Coral Gables Commission meeting, September 29, 2026
City of Coral Gables City Commission
12 items and how they turned out
Consent Agenda · File 26-2120, 26-2126, 26-2147, 26-2151, 26-2167Approved as amended
Approval of Consent Agenda Items D-1, D-2, D-6, D-7, and D-8
Citywide
5–0
The City Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously after items D-3, D-4, and D-5 were pulled for separate discussion.
D-3 + D-4 + D-5 · File 26-2133, 26-2136, 26-2137Approved
Emergency installation and Art in Public Places budget transfer for sculptures
427 Biltmore Way and Parking Garage #6 (60 Merrick Way)
5–0 · 5–0 · 5–0Moved: Richard D. Lara · Seconded: Rhonda Anderson
The commission approved $90,000 from Art in Public Places funds and authorized emergency procurement contracts totaling roughly $145,500 for installing three prominent sculptures ahead of Art Basel.
E-3–8 · File 26-1859, 26-1860, 26-1861, 26-1862, 26-1863, 26-1864Approved on second reading and adoption
University of Miami 30-Year Amended Development Agreement and Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Amendments
University of Miami Coral Gables Campus (including 1530 Levante Ave, 5827 & 5855 Ponce de Leon Blvd)
5–0 across all itemsMoved: Richard D. Lara · Seconded: Rhonda Anderson
The City Commission unanimously approved an amended 30-year development agreement with the University of Miami, granting zoning and master plan updates allowing a future hospital while conveying the nearly 6-acre Centennial Park to the city under strict deed restrictions.
2-1 · File 26-1826Approved
Ad Valorem tax relief for 720 Madeira Avenue
720 Madeira Avenue (Lot 7, Block 7, Coral Estates Section)
5–0
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H-4 · File 26-2170Direction and MOU terms approved conditionally
Initial funding commitment and MOU terms for The Underline operations and maintenance
The Underline corridor within Coral Gables
5–0Moved: Rhonda Anderson · Seconded: Richard D. Lara
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H-1 · File 26-2134Awarded to second-ranked proposer (amended)
Award of contract for external auditing services (RFP 2026-013)
Citywide
5–0Moved: Ariel Fernandez · Seconded: Richard D. Lara
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E-1 · File 26-1922Adopted on second reading
Creation of the Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council
Citywide
5–0
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E-2 · File 26-2028Adopted on second reading
Alcohol service from bars in restaurants of 120 seats or more
Citywide
5–0
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H-2 · File 26-2146Approved
Construction Management at Risk Agreement for City Hall Renovation with Thornton Construction
Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way
4–0 (Mayor Lago absent from room)Moved: Richard D. Lara · Seconded: Ariel Fernandez · Left before this vote: Lago
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E-9 · File 26-2125Report accepted
Police Department 2025-2026 Red Light Camera Survey Report
Citywide (six camera intersections)
4–0 (Mayor Lago absent from room)Moved: Ariel Fernandez · Seconded: Richard D. Lara · Left before this vote: Lago
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H-3 · File 26-2144Discussion only
Public Wi-Fi and Fiber Optic Expansion Update
Citywide
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F-1 · File 26-2172Motion failed for lack of a second
Proposed ethics review regarding Mayor Lago and Hammer Construction
Citywide
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