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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/5/2026 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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26-1483 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of Certificate of Appreciation: Lucy Lopez - For Permit Processing Notes Dayron Garcia - For Permit Processing Notes Joanne Meagher - For Merrick Moments (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1448 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026 as "National Travel and Tourism Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1505 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 5, 2026 as “Cielo Tejido Day” in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1392 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 6, 2026 as "The Villagers Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1390 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Historic Preservation Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1395 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the Historic Preservation Board on the State of Historic Preservation in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1502 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation by the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board on The Pinewood Cemetery, a historic landmark.   Not available Video Video
26-1496 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026 as "National Public Telecommunications Week" in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1493 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring May 11-17, 2026, as “National Police Week” in Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1361 1A.-10.Congratulations to Driver Engineer Kristina Bolanos, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of May 2026.Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Driver Engineer Kristina Bolanos, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of May 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1271 1A.-11.2025 Robert DeKorte Memorial AwardPresentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Alexander Rodriguez, recipient of the 2025 Robert DeKorte Memorial Award.   Not available Video Video
26-1202 1A.-12. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the Innovation and Technology Department recipient of the 2026 Smart 20 Award for "Transformative Work in Smart Cities" and their "Smart City Research Lab and Gables TechTank Incubator" initiatives.   Not available Video Video
26-1454 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-1457 1D.-1.RFP 2026-003 City Decorating ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-003 City Decorating Services to Joy By, LLC, the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “contract award” and request for proposal (RFP) 2026-003. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1458 1D.-2.IFB 2026-004 Fountain and Swimming Pool MaintenanceResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award fountain and swimming pool maintenance to Gables Pool & Spa, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an estimated annual amount of $115,400.00 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-004 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1461 1D.-3.IFB 2026-007 Street End Improvements ProjectResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Street End Improvements Project contract in the estimated amount of $70,813.00 to HG Construction Development and Investment, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-007 and Section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1478 1D.-4.Contract Extension RFP 2018-009A, RFP 2018-009B, RFP 2018-009C for Disaster Debris Removal ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract no. RFP 2018-009A with Ashbritt, Inc., RFP 2018-009B with Phillips Heavy, Inc., and RFP 2018-009C with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for Disaster Debris Removal Services, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications.” Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1497 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Dawn Adels Fine (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, 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
26-1501 1D.-6.SaferWatch Citizen Upload LicensesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to waive the competitive bid process of the procurement code as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” with Saferwatch, LLC. for the continuation of services, in an estimated amount of $142,500.00 for a three (3) year term pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
26-1503 1D.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission designating the City office space located at 234 Minorca Avenue as the future location of the Innovation and Technology Smart City Research Laboratory and its Workforce Development and Community Innovation Programs with student interns and research partners, after the return of the City Commission back to its permanent, restored Chambers and Offices at City Hall. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
26-1512 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Shane McGlashen (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson) 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.   Not available Not available
26-1479 31.-1. MinutesEconomic Development Board Meeting of March 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1368 11.-2. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of February 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1500 11.-3.SAB Meeting – 2.25.2026MinutesSustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 25, 2026.   Not available Not available
24-7193 1E.-1. 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 Video Video
26-1440 1E.-2. 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.-3. 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
26-1515 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article I- "In General" to create Section 2-6 "Registered Agent" in order to codify the Mayor's designation of the City Attorney as the City's Registered Agent for Service of Process for purposes of Chapter 48, Florida Statutes; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1439 1E.-6. 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.-7. 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
26-1425 1F.-1. 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.-2. 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.-3. 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 Not available
26-1436 1F.-4. 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.-5. 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
26-1489 1F.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission urging Miami-Dade County to expedite review and approval of a uniform traffic signal priority and/or preemption system for use by municipalities, including for fire rescue, police, and transit/trolley operations, and to complete such approval before the end of 2026; providing for transmittal; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1506 1F.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission recognizing the City’s longstanding relationship with the Granada Golf Association, Inc., Greenway Women’s Golf Association, Inc., and the Coral Gables Women’s Golf and Bridge Association, Inc.; authorizing the continued administrative reservation of certain tee time blocks for existing members of such associations, subject to applicable legal, operational, and financial requirements established by the City; and directing staff to work with the existing associations under those conditions. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1490 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing funding in the additional amount of $100,000.00 to the Coral Gables Cinematheque for the expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema at the city-owned property 240-260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, with certain conditions. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1507 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission condemning the use of fictitious organizational identities and deceptive digital interfaces to conduct anonymous political intelligence-gathering operations against Coral Gables voters and to subvert the city's public records infrastructure; calling upon state and federal authorities to investigate; directing the City Attorney to pursue all available legal remedies including recovery of diverted public records; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1510 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing city staff to review, develop, and implement a process for the installation of rumble strips, tactile edge treatments, or other appropriate protective safety measures along the edges of existing and future bicycle lanes within the city, where feasible and consistent with applicable engineering, safety, and regulatory standards, in order to provide additional protection for cyclists; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1514 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the design and construction of sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Riviera Drive from Bird Road to Ponce de Leon Boulevard. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Video Video
26-1487 1F.-12. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding Permit Processing Improvements. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1427 1F.-13. Agenda ItemPresentation of the Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Video Video
26-1486 1F.-14. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding election results and next steps. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1484 1F.-15. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the Youth Center Association. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1491 1F.-16. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding AEDs in city parks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Video Video
26-1373 1H.-1.RFP 2026-001 Soccer Program Management ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-001 for Soccer Program Management Services to US Champions Soccer Academy, LLC, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award". Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin   Not available Video Video
26-1459 1H.-2.IFB 2026-005 Sanitary Sewer Submersible Electrical Control Panel InstallationResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Sanitary Sewer Submersible Electrical Control Panel Installation to Coreland Construction Corp., the most responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $829,898.94, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-005. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Video Video
26-1504 1H.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission to provide staff with direction for the development of a Landscape & Maintenance Assessment Program.   Not available Video Video
26-1494 1H.-5. Agenda ItemUpdate on Development Services.   Not available Video Video
26-1495 1H.-6. Agenda ItemPresentation on AI Summit and the new Coral Gables Center of Excellence Program.   Not available Video Video
26-1498 1H.-7. Agenda ItemPhillips Park Project Update.   Not available Video Video
26-1530 1J.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 1- amending the Charter to change the City’s election date to coincide with national elections.   Not available Video Video
26-1531 1J.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 2- Amending the­ Charter to prohibit further changes to the Election Date via Ordinance.   Not available Video Video
26-1532 1J.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters disapproved Referendum 3- Allowing Commissioners or Officials to remove board members prior to the expiration of their term.   Not available Video Video
26-1533 1J.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 4- Requiring a decennial review of the City Charter.   Not available Video Video
26-1534 1J.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 5 - Authorizing a contracted inspector general as needed for the City of Coral Gables.   Not available Video Video
26-1535 1J.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 6 - Requiring a vote of the electors prior to changing the compensation of City elected officials.   Not available Video Video
26-1536 1J.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters disapproved Referendum 7- An amendment eliminating the runoff election in City Commission and Mayoral races.   Not available Video Video
26-1537 1J.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission officially accepting the City Clerk’s Certification and Declaration of the Results of the City of Coral Gables Special Referendum Election, which was held on April 21, 2026, wherein voters approved Referendum 8 - Fund Reserves Policy and Expenditure of General Fund Reserves.   Not available Video Video