Remarks by Javier Fernández
827 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 25 of 34
“Yeah, cycle, we can, over the years, rolling year, yeah. Look, I think there's consensus of one, seven, 13, and 14, so we're not here a lot longer. Everyone fine with having that language brought back at the next meeting for us to consider, and then we can each have an individual conversation with the city attorney about other items that we may want to bring back with modifications or not discuss this at all.”
“I don't think we need to vote. Correct. This is not an action item. It's just a, we'll vote on the questions themselves.”
“Okay. Anything else before this body that we need to attend to? Madam clerk, we good?”
“Okay. Anybody have anything for the record they want to note?”
“And I think we have one intern who's working on a proposal for a possible youth advisory council or some sort of way to formalize this. So hopefully we'll have somebody to consider in the future.”
“No. As long as it's 10 to 1 Columbus guys to Belen guys, we're good. You can even take a saber or two. It's OK.”
“Yeah, I mean, I think we... What do you think? We certainly, I think one really interesting fact, as I badgered Alfredo quite a bit this week, beginning on Tuesday, so thank you for your patience. But one really interesting fact that I took away from the analysis that he put together, that when you look at our growth rate year over year from 2009 to 22, our city budget grew at less than 1% a year. That's for all the Bunk, we hear, because I can't think of a, there's a strong word I want to use. We hear about governments being wasteful. This has not been one of them. We've had a lot of growth…”
“Good thing we fixed the bridge, yeah, exactly. We are adjourned. Thank you, guys.”
“Good evening, everyone, and welcome. Today is Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. The time is 7 p.m. We will now call to order the meeting of the South Miami City Commission. If you could please silence or turn off your cell phones, we would be grateful. Madam Clerk, if you can call the roll, please.”
“Thank you, Madam Clerk. If we could please stand for a brief prayer followed by the pledge led by Commissioner Kaye. Since we just celebrated Law Enforcement Week, I thought we'd offer a prayer up for our police officers. Almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, watch over all the members of our law enforcement community everywhere. Protect them from harm and the performance of their duty. Help them, we pray, keep our streets and homes safe day and night. Grant them strength and courage in their daily assignments, and unite them safely with their families…”
“OKAY. ANY OBJECTION TO DEFERRING ITEM 12 AS WELL, THEN?”
“IS THERE A MOTION? I'LL MOVE IT. IS THERE A SECOND? SECOND. OKAY. SO A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GAYA, A SECOND BY COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ. EVERYONE'S QUICK TODAY. OKAY. THANK YOU. WITHOUT OPPOSITION, SHOW THAT ALSO DEFERRED TO JUNE 9th. YES. MR. VICE MAYOR, I'M ASSUMING HE'LL JUMP IN IF HE'S GOT ANY OBJECTION.”
“THANK YOU, SIR. OKAY. SO SHOW ITEMS 12 AND 14 DEFERRED TO JUNE 9. WITH THAT, LET'S OPEN UP THE FLOOR TO PUBLIC REMARKS. IF YOU'VE NOT SIGNED UP FOR PUBLIC REMARKS, WE DO HAVE A SIGN-IN SHEET HERE IN THE FRONT. JOHN, WE HAVE A LIST.”
“Thank you, John. Okay, we've got Jessica Feingold next on the agenda, on the list. Excuse me. Good evening. Good evening.”
Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
“Thank you, sir. Is there anyone else in the chamber who would like to address this commission in public remarks? Anyone else on the list, John? Are you here for an item, any of the land use items? Because we will recognize public comment at that time. Come forward quickly, sir.”
“There's a discussion item that you're here for. We'll recognize you at that time to speak.”
“MR. MARTIN, WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK NOW OR WHEN THE ITEM IS CALLED?”
“Thank you for your comments, sir. Good to see you again. Anyone else? I know we have Mayor Robina online. Seeing no one in the chamber, Mayor Robina, you're recognized if you'd like to unmute yourself, sir. Good evening.”
“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Great to have you on. Thank you. Anyone else online, Madam Clerk?”
“And final call in the chamber, if there's anyone else who would like to address us in public remarks. Okay, seeing none, we will close public remarks. And Madam Clerk, if you could read F1 and Item 6, please, for the record.”
“Thank you. Chief Hatfield, you are recognized, sir.”
“Thank you, Chief. Colleagues, we've got an action item. Would anyone like to make any comments before we entertain a motion on item six? Please, you're recognized, sir.”
“Thank you, Commissioner. Yes, ma'am, you're recognized.”
“Oh, yeah, no problem. Mr. Vice Mayor, you're recognized. If you'd like to add some comments.”