Doral public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss three major items: selecting a new city manager from four applicants (Ricardo Mendez, Zeida Sardiñas, Michael Sibilia, Tarik Rahmani), authorizing up to $2 million to purchase 200 Motorola radios for the police department via a cooperative agreement, and holding a first reading of a master development agreement with Trump Endeavor 12 LLC to add 1,498 residential units and 141,694 square feet of commercial space to the existing hotel and golf resort.
- Selection of a city manager from four named applicants (Ricardo Mendez, Zeida Sardiñas, Michael Sibilia, Tarik Rahmani) with authority to negotiate an employment agreement
- Authorization to spend up to $2,000,000 to buy 200 Motorola APX NEXT portable radios for the police department
- First reading of an ordinance approving a master development agreement with Trump Endeavor 12 LLC for 1,498 residential units and 141,694 sq ft of commercial space, plus existing hotel and golf resort uses
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will consider several resolutions, including certifying recent election results, updating the public records request policy, and repealing a prior events policy. The primary action is a resolution to appoint a search committee to guide the selection of a new city manager, as authorized by the city charter. Additional items address the mayor’s role as city spokesperson and updates to key proclamation and certificate policies.
- Resolution to appoint a city manager search committee (Res. No. 24-Appointing City Manager Search Committee)
- Resolution certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 general election and December 10, 2024 runoff (Res. No. 24-Certifying the Results of the 2024 General Election and Run-Off Election)
- Resolution updating the City of Doral Public Records Request Policy (Res. No. 24-Approving Updated Public Records Request Policy)
- Resolution repealing Resolution No. 24-193 and imposing a 30‑day moratorium on council‑sponsored events (Res. No. 24-Repeal of Res. 24-193 Council Sponsored Events and Moratorium)
- Resolution reaffirming the mayor as the official city spokesperson (Res. No. 24-Reaffirming Mayor’s Role as Spokesperson of the City)
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting will discuss two resolutions: one to streamline the Vice Mayor position to reduce confusion and promote fiscal responsibility, and another to direct the Mayor to work with the City Manager to propose improvements to the Public Affairs Department's communication policies for community engagement. The meeting includes public comments.
- Resolution 24-5960: Streamlining the Vice Mayor role to reduce confusion and promote fiscal responsibility.
- Resolution 24-5961: Directing the Mayor to work with the City Manager to propose improvements to the Public Affairs Department's communication policies and protocols for community engagement.
- Public comments will be heard.
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss resolutions regarding the relocation of an inoperable waste-to-energy facility. The items include authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with Miami-Dade County and potentially initiate a conflict resolution procedure.
- Resolution 24-5944: Support for relocating the Covanta waste-to-energy plant site
- Resolution 24-5945: Authorization for City Attorney to initiate conflict resolution with Miami-Dade County per Florida Statute Chapter 164
Council Meeting
The City Council will consider the adoption of the 2024 Transportation Master Plan and various budget adjustments. The meeting includes decisions on extended hours permits for four businesses and several city contract renewals.
- Adoption of the 2024 City of Doral Transportation Master Plan
- Purchase of park tables and chairs from Mity Lite not to exceed $41,953.41
- Extended hours permits for Baru Group Doral, Sure Shot Hospitality, Why I Am, LLC, and Kuba Cabana Doral
- Co-designation of NW 85 Avenue as 'Paseo Boulevard' and NW 53 Terrace as 'UHealth Way'
- Charitable sponsorships of $1,000 for Miami Managua Lions Club and $500 for Venci el Cancer Org
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss a request for an attorney-client closed door executive session. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Item 24-5937: Request for an Attorney-Client Closed Door Executive Session
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several police department expenditures and a 7.5% COLA increase for bargaining unit members. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a site plan for Lithia Motors and a proposed residential unit increase for the Doral Gateway project.
- Purchase of 180 Taser 10s and warranties from Axon Enterprises not to exceed $1,061,597.92
- MOU for a 7.5% COLA increase for South Florida Police Benevolent Association members
- Purchase of FūsusONE software from Axon Enterprise not to exceed $632,916.00
- Public hearing for Lithia Motors, Inc. site plan at 9300 NW 13 Street
- Proposed modification to Doral Gateway agreement to increase residential units from 550 to 880
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is holding a continuation of the second budget hearing for fiscal year 2024-25. The body will consider finalizing the city budget and establishing tax rates for the upcoming year.
- Resolution 24-5875: Adopting a final millage rate of 1.7166 mills (9.93% greater than the rolled-back rate) and a debt service millage rate of .4810 mills
- Ordinance 2024-26: Finalizing and adopting budgets for the General Fund and 18 other city funds
- Resolution 24-5876: Approving job descriptions, salary scales, and a citywide pay plan including a 3.5 COLA
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to finalize the budgets and millage rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The session includes public hearings to adopt the general budget and set property tax levies.
- Resolution 24-5875: Adopting a final millage rate of 1.7166 mills (9.93% greater than the rolled-back rate) and a debt service millage rate of .4810 mills
- Ordinance #2024-26: Finalizing and adopting budgets for the General Fund, Transportation Fund, Police Impact Fee Fund, and other city funds
- Resolution 24-5876: Approving job descriptions, salary scales, and an updated citywide pay plan including a 3.5% COLA
Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting will consider a proposal to establish a formal, yearly procedure for evaluating the City Manager’s compensation. Councilwoman Maureen Porras is sponsoring the discussion. The agenda item references the existing employment agreement dated June 3, 2024. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion (24-5878): Establish an annual procedure to evaluate City Manager Rey Valdes’s salary
Council Workshop
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss changes to budget items for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This is a discussion-based meeting sponsored by Mayor Fraga.
- Discussion of item 24-5874 regarding changes to Budget Items for FY 2024-2025
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will consider extending a pilot program for 11.5-hour police shifts and approve various contracts for records management, transit services, and stormwater improvements. The meeting also includes resolutions for charitable donations and special event permits.
- Extension of police 11.5-hour shift pilot program
- Charitable donations to Asociación Mocamia, Inc. ($1,000)
- Contract extension for Freebee transit services
- Award of stormwater improvement contract to BCC Engineering ($235,689.62)
- Award of traffic calming improvements to Florida Sol Systems ($743,112.83)
Special Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will hold its first budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body is scheduled to adopt a tentative millage rate and finalize the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Adopt tentative general fund millage rate of 1.7166 mills
- Authorize expenditure of funds in the FY 24-25 budget
- Authorize levy and collection of taxes on real and personal property
- Retitle Infrastructure Replacement Fund to Capital Asset Reserve Fund
Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a resolution to amend the Building Department fee schedule and a variety of public works contracts. The meeting includes decisions on park improvements, road resurfacing, and city insurance providers.
- Replacement of Doral Legacy Park playground turf by ForeverLawn South Beach for up to $188,685.37
- Milling and resurfacing of NW 99 Avenue between NW 62 Street and NW 65 Street for up to $109,364.20
- Milling and resurfacing of NW 89 Court between NW 15 Street and NW 13 Terrace for up to $106,555.02
- Milling and resurfacing of NW 104 Avenue between NW 74 Street and 78 Avenue for up to $71,943.85
- Design and permitting for citywide pedestrian crosswalks and markings for up to $50,564.95
Council Workshop
The City Council is conducting a workshop to discuss department presentations and overviews for the FY 2024-2025 budget. The City Manager is sponsoring the review of funding for various city departments.
- FY 2025 Police Budget
- FY 2025 Public Works Budget
- FY 2025 Parks and Recreation Budget
- FY 2025 Planning and Zoning Budget
- FY 2025 General Fund Budget
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including furniture purchases for the Doral Central Park Community Center and Aquatic Center. Other agenda items include police resource agreements, technology upgrades, and various municipal resolutions.
- Purchase of interior furniture for Doral Central Park Community Center up to $502,123.22
- Purchase of outdoor furniture for Doral Central Park Aquatic Center up to $117,675.80
- Retroactive payment for legislative lobbyist services not to exceed $31,500.00
- Application for $2,000,000.00 in DOJ COPS technology and equipment funds for police radio modernization
- Replacement of a license plate reader system up to $62,735.68
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider three public hearings regarding city code changes. These include a new alcohol beverages code, a rezoning for a parcel on NW 33 Street, and land development code amendments.
- Adoption of an Alcohol Beverages Code to create Chapter 34
- Rezoning of ±0.028-acre parcel at 10450 NW 33 Street from Industrial (I) to Industrial Commercial (IC)
- Text amendment to include new use category and limitations on student numbers and hours of operation
- Amendment to prohibit 'academies' in the Industrial District (I)
Special Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss the selection of a new City Manager and City Attorney. The agenda includes reviewing job applications and draft employment agreements for these leadership positions.
- Selection of City Attorney via RFQ #2024-06
- Review of Gastesi, Lopez and Mestre, PLLC proposal and retainer agreement
- Review of Gray Robinson proposal and retainer agreement
- Selection of City Manager pursuant to Article 3.02 of the City Charter
- Review of Rey Valdes and Rasha Cameau job applications and draft employment agreements
Special Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss Resolution 24-5691, which proposes to rescind Resolution No. 24-120. The original resolution supported peace for Israel and Palestine.
- Resolution 24-5691: Rescinding Resolution No. 24-120 (Supporting Peace for Israel and Palestine)
Council Meeting
The City Council is considering several resolutions regarding information technology infrastructure, city park management, and upcoming July 4th celebrations. Items include hardware purchases, security software renewals, and various service agreements for local parks.
- Purchase of Dell video analytical server equipment for Doral Central Park up to $136,768.60
- Renewal of email security platform licenses from Cyber Watch System, LLC up to $38,002.61
- Renewal of security validation modules licenses from Clairum Managed Services up to $39,964.50
- Doral Legacy Park audiovisual refresh project with AVI SPL up to $221,503.20
- Extension of Garden State Fireworks Inc. agreement for Independence Day up to $70,000.00
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is holding public hearings to recommend approval or denial of changes to the Doral Land Development Code. These items involve revising, creating, and repealing regulations related to alcoholic beverages.
- Text amendments to revise Chapter 74, Article IV regarding alcoholic beverages
- Creation of Chapter 34 for alcoholic beverages and repeal of parts of Chapter 74
- Text amendments to adopt alcohol beverage regulations for the city
Council Zoning Meeting
The City Council will consider several land development items including parking space reductions at NW 41 Street and NW 107 Avenue. The agenda also includes a site plan for Bohler Engineering FL, LLC at 10451 NW 33 ST and a brownfield redevelopment designation for 9300 NW 13 STREET.
- Parking variances for property at NW 41 Street and NW 107 Avenue involving reduced stall lengths and landscape strips
- Site plan approval for Bohler Engineering FL, LLC at 10451 NW 33 ST
- Designation of 9300 NW 13 STREET as the Lithia Motors Green Reuse Area under the Brownfield Redevelopment Act
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council is considering several resolutions regarding public safety, community grants, and municipal contracts. Items include approving security systems for Doral Central Park and purchasing authentication licenses for the Police Department. The agenda also covers various charitable sponsorships and mutual aid agreements with neighboring cities.
- Security system installation (access control and CCTV) for Doral Central Park
- Multi-factor authentication licenses for the Police Department up to $63,770.14
- Community Based Organization grants for various local non-profits
- Municipal sponsorships for My Safe Schools, Guardians of Human Rights Foundation, and Education for All, Inc.
- Mutual aid agreements with Hialeah Gardens, Miami Springs, and Virginia Gardens police departments
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council Workshop
The City Council will discuss policy and permit requirements regarding extended operating hours. The discussion includes specific permits for Kings Bowl, Kuba Kabana, Sure Shot Hospitality, and Why I Am.
- Policy and Permits for Extended Hours (24-5615)
- Kings Bowl Extended Hours Permit
- Kuba Kabana Extended Hours Permit
- Sure Shot Hospitality Extended Hours Permit
- Why I Am Extended Hours Permit
Council Zoning Meeting
The City Council will consider several land use requests including property setbacks and parking variances at NW 41 Street and NW 107 Avenue. The meeting also includes special exception applications for an automobile dealership and media board signs, alongside three proposed text amendments to the Land Development Code.
- Variances for setbacks and parking landscape strips at NW 41 Street and NW 107 Avenue
- Special exception for an automobile dealership at 10603 NW 12 Street
- Special exception for two media and public service board signs at Doral Boulevard and NW 87 Avenue
- Ordinance #2024-06 regarding zoning workshop time frames
- Ordinance #2024-07 regarding hemp and CBD dealer restrictions
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider a resolution to amend Chapter 68 of the City of Doral Code of Ordinances. This amendment would create Article VIII to establish development standards and procedures for multi-family and mixed-use qualifying developments under Chapter 2023-17 Laws of Florida.
- Resolution 24-LCD: Amendment to Chapter 68 'Land Uses and Zoning Districts' regarding the Live Local Act
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including Doral Central Park security and permit services. The agenda includes a senior citizen on-demand transit pilot program and various city service contracts.
- Doral Central Park: $812,823.45 for access control and CCTV systems
- Senior Citizen Transit Pilot: $115,934.00 for Freebee, LLC on-demand service
- Roadwork: $169,422.00 for milling and resurfacing NW 36 Street
- Public Safety: $53,508.00 for Vigilant license plate reader camera maintenance
- Infrastructure: $42,779.00 for sidewalk, curb, and gutter repairs
Special Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will consider several resolutions to appoint interim city leadership. This includes decisions on interim city managers and interim city attorneys. The council will also discuss forming a search committee for the selection of a permanent city manager.
- Resolution to approve Francisco Rios as Interim City Manager
- Resolution to appoint Kathie G. Brooks as Interim City Manager
- Discussion regarding appointing Christopher J. Russo as Interim City Manager
- Resolution to appoint a search committee for selecting a City Manager
- Resolutions to appoint an interim city attorney
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several municipal agreements including a $2.69 million trolley bus purchase and security installations for Doral Central Park. Other items include employment of the interim city manager, road repairs, and various special event permits.
- Purchase of 8 trolley buses from Hometown Manufacturing, Inc. for $2,690,590.88
- Access control and CCTV systems for Doral Central Park for $812,823.45
- Traffic signalization engineering at NW 92 Avenue and NW 33 Street for $111,050.00
- Conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts at Doral Glades Park for $57,530.00
- Records management services agreement with VRC Companies, LLC up to $47,400.00
Special Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will hold a discussion regarding the security and integrity of the city's IT systems. This item was sponsored by Councilwoman Porras, the City Manager, and Information Technology.
- Discussion on City of Doral IT System’s Security and Integrity (24-5501)
Special Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will consider a resolution establishing its intent to remove City Manager Barbara C. Hernandez from office for cause. The council will also consider a resolution to appoint an interim City Manager.
- Resolution 24-5476: Removal of City Manager Barbara C. Hernandez for cause
- Resolution 24-5477: Appointment of an interim City Manager
Council Zoning Meeting
The City Council will consider several land development items including property variances and site plan approvals. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances regarding hotel density, tobacco/vape dealers, and sign regulations.
- Hold harmless agreement with Kaufman Lynn Construction for temporary parking at Doral Central Park
- Variances for a property at the intersection of NW 41 Street and NW 107 Avenue
- Site plan approval for Corporate Property Services, Inc. at 3730 NW 79 Avenue
- Ordinance amending zoning workshop time frames
- Ordinance regarding hemp and CBD dealer restrictions
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is reviewing several proposed text amendments to the City of Doral Land Development Code. These include recommendations regarding sign regulations for media boards and new distance restrictions for hemp and CBD dealers. The agency will also consider changes to zoning workshop scheduling and hotel density calculations.
- Amendment to 'Sign Regulations' regarding media and public service board wall signs
- Revised time frame for scheduling zoning workshops
- New location/distance restrictions for hemp and CBD dealers
- Method for calculating hotel density when combined with residential uses
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances regarding landscape irrigation restrictions and the city's code of ethics. The agenda also includes discussions on senior transit pilots and road resurfacing projects.
- Ordinance #2024-01: Permanent year-round landscape irrigation restrictions
- NW 102 Avenue resurfacing work order up to $149,882.70
- Sun City Strategies, LLC lobbying services agreement up to $48,000
- Ordinance #2024-05: Amendments to the city's Ethics and Code of Conduct
- National Marketing Group Services, Inc. insurance benefits extension up to $76,000