) to serve as members of the Firefighters Pension Trust Fund, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
- H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget to recognize a transfer of $3,000,000 from the Parking Fund reserves and $2,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant for the Mobility Hub Project and appropriating the funds for cost for the Mobility Hub Capital Project.
- 50 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item H-2)
- H.-2. Update regarding Development Services Study.
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- I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
- 53 None
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- J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
- J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the City Clerk to proceed with preparation of the Municipal Election Order Form in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Elections Department for services, materials and support to be rendered, in connection with the Coral Gables Special Mail Ballot Election of April 21, 2026, to procure the necessary ballots and other forms, to assist in all aspects of the Special Mail Ballot Election and canvass of returns from our designated precincts within the City of Coral Gables.
- J.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission making provisions for holding a Special Mail Ballot Election on April 21, 2026, for the consideration of certain questions amending the City Charter; further designating and appointing the City Clerk as the official representative of the City Commission, with respect to the Supervision of said Special Mail Ballot Election.
- K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
- 59 ADJOURNMENT
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- 61 NOTE
- 63 An Appeal to the City Commission of the Board of Architects Special Masters decision on January 13, 2026, affirming the Board of Architects October 19, 2023 design approval for property located at 110 Phoenetia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 . Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro
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- Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission finding that Commissioner Fernandez had an extraordinary circumstance that did not allow him to attend the City Commission Meeting of February 10, 2026 in person, and allowing him to fully participate in said meeting via Zoom, while there was a physical quorum in the room.
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- 109 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk