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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 10/27/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room
2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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26-2271 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
26-2280 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentOfficial Welcome of the Berlin Police Department Command Staff.   Not available Not available
26-2268 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Operator Tracy Bowen.   Not available Not available
26-2185 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Coral Gables Dentistry on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2026 Commercial Beautification Award.   Not available Not available
26-2243 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 19-25, 2026 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
26-2267 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2026 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
26-2250 1A.-7.Recognition of CAAS Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS)Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of the Fire Department's Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Accreditation.   Not available Not available
26-2254 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentRecognition of Engine 1 and Rescue 1 for their response to an electrocution call.   Not available Not available
26-2240 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of September 29, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2287 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of October 13, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2242 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting permission to the Coral Gables Firefighter Benevolent Association to sell Christmas trees, install a temporary chain-link fence, and display an inflatable Santa Claus on the Coral Gables Baptist Church property, located at 5501 Granada Boulevard, from November 21, 2026 through December 24, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2277 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Fifth Amendment to Lease between the City of Coral Gables and Sollie, LLC dba Haagen Dazs for the property located at 286 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 and granting a one (1) month base rent abatement to help offset the impact of the tenant's temporary closure of the premises during its remodel. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-2285 11.-1. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of October 14, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1910 11.-2. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of July 16, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2222 11.-3. MinutesHistoric Preservation Board Meeting of September 17, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2273 11.-4. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2081 11.-5. MinutesMerrick House Board Meeting of August 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2210 11.-6. MinutesMerrick House Board Meeting of September 14, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2203 11.-7. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of August 13, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2236 11.-8. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of September 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2248 11.-9.Retirement Board Meeting of September 17, 2026MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of September 17, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2046 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, "Architecture," Section 5-203, "Coral Gables Mediterranean architecture design," to amend the height exclusion requirements to include enclosed areas as accessory uses; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (09 16 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)   Not available Not available
26-2042 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Appendix A, "Site Specific Zoning Regulations," Section A-36, "Crafts Section," by revising the height restriction to not allow additional stories or height available for architectural incentives for Block 36, Crafts Section, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 16 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)   Not available Not available
26-2045 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 2, "Zoning Districts," and Article 3, "Uses," to specify a driveway side setback, allow motor courts on corner lots, and adjust the rear and side setbacks for certain mechanical equipment; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (09 16 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)   Not available Not available
26-2279 2E.-4. ResolutionAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 22 "Emergency Services" to amend Article II "Burglary, Fire and Robbery Alarms" of the City Code; updating definitions and requirements for alarm systems and providing for an alternative representative to perform certain requirements on behalf of the City's Finance Department; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-2283 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to review and address traffic patterns, valet staging, and parking issues along Caballero Boulevard and Madruga Avenue associated with the Paseo de la Riviera development located at 1350 South Dixie Highway and work with the property owner and operator to resolve the issues; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
26-2286 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to amend the International Cultural Events Program and its guidelines to include a "City Beautiful Nights" component where the same eligible foreign government agencies may receive in-kind City support or reimbursement for direct event expenses to encourage smaller-scale cultural events in the downtown Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-2270 1F.-3. Agenda ItemPresentation of the swale planting package and permit process. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-2275 1F.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding a permitting roundtable with industry leaders. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-2276 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding alternative materials for tree protection structures. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-2282 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding vehicles stopping on primary emergency thoroughfares. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
26-2269 1H.-1.IFB 2026-021 Art Cinema Expansion ProjectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Art Cinema Expansion Project to Hycon Investments, LLC, the most responsive and responsible bidder, in an estimated total amount of $1,239,900.00 pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-021 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award." Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-2278 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the Fourth Amendment to the amended and restated lease between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc. for the expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema at City-owned property located at 240-260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, subject to certain conditions.   Not available Not available
26-2209 1H.-3.AiPP Serra acquisitionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Tresart, Inc. for acquisition of the artwork "Fin" by Richard Serra (recommendation to deny by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 4 to 2); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 amended budgets to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of acquisition, installation, and related expenses regarding the artwork.   Not available Not available