Coral Gables, FL

Board of Adjustment

The Coral Gables Board of Adjustment meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. to approve minutes from its September 14, 2026 meeting and hold public hearings on two variance requests. One would allow a new dock to extend 25 feet into the waterway at 361 Los Pinos Place, where 5 feet is the maximum allowed; it was deferred from the prior meeting. The other seeks an 8.5-foot interior side setback at 717, 729, 737 and 741 Valencia Avenue, where 10 feet is required.

• Variance VARI-26-06-0035: new dock extending 25 feet into the waterway at 361 Los Pinos Place, versus the 5-foot maximum under Zoning Code Section 3-702(A); deferred from the September 14 meeting
• Variance VARI-26-09-0036: 8.5-foot interior side setback at 717, 729, 737 and 741 Valencia Avenue, versus the 10-foot minimum under Zoning Code Section 2-105(D)(4)(b)(ii)
• Approval of Board of Adjustment Action Minutes of September 14, 2026 (item 26-2181)
• Public hearing procedure includes swearing in of interested parties, staff presentation, applicant presentation, and public comment
• Meeting held in person at 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room, with Zoom and phone participation options

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and receive updates on old business. There is no new business to discuss. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates on upcoming events and initiatives.

• Approval of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Director Training 2026 (October 9, 2026, No Limits Coffee Shop)
• Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Commission Meeting October 13, 2026)
• Employment Pathway Collab (October 23, 2026)
• UM Card - Autism Friendly City Designation update

Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Youth Center Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a manager's report on general, special event, and administrative updates, and old business covering selection of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Board-as-a-Whole Member. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda; the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 8:15 a.m.

• Old business: selection of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Board-as-a-Whole Member
• Manager's report special events include Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 17, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
• Youth Center Haunted House on Friday, October 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 4, 5:00-10:00 p.m.
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 8:15 a.m.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

City Commission

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Senior Citizens Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Adult Activity Center. The agenda is largely informational: approval of minutes, a manager's report on programs and events, and administrative updates on city construction projects. No ordinances, contracts with dollar amounts, or public hearings appear on the agenda; new business and old business are listed without detail.

• Manager's report: Granada Rain Shelters construction anticipated to begin within 30 days
• Phillips Park soft opening to the public, with a formal ribbon cutting to follow
• Rotary and Cooper Parks: contracts for construction awarded (no dollar amounts given)
• Country Club Pool Deck construction anticipated to begin in November
• AAC 18th Annual Dr. William M. Schiff Art Show: registration opens Oct 5, submissions due Oct 31, show Nov 13 at The Palace

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects holds its regular meeting on October 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM at 427 Biltmore Way, with public attendance in person or via Zoom. The agenda lists a public comments item (26-2176) and one design review consideration (26-2177), but the agenda text does not describe the specific projects or properties involved. The board will discuss and vote on items; public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting.

• Public comments item 26-2176
• Design review consideration item 26-2177 (project details not stated in agenda)
• Meeting held at 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room, also viewable via Zoom
• Public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting

Property Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Property Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from June and July 2026, discuss a new pop-up tenant at 475-495 Biltmore Way, and review the September 2026 rent report. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 10 and July 8, 2026
• New pop-up tenant 'Cabana Chic' at 475-495 Biltmore Way
• Rent report for September 2026
• Outstanding rent report for September 2026

City Commission

The City Commission will hold its second budget hearing for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a presentation, public comment, and votes on ordinances to levy taxes and adopt the annual budget. The commission will also consider a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027 to 2031. This is a procedural budget adoption meeting.

• Second Budget Hearing 2026-2027 Presentation
• Public Hearing for comments on FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Ordinance levying taxes for FY beginning October 1, 2026
• Ordinance adopting Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution adopting Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027-2031

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances and resolutions. The most consequential items are a package of six related measures (E-3 through E-8) that would amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to allow the University of Miami to expand its campus, including increasing the maximum Floor Area Ratio, adding hospital and retail uses, and modifying district boundaries. The Commission will also vote on ordinances regarding a Youth Leadership Council and allowing larger restaurants to serve alcohol from bars, plus consent agenda items including a FDOT maintenance agreement and sculpture installations.

• Six related University of Miami campus expansion items (E-3 to E-8): FAR increase, hospital use, zoning changes, development agreement amendment, and master plan review
• Ordinance E-2: allow restaurants with 120+ seats to serve alcohol from bars
• Ordinance E-1: create Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council, replacing Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board
• Consent D-2: FDOT agreement for $60,340 for turf/landscape maintenance on S.R. 5, 976, 959
• Consent D-3 to D-5: sculpture installations, including $90,000 transfer and emergency procurements ($53,500 and $92,027)

International Affairs Coordinating Council

The International Affairs Coordinating Council is meeting to discuss international partnerships and cultural exchange programs. Agenda items include a presentation on sister cities history, updates on meetings with foreign consuls and delegations, and a proposal for a potential educational partnership with schools in Aix-en-Provence. The council will also consider a concept for a 'City Beautiful Nights: Around the World in Coral Gables' event.

• Presentation on Sister Cities history by former Mayor Don Slesnick
• Update on meeting with Argentina's Consul General Marcelo Gilardino
• Request from Alexis Cavarec of Aix-en-Provence for educational partnership with Coral Gables schools
• Virtual meeting with Maria Mercedes Abondano Escobar of Cartagena's international cooperation office
• Visit from Mayor Juan Manuel Asturias and delegation from La Antigua, Guatemala

Development Review Committee

The Coral Gables Development Review Committee (DRC) will hold an administrative and technical review of two proposed townhouse developments. No decisions are made at this meeting; the DRC provides input on technical issues for consistency with City Commission policies. Public comment is accepted in writing via e-comment or email before the meeting.

• New 3-story, 4-unit townhouse development (~9,132 sq ft) at 1414 Galiano Street
• New 4-story, 4-unit 'Edgewater Townhouse' development (~25,702 sq ft) at 61 Edgewater Dr
• Public comment via e-comment or email to [email protected] by close of business the day before the meeting

Transportation Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Transportation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss transportation-related items, including a scramble intersection discussion with Public Works staff and the City Manager, the status of the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan, and a trolley funding update. The board will also review a citywide traffic calming and sidewalk projects item, and consider an annual report to be submitted by the chair.

• Scramble intersection discussion with PW staff and City Manager
• 2025-2026 Boards and Committees Annual Report due 9/30/2026
• Status of Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan
• Trolley funding update
• Citywide traffic calming and sidewalk projects

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board

The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board is meeting to discuss updates on waterway regulations and enforcement, information on a Luminsea Channel marker pilot program, and a Living Sea Wall resolution creating a permit expediting incentive program that was passed at the Aug 25 meeting. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no votes or contracts listed.

• Update on Coral Gables Waterway Regulations and Enforcement
• Information on Luminsea Channel Marker Pilot Program
• Living Sea Wall resolution: permit expediting incentive program (passed Aug 25)

The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board met on September 24, 2026, with six of nine members present. The board approved the annual report as amended and set four priorities in order: boater safety/channel markers, e-bike enforcement and education, mangrove maintenance, and security/traffic calming. It agreed to raise e-bike concerns with the Mayor at the October 20 board meeting or the Mayor's Office Hours on October 23, aiming to encourage the State Legislature to act. Board Member Kutner will contact Luminsea about a marker for the Head Pin at Deering Bay and about permitting, approval and cost. The minutes do not record a vote tally on the annual report or on the approval of prior minutes.

• Approved the annual report as amended (no vote tally recorded)
• Set four board priorities in order: boater safety/channel markers, e-bike enforcement and education, mangrove maintenance, security/traffic calming
• Agreed to raise e-bike concerns with the Mayor on October 20 or at Mayor's Office Hours on October 23, seeking State Legislature action
• Directed Board Member Kutner to contact Luminsea about a Head Pin marker at Deering Bay and permitting, approval and cost
• Approval of prior minutes moved by Board Member Bob Martinez and seconded by Board Member David Kutner (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects is holding its regular meeting to discuss and vote on agenda items, including design review considerations and public comments. The agenda lists two design review items (26-2025 and 26-2026) but provides no details on their content. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Design review consideration item 26-2026 (BOA 09-24-2026 AGENDA)
• Public comments item 26-2025
• Meeting held at 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to vote on a youth appointment, score commercial beautification awards, and receive updates on Keep Coral Gables Beautiful programs and recent city commission sustainability items. The agenda also includes standing items on vulnerability assessment, block-by-block reporting, and outreach. Public comment is limited to two minutes per guest.

• Youth Appointment Vote
• Commercial Beautification Awards Scoring
• Keep Coral Gables Beautiful updates: Park(ing) Day (Sept 18), International Coastal Cleanup (Sept 19), Pinewood Cemetery (Sept 21), Recycling Drive Thru (Nov 14)
• City Commission item: International Coastal Clean-up & Land Based Sources of Recyclables and Trash in Drains, Waterways and Bay (Sept 15)
• Standing items: Vulnerability Assessment, Block by Block Monthly Report, Outreach Discussion

Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss cemetery business. Agenda items include an annual report, restoration updates, a recap of Pioneer Day and planning for 2027, a City Commission presentation from April 2026, and a priorities list. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and phone.

• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Annual report discussion
• Restoration updates
• Pioneer Day recap and 2027 planning
• Pinewood Cemetery Priorities List (item 26-2117)

School Community Relations Committee

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider designating 314 Cadima Avenue as a local historic landmark. The board will also review two Special Certificates of Appropriateness for additions and alterations to residences at 410 Minorca Avenue and 1203 Alhambra Circle, both in historic districts. The meeting includes approval of the August 13, 2026 minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Local historic designation request for 314 Cadima Avenue (LHD 2026-05)
• Special Certificate of Appropriateness for addition/alterations at 410 Minorca Avenue (COA SP 2026-006)
• Special Certificate of Appropriateness for addition, alterations, new gazebo at 1203 Alhambra Circle (COA SP 2026-024)
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on design review items, including public comments. The agenda includes two design review consideration items (26-2023 and 26-2024) and a discussion period. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Public comments due by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting
• Design review consideration item 26-2024 (BOA 09-17-2026 agenda)
• Meeting held at 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room
• Zoom access available with meeting ID 843 1351 1749

Coral Gables Retirement Board

The Coral Gables Retirement Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the prior meeting's minutes, invoices, and benefit certifications, along with reports from the chairperson, board attorney, and third-party administrator. No substantive policy decisions or investment actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 13, 2026 Retirement Board meeting minutes
• Approval of Invoices
• Approval of Benefit Certifications
• Public comment period
• Meeting held via Zoom and phone

Code Enforcement Board

The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing on 13 new cases involving property maintenance and construction violations. Cases include unpermitted work, incomplete buildings, and property upkeep issues at residential and commercial addresses. The board will hear staff presentations, public comments, and vote on each case.

• 1411 Cecilia Ave: dirty roof, walls, fence, driveway; unkempt sidewalk (NOVI-26-04-1)
• 707 Anastasia Ave: uncompleted building, expired permit BL-21-05-7164; trash and debris (NOVI-26-06-1)
• 361 Los Pinos Pl: gazebo and patio extension without permit (NOVI-25-08-1)
• 804 Ponce de Leon Blvd: interior buildout, electrical, plumbing, signage without permit (NOVI-24-12-8)
• 1021 Aduana Ave: Oolite wall and irrigation system without permit (NOVI-26-04-1)

Budget/ Audit Advisory Board

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 19, 2026, and discuss two items: newly selected external auditors and the FY 2027 budget process update. Public comment is scheduled. The next meeting is set for October 21, 2026.

• Discussion of newly selected external auditors
• FY 2027 budget process update
• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Cultural Development Board

The Cultural Development Board is holding its regular meeting to approve the August 12, 2026 minutes, receive updates on cultural grants and Art in Public Places projects, and discuss city commission items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Cultural grant updates
• Art in Public Places updates (active project lists)
• City commission items
• Discussion items

Planning and Zoning Board

The Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on four proposed ordinances amending the city's zoning code. The items cover height restrictions in the Crafts Section, temporary noncommercial sign rules, driveway and motor court setbacks, and Mediterranean architecture height exclusions. The board will also consider approving minutes from its August 12, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance 26-2042: Revise height restriction for Block 36, Crafts Section, to disallow additional stories or height via architectural incentives
• Ordinance 26-2044: Amend temporary noncommercial sign rules, eliminating front yard setback requirements and adding bonus signs
• Ordinance 26-2045: Specify driveway side setback, allow motor courts on corner lots, adjust rear/side setbacks for mechanical equipment
• Ordinance 26-2046: Amend Mediterranean architecture height exclusion requirements to include enclosed accessory uses
• Approval of August 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Parking Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Parking Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several parking-related items, including an update on the Parking Masterplan by Kimley-Horn, the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, and updates on mobility, residential parking discounts, and equipment. The board will also consider approving minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting and hear public comments. No final decisions are noted on the agenda; most items are updates or discussions.

• Parking Masterplan update by Kimley-Horn
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget discussion
• Residential parking discount update
• Mobility hub update
• Approval of August 5, 2026 meeting minutes

Andalusia Garage Condominium Association, Inc.

The Andalusia Garage Condominium Association Board of Directors will meet to consider Resolution 26-2073. This resolution seeks to ratify prior actions and authorize the City Manager to manage, own, and maintain the property using the City budget.

• Resolution 26-2073: Ratifying prior actions and authorizing City Manager to manage and maintain property

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances, including zoning amendments and new rules for restaurant liquor licenses. The meeting also includes a proposal to issue up to $40,000,000 in Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds.

• Issuance of up to $40,000,000 in Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026E
• Ordinance to allow restaurants with 120+ seats to serve alcohol from bars
• Zoning amendment for '301-341 Madeira' project involving a $300,000 utility contribution
• $172,940.00 contract award to ConstructionX, LLC for Maintenance Facility Improvements
• Ordinance to create the Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council

Giralda Garage Condominium Association, Inc.

The Giralda Garage Condominium Association Board of Directors will consider a resolution to ratify prior actions taken by the City and the Association. The resolution also seeks to authorize the City Manager to manage property maintenance, sign documents, and approve operating expenses through the City budget.

• Resolution 26-2074: Ratifying prior actions and authorizing City Manager to manage property ownership and maintenance
• Approval of operating expenses through the City budget
• Election of officers

City Commission

The City Commission will present the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. The meeting includes a public hearing to collect comments regarding the upcoming budget and proposed tax levies.

• Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget
• Public Hearing for comments on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Ordinance to provide for the levy of taxes for FY 2026-2027
• Ordinance to adopt the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures

250 Aragon Condominium Association, Inc.

The City Commission, acting as the Board of Directors for 250 Aragon Condominium Association, Inc., will consider a resolution to ratify prior management actions. This includes authorizing the City Manager to sign documents related to property ownership, maintenance, and management.

• Resolution 26-2072: Ratifying prior actions and authorizing the City Manager to manage 250 Aragon Condominium property

Board of Adjustment

The Coral Gables Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to build a new dock at 361 Los Pinos Place that extends 25 feet into the waterway, exceeding the 5-foot maximum allowed by the zoning code. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its July 6, 2026 meeting. Public comment is invited in person, via Zoom, by phone, or through the city's E-comment system.

• Variance request VARI-26-06-0035 for a new dock at 361 Los Pinos Place, extending 25 feet into the waterway (5 feet max per Section 3-702(A))
• Approval of Board of Adjustment Action Minutes of July 6, 2026 (item 26-2088)

Construction Regulation Board

The Construction Regulation Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct hearings on several property cases. The board will also discuss the 2027 meeting schedule and review the 2025-2026 annual report.

• Second hearings/updates for 1021 Hardee Rd, 1545 Cantoria Ave, 235 Santillane Ave, and 3301 Ponce De Leon Blvd
• New cases for 760 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 1001 E Ponce De Leon Blvd, 180 Aragon Ave, 2701 Indian Mound Trl, 770 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 130 Antiquera Ave, 216 Calabria Ave, 234 Antiquera Ave, and 1000 E Ponce De Leon Blvd
• Discussion of 2027 meeting dates
• Review of 2025-2026 Annual Report

The Board issued various orders requiring property owners to submit structural and electrical recertification reports or face daily fines. Several agenda items, including cases for Hardee Rd, Aragon Ave, and Antiquera Ave, were deferred. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 Annual Report.

• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Imposed $250 daily retroactive fine and additional $500 daily fine for 1545 Cantoria Ave (4-0)
• Granted 30-day extension for safe-to-occupy letter and 60-day extension for recertification at 235 Santillane Ave; approved $500 daily fine for non-compliance (4-0)
• Extended recertification deadline by 45 days and imposed $500 daily fine for 3301 Ponce De Leon Blvd (4-0)
• Ordered 760 Ponce De Leon Blvd to secure structure with a fence and pass demolition inspections or face $500 daily fine (4-0)
• Required 1001 E Ponce De Leon Blvd to submit safe-to-occupy letters and recertification reports or face $250 daily fine (4-0)
• Ordered 2701 Indian Mound Trl to submit structural/electrical reports and safe-to-occupy letters within 30 days or face $250 daily fine (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Annual Report (unanimous)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only listed action item is approval of the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting. All other agenda sections (new business, old business, discussion items) are listed as empty, indicating no substantive items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Approval of Merrick House Board Meeting Minutes from August 10, 2026 (item 26-2081)
• Public comment available via Zoom, phone, or e-comment through the City website
• Lobbyist registration required per City Ordinance No. 2006-11