City Council

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 Meeting of the City Council Second Budget Hearing Minutes October 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. __________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council President Zogby called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members present: 1. Council President Zogby 2. Council Vice President Perez 3. Council Member Calvo (arrived at 7:16 p.m. during the vote roll call of Item 8H) 4. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz 5. Council Member Garcia-Roves 6. Council Member Rodriguez 7. Council Member Tundidor (arrived at 7:07 p.m. during the recitation of the meeting guidelines) B. REPORT: 1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present. 2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present. 3. Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, was present. 3. INVOCATION A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation. 10/6/2022 4:35 PM  4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Council Vice President Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:  ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK  As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber.  A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.  No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the Council Chamber.  Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting.  Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.  The public can view public meetings on the City’s 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. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, read the meeting guidelines into the record. 6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10/6/2022 4:35 PM  A. REPORT: The Office of the City Clerk did not receive any email message to be read into the record from a person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern. B. REPORT: No one expressed interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern registered with the Office of the City Clerk to participate live during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting using Zoom. C. REPORT: No one in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking during this portion of the meeting. 7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  The sixth (6th) Whereas Clause in the proposed ordinance for Item 8C has been amended as follows: WHEREAS, the Public Works budget proposes an increase in the water and wastewater service charges of 3.37% and 7.84% 7.72% respectively beginning October 1, 2022. 8. AGENDA 8A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting for budget purposes the Miami-Dade County Assessment Roll; establishing a Tax Millage Rate for the City of Hialeah of 6.3018 mills for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023, which is an increase of 12.53% over the Roll Back Rate of 5.6002; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-090 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8A made by Council Member Tundidor, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for approval passed. 10/6/2022 4:35 PM  8B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the General Fund Budget for the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-091 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8B made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Vice President Perez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for approval passed. 8C. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the Public Works Fund of the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; approving water and sewer rate increases, as provided for herein, to maintain proper coverage ratios as required by outstanding bond covenants; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-092 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8C made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for 10/6/2022 4:35 PM  approval passed. 8D. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for Solid Waste and Recyclables Service Collection Rates pursuant to Hialeah Code § 78-127(b), in the amount of 9.9% designated “Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI)” as issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-093 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8D made by Council Member Tundidor, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for approval passed. 8E. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the Streets Fund of the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-094 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8E made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member 10/6/2022 4:35 PM  Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for approval passed. 8F. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the Stormwater Fund of the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-095 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8F made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for approval passed. 8G. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the Special Revenue Funds of the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-096 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8G made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council 10/6/2022 4:35 PM  Member Calvo absent. Council Member Calvo recorded his vote as “No” after the motion for approval passed. 8H. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the Capital Project Funds of the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting “No”. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-097 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8H made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting “No”. 8I. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the Debt Service Funds of the City of Hialeah, Florida for fiscal year 2023, commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On September 27, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-122, as a result of Hurricane Ian the City Council rescheduled the final public hearing for the adoption of a millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On September 14, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022. APPROVED 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting “No”. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-098 REPORT: Council President Zogby opened the item for public participating and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via the web platform expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 8I made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting “No”. 10/6/2022 4:35 PM REPORT: Council President Zogby adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883- 5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 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