Remarks by Michael Hernandez
69 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 3
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“I wanted to thank the manager, because we had a long meeting especially when it comes to graphics. The most interesting, and I've seen this one before, the general fund 10-year millage rate history, that's wonderful. But for folks in government, we all understand it. To me, more powerful images are not only the following slide, which is general fund aggregate millage rates and taxable value comparison to top 10 Broward cities, but also in this book, which I'm thrilled to read probably tonight and tomorrow, the page 20 and 21. Because working in communications for my 21-year career, Many…”
City Commission · Aug 31, 2026
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“I'm talking about page 20, so it says. Okay, so I want to. Look at a community, at the top it says community profile comparison to local cities, 2026, 2027. Got it. I'm starting there, but I'm also going to reference the next page. But that's the kind of information that I think is important. Oftentimes through no fault of our own, and I'm not going to speak for Commissioner Rodriguez, but being a comms professional herself, I'm sure she has thoughts as well. Sometimes our city gets grouped with potentially other neighboring cities in this county or elsewhere. as having unreasonably high…”
City Commission · Aug 31, 2026
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“We have cities listed, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, and Sunrise. You have their populations and their general fund expense budgets. This is also critical because it shows that you get a pretty good deal living in the city of Pembroke Pines. Those are just my comments. Mayor, back to you.”
City Commission · Aug 31, 2026
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“And I'm going to attempt to do this without my glasses. That's called courage. Could we have the Pines Running Club come up? Yeah. I'm going to read something and then I'll hand this back to you if you have any comments. Okay. But we're off center. We got to come this way. Okay. The goal is to be like right there. Okay. So I'm going to read this. You want to be on my side? Okay. Okay. So on behalf of the City Commission, I'm proud to recognize Pines Running Company as you celebrate your first anniversary. I'm going to let them talk about the club and what it is that they do, but this is their…”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“Carlos will do it. Hold on. I'm going to put this down. Yeah, we have to move.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“No, I'm looking to Commissioner Rodriguez with whatever you'd like to motion. I'll second it. I just don't know what.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“So we don't have to establish any wording. I'm in full support of you.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“Sam, I really want to thank you for making this the longest possible item ever. Sorry, folks.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“Okay, Vice Mayor Michael Hernandez, item number one. As our city attorney advised us in the city attorney's office memo number 2026077, dated 6-26-2026, attached here to the governor vetoed Senate Bill 382, which sought to regulate micromobility devices slash e-bikes or electronic bikes. By amending section three one six point two zero six five five Fs the bill would have established crash reporting requirements for police departments and certain statewide operating requirements for e-bikes on shared pathways sidewalks or on pedestrian areas Notwithstanding the veto and given a clear…”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“I'm happy to do that. I did want to note, because you mentioned it, so Senate Bill 382 was passed not on a bipartisan basis, but unanimously. Now, I don't know if folks pay attention to what happens in Tallahassee. Those folks up there never vote unanimously on any legislation. It was a unanimous vote. Governor DeSantis on, I believe it was June 25th or 26th, vetoed it. Sometimes I can understand where the governor's coming from. Sometimes I can't. This one I can't. Ultimately, to Commissioner Good's point, I don't want to put words in your mouth, but there are often times that we are upset…”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“Right. Pembroke Pines Police Department. I know, Mr. Mayor, our neighbor and constituent, Al Salve, is back there. And I know he's passionate about the issue and wanted to mention something. I just don't know where.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“OK. But to just close this point, if you don't know a lot about Senate Bill 382, I think it's important to note nobody's banning any of these vehicles. My 10-year-old daughter said, Daddy, are you trying to take my friend's e-bikes and e-scooters away? And I said, no, honey, Alyssa, I am not. What I am simply trying to do is we have to protect the drivers and operators of the e-bikes and the e-scooters, drivers like me that will get in a car and drive home when I leave here, and pedestrians. Now, I don't have the answers as to how we do that. I am not smart enough to know that. But I do want…”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“I could actually answer that because it's my item. So my intent, and I need my colleagues' support on this, is not to have our code enforcement out – policing these vehicles. And I certainly appreciate what Commissioner Rodriguez said, which is why I'm certainly not looking for any kind of over-regulation, just safety. But no, I want code enforcement going to homes that are violating code. I don't want code enforcement chasing down folks who are driving either irresponsibly, above a speed limit, or where they shouldn't be. I believe this should be a law enforcement matter. I believe the chief…”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“Sir, I believe you're referring to a technical error that was made by our administrative assistant that didn't put all of the information in the first time within 30 seconds of being notified, I believe, by the city attorney, if I'm not mistaken, in an email chain. You could request the emails or public record. She immediately added the rest of the text. So that's a non-issue.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“And I have a question, Mayor, because I know the police department had a very short presentation. Would you like to see that, or you just want to direct administration? It's your call. I don't need to see it. So they don't want it. You're good. You're off the hook. I think, yeah, I. Did you, could we, I don't know if you're opening it up.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 19, 2026
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“I believe, though, Senator Nan Rich's office, I did speak with her chief of staff. This is apparently an unsolicited bid. if I'm not mistaken, for the composting facility.”
City Commission · Aug 19, 2026