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Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso introduced the item, calling it a matter of fiscal responsibility and respect for taxpayers. Council discussion focused on the 48-hour notice requirement and whether the city manager should have sole discretion to approve exceptions; Councilwoman Cabral and others raised concerns about short-notice illnesses or emergencies. Reynoso said the exceptions clause would remain in the resolution and that judgment would rest with the city manager.

Council approved the policy as amended (removing a clause that would have required council approval of exceptions). The motion passed by roll call; the manager will establish operational procedures, and staff said they would evaluate repetitive absences when applied.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting April 16th, 2025 - Afternoon Session","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a policy requiring elected officials to reimburse the city for unused city-funded event tickets or table seats unless an exception is granted by the city manager; councilmembers debated the 48-hour notice and exception language.","taxTitle","Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2894,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6271850,"Council approves immersive theater at Doral Cultural Center; organizers to begin June setup",759,1904400,2664105,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028494-70a966120d1b58c31cadacc39ab2b58f&start=1904&end=2664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028494-70a966120d1b58c31cadacc39ab2b58f/thumbnail_1904400.jpg","/articles/6271850/Doral/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Council-approves-immersive-theater-at-Doral-Cultural-Center-organizers-to-begin-June-setup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271850-f3bff622b8693aeaaf996a912edf662d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197370&Signature=Ujl5lKwRUp~8P-kQ1cvTxvTPLBlUsSiRvyBhM6suP29uHb8TmBFxAdwGEBM5JBzBNhoERYpkYadI9sWk2RoGElZdR0Z2yK5WSrYpmL2wJe49fFmA43cdlnguQcITBaNXK1P74UqXJSQ0GCu~b4-FWQUu~uo8AekUgVrZ4pXZC~JEFeYYOFpUnWjgIdtHWdVS1J~SCmW11QlMIILiyAII24VgZBf2EQrLXqGuTxhNdH9ZfXWRnAXgt7IQNhlP-4KDtVOp0jzTAttKP7esHlK72V28uGoP7xV8uayTPl9Sw6hKKa8i3L6BTLBRcf6jeUUBeuG8-y6-nyeGTNTKty-j3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Doral City Council on April 16, 2025, voted to authorize a partnership with the Alpha 4 21 group and La Pare de Joyen to stage an immersive, bilingual production at the Doral Cultural Center beginning June 13, 2025, with a planned run through July. Council members approved the resolution after a brief presentation by producers and artists.

Presenter Robbie Ramos described the play as a one-act drama inspired by historical events and family memory, and said it would pair performances with student education and backstage participation. “I wrote it as a love letter to [my grandfather],” Ramos said, describing the production’s connection to Cuban political prisoners. Gabriel Bonilla and a named team described the immersive staging plan and listed performers and visual artists who will participate.

Organizers said the project has a $50,000 state appropriation and additional sponsorships; they asked only that the city provide the Cultural Center space in kind. The presenters said they would provide free student access and that a percentage of ticket sales (organizers indicated 15%) would benefit Parks and Police for Kids. Council members urged coordination with staff on permitting and operations; the council approved the measure by voice and roll call, with no recorded dissent.

The council indicated it expects city staff to work with the production team on logistics, permitting and a media night; opening night is scheduled for June 13, 2025, and the production team plans student engagement and an exhibit of historical materials while the show runs.","The council approved a partnership with Alpha 4 21 / La Paredes (La Parede Owing) to host an immersive bilingual play at the Doral Cultural Center starting June 13, 2025; state grant funding and ticket revenues were discussed and a portion of sales will support Parks and Police for Kids.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6271855,"Doral council pulls 287(g) training item after extended public opposition",766,466795,1233054,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028494-70a966120d1b58c31cadacc39ab2b58f&start=466&end=1233","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028494-70a966120d1b58c31cadacc39ab2b58f/thumbnail_466795.jpg","/articles/6271855/Doral/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Doral-council-pulls-287g-training-item-after-extended-public-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271855-e25220b5262abb60c3bafdda99a728fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197370&Signature=ijv3tRmH9NYUd~PfQANmx-DAxyijRRNJHmzagaaLrhv27LzWTe-gi-ZRnZHZE5uOrw-GI7gXpya~3mi2g-Um883QGrYqY-Gtd~A2-RHiKgC5k0xo7Af4x6PODPfjUJXZV484l-8yJP4-9r6fUyAZxTpMqyCW9W39DsE3fAJmxpDLsS97ppZ06QDPhFCJBurgmeRO5Mygxc8wmL9xKqR-wZo6FyVLfmODlJVOxhrApdbCe3a1dgST8iE6ir-8EMkOT9v51mmBqPTAIvVnvoebdgim2~D-sTgJ~umLnAIS-hnnoZhEOCRFoc7Fc6hOvEdtZfjQYA8~hquknMTc8vBcLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Doral City Council on April 16, 2025, removed from the consent agenda a proposed local participation in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program after a lengthy public comment period in which multiple residents urged delay or rejection. Speakers described the proposed partnership as a threat to community trust and public safety and asked the council to wait for pending litigation about state requirements.

Public commenters told the council the measure would deputize local police to perform immigration enforcement and would chill reporting to police. “Turning Doral's police into an arm of federal immigration enforcement destroys trust,” said Adelis Ferro, who described himself as a Venezuelan American resident. Amanda Sherlock, a 20-year Doral resident, told the council, “Deputizing our police to become mini ICE agents is not going to accomplish that.” Attorney Zora Caracci said the agreement “isn’t just a policy. It’s a gateway to fear, family separation, and racial profiling.”

Speakers cited past Department of Justice probes and current litigation involving other Florida municipalities, and they urged Doral to await a court ruling in a lawsuit involving South Miami. “There is no deadline in the state statute for signing this agreement,” Juan Cuba told the council, and others pressed the council to defer the matter so legal questions can be resolved. Laura Kelly, an immigration attorney and Doral business owner, urged the council to ask specific operational questions of the police chief, including how long officers would detain people under civil immigration warrants.

Council members had earlier pulled several consent items including the one referencing 287(g); the consent agenda was approved later in the meeting with those items excluded. No formal vote on joining the 287(g) program occurred during the April 16 morning session; council members indicated the pulled items will be taken up at a later time or in the evening session. The council did not adopt any policy or enter a formal agreement on 287(g) during this meeting.

The council will consider the pulled items in a subsequent session; speakers and some council members recommended the city wait for the outcome of a pending state-court challenge in Leon County before taking action.","Dozens of residents urged the Doral City Council to reject or delay a proposed agreement to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program; council members removed the item from the consent agenda for later discussion and the consent agenda passed without it.","actionData","errors"]

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