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November 18, 2025 ·8:00 AM Final Revised

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on November 18, 2025 commencing at 8:00 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
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. 6 MERRICK MOMENT
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  10. A.-1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Josephine Johnson - Professor Emeritus of the University of Miami School of Communication. 25-1058 Presented and Filed
  11. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 17, 2025 as "World Prematurity Day" in Coral Gables. 25-1022 Presented and Filed
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  13. 10 Agenda Item A-3 has been deferred to the December 9, 2025 City Commission Meeting
  14. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring December 9, 2025 as "Actors' Playhouse Day" in Coral Gables. 25-9809 Deferred
  15. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 19, 2025 as "Hippolito Day" in Coral Gables. 25-9833 Presented and Filed
  16. A.-5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 2025 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Coral Gables. 25-9743 Presented and Filed
  17. 14 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items A-6, F-1 and F-6 are related)
  18. A.-6. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 29, 2025 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coral Gables. 25-1021 Presented and Filed
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  20. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  21. B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of October 14, 2025. 25-1016 approved Pass
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  23. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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  25. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  26. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Sixth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and 338 Minorca Law Center, LLC for the property located at 338 Minorca Avenue, First Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for an additional three-year term (01/01/26-12/31/28) for the temporary relocation of the City’s Finance Department Collections Division staff offices. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1000 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  27. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of James (Jim) Berlin (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) 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. 25-1019 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  29. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County relating to the review of applications for development within the Coral Gables / University Subzone of the Rapid Transit Zone (“RTZ”) pursuant to Section 4 of Miami-Dade County Ordinance No. 25-90; providing for authorization; and providing for an effective date. 25-1048 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  30. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the services from Law Enforcement Psychological and Counseling Associates for Critical Incident Stress Debriefings, Regular/Annual Wellness Visits, and a specialized Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for public safety personnel with an estimated amount of $28,000.00 as a “Sole Source” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1049 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  31. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Eibi Aizenstat (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Retirement Board (General Employees), for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1059 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  33. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract no. RFP 2018-009A, RFP 2018-009B, and RFP 2018-009C for Disaster Debris Removal Services, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications.” Lobbyist: N/A 25-1023 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  34. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Susan Rodriguez (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for the remainder of an unexpired two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1069 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  35. D.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award DGS Boats, Corp as the most responsive and responsible bidder for Purchase of Marine Fire Rescue Vessel, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-036 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. 25-1024 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  36. D.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of P. Tristan Bourgoignie (Nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1078 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  37. D.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Gonzalo Sanabria (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remainder of an unexpired two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1081 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  38. D.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Stephen Matthew Wisniew (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for the remainder of an unexpired two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-1084 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  39. D.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission terminating for convenience the Preconstruction Services Agreement dated September 17, 2021 with the Weitz Company, LLC pursuant to Article 8 of the agreement. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1086 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  40. 34 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
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  42. D.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the procurement code as a Special Procurement/Bid Waiver to continue services with Golf Academy of South Florida through the spring session 2026 at the Coral Gables Country Club in the annual amount of $50,000.00, not to exceed the available annual budget pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1091 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  43. D.-14. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement/Bid Waiver to continue services with Tumblebees Gymnastics through the Spring Session 2026 at the War Memorial Youth Center in the annual amount of $150,000.00 , not to exceed the available annual budget pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1092 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  44. D.-15. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a lease between the City of Coral Gables as Tenant and 475 Biltmore MOB, LLC as Landlord, regarding the property located at 475 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of three (3) years and (2) months for the purpose of relocating Development Services Code Enforcement Staff members. 25-1097 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  45. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  46. 1.-1. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of September 3, 2025. 25-9812 approved Pass
  47. 1.-2. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of September 17, 2025. 25-1001 approved Pass
  48. 1.-3. Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 1, 2025 Minutes 25-9903 approved Pass
  49. 1.-4. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of September 30, 2025 25-9944 approved Pass
  50. 1.-5. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of October 20, 2025. 25-1065 approved Pass
  51. 1.-6. Retirement Board Meeting of September 15. 2025. 25-1031 approved Pass
  52. 1.-7. Retirement Board Meeting of October 24, 2025. 25-1072 approved Pass
  53. 1.-8. Retirement Board/City Commission Joint Workshop of October 24, 2025. 25-1073 approved Pass
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  56. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  57. 50 APPEALS
  58. 51 Agenda Item E-1 has been deferred to the December 9, 2025 CIty Commission Meeting
  59. 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 Deferred
  60. 53 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  61. 54 Time Certain 1:00pm (Agenda Items E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-7 are related)
  62. E.-2. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 8:48
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  65. E.-3. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 8:55
  66. E.-4. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 9:02
  67. 59 Agenda Items E-5 and E-8 are related
  68. E.-5. 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass
  69. 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” to require disclosure of certain business relationships, gifts, and political contributions relating to projects that come before the City Commission; to require public posting of such disclosures on CoralGables.com; providing for supplemental local transparency obligations consistent with Chapter 112, Florida Statues and Miami-Dade County Code § 2-11.1; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 25-9999 Deferred
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  71. 63 RESOLUTIONS
  72. 64 Time Certain 1:00pm (Agenda Items E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-7 are related)
  73. E.-7. 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
  74. 66 Agenda Items E-5 and E-8 are related
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  76. E.-8. 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 Discussed and Filed
  77. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  78. 69 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items A-6, F-1 and F-6 are related)
  79. F.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the waiver of parking fees in the City's public garages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 29, 2025, for the Small Business Saturday Event. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-1041 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  82. F.-2. 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 Deferred ▶ jump to 83:51
  83. F.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission urging the State Legislature to amend the Live Local Act to allow for municipal-based median incomes rather than the area median incomes currently utilized in the Live Local Act. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 25-1083 Failed ▶ jump to 92:56
  84. 74 Time Certain 6:00pm (Agenda Item F-4)
  85. F.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing City Staff to move forward with the development of a dog park on the city-owned parcel located at 520 University Drive, at the corner of Segovia Street and University Drive; providing for design parameters including landscape buffers, screening, and materials; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-1085 ▶ jump to 231:31
  86. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission directing that City Staff develop and implement an annual Veterans Day Event to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lara) 25-1090 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 0:10
  87. 77 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Items A-6, F-1 and F-6 are related)
  88. F.-6. Update on the Miracle Mile Small Business Pop Up Pilot Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-1047 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 56:32
  89. F.-7. Update on Biltmore Way. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-1013 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 127:57
  90. F.-8. Update on the Keep Florida Beautiful Conference. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1042 Discussed and Filed
  91. 81 Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item F-9)
  92. F.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables directing the City Manager to identify and approve an appropriate location for deployment of an aquatic decontamination system; providing for coordination with environmental and academic partners; requiring data collection and a follow-up report to the city commission; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1077 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  93. F.-10. Update on the Centennial Concert. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-1094 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 145:21
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  95. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  96. 86 None
  97. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  98. H.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to FG Construction, LLC. Contract No. 20681 Median Improvements - Ponce de Leon - Phase 3 Project, pursuant to Section 2-764 (b) "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications", in the amount of $500,000 to cover unforeseen items. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1093 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  99. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a lease between the City of Coral Gables as Tenant, and 2020 Ponce de Leon, LLC as Landlord regarding the property located at 2020 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 102A, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of three (3) years for the purpose of relocating numerous staff members of the City’s Finance Department. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1095 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  100. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a lease between the City of Coral Gables as Tenant and 2020 Ponce, LLC as Landlord, regarding the property located at 2020 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1200, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of three (3) years for the purpose of relocating numerous City Hall Staff Members. Lobbyist: N/A 25-1096 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  101. H.-4. Update on the Art on the Plaza Program. 25-1052 ▶ jump to 150:45
  102. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  103. 93 None
  104. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  105. 95 None
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  107. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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  109. 98 ADJOURNMENT
  110. 99 NOTE
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  117. 170 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk