City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · February 22, 2022
Minutes
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
7 Mayor Bryan Calvo
OMB 0 Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
Carl Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
President Luis Rodriguez
Jesus Tundidor
Monica Perez
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Minutes
February 22, 2022
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council President Zogby called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members
present:
1. Council President Zogby
2. Council Vice President Perez
3. Council Member Calvo (arrived at 7:09 p.m.)
4. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz
5. Council Member Garcia-Roves
6. Council Member Rodriguez
7. Council Member Tundidor (arrived at 7:07 p.m.)
B. REPORT:
1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present.
2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present.
3. Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, was present.
3. INVOCATION
A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
A. Council President Zogby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar
electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be
allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker’s comments will be
limited to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be
permitted within the Council Chamber.
Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or
physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions
on matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the
meeting.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City
business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the
public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker’s
comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
The public can view public meetings on the City’s Facebook page (@CityofHialeah).
Members of the public may hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing
using any telephone or cellular phone service. A smart device or computer are not
necessary to participate in the meeting if you join by phone.
All persons participating via the web platform will be muted during the meeting until
called upon to be heard. Participation through Zoom requires a computer or smart
mobile device with a microphone and web camera. The participant may elect to
participate in the meeting using audio only or appear through both audio and video.
The video function of all participants appearing through video will be turned off until
called upon to be heard.
REPORT: Brigette Leal, Office Coordinator of the Office of the City Clerk, read the meeting
guidelines.
6. PRESENTATIONS
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
A. Mayor Bovo honors Pastor Carlos Ortiz, founder and lead Pastor of the Cristo Vive Church, with a
key to the City of Hialeah.
(MAYOR BOVO)
PRESENTED
REPORT: Pastor Carlos Ortiz addressed the Mayor and City Council Members.
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
A. REPORT: The Office of the City Clerk did not receive any email message to be read into the
record from a person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public
concern.
B. REPORT: No one expressed interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of
public concern registered with the Office of the City Clerk to participate live during the Comments
and Questions portion of the meeting using Zoom.
C. REPORT: Eight (8) people present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking during
this portion of the meeting.
1. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke regarding the City’s Parks and Recreation
Department.
2. Milly Herrera, 4341 East 8 Lane, spoke regarding Consent Item C, as well as regarding
mobile home residents, and expressed interest in meeting with Mayor Bovo to discuss
neighborhood zoning issues.
3. Javier Espinosa, 741 East 54 Street, spoke regarding his nomination to the Eagle Rank
within the Boy Scouts of America and presented to the Mayor and City Council his project of
an engraved school seal for Westland High School.
4. Angelica Pacheco, 1571 West 76 Street, spoke regarding an incident that occurred in the
City with her son, as well as regarding providing assistance to the youth who are at risk of
committing crimes.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
The following items are postponed until the City Council Meeting of March 8, 2022:
o Consent Item N
o Consent Item S
o Administrative Item 10D
o PZ 1
o PZ 3
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
Item PZ 2 has been postponed until further notice.
Consent Item U has been added to the agenda.
Additional backup documentation to Administrative Item 10H was placed on the dais.
The following items are withdrawn from today’s agenda:
o Consent Item T
o Administrative Item 10A
9. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed u n d e r C o n s e n t A g e n d a with letter designations are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member, the
Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Mayor Bovo requested a separate discussion on Consent Item C.
REPORT: Council Member Calvo requested separate discussion on Consent Items C and U.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except items B, C and U made by Council
Member Casals-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 7-0.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on February 8, 2022.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 7-0
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the street naming at East Palm Court from East 34
Street to East 35 Street “Rene Leopoldo Ramos Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the City, in
his honor, as a Vietnam Veteran and role model in the City of Hialeah.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-025
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item B made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by
Council Vice President Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
On February 11, 2022, the Historic Board approved Historic Board Resolution No. 2022-001
recommending the street naming.
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-naming Veteran’s Park, located at 7900 West 32 Avenue to
“Senator Roberto Casas-Veteran’s Park” in honor of the Senator’s public service legacy, with the cost of
signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-026
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item C made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
On February 11, 2022, the Historic Board approved Historic Board Resolution No. 2022-002
recommending the re-naming of the park
(ADMINISTRATION)
D. Request permission to issue a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc., doing business as Hall-Mark RTC, the
sole source supplier of E-ONE built brand parts and service for the State of Florida, to purchase tools
and parts for E-ONE fire apparatus, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000.00. The funding
for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment
Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
E. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 17-0606B – Fire Equipment, Parts,
Supplies, and Services, contract which is effective until June 30, 2022, and issue a purchase order to
Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc., to purchase personal protective equipment for firefighters,
including bunker gear, boots, gloves and helmets in order to outfit the new fire recruits with safety gear,
as well as to replace existing outdated bucker gear and equipment for all fire personnel, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $55,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the
Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
F. Request permission to utilize the contract entered into pursuant to City of Miami Beach Invitation to Bid
No. 2018-028-ND – For Door Related Repair, Replacement and Preventive Maintenance, contract
which is effective through November 18, 2022, and issue a purchase order to Best Garage Doors, Inc.,
for the maintenance and repair of all overhead garage doors at fire stations on an as needed basis, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to
the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 109.2000.522461.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
APPROVED 7-0
G. Request permission to issue a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc., doing business as Hall-Mark RTC, the
sole source supplier of E-ONE built brand parts and service for the State of Florida, for repairs to out of
service fire apparatus, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000.00. The funding for this
expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Repair & Maintenance - Vehicles
Account No. 109.2000.522463.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
H. Request permission to issue a purchase order to TEN-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, the exclusive dealer for the
sale, service, parts and warranty of custom and commercial fire apparatus manufactured by Pierce in the
states of Florida and Georgia, for repairs to the out of service Pierce Fire Trucks, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue
Transportation Fund – Repair & Maintenance - Vehicles Account No. 109.2000.522463.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
I. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 17-0606G - Fire Equipment Parts,
Supplies, and Services, contract that expires on June 30, 2022, and issue a purchase order to Municipal
Emergency Services, Inc., to purchase firefighting tools and equipment, in a total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue
Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
J. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 17-0606D - Fire Equipment Parts,
Supplies and Services, contract that expires on June 30, 2022, and issue a purchase order to Fisher
Scientific Company L.L.C., to purchase SCBA breathing air equipment, such as face masks, air
cylinders and SCBA Packs, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The funding
for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund– Repair & Maintenance-
Capital Outlay Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640. The funding for this expenditure is to be
charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No.
109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
K. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation, the only company that
manufactures and markets the AutoPulse, to purchase Zoll Automatic CPR machines for the Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Division, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $25,062.85. The
funding for this expenditure is to be charged to Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay –
Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522.640.
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor
is the only Caterpillar Dealer located in Miami, Florida, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-883,
issued to Kelly Tractor Co, to purchase parts and service for the City’s heavy equipment, such as
excavators and backhoes, by an additional amount of $35,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $50,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the General Fund –
Inventory – Auto Parts Account No. 001.0000.141120.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
M. Request permission to utilize City of Miami contract awarded pursuant to Invitation for Bid No.
781382(29) – Citywide Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Services, contract that is effective through
July 29, 2023, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-309, issued to G P E Engineering & General
Contractor Corp., for the installation of sidewalks in the general field area of Cotson Park, by an
additional amount of $9,919.14, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $19,324.14. On
October 21, 2021, the Department of Parks and Recreation opened a purchase order for $9,405.00 to pay
for this service based on an erroneous measurement of 1,500 square feet of sidewalk, but when the
vendor physically measured onsite, the actual measurement is 3,082 square feet. The funding for this
expenditure is to be charged to Park, Recreation and Open Spaces – Capital Outlay – Infrastructure
Account No. 342.3130.572.630.
(PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
N. Request permission to award Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Wastewater
Collection System Rehabilitation, to two vendors: (1) Insituform Technologies, LLC and (2) Miller
Pipeline, LLC, lowest responsive and responsible bidders, in that Insituform Technologies, LLC is
awarded one lining contract in the amount of $7,522,696.30, and Miller Pipeline, LLC is awarded the
second lining contract in the amount of $7,522,696.30, for a total cumulative expense amount not to
exceed $15,045,392.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to Coronavirus State and
Local Fiscal Fund – Capital Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 131.9540.536630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
O. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor
has been providing staffing services to the City’s Department of Public Works for several years and the
Department of Public Works has decided to terminate the services with the vendor and hire the
employees directly through the City, and issue a purchase order to Culmin Staffing Group Inc, for
temporary employment services, in the amount of $13,447.01, and further request permission to ratify
payments already made to Culmin Staffing Group Inc without Council approval, as authorized by the
Mayor, in the amount of $16,972.33, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $30,419.34.
The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Water & Sewers Division Fund – Contractual
Services Account No. 450.9500.536340.
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
P. Request permission to utilize an agreement between the City of Cooper City and Laboratory Testing
Services entered into pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 2018-11-UTL – Laboratory Testing Services,
contract that expires on October 9, 2022, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1167, issued to
Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of water quality testing, by an additional
amount of $70,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The
funding for this expenditure is to be charged to Water & Sewers Division Fund – Professional Services –
Water Quality Testing Account No. 450.9510.533315 after a transfer of $70,000.00 from Water &
Sewers Division Fund – Contingency Reserve Account No. 450.9500.536500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
Q. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-927, issued to Core & Main LP, exclusive
authorized distributor of Sensus products for the State of Florida, for the emergency purchase of five
hundred and ninety (590) 5/8-inch water meters in order to replenish the stock room inventory due to the
national supply chain shortages, as well as the high demands for meters due to new construction in the
City, by an additional amount of $47,100.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$137,100.00. Further request permission to issue a purchase order to Core & Main LP, to purchase one
hundred (100) 1-inch Sensus meters needed to support new construction, as well as to replenish the
City’s inventory, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The funding for these
expenditures is to be charged to Water & Sewers Division Fund – Inventory – Meters & Meter Boxes
Account No. 450.0000.141004.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc., for in-house engineering
services from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022 while the City’s hiring process is completed, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $42,396.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to
Water & Sewers Division Fund – Professional Services – Engineering Account No. 450.9500.536311.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
S. Request permission to reject the bid received from Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. in response to
Invitation to Bid No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation, as non-
responsive and non-responsible.
FOR THE AWARD OF THE BID, PLEASE SEE CONSENT ITEM N.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
T. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SHIP) Program funds under the SHIP Safe Home Project in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 to
conduct residential demolition and reconstruction of the home of Juan C. and Karla A. Balbastro, an
approved strategy under the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for funding years 2019-2020, 2020-
2021, 2021-2022, as set forth in Exhibit “1”; authorizing the Mayor and his designee, to execute any and
all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City, and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
ITEM IS WITHDRAWN
U. Request from 305 Day Holdings Group LLC, doing business as 305 Day, with an address of 4770
Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 900, Miami, Florida 33137, for an event permit to host the 9th Annual 305
Day Block Party, to be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 11:00
p.m., to be held at Factory Town located at 4800 Northwest 37th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33142,
expecting approximately 3,000 attendees, subject to the recommendations of the Hialeah Police
Department and the Hialeah Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: JennyLee Molina, 1690 Southwest 27 Avenue, addressed the City Council on the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item U made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70
entitled “Retirement and Pensions”, Article VII. “Elected Officials”, Division 1 “Generally”, Section 70-
529 “Oversight Committee” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, to eliminate the Finance
Director and Council Member as Oversight Committee Members; providing for appointment of the City
Treasurer by the City if the City Clerk is not a member of the Elected Officials Retirement System; and
providing for retention of a financial or pension advisor by the committee; repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On February 8, 2022, the item was postponed until February 22, 2022.
On January 25, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
On January 11, 2022, the item was postponed by the administration until January 25, 2022.
ITEM WITHDRAWN
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
10 B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Acting Councilmember Vivian Casáls-Muñoz to the
Oversight Committee of the City of Hialeah Elected Officers’ Retirement Trust to serve concurrently with the
remaining portion of the term to which she was appointed by Hialeah, Fla. Resolution 2022-017 (February 8,
2022).
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item 10 B made by Council Member Garcia-Roves,
and seconded by Council Vice President Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
10 C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98
entitled “Zoning”, Article VII entitled “Concurrency Management System”, Division 1 “Generally”,
creating Sections “98-2397 through 98-2400”; establishing a pre-application process for land use
applications; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the Code; and providing
for an effective date.
(PLANNING AND ZONING)
On February 8, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-010
REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the
Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item 10 C made by Council Member Rodriguez,
and seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
10 D. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code
of Ordinances Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, Article VI. “Peddlers, Solicitors, Itinerant Vendors”,
Division 2. “Peddlers, Itinerant Vendors”; §18-311 “Retail Sales from Tents”; allowing retail tent sales
other than the sale of Christmas trees and fireworks as a special event; allowing for a Farmers’ Market;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the
code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On February 8, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
On January 25, 2022, the item was postponed by the administration until February 8, 2022.
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
On January 11, 2022, the item was postponed by the administration until January 25, 2022.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
10 E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending its Comprehensive Plan by replacing in
its entirety the existing recreation and open space element data, inventory and analysis section attached
as Exhibit “A” with a new data, inventory and analysis section attached as Exhibit “B” and with updated
goals, objectives, and policies attached as Exhibit “C”; and providing for an effective date.
(ZONING)
On February 8, 2022, the City Council postponed the item on first reading until February 22, 2022.
APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official of the City of Hialeah, addressed the City
Council.
REPORT: Silvia Vargas with Calvin, Jordano and Associates, 10800 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite
950, addressed the City Council with a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which is on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item 10 E made by Council Member Calvo, and
seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 8, 2022.
10 F. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the abandonment of the triangular
portion identified in the sketch attached as Exhibit “A” located to the north and west of the single-family
home located at 3380 West 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
(ZONING)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Perez not present during roll call.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official of the City of Hialeah, addressed the City
Council.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item 10 F made by Council Member Calvo, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Perez
not present during roll call. Council Vice President Perez recorded her vote as “Yes” after the
item was approved.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 8, 2022.
10 G. Proposed resolution appointing City of Hialeah Council Member, Bryan Calvo, as the City’s
representative to the Miami-Dade County League of Cities.
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
(ADMINISTRATIVE)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Perez not present during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-028
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item 10 G made by Council Member Rodriguez,
and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Perez not present during roll call. Council Vice President Perez recorded her vote as “Yes” after
the item was approved.
10 H. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances
entitled “Housing”, creating a new Article IV, entitled “Rental Housing”, Section 50-121; “Written
Notice Required to Increase Rent and Terminate a Tenancy”, establishing a required notice period, to
which all residential landlords must comply, prior to increasing the rental rate of tenants above a certain
percentage and terminating a tenancy; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for
inclusion in the code, and providing for an effective date.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER CALVO)
APPROVED AS AMENDED 7-0
REPORT: Item was amended as follows:
(1) Remove the following language from subparagraph (b) of the proposed ordinance: “Alternatively,
either party may terminate the tenancy after providing the 30-day notice of termination as required in
Section 17-03 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
(2) Amend subparagraph (a) of the proposed ordinance to reflect, “any increase in rent by more than
10%...”
(3) Remove the language of subparagraph (a) of the proposed ordinance providing for the 15 day notice
requirement from the tenant.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item 10 H as amended, made by Council Vice
President Perez, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 8, 2022.
11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
11 A. Proposed resolution appointing Abdel Jimenez as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board for a
two (2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL MEMBER CALVO)
APPROVED 7-0
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-029
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 A made by Council Member Tundidor, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
11 B. Proposed resolution appointing Maria M. Negron Gonzales to the Veteran’s Affairs Board of the City
of Hialeah for a (2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor not present during
roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-030
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 B made by Council Vice President Perez, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor not present during roll call. Council Member Calvo and Council Member
Tundidor recorded their vote as “Yes” after the item was approved.
11 C. Proposed resolution appointing Hillary Marrero to the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Hialeah
for a (2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor not present during
roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-031
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 C made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor not present during roll call. Council Member Calvo and Council Member
Tundidor recorded their vote as “Yes” after the item was approved.
11 D. Proposed resolution appointing Laura Sainz to the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Hialeah for a
(2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo not present during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-032
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 D made by Council Vice President Perez, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo not present
during roll call. Council Member Calvo his vote as “Yes” after the item was approved.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2/25/2022 5:02 PM
Council Vice President Perez recognized Joseph Dziedzic, Parks and Recreation Department Head,
for his years of service to the City.
Mayor Bovo acknowledged Joseph Dziedzic for his service to the City and thanked all the
department heads and staff that participated in the Community Outreach Program held on February
12, 2022 at Milander center.
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz invited the everyone to the 6th Annual Pig Cook Off.
Council Vice President Perez requested that the recreational vehicle discussion and license for
recreational vehicles be placed on New Business for the City Council Meeting of March 8, 2022.
13. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: Council President Zogby called a ten-minute recess at 9:44 p.m.
REPORT: Council President Zogby called the meeting to order, and the City Council reconvened at
9:49 p.m.
14. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow an elementary school
including kindergarten, first grade and second grade within a 950 square foot bay, with a
maximum of 25 students and 3 teachers, in conjunction with the existing daycare
accommodating 28 children and 4 teachers within a contiguous 1,900 square foot bay.
Property located at 6815-6895 West 4 Avenue, Bays 6879, 6873 and 6887, Hialeah, zoned
C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
On January 25, 2022, the item was postponed until February 8, 2022, per the applicant’s
request.
On January 11, 2022 the item was postponed until January 25, 2022 per the applicants
request.
On December 14, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for January 11, 2022.
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On December 8, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: (1) Tevere Apartments LLC
(2) Victor J. Barone TRS, 2014 Barone Family Trust
(3) Vivian Barone TRS
(4) Pasqueale Digiorgio, 1471 Agua Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33156
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow 6
parking spaces, where 11 parking spaces are required and variance to allow a waiver of
minimum landscape requirements, allowing 2 feet landscape buffer, where 7 feet are required;
and allowing for the mitigation of two trees pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2233,
by paying for two trees to be planted elsewhere in the City, all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-2189(7) and City of Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July 9, 2015, ¶
(D)(7). Property located at 223 West 27 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District).
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the item was postponed until February 22, 2022.
On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for February 8, 2022.
On January 12, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item
with the condition that the proffered improvements are built within 90 days, and subject to the
proposed business hours proffered in a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Property Owners: Orlando & Magaly Carballosa, 875 West 30 Street, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a 96-student K-5 grade school
in conjunction with an existing 78-student daycare with a total of 9 staff members; and allow
126 parking spaces, where 186 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-2189(9). Property located at 5916 West 16 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the item was postponed until February 22, 2022.
On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for February 8, 2022.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
on behalf of New Aladdin Learning Center Inc.
On January 12, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Malecon Plaza Inc., Nilo Ventura Sr. and Hector Ventura, 2087 West 76
Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
15. LAND USE
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Residential Office District to Commercial District. Properties located at 4915 East Palm
Court, 4935 East Palm Court and 4910 East 1 Avenue And 4930 East 1 Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and RO (Residential Office). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Juan Sarol M.D., P.A., 85 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Maray Rocher M.D., P.A, 87 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
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APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-011
REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in
the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item LU 1 made by Council Member Casàls-
Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
LU 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 1451 West
29 Street, Hialeah, Hialeah, zoned R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District). Repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vazquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami,
Florida 33131, on behalf of 1450 W. 29th ST LLC.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Caparros 2011 Children’s Trust, BRP1451, LLC, Arch III, LLC, and
Rodriguez Family Capital Holdings, LLC, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami
Lakes Florida 33014.
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-012
REPORT: Javier Vazquez with law offices at 1450 Brickell Avenue addressed the City Council
via Zoom.
REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in
the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item LU 2 made by Council Member Casàls-
Muñoz and seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
LU 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 541 East 22
Street, Hialeah, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Ricardo J. Hernandez and Maria Hernandez, 14431 Harris Place, Miami
Lakes Florida 33014.
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-013
REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in
the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item LU 3 made by Council Member Casàls-
Muñoz and seconded by Council Vice President Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
LU 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Residential Office District to Commercial District. Property located at 301 East 49
Street, Hialeah, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Agnes Knowles, Mary Agnes Weeks and Forrest C. Knowles Jr., 301 East
49 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Perez away.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-014
REPORT: Council President Zogby granted Manny Reus request to have Item LU 4 be
considered out of the order of the agenda.
REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in
the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Administrative Item LU 4 made by Council Member Casals-
Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council
Vice President Perez not present during roll call. Council Member Calvo her vote as “Yes”
after the item was approved.
REPORT: Council President Zogby adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 6:30
p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Agenda
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
7 Mayor Bryan Calvo
OMB 0 Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
Carl Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
President Luis Rodriguez
Jesus Tundidor
Monica Perez
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Agenda
February 22, 2022
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
A. The invocation to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Council President Zogby.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar
electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be
allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker’s comments will be
limited to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be
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permitted within the Council Chamber.
Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or
physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on
matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City
business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the
public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker’s comments
will be limited to three (3) minutes.
The public can view public meetings on the City’s Facebook page (@CityofHialeah).
Members of the public may hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing
using any telephone or cellular phone service. A smart device or computer are not
necessary to participate in the meeting if you join by phone.
All persons participating via the web platform will be muted during the meeting until
called upon to be heard. Participation through Zoom requires a computer or smart
mobile device with a microphone and web camera. The participant may elect to
participate in the meeting using audio only or appear through both audio and video.
The video function of all participants appearing through video will be turned off until
called upon to be heard.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor Bovo honors Pastor Carlos Ortiz with a key to the City of Hialeah.
(MAYOR BOVO)
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
The following items are postponed until the City Council Meeting of March 8, 2022:
o Consent Item N
o Consent Item S
o Administrative Item 10D
o PZ 1
o PZ 3
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Item PZ 2 has been postponed until further notice.
Consent Item U has been added to the agenda.
The following items are withdrawn from today’s agenda:
o Consent Item T
o Administrative Item 10A
9. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under Consent Agenda with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted
by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member, the Mayor or
a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered
along with the regular order of business.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on February 8, 2022.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the street naming at East Palm Court from East 34 Street
to East 35 Street “Rene Leopoldo Ramos Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the City, in his
honor, as a Vietnam Veteran and role model in the City of Hialeah.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On February 11, 2022, the Historic Board approved Historic Board Resolution No. 2022-001
recommending the street naming.
C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-naming Veteran’s Park, located at 7900 West 32 Avenue to
“Senator Roberto Casas-Veteran’s Park” in honor of the Senator’s public service legacy, with the cost of
signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date.
On February 11, 2022, the Historic Board approved Historic Board Resolution No. 2022-002
recommending the re-naming of the park
(ADMINISTRATION)
D. Request permission to issue a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc., doing business as Hall-Mark RTC, the
sole source supplier of E-ONE built brand parts and service for the State of Florida, to purchase tools and
parts for E-ONE fire apparatus, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000.00. The funding for
this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment
Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
E. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 17-0606B – Fire Equipment, Parts,
Supplies, and Services, contract which is effective until June 30, 2022, and issue a purchase order to
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Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc., to purchase personal protective equipment for firefighters, including
bunker gear, boots, gloves and helmets in order to outfit the new fire recruits with safety gear, as well as
to replace existing outdated bucker gear and equipment for all fire personnel, in a total cumulative amount
not to exceed $55,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue
Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to utilize the contract entered into pursuant to City of Miami Beach Invitation to Bid
No. 2018-028-ND – For Door Related Repair, Replacement and Preventive Maintenance, contract which
is effective through November 18, 2022, and issue a purchase order to Best Garage Doors, Inc., for the
maintenance and repair of all overhead garage doors at fire stations on an as needed basis, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire
Rescue Transportation Fund – Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 109.2000.522461.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
G. Request permission to issue a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc., doing business as Hall-Mark RTC, the
sole source supplier of E-ONE built brand parts and service for the State of Florida, for repairs to out of
service fire apparatus, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000.00. The funding for this
expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Repair & Maintenance - Vehicles
Account No. 109.2000.522463.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
H. Request permission to issue a purchase order to TEN-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, the exclusive dealer for the
sale, service, parts and warranty of custom and commercial fire apparatus manufactured by Pierce in the
states of Florida and Georgia, for repairs to the out of service Pierce Fire Trucks, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue
Transportation Fund – Repair & Maintenance - Vehicles Account No. 109.2000.522463.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
I. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 17-0606G - Fire Equipment Parts,
Supplies, and Services, contract that expires on June 30, 2022, and issue a purchase order to Municipal
Emergency Services, Inc., to purchase firefighting tools and equipment, in a total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue
Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
J. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 17-0606D - Fire Equipment Parts,
Supplies and Services, contract that expires on June 30, 2022, and issue a purchase order to Fisher
Scientific Company L.L.C., to purchase SCBA breathing air equipment, such as face masks, air cylinders
and SCBA Packs, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The funding for this
expenditure is to be charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund– Repair & Maintenance- Capital
Outlay Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the
Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
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K. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation, the only company that
manufactures and markets the AutoPulse, to purchase Zoll Automatic CPR machines for the Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Division, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $25,062.85. The
funding for this expenditure is to be charged to Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay –
Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522.640.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor
is the only Caterpillar Dealer located in Miami, Florida, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-883, issued
to Kelly Tractor Co, to purchase parts and service for the City’s heavy equipment, such as excavators and
backhoes, by an additional amount of $35,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$50,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the General Fund – Inventory – Auto
Parts Account No. 001.0000.141120.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
M. Request permission to utilize City of Miami contract awarded pursuant to Invitation for Bid No.
781382(29) – Citywide Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Services, contract that is effective through July
29, 2023, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-309, issued to G P E Engineering & General Contractor
Corp., for the installation of sidewalks in the general field area of Cotson Park, by an additional amount
of $9,919.14, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $19,324.14. On October 21, 2021, the
Department of Parks and Recreation opened a purchase order for $9,405.00 to pay for this service based
on an erroneous measurement of 1,500 square feet of sidewalk, but when the vendor physically measured
onsite, the actual measurement is 3,082 square feet. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to
Park, Recreation and Open Spaces – Capital Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 342.3130.572.630.
(PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
N. Request permission to award Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation, to two vendors: (1) Insituform Technologies, LLC and (2) Miller Pipeline, LLC,
lowest responsive and responsible bidders, in that Insituform Technologies, LLC is awarded one lining
contract in the amount of $7,522,696.30, and Miller Pipeline, LLC is awarded the second lining contract
in the amount of $7,522,696.30, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $15,045,392.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Fund – Capital
Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 131.9540.536630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
O. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor
has been providing staffing services to the City’s Department of Public Works for several years and the
Department of Public Works has decided to terminate the services with the vendor and hire the employees
directly through the City, and issue a purchase order to Culmin Staffing Group Inc, for temporary
employment services, in the amount of $13,447.01, and further request permission to ratify payments
already made to Culmin Staffing Group Inc without Council approval, as authorized by the Mayor, in the
amount of $16,972.33, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $30,419.34. The funding for
this expenditure is to be charged to the Water & Sewers Division Fund – Contractual Services Account
No. 450.9500.536340.
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(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
P. Request permission to utilize an agreement between the City of Cooper City and Laboratory Testing
Services entered into pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 2018-11-UTL – Laboratory Testing Services,
contract that expires on October 9, 2022, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1167, issued to Advanced
Environmental Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of water quality testing, by an additional amount of
$70,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The funding for this
expenditure is to be charged to Water & Sewers Division Fund – Professional Services – Water Quality
Testing Account No. 450.9510.533315 after a transfer of $70,000.00 from Water & Sewers Division Fund
– Contingency Reserve Account No. 450.9500.536500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Q. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-927, issued to Core & Main LP, exclusive
authorized distributor of Sensus products for the State of Florida, for the emergency purchase of five
hundred and ninety (590) 5/8-inch water meters in order to replenish the stock room inventory due to the
national supply chain shortages, as well as the high demands for meters due to new construction in the
City, by an additional amount of $47,100.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$137,100.00. Further request permission to issue a purchase order to Core & Main LP, to purchase one
hundred (100) 1-inch Sensus meters needed to support new construction, as well as to replenish the City’s
inventory, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The funding for these expenditures is
to be charged to Water & Sewers Division Fund – Inventory – Meters & Meter Boxes Account No.
450.0000.141004.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc., for in-house engineering services
from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022 while the City’s hiring process is completed, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $42,396.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to Water & Sewers
Division Fund – Professional Services – Engineering Account No. 450.9500.536311.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
S. Request permission to reject the bid received from Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. in response to
Invitation to Bid No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation, as non-
responsive and non-responsible.
FOR THE AWARD OF THE BID, PLEASE SEE CONSENT ITEM N.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
T. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Program funds under the SHIP Safe Home Project in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 to conduct
residential demolition and reconstruction of the home of Juan C. and Karla A. Balbastro, an approved
strategy under the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for funding years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-
2022, as set forth in Exhibit “1”; authorizing the Mayor and his designee, to execute any and all agreements
in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City, and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
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ITEM IS WITHDRAWN
U. Request from 305 Day Holdings Group LLC, doing business as 305 Day, with an address of 4770
Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 900, Miami, Florida 33137, for an event permit to host the 9th Annual 305 Day
Block Party, to be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m., to
be held at Factory Town located at 4800 Northwest 37th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33142, expecting
approximately 3,000 attendees, subject to the recommendations of the Hialeah Police Department and the
Hialeah Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled
“Retirement and Pensions”, Article VII. “Elected Officials”, Division 1 “Generally”, Section 70-529
“Oversight Committee” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, to eliminate the Finance
Director and Council Member as Oversight Committee Members; providing for appointment of the City
Treasurer by the City if the City Clerk is not a member of the Elected Officials Retirement System; and
providing for retention of a financial or pension advisor by the committee; repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for severability
clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On February 8, 2022, the item was postponed until February 22, 2022.
On January 25, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
On January 11, 2022, the item was postponed by the administration until January 25, 2022.
ITEM WITHDRAWN
10 B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Acting Councilmember Vivian Casáls-Muñoz to the
Oversight Committee of the City of Hialeah Elected Officers’ Retirement Trust to serve concurrently with the
remaining portion of the term to which she was appointed by Hialeah, Fla. Resolution 2022-017 (February 8, 2022).
(ADMINISTRATION)
10 C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98 entitled
“Zoning”, Article VII entitled “Concurrency Management System”, Division 1 “Generally”, creating
Sections “98-2397 through 98-2400”; establishing a pre-application process for land use applications;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the Code; and providing for an
effective date.
(PLANNING AND ZONING)
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On February 8, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
10 D. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code
of Ordinances Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, Article VI. “Peddlers, Solicitors, Itinerant Vendors”,
Division 2. “Peddlers, Itinerant Vendors”; §18-311 “Retail Sales from Tents”; allowing retail tent sales
other than the sale of Christmas trees and fireworks as a special event; allowing for a Farmers’ Market;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the
code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On February 8, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
On January 25, 2022, the item was postponed by the administration until February 8, 2022.
On January 11, 2022, the item was postponed by the administration until January 25, 2022.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
10 E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending its Comprehensive Plan by replacing in
its entirety the existing recreation and open space element data, inventory and analysis section attached as
Exhibit “A” with a new data, inventory and analysis section attached as Exhibit “B” and with updated
goals, objectives, and policies attached as Exhibit “C”; and providing for an effective date.
(ZONING)
On February 8, 2022, the City Council postponed the item on first reading until February 22, 2022.
10 F. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the abandonment of the triangular portion
identified in the sketch attached as Exhibit “A” located to the north and west of the single-family home
located at 3380 West 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATIVE)
10 G. Proposed resolution appointing City of Hialeah Council Member, Bryan Calvo, as the City’s
representative to the Miami-Dade County League of Cities.
(ADMINISTRATIVE)
10 H. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances
entitled “Housing”, creating a new Article IV, entitled “Rental Housing”, Section 50-121; “Written Notice
Required to Increase Rent and Terminate a Tenancy”, establishing a required notice period, to which all
residential landlords must comply, prior to increasing the rental rate of tenants above a certain percentage
and terminating a tenancy; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code,
and providing for an effective date.
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(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER CALVO)
11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
11 A. Proposed resolution appointing Abdel Jimenez as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board for a two
(2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL MEMBER CALVO)
11 B. Proposed resolution appointing Maria M. Negron Gonzales to the Veteran’s Affairs Board of the City
of Hialeah for a (2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
11 C. Proposed resolution appointing Hillary Marrero to the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Hialeah for
a (2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ)
11 D. Proposed resolution appointing Laura Sainz to the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Hialeah for a (2)-
year term ending on February 23, 2024.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow an elementary school
including kindergarten, first grade and second grade within a 950 square foot bay, with a
maximum of 25 students and 3 teachers, in conjunction with the existing daycare
accommodating 28 children and 4 teachers within a contiguous 1,900 square foot bay. Property
located at 6815-6895 West 4 Avenue, Bays 6879, 6873 and 6887, Hialeah, zoned C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
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On January 25, 2022, the item was postponed until February 8, 2022, per the applicant’s
request.
On January 11, 2022 the item was postponed until January 25, 2022 per the applicants request.
On December 14, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for January 11, 2022.
On December 8, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: (1) Tevere Apartments LLC
(2) Victor J. Barone TRS, 2014 Barone Family Trust
(3) Vivian Barone TRS
(4) Pasqueale Digiorgio, 1471 Agua Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33156
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow 6
parking spaces, where 11 parking spaces are required and variance to allow a waiver of minimum
landscape requirements, allowing 2 feet landscape buffer, where 7 feet are required; and allowing
for the mitigation of two trees pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2233, by paying for
two trees to be planted elsewhere in the City, all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-
2189(7) and City of Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July 9, 2015, ¶ (D)(7). Property
located at 223 West 27 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the item was postponed until February 22, 2022.
On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 8, 2022.
On January 12, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item with
the condition that the proffered improvements are built within 90 days, and subject to the
proposed business hours proffered in a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Property Owners: Orlando & Magaly Carballosa, 875 West 30 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a 96-student K-5 grade school
in conjunction with an existing 78-student daycare with a total of 9 staff members; and allow 126
parking spaces, where 186 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §
98-2189(9). Property located at 5916 West 16 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the item was postponed until February 22, 2022.
On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for February 8, 2022.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
on behalf of New Aladdin Learning Center Inc.
On January 12, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Malecon Plaza Inc., Nilo Ventura Sr. and Hector Ventura, 2087 West 76
Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2022.
15. LAND USE
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Residential Office District to Commercial District. Properties located at 4915 East Palm
Court, 4935 East Palm Court and 4910 East 1 Avenue And 4930 East 1 Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and RO (Residential Office). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the item was approved on first reading by the City Council.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Juan Sarol M.D., P.A., 85 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Maray Rocher M.D., P.A, 87 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
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LU 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 1451 West
29 Street, Hialeah, Hialeah, zoned R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District). Repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vazquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami,
Florida 33131, on behalf of 1450 W. 29th ST LLC.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Caparros 2011 Children’s Trust, BRP1451, LLC, Arch III, LLC, and
Rodriguez Family Capital Holdings, LLC, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami
Lakes Florida 33014.
LU 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 541 East 22
Street, Hialeah, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Ricardo J. Hernandez and Maria Hernandez, 14431 Harris Place, Miami
Lakes Florida 33014.
LU 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Residential Office District to Commercial District. Property located at 301 East 49 Street,
Hialeah, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On January 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
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Property Owner: Agnes Knowles, Mary Agnes Weeks and Forrest C. Knowles Jr., 301 East
49 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 6:30
p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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