City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/14/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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25-9838 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Certificate of Condolence to the bereaved family of Betsy Adams.   Not available Not available
25-9043 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 14, 2025 as "Junior League of Miami Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9755 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 15, 2025 as "Murnor Studio Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9756 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2025 as "Kiwanis of Little Havana Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9853 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2025 as "Disability Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9908 1A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2025 as "Italian Heritage Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9893 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Detective Casey Rivera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the Quarter,” for the 2nd quarter of 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9895 1A.-8. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Melenni Alzate, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of April 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9904 1A.-9. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Officer Dashiell Garcia, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month,” for the month of May 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9840 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Ivana Liberatore (Student Government President), Bartu Sevil (Interfraternity Council President), and Chief Trevor Shinn (Police Chief), Patricia Whitely (VP of Student Affairs), and Maite Alvarez (VP of Government Relations) all nominated by the University of Miami, to serve as members of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9839 1D.-2.High-Water Rescue VehicleResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” with Sherp USA to purchase a high-water rescue vehicle, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code for an estimated amount of $212,045.00. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9830 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Donna Heisenbottle (Nominated by the Board-As A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Landmarks Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9510 1D.-4.A Resolution of the City Commission Authorizing the execution of a contract with Fire Code Pro, Inc. For Fire Plans Review Services Pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the Procurement Code.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a contract with Fire Code Pro, Inc. for Fire Plans Review Services Pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9890 1D.-5.A Resolution of the City Commission Authorizing the execution of a contract with Robert Nance For Fire Plans Review Services Pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the Procurement Code.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the execution of a contract with Robert Nance for Fire Plans Review Services pursuant to Section 2-607(24) of the Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9910 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Carlos Castillo (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Emergency Management Division, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9766 11.-1. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of August 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9905 11.-2. MinutesBudget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of September 17, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9776 11.-3. MinutesCity of Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 3, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9788 11.-4. MinutesInternational Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of August 18, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9822 11.-5. MinutesParking Advisory Board Meeting of August 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9682 11.-6. MinutesPlanning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 13, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9846 1E.-1. AppealAn Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Historic Preservation Board on September 18, 2025, to deny a claim of undue economic hardship and a certificate of appropriateness for demolition for the property located at 1258 Obispo Avenue, a contributing resource in the Obispo Avenue Historic District, legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.   Not available Not available
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)   Not available Not available
25-9713 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use 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 or Institutional” to “Multi-Family Low Density” for Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 33, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-1) Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez   Not available Not available
25-9715 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn 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,” from “Special Use(s)” to “Multi-Family 3 (MF3)” for Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 33, Coral Gables Biltmore Section (627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote 5-1) Lobbyist: Joe Jimenez   Not available Not available
25-9282 2E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Article 16, “Definitions,” City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending the definition of freeboard to modify minimum and maximum freeboard requirements within special flood hazard areas; amending Section 2-101, "Single-family residential (SFR) District, "Subsection (b), "Height," to incorporate required freeboard and floodplain management standards for residences in flood hazard areas; and adding garage floor elevation standards that align with flood-resistant construction requirements; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)   Not available Not available
24-8338 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 5, “Architecture” Section 5-510, “Trussed Rafters,” to provide requirements for metal trusses; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability, and an effective date. (09 17 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)   Not available Not available
25-9842 1E.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 26, "Fire Prevention and Protection," to add a new Section 26-7 to require electronic reporting of fire protection system reports, providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-9847 1E.-8. Agenda ItemAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-309, "Trellises;" Section 5-310, “Wood decks,” and Section 5-311, “Pavers and walkways,” to incorporate composite recycled materials as an approved material for trellises, decks, and walkways; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9843 1E.-9. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III “Boards, Commission, Committees,” Section 2-79 “Order of Business,” to amend the City Code to add a financial cap for items placed on the consent agenda and further clarify what items may be placed on the Consent Agenda; providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9902 1F.-1. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding banner, City Hall colors, interfaith event, community unity, and promoting peace. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9909 1F.-2. Agenda ItemA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing participation in a lawsuit seeking, among other things, to declare that Senate Bill?180’s imposition of a blanket statewide prohibition on the exercise of Home Rule Authority over land use and zoning regulations, is unconstitutional and should be enjoined, and retaining Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, Pl to prosecute the lawsuit; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9841 1F.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida urging the Florida Legislature to establish a cap on special assessments that may be imposed on homesteaded condominium units. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9801 1F.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission adopting Mayor Lago's 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities Plan. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9848 1G.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission granting approval of a residential waiver (by a four-fifths vote of the City Commission) for Estrellita Sibila (Nominated by the Board As A Whole), in accordance with Section 2-52(b)(2) of the City Code, to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term, which begins on June 1, 2025 and through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9855 1H.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission declaring principles of inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and local governments, businesses, and residential communities consistent with these principles.   Not available Not available