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September 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

City Hall, Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 108 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 2 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  4. 3 INVOCATION
  5. 3 ROLL CALL
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 5 MERRICK MOMENT ▶ jump to 15:19
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 25, 2025 as "La Flor Dominicana Day" in Coral Gables. 25-9754 Presented and Filed
  10. A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 2025 as "World Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in Coral Gables. 25-9619 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 24:56
  11. A.-3. Congratulations to Captain Jader Tobon, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2025. 25-9761 Presented and Filed
  12. A.-4. Congratulations to Carlos Gutierrez, Parking Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for July 2025. 25-9733 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 31:26
  13. A.-5. Congratulations to Susan Lainfiesta, Community Recreation Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for August 2025. 25-9734 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 35:21
  14. A.-6. Congratulations to Norman Clark, Human Resources & Risk Management Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for September 2025. 25-9735 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 41:57
  15. A.-7. Congratulations to Marilyn Vazquez - Almedo, Human resources & Risk Management Department recipient of the "Part- Time Employee of the 3rd Quarter Award". 25-9736 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 42:06
  16. A.-8. Farewell to Human Resources Director Raquel Elejabarrieta. 25-9804 Presented and Filed
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  18. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  19. B.-1. Special Assessment Hearing of September 12, 2025. 25-9793 approved Pass
  20. B.-2. First Budget Hearing of September 12, 2025. 25-9794 approved Pass
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  22. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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  24. D. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 89:25
  25. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant #C1013 Letter of Understanding and Agreement from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Health, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget to recognize the $2,961.47 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures. 25-9729 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  26. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Anabella Smith (Nominated by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-9759 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  27. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to modify the contract for Fuel Station and Storage Facility Maintenance IFB 2020-016 with Advanced Petroleum Systems, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications". Lobbyist: N/A 25-9765 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  30. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the award of a purchase and service agreement with Earth Power Solutions, Inc. as a Sole Source procurement in an estimated amount of $104,776, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 25-9774 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  31. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Grant Agreement No. G3G23 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $196,000 to be put towards the inception of the Coral Gables Trolley Southern Loop Service; authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement for said financial assistance. 25-9777 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  32. D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ignacio Alvarez (Nominated by the Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-9783 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  33. D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to Gavarrete Inc.’s Contract No. IFB 2024-031 pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, to allow for a contract modification in an amount estimated at $20,000 or not to exceed the available budget, for the Parking Lot 8 and 17 Improvements project. Lobbyist: N/A 25-9784 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  34. D.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to Commercial Interior Contractors, Corp’s contract No. IFB 2024-037 pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, to allow for a contract modification in an amount estimated at $40,000 or not to exceed the available budget, for the Youth Center Gym Floor Renovations project. Lobbyist: N/A 25-9786 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  35. D.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Mayor Lago to serve as a voting member on the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board. 25-9787 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  36. D.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Martin Pinilla (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables/ University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. 25-9790 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  38. D.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission to authorize a Bid Waiver for the professional services of the construction and preparation of the seasonal Holiday Park, Santa House, and the installation and breakdown of the City’s holiday Christmas tree, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Plant Professionals, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-691, Special Procurement/Bid Waiver of the Procurement Code, in an estimated amount of $150,000.00 not to exceed the available budget, for a period of one year. Lobbyist: N/A 25-9813 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  40. D.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to add fees by the Historic and Cultural Arts department, Development Services Department, and the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. 25-9772 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  41. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  42. 1.-1. Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 6, 2025. 25-9327 approved Pass
  43. 1.-2. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 2, 2025. 25-9180 approved Pass
  44. 37 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  45. 1.-3. Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 6, 2025. 25-9653 approved Pass
  46. 1.-4. Cultural Development Board Meeting of July 15, 2025. 25-9560 approved Pass
  47. 1.-5. Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 19, 2025. 25-9762 approved Pass
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  49. 1.-6. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 18, 2025. 25-9788 approved Pass
  50. 1.-7. Retirement Board Meeting of August 22, 2025. 25-9782 approved Pass
  51. 1.-8. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of August 6, 2025. 25-9789 approved Pass
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  53. 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]:
  54. 46 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Items 2-1 and E-3 are related)
  55. 2.-1. A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission consider the Historic Preservation Board’s previous discussions regarding the location of the Gondola Building as well as the previously issued Certificate of Appropriateness for the reconstruction and location of The Gondola Building prior to approving the proposed new location and proceeding pursuant to Section 1-104 of the City Zoning Code. 25-9810 Discussed and Filed
  56. 2.-2. A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 717 North Greenway Drive, a Contributing Resource within the "Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District." legally described as Lots 23 and 24, Block 23, Coral Gables Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 13, 2025, Vote: 8-0 (one member abstaining). 25-8776 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 220:04
  57. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  58. 50 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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  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 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 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 104:24
  61. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, "Administration," Article III "Boards, Commission, Committees," Section 2-83 "Citizen Input; Addressing the City Commission," to add additional rules of decorum for public meetings; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-9800 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 105:11
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  63. 54 RESOLUTIONS
  64. 55 Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Items 2-1 and E-3 are related)
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  66. E.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and applicability,” approving the location of the Gondola Building, located at the site of Biltmore Hotel Golf Course, Coral Gables, Florida; a lengthy legal description is on file; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. 25-9780 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass
  67. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  68. 58 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item F-1)
  69. F.-1. Swale Package Update. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-9660 Discussed and Filed
  70. F.-2. Update regarding the Art Cinema Expansion timeline. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-9655 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 164:32
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  72. F.-3. Update on Youth Center conceptual design. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 25-9758 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 244:48
  73. F.-4. Update regarding FDOT projects in response to April 21, 2025 requests. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 25-9818 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 244:52
  74. F.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Senior Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and directing City staff to identify a source of funding. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 25-9796 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 248:15
  75. F.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Veterans with Disabilities Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and directing City staff to identify a source of funding. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 25-9797 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 248:18
  76. 65 Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-7)
  77. F.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission co-designating Indian Mound Trail as “St. Theresa’s Little Way” in honor of the Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Little Flower and St. Theresa Catholic School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez) 25-9798 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 163:43
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  79. F.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission adopting Mayor Lago's 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities Plan. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-9801 Deferred
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  81. F.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the raising of the Flag of the State of Israel at City Hall on October 7, 2025 in mourning and honor of the victims of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 25-9746 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  82. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  83. G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Art in Public Places Program: Funding, Goals, and Implementation Guidelines to align with the updated Art in Public Places Zoning Code (recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0). 25-9764 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  84. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  85. H.-1. Centennial Concert Update. 25-9814 Discussed and Filed
  86. H.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Storm Water System Cleaning to Flotech Environmental, LLC, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-020 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A 25-9775 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 232:08
  87. H.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Amendment No. 2 to Grant Agreement No. LPA0271 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the amount of $500,000, providing for an extension to the Coral Gables Storm Water Master Plan Project from October 2025 to March 2027; authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment to this agreement with FDEP, for said financial assistance. Lobbyist: N/A 25-9792 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 223:59
  88. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Parking Management Agreement between The Biltmore Hotel Limited Partnership and the City of Coral Gables to allow the operator of the Biltmore Hotel to implement and manage a paid parking system at the West Parking Lot. 25-9795 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 224:44
  89. H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City’s 2026 Legislative Priorities in substantially the attached form. 25-9616 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  91. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  92. 80 None
  93. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  94. 82 None
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  96. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  97. 84 ADJOURNMENT
  98. 85 NOTE
  99. Non Agenda Item Naming of the Blue Road Open Space. 25-9831 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  108. 160 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk