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May 14, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 64 items

  1. 1 10:00 A.M. Morning Session
  2. 1) Call to Order / Roll Call of Members
  3. 2) Pledge of Allegiance
  4. 3) Invocation
  5. 4) Agenda / Order of Business
  6. 5) Public Comments
  7. 6) Consent Agenda
  8. 6A A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CITY ATTORNEY’S MONTHLY RETAINER; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6177
  9. 6B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE LIEN SEARCH AND SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6156
  10. 6C A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A MUNICIPAL SPONSORSHIP TO PUCHO AND PALS DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($1,500.00); PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-79 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6172
  11. 6D A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-322 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SFM JANITORIAL SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE DORAL CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT THE EXISTING MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT CONTRACT No. EVN0000201 WITH SFM SERVICES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL NEEDS AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGETED FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6165
  12. 6E A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUESTED BY MELINDA COBIA TO HOST THE “SANSE DORAL 2026” EVENT AT 3105 NW 107 AVENUE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 A.M.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6150
  13. 6F A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXISTING WORK OF PUBLIC ART AT BRIDGE POINT DORAL LOCATED AT 10855 NW 34 STREET DORAL, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 75 OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6173
  14. 6G A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXISTING WORK OF PUBLIC ART AT DORAL CENTRAL PARK LOCATED AT 3005 NW 92 AVENUE DORAL, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 75 OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6175
  15. 6H A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO WORK ORDER No. 7 WITH GANNETT FLEMING, TO INCREASE THE AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COVER THE COST FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ALONG NW 117 AVENUE FROM NW 25 STREET AND NW 34 STREET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($104,447.95); RECOGNIZING THAT GANNETT FLEMING IS A CITY OF DORAL PRE-QUALIFIED VENDOR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE WORK ORDER AMENDMENT AND EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6155
  16. 6I A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A BID WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-321 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DORAL AND METRO EXPRESS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF SIDEWALK, CURB, GUTTER, AND MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AS DETAILED ON THE PROJECT SITE MAP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($40,840.80); WHICH INCLUDES A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS; RECOGNIZING THAT METRO EXPRESS, INC. IS A CITY OF DORAL PRE-QUALIFIED VENDOR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6149
  17. 6J A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WORK ORDER WITH CHA, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF THE EXISTING CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE SPACE AREA IN THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE THIRD LEVEL WITHIN THE DORAL GOVERNMENT CENTER BUILDING, AND FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF THE EXISTING FINANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICE AREA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER BUILDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($113,750.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($113,750.00) FROM ACCOUNT No. 301.80005.500620 TO ACCOUNT No. 301.80005.500310; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN FURTHERANCE HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6154
  18. 6K A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WORK ORDER WITH ADA ENGINEERING INC.,TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DESIGN STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AT SUB BASIN F-1, AS IDENTIFIED IN YEAR 2 OF THE STORMRWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($220,795.94); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE WORK ORDER AND EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6158
  19. 6L A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO WORK ORDER No. 1 WITH EXP US SERVICES INC (EXP), TO INCREASE THE AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COVER THE COST FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT NW 112 AVENUE AND NW 50 STREET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SIX CENTS ($8,212.36); RECOGNIZING THAT EXP US SERVICES INC. IS A CITY OF DORAL PRE-QUALIFIED VENDOR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE WORK ORDER AMENDMENT AND EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6159
  20. 6M A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS ($166,359.00) AND FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($40,000.00) FROM ACCOUNT No. 001.80005.500633 TO ACCOUNT No. 001.80005.500461 AND FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000.00) FROM ACCOUNT No. 001.80005.500633 TO ACCOUNT No. 001.80005.500522, TO COVER UNFORESEEN CITY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND FUEL EXPENSES, AND EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS ($81,359.00) FROM ACCOUNT No. 001.80005.500633 TO ACCOUNT No. 001.80005.500640, FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEEDED EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCESS THE BUDGET TRANSFERS AND TO EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS IN FURTHERANCE HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6160
  21. 7) Approval of Minutes
  22. 7A April 16, 2025 - Council Meeting Minutes 25-6144
  23. 7B April 28, 2025 - Strategic Planning Session Minutes 25-6167
  24. 24 Page Break
  25. 8) Presentations
  26. 8A Keep Doral Beautiful Business Award 25-6157
  27. 9) Discussion Items
  28. 9A A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO INITIATE COORDINATION AND DISCUSSIONS WITH THE APPROPRIATE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT(S) TO DEVELOP A FORMAL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR UPCOMING ROAD WORK CLOSURES ON MUNICIPAL ROADS WITHIN THE CITY OF DORAL BOUNDARIES, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6170
  29. 9B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH OF THE CITY’S CODE AND STATE STATUTES TO DETERMINE THE VIABILITY OF MODIFYING AND ENFORCING MONETARY BONDS OR SIMILAR MECHANISMS ON TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOSTING COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETINGS PRIOR TO INITIATING NEW WORK, AND PROVIDING ADVANCE NOTICE TO RESIDENTS WITHIN 1,000 TO 2,000 FEET OF PROPOSED CELL TOWER PROJECTS OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6171
  30. 9C A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 25-39 TO SPECIFY THAT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS POSITION SHALL BE ASSIGNED SOLELY FOR THE PROTECTION AND SECURITY OF THE MAYOR; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6168
  31. 9D A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPOINTING REY VALDES AS INSPECTOR GENERAL, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2025-08; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION: PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6176
  32. 9E Discussion: Request to Reopen the Inspector General Hiring Process 25-6169
  33. 9F Discussion: Council Meeting Procedures and Agenda Management 25-6174
  34. 10) Mayor's Report
  35. 11) City Manager's Report
  36. i. Department Reports
  37. 37 Department Reports - March 2024 25-6146
  38. 11A Doral Parks Bond Program March 2025 Monthly Report 25-6147
  39. 12) City Attorney's Report
  40. 13) City Clerk's Report
  41. 13A City Clerk’s Office April 2025 Monthly Report 25-6148
  42. 14) Adjournment / Break (Prior to Evening Session)
  43. 43 6:00 P.M. Evening Session
  44. 15) Call to Order / Roll Call of Members
  45. 16) Pledge of Allegiance
  46. 17) Agenda / Order of Business
  47. 18) Public Comments
  48. 19) Public Hearings
  49. 19A A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR DORAL ATRIUM RETAIL INVESTMENTS, LLC TO ALLOW FOR THE APPROVAL OF TWO (2) MEDIA AND PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD WALL SIGNS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DORAL BOULEVARD AND NW 79 AVENUE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 80-258(A)(2)(B) OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6151
  50. 19B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, APPROVING/DENYING A PARKING VARIANCE FOR IMF DORAL, LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1212 NW 82 AVENUE DORAL, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 53-460 OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6153
  51. 51 Page Break
  52. 52 First Reading
  53. 19C Ordinance #2025-18 “Amending Chapter 34 - Alcoholic Beverages” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY OF DORAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6162
  54. 19D Ordinance #2025-19 “Amending Chapter 68 Article III - Tandem Parking in Mixed Used Developments” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 68, ARTICLE III OF THE CITY OF DORAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLED “OFFICE DISTRICTS”; CREATING SECTION 68-307 TITLED “TANDEM PARKING IN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6163
  55. 19E Ordinance #2025-20 “Amending Chapter 68 Article IV - Tandem Parking in Mixed Used Developments” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 68, ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY OF DORAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLED “COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS”; CREATING SECTION 63-387, TITLED “TANDEM PARKING IN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6164
  56. 56 Second Reading
  57. 19F Ordinance #2025-14 “Amending Article III Boards, Committees and Commissions” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE III, “BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS,” IN CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; REVISING THE SUNSET PROVISION AND APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6137
  58. 19G Ordinance #2025-15 “Amending Chapter 8 Peddlers Solicitors and Canvassers” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, “BUSINESS”, ARTICLE III, “PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS”; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 25-6126
  59. 19H Ordinance #2025-16 “Amending Office of the Inspector General Duties” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION”, DIVISION 5, SECTION 2-185 “OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL”; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6118
  60. 19I Ordinance #2025-17 “Penalties for Violating Rules of Conduct” AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE II “CITY COUNCIL”, AND CREATING DIVISION 5, “PENALTIES”; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 25-6140
  61. 19J Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions Member Nominations 25-6145
  62. 20) Adjournment
  63. 63 Notice to the Public
  64. 64 Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to City of Doral Resolution No. 2007-31 and Section 2-11.1(s) of the Miami-Dade County Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance, must register with the City Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees, commissions and/or the City Council. Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing shall need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Council Meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen/member of the clergy, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council, and the Council is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.