City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Meeting Date: October 13, 2026

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

28 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Douglas Ramirez - Acting Director of Development Services Douglas is a United States Coast Guard veteran who served from 1993 to 1997 in maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics operations in South Florida and the Caribbean.

AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL MOMENT

Alina Garcia - Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections This Semiquincentennial Moment reflects on voting as a fundamental right and responsibility in America's representative democracy. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, it reminds citizens that democracy is sustained through participation and that every ballot gives voters a voice in shaping their government.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-1.

26-2190 Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the bereaved family of Ellen Uguccioni.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-2.

26-2178 Congratulations to Torre Companies on receiving the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful 2026 Commercial Beautification Award.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-3.

26-2195 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2026 as "Disability Acceptance Month" in Coral Gables.

Agenda Items A-3 and H-1 are related

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-4.

26-2212 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 2026 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in Coral Gables.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-5.

26-2027 Congratulations to Lieutenant Eldad Simovitch, recipient of the City of Coral Gables "Firefighter of the Month Award," for the month of October 2026.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-6.

26-2198 Congratulations to Officer Ariel Garcia and Officer Reynaldo Abeja-Cortes, recipients of the City of Coral Gables "Officer of the Month Award," for the month of August 2026.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-7.

26-1322 Congratulations to Noel Polo, Public Works Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of July 2026.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-8.

26-2184 Congratulations to Cesar Hechavarria, Human Resources and Risk Management Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of August 2026.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-9.

26-2182 Congratulations to Odalys Ferreiro, Finance Department, recipient of the "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of September 2026.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS•Item A.-10.

26-2202 Recognition of the Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Department for achieving reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), awarded on September 30, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES•Item B

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS•Item C

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CONSENT AGENDA•Item D.-1.

26-2179 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-023 for Fire Plan Review Services to Fire Code Pro, Inc., the highest-ranked, responsive, responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled "Contract Award" and Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-023.

Lobbyist: N/A

CONSENT AGENDA•Item D.-2.

26-2180 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code and contract with Carivon Construction Co. for the 427 Biltmore Way interior alterations, in an estimated amount of $371,104, or not to exceed the available budget, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurements/Bid Waiver."

Lobbyist: N/A

CONSENT AGENDA•Item D.-3.

26-2223 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Aida Baladi de Lequerica (nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the International Affairs Coordinating Council, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item D.-4.

26-1828 A Resolution of the City Commission approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization for the funding of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in the amount of $60,000.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-1.

26-2150 Code Enforcement Board Meeting of September 16, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-2.

26-2187 Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board Meeting of August 26, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-3.

26-2227 Economic Development Board Meeting of September 2, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-4.

26-2192 Parking Advisory Board Meeting of August 5, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-5.

26-2186 Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board Meeting of September 9, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-6.

26-2047 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of August 12, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-7.

26-2152 Retirement Board Meeting of August 13, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1.-8.