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City of Coral Gables

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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 7/1/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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25-9285 1A.-1. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 22, 2025 as "Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Day" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-9254 1A.-2. Presentation/Protocol DocumentPresentation of a Proclamation declaring July 2025 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Coral Gables.   Not available Not available
25-8926 1A.-3. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Captain Jinete recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Month Award,” for the month of June 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9258 1A.-4. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Julian Pozo, Police Department recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award", for May 2025   Not available Not available
25-9259 1A.-5. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Milly Johnson, Police Department, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for June 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9255 2A.-6. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to Tomas Prieto, Public Works, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award", for April 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9312 1A.-7. Presentation/Protocol DocumentCongratulations to the City of Coral Gables for obtaining the Intelligent Community Certification.   Not available Not available
25-9101 1B.-1. MinutesRegular City Commission Meeting of May 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9245 1D.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jose Valdes-Fauli (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Cultural Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9257 1D.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Gonzalo Sanabria (nominated by the Gables by the Sea Homeowners’ Association), Rob Martinez (nominated by the Journeys End Homeowners’ Association), Toni Schrager (nominated by the Old Cutler Bay Homeowners' Association), Alex Quevedo (nominated by the Snapper Creek Lakes Club), Rick Diaz (nominated by the Cocoplum Homeowners’ Association), Aimee Davis (nominated by Sunrise Harbour Homeowners Association), and Maria Stefano (nominated by the Kings Bay Homeowners' Association) to serve as members of the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners' Association Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9278 1D.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jennifer Marques (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9286 1D.-4. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Armando Hassun (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Cultural Development Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9300 1D.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alejandro Silva (nominated by the Board-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term that began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9305 1D.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Raul Valdes-Fauli (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) and Eve Boutsis (nominated by City Attorney Suarez) to serve as members of the Charter Review Committee.   Not available Not available
25-9297 1D.-7.Purchase of Trash ReceptaclesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Purchase of Trash Receptacles to Tiger Companies, LLC., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $68,000.00, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (IFB) 2025-007. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9317 1D.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Sixth 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 (09/01/25-08/31/26). Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9315 1D.-9.City Hall Emergency Repairs-GavarreteResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of emergency work performed by Gavarrete Inc. for the shoring installation at the City Hall Complex, 405 Biltmore Way, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $84,744. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9322 1D.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of a Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention & Recycling Grant in the amount of $2,500 to be put towards the “Keep Coral Gables Beautiful” Cigarette Litter Prevention & Recycling Program; authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to recognize the $2,500 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program.   Not available Not available
25-9359 1D.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission appointing Aron Aizenstat (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9029 11.-1.AAP minutes 05.07.2025MinutesArts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 7, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9244 11.-2. MinutesCommunications Committee Meeting of May 14, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9319 11.-3. MinutesCoral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of May 28, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9028 11.-4.CDB minutes 04.07.2025MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of April 7, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9179 11.-5.CDB minutes 05.29.2025MinutesCultural Development Board Meeting of May 29, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9320 11.-6. MinutesLandscape Beautification Advisory Board Meeting of June 12, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9246 11.-7.Retirement Board Meeting of May 12, 2025MinutesRetirement Board Meeting of May 12, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-9293 1E.-1. AppealAn Appeal to the City of Coral Gables Commission from the decision of the Board of Architect’s Special Master hearing held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, which affirmed the decision of the Board of Architects, denying the proposed garage door installation for the property located at 6901 Trionfo Street, legally described as Lot 16 and North ½ of Lot 15, Block 221, Coral Gables Riviera Section 13, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 3013 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-8952 1E.-2. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 58, entitled "Special Assessments," Article V - "Master Service Assessment," Division 2 - "Assessments," Section 58-253 "Notice of Publication," and remove the requirement for newspaper publication and incorporate the previously adopted definition of publications' providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-9201 1E.-3. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending City Code Chapter 2, "Administration," Article V "Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics," to create Section 2-308 "Prohibition on City Commissioners serving as Campaign/Political Consultants," to prohibit City Commissioners from serving as campaign/political consultants for candidates for elected office in the CIty; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9301 1E.-4. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III, “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” Division 6, “Waterway Advisory Board,” to revise the membership of the Waterway Advisory Board and the qualifications of Waterway Advisory Board members; providing for severability, repealer, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9295 1E.-5. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Chapter 62, entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places,” Article VII “Special Events and Parades,” to clarify and improve the City’s existing scheme for the regulation and permitting of special events and parades held in public places in the City; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-9299 1E.-6. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 9, “Art in Public Places”, to amend certain procedures related to the Art in Public Places process; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, enforceability and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9350 1E.-7. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission repealing Ordinance No. 2025-08, which moved the date of the City’s Elections from April of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9253 1E.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission pursuant to Zoning Code Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 1-104 “Jurisdiction and applicability,” granting approval of the window replacement for the City Hall Complex, located at 405 Biltmore Way, legally described as Tracts B & C, Coral Gables Biltmore Section Revised, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-9355 1E.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-284 which granted site plan conditional use approval for the mixed-use project referred to as “4311 Ponce” on the property legally described as Lots 36 through 43, Block 5, “Industrial Section” (4311 and 4225 Ponce de Leon Boulevard), Coral Gables, Florida, to replace the requirement that all overhead utilities along the adjacent rights-of-way be underground with a contribution to the City to construct certain public realm and/or beautification improvements in the vicinity of the project. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9294 1F.-1. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing City Staff to extend the Resident Parking Rate Pilot Program through the date of the first CIty Commission Meeting in January 2026 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
25-9264 1F.-2. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the removal of Miracle Mile pavers at crosswalks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago).   Not available Not available
25-9248 1F.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding the Granada Bridge. (Sponsored by Commissioner Fernandez)   Not available Not available
25-9323 1F.-4. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding the CFAI deferred reaccreditation for the Coral Gables Fire Department. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9324 1F.-5. Agenda ItemDiscussion concerning the Florida Attorney General’s recent legal opinion and the Governor’s stated position that municipalities cannot move or cancel elections, or extend terms in office, without first obtaining voter approval. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9325 1F.-6. Agenda ItemDiscussion regarding traffic safety measures at Old Cutler Road and Cartagena Plaza (Cocoplum Circle). (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9326 1F.-7. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding ADA transition plan. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9250 1F.-8. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission prioritizing the expansion of audible traffic signals within the City to promote accessibility, inclusivity, and safety. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9304 1F.-9. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to display the United States flag and the City of Coral Gables flag on their own poles at City Hall (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro)   Not available Not available
25-9357 1F.-10. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution 2005-125 (regarding Board Membership composition) to add a member to the City’s Advisory Board on Disability Affairs. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-9349 1F.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing that the rent report for City-owned properties be made available on the City’s website and requiring a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Commission to approve grants to tenants for improvements of City-owned properties that are the obligation of the tenant under the applicable lease agreement. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9358 1F.-12. ResolutionDiscussion regarding Youth Center property. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9364 1F.-13. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and prepare all necessary documentation, including certain key terms, to authorize the operators of the Biltmore Hotel to charge for parking at the west parking lot. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)   Not available Not available
25-9365 1F.-14. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission prioritizing residential reviews by establishing an Order of Business for Board of Architects Meetings. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)   Not available Not available
25-8931 1G.-1.2025 Art BaselResolutionA 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 Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 6 to 0 and Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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
25-9106 1G.-2.FY2025-2026 Cultural Grant AllocationsResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission approving Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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: 6 to 0).   Not available Not available
25-9306 1G.-3. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Raul Valdes-Fauli (nominated by Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Arts Advisory Panel, for a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-9196 1H.-1.RFP 2025-004 School Zone Speed Detection SystemResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2025-004 School Zone Speed Detection System to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC, the highest ranked responsive-responsible proposer, pursuant to Florida Statute 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: Miriam Soler Ramos Lobbyist: Daniel Hanlon   Not available Not available
25-9283 1H.-2. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract modification to increase the spending authority on the NASPO Value point master contract agreement # 00318 - Public Safety Communication Products, Services and Solutions in the estimated amount of $4,065,113.19, pursuant to section 2- 764 ( b) of the City' s Procurement Code entitled Change Orders and Contract Modifications". Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9311 1H.-3. Agenda ItemUpdate on the Smart Districts Broadband Infrastructure Expansion Project.   Not available Not available
25-9296 1H.-4.Architectural Consulting ServicesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2024-005 for Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A., Gurri Matute, P.A., M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc., Ferguson, Glasgow, Schuster, Soto, Inc., and Alleguez Architecture, Inc., the six (6) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9308 1H.-5. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget to add twenty full-time positions and recognize a transfer of $1,300,000 from the Building Reserve Fund and to appropriate such funds to the Building Division in the General Fund for the cost of the added positions and the replacement of existing vehicles and equipment.   Not available Not available
25-9316 1H.-6. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Pedrido Arte with regard to the retail space located at 290 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, for a term of six (6) months (August 1, 2025-January 31, 2026). Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9318 1H.-7. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission retroactively authorizing the acceptance of Amendment No. 1 for Grant Agreement No. 24.h.sc.900.117 from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, for a six-month extension to the agreement from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025, for the Coral Gables Venetian Structural and Surface Repair and Renovation Grant in the amount of $500,000.   Not available Not available
25-9328 1H.-8.Purchase and Installation of an Emergency GeneratorResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Purchase and Installation of an Emergency Generator to AGC Electric, Inc, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $574,505.00, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (IFB) 2025-003. Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9330 1H.-9.Gavarrete Bid Waiver - Minorca Temp OfficesResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with Gavarrete, Inc. for the construction of temporary offices for the Mayor and Commissioners at the Minorca Garage located at 254 Minorca Ave., in an estimated amount of $636,481 or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurements/Bid Waiver.” Lobbyist: N/A   Not available Not available
25-9352 1H.-10. Agenda ItemUpdate regarding City Hall.   Not available Not available
25-9363 1H.-11. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute an agreement with State Representative Demi Busatta for use of certain office space at the City Hall Annex Building for a one year period.   Not available Not available