A.-1. 26-1667 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 2, 2026 as "Italian National Day" in Coral Gables.

B.-1. 26-1610 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 14, 2026.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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D. CONSENT AGENDA

Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Item 2-1)

2.-1. 26-1628 A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission consider funding a study for a scramble crosswalk at the intersection of Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

APPEALS

E.-1. 26-1629 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Board of Adjustment on May 4, 2026 approving an application for a variance to allow a mechanical equipment for a swimming pool to have a side setback of one foot and nine inches (1’-9”) and rear setback of two feet and seven inches (2’-7”), where a minimum of five feet (5’) is required on both side and rear, per Section 3-308.D and Section 5-606.4 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the property located at 722 Aledo Avenue, legally described as lot 8 & W1/2 of lot 9, Block 134 Coral Gables Country Club Sec 6.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

E.-2. 26-1557 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.

E.-3. 26-1394 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles," to create "Article X-Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers" to impose certain safety and operational requirements for personal deliver devices and mobile carriers consistent with State Law; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

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E.-4. 26-1608 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. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

E.-5. 26-1559 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

E.-6. 26-1560 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

E.-7. 26-1617 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

E.-8. 26-1561 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-9)

E.-9. 26-1570 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 1952, as amended, which changed the zoning on Lots 1, 2, 3, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 Block 120 and Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131, Country Club Section 6, (430, 440, 450, and 520 University Drive), Coral Gables, Florida, to remove certain conditions of approval for Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131 (520 University Drive): (1) that limit the use of the property to overflow parking, and (2), that revert the zoning of the property under certain circumstances to single-family zoning; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 1952 shall remain in effect. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval with recommendations, Vote: 5-2)

E.-10. 26-1388 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Zoning Code Article 14, "Process," Section 14-208, "Appeals," to revise appeal procedures, extension deadlines, and notice of appeal requirements; limiting the scope of stays; establishing provisions regarding consolidation, related approvals, finality, and abandonment of appeals; providing for severability clause; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)

RESOLUTIONS

E.-11. 26-1569 A Resolution of the City Commission granting an amendment to a previously approved Conditional Use (Resolution No. 2016-140), with all remaining conditions of approval to remain in effect, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” to allow a private school use with educational instruction from kindergarten through fifth (5th) grade within an existing day care facility, with no increase in square footage or student capacity, on the property legally described as the East 12.64 feet of Lot 3, all of Lots 7-45 and alley lying between, Block 35, Coral Gables Section K (320 Giralda Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 2026 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7:0)

F.-1. 26-1656 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an initial funding commitment to support the operations and maintenance of The Underline within the City of Coral Gables in the prorated amount of $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2026; and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Underline Management Organization, Inc. d/b/a The Underline Conservancy regarding the funding, operations, maintenance, management, and programming of The Underline within the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

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F.-2. 26-1658 A Resolution of the City Commission requesting that Mobility Impact Fees generated by the Ponce 8 Project, located at 3808 SW 8 Street, be used for eligible mobility and transportation improvements in the North Flagler/Ponce Area; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

F.-3. 26-1660 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager not to proceed with any major capital improvements that would require temporarily ceasing operations at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center until the reverter clause in the deed to the property has been modified to address the City Commission's concerns regarding its potential interpretation; and directing the City Attorney to pause on litigation efforts until further direction is provided by the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

F.-5. 26-1634 Update on the Summer Page Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

F.-6. 26-1644 Discussion regarding FDOT Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Improvements. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

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H.-1. 26-1653 A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2023-360, which directed City Staff to instruct Florida Power and Light (FPL) to cease the replacement of certain silver light poles.

H.-2. 26-1562 Update regarding Live Local Act application located at 3808 SW 8th Street referred to as “Ponce 8.”

Agenda Items H-3 and H-4 are related

H.-3. 26-1646 Discussion regarding Mobility Hub Financing.

H.-4. 26-1635 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financings; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing for an effective date.

H.-5. 26-1636 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, As Amended, to add and amend fees for the Development Services Department and the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date.

H.-6. 26-1640 A Resolution of the City Commission granting the City Manager to negotiate purchase terms for the purchase of 475 Biltmore Way.

H.-7. 26-1647 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-011 Disaster Debris Removal Services to the three (3) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers in rank order: Ashbritt, Inc., (Primary), CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc., (Secondary), and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. (Tertiary), pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.

H.-8. 26-1652 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County for the provision of circulator services.

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K. DISCUSSION ITEMS

Jun 02, 2026 Commission Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT

A.-1. 26-1667 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 2, 2026 as "Italian National Day" in Coral Gables.

B.-1. 26-1610 Regular City Commission Meeting of April 14, 2026.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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D. CONSENT AGENDA

Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Item 2-1)

2.-1. 26-1628 A Resolution of the Transportation Advisory Board requesting that the City Commission consider funding a study for a scramble crosswalk at the intersection of Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

APPEALS

E.-1. 26-1629 An Appeal to the Coral Gables City Commission from the decision of the Board of Adjustment on May 4, 2026 approving an application for a variance to allow a mechanical equipment for a swimming pool to have a side setback of one foot and nine inches (1’-9”) and rear setback of two feet and seven inches (2’-7”), where a minimum of five feet (5’) is required on both side and rear, per Section 3-308.D and Section 5-606.4 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the property located at 722 Aledo Avenue, legally described as lot 8 & W1/2 of lot 9, Block 134 Coral Gables Country Club Sec 6.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

E.-2. 26-1557 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.

E.-3. 26-1394 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles," to create "Article X-Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers" to impose certain safety and operational requirements for personal deliver devices and mobile carriers consistent with State Law; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

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E.-4. 26-1608 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. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

E.-5. 26-1559 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

E.-6. 26-1560 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

E.-7. 26-1617 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

E.-8. 26-1561 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. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-9)

E.-9. 26-1570 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 1952, as amended, which changed the zoning on Lots 1, 2, 3, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 Block 120 and Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131, Country Club Section 6, (430, 440, 450, and 520 University Drive), Coral Gables, Florida, to remove certain conditions of approval for Lots 1 thru 5, Block 131 (520 University Drive): (1) that limit the use of the property to overflow parking, and (2), that revert the zoning of the property under certain circumstances to single-family zoning; all other conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 1952 shall remain in effect. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval with recommendations, Vote: 5-2)

E.-10. 26-1388 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Zoning Code Article 14, "Process," Section 14-208, "Appeals," to revise appeal procedures, extension deadlines, and notice of appeal requirements; limiting the scope of stays; establishing provisions regarding consolidation, related approvals, finality, and abandonment of appeals; providing for severability clause; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)

RESOLUTIONS

E.-11. 26-1569 A Resolution of the City Commission granting an amendment to a previously approved Conditional Use (Resolution No. 2016-140), with all remaining conditions of approval to remain in effect, pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” to allow a private school use with educational instruction from kindergarten through fifth (5th) grade within an existing day care facility, with no increase in square footage or student capacity, on the property legally described as the East 12.64 feet of Lot 3, all of Lots 7-45 and alley lying between, Block 35, Coral Gables Section K (320 Giralda Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (05 20 2026 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7:0)

F.-1. 26-1656 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing an initial funding commitment to support the operations and maintenance of The Underline within the City of Coral Gables in the prorated amount of $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2026; and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Underline Management Organization, Inc. d/b/a The Underline Conservancy regarding the funding, operations, maintenance, management, and programming of The Underline within the City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

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F.-2. 26-1658 A Resolution of the City Commission requesting that Mobility Impact Fees generated by the Ponce 8 Project, located at 3808 SW 8 Street, be used for eligible mobility and transportation improvements in the North Flagler/Ponce Area; and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

F.-3. 26-1660 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager not to proceed with any major capital improvements that would require temporarily ceasing operations at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center until the reverter clause in the deed to the property has been modified to address the City Commission's concerns regarding its potential interpretation; and directing the City Attorney to pause on litigation efforts until further direction is provided by the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

F.-5. 26-1634 Update on the Summer Page Program. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago)

F.-6. 26-1644 Discussion regarding FDOT Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Improvements. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

None

H.-1. 26-1653 A Resolution of the City Commission rescinding Resolution No. 2023-360, which directed City Staff to instruct Florida Power and Light (FPL) to cease the replacement of certain silver light poles.

H.-2. 26-1562 Update regarding Live Local Act application located at 3808 SW 8th Street referred to as “Ponce 8.”

Agenda Items H-3 and H-4 are related

H.-3. 26-1646 Discussion regarding Mobility Hub Financing.

H.-4. 26-1635 A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financings; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing for an effective date.

H.-5. 26-1636 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2015-17, As Amended, to add and amend fees for the Development Services Department and the Community Recreation Department; providing for severability clause, and providing for an effective date.

H.-6. 26-1640 A Resolution of the City Commission granting the City Manager to negotiate purchase terms for the purchase of 475 Biltmore Way.

H.-7. 26-1647 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFP 2026-011 Disaster Debris Removal Services to the three (3) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers in rank order: Ashbritt, Inc., (Primary), CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc., (Secondary), and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. (Tertiary), pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.

H.-8. 26-1652 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County for the provision of circulator services.

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K. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Item 2-1)

APPEALS

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

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Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-9)

RESOLUTIONS

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None

Agenda Items H-3 and H-4 are related

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Jun 02, 2026 Commission Meeting

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Time Certain 2:30pm (Agenda Item 2-1)

APPEALS

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

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Time Certain 2:00pm (Agenda Item E-9)

RESOLUTIONS

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None

Agenda Items H-3 and H-4 are related

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