City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 10/28/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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25-9963 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 28, 2025 as "Coral Gables Crime Watch Program Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9946 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 29, 2025 as "Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9953 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 20-26, 2025 as "Florida City Government Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9952 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring November 15, 2025 as "America Recycles Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9954 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Michael Clarke, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of July 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9929 1D.-1.RFP 2025-016 Theater Programming ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-016 Theater Programming Services to Evolve Theatre Company, the recommended responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-016. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9930 1D.-2.RFP 2025-018 Professionals S.T.E.M. Program ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-018 Professional S.T.E.M. Program Services to Study Smart Tutors, 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) 2025-018. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9933 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Grant Agreement No. DA-CG-25-307 from the Florida InLand Navigation District in the amount of $56,500 for the purchase of a Small Marine Patrol Vessel and Night Vision Equipment; authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement; and authorizing an amendment to fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget to recognize the grant funds as revenue and to appropriate said funds toward the cost of the project.   Not available Not available
25-9934 2D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Grant Agreement No. 3X247 in the amount of $100,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement through the Drone Replacement Program; and appropriating the funds to be put towards the cost of the program.   Not available Not available
25-9935 1D.-5.FDOT Contract AgreementResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a State of Florida Department of Transportation Litter Control and Prevention Grant in the amount of $15,000 to be put towards the “Keep Coral Gables Beautiful” initiative; authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement No. G3h98; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget to recognize the $15,000 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program.   Not available Not available
25-9962 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Lucy Hansen (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9956 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the release of the Unity of Title recorded in the Official Records Book 33169, Page 3066, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida for 275 Giralda Avenue, Units 6A and 6B, legally described in Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 30957, Page 150.   Not available Not available
25-9964 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to extend the existing professional services agreement with Hernas Salgado Corp. Pursuant to Section 2-764(B), "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications" for the continuation of labor services at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9928 11.-1. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Meeting of October 6, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9763 21.-2.CDB minutes 9.16.2025MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of September 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9950 11.-3. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of September 3, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9982 1  MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of October 9, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9957 11.-4. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of September 18, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9958 11.-5. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of October 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9951 11.-6. MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of September 17, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9949 21.-7.TRansportation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 22nd, 2025MinutesTransportation Advisory Board Meeting of July 22, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9846 1E.-1. AppealAn 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.   Not available Not available
25-9713 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn 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 “Religious or Institutional” to “Multi-Family Low Density” for Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 33, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-1) Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez   Not available Not available
25-9715 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn 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 “Special Use(s)” to “Multi-Family 3 (MF3)” for Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 33, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-1) Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez   Not available Not available
25-9843 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III “Boards, Commission, Committees,” Section 2-79 “Order of Business,” to amend the City Code to add a financial cap for items placed on the consent agenda and further clarify what items may be placed on the Consent Agenda; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9842 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 26, "Fire Prevention and Protection," to add a new Section 26-7 to require electronic reporting of fire protection system reports, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-9282 2E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Article 16, “Definitions,” City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending the definition of freeboard to modify minimum and maximum freeboard requirements within special flood hazard areas; amending Section 2-101, "Single-family residential (SFR) District, "Subsection (b), "Height," to incorporate required freeboard and floodplain management standards for residences in flood hazard areas; and adding garage floor elevation standards that align with flood-resistant construction requirements; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)   Not available Not available
24-8338 1E.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 5, “Architecture” Section 5-510, “Trussed Rafters,” to provide requirements for metal trusses; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)   Not available Not available
25-9279 1E.-8. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map and Mixed-Use Overlay Districts 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” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” and to create the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” for Blocks 155 and 156, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 8, Tract “A,” Replat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 8, which are the properties bounded by South Dixie Highway, Caballero Boulevard, Madruga, and Turin Street (1150, 1190, 1250, 1320, and 1350 South Dixie Highway); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (07 02 2025 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5:1)   Not available Not available
25-9280 1E.-9. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for map and text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” by 1) amending Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” to create Section 2-408, “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” for promoting the use of mass transit facilities and pedestrian activities along transit corridors and near multimodal stations; 2) amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” to remove inconsistent Site Specifics; 3) amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204, “Transfer of Development Rights,” to expand Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) receiving sites to the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” and 4) making Zoning District boundary changes from “Mixed-Use 1 (MX1)” to “Mixed-Use 3 (MX3)” and including within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” boundary for Blocks 155 and 156, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 8, and Tract “A,” Replat of Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 8, which are t   Not available Not available
25-9739 1E.-10. OrdinanceAn 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   Not available Not available
25-9740 1E.-11. OrdinanceAn 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   Not available Not available
25-9741 1E.-12. OrdinanceAn 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   Not available Not available
25-9742 1E.-13. OrdinanceA 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) (This Resolution is not for consideration at this time and will be included with the above ordinances on Second Reading if approved on First Reading.) Lobbyist: Jorge Nav   Not available Not available
25-9940 1E.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Police Department's 2024-2025 Red Light Camera survey responses and written summary after a public hearing and presentation at the October 28, 2025 City Commission Meeting in accordance with Florida Statutes § 316.0083(4).   Not available Not available
25-9941 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to implement a needle collection program for City residents. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9960 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the annual placement of a nativity set at City Hall during the holiday season; directing staff to coordinate installation, maintenance, and removal; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9959 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to install a flagpole and fly an American flag at each City park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9961 1F.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding Art in Public Places (Agustin Cardenas sculpture, Louise Nevelson sculpture, Intervals project for Art Basal). (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9968 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Florida House property tax proposals, homeowner insurance rates and rental rates impacted by short terms rentals such as Airbnb’s. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9261 1G.-1.AiPP Agustin CardenasResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a proposal from Latin Art Core for acquisition of a sculpture by artist Agustín Cárdenas, Le Couple, 1991, (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0); authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee to enter into an agreement with Latin Art Core; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 amended budget 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
25-9967 1G.-2.AiPP Acquisition and Art Week UpdatesAgenda ItemArt in Public Places Acquisition and Art Week Updates.   Not available Not available
25-9931 1H.-1.RFP 2025-019 Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-019 Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management Services to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC, the recommended responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and request for proposal (RFP) 2025-019. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9932 1H.-2.RFP 2025-022 Disaster Debris Monitoring ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-022 Disaster Debris Monitoring Services to the three (3) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers in rank order: Tetra Tech, Inc., (Primary), Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, (Secondary), and Debristech, LLC (Tertiary), pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9948 1H.-3.RFP 2025-031 Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) City Hall Renovation and Restoration ProjectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-031 for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) City Hall Renovation and Restoration Project and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Thornton Construction Company, Inc., the highest ranked responsive-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” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available