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City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/25/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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25-9754 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring September 25, 2025 as "La Flor Dominicana Day" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
25-9619 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring September 2025 as "World Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in Coral Gables.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9761 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Captain Jader Tobon, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of August 2025.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
25-9733 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Carlos Gutierrez, Parking Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for July 2025.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9734 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Susan Lainfiesta, Community Recreation Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for August 2025.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9735 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Norman Clark, Human Resources & Risk Management Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for September 2025.Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9736 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Marilyn Vazquez - Almedo, Human resources & Risk Management Department recipient of the "Part- Time Employee of the 3rd Quarter Award".Presented and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9804 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentFarewell to Human Resources Director Raquel Elejabarrieta.Presented and Filed  Action details Not available
25-9793 1B.-1. MinutesSpecial Assessment Hearing of September 12, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9794 1B.-2. MinutesFirst Budget Hearing of September 12, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9729 3D.-1.2025 Emergency Medical Services GrantResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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, and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget to recognize the $2,961.47 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to cover the grant expenditures.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9759 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Anabella Smith (Nominated by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9765 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to modify the contract for Fuel Station and Storage Facility Maintenance IFB 2020-016 with Advanced Petroleum Systems, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications". Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9774 1D.-4.UPS Maintenance AgreementResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the award of a purchase and service agreement with Earth Power Solutions, Inc. as a Sole Source procurement in an estimated amount of $104,776, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9777 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Grant Agreement No. G3G23 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $196,000 to be put towards the inception of the Coral Gables Trolley Southern Loop Service; authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement for said financial assistance.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9783 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Ignacio Alvarez (Nominated by the Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9784 1D.-7.Gavarrete Contract Mod - Lot 8-17 projectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to Gavarrete Inc.’s Contract No. IFB 2024-031 pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, to allow for a contract modification in an amount estimated at $20,000 or not to exceed the available budget, for the Parking Lot 8 and 17 Improvements project. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9786 1D.-8.Commercial Int Contractor Contract Mod-YC Gym Floor ProjectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a contract modification to Commercial Interior Contractors, Corp’s contract No. IFB 2024-037 pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled "Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”, to allow for a contract modification in an amount estimated at $40,000 or not to exceed the available budget, for the Youth Center Gym Floor Renovations project. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9787 1D.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Mayor Lago to serve as a voting member on the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9790 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Martin Pinilla (Nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables/ University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9813 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission to authorize a Bid Waiver for the professional services of the construction and preparation of the seasonal Holiday Park, Santa House, and the installation and breakdown of the City’s holiday Christmas tree, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Plant Professionals, Inc., pursuant to Section 2-691, Special Procurement/Bid Waiver of the Procurement Code, in an estimated amount of $150,000.00 not to exceed the available budget, for a period of one year. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9772 1D.-12. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to add fees by the Historic and Cultural Arts department, Development Services Department, and the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9327 11.-1. MinutesAdvisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 6, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9180 11.-2.AAP minutes 07.02.2025MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of July 2, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9653 11.-3.AAP minutes 08.06.2025MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of August 6, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9560 11.-4.CDB minutes 07.15.2025MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of July 15, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9762 11.-5.CDB minutes 08.19.2025MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of August 19, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9788 11.-6. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 18, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9782 11.-7.Retirement Board Meeting of August 22, 2025MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of August 22, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9789 11.-8.Waterway Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Of Aug 6, 2025MinutesWaterway Advisory Board Meeting of August 6, 2025.approvedPass Action details Not available
25-9831 1Non Agenda Item ResolutionNaming of the Blue Road Open Space.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9810 12.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission consider the Historic Preservation Board’s previous discussions regarding the location of the Gondola Building as well as the previously issued Certificate of Appropriateness for the reconstruction and location of The Gondola Building prior to approving the proposed new location and proceeding pursuant to Section 1-104 of the City Zoning Code.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
25-8776 12.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board requesting that the City Commission adopt a Resolution authorizing Ad Valorem tax relief for the property located at 717 North Greenway Drive, a Contributing Resource within the "Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District." legally described as Lots 23 and 24, Block 23, Coral Gables Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Historic Preservation Board Meeting of March 13, 2025, Vote: 8-0 (one member abstaining).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9791 1E.-1. 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 A-67, “Mahi Canal,” requiring additional review and approval for all mooring piles, docks, wharves, davits, boat lifts, and similar structures located in MF and MX districts that abut the Mahi Canal; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (11 19 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-1)approved as an Ordinance on First ReadingPass Action details Video Video
25-9800 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, "Administration," Article III "Boards, Commission, Committees," Section 2-83 "Citizen Input; Addressing the City Commission," to add additional rules of decorum for public meetings; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
25-9780 1E.-3.Gondola Building proposed locationResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and applicability,” approving the location of the Gondola Building, located at the site of Biltmore Hotel Golf Course, Coral Gables, Florida; a lengthy legal description is on file; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.adopted as amended by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9660 1F.-1. Agenda ItemSwale Package Update. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
25-9655 1F.-2. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding the Art Cinema Expansion timeline. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9758 1F.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate on Youth Center conceptual design. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9818 1F.-4. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding FDOT projects in response to April 21, 2025 requests. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)Discussed and Filed  Action details Video Video
25-9796 1F.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Senior Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and directing City staff to identify a source of funding. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9797 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Veterans with Disabilities Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and directing City staff to identify a source of funding. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9798 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission co-designating Indian Mound Trail as “St. Theresa’s Little Way” in honor of the Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Little Flower and St. Theresa Catholic School. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9801 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission adopting Mayor Lago's 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities Plan. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)Deferred  Action details Not available
25-9746 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the raising of the Flag of the State of Israel at City Hall on October 7, 2025 in mourning and honor of the victims of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9764 1G.-1.AiPP Guidelines Amend 1ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending the Art in Public Places Program: Funding, Goals, and Implementation Guidelines to align with the updated Art in Public Places Zoning Code (recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available
25-9814 1H.-1. Agenda ItemCentennial Concert Update.Discussed and Filed  Action details Not available
25-9775 1H.-2.IFB 2025-020 Stormwater System CleaningResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Storm Water System Cleaning to Flotech Environmental, LLC, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-020 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9792 1H.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of Amendment No. 2 to Grant Agreement No. LPA0271 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the amount of $500,000, providing for an extension to the Coral Gables Storm Water Master Plan Project from October 2025 to March 2027; authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment to this agreement with FDEP, for said financial assistance. Lobbyist: N/Aadopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9795 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving a Parking Management Agreement between The Biltmore Hotel Limited Partnership and the City of Coral Gables to allow the operator of the Biltmore Hotel to implement and manage a paid parking system at the West Parking Lot.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Video Video
25-9616 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving the City’s 2026 Legislative Priorities in substantially the attached form.adopted by Resolution NumberPass Action details Not available