[0:03] Good morning, everyone.
[0:04] Welcome to our August Council Meeting.
[0:06] Today is Wednesday, August 12.
[0:09] The time is now 10:07 AM.
[0:11] And I hereby call this meeting to order.
[0:14] Remember to please silence your phones.
[0:16] If you must take a call, we ask you
[0:18] to kindly step outside so that we can maintain
[0:21] a respectful atmosphere.
[0:23] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[0:25] Councilwoman Nicole Reinoso?
[0:27] Present.
[0:27] Councilwoman Maureen Porras?
[0:29] Here.
[0:29] Councilman Rafael Pineyro?
[0:30] Present.
[0:31] Vice-Mayor Digna Cabral?
[0:32] Present.
[0:32] Mayor Christi Fraga?
[0:33] Present.
[0:33] Mayor, you have quorum.
[0:34] Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance,
[0:36] led by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[0:38] I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
[0:42] and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
[0:47] indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
[0:54] Before we continue, I'd like to ask you all
[0:57] to join me in a moment of silence
[0:59] as we remember some from our team that we have recently lost.
[1:04] We honor the life of Officer Edwin--
[1:07] Erwin Fernandez and thank him for his service
[1:10] and his family for service and dedication to our community.
[1:13] We also remember our City of Doral Public Works
[1:16] employee, Carlos Cuba, who has passed away in July.
[1:19] Carlos was a valued member of our city family.
[1:23] And our thoughts remain with him and his loved ones
[1:26] and all his colleagues.
[1:28] Likely, I would like to ask for solidarity
[1:31] as we stand with the people of Colombia,
[1:33] as they mourn the lives of those who were lost
[1:35] in the devastating earthquake.
[1:37] Our hearts are with the victims and families
[1:40] and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.
[1:43] Please join me in a moment of silence.
[2:09] Thank you.
[2:11] We now have our invocation, led by Pastor Ricky from Dios con
[2:15] Nosotros.
[2:16] Pastor?
[2:25] Before I start, I'll start to read a Bible
[2:27] verses in Jeremiah 29, verse 7.
[2:30] Says, "Seek peace of the city.
[2:33] And pray to the Lord for peace.
[2:36] We will have overcome and will come to the city
[2:41] that you live in.
[2:43] Seek for peace.
[2:45] Pray for the Lord and peace that surpasses all understanding."
[2:49] In obedience to the word, I gather today
[2:51] and give thanks to God for every moment that he gives us.
[2:56] We come unto you, O, Lord, as one nation under God.
[3:00] We come unto you, Father, asking and thanking you
[3:04] for the privilege that we woke up today,
[3:07] that we're able to breathe, that we're able to stand,
[3:11] that we're able to come here today.
[3:13] I pray that you bless our mayor, city councils,
[3:17] and every decision they may hold with integrity.
[3:21] And above all, Lord, the missed city, this community,
[3:25] may receive the blessing for their needs,
[3:28] for what they're about to do, for what
[3:30] they're about to establish.
[3:31] Today, you remind us how fragile we are.
[3:34] We pray for the people in Venezuela.
[3:37] We pray for the people in Colombia.
[3:39] We pray for the people in the United States of America.
[3:42] You know what is happening.
[3:44] They were waking up this morning with a different atmosphere
[3:47] as what happened two days ago.
[3:51] Anywhere, anything can happen.
[3:53] You hold in the palm of your hand the whole Earth.
[3:58] And today, we're reminded how fragile we can be.
[4:00] We thank you that this is the land of the free.
[4:04] But over there, they're experimenting a very difficult
[4:07] situation.
[4:09] May I ask everybody here to please stand
[4:11] for a moment and pray with me.
[4:16] We pray for those, Lord, that lost family members.
[4:20] We pray for those, Lord, that lost everything they had.
[4:25] But you still, in your amazing love,
[4:29] you spared a lot of lives, Lord.
[4:32] We pray for those in Venezuela who lost
[4:35] not only what they lost, but they lost even more
[4:38] when they lost family members.
[4:40] Today, we're reminded how important it
[4:42] is to keep our family together.
[4:46] Also, we pray for the people in Colombia
[4:48] and for every aid to reach the right places.
[4:52] We are here, Father, privileged and also
[4:55] honored to come together as one body, one family.
[5:00] We thank you for the opportunity to pray here together.
[5:03] And we come as one.
[5:05] Thank you, as the city has allowed us to come here
[5:09] and come together to pray.
[5:11] If everybody can please say these words with me.
[5:15] Dear God--
[5:16] Dear God--
[5:17] --have mercy.
[5:19] --have mercy.
[5:19] Bless those--
[5:20] Bless those--
[5:21] --in need.
[5:22] --in need.
[5:23] Provide for them.
[5:25] Provide for them.
[5:26] Give them peace.
[5:27] Give them peace.
[5:28] In your name we pray, Lord.
[5:30] In your name we pray, Lord.
[5:31] Amen.
[5:32] Amen.
[5:33] Thank you.
[5:34] Thank you.
[5:36] Thank you, Pastor, for those beautiful words.
[5:40] We will now move into our Agenda/Order of Business
[5:44] and go ahead and start with our City Manager's office.
[5:48] Mayor, we don't have anything.
[5:49] Thank you.
[5:50] Thank you.
[5:50] Mr. City Attorney?
[5:52] Madam Manager, I'd like to defer item 6B.
[5:56] 6B, as in boy?
[5:58] 6B as in boy, yes.
[6:01] OK.
[6:02] Anything else?
[6:03] That's all.
[6:10] OK.
[6:12] Councilman Pineyro?
[6:13] I don't have anything, Mayor.
[6:14] Thank you.
[6:15] Vice-Mayor Cabral?
[6:17] None.
[6:19] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[6:20] No, Mayor, nothing.
[6:21] OK.
[6:22] Councilwoman Porras?
[6:23] None.
[6:25] Madam City Clerk?
[6:26] None.
[6:27] All right.
[6:29] So we'll go ahead and defer that.
[6:31] All right, well, we'll now move into the public comments
[6:35] section of our meeting.
[6:37] Each speaker will have three minutes
[6:39] to address any item on today's agenda
[6:41] or any other matters related to the City of Doral.
[6:44] Please begin by stating your name
[6:46] and address for the record to ensure that you are registered
[6:50] with the City Clerk's office.
[6:51] We will first hear from those who are preregistered, followed
[6:54] by any walk-in speakers.
[6:56] Once all have spoken, I will ask if any final speakers
[6:59] would like to use the reasonable opportunity time to speak.
[7:03] As a reminder, in accordance with the city code of conduct,
[7:06] we ask that all remarks be made in a respectful, courteous,
[7:09] and orderly manner.
[7:11] Personal attacks, offensive language, or disruptive behavior
[7:15] will not be permitted.
[7:17] Let's work together to keep this forum
[7:18] productive and constructive for all.
[7:21] And I'll go ahead and start with Mr. Richard Glukstad.
[7:48] Excuse me.
[7:50] Richard Glukstad, 4768 Northwest 114th Avenue.
[7:55] All right.
[7:56] Today, I brought two visual aids--
[7:59] my brown belt and a jacket.
[8:04] And you say, why did you bring a belt and a jacket?
[8:07] So I'm going to explain.
[8:08] First of all, this brown belt represents to me
[8:11] my Uncle Manfred from Germany.
[8:14] He was a prisoner of war of the French because he was German.
[8:18] They didn't care that he was Jewish.
[8:19] They still kept him as a prisoner of war.
[8:24] He was a very religious Jew.
[8:26] He went to Cuba first.
[8:27] And then from there, he went to New York.
[8:29] He lived in the Bronx.
[8:30] He went to temple every Saturday.
[8:33] And money, for him, was no object.
[8:37] He didn't really care about it.
[8:39] And one day, I stayed--
[8:41] I was in his house.
[8:43] And I was spending the week there.
[8:45] And I brought two belts with me.
[8:48] I always had two belts, a brown one and a black one.
[8:52] He said, Richard, what do you need two belts for?
[8:56] He said, you really only need one belt to hold up your pants.
[9:01] Why spend money on another belt?
[9:04] Well, this was his philosophy because showing off and having
[9:09] money meant absolutely nothing to him.
[9:11] He probably just died with one belt. Whereas his brother,
[9:14] my father, he was all into what other people thought about him--
[9:18] to make money, be a success.
[9:20] He became a multimillionaire.
[9:24] But you know what?
[9:25] They both wound up in the same place--
[9:29] 6 feet under.
[9:30] And they lived about the same time.
[9:32] So I don't think--
[9:34] actually, he was probably happier
[9:36] when he died than my father.
[9:38] So I just wanted to show you that the quest for money
[9:41] doesn't really bring happiness.
[9:44] The second thing to talk about has to do with money, too.
[9:47] It's about the Vietnam War.
[9:49] I was in the Army in ROTC for three years, from 1967 and 1970.
[9:56] And I was getting ready to go to Vietnam as an infantry officer.
[10:01] So we were basically brainwashed.
[10:03] We have to go over there, fight communism,
[10:06] because if we don't fight communism,
[10:07] it's going to spread all over the place, yada, yada, yada.
[10:11] Well, they extended the war.
[10:12] They extended it.
[10:13] We were losing.
[10:14] But they would never admit that we were losing the war.
[10:18] And they kept sending more and more people to die.
[10:20] 55,000 Americans died there.
[10:23] But yet, I bought a jacket from the Gap.
[10:27] It's made in Vietnam.
[10:29] So today, we have diplomatic relations with Vietnam.
[10:35] We have factories over there.
[10:36] We do business with them, as usual.
[10:39] And Americans go there on vacation all the time.
[10:41] It's a real big vacation spot.
[10:44] So why did we do this?
[10:45] Well, the answer was money.
[10:48] People can make money from wars.
[10:50] If you support people who support wars,
[10:54] don't support them anymore.
[10:55] There's very few wars that are just wars.
[10:59] And a war has to be a just war, according to the Catholic
[11:01] Church, anyway, for you to even participate.
[11:03] Thank you, Mr. Glukstad.
[11:04] I know my time is over.
[11:06] But please, think about it.
[11:09] Don't support wars, only if it's a just war.
[11:12] Thank you.
[11:13] And don't look at money as your goal in life,
[11:16] because it'll probably make you less happy than somebody
[11:19] like-- even like my Uncle Manfred.
[11:21] Thank you, Mr. Glukstad.
[11:23] You're welcome.
[11:23] Thank you.
[11:24] All right.
[11:25] I next have Maurizio Bettoli.
[11:38] Hi.
[11:39] Yes, I'm here to talk about Agenda Item 9A,
[11:41] Vending Machine Services.
[11:43] I don't like to waste anybody's time.
[11:44] So we sent a letter from an attorney for you all to review.
[11:48] I hope that you read it.
[11:50] The items in there, I want to echo.
[11:52] If you have any questions or clarifications of those issues,
[11:55] I'll be sitting here.
[11:56] So when you bring the item up for a vote,
[11:58] I want to discuss it.
[12:00] Thank you.
[12:01] Thank you.
[12:01] Just to clarify, this is the time for reasonable opportunity
[12:04] if something needs to be put on the record.
[12:06] We don't normally open up public comments in discussion items.
[12:12] We also have Leonardo Bettoli.
[12:27] Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and members of the Council.
[12:30] My name is Leonardo Bettoli.
[12:32] I'm here in support of Compass Group USA
[12:34] through its Canteen division.
[12:37] Again, thank you for the opportunity.
[12:39] I respectfully ask the Council to select
[12:41] Canteen for the city vendings operations and management
[12:44] contract.
[12:45] Canteen is ready to perform from day one.
[12:48] It holds the proper business licensing for vending machines
[12:52] operations in the city, county, and state, including the NAICS
[12:58] Code 4542.
[13:01] And its proposal satisfies the city solicitation's
[13:04] requirements.
[13:06] Canteen has also demonstrated its financial capability
[13:09] by transparency by providing the city
[13:12] with the required audited financial statements.
[13:16] By doing so, Canteen gave the city the financial information
[13:19] required to evaluate its strength and ability to perform
[13:23] through the contract.
[13:25] Canteen is not simply a local vending operator.
[13:28] It is a national operator backed by Compass Group
[13:30] USA with coast-to-coast capabilities.
[13:33] Canteen serve clients across the country and provides food
[13:36] service solutions at more than 60,000 locations.
[13:40] That national scales give Doral access
[13:42] to established operating systems, advanced technologies,
[13:45] substantial resources, and broad organizational support,
[13:48] while its local team remains accountable for responsive
[13:52] day-to-day service.
[13:54] Canteen also brings proven track record in Doral
[13:58] and extensive experience serving municipalities, counties,
[14:01] public entities, and other governmental throughout Florida.
[14:05] It understands the accountability, reporting,
[14:08] responsiveness, and continuity of service required
[14:10] in a public-sector partnership.
[14:12] Doral will also receive a mature service model supported
[14:15] by dedicated account management, preventive maintenance,
[14:17] real-time monitoring, extensive local staffing,
[14:20] technical support, and comprehensive reporting.
[14:22] Canteen smart tech service--
[14:25] Canteen Connect and smart tech platforms
[14:27] are designed to reduce downtime, improve inventory management,
[14:31] respond quickly to service needs,
[14:32] and provide the city with transparent oversight
[14:35] of performance.
[14:37] Canteen is also offering significant financial value--
[14:41] a minimal annual guarantee of $95,000 and prepaid commissions
[14:48] of $285,000 on day one.
[14:52] These are concrete commitment that
[14:54] provide the city with immediate value
[14:57] and predictable annual revenue.
[15:00] This decision is about selecting a partner with national strength
[15:03] and local accountability, proper licensing,
[15:06] proper financial capabilities, public-sector experience,
[15:10] advanced technology, and a record of dependable service.
[15:13] For those reasons, I respectfully
[15:15] ask the Council to award this contract to Canteen.
[15:17] Thank you.
[15:19] Thank you, Mr. Bettoli, for being here.
[15:21] I have Alexander Recalde.
[15:35] Hello.
[15:36] My name is Alexander Recalde.
[15:38] My address is 5670 Northwest 116th Avenue, Doral, Florida,
[15:44] 33178.
[15:48] Good morning, Mayor, Councilmembers,
[15:50] and City Administration.
[15:52] My name is Alexander Recalde.
[15:53] And I'm owner of Fresh Service & Repair.
[15:57] First, I want to thank the evaluation committee
[16:01] and the city manager for recommending our company
[16:04] for this opportunity.
[16:06] It truly means a lot to me.
[16:10] We have experience more than 15 years in the business.
[16:14] I spent more than 50 years building this company.
[16:17] And I'm very proud of what we have to build.
[16:22] But what makes this opportunity special
[16:24] is that Doral is also my home.
[16:28] I have lived here for many years.
[16:30] I have invested in this community.
[16:33] And I'm proud to be raising my family here.
[16:37] Having the opportunity to serve my own city
[16:39] would be an honor and something I will take very personally.
[16:45] You won't be dealing with faraway corporate office.
[16:50] You would be dealing directly with me.
[16:53] My name and my reputation are behind this company.
[16:57] And I will always make sure we provide the level of the service
[17:01] that our community deserves.
[17:04] Thank you for your opportunity and your consideration.
[17:07] Thank you.
[17:09] Thank you, Mr. Recalde.
[17:11] All right.
[17:12] That is all I have for the preregistered speakers.
[17:14] If anyone else would like to speak,
[17:16] now would be your reasonable opportunity.
[17:19] You may speak on anything on this agenda or anything that
[17:23] is germane to this Council.
[17:28] Being none, we will now close reasonable opportunity.
[17:33] And I will take a motion on the consent agenda
[17:36] once the City Clerk reads the item that has
[17:38] been pulled into the record.
[17:40] This will be for all the items on Section 6,
[17:42] with the exception 6B.
[17:44] All right.
[17:44] I need a motion.
[17:45] Motion.
[17:45] Motion.
[17:46] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[17:48] Second.
[17:48] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[17:50] All in favor say, "aye."
[17:51] Aye.
[17:51] Aye.
[17:52] OK.
[17:53] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect that the consent agenda
[17:55] has been approved unanimously.
[17:57] I now need a motion on the minutes.
[17:59] Motion.
[17:59] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[18:01] Second.
[18:02] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[18:03] All in favor say, "aye."
[18:04] Aye.
[18:05] Aye.
[18:05] Aye.
[18:06] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect that the minutes
[18:07] have been approved unanimously.
[18:09] All right, we'll now move into presentations.
[18:12] Presentations item 8A, Keep Doral Beautiful Business Award.
[18:28] Good morning, Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor,
[18:30] members of the Council, Madam Manager, Mr. Deputy Manager,
[18:33] Mr. City Attorney, Madam Clerk.
[18:36] Danny Del Toro, Code Compliance Director.
[18:39] This month, we are pleased to recognize Chick-fil-A
[18:42] for their outstanding commitment to keeping Doral beautiful.
[18:45] The property for which they are being recognized is located
[18:47] at 9815 Northwest 41st Street.
[18:51] This Chick-fil-A has been in the City of Doral for two years.
[18:54] The property is approximately 65,000 total square feet.
[18:57] And the business has 70 employees.
[19:00] Chick-fil-A is a nationally recognized restaurant
[19:02] known for its diverse selection of chicken-based menu offerings.
[19:06] Its menu includes a variety of options for breakfast, lunch,
[19:10] and dinner, as well as salads, treats, kids meals, and more.
[19:14] In 2023, Chick-fil-A made a significant investment
[19:17] in the city by demolishing the previous structure
[19:19] on the property and constructing the facility that exists there
[19:22] today.
[19:24] Since its completion, the property
[19:26] has been maintained to a high standard
[19:27] through daily inspections and cleaning
[19:29] of the exterior, weekly landscape
[19:31] inspections, and biweekly landscape maintenance services.
[19:35] These ongoing efforts demonstrate
[19:37] Chick-fil-A's commitment to maintaining
[19:38] an attractive, clean, and well-kept property
[19:41] within the city.
[19:43] It is with great pleasure that we named Chick-fil-A
[19:46] for the Keep Doral Beautiful Business Award
[19:48] for their continued efforts to keep Doral beautiful.
[19:52] Madam Mayor and Council, here to accept the award
[19:54] on behalf of the businesses Operations
[19:56] Director Janet [? Sedidas ?] and Marketing Director Rachel Tapia.
[20:15] In behalf of Chick-fil-A, Doral, we just
[20:17] want to say how honored and grateful
[20:19] we are to receiving this reward.
[20:22] It's the reflection of the hard work
[20:25] that our team everyday puts into our restaurant.
[20:28] And we are just very thankful to be
[20:30] part of this wonderful and amazing community.
[20:32] Thank you so much.
[20:33] Thank you so much.
[20:34] And Chick-fil-A always does a great job
[20:36] of keeping their properties clean and wonderful service.
[20:39] Please come up for a photo.
[20:56] [INAUDIBLE]
[20:58] Thank you so much.
[20:59] Congratulations.
[21:00] Thank you.
[21:01] Thank you.
[21:26] Thank you.
[21:28] Thank you.
[21:28] Thank you so much.
[21:39] OK, we move on to the next presentation.
[21:43] Yes.
[21:44] Good morning, Mayor.
[21:46] The Chief, I think, has a few words.
[21:48] We're going to do a commendation for our officers.
[21:53] Madam Clerk, would you like to read the record-- read the item
[21:55] into the record real quick?
[21:56] Yes.
[21:58] Item 8B, Special Recognition Officers Adrian Ochoa and Samuel
[22:01] Guerra.
[22:11] Good morning, City Manager.
[22:13] Good morning, Mayor and Council.
[22:15] Thank you all so much.
[22:16] I want to first off say that we suffered a tragedy last week.
[22:21] And we appreciate all the support
[22:24] and love from the community and from your positions.
[22:28] Thank you all so much.
[22:29] Together, we're going to become a bigger and stronger and better
[22:32] agency through this tragedy.
[22:33] So I just want to say-- give you that and give you my commitment.
[22:39] Now I want to pivot to a commendation that
[22:42] was on April 17.
[22:45] I would like to ask the two officers to step up
[22:48] to the plate, Officer Adrian Ochoa and Officer Samuel Guerra.
[22:52] Can you go in front?
[22:57] So I want to paint the picture because I read this paper.
[23:00] And I told Lauren earlier this morning, I said,
[23:03] the paper doesn't do it justice.
[23:05] I want you guys to actually visibly see
[23:07] what these officers did.
[23:08] They saved a life.
[23:10] It all occurred on April 17.
[23:13] And I'm going to give you the rundown of the call.
[23:15] It was basically a sick or injured person.
[23:18] And the call came out as a 41-year-old male who just
[23:21] fainted.
[23:22] And we get those calls all the time.
[23:24] It's a routine call.
[23:25] But this call ended up not being routine.
[23:27] That's why I want to really commend these officers.
[23:30] And I want to show you visually what they did.
[23:32] So can you go ahead and play the video, please?
[23:38] [VIDEO PLAYBACK]
[23:39] - OK.
[23:45] - [INAUDIBLE], 24, starting CPR.
[23:48] [INAUDIBLE]
[23:51] - Don't stop because [INAUDIBLE].
[23:54] - [INAUDIBLE]
[24:01] - Someone told me that I look so [INAUDIBLE].
[24:04] - When I said, "Starting CPR, she
[24:07] raised you throughout till 20 to advise you that they were--
[24:11] - Yes.
[24:11] All right.
[24:13] [END PLAYBACK]
[24:13] OK, that's enough.
[24:15] So these two officers right here, they were on probation.
[24:20] They were their second month as officers.
[24:23] And they responded to this call of a fainted person, which
[24:27] ended up being someone going through cardiac arrest.
[24:30] He was purple to the touch.
[24:31] And these officers, they went into action.
[24:35] And it's very commendable about what they did.
[24:37] They didn't hesitate.
[24:38] And their performance of CPR saved this individual's life.
[24:42] And they are a direct reflection of this police department
[24:45] and the professionalism of this police department.
[24:47] So with that said, a congratulations so much,
[24:50] Officer Samuel Guerra and Officer Adrian Ochoa.
[24:54] And Officer Adrian Ochoa, his father is Major Leo Ochoa.
[24:58] And I would love for him to come up and present
[25:00] this award to him.
[25:02] A good father-son moment.
[25:03] [APPLAUSE]
[25:12] Congrats.
[25:13] Congrats.
[25:16] Congratulations.
[25:20] You can give him a kiss.
[25:22] We won't tell anybody.
[25:23] We got it on camera.
[25:35] You want to go first?
[25:36] Yeah, I think Mayor and Council.
[25:41] So actually, if you can go behind the dais.
[25:42] It's a photo with Mayor and Council.
[25:44] Oh, we're all going to come forward.
[25:46] Thank you.
[25:52] It's so cute.
[25:53] I want to cry.
[25:54] He's his son.
[25:56] I want to cry.
[25:57] Pose like a beautiful man.
[26:08] There's so much space.
[26:10] This is really nice.
[26:11] They gave it to him.
[26:14] That's mine.
[26:15] Oh, that's yours?
[26:16] Yeah.
[26:16] I'm like, wait, I didn't know that.
[26:23] Mayor, can we figure out--
[26:27] Mayor, can we--
[26:31] Mayor, can we--
[26:33] [INAUDIBLE]
[26:34] Yeah.
[26:35] Let's turn to you guys.
[26:36] So take a step this way so you're centered with the seal.
[26:40] I wanted to try to get them all.
[26:46] Frank, can you come on this side?
[26:49] Perfect.
[26:50] [INAUDIBLE]
[26:51] Oh, OK.
[26:53] All right.
[26:53] Everybody, look straight ahead.
[26:58] Officers, are you showing your plaques?
[26:59] I can't see from here.
[27:00] Yes.
[27:01] OK.
[27:07] Did everybody get their photo?
[27:08] One more.
[27:08] Yes.
[27:14] Monica, you got it?
[27:15] Yes.
[27:15] Thank you.
[27:17] Thank you, Mayor.
[27:17] Thank you.
[27:18] Great job.
[27:19] Great job.
[27:25] Thank you.
[27:26] Congratulations.
[27:27] Thanks.
[27:28] [INAUDIBLE]
[27:29] You know how I do [INAUDIBLE].
[27:31] I know.
[27:38] After you.
[27:40] [INAUDIBLE]
[27:41] I will.
[27:43] Madam Manager-- actually, [INAUDIBLE].
[27:53] OK.
[27:53] Madam Clerk, next item.
[27:55] Next item is item 8C, Doral International Art Fair
[27:58] Presentation.
[28:15] Thank you.
[28:16] Good morning, Mayor Christi Fraga,
[28:18] members of the City Council, City Manager,
[28:20] and members of the staff of the City of Doral.
[28:23] My name is Billy Garcia.
[28:25] And I'm here joined by the team members of the DIAF.
[28:28] It's really an honor for us to officially present
[28:32] the fourth edition of Doral International Art Fair, which--
[28:36] it will take place from November 12
[28:38] to November 15 of this year at the Doral Cultural Arts Center.
[28:43] As is well known, every year, Miami-Dade
[28:46] becomes one of the leading destinations
[28:48] for contemporary art.
[28:50] During the arts season in South Florida,
[28:52] all the galleries, artists, business leaders,
[28:55] media representative, and visitors from around the world
[28:59] come together, bringing economic and cultural benefits
[29:02] to our community.
[29:04] This year, DIAF will have the privilege
[29:06] of opening the International Art Fair season
[29:09] and positioning the City of Doral
[29:12] as the starting point for one of South Florida
[29:15] most relevant cultural events of the year.
[29:18] For this fourth edition, we have already confirmed participation
[29:23] from galleries and art organizations
[29:25] from Houston, Ecuador, Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Colombia,
[29:31] Venezuela, and more.
[29:33] This shows the international reach of the fair
[29:36] and reinforce Doral's position as a city
[29:39] that welcome art, culture, new ideas, and business
[29:43] opportunities.
[29:44] We are also proud to welcome the Museum of the Americas,
[29:47] MoCAA, the Biennial of Cuenca from Ecuador,
[29:51] and the Spanish Cultural Center of Miami.
[29:55] We expect around 3,000 visitors to attend DIAF 2026 during that
[30:00] weekend.
[30:01] This level of attendance will help boost the local economy,
[30:05] directly supporting hotels, restaurant, shops,
[30:08] transportation services, cultural venues, and businesses
[30:11] across the city.
[30:13] DIAF is more than an art fair.
[30:15] We believe it's also a great opportunity
[30:17] to promote the City of Doral.
[30:20] Through this event, Doral can be presented and showcased
[30:23] to the public, both locally and internationally,
[30:26] as a modern, diverse, business-friendly city
[30:29] in the heart of Miami-Dade.
[30:31] As we prepare for this fourth edition on September 15
[30:35] of this year, we will open an special exhibition called
[30:39] Water Trail at the Miami Dade College West Campus gallery,
[30:43] lead and curated by Félix Suazo.
[30:45] The exhibition will be on display
[30:47] during September and October and will explore the theme of water
[30:51] through photography and painting.
[30:53] This project reflects our ongoing support for the arts
[30:56] and our collaboration with educational and cultural
[30:59] organizations.
[31:01] Each edition, DIAF gives another opportunity
[31:03] to place Doral among the major events that
[31:06] make Miami-Dade special.
[31:08] Our goal is for the city to play an active role while welcoming
[31:11] visitors, supporting cultural tourism,
[31:14] creating new opportunities for local businesses,
[31:17] and celebrating the cultural richness of our community.
[31:21] Finally, we want to say thank you, Mayor Fraga.
[31:24] Thank you, member of City Council, City Manager as well.
[31:27] Thank you to all the members of the staff
[31:30] of the City of Doral for your support and commitment
[31:32] to this event.
[31:33] We kindly ask you for your continued partnership
[31:36] so we can keep bringing artists, galleries, media,
[31:39] visitors from around the world to visit Doral.
[31:42] We are sure that together, we can continue building Doral
[31:46] as an important destination for culture, art,
[31:49] and economic growth in South Florida.
[31:51] Thank you so much.
[31:52] Thank you.
[31:54] Thank you very much.
[31:56] I just want to congratulate you guys for the work
[31:58] that you've done, the entire team.
[32:01] Every year, it's been an improvement, more visitors,
[32:05] and exceptional artists and galleries.
[32:08] So thank you for your commitment to the city.
[32:11] We really value the partnership.
[32:13] I think it's brought a true meaning to what the Cultural
[32:16] Center was supposed to really be for for our community.
[32:21] Art and culture is definitely something
[32:22] that we, as a community, cherish and our community
[32:27] enjoys and value.
[32:29] And so I think that the Art Festival has really
[32:33] brought significance to that in our community.
[32:35] And it's been recognized not just countywide but regionally.
[32:40] And that's a testament to your work, dedication,
[32:43] and professionalism.
[32:43] So we appreciate it.
[32:44] And we look forward to this year's festival.
[32:47] We know that it'll be a great success once again.
[32:51] So thank you for your presentation.
[32:53] If there's any additional comments or questions--
[32:55] I have a comment.
[32:56] Thank you.
[32:56] Councilwoman Reinoso.
[32:57] Hold on.
[32:58] There's a comment.
[32:59] Yes?
[33:00] DIAF, I'm really proud of all the work
[33:02] that you have done throughout the years.
[33:03] I value the continued effort of making it better every year
[33:09] and to include art that is diverse, that is unique.
[33:12] And it's really adding to what the cultural diversity of Doral
[33:16] is and really bringing up what-- art and the meaning of keeping
[33:21] that alive and present within our community
[33:25] and the importance of doing so.
[33:27] So I'm glad that you all have been tasked to do that.
[33:30] It's a big responsibility because art and culture
[33:32] is something that if we don't do as a city,
[33:35] it's going to be hard for anyone else to do.
[33:37] So thank you for your efforts.
[33:39] Thank you for the diversity that you bring to the community
[33:41] and for keeping art alive.
[33:43] Thank you.
[33:44] I have some comments, Mayor.
[33:45] Councilwoman Porras?
[33:46] I want to thank you guys.
[33:48] I can't believe it's already the fourth edition.
[33:51] And since the beginning, I've always been supportive.
[33:54] It's something that you guys have always
[33:56] done with professionalism.
[33:58] You've given a lot of local artists, as well, opportunities.
[34:02] And to reiterate the comments that my colleagues have made,
[34:05] you really have elevated our culture and our art,
[34:08] which is something that residents really wanted
[34:10] to see here in our community.
[34:12] So I want to thank you for that great work.
[34:13] And hopefully, we can continue this.
[34:16] And wishing you a lot of great success
[34:18] and to continue expanding and making our city proud.
[34:22] Thank you.
[34:23] Thank you.
[34:24] Councilman Pineyro, you had a comment?
[34:25] Thank you, Mayor.
[34:26] I also just want to say congratulations because I
[34:29] always--
[34:30] there has been a before and after when
[34:32] it comes to art in Doral.
[34:34] And you guys, as a group, have accomplished that.
[34:38] I always like to say this is like our mini
[34:41] Art Basel or our Art Basel of the year.
[34:45] So I see the excitement, the opportunities,
[34:48] and the collaboration from a lot of the local businesses
[34:51] and other businesses from other places as well.
[34:54] So I just want to say thank you for everything
[34:59] you guys are doing as a group, because it's also your time.
[35:02] And we also have to recognize that.
[35:04] I mean, you're putting a lot of hours every year
[35:08] into this great, great event.
[35:11] And it's not that you guys are getting paid for this.
[35:14] So you do it because you love art, you love what you do.
[35:18] We have local business owners here.
[35:19] We have residents as well as part of the organization.
[35:22] So congratulations because you're-- and let me say this
[35:26] as well-- we also have to recognize that art is a way
[35:30] of moving the city, financially speaking.
[35:33] It's an economic engine.
[35:35] And if we don't see it that way, then, certainly, we
[35:39] don't know anything about art.
[35:40] But that's why you also have actually created
[35:44] that sense of mobility around the city
[35:46] when it comes to people visiting Doral, people
[35:50] after the fair staying in downtown Doral or other places
[35:54] around the city also spending money here.
[35:58] So I just want to say congratulations
[36:00] because every year is more and more participation.
[36:04] And I certainly look forward to be there this year once again.
[36:08] Thank you.
[36:09] Thank you, Councilman Pineyro.
[36:10] Thank you all again.
[36:11] Thank you.
[36:12] Best of luck.
[36:13] All right.
[36:14] We're going to move into our discussion items.
[36:16] Madam Clerk?
[36:17] Discussion item 9A, A resolution of the Mayor the City Council
[36:19] of the City of Doral, Florida, awarding invitation to negotiate
[36:22] ITN 2026-11 "Vending machines operation and management"
[36:24] to Fresh Service & Repair Corporation;
[36:26] authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
[36:28] Fresh Service & Repair Corporation for a period
[36:30] of three years, with an option to renew for two one-year
[36:32] periods; authorizing the City Manager to execute
[36:34] the agreement; providing for implementation and incorporation
[36:36] of recitals and an effective date.
[36:38] All right.
[36:39] Madam City Manager, it's your item.
[36:41] Good morning, Mayor and Council, again.
[36:44] I just have a few words with respect to this item.
[36:47] So this ITN was issued on April 1, 2026.
[36:52] And the city received three responsive proposals.
[36:55] The procurement consisted of four phases--
[36:58] the evaluation and ranking, the presentations
[37:01] and the question and answer, the negotiations,
[37:04] and the final evaluation recommendation.
[37:07] On May 12, 2026, the evaluation committee
[37:10] unanimously advanced all three proposals to phase 2.
[37:14] Following presentations and question and answers,
[37:17] two finalists, Canteen and Fresh Service,
[37:20] were selected to proceed to negotiations.
[37:23] Negotiations with the two finalists
[37:25] were held on June 2, 2026.
[37:28] And on June 8, 2026, the evaluation committee
[37:32] completed its final evaluation and unanimously ranked
[37:35] the proposals as follows.
[37:38] Number one, Fresh Service & Repair Corporation
[37:40] with 91 points.
[37:42] And number two, Canteen with 82.67.
[37:46] The difference between the two finalists
[37:48] was an 8.33 points difference, resulting in the committee's
[37:54] recommendation to award the ITN to Fresh Service & Repair Corp.
[37:59] The city's intent to award was signed and announced
[38:01] on June 9, 2026.
[38:04] On June 12, 2026, a bid protest was filed with the City Clerk.
[38:10] On June 22, the Procurement and Asset Manager Director
[38:13] submitted a written decision to the City Manager.
[38:17] On July 27, 2026, the City Manager, I,
[38:22] issued a decision resolving the protest and affirming the ITN
[38:26] 2026-11 award to Fresh Service & Repair Corp.,
[38:31] with headquarters in the City of Doral.
[38:34] The final decision was emailed to the protesting party on July
[38:38] 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM.
[38:42] Pursuant to Section 2-338 of the City Municipal Code,
[38:46] any appeal was required to be filed within five calendar days
[38:49] of that notice.
[38:51] Accordingly, the appeal deadline was August 1, 2026.
[38:55] The protesting parties submitted their appeal two days late,
[38:58] on Monday, August 3, at 5:03 PM.
[39:03] All actions related to this bid protest, appeal,
[39:05] and resolution were conducted pursuant to Section 2-338
[39:09] of the City Municipal Code.
[39:10] The code also provides that the protesting party must first
[39:14] follow the established protest and appeal procedures
[39:16] before seeking judicial relief.
[39:21] I want to just state that I stand
[39:24] by the decision and the recommendation
[39:25] I've made to Council.
[39:27] And I would ask for you to uphold that recommendation
[39:30] and select Fresh Service & Repair Corp. for this contract.
[39:34] Thank you.
[39:35] Thank you, Madam City Manager.
[39:37] Before we open to any questions or discussion,
[39:39] I think the City Attorney also has--
[39:42] go ahead, Mr. City Attorney.
[39:43] And then I'll ask for any ex parte communication
[39:45] before we discuss.
[39:46] Thank you, Madam Mayor, Council.
[39:49] The job of the Council today is twofold.
[39:51] First, you're treating this protest that we received.
[39:53] It's before you.
[39:55] You've received in the-- in your agenda and in other documents
[40:01] that we forwarded to you the letters that were submitted
[40:04] by Canteen by their council, the different protest
[40:08] letters that they forwarded, and including the August 3, which
[40:12] was untimely, but it is before you.
[40:14] And I think you should consider it and, in your determination,
[40:18] take that into account.
[40:20] You've also listened to the testimony
[40:22] that's been presented by the Canteen and also by the awardee.
[40:28] And so your job today is to take all this evidence into account
[40:32] and weigh that and make a decision
[40:36] first on whether to uphold the protest,
[40:39] and then what would happen is that the item would be rebidded,
[40:42] or to uphold the manager's decision
[40:45] and move forward with the awarding.
[40:46] OK.
[40:47] Thank you, Mr. City Attorney.
[40:48] At the advice of the City Attorney,
[40:50] he's asked me to ask for ex parte communication,
[40:53] as the protester has taken a litigious approach.
[40:58] So we're going to ask if there's been any ex parte
[41:01] communications at this time before there's any comments
[41:03] or questions and a motion.
[41:05] There's been communication with my office.
[41:07] But it will not influence my decision.
[41:09] I also have been contacted by the protesting party.
[41:13] And it should not have any effect on my decision.
[41:17] Mayor, I've also had ex parte communication.
[41:19] And it will not affect my decision.
[41:21] Likewise here.
[41:23] None.
[41:24] OK.
[41:24] All right.
[41:25] Is there any comments, questions, or a motion
[41:28] based on the recommendation?
[41:30] Motion to approve.
[41:32] Motion to approve by Councilman Pineyro.
[41:35] Second.
[41:36] Second by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[41:38] Based on the recommendation-- yes?
[41:39] Madam Mayor, so is the motion to approve--
[41:42] is the motion to uphold the Manager's decision, Councilman?
[41:47] Yes.
[41:49] Any comments or questions before we call the question?
[41:53] OK.
[41:53] Madam Clerk, please call the question.
[41:56] Motion to approve the Manager's recommendation
[41:58] made by Councilman Pineyro, seconded
[42:00] by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[42:00] Councilman Pineyro?
[42:01] Yes.
[42:02] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[42:02] Yes.
[42:03] Councilwoman Porras?
[42:04] Yes.
[42:04] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[42:05] Yes.
[42:05] Mayor Fraga?
[42:06] Yes.
[42:06] Motion passes.
[42:07] All right.
[42:08] Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
[42:13] All right, we move on to the next item.
[42:15] Item 9B, A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council
[42:17] of City of Doral, Florida, adopting a fiscal transition
[42:18] policy for Council office budgets,
[42:20] providing for applicability, implementation,
[42:22] incorporation of recitals, and an effective date.
[42:24] OK.
[42:24] Thank you very much, Madam Clerk.
[42:26] This is my item.
[42:28] Councilmembers, the item that is before you is something that
[42:31] has come to my attention in the past,
[42:33] not just at the School District.
[42:35] I ran into this issue.
[42:36] I know Councilwoman Reinoso ran into this issue
[42:38] when she was elected here.
[42:40] And what I have experienced and what
[42:43] we have discussed through the administration
[42:45] is, in preparation for the budget,
[42:47] it's come to our attention that there
[42:50] is no policy or no, really, way for there
[42:57] to be a barrier for a Council member
[43:02] that is outgoing or termed out or in an election process
[43:05] to expend their office's budget in one month for the full year,
[43:09] leaving the potentially incoming Council member,
[43:12] if it's a termed-out person, or if someone is up for reelection
[43:16] and doesn't succeed, then that coming-- incoming person would
[43:21] basically be left with zero budget, which is what happened
[43:23] to Councilwoman Reinoso.
[43:24] In one month, the former Council member
[43:27] expended the entire budget.
[43:29] And she was basically left with almost nothing.
[43:31] Happened to me at the School District also.
[43:33] You remember because you were with me at the time.
[43:36] We came in.
[43:37] And basically, the person before me,
[43:39] knowing they were on their way out, expended all the funds.
[43:41] And so taxpayers are basically double-burdened because it's
[43:45] unfair for that person coming in to not
[43:47] have the funding that is intended for that person
[43:49] to do their job.
[43:51] And so funds have to be replenished in some cases.
[43:54] And so this policy, well, it does assess a strict fiscal
[43:56] responsibility and transparency, as well as a policy that
[44:02] basically prorates those funds into 1/12.
[44:06] So you will be able to continue doing your job by the time
[44:09] you're there, but you're not allowed
[44:10] to expend over the prorated amount for that month
[44:13] that you are there.
[44:15] There are exemptions such as you should not
[44:17] be ordering logo wear or cards or anything like that
[44:19] if you are termed out.
[44:20] So this just creates a standard procedure and policy
[44:25] to be followed so that there is no questions, and there's no--
[44:30] it's not abused from the office of the person sitting there,
[44:35] leaving that other person basically helpless when
[44:37] they come in with no funding.
[44:39] I think it's pretty self-explanatory.
[44:41] If there's any questions, I'm happy to answer them.
[44:43] The City Attorney has reviewed this for legal sufficiency.
[44:47] And the policy is before you.
[44:49] I have some quick questions, Mayor.
[44:51] Yes, Councilwoman Porras.
[44:53] I get the intent.
[44:55] And I do agree with it.
[44:56] I mean, I've heard this happening
[44:57] at the county level and different governments--
[45:01] levels of government.
[45:02] What was done in Councilwoman Reinoso's case,
[45:05] was her budget replenished?
[45:08] I don't remember, actually.
[45:09] Councilwoman, you remember?
[45:10] No.
[45:11] No?
[45:11] No.
[45:11] I think you had to wait for the new fiscal year.
[45:13] Whatever was spent-- through the Mayor.
[45:15] Whatever was spent was spent.
[45:17] And then I don't remember having funds.
[45:21] Yeah, it was, I think, promotional items, memberships,
[45:24] and journals.
[45:25] I don't remember.
[45:26] But I know that it was spent.
[45:27] Got it.
[45:27] And there was no money to replenish that account.
[45:29] Yeah.
[45:30] No, I agree with the policy.
[45:32] Again, I've seen it happen and--
[45:34] in different offices.
[45:36] My only question is I don't see it including the mayor's office.
[45:40] Is that something that we can add as well?
[45:42] It is included.
[45:43] Oh, is it?
[45:43] Yes.
[45:43] Because it just says--
[45:44] I'm considered a Council member, too, as far as--
[45:46] OK.
[45:46] Yeah.
[45:46] OK.
[45:47] I just wanted to clarify that.
[45:48] It is included.
[45:49] OK.
[45:50] All right.
[45:51] Motion to approve.
[45:52] Motion to approve by Councilman Pineyro.
[45:54] Second.
[45:55] Second by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[45:57] If there's no further questions, Madam Clerk,
[45:59] please call the roll.
[46:00] Motion to approve moved by Councilman Pineyro, seconded
[46:02] by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[46:03] Councilman Pineyro?
[46:03] Yes.
[46:04] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[46:05] Yes.
[46:05] Councilwoman Porras?
[46:06] Yes.
[46:06] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[46:07] Yes.
[46:07] Mayor Fraga?
[46:08] Yes.
[46:08] Motion passes.
[46:09] Thank you for your support.
[46:10] We'll move on to the next item.
[46:11] Item 9C, A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council
[46:13] of the City of Doral, Florida, directing the City Manager
[46:15] to establish a "Doral Ready Squad"
[46:16] Hurricane Preparedness Volunteer Program in conjunction with
[46:19] the Parks and Recreation Department's Silver Club
[46:20] and the Military Affairs Advisory Board,
[46:22] pairing veterans, high school student volunteers teams through
[46:24] our Student Volunteer Program, providing for implementation,
[46:27] incorporation of recitals, and an effective date.
[46:30] Councilwoman Reinoso, this is your item.
[46:32] Thank you, Mayor.
[46:33] So this item would already use an established volunteer program
[46:39] that we do have through our parks, I believe.
[46:41] And it would be using our Military Affairs Advisory Board
[46:47] to lead the Doral squad in events of emergency,
[46:52] particularly a hurricane.
[46:54] So during the time of a hurricane warning,
[46:57] I would like-- because our community is so strong,
[47:00] and we're so united for even a time of need,
[47:05] such as a hurricane-- to be able to establish an emergency
[47:10] team based of volunteers, led by the Military Advisory Board,
[47:15] to dispatch within our different communities,
[47:18] particularly to our Silver Club and our Special Needs group,
[47:23] help during a hurricane, whether it be setting up shutters, maybe
[47:28] bringing in groceries.
[47:29] But it's just a neighborly initiative.
[47:34] And the idea behind it is for the Military Advisory Board
[47:38] to essentially break the city into separate sections.
[47:43] And they would lead a certain section of the city.
[47:46] And my hope is to have enough volunteers registered
[47:49] that each community has at least two volunteers in case
[47:53] of emergency.
[47:54] Now, this could very well be seen as a pilot program.
[47:58] And it could turn into something greater.
[48:00] But I think it's a beautiful thing when
[48:02] we have a community that is so united
[48:05] and to extend that neighborly help in a time of need.
[48:10] So this item sets some parameters to do that.
[48:13] And I hope that I can have the support of my colleagues.
[48:17] Thank you, Councilwoman Reinoso.
[48:19] Any comments or questions for the Councilwoman?
[48:23] Motion to approve.
[48:23] Motion to approve by Councilman Pineyro.
[48:25] Second.
[48:26] Second by Councilwoman Porras.
[48:28] Finished it?
[48:30] Yeah.
[48:30] Thank you.
[48:31] All right.
[48:31] If there's no other comments or questions,
[48:33] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[48:34] Motion to approve moved by Councilman Pineyro, seconded
[48:35] by Councilwoman Porras.
[48:36] Councilman Pineyro?
[48:37] Yes.
[48:37] Councilwoman Porras?
[48:38] Yes.
[48:38] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[48:39] Yes.
[48:40] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[48:41] Yes.
[48:41] Mayor Fraga?
[48:42] Yes.
[48:42] The motion passes.
[48:44] All right.
[48:45] Next item, Madam Clerk.
[48:46] Next item, 9D, A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council
[48:48] of the City of Doral, Florida, directing the City Manager
[48:50] to explore mental health options for City of Doral employees,
[48:52] providing for implementation, incorporation of recitals,
[48:54] and an effective date.
[48:55] All right.
[48:55] Councilwoman Reinoso, this is also your item.
[48:57] Yes.
[48:58] So the City of Doral has had some hard last couple of months.
[49:05] But we are resilient.
[49:07] We are a community with heart.
[49:09] The reason why things affect us so closely
[49:12] is because of the close relationship
[49:14] that our employees have with each other,
[49:17] our community has with us.
[49:19] And it's a bittersweet thing.
[49:22] But again, it shows what a great job we are doing as a city
[49:27] that all these different people and events intertwine us,
[49:34] keep us connected.
[49:36] So mental health needs to be our priority.
[49:41] I know that the city has been doing things.
[49:44] But we need to do more.
[49:45] And we need to do better.
[49:48] So public service can be demanding.
[49:50] And we must ensure our employees have ample resources to address
[49:56] and discuss challenges that may be
[49:58] affecting them, both personally and professionally.
[50:02] While the city currently provides support,
[50:05] I believe we should educate and give this area the attention
[50:12] and funding it deserves.
[50:14] I ask the City Manager to look into the different programs
[50:19] that may be available and, if it is within her budget,
[50:23] to move forward, and if it is not,
[50:25] to bring it back to Council.
[50:28] I am requesting, therefore, the City Manager to work with staff
[50:32] and the experts needed to develop
[50:34] a comprehensive mental health program for all
[50:39] of our employees, every single one.
[50:43] The goal is to provide resources, private help,
[50:48] anonymous private help, and reduce the stigma
[50:52] behind mental health.
[50:53] I believe, as the leaders that we are, sitting up here,
[50:57] it is our role to call attention to these things.
[51:01] And it needs to be done.
[51:03] It needs to be done.
[51:04] And it needs to be a conversation that
[51:07] is comfortable, a conversation that
[51:09] needs to be had because grief is normal.
[51:14] It is an extension, a different phase, of love.
[51:17] Life can be overwhelming and demanding.
[51:20] But you're not alone.
[51:23] You're loved.
[51:24] There's resources.
[51:25] And we need to be able-- as Council, as staff,
[51:30] as administration, we need to be able to provide that resource.
[51:35] So supporting the mental health of our employees
[51:38] is an investment in their well-being
[51:41] and the continued strength within our city.
[51:45] God bless the staff.
[51:47] God bless our city.
[51:49] And I hope to have the support from my colleagues
[51:52] as well to pass this along.
[51:55] Our employees are our top priority.
[51:58] And we love you.
[51:59] And mental health needs to be discussed.
[52:01] And you all need the resources available to help
[52:05] you do the best for our city and to help
[52:07] do the best for yourselves.
[52:11] Thank you, Councilwoman.
[52:13] I couldn't agree more.
[52:15] And I would like to co-sponsor this item if possible.
[52:19] And I think it's an extremely sensitive item.
[52:22] So I really appreciate your approach on it,
[52:24] because I know that it's something that is extremely,
[52:27] deeply personal to people.
[52:29] And so we want to be able to extend
[52:31] that help and that resource.
[52:36] But it is extremely personal.
[52:38] And so I think that we should absolutely
[52:41] have the experts look into it and see how we can continue
[52:44] to improve and be better and continue to grow and learn
[52:48] from these circumstances.
[52:50] So thank you for bringing this forward.
[52:52] I also want to just piggyback off of it
[52:54] and mention I have been having conversations
[52:57] right after learning about this with the Manager and our Parks
[53:01] Director to include a monthly mental health
[53:05] emotional intelligence support or--
[53:11] we're calling it-- what was the word I used?
[53:13] Not a support group, but a come-together group
[53:17] through our parks in our monthly programming.
[53:20] So not just sports and art and all these great things
[53:22] that we do, but also to have one programming a month
[53:27] in our parks, a public opportunity for people
[53:31] to either come to a workshop, a class,
[53:34] a motivational speaker, a group of colleagues that get together.
[53:40] So we will be starting to incorporate some of that
[53:42] into our monthly programming.
[53:43] So I just wanted to mention that as well.
[53:46] And I think it's extremely valuable for our community, not
[53:48] just our employees.
[53:50] So thank you for bringing this forward.
[53:54] You have my full support.
[53:55] And I look forward to working with all of you
[53:58] to improve this in our-- amongst our community.
[54:01] Motion to approve.
[54:02] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[54:04] Second.
[54:05] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[54:06] And Councilman Pineyro?
[54:07] Sure.
[54:08] Comment?
[54:08] Thank you, Mayor.
[54:10] And thank you, Councilwoman Reinoso,
[54:12] for bringing this forward.
[54:13] And I would love to co-sponsor as well this item.
[54:16] Thank you.
[54:17] But I also want to mention just an idea as well,
[54:21] because I think we did something similar
[54:24] when it came to the discussion about the domestic violence
[54:28] as well, that we included a section on our website
[54:33] about services, local providers, or approved institutions that
[54:40] provide these type of services, not only for staff, but also
[54:44] for residents as well.
[54:46] So maybe we can look into that option
[54:48] as well, that we can provide information
[54:52] in our website about mental health.
[54:55] And, as a matter of fact, we--
[54:57] I have been working on hosting--
[55:01] next week-- I believe it's the 22nd--
[55:04] at Albizu University a workshop conference about mental health.
[55:10] We have been working on this for the past almost two months.
[55:14] So I'm going to pass the information to you
[55:16] as well so you can attend and speak about it because it's
[55:20] something that certainly is needed to speak and to--
[55:26] and for residents to know what type of resources are available.
[55:30] So I'm going to be sharing that information as well.
[55:33] And speaking of Albizu University, it's here in Doral.
[55:37] And they do provide a lot of these services.
[55:40] So just for you to keep that in mind as well.
[55:43] And we can work with them in a lot of these initiatives.
[55:46] So thank you.
[55:49] Absolutely.
[55:49] Thank you, Councilman.
[55:50] Yes, absolutely.
[55:51] So all right.
[55:53] Mayor?
[55:53] Yes.
[55:54] Yes.
[55:54] So I just wanted to make a quick comment.
[55:57] So we have been already--
[56:00] we have already started conversations and meetings.
[56:02] I've met with the HR Director, the Chief of Police,
[56:06] I also met with Councilwoman Reinoso
[56:08] to get some guidance on what it is that we wanted to see.
[56:13] And we are putting together some proposals.
[56:17] If we can do it under my threshold, which
[56:20] I would hope we could, then I'll go ahead and do that.
[56:24] But I will update Council.
[56:25] And also, if it does exceed, then we
[56:29] can examine those as well.
[56:30] But we are coming up with specific programs tailored
[56:33] to specific populations and also to--
[56:36] but it will cover all of our employees.
[56:39] Thank you.
[56:39] Mayor?
[56:40] Yes, Councilwoman.
[56:41] And I would like for mandatory sessions
[56:44] to be included in whatever the program is because I think
[56:47] if everybody needs to go to a session, whether it's a workshop
[56:53] or whatever it may be, it starts to break down the stigma.
[56:57] It also becomes an avenue that if somebody
[56:59] does need that extra help, they can
[57:02] go through that under the radar and seek that help that they
[57:06] may be needing without a worry of maybe somebody noticing.
[57:12] We just want to be able to provide that resource of help
[57:15] when needed.
[57:16] And to the Mayor's point, I love the now
[57:21] extending this to the community--
[57:24] perhaps on a monthly basis, is what I'm hearing?
[57:26] Yeah, once a month.
[57:27] We did have tragedies at our local school.
[57:30] And I think it would be nice to also have a component
[57:34] for students, parents, and families that may have gone
[57:38] through some things recently to have some source--
[57:42] some resource that they can seek guidance or--
[57:49] we can't prevent tragedies from happening.
[57:53] We have to be ready for when they do happen.
[57:56] And again, these are things that happen within our life.
[58:05] There's a way to prevent the really, really terrible stuff.
[58:10] And I think that's what we're trying
[58:12] to do with this opportunity.
[58:13] But when things do happen, there's
[58:16] people that are heartbroken, that are hurt,
[58:18] that are left over.
[58:19] And they also need help too.
[58:21] So yes, it's a very delicate topic.
[58:26] I don't want to speak more about it.
[58:27] I think enough has been said.
[58:29] But I appreciate that just how we
[58:31] plan parties and feel-good events, that, as a city,
[58:35] we also deal with the harder topics
[58:37] and provide those resources as well.
[58:41] Thank you.
[58:42] All right.
[58:42] If there's no additional comments or questions,
[58:45] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[58:46] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral,
[58:48] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[58:49] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[58:50] Yes.
[58:50] Councilman Pineyro?
[58:51] Yes.
[58:51] Councilwoman Porras?
[58:52] Yes.
[58:53] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[58:53] Yes.
[58:54] Mayor Fraga?
[58:55] Yes.
[58:55] Motion passes.
[58:56] All right.
[58:56] Thank you very much for your support.
[58:58] Item 9E, Discussion-- Employee Salary Public Search Portal.
[59:02] OK.
[59:02] Councilwoman Porras, this is your item.
[59:04] Thank you, Mayor.
[59:05] This is just a very, very brief discussion
[59:09] on the implementation of a search tool that's
[59:13] going to allow the public to access and view employee
[59:17] salaries for the city.
[59:19] When I was looking into this, after the City of Miami
[59:22] Beach and the City of Miami passed their own,
[59:26] I-- and I emailed the City Manager's office about it,
[59:30] she informed me that the city was already
[59:32] working on something like this.
[59:35] And so I just wanted to let residents know that it
[59:38] is going to be happening.
[59:41] And also, it is going to be something
[59:46] that new state law is going to require
[59:48] of cities and municipalities.
[59:50] So I wanted to just very quickly have the City Attorney just
[59:55] explain what the city-- what the new law requires
[59:58] and then just, Manager, what you told me
[1:00:01] so that the residents can know what's
[1:00:03] going to be implemented later on.
[1:00:06] Through the Mayor.
[1:00:07] Councilwoman, so the new law that's
[1:00:10] going to effect at the beginning of this year
[1:00:12] basically requires that all local governments
[1:00:15] post salaries of their employees and updated
[1:00:18] on a quarterly basis.
[1:00:20] OK, thank you.
[1:00:24] So, Mayor and Council, since the law was passed,
[1:00:30] we have been discussing implementing
[1:00:32] that, which the timeline for that is January 1 of 2027.
[1:00:39] We are speaking with our vendors--
[1:00:42] our Paycom vendor.
[1:00:44] I'm trying to be able to make that an efficient process
[1:00:47] because I don't want something that has to be manually done
[1:00:50] and inputted all the time.
[1:00:54] So we are working on that.
[1:01:00] Because I like to keep things clear, I want to understand--
[1:01:04] I want to just state that, yes, we have been working on it.
[1:01:07] It is an administrative policy.
[1:01:09] I did ask the Attorney if I was required
[1:01:12] to ask Council for action on that, and I'm not.
[1:01:16] So I am going to be handling this in an administrative policy
[1:01:19] manner.
[1:01:21] And I will update Council accordingly
[1:01:24] once we come up with the system.
[1:01:26] But absolutely, it will be up and running to meet--
[1:01:28] to be compliant with state law.
[1:01:31] Thank you very much.
[1:01:32] All right.
[1:01:33] Another--
[1:01:34] Thank you very much.
[1:01:34] Thank you.
[1:01:35] All right.
[1:01:36] No action is required.
[1:01:37] We'll move on to the next item, Item 9F.
[1:01:39] Item 9F, Discussion-- Advisory Boards, Committees,
[1:01:41] and Commissions Member Nomination.
[1:01:43] Mayor and Council, I did receive one nomination
[1:01:45] from the office of Councilwoman Porras, which
[1:01:46] is attached here in for the commission on status of women.
[1:01:49] Do we have a motion?
[1:01:50] Motion.
[1:01:51] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Porras.
[1:01:52] Second.
[1:01:52] Second by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[1:01:55] All in favor say, "aye."
[1:01:56] Aye.
[1:01:56] Aye.
[1:01:58] Sorry, do we need a full roll call?
[1:01:59] That's fine, no.
[1:02:00] OK.
[1:02:01] Mayor's Report.
[1:02:02] All right, Mayor's Report.
[1:02:07] Give me one second.
[1:02:08] Sorry.
[1:02:11] So, first, I'd like to thank our Parks and Recreation Department
[1:02:15] and our Doral Police Department for a great National Night Out
[1:02:19] event.
[1:02:19] It was a success.
[1:02:20] People were happy, very well organized,
[1:02:22] every year better and better.
[1:02:24] So thank you to the entire team--
[1:02:26] it was a wonderful evening--
[1:02:28] and to the Police Department that
[1:02:29] always does a great job with their National Night Out event.
[1:02:32] And I think our families truly enjoy it.
[1:02:34] As our students head back to school tomorrow,
[1:02:36] I want to wish all our students a very successful, safe,
[1:02:42] and educational school year, creating new memories.
[1:02:45] I just want to mention on that, too, I did ask--
[1:02:48] I know every year, first week of school
[1:02:50] is tough with some traffic delays.
[1:02:54] And so every year, we've gotten, I
[1:02:55] think, a little bit better and not just
[1:02:57] implementing more police officers around the schools
[1:03:00] to help the flow of traffic.
[1:03:03] [PHONE RINGS]
[1:03:07] Silence your phones.
[1:03:08] No, I'm just kidding.
[1:03:10] So not just on helping with the flow of traffic
[1:03:13] and making sure that people have an easier route
[1:03:17] and that they feel and see the presence of our police officers.
[1:03:20] And we get to engage with the kids and things.
[1:03:21] So it's always wonderful to see our men and women in uniform
[1:03:25] out there supporting families.
[1:03:26] But this year, actually with the help of Public Works,
[1:03:31] we requested all active MOTs to be delayed
[1:03:37] and not obstruct the flow of traffic.
[1:03:40] And so Carlos and his team did a great job of speaking with
[1:03:43] the County and making sure that there was no MOTs that had been
[1:03:47] approved through the County that we hadn't seen that would affect
[1:03:50] the traffic flow, because we know that it's-- it can always
[1:03:53] be a challenge in the mornings and in the afternoons.
[1:03:55] So I can't promise there will be no traffic to the residents.
[1:03:59] But we're going to make it as an easy process
[1:04:01] and as a safe process as possible.
[1:04:04] A quick reminder to our city offices that--
[1:04:07] I mean, to our city that the offices will be closed in--
[1:04:12] for Labor Day in recognition of-- observance
[1:04:14] of Labor Day on September 7.
[1:04:15] Obviously, we don't have a Council meeting until then,
[1:04:18] so I just wanted to mention that.
[1:04:19] And it will take place on Tuesday, September 8.
[1:04:22] And then, of course, we have some birthdays this month--
[1:04:25] our Director of IT, Eylin Fernandez, on August 13.
[1:04:31] So tomorrow is your birthday.
[1:04:34] I forgot what day it was.
[1:04:36] Our Director of-- our Building Official, I'm sorry,
[1:04:40] Linda Blanco, on August 26.
[1:04:44] Happy birthday.
[1:04:45] And we have a very special birthday.
[1:04:47] Also, on Monday, August 17, our City Manager
[1:04:52] will be celebrating her birthday.
[1:04:54] Happy birthday.
[1:04:59] Cake.
[1:05:00] (SINGING) Happy birthday to you
[1:05:02] (SPEAKING) We sing here.
[1:05:03] (SINGING) Happy birthday to you
[1:05:07] Happy birthday, dear Zeida
[1:05:10] Happy birthday to you
[1:05:14] (SPEAKING) It looks like a Game of Thrones cake.
[1:05:19] Thank you, everybody.
[1:05:21] All right, that concludes my Mayor's comments.
[1:05:24] Thank you very much.
[1:05:26] All right, the next item is Advisory Board Comments,
[1:05:28] Special Needs Advisory Board for August 2026.
[1:05:31] We do have Mr. Trevor Cunningham here
[1:05:32] to present the report, Mayor.
[1:05:34] Thank you.
[1:05:35] Thank you for your patience.
[1:05:37] Yeah, absolutely.
[1:05:39] And thank you for singing.
[1:05:40] That gives me a little lightheartedness to do this.
[1:05:45] As mentioned, my name is Trevor Cunningham.
[1:05:47] And I am the Chair of the City of Doral Special Needs
[1:05:49] Advisory Board.
[1:05:52] I just want to quickly thank my fellow board members
[1:05:56] for bringing this opportunity to my attention, the Department
[1:05:59] of Public Works here at the City of Doral
[1:06:00] for answering many of our questions
[1:06:02] about this, and Madam City Clerk and Miss Juanita Cruz
[1:06:07] for welcoming me this morning.
[1:06:09] This is my first City Council meeting,
[1:06:11] so I'm really happy to be here and be with you all.
[1:06:15] Our Advisory Board is asking to expand ridesharing options
[1:06:19] to individuals with disabilities,
[1:06:21] specifically at free or low cost,
[1:06:26] specifically looking at providing services
[1:06:29] for individuals to travel to medical appointments or job
[1:06:35] opportunities as city residents to city places.
[1:06:40] These are not necessarily meant to replace the Doral Trolley
[1:06:44] system or the Special Transportation Services.
[1:06:50] Both services are great.
[1:06:51] As someone who has a visual impairment, I use both of them.
[1:06:54] Every single day, I use the Trolley to get to the Metrorail.
[1:06:57] And I use my STS card to use the Metrorail.
[1:07:00] However, both have limitations.
[1:07:02] The [? Doral ?] Trolley has specific routes
[1:07:05] that can't go everywhere.
[1:07:07] And the STS service that is meant to go to door to door
[1:07:12] is constantly delayed and constantly has
[1:07:14] its own challenges.
[1:07:16] And for someone trying to get to a job or a medical appointment
[1:07:21] and being several hours delayed, you
[1:07:23] can only imagine how challenging that could be.
[1:07:27] Our simple ask here is that we ask that the City of Doral
[1:07:30] explore opportunities to expand the Freebee ridesharing
[1:07:35] program to people with disabilities
[1:07:37] and specifically look at opportunities for demand,
[1:07:40] operational feasibility, and long-term sustainability,
[1:07:43] specifically long-term cost.
[1:07:45] We know that this could be an expensive program.
[1:07:50] But we want to make sure that the demand is there,
[1:07:53] that the opportunity to make this a successful program
[1:07:55] would be there as well.
[1:07:57] So that is our proposal at this moment.
[1:08:00] And happy to answer any questions.
[1:08:02] Thank you, Trevor.
[1:08:03] Just to give some information on this-- so we have--
[1:08:08] I've been working with Public Works on this.
[1:08:10] And we have had discussions about expanding it.
[1:08:14] The question that hasn't been answered,
[1:08:16] and what we're trying to understand better,
[1:08:19] is to what level of capabilities we would allow,
[1:08:22] whether the rider will be by themselves, accompanied
[1:08:25] with someone, because we understand the request of going
[1:08:29] to work and things like that.
[1:08:30] That's someone who's a little more independent.
[1:08:32] But we have no way of limiting someone
[1:08:35] putting someone with less capabilities in a vehicle
[1:08:39] on their own to go somewhere.
[1:08:41] So we're trying to figure out how to best service and serve
[1:08:45] those with the independence that they would be able to.
[1:08:52] We're working with Freebee on what the disability allow--
[1:08:59] what they would allow as a disability for a person
[1:09:01] to be alone, or if they would have to say
[1:09:03] you have to be accompanied.
[1:09:04] So it is something that's being looked at.
[1:09:06] And then, obviously, the funding is the biggest issue.
[1:09:08] It is very costly.
[1:09:09] And it does cost us a lot right now even for the seniors.
[1:09:12] So we are currently reviewing that and seeing how we can best
[1:09:16] fund the program and expand it.
[1:09:19] We do subsidize a lot of special needs programming now.
[1:09:22] There's a lot of changes potentially coming down
[1:09:24] from Tallahassee on our revenue structures.
[1:09:27] So we are looking into all those capabilities, advertising,
[1:09:32] so on.
[1:09:32] So it is something that has been in discussion for some time.
[1:09:36] And I know that we would all be very supportive of it.
[1:09:39] We're just looking at what's the best model forward
[1:09:41] to be able to provide some expansion to the program.
[1:09:45] Great.
[1:09:46] Any additional questions?
[1:09:50] We'll let you all know very soon.
[1:09:51] Hopefully, there'll be a response.
[1:09:53] But I know Public Works is actively working on it.
[1:09:55] And they did hear your request that would be coming forward
[1:09:59] as part of the agenda.
[1:10:00] Excellent.
[1:10:01] We really appreciate it.
[1:10:02] Madam Manager, anything you would like to add on that?
[1:10:04] No?
[1:10:05] OK.
[1:10:06] All right.
[1:10:06] Thank you, Trevor.
[1:10:07] Thank you.
[1:10:07] Thank you so much.
[1:10:08] We'll keep you up to date.
[1:10:10] All right.
[1:10:11] Move on to the next item.
[1:10:12] City Manager's Report.
[1:10:14] Madam City Manager?
[1:10:16] Hi.
[1:10:16] Yes.
[1:10:17] Good morning.
[1:10:18] So I wanted to just bring a few-- a couple things
[1:10:24] to the Council's attention.
[1:10:27] It's with great honor that I report that the City of Doral
[1:10:30] is in receipt of the prestigious Government Finance Officers
[1:10:32] Association Triple Crown Award for 2024.
[1:10:37] So the 2024 Triple Crown Award recognizes
[1:10:40] governments that have achieved the following GFOA awards.
[1:10:44] The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
[1:10:47] Reporting for the FY 2023 ACFR, the Popular Annual Financial
[1:10:55] Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget
[1:10:58] Presentation Award for FY '25/'26 budget.
[1:11:03] So Doral is just one of 441 governments
[1:11:07] to achieve this special recognition
[1:11:08] for fiscal year ending 2024.
[1:11:10] The Triple Crown designation represents
[1:11:12] a significant achievement.
[1:11:13] To qualify, each entity must meet
[1:11:15] the high standards of all three separate award programs.
[1:11:18] Each award program recognizes governments
[1:11:20] that produce reports which communicate
[1:11:22] their financial stories in a transparent manner
[1:11:25] and meet applicable standards.
[1:11:26] So I would like to take this opportunity
[1:11:28] to express my gratitude to the entire Finance
[1:11:30] team for their hard work and dedication.
[1:11:34] We have commended them for these awards before.
[1:11:37] [APPLAUSE]
[1:11:45] In addition to that, I'm also pleased to share
[1:11:47] that Doral Central Park project has officially earned the Gold
[1:11:51] certification from the Florida Green Building Coalition.
[1:11:55] Although the project was originally
[1:11:56] designed to achieve only the Silver certification,
[1:12:00] the dedication and collaborative efforts
[1:12:01] of the City of Doral team followed us to exceed that goal.
[1:12:05] Through strategic coordination, careful planning,
[1:12:07] and strong commitment to sustainable design
[1:12:09] and construction practices, the project
[1:12:11] achieved the higher Gold certification.
[1:12:13] This recognition is a significant accomplishment
[1:12:15] for the city and reflects the hard work
[1:12:17] of everyone involved in delivering
[1:12:19] a high-quality, environmentally responsible project that
[1:12:22] will benefit our community for years to come.
[1:12:25] I'd like to congratulate and thank
[1:12:28] Lazaro Quintero and the entire project team
[1:12:31] for this outstanding achievement.
[1:12:32] They do have an award that was sent to them,
[1:12:36] so I'd like for them to come and take a picture with you
[1:12:40] if possible.
[1:12:40] Of course.
[1:12:41] Thank you.
[1:12:41] Please come up.
[1:12:42] [APPLAUSE]
[1:12:45] We'll do it right when we wrap up-- let's finish the reports.
[1:12:49] Yes.
[1:12:49] Yes.
[1:12:50] Anything else, City Manager?
[1:12:52] No, that's it, Mayor.
[1:12:53] Thank you.
[1:12:53] OK.
[1:12:54] Madam City Clerk, next item.
[1:12:55] City Attorney's Report.
[1:12:56] City Attorney.
[1:12:57] Mr. City Attorney?
[1:12:58] Nothing to report, Madam Mayor.
[1:12:59] OK, no sessions to call.
[1:13:01] No sessions to call.
[1:13:02] OK.
[1:13:02] Madam City Clerk, your report's always so--
[1:13:05] It's very lengthy.
[1:13:06] It's attached.
[1:13:07] OK, perfect.
[1:13:08] Thank you.
[1:13:08] Thank you very much.
[1:13:09] All right.
[1:13:10] That exhausts our morning council meeting agenda.
[1:13:12] Do I have a motion to recess?
[1:13:14] Motion.
[1:13:15] Motion to recess by Councilman Pineyro.
[1:13:17] Second.
[1:13:17] Second by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[1:13:19] All in favor say, "aye."
[1:13:19] Aye.
[1:13:20] Aye.
[1:13:20] We'll see you back here for our protocol hour.
[1:13:22] And then our Council meeting OPA, 5:30.
[1:13:26] Thank you very much.
[1:13:27] See you later.
[1:13:33] All right.
[1:13:35] Good evening, everyone.
[1:13:36] Welcome to our regular scheduled Council meeting.
[1:13:38] Today is Wednesday the 12th.
[1:13:42] The time is now 6:09 PM.
[1:13:43] I hereby call this meeting to order.
[1:13:45] Please remember to silence your phones.
[1:13:46] And if you must take a call, please step
[1:13:48] outside so that we can keep an orderly and respectful
[1:13:51] atmosphere while we have our meeting.
[1:13:53] All right.
[1:13:53] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[1:13:55] Councilwoman Nicole Reinoso?
[1:13:56] Present.
[1:13:57] Councilwoman Maureen Porras?
[1:13:58] Here.
[1:13:59] Councilman Rafael Pineyro?
[1:14:00] Present.
[1:14:00] Vice Mayor Digna Cabral?
[1:14:01] Here.
[1:14:02] Mayor Christi Fraga?
[1:14:03] Present.
[1:14:03] Mayor, we have quorum.
[1:14:04] Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance,
[1:14:06] led by Councilwoman Porras.
[1:14:09] I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
[1:14:13] and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
[1:14:17] indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
[1:14:26] OK.
[1:14:27] Agenda/Order of Business.
[1:14:28] Madam City Manager, Mr. City Attorney, any changes from you?
[1:14:34] No, Mayor, we're fine.
[1:14:35] No, Mayor.
[1:14:35] Thank you.
[1:14:36] I have had some requests to make some arrangements in the Agenda
[1:14:40] since it is a long one.
[1:14:41] So if you all will indulge some of our requests.
[1:14:45] We have been asked to hear item 20G,
[1:14:47] which is the City's Comprehensive Plan,
[1:14:49] first reading again.
[1:14:51] As our first item, should be very quick.
[1:14:53] So we'll hear that first.
[1:14:55] And then we're going to move item 20Q right after 20E since
[1:14:59] the applicant has several items and would like to have them all
[1:15:03] taken up right after the other.
[1:15:05] If there's no objections to that,
[1:15:07] those will be the changes to the Agenda/Order of Business.
[1:15:10] Is everyone OK with that?
[1:15:11] Yup.
[1:15:11] Yes?
[1:15:12] OK.
[1:15:12] Madam Clerk, make the notes on the Agenda, please.
[1:15:14] Yes, ma'am.
[1:15:15] All right.
[1:15:16] And we will go ahead and move into Public Comments.
[1:15:22] We will now open the floor for public comments.
[1:15:24] Each speaker will have three minutes
[1:15:26] to address any item on today's agenda
[1:15:28] or any matter related to the City of Doral.
[1:15:31] Please begin by stating your name
[1:15:32] and address for the record to ensure that you're
[1:15:35] registered with the City Clerk.
[1:15:36] We'll first hear from those who have preregistered with our City
[1:15:39] Clerk, followed by any walk-in speakers.
[1:15:42] Once all of the preregistered speakers have spoken,
[1:15:44] I will mention that this is your final reasonable opportunity,
[1:15:47] and you can approach the podium.
[1:15:49] As a reminder, in accordance with City Code of Conduct,
[1:15:51] we ask that you make all remarks in a respectful, courteous,
[1:15:54] and orderly manner.
[1:15:55] Personal attacks, offensive language,
[1:15:57] disruptive behavior will not be permitted.
[1:16:00] Please, let's work together to maintain a productive forum that
[1:16:03] is constructive for all.
[1:16:05] I will go ahead and open up the floor
[1:16:07] to preregistered speakers, which I believe
[1:16:08] we have none at this time.
[1:16:10] So anyone who would like to speak on any item related
[1:16:13] to the City Council, germane to the city, or on this agenda,
[1:16:17] please approach the podium.
[1:16:28] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[1:16:31] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect
[1:16:32] no one has chosen to speak at this time.
[1:16:34] And we'll go ahead and move into our Public Hearing items.
[1:16:37] Madam Mayor, may I please swear in all the witnesses
[1:16:39] for all the public hearings?
[1:16:40] Yes, ma'am.
[1:16:40] If you are presenting testimony in any of the public hearings
[1:16:43] tonight, please stand up, raise your right hand,
[1:16:45] and repeat after me.
[1:16:48] I do solemnly swear that the information that I'm
[1:16:51] about to present shall be the truth and nothing but the truth.
[1:16:54] Thank you very much.
[1:16:56] Item 20G, Ordinance Number 2026-20,
[1:16:59] Comprehensive Plan Update.
[1:17:00] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[1:17:02] of Doral, Florida, adopting evaluation and appraisal report
[1:17:04] EAR-based amendments to the comprehensive plan by amending
[1:17:06] the resiliency element, future land use element,
[1:17:09] transportation element, housing element, infrastructure element,
[1:17:12] conservation element, parks and recreation element,
[1:17:14] educational facilities element, intergovernmental coordination
[1:17:16] element, and capital improvements element by creating
[1:17:19] new private property rights element and economic development
[1:17:21] element and updating the water supply facilities work plan
[1:17:23] pursuant to Sections 163.3191, 163.3184, and 163.3177(6)(C),
[1:17:28] Florida Statutes, providing for transmittal to the State Land
[1:17:31] Planning Agency, Florida Department of Commerce,
[1:17:33] providing for conflicts, severability,
[1:17:34] inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan, and an effective date.
[1:17:36] OK.
[1:17:37] Opening up the public hearing for Item 20G,
[1:17:39] also known as 26-6715.
[1:17:42] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, please
[1:17:44] approach the podium.
[1:17:50] Showing no interest, Public Comments is now closed.
[1:17:52] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect
[1:17:53] no one has chosen to speak at this time.
[1:17:55] And we'll now hear from staff, or, I believe,
[1:17:57] Ms. Michelle Lopez is here visiting us?
[1:18:00] Welcome.
[1:18:01] Thank you, Mayor.
[1:18:05] Always nice to be back in your chambers.
[1:18:09] Good evening, Mayor, Council, and--
[1:18:12] I'm sorry, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and members of the City Council.
[1:18:16] Tonight, we're presenting the ordinance
[1:18:18] for the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report
[1:18:20] of the Comprehensive Plan.
[1:18:22] It's a required, state-mandated update.
[1:18:24] I'll walk you through what the year is,
[1:18:26] what changed in your Comp Plan, and how we engage the community
[1:18:29] and what happens after tonight.
[1:18:32] So two terms that you're going to hear
[1:18:34] throughout this presentation, I'm
[1:18:36] going to define them up front.
[1:18:38] The first is the comprehensive plan.
[1:18:39] That's the City's long-range policy document.
[1:18:42] It sets the city's goals, objectives, and policies
[1:18:45] and its growth pattern.
[1:18:47] Every land development regulation and every development
[1:18:49] order has to be consistent with your Comprehensive Plan.
[1:18:52] The second is the Evaluation and Appraisal Report,
[1:18:54] which is a periodic checkup of that plan.
[1:18:57] State law requires that it's done at least every seven years.
[1:19:01] We evaluate whether the plan still reflects the current state
[1:19:03] law and the local conditions, notify the state,
[1:19:06] and then adopt whatever amendments are required.
[1:19:08] In short, the Comp Plan is the document.
[1:19:11] And the EAR review tells us what we need
[1:19:13] to update every seven years.
[1:19:17] Your last Comp Plan update was in 2016, a holistic Comp Plan
[1:19:22] update.
[1:19:22] You've done minor updates since then.
[1:19:24] But the EAR process and the last major Comp Plan update
[1:19:28] was done in 2016.
[1:19:29] So that's 10 years of development pattern
[1:19:33] that has changed.
[1:19:35] It's a decade of growth, development, and infrastructure
[1:19:37] demand.
[1:19:38] And we just need to catch up through the policy document
[1:19:42] and update that and then have a 25-year projection forward.
[1:19:46] So the purpose of the ordinance is
[1:19:48] to amend the Comp Plan so it stays consistent
[1:19:50] with local state requirements and reflects where
[1:19:53] the City is actually at today.
[1:19:56] And so through this effort, we're
[1:19:57] updating every element, objective,
[1:19:59] policy in the Plan that was reviewed and required updating.
[1:20:06] So we updated or amended your 10 core elements,
[1:20:10] which is resiliency, your land use-- future land use policy,
[1:20:13] transportation, housing, infrastructure, conservation,
[1:20:15] parks and recs, education, intergovernmental coordination,
[1:20:20] and capital improvements.
[1:20:22] There are two new elements as part
[1:20:23] of the Comp Plan, which is your economic development policy.
[1:20:26] Several years ago, FIU conducted a project
[1:20:31] where they looked at potential economic development policies
[1:20:34] that the City could pursue.
[1:20:36] And so we're rolling that into the Comprehensive Plan.
[1:20:39] And then the property rights element
[1:20:40] was adopted by reference in 2022.
[1:20:43] Through this effort, we're incorporating the property
[1:20:45] rights element into the larger document, as well as the data
[1:20:48] and analysis that goes with it.
[1:20:50] We've also taken the Water Supply Plan,
[1:20:53] the 10-year horizon, and brought it up to date.
[1:20:58] So through this process, there was community engagement,
[1:21:00] which is also required.
[1:21:02] The first was a community workshop held
[1:21:04] at Doral Central on January 20.
[1:21:07] The second was a tabling event at the Farmers Market
[1:21:09] at Doral Central again.
[1:21:11] That one had a little bit more interaction and activity
[1:21:13] from the residents.
[1:21:15] And we really appreciated their input.
[1:21:17] And then the third, we had QR codes at both events
[1:21:21] and then also posted throughout city facilities,
[1:21:23] City Hall, at your parks departments
[1:21:25] so that the community can engage from a remote setting
[1:21:28] on their cell phones.
[1:21:29] So we took all of that engagement and commentary,
[1:21:33] and we rolled it into the document
[1:21:36] as we looked at the policies and objectives to update.
[1:21:41] So this all probably sounds a little bit familiar.
[1:21:44] I was here on April 10, doing a very similar presentation.
[1:21:48] At that time, the document was adopted.
[1:21:51] We transmitted to the state.
[1:21:52] The state came back.
[1:21:53] They wanted some changes and requested that we go back
[1:21:58] to first reading in LPA.
[1:22:00] So we're doing so.
[1:22:04] Where we land next is after tonight,
[1:22:08] if we have your support to proceed,
[1:22:10] we'll go ahead and retransmit to the state again.
[1:22:14] They'll go through a 30-day review cycle, submit comments.
[1:22:17] We'll address the comments, then we come back for second reading,
[1:22:21] and then we retransmit again for another 30-day review.
[1:22:26] We had a significant engagement between our staff
[1:22:30] at Corradino and the City.
[1:22:32] And so I just want to give a brief acknowledgment.
[1:22:35] The Corradino Project Manager was Kathryn Lyon.
[1:22:39] And we had Madison Hermida supporting on data analysis
[1:22:42] and collection.
[1:22:44] Your land use special counsel Valerie
[1:22:47] Vicente looked at the document.
[1:22:48] She did her legal sufficiency review.
[1:22:51] And then, of course, most importantly is your departments.
[1:22:54] Guillermo De Nacimiento, the Assistant Director
[1:22:56] of Planning and Zoning, was the City's project manager,
[1:22:58] shepherding this process, coordinating
[1:23:00] between departments.
[1:23:01] And then we had significant feedback from your Planning
[1:23:04] and Zoning team, Public Works, Parks and Recs, Capital
[1:23:07] Improvements, Economic Development, and Public Affairs
[1:23:11] helping us with the notices and the social media posts
[1:23:14] for those community workshops that we discussed.
[1:23:16] So I just want to say thank you to all of those departments
[1:23:19] and participation.
[1:23:20] We couldn't do it without you.
[1:23:22] And with that, thank you for your time.
[1:23:25] I ask for a recommendation of approval.
[1:23:27] And then we can proceed with transmittal.
[1:23:30] OK.
[1:23:31] Do you have any comments?
[1:23:33] Madam Manager, I have a quick question.
[1:23:35] Sure.
[1:23:36] Are we required to do all of the public engagement stuff again?
[1:23:40] Is that not--
[1:23:41] No, it's--
[1:23:42] It's not being affected?
[1:23:43] Yeah, it's not being affected.
[1:23:44] So the language that's being updated or changed
[1:23:47] was more based on what exactly?
[1:23:50] Yeah, there were technical nuances
[1:23:51] that the state felt were maybe a little bit more
[1:23:54] restrictive or burdensome.
[1:23:57] I had an in-depth conversation with the Manager's office
[1:23:59] and your legal team.
[1:24:03] We determined collectively none of those policies we were
[1:24:06] willing to die on the hill for.
[1:24:07] We can always come back later.
[1:24:09] We roll them back?
[1:24:10] Yeah.
[1:24:12] But not detrimental to the changes to the Comp Plan?
[1:24:14] Not at all.
[1:24:15] And we're certain that the state will be--
[1:24:18] I mean, it was in line with what they recommended we review?
[1:24:21] Yes.
[1:24:22] We took all their recommendations.
[1:24:23] And we just went line by line and accepted
[1:24:26] what they asked for.
[1:24:27] [INAUDIBLE]
[1:24:28] It was a little bit of an overreach, but--
[1:24:31] do you have any other questions?
[1:24:34] No?
[1:24:34] All right.
[1:24:35] Motion.
[1:24:36] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[1:24:37] Second.
[1:24:38] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[1:24:39] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[1:24:41] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-20 on first reading
[1:24:44] made by Councilwoman Reinoso, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[1:24:45] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[1:24:46] Yes.
[1:24:47] Councilman Pineyro?
[1:24:47] Yes.
[1:24:48] Councilwoman Porras?
[1:24:49] Yes.
[1:24:49] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[1:24:50] Yes.
[1:24:50] Mayor Fraga?
[1:24:50] Yes.
[1:24:51] Motion passes.
[1:24:52] Thank you.
[1:24:52] Thank you.
[1:24:53] See you soon.
[1:24:54] All right.
[1:24:55] Next item, Madam Clerk.
[1:24:56] We're going back to item 20A, A resolution of the Mayor
[1:24:58] and the City Council of the City of Doral, Florida,
[1:25:00] approving the site plan and special exception use permit
[1:25:02] for plus or minus 8,000-square-foot fitness/sports
[1:25:04] facility and outdoor soccer fields located on a vacant
[1:25:06] parcel in the City of Doral, Florida,
[1:25:08] identified with a Miami-Dade Folio Number 35-3022-000-0981,
[1:25:12] pursuant to Section 68-849(B)(5) of the City's Land Development
[1:25:16] Code and providing for an effective date.
[1:25:17] All right.
[1:25:18] Let me go ahead and do the Public Hearing first.
[1:25:20] Mr. Magrisso, thank you.
[1:25:22] Opening up Public Comments for item 20A, also known as 26-6681.
[1:25:26] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, and this item
[1:25:29] alone, please approach the podium.
[1:25:35] Seeing no public comments for this item,
[1:25:38] we are now closing the Public Comments portion.
[1:25:40] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect
[1:25:40] no one has chosen to speak at this time.
[1:25:42] And I will take any ex parte communications on this item.
[1:25:47] No.
[1:25:48] No?
[1:25:48] I did have some ex parte communication
[1:25:50] during the workshop.
[1:25:50] I happened to walk in and meet the applicant.
[1:25:52] And I know that they've worked hard on this.
[1:25:55] It will not affect my decision on it.
[1:25:59] And we're happy that we're here today.
[1:26:01] Let's move forward.
[1:26:02] Mr. Magrisso?
[1:26:05] OK.
[1:26:06] Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council, Madam Manager.
[1:26:10] I think I have a presentation.
[1:26:12] Perfect OK, so this is a fitness/sports facility.
[1:26:17] It is located right back here on 56th Street,
[1:26:21] on the corner of Northwest 82nd Avenue.
[1:26:23] And it's approximately 0.86 acres.
[1:26:26] The land use around it and the zoning districts are pretty much
[1:26:31] all industrial districts and future land use categories.
[1:26:35] These are a couple of renderings of the proposal pursuant
[1:26:40] to 53-128, a Special Exception is required for this use
[1:26:43] in the location.
[1:26:45] And they're coming in for site plan approval as well.
[1:26:48] So you can see that there are two pitches on the proposed site
[1:26:52] plan, accompanied by a facility--
[1:26:55] training facility in the back of the pitch.
[1:26:57] Currently, it's a vacant lot.
[1:27:00] So this will all be incorporated within that vacant lot.
[1:27:03] They went to workshop, as the Mayor said, on March 25.
[1:27:06] The site plan evaluation standards,
[1:27:08] we have compliance with all relevant standards
[1:27:12] and the standards for the Special Exception
[1:27:18] saying all are approved of the relevant ones.
[1:27:22] So with that, the staff recommends
[1:27:24] approval of the proposed Special Exception and approval
[1:27:27] of the site plan.
[1:27:30] I haven't seen the applicant.
[1:27:31] I don't know if the applicant's here.
[1:27:32] I think they are here.
[1:27:33] The applicant is here if you have any further questions
[1:27:36] or if I can answer any questions you might have.
[1:27:39] Thank you, Mr. Magrisso.
[1:27:40] Would the applicant like to present
[1:27:42] or have any comments to add?
[1:27:45] You're not required to, but--
[1:27:46] I wish I can present the project.
[1:27:48] If not--
[1:27:49] We'll leave it up to our colleagues.
[1:27:50] Is there any comments or questions
[1:27:52] about this project for the applicant?
[1:27:56] No.
[1:27:57] All right.
[1:27:57] I think you're good.
[1:27:58] If there's no more comments or questions,
[1:28:00] I need a motion to approve.
[1:28:01] Motion.
[1:28:02] Motion.
[1:28:02] Motion to approve by Councilman Pineyro, seconded
[1:28:04] by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[1:28:05] If there's no more debate, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[1:28:08] Motion to approve moved by Councilman Pineyro, seconded
[1:28:09] by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[1:28:10] Councilman Pineyro?
[1:28:11] Yes.
[1:28:11] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[1:28:12] Yes.
[1:28:13] Councilwoman Porras?
[1:28:13] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[1:28:14] Yes.
[1:28:15] Mayor Fraga?
[1:28:15] Yes.
[1:28:16] Motion passes.
[1:28:17] All right.
[1:28:17] Thank you very much.
[1:28:18] Move on to the next item.
[1:28:19] Item 20B, A resolution of the Mayor and City Council
[1:28:22] of the City of Doral, Florida, approving a site plan for 8300
[1:28:24] Invest LLC, for the property located at 8335 Northwest 56th
[1:28:27] Street in the City of Doral, Florida,
[1:28:28] pursuant to Section 53-184(F) of the City's Land Development Code
[1:28:31] and providing for an effective date.
[1:28:33] All right.
[1:28:33] I'm going to go ahead and do Public
[1:28:34] Hearing first, Mr. Magrisso.
[1:28:35] Opening up Public Hearing for item 20B, also known as 26-6682.
[1:28:38] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, and this item
[1:28:41] alone, please approach the podium.
[1:28:48] Showing no interest, I am closing the Public Hearing
[1:28:52] portion for this item.
[1:28:54] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect
[1:28:56] no one has chosen to speak at this time.
[1:28:58] And I will take any ex parte communication.
[1:29:01] Has there been any ex parte communication?
[1:29:04] Uh-uh.
[1:29:06] No?
[1:29:07] All right.
[1:29:08] Mr. Magrisso?
[1:29:09] OK.
[1:29:10] The presentation.
[1:29:14] OK, so this is known as Mediterranea Center II.
[1:29:18] They are here for a site plan approval.
[1:29:20] It is located at 8335 Northwest 56th Street.
[1:29:26] And it is approximately 0.926 acres.
[1:29:29] They went to workshop on February 24, 2025.
[1:29:32] I think that is 6.
[1:29:35] So this is pretty much located in a completely industrial
[1:29:38] district.
[1:29:39] All the surrounding areas north, south, east and west
[1:29:42] have a future land use category of Industrial.
[1:29:44] And they accompany a zoning district of Industrial as well.
[1:29:49] This is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Land
[1:29:52] Development Code.
[1:29:53] These are the existing conditions as you see them now.
[1:29:58] It is located adjacent to what is
[1:30:00] known as Mediterranea I. They're just
[1:30:02] building a pretty much mirror image of what is currently there
[1:30:07] on this vacant lot.
[1:30:09] Here's the site plan you see.
[1:30:11] Like I said, it's approximately one acre.
[1:30:13] It's going to have a modern architectural design
[1:30:16] for warehouse buildings with 24 parking spaces, landscaping,
[1:30:21] bicycle areas.
[1:30:23] These are elevations from the east and the west
[1:30:27] and the south and the north.
[1:30:32] The site plan evaluation standards--
[1:30:33] complies with all relevant site plan evaluation standards.
[1:30:36] And the staff is recommending approval of the proposed site
[1:30:40] plan.
[1:30:40] If you have any further questions,
[1:30:42] I'm happy to answer it at this time.
[1:30:44] Is the applicant present, wanting to make any comments?
[1:30:49] It's not required, but if you're present-- if there's
[1:30:51] any questions for the applicant or for Mr. Magrisso,
[1:30:55] now would be your time.
[1:30:57] If there's no comments, questions, or debate,
[1:30:58] I need a motion.
[1:30:59] Motion.
[1:31:00] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[1:31:02] Second.
[1:31:03] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[1:31:05] No more comments or questions.
[1:31:06] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[1:31:07] Motion to approve moved by Councilwoman Reinoso,
[1:31:09] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[1:31:10] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[1:31:11] Yes.
[1:31:11] Councilman Pineyro?
[1:31:12] Yes.
[1:31:12] Councilwoman Porras?
[1:31:13] Yes.
[1:31:13] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[1:31:14] Yes.
[1:31:14] Mayor Fraga?
[1:31:15] Yes.
[1:31:15] Motion passes.
[1:31:16] OK, thank you very much.
[1:31:17] We move on to the next item.
[1:31:18] Item 20C, A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council
[1:31:20] of the City of Doral, Florida, approving a site plan for CEDECO
[1:31:23] 41, LLC for a commercial development featuring
[1:31:25] a pharmacy, retail storefronts, and a gas station with
[1:31:27] an associated convenience store on a plus or minus 7.57-acre
[1:31:30] vacant parcel, generally located on Northwest 41st Street between
[1:31:33] Northwest 114th and 112th Avenue in the City of Doral, Florida,
[1:31:36] identified with Miami-Dade Folio Number 35-3019-001-0370 pursuant
[1:31:41] to Section 53-184(F) of the City's Land Development Code
[1:31:44] and providing for an effective date.
[1:31:45] Thank you, Madam Clerk.
[1:31:46] We're going to go ahead and open Public Comments for item 20C,
[1:31:50] also known as 26-6693.
[1:31:53] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, and this item
[1:31:56] alone, please approach the podium.
[1:31:58] Please remember that the three minutes
[1:31:59] do apply for the public hearing items as well.
[1:32:02] State your name and address for the record.
[1:32:05] Yes.
[1:32:06] Good evening.
[1:32:07] My name is Orietta Carvalho.
[1:32:09] My address, 11360 Northwest 42nd Terrace in Doral.
[1:32:16] And I'm opposing about having a gas
[1:32:20] station and a big convenience store there.
[1:32:23] I'm not against about development.
[1:32:25] But I would prefer office or something more
[1:32:30] low-impact for the community.
[1:32:32] I've been living there since 1997.
[1:32:34] I do have a lot of health issues.
[1:32:36] And having a gas station, the fume, the smell, and the noise
[1:32:43] is giving you more stress.
[1:32:46] [CRYING]
[1:32:47] Sorry.
[1:32:51] And then I did my research behind the Navarro.
[1:32:58] And you can smell the odours.
[1:33:00] I have photo of those big dumped garbage can.
[1:33:06] And that will bring more water, rodent, rats coming over
[1:33:11] to our community.
[1:33:13] And we have 10 houses which the master bedroom
[1:33:18] will be facing the community.
[1:33:20] Even if they want to do 20-feet--
[1:33:25] how you say that?
[1:33:27] 20-feet--
[1:33:28] Trees?
[1:33:29] --trees, it will not be enough.
[1:33:32] They need to have big walls.
[1:33:34] And what we going to be seeing are garbage can.
[1:33:38] And then the gasoline, they're going to be open 24 hours.
[1:33:44] We have the turnpike people going north and south.
[1:33:48] There's going to be a busy place.
[1:33:50] We get already a lot of traffic on 41 and 114,
[1:33:54] 112 because there's a school there.
[1:33:56] So I don't know if when they did the measuring was
[1:34:00] during no school time or after traffic time.
[1:34:04] So I request the City to do the inspection
[1:34:07] to see how bad the traffic is there
[1:34:10] a lot of the time and people trying to cut to go faster.
[1:34:16] Another thing is our community has a lot of children.
[1:34:20] We have the pool will be facing to that side.
[1:34:24] So the safety, there's so much concern.
[1:34:26] And I'm opposed of that and have the City
[1:34:30] to do the inspection about the smell and the garbage cans.
[1:34:34] So thank you so much.
[1:34:36] OK, thank you very much.
[1:34:40] Anyone else who would like to speak, please
[1:34:42] approach the podium.
[1:34:49] Good evening.
[1:34:50] My name is Werner Vonblon.
[1:34:51] I'm at 11244 Northwest 42nd Terrace in Doral,
[1:34:57] the Hawksnest community there.
[1:35:01] Just picking up on the point of the previous speaker.
[1:35:04] Right now, the understanding is that they
[1:35:06] want to put a chain-link fence between ourselves
[1:35:09] and the new development.
[1:35:10] So from what I've seen along 41st Street,
[1:35:14] there's walls behind each commercial center
[1:35:18] that's developed.
[1:35:19] So I would ask the developers to look at that and for yourselves
[1:35:22] to, let's say, put some interest in putting a wall versus that.
[1:35:26] That also addresses the issues of rodents and so
[1:35:30] on versus a chain-link fence.
[1:35:34] It's generally understood that the owner
[1:35:36] or the owners of the property can develop that.
[1:35:38] That's well understood.
[1:35:41] But there will be a large impact on traffic.
[1:35:44] Now, I'm not sure when they're doing the studies they're taking
[1:35:47] into account the huge complex that's been built on the other
[1:35:50] side of 41st Street, which is basically vacant right now.
[1:35:53] So once that's developed, we're going
[1:35:54] to have that additional traffic moving through that--
[1:35:58] specifically 112th and 41st Street.
[1:36:01] The entrance to the gasoline station, one entrance.
[1:36:05] So let's say vehicles coming on 112th heading north will have
[1:36:08] to make a turn.
[1:36:09] And they'll have to go across three lanes
[1:36:11] to make-- take the right into the gasoline station.
[1:36:14] So that corner's had a lot of accidents in the past.
[1:36:18] Maybe look at that history as well.
[1:36:20] With additional traffic, with the additional street lanes
[1:36:23] going through, it would be something
[1:36:24] of interest in your studies.
[1:36:28] Yeah, nobody wants a gasoline station next to the community.
[1:36:32] Speaking for the community, that's understood there.
[1:36:36] Car washes, timing of deliveries of gasoline
[1:36:42] and all that will be of interest for us
[1:36:44] as far as trying to mitigate the timing of that
[1:36:47] if it's late night and so on.
[1:36:49] If there's a gas station, if it's
[1:36:51] placed near the back towards where the community is,
[1:36:53] they'll be heard constantly.
[1:36:56] Having talked a little bit to the lawyers of the developers,
[1:36:59] they have mentioned the tree covers and bushes,
[1:37:02] et cetera, et cetera.
[1:37:03] That seems harmful.
[1:37:04] Hopefully, the trees do grow up to 20, 30 feet and the bushes
[1:37:09] as well.
[1:37:10] But we would like to see the wall.
[1:37:12] Again, it's not something you don't see throughout Doral
[1:37:16] as far as the 41st Street commercial development.
[1:37:20] And thank you very much.
[1:37:21] Thank you, sir.
[1:37:22] Thank you.
[1:37:23] Any other comments?
[1:37:25] This is the only reasonable opportunity for this item.
[1:37:29] So if you'd like to speak, please come up to the podium.
[1:37:36] Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilmembers.
[1:37:38] My name is Richard Rios.
[1:37:40] I'm a resident of Doral since 1997.
[1:37:43] They used to have horses going by that area.
[1:37:46] And adding to the comments from the other residents,
[1:37:52] we understand that, yes, there is authority to-- or zoning
[1:38:00] for a commercial location.
[1:38:04] We would like to see some type of mitigation,
[1:38:08] particularly regards to noise.
[1:38:11] If the car wash is located towards the rear,
[1:38:15] then if there was some type of limitation like hours--
[1:38:20] because car washes, especially when they're blow drying,
[1:38:23] the cars are very loud.
[1:38:25] The other areas of concern would be any type of traffic going
[1:38:30] northbound from 41st Street up to 112th.
[1:38:35] We have an exit in our community on 112th Avenue.
[1:38:39] And if cars are making a left turn to go into the gas station
[1:38:43] while we're coming out--
[1:38:45] there was one resident here who almost had an accident recently
[1:38:48] when she was leaving our community,
[1:38:50] and there was a truck barreling down 112th Avenue.
[1:38:54] So we'd like to see some type of, maybe, agreements with code
[1:38:58] enforcement that we would have some sort of guarantees
[1:39:01] as far as no late-night deliveries,
[1:39:04] overnight deliveries, any type of big gas trucks
[1:39:09] coming in at odd hours of the night.
[1:39:12] We understand that, yes, there's a business.
[1:39:14] There's going to be a 24-hour convenience store.
[1:39:17] Hopefully, they won't have that much traffic.
[1:39:19] But during the day, it's a concern for us.
[1:39:22] And we hope that you'll look into that
[1:39:25] or at least be able to come to some agreement,
[1:39:28] maybe have us included in some future discussions
[1:39:30] with the developers on that.
[1:39:34] Thank you very much.
[1:39:36] Thank you.
[1:39:37] Anyone else who would like to speak?
[1:39:48] Good afternoon, Mayor.
[1:39:49] Good afternoon.
[1:39:50] My name is Maria Pazos.
[1:39:53] I am a resident of Doral since 2004 and a resident of Hawksnest
[1:39:58] at Doral 4227 Northwest 112th Court since 2006.
[1:40:05] My major concern is the health of our community,
[1:40:08] of our children, of all our Hawksnest community.
[1:40:14] I'm going to read why the gasoline component warrants
[1:40:19] a special scrutiny.
[1:40:20] It says, "Gasoline is a source of benzene and other air
[1:40:24] pollutants.
[1:40:25] ATSDR states that benzene is released to the environment
[1:40:29] through the operation of gasoline stations,
[1:40:32] and that people may be exposed by breathing contaminated air
[1:40:35] around gasoline stations.
[1:40:37] ATSDR also explains that long-term benzene exposure can
[1:40:42] affect blood cells and bone marrow
[1:40:44] and can cause bone marrow cancers, including
[1:40:47] acute leukemia.
[1:40:49] ATSDR notes that the US Department of Health and Human
[1:40:52] Services and the US EPA classify benzene
[1:40:56] as a known human carcinogen. EPA, likewise,
[1:40:59] regulates benzene as a mobile source of air toxic and notes
[1:41:03] that gasoline contains benzene.
[1:41:06] EPA identifies benzene and other hydrocarbons
[1:41:10] among air pollutants associated with gasoline and vehicle
[1:41:13] emissions.
[1:41:15] Also, a gasoline station creates multiple potential emission
[1:41:18] points--
[1:41:19] vehicle fueling and displacement of gasoline vapors
[1:41:22] during the refueling, underground storage tanks
[1:41:25] and their vent pipes, bulk fuel delivery operations, including
[1:41:30] tanker trunk unloading and fuel connections, equipment leaks,
[1:41:34] spills, and losses, additional vehicle traffic
[1:41:39] associated with the use.
[1:41:41] EPA also recognizes petroleum vapor intrusion
[1:41:44] as a pathway in which vapors from petroleum hydrocarbons,
[1:41:48] such as gasoline, can mitigate from subsurface sources
[1:41:51] into buildings, creating potential safety and health
[1:41:53] concerns.
[1:41:54] [? These are ?] the main vapor intrusion
[1:41:56] will occur at this site.
[1:41:57] It is a recognized pathway that supports careful siting,
[1:42:01] monitoring, and leak prevention."
[1:42:03] So this is my main concern.
[1:42:05] Obviously, traffic and all the other things we've stated.
[1:42:10] And if the gas station is already been approved,
[1:42:13] at least we need to-- as a community,
[1:42:17] we would like to be informed of-- or at least
[1:42:20] taking into account of where are they going to place it.
[1:42:24] Because on 114th Avenue, we have a lake.
[1:42:27] So maybe that would be the best place for it to be.
[1:42:32] But that's my main concern.
[1:42:33] Thank you very much.
[1:42:34] Thank you.
[1:42:35] Thank you very much.
[1:42:36] Anyone else who would like to speak?
[1:42:47] Yes.
[1:42:48] Good afternoon.
[1:42:49] My name is Ileana Cernuda.
[1:42:51] I also lived in Doral.
[1:42:52] We can't hear you.
[1:42:55] Can you hear me now?
[1:42:58] There you go.
[1:42:58] OK.
[1:42:59] I'm also a resident of Doral, 11220 Northwest 42nd Terrace.
[1:43:04] Your name, I'm sorry, again?
[1:43:05] Because we couldn't hear.
[1:43:06] Ileana Cernuda.
[1:43:09] I would be exactly behind of the proposed service station-- gas
[1:43:18] station.
[1:43:19] So in addition to all of the other residents' concerns
[1:43:24] and the gas, I believe that if it has to be another gas
[1:43:28] station-- because then you would be placing--
[1:43:31] there's one in 109th and 107th.
[1:43:35] So I would think that it would be better to have it on 114th
[1:43:39] Avenue, as my previous person-- resident said,
[1:43:44] because it would be-- the back part would be on the lake
[1:43:48] instead of directly behind my house.
[1:43:52] And I'm deeply concerned about all the rest--
[1:43:55] the noise, the gas, the traffic.
[1:43:57] But we understand that-- as you said, that they have the right
[1:44:00] to do it.
[1:44:01] So if they at least could put the place in 114th.
[1:44:08] You already have two other gas stations on 109th and 107th.
[1:44:12] Thank you.
[1:44:14] Thank you.
[1:44:15] Any other comments?
[1:44:25] Good evening.
[1:44:27] Sorry, I speak Portuguese in English.
[1:44:30] I make my English, no--
[1:44:31] Portuguese, Spanish.
[1:44:33] I make my best new English.
[1:44:36] My name is Miriam Goncalves.
[1:44:39] I live in 1997 in Hawksnest.
[1:44:43] I am a resident and a member of this community.
[1:44:50] We are not against development or progress.
[1:44:55] But I am concerned about indirect impact
[1:45:00] on your community, especially traffic, safety, tranquility,
[1:45:07] and the quality of life.
[1:45:10] We want to make sure that the residents' concern are
[1:45:16] heard and carefully considered before a final decision is made.
[1:45:25] We are not here to create confrontation.
[1:45:31] We are here to cooperate, work together.
[1:45:37] We respectful-- I don't know, so respectful autocorrect--
[1:45:42] ask this City and everyone involved with this project
[1:45:47] to consider the families who already live in this community.
[1:45:54] You believe developing and the quality of life
[1:45:59] can coexist when there is responsibility planning.
[1:46:06] We are not against progress.
[1:46:08] We are asking for responsible developing, respect
[1:46:13] to the safely, tranquility, and quality of life
[1:46:19] of your community.
[1:46:22] This is community, the Hawksnest.
[1:46:25] Everybody could stay here.
[1:46:27] Everybody put vote for us.
[1:46:30] Please, can you help the Hawksnest at Doral?
[1:46:34] Thank you so much.
[1:46:36] Thank you very much.
[1:46:37] Any other comments at this time?
[1:46:49] Hi.
[1:46:50] Good evening.
[1:46:50] My name is Eda Tinoco.
[1:46:52] I live in--
[1:46:52] Please get a little bit closer to the microphone
[1:46:54] so that we can hear you--
[1:46:55] There you go.
[1:46:56] --clearly.
[1:46:56] Now?
[1:46:57] Yes.
[1:46:57] My name is Eda Tinoco.
[1:46:59] I live in 11261 Northwest on Hawksnest since 20 years ago.
[1:47:06] I just retired from Eugenia B. Thomas
[1:47:09] after 25 years of working there.
[1:47:11] My concern is about the same of my people
[1:47:17] that we live in the same complex,
[1:47:19] but more is about the pedestrians.
[1:47:22] And I see that the traffic now, now they open the 112 and how
[1:47:29] it's so difficult to cross, just to walk and pass by the 41st
[1:47:35] Street is terrible.
[1:47:37] I mean, as an adult, I have to be really, really careful.
[1:47:42] And after 25 years seeing the kids, I mean, after dismissal,
[1:47:47] trying to buy and crossing and buy to McDonald's or going--
[1:47:52] just passing by to street, it's really difficult
[1:47:56] to see them and the buses and all that.
[1:47:58] My concern is about the children,
[1:48:01] how they're going to be safe.
[1:48:04] I mean, having a gas station in one corner and a building
[1:48:08] is in the other one in Navarra in the middle one,
[1:48:11] and then the new development, that is--
[1:48:14] I mean, by the way, it's really nice now.
[1:48:17] It's really nice.
[1:48:18] And, believe me, I love my city.
[1:48:21] It was like Publix, Where Shopping is a Pleasure.
[1:48:24] Doral is a pleasure to live in.
[1:48:27] It's really nice.
[1:48:28] But, I mean, I think there is a point where
[1:48:31] the progress and the development is a conflict with the people
[1:48:35] that we live here, that we're resident.
[1:48:38] We're not in the-- any business.
[1:48:40] We live in the city.
[1:48:42] And that's what I'm thinking about-- the children,
[1:48:46] how they're going to pass by, how the kids, the middle ones,
[1:48:49] the kids that are coming from middle school that--
[1:48:52] those groups of children that are going and passing
[1:48:55] from McDonald's or going to any--
[1:48:58] and now that we have, I mean, Whole
[1:48:59] Foods and all the coffees and all the places,
[1:49:03] it's really difficult to cross--
[1:49:05] to pass that 112th.
[1:49:07] And 41st is really hectic.
[1:49:10] The traffic is like you are risking your life every time
[1:49:13] that you want to pass in by.
[1:49:15] But afternoons, I try to walk by and because it's really nice,
[1:49:19] but it's really difficult to pass.
[1:49:21] My concern, besides all that my neighbors are expressing,
[1:49:28] is the safety.
[1:49:31] I don't want to see any accident regarding
[1:49:34] any children passing by.
[1:49:36] And that's my concern having a gas station.
[1:49:39] How are they going to cross?
[1:49:40] If I must feel that now there's no gas station there,
[1:49:43] it's hard for me to pass.
[1:49:45] And I'm an adult. How about children?
[1:49:48] That's going to mean that teenagers,
[1:49:51] they're going to pass that--
[1:49:54] and there's a school right there.
[1:49:56] It's a charter school.
[1:49:57] Thank you, ma'am.
[1:49:57] And the traffic right there is terrible.
[1:49:59] Well, thank you so much.
[1:50:01] Thank you so much.
[1:50:02] Any additional comments?
[1:50:09] Good evening.
[1:50:10] My name is Jorge Mauricio Salas.
[1:50:12] I have been resident of Doral for the last--
[1:50:15] Address please?
[1:50:16] Sorry?
[1:50:16] Address for the record.
[1:50:17] 4267 Northwest 112th Court, Doral, Florida, 33178.
[1:50:23] Thank you.
[1:50:24] My fellows here, residents, we are just
[1:50:27] concerned with the health issues that
[1:50:30] can be aroused from the development of the gas station.
[1:50:37] We understand that the progress is good for everyone.
[1:50:42] But we're just concerned about the health
[1:50:44] of our kids, our community.
[1:50:48] Just a few months ago, the new project
[1:50:52] for the warehouses in front was finished.
[1:50:56] And we have been dealing with a lot of noise.
[1:51:00] And now with the gas station, it's
[1:51:03] not only going to be noise but health concerns.
[1:51:06] So we really are against that project.
[1:51:10] And if you can help us out, that will be really great.
[1:51:14] Thank you.
[1:51:17] All right.
[1:51:17] Any other comments or questions?
[1:51:22] All right.
[1:51:23] Being no more public comments, we
[1:51:27] will close the Public Comments portion.
[1:51:29] And we will hear from our staff and then the applicant.
[1:51:37] OK.
[1:51:38] So this is a site plan coming forward from CEDECO 41, LLC.
[1:51:44] It is in-- a commercial corridor--
[1:51:47] commercial retail plaza.
[1:51:49] And it is located on 41st Street and is bound by Northwest 114th
[1:51:53] Avenue and Northwest 112th Avenue to the east and the west.
[1:51:58] It is approximately 7 and 1/2 acres.
[1:52:00] And it was-- went to workshop in June of 2025.
[1:52:04] So the surrounding land, it is a vacant land.
[1:52:09] And it's pretty landscaped.
[1:52:14] To the north, you have multifamily residential.
[1:52:16] And to the south, you have office buildings.
[1:52:19] The east is vacant.
[1:52:20] And to the west, you have a retail outlet,
[1:52:24] which is where the current Navarro currently sits.
[1:52:28] These are the existing views of how it looks currently.
[1:52:33] And these are the renderings that
[1:52:37] are going to be on the site.
[1:52:40] If you can see the site plan at the bottom, we have a--
[1:52:45] two anchors.
[1:52:46] On the west, you have the Navarro
[1:52:48] with the parking in the back and to the side.
[1:52:51] On the east side, you have the other anchor, which
[1:52:54] is going to be the gas station.
[1:52:56] And in between the two anchors, you
[1:52:57] have a commercial retail component with multiple shops
[1:53:02] with parking to the rear of the property.
[1:53:06] So this was determined by the Doral Master Plan Boulevard
[1:53:13] and where it says that you cannot have any parking fronting
[1:53:17] the Doral Boulevard.
[1:53:19] So all the parking will be to the back along Doral Boulevard.
[1:53:23] You'll have a 35-foot setback with landscaping and pedestrian
[1:53:28] path with benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles.
[1:53:34] This project is in compliance with all of our site plan
[1:53:39] evaluation standards that are applicable.
[1:53:41] And based on that, staff is recommending
[1:53:44] approval of the site plan.
[1:53:47] With that, I am here to answer any questions that you may have.
[1:53:50] And I think Melissa is also here.
[1:53:53] Thank you, Mr. Magrisso.
[1:53:56] Ms. Tapanes?
[1:54:03] Good evening, Madam Mayor, Madam Vice Mayor,
[1:54:06] honorable Councilmembers.
[1:54:07] My name is Melissa Tapanes, with law offices at 200 South
[1:54:10] Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
[1:54:12] I do have a presentation.
[1:54:13] Ms. Diaz, if you'll play it.
[1:54:15] Let's see, do I get--
[1:54:17] [INAUDIBLE]
[1:54:18] Oh, thank you.
[1:54:19] Excellent.
[1:54:20] Wonderful.
[1:54:21] Thank you.
[1:54:22] So the property is 7 and 1/2 acres,
[1:54:26] located on Doral Boulevard, just between 112th Avenue and 114th
[1:54:32] Avenue.
[1:54:34] I should mention before I get started that I'm joined here
[1:54:37] by Marcos Puentes with the applicant, our architect, Terry
[1:54:40] Runyan, our traffic engineer, Natalia
[1:54:42] Lercari, and my colleagues, Rob Alvarez and Tom Robertson.
[1:54:48] In case we have any specific questions,
[1:54:51] I'll submit that we have expert witnesses to add
[1:54:55] to any of the substantial competent evidence
[1:54:57] in the record.
[1:54:59] So we're here today seeking site plan approval.
[1:55:02] This property is vacant.
[1:55:04] It consists of poor-quality wetlands
[1:55:06] of mostly invasive species.
[1:55:09] And we're here to request the site plan approval
[1:55:13] to allow for neighborhood-serving commercial
[1:55:16] development fully in compliance with the City Code.
[1:55:20] We're pleased to have worked with
[1:55:22] and collaborated with both the community as well as
[1:55:27] your professional staff, who is recommending
[1:55:30] in favor of this application.
[1:55:34] So the criteria for approval of site plans
[1:55:37] include consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
[1:55:41] compatibility with the surrounding corridor,
[1:55:44] high-quality site design, traffic, access, circulation,
[1:55:48] and, very importantly, health, safety, and welfare.
[1:55:53] The property is designated Business in the Land Use
[1:55:57] Comprehensive Plan, as well as Commercial Corridor
[1:56:00] in your zoning code, and has the overlay of the Doral Boulevard
[1:56:05] Master Plan.
[1:56:07] These allow for the full mixed-use developments.
[1:56:12] And you can see that the Doral Boulevard
[1:56:14] contacts from the Florida Turnpike to our east
[1:56:18] has your hotel uses, your mixed uses, your commercial uses,
[1:56:23] as well as gas stations, automotive uses, and, of course,
[1:56:29] the new bridge industrial site to our south.
[1:56:36] What we're proposing are neighborhood-serving uses,
[1:56:39] including the relocation of the existing Navarro Pharmacy that
[1:56:43] is on the south side of Doral Boulevard,
[1:56:47] as well as about 27,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving
[1:56:52] retail storefronts and a Shell gasoline station that will be
[1:56:57] developed by Sunshine, which is a Doral business.
[1:57:02] The proposal includes a high-quality design.
[1:57:07] Specifically, the development includes that 15,000-square-foot
[1:57:11] Navarro, as well as that 27,000-square-foot commercial.
[1:57:17] The convenience store is only 3,000 square feet.
[1:57:21] And the canopied area of the Shell gas station is about 7,900
[1:57:27] square feet.
[1:57:28] Very importantly, there is no car wash at the site.
[1:57:33] And the hours of operation are consistent with that
[1:57:37] of the Doral Boulevard.
[1:57:41] The Doral Boulevard Master Plan proposes
[1:57:45] significant restrictions and encourages urban design
[1:57:51] along the Boulevard.
[1:57:53] Specifically, this project complies and provides
[1:57:56] specifically with stuccoed concrete block
[1:58:00] and horizontal wood slats along the Doral Boulevard
[1:58:04] to cover the 13 parking spaces.
[1:58:06] And the remainder is open plazas,
[1:58:10] both in the central focal courtyard along the commercial
[1:58:15] storefronts, as well as plazas along 112th Avenue.
[1:58:24] You can see here that the Doral Boulevard Master Plan provides
[1:58:28] for 10 feet of front buffering.
[1:58:31] And we're providing 25 feet.
[1:58:35] Onto the proposed site plan and specific access and circulation.
[1:58:40] The Navarro Pharmacy is at the corner of 114th and Doral
[1:58:46] Boulevard.
[1:58:47] There is a drive-through with limited hours of operation.
[1:58:51] So we have placed it on 114th Avenue in order to be part
[1:58:56] of the open space feature to the rear of the property
[1:59:00] and the Hawksnest community.
[1:59:03] You can see that, based on the Mayor's
[1:59:06] and other Councilmembers' comments,
[1:59:09] we have worked with CVS and modified
[1:59:12] the color scheme of the Navarro Pharmacy
[1:59:14] to provide for the traditional brands of Bahamian yellow only
[1:59:20] as an accent feature and to be more
[1:59:22] compatible with the surrounding Doral Boulevard color schemes.
[1:59:28] As it relates to the proposed site plan,
[1:59:31] and specifically the 27,000 square feet of new retail
[1:59:35] storefronts, there is a central courtyard perfect for outdoor
[1:59:40] dining or food and beverage opportunities.
[1:59:44] And the Shell gas station, notably,
[1:59:47] does not have a car wash.
[1:59:49] Very important, there is no left in or left out on either 112th
[1:59:55] Avenue or 114th Avenue.
[1:59:59] This plan provides for specific 35% open space where only 17%
[2:00:07] is required.
[2:00:09] Notably, the commercial corridor zoning district
[2:00:13] allows for up to six stories of height, 0.5 FAR, as well
[2:00:20] as 50% lot coverage, and again, only 17% open space.
[2:00:26] The front setback required is 20 feet.
[2:00:30] We're providing over 25 feet.
[2:00:32] And the rear setback minimum is 15 feet.
[2:00:35] And we're providing not only a 20-foot buffer yard,
[2:00:38] but we'll show you in detail how our rear setback is from 90
[2:00:44] to 140 feet.
[2:00:45] But before we get there, gas station,
[2:00:48] I understand that that is a concern of the community.
[2:00:51] So we have gone through the Miami-Dade County Environmental
[2:00:55] Resource Management process, specifically
[2:00:58] appearing before the County's Environmental Quality Control
[2:01:01] Board.
[2:01:02] And they found that the establishment of the proposed
[2:01:04] gas station will not be detrimental
[2:01:07] to the public health, welfare and safety,
[2:01:10] will not create a nuisance, and will not materially
[2:01:12] increase the level of pollution in the overall county.
[2:01:17] Specifically, conditions for the gas station
[2:01:20] are those that are consistent with federal, state,
[2:01:23] and local regulations.
[2:01:25] The fuel systems will incorporate multiple
[2:01:27] state-of-the-art safety measures,
[2:01:30] including double-wall tanks and piping,
[2:01:32] spill containment systems, overfill protection,
[2:01:36] leak detection, and continuous monitoring.
[2:01:39] Employees will be required to complete all necessary training
[2:01:43] to become Underground Storage Class C Operators
[2:01:47] and maintain certification through the compliance courses.
[2:01:52] This gas station, as I mentioned,
[2:01:54] will be developed by Sunshine, which is headquartered here
[2:01:58] in the City of Doral and owns and operates numerous gas
[2:02:02] stations throughout the City and Miami-Dade County.
[2:02:06] Most importantly, before any installation
[2:02:09] and the operation of this gas station
[2:02:11] and specifically the storage tanks,
[2:02:13] the County must approve all engineering
[2:02:16] plans demonstrating compliance with
[2:02:18] all environmental regulations.
[2:02:20] That, of course, is in addition to the City of Doral Building
[2:02:23] Department, City of--
[2:02:25] Miami-Dade County Fire Department as they
[2:02:28] review these plans and, of course,
[2:02:30] enforce these plans into the future.
[2:02:35] The gas station use is allowed as of right within the zoning
[2:02:40] district.
[2:02:41] The property fronts Northwest 41st Street,
[2:02:44] which is an arterial roadway.
[2:02:47] It's designed and constructed in full compliance with the City's
[2:02:50] Fire Prevention Code.
[2:02:52] The attendant-control area will have clear visibility
[2:02:56] with-- to all pumps with no attraction
[2:02:59] signs on the windows in compliance
[2:03:01] with Doral regulations dealing with aesthetics.
[2:03:05] We're providing over the minimum required parking
[2:03:08] spaces at the gas station.
[2:03:10] And it meets the minimum building square footage
[2:03:13] and all applicable land development regulations.
[2:03:16] We went through both the City of Doral and the Miami-Dade County
[2:03:21] Traffic Engineering process.
[2:03:24] All of the sites for driveway connections
[2:03:26] are expected to operate at level of service
[2:03:29] A. The development of this site will
[2:03:33] continue the City's overall level of service standards.
[2:03:38] There will be no changes.
[2:03:40] And the queues are generally consistent with all background
[2:03:43] conditions as they exist today.
[2:03:45] The projected traffic pattern reflects
[2:03:48] just the commercial developments designed
[2:03:50] to serve the immediate neighborhood and passerbys.
[2:03:54] The pharmacy will provide sufficient on-site stacking
[2:03:58] for vehicles.
[2:03:59] And that has been reviewed by both County Traffic Engineering
[2:04:02] as well as the City of Doral.
[2:04:05] As part of our traffic analysis, we've been asked to implement
[2:04:11] the City of Doral's Master Plan, which provides for, notably,
[2:04:16] dedicated right-turn lanes into the property the site proposes
[2:04:21] and is required to provide three--
[2:04:24] one on 114th Avenue that will be right-in, right-out only,
[2:04:29] no left turns.
[2:04:31] We are also providing an exclusive right-turn lane on--
[2:04:36] entering both the Navarro entrance as well as
[2:04:40] the gas station entrance.
[2:04:42] And again, the retail storefronts are in the center.
[2:04:45] I'll go through these in a little bit more detail.
[2:04:48] We're also relocating the Doral Trolley stop to 41st Street from
[2:04:54] 114th Avenue.
[2:04:57] It will be upgraded with the modern shelter
[2:05:00] for enhanced transit access and rider convenience.
[2:05:03] We're also installing special emphasis marked crosswalks
[2:05:08] to create pedestrian safety along 112th and 114th Avenues.
[2:05:15] In addition, we are improving the Doral Boulevard right of way
[2:05:20] by not only increasing-- by dedicating private land
[2:05:24] for those exclusive right-turn lanes,
[2:05:27] but we're also increasing the storage to accommodate more
[2:05:33] vehicles as they travel eastbound and make lefts
[2:05:39] at 109th Avenue.
[2:05:41] The 112th and 114th intersections are fully built
[2:05:45] out, with the exception that the site to our east is currently
[2:05:49] vacant and will be dedicating additional right of way,
[2:05:53] just like we are dedicating right of way towards 112th
[2:05:57] Avenue and likely on 41st Street as well.
[2:06:01] I mentioned the exclusive right-turn lanes.
[2:06:04] There are three.
[2:06:08] And we think that this slide is very important.
[2:06:11] As we work to provide the highest-quality design
[2:06:16] and consistent with Doral aesthetics,
[2:06:19] we did not build a six-story building only 15--
[2:06:22] with 15 feet of setback.
[2:06:24] We have planned for a 20-foot buffer yard that will be
[2:06:30] of dense vegetation and trees.
[2:06:33] We'll get into those details.
[2:06:35] But most importantly, in extending that 15-foot rear
[2:06:38] setback, we are extending it at the Navarro site to over 90
[2:06:43] feet.
[2:06:44] That building is approximately 30 feet to the parapet.
[2:06:48] And along the gas station, it is over 140 feet.
[2:06:52] And that height is 19 feet.
[2:06:55] The buffer yard is over 6,000 square feet of landscape
[2:07:00] planting areas.
[2:07:02] We had it proposed as the same treatment
[2:07:05] as Hawksnest, which is a green chain-link fence and cocoplum
[2:07:11] shrubs.
[2:07:12] We are creating a full buffer utilizing buttonwood trees at 14
[2:07:19] feet at the time of planting.
[2:07:21] We were able to be at the Hawksnest site
[2:07:24] and be able to see exactly what that height would be,
[2:07:27] which is over the one-story buildings, which
[2:07:32] are about 10 to 12 feet.
[2:07:34] And these are at 14 feet.
[2:07:37] We're also including as specimen trees for both color
[2:07:42] and aesthetics Queen's crape myrtle trees as focal points
[2:07:47] throughout the buffer yard, as well as 6-foot-tall pitch apple
[2:07:51] trees.
[2:07:52] We understand that there has been some discussion
[2:07:55] as to a 6-foot concrete masonry wall or panel system.
[2:08:00] We are open for the Council to choose what kind of feature
[2:08:07] they would like.
[2:08:09] Our initial discussions were that we would match Hawksnest.
[2:08:13] But again, we leave that up to the will of the Council.
[2:08:17] Regarding impact fees, this project
[2:08:20] will generate over $2.1 million in impact fees, notably
[2:08:25] almost $1.2 million to the Doral road impact fee specifically.
[2:08:32] The goal is that in addition to us not-- or this project
[2:08:35] not impacting the level of service
[2:08:38] and creating additional right-of-way improvements
[2:08:41] and dedicating additional right-of-way
[2:08:43] for the public good, we are also contributing
[2:08:47] to the future traffic impact of this project
[2:08:51] and the other projects along Doral Boulevard
[2:08:53] through that Doral City road impact fee.
[2:08:58] We had the opportunity to meet Mr. Rios
[2:09:01] at the City of Doral workshop.
[2:09:04] We followed up with a virtual meeting,
[2:09:07] where we had over 20 residents from Hawksnest.
[2:09:10] We took their comments.
[2:09:12] We did our very best to address their concerns and comments.
[2:09:16] They asked for an in-person meeting, which we had on Monday.
[2:09:20] It was very hot.
[2:09:23] Their clubhouse did not have power,
[2:09:25] so we had a good time by their pool,
[2:09:28] enjoying a very breezy afternoon.
[2:09:32] We were able to answer many of their questions
[2:09:34] and continue-- want to continue our relationship
[2:09:37] as good neighbors as we're committed to continue
[2:09:40] to work with them not only through this entitlement
[2:09:44] and permitting process, but most importantly through construction
[2:09:47] and as we co-exist as neighbors.
[2:09:52] I did want to mention also the vehicular trips,
[2:09:57] since that was brought up as far as traffic goes.
[2:10:01] Specifically, our project-- you can see on the screen
[2:10:05] the AM and PM vehicle trips.
[2:10:07] Some mentioned, "You could build an office."
[2:10:10] Well, medical office at the site is 90,000 square feet versus
[2:10:16] our site, which is significantly less than that.
[2:10:19] And you can see that the traffic associated with an office
[2:10:23] building, even just a couple of fast-food restaurants,
[2:10:28] a coffee shop with a drive-through,
[2:10:29] you can see that the traffic is significantly more
[2:10:33] than the neighborhood-serving retail
[2:10:35] that the project proposes.
[2:10:38] And I think that that is all for my presentation.
[2:10:42] I'm available for any questions, as is our team.
[2:10:45] And we thank you and the neighbors for meeting with us
[2:10:49] and continuing to work with us on this project.
[2:10:51] Thank you.
[2:10:52] Thank you, Ms. Tapanes.
[2:10:55] All right.
[2:10:57] I need to ask for ex parte communication.
[2:10:59] And then we can open up to questions, comments, and debate.
[2:11:04] Yes, Councilman.
[2:11:05] I met with the applicant.
[2:11:07] But it wouldn't affect my decision.
[2:11:08] OK.
[2:11:09] Thank you very much.
[2:11:10] Same.
[2:11:10] Thank you.
[2:11:11] Councilwoman?
[2:11:12] Mayor, yes, same.
[2:11:13] Ex parte won't affect my decision.
[2:11:15] And same here.
[2:11:16] OK.
[2:11:16] Thank you very much.
[2:11:17] I also had communications, not just with the residents
[2:11:19] but with the applicant.
[2:11:20] And that will not affect the outcome of my decision.
[2:11:24] All right.
[2:11:24] We can go ahead and open up to any questions or comments
[2:11:27] from the Council at this time.
[2:11:28] OK.
[2:11:29] I have a few to the Mayor.
[2:11:30] Yes, Councilwoman Reinoso?
[2:11:32] OK.
[2:11:33] I have a question for the applicant.
[2:11:37] After listening through-- to the residents' concerns,
[2:11:40] I want to address this.
[2:11:44] I didn't see it this way when I first met with the applicant,
[2:11:47] so I want to see what the thought process behind this was.
[2:11:51] We have lot 1 to the west.
[2:11:54] And we have lot 3 to the east.
[2:11:57] Is there a reason why that wasn't considered
[2:12:00] to put the gas station more towards the west
[2:12:04] and maybe switch the Navarro property with the gas station?
[2:12:08] There were several thoughts as part of that decision-making.
[2:12:11] First, the Navarro Pharmacy already
[2:12:14] exists across the street, so if we're existing patrons,
[2:12:17] we wanted to keep it as close as possible.
[2:12:19] But I think, most importantly, there
[2:12:22] is-- the only drive-through associated with the entire site
[2:12:25] plan is at the Navarro.
[2:12:27] And you can see through--
[2:12:28] if I can go back to the aerial.
[2:12:31] Just to the north at Hawksnest, that's where you would have--
[2:12:36] you can see it here.
[2:12:39] Let's see.
[2:12:41] The Hawksnest has its entrance feature,
[2:12:47] which includes a stormwater retention pond.
[2:12:50] And our thought was that the neighbors would prefer to be
[2:12:55] buffered by the drive-through from--
[2:13:00] in that direction.
[2:13:01] So that was the choice.
[2:13:03] I'm just going through the aerials so you can see.
[2:13:05] I guess you can see it best right here.
[2:13:09] You can see it.
[2:13:10] So on 114th Avenue, where the Navarro is located,
[2:13:15] you can see that Hawksnest has their entrance feature
[2:13:18] and stormwater retention ponds.
[2:13:20] So when we were thinking about queuing and having
[2:13:24] that pharmacy, that made the most sense to us for placement.
[2:13:29] Also, the Navarro Pharmacy is, as I mentioned,
[2:13:34] 30-feet tall to the parapet, which is more equivalent
[2:13:37] to their two-story townhomes, which are usually about 30 to 35
[2:13:42] feet.
[2:13:43] And the gas station is-- the Navarro
[2:13:46] is 90 feet away, whereas the gas station is 140 feet away
[2:13:51] and is only 19 foot in height to the canopy.
[2:13:55] The convenience store is even lower and only 3,000 square
[2:13:59] feet.
[2:14:00] So what we were trying to do was ensure
[2:14:03] that the least amount of construction and the largest
[2:14:06] setback would be where the neighbors were, which
[2:14:09] is at the center of the site, as well as the gas station parcel.
[2:14:15] And then my next question is-- let's see.
[2:14:21] I see the buffer.
[2:14:23] And that's been intentional to keep the most distance apart
[2:14:29] from the property and the residence.
[2:14:32] I would like to discuss the possibility of having a stone
[2:14:36] wall versus the chain link.
[2:14:38] Hearing the residents today, the same--
[2:14:40] Concrete.
[2:14:41] Concrete.
[2:14:41] I'm sorry, the concrete.
[2:14:44] Concrete wall versus a chain link.
[2:14:47] I believe there's more proper privacy, more protection
[2:14:51] to them, and if that's something that could be discussed.
[2:14:55] We are open to the Council's will and happy to make any
[2:14:59] of the reasonable concessions, including a 6-foot wall
[2:15:04] at the location.
[2:15:05] And we just want to be sure that Hawksnest understands
[2:15:08] that their-- they have a chain-link fence, and our wall
[2:15:11] would be against it.
[2:15:12] So we won't be able to maintain necessarily
[2:15:15] their side of the wall.
[2:15:17] But we can continue having communications
[2:15:19] through the process as well as once the property is fully
[2:15:23] developed to make sure that that wall is maintained on their side
[2:15:26] as well.
[2:15:27] OK.
[2:15:28] I mean, other than these two questions, which, again,
[2:15:32] have been brought through our residents,
[2:15:34] which I appreciate their input, I
[2:15:39] think the project is thoughtful towards the community.
[2:15:44] And there are property rights that we need
[2:15:47] to respect from both parties.
[2:15:51] Those are my questions for now.
[2:15:54] Thank you.
[2:15:54] I have some comments, Mayor.
[2:15:56] Councilwoman Porras.
[2:15:57] Thank you.
[2:15:59] I'm also in agreement with my colleague.
[2:16:03] Well, first of all, I want to thank the residents.
[2:16:05] Thank you guys for showing up.
[2:16:06] Thank you for coming.
[2:16:07] It takes a lot of courage.
[2:16:09] It takes a lot of organizing.
[2:16:10] But obviously, you're showing that you really
[2:16:13] care about your community.
[2:16:15] Many of you have been living there over two decades.
[2:16:18] And so it's always unfortunate when
[2:16:22] we have these cases because we're
[2:16:25] faced with a community that wants
[2:16:27] to protect their residents and their people.
[2:16:30] And then you're also dealing with property owners.
[2:16:35] And so the best way to really balance it
[2:16:37] is what what's happening now.
[2:16:40] And I do want to thank the applicant, Melissa.
[2:16:42] She's someone I truly do respect.
[2:16:44] Thank you having those conversations with the residents
[2:16:48] and getting their feedback.
[2:16:50] And that's really the point where we both converge,
[2:16:54] the residents and the owners.
[2:16:56] And we try to negotiate.
[2:16:58] We try to come to an agreement.
[2:17:00] And I think that, as my colleague Councilwoman
[2:17:04] Reinoso mentioned, we heard from you guys
[2:17:07] right now, the two things that were just mentioned.
[2:17:11] I know that I would be in agreement with making sure
[2:17:14] that there is a concrete wall if that's
[2:17:16] what the residents desire.
[2:17:19] The other thing is, as far as the gas station,
[2:17:22] I know that it was taken into consideration.
[2:17:24] And there were a lot of-- there was an evaluation done
[2:17:26] on different things.
[2:17:27] But is it still a possibility, something
[2:17:30] that you can consider, moving it to the other side where there's
[2:17:34] a lake?
[2:17:35] It sounds like the residents believe
[2:17:37] that's where it would have the least impact.
[2:17:42] Let me see.
[2:17:43] And, I mean, it sounds like you're not
[2:17:45] going to have-- the gas station is not going
[2:17:46] to have a car wash, right?
[2:17:47] No car wash, correct.
[2:17:49] Because I think I had heard that previously from--
[2:17:51] I think they were very concerned about the car wash.
[2:17:54] But now seeing that it's 140 feet,
[2:17:56] the concern is moving the Navarro
[2:17:58] and then having the queuing for the pharmacy at the rear
[2:18:04] at a lesser setback.
[2:18:06] We've already gone through the Miami-Dade County DERM
[2:18:09] process for this site.
[2:18:11] And we would respectfully ask for it
[2:18:14] to be preserved at this location since all the fire, county
[2:18:20] traffic, city traffic is all accommodated for that location.
[2:18:25] And just to know, would it be completely detrimental
[2:18:32] and a big delay to reevaluate that
[2:18:36] and look at the position of the gas station even--
[2:18:39] It has been evaluated.
[2:18:41] And this is the best location for it
[2:18:44] as it relates to traffic, environmental, as well
[2:18:48] as the distance from the rear property line.
[2:18:54] OK.
[2:18:57] Yeah, I mean, I think those were the two--
[2:18:59] and again, personally, if I were living there,
[2:19:02] I would also want the gas station on the other side
[2:19:06] as well.
[2:19:08] Again, I don't know when discussions took place
[2:19:10] or when the meeting with the residents
[2:19:12] happened, whether it was before the site plan was done or after.
[2:19:18] But that would have been something
[2:19:21] that I would have also suggested as well.
[2:19:25] That's all the questions I have.
[2:19:28] Councilman Pineyro?
[2:19:30] Thank you, Mayor.
[2:19:32] First of all, I also want to thank the residents
[2:19:35] because, as we just heard, it is important for you guys
[2:19:41] to get engaged, to participate.
[2:19:43] We're talking about your community.
[2:19:45] It's next door to this property.
[2:19:47] So the fact that you're here is not
[2:19:49] only because you care about your community,
[2:19:51] but you also care about the City as well.
[2:19:54] So I want to thank you for being here and for raising your voice.
[2:19:57] Because at the end of the day, in my case,
[2:20:01] I always try to do what is best for the residents
[2:20:04] and for the community as well.
[2:20:06] To the applicant, thank you so much for your time.
[2:20:09] I know that we have been discussing
[2:20:11] this different occasions.
[2:20:15] Just for-- more for educational component or learning process,
[2:20:21] especially for-- not only for the residents that
[2:20:24] are here for-- but overall.
[2:20:27] Looking at this particular site, can you
[2:20:30] tell us what other type of project
[2:20:33] can be built on this particular site other than the one
[2:20:37] that you're proposing?
[2:20:38] Absolutely.
[2:20:39] As we mentioned in the-- in our presentation, what you're
[2:20:43] allowed to do is 50% lot coverage,
[2:20:47] where-- which is significant.
[2:20:48] Six stories of height uses, all commercial office
[2:20:53] uses, hotel uses, automotive uses, et cetera.
[2:20:59] The reason why I ask you the question--
[2:21:02] and I have mentioned it to you before-- is because--
[2:21:05] and I want for the residents to understand this as well--
[2:21:08] when we make these type of decisions, at least in my case,
[2:21:12] I always try to go with what is going
[2:21:14] to be the best for the City and for the residents.
[2:21:18] So obviously, having a hotel right behind the property,
[2:21:22] I would say no.
[2:21:23] Well, you have the right to do it.
[2:21:25] But I would say no.
[2:21:28] But even with this particular project
[2:21:32] that I'm 100% satisfied--
[2:21:35] of course, I like to--
[2:21:37] always to listen to the residents.
[2:21:39] And I have to say no.
[2:21:41] But I always going to look for the best interests of the City
[2:21:44] and the residents as well.
[2:21:45] So my point, especially to the residents that are here,
[2:21:48] is that know that this particular proposal or site
[2:21:54] plan that you're looking at so far
[2:21:57] is the best that we can have for this particular section.
[2:22:01] Again, that I like it 100%.
[2:22:04] I mean, I'm honest.
[2:22:06] I mean, it's not 100%.
[2:22:08] But it's going to be the best of what we have so far, especially
[2:22:14] in that particular area.
[2:22:17] The concerns that the residents have-- and I
[2:22:20] agree with Councilwoman Reinoso as well-- if the wall
[2:22:24] is something that they ask for, I know you already said yes,
[2:22:28] so absolutely, I'll be in favor of that.
[2:22:32] But I think it's important to understand, even if we say no--
[2:22:38] and I'm going to ask this to my City Attorney--
[2:22:41] even if we say no to the gas station as part of this project,
[2:22:45] what would be the consequences?
[2:22:49] Through the Mayor, Councilman, the issue
[2:22:52] is the applicant has a property right and to be able to build
[2:22:56] whatever the area is zoned for.
[2:22:58] And as she stated, they can build a hotel.
[2:23:00] They can build an office building 6 feet.
[2:23:02] They can build entertainment establishments.
[2:23:04] And they can build a whole host.
[2:23:06] It's within our commercial corridor section of the City.
[2:23:09] So if we were to decide today that a hard no on the gas,
[2:23:14] then we might be exposing the City to some litigation.
[2:23:20] Why?
[2:23:20] Because that gas station produces a certain amount
[2:23:23] of money.
[2:23:23] It's a certain use.
[2:23:24] That is a benefit to the landowner.
[2:23:26] And by us saying no, then that could
[2:23:28] be perceived as a possible taking of their rights
[2:23:33] on the property.
[2:23:34] Of course, we would defend that vigorously.
[2:23:36] But it could happen.
[2:23:39] Thank you.
[2:23:40] And again, the reason why I ask these--
[2:23:41] I like sparring with you, Lorenzo.
[2:23:45] But the reason why I ask these questions is especially
[2:23:48] for the residents to understand when we make
[2:23:51] or when I make a decision, it's based
[2:23:53] on what is actually best for us as a City overall.
[2:23:59] I don't take it slightly.
[2:24:01] I obviously always like to listen from legal.
[2:24:06] But again, out of all the options,
[2:24:09] certainly, this is the one that--
[2:24:13] it makes sense.
[2:24:14] Let's put it that way.
[2:24:15] Now, I just want to clarify a few points that were actually
[2:24:18] brought up because-- since we have the residents here.
[2:24:22] When we speak about our children--
[2:24:26] and I heard about the school across the street--
[2:24:29] right now, we have-- finally, we have traffic lights in 112, 109.
[2:24:35] We didn't have traffic lights before
[2:24:38] in those particular sections.
[2:24:41] When we speak about safety, we have our police officers here.
[2:24:46] We have a great Police Department, by the way.
[2:24:49] We have the lowest crime rate in Miami-Dade County as a city.
[2:24:51] So we should be proud of our Police Department, which
[2:24:54] I know we are.
[2:24:55] But I just want to leave it on the record
[2:24:57] because these are things that sometimes are not
[2:25:00] actually mentioned when we talk about safety, for example.
[2:25:05] Traffic, it's a reality that we're all facing.
[2:25:08] Unfortunately, we have-- well, unfortunately for some.
[2:25:11] Fortunately for businesses, we have over 120,000 vehicles
[2:25:16] Monday through Friday coming, passing Doral, coming to work.
[2:25:21] So we have a lot of cars Monday through Friday that, obviously,
[2:25:26] having this particular project or adding this project
[2:25:30] to the Doral Boulevard at this point is not going to make any
[2:25:35] other difference since we already have 120,000 vehicles
[2:25:39] coming into the city every day.
[2:25:40] So the city is growing.
[2:25:44] I mean, we're thinking about the city-- the future.
[2:25:47] We're thinking about our children
[2:25:49] when we make-- at least as a father, when
[2:25:51] I make these decisions.
[2:25:53] And when we speak about quality of life,
[2:25:56] I certainly rather to have something like this than a hotel
[2:26:00] or a medical building right behind this community.
[2:26:04] So I just wanted to mention those comments.
[2:26:10] And I also heard about rats behind one
[2:26:15] of the shopping centers.
[2:26:16] If that happens, now that we know,
[2:26:17] I'm sure the City Manager heard that.
[2:26:20] So Code Compliance will be there tomorrow morning, I guess.
[2:26:23] Yeah.
[2:26:24] Because I hope that's not the case, by the way
[2:26:28] because we take this very seriously.
[2:26:30] But I want to-- again, and to conclude my comments,
[2:26:34] I just want to make sure the residents understand
[2:26:36] that when we make these decisions,
[2:26:38] it's thinking about everything that was mentioned-- quality
[2:26:42] of life, traffic, safety, and certainly
[2:26:45] the future of our city.
[2:26:47] So I just want to thank the residents once again.
[2:26:51] The applicant, thank you for listening to the residents.
[2:26:54] And hopefully, this is something that--
[2:26:57] it will move forward with the residents' satisfaction.
[2:27:02] And again, it's not going to be 100%.
[2:27:05] Because in my case, it's not 100%.
[2:27:07] I'm sure in your case, it's not going to be 100%.
[2:27:09] But hopefully, we can make it happen.
[2:27:13] Thank you.
[2:27:14] Thank you.
[2:27:15] If I may.
[2:27:16] Yes.
[2:27:17] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[2:27:18] Thank you for the presentation and for explaining
[2:27:23] the changes and-- that you have implemented
[2:27:28] after meeting with the residents and also reflecting
[2:27:34] that only 40% compared to the 50% that is the maximum that
[2:27:38] can be permit by code and also the setback on the property.
[2:27:46] I do also understand as a resident.
[2:27:49] And I know many of them for many years,
[2:27:52] that they lived there for over two decades,
[2:27:54] that it will be a great impact for them,
[2:27:58] an area that is being vacant for so many years and an area that
[2:28:02] is going to turn from being an empty lot into a commercial one.
[2:28:09] And I also understand that many of them rather--
[2:28:12] even though you explain about the impact of having something
[2:28:16] residential than having something commercial--
[2:28:19] moving along the day and part of the night
[2:28:22] too, that for them is a disruption for what they already
[2:28:26] have or having a residential there.
[2:28:30] I really would like to see.
[2:28:32] But you explained already that it cannot be and having it
[2:28:35] instead on the other side.
[2:28:37] Because that area--
[2:28:38] I know the area very well.
[2:28:41] So having it on the other side, just
[2:28:42] for them-- to the traffic coming in and out from the community
[2:28:46] will make a difference.
[2:28:47] So that's the part that I'm disappointed that it cannot be
[2:28:50] accomplished, because that will make a less impact on them
[2:28:54] at the time that they are going to return or coming out from
[2:28:58] their communities--
[2:29:00] their community during the day.
[2:29:03] So that's all that I have to say, really, about the project.
[2:29:07] I do understand the rights that it has.
[2:29:10] But I also understand the impact on the day-to-day
[2:29:13] on the quality of life of the most
[2:29:14] residents of the City for over two decades
[2:29:17] before the city was even incorporated.
[2:29:21] Thank you, Vice Mayor.
[2:29:23] So thank you.
[2:29:25] So I have a couple of comments and questions.
[2:29:28] And first, I also want to thank the residents
[2:29:30] for coming out and for--
[2:29:31] I actually joined the first Zoom meeting that you all had--
[2:29:33] I was there for a little while because I
[2:29:35] had something to get to as well-- and heard some of it
[2:29:38] and just wanted to hear the concerns from the residents.
[2:29:40] I did respond to the emails that I received.
[2:29:43] And I actually responded to all of you
[2:29:44] that signed the petition today.
[2:29:47] And so I thank you for your involvement and your input.
[2:29:50] I think it's really valid when we have the opportunity
[2:29:53] to listen to it.
[2:29:54] I also want to put on the record that as elected officials,
[2:29:56] we have a responsibility to protect the interests
[2:29:59] and quality of life of our residents, while also
[2:30:02] respecting the legal property rights of those who own
[2:30:05] and develop land in our city.
[2:30:07] The Council cannot deny or-- otherwise permitted uses solely
[2:30:12] because there's opposition to it.
[2:30:14] Actually, there's laws that completely protect us-- protect
[2:30:18] the landowners from that.
[2:30:19] At the same time, a property owner's rights to develop
[2:30:22] does not exempt them or a project
[2:30:26] from the City's requirements or from rigorous standards intended
[2:30:30] to protect the surrounding communities.
[2:30:32] And I believe that that's what our code does.
[2:30:34] And so I want to address some of those comments
[2:30:36] because I heard them here today.
[2:30:38] And so I have many notes and questions that I'd like to ask.
[2:30:41] And I am going to ask to go back to the site plan for a second.
[2:30:43] And I heard the comments and concerns
[2:30:46] of where the gas station is located.
[2:30:49] And I know that the request has already
[2:30:50] been made to potentially look at the changes to that.
[2:30:54] And I know it's very late to do that at this point.
[2:30:56] This project, before getting here,
[2:30:58] has to go through several departments, state,
[2:31:02] especially when you're talking about a gas station
[2:31:05] and building things that have a lot of oversight.
[2:31:10] Because there is state, federal, and local agencies
[2:31:15] that will look at the compliance for something
[2:31:18] like a gas station.
[2:31:19] So I think it is unreasonable at this time to go back
[2:31:22] and say, redo your entire site plan.
[2:31:25] I also understand the process that's
[2:31:27] put into place when looking at a site plan and the best way
[2:31:31] to meet concurrences and circulation of the property
[2:31:35] and all of that.
[2:31:36] And so I'd like to go back to the site plan
[2:31:38] to point out a couple of things and see
[2:31:40] if there is any abilities to-- if there's
[2:31:42] room for improvements, that we look at those,
[2:31:46] and addressing some of those concerns.
[2:31:49] So to my--
[2:31:50] If I may, one thing about the gas station location is that,
[2:31:53] as was mentioned, 114th is the main entrance to Hawksnest.
[2:31:58] So the idea that anybody would want a gas
[2:32:01] station at their main entrance just seems a little irrational.
[2:32:06] Yes.
[2:32:06] And I want to also ask because I didn't see it
[2:32:10] when I saw the photo with the Hawksnest and the site plan.
[2:32:15] Is there an exit of Hawksnest on 112th?
[2:32:19] Yes.
[2:32:19] There is an exit--
[2:32:20] That's the secondary exit--
[2:32:21] Is there an entrance there as well?
[2:32:23] Yes.
[2:32:23] That's the secondary-- the main entrance--
[2:32:25] It's the second entrance and exit?
[2:32:26] Correct.
[2:32:26] So the idea being that a gas station
[2:32:29] wouldn't be at the main entrance where they have their landscape.
[2:32:32] So I'm assuming one of the main reasons
[2:32:34] this was considered, after listening to some of the input
[2:32:37] that you made and that your experts look
[2:32:40] at when developing a site plan, is the line of sight
[2:32:43] of the building for the pharmacy for Navarro
[2:32:46] is higher than the gas station.
[2:32:49] So if we're concerned about building
[2:32:51] and from second stories, trees being higher
[2:32:54] so that you can see, putting a higher line of sight
[2:32:58] on an area that doesn't have homes directly behind it, where
[2:33:01] there's a water and a buffer, makes sense to the experts
[2:33:05] and to the engineers, which is what they've done.
[2:33:07] They put your highest line of sight
[2:33:09] on the section that doesn't have a direct line of sight
[2:33:12] from your second homes.
[2:33:14] So I understand that coming from the architects and the engineers
[2:33:17] that are looking at-- and we look at that too when we're--
[2:33:22] staff is looking at that when they are developing this.
[2:33:24] By the way, just to understand this process, while they're
[2:33:28] going to Miami-Dade and State and all these things that
[2:33:31] have to get done for these approvals, DERM,
[2:33:33] it's also going through our departments.
[2:33:35] And it goes back and forth with comments
[2:33:37] to make sure that they're meeting our Master Doral
[2:33:40] Boulevard Plan, that they're meeting our codes, our setbacks,
[2:33:42] which I'm grateful that your setbacks are triple what we're
[2:33:48] required by code.
[2:33:50] I think that that's very intentional because you
[2:33:54] want to be good neighbors.
[2:33:55] Now, understanding that this will have a drive-through,
[2:33:58] as the Navarro will, I'd like to understand
[2:34:01] where that drive-through goes through.
[2:34:03] And can you explain to me the flow
[2:34:04] of traffic for the property?
[2:34:06] Because I think that also makes a big point
[2:34:09] to why the Navarro is where it is
[2:34:11] and the gas station is where it is.
[2:34:14] Because the connectivity is also important for that flow
[2:34:17] and the stacking.
[2:34:19] Absolutely.
[2:34:20] So you can see here the traffic improvements.
[2:34:23] There is an exclusive right-turn lane into the Navarro Pharmacy
[2:34:29] from the rear-- that's only right in, right out--
[2:34:33] as well as the entrance, the exclusive right turn
[2:34:36] that's marked as number 2, where anyone coming westbound on 41st
[2:34:43] Street would enter the Navarro site.
[2:34:45] At that entrance is where they would
[2:34:48] enter going through the site.
[2:34:51] So the actual drive-through area is to the rear of that site.
[2:34:58] So it goes from right to-- into the site.
[2:35:01] So right in from 114th out through the westbound.
[2:35:08] So the stacking for the drive-through
[2:35:11] which is on the rear of the Navarro, correct?
[2:35:15] Yes.
[2:35:15] Can you zoom in on the Navarro one?
[2:35:17] I'm going to zoom in.
[2:35:18] Yeah, I've got a better one.
[2:35:19] Sorry, that was the gas station.
[2:35:22] That one.
[2:35:22] There we go.
[2:35:24] So the stacking comes from the east to west?
[2:35:27] Correct.
[2:35:30] And then they go back out, and there's only right turn?
[2:35:32] Correct.
[2:35:35] So if you were to do that on the other side,
[2:35:38] you would have the problem--
[2:35:40] Exactly.
[2:35:41] --of the stacking--
[2:35:42] And the queuing.
[2:35:43] --over-- right, and the queuing onto 112th?
[2:35:46] Arguably, yes.
[2:35:49] Internalize the [? sound. ?]
[2:35:50] Engineering wise, I think it would be very difficult
[2:35:53] unless you were to stick it in the middle of the property,
[2:35:55] which would really disrupt.
[2:35:57] Right.
[2:35:58] The goal is for the Navarro and the gas station to--
[2:36:02] Anchor.
[2:36:03] --anchor the 27,000 square feet of food, beverage,
[2:36:07] neighborhood-style uses.
[2:36:10] And that central courtyard is intended
[2:36:12] to be the outdoor dining associated
[2:36:15] with those food and beverage.
[2:36:16] And I can go to this site so you can see that there.
[2:36:20] I did want to mention, also, just as we're on the topic here,
[2:36:24] there was comments and concerns about noise
[2:36:27] and odors and all these things.
[2:36:28] I want to reiterate that we have protections of quality
[2:36:33] of life for all of you on that.
[2:36:35] We have current code that protects for noise.
[2:36:40] We actually have even code that doesn't allow for dump trucks
[2:36:45] to come into residential areas to pick up trash
[2:36:48] at certain hours so you don't hear
[2:36:49] the beeping of the car-- of the trucks
[2:36:52] to back up into your areas at certain times.
[2:36:55] So all of those things are already
[2:36:56] built into our code to protect quality of life
[2:36:59] for our residents.
[2:37:00] So understand that there is protections
[2:37:02] built in that if you run into these issues,
[2:37:04] you can call Code Compliance, and they will be enforced.
[2:37:09] I want to point out that just down the street-- and, look,
[2:37:12] I-- we see this all the time-- two gas stations and one corner.
[2:37:15] So I understand the theory of, "why is there another gas
[2:37:18] station there?"
[2:37:19] I can't answer that.
[2:37:19] I don't own a gas station.
[2:37:20] I can only imagine the competition
[2:37:23] and so on and so forth.
[2:37:24] And so to my understanding, the operator of this is Sunshine
[2:37:27] Gas, which is not only a local resident--
[2:37:29] the family lives in Doral-- but they also own--
[2:37:32] they own several properties in Doral.
[2:37:34] They operate most of the gas stations in Doral.
[2:37:37] And their headquarter is in Doral.
[2:37:39] So I know they will be thoughtful operators.
[2:37:43] And they're not going to want to cause issues.
[2:37:46] So I'm glad that there's no car wash.
[2:37:52] And I want to point out that there
[2:37:55] is no anticipated future car washes being put.
[2:37:58] And I'd like to make sure that that's stated here.
[2:38:00] Because we did have a situation down the road
[2:38:03] where the gas station that was there later
[2:38:06] came and added a car wash.
[2:38:09] And the residents behind were very concerned
[2:38:12] that there would be noise.
[2:38:13] And we have had no noise complaints from them.
[2:38:16] I also want to point out that it's a very similar situation
[2:38:18] in that lot.
[2:38:19] And I actually sent you all an email today
[2:38:21] with the-- my own little site plan.
[2:38:22] I'm not an engineer.
[2:38:23] But I drew up my own little site plan
[2:38:25] and showed you all that this is very consistent.
[2:38:28] It's not only consistent throughout the county.
[2:38:30] It's consistent throughout our city.
[2:38:31] May not be what we absolutely love and think that
[2:38:34] is the best solution.
[2:38:35] And I understand some of us may not want
[2:38:36] to live near a gas station.
[2:38:38] But we already have this exact situation.
[2:38:41] So there's precedence set that a gas
[2:38:44] station is consistent near a residential community.
[2:38:48] As a matter of fact, the residential community
[2:38:50] that is behind the gas station is an apartment complex,
[2:38:54] so it's actually taller than what your homes are.
[2:38:57] We've never had complaints, to my understanding, for noise.
[2:39:00] They operate a car wash.
[2:39:02] And they're actually much closer.
[2:39:03] They have a much smaller setback than what they
[2:39:05] are proposing here for you all.
[2:39:08] And they don't have the buffering that you all have.
[2:39:10] So I don't think it's going to be as much of a nuisance
[2:39:13] as you're anticipating.
[2:39:14] And I understand living by an area that
[2:39:16] was not developed for a very long time, we would all love--
[2:39:19] I miss the cows.
[2:39:21] Truly, I do.
[2:39:22] But we have to understand that it's just the progress--
[2:39:25] the natural progress and progression of our city.
[2:39:28] So it's very difficult for us to deny the progress
[2:39:33] that Doral is experiencing.
[2:39:35] We can do our best to protect the quality of life
[2:39:37] by enhancing our Comprehensive Plan, which
[2:39:39] is what you saw us do earlier today, that's going back
[2:39:42] to the State and continuing to make sure Doral evolves
[2:39:45] to be the place and protect its natural characteristics
[2:39:48] in our neighborhoods, which, I think, we've done very well.
[2:39:51] So when I met with the applicant,
[2:39:54] I did see a lot of the intention put behind this
[2:39:56] and making sure by putting mature vegetation.
[2:39:58] You don't see that from developers.
[2:40:00] They don't put mature vegetation.
[2:40:01] They put the bare minimum many times.
[2:40:04] So I do think that there was a lot of thought.
[2:40:06] And I do want to thank the developers for that.
[2:40:08] And they took back a lot of our feedback,
[2:40:10] understanding that you're going from a very-- from a vacant land
[2:40:14] to a development.
[2:40:15] But I think that there will be--
[2:40:17] I think you'll be pleased to see that it won't be as harsh as it
[2:40:21] may seem, at the same time, understanding that there will
[2:40:25] be a difference, and there will be an impact to the communities.
[2:40:28] And so I want to make sure all concurrences
[2:40:30] have been met with traffic.
[2:40:31] When we look at traffic, it's not just
[2:40:33] what's captured on site.
[2:40:35] They also look at the surrounding properties.
[2:40:37] And that's why you see off-site improvements
[2:40:40] not in front of their development, but down the road.
[2:40:43] Can you talk a little bit about the concurrences
[2:40:45] in the traffic studies?
[2:40:47] Natalia?
[2:40:47] Yeah, go ahead.
[2:40:48] We have our traffic engineer.
[2:40:49] She's here.
[2:40:51] Go ahead.
[2:40:52] Thank you.
[2:40:53] Natalia Lercari with Bowman.
[2:40:55] So when we do the traffic studies,
[2:40:57] they were required to go out there and collect the existing
[2:40:59] traffic that's on the road.
[2:41:01] And so for this particular project,
[2:41:03] we looked at all the intersections
[2:41:04] all the way from the Turnpike to 107.
[2:41:06] So we go out there.
[2:41:07] We collect existing counts, the worst times of the day.
[2:41:09] So you're collecting in the morning rush
[2:41:11] hour, when everyone goes to work,
[2:41:12] when the kids go to school.
[2:41:14] We collect it in the midday and in the afternoon, when the most
[2:41:16] traffic is on the road.
[2:41:18] And to answer one of the resident questions,
[2:41:20] we did include all the community developments that
[2:41:23] are in the surrounding area.
[2:41:24] So it included Bridge Point, which is across from us,
[2:41:26] and four or five other developments
[2:41:28] that are not yet built but that have been approved by the City.
[2:41:31] So all of that gets included in our study.
[2:41:33] And then we add our project on top of that.
[2:41:35] And we look at all those intersections.
[2:41:37] And this also includes the improvements
[2:41:40] for pedestrian crosswalks?
[2:41:42] Correct.
[2:41:42] I heard earlier there's concerns there--
[2:41:44] this is now a vacant land that will have not only
[2:41:48] sidewalk built so it creates connectivity,
[2:41:51] and there's now ability to walk safer,
[2:41:53] but it will include crosswalks.
[2:41:55] It will.
[2:41:56] It'll include, by requirement by the City of Doral and Miami-Dade
[2:41:59] County, special emphasis crosswalks across our driveways.
[2:42:02] And I believe at 112 and 114 or 112,
[2:42:05] Bridge Point is already upgrading
[2:42:06] that entire intersection, if not already,
[2:42:08] with special emphasis crosswalks and [INAUDIBLE].
[2:42:10] And those crosswalks have the-- where you can push for walking,
[2:42:14] and it'll have--
[2:42:15] At the signalized intersection, yes.
[2:42:17] At the driveways, where it's unsignalized, no.
[2:42:19] Right, not the driveways.
[2:42:19] But I think the concern was the crossing of 41st Street.
[2:42:22] Yes, of course.
[2:42:22] All of that is updated when they were-- they're
[2:42:24] updating 112 through-- now with Bridge Point.
[2:42:30] And if our staff wants to address this concern as well--
[2:42:35] we also look at the traffic analysis.
[2:42:36] Our team looks at--
[2:42:38] Public Works look at the traffic analysis.
[2:42:40] We don't just take the applicant's traffic studies
[2:42:44] word for it.
[2:42:45] We also take a look at the impacts
[2:42:49] from going from a vacant land to going to its uses and--
[2:42:53] Yeah, absolutely.
[2:42:54] So it goes through County Traffic.
[2:42:55] And then we have our own analysis within the city
[2:42:58] to determine whether or not it is
[2:43:01] viable for the city's purposes.
[2:43:03] There are comments that come back.
[2:43:05] We send the comments to the applicant.
[2:43:06] And the applicant addresses their--
[2:43:08] the comments that the city has, if any.
[2:43:11] So it's analyzed in the county and in the city.
[2:43:15] OK, perfect.
[2:43:17] Going through some of my notes because there
[2:43:18] was a lot of comments put.
[2:43:20] And so I want to make sure we address everything
[2:43:22] that the residents have stated.
[2:43:24] I'll go back just real quick before I close to things--
[2:43:27] to the health concerns.
[2:43:31] The gas stations would not be allowed in a residential area
[2:43:35] if the transmissions-- and I understand
[2:43:36] that there's particles and things that are transmitted
[2:43:39] when there's gas.
[2:43:40] It's the same as our cell phones.
[2:43:41] We know our cell phones radiate-- have radiation.
[2:43:45] And we still use them.
[2:43:46] We don't get rid of them.
[2:43:47] Our microwaves-- we don't stop using microwaves
[2:43:49] because we know that there's radiation.
[2:43:50] And we're all impacted in different ways
[2:43:52] and impacts our lives.
[2:43:54] However, there is certain EPA standards.
[2:43:57] And if those standards are met and the safety measures
[2:44:00] are implemented, there's no opposition
[2:44:06] that can be stated for a legal sufficient argument
[2:44:11] that a gas station is not-- would not be allowed, correct?
[2:44:18] Yes, correct.
[2:44:18] OK.
[2:44:19] Have the residents put any legal sufficient evidence
[2:44:24] on the record that you feel that we would be able to--
[2:44:28] I mean, the residents' testimony is something
[2:44:30] that you need to weigh in conjunction
[2:44:32] with the presentation, everything that you've heard.
[2:44:35] There's nothing they've cited that would
[2:44:37] make me give the opinion that this is something
[2:44:41] we need to reconsider that is imminent danger to the health
[2:44:44] safety of the residents of Doral.
[2:44:46] So to our staff that has recommended for approval,
[2:44:50] the applicant has met all legal requirements, concurrences,
[2:44:55] and code requirements for land use and Comprehensive Plan
[2:45:01] within its zoning and land use rights?
[2:45:05] That is correct, Mayor.
[2:45:06] OK.
[2:45:08] All my questions have been answered.
[2:45:10] Again, I want to thank the residents for coming out.
[2:45:13] I know it takes a lot to be out here and discussing.
[2:45:17] I know we all care about the community.
[2:45:19] I live right down the street.
[2:45:20] So we want to make sure that the best is
[2:45:23] being done for our community.
[2:45:25] And we try and work with these applicants as best as possible.
[2:45:27] And I want to thank them because they
[2:45:29] did incorporate the comments that I made
[2:45:31] in concerns to the property.
[2:45:32] And I do think that it has been done with all the thought
[2:45:36] process.
[2:45:36] It was not trying to shove sardines in a sardine can.
[2:45:40] There's a lot of open space, extra parking, which we-- we're
[2:45:43] always concerned about.
[2:45:45] And there's always a push and a shove
[2:45:47] there with the developments, sufficient setbacks
[2:45:51] and landscaping.
[2:45:52] So with all that in mind, I'm satisfied
[2:45:55] with the responses and also the residents' concerns being met.
[2:46:00] I'm in favor of the wall if that is
[2:46:02] the will of the Council as-- which I think
[2:46:05] we're all in favor of that.
[2:46:06] I believe our-- does our code prohibit a--
[2:46:10] do you need something from us in addition to being able to allow
[2:46:14] the 6-foot wall?
[2:46:15] So you can go up to 8 feet in the district between the buffer.
[2:46:18] So if Melissa wants to proffer specific footage right now
[2:46:24] to proffer on the record.
[2:46:25] Are we OK with 6 feet?
[2:46:26] Do we want 8 feet?
[2:46:28] Are we OK with-- you want taller?
[2:46:30] [INAUDIBLE]
[2:46:31] So can we go to 8 feet?
[2:46:32] Are you all OK with that?
[2:46:33] I would recommend 6 feet because when-- the site currently
[2:46:37] is undeveloped.
[2:46:38] So it will be filled because it's all invasive wetlands.
[2:46:41] So it's going to be higher.
[2:46:42] So my concern is you're going to have a very tall wall.
[2:46:45] And what they have today is, I would say, a 4,
[2:46:49] 5-foot chain-link fence with, I think,
[2:46:53] 6-foot pillars on their side.
[2:46:55] So an 8-foot fence would be double.
[2:46:58] It may not be as aesthetically pleasing as they may think.
[2:47:02] So I would suggest a 6-foot fence because once we elevate
[2:47:06] our site, that will be sufficient.
[2:47:07] And you think your elevation's going to be 2 feet, 3 feet once
[2:47:11] you fill?
[2:47:14] 3 feet?
[2:47:14] 4 feet, we're being told.
[2:47:15] Huh?
[2:47:16] I'm being told 4 feet.
[2:47:17] 4 feet?
[2:47:18] Yeah.
[2:47:18] 4 feet?
[2:47:18] OK.
[2:47:19] So I just think that we should be careful with that.
[2:47:21] So we'll stay with 6 feet.
[2:47:23] I'm OK with the wall-- with the concrete wall
[2:47:27] if the residents are OK and understand what that is.
[2:47:30] I think--
[2:47:30] [INTERPOSING VOICES]
[2:47:31] Absolutely.
[2:47:34] The trees that they're putting are mature trees.
[2:47:36] And they have to grow.
[2:47:37] You're not going to get fully--
[2:47:38] you're not going to get full 20-foot trees.
[2:47:41] That's impossible.
[2:47:42] But you will get, I think, plenty of buffer and vegetation.
[2:47:48] And then the trees will grow.
[2:47:50] And we don't allow them to have dead trees on their property.
[2:47:53] They will enforce.
[2:47:54] We will come and fine them for that.
[2:47:56] Absolutely.
[2:47:56] So don't worry.
[2:47:57] The trees will survive.
[2:47:58] And they will grow.
[2:47:59] And the City makes sure of that.
[2:48:01] So yeah, if we having our best.
[2:48:04] Also, the other change from what was submitted
[2:48:06] is the change to the elevation of the Navarro
[2:48:10] to incorporate the Bahamian yellow just as accent.
[2:48:14] So if that's OK for modification on the record--
[2:48:16] That's fine.
[2:48:16] --that would be wonderful.
[2:48:17] We'll memorialize that.
[2:48:20] All right.
[2:48:21] Thank you very much.
[2:48:22] Again, I'm satisfied with the responses.
[2:48:24] I think that we have been able to, as much as possible,
[2:48:27] come to a consensus and place of understanding.
[2:48:31] And I know you all will be happy Navarro shoppers.
[2:48:35] No?
[2:48:36] [INAUDIBLE]
[2:48:38] Oh, I wish.
[2:48:39] They're long gone.
[2:48:41] Maybe a small independent bookshop in those 27,000
[2:48:44] square--
[2:48:45] Maybe a small independent bookshop in the retail, yes.
[2:48:46] We're hopeful for that.
[2:48:48] All books are books.
[2:48:49] And again, we don't engage in the back-and-forth debate.
[2:48:52] So if some of you felt that you came up and we didn't respond,
[2:48:55] understand it's our practice and policy not
[2:48:57] to go back and forth in that because it just
[2:48:59] opens up the door to a lot.
[2:49:00] So we don't conduct in that.
[2:49:02] But thank you very much for being here once again.
[2:49:04] And I know we can't always make everybody happy.
[2:49:06] But we do our best to try and listen to our residents
[2:49:08] and comply within the law.
[2:49:09] We do sit as a quasi-judicial board up here.
[2:49:12] So thank you.
[2:49:13] All right.
[2:49:14] I need a motion to approve.
[2:49:16] A motion.
[2:49:17] But I have a comment.
[2:49:18] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[2:49:20] And you're on the floor for a comment.
[2:49:21] Thank you.
[2:49:23] And also, one of the conversations
[2:49:25] that I was having with the applicant's counsel
[2:49:29] was about our children.
[2:49:30] I wanted to make sure that the property was safe for them.
[2:49:33] And they did tell me that they did consider 41st and having
[2:49:38] ample space between 41st and the property.
[2:49:41] I'm a mother of three.
[2:49:42] And that's imperative.
[2:49:44] I mean, all of us care about that.
[2:49:46] So that was part of my conversations with them.
[2:49:48] So they did take that into consideration--
[2:49:50] the safety of our children and the community
[2:49:53] that is going to visit that area.
[2:49:55] And I do want to echo what Councilmember Pineyro said
[2:50:01] as far as looking into what is going to be the least
[2:50:05] impact to your community.
[2:50:07] Because your community is our community.
[2:50:09] And we're here for you.
[2:50:11] Well, we're here because of you.
[2:50:13] So I definitely do appreciate all the comments today.
[2:50:16] I really did take it to heart.
[2:50:18] It did open another perspective for me as well.
[2:50:22] And I hope that I did a good job representing
[2:50:25] the needs and the questions that you had today.
[2:50:28] And I believe the applicant's counsel is very professional.
[2:50:32] She's been doing this for a very, very long time.
[2:50:34] She is an adversary.
[2:50:36] And I know that she takes into consideration-- their team takes
[2:50:40] into consideration the community that we represent
[2:50:44] and the needs of the community in balance with their client.
[2:50:48] So I appreciate everybody that came out today.
[2:50:51] So thank you.
[2:50:52] Thank you.
[2:50:53] All right.
[2:50:53] And we have a motion to approve.
[2:50:54] We need a second.
[2:50:55] Second.
[2:50:56] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:50:57] Madam Clerk, please read the--
[2:50:59] please call the roll.
[2:51:00] Motion to approve moved by Councilwoman Reinoso,
[2:51:02] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:51:03] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[2:51:04] Yes.
[2:51:05] Councilman Pineyro?
[2:51:06] Yes.
[2:51:06] Councilwoman Porras?
[2:51:07] Yes.
[2:51:08] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[2:51:09] No.
[2:51:09] Mayor Fraga?
[2:51:10] Yes.
[2:51:10] Motion passes.
[2:51:11] All right.
[2:51:12] Thank you very much.
[2:51:12] Thank you.
[2:51:13] All right.
[2:51:13] We move on to the next item.
[2:51:15] Thank you.
[2:51:18] Next item, Item 20D, A resolution of the Mayor
[2:51:20] and the City Council of the--
[2:51:21] [INAUDIBLE], thank you so much.
[2:51:22] A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[2:51:24] of Doral, Florida, approving a site plan modification for Royal
[2:51:27] Atlantic Realty, Inc., located at 2020 Northwest 89th Place
[2:51:30] in the City of Doral, Florida, pursuant to Section 53-184(F)
[2:51:33] of the City's Land Development Code and providing
[2:51:35] for an effective date.
[2:51:38] All right.
[2:51:38] I'm going to go ahead and open up Public Hearing.
[2:51:41] Public Hearing is now open for item 20D, 26-6694.
[2:51:46] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, please
[2:51:48] approach the podium.
[2:51:54] OK.
[2:51:55] Seeing no comments, the Public Comments is now closed.
[2:51:59] Madam Clerk, let the record reflect
[2:52:00] no one has chosen to speak at this time.
[2:52:03] And we will take any ex parte communication
[2:52:08] before we hear from the staff.
[2:52:14] Any ex parte communication on this one?
[2:52:17] OK.
[2:52:17] Being none, go ahead--
[2:52:19] Thank you.
[2:52:19] --Mr. Magrisso.
[2:52:20] OK.
[2:52:21] So this is Royal Atlantic Realty,
[2:52:23] Inc. They are coming for an industrial warehouse site plan
[2:52:26] modification.
[2:52:27] It is located at 2020 Northwest 89th Place,
[2:52:32] close proximity to the Fingerlakes.
[2:52:33] It's approximately total acreage of 2.3 acres.
[2:52:39] The entire area is surrounded by Industrial future land use
[2:52:43] categories and zoning districts.
[2:52:46] These are the existing conditions.
[2:52:48] If you see the top-right picture on the right,
[2:52:51] you'll have the existing warehouses.
[2:52:53] And to the east of that--
[2:52:57] I mean, the west of that, you see the existing
[2:53:00] three-story office building that they
[2:53:02] are proposing to demolish and replace
[2:53:05] by expanding the warehouses into the office space.
[2:53:11] Here is the site plan.
[2:53:13] As I said, that three-story office building
[2:53:15] will be demolished.
[2:53:17] It was developed in 1985.
[2:53:18] And it's going to be redeveloped by more warehouses totaling
[2:53:24] 17,000, approximately, square feet.
[2:53:27] You'll have 41 parking spaces.
[2:53:29] And it'll be a modern look.
[2:53:30] This is the landscape plan.
[2:53:32] You'll see it's surrounded by trees and shrubs.
[2:53:36] Here are the elevations.
[2:53:39] These are the renderings of the proposed site.
[2:53:43] It complies with all of our site plan
[2:53:45] evaluation standards that are applicable.
[2:53:47] And based on that, staff recommends
[2:53:50] that you approve the modification of the site plan.
[2:53:53] If you have any questions, I'm here to answer anything.
[2:53:56] And Joe is also here for any questions that you may have.
[2:53:59] Thank you, Mr. Magrisso.
[2:54:00] Do we need to hear from the applicant?
[2:54:06] No, Madam Mayor.
[2:54:06] We agreed.
[2:54:07] Just one correction.
[2:54:08] That building has been demolished.
[2:54:09] Has been?
[2:54:10] The office.
[2:54:10] Yeah.
[2:54:11] So it was just, I guess, in between.
[2:54:12] But the proposed construction is the new construction
[2:54:15] on what is currently vacant.
[2:54:16] OK.
[2:54:17] Perfect.
[2:54:17] Thank you very much.
[2:54:18] I need a motion to approve if there's no--
[2:54:20] Motion to approve.
[2:54:20] Motion to approve by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:54:22] Second.
[2:54:23] Second by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[2:54:25] All right.
[2:54:25] Madam Clerk?
[2:54:26] Motion to approve made by Councilman Pineyro, seconded
[2:54:29] by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[2:54:30] Councilman Pineyro?
[2:54:30] Yes.
[2:54:31] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[2:54:32] Yes.
[2:54:32] Councilwoman Porras?
[2:54:33] Yes.
[2:54:33] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[2:54:34] Yes.
[2:54:34] Mayor Fraga?
[2:54:35] Yes.
[2:54:35] Motion passes.
[2:54:36] All right.
[2:54:36] Thank you very much.
[2:54:37] We'll move on to the next item, going to First Reading.
[2:54:39] First Reading.
[2:54:40] Ordinance Number 2026-18, Fourth Amendment to Downtown Doral MDA
[2:54:43] and Pattern Book.
[2:54:44] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council
[2:54:45] of the City of Doral, Florida, approving the Fourth Amendment
[2:54:47] to the Downtown Doral Master Development Agreement
[2:54:48] and modifications to the Downtown Doral Urban
[2:54:50] Regulations, Pattern Book, providing for recordation,
[2:54:52] implementation, severability, conflicts,
[2:54:53] and an effective date.
[2:54:54] All right.
[2:54:55] Thank you very much.
[2:54:56] I'm going to go ahead and open up to Public Comments for this
[2:54:59] Item 20E, also known as 26-6698.
[2:55:03] Anyone who has any comments, please approach the podium.
[2:55:14] OK.
[2:55:15] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[2:55:17] And I will take any ex parte communication.
[2:55:21] I did meet with the applicant for a brief discussion.
[2:55:26] And it will not affect my decision.
[2:55:28] All right.
[2:55:28] Mr. Magrisso.
[2:55:30] So we don't have a presentation for this one.
[2:55:32] I'll just explain what the modifications of the MDA are.
[2:55:36] As the Mayor mentioned, this is the fourth modification
[2:55:39] of the MDA.
[2:55:40] The first thing the modification does
[2:55:42] is reallocate the square footage that is allotted
[2:55:45] throughout Downtown Doral.
[2:55:47] Specifically, it's removing 100,000 square feet from
[2:55:52] the retail allocation.
[2:55:54] And it is being granted to the new hotel use.
[2:55:58] So that's going to generate about 213 rooms.
[2:56:02] So there's not an increase in square footage.
[2:56:04] It's just, like I said, a reallocation
[2:56:07] of what was already approved.
[2:56:09] Additionally, the height that you
[2:56:12] are allowed to build in Downtown Doral is being changed.
[2:56:16] Currently, the city has matched the Miami-Dade County standards
[2:56:22] of height.
[2:56:24] Recently, Miami-Dade County shifted its standard
[2:56:27] to match what the FAA standard is.
[2:56:31] So we are moving to the new FAA standard,
[2:56:35] which is going to match Miami-Dade County's.
[2:56:38] The other thing that the amendment does
[2:56:41] is it caps the total dwelling unit allotment
[2:56:46] that you are allowed to have to 35 units an acre.
[2:56:50] So they will not be-- that's where they're capped at.
[2:56:54] So you can't go above or below that number.
[2:56:56] And the last thing it does is amends the Pattern Book.
[2:57:01] The Pattern Book never contemplated single-family homes
[2:57:04] within the Downtown Doral area.
[2:57:06] You have a new development here that has single-family homes.
[2:57:10] And the Pattern Book will now have design criteria
[2:57:13] for single-family homes.
[2:57:15] Other than that, unless I missed anything, that is the amendment.
[2:57:20] And Joe is here if you have any questions.
[2:57:24] Motion to approve.
[2:57:25] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Cabral.
[2:57:27] Second.
[2:57:27] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:57:31] Is there any other additional questions, comments?
[2:57:33] No.
[2:57:34] All mine were addressed when we talked.
[2:57:38] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-18 on first reading
[2:57:41] made by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:57:44] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[2:57:45] Yes.
[2:57:45] Councilman Pineyro?
[2:57:46] Yes.
[2:57:46] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[2:57:47] Yes.
[2:57:48] Councilwoman Porras?
[2:57:49] Yes.
[2:57:49] Mayor Fraga?
[2:57:50] Yes.
[2:57:50] Motion passes.
[2:57:51] All right.
[2:57:52] We're going to hear item 20Q now since we moved it.
[2:57:56] Item 20Q, Second Reading.
[2:57:59] Ordinance Number 2026-07, Vacation of Street--
[2:58:01] La Joya.
[2:58:03] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[2:58:04] of Doral, Florida, approving a public right-of-way vacation
[2:58:07] of Northwest 52nd Terrace in Downtown Doral,
[2:58:09] adjacent to the properties with Folio Numbers 35-3022-018-0010,
[2:58:14] 35-3022-018-0020, 35-3022-018-0030,
[2:58:20] and 35-3022-018-0040 for the proposed housing development
[2:58:24] named La Joya, authorizing the City Manager to execute any
[2:58:27] necessary documents for this provision upon approval
[2:58:29] of a second reading by the City Council,
[2:58:30] providing for implementation and providing for an effective date.
[2:58:32] This was approved on first reading on April 8.
[2:58:34] OK.
[2:58:35] I'm opening up Public Comments for Item 20Q,
[2:58:37] also known as 26-6570.
[2:58:39] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, and this item
[2:58:42] alone, please approach the podium.
[2:58:54] Public Comments is now closed on this item.
[2:58:56] And we will hear from staff.
[2:58:58] Or second reading.
[2:59:00] Oh, it's second reading.
[2:59:01] It's second reading, Mayor.
[2:59:01] We've got everything we needed, right?
[2:59:02] I think that's the--
[2:59:03] Yes, we did.
[2:59:04] And we have no changes between first and second.
[2:59:07] The applicant received all the approvals
[2:59:09] they needed to from the County and their process,
[2:59:12] so we're good.
[2:59:14] All right.
[2:59:15] Motion to approve.
[2:59:16] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Cabral.
[2:59:18] Second.
[2:59:18] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:59:21] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[2:59:22] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-07 on second reading
[2:59:25] made by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[2:59:27] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[2:59:28] Yes.
[2:59:28] Councilman Pineyro?
[2:59:29] Yes.
[2:59:30] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[2:59:30] Yes.
[2:59:31] Councilwoman Porras?
[2:59:32] Yes.
[2:59:32] Mayor Fraga?
[2:59:32] Yes.
[2:59:33] Motion passes.
[2:59:34] All right.
[2:59:34] Thank you very much.
[2:59:35] We'll go back now to item--
[2:59:37] 20F.
[2:59:37] --20F.
[2:59:39] 20F, Ordinance Number 2026-19, Emre Tuna Investment,
[2:59:43] LLC Rezoning.
[2:59:44] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[2:59:45] of Doral, Florida, approving an amendment to the City's Official
[2:59:47] Zoning Map from Industrial, I, to Corridor Commercial, CC,
[2:59:50] for plus or minus 1.5 acres for the property located at 2500
[2:59:53] Northwest 107th Avenue, providing for severability,
[2:59:55] conflicts, and an effective date.
[2:59:57] OK, I'm going to go ahead and open up Public Comments for item
[2:59:59] 20F, also known as 26-6703.
[3:00:03] Anyone who would like to speak at this time, please
[3:00:06] approach the podium.
[3:00:11] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:00:14] And I will take any ex parte communication.
[3:00:19] All right.
[3:00:19] I don't believe there's been any.
[3:00:22] Mr. Magrisso, the floor is yours.
[3:00:25] So this is Emre Tuna Investment.
[3:00:27] It's a rezoning.
[3:00:28] The property is located on 107th Avenue.
[3:00:30] It's approximately 1.5 acres.
[3:00:32] They are looking to rezone from Industrial
[3:00:35] to Corridor Commercial.
[3:00:37] A quick background.
[3:00:39] When the City incorporated in 2003,
[3:00:41] the City adopted Miami-Dade County's Zoning and Future Land
[3:00:44] Use Maps.
[3:00:45] When the City created its own Future Land Use Map and Zoning
[3:00:49] Code, the original Zoning and Future Land Use
[3:00:55] were incompatible with the two, that
[3:00:57] being Business and Industrial.
[3:01:00] In our code, those are incompatible uses,
[3:01:04] so we are here to correct that to rezone the property so it's
[3:01:08] compatible with your Comprehensive Plan.
[3:01:11] The site, like I said, is Business.
[3:01:13] The zoning district is Industrial.
[3:01:15] To the north, you have Business and Industrial as well.
[3:01:19] And to the south, it is not within the city limits.
[3:01:23] These are the existing views of what is there now.
[3:01:27] The rezoning is to Corridor Commercial from Industrial.
[3:01:33] It's a permitted use for what is used currently
[3:01:35] so they can continue operating with no issues.
[3:01:38] This is just a cleanup for the City
[3:01:41] to be compatible with one another.
[3:01:44] The land use designation, like I said, is Business.
[3:01:46] And based on this, staff recommends
[3:01:48] to right the wrong that is currently
[3:01:51] being done and approve the rezoning to Corridor Commercial.
[3:01:56] And the applicant is here if you have any questions.
[3:01:59] I just want to clarify that there's no proposed
[3:02:01] development or anything.
[3:02:02] This was just--
[3:02:04] Correct, Mayor.
[3:02:05] --a correction on--
[3:02:06] Correct, Mayor.
[3:02:06] --compatible uses--
[3:02:07] Yes.
[3:02:08] --within the area?
[3:02:08] Yes.
[3:02:09] Motion to approve.
[3:02:10] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:02:12] Do we have a second?
[3:02:13] Second.
[3:02:14] Second by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[3:02:15] If there's no additional comments or questions,
[3:02:17] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:02:19] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-19 on first reading
[3:02:22] made by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded by Councilwoman
[3:02:24] Reinoso.
[3:02:24] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:02:25] Yes.
[3:02:26] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:02:27] Yes.
[3:02:27] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:02:28] Yes.
[3:02:28] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:02:29] Yes.
[3:02:30] Mayor Fraga?
[3:02:30] Yes.
[3:02:30] Motion passes.
[3:02:31] All right.
[3:02:32] We're now going to go to item 20H since we've already
[3:02:35] exhausted 20Q.
[3:02:36] 20H, Ordinance Number 2026-21, Restating and Reaffirming Repeal
[3:02:41] of Ordinance 2023-15.
[3:02:43] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:02:44] of Doral, Florida, reaffirming and restating Ordinance Number
[3:02:46] 2023-15, providing for findings regarding pending litigation
[3:02:49] concerning the retroactive application of Ordinance Number
[3:02:51] 2023-15, reaffirming the City's position that the retirement
[3:02:54] system for elected officials was canceled and is no longer active
[3:02:57] upon adoption of Ordinance Number 2023-15,
[3:02:59] affirming the repeal of Ordinance 2021-02,
[3:03:02] affirming the repeal of Article IX,
[3:03:04] "Retirement System for Elected Officials"
[3:03:05] of Chapter 2 of the City of Doral Code of Ordinances,
[3:03:07] providing for severability, repealing all ordinances
[3:03:09] or parts of ordinances in conflict,
[3:03:10] and providing for an effective date.
[3:03:12] All right.
[3:03:12] I'm going to go ahead and open up Public Comments for Item 20H
[3:03:16] or also known as 26-6724.
[3:03:19] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, and this item
[3:03:21] alone, please approach the podium.
[3:03:27] Showing no interest, we will close Public Comments.
[3:03:31] And we will hear from staff.
[3:03:33] Or I think it's legal that will address this item.
[3:03:37] Yes, Mayor.
[3:03:39] Madam Mayor, Council, so back in 2023, the Council
[3:03:44] repealed a pension program that had
[3:03:47] been authorized through an ordinance established in 2021.
[3:03:52] That repeal was subsequently a subject
[3:03:54] of litigation, which is currently
[3:03:56] before the third DCA on a rehearing.
[3:04:00] The purpose for this is just to make sure
[3:04:03] that there's no doubt that in 2023,
[3:04:08] when that 2021 ordinance-- that pension program was repealed,
[3:04:12] it was repealed properly.
[3:04:14] And so it's just reaffirming that.
[3:04:17] There was a question of whether its application was
[3:04:20] retroactive or not.
[3:04:21] But regardless of its retroactive applicability,
[3:04:24] what this is stating-- that on 2023, as of that date,
[3:04:26] the pension program no longer exists in the City of Doral
[3:04:30] as it relates to its elected officials.
[3:04:33] All right.
[3:04:34] Is there any comments or questions?
[3:04:36] I have a quick question, Mayor.
[3:04:38] Yes.
[3:04:39] I'm sorry, Councilwoman Porras?
[3:04:40] Yeah, I just want to confirm that there will not
[3:04:44] be anyone that's going to receive the pension moving
[3:04:47] forward even if they acquire the age required
[3:04:51] under the original pension because they were just not
[3:04:54] vested.
[3:04:55] I just wanted to confirm that this-- that's it.
[3:04:58] Yeah.
[3:04:58] Through the Mayor, Councilwoman, that is correct.
[3:05:01] The pension program as of 2023 was no longer in existence,
[3:05:03] so there's no one that can benefit from it.
[3:05:05] OK.
[3:05:06] Thank you.
[3:05:06] OK.
[3:05:07] Perfect.
[3:05:08] All right, I need a motion.
[3:05:10] Motion.
[3:05:10] Motion to approve by--
[3:05:12] Second.
[3:05:12] --Councilwoman Reinoso, second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:05:14] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:05:16] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-21 on first reading
[3:05:18] made by Councilwoman Reinoso, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:05:21] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:05:22] Yes.
[3:05:22] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:05:23] Yes.
[3:05:23] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:05:24] Yes.
[3:05:24] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:05:25] No.
[3:05:26] Mayor Fraga?
[3:05:26] Yes.
[3:05:27] Motion passes.
[3:05:29] All right.
[3:05:30] Move on to the next item.
[3:05:32] Oh, so for now, these items--
[3:05:35] so everyone follows along.
[3:05:36] 20I to 20N will be under one presentation as they are all
[3:05:42] related.
[3:05:45] We will incorporate all the comments that will be made under
[3:05:49] 20I from the-- and into the-- from the first reading
[3:05:52] to the second reading into the record.
[3:05:56] The first reading was on June 10.
[3:05:58] So we'll have a brief presentation from you
[3:06:02] all if there's any or just let us know
[3:06:04] if there's been any changes.
[3:06:05] And then we will take up the item
[3:06:07] and open up Public Comments.
[3:06:09] Let me open up Public Hearing first.
[3:06:10] Let me open up Public Hearing for Item 20I,
[3:06:13] also known as 26-6615.
[3:06:16] Anyone that would like to speak on this item, please
[3:06:19] approach the podium.
[3:06:20] Mayor, can I read it into the record?
[3:06:21] Yes, sorry.
[3:06:23] Ordinance Number 2026-09, Greystar Comprehensive Plan
[3:06:25] Amendment.
[3:06:26] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:06:27] of Doral, Florida, amending the City of Doral Comprehensive Plan
[3:06:30] Future Land Use element by creating the "Mall Mixed Use,
[3:06:32] MMU" Future Land Use designation,
[3:06:33] establishing purpose and intent, applicability,
[3:06:35] and development parameters for regional shopping mall
[3:06:37] properties 15 acres or greater currently designated as Future
[3:06:40] Land Use Map as Business and providing for residential
[3:06:42] development opportunities within qualifying developments,
[3:06:45] authorizing the transmittal of the text amendment adoption
[3:06:47] package to the State Land Planning Agency and other
[3:06:48] required governmental reviewing agencies pursuant
[3:06:50] to the provisions of Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes,
[3:06:54] providing for conflicts, severability,
[3:06:55] authorization and adoption, and an effective date.
[3:06:57] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:06:59] Public Comments are open for Item 20I, 26-6615.
[3:07:03] Anyone who would like to speak, please approach the podium.
[3:07:08] OK.
[3:07:09] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:07:13] And we will take any ex parte communications.
[3:07:16] I did have some communications with the applicant, nothing
[3:07:18] that will affect my decision.
[3:07:21] Is there any other one?
[3:07:22] OK.
[3:07:23] Mr. Magrisso, do you want to put anything
[3:07:24] on the record, any changes from first to second?
[3:07:29] The only change that we made was to the Land Development
[3:07:32] Code for all the items.
[3:07:34] I'll just put it on the record now.
[3:07:36] It is that we defined what open space is.
[3:07:39] We said that there is a minimum of 20% open space.
[3:07:43] And then of that 20% open space, 15% of that
[3:07:46] has to be dedicated to landscape.
[3:07:48] That's the only change that we made within the Land Development
[3:07:51] Code creation between first and second reading.
[3:07:54] Other than that, all the items remain the same.
[3:07:55] OK.
[3:07:56] Is there any comments or questions
[3:07:58] for the applicant at this time?
[3:08:01] Motion to approve.
[3:08:02] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:08:04] Second.
[3:08:05] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:08:07] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:08:08] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-09 on second reading
[3:08:11] made by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:08:13] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:08:14] Yes.
[3:08:15] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:08:15] Yes.
[3:08:16] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:08:17] Yes.
[3:08:17] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:08:18] Yes.
[3:08:19] Mayor Fraga?
[3:08:19] Yes.
[3:08:20] Motion passes.
[3:08:20] All right.
[3:08:21] We move on to Item 20J.
[3:08:24] Madam Clerk, please read it into the record.
[3:08:26] Item 20J, Ordinance Number 2026-10,
[3:08:28] Greystar LDC Text Amendment.
[3:08:30] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:08:31] of Doral, Florida, amending Chapter 68,
[3:08:33] "Land Uses and Zoning Districts," Article V,
[3:08:35] "Mixed Use Districts" of the City of Doral Land Development
[3:08:37] Code by creating a Division 6, "Mall Mixed Use District, MMU"
[3:08:39] zoning district, establishing a purpose and intent,
[3:08:42] applicability, permitted and prohibited uses,
[3:08:44] development standards, design criteria,
[3:08:45] and development review procedures for regional shopping
[3:08:47] mall properties 15 acres or greater,
[3:08:49] providing for the integration of residential units within
[3:08:51] qualifying developments, providing for incorporation
[3:08:53] of the Land Development Code, severability, conflicts,
[3:08:55] and an effective date.
[3:08:56] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:08:58] OK.
[3:08:59] I'm going to go ahead and open up for Public Comments on 20J,
[3:09:02] also known as 26-6616.
[3:09:04] Again, all comments from the first reading on June 10
[3:09:08] will be incorporated into the record.
[3:09:13] Showing no interest, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:09:18] And we will take any ex parte communication.
[3:09:20] Again, I did have some communication
[3:09:22] with the applicant.
[3:09:23] And it will not affect my decision.
[3:09:27] Motion.
[3:09:27] Motion to approve--
[3:09:28] Second.
[3:09:29] --by Councilwoman Reinoso, second by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:09:31] There's no additional comments or questions.
[3:09:34] Again, I don't believe there's been any changes other than what
[3:09:37] has been put onto the record.
[3:09:39] Madam Clerk?
[3:09:40] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-10 on second reading
[3:09:43] made by Councilwoman Reinoso, seconded by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:09:45] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:09:46] Yes.
[3:09:46] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:09:47] Yes.
[3:09:47] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:09:48] Yes.
[3:09:49] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:09:49] Yes.
[3:09:50] Mayor Fraga?
[3:09:50] Yes.
[3:09:51] Motion passes.
[3:09:52] OK, we move on to item 20K.
[3:09:54] 20K, Ordinance Number 2026-11, Greystar FLUM Amendment.
[3:09:56] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:09:59] of Doral, Florida, approving a small-scale land use amendment
[3:10:01] to the City of Doral Comprehensive Plan Use of Land
[3:10:04] to change the use of designation from Business, B,
[3:10:06] to Mall Mixed Use, MMU, for plus or minus 25.61 acres
[3:10:09] for the property generally located at 1625 Northwest 107th
[3:10:12] Avenue and 1603 Northwest 107th Avenue,
[3:10:15] providing for incorporation or recitals, severability,
[3:10:17] conflicts, and an effective date.
[3:10:19] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:10:21] OK.
[3:10:21] I'm going to go ahead and open up Public Comments for item 20K,
[3:10:24] also known as 26-6617.
[3:10:26] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, please
[3:10:28] approach the podium.
[3:10:32] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:10:36] And will take any ex parte communication.
[3:10:38] Again, I did have communication with the applicant.
[3:10:42] And it will not affect my decision.
[3:10:44] Motion.
[3:10:45] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[3:10:47] Second.
[3:10:47] Second by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:10:48] All comments will be incorporated into the record
[3:10:50] from the June 10th Council meeting.
[3:10:52] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:10:54] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-11 on second reading
[3:10:56] made by Councilwoman Reinoso, seconded by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:10:59] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:10:59] Yes.
[3:11:00] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:11:01] Yes.
[3:11:01] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:11:02] Yes.
[3:11:02] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:11:03] Yes.
[3:11:03] Mayor Fraga?
[3:11:04] Yes.
[3:11:04] Motion passes.
[3:11:05] All right.
[3:11:06] Next item, Madam Clerk.
[3:11:07] 20L, Ordinance Number 2026-12, Greystar Rezoning.
[3:11:10] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:11:12] of Doral, Florida, approving an amendment to the City's Official
[3:11:14] Zoning Map from Corridor Commercial district, CC,
[3:11:17] to Mall Mixe Use, MMU, for plus or minus 25.61 acres
[3:11:20] for the property generally located at 1625 Northwest 107th
[3:11:24] Avenue and 1603 Northwest 107th Avenue,
[3:11:26] providing for incorporation of recitals, severability,
[3:11:28] conflicts, and an effective date.
[3:11:30] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:11:32] All right.
[3:11:32] We're going to go ahead and open up Public Comments.
[3:11:34] Public Comments now open for Item 20L, also known as 26-6618.
[3:11:37] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, please
[3:11:39] approach the podium.
[3:11:44] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:11:47] And I will take any ex parte communication.
[3:11:49] Same as last item, put it on the record.
[3:11:52] And I don't believe there's been any changes.
[3:11:54] Same comments will be incorporated from first reading.
[3:11:57] I need a motion to approve.
[3:11:59] Motion.
[3:11:59] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:12:01] Second.
[3:12:01] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:12:03] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:12:04] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-12 on second reading
[3:12:07] made by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:12:09] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:12:10] Yes.
[3:12:10] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:12:11] Yes.
[3:12:12] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:12:13] Yes.
[3:12:13] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:12:14] Yes.
[3:12:14] Mayor Fraga?
[3:12:15] Yes.
[3:12:16] Motion passes.
[3:12:17] All right.
[3:12:17] Next item, Madam Clerk?
[3:12:18] Two more.
[3:12:19] Item 20M, Ordinance Number 2026-14,
[3:12:21] Greystar International Mall DRI Modification.
[3:12:23] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:12:25] of Doral, Florida, approving modifications to the Miami
[3:12:26] International Mall Consolidated Development of Regional Impact,
[3:12:29] DRI, development order to allow residential development within
[3:12:31] certain parcels of the DRI totaling approximately 25.612
[3:12:35] acres for the property generally located at 1625 Northwest 107th
[3:12:38] Avenue and 1603 Northwest 107th Avenue,
[3:12:41] finding that such change does not require review pursuant
[3:12:43] to Section 380.06, Florida Statutes,
[3:12:45] providing for findings of fact and conclusions of law
[3:12:47] and providing for an effective date.
[3:12:49] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:12:52] All right.
[3:12:52] I'm going to open up Public Comments for Item 20M,
[3:12:55] also known as 26-6620.
[3:12:56] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, and this item
[3:12:58] alone, please approach the podium.
[3:13:02] OK.
[3:13:03] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:13:06] And we'll take any ex parte communications.
[3:13:11] I did have the same communications.
[3:13:13] And it does not affect my decision.
[3:13:15] Mr. Magrisso?
[3:13:16] I have an amendment to the ordinance, Mayor.
[3:13:19] Section 7 should read as follows, "Effective date,
[3:13:21] this ordinance shall become effective as provided by law,
[3:13:24] provided that Ordinance Numbers 2026-09, 2026-10, 2026-11,
[3:13:28] 2026-12, and 2026-15 become effective.
[3:13:30] In the event of any of the foregoing ordinances do not
[3:13:33] become effective, the ordinance shall be deemed null and void
[3:13:35] and no further force or effect."
[3:13:37] So you should approve that as amended.
[3:13:39] OK.
[3:13:40] I need a motion to approve as amended.
[3:13:42] Motion as amended.
[3:13:44] Motion to approve as amended by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded
[3:13:46] by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:13:49] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:13:51] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-14 as amended
[3:13:53] on second reading made by Vice Mayor Cabral,
[3:13:55] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:13:56] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:13:57] Yes.
[3:13:58] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:13:58] Yes.
[3:13:59] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:14:01] Yes.
[3:14:02] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:14:03] Yes.
[3:14:03] Mayor Fraga?
[3:14:04] Yes.
[3:14:04] Motion passes.
[3:14:06] OK.
[3:14:06] Madam Clerk, 20N.
[3:14:11] N, like Nicole.
[3:14:13] 20N, Ordinance Number 2026-15, Greystar International Mall MDA.
[3:14:17] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:14:19] of Doral, Florida, approving a development agreement with EWE
[3:14:21] Retail II LTD., JCP International I, LLC,
[3:14:24] and West Dade County Associates for a conceptual master site
[3:14:27] plan for a residential development project with
[3:14:29] the Miami International Mall Consolidated Development
[3:14:31] of Regional Impact, DRI, limited to certain parcels totaling
[3:14:34] approximately 25.612 acres of the property generally located
[3:14:37] at 1625 Northwest 107th Avenue and 1603 Northwest 107th Avenue
[3:14:42] in the Mall Mixed Use zoning, MMU,
[3:14:43] providing for incorporation of recitals and providing
[3:14:45] for an effective date.
[3:14:46] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:14:48] OK.
[3:14:48] Opening up Public Comments for Item 20N, also known as 26-6621.
[3:14:53] Anyone who would like to speak on this item, please
[3:14:55] approach the podium.
[3:14:58] Don't all get up on one time.
[3:15:01] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:15:05] And I'll take any ex parte communication.
[3:15:07] Again, I had communications with the applicant.
[3:15:09] It will not affect my decision.
[3:15:11] And all comments from the first section--
[3:15:15] the first reading will be incorporated into this item Mr.
[3:15:19] Magrisso, I do believe you have comments [INAUDIBLE].
[3:15:22] You're getting the updated NDA.
[3:15:25] So we kept the red line version of it
[3:15:28] so you can see the changes that have been made.
[3:15:31] And I do have a amendment to the ordinance.
[3:15:35] So Section 3 should be stricken in its entirety
[3:15:39] and replaced as follows.
[3:15:41] Section 3 shall read, "Effectiveness
[3:15:43] of development agreement.
[3:15:44] The development agreement shall only become effective upon
[3:15:46] mutual execution by the city developer and West Dade
[3:15:49] and proper recordation of the development agreement
[3:15:50] in the public records of Miami-Dade County pursuant
[3:15:53] to Section 163.3239, Florida Statutes,
[3:15:55] provided that Ordinance Number 2026-09, 2026-10, 2026-11,
[3:15:59] 2026-12, 2026-14 become effective.
[3:16:02] And as further provided herein, within 30 days
[3:16:04] of the adoption of this ordinance,
[3:16:06] the applicant shall deliver to the City Clerk and the City
[3:16:07] Attorney in recordable form the fully executed development
[3:16:10] agreement for recordation in the public records of Miami-Dade
[3:16:12] County, Florida, at the applicant's expense.
[3:16:14] Failure to provide the fully executed development agreement
[3:16:16] at the time frame set forth herein shall result
[3:16:19] in the development agreement, the DRI modification Ordinance
[3:16:21] Number 2026-14 and any associated site plans approved
[3:16:25] in connection with the development agreement being
[3:16:27] deemed null and void and no further force or effect.
[3:16:30] This section may be modified with City Council approval.
[3:16:33] Section 4 shall be created and read as follows--
[3:16:36] "Severability of any section, subsection, clause,
[3:16:38] where provision of this ordinance is held invalid,
[3:16:40] the remainder shall not be affected in such invalidity."
[3:16:44] Section 5 should be created and read as follows--
[3:16:46] "Effective date this ordinance shall be effective as provided
[3:16:49] by law."
[3:16:50] You should approve as amended.
[3:16:52] Thank you, Mr. Magrisso.
[3:16:53] Do I have a motion to approve as amended?
[3:16:55] Motion to approve as amended.
[3:16:56] Motion to approve as amended by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:16:59] Second.
[3:16:59] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:17:00] Is there any questions about the amendments?
[3:17:05] OK.
[3:17:06] Being none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:17:09] Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2026-15 as amended
[3:17:12] on second reading made by Vice Mayor Cabral,
[3:17:14] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:17:15] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:17:16] Yes.
[3:17:16] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:17:17] Yes.
[3:17:17] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:17:18] Yes.
[3:17:19] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:17:19] Yes.
[3:17:20] Mayor Fraga?
[3:17:20] Yes.
[3:17:21] Motion passes.
[3:17:22] All right.
[3:17:23] We will now take up item 20O and 20P with one presentation
[3:17:28] of the site plan. since they are the same applicants
[3:17:33] and addressing the same issues.
[3:17:35] So we'll hear one presentation after we open up Public Comments
[3:17:38] for the first item.
[3:17:40] And then they will be incorporated
[3:17:42] into the second item.
[3:17:44] All right.
[3:17:45] Madam Clerk, please read into the record.
[3:17:46] Item 20O, A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council
[3:17:48] of the City of Doral, Florida, approving a site plan
[3:17:50] for Greystar Development East, LLC for plus or minus 7.33 acres
[3:17:53] of property located at 1625 Northwest 107th Avenue
[3:17:56] in the City of Doral, Florida, pursuant to Residential Phase I
[3:17:59] of the Master Development Agreement with the City
[3:18:01] and Section 53-184(F) of the City's Land Development Code
[3:18:04] and providing for an effective date.
[3:18:05] OK.
[3:18:06] Opening up Public Comments for item 20O or also known
[3:18:10] as 26-6695.
[3:18:12] Anyone who would like to speak, please approach the podium.
[3:18:19] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:18:22] And I will take any ex parte communications
[3:18:24] before we hear the presentation on the site plan.
[3:18:27] I did, again, have discussions with the applicant-- actually,
[3:18:31] not even about the site plan-- but will not affect my decision.
[3:18:38] OK.
[3:18:39] This is the Greystar Development East, LLC.
[3:18:43] It is located, as you know, at the International Mall,
[3:18:47] approximately 12.9 acres, 1625 Northwest 107th Avenue.
[3:18:52] And this is, as the Mayor said, for sites 1 and 2.
[3:18:56] The Future Land Use category and the Zoning designations
[3:19:00] have just been changed to Mall Mixed Use and Mall Mixed Use.
[3:19:04] To the south, east, and west, you
[3:19:07] have Miami International Mall, where it's Business
[3:19:09] and Commercial Corridor.
[3:19:10] And to the north you, have warehouses,
[3:19:12] which is the Industrial District and Corridor Commercial.
[3:19:15] This is the existing views as you see it.
[3:19:17] The top right is where the site 1 and 2.
[3:19:21] You can see the division of the two sites.
[3:19:24] This is a more conceptual site plan between sites 1 and 2.
[3:19:29] As you can see, the unit count for site 1 is 292 total units
[3:19:34] and for site 2 is a total of 230 units.
[3:19:40] This is the landscape plan.
[3:19:42] You can see that the site is filled with palm--
[3:19:45] trees and palm trees and multiple
[3:19:47] shrubs across both sites.
[3:19:50] Here are the elevations from all sides.
[3:19:54] The site plan standards-- it complies with all
[3:19:57] of our site plan standards.
[3:19:59] And based on this, staff recommends
[3:20:01] the approval of site plan 1 and site plan 2 of Greystar.
[3:20:06] OK.
[3:20:06] Thank you very much.
[3:20:08] If you have any questions--
[3:20:09] Mr Magrisso, would the applicant like to make a presentation?
[3:20:13] Are you satisfied with staff's?
[3:20:15] Did they do a good job?
[3:20:16] This is James Williams with Gunster Law Office, 600 Brickell
[3:20:19] Avenue, Miami, Florida.
[3:20:20] I had a brief 30-minute presentation.
[3:20:22] I'm just kidding.
[3:20:23] I'm just kidding.
[3:20:24] As always, your staff does an incredible job.
[3:20:27] No.
[3:20:27] I'm just kidding.
[3:20:28] I'm happy to forego the presentation.
[3:20:31] The only change, I think, is to the resolution on the code
[3:20:33] enforcement for housekeeping.
[3:20:35] But, as always, Mr. Magrisso did a fantastic job,
[3:20:38] so I'm happy to forego.
[3:20:39] And if you have any questions, myself and my team
[3:20:40] are here to answer any questions.
[3:20:42] Is there any questions for the applicant or staff
[3:20:45] regarding the site plan?
[3:20:47] Motion to approve.
[3:20:48] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:20:51] Wait one second.
[3:20:52] There's an amendment.
[3:20:54] Oh, it's to this one, yes.
[3:20:55] So sorry.
[3:20:56] So the amendment-- Section 5 should read as follows--
[3:20:59] "Effective date.
[3:21:00] This resolution shall become effective upon Ordinance Number
[3:21:02] 2026-09, Ordinance Number 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12,
[3:21:07] 2026-14, and Ordinance 2026-15 become effective.
[3:21:09] In the event that the development agreement approved
[3:21:11] by Ordinance 2026-15 is deemed null and void,
[3:21:14] in accordance with Section 3 therein,
[3:21:16] the site plan approved herein shall be likewise deemed null
[3:21:18] and void and no further action or effect."
[3:21:20] All right.
[3:21:21] Thank you so much.
[3:21:22] Should be as amended.
[3:21:22] Motion to approve as amended.
[3:21:24] Again, [INAUDIBLE].
[3:21:25] Motion, yeah, as amended.
[3:21:26] All right.
[3:21:27] Do I have a second?
[3:21:28] Second.
[3:21:28] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:21:29] There's no comments or questions or anyone who would like to hear
[3:21:32] a 30-minute presentation.
[3:21:38] All right.
[3:21:38] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:21:40] Motion to approve as amended made by Vice Mayor Cabral,
[3:21:42] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:21:43] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:21:45] Yes.
[3:21:45] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:21:46] Yes.
[3:21:46] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:21:48] Yes.
[3:21:48] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:21:49] Yes.
[3:21:49] Mayor Fraga?
[3:21:50] Yes.
[3:21:50] Motion passes.
[3:21:51] All right.
[3:21:52] Item 20P.
[3:21:53] Madam Clerk, please read it into the record.
[3:21:54] Please remember that the presentation that was just given
[3:21:57] will be incorporated into this item as well.
[3:21:59] A resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:22:01] of Doral, Florida, approving a site plan for Greystar
[3:22:03] Development East, LLC for plus or minus 5.55 acres of property
[3:22:06] located at 1625 Northwest 107th Avenue in the City of Doral,
[3:22:09] Florida, pursuant to Residential Phase 2 of the Master
[3:22:11] Development Agreement with the City and pursuant to Section
[3:22:14] 53-184(F) of the City's Land Development Code and providing
[3:22:16] for an effective date.
[3:22:18] OK.
[3:22:18] Opening up Public Comments.
[3:22:20] Public Comments are now open for Item 20P, also known as 26-6697.
[3:22:25] Anyone who would like to place comments on the record, now
[3:22:30] is your opportunity.
[3:22:35] Being none, Public Comments is now closed.
[3:22:38] And I'll take any ex parte communication.
[3:22:40] Again, I did have several conversations about this project
[3:22:42] with the developer.
[3:22:44] And it will not affect my decision.
[3:22:46] Mr. Magrisso, would you like to put your amendment
[3:22:48] onto the record?
[3:22:49] I have an amendment.
[3:22:50] Section 5 should read as follows--
[3:22:52] "Effective date.
[3:22:53] This resolution shall become effective upon Ordinance Number
[3:22:55] 2026-09, 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2026-14,
[3:22:59] and 2026-15 becoming effective.
[3:23:01] In the event that the development agreement approved
[3:23:03] by Ordinance Number 2026-15 is deemed null and void,
[3:23:05] in accordance with section 3 therein,
[3:23:07] the site plan approved herein shall likewise be deemed null
[3:23:09] and void and no further effect or action."
[3:23:12] OK.
[3:23:13] I need a motion to approve as amended.
[3:23:15] Motion to approve as amended.
[3:23:17] Motion to approve as amended by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:23:19] Do I have a second?
[3:23:20] Second.
[3:23:21] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:23:22] There's no additional questions.
[3:23:23] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:23:25] Motion to approve as amended made by Vice Mayor Cabral,
[3:23:27] seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:23:28] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:23:29] Yes.
[3:23:29] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:23:30] Yes.
[3:23:30] Councilwoman Reinoso?
[3:23:31] Yes.
[3:23:32] Councilwoman Porras?
[3:23:33] Yes.
[3:23:33] Mayor Fraga?
[3:23:34] Yes.
[3:23:34] Motion passes.
[3:23:35] OK, we'll move on to item 20R since we have already exhausted
[3:23:38] 20Q.
[3:23:40] Item 20R, Ordinance Number 2026-13,
[3:23:42] Text Amendment Digital Signs for Public Institutions.
[3:23:45] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:23:46] of Doral, Florida, approving/denying a text
[3:23:48] amendment to Chapter 80 "Sign Regulations"
[3:23:50] of the City's Land Development Code by amending Section 80-3
[3:23:52] "Definitions" to create a new definition for "public
[3:23:55] institution," amending Division 4,
[3:23:56] "Permanent Signs for Nonresidential Uses"
[3:23:58] of Article V "Sign Standards and Requirements"
[3:24:00] by amending Section 80-259(A)(1), "Office Signs"
[3:24:03] and Section 80-260(A)(1) "Industrial Signs"
[3:24:06] to provide the inclusion of a digital changeable message sign
[3:24:09] as a detached, freestanding, or monument sign,
[3:24:11] an allowable sign type for public institutions,
[3:24:13] providing for conflicts and providing for an effective date.
[3:24:15] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:24:17] All right, we're going to go ahead and open up public
[3:24:20] comments for item 20R, are also known as 26-6619.
[3:24:24] Anyone who would like to approach the podium regarding
[3:24:26] this item and this item alone, now
[3:24:28] is your reasonable opportunity.
[3:24:30] This is second reading.
[3:24:32] Don't believe there's been any changes.
[3:24:34] Public comments is now closed.
[3:24:36] Mr. [? Barmiso, ?] any changes from first to second reading?
[3:24:39] No changes.
[3:24:40] Being none--
[3:24:40] Motion to approve.
[3:24:41] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:24:43] Second.
[3:24:43] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:24:45] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:24:46] Motion to approve ordinance number 2026-13 on second reading
[3:24:49] made by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:24:50] Seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:24:51] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:24:52] Yes.
[3:24:52] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:24:53] Yes.
[3:24:53] Councilman Porras?
[3:24:54] Yes.
[3:24:55] Councilman Reinoso.
[3:24:55] Yes.
[3:24:56] Mayor Fraga?
[3:24:56] Yes.
[3:24:57] Motion passes.
[3:24:59] Madam Clerk, Next item.
[3:25:01] Item 20S, ordinance 2026-16 Text Amendment Nurseries.
[3:25:06] An ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City
[3:25:08] of Doral, Florida, amending chapter 74 entitled,
[3:25:10] "Miscellaneous and Supplementary Regulations;" Article III,
[3:25:13] entitled "Special Setbacks and Uses;" Division III entitled,
[3:25:15] "Regulations for Uses Under the Power Lines,"
[3:25:17] specifically section 74-123, entitled,
[3:25:19] "Permitted Use Conditions of the Code of Ordinances of the city
[3:25:22] of Doral."
[3:25:23] Adding subsection 74-123.1, entitled, "Nurseries."
[3:25:26] 74-123.2 entitled, "Definitions."
[3:25:29] 74-123.3 entitled, "Permitting and Approvals."
[3:25:32] 74-123.4, entitled, "Permitted Facilities,
[3:25:35] Types and Portable Structures."
[3:25:36] 74-123.5, entitled, "Setbacks, Buffers,
[3:25:39] and Street Distinctions."
[3:25:40] 74-123.6, entitled, "ADA and Accessibility Requirements."
[3:25:44] 74-123.7, entitled, "Structural Standards."
[3:25:47] 74-123.8, entitled, "Paving and Drainage Standards."
[3:25:50] 74-123.9, entitled, "Environmental and Sanitary
[3:25:53] Requirements," and 74-123.1, entitled,
[3:25:56] "City Inspection and Enforcement."
[3:25:57] Providing for incorporation into the code, conflicts,
[3:26:00] implementation, severability, and an effective date,
[3:26:02] this was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:26:06] Opening up public comments for item 20S, also known as 26-6645.
[3:26:09] Anyone who would like to speak on this item and this item
[3:26:11] alone, please approach the podium.
[3:26:14] Being none, public comments are now closed.
[3:26:16] This is the second reading, and don't
[3:26:17] believe there's been any changes from first
[3:26:19] to second reading, Mr. Magrisso?
[3:26:22] No changes.
[3:26:23] Thank you very much.
[3:26:24] I need a motion to approve.
[3:26:25] Motion to approve.
[3:26:26] Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Cabral.
[3:26:28] Second.
[3:26:28] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:26:32] Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[3:26:33] Sorry.
[3:26:34] Motion to approve ordinance number 2026-16 on second reading
[3:26:37] made by Vice Mayor Cabral, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:26:39] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:26:39] Yes.
[3:26:40] Councilman Pineiro?
[3:26:41] Yes.
[3:26:41] Councilman Reinoso?
[3:26:42] Yes.
[3:26:43] Councilwoman.
[3:26:45] Yes.
[3:26:45] Councilman Porras?
[3:26:46] Yes.
[3:26:47] Mayor Farga?
[3:26:47] Yes.
[3:26:48] Motion passes.
[3:26:49] Final item of the night.
[3:26:51] Madam City Clerk?
[3:26:53] Dare I put this candy in my mouth?
[3:26:55] Ordinance number 2026-17, Adopting a Ratified Investment
[3:26:58] Policy.
[3:26:59] An ordinance of the City Council Of the City of Doral, Florida,
[3:27:01] adopting a ratified investment policy for the city of Doral,
[3:27:03] providing for severability, implementation, conflicts,
[3:27:05] and an effective date.
[3:27:06] This was approved on first reading on June 10.
[3:27:09] Opening up public comments for item 20T, also known as 26-6634.
[3:27:14] Anyone who would like to speak on this item and this item
[3:27:16] alone, please approach the podium.
[3:27:21] Being none, public comments is now closed.
[3:27:24] And I don't believe that there's any changes from first
[3:27:26] to second reading.
[3:27:27] No, Mayor, there are no changes between
[3:27:29] first and second reading.
[3:27:30] We have a motion to approve.
[3:27:31] Motion.
[3:27:32] Motion to approve by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[3:27:34] Second.
[3:27:34] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:27:36] If there's no comments or questions, Madam Clerk,
[3:27:38] please call the roll.
[3:27:39] Motion to approve ordinance number 2026-17 on second reading
[3:27:42] made by Councilman Reinoso, seconded by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:27:44] Councilman Reinoso?
[3:27:45] Yes.
[3:27:45] Councilman Pineyro?
[3:27:46] Yes.
[3:27:46] Councilman Porras?
[3:27:47] Yes.
[3:27:48] Vice Mayor Cabral?
[3:27:49] Yes.
[3:27:49] Mayor Fraga?
[3:27:50] Yes.
[3:27:50] Motion passes.
[3:27:51] Thank you all very much.
[3:27:53] This exhausts our agenda for today.
[3:27:55] We'll see you all at the next council meeting.
[3:27:58] Have a great first day back to school tomorrow.
[3:28:00] I need a motion to adjourn.
[3:28:02] Motion to adjourn by Councilwoman Reinoso.
[3:28:04] Second.
[3:28:05] Second by Councilman Pineyro.
[3:28:06] All in favor, say aye.
[3:28:07] Aye.
[3:28:08] Don't all jump at once.
[3:28:09] This meeting is adjourned.
[3:28:10] We'll see you all at the next council meeting.