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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
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2026 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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25-1265 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the 2025 Holiday Window Contest Winners.   Not available Video Video
26-1003 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of the 2025 Communities of Excellence Gold Level Recognition.   Not available Video Video
25-1181 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Giralda Cleaners on receiving the 2025 Commercial Beautification Award.   Not available Video Video
25-1258 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring January 13, 2026 as "Ana Alicia Fernandez Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
25-1107 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer John Jensen, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of October 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1147 1A.-6.Congratulations to Driver Engineer Brandon Ogden, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2025.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Brandon Ogden, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of December 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1218 2A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Nicole Gautney, from Parking Department recipient of the "Part-Time Employees of the 4th Quarter Award".   Not available Video Video
25-1220 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Mercedes Paulino, from the Police department recipient of the "Employee of the Month " for November 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1190 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of November 18, 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1189 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Saul Cimbler (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-1192 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the nomination of Christopher Challenger, who ran unopposed to the City of Coral Gables Retirement Board At-Large Participating Regular Full-Time Employee Representative Seat and Joshua Nunez, who ran unopposed for the Police Officer Representative Seat, both for a two-ear term beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-1238 1D.-3.UM 1101,1201 Stanford Dr-5185 Ponce-Outside Sewer ConnectionResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of an agreement for sewer connection for properties located outside the City’s Sewer District at 1101 and 1201 Stanford Drive, 5185 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 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
25-1239 1D.-4.1530 Liguria Ave-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 1530 Liguria Avenue, 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
25-1169 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of December 3, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9811 11.-2.AAP minutes 11.05.2025MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of November 5, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1240 11.-3. MinutesCountry Club Advisory Board Meeting of October 6, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1241 11.-4. MinutesCountry Club Advisory Board Meeting of October 22, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1242 11.-5. MinutesCountry Club Advisory Board Meeting of November 19, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1179 11.-6.CDB minutes 11.19.2025MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of November 19, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-1033 11.-7. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of December 8, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-1002 11.-8. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of December 11, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1247 11.-9. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of October 09, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1175 11.-10. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-1000 11.-11. MinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of December 11, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1250 11.-12. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of November 05, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1176 11.-13. MinutesParks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of December 3, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1125 11.-14. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of November 19, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1248 11.-15. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of October 09, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1249 21.-16. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1223 11.-17. MinutesSenior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of December 4, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1253 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission expressing its desire to reactivate the Sister City relationship with the City of La Antigua, Guatemala.   Not available Video Video
26-1028 12.-1. ResolutionCharter Review Committee Interim Recommendations.   Not available Video Video
25-1026 1E.-1. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 7, “Sustainability and Resilience Standards,” Section 7-102, “Green Building Requirements,” to provide National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Silver Certification as an acceptable option for compliance; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 6-1) (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
25-1027 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Section 3-200, “Principal Uses”; amending Section 3-201, “Group Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Child Care Facilities,” to clarify statutory capacity and licensing requirements; adding Section 3-202, “Certified Recovery Residences,” to establish procedures for review and approval consistent with state and federal law; amending Article 16, “Definitions,” to add definitions for “Adult Day Care Center,” “Certified Recovery Residence,” “Dwelling Unit,” and “Group Residential Home”; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0)   Not available Video Video
25-1124 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S. 163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” to modify the required mix of uses when developed within the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” to allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.5, and to provide for policies to implement the “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay;” providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (12 10 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0)   Not available Video Video
25-1264 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles," of the City Code, creating Article X - "Golf Carts"; authorizing and regulating the operation of golf carts on designated city streets; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1023 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-200, “Procedures,” to amend Section 14-213.11, “Adoption Hearing,” to require a supermajority vote of the City Commission for adoption of comprehensive plan map amendments; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1032 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article V. “Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics,” of the Coral Gables City Code to create Section 2-309 “Anti-Kickback and Post-Approval Transparency Requirements,” providing supplemental local transparency obligations consistent with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and Miami-Dade County Code §2-11.1; requiring disclosure and public posting of post-approval business relationships, financial benefits, gifts, and campaign/political committee contributions connected to projects that appear before the City Commission; requiring sworn affidavits from developers/applicants and mandatory post-certificate of occupancy sworn certifications by elected officials; providing implementation requirements, enforcement, repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
25-1193 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2025-452, which authorized City staff to move forward with the development of a dog park on the City-owned parcel located at 520 University Drive; directing the City Manager to direct City staff to gather community input on the proposed dog park; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1005 1F.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission making permanent the Resident Parking Rate Pilot Program. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1020 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-301 to amend certain language and calling a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to change the City's General Election from April of odd numbered years to coincide with the General Election held in November of even numbered years and adjusting the association qualifying and run-off dates and changing all subsequent elections; providing for a mail ballot election; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1021 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-163 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to include a prohibition on amending the date of the election via Ordinance, in so far as that prohibition is not in conflict with State Law; providing for mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1022 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-211 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking if the Charter should be amended to allow the appointing Commissioner or Appointed Official to remove a board member from that position prior to the expiration of their term; providing for mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1024 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-87 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to require the convening of a Charter Review Committee every ten years and outlining the composition of that committee; providing for a Mail Ballot Election; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1025 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-161 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should incorporate the City’s Fund Balance and Reserve Policy adopted in Ordinance No. 2025-05 and be amended to require approval of the electors prior to amendment of that Fund Balance and Reserve Policy or the expenditure of funds from the General Reserve, except for those funds authorized to be spent pursuant to the Emergency Powers authorized by the Charter, City Code, Declaration of Emergency, or other applicable law; providing for a mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1026 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-88 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to authorize a contract with Miami-Dade County or a private entity to provide Inspector General Services with certain powers (including the power to subpoena witnesses), provided that such appointment, term, functions, and powers shall be further established by ordinance; providing for requisite ballot language; providing for procedures for balloting; providing for mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1027 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-160 to change the date of the Special Election and calling for a Special Election on the proposed ballot question and City Charter Amendment to be held on April 21, 2026; providing for submission to the electors for approval or disapproval of a ballot question asking whether the City Charter should be amended to include a requirement that any changes to the compensation of the elected officials, beyond that regular consumer price index increase detailed in the City Code be submitted to a vote of the electors; providing for a mail ballot; providing for notice; providing for inclusion in the City Charter; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1031 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a donation from Friends of the Underline, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute funding and sponsorship agreement with Friends of the Underline, Inc. regarding the Underline Dog Park and naming the park “Chewy Bark Park” for a certain period of time. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1010 1F.-11. Agenda ItemUpdate on Youth Center Dog Park and Conceptual Presentation. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
25-1259 1F.-12. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding media credentials. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
25-1260 1F.-13. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Business Tax Licenses. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
25-1261 1F.-14. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding tree protection at construction sites. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
25-1262 1F.-15. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding newspaper stands. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1029 1F.-16. Agenda ItemDiscussion item regarding the Mobility Hub Mural Art Design Proposal. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1009 1H.-1.IFB 2025-029 Sanitary Sewer RehabilitationResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation contract to EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc, the most responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-029 Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
25-1257 1H.-2. Agenda ItemCelebrating a Century: The Coral Gables Centennial Year.   Not available Not available