City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · June 27, 2023
Minutes
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor Bryan Calvo
Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
Monica Perez Luis Rodriguez
President Jesus Tundidor
Carl Zogby
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Minutes
June 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council President Perez called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with all Council Members present.
3. INVOCATION
A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Council Member Tundidor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
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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.
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(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.
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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 for the record.
6. PRESENTATIONS
None reported.
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
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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: No member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in
speaking during this portion of the meeting.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
A. Add-on Items
The following items have been added to today’s agenda:
Board Appointment Item 9B
Consent Item AA
Consent Item BB
B. Postponed Items:
PZ 4 is postponed until August 8, 2023.
PZ 11 is postponed until August 8, 2023, per the applicant’s request.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Diego Perez as a member of the Planning
and Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term beginning on June 29, 2023 and ending on June 28,
2025.
(COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-068
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 9A made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded
by Council Member Casàls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
9B. ADD-ON ITEM:
RESOLUTION
Proposed resolution appointing Mike Hidalgo to the Youth Advisory Committee for the
remainder of a two (2)-year term ending on February 23, 2024.
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(COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-069
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 9B made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded
by Council Member Casàls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed u n d e r C o n s e n t A g e n d a with letter designations are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member,
the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda
and considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Council Member Calvo requested that Items E, K, N, T, W, Y and BB, be removed
from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
REPORT: The items removed from the Consent Agenda were heard in the following order E, N,
K, T, W, Y, and BB. Council Member Calvo requested that Consent Item N be considered prior
to Consent Item K.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except items E, K, N, T, W, Y and BB, made
by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion
passes 7-0.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 13, 2023 at
7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 7-0
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) Program funds expended through the City’s Safe Home Program in amount not
to exceed $70,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by
Antonio and Irma Hernandez located at 2851 West 76th Street, Unit 202, as allowed by the City’s
Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk,
as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the
City; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-070
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C. Request permission to issue a purchase order to J. & M. Vera School Bus Service, Inc., for the
service of transportation for scheduled summer field trips for the Young Leaders with Character
Program, in a total expense amount not to exceed $1,020.00, funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st
Century Community Learning Centers Grant. The approval of this item requires the waiving of
competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor was chosen through
Hialeah Request for Quotation No. 2021-22-004 published through BidNet to secure transportation
services from a vendor off the Miami-Dade Schools pool of private bus services, and the vendor
is able to provide a fee that would allow for services that are aligned with the budgeted line-item
amount for transportation services, as well as comply with safety transportation requirements from
the funder.
The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the 21st Century Grant (AA) Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 134.3120.569340.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
D. Request permission to issue a purchase order to J. & M. Vera School Bus Service, Inc., for the
service of transportation for scheduled summer field trips for the Creative Learning and Play
Program, in a total expense amount not to exceed $8,515.00, funded by The Children’s Trust. The
approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the
City in that this vendor was chosen through Hialeah Request for Quotation No. 2021-22-004
published through BidNet to secure transportation services from a vendor off the Miami-Dade
Schools pool of private bus services, and the vendor is able to provide a fee that would allow for
services that are aligned with the budgeted line-item amount for transportation services, as well as
comply with safety transportation requirements from the funder.
The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the Children’s Trust Fund - Contractual
Services Account No. 116.3120.569.340.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
E. Report of Scrivener’s Error – On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved City of Hialeah
Resolution No. 2023-060 with an error in the header of the resolution. The resolution was approved
with the incorrect expenditure amount of $105,000.00. The resolution is being amended to reflect
the correct expenditure amount of $160,000.00 as follows:
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk as attesting witness on behalf of the City, to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement in the amount of $160,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part of hereof as Exhibit “1”, with Anser Advisory LLC, a foreign limited liability company, for
the development of a non-ad valorem special assessment funding alternative for the City’s fire
services.
(LAW DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-1
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REPORT: Alexander Magrisso, Assistant City Attorney, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
Motion to Approve Consent Item E made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting
“No”.
F. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 16-17-063 – Civil Engineering Services for
Miscellaneous Projects – between the City of Miami and the vendor, contract which is effective
through September 2, 2023, and increase two purchase orders issued to Milian, Swain and
Associates, Inc., for Civil Engineering Services for miscellaneous projects and services related to
engineering, economics and administrative support to the Department of Public works, (1)
Purchase Order No. 2023-1633, by an additional amount of $90,000.00, for a new total amount
not to exceed $238,833.80, and (2) Purchase Order No. 2023-1634 by an additional amount of
$90,000.00, for a new total amount not to exceed $238,833.80, for a new total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $477,667.60.
The funding for Purchase Order No. 2023-1633 will be drawn against Water & Sewer Division
Fund – Professional Services Account No. 450.9510.533.310, after a transfer is made in the
amount of $90,000.000 from the Water & Sewers Division Fund - Capital Outlay - Building
Account No. 450.9500.536.620. Purchase Order No. 2023-1634 will be drawn against Water &
Sewers Division Fund – Professional Services Account No. 450.9520.535.310, after a transfer is
made in the amount of $90,000.00 from the Water & Sewers Division Fund - Capital Outlay -
Building Account No. 450.9500.536.620.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
G. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 2020-31161- for the purchase of FLYGT/Xylem Pump
Equipment, Parts, Software, Services and related items, between the City of Miami Beach and
this vendor effective through May 12, 2025, and increase Purchase Order No. 2023-1555, issued
to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., sole source supplier of FLYGT pumps in the State of
Florida, for the supply of new pumps, repairs, parts and/or replacement of FLYGT submersible
pumps and attributes for the purpose of maintaining and operating the City’s sewer pump stations,
by an additional amount of $150,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$350,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund - Capital
Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 450.9520.535.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
H. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association Bid No. FSA20-VEL28.0 - Pursuit,
Administrative, and Other Vehicles, effective through September 30, 2023, and issue a purchase
order to AutoNation Inc., for the purchase of one (1) 2023 - Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular
Cab 2WD, work truck to replace the existing Transit service truck (a 1995 Ford work truck), in a
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total expense amount not to exceed $45,604.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CITT Surtax – Hialeah Circulator Fund
– Capital Outlay – Vehicles Account No. 130.3220.544.645.
(TRANSIT)
APPROVED 7-0
I. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS - Cloud Solutions, between
the State of Florida Department of Management Services and the vendor, effective through
September 30, 2026, and issue a purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp., for the purchase
of discovery and project planning services to maximize Microsoft 365, in a total expense amount
not to exceed $45,279.57.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Capital Outlay -
Software Account No. 001.0201.519.641.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
J. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 47QSWA18D008F- GSA, Multiple Award Schedule
Contract, 8F, effective through August 21, 2028, and issue a purchase order to Carahsoft
Technology Corp., for software maintenance services, information technology training, and
professional services, in a total expense amount not to exceed $27,849.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Contractual Services
Account No. 001.0201.519.340.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
K. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2022-23-8500-00-022 – City of
Hialeah 2050 Master Plan, to Plusurbia Design, sole source bidder, and further request permission
to issue a purchase order to the vendor, for the development of a twenty-five (25) year vision plan,
in a total expense amount not to exceed $1,212,458.00, of which $350,000.00 has already been
included in the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and the remaining $862,458.00 to be allocated in the
fiscal year 2023-2024 and fiscal year 2024-2025 budgets (the amount of $431,229.00 each fiscal
year).
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Professional Services
Account No. 001.4400.515.310.
(PLANNING AND ZONING)
APPROVED 6-1
REPORT: Debora Storch, the City’s Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
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Motion to Approve Consent Item K made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded
by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting “No”.
L. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-955, issued to Sentry Industries, Inc.,
for serving and applying sodium hypochlorite to the City’s pools, by and additional amount of
$35,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $85,000.00. The approval of the item
requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to City in that it is necessary
to continue uninterrupted services going into the summer break while the City’s Parks and
Recreation Department and the Purchasing Division continue working on finalizing the piggy
backing process.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Repair & Maint - Pools
Account No. 001.3130.572.464.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 7-0
M. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-307, issued to Cano Health, LLC, for
pre-employment examinations services for new hires, by an additional amount of $15,000.00, for
a new total cumulative expense amount to not exceed $40,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Professional Services
Account No. 001.4100.513.310.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
N. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution adopting the City’s One-Year Action Plan for federal funds
for fiscal year 2023–2024, attached as “Exhibit A”, which includes the administrative budgets for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in the amount of $2,505,439; the
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program in the amount of $1,681,285; the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) in the amount of $232,957; authorizing the execution of all applicable
documents related to the appropriation and allocation of these program funds; authorizing
submission of the One-Year Action Plan to HUD; authorizing amendment of the Consolidated Plan
to reflect the activities within the Action Plan; and further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute intradepartmental agreements for sub-recipients of ESG and CDBG funds.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-071
REPORT: Maria Ruiz, the City’s Grants Administrator, spoke on the item.
Motion to Approve Consent Item N made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
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O. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2022-23-3230-00-053 –
Affordable Housing Standby Diesel Generators, to Americas Generators, Inc., lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to this vendor, for the purchase standby diesel
generators to be installed at the City’s Villa Rosa & Daisy Affordable Housing Buildings, in a total
expense amount not to exceed $201,820.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CDBG Fund – Capital Outlay –
Emergency Generator – Affordable Housing Account No. 103.8329.541.642.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
P. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Minnesota Life Insurance Company, for Basic Life
Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for City employees and
retirees, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $205,000.00 as follows: $0.10 per
$1,000.00 (Basic Life) for active employees, $0.90 per $1,000.00 (Basic Life) for retired
employees, and $0.028 per $1,000.00 (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) for the next three
(3) years. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous to City, in that the City’s health insurance broker marketed life insurance
underwriters and this carrier provided the lowest quotation.
Further request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-292, issued to Minnesota Life
Insurance Company, vendor currently under contract with the City, to cover the cost of Basic Life
Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for City employees and
retirees for the months of May and June of 2023, by an additional amount of $16,792.19 due to an
influx of employees, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $202,439.98. On
May 12, 2020, the City Council approved Consent Item B awarding City of Hialeah Bid No. 2019-
20-0240-36-002 to the vendor for a period of three (3) years.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Health Insurance Fund – Life Insurance
Account No. 520.8500.519.236.
(RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
Q. Request permission to reject the proposal of the lowest bidder, Stone Concepts Miami, Inc., as
non-responsive, and award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2022-23-3230-00-044 – JFK
Library Exterior Concrete Walkway, to G P E Engineering & General Contractor Corp., lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to G P E Engineering & General
Contractor Corp., for the John F. Kennedy Library (JFK) exterior concrete walkway, in the amount
of $199,977.16, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $19,997.71
to cover any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work, for a total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $219,974.87.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CDBG Fund – Capital Outlay – Building
– JFK Library Renovation Account No. 103.8325.541.625.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
7/5/2023 4:09 PM
APPROVED 7-0
R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., for the
procurement and installation of emergency lights, sirens, and radios for six (6) recently purchased
police rated vehicles, in a total expense amount not to exceed $65,194.32. The approval of this
item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that there
are only six vehicles being outfitted and utilizing this vendor will prepare the vehicles to serve the
residents as soon as possible.
The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund – Capital Outlay –
Vehicles Account No. 001.1000.521.645.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
S. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving an amendment to a software as a Service
Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the City of Hialeah dated June 19, 2018, approved
by Hialeah, Fla. Resolution 2018-046 (May 24, 2018) to provide additional data conversion and
professional implementation services in furtherance of the City’s obligation under the Consent
Agreement dated January 30, 2020 with Miami-Dade County DERM in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00 for the services added; and further authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as
attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Amendment, in substantial conformity with
the Amendment attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an
effective date.
(BUSINESS TAX)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-072
T. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between the City of Hialeah
and Mi Vision, LLC to provide the City with consulting and professional services involving the
City’s educational, therapeutic, arts and recreational services and programming available to
children and administered by the Education and Community Services and Parks and Recreations
Department, for the City of Hialeah’s education and for a term commencing on July 1, 2023 and
ending on July 31, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and authorizing the Mayor, or his
designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Service
Agreement attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and providing
for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
ITEM IS TABLED UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2023
REPORT: Ismare Monreal, Chief of Staff of the Office of the Mayor, spoke on the item.
REPORT: William Sanchez, Director of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department,
spoke via Zoom.
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Motion to Table Consent Item T until August 8, 2023 made by Council Member Calvo, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
U. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the naming of a portion of West 8 Avenue from
West 26 Street to West 29 Street as “Patria y Vida Avenue”, with the cost of signage to be paid by
the City, in honor of the Revolutionary Act of the Cuban people that took place on July 11, 2021.
(OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-073
On June 21, 2023, the Hialeah Historic Preservation Board approved the proposed naming
and adopted Hialeah Historic Preservation Board Resolution No. 2023-003.
V. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the naming of the paved plaza located at the
entrance of Walker Park, 800 West 29 Street, as “Patria y Vida Plaza”, with the cost of signage to
be paid by the City, in honor of the late Jose Marti and as a symbolic representation of the
Revolutionary Act of the Cuban people that took place on July 11, 2021.
(OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-074
On June 21, 2023, the Hialeah Historic Preservation Board approved the proposed naming and
adopted Hialeah Historic Preservation Board Resolution No. 2023-004.
W. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting
witness, on behalf of the City to enter into a Third Amendment to the On-Demand Transportation
Services Agreement between the City of Hialeah, Florida and Beefree, LLC, doing business as
“Freebee”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1” to provide and
operate flexible door-to-door, on-demand transportation services within designated service areas to
the residents and visitors of the City of Hialeah.
(TRANSIT)
APPROVED 6-1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-075
REPORT: Justo Espinosa, the City’s Transit Manager, spoke on the item.
Motion to Approve Consent Item W made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded
by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-1 with Council Member Calvo voting “No”.
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X. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah,
Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) and a specific appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter
Section 3.08(d) in the amount of $133,200; approving the selection of and award of a contract to
Treesources, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company as the successful bidder pursuant to
Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2022-23-3210-00-050; and approving the expenditure not to exceed
$133,200.00 to pay for tree planting services pursuant to the ITB; and providing for an effective
date.
(STREETS)
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-076
Y. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2023-2250, issued to Jormak
Equipment and Consulting Inc., for full hydrant replacement, maintenance and repair services for
hydrants that are found out of compliance under the City’s ISO study, in a total expense amount
not to exceed $125,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding
since it is advantageous to the City due to timing and that there are not many vendors available.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund – Capital
– Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 450.9510.533.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: Kevin Lynskey with the City’s Department of Public Works, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Willians Guerra, Chief of the Hialeah Fire Department, spoke on the item.
Motion to Approve Consent Item Y made by Council Member Tundidor, and seconded by
Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
Z. Request permission to issue a purchase order to G P E Engineering & General Contractor Corp.,
to furnish and install new control panels at Pump Station No. 133 due to the damages caused by a
car accident, in a total expense amount to not exceed $122,999.50, cost which the City will seek
reimbursement for from the person responsible for the car accident. The approval of the item
requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to City in that the vendor
provided the City with the lowest quotation.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund – Capital
– Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 450.9520.535.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 7-0
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AA. ADD-ON ITEM:
RESOLUTION
Proposed resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami, as the
sponsoring agency of the Urban Area Security Initiative (“UASI”) Grant Program 2022, under the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s UASI, and the City of Hialeah, as participating agency;
accepting the award of a sub-grant in the amount of $1,217,630.00 pursuant to said Memorandum
of Agreement for approved planning and equipment costs identified in the program budget; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City of Hialeah, to
execute the Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto, and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”,
and any other documents in furtherance hereof; and providing for an effective date.
(EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-077
BB. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-656, issued to Bryant
Miller Olive P.A., for legal services rendered by the firm mostly involving the City’s ongoing
negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters, by an additional amount of
$25,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $50,00.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Professional Services
Account No. 001.8500.519.310.
(LAW DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
Motion to Approve Consent Item BB made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 7-0.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting the
dedication of a portion of West 60 Street and West 24 Avenue to the City of Hialeah for right-of-
way purposes from El Mercado Plaza, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, pursuant to the
Right-of-Way Deed attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; 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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
7/5/2023 4:09 PM
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-068
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of the
public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item 11A made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by
Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 7-0.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading as amended. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for June 27, 2023.
11 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting a Non-
Exclusive Access Easement, as legally described and depicted in the Access Easement Agreement
attached as Exhibit “1”, to allow the City to install and maintain a catch basin and drain field at
3190 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-069
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of the
public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item 11B made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by
Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 7-0.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for June 27, 2023.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None reported.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Calvo requested the City Council’s support for an investigation to be conducted
of the City’s 911 Call Center. Council Member Calvo provided each City Council Member with
a copy of the cover sheet, as well as pages 2, 3, 44, 45, and 46 of the Hialeah Police Department
Organizational Assessment – Findings and Recommendations March 2022 prepared by Jorge
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Colina Group.
Council President Perez requested an analysis from the Finance Department on possibility of
reestablishing the pension plan.
Elsa Jaramillo, Human Resources Director, addressed the City Council regarding job applicants
for the 911 Center.
Ismare Monreal, Chief of Staff, reported the percentage of abandoned calls of other local
municipalities in Miami-Dade County.
Council Member Tundidor requested the percentage of abandoned calls answered by Miami-Dade
County Police Department.
REPORT: Motion to limit the 911 Call Center Debate to one (1) minute made by Council
Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 6-1 with
Council Member Calvo voting “No”.
REPORT: Council Member Calvo was allotted a minute of time for closure of the debate.
Council Member Calvo requested any all records related to the City’s 911 Call Center.
14. ZONING
REPORT: Council President Perez called a recess at 9:19 p.m.
REPORT: Council President Perez called the meeting to order at 9:24 p.m.
REPORT: All were duly sworn in by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating, closing and
abandoning for public use of the right-of-way located on SE 10th Court between SE 10th Avenue
and SE 12th Street. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San
Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige
Builders Construction Management, LLC.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Hialeah Market Station, LLC, a Florida limited liability company – 100%,
16400 Northwest 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council Member Zogby not present
during roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-070
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council
Members Calvo and Zogby not present during roll call. Council Member Calvo recorded his
vote as “No” and Council Member Zogby recorded his vote as “Yes” after the item was
approved.
PZ 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from
M-1 (Industrial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); and granting a Variance
Permit to allow 8.5 feet setback along SE 12 Street for stairways to access the building, where 20
feet is required, and allow a 1-foot setback along SE 10 Avenue, where 20 feet built-to-line is
required contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1544(d)(3)(i); 98-1553(d)(3)(i). Properties
located at 1171 SE 10 Court and 1055 SE 12 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District);
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San
Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige
Builders Construction Management, LLC.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Hialeah Market Station, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, 16400
Northwest 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council Member Zogby not present
during roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-071
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REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Members Calvo
and Zogby not present during roll call. Council Members Calvo and Zogby each recorded
their vote as “Yes” after the item was approved.
PZ 3. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from
R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-2 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to allow
0 feet setback, where 25 feet are required for the encroachment of a 200 square feet pergola into the
front setback, and 20 feet setback, where 25 feet are required for the encroachment of a patio wall
on the ground floor and balconies above into the front setback; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances
§ 98-589; property located at 1797 West 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Daniel Alonso, 1235 Coral Way, Miami Florida 33145, on behalf of
Luis O. Lago.
Registered Lobbyist: Cesar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Thirty Palms Inc.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition
that maximum density capped at 14 units/acre.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with the condition that maximum density is capped at
14 units/acre.
Property Owner: Luis O. Lago, 15991 Southwest 143rd Lane, Miami, Florida 33196
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Calvo and Council Member Zogby not present
during roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-072
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Members Calvo
and Zogby not present during roll call. Council Members Calvo and Zogby recorded their
vote as “Yes” after the item was approved.
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PZ 4. ORDINANCE: 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 23-student
kindergarten class in conjunction with an existing 126 children daycare. Property located at 6900
West 32 Avenue, Units 18 through 25, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2023.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Octavio A. Santurio, 6262 Southwest 40th Street, Suite 3E, South Miami,
Florida 33155, on behalf of Yoanny Llambias (Angels Love + Care, Inc.)
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Flamingo Plaza LLC, 8165 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016.
PZ 5. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use
Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow a pharmaceutical research
center conducting clinical trials to test new drugs, already approved drugs, devices and other forms
of treatments to operate in conjunction with an existing medical office; Property located at 900
East 9 Street, 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.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions
prohibiting overnight stays, limitations on the number of employees, hours of operation, and
visits by appointment as stated by the applicant. These statements shall be formalized in a
Declaration of Restrictions (DOR) to be proffered by the applicant.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Felix Aguilera, 1141 Northwest 30th Place, Miami, Florida 33125, Orlidio
Carvajal, 21411 Southwest 248th Street, Homestead, Florida 33031, and Yonel Perez, 2001
Southwest 129th Court, Miami, Florida 33175.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby not present during roll call.
7/5/2023 4:09 PM
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-073
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby
not present during roll call. Council Member Zogby recorded his vote as “Yes” after the item
was approved.
PZ 6. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat
of NW Hialeah; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together
with all existing and future planting of trees shrubbery and fire hydrants; property located at 4220
West 91 Place, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Property Owner: Edward W. Easton, Edward J. Easton, and Edward D. Easton, 10165
Northwest 19th Street, Doral, Florida 33172.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby not present during roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-074
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 6 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council
Member Zogby not present during roll call. Council Member Zogby recorded his vote as
“Yes” after the item was approved.
PZ 7. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat
of South Florida Autism Charter School; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other
public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees, shrubbery and fire hydrants;
property located at 3751 West 108 Street, Hialeah, Florida. repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
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Registered Lobbyist: Kristofer Machado, 98 Southeast 7th Street, Suite 1100 on behalf of
SFACS Real Estate, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Cristina Pires, 1950 Northwest 94 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Doral, Florida
33172, on behalf of SFACS Real Estate, LLC.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Property Owner: Nrai Services, Inc., 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, Florida
33324.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby not present during roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-075
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council
Member Zogby not present during roll call. Council Member Zogby recorded his vote as
“Yes” after the item was approved.
PZ 8. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat
of RIRC Subdivision; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways,
together with all existing and future planting of trees shrubbery and fire hydrants; properties
located at 4160 Palm Avenue and 22 West 42 Street, Hialeah, Florida. repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Registered Lobbyist: Cesar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street,
Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of RIRC Holdings Inc.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Property Owner: RIRC Holdings Inc., Roberto Correa, and Isabel Correa, 4160 Palm
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby not present during roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-076
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of
the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in
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speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 8 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby
not present during roll call. Council Member Zogby recorded his vote as “Yes” after the item
was approved.
PZ 9. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One Family
District) to RO (Residential Office); granting a variance permit to allow lot width of 65 feet and a
total lot area of 6,890 square feet, where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; allow rear
setback of 24 feet, where 45 feet is required; allow 3 parking spaces at the front setback facing East
3 Place, where all parking shall be located at the rear of the building, and allow 5 parking spaces,
where 6 parking spaces are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-779, 98-781(2)
and 98-2189(16)(a); property located at 320 NE 8 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council overturned the Recommendation of Denial of the Planning
and Zoning Board. First reading is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami, Florida 33165 on behalf of
Juan C. Carballo.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owner: Juan Carlos Carballo and Gipsy Suarez, 320 Northeast 8 Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida 33010.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby not present during roll call.
REPORT: Frank De La Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami, Florida, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 9 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Calvo. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Zogby not
present during roll call. Council Member Zogby recorded his vote as “Yes” after the item
was approved.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing scheduled is scheduled for August 8, 2023.
PZ 10. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from RO (Residential
Office District) to B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District); and granting a Variance Permit to allow
front setback of 16 feet, where 20 feet are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-
929; 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.
On June 14, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Pablo Guala, MD., 4811 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: Council Member Zogby returned to the meeting at 9:38 p.m. during the
discussion of Item PZ 10.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 10 made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing scheduled is scheduled for August 8, 2023.
PZ 11. Recommendation of Denial: Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board for
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a supervisory residential care and treatment
facility with 6 beds or less, and allow distance separation of 6.9 feet, where 10 feet are required, for
a shed to be legalized. Property located at 340 West 40th Place, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District).
On June 14, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owner: Angel Fernandez, 5530 Northwest 181st Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida
33055.
POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2023, PER THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST.
REPORT: Aleimy Acosta, 320 West 39 Place, provided backup documentation in opposition
to PZ 11, copy which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
PZ 12. Recommendation of Denial: Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board for
the rezoning from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District) to allow the
construction of a new twenty (20) unit multifamily building in accordance to the Neighborhood
Business District (NBD) regulations and variance permit to allow only residential use, where mixed
use is required; allow all units with an area of less than 600 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum area required, and only 10% of the units can have an area of 600 square feet; allow 5 feet
front setback for the building and 2 feet setback for balconies above the ground floor, where 10 feet
built-to-line setback is required; allow 5 feet interior east side setback, where 15 feet are required
on property lines abutting low-density residential district; allow 20 parking spaces, where 45
parking spaces are required and allow 10 feet front setback for dumpster enclosure, where 10 feet
are required. Property located at 630 SE 8th Place, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT.
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On June 14, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Table the item.
Property Owner: UFH LLC, Joaquin Urquiola, 8601 Southwest 129th Terrace, Miami,
Florida 33156.
16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2023-08 granting a rear setback of 17 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum
required for the legalization of an existing addition. Property located at 4726 East 9th Lane,
Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the following
conditions:
1. No direct access from the outside is provided to/from the addition that will be legalized
2. Removal of the two metal sheds
3. 30% pervious area is provided
4. Legalization process is completed within 180 days.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: Segundo Roberto Martinez and Yumara Galloso, 4726 East 9th Lane,
Hialeah, Florida 33013.
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-078
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 with Conditions made by Council Member Casáls-
Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 7-0.
17. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
None reported.
18. ADJOURNMENT
REPORT: The meeting was adjourned by Council President Perez at 9:41 p.m.
7/5/2023 4:09 PM
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
FIRST BUDGET HEARING FOR 2024 FISCAL YEAR: September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
SECOND BUDGET HEARING FOR 2021 FISCAL YEAR: September 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
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Agenda
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor Bryan Calvo
Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
Monica Perez Luis Rodriguez
President Jesus Tundidor
Carl Zogby
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Agenda
June 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
A. The invocation is to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. The Pledge of Allegiance is to be led by Council Member Tundidor.
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.
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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.
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(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
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
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9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Diego Perez as a member of the Planning
and Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term beginning on June 29, 2023 and ending on June 28,
2025.
(COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ)
10. 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 City Council Meeting held on June 13, 2023 at
7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) Program funds expended through the City’s Safe Home Program in amount not
to exceed $70,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by
Antonio and Irma Hernandez located at 2851 West 76th Street, Unit 202, as allowed by the City’s
Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk,
as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the
City; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
C. Request permission to issue a purchase order to J. & M. Vera School Bus Service, Inc., for the
service of transportation for scheduled summer field trips for the Young Leaders with Character
Program, in a total expense amount not to exceed $1,020.00, funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st
Century Community Learning Centers Grant. The approval of this item requires the waiving of
competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor was chosen through
Hialeah Request for Quotation No. 2021-22-004 published through BidNet to secure transportation
services from a vendor off the Miami-Dade Schools pool of private bus services, and the vendor
is able to provide a fee that would allow for services that are aligned with the budgeted line-item
amount for transportation services, as well as comply with safety transportation requirements from
the funder.
The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the 21st Century Grant (AA) Fund -
Contractual Services Account No. 134.3120.569340.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
D. Request permission to issue a purchase order to J. & M. Vera School Bus Service, Inc., for the
service of transportation for scheduled summer field trips for the Creative Learning and Play
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Program, in a total expense amount not to exceed $8,515.00, funded by The Children’s Trust. The
approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the
City in that this vendor was chosen through Hialeah Request for Quotation No. 2021-22-004
published through BidNet to secure transportation services from a vendor off the Miami-Dade
Schools pool of private bus services, and the vendor is able to provide a fee that would allow for
services that are aligned with the budgeted line-item amount for transportation services, as well as
comply with safety transportation requirements from the funder.
The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the Children’s Trust Fund - Contractual
Services Account No. 116.3120.569.340.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
E. Report of Scrivener’s Error – On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved City of Hialeah
Resolution No. 2023-060 with an error in the header of the resolution. The resolution was approved
with the incorrect expenditure amount of $105,000.00. The resolution is being amended to reflect
the correct expenditure amount of $160,000.00 as follows:
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk as attesting witness on behalf of the City, to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement in the amount of $160,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part of hereof as Exhibit “1”, with Anser Advisory LLC, a foreign limited liability company, for
the development of a non-ad valorem special assessment funding alternative for the City’s fire
services.
(LAW DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 16-17-063 – Civil Engineering Services for
Miscellaneous Projects – between the City of Miami and the vendor, contract which is effective
through September 2, 2023, and increase two purchase orders issued to Milian, Swain and
Associates, Inc., for Civil Engineering Services for miscellaneous projects and services related to
engineering, economics and administrative support to the Department of Public works, (1)
Purchase Order No. 2023-1633, by an additional amount of $90,000.00, for a new total amount
not to exceed $238,833.80, and (2) Purchase Order No. 2023-1634 by an additional amount of
$90,000.00, for a new total amount not to exceed $238,833.80, for a new total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $477,667.60.
The funding for Purchase Order No. 2023-1633 will be drawn against Water & Sewer Division
Fund – Professional Services Account No. 450.9510.533.310, after a transfer is made in the
amount of $90,000.000 from the Water & Sewers Division Fund - Capital Outlay - Building
Account No. 450.9500.536.620. Purchase Order No. 2023-1634 will be drawn against Water &
Sewers Division Fund – Professional Services Account No. 450.9520.535.310, after a transfer is
made in the amount of $90,000.00 from the Water & Sewers Division Fund - Capital Outlay -
Building Account No. 450.9500.536.620.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
G. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 2020-31161- for the purchase of FLYGT/Xylem Pump
Equipment, Parts, Software, Services and related items, between the City of Miami Beach and
this vendor effective through May 12, 2025, and increase Purchase Order No. 2023-1555, issued
to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., sole source supplier of FLYGT pumps in the State of
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Florida, for the supply of new pumps, repairs, parts and/or replacement of FLYGT submersible
pumps and attributes for the purpose of maintaining and operating the City’s sewer pump stations,
by an additional amount of $150,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$350,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund - Capital
Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 450.9520.535.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
H. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association Bid No. FSA20-VEL28.0 - Pursuit,
Administrative, and Other Vehicles, effective through September 30, 2023, and issue a purchase
order to AutoNation Inc., for the purchase of one (1) 2023 - Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular
Cab 2WD, work truck to replace the existing Transit Service truck (a 1995 Ford work truck), in a
total expense amount not to exceed $45,604.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CITT Surtax – Hialeah Circulator Fund
– Capital Outlay – Vehicles Account No. 130.3220.544.645.
(TRANSIT)
I. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS - Cloud Solutions, between
the State of Florida Department of Management Services and the vendor, effective through
September 30, 2026, and issue a purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp., for the purchase
of discovery and project planning services to maximize Microsoft 365, in a total expense amount
not to exceed $45,279.57.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Capital Outlay -
Software Account No. 001.0201.519.641.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
J. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 47QSWA18D008F- GSA, Multiple Award Schedule
Contract, 8F, effective through August 21, 2028, and issue a purchase order to Carahsoft
Technology Corp., for software maintenance services, information technology training, and
professional services, in a total expense amount not to exceed $27,849.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Contractual Services
Account No. 001.0201.519.340.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
K. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2022-23-8500-00-022 – City of
Hialeah 2050 Master Plan, to Plusurbia Design, sole source bidder, and further request permission
to issue a purchase order to the vendor, for the development of a twenty-five (25) year vision plan,
in a total expense amount not to exceed $1,212,458.00, of which $350,000.00 has already been
included in the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and the remaining $862,458.00 to be allocated in the
fiscal year 2023-2024 and fiscal year 2024-2025 budgets ($431,229.00 each fiscal year).
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Professional Services
Account No. 001.4400.515.310.
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(PLANNING AND ZONING)
L. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-955, issued to Sentry Industries, Inc.,
for serving and applying sodium hypochlorite to the City’s pools, by and additional amount of
$35,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $85,000.00. The approval of the item
requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to City in that it is necessary
to continue uninterrupted services going into the summer break while the City’s Parks and
Recreation Department and the Purchasing Division continue working on finalizing the piggy
backing process.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Repair & Maint - Pools
Account No. 001.3130.572.464.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
M. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-307, issued to Cano Health, LLC, for
pre-employment examinations services for new hires, by an additional amount of $15,000.00, for
a new total cumulative expense amount to not exceed $40,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund – Professional Services
Account No. 001.4100.513.310.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
N. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution adopting the City’s One-Year Action Plan for Federal Funds
for fiscal year 2023 – 2024, attached as “Exhibit A”, which includes the administrative budgets for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in the amount of $2,505,439; the
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program in the amount of $1,681,285; the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) in the amount of $232,957; authorizing the execution of all applicable
documents related to the appropriation and allocation of these program funds; authorizing
submission of the One-Year Action Plan to HUD; authorizing amendment of the Consolidated Plan
to reflect the activities within the Action Plan; and further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute intradepartmental agreements for sub-recipients of ESG and CDBG funds.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
O. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2022-23-3230-00-053 –
Affordable Housing Standby Diesel Generators, to Americas Generators, Inc., lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to this vendor, for the purchase standby diesel
generators to be installed at the City’s Villa Rosa & Daisy Affordable Housing Buildings, in a total
expense amount not to exceed $201,820.00.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CDBG Fund – Capital Outlay –
Emergency Generator – Affordable Housing Account No. 103.8329.541.642.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
P. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Minnesota Life Insurance Company, for Basic Life
Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for City employees and
retirees, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $205,000.00 as follows: $0.10 per
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$1,000.00 (Basic Life) for active employees, $0.90 per $1,000.00 (Basic Life) for retired
employees, and $0.028 per $1,000.00 (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) for the next three
(3) years. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous to City, in that the City’s health insurance broker marketed life insurance
underwriters and this carrier provided the lowest quotation.
Further request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-292, issued to Minnesota Life
Insurance Company, vendor currently under contract with the City, to cover the cost of Basic Life
Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for City employees and
retirees for the months of May and June of 2023, by an additional amount of $16,792.19 due to an
influx of employees, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $202,439.98. On
May 12, 2020, the City Council approved Consent Item B awarding City of Hialeah Bid No. 2019-
20-0240-36-002 to the vendor for a period of three (3) years.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Health Insurance Fund – Life Insurance
Account No. 520.8500.519.236.
(RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Q. Request permission to reject the proposal of the lowest bidder, Stone Concepts Miami, Inc., as
non-responsive, and award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2022-23-3230-00-044 – JFK
Library Exterior Concrete Walkway, to G P E Engineering & General Contractor Corp., lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to G P E Engineering & General
Contractor Corp., for the John F. Kennedy Library (JFK) exterior concrete walkway, in the amount
of $199,977.16, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $19,997.71
to cover any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work, for a total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $219,974.87.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CDBG Fund – Capital Outlay – Building
– JFK Library Renovation Account No. 103.8325.541.625.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., for the
procurement and installation of emergency lights, sirens, and radios for six (6) recently purchased
police rated vehicles, in a total expense amount not to exceed $65,194.32. The approval of this
item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that there
are only six vehicles being outfitted and utilizing this vendor will prepare the vehicles to serve the
residents as soon as possible.
The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund – Capital Outlay –
Vehicles Account No. 001.1000.521.645.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
S. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving an amendment to a software as a Service
Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the City of Hialeah dated June 19, 2018, approved
by Hialeah, Fla. Resolution 2018-046 (May 24, 2018) to provide additional data conversion and
professional implementation services in furtherance of the City’s obligation under the Consent
Agreement dated January 30, 2020 with Miami-Dade County DERM in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00 for the services added; and further authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as
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attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Amendment, in substantial conformity with
the Amendment attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an
effective date.
(BUSINESS TAX)
T. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between the City of Hialeah
and Mi Vision, LLC to provide the City with consulting and professional services involving the
City’s educational, therapeutic, arts and recreational services and programming available to
children and administered by the Education and Community Services and Parks and Recreations
Department, for the City of Hialeah’s education and for a term commencing on July 1, 2023 and
ending on July 31, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and authorizing the Mayor, or his
designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Service
Agreement attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and providing
for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
U. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the naming of a portion of West 8 Avenue from
West 26 Street to West 29 Street as “Patria y Vida Avenue”, with the cost of signage to be paid by
the City, in honor of the Revolutionary Act of the Cuban people that took place on July 11, 2021.
(OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
On June 21, 2023, the Hialeah Historic Preservation Board approved the proposed naming
and adopted Hialeah Historic Preservation Board Resolution No. 2023-003.
V. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the naming of the paved plaza located at the
entrance of Walker Park, 800 West 29 Street, as “Patria y Vida Plaza”, with the cost of signage to
be paid by the City, in honor of the late Jose Marti and as a symbolic representation of the
Revolutionary Act of the Cuban people that took place on July 11, 2021.
(OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
On June 21, 2023, the Hialeah Historic Preservation Board approved the proposed naming and
adopted Hialeah Historic Preservation Board Resolution No. 2023-004.
W. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting
witness, on behalf of the City to enter into a Third Amendment to the On-Demand Transportation
Services Agreement between the City of Hialeah, Florida and Beefree, LLC, doing business as
“Freebee”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1” to provide and
operate flexible door-to-door, on-demand transportation services within designated service areas to
the residents and visitors of the City of Hialeah.
(TRANSIT)
X. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah,
Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) and a specific appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter
Section 3.08(d) in the amount of $133,200; approving the selection of and award of a contract to
Treesources, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company as the successful bidder pursuant to
Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2022-23-3210-00-050; and approving the expenditure not to exceed
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$133,200.00 to pay for tree planting services pursuant to the ITB; and providing for an effective
date.
(STREETS)
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
Y. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2023-2250, issued to Jormak
Equipment and Consulting Inc., for full hydrant replacement, maintenance and repair services for
hydrants that are found out of compliance under the City’s ISO study, in a total expense amount
not to exceed $125,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding
since it is advantageous to the City in due to timing and there are not many vendors available.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund – Capital
– Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 450.9510.533.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Z. Request permission to issue a purchase order to G P E Engineering & General Contractor Corp.,
to furnish and install new control panels at Pump Station No. 133 due to the damages caused by a
car accident, in a total expense amount to not exceed $122,999.50, cost which the City will seek
reimbursement for from the person responsible for the car accident. The approval of the item
requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to City in that the vendor
provided the City with the lowest quotation.
The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund – Capital
– Outlay – Infrastructure Account No. 450.9510.533.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting the
dedication of a portion of West 60 Street and West 24 Avenue to the City of Hialeah for right-of-
way purposes from El Mercado Plaza, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, pursuant to the
Right-of-Way Deed attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; 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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading as amended. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for June 27, 2023.
11 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting a Non-
Exclusive Access Easement, as legally described and depicted in the Access Easement Agreement
attached as Exhibit “1”, to allow the City to install and maintain a catch basin and drain field at
3190 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
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providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for June 27, 2023.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating, closing and
abandoning for public use of the right-of-way located on SE 10th Court between SE 10th Avenue
and SE 12th Street. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San
Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige
Builders Construction Management, LLC.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Hialeah Market Station, LLC, a Florida limited liability company – 100%,
16400 Northwest 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
PZ 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from
M-1 (Industrial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); and granting a variance
permit to allow 8.5 feet setback along SE 12 Street for stairways to access the building, where 20
feet is required, and allow a 1-foot setback along SE 10 Avenue, where 20 feet built-to-line is
required. Contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1544(d)(3)(i); 98-1553(d)(3)(i). Properties
located at 1171 SE 10 Court and 1055 SE 12 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District);
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Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San
Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige
Builders Construction Management, LLC.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Hialeah Market Station, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, 16400
Northwest 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
PZ 3. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from
R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-2 (Multiple-Family District); granting a variance permit to allow
0 feet setback, where 25 feet are required for the encroachment of a 200 square feet pergola into the
front setback, and 20 feet setback, where 25 feet are required for the encroachment of a patio wall
on the ground floor and balconies above into the front setback; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances
§ 98-589; property located at 1797 West 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Daniel Alonso, 1235 Coral Way, Miami Florida 33145, on behalf of
Luis O. Lago.
Registered Lobbyist: Cesar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Thirty Palms Inc.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition
that maximum density capped at 14 units/acre.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with the condition that maximum density is capped at
14 units/acre.
Property Owner: Luis O. Lago, 15991 Southwest 143rd Lane, Miami, Florida 33196
PZ 4. ORDINANCE: 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 23-student
kindergarten class in conjunction with an existing 126 children daycare. Property located at 6900
West 32 Avenue, Units 18 through 25, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
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District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Octavio A. Santurio, 6262 Southwest 40th Street, Suite 3E, South Miami,
Florida 33155, on behalf of Yoanny Llambias (Angels Love + Care, Inc.)
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Flamingo Plaza LLC, 8165 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016.
PZ 5. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use
Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow a pharmaceutical research
center conducting clinical trials to test new drugs, already approved drugs, devices and other forms
of treatments to operate in conjunction with an existing medical office; Property located at 900
East 9 Street, 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.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions
prohibiting overnight stays, limitations on the number of employees, hours of operation, and
visits by appointment as stated by the applicant. These statements shall be formalized in a
Declaration of Restrictions (DOR) to be proffered by the applicant.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Felix Aguilera, 1141 Northwest 30th Place, Miami, Florida 33125, Orlidio
Carvajal, 21411 Southwest 248th Street, Homestead, Florida 33031, and Yonel Perez, 2001
Southwest 129th Court, Miami, Florida 33175.
PZ 6. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat
of NW Hialeah; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together
with all existing and future planting of trees shrubbery and fire hydrants; property located at 4220
West 91 Place, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
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On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Property Owner: Edward W. Easton, Edward J. Easton, and Edward D. Easton, 10165
Northwest 19th Street, Doral, Florida 33172.
PZ 7. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat
of South Florida Autism Charter School; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other
public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees, shrubbery and fire hydrants;
property located at 3751 West 108 Street, Hialeah, Florida. repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Kristofer Machado, 98 Southeast 7th Street, Suite 1100 on behalf of
SFACS Real Estate, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Cristina Pires, 1950 Northwest 94 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Doral, Florida
33172, on behalf of SFACS Real Estate, LLC.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Property Owner: Nrai Services, Inc., 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, Florida
33324.
PZ 8. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat
of RIRC Subdivision; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways,
together with all existing and future planting of trees shrubbery and fire hydrants; properties
located at 4160 Palm Avenue and 22 West 42 Street, Hialeah, Florida. repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Registered Lobbyist: Cesar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street,
Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of RIRC Holdings Inc.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Property Owner: RIRC Holdings Inc., Roberto Correa, and Isabel Correa, 4160 Palm
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ 9. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One Family
District) to RO (Residential Office); granting a variance permit to allow lot width of 65 feet and a
total lot area of 6,890 square feet, where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; allow rear
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setback of 24 feet, where 45 feet is required; allow 3 parking spaces at the front setback facing East
3 Place, where all parking shall be located at the rear of the building, and allow 5 parking spaces,
where 6 parking spaces are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-779, 98-781(2)
and 98-2189(16)(a); property located at 320 NE 8 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council overturned the Recommendation of Denial of the Planning
and Zoning Board. First reading is scheduled for June 27, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami, Florida 33165 on behalf of
Juan C. Carballo.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owner: Juan Carlos Carballo and Gipsy Suarez, 320 Northeast 8 Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida 33010.
PZ 10. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from RO (Residential
Office District) to B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District); and granting a Variance Permit to allow
front setback of 16 feet, where 20 feet are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-
929; 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.
On June 14, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Pablo Guala, MD., 4811 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ 11. Recommendation of Denial: Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board for
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a supervisory residential care and treatment
facility with 6 beds or less, and allow distance separation of 6.9 feet, where 10 feet are required, for
a shed to be legalized. Property located at 340 West 40th Place, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District).
On June 14, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owner: Angel Fernandez, 5530 Northwest 181st Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida
33055.
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PZ 12. Recommendation of Denial: Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board for
the rezoning from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District) to allow the
construction of a new twenty (20) unit multifamily building in accordance to the Neighborhood
Business District (NBD) regulations and variance permit to allow only residential use, where mixed
use is required; allow all units with an area of less than 600 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum area required, and only 10% of the units can have an area of 600 square feet; allow 5 feet
front setback for the building and 2 feet setback for balconies above the ground floor, where 10 feet
built-to-line setback is required; allow 5 feet interior east side setback, where 15 feet are required
on property lines abutting low-density residential district; allow 20 parking spaces, where 45
parking spaces are required and allow 10 feet front setback for dumpster enclosure, where 10 feet
are required. Property located at 630 SE 8th Place, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT.
On June 14, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Table the item.
Property Owner: UFH LLC, Joaquin Urquiola, 8601 Southwest 129th Terrace, Miami,
Florida 33156.
16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2023-08 granting a rear setback of 17 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum
required for the legalization of an existing addition. Property located at 4726 East 9th Lane,
Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On May 24, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the following
conditions:
1. No direct access from the outside is provided to/from the addition that will be legalized
2. Removal of the two metal sheds
3. 30% pervious area is provided
4. Legalization process is completed within 180 days.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: Segundo Roberto Martinez and Yumara Galloso, 4726 East 9th Lane,
Hialeah, Florida 33013.
17. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
FIRST BUDGET HEARING FOR 2024 FISCAL YEAR: September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
SECOND BUDGET HEARING FOR 2021 FISCAL YEAR: September 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
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