City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members Mayor Bryan Calvo Melinda de la Vega Jesus Tundidor Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Carl Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2024 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. REPORT: Council President Tundidor called the meeting to order at 5:52 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members absent. 1. Council Vice President Garcia-Roves 2. Council Member Calvo B. REPORT: 1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present. 2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present. 3. Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, was present. C. REPORT: Council Member Tundidor recognized Council Member de la Vega. 3. INVOCATION A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  A. Council Member 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). REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, announced the meeting guidelines. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6A. Presentation by State Representative Alex Rizo, State Representative David Borrero and State Representative Tom Fabricio regarding City of Hialeah appropriation checks. (ADMINISTRATION) REPORT: Item 6A was moved out of the order of the agenda given that some of the presenters were not present when the item was called. Presentation item 6A was presented last during the Presentations portion of the agenda. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  REPORT: State Representatives Alex Rizo and Tom Fabricio presented to the City of Hialeah a check in an amount of $2,250,000.00. REPORT: In attendance were also staff members of State of Florida Senator Avila, State of Florida Representative Rizo, and State of Florida Representative Fabricio. 6 B. Presentation by the Streets Department regarding current and future projects. (ADMINISTRATION) REPORT: Item 6B was presented third. REPORT: Jose Sanchez, Director of the City of Hialeah Streets Department, presented a PowerPoint which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 6 C. Mayor Bovo proclaims August 13, 2024 as City of Hialeah Chaplin Day. (MAYOR BOVO) REPORT: Item 6C was presented first. REPORT: Presented by Mayor Bovo to Chaplin Alex Tapia. 6 D. Mayor Bovo recognizes Private First-Class Jorge Gonzalez of the United States Army. (MAYOR BOVO) REPORT: Item 6D was presented second. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS A. REPORT: No member of the public participating via Zoom expressed interest in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern. B. REPORT: Four (4) members of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking during the Comments and Questions of the meeting. 1) Frank De La Paz (registered speaker), 11000 Southwest 104th Street, spoke regarding a Sewer Capacity Certification letter and provided a document for the record titled “In the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in and for the County of Dade, Fall Term A. D. 1964, Final Report of the Grand Jury, Filed May 11, 1965, copy+ which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 2) Nestor Proveyer (registered speaker), 1075 West 77th Street, spoke regarding the possibility of hosting a Jazz Festival in the City. 3) Jose Azze (registered speaker), 788 Southeast Park Drive, congratulated Council Member de la Vega, thanked Mayor Bovo for the Back To School bookbag event held 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  at Cotson Park, expressed his concerns regarding staffing in the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, and provided a list of staff as back up documentation which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 4) Milly Herrera (registered speaker), 4341 East 8th Lane, spoke regarding the Live Local Act. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  Item PZ 1 is postponed until the City Council Meeting of August 27, 2024.  Exhibit A to the proposed ordinance of Administrative Item 11 E has been updated. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 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 De La Vega requested separate discussion on Consent Items F and G. REPORT: Jose Azze, City resident, requested separate discussion on Consent Item O. REPORT: Council President Tundidor requested separate discussion on Consent Item BB. REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Items F, G, O and BB, made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0- 2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. B. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  July 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Rene E. Lamar as a Special Master to conduct administrative hearings on code violations for the City of Hialeah, Florida, pursuant to the Code Enforcement Procedures set forth in Chapter 22, Article III, of the Hialeah Code, assume all powers authorized by Hialeah Code § 22-186(k), and serve a term commencing on September 1, 2024 and ending on August 31, 2025, at an hourly rate to be established by Administrative Order of the Mayor; and providing for an effective date. (BUILDING and CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISIONS) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-189 D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order #2024-2443 to Amador Roofing Corp., for the emergency roof replacement at Hialeah Police Station 5; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $153,560.11; and providing for an effective date. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-190 E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase Purchase Order #2024-156, issued to Karmi Environmental, LLC., doing business as EMC Oil, for the payment of fluid removal and disposal services; approving the purchase order in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000.00 and providing for an effective date. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-191 F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution designating East 3rd Avenue from Hialeah Drive to East 2nd Street as “Herman Glienke Avenue”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-192 REPORT: Gloria Glienke Martinez, 3790 East 6th Avenue, spoke on the item. REPORT: Candance Martinez, 541 East 54th Street, spoke on the item. REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item F made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. On June 24, 2024, the City of Hialeah Historic Preservation Board recommended approval and adopted Resolution No. 2024-005. Applicants: Zaida R. Valdes and Rev. Luis A. Diaz, 293 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010. G. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution designating West 53rd Street from West 8th Avenue to West 12th Avenue as “PFC Rafael Diaz Way” with the cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-193 REPORT: Beatrice Diaz Muncy, 524 Hickory Drive, Virginia, spoke on the item. REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item G made by Council Member de la Vega, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. On June 24, 2024, the City of Hialeah Historic Preservation Board recommended approval and adopted Resolution No. 2024-004. Applicant: Beatrice Diaz Muncy, 524 Hickory Drive, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103. H. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to ImageTrend, LLC., for the purchase of electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) and date management software and services to be utilized by the City of Hialeah Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00; and to execute any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-194 I. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City; to issue and execute a purchase order to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., doing business as Rainbow Emergency Equipment in an amount not to exceed $208,963.00; in substantial conformity with the pre-approved pricing outlined in Invitation for Bid 2022-23-0000-36-056 under Group “B”; via Resolution No. 2024-093 attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”, to retrofit twenty (20) police interceptors with federal signal equipment for police units; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-195 J. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for purchase assistance with rehabilitation for Lourdes Portela & Eugenio Hernandez, in accordance with the 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; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the aforementioned amount to the program budget for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-196 K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, in the amount of $2,250,000.00, further authorizing the Hialeah Housing Authority to utilize said funds to provide elderly residents with home delivered meals and congregate meals throughout the City commencing July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk to execute any and all necessary agreements and documents in furtherance thereof; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the aforementioned amount to the Alliance for Aging Program budget; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-197 L. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution adopting the City’s Action Plan for Federal Funds for program year 2025, attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, which includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in the amount of $2,399,902.00, the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program in the amount of $1,283,140.63, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) in the amount of $220,202.00; authorizing the execution of all applicable documents related to the appropriation and reallocation of these programs funds; authorizing submission of the Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Intradepartmental Agreements for Sub-Recipients of ESG and CDBG funds; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to City of Hialeah Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-198 M. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, for the rehabilitation of the multi-family dwelling owned and occupied by Eleisy Rivero located at 8020 West 28 Court, Apartment 204, in accordance with the 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; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the aforementioned amount to program budget for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-199 N. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for purchase assistance and rehabilitation for Melissa Laffont, in accordance with the 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; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the aforementioned amount to program budget for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and providing for an effective date. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-200 O. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hialeah and Xtreme Foundation, Inc. for use of City of Hialeah Milander Park, Ted Hendricks Stadium and Sparks Park for practices and games of Xtreme Foundation, Inc. athletic teams for a fee payable to the City of Hialeah as referenced in the agreement to be paid by Xtreme Foundation, Inc. to the City where said fees are to be utilized to fund the Department of Parks and Recreation’s general operations; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Use Agreement attached hereto as “Exhibit 1” and all necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for a term of two (2) years with option to extend for one (1) consecutive year upon approval of the City and the City Attorney of any addendums in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-201 REPORT: Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke on the item. REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item O made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. P. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness on behalf of the City, to allow an amendment of the Declaration of Use and Unity of Title recorded at the Miami-Dade County Records Book 33964, Page 1214, intended to be a Covenant Running with the Title of the Land for 9th Street Crossing, LLC. and the City of Hialeah for the property located at 398 West 9th Street, Hialeah, Florida and 336 West 9th Street, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-202 Q. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Walter H. Keller, Inc., in an amount not to exceed a total of $76,200.00 to provide consulting/contracting services for updating Citywide Fire Rescue Impact Fees, Citywide Police (Law Enforcement) Impact Fees, and Citywide Park, Recreation, and Open Space Impact Fees, and Citywide Transportation Impact Fees for a one (1) year term with the option to extend for one 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  (1) additional year upon written agreement in substantial conformity with the Professional Services Agreement between Walter H. Keller, Inc. and the City of Hialeah, Florida, attached hereto as “Exhibit 1”, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-203 R. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in substantially the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, in an amount not to exceed $160,800.00, for master planning and parks planning services for the proposed public safety complex and active park to be located at 3621 West 104th Street, and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-204 S. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Town of Medley as a participating municipal police department to provide for the requesting and rendering of assistance for routine and intensive law enforcement situations from the effective date of the agreement through September 30, 2028, a copy of which is part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-205 T. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution providing for an exception to bid in the form of a sole source provider; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to ratify purchase order 2024-2374 issued to Florida Bullet, Inc. for the purchase of Sinterfire, Speer, and Fiocchi Ammunition in an amount not to exceed $24,025.30; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Florida Bullet, Inc., for an additional $34,000.00 for future ammunition purchases through the end of fiscal year 2024; for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $66,163.30; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-206 U. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $12,779.20 to Florida Gun Center of Broward Corp., doing business as Andy’s Police Supply and Sporting Goods for the purchase of uniforms for police recruits for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $33,958.00; and to execute any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-207 V. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution providing for an exception to bid in the form of a sole source; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to ratify Purchase Order #2024-2454 issued to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of 100 signal sidearm sensors and batteries; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $26,730.00, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-208 W. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Treesources, LLC. (vendor) for the 2024 City of Hialeah/Miami Dade County Green Tree Planting Project in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-24-3210-00-039, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to referenced vendor in an amount not to exceed $130,220.23, for the 2024 City of Hialeah/Miami Dade County Green Tree Planting Project; and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-209 X. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract between the City of Hialeah and Quality Paving Corp. for drainage improvements throughout the City, along with all associated restoration work; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Quality Paving Corp. in the amount not to exceed $235,787.68, for drainage improvements throughout the City, along with all associated restoration work; and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”, and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-210 Y. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract from the Florida Sheriffs Association between the City of Hialeah and Kelly Tractor Co. for the purchase of a caterpillar M320 wheeled hydraulic excavator with the listed optional equipment; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Kelly Tractor Co. in the amount not to exceed $316,994.00, for the purchase of a caterpillar M320 wheeled hydraulic excavator with the listed optional equipment; and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-211 Z. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a grant in the amount of up to $262,500.00 from the Florida Department of Transportation; approving and accepting the terms of use of the grant funds as set forth in the Letter of Agreement and Contract attached as Exhibit “A”; on an award basis, authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Letter of Agreement and any other customary and necessary document in furtherance of this resolution; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Charter Section 3.08(c)(1) in aforementioned amount to the Hialeah Transit budget; and providing for an effective date. (TRANSIT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-212 AA. Request permission to increase Purchase Order #2024-320, issued to Carrier Enterprise, LLC, for the replacement of several air conditioning units for the Department of Parks and Community Engagement, by an additional amount of $200,000.00, to pay pending invoices for the remainder of the 2024 fiscal year, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $245,000.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Inventory – Construction & Maintenance Account No. 001.0000.141.150. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. BB. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase a purchase order issued to MV Contract Transportation, Inc. by $316,681.26 in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $1,519,719.26 for municipal circulator services from the contracted services account referenced herein; and execute any necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (TRANSIT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-213 REPORT: Justo Espinosa, Transit Manager, addressed the City Council. REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item BB made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. CC. Request permission to increase Purchase Order #2024-297, issued to Law Enforcement Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc., of which Dr. Mark Axelberd, PHD is the Primary Psychologist, for continued screening services for new hire police recruits, police officers, and firefighters, as well as to serve as the City’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, by an additional amount of $40,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $90,000.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Professional Services Account No. 001.4100.513.310. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. DD. Request permission to increase Purchase Order #2024-951, issued to Health Care Center of Miami, for pre-employment examinations for new hire police recruits, police officers, firefighters and general employees, by an additional amount of $40,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $90,000.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Professional Services Account No. 001.4100.513.310. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 11 A. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled “Water and Sewers”, and in particular, Hialeah Code § 94-163 entitled “Water and Wastewater Payment in lieu of Franchise Fees” to suspend the collection of the Water and Wastewater Franchise Fee to be imposed; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in Code; providing for a severability clause; providing for a sunset provision; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Mayor Bovo spoke on the item. Motion to Approve Item 11 A made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024. 11 B. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 26, entitled “Code of Ethics”, Article III. entitled “Lobbyists”, Section 26-66 entitled “Definitions” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in particular by amending certain defined terms therein; by amending Section 26-67 entitled “Registration and Oath”, to provide for expanded registration requirements; by creating a new Section 26-68 to be entitled “Fees, Exceptions, and Violations” establishing lobbyist fees as are specified therein; and by repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item. Motion to Approve Item 11 B made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024. 11 C. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance repealing in part Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled “Administration,” Article III entitled “Boards, Commissions, and Committees,” Division 7 entitled “Charter School Oversight Committee” 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  Section 2-750 entitled “Established,” Section 2-751 entitled “Composition, Compensation and Term of Service,” Section 2-752 entitled “Meetings,” Section 2-753 entitled “Supervisory Responsibilities,” Section 2-754 entitled “Duties and Powers”; and amending Division 7 entitled “Charter School Oversight Committee” to be entitled “Transfer of Charter School to Academica Dade LLC” and creating a new section under Division 7, Section 2-755, to be entitled “Rights, Duties, and Obligations” establishing the transfer of operation and supervision of the City’s sponsored charter school, the City of Hialeah Educational Academy (“COHEA”) to Academica Dade, LLC.; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item. Motion to Approve Item 11 C made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024. 11 D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Becker Boards, LLC. Agreement (“Agreement”) with the City of Hialeah (“City”) in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the agreement; and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary documents, in a form acceptable to the City, to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED AS AMENDED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent.  Amendment: Amend Exhibit “B” to reflect 15% instead of 10%. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-214 REPORT: Joseph White, CEO of Becker Boards, LLC, 1390 Brickell Avenue, sInpoke on the item. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item. REPORT: Council President Tundidor requested that the item be amended from 10% to 15% on Exhibit B. Motion to Approve Item 11 D as Amended made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  Registered Lobbyist: Virginia Dailey, Panza Maurer, 201 East Park Avenue, Suite 200A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, on behalf of Becker Boards, LLC. 11E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance waiving competitive bidding; and approving a Second Amendment to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement for the collection of residential recyclable material granted to World Waste Recycling, Inc., a Florida corporation, the predecessor in interest to Coastal Waste & Recycling of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation, pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Ordinance 2018-042 (May 22, 2018); extending the agreement for a term beginning upon execution of the “Second Amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement” (“Second Amendment”) by the parties and ending on September 30, 2025; providing for subsequent renewals of the agreement at the option of the parties, for a term of one year at each renewal, with a cumulative duration of all subsequent renewals not exceeding a total of five years; amending the agreement to be consistent with current collection services and to establish new requirements; approving the Second Amendment, in substantial conformity with Exhibit “A,”, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Second Amendment; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Kevin Lynskey, Director of Public Works, spoke on the item. Motion to Approve Item 11 E made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None reported. 13. NEW BUSINESS A. Report of Scrivener’s Error: Pursuant to Section 30-31 – Agenda of City Council Meetings – of the City of Hialeah Code, the City Clerk shall correct scrivener’s errors that are discovered in ordinances, resolutions, council minutes and staff reports and promptly report all corrections to the City Council. On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved Consent Item E with the incorrect name of owner occupant of the real property as Oswaldo Ramos. Resolution No. 2024-173 has been amended to reflect the correct name of the owner occupant of 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  the real property as Margarita Paredes. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) REPORTED. B. REPORT: Council Member de la Vega spoke regarding her appointment and expressed wanting to collaborate with the administration on events for the upcoming holidays. 14. LANDUSE REPORT: All were duly sworn in by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk. LU 1. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Major Institutions; property located at 375 East 17 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, registered lobbyist, addressed the City Council and presented PowerPoint, which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Demetrio Perez, 2700 Southwest 8th Street, addressed the City Council. Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 Northwest 155 Street, on behalf of Lincoln Marti Charter School. On June 26, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following condition: the property owner proffer a Unity of Title and required corrective actions including but not limited to rezoning, Conditional Use Permit and building permitting be completed within 18 months. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Demetrio Perez, Jr., 2700 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33135. LU 2. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Commercial; property located at southeast corner of West 72 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  Street and West 12 Avenue Hialeah, zoned R-3 (Multiple Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Demetrio Perez, registered lobbyist, addressed the City Council. REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Boris Morales, 8801 Northwest 15th Street, Doral, Florida 33172 on behalf of Sunshine Dade Investments, LLC. On June 26, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that the applicant proffers and records a Unity of Title. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with a Unity of Title required. Property Owner: Sunshine Gasoline Distributor Inc., (100% Parent Company of SDI), Marino Alvarez, Esther Alvarez, Marino Alvarez Irrevocable Family Trust, 1650 Northwest 87th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33172 15. ZONING PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to P (Parking); property located at 112 East 14 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described herein; 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. POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 2024. On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading as amended (Applicant must provide Restrictive Covenants, parking will not be used for commercial purposes, parking will not be rented and will only be used for the church, and Parking Plan will be presented by the applicant for Debora Storch’s review and approval). Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  On June 11, 2024, the applicant requested item to be postponed until June 25, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 25, 2024. On May 28, 2024, the applicant requested for the item to be postponed until June 11, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 11, 2024. On May 14, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for May 28, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18051 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of Jim Var Enterprises, Inc. On April 24, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that the property owner proffer a Unity of Title in order for the property to serve as a parking lot for property located at 1425 East 1st Avenue. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Jimar Enterprises, Inc., 15476 Northwest 77th Court, Suite 408, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016. PZ 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Tangible Investment; 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 302 East 11 Street, Hialeah, Florida, and legally described herein; 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. APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-074 Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. On June 25, 2024 the, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. On June 12, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Tangible Investment 4 LLC, 8261 Northwest 172 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015. PZ 3. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating, closing and 8/27/2024 1:11 PM  abandoning for public use the eastern portion of the 12-foot alley running east and west between East 9 Avenue and East 10 Avenue, extending westward for approximately 220 feet, more or less from East 10 Avenue, contingent to relocation agreements with the City of Hialeah Public Works, FPL, Florida City Gas, AT&T, and Comcast; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties in violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-075 Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Calvo absent. On June 25, 2024 the, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Carlos L. Diaz, 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, 44th floor, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, 44th floor, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. Registered Lobbyist: Jorge Cepero, 301 Almeria Avenue, Suite 330, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. On June 12, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. 16. ADJOURNMENT REPORT: Council President Tundidor adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30 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. 8/27/2024 1:11 PM 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. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883- 5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice). 8/27/2024 1:11 PM