Remarks by Larisa Svechin
341 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 7 of 14
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“All right. So for clarification and for the record, there's space in the city that's owned by FDOT. Many of you have probably heard this before. So any plans that we have that anyone has to build anything on FDOT land it's risky because at any point they can come in and say we need the space to do whatever it is we need to do to fix the bridge or just because they want it back. That's why we have not built anything under the William Lehman because that's their land and likewise this is the same thing. Additionally, Because we have a process, and we talked about this actually earlier in the…”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“OK. Do we need a new motion based on that? No, we have a motion on the table. We have a second. All in favor?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“It's not a genuine statement because it's not something that we can agree to tonight. All right, ladies and gentlemen, we're going to take a five-minute break because I know some of you want to leave. I am not encouraging anyone to leave. The item has been approved. I would ask for you to stay because it's good to stay and check it out. But I want to give everyone five minutes so that way it's not disruptive to the process. So we will be back at 7.33. Commissioner Joseph, set a good example by coming back up. All right, gentlemen in the back, if you're staying, please have a seat. Okay.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Okay, very dramatic. All right, we are back on. Mauricio, next item please, 9B.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“All right. I'll take any questions or comments from the commission. I'll take a motion then.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Since you're up there, at one time, how many actual people are looking at the hyperwall and reviewing the footage?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“And this was discussed during the agenda review, but just for the purposes, since we do have people in the audience. How long do we keep the footage for? 30 days. 30 days. OK. And the cameras will be able to capture not just the actual interior of the bus stop. They'll also capture, depending on where we position it, parts of Collins Avenue.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Right. We have had, in the past, people that regrettably have gotten into some sort of either fender benders or car accidents that have assumed that we have video of it. But now, in many places, we will. We will. Correct. Did you want to add something?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Thank you. Anyone else have a comment? OK. I'll take a motion.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“All right. All in favor? Aye. Thank you. Next item, please.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Thank you. Are there any other speakers? And if you're coming up a second time, you don't have to say your name and address for the record.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“OK. I'll take a comment from the commission. Commissioner Joseph, you've been going first a lot. Anyone else?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“I'm not going to repeat what everyone else said. We love our police department. I would say we are the safest city in all of Florida, which says a lot. And it's not by accident. So these investments do make a huge difference. They continue to make the city safe. I am 100% trust your process, how you do things. If there's any questions, you are all available to answer them and the vendor as well during the agenda review if we wanted to do it at that time. And the result is always positive. And that is a testament to the work that you do, the processes that you have. Obviously, the…”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“OK. Public comment is closed. Comments or questions to the commission?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Commissioner Joseph, let Vice Mayor speak, and then I'll give you the floor.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Hello, everyone. Can we remember that we have rules here? Please, one second. Commissioner Lama, did you have anything to add?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Commissioner Joseph, you have the floor.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“OK. Are there any other comments? I have a question. Sure. How long have you been in law enforcement?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“It doesn't look, but OK. And how long have you been with Sunny Isles Beach? 20 years. OK, amazing. How confident and comfortable are you with this proposal and what you are requesting?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“OK. You as the expert, I'm going to go with what it is that you are asking for. And with that, I'll take a motion.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Any opposed? No. Thank you, sir. Thank you very much. Next item, please.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“OK. Public comment is closed. I'll take questions or comments from the Commission.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“What specific data are you asking about?”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“You Mister city manager to I'd like some clarification. He says 27% is what we make off of the.”
City Commission · Aug 20, 2026