Remarks by Christi Fraga
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“All right. Thank you very much. So do you need a motion for the $5,000?”
“Yes. However, I do want the board to stay involved. I want this to be their event. So I don't want us to take it over completely. They should be their responsibility. And I think it shows a sense of involvement, encouragement. They go out and get sponsors. I don't want to take that away from them. But I do want to make it a signature that you don't have to come and ask us for the $5,000 every year. You know that it's there. Let's coordinate it and make sure that there's a reserve date for the park. Everything that they do, but don't take it away from them from organizing it. I think it gives…”
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“Why don't we go down? So the department that's, I believe his department is here too. We can all do a picture. Before we do that, does that conclude your comments, Frank? You're not going to say anything? Come on. You're always so loud over there.”
“Edgar, I want to give an opportunity to the council members to wish you the best, but I'm going to usually wait to speak last. But I do want to say I've known you also now for about 14 years. And when Zeta told me that you were leaving, it was really tough because I think that it's a very unique experience. job that you do. And there's a certain temperament that it needs to come with. And I just want to thank you for your professionalism, even in moments where I know we've wanted to, you want to yell through the screen at emails that you get that may be very frustrating because people don't…”
“So he answered on Monday. And he's like, I'm sorry I didn't see this, but we'll take care of it. And I said, you're not going to have those weekends off at your new place. So I hope you enjoyed it because there's no weekends off there. I know. But we're very, very proud of you. And happy for you and your family. we know that the challenge is something you're up to taking. So congratulations. We will miss you. I'm sure your department will miss you. And we look forward to your future successes. And as I said, this is not goodbye. Hopefully it's a see you later.”
“Yes? Okay, we're going to go down. We'll do a picture with us and with the directors and then with your team.”
“Love you, Edgar. We got to get going. All right.”
“I would hope so. Jesus. OK, city attorney's report.”
“No, Renzo, you should have said something, man.”
“All right. All right. City Attorney's Report is exhausted. City Clerk, you're going to say something to Edgar now too, right? All right. Well, I was going to say.”
“All right, anything else on the reports? I believe that exhausts our morning agenda. I need a motion to recess.”
“Motion to recess till 6 p.m. by Councilwoman Reynoso. Second. Second by Councilman Pinedo. All in favor say aye. Aye. All right, we'll see you back at 6 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our regular council meeting. Today is October 8, 2025. It is now 6.09 PM. This is our afternoon session. I hereby call this meeting to order. A reminder to please silence your phones. If you need to take a call, kindly step outside, and let's maintain an atmosphere of respect. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.”
“Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Pinedo.”
“Okay, agenda order of business. Is there anything that needs to be added or?”
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“There's a motion on the table to reconsider item 6M from this morning. I need a second. Second. Second by Councilwoman Cabral. We need roll call on this. Madam Clerk.”
“Mayor Fraga? Yes. Motion passed. OK. So we're going to go ahead and place that item. And we'll hear it before the item 28, just to dispose of it quickly. But we're going to go ahead and do public comments first. All right. If there is nothing else for the order of business? No? There being none? OK. We will now open the floor for public comments. Each speaker will have three minutes to address any item on today's agenda or anything related to the city of Doral. Please begin by stating your name and address for the record to ensure that you are registered with the city clerk. We will first…”
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“All right, is there any other public speakers at this time? Please remember to keep your comments towards any item on our agenda or anything germane to the city of Doral. Anything else? Being none, public comments is now closed, and we will go ahead and move into the public hearing. Madam Clerk, would you like to swear in the witnesses?”
“MOTION TO APPROVE BY VICE MAYOR PORRAS. IS THERE A SECOND? Second. Second by Councilwoman Cabral. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.”
“Mayor Fraga. Yes. Motion passes. All right. Thank you very much. Okay, Madam Clerk. Now, please. Swear on the witnesses and go into public hearing.”
“All right. Thank you very much. I'm going to go ahead and open up the public hearing. Public hearing is now open for item 25-6340 or item 28. Anyone who would like to speak on this item and this item alone, please approach the podium. Being none, public comments is now closed. Madam Clerk, at the record of reflection, no one has chosen to speak at this time. Now I'll ask for any exporte communications. Being none, we'll hear from staff.”
“I went through a staff. I don't know if anybody has any questions or would like to hear from the applicant directly. I think that we're good. If we have any questions, we can address them at the time.”
“Thank you. All right, is there any comments? Councilman Pinedo.”