Coral Gables public meetings in 2025

School Community Relations Committee

The School Community Relations Committee holds a regular meeting to discuss school-community collaboration. Items include an update from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Chair, the Coral Gables Civics Education Project, and a K-12 public school guide. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools Update facilitated by School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas
• Coral Gables Civics Education Project
• K-12 Gables Area Public School Guide
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider recommending local historic designation for several properties, including the Eaton Residential College at 1211 Dickinson Drive on the University of Miami campus. The board will also review requests for Special Certificates of Appropriateness and variances for alterations and new construction within historic districts.

• Local historic designation of Eaton Residential College (1211 Dickinson Drive, University of Miami campus)
• Local historic designation of 513 Navarre Avenue
• Local historic designation of 826 Ortega Avenue with Accelerated Special COA and variances for additions and setback relief
• Local historic designation of 2509 Indian Mound Trail with COA to unify two properties and variances for coverage and setbacks
• Special COA for new golf course rain shelters at Granada Golf Course (2001 Granada Boulevard)

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss priorities for 2026 based on the Mayor's Strategic Plan and receive updates on city initiatives. The meeting also notes that future council meetings in 2026 will be held at the Public Safety Building on Salzedo Street.

• Discussion of 2026 Council priorities based on the Mayor's Strategic Plan
• Reminder that 2026 meetings move to Public Safety Building at 2151 Salzedo Street
• Members share input from residents
• Updates on current projects from board members

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will consider a study for a scramble crosswalk at the Ponce de Leon and Miracle Mile intersection and review the condition of brick‑paver crosswalks on Miracle Mile. The board will receive updates on citywide traffic‑calming measures, last‑mile transit, sidewalks and bicycle projects. New business includes electing a board‑wide appointee. Routine items such as approval of minutes and a police update are also on the agenda.

• Discuss and vote on a study for a scramble crosswalk at Ponce de Leon and Miracle Mile
• Review condition of brick‑paver crosswalks on Miracle Mile
• Election of a board‑wide appointee
• Citywide traffic‑calming updates
• Updates on last‑mile transit, sidewalks and bicycle projects

Cultural Development Board

The Cultural Development Board will meet to approve minutes, review a summary of the AiPP fund, and discuss cultural grant updates for December 2025. The meeting will be held in person at the Coral Gables Museum with a live Zoom option.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025
• Review of AiPP Fund Summary and Impact Fee status
• Cultural Grant Updates for 2025
• Art in Public Places active project lists
• Public comment via Zoom or phone

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board

The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board will approve October minutes, introduce new member Nancy Sanabria, receive an update from Marine Patrol Sergeant Guido Antezana, set 2026 meeting dates, and elect a new board chair. The meeting is largely procedural with a public-safety briefing.

• Introduction of new board member Nancy Sanabria
• Update by Marine Patrol Sergeant Guido Antezana
• Selection of new board chair
• Setting of 2026 meeting dates

Landscape Beautification Advisory Board

The Landscape Beautification Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including enforcement of construction parking on neighboring swales, scouting for the 2025 Landscape Beautification Award, a presentation from the Farmer's Market, and planning for 2026 events. The board will also receive an update on city projects. No binding votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Construction parking enforcement for neighboring swales
• Landscape Beautification Award scouting for 2025
• Farmer's Market presentation
• Event planning for 2026
• Update on City projects

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will hold a regular meeting to discuss design reviews and receive public comments. The meeting will be held in person at the Development Services Building and streamed live online.

• Public comments for item 25-1143 must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior
• Design review consideration for item 25-1144
• Board workshop and training session scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
• Meeting available via Zoom at 843 1351 1749
• Public comments for item 25-1143 must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear a Director's Report covering general updates, special events, and a final presentation on the Galiano Street park project. A key discussion item is the proposed dog park across from the Coral Gables Library. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Final presentation of the Park Project on Galiano Street
• Discussion regarding the proposed dog park across from the Coral Gables Library
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Special events update listing holiday activities including Christmas Tree Lighting, Hot Chocolate with Santa, and Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to modify the required mix of uses, allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.5, and implement policies for the University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-1124: amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay, including mix of uses, maximum FAR 3.5, and implementing policies.
• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.

Library Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Library Advisory Board will consider approval of the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-1158) and its October 15, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-1166). The board will also receive a discussion update on the Library Exterior Renovation Project. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve Library Advisory Board minutes from August 14, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-1158)
• Approve Library Advisory Board minutes from October 15, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-1166)
• Discussion of Library Exterior Renovation Project update

Communications Committee

The Coral Gables Communications Committee will review a social media report, a recap of Centennial events, and discuss an EV rate change and holiday activations. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Social media report
• Centennial recap
• EV Rate Change discussion
• Holiday activations in Coral Gables
• Approval of the minutes

The committee reviewed and approved the November 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion items.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board will review the Director's report, including updates on the Athletic Club sauna renovations and upcoming member events at Le Parc Café and the Fountain Room.

• Review of FY2025 Q4 Country Club Division updates
• Athletic Club sauna renovation completion update
• Upcoming member events: Twinkle & Toast and Pancakes & Pajamas
• Review of minutes from a prior meeting

The advisory board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with all members voting in favor. The board then adjourned the December 10, 2025 meeting at 5:10 PM following a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 PM (unanimous)

Property Advisory Board

The Property Advisory Board will meet to discuss the December 2025 Rent Report and an outstanding rent report. The board will also receive a relocation update regarding leases at 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

• Relocation update for 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd. leases
• December 2025 Rent Report
• Outstanding Rent Report - December 2025

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission will meet to approve minutes, confirm board appointments, and consider zoning text amendments for the 760 Ponce de Leon area. The body will also hear an appeal regarding a demolition permit and vote on an ordinance banning plastic decorations and balloon releases at special events.

• Ordinance to ban plastic decorations and balloon releases at special events
• Zoning text amendments for composite materials on decks and trellises
• Zoning changes for 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard and 120 Avila Court
• Public hearing on appeal of Historic Preservation Board decision for 1258 Obispo Avenue
• Consent agenda includes confirmation of appointments to advisory boards

The City Commission presented a $1,610.22 donation to Fundación Unidos por un Sueño and adopted several proclamations honoring Actors' Playhouse, Jesus Permuy, and Luis “Wicho” Hernandez. Awards were given to businesses and city personnel for beautification and public‑safety achievements. The October 2025 Firefighter of the Month award for John Jensen was deferred.

• Presented and filed donation of $1,610.22 to Fundación Unidos por un Sueño
• Adopted proclamation declaring Dec 9 2025 Actors' Playhouse Day
• Adopted proclamation declaring Dec 10 2025 Jesus Permuy Day
• Adopted proclamation declaring Dec 11 2025 Luis “Wicho” Hernandez Day
• Awarded 2025 Commercial Beautification Award to Andromeda District (1132 South Dixie Highway)
• Awarded Firefighter of the Month for Sep 2025 to Sean Gonzalez
• Awarded Firefighter of the Month for Nov 2025 to Jonathan Correa
• Deferred Firefighter of the Month award for Oct 2025 (John Jensen)

International Affairs Coordinating Council

The International Affairs Coordinating Council will meet on Dec 8, 2025 via Zoom. The council will approve minutes from the Oct 20, 2025 meeting. Members will receive country reports, including recaps of Argentina and Spain sister‑city roundtables and an update on a planned visit from Mayor Juan Manuel Asturias of la Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting will end with an open discussion before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 International Affairs Coordinating Council meeting
• Recap of Argentina sister‑city roundtable presented by Vice Chair Richard Montes de Oca
• Recap of Spain sister‑city roundtable presented by Chair Olga Ramudo
• Update on future visit from Mayor Juan Manuel Asturias of la Antigua, Guatemala
• Open discussion period for council members

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board will convene to approve November meeting minutes and review the November 2025 activity report. The meeting will be held at the Coral Gables Museum and is open to the public via Zoom or phone.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 Merrick House meeting minutes
• Review of Merrick House Activity Report for November 2025
• Public comment via Zoom or City e-comment function

Construction Regulation Board

The Construction Regulation Board will meet to discuss board policies and procedures, including quasi-judicial processes, ex-parte communication, and building recertification processes. The meeting is a member workshop.

• Review of quasi-judicial procedures
• Discussion of ex-parte communication rules
• Review of building recertification processes
• Member workshop on board operations

The board established a quorum and discussed quasi‑judicial procedures and ex‑parte communication requirements, as well as a presentation on the building recertification process. No actions or votes were taken on any items.

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on design review items. The agenda includes public comments, design review consideration, and discussion items, but specific projects or proposals are not listed in the provided agenda text.

• Design review consideration (BOA 12-04-25 AGENDA) — no specific projects detailed in agenda
• Public comments accepted via sign-in and Zoom
• Regular procedural items: call to order, roll call, changes to agenda
• Meeting held in person at 427 Biltmore Way and via Zoom

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will meet to review manager updates and holiday event schedules. The board is scheduled to discuss proposed recommendations for the 2026 Dr. William Schiff Art Show.

• Discussion of proposed recommendations for the 2026 Dr. William Schiff Art Show
• Review of facility holiday hours
• Updates on Introduction to Spanish Classes
• Review of December special events including the Annual Holiday Celebration 2025 at the Adult Activity Center

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. The board decided that Commissioner Castro may attend the January 8, 2026 board meeting, with the possibility of inviting other commissioners on separate dates. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Invited Commissioner Castro to attend the Jan 8, 2026 board meeting (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to review its previous recommendations and corresponding actions taken by the City Commission, as listed in an attachment. No new proposals or decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of Charter Review Committee recommendations and City Commission proposed actions (Item 25-1139)

Trial Board

The Trial Board will meet to select a fifth member and introduce the board's role. The public can attend in person or via Zoom and phone.

• Selection of the fifth Trial Board member
• Introduction of the Trial Board's role and function
• Public participation via Zoom and phone line
• Meeting held at City Hall, Commission Chambers

Waterways Advisory Board

The Waterways Advisory Board will hear a presentation from Anya Freeman of Kind Designs on living seawalls. The board will also approve minutes from November 5, 2025, receive a marine patrol report, and discuss the 2026 board meeting calendar.

• Personal appearance by Anya Freeman – Kind Designs (Living Seawalls)
• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Marine Patrol Report
• Discussion of Board Meeting Calendar 2026

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will hold a regular meeting on December 3, 2025. They will consider new business regarding 2025 Holiday Park community recreation and hear updates on audible crosswalks, safety training, school system inclusion and accessibility, a recap of Adventure Day, and Philips Park Design.

• New Business: 2025 Holiday Park - Community Recreation
• Update on Audible Crosswalks
• Update on New Safety Training
• Board suggestions on inclusion and accessibility within the school system
• Philips Park Design update

Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board will consider approving minutes, hear an assistant director's report on upcoming holiday events, and conduct elections for vice chairperson and a board-as-a-whole member.

• Assistant director's report listing holiday events from Dec. 5-20 at Merrick Park, Ponce Circle Park, Venetian Pool, and other locations
• Selection of Vice Chairperson
• Selection of Board as a Whole Member
• Next meeting date set for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The board did not have a quorum, so approval of the November advisory board minutes was postponed. Selection of a Vice Chairperson and selection of a Board‑as‑Whole member were both deferred to the January meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6 p.m.

• Approval of November minutes deferred (no vote recorded)
• Selection of Vice Chairperson deferred to January meeting
• Selection of Board‑as‑Whole member deferred to January meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first seeks to allow an 8-foot aluminum picket fence at 240 Edgewater Drive, exceeding the 6-foot maximum. The second requests permission for elevator equipment to extend 14 feet above the roof deck at 265 Minorca Avenue, where 10 feet is the limit.

• Variance request for 8-foot fence at 240 Edgewater Drive (max 6 feet)
• Variance request for elevator equipment height at 265 Minorca Avenue (14 feet vs. 10-foot max)
• Approval of October 6, 2025, action minutes
• Approval of November 3, 2025, workshop minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will provide technical input on two new construction projects. The committee does not make final approvals or decisions during these meetings.

• Two 11-story buildings at 1101 and 1201 Stanford Drive for University of Miami student housing (1,458 beds, 429 units)
• A one-story, 9,898-square-foot Central Energy Plant for the University of Miami project
• A two-story, 2,500-square-foot cooling system building at 10 and 60 Edgewater Drive

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will convene to approve minutes from September and October, discuss updates on the City Hall restoration plan and 1129 Sevilla Avenue, and defer all other agenda items to December 18, 2025.

• Approval of September 18, 2025, and October 16, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion on the restoration plan for City Hall
• Update on 1129 Sevilla Avenue
• Deferral of all previously listed agenda items to December 18, 2025

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects will hold its regular meeting with call to order, roll call, public comments, and a single design review consideration (Item E-1). No specific project details are provided in the agenda. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.

• Design review consideration (Item E-1, no project details in agenda)
• Public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes and member updates. The main discussion item is establishing 2026 priorities based on the Mayor's Strategic Plan. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Establishing 2026 priorities based on the Mayor's Strategic Plan
• Updates from board members on current projects
• Updates on city initiatives
• Member share input from residents
• Discussion items (unspecified)

Code Enforcement Board

The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing and consider several new violation cases. Each case involves required corrective actions such as ceasing unpermitted work and obtaining the appropriate permits. The board will vote on remedies for each property listed on the agenda.

• NOVI-25-04-9 – 2011 Country Club Prado: clean and maintain property; obtain color‑palette approval if painting walls.
• NOVI-25-07-1 – 501 Sevilla Ave: work performed without a permit; must obtain all necessary permits and cease unpermitted work.
• NOVI-23-08-3 – 3600 Le Jeune Rd: exterior decorative tile, metal work, artificial turf installed without permit; must cease and obtain permits.
• NOVI-22-08-1 – 20 N Prospect Drive: extensive unpermitted construction (windows, driveway, fence, gas tank, porch, etc.); must cease all work and obtain permits.
• NOVI-24-01-4 – 5330 Orduna Dr: new rear pavers installed without permit; must obtain an after‑the‑fact permit.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss and vote on several proposed text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code. The items include regulations for structures near Mahi Canal, requirements for composite recycled materials, and a new Conservation Transfer of Development Rights Program.

• Text amendment for structures abutting Mahi Canal
• Text amendment for composite recycled materials
• Text amendment establishing Conservation TDR Program
• Text amendment for National Green Building Standard Silver Certification
• Text amendment for Certified Recovery Residences

Budget/ Audit Advisory Board

The Budget/ Audit Advisory Board will discuss establishing a possible Capital Reserve Fund, review 2025 ethics training, and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The session is held virtually.

• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of a possible Capital Reserve Fund
• Review of 2025 Biennial Ethics Training
• Draft Meeting Dates Calendar
• Public comment period

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Chairperson John Holian, seconded by Board Member Debra Register, and passed with three yeas and two absences. No other actions were decided; discussion items were deferred and new items remain pending.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (3 yeas, 2 absent)

Parking Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Parking Advisory Board will review the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and receive updates on mobility and sustainability. The board will discuss the EV charge station contract with Blink, the striping contract, residential zone updates, and construction staging and parking plans. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• EV charge station contract (Blink)
• Update on striping contract
• Update on residential zones
• Construction staging and parking plans

The Parking Advisory Board unanimously approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yeas, 2 excused). The Board agreed to move the February 2026 meeting to Thursday, January 15, and will submit the revised schedule to the city clerk’s office. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 3 yeas, 2 excused)
• Moved February 2026 meeting to Thursday, Jan 15 (board agreement)

Cultural Development Board

The Coral Gables Cultural Development Board will meet to review the University of Miami's Campus Art Master Plan and the 2025 Art in Public Places Report. The agenda also includes approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, updates on active art-in-public-places projects, and a fund summary review.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and discussion of University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan
• Review of 2025 Art in Public Places Report
• Update on active municipal and private AiPP projects
• Review of AiPP Fund Summary and Impact Fee-AIPP Status Report

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board will hear a director's report covering athletic club updates, a sauna renovation completed November 14, and upcoming events. Old business includes discussion of the Athletic Club Alley Way Entrance and the RecTrac app for cancelling classes online. No votes or binding decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and advisory.

• Sauna renovation completed November 14, 2025
• Fall Members’ Mixer feedback and post-event review
• Twinkle & Toast event on December 9, 2025, at Le Parc Café
• Discussion of the Athletic Club Alley Way Entrance
• RecTrac app and online class cancellation process

The advisory board unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. They also voted to change the next meeting date from December 17 to December 10. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved December 17 meeting to December 10 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission will consider two ordinances that amend the Future Land Use Map and change zoning district boundaries for specific lots in Block 18 of the Flagler Street area. The meeting also includes resolutions authorizing a $28,000 contract for police psychological services and bid waivers for $50,000 of golf academy services and $150,000 of gymnastics services. Additional consent‑agenda items cover appointments, lease extensions, and contract terminations.

• Ordinance (E‑2) amending the Future Land Use Map, changing land‑use designations for lots in Block 18 (Flagler Street section)
• Ordinance (E‑3) revising zoning district boundaries for the same lots in Block 18
• Resolution (D‑4) authorizing $28,000 for Law Enforcement Psychological and Counseling Associates services
• Resolution (D‑13) bid waiver to continue services with Golf Academy of South Florida for up to $50,000 annually
• Resolution (D‑14) bid waiver to continue services with Tumblebees Gymnastics for up to $150,000 annually

The Commission adopted a sixth amendment to the lease for the Finance Department’s temporary offices at 338 Minorca Avenue. It confirmed James (Jim) Berlin as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board for a two‑year term. The body also approved an interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County to coordinate development reviews in the Coral Gables/University subzone of the Rapid Transit Zone. All actions were approved by voice vote or unanimous consent.

• Approved sixth amendment to lease for Finance Department offices (voice vote)
• Confirmed James (Jim) Berlin appointment to Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board (voice vote)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County for RTZ development review (voice vote)
• Adopted the consent agenda (5 yeas, unanimous)
• Approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yeas, unanimous)
• Deferred presentation of Actors' Playhouse Day proclamation
• Presented and filed Small Business Saturday proclamation (Item No. 40)
• Presented and filed Hipólito Day proclamation (Item No. 4)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will review the city's transportation work program, discuss traffic calming projects, and consider updates on sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure. The meeting will also address the condition of specific roadways and intersections.

• Updated Bike Master Plan (Plan-Trolley-Mobility Hub)
• Citywide Traffic Calming Projects
• Condition of Biltmore Way between Anderson Road and LeJune
• Thermoplastic on Columbus Boulevard
• Possible Scramble Crosswalk on Ponce and Miracle Mile

International Affairs Coordinating Council

The International Affairs Coordinating Council will approve minutes from October, receive an ethics training overview from the City Attorney, and hear recap reports on sister city meetings with Argentina and Spain. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ethics training overview by City Attorney Cristina Suarez
• Sister city meeting recap – Argentina (Vice Chair Richard Montes de Oca)
• Sister city meeting recap – Spain (Chair Olga Ramudo)

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will vote on a new chair and vice chair, discuss youth appointments, and review upcoming events. The board will also discuss a City Commission item to ban plastic decorations and balloons, and a $15,000 FDOT grant for litter control.

• Vote on Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion on prohibition of plastic decorations and balloon releases
• Acceptance of $15,000 FDOT litter control grant
• Commercial Beautification Awards voting presentation
• Presentation on America Recycles Day proclamation

The Sustainability Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes and elected Teddy Lhoutellier as chairperson and Dipak Joshi as vice chairperson, each by an 8‑yea unanimous vote. The board also appointed Joe Fadel as the Board‑as‑a‑Whole member and Nelson Manstein as the Youth Board member, both unanimously. The board voted to grant the 2025 Commercial Beautification Awards to five local businesses. All motions were approved without dissent.

• Approved meeting minutes (8 yeas, unanimous)
• Elected Teddy Lhoutellier as Board Chairperson (8 yeas, unanimous)
• Elected Dipak Joshi as Vice Chairperson (8 yeas, unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Fadel as Board‑as‑a‑Whole member (8 yeas, unanimous)
• Appointed Nelson Manstein as Youth Board member (8 yeas, unanimous)
• Awarded Commercial Beautification Awards to Andromeda District, Giralda Cleaners, Misha’s Cupcakes, The Plaza Coral Gables, and II Duomo Dei Sapori (board vote)
• Presented Compost For Life program information (no vote)
• Reviewed upcoming Keep Coral Gables Beautiful program events (no vote)

School Community Relations Committee

The Committee will receive an update from Miami-Dade County Public Schools and discuss the city's strategic plan. Members will also review the timeline for Coral Gables Laureate nominations.

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools Update facilitated by Mari Tere Rojas
• Discussion on Coral Gables Laureate nominations timeline
• Strategic Plan discussion with Chelsea Granell
• Review of Board-As-A-Whole appointees

Landscape Beautification Advisory Board

The Landscape Beautification Advisory Board will approve October meeting minutes and discuss several new business items, including scouting for the 2025 Landscape Beautification Award, electing a vice-chairperson, a presentation from the Farmer's Market, and planning for Arbor Day 2026. The board will also set 2026 objectives and receive updates on city projects.

• Election of vice-chairperson position
• Scouting for 2025 Landscape Beautification Award
• Presentation from Farmer's Market
• Event planning for Arbor Day 2026
• Landscape Beautification board objectives for 2026

Board of Architects

This is a regular meeting of the Coral Gables Board of Architects with standard procedural items: call to order, public comments, and design review consideration. No specific applications or projects are detailed in the agenda. The meeting will also include discussion items and adjournment.

• Public comments on agenda items (D.-1. 25-1053)
• Design review consideration (E.-1. 25-1054, no project details provided)

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will receive reports on recent and upcoming activities, including sold‑out trips, cancelled outings, and scheduled art shows and lectures. The board will consider any new or old business items and set the date for the next meeting. No formal decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Coral Gables Museum trip (Nov 14) – sold out
• Sawgrass Mills trip (Nov 21) – cancelled due to low enrollment
• 17th Annual Dr. William M. Schiff Art Show at Adult Activity Center (Nov 14, 6 p.m.)
• Medicare Lecture (Nov 17, 3 p.m.–5 p.m.)
• Holiday Luncheon (Dec 12) – sold out

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board approved the October meeting minutes after a motion by Gerardo Alvarez and a second by Jean Connelly, with all members voting in favor. The board then adjourned the meeting following a motion by Jean Connelly, seconded by Gerardo Alvarez, also unanimously.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on upcoming special events and a Phillips Park USA Blind Soccer report. It will consider a new Park Naming Policy as new business. The board will also discuss a potential revision to its meeting schedule. The next meeting is set for Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM.

• New Business – Park Naming Policy
• Old Business – Phillips Park USA Blind Soccer Update
• Discussion – Potential revision to board meeting schedule
• Directors Report – List of upcoming special events (e.g., Adult Activity Center 17th Annual Dr. William M. Schiff Art Show, Coral Gables Christmas Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights)
• Next meeting date – Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM

The board approved the August, September, and October meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It passed a motion to inform the City Commission that the park naming policy exists, also unanimously. A second unanimous motion directed staff to add the Club Play Pickleball program to the city’s eNews for better promotion.

• Approved August‑September‑October minutes (unanimous)
• Advised commission of park naming policy existence (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Club Play Pickleball to city eNews (unanimous)

Coral Gables Retirement Board

The Coral Gables Retirement Board will approve minutes from previous meetings, consider a cost‑of‑living increase for 2026, and review a service‑connected disability application for Officer David Rosario. The board will also address the termination of PenChecks Trust Company of America and open enrollment for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Approval of October 24, 2025 Retirement Board meeting minutes (2A)
• Discussion of 2026 cost of living increase (Item 4)
• Discussion regarding service‑connected disability application of Officer David Rosario (Item 5)
• Termination letter to PenChecks Trust Company of America (6A)
• Open enrollment for Medical/Dental/Vision 11/10/2025 to 11/21/2025 (7A)

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will consider approval of minutes, nominate a vice chair, and receive updates on social media, the centennial, and a trolley pilot program. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Nomination of Vice Chair
• Social Media Report
• Centennial Update
• Trolley Pilot Program under New Business

The committee confirmed Paul Delbo as Vice Chair after nominations by Ashley Airaghi, Diana Arellano, and Claudia Puig. The meeting also featured presentations on the October 2025 social media report, the centennial concert marketing plan, and an update on the oral‑history video project. Staff briefed the committee on a proposed Southern Loop trolley pilot extending service to Red Road. No vote tallies were recorded for these items.

• Confirmed Paul Delbo as Vice Chair (nominated by Ashley, Diana, and Claudia)

Property Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Property Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and review the November 2025 rent report. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 8:30 AM at 427 Biltmore Way.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 minutes (Item 25-1060)
• Review of November 2025 rent report (Item 25-1061)
• Public participation via Zoom
• Meeting location: 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room

Construction Regulation Board

The Construction Regulation Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on new cases at 1 Alhambra Cir, 550 Biltmore Way, 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 241 Sevilla Ave, and 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd; a case at 3301 Ponce de Leon Blvd is deferred. A notice of intent to lien at 230 Calabria Ave will also be heard. The board will discuss its 2024-2025 annual report and approve 2026 meeting dates.

• New case: 1 Alhambra Cir
• New case: 550 Biltmore Way
• New case: 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd
• New case: 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd
• Notice of Intent to Lien at 230 Calabria Ave

The Construction Regulation Board approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and unanimously adopted safety orders for several properties, requiring structural and electrical recertification, safe‑to‑occupy letters, and daily fines for non‑compliance. The board also approved its 2024‑2025 annual report, set 2026 meeting dates, and agreed to hold a member workshop in December 2025 to discuss the recertification process.

• Approved safety order for 1 Alhambra Cir (25‑1008) – recertification reports, safe‑to‑occupy letters, 6‑month recertification, $250 daily fine (3‑0)
• Approved safety order for 550 Biltmore Way (25‑1003) – safe‑to‑occupy letters, 6‑month recertification, $250 daily fine (3‑0)
• Approved safety order for 901 Ponce De Leon Blvd (25‑1005) – recertification reports, safe‑to‑occupy letters, 60‑day recertification, $250 daily fine (3‑0)
• Approved safety order for 241 Sevilla Ave (25‑1004) – safe‑to‑occupy letters, 6‑month recertification, $250 daily fine (3‑0)
• Approved safety order for 2555 Ponce De Leon Blvd (25‑1006) – recertification reports, safe‑to‑occupy letters, 6‑month recertification, update at May 2026 meeting, $250 daily fine (3‑0)
• Approved notice of intent to lien for 230 Calabria Ave (24‑8222) – $500 daily fine, recertification reports, safe‑to‑occupy letters, permit closure (3‑0)
• Unanimously approved the 2024‑2025 Annual Report (25‑1043) (3‑0)
• Agreed to hold a Member Workshop in December 2025 to discuss the Building Recertification process (agreement)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Merrick House Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from October 13, 2025, and review the Merrick House Activity Report for October 2025. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of Merrick House meeting minutes for October 13, 2025 (Item 25-1045)
• Review of Merrick House Activity Report for October 2025 (Item 25-1046)

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will meet for its regular session. The agenda includes a design review consideration item (no details provided) and public comments. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed.

• Design review consideration (E-1) — no project details in agenda
• Public comments accepted until 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone

Waterways Advisory Board

The Waterways Advisory Board will approve minutes from September 3, 2025, discuss a priorities list for the board, and receive a marine patrol report. New business may be introduced. The meeting is primarily procedural with no specific funding or ordinance items listed.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of priorities list for waterway management
• Marine patrol report from city enforcement
• New business (unspecified items)

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will hold its regular meeting, approving minutes from October and discussing new business on ADA compliance in Phillip Park's design. Old business includes planning for special elections in April 2026 and regulatory considerations for delivery service robots. The board will also receive updates on Community Recreation's Adventure Day and the School Community Relations Committee.

• Phillip Park design - ADA compliance discussion with Assistant Director Sarah Espino
• Special elections for April 2026 - planning and logistics
• Delivery service robots - regulatory update
• Community Recreation Adventure Day update by Ms. Catie Hastings
• School Community Relations Committee update by Ms. Mary Palacio-Pike

Arts Advisory Panel

The Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel will hold its regular meeting on November 5, 2025. They will discuss the University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan and receive the 2025 Art in Public Places Report. The panel will also review an active project list for Art in Public Places and approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of Arts Advisory Panel meeting minutes from October 1, 2025
• Discussion of University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan
• Presentation of 2025 Art in Public Places Report
• Review of AiPP Active Project List (Municipal & Private Nov 2025)
• Old Business, City Commission Items, and Discussion Items

Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board. The board will hear a supervisor's report covering upcoming special events including the Coral Gables Adventure Day, Christmas Tree Lighting, Hot Chocolate with Santa, and others. No ordinance readings, public hearings, or contract votes are scheduled.

• Supervisor's report includes special events: Coral Gables Adventure Day (Nov 8), Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 5), Hot Chocolate with Santa (Dec 13 & 20), Festival of Lights (Dec 14), Menorah Lighting (Dec 16), Movies Under the Gables Moonlight (Dec 19), Junior Orange Bowl Parade (Dec 14)
• Next meeting set for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6 p.m.

The board unanimously approved Lucas Miro as Chairperson. Selection of a Vice Chairperson and a Board‑as‑a‑Whole member were deferred to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Nominated Lucas Miro as Chairperson – passed unanimously
• Vice Chairperson selection – deferred to next meeting
• Board‑as‑a‑Whole member selection – deferred to next meeting
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed unanimously

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will consider a partnership proposal for downtown Coral Gables, explore mobility promotion initiatives, review holiday activation plans, and receive a report on business tax licenses. The meeting also includes open discussion and standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Downtown Coral Gables Partnership
• Mobility Promotion initiatives
• Holiday Activations planning
• Business Tax License Report
• Open Discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is holding a member workshop to review its policies and procedures, including quasi-judicial procedures, ex-parte communication, the role of the board, and criteria for variances. No specific variance applications or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural.

• Review of quasi-judicial procedures
• Review of ex-parte communication rules
• Review of the board's role
• Review of criteria for variances

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects holds its regular meeting to consider design review items and handle routine procedural business. The agenda includes a public comment period and a single design review consideration (item 25-9829), but no specific project details are provided in the agenda. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.

• Design Review Consideration (Item 25-9829) — no further details in agenda

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on zoning changes for Anastasia Avenue and a demolition appeal for 1258 Obispo Avenue. The body will also vote on several grant acceptances for marine and drone equipment and a contract for youth baseball services.

• Rezoning of 627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue from Religious or Institutional to Multi-Family Low Density
• Demolition appeal for 1258 Obispo Avenue in the Obispo Avenue Historic District
• Grant of $100,000 from Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Drone Replacement Program
• Grant of $56,500 from Florida InLand Navigation District for a Small Marine Patrol Vessel and Night Vision Equipment
• Contract with Diamond Degree Baseball for services at War Memorial Youth Center in the annual amount of $50,000.00

The Commission approved its consent agenda unanimously. It adopted several proclamations, including Crime Watch Program Day and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Day. The September 25, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. A resolution accepted the recommendation to award RFP 2025-016 for theater programming services to Evolve Theatre Company.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Oct 28 2025 Coral Gables Crime Watch Program Day
• Adopted proclamation declaring Oct 29 2025 Nicholas Children’s Hospital Day
• Adopted proclamation declaring Oct 20‑26 2025 Florida City Government Week
• Adopted proclamation declaring Nov 6 2025 Celia Cruz Day
• Adopted proclamation declaring Nov 15 2025 America Recycles Day
• Approved award of RFP 2025‑016 Theater Programming Services to Evolve Theatre Company

Coral Gables Retirement Board

The Coral Gables Retirement Board will meet to consider consent agenda items including approval of prior meeting minutes, invoices, and benefit certifications. The board will also discuss a retiree's request to increase benefits based on a doctor letter, an employee disability determination based on doctor reports, and the FY investment rate of return calculation for COLA determination. Investment issues and board member expense reimbursement are also on the agenda.

• Retiree request to increase benefit based upon doctor letter to board
• Discussion of employee service disability based upon doctor reports
• Discussion of FY investment rate of return calculation for COLA determination
• Investment issues
• Board member request for approval of expense reimbursement

Board of Architects

This is a regular meeting of the Coral Gables Board of Architects with mostly procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment. The sole substantive item is a Design Review Consideration, but no specific projects or details are listed in this agenda.

• Design Review Consideration (item E-1) — no project names or details provided

Budget/ Audit Advisory Board

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board will discuss a draft resolution for a $100 million line of credit reserved for catastrophic events. Other discussion items include Coral Gables tree canopy trimming and maintenance, and a possible Capital Reserve Fund. The board will also approve minutes from the September 17 meeting. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for discussion only.

• Draft Resolution regarding $100 million line of credit reserved for catastrophic events
• Discussion of Coral Gables tree canopy trimming and maintenance
• Discussion of possible Capital Reserve Fund
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote of the three members present. The board deferred discussion of a possible capital reserve fund to the next meeting so the absent member could participate. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred discussion of possible capital reserve fund to next meeting

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board will review the minutes and receive updates on the Athletic Club, maintenance, and upcoming events including a Pumpkin Float and Halloween activities.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Athletic Club pending items discussion
• Pumpkin Float event on October 26, 2025
• Halloween Trick or Treat at Le Parc on October 31, 2025
• Fall Members’ Mixer on November 13, 2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting. It also passed a motion directing staff to review Thru Way Street on the eastern side of the athletic club entrance and consider making it a one‑way street or adding other installations. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review Thru Way Street for possible one‑way conversion or other installations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 PM (unanimous)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will review lighting conditions at the Ponce de Leon Blvd. traffic circle near Merrick Park. The board will also receive updates on citywide traffic calming, transit, and sidewalk and bicycle projects.

• Roadway lighting conditions at the Merrick Park traffic circle on Ponce de Leon Blvd.
• Citywide Traffic Calming Project update
• Last Mile Transit update
• Ponce Phase III update
• Coral Way & Granada update

Cultural Development Board

The Cultural Development Board will consider a revised public art acquisition proposal for a sculpture by Agustin Cardenas, following an appraisal and a recommendation from the Arts Advisory Panel not to acquire it as originally presented. New pricing in line with the appraisal and potential covered locations have been provided. The board will also approve minutes from September 16, 2025, receive updates on cultural grants and Art in Public Places projects, and review the FY25 annual report.

• Public art acquisition proposal for Agustin Cardenas sculpture (revised pricing and locations)
• Approval of minutes from Cultural Development Board meeting of September 16, 2025
• Cultural grant updates
• Art in Public Places active project list update
• FY25 annual report for Cultural Development Board and Arts Advisory Panel

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board

The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board will hold a regular meeting with agenda items limited to approval of prior meeting minutes, open discussion, and chair comments. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the session is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from Aug. 18, 2025, HOA Board meeting
• Open discussion period for residents
• Chair comments and adjournment

Construction Regulation Board

The Coral Gables Construction Regulation Board will hold a public hearing to consider several construction permit applications and related items. New cases include requests at 2600 Douglas Rd, 1500 Douglas Rd, 721 Biltmore Way, 700 Coral Way, 1 Alhambra Plaza, 441 Valencia Ave, and 800 Douglas Rd. The board will also discuss a Notice of Intent to Lien for 800 Douglas Rd and the status of deferred and complied cases.

• Review of new case 23-5374 for 2600 Douglas Rd
• Review of new case 25-9896 for 1500 Douglas Rd
• Review of new case 25-9898 for 721 Biltmore Way
• Consideration of Notice of Intent to Lien (case 21-2946) for 800 Douglas Rd
• Discussion of deferred cases 25-9897 (5750 Turin St) and 25-9507 (13647 Deering Bay Dr) and complied case 23-6006 (1721 Ponce De Leon Blvd)

The Construction Regulation Board approved a series of enforcement orders directing property owners to submit structural and electrical recertification reports, safe‑to‑occupy letters, and to meet specific deadlines. Each order includes a $250 daily fine for missed deadlines and authorizes the Building Official to take safety actions such as evacuation or demolition. Two items (5750 Turin St and 13647 Deering Bay Dr) were deferred, and a motion to reconsider a lien on 800 Douglas Rd was also approved.

• Approved minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting (5 yeas)
• Approved enforcement order for 2600 Douglas Rd (4 yeas, 1 recused)
• Approved enforcement order for 1500 Douglas Rd (5 yeas)
• Approved enforcement order for 721 Biltmore Way (5 yeas)
• Approved enforcement order for 700 Coral Way (5 yeas)
• Approved enforcement order for 1 Alhambra Plz (5 yeas)
• Approved enforcement order for 441 Valencia Ave (5 yeas)
• Approved enforcement order for 800 Douglas Rd (4 yeas, 1 nay)

Historic Preservation Board

The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider local historic designations for two properties and to approve Special Certificates of Appropriateness for three properties. One application also includes a zoning variance request for a gazebo size increase. Decisions will be made after staff presentations and public comment.

• Consider local historic designation of 1506 Lisbon Street (Case File LHD 2025-009)
• Consider local historic designation of 607 University Drive and accelerated COA (Case File LHD 2025-008, COA SP 2025-021)
• Approve Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 547 Alcazar Avenue (Case File COA SP 2025-019)
• Approve Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 628 Alcazar Avenue (Case File COA SP 2025-012)
• Approve Special Certificate of Appropriateness and gazebo variance for 5005 Hammock Park Drive (Case File COA SP 2025-022)

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects holds a regular meeting with procedural items (call to order, roll call, public comments) and one design review consideration (agenda item E-1, case 25-9825). No details of the design review project are provided in the agenda. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.

• Design review consideration for item 25-9825 (no project details available)
• Public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone; in-person at 427 Biltmore Way

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on city initiatives and current projects. The agenda includes discussions on the Strategic Plan and Green Matter.

• Updates on Green Matter project
• Updates on Strategic Plan
• Member reports on resident input

Code Enforcement Board

The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on six new cases. Violations include property maintenance issues, unpermitted work, and failure to register an abandoned property. Each case will be presented with staff and applicant testimony, followed by a board vote.

• 2011 Country Club Prado — dirty/discolored walls and windows in disrepair; must clean and obtain color palette approval if painting.
• 910 Lisbon St — two violations: walkway/driveway/screened porch disrepair and missing ground cover on private property and city right of way.
• 4800 Le Jeune Rd — failure to properly register abandoned property; incomplete registration form from owner Properties 4 Us Inc.
• 5307 Orduna Dr — rocks installed on city right-of-way swale without a permit; must obtain after-the-fact permit or remove and replace with sod.
• 7120 Mira Flores Ave — four black olive trees on city right-of-way cut without a permit; must obtain after-the-fact permit and submit arborist report.

Library Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Library Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The board will receive an update on the Butterfly Garden and sculpture unveiling. It will consider approved tree mitigation plans and discuss the Memorial Bench program. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 Library Advisory Board meeting minutes (Agenda Item 25-9851)
• Butterfly Garden / sculpture unveiling update
• Approved tree mitigation plans
• Memorial Bench program discussion

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will review updates on residential zones, construction staging, and a new EV charge station contract. The meeting also includes a renewal of a valet contract.

• Update on residential zones
• Update on striping contract
• Renewal of LAZ contract & valet rates
• Construction staging & parking plans
• EV charge station contract (BLINK)

The Parking Advisory Board unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved the renewal of the parking services contract with Laz, including a service‑hour rate increase capped at 3 % and new valet parking rates that took effect on October 1. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Laz parking services contract with up to 3 % rate increase and updated valet rates (budgeted and approved)

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission will meet to approve committee appointments, contracts, and proclamations. The body will also consider ordinances regarding zoning changes at the Biltmore area, fire reporting, and meeting decorum.

• Waiver of competitive bid for high-water rescue vehicle ($212,045)
• Ordinance amending zoning for Biltmore Section lots 15-18 (627/635 Anastasia Ave)
• Ordinance adding financial cap for consent agenda items
• Ordinance requiring electronic fire protection system reporting
• Ordinance amending zoning code for trellises, decks, and walkways

At the October 14 regular meeting the Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑387, directing city staff to create a program that will recognize businesses and organizations celebrating a centennial anniversary with markers and promotional features. The Commission also unanimously adopted a proclamation naming October 2025 Disability Acceptance Month and several other proclamations honoring community groups, while the Kiwanis of Little Havana Month proclamation was deferred.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑387 to develop centennial business recognition program (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 2025 Disability Acceptance Month (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 14, 2025 Junior League of Miami Day (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 15, 2025 Merner Studio Day (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 2025 Italian‑American Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Deferred proclamation declaring October 2025 Kiwanis of Little Havana Month (no vote recorded)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board will meet on Oct. 13, 2025 to approve the April 21 and August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will also receive the September 2025 activity report and consider any old business, city commission items, discussion items, and items from the secretary. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and a telephone line.

• Approve Merrick House Meeting Minutes for April 21, 2025 (Item 25-9493)
• Approve Merrick House Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2025 (Item 25-9913)
• Review Merrick House Activity Report – September 2025 (Item 25-9912)
• Consider Old Business items
• Consider City Commission items and Discussion items

Landscape Beautification Advisory Board

The Landscape Beautification Advisory Board will discuss scouting for the 2025 award, elect a vice-chairperson, and plan events and objectives for 2026. They will also receive an update on city projects.

• Landscape Beautification Award scouting for 2025
• Vice-Chairperson position election
• Event planning for 2026
• Landscape Beautification Advisory Board objectives for 2026
• Update on City projects

Board of Architects

This is a regular Board of Architects meeting with procedural items including call to order, roll call, public comments, and a design review consideration (no specific project described). No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda. The meeting is largely boilerplate.

• Public comments are accepted if submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior
• Design Review Consideration (item E-1) is listed but no project details are provided

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Senior Citizens Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Board as a Whole Member, and discuss an annual holiday luncheon date change to December 12. The meeting also includes updates on special events such as the Halloween Spooktacular and the William M. Schiff Art Show.

• Annual Holiday Luncheon date changed to Friday, December 12
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Board as a Whole Member
• Aging Like a Pro Mindfulness event on October 16
• Halloween Spooktacular on October 24 at The Country Club
• 17th Annual William M. Schiff Art Show on November 14

The board approved the May, June and August meeting minutes unanimously. Julian Sevillano was elected chairperson, Judith Alexander vice chairperson, and Olga Girod appointed as a board member, each by unanimous vote. The next meeting was rescheduled to November 13, 2025, and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May, June and August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Julian Sevillano as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Judith Alexander as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Olga Girod as board member (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to November 13, 2025 at 4 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive a director's report on upcoming special events and capital improvement project updates. Old business includes an update on a proposed ban on balloons and confetti at pavilion rentals, and discussion of Halloween closures on North and South Greenway Drive.

• Update on proposed balloon and confetti release ban for pavilion rentals
• Update on Halloween closure of North and South Greenway Drive
• Director's report on special events: Esports Tournament, Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House, etc.
• Capital Improvement Projects update

The board lacked a quorum, so approval of the August, September, and October Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes was deferred to the next meeting. The board also agreed that all future park naming proposals will be placed on upcoming agendas for board discussion and recommendation. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or voted on.

• Deferred approval of August, September, and October minutes (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to add all future park naming proposals to upcoming agendas for board discussion

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to conduct a review of the city charter. The committee will also discuss the scheduling of future CRC meetings.

• Review of Charter
• Scheduling of CRC Meetings

Communications Committee

The Coral Gables Communications Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and the annual report, nominate a vice chair for the current session, and receive updates on social media and the city's centennial. The agenda also includes a reminder about ethics training on Oct. 17.

• Approval of the annual report
• Nomination of vice chair for current session
• Social media report
• Centennial update
• Ethics training reminder on Oct. 17

The committee approved the Communications Department’s annual report. The nomination for vice chair was deferred to a later session. The meeting also included a social media report, centennial project updates, and an ethics‑training reminder.

• Approved annual report
• Nomination of vice chair deferred

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will vote on a chair and vice chair, review board member status, and discuss a city commission item to create a permit fee incentive for living seawalls. The board will also vote on commercial beautification award nominees and review annual performance.

• Vote on Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Vote on Commercial Beautification Awards nominees
• Discussion on living seawall permit fee incentive program
• Review of Board Member Status and Annual Review
• Updates on Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Program

Property Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates on the Gondola Building and the Biltmore Hotel/West Parking Lot, and review a rent report. They will also consider approving minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. All items are discussion topics only; no votes are recorded on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025
• Discussion: Gondola Building (update)
• Discussion: Biltmore Hotel / West Parking Lot (update)
• Rent Report (item 25-9892)

Landmarks Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Landmarks Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April and September 2025 and discuss new and old business items.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (item 25-9732)
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (item 25-9862)
• New Business to be discussed
• Old Business to be discussed
• City Commission Items to be discussed

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will decide if specific properties may deviate from the Coral Gables Zoning Code regarding waterway structures and residential setbacks.

• Variance for boatlift (54’-2”) and mooring piles (65’-4”) at 9475 Journey End Road
• Variance for swimming pool and deck location and setbacks at 2310 Country Club Prado

Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from three past meetings and discuss several operational items. New business includes an update on cemetery restoration, while old business covers Pioneer Day and an ad-hoc committee. The board will also consider a presentation to the City Commission and review the 2024-2025 annual reports.

• Pinewood Restoration Update
• Discussion of Pioneer Day event
• Update on Pinewood Cemetery ad-hoc committee
• Presentation to the City Commission
• Review of Pinewood Advisory Board Annual Reports 2024-2025

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board will review the FY25 Quarter 3 presentation from the director, covering athletic club programs, venue events, and community recreation updates. The board will also discuss upcoming event ideas and capital improvement projects. No formal votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• FY25 Quarter 3 Presentation with General Country Club Division updates
• Swimming Lane Pilot Program: 1 lane reserved 11AM–5PM weekdays
• Fitness Studio Glass Partition Smart Film half-cover quote
• Upcoming events: Pumpkin Float (Oct 26), Halloween Trick or Treat (Oct 31), Fall Members' Mixer (Nov 13)
• Venue Group Tasting hosted by Inspired Events Miami (Sept 25, already held)

The advisory board voted to approve the August 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m., also passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Ticket Hearing

The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing to consider five new ticket cases involving tree permits and right‑of‑way obstructions. Each case carries a $500 fine and requires the property owner to obtain the appropriate permits and arborist reports. The meeting will also include routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment procedures.

• TICK-25-08-2 – 235 Sidonia Ave – $500 fine for cutting a city tree without a permit; owner: Tree Legends LLC
• TICK-25-05-1 – 909 Algaringo Ave – $500 fine for cutting a tree on private property; owner: Guenther Koehne
• TICK-25-07-2 – 529 Catalonia Ave – $500 fine for right‑of‑way obstruction with rebar posts; owner: Jose Jorge Chaoui
• TICK-25-08-2 – 5920 Granada Blvd – $500 fine for improper pruning of a private‑property tree; owner: Jose Infante JTRS
• TICK-25-08-2 – 5900 Granada Blvd – $500 fine for improper pruning of a public‑property tree; owner: Rene Infante

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will vote for a new Vice-Chairperson and discuss regulation of delivery service robots. They will also review a proposal for a Coral Gables Monopoly board game and receive updates on National Disability Awareness Month. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and reports from community recreation and school relations committees.

• Voting for a Vice-Chairperson
• Discussion of Delivery Service Robots
• Coral Gables Monopoly Board Game proposal by Eddy Martinez
• October declared National Disability Awareness Month
• Updates from Community Recreations and School Community Relations Committee

Arts Advisory Panel

The Arts Advisory Panel will hold its regular meeting on October 1, 2025, at 9:30 AM. They will discuss proposed amendments to the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Guidelines (Item 25-9836) and review a temporary exhibition request from Mario Almaguer (Item 25-9835). The panel will also receive updates on active AiPP project lists and approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.

• Temporary exhibition request from Mario Almaguer (Item 25-9835)
• Discussion of AiPP Guidelines amendments (Item 25-9836)
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2025 meeting (Item 25-9812)
• AiPP Active Project Lists update (Item 25-8544)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on citywide traffic calming, last-mile transit, sidewalks, and bicycle projects. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a police update, and new business focusing on transit. No binding votes or specific funding decisions are listed.

• Transit update under new business
• Citywide Traffic Calming Projects update
• Last Mile Transit discussion
• Updates on sidewalks and bicycle projects
• Police update on traffic enforcement

International Affairs Coordinating Council

The International Affairs Coordinating Council will discuss a proposed resolution to expand its membership from seven to nine members. The council will also elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from August 18, 2025, and hear updates on letters regarding sister-city designations for Quito (Ecuador) and Manta (Ecuador) and a thank-you letter to Malaga, Spain.

• Proposed resolution to expand the IACC Board from 7 to 9 members
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Final letter sent to Mayor Pabel Munoz Lopez regarding Quito, Ecuador as an Emeritus Sister City
• Thank-you letter sent to the City of Malaga for the Mural Gift
• Final letter sent to Manta, Ecuador

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a resolution adopting Mayor Lago's 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities Plan, which sets the city's direction for the next two years. The agenda also includes first-reading ordinances on Mahi Canal zoning regulations and public meeting decorum, as well as resolutions on the Gondola Building location and establishing relief grant funds for seniors and veterans with disabilities. Several consent agenda items involve grants, contracts, and appointments.

• Adoption of Mayor Lago's 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities Plan (F-8)
• Text amendment to Mahi Canal zoning regulations for mooring piles and docks (E-1)
• Resolution approving the Gondola Building location at Biltmore Hotel Golf Course (E-3)
• Resolution establishing a Senior Relief Grant Fund for FY 2024-2025 (F-5)
• Resolution establishing a Veterans with Disabilities Relief Grant Fund for FY 2024-2025 (F-6)

The City Commission approved the September 12 special assessment hearing and the first budget hearing, each by unanimous 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously. The commission accepted a $2,961.47 Emergency Medical Services grant and recorded it as revenue by voice vote. Anabella Smith was confirmed as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board for the remainder of a two‑year term.

• Approved special assessment hearing (5-0)
• Approved first budget hearing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted EMS grant $2,961.47 (voice vote)
• Confirmed appointment of Anabella Smith to Sustainability Advisory Board

City Commission

The City Commission holds its second budget hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes a presentation, a public hearing for comments, and votes on an ordinance to levy taxes, an ordinance adopting the annual budget, and a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-2030.

• 25-9815: Second Budget Hearing 2025-2026 presentation
• 25-9816: Public hearing for comments on FY 2025-2026 budget
• 25-9529: Ordinance fixing the tax levy rate for FY 2025-2026
• 25-9530: Ordinance adopting the annual budget for FY 2025-2026
• 25-9817: Resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-2030

The commission adopted Ordinance No. 2025-27 to levy taxes for FY 2025‑2026, adopting Ordinance No. 2025-28 for the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget, and adopted Resolution No. 2025-386 for the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program. Each measure was approved by vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Ordinance 2025-27 (tax levy) adopted, vote 4-1
• Ordinance 2025-28 (annual budget) adopted, vote 4-1
• Resolution 2025-386 (five‑year capital improvement program) adopted, vote 5-0

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects is holding a regular meeting on September 25, 2025. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comments, design review consideration (item E.1), discussion items, and adjournment. No specific project or application details are provided in the agenda.

• Public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.
• Meeting will be held in person at 427 Biltmore Way and via Zoom.
• Design review consideration (item E.1) is listed but without description in the agenda.

School Community Relations Committee

The School Community Relations Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2025. Items include a Miami-Dade County Public Schools update from School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas, introduction of a new member, and discussion of incorporating the Education Compact into the City's Strategic Plan. The meeting also features public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools update by School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas
• Introduction of new committee member Miguel Vias
• CGSH Little Libraries Literacy Service Project (Interact)
• Discussion of adding Education Compact to Strategic Plan
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2025 meeting

Historic Preservation Board

The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board will meet to review five applications for Special Certificates of Appropriateness, including design approvals for additions and porches, and a request to demolish a residence due to economic hardship.

• Review design approval for an addition at 1210 Sevilla Avenue
• Review design approval for enclosing a porch at 547 Alcazar Avenue
• Review design approval for an S-tile roof at 721 Alhambra Circle
• Review design approval for unpermitted work at 415 Aragon Avenue
• Review demolition request for 1258 Obispo Avenue citing economic hardship

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects meeting will open with standard calls and roll call, then accept public comments filed under item 25-9778. The board will review and vote on two design review items listed as 25-9779. No further details about the content of those items are provided in the agenda.

• Public comments submission (item 25-9778)
• Design review consideration (item 25-9779)

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, resident input, board updates, and city initiative updates. The main discussion item is a review of the Mayor's Strategic Plan for 2025-27.

• Review of the Mayor's Strategic Plan for 2025-27

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council moved and seconded a motion to approve the previous meeting's minutes, which were then approved. No other formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the council discussed several ongoing projects and initiatives.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion moved and seconded)

Code Enforcement Board

The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hear cases involving tree pruning, excavation, and work without permits. The board will also consider the screening of vacant commercial properties.

• Tree pruning on public property at 740 Saldano Ave
• Tree damage at 420 Barbarossa Ave
• Excavation without permit at 1551 Delgado Ave
• Vacant commercial property screening at 4800 Le Jeune Rd
• Work without permit at 1014 Granada Blvd

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss zoning amendments for the Coral Gables Biltmore Section and the 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard area, including changes to land use and zoning districts. The board will also consider text amendments to the zoning code regarding freeboard requirements and metal trusses.

• Amend Comprehensive Plan land use for 627-635 Anastasia Ave (Biltmore Section)
• Change zoning district for 627-635 Anastasia Ave from Special Use to Multi-Family 3
• Amend Comprehensive Plan land use for 760 Ponce de Leon Blvd and 120 Avila Court
• Change zoning district for 760 Ponce de Leon Blvd and 120 Avila Court to Multi-Family 3
• Approve Planned Area Development for the 760 Ponce project

Budget/ Audit Advisory Board

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board will discuss five financial topics including the compensation percentage for the EMS billing company, annual pension funding, maintaining a 25% General Fund Reserve, a line of credit for hurricane emergencies, and the creation of a possible Capital Reserve. No binding decisions will be made; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Compensation Percentage of EMS billing company
• Annual Pension Funding
• 25% General Fund Reserve
• Line of Credit for Possible Hurricanes
• Possible Capital Reserve

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board voted 4‑0 to approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The board confirmed the EMS billing company’s compensation rate is 5%, lower than the previous 7% rate. A proposal for a $100 million hurricane line of credit was discussed, with a resolution to be drafted for the City Commission. Discussion of a possible capital reserve was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0 vote)
• Deferred discussion of possible capital reserve to next meeting

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will review updates on the Aragon lots, the city striping contract, and construction staging and parking plans. It will decide whether to renew the LAZ valet contract and set new valet rates. The board will also consider a contract with Blink for an electric‑vehicle charging station.

• Renewal of LAZ contract and valet rates
• EV charge station contract (Blink)
• Update on striping contract
• Update on Aragon lots
• Construction staging and parking plans

The Parking Advisory Board approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on sustainability initiatives, parking lot projects, contract renewals, and a discussion on development concerns, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Property Advisory Board

The Property Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and review the September 2025 rent report. The agenda includes updates from the Miami Dade County Tax Collector and the Coral Gables Cinema.

• Approval of Property Advisory Board meeting minutes from August 20, 2025
• Review of the September 2025 outstanding rent report
• Updates from Miami Dade County Tax Collector
• Updates from Coral Gables Cinema

Cultural Development Board

The Cultural Development Board will convene to approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and discuss the Art in Public Places Program. The board will review a public art acquisition proposal for Agustin Cardenas and examine active project lists.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Art in Public Places Program guidelines
• Public art acquisition proposal: Agustin Cardenas
• Review of active Art in Public Places project lists

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board

The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board meeting is largely procedural, with the only concrete item being the approval of the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, open discussion, chair comments, and adjournment, with no proposed ordinances, contracts, or fee changes.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting
• Open discussion period for public comment

Coral Gables Retirement Board

The Coral Gables Retirement Board will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025. It will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the August 22, 2025 meeting minutes, invoices, and benefit certification. The board will also discuss items from the board attorney, a third‑party administrator, and investment issues, followed by old business, new business, and public comment.

• Approval of August 22, 2025 Retirement Board meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of benefit certification
• Items from board attorney
• Investment issues

City Commission

The City Commission holds its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026, including a presentation of the proposed budget, a public hearing for comments, and consideration of two ordinances: one to set the tax levy rate and one to adopt the annual budget.

• Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget (Item 25-9744)
• Public Hearing for comments on the FY 2025-2026 Budget (Item 25-9745)
• Ordinance 25-9529: levying taxes for FY 2025-2026 (effective October 1, 2025)
• Ordinance 25-9530: adopting the Annual Budget for FY 2025-2026 (effective October 1, 2025)

The City Commission approved the FY 2025‑26 tax levy ordinance (Item 3) and the FY 2025‑26 annual budget ordinance (Item 4) on first reading. Both measures passed with a 4‑1 vote. The meeting adjourned after the budget hearing.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 tax levy ordinance (4-1)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 annual budget ordinance (4-1)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to approve assessment rolls and reimpose assessments for various city services and special taxing districts. These actions apply to the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025.

• Fire protection and solid waste service assessments for the city
• Assessment rolls for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue improvement projects
• Security services assessments for 12 different special taxing districts
• Street lighting assessments for the Cocoplum Phase I Street Lighting Special Taxing District

The Coral Gables City Commission approved six resolutions establishing assessment rolls for fire protection, solid waste, the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue improvement projects, and security services in the Sunrise Harbour and Snapper Creek Lakes districts. Each resolution was adopted unanimously with four yeas and one commissioner absent. The assessments will be collected for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-347 re fire protection assessments – passed 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-346 re solid waste assessments – passed 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-345 re Miracle Mile improvement assessment roll – passed 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-348 re Giralda Avenue improvement assessment roll – passed 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-349 re Sunrise Harbour security services assessment – passed 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-350 re Snapper Creek Lakes security services assessment – passed 4-0

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2025, with several public hearings and consent items. Key actions include second-reading votes on zoning text amendments for accessory structures and a conditional use for a building site separation at 1154 Alfonso Avenue. The consent agenda includes acceptance of police grants totaling $257,970 and a $49,000 GIS license, plus multiple board appointments.

• Conditional Use to separate one existing building site into two single-family sites at 1154 Alfonso Avenue (E-1)
• Text amendment to Zoning Code Article 2 and 16 to allow open-air accessory structures with ground area coverage requirements (E-2)
• Resolution authorizing $250,000 grant from FL Dept of Law Enforcement for a High Water Rescue Vehicle for Police (D-3)
• Resolution to purchase GIS Enterprise License Agreement from ESRI for $49,000 (D-4)
• Resolution from Budget and Audit Advisory Board recommending maintaining millage rate of 5.559 mills for FY 2025-2026 (2-1)

The Commission adopted Resolution 2025-323, approving the “Day of the Dead” event in Ponce Circle Park as one of five International Cultural Events. Resolution 2025-321 directing the City Manager to post the Merrick Minute on the city website passed unanimously. The Consent Agenda was approved with a 5‑yea vote.

• Approved “Day of the Dead” event as part of International Cultural Events Program (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-321 to post Merrick Minute on city website (unanimous 5 yeas)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 5 yeas)

250 Aragon Condominium Association, Inc.

The City Commission will consider Resolution 25-9748, which ratifies prior actions by the City, the Commission, the Association board, and the City Manager. It authorizes the City Manager to sign documents and take actions related to management, ownership, and maintenance of the 250 Aragon Condominium property, and approves the use of operating expenses from the City Budget. The resolution also includes the election of officers and updates to relevant documentation.

• Resolution 25-9748: authorizes City Manager to sign documents and use operating‑budget funds for 250 Aragon Condominium Association

Andalusia Garage Condominium Association, Inc.

The Andalusia Garage Condominium Association Board of Directors will ratify prior actions and authorize the City Manager to manage the property. The meeting is a standard procedural session.

• Ratification of prior actions and management authority
• Authorization for City Manager to sign documents
• Approval of operating expenses through City Budget
• Election of officers
• Public participation via Zoom and phone

Giralda Garage Condominium Association, Inc.

The City Commission, acting as the Giralda Garage Condominium Association Board, will consider a single resolution to ratify prior actions by the city and association, authorize the city manager to sign documents and take management actions, approve operating expenses through the city budget, elect officers, and update relevant documentation. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific financial amounts or project details listed.

• Resolution 25-9750: Ratification of prior actions by the city, commission, association, board, and city manager; authorization for manager to sign documents; approval of operating expenses through city budget; election of officers.

Landmarks Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Landmarks Advisory Board will meet on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes and standard items such as new business, old business, city commission items, discussion items, and items from the secretary. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed.

Construction Regulation Board

The Construction Regulation Board will convene to discuss old business at 66 Valencia Ave and new business at 1114 S Dixie Hwy, 449 Anastasia Ave, and 4700 SW 8 St. Several items are listed as Complied or Deferred, indicating prior action. The board will also nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair. Public comment will be heard following swearing-in of interested parties.

• Public hearing on old business at 66 Valencia Ave
• Public hearing on new business at 1114 S Dixie Hwy
• Public hearing on 449 Anastasia Ave
• Public hearing on 4700 SW 8 St
• Nomination of Board Chair and Vice-Chair

The Construction Regulation Board approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes and re‑nominated Anthony Bello as Chairperson and Monique Selman as Vice Chairperson, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also issued orders for owners of 66 Valencia Ave, 1114 S Dixie Hwy, 449 Anastasia Ave, and 4700 SW 8 St to submit engineer letters, recertification reports, pay administrative fees, and face a $250 daily fine for missed deadlines. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Nominated Anthony Bello as Chairperson (5‑0)
• Nominated Monique Selman as Vice Chairperson (5‑0)
• Ordered 66 Valencia Ave owner to submit revised recertification report, pay fees, $250 daily fine (5‑0)
• Ordered 1114 S Dixie Hwy owner to submit engineer letter, recertification report, pay fees, $250 daily fine (5‑0)
• Ordered 449 Anastasia Ave owner to submit engineer letter, recertification report, pay fees, $250 daily fine (5‑0)
• Ordered 4700 SW 8 St owner to submit engineer letter, recertification report, pay fees, $250 daily fine (5‑0)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Merrick House Governing Board will consider approving minutes from August 11, 2025, and review the Merrick House Activity Report for August 2025. The agenda contains only routine procedural items and no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of Merrick House meeting minutes from August 11, 2025
• Review of Merrick House Activity Report for August 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the side street setback for a gazebo at 5200 San Amaro Drive from the required 15 feet to 10 feet. The board will also nominate a chair and vice-chair, and approve the action minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on variance VARI-24-07-0017 to reduce side street setback for a gazebo at 5200 San Amaro Drive from 15 ft to 10 ft (Zoning Code Section 2-101.D(4))
• Nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board
• Approval of Board of Adjustment Action Minutes of July 7, 2025
• Meeting returns to traditional in-person format per Resolution No. 2021-118

Board of Architects

This is a regular meeting of the Coral Gables Board of Architects. The agenda includes only procedural items—call to order, roll call, public comments, and a generic design review consideration with no specific projects or applications listed. No substantive decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting
• Design review consideration (no specific projects described)
• Discussion items (unspecified)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider two proposals: installing signage to reduce litter in city parks and adopting a ban on balloons for pavilion rentals. The meeting also includes routine reports on upcoming community events and other board business. No final actions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion on implementing signage to reduce litter at parks
• Consideration of adopting a balloon ban for pavilion rentals

The board deferred approval of the August Parks Advisory Board minutes because a quorum was not met. The director approved the Club Play Pickleball program at the Biltmore Tennis Center. An ordinance establishing a security deposit, bond, or line of credit for special events was approved and will be added to the fee amendment. Anti‑littering signage is planned for placement inside Majorca Park.

• Deferred approval of August minutes (no quorum)
• Approved Club Play Pickleball at Biltmore Tennis Center
• Approved security‑deposit ordinance for special events (to be incorporated into fee amendment)
• Planned placement of anti‑littering signage in Majorca Park

Waterways Advisory Board

The Waterways Advisory Board will consider approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will discuss the selection of a chair and vice‑chair for the board. A Marine Patrol Report will be presented for discussion. The board will set the next meeting for October 1, 2025.

• Approve August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Select chair and vice‑chair of the board
• Review Marine Patrol Report
• Schedule next meeting for October 1, 2025

The board conducted a roll call, approved the previous meeting’s minutes, and heard a marine patrol report. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting concluded with a notice of the next meeting.

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will discuss a partnership and contractual agreements for the SFACS expansion with community agencies, presented by Director Elejabarrieta with information from Mr. Sam Joseph of SCRC. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. Additional items include updates on National Disability Awareness Month, Community Recreation, and the School Community Relations Committee.

• Explore partnership and contractual agreements for SFACS expansion with community agencies (new business)
• Approve August 6, 2025 Advisory Board minutes
• Discuss October National Disability Awareness Month presentation
• Receive updates from Community Recreation
• Receive updates from School Community Relations Committee (Ms. Mary Palacio‑Pike)

Arts Advisory Panel

The Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel will meet to discuss public art proposals, including a pre-qualified artist request and an acquisition proposal, and to consider appointments for the Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 minutes (25-9653)
• Chair and Vice-Chair appointments (25-9654)
• Pre-qualified Artist Request: Alicja Kwade (25-9651)
• Public Art Acquisition Proposal: Agustin Cardenas (25-9261)
• Active Public Art Project Lists (25-8544)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will approve the minutes from its August 6, 2025 meeting. It will then review the results of the Taste of the Gables event, receive updates on ongoing economic development initiatives, and hear a report on business tax licenses. The meeting concludes with an open discussion for board members.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 4)
• Review of Taste of the Gables results (Agenda item 5)
• Economic development updates presentation (Agenda item 6)
• Business tax license report (Agenda item 7)
• Open discussion (Agenda item 8)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2025 at City Hall. Members will elect a vice‑chairperson, review past charter‑review and City Commission actions, and address new business such as outstanding items and meeting scheduling. The meeting is open to the public in person, via Zoom, or by phone.

• Selection of vice chairperson
• Recap of Charter Review Committee actions to date
• Recap of recent City Commission actions
• Discussion of outstanding items
• Scheduling of future meetings

Development Review Committee

The Coral Gables Development Review Committee will meet to review a proposed 16-story mixed-use building with 201 residential units and ground-floor retail at 3808 and 3850 SW 8th Street. The committee provides technical input on the project's consistency with city policies, but no decisions are made at this meeting.

• Review of 16-story mixed-use building at 3808 and 3850 SW 8th Street
• Proposal includes 201 residential units and ground-floor commercial/retail
• Project submitted as a Live Local Act application
• Public comment period closes prior to the meeting
• Meeting held via Zoom and phone line

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects meeting will open with standard procedural items, accept public comments submitted under item 25‑9639, and review a design consideration request identified as item 25‑9640. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Comments – item 25‑9639
• Design Review Consideration – item 25‑9640

The Coral Gables Board of Architects met on August 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in the Development Services Building. The agenda listed public comments and design‑review consideration, but the minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, vote tallies, or other substantive actions. Consequently, no decisions were documented.

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board will receive the Director's Report covering general country club updates (including athletic club, venue, Le Parc Café, and upcoming CIP projects), event updates (Labor Day BBQ, new event ideas), and general community recreation updates including the Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson Park ribbon cutting ceremony. No votes on ordinances, spending, or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Director's Report with updates on Athletic Club, Venue, Le Parc Café, and upcoming CIP Projects
• Event updates: Labor Day BBQ on Monday, September 1 at 11 a.m.
• Mayor Dorothy H. Thomson Park ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m.
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The advisory board unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It also unanimously voted to set the September board meeting for September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:02 PM.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled September board meeting for September 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 PM (unanimous)

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission will vote on consent agenda items including board appointments, contracts, and grants. Specific items include ratifying $190,000 in emergency repairs at 1021 Hardee Road, authorizing a beer/wine license for an indoor golf facility at 1300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, and purchasing police software and rifle packages. The commission will also accept several grant agreements and hear a presentation on a city history book.

• Ratify emergency structure stabilization at 1021 Hardee Road up to $190,000 (Gavarrete Inc.)
• Authorize 2COP beer/wine license for Scoring Club LLC at 1300 Ponce de Leon Blvd
• Purchase Peregrine Platform Basecamp Package for police at $95,000
• Purchase 20 Rifle Patrol Packages from Special Ops Tactical LLC at $32,626.50
• Accept $25,000 arts grant from Florida Department of State for sculpture exhibition

The Commission adopted a resolution of condolence for Frances "Dolly" McIntyre and proclaimed August 26 2025 as Skylar Rubido Day. It also proclaimed September 2025 as Hunger Action Month. Additionally, the body recognized city employees with the Firefighter of the Month, Operator of the Year, and Detective of the Quarter awards.

• Adopted Resolution of Condolence for Frances "Dolly" McIntyre (Agenda A-1)
• Adopted proclamation declaring August 26, 2025 "Skylar Rubido Day" (Agenda A-2)
• Adopted proclamation declaring September 2025 "Hunger Action Month" (Agenda A-3)
• Adopted Firefighter of the Month Award for Jason Hibbert Jr. (Agenda A-4)
• Adopted Operator of the Year Award for Lawanda Candace Isaac (Agenda A-5)
• Adopted Detective of the Quarter Award for Khaled Taha (Agenda A-6)

Coral Gables Retirement Board

The Coral Gables Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes and invoices, receive a notice from Northern Trust, and discuss extending the period for purchasing military service time from three to four or five years.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices and benefit certifications
• Notice from Northern Trust regarding Class Action services
• Request to extend military service time purchase period
• Public comment period available via Zoom or phone

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and a design review consideration. No specific projects, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comments (must be submitted by 4 p.m. day prior to meeting)
• Design review consideration (BOA 08-21-25)

The Coral Gables Board of Architects convened at 8:30 AM on August 21, 2025 in the Development Services Building, 427 Biltmore Way. Public comments were accepted via Zoom and a telephone line. The agenda listed a design review consideration, but the minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will hear resident input, receive updates on current projects, and review the North Gables Beautification Swale Guidelines, the Satellite Launch initiative, and a draft of the updated Mayor's Strategic Plan. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting focuses on information sharing and discussion.

• North Gables Beautification Swale Guidelines
• Updates on Satellite Launch initiative
• Draft of Updated Mayor's Strategic Plan
• Members share input from residents
• Updates from board members on current projects

Budget/ Audit Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Budget/Audit Advisory Board will meet to discuss the FY 2026 budget, receive the final financial statement audit from RSM External Auditors, and consider recommending that the City Commission maintain the millage rate of 5.559 mills for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board will also elect a new chair and vice chair for a two-year term and approve its FY '25 annual report.

• Discussion on resolution recommending city commission maintain millage rate of 5.559 mills for FY 2025-2026
• Update on FY 2026 Budget
• Presentation of RSM External Auditors Final Financial Statements
• Approval of FY '25 Budget Audit Advisory Board Annual Report
• Vote to elect Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for new two-year term

The board approved the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It reviewed FY 2026 budget estimates, noting total projected revenues of $312 million and a 5.4% rise in property values. The RSM audit of FY 2024 received an unmodified opinion, with recommendations on expenditure review and receivables allowance. A motion to present a resolution maintaining the current 5.559‑mill millage rate was voted on, receiving a yea from Vice Chair Palmar and a nay from Board Member Korge.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Motion made to approve FY ’25 Budget Audit Advisory Board Annual Report (outcome not recorded)
• Motion made to select John Holian as Chairperson (outcome not recorded)
• Motion made to select Joseph Palmar as Vice Chairperson (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to present resolution to maintain 5.559‑mill millage rate – yea from Palmar, nay from Korge

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will review meeting minutes, receive updates on mobility and sustainability, and discuss a contract for EV charge stations. The board will also address construction staging and trolley stop upgrades.

• Approval of July 16, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on Mobility and Sustainability
• Update on Aragon Lots
• Update on ParkMobile
• EV Charge Station Contract (BLINK)

The Parking Advisory Board unanimously approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The board extended the residential discount program on ParkMobile and PayByPhone until January. Members agreed to pursue speed‑zone signage on Coral Way and to push for a start date for a comprehensive mobility and parking study, with an update planned for the next meeting.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended resident discount program on ParkMobile/PayByPhone until January
• Agreed to pursue speed‑zone signage on Coral Way
• Agreed to push for start date of comprehensive mobility and parking study
• Provided update on EV charge station contract with Blink (no vote)
• Reported trolley service back to full service (no vote)
• Reported increase in Freebee and Bird scooter ridership (no vote)
• Updated funding for new southern loop trolley route (FDOT $195,000; city $205,000) (no vote)

Property Advisory Board

The Property Advisory Board will approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and elect a chair and vice chair. The board will note that the September meeting has been rescheduled and provide an update on the Pedrido Arte Gallery project. A rent report for August 2025 will be reviewed, followed by an open public discussion.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (25-9424)
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Rescheduling of the September Property Advisory Board meeting
• Update on Pedrido Arte Gallery
• Review of August 2025 Rent Report (25-9452)

Transportation Advisory Board

The board will hear a police update, receive new business from the Innovation & Technology Director, and discuss traffic calming projects, last mile transit, sidewalk improvements, and bicycle projects. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and handle old business items.

• Approval of minutes
• Police update
• New Business: Raimundo Rodulfo, Innovation & Technology Director
• Traffic Update: Citywide Traffic Calming Projects
• Traffic Update: Last Mile Transit, Sidewalks, and Bicycle Projects

Cultural Development Board

The Coral Gables Cultural Development Board will approve the July 15 meeting minutes, consider a waiver request (item 25-9489) for the Aurelian project by Michele Oka Doner, and vote on new chair and vice‑chair appointments (item 25-9569). The meeting will also include updates on cultural grants, art in public places projects, and other routine items.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2025 (item 25-9560)
• AiPP Waiver Request for The Aurelian – Michele Oka Doner (item 25-9489)
• Chair and Vice‑Chair appointments (item 25-9569)
• Cultural grant updates (section D)
• Art in public places project updates (item 25-8544)

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board

The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board will approve minutes from its February 18 and March 18, 2025 meetings. It will hold elections for the positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board will also discuss general business and announce upcoming meeting dates.

• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 3‑1)
• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 3‑2)
• Election of a new Chairperson (Agenda item 4‑a)
• Election of a new Vice Chairperson (Agenda item 4‑b)
• Announcements of next meeting on September 16, 2026 and remaining 2025 dates

International Affairs Coordinating Council

The International Affairs Coordinating Council will consider a proposed resolution to expand its board from seven to nine members. They will also review guidelines for the International Cultural Events Program and discuss updates on the Quito sister city relationship, including a letter sent to the mayor of Quito and a response received. Elections for chair and vice chair will be held.

• Discussion of a proposed resolution to expand the IACC board from seven to nine members
• Review of proposed guidelines for the International Cultural Events Program
• Update on Quito sister city: letter to Mayor Pabel Munoz Lopez and response received May 30, 2025
• Election of board chair and vice chair
• Discussion on featuring International Cultural Events highlights on the Coral Gables website

School Community Relations Committee

The School Community Relations Committee will discuss a partnership proposal between Barry University and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The body will also review a 10-year progress report on boundary changes and the impact of district educational facilities overhauls on Coral Gables.

• Review of Barry University /MDCPS Private School Partnership Proposal (SB Item E145)
• Controlled Choice to Zoned Boundary Change 10 Year Progress Report
• Discussion regarding District’s Overhaul on Educational Facilities Impact on Coral Gables
• Discussion regarding the Education Compact
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools Update facilitated by School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on the local historic designation of 1005 South Alhambra Circle. They will also consider an after-the-fact certificate of appropriateness for impact-resistant windows and doors at 405 Viscaya Avenue, and receive a presentation on relocating the Gondola Building.

• Public hearing on LHD 2025-005: local historic designation of 1005 South Alhambra Circle
• After-the-fact Special Certificate of Appropriateness for window and door installation at 405 Viscaya Avenue (French Normandy Village Historic District)
• Presentation on relocation of the Gondola Building

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects will meet to discuss and vote on agenda items. The primary focus of the meeting is a design review consideration.

• Design review consideration (Item 25-9524)

The City of Coral Gables Board of Architects met on August 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Development Services Building. The agenda included public comments and a design review consideration. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive a director's report on upcoming special events including Senior Week, Western Roundup, Pumpkin Patch, and a haunted house. Old business includes the selection of a chair and vice chair. The board will also discuss CIP updates such as the Dorothy Thomson Ribbon Cutting.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the board
• Senior Week from August 18–22
• Western Roundup on September 19
• Dorothy Thomson Ribbon Cutting on September 13
• Pumpkin Patch on October 18 and Nightmare at 405 Haunted House on October 31

The board unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. Jennifer Marques was elected chair and Maite Halley vice chair, each by unanimous vote. The board discussed litter problems at Salvador and Majorca Parks and directed staff to benchmark other cities' policies on balloon bans and signage. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jennifer Marques as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Maite Halley as vice chair (unanimous)
• Directed staff to benchmark balloon‑ban policies (action pending)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold its regular meeting, approve July minutes, and conduct a public hearing. It will consider a conceptual zoning review to rezone 627 and 635 Anastasia from Special Use to Multi‑Family 3 and change the land use to low‑density multi‑family. The board will also review several ordinance amendments related to conditional use approvals, art in public places, board attendance requirements, and storm‑water standards.

• Conceptual zoning review to rezone 627 and 635 Anastasia (Special Use → MF3, Religious/Institutional → Multi‑Family Low Density)
• Ordinance for Conditional Use approval to split 1154 Alfonso Avenue into two single‑family sites
• Ordinance amending the Art in Public Places code (fees, consultant limits, private art regulation)
• Ordinance revising attendance requirements for multiple city boards (deferred from July meeting)
• Ordinance updating storm‑water management standards for single‑family and duplex districts (deferred from July meeting)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will consider approval of the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will elect a board chair and vice chair. The board will receive capital updates for the Miami‑Dade Public Library System and hold an open discussion.

• Approval of the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting (Item 25-9513)
• Election of board chair and vice chair
• Capital updates – Miami‑Dade Public Library System
• Open discussion

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will elect a new chairperson and vice chairperson, vote on Commercial Beautification Awards among five nominees, and consider accepting a $2,500 Keep America Beautiful grant. The board will also receive updates on recent and upcoming cleanup events and a vulnerability assessment.

• Vote for board chairperson and vice chairperson
• Voting on Commercial Beautification Awards (nominees: Andromeda District, Giralda Cleaners, Misha's Cupcakes, The Plaza Coral Gables, Il Duomo Dei Sapori Restaurant)
• Resolution to accept $2,500 KAB CLPR grant
• Proclamation declaring July 22 as 'Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Day'
• Updates on Park(ing) Day (Sept 19) and International Coastal Cleanup (Sept 20)

Construction Regulation Board

The Construction Regulation Board will hold a regular meeting including public hearings on construction cases at 364 Sevilla Ave and 3807 Durango St. The board will also discuss nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair. Items at 396 Alhambra Cir. and 66 Valencia Ave. are deferred. Old business includes a case at 6901 Edgewater Dr.

• Public hearing on case 25-9471 at 364 Sevilla Ave
• Public hearing on case 25-9481 at 3807 Durango St.
• Old business case 21-2758 at 6901 Edgewater Dr.
• Discussion on nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Deferred items: 396 Alhambra Cir. (25-9470) and 66 Valencia Ave. (25-9468)

The Construction Regulation Board approved orders for five properties requiring owners to submit engineering or architectural reports, obtain permits, and pay a $250 daily fine for missed deadlines. The orders were approved by a vote of three yeas with two members absent. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved order for 6901 Edgewater Dr.: submit recertification report within 180 days (3-0)
• Approved order for 396 Alhambra Cir.: submit engineer letter within 7 days and recertification report within 60 days (3-0)
• Approved order for 66 Valencia Ave.: submit engineer letter within 7 days and recertification report within 60 days (3-0)
• Approved order for 364 Sevilla Ave.: submit engineer letter within 7 days and recertification report within 60 days (3-0)
• Approved order for 3807 Durango St.: secure structure, apply for permits within 30 days, obtain permits within 60 days, pass inspections within 90 days (3-0)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The board will hold a regular meeting to approve April 2025 meeting minutes and receive activity reports for May, June, and July 2025. Under new business, it will also discuss a proposed October Vintage Sale and a Junior League of Miami thrift shop pop-up scheduled for January 2026. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approval of Merrick House meeting minutes for April 21, 2025
• Activity report for May 2025
• Activity report for June 2025
• Activity report for July 2025
• Discussion of an October Vintage Sale and a Junior League of Miami thrift shop pop-up on January 26, 2026

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects will meet to discuss and vote on agenda items. The primary focus of the meeting is a design review consideration.

• Design review consideration (Item 25-9501)

The Coral Gables Board of Architects met on August 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Development Services Building. The meeting included a roll call, agenda review, and a public comment period with multiple speakers. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded in the minutes.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will receive a report on the construction project and plumbing updates. It will also discuss several upcoming events, including Senior Week (Aug 18‑22), the Western Roundup (Sept 19), cinema showings in September and October, and the Halloween Spooktacular (Oct 24). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Construction project update (details not specified)
• Plumbing update (details not specified)
• Senior Week scheduled for Monday Aug 18‑Friday Aug 22
• Western Roundup planned for Friday Sept 19
• Halloween Spooktacular scheduled for Friday Oct 24

Because a quorum was not met, the board delayed approval of the May and June meeting minutes until the September meeting. The AAC Supervisors were tasked with reorganizing artwork for easier judging. An outreach table will be available all week for board members to represent the board at the AAC.

• Postponed approval of May and June minutes to September meeting
• AAC Supervisors to create a more organized artwork flow
• Provide a weekly outreach table for board members at the AAC

Code Enforcement Ticket Hearing

The city is conducting hearings to address various code violations. The board will review cases involving unpermitted storage, improper tree pruning, and right-of-way obstructions.

• TICK-25-06-20: $2,000 fine for tree abuse at 7120 Mira Flores Ave
• TICK-25-06-20: $1,000 fines for improper tree pruning at 23 Majorca Ave
• TICK-25-05-19: $1,400 fine for visibility triangle obstruction at 1240 Campamento Ave
• TICK-25-05-19: $500 fine for construction debris at 1718 Costado St
• TICK-25-06-20: $250 fine for unpermitted portable storage at 440 Rosaro Ave

Waterways Advisory Board

The Waterways Advisory Board will hear a presentation from the City Manager on the Underline Pedestrian Bridge, review its priorities list, and elect a chair and vice-chair. The board will also consider approving May meeting minutes and receive a Marine Patrol Report.

• City Manager discussion on Underline Pedestrian Bridge
• Review of Board's priorities list
• Chair and Vice-Chair selection
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Marine Patrol Report

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will consider approval of the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss new business including October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and a Text 911 update from Police Chief Hudak, and receive updates on Community Recreation and the School Community Relations Committee.

• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (25-9247)
• Discussion of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Update on Text 911 from Police Chief Hudak
• Update on Community Recreation
• Update on School Community Relations Committee (Ms. Mary Palacio-Pike)

Arts Advisory Panel

The Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel will hold its regular meeting on August 6, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting and consider a waiver request for the AiPP concerning the artwork “The Aurelian” by Michele Oka Doner. The panel will also receive updates on active public‑art projects listed in the July 2025 project list.

• Approval of minutes from the July 2, 2025 Arts Advisory Panel meeting (Item A).
• AiPP Waiver Request for “The Aurelian” by Michele Oka Doner (Item B.-1).
• Updates on art in public places, including the July 2025 active project list (Item D).
• Review of any old business items (Item C).
• Adjournment and notice of the next meeting on September 3, 2025.

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes from June and July, and review results of a business survey and a business tax license report. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific rezonings or contracts on the agenda.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Approval of minutes from June 4 and July 2, 2025 meetings
• Presentation of business survey results
• Review of business tax license report

Landmarks Advisory Board

The Landmarks Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item is approval of the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. No new business, old business, or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the Landmark Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2025 (Item 25-9488)

Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2025. It will approve the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (record 25-9485). The remainder of the agenda consists of standard items such as new business, old business, and discussion items.

• Approve Pinewood Cemetery Meeting Minutes for April 7, 2025 (record 25-9485)

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects will meet to discuss and vote on agenda items. The primary focus of the meeting is a design review consideration.

• Design review consideration (Item 25-9473)

The Board of Architects convened on July 31, 2025, at 8:30 AM in the Development Services Building. The agenda included roll call, agenda changes, public comments, and a design review consideration. The meeting was adjourned without any recorded approvals, denials, or votes on agenda items.

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss resident input and city initiatives. The body will determine next steps for projects including WalkSafe and North Gables Beautification.

• WalkSafe project
• Satellite launch project
• Border Signage project
• North Gables Beautification project

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects will meet to discuss and vote on agenda items. The primary focus of the meeting is a design review consideration.

• Design review consideration (Item 25-9442)

The July 24, 2025 Board of Architects meeting agenda listed items such as public comments and design review consideration, but the minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Consequently, no concrete actions were documented.

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss several transportation projects, including speed bumps on San Vicente St., the Riviera pedestrian bridge, swale grass replanting after sidewalk repairs, and alternatives for the Cocoplum bridge closure. Additional items include traffic‑calming measures east of the highway and a proposal for more public‑works inspectors. The meeting concludes with updates on citywide traffic projects and bicycle initiatives.

• Election of the Chair of the Board
• Election of the Vice Chair of the Board
• Consideration of speed bumps on San Vicente St.
• Discussion of the Riviera pedestrian bridge
• Review of the time frame and alternatives for Cocoplum bridge closure

School Community Relations Committee

The School Community Relations Committee will hold public comment and consider several new business items, including an update from Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the introduction of a new Governmental Affairs Director, and the election of board officers. The committee will also review the local impact of recent federal and state education funding cuts and discuss the ongoing Education Compact. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• C.-1: Miami-Dade County Public Schools Update (facilitated by Mari Tere Rojas)
• C.-2: Introduction of new Governmental Affairs Director, Chelsea Granell
• C.-3: Election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Board‑As‑A‑Whole Representatives
• C.-4: Federal/State Education Funding Cuts: Local Impact Review
• E.-1: Discussion regarding the Education Compact

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects is holding its regular meeting with call to order, roll call, public comments, and design review consideration, but no specific projects or decisions are listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Public comment period (submissions due by 4 p.m. day prior)
• Design review consideration (no details provided)

The Coral Gables Board of Architects convened on July 17, 2025, completed a call to order, roll call, agenda changes, public comments, and a design review consideration. The minutes list agenda items and an adjournment but do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies.

Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss resident input and city initiatives. The body will determine its upcoming priorities and the content of a future presentation.

• Economic Development Director insights into possible council initiatives
• Determination of upcoming priorities and presentation content
• Updates on current board projects and city initiatives

The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council approved the meeting minutes. Sergio Leymarie was elected chair of the council. Mary Snow was elected vice chair of the council. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Mary Snow, seconded by Sergio Leymarie)
• Elected Sergio Leymarie as council chair (nominated by Jeffrey Kurzner, seconded by Sean McGrover)
• Elected Mary Snow as council vice chair (nominated by Rudford Hamon, seconded by Sergio Leymarie)

Code Enforcement Board

The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing on several new violation cases. The board will consider corrective actions for a historic property at 1021 Hardee Rd that has been partially demolished, as well as emergency safety hazards at two Catalonia Ave apartments. Additional items include tree‑pruning permits, unpermitted exterior work, and tree‑abuse violations.

• 1021 Hardee Rd – demolition‑by‑neglect of historic building; owner must submit shoring plans and repair within specified timeframes
• 931 Catalonia Ave – emergency safety hazard: windows must be operable in all twelve units within 72 hours
• 935 Catalonia Ave – same emergency window repair requirement as 931 Catalonia Ave
• 3406 Granada Blvd – pruning of three city trees requires after‑the‑fact permits per Section 82‑29(a)
• 2525 Indian Mound Trail – exterior work (awnings, artificial turf, painting) performed without permits; cease work and obtain permits

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on mobility, sustainability, and parking technology. The board is scheduled to discuss a contract with Blink for EV charge stations.

• EV charge station contract (Blink)
• Update on ParkMobile
• Update on gorilla posts for meter space rental
• Mobility and sustainability update

The Parking Advisory Board approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The Board also elected Ada Holina as Chairperson and Lisa De Tournay as Vice Chairperson, also unanimously. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ada Holina as Chairperson and Lisa De Tournay as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will meet to review the 2025 Liberte Art Contest. The board will also receive updates on audible crosswalks, community recreation, and the School Community Relations Committee.

• 2025 Liberte Art Contest
• Audible Crosswalks updates
• Community Recreation updates
• School Community Relations Committee updates

Cultural Development Board

The Cultural Development Board will review and vote on an amendment to the AiPP zoning code, updating Article 9 of the zoning ordinance. The board will also consider nominations for the Arts Advisory Panel for 2025‑2027 and receive updates on cultural grants and active public‑art projects. No other decisions are listed.

• 25-9366 AiPP Ordinance Amendment – amendment to Zoning Code Article 9
• 25-9409 Arts Advisory Panel – member nominations for 2025‑2027
• Cultural grant updates
• Art in public places – active project list for July 2025

Construction Regulation Board

The Coral Gables Construction Regulation Board will hold its regular meeting, approve the March 10, 2025 minutes, and conduct a public hearing. New business items include case resumes for several construction sites such as 1021 Hardee Rd, 931 Catalonia Ave, 935 Catalonia Ave, 631 San Lorenzo Ave, and 1801 Ponce de Leon. The board will also address old business items, including the case for 600 Biltmore Way and deferred items at 110 Sidonia Ave and 152 Almeria Ave.

• Review case resume for 1021 Hardee Rd (Item 25-9340)
• Review case resume for 931 Catalonia Ave (Item 25-9341)
• Review case resume for 935 Catalonia Ave (Item 25-9344)
• Review case resume for 631 San Lorenzo Ave (Item 25-9345)
• Consider old business case for 600 Biltmore Way (Item 24-7096)

The Construction Regulation Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It adopted a series of orders directing owners of several properties to complete specific repairs, obtain permits, submit engineering documentation, and pay daily fines for missed deadlines. All motions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved order for 1021 Hardee Rd: obtain shoring approval, renew permits, complete work with $1,000 daily fines (unanimous)
• Approved order for 931 Catalonia Ave: repair windows in 16 days, obtain permits in 60 days, $250 daily fine (unanimous)
• Approved order for 935 Catalonia Ave: same repairs plus mold inspection, $250 daily fine (unanimous)
• Approved order for 631 San Lorenzo Ave: repair or demolish structure within 90 days, $250 daily fine (unanimous)
• Approved order for 1801 Ponce de Leon & 1414 Galiano St: engineer letter in 7 days, recertification report in 180 days, fees, $250 daily fine (unanimous)
• Approved order for 217 Madeira Ave: engineer letter in 7 days, revised report in 60 days, fees, $250 daily fine (unanimous)
• Approved order for 600 Biltmore Way: previous order remains in effect (unanimous)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Merrick House Governing Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a summary of activities from June 2025.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (25-8947)
• Review of June 2025 Merrick House Activity Summary (25-9406)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider an application for ad valorem tax relief and two requests for Special Certificates of Appropriateness. The board will review design approvals for residential alterations and window installations in historic districts.

• Ad valorem tax relief application for 4125 Santa Maria Street
• After-the-fact design approval for impact-resistant windows and doors at 405 Viscaya Avenue
• Design approval for additions and alterations to residence and garage at 1541 Sopera Avenue
• Rear setback variance request for detached auxiliary structure at 1541 Sopera Avenue

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects holds a regular meeting with appointed members and city staff. The agenda includes a public comment period and a design review consideration item (E-1), but no specific projects or details are provided in the agenda text. The remainder of the meeting is procedural (call to order, roll call, changes, discussion, adjournment).

• Design review consideration (item E-1) — no details listed in the agenda
• Public comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the meeting

The Coral Gables Board of Architects met on July 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM in the Development Services Building. The agenda listed public comments, design review consideration, and other items, but the minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or vote tallies. As a result, no substantive actions were documented.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The board will approve minutes, hear a director's report on general updates and upcoming events (including July cinema and accessible recreation activities), and select a chair and vice-chair for the coming term. No significant policy decisions or funding actions are on the agenda.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Upcoming events: A Saturday at the Cinema ('Rocky' on July 26, 'A Hard Day's Night' on September 27), JeopARTy Night, Quinceanera + Celebration, Accessible Recreation Mud Day, Western Roundup 2025
• Youth Center Maintenance Week scheduled for August 4-9

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on July 10, 2025 but did not achieve quorum, so no official actions were taken. The director provided informational updates on recent events, upcoming programs, and project status. The next board meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a budget presentation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and consider a resolution to set a tentative millage rate of 5.559 mills as a preliminary disclosure to the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Estimate (Item 25-9313)
• Resolution setting tentative Millage Rate of 5.559 Mills for FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget (Item 25-9314)

Code Enforcement Ticket Hearing

The Code Enforcement Ticket Hearing on July 2, 2025 will consider a series of violation cases and vote on the associated penalties. Each case lists the violation description, property owner, and a monetary assessment ranging from $100 to $1,000. The board will review both obstruction removals and tree‑abuse violations, including several $1,000 fines. Public comments are permitted before the board votes.

• TICK-25-04-19 – 5740 Michelangelo St – $1,000 tree‑abuse fine
• TICK-25-05-19 – 8245 Los Pinos Cir – $1,000 tree‑abuse fine
• TICK-25-05-19 – 12631 Ramiro St – $1,000 tree‑abuse fine
• TICK-25-04-19 – 7133 Lago Dr W – $500 obstruction removal
• TICK-25-04-19 – 361 Coral Way – $500 obstruction removal

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and vote on five ordinances that amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to create a University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay in Blocks 155 and 156 of the Coral Gables Riviera Section. The items also include updates to storm‑water management standards, board attendance requirements, and freeboard definitions for flood‑hazard areas. Public comment will be allowed before the Board votes on each ordinance.

• Ordinance 25-9279: Amend Future Land Use Map to create University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay (South Dixie Highway area)
• Ordinance 25-9280: Add zoning code text for the University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay and expand Transfer of Development Rights
• Ordinance 25-9281: Update storm‑water management standards for single‑family and duplex zones per Miami‑Dade County requirements
• Ordinance 25-9220: Revise attendance requirements for Planning and Zoning Board and related boards
• Ordinance 25-9282: Modify freeboard requirements and garage floor elevation standards in flood‑hazard areas

Waterways Advisory Board

The Waterways Advisory Board will meet to review its current priorities list and elect a chair and vice-chair. The board will also consider approval of minutes from May 7, 2025, and receive a marine patrol report. The agenda is largely procedural with no itemized financial or regulatory actions.

• Review of board's priorities list
• Chair and Vice-Chair selection
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Marine patrol report

Arts Advisory Panel

The Arts Advisory Panel is meeting to discuss updates to the Art in Public Places (AiPP) ordinance and a proposal for a public art acquisition. The panel will also review signage for the AiPP collection.

• Ordinance amendment to Zoning Code Article 9 regarding Art in Public Places (AiPP)
• Public art acquisition proposal for Agustin Cardenas
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for AiPP collection signage

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will receive a Residential Market Report and a Business Tax License Report. After the reports, members may discuss any related topics during the open discussion period. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Residential Market Report
• Business Tax License Report
• Open Discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a proposal to repeal the ordinance that moved city elections from April of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years (sponsored by Commissioner Castro). Another ordinance would prohibit city commissioners from serving as campaign or political consultants for candidates in city elections (sponsored by Mayor Lago). The commission will also hear an appeal of a Board of Architects decision denying a garage door installation at 6901 Trionfo Street. Consent agenda items include a $68,000 purchase of trash receptacles, ratification of $84,744 in emergency shoring work at City Hall, and several board appointments.

• Ordinance on second reading to repeal election date change (Ordinance 2025-08)
• Ordinance on second reading to prohibit commissioners from serving as campaign consultants
• Appeal of denied garage door installation at 6901 Trionfo Street
• Purchase of trash receptacles from Tiger Companies, LLC for $68,000
• Ratification of emergency shoring work at City Hall by Gavarrete Inc. for $84,744

250 Aragon Condominium Association, Inc.

The City Commission is meeting in its capacity as the 250 Aragon Condominium Association. The body will consider ratifying previous actions, approving the use of operating expenses through the City Budget, and electing a Board of Directors.

• Resolution 25-9360: Ratification of previous actions by the Board of Directors and the City
• Approval of operating expenses via the City Budget
• Election of a Board of Directors

Andalusia Garage Condominium Association, Inc.

The City Commission, sitting as the Andalusia Garage Condominium Association, will consider a resolution ratifying all previous actions taken by the Board of Directors and the City, approving the use of operating expenses through the City Budget, and electing a Board of Directors. This is a routine procedural meeting with a single action item.

• Resolution 25-9361 ratifying all previous board and city actions, approving operating expenses through the city budget, and electing a Board of Directors

Giralda Garage Condominium Association, Inc.

The City Commission is meeting as the Giralda Garage Condominium Association. The body will consider ratifying previous actions, approving the use of operating expenses via the City Budget, and electing a Board of Directors.

• Resolution 25-9362: Ratification of previous Board and City actions
• Approval of operating expenses through the City Budget
• Election of a Board of Directors

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee (DRC) will meet to provide technical input on two development proposals: a change of use of an existing building into a daycare and a new mixed-use building. The DRC is an advisory body; no decisions are made at the meeting. Public comment is accepted via e-comment or email before the meeting.

• Change of use of 5,008 sq. ft. one-story building at 5430 SW 8th Street into a daycare facility (My Little Kingdom) with capacity for 110 children.
• New construction of a four-story mixed-use building at 265 Minorca Avenue with ground-floor commercial/retail, second and third floor office, and four residential units on the fourth floor.

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will hold its regular meeting to consider public comments submitted under agenda item 25-9309. The board will also review a design review consideration listed as agenda item 25-9310. No further details about the design review are provided in the agenda.

• Public comments – agenda item 25-9309
• Design review consideration – agenda item 25-9310

The Board of Architects convened on June 26, 2025, presented its agenda, and accepted public comments. The minutes do not show any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for agenda items.

Budget/ Audit Advisory Board

The Budget/Audit Advisory Board will receive an update on the FY 2026 budget estimate and a presentation from RSM External Auditors on financial statements. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting.

• Update on FY 2026 Budget Estimate presented by P. Rodriguez
• Presentation on RSM External Auditors Financial Statements by A. Harris
• Approval of minutes from April 30, 2025 meeting

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will discuss City Commission referrals including cleanup efforts downtown, electric police vehicles, hazardous pesticides in city parks, and gas-powered leaf blowers. It will also receive updates on the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful program, including upcoming cleanups, and a vulnerability assessment update. The board will approve February meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Discussion on use of hazardous pesticides in city parks
• Update on electric police vehicles
• Discussion on gas-powered leaf blowers
• Keep Coral Gables Beautiful: NexTrex program update
• Upcoming cleanups: Girl Scout Matheson Hammock Cleanup (June 28), End-of-Summer Downtown Community Cleanup (August 11), Adopt & Cleanup: Lend a Hand, Find a Friend (October 4)

Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board will meet to select a Board Member at Large. The meeting includes a director's report on summer programming and upcoming capital improvement projects.

• Selection of Board Member at Large
• Director's report on upcoming CIP Projects
• Updates on Summer Member Mixer and Club Kids Summer Camp
• Planning for 4th of July Party and Centennial Celebration

The advisory board approved the May meeting minutes unanimously. They elected Albert Sanchez as Board Chair, Sherry Celesia as Vice Chair, and Isis Arenas as Board Member at Large, each vote unanimous. The board also voted to cancel the July 2025 meeting, again unanimously, and set the next meeting for July 23, 2025.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Albert Sanchez as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Nominated Sherry Celesia as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Isis Arenas as Board Member at Large (unanimous)
• Cancelled July's Board Meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 23, 2025 (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing to address various city code violations. The board is reviewing cases involving work performed without permits, landscaping failures, and tree abuse.

• 931 & 935 Catalonia Ave: Work without permits, lack of ground cover, and reported mold growth
• 2516 Ponce de Leon Blvd: Sign installed without a permit
• 415 Aledo Ave: Paver driveway and walkway installed without a permit
• 401 Perugia Ave: Cutting of city trees without a permit
• 1612 Granada Blvd: Unpermitted painting, awning removal, and driveway replacement

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on parking programs and infrastructure. The board is discussing items including EV charge station contracts and residential parking discounts.

• EV charge station contract
• Residential parking discount program update
• ParkMobile and credit card fee update
• Striping the lines on the east parking lot of Salvadore Park
• Loading zones and reserved parking spaces (rental)

The Parking Advisory Board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board received updates on Block by Block, sustainability, striping, the residential parking discount program, ParkMobile fees, loading zones, a land purchase, and EV charging stations, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will introduce staff and newly appointed members. The board will also discuss the purpose of the advisory board. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Staff and new members introduction
• Discussion of the board's purpose

Cultural Development Board

The Cultural Development Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a Board-as-a-Whole appointee, and review a public art acquisition proposal for Agustin Cardenas. The board will also discuss an RFP for AiPP signage, receive cultural grant updates, and get an update on the Morel Doucet public art project.

• Approval of May 29, 2025, meeting minutes
• Board-as-a-Whole Appointee 2025 (Armando AJ Hasssun)
• Public Art Acquisition Proposal: Agustin Cardenas
• AiPP Signage RFP for collection signage
• Update on Morel Doucet public art project 'Secrets that the Wind Carries Away'

International Affairs Coordinating Council

The International Affairs Coordinating Council will discuss a proposed resolution to increase its board membership from seven to nine members. The body will also review correspondence regarding the designation of Quito as an emeritus sister city.

• Proposed resolution to expand IACC Board from 7 to 9 members
• Review of response from the City of Quito regarding emeritus sister city designation
• Election of the Board as a Whole
• Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider several applications for Special Certificates of Appropriateness for residential alterations. The board will also review a window replacement proposal for the City Hall Complex.

• 768 Alhambra Circle: Request for addition, alterations, and sitework
• 415 Aragon Avenue: Request to correct work without a permit for residence and garage additions
• 1210 Sevilla Avenue: Request for a residence addition
• 405 Viscaya Avenue: After-the-fact approval for impact-resistant windows and doors
• City Hall Complex: Review of window replacement proposal

Landscape Beautification Advisory Board

The Landscape Beautification Advisory Board will meet to discuss award scouting, event planning, and board objectives for the coming year. The meeting will also include an update on City projects.

• Landscape Beautification Award scouting for 2025
• Event planning for 2025 & 2026
• Landscape Beautification Advisory Board objectives for 2026
• Update on City projects

Board of Architects

The Board of Architects will meet to discuss and vote on agenda items. The primary focus of the meeting is a design review consideration.

• Design review consideration (Item 25-9237)

The Board of Architects met on June 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM in the Development Services Building. The agenda included roll call, agenda changes, public comments, and a design review consideration. The meeting was adjourned without any recorded approvals, denials, or votes.

Coral Gables Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment issues and review administrative items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and standing business.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of invoice
• Approval of Benefit Certification
• Investment issues discussion

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on special events and capital improvement projects, and select a chair, vice-chair, and at-large member.

• Introduction of new board members (term: June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2027)
• Review of Granada Golf Course rain shelters conceptual design
• Presentation for 103 Sevilla Park
• Discussion of special events including 'A Saturday at the Cinema' and Fourth of July celebrations
• Selection of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Board Member at Large

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously elected Jennifer Marquez as the board member‑at‑large. No other substantive actions were decided; the selection of chair and vice‑chair will be deferred to the next meeting. The remainder of the agenda consisted of staff introductions, event updates, and project briefings.

• Elected Jennifer Marquez as board member-at-large (unanimous)

City Commission

The Coral Gables City Commission holds a Capital Workshop to discuss and select capital projects for inclusion in the July 1 Budget Estimate. The agenda contains one item: selection of capital projects. Members of the public may participate in person, via Zoom, or by phone.

• Selection of Capital Projects for inclusion in the July 1 Budget Estimate

The June 11, 2025 meeting was a Capital Workshop to discuss selection of capital projects for the FY26‑30 draft CIP and the July 1 budget estimate. No votes or formal actions were recorded; the meeting concluded with adjournment.

Library Advisory Board

The Coral Gables Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting, introduce a new asset manager and new board members, and receive an update on the library interior renovation project. The meeting will also include an open discussion period for other business before adjourning.

• Approval of Library Advisory Board minutes from April 9, 2025
• Introduction of new asset manager
• Introduction of new board members
• Update on library interior renovation project
• Open discussion/other business

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2025. New business includes a presentation on the Taste the Gables marketing event and discussion of Text-to-911 emergency service. Old business covers a social media report, centennial updates including Fourth of July celebrations, and oral history profiles.

• Taste the Gables presentation by Solanch Lopez from Economic Development
• Text-to-911 service discussion
• Social Media May report
• Centennial updates: Fourth of July celebration and Art Labbe contest
• Oral History latest profiles

Property Advisory Board

The Property Advisory Board will approve minutes from May 14, 2025, then receive updates on three specific properties (290 Miracle Mile, 4916 Washington Dr. rear, and 224 Minorca) along with an asset management report and a rent report. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• 290 Miracle Mile pop-up update
• 4916 Washington Dr. rear update
• 224 Minorca update
• Asset management report
• Rent report (25-9232)

Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board holds its regular meeting. The main new business item is a review of the Merrick House Activity Report for May 2025. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond procedural items.

• Review of Merrick House Activity Report - May 2025 (Item 25-9147)

School Community Relations Committee

The School Community Relations Committee will meet to discuss the Education Compact between the City of Coral Gables and Miami Dade Public Schools. The meeting includes time for public comment and the approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion regarding the Education Compact

Board of Architects

The Coral Gables Board of Architects will hold a regular meeting to discuss design reviews and accept public comments. The meeting will be held at the Development Services Building and is accessible via Zoom or phone.

• Design Review Consideration 25-9144
• Public Comments 25-9143
• Meeting held at 427 Biltmore Way
• Public comments due by 4 p.m. prior to meeting

The Board of Architects met on June 5, 2025, calling the meeting to order, completing roll call, and reviewing agenda changes. Public comments were noted, and a design review consideration item was discussed. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for any agenda items.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will meet to select a Board Member at Large. The board will also receive updates on upcoming events at the Adult Activity Center.

• Selection of Board Member at Large
• AAC Summer Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on June 6
• Saturday at the Cinema screening of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' on June 28
• Coral Gables Fourth of July Centennial Celebration on July 4

The board did not have a quorum, so approval of the May Senior Advisory Board minutes was postponed to the next meeting. The July meeting was cancelled and the board scheduled its next meeting for August. Director Couceyro said he will follow up on the damaged light poles at Kerdyk Park. The meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.

• Postponed approval of May minutes (no vote)
• Cancelled July meeting; next meeting set for August (no vote)
• Director to follow up on Kerdyk Park light pole repairs (no vote)

Waterways Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Waterways Advisory Board. Items include approval of previous minutes, discussion of new board members and the board's summer schedule, and a marine patrol report. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on new board members
• Discussion on boards summer schedule
• Marine patrol report

Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs

The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs will review updates on crosswalk projects presented by Ms. Raquel Elejabarrieta, discuss community recreation initiatives, and hear from the School Community Relations Committee represented by Ms. Ana Lam. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears informational. The session will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Crosswalk updates presented by Ms. Raquel Elejabarrieta
• Community recreation program updates
• School Community Relations Committee report by Ms. Ana Lam

Economic Development Board

The board will approve minutes from February and March 2025 meetings. The main agenda item is a presentation on the 4225 Ponce de Leon project. They will also review a Business Tax License Report and hold open discussion.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 and March 5, 2025 meetings
• Presentation on 4225 Ponce de Leon Boulevard project
• Business Tax License Report