Votes at a glance: Doral council approves transit interlocal, capital projects update, procedural and investment ordinances
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Summary
At its Aug. 13 meeting the Doral City Council approved a Miami-Dade interlocal for on-demand transit, a capital improvements element update (first reading), a public-comment procedural update, and ratified an investment policy on second reading.
The City of Doral City Council voted on a series of housekeeping and policy items at its Aug. 13 meeting. Key outcomes included approval of an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for on-demand transit, a first reading of the capital improvements element update, changes to public-comment procedures, and adoption on second reading of a ratified investment policy.
Interlocal agreement for on-demand transit (Resolution, item 19a): The council authorized the city manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County to provide on-demand transit service to Doral at no cost to the city. The public hearing drew no speakers. Motion to approve by Councilman Rafael Pinedo, second by Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso. Roll call recorded unanimous approval (yes votes from Pinedo, Reynoso, Cabral, Morin Porras and Mayor Kristy Fraga).
Capital Improvements Element update (Ordinance 20-25-25, first reading, item 19c): Planning staff presented the annual five-year update to the capital improvements element and the five-year schedule of capital improvements for fiscal years 25/26 through 29/30, required by state statute. Motion to approve first reading by Councilman Rafael Pinedo, second by Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso; the council voted unanimously on first reading.
Rules of procedure — public comments (Ordinance 20-25-29, first reading, item 19g): The council approved a first-reading ordinance to streamline public-comment registration, replacing multiple paper cards with a QR code and digital sign-in process. Councilwoman Nina Cabral moved approval; Vice Mayor Morin Porras seconded. The council voted unanimously on first reading.
Investment policy (Ordinance 20-25-21, second reading): The council adopted a ratified investment policy on second reading. Motion to approve by Councilman Gaurav, second by Councilman Rafael Pinedo; roll call recorded unanimous approval.
All motions listed above passed on the record as presented in the Aug. 13 meeting transcript. Several items were described by staff as statutory or routine updates; no additional public testimony was recorded on these items during the meeting.