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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 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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26-1310 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentLandscape Beautification Award Presentation.   Not available Video Video
26-1344 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 14, 2026 as "Carlos Migoya Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
25-1255 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 15, 2026 as "American Airlines Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1416 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 17, 2026 as "Brigade 2506 Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1365 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 24, 2026 as "Arbor Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1324 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1385 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Landscape Architecture Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1041 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring June 21, 2026 to June 27, 2026 as "Ocean Pollution Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1287 1A.-9.Congratulations to Lieutenant Christian Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of March 2026.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Christian Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award, " for the month of March 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1288 1A.-10.Congratulations to Driver Engineer Ryan Verdecia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of April 2026.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Ryan Verdecia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of April 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1404 1A.-11. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Alexandra Vega, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of February 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1321 1A.-12. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Charles Carr, from Public Works - Greenspace recipient of the "Employee of the Month " for March 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1180 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of January 27, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1366 1B.-2. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of February 10 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1367 1B.-3. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1340 1D.-1.EMS Grant 2026ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year quarter 2026-2027 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 in the amount of $627.31.   Not available Not available
26-1364 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Austin Tellam (nominated by Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1369 1D.-3.RFP 2025-041 Internal Auditing ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-041 Internal Auditing Services to Plante & Moran, PLLC, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-041. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1370 1D.-4.RTQ 2025-049 Fitness InstructorsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve the establishment of a pre-qualified pool of fitness instructors, for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Further authorizing, in accordance with the Request to Qualify (RTQ) No. 2025-049, the ability to solicit pricing, award contracts, and to add qualified fitness instructors to the pre-qualified pool when deemed in the City’s best interest without further City Commission action, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1372 1D.-5.IFB 2025-047 Dumpster Bay RenovationsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Dumpster Bay Renovations to Atlas Door & Gate, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $45,604.96 but not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-047 and Section 2-763 of the City's Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award". Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1374 1D.-6.RTQ 2020-010 Professional Tennis Instructors Pool - ExtensionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the pre-qualified pool of Professional Tennis Instructors previously awarded for Professional Tennis Services, Request to Qualify (RTQ) 2020-010, pursuant to section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”. Further authorizing the ability to award contracts, and to add qualified tennis and pickleball instructors to the pre-qualified pool when deemed in the City’s best interest without further City Commission action. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1387 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Modification No. 2 to Grant Agreement No. 4337-330-A with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for the improvement of the existing sanitary sewer collection system project known as City 2, providing for an extension to the grant agreement and a budget increase; authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget in the amount of $392,307 to recognize the budget increase as revenue; and authorizing the City Manager to execute said modification.   Not available Not available
26-1414 1D.-8.Country Club Tower & Roof Repair Bid WaiverResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the Competitive Bid Process of the Procurement Code and contract with Gavarrete, Inc. for the roof and tower repairs at Coral Gables Country Club, in an estimated amount of $174,933 or not to exceed the available budget, Pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurements/Bid Waiver.” Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1415 1D.-9.1155 Blue Rd Riviera Country Club-Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for property located outside the City’s sewer district at 1155 Blue Road, Coral Gables, Florida into the City of Coral Gables wastewater collection / transmission system, subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department, as provided under Chapters 62 and 78 of the City Code, Ordinance Nos. 2007-29 and 2009-39 and Resolution No. 2008-07; and provided that the executed agreement be made part of this Resolution.   Not available Not available
26-1418 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a lease between the City of Coral Gables as Tenant and The Gonzalez 2020, LLC as Landlord, regarding the property located at 2020 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1007, Coral Gables, Florida for a period of three (3) years for the purpose of relocating numerous members of the Public Works’ Project Management Department.   Not available Not available
26-1445 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jeff Kurzner (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as a member of the School Community Relations Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1446 1D.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Robert Festinger (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) to serve as a member of the Budget Audit Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1432 1D.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the purchase of a shallow-water vessel from Prodigy Boats as a Sole-Source Procurement, in an estimated amount of $87,459.94, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City Code.   Not available Not available
26-1329 11.-1. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of March 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1410 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of March 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1302 11.-3. MinutesConstruction Regulation Board Meeting of February 9, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1437 11.-4. MinutesGolf and Country Club Board Meeting of March 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1325 11.-5. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of January 26, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1323 11.-6. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of February 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1363 11.-7. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of March 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1339 11.-8. MinutesMayor's Advisory Council Meeting of February 19, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1426 11.-9.PAB Meeting – Feb. 11, 2026MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of February 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1424 11.-10. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of March 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1443 11.-11. MinutesParks Youth Advisory Board meeting of March 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1332 11.-12.Retirement Board Meeting of February 12, 2026MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of February 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1413 21.-13. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1144 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving amendments to the text and maps of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to small-scale amendment procedures (Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes), and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” to 1) modify the required Multi-Family densities and height to allow higher intensity within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” and to allow Multi-Family High Density within the Mixed-Use Overlay Districts located within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” 2) include additional properties (6100 Caballero Blvd) within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” on the Mixed-Use Overlay Districts Map, and 3) amend the Future Land Use Map from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Multi Family High Density” for Lots 1&2, Block 5 and Lots 1 thru 3, Block 6, Riviera Waterways Section, Track “K”, Addition to Riviera Waterways Section, and Lot 8, Block 208, Riviera Section 14; from “Multi Family Low Density” to “Multi Family High Dens   Not available Not available
26-1145 1E.-2. 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,” Section 2-408, “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” to a) include requirements for multi-family development and provide regulations for modification and development agreements within the district; b) add additional properties (6100 Caballero Boulevard) to the boundary of the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay”, 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 within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” and 4) amend the Zoning Map from “Mixed-Use 1 (MX1)” to “Multi Family 4 (MF4)”, for Lots 1&2, Block 5 and Lots 1 thru 3, Block 6, Riviera Waterways Section, Track “K”, Addi   Not available Not available
24-7193 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8 “Vacation, abandonment and closure of streets, easements and alleys by private owners and the city; application process,” providing for the vacation of the forty-five (45) foot wide alley which is approximately one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in length lying between Tract A and Lots 27 through 31, Block 156, Riviera Section Part 8 (1250 S Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date (Legal description on file). (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 5-0) Lobbyist: Laura Russo   Not available Not available
26-1394 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles," to create "Article X-Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers" to impose certain safety and operational requirements for personal deliver devices and mobile carriers consistent with State Law; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1440 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2022-32, as Amended, which approved a Planned Area Development for the property known as "Regency Parc" and legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46, including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10 and Lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables, Florida, to allow for the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy prior to completion and conveyance of the public park to the City, subject to the terms and conditions of a Performance Bond or Letter or Credit Agreement, as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez   Not available Not available
26-1441 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2024-11 which approved a Planned Area Development for a proposed Publix Grocery Store and Liquor Store on the Property Legally Described as Lots 1 Through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida to modify certain conditions of approval due to revisions necessitated by flood zone requirements; to modify timing of completion for conditions relating to certain offsite traffic improvements and bicycle lanes; and to modify condition requiring conveyance of Salzedo Park to address development rights. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra   Not available Not available
26-1439 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-170 as Amended, which approved a Mixed Use Site Plan for the property known as "Regency Parc" and legally described as Lots 1-12 and Lots 35-46, including the public alleyway lying in between, Block 10 and Lots 1-4, Block 15, Coral Gables Crafts Section (290, 272, 250, 244 Valencia Avenue, 247, 297 Almeria Avenue, and 2701 Salzedo Street), Coral Gables, Florida, to allow for the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Prior to completion and conveyance of the Public Park to the City, subject to the terms and conditions of a Performance Bond or Letter of Credit Agreement, as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez   Not available Not available
26-1442 1E.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2024-59 which approved a site plan for a proposed Publix Grocery Store and Liquor Store on the property legally described as Lots 1 Through 48, Block 8, Coral Gables Crafts Section (2551 Le Jeune Rd), Coral Gables, Florida to modify certain conditions of approval due to revisions necessitated by flood zone requirements; to modify timing of completion for conditions relating to certain offsite traffic improvements and bicycle lanes; and to modify condition requiring conveyance of Salzedo Park to address development rights. Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra   Not available Not available
26-1396 1F.-1. Agenda ItemUpdate on downtown maintenance program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1397 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding golf cart/ LSV parking study. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1398 1F.-3. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding voter protections. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1399 1F.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding boater safety. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1427 1F.-5. Agenda ItemPresentation of the Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
26-1428 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Adopt a Circle and Crosswalk Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1429 1F.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding City Compost program, signage, registration and library location. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1433 1F.-8. Agenda ItemUpdates regarding food waste accepted at Coral Gables Compost Bin opening on April 20th at the Library. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1434 1F.-9. Agenda ItemUpdates regarding additional plastic food containers that are now recyclable in weekly City recycling bins. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1400 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission urging Miami-Dade County to reexamine Peafowl Protections and support coordinated countywide mitigation efforts. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1425 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission supporting the Matheson Hammock Market and supporting their efforts to employ individuals on the autism spectrum and those within the special needs community. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1402 1F.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to explore a league-based discount structure comparable to that of other golf facilities. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1435 1F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission formally recognizing the City's ongoing relations with the Greenway Women's Golf Association, Inc. and the Coral Gables Women's Golf and Bridge Association, Inc. and directing staff to continue to set aside certain tee-times for members of those associations. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1436 1F.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending the Community Recreation Fee Schedule to provide for a Coral Gables Resident Senior Discount at Granada Golf Course. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1438 1F.-15. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending the Community Recreation Fee Schedule to provide for a one-year Transition and Evaluation Program allowing the continuation of Annual Golf Memberships at the Granada Golf Course in place as of March 10, 2026; providing for updated rates; and providing for reporting of data at the conclusion of the one-year period. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1371 1H.-1.IFB 2025-046 Bridges Repairs and RehabilitationResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Bridges Repairs and Rehabilitation contract in the estimated amount of $803,378.00 to P and P Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-046 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award.” Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1386 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the renewal of the Property and Casualty Insurance Program which includes, but is not limited to, Property, General Liability, Automobile Liability, Public Officials Errors & Omissions, Excess Workers' Compensation, Crime Liability, Special Risk, Terrorism Property & Liability, Pollution Liability, Deadly Weapon Protection Coverage, Flood, as well as other ancillary lines of insurance coverage and insurance broker fees through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,877,099 for the policy period of May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027. (Funding Source: Insurance Fund) Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1408 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Fraternal Order of Police, Coral Gables Lodge Number 7, for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1411 1H.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentUpdate on the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club Golf Membership.   Not available Video Video