City Commission

Agenda items

• A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the appointment of Commissioner Melissa Castro to serve as Chair of the 2026-2027 Florida League of Cities Development, Code Compliance and Redevelopment Policy Committee, authorizing Commissioner Castro to advocate for the City's legislative priorities.
• A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-013 for External Auditing Services to CBIZ CPAs P.C., the highest ranked responsive responsible proposer, pursuant to section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-013.
  • Accounting & Tax
• A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Maintenance Facility Improvements Project to ConstructionX, LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $172,940.00 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-024.
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Plumbing
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Cleaning & Janitorial
  • Appraisal & Inspection
  • Engineering & Architecture
• A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with HG Construction Development & Investment, Inc. for the Phillips Park Renovation Project, located at 90 Menores Avenue, in an estimated amount of $900,000 or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurements/Bid Waiver."
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Construction (Other)
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Equipment & Vehicle Rental
  • Engineering & Architecture
• A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, as amended, to add and amend fees by the Development Services Department and Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department, and clarifying payments cycles in the Finance Department; providing for severability, and effective date.
• A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-126, which granted conditional use approval for the multi-family project referred to as “301-341 Madeira” on property legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of Revised Plat of Coral Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida, to modify condition regarding underground utilities; and providing for an effective date.
  • General Contractor
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
• A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2022-126, which granted conditional use approval for the multi-family project referred to as “301-341 Madeira” on property legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of Revised Plat of Coral Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida, to modify condition regarding underground utilities; and providing for an effective date.
  • General Contractor
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
• A Resolution of the City Commission approving the “Day of the Dead” event as one of five events of the International Cultural Events Program.
• A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and execute permanent easements in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation over portions of Merrick Park, in connection with FDOT Financial Project ID Nos. 447829-1-52-01 and 447829-1-52-02, for sidewalk and signalization improvements along State Road 953/Le Jeune Road.
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Government Authority
• A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and execute permanent easements in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation over portions of Merrick Park, in connection with FDOT Financial Project ID Nos. 447829-1-52-01 and 447829-1-52-02, for sidewalk and signalization improvements along State Road 953/Le Jeune Road.
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Electrical
  • Construction (Other)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to authorize and approve encroachments into the public right-of-way associated with the Underline Project within the City.
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • General Contractor
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
• A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $40,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026E to finance the costs of the construction of certain capital improvements and to pay associated costs of issuance; providing that such Series 2026 Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the issuer payable solely from non-ad valorem revenues budgeted and appropriated as provided herein; making certain provisions and delegating certain responsibilities with respect to the notice, bidding and sale of the Series 2026 bonds to the Mayor and Finance Director; appointing a Municipal Advisor, Paying Agent and Registrar for the Series 2026 Bonds; approving the forms of the summary notice of sale and official notice of sale with respect to such Series 2026 Bonds; authorizing the preparation and use of a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement, Paying Agent and Registrar Agreement and continuing disclosure certificate; providing for compliance with certain continuing disclosure requirements; providing for the rights, securities and remedies for the holder of such Series 2026 Bonds; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; and providing an effective date.
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Financial Planning & Advisory
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Roofing
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Windows, Doors & Glass
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
• A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to explore opportunities visitor transportation operators and other hotel and hospitality partners to develop Coral Gables stops or itineraries to increase visitor foot traffic and support the city's local restaurants, retailers, and small business.
  • Business Consulting
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Full-Service Restaurant
  • Quick-Service Restaurant
  • Building Materials & Garden Supply
  • Clothing & Apparel
  • Electronics
  • Furniture & Home Goods
  • Grocery & Convenience
  • Retail (Other)
  • Sporting Goods
  • Bar & Lounge
  • BBQ & Smokehouse
  • Catering
  • Coffee, Bakery & Dessert
• A Resolution of the City Commission directing staff to explore opportunities with visitor transportation operators and other hotel and hospitality partners to develop Coral Gables stops or itineraries to increase visitor foot traffic and support the city's local restaurants, retailers, and small business.
  • Business Consulting
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Full-Service Restaurant
  • Quick-Service Restaurant
  • Retail (Other)
  • Hotel & Lodging
  • Passenger Transport & Limousine
  • Event Planning & Rentals
• A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Veterans with Disabilities Relief Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and directing city staff to identify a source of funding.
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• Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 5, 2026.
• Agenda Items E-1 and E-6 are related
• An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III, “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” to create Division 13, “Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council,” and amending Chapter 42, “Community Recreation,” to remove Article III, “Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board”; and to transition the members from the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board to the Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III, “Boards, Commissions, Committees,” to create Division 13, “Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council,” and amending Chapter 42, “Community Recreation,” to remove Article III, “Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board”; and to transition the members from the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board to the Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2022-26, which granted approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) for the multi-family project referred to as “301-341 Madeira” on the property legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of Revised Plat of Coral Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida, to modify Condition relating to underground utilities by replacing the undergrounding requirement with an obligation to contribute $300,000 to the City; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
  • General Contractor
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
• An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Gables by amending Chapter 6, Section 6-3, “Retail beverage store and retail liquor store licenses issued to bona fide restaurants” to allow restaurants of 120 seats or over to serve alcoholic beverages or intoxicating liquors from bars; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
  • Full-Service Restaurant
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coral Gables by amending Chapter 6, Section 6-3, “Retail beverage store and retail liquor store licenses issued to bona fide restaurants” to allow restaurants of 120 seats or over to serve alcoholic beverages or intoxicating liquors from bars; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
  • Full-Service Restaurant
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
• An Ordinance of the City Commission creating Chapter 2, "Administration," Article XIII, "Campaign Finance Reform," to prohibit campaign contributions from vendors, certain lobbyists, and real estate developers; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
• An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for Text Amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 11, “Signs,” Section 11-109, “Temporary Noncommercial Signs,” to amend the number and placement of temporary noncommercial signs; eliminating front yard setback requirements; and authorizing additional bonus signs under certain circumstances; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
  • Government Authority
  • Legal Services
  • Signage & Printing
• An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for Text Amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 11, “Signs,” Section 11-109, “Temporary Noncommercial Signs,” to amend the number and placement of temporary noncommercial signs; eliminating front yard setback requirements; and authorizing additional bonus signs under certain circumstances; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
  • Signage & Printing
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
• An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-217, “Development Agreements,” to amend the maximum duration of Development Agreements and certain requirements to ensure consistency with State Statutes; and providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (0812 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-217, “Development Agreements,” to amend the maximum duration of Development Agreements and certain requirements to ensure consistency with State Statutes; and providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (0812 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote 6-0)
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• Building Department Technologies and Information Update.
• Building Department Technologies and Information Update.
• Code Enforcement Board Meeting of June 17, 2026.
• Congratulations to Firefighter Daniel Martinez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of September 2026.
• Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of June 24, 2026.
• Discussion regarding International Coastal Clean-up and Land Based Sources of Recyclables and Trash in Drains, Waterways and Bay.
  • Waste Management
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Signage & Printing
  • Business Consulting
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Government Authority
• Discussion regarding political committee's use of and interaction with official City social media platforms and communications involving members of the City Commission, and consideration of appropriate safeguards to maintain separation between official City business and political activity.
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • IT Services & Cybersecurity
  • Marketing & Advertising
• Discussion regarding same day permits.
• Discussion regarding the City Hall construction fence project.
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • General Contractor
  • Security & Fire Systems Installation
  • Waste Management
• Gables Go! Update
• Inaugural Coral Gables Salute to Veterans event update and presentation.
• Legislative Priorities Update.
• Legislative Priorities Update.
• PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
• Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
• Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2026 as "Constitution Week" in Coral Gables.
• Presentation of the new Coral Gables Police Department High Water Rescue Vehicle.
• Presentation regarding the Coral Gables Public School Guide.
• Presentation regarding the Coral Gables Public School Guide.
• Retirement Board Meeting of June 18, 2026.
• Time Certain 11:30am (Agenda Item F-7)
• Time Certain 12:00pm (Agenda Item H-4)
• Update on No Bicycle, Skateboard, Scooter on Sidewalk Signage on Ponce de Leon Blvd.
  • Signage & Printing
• Update on No Bicycle, Skateboard, Scooter on Sidewalk Signage on Ponce de Leon Blvd.
  • Signage & Printing
• Update on the extension of allowable trolley life.
• Youth Advisory Board Meeting of August 12, 2026.