Remarks by Rafael Pineyro
205 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 9
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“Thank you, Mayor. First of all, I want to thank the administration, city manager, your staff, finance, Fernando, Sol, the whole team. And first of all, because I mean, I know how difficult and time consuming it is to put a budget together. I mean, I say it as someone that has to do the same as part of my job, too. And not only that, but the fact that what we're going to show to the residents this year, it's something that It reflects not only the commitment that we have as a city, but at the same time, the great, great work that you guys do. So, and I just want to point a few things that I…”
City Council · Aug 21, 2026
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“I don't have anything, Mayor. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. I also just want to say congratulations because there has been a before and after when it comes to art in Doral, and you guys as a group have accomplished that. I always like to say this is like our mini Art Basel or our Art Basel of the year. I see the excitement, the opportunities, and the collaboration from a lot of the local businesses and other businesses from other places as well. So I just want to say thank you for everything you guys are doing as a group because it's also your time and we also have to recognize that i mean you're putting a lot of hours every year…”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Sure. Thank you, Mayor. And thank you, Councilwoman Reynoso, for bringing this forward. And I would love to co-sponsor as well this item. But I also want to mention just an idea as well, because I think we did something similar when it came to the discussion about the domestic violence as well, that we included a section our website about services local providers or approved institutions that provide these type of services not only for staff but also for residents as well so maybe we can look into that option as well that we can provide information in our website about mental health and And…”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Yes, and did met with applicant and but it would affect my decision.”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. First of all, I also want to thank the residents because as we just heard, it is important. It is important for you guys to get engaged, to participate. We're talking about your community. It's next door to this property. So the fact that you're here is not only because you care about your community, but you also care about the city as well. So I want to thank you for being here and for raising your voice because at the end of the day, In my case, I always try to do what is best for the residents and for the community as well. To the applicant, thank you so much for your…”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Reason why I ask you the question, and I have mentioned it to you before, is because, and I want for the residents to understand this as well, when we make these type of decisions, at least in my case, I always try to go with what is going to be the best for the city and for the residents. So obviously having a hotel right behind the property, I will say no. Well, you have the right to do it, but I will say no. but even with this particular project, that I'm 100% satisfied. Of course, I like always to listen to the residents, and I have to say no, but I'm always going to look for the best…”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Thank you. And again, the reason why I ask is- You know I like sparring with you, Lorenzo. But the reason why I ask these questions is especially for the residents to understand when we make or when I make a decision is based on what is actually best for us as a city overall. I mean, I don't take it slightly. I obviously always like to listen from legal. But again, out of all the options, certainly this is the one that it makes sense. Let's put it that way. Now, I just want to clarify a few points that were actually brought up because since we have the residents here. When we speak about our…”
City Council · Aug 12, 2026
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“Okay, I don't believe there's any changes to the agenda order of business.”
City Council · Jul 29, 2026
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“Through the mayor? Yes. I just want to make a quick comment before we hear the presentation. I want to thank the administration, and I want to hear the presentation, but before we do that, I would like to make a motion to approve based on the recommendations.”
City Council · Jul 29, 2026
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“Allow you to make a comment, go ahead. Thank you, Mayor. I just want to clarify something special for the residents because, you know, everything that we have a discussion about budget or property taxes, I know residents get confused between, you know, when we speak about rollback, the millage rate, property taxes, and so on. So, and I have been at least part of the budget process here at the City of Dorado property taxes discussion since 2014 and for a couple of years now as a council member. And what residents really need to understand is that for the first time in years, Actually, I think…”
City Council · Jul 29, 2026
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“I don't have anything, Mayor. Thank you.”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Just a follow-up on that, Mayor. Well, first of all, Michael, thank you for bringing this forward. As a former park manager, I get excited every time that you've Especially you, since you came on board, have been implementing a lot of positive changes that I believe the department needed as well. So thank you for doing this. When we speak about the operational cost recovery that, by the way, has been part of the 2017 Park System Master Plan. So it's something that we needed to do. So I'm happy that we're doing it now, especially with what we can face after November with all the changes. that…”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“That one, yeah. So we're going to keep that one, correct? Yes. So those are good things that we still provide and we're going to keep providing for the seniors. And I just want to make a comment. I'm glad that we're increasing the age from 55 to 60. So I always thought that 55 was too young to be part of the Silver Club. I don't know if it's because we're getting closer and closer and closer every year. But I'm glad that we're moving forward and increasing the age as well from 55 to 60 and putting a moratorium. for non-residents because that has been always one of the concerns from a lot of…”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. It's my honor to present this resolution code designating Northwest 117 Avenue from Northwest 25th Street to Northwest 34th Street. And we're making a change from way to path. Father Elkin Sierra Path, as today we honor certainly his life and legacy of a man that had an extraordinary journey, that was defined by service, sacrifice, and faith. As many of you might know, before answering the call to the priesthood, Father Sierra served our community for 21 years with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant and serving as a chaplain. Throughout…”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Well, first of all, welcome. Welcome to the best police department in Miami-Dade County.”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“But I just want to welcome you to a department that, and it's true, Chief Lopez has done an incredible job, especially in the last couple of years. I think that, and that's why I'm always very proud to say it that way, because we are. It's not because I believe. And I know that, and I'm very confident that you're going to continue that path. We have great men and women in uniforms. A lot of them are here today that, yes, have offered and have been with the city of Doral for a good number of years. And they have done a great job. But as always, everything comes through leadership. And I…”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Chief, listen, I think that, you know, I'm lucky enough to serve this community at the same time that you have been our chief of police. Because There's no doubt that you transformed the department in all sense. You have shown what leadership is about. You have shown that you were serving a whole community. You were not serving elected officials. And that, for me, shows a lot of respect. And I want to congratulate you, because you alone and your family, you have become part of this community. People know that. People feel that. People that are here have been next to you for…”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“I also met with the applicant. It doesn't affect my decision.”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Well, first, I place the motion to approve, but I'm going to make a quick comment. Thank you, James, for the great work. When I heard about this project around the mall for the first time, I made the same comment a couple of years ago. I'm going to make it again. I think it's needed. I think it's a win-win, not only for the city, but at the same time for the mall, especially for the mall. Because with a project like this, you guys are pretty much saving the mall. I mean, unfortunately, everybody knows it's not a secret. International Mall has been suffering for the past…”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Thank you. But since the first time that I heard about this, it's something that I said is needed. So I'm glad that, you know, we're moving forward now. And I'm happy that we will see it coming along very soon as well. You find me?”
City Council · Jun 10, 2026
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“Good morning, Mayor. I don't have anything new. OK. Thank you.”
City Council · May 13, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. First of all, I want to thank James for actually putting this together. We had the conversation. I want to thank the manager as well, the administration, because this is a department that sometimes you don't hear quite often in a good term, let's put it that way. or the advertisement that sometimes you hear is not, we're really taking place inside the city, inside the building, inside the city. So I'm glad that you guys put these together. It's very good. And as a matter of fact, I will recommend to put it on the website as well so that we can actually have it there. But…”
City Council · May 13, 2026