Remarks by Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
261 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 9 of 11
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“Okay. Does any commissioner want to comment on any of the items that were in the consent agenda? Seeing none, we will move on to zoning hearings, item seven. We've got first reading of an ordinance. It's 7A. Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Okay, motion approved that ordinance. Commissioner Blanchman, seconded by Commissioner Cruz. It sounds very familiar, Kevin.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“As it shall be. I'm assuming the same response from the applicant. You don't need to get up. Public, has anyone come in the room in the last four and a half minutes that wants to speak to this item? Seeing none from the public, I will close for public. Any commission comments? Seeing none, I think we're ready to vote, Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“I would do it if I could, but I need a motion. Commissioner Raines, seconded by Vice Mayor Bloom. Let's vote on it.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Okay, I'm not sure the Commission has the stomach for that, but let's try. I need a motion to defer. Commissioner Friedland, seconded by Commissioner Ayne. Let's vote.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Thank you. Any member of the public wish to speak on this item 8B? Seeing none, I'll close it for public comment, and I will ask the commission the same question, comments or questions. Seeing none, let's vote.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Thank you. Any member of the public wish to comment on this item? I'll close it for public comment. Any commissioner have a question, comment? Okay, let's vote.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Thank you. Any member of the public wish to speak on this item? I'll close it for public comment. Any commission comment? Seeing none, let's vote.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“And let me say publicly, I've done it in person, but I want to say here for the record, thank you, Belinda Stronich. from Gulfstream, the owner of Gulfstream. She has been wonderful to work with. She cares about our city. 30 acres of Gulfstream is in Aventura. Most of it's in Hallandale. She cares about us. She knows what's most important to us, which is the children. And she's been a pleasure for us to work with and negotiate with. And we obviously wish her all the best. I've asked her to come here so that we could publicly recognize her. Nothing could be less important to her than the…”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Thank you, Commission. Thank you, Aventura. Okay, any staff reports?”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Okay, any member of the public that wants to speak, come on up, step right up, and state your name, and you've got three minutes. Hi. Make sure that's green on that microphone. Can you hear me? Perfect, perfect.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Thank you. Very well done. By the way, your timing was impeccable. I was going to give you extra time, but you were perfect. So thank you for coming. Appreciate you.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Okay, any other public comment? No one wants to tell us we're great or that we suck. This is your opportunity. Okay, I'll close it for public comment. Any other business commissioners? Okay, then I'm going to entertain a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hayne, seconded by Commissioner Cruz. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? We are adjourned. Thank you.”
City Commission · Apr 7, 2026
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“Good evening. Let's call the Aventura City Commission regular meeting of March 3rd, 2026 to order. And have a roll call, please.”
City Commission · Mar 3, 2026
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City Commission · Mar 3, 2026
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“Okay. Any commission reports? Commissioners? Yes.”
City Commission · Mar 3, 2026
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“Okay, so special presentations. First up, we are honored to have County Commissioner, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, Miki Steinberg here, a very, very good friend of Everture. Miki, how many cities do you represent? Okay, so again, just like I say to the County Mayor, she cannot acknowledge it, do not ask her, but ladies and gentlemen, 13 cities she represents and we are her favorite. We know we're first in the alphabet, but we're also first in her heart. And she has a special presentation. And this is all good for us. And I'll tell you why after she speaks. You want to say a few words and…”
City Commission · Mar 3, 2026
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“Thank you so much. We're gonna come down and take a picture with you with that check. I just want everyone to know that, first of all, this is greatly appreciated. So the public tells us what they need, what they want, and we do what we can with, with our funds and we look for partners like you. You've been a great friend. You're always a great friend. I don't know if I'm allowed, we, at least I'm speaking out for myself. I support your reelection and you will be reelected in my opinion. So I said it. So I want you to know we, a few years ago, due to public request, we built pickleball…”
City Commission · Mar 3, 2026