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City of Coral Gables

Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/24/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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26-1196 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Condolence to the bereaved family of Thelma Gibson.   Not available Video Video
26-1152 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring February 24, 2026 as "Tumblebees Gymnastics Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1041 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring June 21, 2026 to June 27, 2026 as "Ocean Pollution Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
26-1085 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring 2026 as "Physicians To Children Centennial Year" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1131 1A.-5.Congratulations to Firefighter Daniel Mosqueira recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2025.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Firefighter Daniel Mosqueira recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2025.   Not available Video Video
26-1179 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovation and Technology Director to waive the competitive process to purchase Vermont Systems OMS Platform Maintenance service in the estimated amount of $375,000 as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1194 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alejandra Nolibos (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1207 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Douglas Yoder (nominated by Mayor Lago) 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.   Not available Not available
26-1208 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Emma Joseph (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1018 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs January 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
26-1192 21.-2.Retirement Board Meeting of January 8, 2026MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of January 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1138 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 105, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Code of the City of Coral Gables by amending Section 105-30, “Construction Staging Plans,” to modify construction fencing requirements; requiring visual displays in multi-family, mixed-use, and Special Use and Preservation zoned districts; establishing standards for temporary storefront barricades; and by creating Section 105-33, “Demolition Standards,” to establish requirements for demolition activities; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1133 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn 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,” to amend Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” to modify building height standards for bungalow-type duplexes by removing the one-story limitation and providing that the maximum building height shall be consistent with the underlying zoning district; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)   Not available Video Video
26-1200 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to deny the issuance of building permits to contractors with expired permits within the City consistent with applicable law. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1203 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission expressing the City’s policy recognition that first responders, including fire rescue and emergency medical services, play a critical role in identifying victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault; acknowledging that properties generating repeated calls for service may warrant review through nuisance abatement processes in a victim-centered, trauma-informed manner; and proving for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
26-1211 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission affirming support for the preservation of the Miami-Dade Urban Development Boundary (“UDB”) as it currently exists to protect downstream water resources, including the Biscayne Aquifer, regional groundwater supplies, and connected coastal waters, as well as the Everglades wetlands, and agricultural lands; urging the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners to reject the proposed development outside the UDB; urging the Florida State Legislature to oppose any legislation that would weaken the UDB in the Miami-Dade County Charter; encouraging advancement of attainable and workforce housing within the UDB to address housing affordability without expanding development into environmentally sensitive lands; adding preservation of the UDB to the City’s legislative priorities; and further directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, the Miami-Dade State Legislative Delegation, all other mu   Not available Video Video
26-1213 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to ensure that all fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel complete an assault, human trafficking, and abuse training course within the next six months focused on familiarizing emergency responders with the unique patient care considerations and characteristics inherent in incidents of sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse, directing new fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel to complete similar training within six months of their initial hire, and directing the City Manager to ensure that all fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel complete additional training thereafter.(Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1215 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to Coordinate with Miami-Dade County to make available the MeetQ Permit Services at the City's Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1205 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding a bicycle rental program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1206 1F.-7. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding a City compost station. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1214 1F.-8. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Senate Bill 1422: Coral Reefs. (Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1182 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovation and Technology Director to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement/Bid Waiver for Unitec Inc., to provide fiber optic construction services for the Phase 5 broadband expansion project, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1195 1H.-2.RFQ 2025-050 Mobility Hub Preconstruction and Construction Manager at RiskResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-050 for Mobility Hub Preconstruction and Construction Manager at Risk and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act”. Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin   Not available Video Video
26-1189 1H.-3.RFQ 2025-038 Landscape Architectural Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-038 for Landscape Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Landscape DE, LLC, Miller, Legg & Associates, Inc., and Savino Miller Design Studio, P.A., the five (5) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1190 1H.-4.IFB 2025-033 HVAC & Refrigeration Systems ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award HVAC & Refrigeration Systems Services to Weathertrol Maintenance Corp., as the sole responsive and responsible bidder in an estimated annual amount of $591,746.50 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-033 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1191 1H.-5.IFB 2025-043 Parking Lot ImprovementsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Parking Lot Improvements to Tadeos Engineering LLC, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $929,275.00 but not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-043 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1047 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Second Amendment to the Lease/Use Agreement between the City of Coral Gables (Lessor) and (Lessee) Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership for the property that adjoins the property commonly known as Kindred Hospital South Florida Gables located at North 105.00 feet of the 30 foot wide right of way of Wallace Street, as shown on the Recorded Plat of Tamiami Place, Plan No. 3, Coral Gables, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 146, at Page 90 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, being bounded as follows: bounded on the North by the South Right of Way of S.W. 8th Street (also being the North Line of Tracts B and C of said Recorded Plat of “Vencor Hospitals, South, Inc.); bounded on the South by the easterly extension of the South Line of said Tract B, to its intersection with the westerly line of said Tract C; bounded on the West by the easterly line of said Tract B. for an additional ten-year term (03/29/2026-03/29/2036) for the continued utilization of the property in connection with the tenant’s adjacent p   Not available Video Video
26-1201 1H.-7. Agenda ItemSocial Media Year-End Performance Report.   Not available Video Video