Remarks by Dean J. Trantalis
356 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 15
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“It's a motion, okay. Would someone like to make a motion? With regard to?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“No, is it for or against? It's going to be for approval. Okay. So I'm going to recite something and you either... agree to it or not agree to it. I move to approve the variance application for case number PLNBOA2402001, finding that the applicant has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that their variance application meets the criteria specified in section 47-24.12A through E of the ULDR. Do you ratify that statement?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Anyone else have any comments or statements with regard to this matter? No. Okay. Please call the roll. Do we second? Yeah, I need a second. Second. Oh, we need a second. Second. Thank you.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“So this motion needs to have those two conditions attached to it? Yes, please. Okay, so do you want to revise your motion?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Actually, you've got to come up to the microphone and make that statement, please.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“So the permit will not be approved unless those two conditions are filled?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Okay. So do you amend your motion to require these two conditions? Yes. Does the second also agree to that?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Okay. And does the applicant agree to those two conditions?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“All right, any other comments or questions? Okay, there being none, please call the roll.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Okay, moving on to Ordinance of Second Reading. This is the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article 5 of the Code of Ordinances by amending... Sections 15-181, 15-182, 15-183, 15-184, 15-185, and 15-186 to revise the outdoor event application and permit requirements. No one has signed up to speak. Would someone like to introduce the ordinance? The ordinance has been introduced. Any questions or comments? There being none, please call the roll.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Yes, and OSR 1 is now approved on second reading. Congratulations. OSR 2, second reading and ordinance amending the classification table of the pay plan of the City of Fort Lauderdale by establishing one new classification. No one has signed up to speak. Does someone like to introduce the ordinance? Introduced. It's been introduced. Please call the roll.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Yes. And OSR 2 is now approved in second reading. We have one walk-on resolution. Have you all had a chance to review this? Yes. Regarding our plea to the school board to include the city of Fort Lauderdale in its decision-making process with regard to the attrition of school facilities. Commissioner Beasley-Pittman, would you like to introduce the resolution? Introduced. Okay. Anyone wish to speak on this item? There being none, please call the roll.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Yes. And that resolution is now approved. And who will be delivering that resolution to the school board? What's the process?”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Any questions or comments from the Commission? There being none, this meeting is now adjourned. Thank you, everybody.”
City Commission · Oct 6, 2026
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“Can you turn up the sound? Turn up the volume. Hello? Hello? Hello? Better?”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right. Very good. So good evening, everybody. Welcome to the City Commission meeting here in Fort Lauderdale, September 15, 2026. I want to thank you all for being here. It's a beautiful day today, so we'll try to get you out early. For those of you who are here for the first time, welcome. We appreciate your attendance today. And to let you know how we begin our meetings, we start out with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. We have certain announcements. And then we have the opportunity to recognize some organizations or individuals through our presentations. So…”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“We want a little picture. So let's stand in front over there. Come on, let's stand in front.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“That was great. So now please join the commission and the community in sharing this moment of silence.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“At this time, we normally announce retirements of individuals who have served the city for 20 years or more. We have one of those people tonight. Mark Rossi, who was a fire captain, has served the city for 20 years. So congratulations, and thank you so much for your service to our city. So Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“Here. And there are no agenda announcements, so would someone please move to approve the minutes and the agenda? So moved. Second. They moved and seconded. Please call the roll.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yes. And the minutes and the agenda are now approved. So, Vice Mayor, we're going to postpone this presentation until the next meeting. Thank you.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. So, our... Our first of three presentations tonight, we invite Commissioner Herbst to present a proclamation regarding Chen Moore and Associates here in the city of Fort Lauderdale. And I would invite Chen Moore, who's the CEO of the organization, and President Jose Acosta, as well as Tim Hogans and Darren Bedore to please join the commissioner at the podium.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“Now I'd like to invite Commissioner Stephen Glassman, who will present a proclamation recognizing familiar hypercholesterolemia awareness day here in the city of Fort Lauderdale. And I'd like to invite Karen Warfel, who's the ambassador for the Family Heart Association, to join the commissioner at the podium.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner. Now I'd like to invite Commissioner Pamela Beasley-Pittman to present a proclamation regarding Civility Pledge Day here in the city of Fort Lauderdale.”
City Commission · Sep 15, 2026