Remarks by Roberto J. Gonzalez
253 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 7 of 11
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“Of course, through the Chair? Yes. Right, so Director, why or Why was the possibility of working with the current vendor to fix the issues that we had, why weren't they approached or were they approached?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Right, but prior to the withdrawal, we were potentially going to work with the current company to fix certain issues, specifically when we talk about PCI compliances. So my question is really geared towards that and let me be a little bit more clear. specifically towards the PCI compliance, which is the biggest issue I think we have right now because of being able to accept the credit card payments. So with the PCI compliance, why was the current vendor not approached in order to fix this issue or were they approached?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Got it. Okay. So just to reiterate, you put out a solicitation because something was needed in addition to what we currently had. But also specifically, there was a PCI compliance that was necessary, right? Because without that PCI compliance, certain credit card companies would not accept payments from us.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“But if we had been working with these folks for X amount of years, did they not have the capability to fix that?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Okay, so it wasn't part of their contract. When did we know that these upgrades that you're referring to were needed?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“But I mean, we would have known at the very minimum when the hardware contract was awarded, right? That we needed upgrades?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“So at the very minimum, November of 2024?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“But I think with all due respect, Director, I think that what the Chair is alluding to is it's your job to know.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“so theoretically if we got the new hardware in 2024 at the very minimum by 2024 we knew that we needed an upgrade we were working on the rfp because we're working with old software correct and so so let's get back to the vendor right so how long has cubic the current vendor been under contract with the county because you said that we didn't include the pci in the contract but how long have they been working with the county perhaps that's a better question for the director Upad?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Okay. 2008. And when was the latest PCI data security standard released?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“The correct answer is June of 2024. So it's my understanding that the current vendor is not PCI compliant. And this is one of the issues that we had, right? Meaning that they have not made the necessary upgrades to meet the latest standard. Is that correct?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“So it's also my understanding that PCI starts stands for payment card industry data security standard and that compliance. That. It's literally what regulates the standard of how we take these credit cards. In fact, listen to this language taken directly from the PCI data security standard. PCI DSS provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect account data or be enhanced by additional controls and practices to further mitigate risks and to incorporate local, regional, and sector laws and regulations. Is PCI compliance an industry standard? I think it is…”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“And to the administration and to the county attorney's office, is there a reason why we didn't include being PCI compliant in the original contract with the original company? That's one. And then two, are we considering putting that language in the new contract?”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Got it. But you're saying that for the future, we will include PCI compliance in our contracts.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“But we weren't doing that before, even though technology is ever so rapidly changing.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“And Madam Chair, I just have to piggyback because I think what you said, I think what you instructed is probably the most important factor, especially after Commissioner Cohen-Higgins line of questioning, right? I think we need to be transparent, not only with the business community, but with everybody who applied for the RFP. as to what that point system criteria is and how we get to those points. I think that is something that we need and that needs to be made public so that nobody gets the wrong idea.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Bow your heads. Dear Lord, thank you for this wonderful day that you've given us. Thank you for all that you do for our county, for our families, and for all the residents. Lord, please let your will be done today. Let every decision that we make and every conversation that we have be to further your cause, your will, and your glory. In your holy name we pray. Amen. Please turn and face the flag.”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. And this question is probably for the county attorney's office or for the director. Was AGI aware that this meeting was taking place today? Did they receive proper notification?”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“But yeah, to the county attorney's office, can I get an answer, please?”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I'd like to bifurcate 3A and 3B for a simple amendment on the whereas clauses.”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Madam Chair, and if I could have the county attorney's office read in the amendments, please.”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Show them amended and Madam Chair, I'll move the item.”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair, and I just want to thank the Chair for not only having the meeting here, and this was an incredible experience, especially hearing from so many folks that are working at the airport. But I also want to thank you for bringing up this item, because I think innovation is incredibly, incredibly important in Miami-Dade County. But safety always has to be first. One thing I did want to ask the department and director, maybe you can help me. Is there any sort of exclusivity given to any particular company when it comes to autonomous vehicles?”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“So right now as it stands, any company with autonomous vehicles can operate in the airport, is that correct?”
Aviation and Seaport Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Okay. So we do have some public hearing items to the county attorney's office. Would it be proper to open up a reasonable opportunity to be heard?”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026