City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · April 8, 2025
Minutes
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor M elinda D el L a V ega
Jacqueline Garcia - Roves Juan Junco
President M onica Perez
Jesus T undidor
Luis Rodriguez C arl Z ogby
Vice President
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2025
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Garcia-Roves called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, President
Juan Junco, Council Member
Melinda De La Vega, Council Member
Monica Perez, Council Member
Luis Rodriguez, Vice President
Carl Zogby, Council Member
Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney
Attendees: Esteban Bovo, Jr., Mayor
3. INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Zogby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
• ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK.
• As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices
in the Council Chamber.
• A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to
address the Council on any one item. Each speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
• No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the
Council Chamber.
• Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence
at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any
item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting.
• Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the
Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance
before the City Council and the speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
• Individuals should be respectful of the elected officials and staff that are on the dais and make
every effort to speak with a moderate tone using appropriate language and avoiding personal
attacks. Members of the public in the audience shall refrain from shouting or making remarks from their
seats to the Mayor, Council Members or staff sitting on the dais.
• The public can view public meetings on the City's YouTube page
(www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov).
REPO RT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo announced the meeting guidelines.
6. CO M M EN TS A N D Q U ESTI O N S
1. Juan Santana, registered speaker, 5601 West 67 Street, Hialeah, Florida, spoke regarding the
registration of recreational vehicles and provided to the Mayor's staff documentation regarding
a friend's recreational vehicle.
2. Lazaro Picallo, registered speaker, 106 West 9 Street, spoke regarding his zoning item.
7. PRESENTATIONS
Council President Garcia-Roves called Presentation Item 7B prior Presentation Item 7A with no opposition
from the rest of the Council.
A. Robert Molleda and Robert Garcia from our local National Weather Service Office speak regarding the
StormReady accreditation award to the City of Hialeah.
(EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
PRESENTED
REPO RT: Robert Molleda, meteorologist in charge, spoke.
REPO RT: Roberto Garcia, morning coordinator meteorologist, spoke.
REPO RT: Paul Garcia, Director of the City of Hialeah Emergency Management Department, expressed his
gratitude to the Mayor and the City Council for their support.
B. ADD-ON ITEM
Recognizing the Hialeah Elite Cheerleaders for their performance at the Florida Cheer and Dance Association
Competitions.
(PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
PRESEN TED
REPO RT : Council President Garcia-Roves called this presentation first, out of the order of the agenda,
without opposition from the rest of the City Council Members.
REPO RT : Crysty Morando, with the Hialeah Parks and Community Engagement Department, 900 East 56
Street, spoke.
REPO RT: Christy Suarez, 1301 West 60 Street, acknowledged Miguel the volunteer coach and Erika
Chirina the head coach.
REPO RT: Mayor Bovo presented the team with a proclamation.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
• Consent Item 10 J has been amended to reflect the correct vendor.
• Consent Item 10 Q has been added to today's agenda.
• Administrative Item 11 A is postponed until further notice.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will
be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, 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.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda -
Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez
AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor
President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Council Member Juan Junco
Council Member Melinda De La Vega
Council Member Monica Perez
Vice President Luis Rodriguez
Council Member Carl Zogby
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 7-0
B. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #063020-B B B contract
extension between Sourcewell and Blue Bird Bus through Florida Transportation Systems, Inc., for the
procurement of school buses with related accessories, supplies, parts, and services for the purchase of two
passenger buses to be utilized by the Education and Community Services (ECS) Division for senior
transportation; 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 Transportation Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$229,221.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as
"Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date.
(PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-092
C. RESO LU TI O N: 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 and execute a purchase order
in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to ElDorado National (California), Inc. for the purchase of parts
and accessories, and repair and maintenance services for City of Hialeah transit buses; and providing for an
effective date.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-093
D. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of a City of Miami Contract IFB
#781382(29) and GPE Engineering & General Contractor Corp., for the purchase of citywide sidewalk repair
and replacement services, 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 # 2025-1462 and approving an increase of
$70,000.00, approving the expenditure in a total amount not to exceed $93,490.56, increasing the total
citywide cumulative expenditure to $144,121.42, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached
hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-094
E. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract off of Contract #OPN2128128B1
between Broward County and Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. for the purchase of water meters
and repair parts, 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 not to exceed $119,592.50, and in substantial conformity
with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-095
F. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-82, issued to Rainbow Transmission & Auto Center
Inc., for the repairs and rebuilding of Allison transmissions, by an additional amount of $30,000.00, for a
new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $55,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services - Charge
Back to Other Departments - Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 7-0
G. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract TS06-2021 #6943 Houston
Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) for temporary staffing; 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 Robert
Half Inc. in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the purchase of temporary staffing, and in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an
effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-096
H. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Florida Sheriffs' Association Contract
Bid No. FSA23-EQU21.0 for the purchase of three (3) portable bypass pumps; and waiving competitive
bidding for the purchase of generator maintenance services; authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the
City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to TradeWinds Power Corp.
in an amount not to exceed $233,112.00, for the purchase of three (3) bypass pumps, in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and 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
TradeWinds Power Corp., in an amount not to exceed $64,810.00, for the purchase of generator maintenance
services; for a total cumulative expenditure of $297,922.00; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-097
I. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFQ response for Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
2021-22-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and ARPA
(American Rescue Plan Act) funded projects; 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 The Corradino Group, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $86,570.00, for the design update services of roadway and drainage improvements
along East 55 th Street from 4 th to 8 th Avenue, and in substantial conformity with RFQ 2021-22-9500-00-001
attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", 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.
(STREETS)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-098
J. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1153, issued to Lou's Police Distributors, Inc., for
the payment of outstanding invoices, as well as to outfit the graduating class due to supply constraints with
the Police Department's new vendor, by an additional amount of $8,270.00, for a new total cumulative
amount not to exceed $55,000.00.
The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Uniforms & Clothing Allowance
Account No. 001.1000.521.525.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
K. R E S O L U T I O N : 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 and execute a purchase order
to CivicPlus, LLC, for the annual maintenance for the City's website developed by CivicPlus, LLC., for the
annual maintenance for the City's website developed by CivicPlus, LLC, and the annual renewal for
AudioEye ADA Scanning and Remediation System, and the annual subscription for NextRequest used to
track public records requests, and the yearly subscription for full-service supplementation subscription, and
online code hosting used for online ordinance access; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$69,830.50, and providing for an effective date.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-099
L. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-1570, issued to CDW Government
LLC, utilizing City of Mesa, Arizona Contract No. 2018011-01, effective through February 28, 2025, for the
renewal of licenses for the City's current multifactor authentication platform City-wide, in a total amount not
to exceed $52,733.76.
The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No.
001.0201.519.340.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
M. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Eaton Corporation, sole source provider, for the maintenance
of the City's uninterrupted power systems within the data centers Citywide, in a total cumulative amount not
to exceed $28,670.63.
The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Repair & Maintenance Equipment
Account No. 001.0201.519.462.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
N. R E S O L U T I O N : 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 purchase City's crime insurance
and approve an Addendum to the 2025 agreement between the City of Hialeah and Keen, Battle, Mead &
Company, a Florida for profit corporation, in substantial conformity with the addendum attached hereto and
made part hereof as "Exhibit A", in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,000.00, for a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $1,222,017.15; and providing for an effective date.
(RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-100
O. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution to approve an amendment to the Site Addition Purchase Agreement
between L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (L3Harris) and the City of Hialeah, to change the site location from
Bucky Dent to the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant ("ROWTP") in the City of Hialeah, and in
substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "1"; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to execute the
amendment and any purchasing documents in furtherance thereof; and to increase the purchase order in the
amount of $56,592.00 for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $2,685,592.00; and providing for an
effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-101
P. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB)
2024-25-015 for the supply and installation of a silicone roof coating system on the fleet roof; 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 UniCoat Industrial Roofing Corporation; in an amount not to exceed $303,974.00 for the
silicone roof coating system, which includes $54,000.00 for ancillary work to repair 2,700 square feet of
water-damaged roof areas and a 10% contingency for the supply and installation of a silicone roof coating
system on the fleet roof, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2024-25-015, attached hereto
and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A," 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)
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-102
Q. ADD ON ITEM
Request for a Special Events Permit from Santa Cecilia Catholic Church, located at 1040 West 29th Street,
Hialeah, FL 33012, to host a 30-minute Palm Sunday Procession on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m., with an expectancy of approximately 300 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police
Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 7-0
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration," Article
II "Departments, Offices and Divisions," Division 9 "Housing and Community Services," and Division 10
"Community Development Department" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, Sections 2-358
titled "Divisions" specifically by providing for Housing and Community Services Division, Business
Relations & Sponsorship Division, Public Relations & Communications Division, and Media Division;
providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, and providing for an
effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L FU RTH ER N O TI CE
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City
Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item.
Attention Applicants:
a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor's approval or veto. The Mayor may
withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor's signature is withheld, the item is not effective
until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the
Council overrides the veto at the next regular meeting.
15. LAND USE AMENDMENTS
16. ZONING ITEMS
A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); properties located at
2000 Palm Avenue and 2090 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
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.
• On March 25, 2025, the City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading. Second
reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
• On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition
that the property is re-platted, given that both properties are subdivided by meets and bounds.
• R egistered Lobbyist: Jerry B . Proctor, P.A ., 7600 Southwest 57th Avenue, Suite 210, South Miami, Florida 33143,
on behalf of 2090 Palm LLC.
• Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezonification from C-2 Liberal Commercial District to C-3
Extended Liberal Commercial District.
• Property Owners: 2090 Palm LLC, 1059 Nautica Drive, Weston, Florida 33327.
A PPRO V ED 7-0
O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-040
PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves opened the item for
public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in
speaking.
REPO RT: Jerry B. Proctor, P.A. (registered lobbyist), 7600 Southwest 57th Avenue, addressed the City
Council.
Motion to approve-
Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor
AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor
President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Council Member Juan Junco
Council Member Melinda De La Vega
Council Member Monica Perez
Vice President Luis Rodriguez
Council Member Carl Zogby
B. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from CR (Commercial Residential
District to R-3-D (Multiple-Family District); granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-3 grade elementary school with a maximum capacity of 28
students in conjunction with a 42-children daycare; granting a Variance Permit to allow 11 parking spaces,
where 15 parking spaces are required, and to allow 21% pervious area, where 30% area is required, in
contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189 (1) and §98-1026(5). Property located at 106 West 9
Street, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial 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.
• On March 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following
conditions:
0 No business license shall be issued prior to the completion of all improvements.
0 Must submit building permits for a change of use in accordance with the plans that have been
submitted.
0 Must submit permits to the Streets Department for the proposed modification of the on-street
parking area along West 1st Avenue.
0 Implement having school staff available during drop-off and pick-up hours to directly supervise operations, to
make sure that the existing sidewalk remains clear, and that no cars park encroaching onto the sidewalk.
0 Enter into a D eclaration of R estrictions prior to the second reading of the ordinance restricting the maximum
capacity to 42 daycare children and 28 school children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.
• Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and variances with
conditions.
• Property Owners: 106 West Hialeah, LLC, Lazaro G. Picallo, and Leslie Picallo, 3140 Northeast 40th
Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308.
A PPRO V ED 7-0
SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A PRI L 22, 2025.
REPO RT: Lazaro Picallo 3140 Northeast 40 Court, spoke.
REPO RT: Leslie Picallo, 3140 Northeast 40 Court, spoke.
REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
REPO RT : Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke.
Motion to approve -
Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez
AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor
President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Council Member Juan Junco
Council Member Melinda De La Vega
Council Member Monica Perez
Vice President Luis Rodriguez
Council Member Carl Zogby
C. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to
R-2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a detached duplex on
a substandard lot with frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required and a total lot area of 6,750 square feet,
where 7,500 square feet are required; allow a total lot coverage of 43.5%, where 30% is the maximum
allowed; allow the following setback adjustments for Unit A: allow a front setback of 23.50 feet, where 25
feet are required; allow a west and east side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allow the following
setback adjustments for Unit B: allow a rear setback of 6.65 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow west side
setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required, and allow the unit to have a floor area of 759.7 square feet,
where 1,000 square feet is the minimum required, and allow 2 parking spaces, where 4 parking spaces are
required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § §98-348(a), 98-545, 98-546, 98-547(a), 98-548, 98-
2189(1) and Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, entitled "Tree and
Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification. Property located at 175 East 17 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.
• On March 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to following
conditions:
0 Property owner shall obtain building permits within six (6) months to legalize the additional
residential unit; if no building permit is obtained within this time frame, this approval will be null
and void.
0 Plant a tree to occupy the parking area, to avoid using the pervious swale area as a parking space.
• Planner's Recommendation: Approval for the rezoning and variances with conditions.
• Property Owners: Horacio G. Gomez, 358 West 46 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
D EN I ED 7-0
R E P O RT: Jorge Gomez, 175 East 76 Street, spoke on the item on behalf of his father, the owner of the
property, via Zoom.
REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
REPO RT : Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
Motion to Deny -
Motion by Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor
AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor
President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Council Member Juan Junco
Council Member Melinda De La Vega
Council Member Monica Perez
Vice President Luis Rodriguez
Council Member Carl Zogby
17. FINAL DECISIONS
A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2025-04 , allowing for a front setback of 10 feet, where 20 feet are required, and allow a
distance separation from the main structure of 3.3 feet, where 10 feet are required for a proposed pergola;
property located at 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) ; and
providing for an effective date.
• On March 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition
that there will be removal of the concrete areas to meet the minimum 30% green space that is required.
• Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
• Property Owners: Eufemia Olivera, 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
A PPRO V ED 7-0
RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-103
REPO RT: Eufemia Olivera, 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive, Hialeah, spoke on the item.
Motion to approve -
Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby
AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor
President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Council Member Juan Junco
Council Member Melinda De La Vega
Council Member Monica Perez
Vice President Luis Rodriguez
Council Member Carl Zogby
18. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Garcia-Roves adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 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.
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).
A D JO U R N M E N T
N E X T C IT Y C O U N C IL M E E T IN G : T uesday, M ay 13, 2025 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.
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).
Agenda
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor M elinda de la V ega
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Juan Junco
President M onica Perez
Jesus T undidor
Luis Rodriguez
Vice President C arl Z ogby
City Council Meeting Agenda
April 8, 2025
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
Invocation is to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Council Member Zogby.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK.
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices
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6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Robert Molleda and Robert Garcia from our local National Weather Service Office speak regarding the
StormReady accreditation award to the City of Hialeah.
(EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, 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 March 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #063020-B B B contract
extension between Sourcewell and Blue Bird Bus through Florida Transportation Systems, Inc., for the
procurement of school buses with related accessories, supplies, parts, and services for the purchase of two
passenger buses to be utilized by the Education and Community Services (ECS) Division for senior
transportation; 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 Transportation Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$229,221.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as
"Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date.
(PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
C. RESO LU TI O N: 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 and execute a purchase order in
an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to ElDorado National (California), Inc. for the purchase of parts and
accessories, and repair and maintenance services for City of Hialeah transit buses; and providing for an
effective date.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
D. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of a City of Miami Contract IFB
#781382(29) and GPE Engineering & General Contractor Corp., for the purchase of citywide sidewalk repair
and replacement services, 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 # 2025-1462 and approving an increase of
$70,000.00, approving the expenditure in a total amount not to exceed $93,490.56, increasing the total
citywide cumulative expenditure to $144,121.42, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached
hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
E. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract off of Contract #OPN2128128B1
between Broward County and Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. for the purchase of water meters and
repair parts, 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 not to exceed $119,592.50, and in substantial conformity with
the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
F. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-82, issued to Rainbow Transmission & Auto Center
Inc., for the repairs and rebuilding of Allison transmissions, by an additional amount of $30,000.00, for a new
total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $55,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services - Charge Back
to Other Departments - Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
G. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract TS06-2021 #6943 Houston
Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) for temporary staffing; 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 Robert Half
Inc. in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the purchase of temporary staffing, and in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an
effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
H. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Florida Sheriffs' Association Contract
Bid No. FSA23-EQU21.0 for the purchase of three (3) portable bypass pumps; and waiving competitive
bidding for the purchase of generator maintenance services; authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the
City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to TradeWinds Power Corp. in
an amount not to exceed $233,112.00, for the purchase of three (3) bypass pumps, in substantial conformity
with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and 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 TradeWinds Power
Corp., in an amount not to exceed $64,810.00, for the purchase of generator maintenance services; for a total
cumulative expenditure of $297,922.00; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
I. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution accepting the RFQ response for Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
2021-22-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and ARPA (American
Rescue Plan Act) funded projects; 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 The Corradino Group, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $86,570.00, for the design update services of roadway and drainage improvements along East 55 th
Street from 4 th to 8 th Avenue, and in substantial conformity with RFQ 2021-22-9500-00-001 attached hereto
and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", 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.
(STREETS)
J. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1153, issued to PowerDMS, Inc., for the payment of
outstanding invoices, as well as to outfit the graduating class due to supply constraints with the Police
Department's new vendor, by an additional amount of $8,270.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to
exceed $55,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding.
The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Uniforms & Clothing Allowance
Account No. 001.1000.521.525.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
K. R E S O L U T I O N : 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 and execute a purchase order to
CivicPlus, LLC, for the annual maintenance for the City's website developed by CivicPlus, LLC., for the
annual maintenance for the City's website developed by CivicPlus, LLC, and the annual renewal for
AudioEye ADA Scanning and Remediation System, and the annual subscription for NextRequest used to track
public records requests, and the yearly subscription for full-service supplementation subscription, and online
code hosting used for online ordinance access; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$69,830.50, and providing for an effective date.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
L. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-1570, issued to CDW Government LLC,
utilizing City of Mesa, Arizona Contract No. 2018011-01, effective through February 28, 2025, for the renewal
of licenses for the City's current multifactor authentication platform City-wide, in a total amount not to
exceed $52,733.76.
The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No.
001.0201.519.340.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
M. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Eaton Corporation, sole source provider, for the maintenance
of the City's uninterrupted power systems within the data centers Citywide, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $28,670.63.
The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Repair & Maintenance Equipment
Account No. 001.0201.519.462.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
N. R E S O L U T I O N : 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 purchase City's crime insurance and
approve an Addendum to the 2025 agreement between the City of Hialeah and Keen, Battle, Mead &
Company, a Florida for profit corporation, in substantial conformity with the addendum attached hereto and
made part hereof as "Exhibit A", in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,000.00, for a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $1,222,017.15; and providing for an effective date.
(RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
O. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution to approve an amendment to the Site Addition Purchase Agreement
between L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (L3Harris) and the City of Hialeah, to change the site location from
Bucky Dent to the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant ("ROWTP") in the City of Hialeah, and in
substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "1"; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to execute the amendment
and any purchasing documents in furtherance thereof; and to increase the purchase order in the amount of
$56,592.00 for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $2,685,592.00; and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
P. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB)
2024-25-015 for the supply and installation of a silicone roof coating system on the fleet roof; 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 UniCoat Industrial Roofing Corporation; in an amount not to exceed $303,974.00 for the silicone roof
coating system, which includes $54,000.00 for ancillary work to repair 2,700 square feet of water-damaged
roof areas and a 10% contingency for the supply and installation of a silicone roof coating system on the fleet
roof, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2024-25-015, attached hereto and made a part hereof
as "Exhibit A," 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)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration," Article II
"Departments, Offices and Divisions," Division 9 "Housing and Community Services," and Division 10
"Community Development Department" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, Sections 2-358
titled "Divisions" specifically by providing for Housing and Community Services Division, Business
Relations & Sponsorship Division, Public Relations & Communications Division, and Media Division;
providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, and providing for an effective
date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City Council
on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item.
Attention Applicants:
a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor's approval or veto. The Mayor may withhold
his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor's signature is withheld, the item is not effective until the next
regularly scheduled meeting. If the Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council
overrides the veto at the next regular meeting.
15. LAND USE AMENDMENTS
16. ZONING ITEMS
A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); properties located at
2000 Palm Avenue and 2090 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
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.
On March 25, 2025, the City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition
that the property is re-platted, given that both properties are subdivided by meets and bounds.
Registered Lobbyist: Jerry B. Proctor, P.A., 7600 Southwest 57th Avenue, Suite 210, South Miami, Florida
33143, on behalf of 2090 Palm LLC.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezonification from C-2 Liberal Commercial District to C-3
Extended Liberal Commercial District.
Property Owners: 2090 Palm LLC, 1059 Nautica Drive, Weston, Florida 33327.
B. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from CR (Commercial Residential
District to R-3-D (Multiple-Family District); granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-3 grade elementary school with a maximum capacity of 28 students
in conjunction with a 42-children daycare; granting a Variance Permit to allow 11 parking spaces, where 15
parking spaces are required, and to allow 21% pervious area, where 30% area is required, in contrast to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §98-2189 (1) and §98-1026(5). Property located at 106 West 9 Street, Hialeah,
Zoned CR (Commercial 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.
On March 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following
conditions:
No business license shall be issued prior to the completion of all improvements.
Must submit building permits for a change of use in accordance with the plans that have been
submitted.
Must submit permits to the Streets Department for the proposed modification of the on-street
parking area along West 1st Avenue.
Implement having school staff available during drop-off and pick-up hours to directly supervise operations, to
make sure that the existing sidewalk remains clear, and that no cars park encroaching onto the sidewalk.
Enter into a D eclaration of R estrictions prior to the second reading of the ordinance restricting the maximum
capacity to 42 daycare children and 28 school children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and variances with
conditions.
Property Owners: 106 West Hialeah, LLC, Lazaro G. Picallo, and Leslie Picallo, 3140 Northeast 40th
Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308.
C. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-
2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a detached duplex on
a substandard lot with frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required and a total lot area of 6,750 square feet,
where 7,500 square feet are required; allow a total lot coverage of 43.5%, where 30% is the maximum allowed;
allow the following setback adjustments for Unit A: allow a front setback of 23.50 feet, where 25 feet are
required; allow a west and east side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allow the following setback
adjustments for Unit B: allow a rear setback of 6.65 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow west side setback of
5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required, and allow the unit to have a floor area of 759.7 square feet, where 1,000
square feet is the minimum required, and allow 2 parking spaces, where 4 parking spaces are required, all in
contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § §98-348(a), 98-545, 98-546, 98-547(a), 98-548, 98-2189(1) and
Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, entitled "Tree and Lawn
Requirements by Zoning Classification. Property located at 175 East 17 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.
On March 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to following
conditions:
Property owner shall obtain building permits within six (6) months to legalize the additional
residential unit; if no building permit is obtained within this time frame, this approval will be null
and void.
Plant a tree to occupy the parking area, to avoid using the pervious swale area as a parking space.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval for the rezoning and variances with conditions.
Property Owners: Horacio G. Gomez, 358 West 46 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
17. FINAL DECISIONS
A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2025-04 , allowing for a front setback of 10 feet, where 20 feet are required, and allow a
distance separation from the main structure of 3.3 feet, where 10 feet are required for a proposed pergola;
property located at 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) ; and
providing for an effective date.
On March 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that
there will be removal of the concrete areas to meet the minimum 30% green space that is required.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: Eufemia Olivera, 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m .
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or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City
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not become law and is deemed null and void.
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