City Commission
City Commission · 2026-05-19 · meeting
The City Commission of Coral Gables met to discuss various planned and under-review projects. Several new developments are being considered, including a mixed-use project at 100 Almeria Avenue, a retail and office space project at Sunset Drive and Granada Boulevard, and a 10-story mixed-use building at 1300 Coral Way. Other opportunities may arise from proposed changes to zoning codes, street improvement projects, and discussions on decorative rock for swales and tree injection programs.
Agenda items
- A Certificate of condolence for Pedro V. Roig, Esp.
- A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a proposal from Latin Art Core for acquisition of a sculpture by artist Agustín Cárdenas, Untitled, (recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 6 to 2; and recommended unanimously by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0); authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee to enter into an agreement with Latin Art Core; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of acquisition, installation, and related expenses regarding the artwork.
- A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Community Recreation Department to waive the competitive bid process of the procurement code as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver” with Joy By, LLC. for the Holiday Park, in an estimated amount of $1,604,160.00 for a five-year term pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
- A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to authorize the purchase of enhancements from Mark43 as a “Sole Source Procurement,” in an estimated amount of $265,000.00 pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
- A Resolution of the City Commission appointing George Kakouris (nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Code Enforcement Board, for a three (3) year term which begins on June 1, 2026, and continues through May 31, 2029.
- A Resolution of the City Commission appointing Mayor Lago to serve to serve on the auditor selection committee pursuant to Florida Statutes § 218.391(2)(b) and appointing Commissioner Lara to serve as the alternative governing body member on the Auditor Selection Committee for RFP 2026-013 External Auditing Services.
- A Resolution of the City Commission approving the preliminary design for improvements to Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park.
- A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to utilize the public space and maintain a temporary Soccer Watch Party set-up at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from July 3, 2026 through July 19, 2026, in connection with the 2026 World Cup and to allow for set-up for sales and crowd control during the entire World Cup event from June 19, 2026 through July 19, 2026.
- A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of emergency work performed by Jomark Equipment and Consulting Inc. for sewer main fitting connection repairs at the canal crossing (Lugo Avenue Canal Bridge), pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $113,500.
- A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the temporary installation of the FIFA World Cup 26™ “Trionda” Giant Match Ball installation at Giralda Plaza in collaboration with FIFA World Cup 26™ Miami Host Committee, FIFA, and Adidas; recognizing the City of Coral Gables as the official headquarters location for both the FIFA World Cup 26th Miami Host Committee and FIFA Miami operations; authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee to execute any necessary agreements, permits, and related documents for the installation, maintenance, and removal of the temporary installation; authorizing a temporary encroachment into the public right-of-way, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the temporary installation of two painted Jaguar Parade® sculptures, as part of the original 11-piece collection, on Miracle Mile in collaboration with Jaguar Parade®, and Artery; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary agreements, permits, and related documents for the installation, maintenance, and removal; authorizing a temporary encroachment into the public right-of-way; and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Andres Murai (nominated by Mayor Lago), Armando Bucelo (nominated by Mayor Lago), Wayne "Chip" Withers (nominated by Vice Mayor Anderson), Maria Cruz (nominated by Commissioner Castro), Andres Correa (nominated by Commissioner Fernandez), and Jeffrey Flanagan (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members of the Code Enforcement Board, for a three (3) year term which begins on June 1, 2026 and continues through May 31, 2029.
- A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Carlos Musso (nominated by the Board As A Whole) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.
- A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointments of Ibrahim Khalid and Stephen Barrial (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as members 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.
- A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager and City Clerk to ensure that all regular meetings of the City's boards and committees are recorded and made available for public viewing on the City's website.
- A Resolution of the City Commission recognizing Dr. Hal Silberman as an honoree during the inaugural City of Coral Gables Veterans Day event to be held in November 2026.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Gables By The Sea-Coral Gables security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay amended security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the city of Coral Gables, Florida; providing authority, purpose, and definitions; providing legislative findings; determining the estimated solid waste cost and the solid waste service assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; providing the method of collection and application of assessment proceeds; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities, and programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; providing authority, purpose, and definitions; providing legislative findings; establishing the method of apportionment; determining the estimated fire protection assessed cost; determining the estimated fire protection assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; providing for hardship assistance; providing the method of collection and application of assessment proceeds; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services, facilities, and programs within the Cocoplum Phase I street lighting special taxing district; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2026; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated street lighting assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
- A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission approve the appointment of the Board As A Whole Member.
- ADJOURNMENT
- AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT
- Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 4, 2026.
- Agenda Items 2-1 and G-3 are related
- Agenda Items 2-1 and G-3 are related
- An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 18 "Elections", to amend the Code consistent with the recently adopted Charter amendments to change the date of the City election, run-off, and qualifying dates; to amend the sections regarding the Canvassing Board and adjusting other associated dates for vacancies in qualifying; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- An 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.
- An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article II "City Commission" to amend Section 2-29 "Compensation of Mayor, Commissioners; Travel Allowance; Office Expense" to require a vote of the electors prior to certain changes in compensation consistent with the recently approved Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards, Commissions, Committees" to create Division 12 "Charter Review Committee" to amend the Code to codify the Charter Review Committee, membership and qualifications, and require convening of the Committee every ten years beginning in 2035, consistent with the recently adopted Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article VII "Finance", Division 1 "Generally" to amend Section 2-352 "Fund Balance and Reserve Policy" to require a vote of the electors, prior to certain changes to the Fund Balance Reserve Policy consistent with the recently approved Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 58 "Special Assessments", Article III - "Repair or Construction of Streets and Sidewalks" to amend Section 58-48 "Duty of Abutting Property Owners to Repair" in order to amend the code to clarify that abutting property owners are not responsible for defective sidewalks where such defects are a result of City trees and the City has been notified of those defects; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the City Code, Chapter 2, Entitled “Administration”, Article VIII entitled “Procurement Code”, Section 2-607(24), Exemptions; Section 2-685, Competitive Sealed Bidding (formal bid); Section 2-688 Small Purchases; Section 2-689 Sole Sources Procurement; Section 2-690 Sole Source Procurement; Section 2-691 Special Procurement/Bid Waiver; Section 2-763 Contract Award; Section 2-764 Approval of Change Order and Contract Modifications; and Section 2-910 Resolution of Protested Solicitations and Awards - Formal in order to amend certain approval thresholds; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-500, “Roofs,” to clarify roof design standards by incorporating a combination of pitched and flat roof forms and to establish that roof designs proposed as entirely flat require review and approval by the full board of architects; to amend Section 5-502, “Flat Roofs,” to clarify the review and approval of trellis structures on roof decks; to remove Sections 5-503 and 5-504 and renumber subsequent sections; to delete outdated parapet height provisions in flood hazard districts; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
- Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of March 4, 2026.
- BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
- Billy Y. Urquia
- CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
- CITY CLERK ITEMS
- CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- CITY MANAGER ITEMS
- Code Enforcement Board Meeting of April 15, 2026.
- Comprehensive Citywide Septic to Sewer Master Plan Presentation.
- Congratulations to Detective Miguel Baserva, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Detective of the 1st Quarter Award,” for the month of March 2026.
- Congratulations to Officer Julio Gonzalez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Officer of the Month Award,” for the month of March 2026.
- Coral Gables Street Lighting Infrastructure Update and FPL Lighting Catalog.
- Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 17, 2026.
- DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Discussion and up-date regarding May 8, 2026 meeting with FDOT, Senator Ileana Garcia and The Underline and requirements for earlier mandatory submission of traffic studies to FDOT.
- Discussion item regarding the Swale Package Decorative Rock.
- Discussion regarding Motor Vehicle Noise Limits and Enforcement.
- Discussion regarding Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.
- Discussion regarding Underline Maintenance Funding.
- Discussion regarding maintenance of areas adjacent to the Underline.
- Discussion regarding the Black Olive Tree Injection Program.
- Discussion regarding the Inspector General.
- International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of March 16, 2026.
- LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
- Mayor's Advisory Council Meeting of April 16, 2026.
- NOTE
- None
- None
- ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
- ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
- PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 17, 2026.
- Passed the Consent Agenda
- Pisano Avenue Street Improvement Project Update.
- Presentation and special recognition of the Rookie and Teachers of the Year.
- Presentation designating May 19, 2026, as Nicole Guevara Day
- Presentation of $1,105.31 donation from the City of Coral Gables to the Marsoni Foundation collected during the Mexican edition of Sip and Shop on Miracle Mile event.
- Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]:
- Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
- Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 17 - May 23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables.
- Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables.
- Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 24, 2026 as "Christ Journey Church Day" in Coral Gables.
- Pulled from Consent Agenda
- Recognition of Medical Excellence Celebrating EMS Professionals
- Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting of April 16, 2026.
- The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on May 19, 2026 commencing at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast.
- Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Item H-18)
- Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-2)
- Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item H-17)
- Time Certain 1:00pm (Agenda Item F-3)
- Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item F-8)
- Time Certain 3:00pm (Agenda Item F-5)
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