City Commission
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Agenda — 211 items
- 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on August 26, 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 CALL TO ORDER
- 4 INVOCATION
- 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
- 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5 ROLL CALL
- 6 MERRICK MINUTE
- A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
- A.-1. Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Frances "Dolly" McIntyre.
- A.-2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring August 26, 2025 as "Skylar Rubido Day" in Coral Gables.
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- A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 2025 as "Hunger Action Month" in Coral Gables.
- A.-4. Congratulations to Firefighter Jason Hibbert, Jr. recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2025.
- A.-5. Congratulations to Operator Lawanda Candace Isaac, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Operator of the Year Award," for 2024
- A.-6. Congratulations to Detective Khaled Taha, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter,” for the first quarter of 2025.
- A.-7. Congratulations to Officer Joshua De Leon, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of Feburary 2025.
- A.-8. Congratulations to Officer Robert Thomson, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of March 2025.
- 16 Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item A-9)
- A.-9. Presentation by Vice Mayor William H. Kerdyk, Jr., Commissioner Wayne "Chip" Withers and Author Les Standiford of the book "Coral Gables from Bankruptcy to Beauty," written to commemorate and tell the inspiring story on the 100th anniversary of this iconic city.
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- B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- B.-1. Regular City Commission Meeting of June 10, 2025.
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- B.-2. Regular City Commission Meeting (Capital Workshop) of June 11, 2025.
- B.-3. Regular City Commission Meeting of July 1, 2025.
- B.-4. Regular City Commission Meeting (Budget Presentation) of July 2, 2025.
- C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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- D. CONSENT AGENDA
- D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Eddy Martinez (Nominated by Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) to serve as an Ex-Officio member of the Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs, for the remainder of an unexpired two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alice Bravo (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Eugene Wolman (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Thad Adams (nominated by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of David Kutner (Deering Bay Master Property Owner’s Association) and Eileen Faradji (Hammock Oaks Homeowners’ Association) and to serve as members 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.
- D.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Cultural Development Board to appoint Nelson de León, Dr. Jill Deupi, Adler Guerrier, Sherry Zambrano Jackson, Jacek Kolasiński, Mark Osterman, and Perri Lee Roberts to the Arts Advisory Panel to serve for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
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- D.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Cristina O’Naghten (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
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- D.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Monique Selman (Nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Construction Regulation Board, for a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Vanessa Gutierrez (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Cecilia Slesnick (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Gustave Perez (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ed Santamaria (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board - Zone 7, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Compliance Report, Management Letter, and Post Communications Letter, for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2024, by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants. Lobbyist: N/A
- D.-14. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Scoring Club LLC, located at 1300 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, to add a 2COP license for the sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises as an accessory use to a membership-based indoor golf facility, as permitted by state law, provided that total receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages does not exceed twenty-five percent of the total annual gross receipts, and permanent bars or counters not exceed forty-five square feet in surface area; subject to a valid certificate of use, local business tax, and review pursuant to Section 6-4 of the City Code; and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/A
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- D.-15. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of emergency work performed by Gavarrete Inc. for structure stabilization and water intrusion remediation for the property located at 1021 Hardee Road, pursuant to Section 2-690 "Emergency Procurement," in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00.
- D.-16. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing acceptance of a Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, Specific Cultural Project Grant in the amount of $25,000 to be put toward an art exhibition in support of Morel Doucet and the sculpture “Secrets That the Wind Carries Away”; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget to recognize the $25,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.
- D.-17. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Equipmentshare.com, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Rental of Heavy Equipment, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-011 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A
- D.-18. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to enter into an agreement for one (1) year with Peregrine for the Peregrine Platform Basecamp Package in an estimated amount of $95,000.00 as a Sole Source procurement pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City's Procurement Code.
- D.-19. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the purchase of twenty (20) Rifle Patrol Packages from Special Ops Tactical LLC. with an estimated amount of $32,626.50 as a “Sole Source” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A
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- D.-20. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Rigby Coleman (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-21. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $60,340.00 for 12 months to the City, for the maintenance of Turf and Landscape areas within FDOT’s right-of-way on State Road (SR.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and S.R.959/Red Road (East side only).
- 49 Passed the Consent Agenda
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- D.-22. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Miguel Vias (Nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-23. A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Willy A. Bermello as a Special Master presiding over 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.
- D.-24. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a Keep America Beautiful Coca-Cola Greatest American Cleanup Activation Grant Agreement in the amount of $2,000 to support the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful, Cleanup with Pups + Adoptions Event; authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the funds as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put towards the cost of the program.
- D.-25. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Richard Montes de Oca (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
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- D.-26. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Thomas Wells (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- D.-27. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Pat Nolan (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
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- 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
- 1.-1. City of Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of June 4, 2025.
- 1.-2. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of May 21, 2025.
- 1.-3. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of June 18, 2025.
- 1.-4. Code Enforcement Board Meeting of July 16, 2025.
- 1.-5. Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of June 25, 2025.
- 1.-6. Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 17, 2025.
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- 1.-7. Economic Development Board Meeting of June 4, 2025.
- 1.-8. Economic Development Board Meeting of July 2, 2025.
- 1.-9. Economic Development Board Meeting of August 6, 2025.
- 1.-10. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of April 10, 2025.
- 1.-11. Historic Preservation Meeting of May 14, 2025.
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- 1.-12. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of June 12, 2025.
- 1.-13. Historic Preservation Board Meeting of July 10, 2025.
- 1.-14. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 17, 2025.
- 1.-15. Landmarks Advisory Board Meeting of April 9, 2025.
- 1.-16. Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of July 17, 2025.
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- 1.-17. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of June 18, 2025.
- 1.-18. Parking Advisory Board Meeting of July 16, 2025.
- 1.-19. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of June 12, 2025.
- 1.-20. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of July 10, 2025.
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- 1.-21. Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting of June 5, 2025,
- 1.-22. Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of June 25, 2025.
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 83 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
- E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III, “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” Division 6, “Waterway Advisory Board,” to revise the membership of the Waterway Advisory Board and the qualifications of Waterway Advisory Board members; providing for severability, repealer, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 62, entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places,” Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” to clarify and improve the City’s existing scheme for the regulation and permitting of special events and parades held in public places in the City; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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- E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 9, “Art in Public Places,” to amend certain provisions related to the Art in Public Places process including timing of payments, limits on art consultant fees, scope of fee waiver opportunities, and creating provision for the regulation of Private Art that is highly visible from the public right-of-way; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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- E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 86 of the City Code, entitled "Waterways" creating Section 86-62, entitled, "Coral Gables Overnight Anchoring Limitation Area"; and providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- E.-5. An Ordinance of the City Commission granting Conditional Use approval for a Building Site Determination, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-202.6, “Building Site Determination,” and Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” to separate one (1) existing building site into two (2) single-family building sites on property zoned Single-Family Residential (SFR) District, legally described as ½ of Lot 9, all of Lots 10 and 11, and the west 25 feet of Lot 12, Block 223, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Riviera Section, Part 13 (1154 Alfonso Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; one (1) building site consisting of the east 50 feet of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 (west parcel), and the other (1) building site consisting of all of Lot 11 and the west 25 feet of Lot 12 (east parcel); including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (08 13 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-1) Lobbyist: Laura Russo
- E.-6. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-101, “Single-Family Residential (SFR) District” and Section 2-102 “Multi-Family 1 Duplex (MF1) District,” and Article 16, “Definitions,” to provide exception to the separation of accessory structures from the main structure under certain requirements and provide for open-air accessory structures with ground area coverage requirements; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (03 12 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 4-3) (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)
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- E.-7. An Ordinance of the City Commission repealing Ordinance No. 2025-08, which moved the date of the City’s Elections from April of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored By Commissioner Castro)
- E.-8. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 105, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” Article II “Building Standards,” Section 105-28 “Construction and Dredging, at Night, on Weekend Days and Holidays” and Chapter 34 “Nuisances”, Article VI “Noise”, Section 34-169 “Enumerated Prohibited Acts” to amend the City Code to prohibit certain construction prior to 8:00 am rather than the current prohibition on certain work prior to 7:30 am; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- E.-9. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Article 3- “Uses”, Section 3-411 “Parking, Loading or Unloading in Residential and Neighboring Districts” of the City’s Zoning Code, in order to prohibit parking of vehicles used by licensed contractors in residential areas prior to 8:00 am on certain days; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
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- 96 RESOLUTIONS
- E.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission formalizing the International Cultural Events Program; setting forth guidelines, requirements, and purpose; providing for implementation and an effective date. (8/18/25 International Affairs Coordinating Council recommended approval, 4-0)
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- F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- F.-1. Update regarding Youth Center Property. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-2. Update regarding the Granada Boulevard Sidewalk Improvement Project. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- 102 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item F-3)
- F.-3. Update regarding the Art Cinema expansion. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-4. Update on employee morale committee survey. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-5. Discussion regarding study opportunities within the City for kayak, canoe and paddle board launch sites including, but not limited to Ruth Bryan Owen Park and Cocoplum Circle. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-6. Discussion regarding the gifted murals from the Spanish Consulate: Celebrating the City’s Centennial Year and the influence of Spanish culture (New Murals on McBride Plaza). (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-7. Discussion regarding proposed legislation providing for installation of living seawalls. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-8. Update regarding North Ponce/Flagler District Historic Designation Study. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-9. Discussion and presentation regarding autonomous delivery robots on narrow sidewalks. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-10. Public Safety Recruitment Update. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
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- F.-11. Discussion regarding the City Centennial Orchestra. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-12. Discussion regarding the Live Local Act. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
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- F.-13. Discussion regarding permitting fees. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-14. Update regarding FDOT pedestrian safety and street improvement requests. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
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- 116 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-15)
- F.-15. Presentation on FPL and Telecommunications System Undergrounding. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-16. Presentation on Revised Litigation Costs and Fiscal Responsibility. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-17. A Resolution of the City Commission expanding the Signature Hurricane Protection Program established pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-195 to include roofing permits and amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, As Amended, to waive all City permit fees for roofing permits for property owners who meet income eligibility requirements. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-18. A Resolution of the City Commission 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 associated qualification and run off dates; and changing all subsequent elections; providing for a mail ballot election; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-19. A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2025-163 which called for a Special Election to be held for approval or disapproval of a ballot questions prohibiting future amendments to the date of the City's Election via ordinance and cancelling the Special Election for that question. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-20. A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2025-246 which directed that the City Commission may consider whether to participate in particular lawsuits by filing an Amicus Curiae Brief or intervening an action already pending. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
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- F.-21. A Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 13, 2027; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to align the City’s General Election and associated dates with state and national elections and amending all subsequent elections; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-22. A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the codesigation of that portion of State Road 959/SW 57 Avenue from SW 8th Street to SW 24 Street as "Wayne Russell and Jimmy Fabbricatore Way". (Sponsored by Commissioner Lara)
- F.-23. A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to include a new legislative priority to encourage the State of Florida to increase the current property tax exemptions for residents with qualifying disabilities and for the establishment of new property tax exemptions for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and for low-income caregivers (Sponsored By Vice Mayor Anderson)
- F.-24. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to engage with the Florida Department of Government Efficiency for support with financial auditing, long-term planning, and improving financial controls and operational efficiency. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
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- F.-25. A Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to prepare a 0.25 percent reduction to the tentative Millage Rate adopted in Resolution No. 2025-265, and directing staff to prepare the City’s 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to reflect that reduced Millage Rate and further directing City Staff to plan for additional 0.25 percent reductions to the Millage Rate in the following three fiscal years, through 2028-2029 Fiscal Year Budget. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
- F.-26. A Resolution of the City Commission urging the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners to not approve, or alternatively, to defer its consideration of, the proposed Ordinance creating a new Coral Gables/University Station Subzone of the Rapid Transit Zone District and adding the property located at 1250 South Dixie Highway to the Coral Gables/University Stations Subzone and designating such property under the exclusive jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)
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- F.-27. A Resolution of the City Commission regarding the proposed Miami-Dade County Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) Ordinance; respectfully requesting that Miami-Dade County incorporate amendments proposed by the City of Coral Gables to address community character, quality of life, and municipal concerns; providing for transmittal; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
- 132 Time Certain 1:30pm (Agenda Item F-28)
- F.-28. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City to be a title sponsor of the Mark A. Trowbridge Chamber Foundation Centennial “Gables-Opoly” fundraising initiative. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-29. A Resolution of the City Commission formalizing a Permitting Assistance Program (PAP) to be administered by the Economic Development Department in coordination with the Development Services Department, providing for concierge permitting assistance, inter-departmental coordination, and technical support as an Economic Development incentive. (7/2/25 Economic Development Board recommended approval, 4-0) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)
- F.-30. A Resolution of the City Commission reaffirming the City’s authority and intent to fully enforce Ordinance No. 2022-69 requiring the undergrounding of communications infrastructure; declaring the ordinance consistent with Florida Law, including Section 366.97, Florida Statutes; directing the City Manager and City Attorney to take all necessary actions to pursue enforcement; urging the Florida Legislature to amend Section 366.97 to require co-locating entities to underground facilities contemporaneously with electric undergrounding projects; and directing that such legislative amendment be included among the City’s legislative priorities for the upcoming session. (Sponsored By Mayor Lago)
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- G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
- G.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Rev. Arnold Perry and Luis Quevedo (both nominated by Commission As A Whole) to serve as members of the Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- G.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ana Alvarez (nominated by Commission As A Whole) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
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- G.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the concept and commissioning of a work of public art by Michele Oka Doner in conjunction with The Aurelian development project at 912 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd., in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 5 to 0; unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
- H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
- H.-1. Waste Diversion Presentation.
- H.-2. Commission Offices Discussion.
- H.-3. Traffic Calming Update.
- 146 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item H-4)
- H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission providing direction to the City Manager regarding design options for the Mobility Hub.
- H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Phillips Park Renovation to HG Construction Development & Investment, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $3,882,824.84 but not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-015 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A
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- H.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Citywide Drainage Improvements to GPE Engineering & General Contractor Corp., as the primary responsive and responsible bidder, and FG Construction, LLC, as the secondary responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-026 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Windows and Doors Replacement - Coral Gables Country Club to LEE Construction Group, LLC., the most responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $615,000.00, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2025-013. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-012 Security Guard Services to FPI Security Services, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-012. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to approve a Sole Source contract with Ocean Impact, LLC for the replacement of windows and doors at the City Hall and Annex Buildings, 405 Biltmore Way, in an estimated amount of $3,473,393.53 or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the Procurement Code, titled “Sole Source Procurement”. Lobbyist: N/A
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- H.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Amendment No. 2 to Grant Agreement No. LPA0269 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $375,000; approving the extension of the task expiration date for the Coral Gables Citywide Septic to Sewer conversion assessment Project from December 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement with FDEP, for said financial assistance.
- H.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Amendment No.1 to Grant Agreement No. LPA0498 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $700,000; approving the extension of the expiration date for the Coral Gables Force Main Replacement Program from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2026; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement with FDEP for said financial assistance.
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- H.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to enter into a lease agreement of eleven (11) 2025 FLHP Harley-Davidson motorcycles from Peterson's Harley-Davidson of Miami, LLC for a three (3) year period in an estimated amount of $346,500.00 as a Sole Source procurement pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City's Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 amended Annual Budget to recognize impact fee receipts collected through July 31, 2025, and to appropriate such funds towards the cost of capital infrastructure projects.
- H.-14. A Resolution of the City Commission renewing the City Manager’s authority to evaluate site development options regarding surface parking lots owned by the City and Gables Projects, LLC, that are adjacent to each other and located on the 300 block of Aragon Avenue and provide recommendations to the City Commission regarding the site’s potential for development. Lobbyist: N/A
- H.-15. A Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Section 26 of the City Charter and Section 2-51(e) of the City Code removing Sue Kawalerski as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board.
- I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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- J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
- J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2024-284, and in accordance with Section 2-30 of the City Code, entitled “Regular Meetings, Special Meetings” setting forth the revised meeting dates for 2025; more specifically, changing the date of the City Commission - Special Assessment Hearing and City Commission - First Budget Hearing to Friday, September 12, 2025.
- K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Non Agenda A resolution of the City Commission confirming Jennifer Lane as the appointee for the University of Miami to serve as a member of the Waterway Advisory Board.
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