City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · September 13, 2022
Minutes
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
SE Mayor Bryan Calvo
7 Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
OMBCarl0Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
President Luis Rodriguez
Jesus Tundidor
Monica Perez
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Minutes
September 13, 2022
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council President Zogby called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
4. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz
5. Council Member Garcia-Roves
6. Council Member Rodriguez
B. REPORT: The following Council Member was absent:
1. Council Member Tundidor
C. 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.
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Council President Zogby led the Pledge of Allegiance during the City of Hialeah Charter School
Oversight Committee Meeting held at 6:30 p.m.
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 YouTube page
(www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov ).
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.
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REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, read the meeting guidelines into the record.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6A. The City of Hialeah recognizes the following employees for twenty-five (25) years of service
to the City:
Employees of the Hialeah Police Department:
(1) Eduardo Salazar
(2) Virginia Rodriguez
(3) George Fuente
(4) Alexander Dorado
(5) Delia Morales
(6) Hai Phi Vo
(7) Mark Donley
Employees of the Hialeah Fire Department:
(8) Jesus Ferreira
(9) Paul Abolafia
(10) Michael Smith
(11) Julian Troncoso
Employee of the Department of Public Safety Communications:
(12) Dominick Fradera
Employees of the Department of Parks and Recreation:
(13) Edward Acosta
(14) Lesley Beautelus
Employee of the Streets Department
(15) Kendra Joseph
(MAYOR BOVO)
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
PRESENTED
6B. Presentation by Elizabeth Garcia, Executive Director of the Hialeah Community Coalition,
regarding the harms and effects of vaping.
REPORT: (1) Elizabeth Garcia with a home address of 7410 N. Agusta Drive, (2) Marisol
Arseo of the Hialeah Community Coalition, and Angie Fernandez of the State Attorney’s
Office, presented a PowerPoint presentation, a copy which is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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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 member of the public participating via Zoom expressed interest in making comments
or posing questions on matters of public concern.
C. REPORT: One (1) member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in
speaking during this portion of the meeting:
1) Frank De la Paz, 9361 Bird Road, requested that the speakers located on the third floor
hallway of City Hall be turned on during City Council Meetings for the benefit of those who
are not inside the Council Chambers during the meeting.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Postposed Items:
The following items are postponed until the City Council Meeting of September 27, 2022:
Consent Item Y
Administrative Item 10 A
Administrative Item 10 B
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Amended Items:
The proposed ordinance for Administrative Item 10 B has been amended.
Add-On Items:
The following items have been added to today’s agenda:
Consent Item BB
Consent Item CC
Consent Item DD
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
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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: Council Member Calvo requested that Consent Items C and BB be removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
REPORT: Council Member Garcia-Roves requested that Consent Item T be removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
REPORT: Council Vice President Perez requested that Consent Items G and H be removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Consent Items C, G, H, T and BB, made
by Council Member Garcia-Roves, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-
1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting/CRA Workshop held
on August 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
B. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on August 23, 2022 at
7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a grant from the Miami-Dade Transportation
Planning Organization (TPO) in an amount not exceeding $60,000.00 to fund a Planning Study for the
purpose of improving multimodal transportation and mobility and meeting the scope described in the
City’s application, attached as Exhibit “A”, subject to a matching requirement of no less than 20% of
the costs of the study by the City and the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the TPO
governing the expenditure of the grant funds; authorizing the Mayor to contract the services of a
Transportation Planning Consultant and any other professional required to prepare the study in a total
amount not exceeding $72,000.00; approving the form Interlocal Agreement attached as Exhibit “B”;
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate amendments to the Interlocal Agreement, as deemed necessary in
the best interests of the City; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City, to execute the condition of award form, attached as Exhibit “C” and all other
necessary documents as may be required by the grant; providing for an effective date.
(PLANNING AND ZONING)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-111
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning Official of the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item C made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the City
rented an aerial boom lift to repair the sports lighting at numerous parks and in order to complete the
repair work at Slade Park, the last scheduled park, the rental of the equipment needs to be extended for
an additional month, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-396, issued to Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., for
the cost of an additional month of rental, by an additional amount of $8,656.00, for a total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $23,656.00.
(CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor was approved by the City Council on September 14, 2021 for the yearly elevator monthly
maintenance, yearly inspections required by Miami-Dade County, and emergency repairs during fiscal
year 2022 at the City’s elderly housing buildings, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-164, issued
to South Shore Elevator Service Corp, for payment of the following invoices:
Invoice No. 514 for $9,800.00
Invoice No. 521 for $8,900.00
Invoice No. 517 for $110.00
Invoice No. 604 for $110.00
These invoices cover the cost of necessary additional emergency repairs, repairs required to obtain the
Miami-Dade County certificate, and to cover any emergency repairs that may arise during the rest of
the 2022 fiscal year, by an additional $30,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to
exceed $130,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be charged to the individual buildings utilizing this vendor.
(CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City since the City
uses this vendor for exterminating services at all general government buildings, including affordable
housing units, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-347, issued to Tower Pest Control, Inc., for
payment of the following invoices:
Invoice No. 822.30 for $165.00
Invoice No. 822.31 for $30.00
Invoice No. 822.32 for $15.00
Invoice No. 822.33 for $114.00
Invoice No. 822.34 for $10.00
Invoice No. 822.35 for $10.00
Invoice No. 822.36 for $727.00
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Invoice No. 822.37 for $35.00
Invoice No. 822.38 for $297.00
Invoice No. 822.39 for $10.00
Invoice No. 822.40 for $25.00
and for the cost of upcoming exterminating services until the end of fiscal year 2022, by an additional
$3,436.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $18,436.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the repair and maintenance account of the City
department requiring pest controls services.
(CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
G. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1333, issued to Law Enforcement
Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc., for screening services for new hire Police Recruits and
Police Officers, as well as for payment of the following invoices:
Invoice No. 12605 for $3,120.00
Invoice No. 12608 for $2,255.00
by an additional amount of $4,500.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$45,900.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from General Fund - Professional Services
Account No. 001.4100.513.310.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Elsa Jaramillo-Velez, Director of the Hialeah Human Resources Department, spoke
on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item G made by Council Vice President Perez, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
H. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-639, issued to Beefree, LLC, to pay for the
cost of Freebee service for two (2) additional months due to the expansion of the service area, by an
additional amount of $50,000.00, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $346,763.00. On March
23, 2021 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-034, thereby approving an On-Demand
Transportation Services Agreement between the City and Beefree, LLC to provide and operate
transportation services within designated service areas to the residents and visitors of the City for a
period of one year with the option to renew the agreement for four (4) consecutive one-year terms.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from CITT Surtax - Hialeah Circulation Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 130.3220.544.340.
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(TRANSIT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Justo Espinosa, Hialeah Transit Manager, with a business address of 900 East 8th
Street, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item H made by Council Vice President Perez, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor has been servicing the City during the past ten (10) years, and increase Purchase Order No.
2022-509, issued to MV Contract Transportation, Inc., to cover the cost of adding five (5) buses to the
Marlins route, by an additional amount of $150,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to
exceed $1,108,127.00. On September 28, 2021, the City Council approved for this vendor to service
the City with the operation of the City’s transit buses during fiscal year 2022 (Consent Item LLLL).
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from CITT Surtax - Hialeah Circulation Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 130.3220.544.340.
(TRANSIT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
J. Report of Scrivener’s Error - On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved Consent Item F,
approving the issuance of a purchase order to Mystic Garden Lawn Contractors Inc., for the planting
of Montgomery Palms throughout the City, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $9,395.00. The
item being amended to reflect the planting of Montgomery Palms and Christmas Palms.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution creating an Auditor Selection Committee pursuant to Section
218.391 of the Florida Statutes to assist the governing body in selecting an auditor to conduct the
annual financial audit required in Section 218.39 of the Florida Statutes for auditing services to be
provided by a certified public accounting firm duly licensed under Chapter 473 and qualified to
conduct audits in accordance with government auditing standards as adopted by the Florida Board of
Accountancy and complete the annual audit of the City of Hialeah, including, but not limited to,
auditing in connection with Federal or Florida Single Audit Act requirements, ACFR and GASB
requirements, and as otherwise required by law, for the fiscal year 2022, and in subsequent years
pursuant to a written contract; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-112
L. Request permission to increase the following three purchase orders:
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Purchase Order No. 2022-832 issued to Quadmed, Inc.,
Purchase Order No. 2022-833 issued to Bound Tree Medical, LLC
Purchase Order No. 2022-834 issued to Henry Schein, Inc.
for the purchase of medical supplies, by an additional cumulative amount of $30,000.00, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $190,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Operating Supplies -
Medical Account No. 001.2000.522.521.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Kronos Systems Incorporated, for web-based access to administrative staffing and
operations staffing (Tele-staff) functions through the internet for Fire Operations and Fire
Administration personnel during fiscal year 2023, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$23,056.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from Fire Rescue Transportation Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 109.2000.522.340.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
N. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor is currently providing these services to the City, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1179,
issued to Cepero Corp, doing business as Health and Safety Training Institute, for Advanced Cardiac
Life Support, Basic Life Support, Medical Protocol Training and First Aid training to all personnel of
the Hialeah Fire Rescue, by an additional amount of $12,350.00, for a total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $37,350.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Training & Education
Account No. 001.1000.521.491.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
O. Request permission to utilize State of Minnesota Contract No. 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS - Computer
Equipment, Peripherals, and Services, contract that is effective through February 23, 2023, and issue a
purchase order to Transource Services Corp., for the purchase of fifty (50) RJ4230BL/RUGGEDJET
Mobile 4” DT printers and related accessories, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,812.50.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Capital Outlay -
Equipment Account No. 001.1000.521.640.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
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APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
P. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., vendor approved by the City
Council on March 8, 2022 in accordance with the recommendations of the City’s Selection
Committee for engineering services in response to Request for Qualifications No. 2021/22-9500-00-
001 – General Consultants for Engineering and Architectural Services, for the Construction
Engineering Inspection (CEI) associated with the Phase II Force Main Extension Project - West 84th
Street, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $98,521.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Fund
- Capital Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 131.9540.536.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
Q. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since its advantageous to the City in that the
Department of Public Works is currently utilizing this vendor’s services and the vendor is familiar
with the department’s after hours and emergency procedures, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-
955, issued to Sunshine Communication Services, Inc., for afterhours emergency telephone services,
by an additional amount of $10,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$55,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund –
Communications Services Account No. 450.9500.536.410.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
R. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1772, issued to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC,
for the purchase of inventory parts and materials, by an additional amount of $100,000.00, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $200,000.00. On April 26, 2022, the City Council approved
Consent Item D utilizing Collier County Solicitation No. 17-7176 – Underground Utility Parts
Supplier, effective through April 1, 2024, for the purchase of inventory parts and materials.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund -
Inventory – Pipes, Valves & Fittings Account No. 450.0000.141.001.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
S. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-951, issued to FortiLine Inc., to cover the
increase in the cost of pipe parts, materials, and supplies, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a
total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $350,000.00. On November 9, 2021, the City Council
approved Consent Item O utilizing City of Boynton Beach Bid No. 084-1412-21- Annual Supply of
Pipe Fittings and Accessories, effective through October 4, 2022, for the purchase of pipes, materials
and hydrants.
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The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund -
Inventory – Pipes, Valves & Fittings Account No. 450.0000.141.001.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
T. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-964, issued to Waste Connections of Florida,
Inc., vendor under contract with the City for the collection of household garbage, yard and bulk waste
through September 30, 2023, by an additional amount of $509,319.00, for a total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $6,209,319.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund – Utility -
Waste Disposal Fees Account No. 401.3240.534.433, after a transfer for $59,902.13 from the Solid
Waste Division Fund - Contingency Reserve Account No. 401.3240.534.500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Armando Vidal, Director of the Hialeah Department of Public Works spoke on this
item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item T made by Council Member Garcia-Roves, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
U. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-963, issued to Coastal Waste & Recycling of
Florida, Inc., vendor currently under contract with the City for the collection of recyclables through
September 30, 2023, by an additional amount of $22,140.00, for a total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $1,132,040.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund - Recycling
Collection Cost Account No. 401.3240.534.435, after a transfer for $22,140.00 from the Solid Waste
Division Fund - Contingency Reserve Account No. 401.3240.534.500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
V. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-962, issued to Waste Connections of Florida,
Inc., vendor currently under contract with the City for the collection of household garbage, yard and
bulk waste through September 30, 2023, by an additional amount of $120,000.00, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $7,820,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund - Garbage
Collection Costs Account No. 401.3240.534.434, after a transfer for $88,000.00 from the Solid Waste
Division Fund -Professional Services Account No. 401.3240.534.500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
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APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
W. Request permission to ratify the Mayor’s decision to issue payment to Starke Motorcars, LLC, doing
business as Duval Chevrolet, for the emergency purchase of five (5) 2022 Chevrolet Colorado police
rated vehicles, in a total amount of $21,768.00 per vehicle, for a total cumulative expense amount not
to exceed $108,840.00.
The funding for this expenditure was charged to the General Fund - Capital Outlay - Vehicles Account
No. 001.1000.521.645.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
X. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the
vendor was recommended by the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources
Management (DERM), and ratify the Mayor’s decision to issue Purchase Order No. 2022-2197, to
Hadronex, Inc, for the annual maintenance and licensing of twenty (20) SmartCover units, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $37,145.00.
The funding for this expenditure was charged to the Water & Sewer Division Fund - Rentals & Leases
- Equipment Account No. 450.9520.535.441.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
Y. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-112 (August 24,
2021) that authorized a “Piggyback Contract” with FPL Services, LLC., pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 2-818 that approved, pursuant to Section § 489.145 Florida Statutes, a Guaranteed
Energy Performance Savings Master Agreement not to exceed $15,000,000.00, and allowed the
payment of an Investment Grade Audit at a price of $242,369.00 to determine the scope of the energy
conservation improvements and approved related schedules; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
On April 12, 2022, the City Council postponed the item until September 13, 2022.
On March 22, 2022, the item was postponed until April 12, 2022.
Z. Request permission to utilize State of Florida Department of Management Services Contract No.
43230000-NASPO-16-ACS, contract that is effective through September 30, 2026, and issue a
purchase order to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc., for the purchase of new firewalls city-wide that
includes a five-year subscription for licensing and support, in a total amount of $238,971.31, and
further request the amount of $29,000.00 to cover the cost of configuration and installation, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $267,971.31.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Capital Outlay – Citywide
Equipment Account No. 001.0201.519.642.
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(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
AA. Request permission to waive competitive, since it is advantageous to the City, and increase Purchase
Order No. 2022-993, issued to Global Trading, Inc., for the purchase of Blackington badges, name bars,
and collar brass pins, by an additional amount of $1,662.36, for a total cumulative expense amount not
to exceed $16,662.36.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund –
Uniforms & Clothing Allowance Account No. 109.2000.522.525.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
BB. ADD-ON ITEM
RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting and approving the FY 2021 Affordable Housing
Incentives Strategies Report and Recommendations from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
(AHAC), a copy which is attached as “Exhibit 1”; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City
Clerk as attesting witness, to execute any and all necessary certifications as may be required by the
Housing Finance Corporation in furtherance of its SHIP Funded Local Housing Assistance Initiatives;
authorizing the Mayor to transmit a copy of this resolution and the report to the Housing Finance
Corporation for approval; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-113
REPORT: Maria Ruiz, Grants Administrator for the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item BB made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
CC. ADD-ON ITEM
Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and increase two
(2) purchase orders, both issued to Ojito Waste Systems Inc.:
Department of Parks and Recreation Purchase order No. 2022-605 for $9,920.00
Streets Department Purchase Order No. 2022-909 for $5,040.00
vendor providing the lowest price per cubic yard, for the hauling and disposal of vegetative debris for
the remainder of the 2022 fiscal year on an as needed basis, by an additional amount of $45,040.00, for
a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $60,000.00 to be allocated amongst both purchase
orders.
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The funding for Purchase Order No. 2022-605 is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Repair and
Maintenance Account No. 001.3130.572.475, after a transfer for $20,080.00 from the General Fund –
Part-Time Salaries Account No. 001.3130.572.130.
The funding for Purchase Order No. 2022-909 is to be withdrawn from the Streets Fund – Capital
Outlay – Landscaping Account No. 101.3210.541.648.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
DD. ADD-ON ITEM:
Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1624, since it is advantageous to the City in
that Worker’s Compensation Insurance requirements mandate an audit of the actual payroll after the
end of the coverage period to calculate the final premium. issued to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk
Management Services, Inc., for the payment of Invoice No. 4313841 to cover the recalculated premium
amount due to a higher payroll amount than the amount used at the initial binding of the insurance, by
an additional amount of $38,963.00, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $1,234,189.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be charged to the individual departments utilizing this vendor.
(RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98
entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division 16. “C-2 Liberal Retail
Commercial District”, Section 98-1111 entitled “Permitted Uses” of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Hialeah prohibiting smoke shops and schools, parks or places of worship from siting within
1,000 foot radius from each other; 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.
(ZONING)
(CO-SPONSOR: COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2022.
On August 23, 2022, the item was postponed. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 13, 2022.
On August 9, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for August 23, 2022.
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On June 28, 2022, the item was postponed until August 9, 2022.
10 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 18
entitled “Businesses” Article V. “Establishments Offering Alcoholic Beverages and/or
Entertainment”, Division 1. “Generally” Section 18-206 entitled “Definitions”, Section 18-207
entitled “Zoning Requirements”, and Section 18-208 entitled “Inspection by Police”, and adding
Section 18-211 entitled ‘Smoke Shop Regulations” to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah;
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.
(ZONING)
(CO-SPONSOR: COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2022.
On August 23, 2022, the item was postponed. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 13, 2022.
On August 9, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for August 23, 2022.
On June 28, 2022, the item was postponed until August 9, 2022.
10 C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing Section 30-32
entitled “Attendance and Absenteeism”, created by Ordinance No. 2021-023 (March 29, 2021), of
the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances, providing for a penalty upon a Council Member following a
third absence unless good cause is shown; 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.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
(CO SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA-ROVES)
On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2022.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-071
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 Item 10 C made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
10 D. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled “Administration”,
Article IV. entitled “Purchasing and Competitive Bidding”, and in particular amending Section 2-
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781 entitled “Spending Limitations” to raise the expenditure threshold above which all expenditures
of municipal funds must be approved by the City Council from $15,000 to $25,000; repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict hereof; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for inclusion in code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 D made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled “Administration”,
Article III. entitled “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, by creating Division 9 “Beautification
Committee” Sections 2-759 “Established”, 2-760 “Composition and Term of Service”, 2-761, “Duties
and Powers”, and 2-762 “Meetings; Quorum and Voting; Attendance Requirements; Rules of
Procedures; Minutes”; 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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 E made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Calvo. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 F. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 1,358 square feet, more or less, located along NW 158
Street/West 104 St and West of NW 102 Avenue/West 40 Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit “A”; for
the construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for the
purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and prevent
it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of a series
of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water through a
series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing for an
effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo not present during roll call and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 F made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo
not present during roll call and Council Member Tundidor absent. Council Member Calvo
recorded his vote as “Yes” after the motion for approval passed.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 G. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 800 square feet, more or less, located along NW 102
Avenue/West 40 Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit “A”; for the construction, operation and
maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for the purpose of containment and
removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and preventing it from continuing to
move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of a series of extraction pumps
around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water through a series of pipes
which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing for an effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo not present during roll call and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 G made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo
not present during roll call and Council Member Tundidor absent. Council Member Calvo
recorded his vote as “Yes” after the motion for approval passed.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 H. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 1,279 square feet, more or less, located along West 104
Street/NW 158 Street and immediately West of NW 97 Avenue/West 36 Avenue, as depicted in
Exhibit “A”; for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved
by DERM for the purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the
area and preventing it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas via a system
composed of a series of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the
extracted water thru a series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and
providing for an effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 H made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 I. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 1,780 square feet, more or less, located along NW 162
Street/West 108 Street and West of NW 102 Avenue/West 40 Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit “A”;
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for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for
the purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and
prevent it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of
a series of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water
through a series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing
for an effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 I made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 J. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 8,820 square feet or 0.20 acres, more or less, located
along and across West 40 Avenue (NW 102 Avenue), as depicted in Exhibit “A”; for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for the
purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and prevent
it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of a series
of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water through a
series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing for an
effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 J made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
10 K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor to budget and appropriate funds for
the purpose of engaging Professional Consulting Services and commissioning the necessary studies
and redevelopment plans in support of redevelopment activities in the Hialeah Market District
Community Redevelopment Area as part of the Mayor’s proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2023
and calling for a meeting of the City Council sitting as the members of the Hialeah Market District
Community Redevelopment Agency to be held to coincide with a regularly scheduled meeting of the
City Council.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER CALVO)
WITHDRAWN BY THE ADMINISTRATION
On August 9, 2022, the City Council tabled the item until September 13, 2022.
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On August 9, 2022, the City Council voted to direct the Law Department to draft a resolution for
the City Council’s consideration at the next City Council Meeting in support of advancing the
Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”).
REPORT: Mayor Bovo requested that the item be withdrawn.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 10 K made by Council Member Calvo. Motion fails for
the lack of a second.
11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
11 A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution reappointing Julissa Henriquez as Council Vice President
Perez’s appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term ending on June 28,
2024.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-114
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 A made by Council Vice President Perez, and seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT: None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: None.
14. ZONING
REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
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 a K-1 grade school with an
enrollment of 20 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 33
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students; property located at 543 East 9 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2022.
On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2022.
On August 10, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that the old signs are replaced by
two new state-of-the-art signs.
Property Owner: Gladys Perez, 971 East 26th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013
15. LANDUSE
LU 1. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Office District to Commercial District; property located at 355 West 49 Street,
Hialeah, zoned 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 August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Aileen Tablado - 355 West 49th Street, Hialeah FL 33012.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 2. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial to Transit Oriented Development District; property located at 1140 East 25 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.
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On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: 1140 East Owner, LLC
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member
Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Major Institutions to Commercial District; property located at 8155 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah,
zoned C-1 (Restricted 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., and Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC.
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Daniel Caamano and Daniel Tobias Caamano Living Trust, 5400 N 35
Street, Hollywood Florida 33021.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Perez having abstained from voting, and
Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 3 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Perez
having abstained from voting, and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Council Vice President Perez abstained from voting on the item and has been advised
to file a Form 8B - Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local
Public Officers.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial to Commercial District. Property located at 7445 West 4 Avenue, 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.
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Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., and Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf Prestige Builders Construction Management LLC.
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Feuer Family 2 LLC
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Perez not present during roll call and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 4 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President
Perez not present during roll call and Council Member Tundidor absent. Council Vice
President Perez recorded her vote as “Yes” after the motion to approve passed.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low Density Residential and Major Institutions to Medium Density Residential District;
property located at 585 East 26 Street, 591 East 26 Street, 595 East 26 Street, Folio No. 04-
3108-001-2570 and 04-3108-001-2580, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus, 18501 Pines Boulevard #342, Pembroke Pines FL 33029
on behalf of Hialeah Re-Investment, LLC
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Hialeah Re-Investment, LLC and Odaly Kuck, 8600 NW 41 Street, Doral,
Florida 33166.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 5 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low Density Residential to High Density Residential District; property located at 350 East 40
Street, 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.
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Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami Florida 33165, on behalf of
Suny Comfort Home, LLC
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Raul Fernandez and Maria Fernandez, 330 West 43rd Street, Hialeah
Florida 33012.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 6 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 7. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential District; property located at 10 West
53 Terrace, Hialeah, zoned A (Agricultural 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 August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Pedro Felipe Alvarez Pena, 10 West 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33012
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 7 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded
by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 8. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Medium Density Residential to Major Institutions; property located at 141 West 27 Street,
130, 140, 150, 160 West 28 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-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.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida
33133, on behalf 140 LLC.
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On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: 140 LLC
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 8 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
LU 9. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Office to Commercial District; property located at 291 West 49 Street, Hialeah,
zoned RO (Residential Office 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Christian de Gale, 1110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 504, Miami, Florida
33131, on behalf of Development Alliance.
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Dr. Pablo Guala, 4811 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah FL 33012
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 9 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor
absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
REPORT: Council President Zogby adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
FIRST BUDGET HEARING: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Agenda
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
SE Mayor Bryan Calvo
7 Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
OMBCarl0Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
President Luis Rodriguez
Jesus Tundidor
Monica Perez
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Agenda
September 13, 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 Member Rodriguez.
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 YouTube page
(www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov ).
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
6A. The City of Hialeah recognizes the following employees for twenty-five (25) years of service
to the City:
Employees of the Hialeah Police Department:
(1) Eduardo Salazar
(2) Virginia Rodriguez
(3) George Fuente
(4) Alexander Dorado
(5) Delia Morales
(6) Hai Phi Vo
(7) Mark Donley
Employees of the Hialeah Fire Department:
(8) Jesus Ferreira
(9) Paul Abolafia
(10) Michael Smith
(11) Julian Troncoso
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Employee of the Department of Public Safety Communications:
(12) Dominick Fradera
Employees of the Department of Parks and Recreation:
(13) Edward Acosta
(14) Lesley Beautelus
Employees of the Streets Department
(15) Kendra Joseph
(MAYOR BOVO)
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
6B. Presentation by Elizabeth Garcia, Executive Director of the Hialeah Community Coalition,
regarding the harms and effects of vaping.
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
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.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting/CRA Workshop held
on August 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on August 23, 2022 at
7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a grant from the Miami-Dade Transportation
Planning Organization (TPO) in an amount not exceeding $60,000.00 to fund a planning study for the
purpose of improving multimodal transportation and mobility and meeting the scope described in the
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City’s application, attached as Exhibit “A”, subject to a matching requirement of no less than 20% of
the costs of the study by the City and the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the TPO
governing the expenditure of the grant funds; authorizing the Mayor to contract the services of a
Transportation Planning Consultant and any other professional required to prepare the study in a total
amount not exceeding $72,000.00; approving the form Interlocal Agreement attached as Exhibit “B”;
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate amendments to the Interlocal Agreement, as deemed necessary in
the best interests of the City; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City, to execute the condition of award form, attached as Exhibit “C” and all other
necessary documents as may be required by the grant; providing for an effective date.
(PLANNING AND ZONING)
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the City
rented an aerial boom lift to repair the sports lighting at numerous parks and in order to complete the
repair work at the last scheduled park (Slade Park), the rental of the equipment needs to be extended
for an additional month, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-396, issued to Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.,
for the cost of an additional month of rental, by an additional amount of $8,656.00, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $23,656.00.
(CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor was approved by the City Council on September 14, 2021 for the yearly elevator monthly
maintenance, yearly inspections required by Miami-Dade County, and emergency repairs in fiscal year
2022 at the City’s elderly housing buildings, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-164, issued to
South Shore Elevator Service Corp, for payment of the following invoices:
Invoice No. 514 for $9,800.00
Invoice No. 521 for $8,900.00
Invoice No. 517 for $110.00
Invoice No. 604 for $110.00
invoices which cover additional emergency repairs, repairs required as a result of the annual
inspections necessary to obtain the Miami-Dade County certificate, and to cover any necessary
emergency repairs that may arise during the 2022 fiscal year, by an additional $30,000.00, for a new
total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $130,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be charged to the individual buildings utilizing this vendor.
(CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City uses this vendor
for exterminating services at all general government buildings including affordable housing units, and
increase Purchase Order No. 2022-347, issued to Tower Pest Control, Inc., for payment of the
following invoices:
Invoice No. 822.30 for $165.00
Invoice No. 822.31 for $30.00
Invoice No. 822.32 for $15.00
Invoice No. 822.33 for $114.00
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Invoice No. 822.34 for $10.00
Invoice No. 822.35 for $10.00
Invoice No. 822.36 for $727.00
Invoice No. 822.37 for $35.00
Invoice No. 822.38 for $297.00
Invoice No. 822.39 for $10.00
Invoice No. 822.40 for $25.00
and for the cost of upcoming exterminating services until the end of fiscal year 2022, by an additional
$3,436.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $18,436.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the repair and maintenance account of the City
department requiring pest controls services.
(CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
G. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1333, issued to Law Enforcement
Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc., for screening services for new hire Police Recruits and
Police Officers, as well as for payment of the following invoices:
Invoice No. 12605 for $3,120.00
Invoice No. 12608 for $2,255.00
by an additional amount of $4,500.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$45,900.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from General Fund - Professional Services
Account No. 001.4100.513.310.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
H. Request to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-639, issued to Beefree, LLC, to pay for the cost of
Freebee service for two (2) additional months due to the expansion of the service area, by an
additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $346,763.00. On March 23,
2021 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-034 approving an On-Demand Transportation
Services Agreement between the City and Beefree, LLC to provide and operate transportation services
within designated service areas to the residents and visitors of the City for a period of one year with
the option to renew the agreement for four consecutive one-year terms.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from CITT Surtax - Hialeah Circulation Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 130.3220.544.340.
(TRANSIT)
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor has been servicing the City during the past ten (10) years, and increase Purchase Order No.
2022-509, issued to MV Contract Transportation, Inc., to cover the cost of adding five (5) buses to the
Marlins route, by an additional amount of $150,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to
exceed $1,108,127.00. On September 28, 2021, the City Council approved for this vendor to service
the City with the operation of the City’s transit buses during fiscal year 2022 (Consent Item LLLL).
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The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from CITT Surtax - Hialeah Circulation Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 130.3220.544.340.
(TRANSIT)
J. Report of Scrivener’s Error - On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved Consent Item F,
approving the issuance of a purchase order to Mystic Garden Lawn Contractors Inc., for the planting
of Montgomery Palms throughout the City, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $9,395.00. The
item being amended to reflect the planting of Montgomery Palms and Christmas Palms.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution creating an Auditor Selection Committee pursuant to Section
218.391 of the Florida Statutes to assist the governing body in selecting an auditor to conduct the
annual financial audit required in Section 218.39 of the Florida Statutes for auditing services to be
provided by a certified public accounting firm duly licensed under Chapter 473 and qualified to
conduct audits in accordance with government auditing standards as adopted by the Florida Board of
Accountancy and complete the annual audit of the City of Hialeah, including, but not limited to,
auditing in connection with Federal or Florida Single Audit Act requirements, ACFR and GASB
requirements, and as otherwise required by law, for the fiscal year 2022, and in subsequent years
pursuant to a written contract; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
L. Request permission to increase the following three purchase orders: Purchase Order No. 2022-832
issued to Quadmed, Inc., Purchase Order No. 2022-833 issued to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, and
Purchase Order No. 2022-834 issued to Henry Schein, Inc., for the purchase of medical supplies, by an
additional cumulative amount of $30,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$190,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Operating Supplies -
Medical Account No. 001.2000.522.521.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Kronos Systems Incorporated, for web-based access to administrative staffing and
operations staffing (Tele-staff) functions through the internet for Fire Operations and Fire
Administration personnel during fiscal year 2023, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$23,056.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from Fire Rescue Transportation Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 109.2000.522.340.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
N. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor is currently providing these services to the City, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1179,
issued to Cepero Corp, doing business as Health and Safety Training Institute, for Advanced Cardiac
Life Support, Basic Life Support, Medical Protocol Training and First Aid training to all personnel of
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the Hialeah Fire Rescue, by an additional amount of $12,350.00, for a new total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $37,350.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Training & Education
Account No. 001.1000.521.491.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
O. Request permission to utilize State of Minnesota Contract No. 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS - Computer
Equipment, Peripherals, and Services, effective through February 23, 2023, and issue a purchase order
to Transource Services Corp., for the purchase of fifty (50) RJ4230BL/RUGGEDJET Mobile 4” DT
printers and related accessories, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,812.50.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Capital Outlay -
Equipment Account No. 001.1000.521.640.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
P. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., vendor approved by the City
Council on March 8, 2022 in accordance with the recommendations of the City’s Selection
Committee for engineering services in response to Request for Qualifications No. 2021/22-9500-00-
001 – General Consultants for Engineering and Architectural Services, for the Construction
Engineering Inspection (CEI) associated with the Phase II Force Main Extension Project - West 84th
Street, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $98,521.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Fund
- Capital Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 131.9540.536.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Q. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since its advantageous to the City in that the
Department of Public Works is currently utilizing this vendor’s services and the vendor is familiar
with the department’s after hours and emergency procedures, and increase Purchase Order No. 2022-
955, issued to Sunshine Communication Services, Inc., for afterhours emergency telephone services,
by an additional amount of $10,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$55,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund –
Communications Services Account No. 450.9500.536.410.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
R. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-1772, issued to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC,
for the purchase of inventory parts and materials, by an additional amount of $100,000.00, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $200,000.00. On April 26, 2022, the City Council approved
Consent Item D utilizing a contract between Collier County Solicitation No. 17-7176 – Underground
Utility Parts Supplier, effective through April 1, 2024 for the purchase of inventory parts and
materials.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund -
Inventory – Pipes, Valves & Fittings Account No. 450.0000.141.001.
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(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
S. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-951, issued to FortiLine Inc., to cover the
increase in the cost of pipe parts, materials, and supplies, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a
total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $350,000.00. On November 9, 2021, the City Council
approved Consent Item O utilizing City of Boynton Beach Bid No. 084-1412-21- Annual Supply of
Pipe Fittings and Accessories, effective through October 4, 2022 for the purchase of pipes, materials
and hydrants.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund -
Inventory – Pipes, Valves & Fittings Account No. 450.0000.141.001.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
T. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-964, issued to Waste Connections of Florida,
Inc., vendor under contract with the City for the collection of household garbage, yard and bulk waste
through September 30, 2023, by an additional amount of $509,319.00, for a total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $6,209,319.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund – Utility -
Waste Disposal Fees Account No. 401.3240.534.433, after a transfer for $59,902.13 from the Solid
Waste Division Fund - Contingency Reserve Account No. 401.3240.534.500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
U. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-963, issued to Coastal Waste & Recycling of
Florida, Inc., vendor currently under contract with the City for the collection of recyclables through
September 30, 2023, by an additional amount of $22,140.00, for a total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $1,132,040.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund - Recycling
Collection Cost Account No. 401.3240.534.435, after a transfer for $22,140.00 from the Solid Waste
Division Fund - Contingency Reserve Account No. 401.3240.534.500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
V. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2022-962, issued to Waste Connections of Florida,
Inc., vendor currently under contract with the City for the collection of household garbage, yard and
bulk waste through September 30, 2023, by an additional amount of $120,000.00, for a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $7,820,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund - Garbage
Collection Costs Account No. 401.3240.534.434, after a transfer for $88,000.00 from the Solid Waste
Division Fund -Professional Services Account No. 401.3240.534.500.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
W. Request permission to ratify the Mayor’s decision to issue payment to Starke Motorcars, LLC, doing
business as Duval Chevrolet, for the emergency purchase of five (5) 2022- Chevrolet Colorado police
rated vehicles, in a total amount of $21,768.00 per vehicle, for a total cumulative expense amount not
to exceed $108,840.00.
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The funding for this expenditure was charged to the General Fund - Capital Outlay - Vehicles Account
No. 001.1000.521.645.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
X. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the
vendor was recommended by the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources
Management (DERM), and ratify the Mayor’s decision to issue Purchase Order No. 2022-2197, to
Hadronex, Inc, for the annual maintenance and licensing of twenty (20) SmartCover units, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $37,145.00.
The funding for this expenditure was charged to the Water & Sewer Division Fund - Rentals & Leases
- Equipment Account No. 450.9520.535.441.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Y. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-112 (August 24,
2021) that authorized a “Piggyback Contract” with FPL Services, LLC., pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 2-818 that approved, pursuant to Section § 489.145 Florida Statutes, a Guaranteed
Energy Performance Savings Master Agreement not to exceed $15,000,000.00, and allowed the
payment of an Investment Grade Audit at a price of $242,369.00 to determine the scope of the energy
conservation improvements and approved related schedules; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On April 12, 2022, the City Council postponed the item until September 13, 2022.
On March 22, 2022, the item was postponed until April 12, 2022.
Z. Request permission to utilize State of Florida Department of Management Services Contract No.
43230000-NASPO-16-ACS, effective through September 30, 2026, and issue a purchase order to PC
Solutions & Integration, Inc., for the purchase of new firewalls city-wide that include five-year
subscription for licensing and support, in a total amount of $238,971.31, and further request the amount
of $29,000.00 to cover the cost of configuration and installation, for a total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $267,971.31.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Capital Outlay – Citywide
Equipment Account No. 001.0201.519.642.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
AA. Request permission to waive competitive, since it is advantageous to the City, and increase Purchase
Order No. 2022-993, issued to Global Trading, Inc., for the purchase of Blackington badges, name bars,
and collar brass pins, by an additional amount of $1,662.36, for a total cumulative expense amount not
to exceed $16,662.36.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund –
Uniforms & Clothing Allowance Account No. 109.2000.522.525.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98
entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division 16. “C-2 Liberal Retail
Commercial District”, Section 98-1111 entitled “Permitted Uses” of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Hialeah prohibiting smoke shops and schools, parks or places of worship from siting within
1,000 foot radius from each other; 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.
(ZONING)
(CO-SPONSOR: COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
On August 23, 2022, the item was postponed. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 13, 2022.
On August 9, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for August 23, 2022.
On June 28, 2022, the item was postponed until August 9, 2022.
10 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 18
entitled “Businesses” Article V. “Establishments Offering Alcoholic Beverages and/or
Entertainment”, Division 1. “Generally” Section 18-206 entitled “Definitions”, Section 18-207
entitled “Zoning Requirements”, and Section 18-208 entitled “Inspection by Police”, and adding
Section 18-211 entitled ‘Smoke Shop Regulations” to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah;
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.
(ZONING)
(CO-SPONSOR: COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
On August 23, 2022, the item was postponed. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 13, 2022.
On August 9, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for August 23, 2022.
On June 28, 2022, the item was postponed until August 9, 2022.
10 C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing Section 30-32
entitled “Attendance and Absenteeism”, created by Ordinance No. 2021-023 (March 29, 2021), of
the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances, providing for a penalty upon a Council Member following a
third absence unless good cause is shown; 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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(SPONSOR: COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
(CO SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA-ROVES)
On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2022.
10 D. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled “Administration”,
Article IV. entitled “Purchasing and Competitive Bidding”, and in particular amending Section 2-
781 entitled “Spending Limitations” to raise the expenditure threshold above which all expenditures
of municipal funds must be approved by the City Council from $15,000 to $25,000; repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict hereof; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for inclusion in code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
10 E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled “Administration”,
Article III. entitled “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, by creating Division 9 “Beautification
Committee” Sections 2-759 “Established”, 2-760 “Composition and Term of Service”, 2-761, “Duties
and Powers”, and 2-762 “Meetings; Quorum and Voting; Attendance Requirements; Rules of
Procedures; Minutes”; 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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
10 F. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 1,358 square feet, more or less, located along NW 158
Street/West 104 St and West of NW 102 Avenue/West 40 Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit “A”; for
the construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for the
purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and prevent
it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of a series
of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water through a
series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing for an
effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
10 G. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 800 square feet, more or less, located along NW 102
Avenue/West 40 Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit “A”; for the construction, operation and
maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for the purpose of containment and
removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and preventing it from continuing to
move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of a series of extraction pumps
around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water through a series of pipes
which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing for an effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
10 H. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 1,279 square feet, more or less, located along West 104
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Street/NW 158 Street and immediately West of NW 97 Avenue/West 36 Avenue, as depicted in
Exhibit “A”; for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved
by DERM for the purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the
area and preventing it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas via a system
composed of a series of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the
extracted water thru a series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and
providing for an effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
10 I. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 1,780 square feet, more or less, located along NW 162
Street/West 108 Street and West of NW 102 Avenue/West 40 Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit “A”;
for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for
the purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and
prevent it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of
a series of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water
through a series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing
for an effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
10 J. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting an easement to CCP Property Owners
Association, Inc., in an area approximately 8,820 square feet or 0.20 acres, more or less, located
along and across West 40 Avenue (NW 102 Avenue), as depicted in Exhibit “A”; for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a Remedial Action Plan approved by DERM for the
purpose of containment and removal of ammonia contaminated groundwater in the area and prevent
it from continuing to move offsite and contaminate adjacent areas, via a system composed of a series
of extraction pumps around the perimeter of the area, which will move the extracted water through a
series of pipes which will carry it into a deep injection well for discharge; and providing for an
effective date.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
10 K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor to budget and appropriate funds for
the purpose of engaging Professional Consulting Services and commissioning the necessary studies
and redevelopment plans in support of redevelopment activities in the Hialeah Market District
Community Redevelopment Area as part of the Mayor’s proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2023
and calling for a meeting of the City Council sitting as the members of the Hialeah Market District
Community Redevelopment Agency to be held to coincide with a regularly scheduled meeting of the
City Council.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER CALVO)
On August 9, 2022, the City Council tabled the item until September 13, 2022.
On August 9, 2022, the City Council voted to direct the Law Department to draft a resolution for
the City Council’s consideration at the next City Council Meeting in support of advancing the
Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”).
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11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
11 A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution reappointing Julissa Henriquez as a member of the
Planning and Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 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 a K-1 grade school with an
enrollment of 20 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 33
students; property located at 543 East 9 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2022.
On August 10, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that the old signs are replaced by
two new state-of-the-art signs.
Property Owner: Gladys Perez, 971 East 26th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013
15. LANDUSE
LU 1. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
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Residential Office District to Commercial District; property located at 355 West 49 Hialeah,
zoned 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 August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Aileen Tablado - 355 West 49th Street, Hialeah FL 33012.
LU 2. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial to Transit Oriented Development District; property located at 1140 East 25 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 August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: 1140 East Owner, LLC
LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Major Institutions to Commercial District; property located at 8155 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah,
zoned C-1 (Restricted 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., and Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC.
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Daniel Caamano and Daniel Tobias Caamano Living Trust, 5400 N 35
Street, Hollywood Florida 33021.
LU 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial to Commercial District. Property located at 7445 West 4 Avenue, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., and Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue,
Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf Prestige Builders Construction Management LLC.
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On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Feuer Family 2 LLC
LU 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low Density Residential and Major Institutions to Medium Density Residential District;
property located at 585 East 26 Street, 591 East 26 Street, 595 East 26 Street, Folio No. 04-
3108-001-2570 and 040-3108-001-2580, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus, 18501 Pines Boulevard #342, Pembroke Pines FL 33029
on behalf of Hialeah Re-Investment, LLC
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Hialeah Re-Investment, LLC and Odaly Kuck, 8600 NW 41 Street, Doral,
Florida 33166.
LU 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low Density Residential to High Density Residential District; property located at 350 East 40
Street, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami Florida 33165, on behalf of
Suny Comfort Home, LLC
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Raul Fernandez and Maria Fernandez, 330 West 43rd Street, Hialeah
Florida 33012.
LU 7. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential District; property located at 10 West
53 Terrace, Hialeah, zoned A (Agricultural 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 August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
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Property Owner: Pedro Felipe Alvarez Pena, 10 West 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33012
LU 8. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Medium Density Residential to Major Institutions; property located at 141 West 27 Street,
130, 140, 150, 160 West 28 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-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.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida
33133, on behalf 140 LLC.
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: 140 LLC
LU 9. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Office to Commercial District; property located at 291 West 49 Street, Hialeah,
zoned RO (Residential Office 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Christian de Gale, 1110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 504, Miami, Florida
33131, on behalf of Development Alliance.
On August 24 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Dr. Pablo Guala, 4811 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah FL 33012
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
FIRST BUDGET HEARING: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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883-
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resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
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