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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 7/7/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room
2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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26-1742 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Daniel Ramudo.   Not available Not available
26-1626 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2026 as "Taste of the Gables - Restaurant Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
26-1582 1A.-3.Congratulations to Lieutenant Carlo Milito, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2026.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Lieutenant Carlo Milito, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of July 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1581 2A.-4.Congratulations to Captain Cristina Muslera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2026.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Captain Cristina Muslera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1791 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Christopher Challenger, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of April 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1792 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Jorge Brenes, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1625 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Javier Romero, from City Manager / Communications, recipient of the "Part - Time Employee of the Second Quarter Award", for 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1319 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Robert Chang, from Parking Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month " for April 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1320 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Jose Vilar, from Community Recreation Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month " for May 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1743 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Victor Saizarbitoria (nominated by Mayor Lago) and J.M. Guarch (nominated by Commissioner Castro), to serve as members of the Code Enforcement Board, for a three (3) year term which began on June 1, 2026 and continues through May 31, 2029.   Not available Not available
26-1736 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jimmy Piedrahita (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council, 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
26-1744 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Karina Marie Gonzalez (nominated by Mayor Lago) and Audrey Greer Prabhakar (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as members 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
26-1767 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2026-156 and accepting the recommendation of the Community Recreation Department to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a "Special Procurement/Bid Waiver" with Joy By, LLC. for Holiday Park; authorizing a five (5) year contract with two (2) optional two-year renewal terms pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City's Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1756 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the purchase of Marrero Armor ballistic plates from Tactical Edge Consulting as a “Sole Source Procurement,” in an estimated amount of $95,000.00 pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1772 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Seventh Amendment to Lease with Patio & Things, Inc. with regard to the City-owned retail premises at 240 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting an extension of lease terms for a period of one (1) year (09/01/26-08/31/27). Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1780 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the annual review required by the City of Coral Gables and University of Miami Development Agreement and Section 163.3235 of the Florida Statutes, for the period from September 28, 2024 to September 27, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-1793 1D.-8.RFP 2026-009 Dance Programming ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-009 Dance Programming Services to Furia Flamenca, LLC, the recommended responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-009. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1670 11.-15.SAB Meeting - April 20, 26MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of April 20, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1722 11.-6.CDB minutes 05.14.2026MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of May 14, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1728 11.-11.Retirement Board Meeting of April 29, 2026MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of April 29, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1727 11.-10.Retirement Board Meeting of March 12, 2026MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of March 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1745 1F.-10. Agenda ItemSummer Page Intern Presentations. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1724 11.-16.WAB Minutes 03.04.2026MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of March 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1746 1F.-13. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Code Enforcement and the Coral Gables Waterway. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1694 1E.-7.Planned Area DevelopmentOrdinanceAn 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 “Crystal Residences,” including a private school, on property legally described as Block 21, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Douglas Section (110 Phoenetia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; superseding Ordinance No. 1909 and Ordinance No. 2962; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (06 17 26 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-1) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro   Not available Not available
26-1733 11.-13.Retirement Board/City Commission Joint Workshop of May 28, 2026MinutesRetirement Board/City Commission Joint Workshop of May 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1758 11.-7. ResolutionGolf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of May 27, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1580 11.-5.CDB minutes 04.21.2026MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 21, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1798 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission approving a purchase and sale agreement to include certain key terms with 475 Biltmore MOB, LLC for the purchase of an office building located at 475-495 Biltmore Way; waiving certain requirements pursuant to Section 2-1089 of Division 12 of the Procurement Code; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1782 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission requiring City staff to provide reasonable notice by mail to property owners located within one thousand feet of a property subject to a new proposed park development or major park enhancement project prior to City Commission taking any action with respect to such project. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
26-1580 11.-4.CDB minutes 04.21.2026MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 21, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1779 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City to act as the Official Host City and Festival Sponsor for the 2026-2027 Junior Orange Bowl Festival Season and authorizing the City's annual financial and in-kind contributions as determined by the City Manager or his designee to the Junior Orange Bowl; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1747 1F.-14. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the cost of the April Referendum Election. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1732 11.-12.Retirement Board Meeting of May 28, 2026MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of May 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1755 1D.-4.St. Theresa School Expansion - 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 2701 Indian Mound Trail, 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
26-1659 2G.-1.Cultural Grants Allocation 2026-2027ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cultural Grant recipients and setting in place a funding mechanism contingent on the City’s approved budget. (Unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).   Not available Not available
26-1763 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 3, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to raise the value of public work projects that require formal solicitation and providing that the threshold value be amended consistent with Florida Statutes; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1703 21.-14. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of May 07, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1768 11.-9.PAB Meeting - 5.20.2026MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of May 20, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1583 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 6, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1740 11.-3. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of June 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1762 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 3, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to require continuous residency immediately preceding the conclusion of the qualifying period for the offices of Mayor and City Commissioner; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1796 1F.-11. Agenda ItemPresentation regarding the Benefits of Living Seawalls by Jacob Finlay and Evan Coulter. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
26-1726 11.-2. MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of May 20, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1797 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission expressing gratitude for the work and dedication of the Charter Review Committee and dissolving the current Charter Review Committee due to the completion of the Committee's work. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1799 1F.-15. Agenda ItemRecap of the Ponce Circle Park soccer watch party. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1654 1G.-2.AiPP Intervals 2026Agenda ItemA Resolution of the City Commission approving “Intervals”, a Coral Gables Art Series, as part of Miami Art Week and for an application to Art Basel for an official event, further approving funding up to $110,000 from the Art Fund toward the program and marketing materials (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 4 to 0); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget to recognize the transfer of funds from the Art in Public Places Reserve and to appropriate such funds to put towards the cost of the project.   Not available Not available
26-1800 1F.-16. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the 4th of July festivities. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1761 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 3, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to provide for the Mayor to be elected to serve a four (4) year term commencing with the November 2028 election without changing the associated mayoral term limit; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1388 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Zoning Code Article 14, "Process," Section 14-208, "Appeals" and Section 15-103, “Reconsideration of City Architect administrative determination,” to revise appeal procedures, extension deadlines, and notice of appeal requirements; limiting the scope of stays; establishing provisions regarding consolidation, related approvals, finality, and abandonment of appeals; providing for severability clause; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)   Not available Not available
26-1692 1E.-5.Change of Land UseOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map and Mixed Use Overlay District 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/Institutional” to “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” and to include within the boundaries of the North Ponce Mixed Use District Overlay, Block 21, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Douglas Section (110 Phoenetia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (06 17 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-3) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro   Not available Not available
26-1760 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on November 3, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the City Charter should be amended to require a vote of the electors prior to the sale of certain city-owned properties; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1795 1G.-3. Agenda ItemFinal Charter Review Committee Recommendations.   Not available Not available
26-1770 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to extend the Resident Parking Rate Pilot Program through the date of the second City Commission Meeting in January 2027 to collect additional data in order to better determine the long-term feasibility of a resident parking rate. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
26-1748 11.-8. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of May18, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1737 1H.-1.Country Club Pool Repairs Bid Waiver-John Bell ContResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive Bid Process of the Procurement Code and Contract with John Bell Construction for the Coral Gables Country Club pool repairs and renovation project, located at 997 N. Greenway Drive, in an estimated amount of $1,591,988 or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurement/Bid Waiver". Lobbyist: Leslie Pantin   Not available Not available
26-1693 1E.-6.Change of ZoningOrdinanceAn 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:” 1) from “Special Use” to “Mixed Use 2”, and 2) to include within the boundaries of the North Ponce Mixed Use District Overlay, Block 21, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Douglas Section (110 Phoenetia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (06 17 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-2) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro   Not available Not available
26-1783 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 54 - Solid Waste Article III - Collection and Disposal to amend Section 54-121 Roll Off Waste Contractors Franchise Agreements of the City Code; updating certain requirements and establishing requirements for the securing, removal, and emergency management of roll-off containers during tropical storm and hurricane events; providing for penalties, cost recovery, and nonrenewal of franchise agreements for noncompliance; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-1757 1H.-2.IFB 2026-008 Granada Golf Course Rain Shelter ConstructionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Granada Golf Course Rain Shelter Construction to PF Management and Construction, LLC, the most responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $541,841.21 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-008. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1570 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 1952, as amended, which changed the zoning on Lots 1, 2, 3, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 Block 120 and Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131, Country Club Section 6, (430, 440, 450, and 520 University Drive), Coral Gables, Florida, to remove certain conditions of approval for Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131 (520 University Drive): (1) that limit the use of the property to overflow parking, and (2), that revert the zoning of the property under certain circumstances to single-family zoning; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 1952 shall remain in effect. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval with recommendations, Vote: 5-2)   Not available Not available
26-1695 1E.-8.Conditional UseResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission requesting Mixed-Use Site Plan Review and an Encroachment Agreement pursuant to Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project, referred to as “Crystal Residences,” including a private school and live/work units; on property legally described as Block 21, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Douglas Section (110 Phoenetia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; superseding Ordinance No. 1909 and Ordinance No. 2962, to permit the current accessory school as a principal use; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (06 17 26 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-1). Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro (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.)   Not available Not available