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December 9, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on December 9, 2025 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
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:08
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:41
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. 6 MERRICK MOMENT ▶ jump to 4:25
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Presentation of $1,610.22 donation from the City of Coral Gables to the Fundación Unidos por un Sueño collected during the "Holiday Sip and Shop on Miracle Mile" event. 25-1145 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 24:01
  11. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 9, 2025 as "Actors' Playhouse Day" in Coral Gables. 25-9809 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 8:48
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  13. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 10, 2025 as "Jesus Permuy Day" in Coral Gables. 25-1116 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 31:14
  14. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 11, 2025 as "Coastal Wealth" Day in Coral Gables. 25-1138 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 62:49
  15. A.-5. Congratulations to Andromeda District on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2025 Commercial Beautification Award. 25-1152 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 72:23
  16. A.-6. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring January 9, 2026 as "Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter Appreciation Day" in Coral Gables. 25-1068 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 47:36
  17. A.-7. Congratulations to Firefighter Sean Gonzalez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of September 2025 25-1108 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 101:43
  18. A.-8. 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 Deferred
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  20. A.-9. Congratulations to Firefighter Jonathan Correa, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of November 2025. 25-1106 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 84:11
  21. A.-10. Congratulations to Officer Alexander Rodriguez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of August 2025. 25-1129 Presented and Filed
  22. A.-11. Congratulations to Officer Thiago Falcao, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of September 2025. 25-1130 Presented and Filed
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  24. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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  26. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of October 28, 2025. 25-1075 approved Pass
  27. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  28. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  29. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Joseph Fadel (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) and Nelson Manstein (High School Representative) to serve as members of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1110 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  30. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Nancy Sanabria (nominated by the Gables by the Sea Homeowners’ Association) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners' Association Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1111 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  32. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ana Lam (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1113 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  34. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Sergio M. Gonzalez-Arias (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1142 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  35. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Thomas Snook (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1123 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  36. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Manuel Menendez (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1153 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  37. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Javier Salman (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1163 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  38. D.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Robert Festinger (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Trial Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1164 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  40. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  41. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes 25-1067 approved Pass
  42. 1.-2. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of October 1, 2025. 25-1017 approved Pass
  43. 1.-3. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of October 22, 2025. 25-1098 approved Pass
  44. 1.-4. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of November 19, 2025. 25-1148 approved Pass
  45. 1.-5. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of October 15, 2025. 25-1149 approved Pass
  46. 1.-6. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of November 19, 2025. 25-1155 approved Pass
  47. 1.-7. Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 21, 2025. 25-9803 approved Pass
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  49. 1.-8. Economic Development Board Meeting of November 5, 2025. 25-1126 approved Pass
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  51. 1.-9. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 20, 2025. 25-1065 approved Pass
  52. 1.-10. Landscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 2025. 25-1137 approved Pass
  53. 44 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  54. 1.-11. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of October 15, 2025. 25-1140 approved Pass
  55. 1.-12. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of September 17, 2025. 25-1025 approved Pass
  56. 1.-13. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of September 3, 2025. 25-1109 approved Pass
  57. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  58. 49 APPEALS
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  60. 50 Time Certain 1:00pm (Agenda Item E-1)
  61. E.-1. An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on September 18, 2025, to deny a claim of undue economic hardship and a certificate of appropriateness for demolition for the property located at 1258 Obispo Avenue, a contributing resource in the "Obispo Avenue Historic District," legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre 25-9846 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 220:01
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  63. 53 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  64. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code to create Chapter 62, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places," Article VII "Special Events and Parades," Division I "Generally" Section 62-265 "Prohibition on Use of Plastic Related or Metallized Decorations and Release of Balloons" to amend the City Code to add a prohibition on the use of certain plastic related or metallized decorative material and prohibit the release of balloons by special event permittees in the City; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-9994 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 119:27
  65. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-309, "Trellises;" Section 5-310, “Wood decks,” and Section 5-311, “Pavers and walkways,” to incorporate composite recycled materials as an approved material for trellises, decks, and walkways; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 7-0) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-9847 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  66. E.-4. 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 A-67, “Mahi Canal,” requiring additional review and approval for all mooring piles, docks, wharves, davits, boat lifts, and similar structures located in MF and MX districts that abut the Mahi Canal; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) 25-9791 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
  67. 57 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-5, E-6 E-7, and E-13 are related)
  68. E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low Rise Intensity” and “Single Family Low Density” to “Multi-Family Low Density” for the western 36 feet of Lots 1 and 13 through 17, and from “Single Family Low Density” to “Commercial Low Rise Intensity” for the remaining eastern portion of Lots 1 and 15 through 17, and all of Lots 2 through 4, Block 18, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section (760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard and 120 Avila Court), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (09 17 2025 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5:0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 25-9739 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 265:14
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  70. E.-6. An Ordinance of the City Commission making Zoning District boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” from “Mixed-use 1” and “Single-Family Residential” to “Multi-Family 3” for the western 36 feet of Lots 1 and 13 through 17, and from “Single-Family Residential” to “Mixed-Use 1” for the remaining eastern portion of Lots 1 and 15 through 17, and all of Lots 2 through 4, Block 18, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section (760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard and 120 Avila Court), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (09 17 2025 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5:0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 25-9740 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 265:20
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  72. E.-7. An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area Development” for a mixed-use project referred to as “760 Ponce” on properties legally described as Block 18, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section (760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 112 and 120 Avila Court), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (09 17 2025 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5:0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 25-9741 adopted as amended by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 265:26
  73. 62 Agenda Items E-8 and E14 are related
  74. E.-8. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2022-14 which approved a Planned Area Development for the property legally described as Lots 5 through 27, Block 28, Coral Gables Crafts Section (340, 330, 322, 314, 310, 300, Catalonia Avenue, 301, 309, 317, 323, 325, 333, 341 Malaga Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida to allow for certain work to be completed after the issuance of a temporary Certificate of Occupancy subject to the terms of a performance bond. Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 25-1087 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 265:31
  75. E.-9. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, amending Section 14-204, "Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)," and Article 16, “Definitions,” of the City’s Zoning Code to establish a Conservation TDR Program and appraisal framework; providing for definitions, procedures, appraisal standards, and conservation easement requirements; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-3) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-9921 adopted by Ordinance Number Pass
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  79. E.-10. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
  80. E.-11. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 131:44
  81. E.-12. An Resolution of the City Commission granting to Florida Power & Light Company, its successors and assigns, an electric franchise, imposing provisions and conditions relating thereto, providing for monthly payments to the City of Coral Gables, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1161 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 109:53
  82. 70 RESOLUTIONS
  83. 71 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-5, E-6 E-7, and E-13 are related)
  84. E.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of the following conditional uses: 1) Special location site plan review, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 5, “Architecture” Section 5-201, “Coral Gables Mediterranean style design standards,” for properties adjacent to or across public rights-of-way or waterways from a SFR District or MF1 District, to allow Mediterranean Architectural Bonuses; and 2) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project referred to as “760 Ponce;” on properties legally described as Block 18, Coral Gables Flagler Street Section (760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 112 and 120 Avila Court), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (09 17 2025 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5:0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 25-9742 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass
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  86. 74 Agenda Items E-8 and E14 are related
  87. E.-14. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-81 which approved a mixed-use site plan for the property legally described as Lots 5 through 27, Block 28, Coral Gables Crafts Section (340, 330, 322, 314, 310, 300, Catalonia Avenue, 301, 309, 317, 323, 325, 333, 341 Malaga Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida to allow for certain work to be completed after the issuance of a temporary Certificate of Occupancy subject to the terms of a performance bond. Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro 25-1089 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  88. E.-15. A Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and applicability,” granting approval of the restoration and renovation plan for the City Hall Complex, located at 405 Biltmore Way, legally described as Tracts B & C, Coral Gables Biltmore Section Revised, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. 25-1118 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 133:40
  89. E.-16. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2024-107 which approved a mixed-use site plan for the project referred to as "Ponce Park Residences" on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West of 1/2 of Lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying East of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29 (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr., and 225 Malaga Ave.) Coral Gables, Florida to amend the required conditions regarding the timing of the completions of the Ponce Circle Park Project. 25-1154 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 134:49
  90. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  91. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to design all new parks that will be conveyed to the City with the majority of the park to be of landscaped areas and minimal areas for hardscape. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1057 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 153:44
  92. F.-2. Presentation regarding E-bikes versus E-dirt bikes. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1076 Discussed and Filed
  93. F.-3. Update on Election Education Campaign. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1079 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 178:08
  94. F.-4. Update regarding pet waste enforcement in trash pits. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-1080 Discussed and Filed
  95. F.-5. Discussion regarding contractors with expired permits and the requirement that all open permits be closed out before they are allowed to obtain new ones. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1146 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 207:54
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  97. F.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, directing the city attorney to meet with counsel for the coral gables war memorial youth center association, inc. Within two weeks and authorizing the city attorney to proceed with litigation if all of the requested documents are not provided by the association. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1150 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 302:29
  98. F.-7. Discussion regarding an initiative to encourage golf cart use throughout the city. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1151 Discussed and Filed
  99. F.-8. Florida League of Cities update. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 25-9915 Deferred
  100. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  101. 89 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item G-1)
  102. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the University of Miami’s 2025 Campus Art Master Plan report in accordance with the requirements of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Zoning Code Article 9 (Cultural Development Board recommendation to the City Commission approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). 25-1018 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  103. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  104. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Innovation & Technology Officer to increase the spending authority on the Alturna Tech GS-35F-0119Y-1 Contract # 20124-Technology contract for the purchase of various software and equipment brands along with the associated services, in the estimated amount of $600,000.00. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1141 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 137:50
  105. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with Lee Construction for the construction of temporary offices for various City departments at 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Units 102 and 1200, in an estimated amount of $519,700 or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurements/Bid Waiver”. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1157 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 138:42
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  108. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission approving an agreement to provide Parking Management between the City of Coral Gables and Asta Parking, Inc. for two City-Owned surface parking lots located on the 300 Block of Aragon Avenue and adjacent to two privately-owned lots for the purpose of consolidating the parcels to be managed and maintained by Asta Parking, Inc. and waiving the Competitive Process of the Procurement Code pursuant to Section 2-691 “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1162 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  109. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  110. 97 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item I-1)
  111. I.-1. Hearing, pursuant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism set forth in the Class Action Settlement Agreement, regarding the determination by the Retirement Board that class members in Murrhee v. City of Coral Gables, Case No. 13-20731 CA (13) (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct.), Gap members, and Opt-Out members should receive a cost-of-living increase to retirement benefits (“COLA”). 25-1136 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  112. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  113. J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled "Regular Meetings, Special Meetings," setting forth the City Commission Meeting dates through December 2026. 25-1117 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  114. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  130. Non Agenda Item A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables appointing Javier Font as a Special Master for quasi-judicial public hearings for the Board of Architects pursuant to Sections 14-103.3 and 14-103.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. 25-1174 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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