City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

United States Marine Corps Veteran Charles B. Sachs Charles is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served more than four years on active duty, earning an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal, E-4, and serving as an avionics technician. A longtime aviation professional and Coral Gables resident, he currently serves as Chief Investment Officer at Imperio Wealth and remains active in the community through professional and civic organizations.

AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT

26-1844 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Coral Gables.

26-1662 Congratulations to Firefighter Wilfredo Gonzalez, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of August 2026.

26-1854 Congratulations to Detective Natalie Rivera, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Detective of the 2nd Quarter Award," for the month of June 2026.

26-1869 Regular City Commission Meeting of July 7, 2026.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

26-1830 A Resolution of the City Commission appointing John Fullerton as Special Master presiding over quasi-judicial public hearings for the Board of Architects pursuant to Sections 14-103.3 and 14-103.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code.

26-1829 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Compliance Report, Management Letter, and Post Communications Letter, for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2025, by RSM US LLP, Certified Public Accountants.

26-1879 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to extend the existing professional services agreement with Hernas Salgado Corp. pursuant to Section 2-764(B), Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications for the continuation of labor services at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club.

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26-1904 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of emergency work performed by Stonehenge Construction, LLC for sewer pump station repairs at the Casuarina 2 Pump Station, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $41,434.36.

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26-1905 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of three (3) sanitary submersible pumps from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. in the estimated amount of $95,471 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.

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26-1896 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of emergency work performed by Stonehenge Construction, LLC for sewer pump station repairs at the Bella Vista Pump Station, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $42,538.26.

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26-1897 A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of emergency work performed by Stonehenge Construction, LLC for sewer pump station repairs at the Casuarina 1 Pump Station, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $63,759.77.

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26-1894 A Resolution of the City Commission amending Resolution No. 2025-20 to clarify the placement of the five city-owned Jean Ward sculptures within The Underline; authorizing an agreement with the Friends of The Underline to design and construct necessary foundations for the sculptures; and approving the use of The Underline's branded signage for continuity with other artworks throughout The Underline.

26-1895 A Resolution of the City Commission approving the design and material cost difference for a modification of the base of Morel Doucet's sculpture "Secrets That The Wind Carries Away"; authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer of $50,000 from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the related expenses.

26-1906 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement/Bid Waiver and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the terms of and execute a two-year contract with Neighborhood Tennis, with two additional two-year renewal options for tennis management services and programs at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City's Procurement Code.

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26-1943 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Jose Riera (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as a member of the Budget Audit Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.

26-1961 A Resolution of the City Commission renewing the parking lease agreement with the University of Miami for Municipal Parking Lots # 42 and # 43 for additional twelve (12) months beginning September 1, 2026, and ending August 31, 2027, at the rate of $76,282.56 annually, payable in equal monthly installments.

26-1845 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of July 1, 2026.

26-1540 Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 6, 2026.