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January 13, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on January 13, 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 0:01
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:03
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:54
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of the 2025 Holiday Window Contest Winners. 25-1265 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 11:10
  10. A.-2. Presentation of the 2025 Communities of Excellence Gold Level Recognition. 26-1003 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 15:53
  11. 8 MERRICK MOMENT
  12. A.-3. Congratulations to Giralda Cleaners on receiving the 2025 Commercial Beautification Award. 25-1181 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 24:41
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  14. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring January 13, 2026 as "Ana Alicia Fernandez Day" in Coral Gables. 25-1258 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 28:53
  15. A.-5. Congratulations to Driver Engineer John Jensen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2025. 25-1107 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 50:14
  16. A.-6. Congratulations to Driver Engineer Brandon Ogden, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2025. 25-1147 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 53:00
  17. A.-7. Congratulations to Nicole Gautney, from Parking Department recipient of the "Part-Time Employees of the 4th Quarter Award". 25-1218 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 57:00
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  19. A.-8. Congratulations to Mercedes Paulino, from the Police department recipient of the "Employee of the Month " for November 2025. 25-1220 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 62:54
  20. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  21. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of November 18, 2025. 25-1190 ▶ jump to 71:29
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  23. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 71:40
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  25. D. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 78:06
  26. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Saul Cimbler (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1189 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  27. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the nomination of Christopher Challenger, who ran unopposed to the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board At-Large Participating Regular Full-Time Employee Representative Seat and Joshua Nunez, who ran unopposed for the Police Officer Representative Seat, both for a two-ear term beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. 25-1192 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  28. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for properties located outside the City’s Sewer District at 1101 and 1201 Stanford Drive, 5185 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 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. 25-1238 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  31. D.-4. 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 1530 Liguria Avenue, 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. 25-1239 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  32. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission expressing its desire to reactivate the Sister City relationship with the City of La Antigua, Guatemala. 25-1253 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 78:29
  33. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  34. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of December 3, 2025. 25-1169 approved Pass
  35. 1.-2. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of November 5, 2025. 25-9811 approved Pass
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  37. 1.-3. Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2025. 25-1240 approved Pass
  38. 1.-4. Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of October 22, 2025. 25-1241 approved Pass
  39. 1.-5. Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of November 19, 2025. 25-1242 approved Pass
  40. 1.-6. Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 19, 2025. 25-1179 approved Pass
  41. 1.-7. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of December 8, 2025. 26-1033 approved Pass
  42. 1.-8. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 11, 2025. 26-1002 approved Pass
  43. 1.-9. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 09, 2025 25-1247 approved Pass
  44. 1.-10. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 2025. 25-1175 approved Pass
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  46. 1.-11. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 11, 2025. 26-1000 approved Pass
  47. 1.-12. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of November 05, 2025. 25-1250 approved Pass
  48. 38 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
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  50. 1.-13. Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of December 3, 2025. 25-1176 approved Pass
  51. 1.-14. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of November 19, 2025. 25-1125 approved Pass
  52. 1.-15. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of October 09, 2025. 25-1248 approved Pass
  53. 1.-16. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 2025. 25-1249 approved Pass
  54. 1.-17. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of December 4, 2025. 25-1223 approved Pass
  55. 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]:
  56. 46 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item 2-1)
  57. 2.-1. Charter Review Committee Interim Recommendations. 26-1028 adopted by Resolution Number Fail ▶ jump to 89:47
  58. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  59. 49 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  60. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 7, “Sustainability and Resilience Standards,” Section 7-102, “Green Building Requirements,” to provide National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Silver Certification as an acceptable option for compliance; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-1) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1026 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 127:54
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  62. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Section 3-200, “Principal Uses”; amending Section 3-201, “Group Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Child Care Facilities,” to clarify statutory capacity and licensing requirements; adding Section 3-202, “Certified Recovery Residences,” to establish procedures for review and approval consistent with state and federal law; amending Article 16, “Definitions,” to add definitions for “Adult Day Care Center,” “Certified Recovery Residence,” “Dwelling Unit,” and “Group Residential Home”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) 25-1027 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 128:40
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  64. 53 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  65. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S. 163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” to modify the required mix of uses when developed within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” to allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.5, and to provide for policies to implement the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay;” providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (12 10 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0) 25-1124 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 129:32
  66. E.-4. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 154:44
  67. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-200, “Procedures,” to amend Section 14-213.11, “Adoption Hearing,” to require a supermajority vote of the City Commission for adoption of comprehensive plan map amendments; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1023 Discussed ▶ jump to 215:46
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  69. 58 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item E-6)
  70. E.-6. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article V. “Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics,” of the Coral Gables City Code to create Section 2-309 “Anti-Kickback and Post-Approval Transparency Requirements,” providing supplemental local transparency obligations consistent with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and Miami-Dade County Code §2-11.1; requiring disclosure and public posting of post-approval business relationships, financial benefits, gifts, and campaign/political committee contributions connected to projects that appear before the City Commission; requiring sworn affidavits from developers/applicants and mandatory post-certificate of occupancy sworn certifications by elected officials; providing implementation requirements, enforcement, repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1032 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Fail ▶ jump to 163:25
  71. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  72. 61 Time Certain 6:00pm (Agenda Item F-1)
  73. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2025-452, which authorized City staff to move forward with the development of a dog park on the City-owned parcel located at 520 University Drive; directing the City Manager to direct City staff to gather community input on the proposed dog park; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 25-1193 adopted by Resolution Number Fail ▶ jump to 310:29
  74. F.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission making permanent the Resident Parking Rate Pilot Program. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 26-1005 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 440:59
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  76. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-301 to amend certain language and calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to change the City's General Election from April of odd numbered years to coincide with the General Election held in November of even numbered years and adjusting the association qualifying and run-off dates and changing all subsequent elections; providing for a mail ballot election; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1020 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 255:29
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  78. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-163 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to include a prohibition on amending the date of the election via Ordinance, in so far as that prohibition is not in conflict with State Law; providing for mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1021 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 265:01
  79. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-211 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to allow the appointing Commissioner or Appointed Official to remove a board member from that position prior to the expiration of their term; providing for mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1022 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 267:00
  80. F.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-87 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to require the convening of a Charter Review Committee every ten years and outlining the composition of that committee; providing for a Mail Ballot Election; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1024 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 268:28
  81. F.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-161 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should incorporate the City’s Fund Balance and Reserve Policy adopted in Ordinance No. 2025-05 and be amended to require approval of the electors prior to amendment of that Fund Balance and Reserve Policy or the expenditure of funds from the General Reserve, except for those funds authorized to be spent pursuant to the Emergency Powers authorized by the Charter, City Code, Declaration of Emergency, or other applicable law; providing for a mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1025 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 271:05
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  83. F.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-88 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to authorize a contract with Miami-Dade County or a private entity to provide Inspector General Services with certain powers (including the power to subpoena witnesses), provided that such appointment, term, functions, and powers shall be further established by ordinance; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedures for balloting; providing for mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1026 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 285:49
  84. F.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-160 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to include a requirement that any changes to the compensation of the elected officials, beyond that regular consumer price index increase detailed in the City Code be submitted to a vote of the electors; providing for a mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1027 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 295:58
  85. F.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a donation from Friends of the Underline, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute funding and sponsorship agreement with Friends of the Underline, Inc. regarding the Underline Dog Park and naming the park “Chewy Bark Park” for a certain period of time. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1031 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 411:46
  86. 74 Time Certain 6:00pm (Agenda Item F-11)
  87. F.-11. Update on Youth Center Dog Park and Conceptual Presentation. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 26-1010 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 310:29
  88. F.-12. Discussion regarding media credentials. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1259 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 415:46
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  90. F.-13. Discussion regarding Business Tax Licenses. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1260 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 419:47
  91. F.-14. Discussion regarding tree protection, construction fences, and silt barriers at construction sites. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1261 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 427:07
  92. F.-15. Discussion regarding newspaper stands. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1262 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 434:38
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  94. F.-16. Discussion item regarding the Mobility Hub Mural Art Design Proposal. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 26-1029 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 437:41
  95. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  96. 83 None
  97. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  98. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation contract to EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc, the most responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-029 Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A 26-1009 Deferred ▶ jump to 71:20
  99. H.-2. Celebrating a Century: The Coral Gables Centennial Year. 25-1257 Deferred
  100. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  101. 88 None
  102. 88 Pulled from Consent Agenda
  103. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  104. 90 None
  105. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 442:44
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  107. 93 ADJOURNMENT
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  121. Non Agenda A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to organize a watch party of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 19, 2026 and authorizing the waiver of the competitive process of the Procurement Code for all purchases related to the watch party. 26-1053 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  122. 179 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk