What changed in Coral Gables government the week of May 18 — May 24, 2026

A Resolution of the City Commission approving the preliminary design for improvements to Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) — Resolution- PCP design — City Commission (2026-05-19)

2700 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD (Status hearing rescheduled from April 15th, 2026 CEB to May 20th, 2026 CEB). (Status hearing rescheduled from March 11th, 2026 CEB to April 15th, 2026 CEB). (Requested second administrative hearing in response to Notice of Intent to Lien dated to January 16th, 2026). (Previous Board Findings - Guilty / 7 days to obtain report from structural engineer and supply to city / Complete work by April 2, 2023 / Immediate fine of $1000.00 a day / $108.75 Administrative Fee (10/19/2022)). Violation Description - Uncompleted Building - Section 14-2017. Building permit D. Incomplete buildings. No building not fully completed in substantial compliance with plans and specifications upon which a building permit was issued shall be permitted to be maintained on any land for more than one (1) year after the commencement of erection of any building, addition or renovation. A building site inspection shall be conducted six (6) months after the commencement of construction at which time evidence that work is proceeding shall be provided by the contractor. Work shall be considered to have commenced and be in active progress when, in the opinion of the Building and Zoning Director, a full complement of workmen and equipment is present at the site to diligently incorporate materials and equipment into the structure throughout the day on each full working day, weather permitting. This provision shall not be applicable in case of civil commotion or strike or when the building work is hated due to an injunction or other court order. Code Enforcement Officer Comments - Building process has not commenced and has had no permit inspections in over 6 months, permit is expired. Remedy - N/A. Owner - Pablo Rodriguez or MMSDDR Ponce LLC Code Enforcement Officer Sole — emails to alex palensuela regarding 2700 ponce de leon blvd — Code Enforcement Board (2026-05-20)

Lugo Ave Emergency Force Main Repairs — R-2026-133 - Signed — City Commission (2026-05-19)

An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article III "Boards, Commissions, Committees" to create Division 12 "Charter Review Committee" to amend the Code to codify the Charter Review Committee, membership and qualifications, and require convening of the Committee every ten years beginning in 2035, consistent with the recently adopted Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) — First Reading Ordinance- Charter Review Committee Post Referendum - Mayor Lago — City Commission (2026-05-19)

An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article VII "Finance", Division 1 "Generally" to amend Section 2-352 "Fund Balance and Reserve Policy" to require a vote of the electors, prior to certain changes to the Fund Balance Reserve Policy consistent with the recently approved Charter amendment; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) — Cover Memo - First Reading- Fund Balance Reserve Policy post referendum — City Commission (2026-05-19)