Regular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00 AM City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez Commissioner Richard D. Lara Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on February 24, 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. 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Page 1 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The following minutes summary includes all presentations made, and actions taken which is supplemented by the following exhibits on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and which are hereby made a part of the record herein: (a) Ordinance(s) adopted (Ordinance No. 2026-08 (b) Resolution(s) adopted (Resolution No. 2026-51 through Resolution No. 2026-65); (c) Video; (d) Audio Recording; (e) Minutes Folder with Agenda and background information, including items which were submitted at the meeting. ROLL CALL Mayor Lago, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Commissioner Lara Present: 5 - INVOCATION Reverend Timothy Fleck from St. Thomas Episcopal Parish gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Administrative and Fiscal Affairs Manager Mairet Murias led the Pledge of Allegiance. MERRICK MOMENT Joanne Meagher presented the Merrick Moment. Page 2 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS A. A.-1. 26-1196 Presentation of a Certificate of Condolence to the bereaved family of Thelma Gibson. The Commission presented a Certificate of Condolence to the family of Thelma Gibson, who passed away at age 99. Mayor Lago read a formal resolution honoring her legacy, highlighting her pioneering career in nursing - including becoming the first African American assistant supervisor at the Miami-Dade County Department of Health - and her decades-long advocacy for civil rights, desegregation, and infrastructure improvements in historically Black neighborhoods, carried out alongside her husband, Reverend Theodore Gibson (deceased). Following her retirement from nursing in 1980, Gibson expanded her civic work by establishing the Theodore Gibson Memorial Fund, the Gibson Plaza Community and Educational Center, youth STEM initiatives, and Miami-Dade County's first Women's Chamber of Commerce. She also championed affordable housing through the Coconut Grove Local Development Corporation and was guided throughout her life by her faith at Christ's Episcopal Church. Mayor Lago shared a personal tribute, recalling how a mutual friend introduced them roughly ten years ago and describing Gibson as soft-spoken yet profoundly influential. He emphasized that her legacy lives on not through named buildings, but through the countless lives she touched - and recalled her message that community progress transcends race or background: "We're better together." Two family representatives also spoke. The eldest noted that Gibson worked tirelessly for people of all backgrounds, believed deeply in education and kindness, and was never shy about holding those around her accountable. A second family member shared that, as they go through her belongings, they discovered she saved everything from photos, invitations, articles with people of every demographic, reflecting just how wide and genuine her community connections truly were. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 Page 3 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes A.-2. 26-1152 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 24, 2026 as "Tumblebees Gymnastics Day" in Coral Gables. The Commission proclaimed February 24, 2026, as Tumblebee's Gymnastics Day in Coral Gables, honoring the achievements of Tumblebee's Gymnastics Coral Gables, one of South Florida's largest gymnastics schools, operating out of the Coral Gables Youth Center. At the 2025 State Championship held at the Broward County Convention Center, Tumblebee's produced more gold medalists than any other gym in Florida, with 29 athletes earning gold medals out of nearly 100 competing gyms. Their athletes, ages 5-16, train six days a week and collectively earned 16 perfect 10.0 scores across all four events - vault, balance beam, uneven bars, and floor exercise. Notably, they also scored 10 additional perfect tens at a competition the preceding weekend. Co-owners Andi Winston and Jenny Karborani, both lifelong Coral Gables residents who themselves trained as gymnasts at the Youth Center, spoke about the program's deeper mission building discipline, resilience, and confidence in young athletes beyond the medals. They credited their staff, particularly office manager Dena Marie Karborani and head coach Nicole Pappas, as well as the families and gymnasts themselves. Mayor Lago praised the program enthusiastically, noting that Jenny and the gym had recently been re-approved to operate at the Youth Center for another five years, and expressed hope that the city could expand the facility to accommodate more youth. He and Vice Mayor Anderson both emphasized the broader life lessons sports teach - teamwork, perseverance, and lifting others up - and thanked the owners for their continued commitment to the community. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 Page 4 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes A.-3. 26-1041 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 21, 2026 to June 27, 2026 as "Ocean Pollution Week" in Coral Gables. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 3 A.-4. 26-1085 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring 2026 as "Physicians To Children Centennial Year" in Coral Gables. The Commission proclaimed 2026 as Physicians to Children's Centennial Year in Coral Gables, recognizing the oldest pediatric medical practice in the city, which has served families for 100 years. The practice was founded in 1926 by Dr. Warren Quillian Sr., whose contributions extended well beyond private practice - he founded Jackson Memorial Hospital's Pediatric Training Program and served as the first chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami School of Medicine. His son, Dr. Warren Quillian, II, was present to accept the honor. Vice Mayor Anderson read the proclamation, noting that the practice's centennial milestone coincides with Coral Gables' own centennial era, reflecting a shared history of growth and community commitment. Commissioner Lara added a personal note, sharing that he was a high school classmate of Dr. Quillian's children, Warren and Frances, and praised Dr. Quillian as "a living icon" whose greatest achievements are his own children - both of whom followed him into medicine and community life. Representatives of the practice also spoke, expressing pride in carrying forward the institution's legacy of compassionate pediatric care, honoring office manager Terry for her foundational role, and acknowledging the privilege of continuing a 100-year tradition of service to Coral Gables families. One physician noted the added personal honor of practicing alongside her own daughter. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 4 Page 5 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes A.-5. 26-1131 Congratulations to Firefighter Daniel Mosqueira recipient of the City of Coral Gables “Firefighter of the Year Award,” for 2025. Cover Memo, 2025 FF of Year 2025 FF of the Year Letter Attachments: Firefighter Daniel Mosqueira was recognized as the City of Coral Gables Firefighter of the Year for 2025. A six-year veteran who previously served with the Naples Fire Department - where he gained recognition during Hurricane Irma for pulling his engine from a flooded station - Mosqueira was selected for this honor based on an off-duty act of heroism. While out to breakfast with his pregnant wife, he noticed a man slumped over the wheel of a vehicle, stopped to render aid, and performed CPR alongside another off-duty firefighter until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived. In his acceptance remarks, Mosqueira credited the award to the collective efforts of the entire department, acknowledging his shifts, crews, classmates of 24-01, the training division, and his family - particularly his wife Christy and son Miles. Mayor Lago echoed that sentiment, praising Mosqueira's willingness to go beyond the call of duty and dedication to the Coral Gables community. This Presentation/Protocol Document was Presented and Filed City Clerk Item No. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. None City Clerk Item No. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS C. City Clerk Item No. 7 Page 6 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA D. Passed the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara and Mayor Lago Yeas : 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 2026-51 D.-1. 26-1179 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovation and Technology Director to waive the competitive process to purchase Vermont Systems OMS Platform Maintenance service in the estimated amount of $375,000 as a “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” pursuant to Section 2-691of the Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A Cover Memo Vermont Systems Draft Resolution Vermont Systems R-2026-51 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS TO PURCHASE VERMONT SYSTEMS OMS PLATFORM MAINTENANCE SERVICE IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $375,000 AS A “SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER,” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-691OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2026-51 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 8 Page 7 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-52 D.-2. 26-1194 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alejandra Nolibos (nominated by Commissioner Castro) to serve as a member of the Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. Draft Resolution - Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board Cover Memo - Insurance and Risk Management Advisory Board R-2026-52 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALEJANDRA NOLIBOS (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER CASTRO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2025, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2027. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2026-52 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53 D.-3. 26-1207 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Douglas Yoder (nominated by Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. Draft Resolution - Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board Cover Memo - Pinewood Cemetery Board R-2026-53 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DOUGLAS YODER (NOMINATED BY MAYOR LAGO) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PINEWOOD CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2025, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2027. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2026-53 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 10 Page 8 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-54 D.-4. 26-1208 A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Emma Joseph (nominated by Commissioner Lara) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2025 and continues through May 31, 2027. Draft Resolution - Parks Youth Board Cover Memo - Parks Youth Board R-2026-54 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF EMMA JOSEPH (NOMINATED BY COMMISSIONER LARA) TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM WHICH BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2025, AND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 31, 2027. This Matter was adopted by Resolution Number 2026-54 BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 11 Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission: 1. 1.-1. 26-1018 Advisory Board on Disability Affairs January 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes 01 07 26 Meeting Minutes w Exhibits ADA January 7, 2026 Agenda 01 07 26 CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form Cover Ltr 01 07 26 Meeting Attachments: This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 12 1.-2. 26-1192 Retirement Board Meeting of January 8, 2026. Minutes 01-08-2026 CC.01-08-2026 February 24, 2026 Attachments: This Matter was approved BY VOICE VOTE City Clerk Item No. 13 Page 9 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08 E.-1. 26-1138 An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 105, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Code of the City of Coral Gables by amending Section 105-30, “Construction Staging Plans,” to modify construction fencing requirements; requiring visual displays in multi-family, mixed-use, and Special Use and Preservation zoned districts; establishing standards for temporary storefront barricades; and by creating Section 105-33, “Demolition Standards,” to establish requirements for demolition activities; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 2 10 26 CC - Visual Display & Demolition 1st Reading Final Draft Ordinance - Sec. 105-30 and Sec. 105-33 v9 02 24 26 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - City Code Construction 02 24 26 CC - Visual Display & Demolition - 2nd Reading O-2026-08 Signed Attachments: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 105, “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,” OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES BY AMENDING SECTION 105-30, “CONSTRUCTION STAGING PLANS,” TO MODIFY CONSTRUCTION FENCING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE VISUAL DISPLAYS IN MULTI-FAMILY, MIXED-USE, AND SPECIAL USE AND PRESERVATION ZONED DISTRICTS, ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY STOREFRONT BARRICADES; AND BY CREATING SECTION 105-33, “DEMOLITION STANDARDS,” TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2026-08. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 14 Page 10 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING E.-2. 26-1133 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a text amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Appendix A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations Section,” to amend Section A-36, “Crafts Section,” to modify building height standards for bungalow-type duplexes by removing the one-story limitation and providing that the maximum building height shall be consistent with the underlying zoning district; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date . (02 11 26 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 6-0) 02 11 26 PZB Staff Report - Text Amendment - Appendix A - Bungalow Duplex Height v2 02 24 26 CC - Crafts Section Site Specifics 02 24 26 Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance - Bungalow Duplex 02 24 26 Exhibit B - 02 11 26 PZB Staff Report - Bungalow Duplex 02 24 26 Exhibit C - Excerpt of 02 11 26 PZB Meeting Attachments: [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item E-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Ordinance was Deferred City Clerk Item No. 15 CITY COMMISSION ITEMS F. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55 F.-1. 26-1200 A Resolution of the City Commission directing City staff to deny the issuance of building permits to contractors with expired permits within the City consistent with applicable law. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Cover Memo - Resolution re expired building permits 2-24-26 Resolution re expired building permits R-2026-55 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO DENY THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS TO CONTRACTORS WITH EXPIRED PERMITS WITHIN THE CITY CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-55. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 16 Page 11 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-62 F.-2. 26-1203 A Resolution of the City Commission expressing the City’s policy recognition that first responders, including fire rescue and emergency medical services, play a critical role in identifying victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault; acknowledging that properties generating repeated calls for service may warrant review through nuisance abatement processes in a victim-centered, trauma-informed manner; and proving for an effective date. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Cover Memo Resolution first responders and human trafficking Resolution re first responders and human trafficking Attachments: [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be deferred by Resolution Number 2026-62. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago 3 - Nays : Commissioner Castro and Commissioner Fernandez 2 - City Clerk Item No. 24 Page 12 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-65 F.-3. 26-1211 A Resolution of the City Commission affirming support for the preservation of the Miami-Dade Urban Development Boundary (“UDB”) as it currently exists to protect downstream water resources, including the Biscayne Aquifer, regional groundwater supplies, and connected coastal waters, as well as the Everglades wetlands, and agricultural lands; urging the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners to reject the proposed development outside the UDB; urging the Florida State Legislature to oppose any legislation that would weaken the UDB in the Miami-Dade County Charter; encouraging advancement of attainable and workforce housing within the UDB to address housing affordability without expanding development into environmentally sensitive lands; adding preservation of the UDB to the City’s legislative priorities; and further directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, the Miami-Dade State Legislative Delegation, all other municipalities within Miami-Dade County, and the City’s lobbying team. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Cover Memo Resolution UDB Resolution re Miami Dade UDB R-2026-65 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE URBAN DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY (“UDB”) AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS TO PROTECT DOWNSTREAM WATER RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE BISCAYNE AQUIFER, REGIONAL GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES, AND CONNECTED COASTAL WATERS, AS WELL AS THE EVERGLADES WETLANDS, AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS; URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO REJECT THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE THE UDB; URGING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT WOULD WEAKEN THE UDB IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHARTER; ENCOURAGING ADVANCEMENT OF ATTAINABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING WITHIN THE UDB TO ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY WITHOUT EXPANDING DEVELOPMENT INTO ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS; ADDING PRESERVATION OF THE UDB TO THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE MIAMI-DADE STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, ALL OTHER MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND THE CITY’S LOBBYING TEAM. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-3 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Castro, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-65. The motion passed by the following vote. Page 13 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes Yeas : Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 30 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-62 F.-4. 26-1213 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to ensure that all fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel complete an assault, human trafficking, and abuse training course within the next six months focused on familiarizing emergency responders with the unique patient care considerations and characteristics inherent in incidents of sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse, directing new fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel to complete similar training within six months of their initial hire, and directing the City Manager to ensure that all fire rescue and emergency medical services personnel complete additional training thereafter . (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) Cover memo resolution re first responder training Resolution re first responders and assualt and abuse training v3 CGFR Abuse and Exploitation Response Awareness Presentaion to Commission Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL COMPLETE AN ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND ABUSE TRAINING COURSE WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS FOCUSED ON FAMILIARIZING EMERGENCY RESPONDERS WITH THE UNIQUE PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS INHERENT IN INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND ABUSE, DIRECTING NEW FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL TO COMPLETE SIMILAR TRAINING WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THEIR INITIAL HIRE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL COMPLETE ADDITIONAL TRAINING THEREAFTER. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-4 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be deferred by Resolution Number 2026-62. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago 3 - Nays : Commissioner Castro and Commissioner Fernandez 2 - City Clerk Item No. 25 Page 14 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-63 F.-5. 26-1215 A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager to Coordinate with Miami-Dade County to make available the MeetQ Permit Services at the City's Development Services Department. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) Cover Memo re MeetQ Resolution re MeetQ R-2026-63 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COORDINATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE MEETQ PERMIT SERVICES AT THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-5 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-63. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 26 F.-6. 26-1205 Discussion regarding a bicycle rental program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 27 F.-7. 26-1206 Discussion regarding a City compost station. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-7 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 28 Page 15 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-64 F.-8. 26-1214 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Cables, Florida, supporting senate bill 1422 relating to the protection, restoration, and management of coral reefs and updating the city’s 2026 legislative priorities to expressly include support for the protection of Biscayne Bay and coral reefs. (Mayor Lago) R-2026-64 - Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1422 RELATING TO THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF CORAL REEFS AND UPDATING THE CITY’S 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROTECTION OF BISCAYNE BAY AND CORAL REEFS. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item F-8 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this motion be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-64 . The motion passed by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara and Mayor Lago Yeas : 5 - City Clerk Item No. 29 BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS G. None City Clerk Item No. 31 Page 16 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes CITY MANAGER ITEMS H. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-56 H.-1. 26-1182 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Innovation and Technology Director to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code as a Special Procurement/Bid Waiver for Unitec Inc., to provide fiber optic construction services for the Phase 5 broadband expansion project, pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code. Lobbyist: N/A 1_BW 2026-057 Fiber Optic Expansion Construction.pdf- mt 2_02.03.26 Phase 5 Expansion US1 - City of Coral Gables 3_FiberExpansion-Phase5_Boxes-Preliminary_Jan2026 4_CGIT_BroadbandProjectUpdatePresentation_H3_July2025 Cover Memo Unitec Systems Draft Resolution Unitec Systems R-2026-56 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO UNITEC INC., FOR FIBER OPTIC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PHASE 5 BROADBAND EXPANSION PROJECT, IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF 1,314,000 AS SPECIAL PROCUREMENT/BID WAIVER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2 691 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-1 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-56. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 17 Page 17 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-57 H.-2. 26-1195 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-050 for Mobility Hub Preconstruction and Construction Manager at Risk and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., the highest ranked responsive and responsible proposer, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act”. Lobbyist: Leslie E. Pantin Award Recommendation Cover Memo- signed (003).pdf Notice of Award Recommendaiton - RFQ 2025-050 Mobility Hub Preconstruciton and Constructio City Manager Intent to Award Memo RFQ 2025-050 (002).pdf Totals Composite Scores.pdf REVISED RFQ 2025-050 Mobility Hub Preconstruction & Construction CMR.pdf Kaufman Lynn Construction Response to RFQ 2025-050 Coral Gables Mobility Hub.pdf Agenda Cover Memo - RFQ 2025-050.doc Final Resolution - RFQ 2025-050.docx R-2026-57 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD RFQ 2025-050 FOR MOBILITY HUB PRECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AND NEGOTIATE RECONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION, INC, THE HIGHEST RANKED RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD” AND FLORIDA STATUTE 287.055, KNOWN AS THE “CONSULTANTS COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT”. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-2 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-57. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara and Mayor Lago 4 - Nays : Commissioner Castro 1 - City Clerk Item No. 18 Page 18 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-58 H.-3. 26-1189 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award RFQ 2025-038 for Landscape Architectural Consulting Services and negotiate a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Landscape DE, LLC, Miller, Legg & Associates, Inc., and Savino Miller Design Studio, P.A., the five (5) highest ranked responsive-responsible proposers, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act” (CCNA). Lobbyist: N/A Resolution - RFQ 2025-038 Agenda Cover Memo - RFQ 2025-038 City Manager Intent to Award Memo - RFQ 2025-038 Evaluation Committee Rating Sheet - Composite RFQ 2025-038 Landscape Architectural Consulting Services Calvin, Giordano & Assocates - Proposal Kimley-Horn and Associates - Proposal Landscape DE - Proposal Miller Legg & Associates - Proposal Savino Miller Design Studio - Proposal R-2026-58 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD RFQ 2025-038 FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC., KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., LANDSCAPE DE, LLC, MILLER, LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND SAVINO MILLER DESIGN STUDIO, P.A., THE FIVE (5) HIGHEST RANKED RESPONSIVE-RESPONSIBLE PROPOSERS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-763 OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD” AND FLORIDA STATUTE 287.055, KNOWN AS THE “CONSULTANTS COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT”. A motion was made by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-58. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 19 Page 19 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-59 H.-4. 26-1190 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award HVAC & Refrigeration Systems Services to Weathertrol Maintenance Corp., as the sole responsive and responsible bidder in an estimated annual amount of $591,746.50 and not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-033 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A Resolution - IFB 2025-033 HVAC & Refrigeration System Services City Manager Intent to Award Memo Bid Tabulation IFB 2025-033 HVAC & Refrigeration Systems Services Bid Response Agenda Cover Memo - IFB 2025-033 R-2026-59 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD HVAC & REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS SERVICES TO WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORP., AS THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $591,746.50 AND NOT TO EXCEED BUDGETED FUNDS, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BIDS (IFB) 2025-033 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-59. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 20 Page 20 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-60 H.-5. 26-1191 A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Parking Lot Improvements to Tadeos Engineering LLC, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the estimated amount of $ 929,275.00 but not to exceed budgeted funds, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-043 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”. Lobbyist: N/A City Manager Intent to Award Memo - IFB 2025-043 Bid Tabulation IFB 2025-043 Parking Lot Improvements Tadeos Bid Response Resolution - IFB 2025-043 Parking Lot Improvements Agenda Cover Memo - IFB 2025-043 R-2026-60 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO AWARD PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS TO TADEOS ENGINEERING LLC, AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $929,275.00 BUT NOT TO EXCEED BUDGETED FUNDS, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) 2025-043 AND SECTION 2-763 OF THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT CODE ENTITLED “CONTRACT AWARD”. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-60. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Commissioner Lara, Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago 5 - City Clerk Item No. 21 Page 21 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2026-61 H.-6. 26-1047 A Resolution of the City Commission approving a Second Amendment to the Lease/Use Agreement between the City of Coral Gables (Lessor) and (Lessee) Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership for the property that adjoins the property commonly known as Kindred Hospital South Florida Gables located at North 105.00 feet of the 30 foot wide right of way of Wallace Street, as shown on the Recorded Plat of Tamiami Place, Plan No. 3, Coral Gables, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 146, at Page 90 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, being bounded as follows: bounded on the North by the South Right of Way of S.W. 8th Street (also being the North Line of Tracts B and C of said Recorded Plat of “Vencor Hospitals, South, Inc.); bounded on the South by the easterly extension of the South Line of said Tract B, to its intersection with the westerly line of said Tract C; bounded on the West by the easterly line of said Tract B. for an additional ten-year term (03/29/2026-03/29/2036) for the continued utilization of the property in connection with the tenant’s adjacent parking facility to complement the tenant’s medical objectives. Lobbyist: N/A Cover Memo- Kindred Hospital- 5190 SW 8th St.- February 24- Commission Mtg- Final Resolution- Kindred Hospital- 5190 SW 8th St.- February 24- Commission Mtg- Final.docx Second Amendment to Lease Use Agreement -Coral Gables Ventas- Tenant Executed R-2026-61 Signed Attachments: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE/USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES (LESSOR) AND (LESSEE) VENTAS REALTY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PROPERTY THAT ADJOINS THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS KINDRED HOSPITAL SOUTH FLORIDA GABLES LOCATED AT NORTH 105.00 FEET OF THE 30 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY OF WALLACE STREET, AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF TAMIAMI PLACE, PLAN NO. 3, CORAL GABLES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 146, AT PAGE 90 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF S.W. 8TH STREET (ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF TRACTS B AND C OF SAID RECORDED PLAT OF “VENCOR HOSPITALS, SOUTH, INC.); BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT B, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT C; BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT B. FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN-YEAR TERM (03/29/2026-03/29/2036) FOR THE CONTINUED UTILIZATION OF THE PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE TENANT’S ADJACENT PARKING FACILITY TO COMPLEMENT THE TENANT’S MEDICAL OBJECTIVES. [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for Agenda Item H-6 is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar]. A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2026-61. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : Vice Mayor Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Lara and Mayor Lago 5 - Page 22 City of Coral Gables February 24, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes City Clerk Item No. 22 H.-7. 26-1201 Social Media Year-End Performance Report. This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 23 CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS I. None City Clerk Item No. 32 CITY CLERK ITEMS J. None City Clerk Item No. 33 DISCUSSION ITEMS K. City Clerk Item No. 34 ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 3:26 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, beginning 9 a.m.] Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk Page 23 City of Coral Gables