Hialeah public meetings in 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on rezoning, special use permits, and variance requests. Key items include a rezoning from single-family to multifamily with a commercial overlay at 585-595 East 26th Street, a parking variance at 840 East 25th Street, and a conditional use permit for a pediatric care facility at 1022 East 8th Avenue. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and a final plat for HH Hialeah Estates.

• Rezoning five properties from R-1 to R-3-3 with a Neighborhood Business District Overlay at 585, 591, 595 East 26th Street
• Variance to allow 56 parking spaces where 63 are required for the rezoning project
• Parking variance from 21 to 15 spaces at 840 East 25th Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facility with 35 patients at 1022 East 8th Avenue
• Final plat approval for HH Hialeah Estates

The Planning and Zoning Board denied a conditional use permit for a pediatric care facility. The board approved a parking variance for a retail property and the final plat for HH Hialeah Estates.

• Approved November 16, 2022 summary agenda (6-0-1)
• Tabled rezoning and variance requests for 585, 591, and 595 East 26th Street until January 11, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for 15 parking spaces at 840 East 25th Street (7-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care at 1022 East 8th Avenue (7-0)
• Approved final plat of HH Hialeah Estates (7-0)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including a $50,000 donation to a scholarship fund for first-generation college students and a $100,000 contract for emergency management support services related to Hurricane Ian recovery. Other items include purchases of water meters, sidewalk repairs, and a seasonal fireworks tent permit. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing the water polo team and a check to the fire department.

• Resolution to donate $50,000 to City of Hialeah Scholarship Fund for FIU First Generation Scholarship Program
• Purchase order up to $100,000 to Tidal Basin Government Consulting for Hurricane Ian recovery support
• Purchase order up to $34,900 for 500 Zenner water meters from Consolidated Pipe & Supply
• Sidewalk repair contract up to $60,000 using City of Miami contract with GPE Engineering
• Seasonal fireworks tent permit for Samurai Fireworks LLC at 2122 West 62 Street, Dec 14–Jan 2

The City Council approved several zoning variances for residential and commercial properties and authorized numerous purchase orders for city services. The council also passed a first-reading ordinance to prohibit naming city properties after elected officials or relatives who have been arrested.

• Approved $50,000 donation to City of Hialeah Scholarship Fund (6-0-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting naming city properties after arrested officials (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for LED Pylon Sign at 2590 West 76 Street (5-1-1)
• Approved variance for duplex construction at 317 East 13 Street (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of 10 West 53 Terrace from Agricultural to Multiple-Family (6-0-1)
• Approved $2.8M for pump station operations and maintenance via Inframark, LLC (6-0-1)
• Approved $1.5M Microsoft Licensing Enterprise Agreement renewal (6-0-1)
• Approved $835,993.23 for property and crime insurance via Keen, Battle, Mead & Company (6-0-1)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Committee approved the updated 2022-2023 budget and unaudited financial statements for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. Members also approved several procurement contracts for renovations, air conditioning, and professional services, as well as the disbursement of referendum funds.

• Approved updated 2022-2023 budget for City of Hialeah Educational Academy (5-3)
• Approved $896,402.52 in November 8, 2018 Referendum Funds (5-3)
• Approved increase in AP Exams licenses procurement to $26,000.00 (5-3)
• Approved increase in remodeling and renovations procurement to $156,000.00 (5-3)
• Approved increase in air conditioning professional services to $45,000.00 (5-3)
• Approved valuation consulting services for Marcum Accountants and Advisors LLP up to $122,500.00 (5-3)
• Approved licenses for RTB Data & Consulting LLC up to $15,500.00 (5-3)
• Approved unaudited Balance Sheet and General Ledger as of September 30, 2022 (5-3)

Special Master

The Special Master will hold administrative hearings on December 8, 2022, for numerous code compliance cases involving property owners. Cases include alleged violations of city codes such as 78-31, 78-32, 78-33, and 105.1, with requested civil penalties ranging from $50 to $250 plus administrative costs. The agenda also includes a session for mitigation of fees or liens.

• Cases against Miami Lakes Storage LLC at 16300 NW 102 Ave for violations of codes 98-413(1)(7), 98-1607.1(e), and 86-34, with $250 and $100 penalties
• Cases against United Investment Construction at 2392 W 80 St for violations of codes 86-36 and 98-1371(a), with $100 and $250 penalties
• Multiple cases against 875 API LLC, 905 API LLC, and 880 API LLC at addresses on W 19 St and W 20 St for code 8-11 violations, each with $100 penalties
• Cases against JC2 Inc at 7565 W 20 Ave for violations of codes 78-32 and 78-33, with $100 penalty
• Mitigation of fees or liens session scheduled for 12:00 PM

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved revised job descriptions for parks and electrical roles and certified seven non-competitive eligibility lists. The board also voted to abolish the eligibility list for the Service Worker position in the Streets Department. Reports on appointments, resignations, and leave were noted.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Certified 7 non-competitive eligibility lists including Business Tax Specialist I and various Public Works roles (3-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Assistant Aquatics Manager, Assistant Park Manager, Aquatics Manager, Park Manager, and Electrician Supervisor (3-0)
• Approved abolition of Service Worker – Streets Department eligibility list (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved multiple rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties and granted several variance permits. Two map amendments were denied, one item was withdrawn, and a request for a pediatric care center was tabled. The board also voted to cancel its December 28, 2022, meeting.

• Denied map amendment from Low-Density Residential to Residential Office at 320 NE 8th Avenue (6-1)
• Denied map amendment from Medium-Density Residential to Commercial at 445 West 11th Street (6-1)
• Approved map amendment from Industrial to Commercial at 7551 West 4th Avenue (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to R-2 and variance for duplex at 830 East 16th Place (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from Agricultural to R-3-3 at 10 West 53rd Terrace (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to R-3-2 and variance for 23-unit mixed-use building at 1261 SE 8th Court with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance for setbacks and parking at 2450-2496 Palm Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for pediatric care center at 1022 East 8th Avenue (7-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The Board of Trustees approved repayment options for nine firefighters who under-contributed to their retirement tiers. The Board also decided to correct underpayments for DROP participants while leaving existing overpayments as they are. Several membership dues and professional service invoices were approved for payment.

• Approved 9 firefighters to pay back contributions via lump sum or five-year plan (6-0-0)
• Approved leaving DROP participant overpayments as is and paying back underpaid participants (6-0-0)
• Approved $290.00 NCPERS annual membership dues (6-0-0)
• Approved $750.00 FPPTA annual membership dues (6-0-0)
• Approved $20,600.00 payment to Foster & Foster for invoice 25194 (6-0-0)
• Approved $3,675.00 total payment to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (6-0-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Cancelled the December 13, 2022 regular meeting (6-0-0)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved several new and revised job descriptions, including roles for retirement and building divisions. The board also certified multiple competitive and non-competitive eligibility lists and abolished four outdated lists.

• Approved 12 new job descriptions (3-0)
• Approved 8 revised job descriptions (3-0)
• Certified 4 competitive eligibility lists (3-0)
• Certified 14 non-competitive eligibility lists (3-0)
• Abolished 4 eligibility lists (3-0)
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed revised job descriptions for Park and Aquatics Managers
• Noted 24 civil service appointments and 12 resignations

Planning & Zoning Board

The board met to hear several requests for rezoning, variance permits, and land use map amendments. The provided minutes list the agenda items and applicants but do not record the final votes or outcomes for the specific requests.

• Approved Planning and Zoning Board Summary Agenda of October 26th, 2022

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will elect a Council President and Vice President, then vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting $4.18 million in federal Emergency Rent Assistance (ERA-2) funds and $706,620 in CDBG-CV administrative funds. A first reading of a proposed ordinance amending landscaping regulations in the zoning code is also scheduled. A second reading and public hearing for a conditional use permit for a K-1 school at 543 East 9 Street has been postponed.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Accept $4,177,149.88 in federal Emergency Rent Assistance (ERA-2) funds for rent and utility aid
• Approve $706,620.40 in CDBG-CV administrative funds for grant compliance
• First reading of ordinance amending landscaping regulations (Chapter 98, Zoning)
• Postponed conditional use permit for K-1 school at 543 East 9 Street

The City Council elected Monica Perez as President and Jacqueline Garcia-Roves as Vice President. The council approved several zoning ordinances for schools and mixed-use developments, as well as various city service contracts and special event permits.

• Elected Monica Perez as Council President (6-0-1)
• Elected Jacqueline Garcia-Roves as Council Vice President (6-0-1)
• Approved $4,177,149.88 in Emergency Rent Assistance funds (6-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for K-6 school at 380 West 21 Street (6-0-1)
• Approved 58-unit multifamily mixed-use building at 8155 West 12 Avenue (5-1)
• Approved rezoning for pharmaceutical research center at 355 West 49 Street (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to R-3-5 at 350 East 40 Street (6-0-1)
• Approved Final Plat of Countyline Corporate Park North (6-0-1)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved several fund transfers and rebalancing actions for the retirement portfolio. The committee also approved an invoice and an engagement letter for GRS. An addendum to continue services with Burgess Chambers & Associates was signed.

• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved redemption from real estate portfolio fund to fixed income-intermediate bonds
• Approved 100% redemption of proceeds to short term and rebalancing of midterm portfolio
• Approved rebalancing growth vs. value portfolio by 5%
• Approved Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc. invoice
• Approved GRS engagement letter
• Signed addendum to continue services with Burgess Chambers & Associates

Deferred Compensation

The committee approved the minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting and authorized payment for a Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice. The Committee Election item remains tabled pending a full quorum. The committee also reviewed quarterly reports and discussed 2023 meeting dates.

• Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice (unanimous)
• Tabled Committee Election (unanimous)

Special Master

The Special Master will hold administrative hearings on October 26, 2022, starting at 10:00 AM, to address dozens of code compliance cases involving property owners and businesses. Cases cover violations such as overgrown lots, unpermitted structures, and other code infractions, with requested civil penalties ranging from $50 to $500 plus administrative costs. The agenda also includes a mitigation of fees/lien item.

• Case 2022-02302: HG TRS, HG Revocable Living Trust at 3101 W 1 Ave faces $500 penalty for multiple code violations
• Case 2022-00872: Palm Retail LLC at 2488 Palm Ave faces $250 penalty for code violations
• Case 2021-02557: El Jardin de Hialeah Condominium Inc. faces $250 penalty for code violation
• Case 2019-02134: Multiple respondents at 6465 W 13 Ct face $250 penalty for code violation
• Mitigation of Fees/Lien hearing scheduled for 11:00 AM

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved amendments to the city's landscaping and irrigation ordinances. It also granted several variance permits for signage, residential duplexes, and a small elementary school, while tabling one rezoning request.

• Approved landscaping and irrigation code amendments (7-0)
• Approved closing and vacating right-of-way on SE 10th Court (7-0)
• Approved LED pylon sign variance at 2590 West 76th Street with night-time illumination limits (7-0)
• Approved duplex variance at 317 East 13th Street with condition that terrace remains open on three sides (7-0)
• Approved CUP for K-3rd grade school and daycare at 367 West 29th Street with capacity and shift conditions (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 830 East 16th Place (6-0-1)
• Withdrawn: Rezoning request for 7445 West 4th Avenue
• Approved October 12, 2022 summary agenda (6-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including a $5.59 million solid waste disposal contract with Waste Connections of Florida, a $1.39 million recycling collection contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling, and a $8.75 million garbage collection contract. Other items include a resolution to correct a grant amount for the Hialeah Housing Authority, a scrivener's error fix for a 2020 ordinance, and various purchase orders for IT, transit, and public works. The meeting also includes presentations and public comment.

• Resolution to correct subgrant amount for Hialeah Housing Authority elderly meals from $2,154,375.00
• Purchase order to Waste Connections of Florida for solid waste disposal at $62.10/ton, not to exceed $5,590,000.00
• Purchase order to Coastal Waste & Recycling for recyclables collection, not to exceed $1,390,000.00
• Purchase order to Waste Connections of Florida for garbage collection, not to exceed $8,750,000.00
• Second Amendment to On-Demand Transportation Services Agreement with FreeBee for two additional electric vehicles

The City Council approved several high-value purchase orders for solid waste disposal and IT services. It also passed ordinances regarding city organizational structure and floodplain management, while denying a specific rezoning request on East 26 Street.

• Approved $8.75M for household, yard, and bulk waste collection (7-0)
• Approved $5.59M for solid waste disposal with Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $1.39M for citywide recyclable collection (7-0)
• Approved $28M for employee medical, dental, and vision plans (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-104 moving retirement functions to Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-105 updating floodplain management compliance (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of properties at 585, 591, and 595 East 26 Street (7-0)
• Approved first reading for a 58-unit mixed-use building at 8155 West 12 Avenue (6-1)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several grant acceptances, intergovernmental transfers, and vendor contracts. The body will also recognize employees with 30 years of service and receive a $50,000 allocation for a youth program.

• Proposed $323,663.07 transfer to the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for the Public Emergency Medical Transportation Program
• Proposed resolution accepting a $50,000 grant from Miami-Dade County for the Early Prevention and Intervention (EPI) Youth Program
• Payment of up to $279,852.50 to Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC for COVID-19 recovery support
• Payment of up to $100,308.75 to Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC for Hurricane Irma recovery support
• Request to waive competitive bidding for elevator maintenance and repairs with South Shore Elevator Service Corp not to exceed $78,000

City Council

The City Council is conducting second readings and public hearings to adopt various city budgets and tax rates for fiscal year 2023. These items were rescheduled from September 28 due to Hurricane Ian.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills, a 12.53% increase over the rollback rate
• Proposed water service charge increase of 3.37% and wastewater service charge increase of 7.72%
• Proposed 9.9% Consumer Price Index adjustment for Solid Waste and Recyclables Service Collection Rates
• Adoption of the General Fund, Public Works Fund, Streets Fund, and Stormwater Fund budgets
• Adoption of Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Funds budgets

City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda including several grants, purchase orders, and permit requests. Key items include a legal settlement payment and the repeal of a multi-million dollar energy contract.

• Payment of $1,093,994.98 for a judgment in favor of Board of Trustees of Hialeah Firefighters Local 1102
• Proposed repeal of a 'Piggyback Contract' with FPL Services, LLC not to exceed $15,000,000.00
• Acceptance of a $50,000.00 Miami-Dade County grant for the Early Prevention and Intervention (EPI) Youth Program
• Acceptance of a $47,141.47 grant from the Institute of Police Technology and Management
• Christmas tree sale permits for Home Depot locations at 950 Southeast 12 Street and 1590 West 49th Street

Special Master

The City of Hialeah Special Master will conduct administrative hearings to address various code violations. The body will determine dispositions for cases involving requested civil penalties and administrative costs.

• Hearing for Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-School (1164 W 71 St) with a $250 penalty request
• Hearing for Village Bank Center Inc (2100 W 76 St) with a $250 penalty request
• Hearing for Palmetto Lakes Plaza Warehouse Condo Assoc Inc with a $100 penalty request
• Hearing for Magnum Enterprises Magnificent LLC (4890 W 2 Ave) with penalty requests of $100 and $250
• Multiple residential and commercial hearings with administrative costs of $150 per case

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings for the first reading of several proposed budget ordinances for fiscal year 2023. The body will discuss tax millage rates and budgets for the General Fund and various city service funds.

• Proposed Tax Millage Rate of 6.3018 mills for FY 2023, a 12.53% increase over the Roll Back Rate
• Proposed 9.9% CPI adjustment for Solid Waste and Recyclables Service Collection Rates
• Proposed water and sewer rate increases within the Public Works Fund budget
• Proposed resolution to maintain a 4.0% payment in lieu of franchise fees for water and wastewater services
• First readings of budgets for General, Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Funds

Special Master

The Special Master will preside over administrative hearings regarding various code compliance violations. These proceedings include discussions of mitigation of liens and potential civil penalties for property owners.

• Code violation fines of $250 requested for multiple properties including 830 SE 8 St and 329 E 61 St
• Code violation fines of $100 requested for 11 E 8 St and 805 Palm Ave
• Administrative costs of $150 assessed per case
• Potential lien placement and property foreclosure for unpaid fines per Ordinance #2018-017

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings regarding various code compliance violations. These proceedings involve potential civil penalties of up to $250 per day and may result in property liens or foreclosures.

• Code violation hearing: 400 Palm Ave ($250 penalty)
• Code violation hearing: 4890 W 2 Ave ($100 and $250 penalties)
• Code violation hearing: 83 W 8 St ($250 penalty)
• Code violation hearing: 326 E 5 St ($100 penalty)
• Code violation hearing: 231 E 2 St ($100 penalty)

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings for numerous code compliance cases. The body will determine dispositions for reported violations and consider requested civil penalties.

• Civil penalty requests ranging from $50 to $250 per case
• Administrative costs of $150 assessed per case
• Hearings for properties including 1590 W 53 TR and 80 W 29 ST
• Cases involving violations of code sections 105.1, 78-31, and 78-32

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address city violations. Under Ordinance #2018-017, the Special Master can impose fines up to $250.00 per day until violations are corrected.

• Hearings for appeals, referred cases, and mitigations of liens as listed on the calendar

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code violations and determine civil penalties. The body has the authority to impose fines up to $250.00 per day for first violations.

• Case 2020-02398: 7537 W 31 AVE, requested penalty $500
• Case 2022-00028: McDonalds Restaurants of Fla Inc, 2816 W 32 AVE, requested penalty $100
• Case 2018-06068: Pedro J Leon, 143 W 6 ST, requested penalty $250
• Case 2018-01415: NEXX Motels LLC, 645 E OKEECHOBEE RD, requested penalty $100
• Case 2022-00003: Lago Grande Four Condo Association, Inc., requested penalty $250

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code violations. The body is deciding on civil penalties and the mitigation of liens for various property owners and businesses.

• Civil penalty requests ranging from $100 to $250 for multiple properties
• Administrative costs of $150 assessed per case
• Case 2022-00421: Hialeah Club Villas Condo Association Inc at 2194 W 60 St
• Case 2019-04543: Macys Florida Stores LLC at 1777 W 49 St
• Case 2021-03589: Poinciana Royale Villas Condominium I Association

City of Hialeah Workshops

The Department of Public Works is conducting a workshop regarding water and sewer operations. Discussion topics include fee structures, sewer flow charges, and the city's sewer lining program.

• Water and sewer fees
• Sewer flows charges from MDC PS 418 to COH PS 200
• COH sewer lining program
• DERM consent agreement
• FDEP matters

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code violations. The body is deciding on civil penalties and potential liens for various property owners and businesses.

• Civil penalty requests ranging from $100 to $250 per case
• Administrative costs of $150 assessed per case
• Case 2021-03710: 1500 Prestige Center LLC at 1500 E 4 AVE ($250 penalty)
• Case 2019-04543: Macys Florida Stores LLC at 1777 W 49 ST ($100 penalty)
• Case 2018-06080: Durfer Enterprises LLC at 350 W 49 ST ($100 penalty)

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code compliance violations. The body is considering civil penalties and administrative costs for various property owners and businesses.

• Civil penalty requests ranging from $100 to $250 for multiple properties
• Administrative costs of $150 requested per case
• Case 2021-03283: JRS Hialeah LLC at 3640 Palm Ave ($250 penalty requested)
• Case 2021-01323: Marbella Plaza LLC at 7200 W 24 Ave ($250 penalty requested)
• Case 2018-03110: Agatas LLC at 511 SE 2 St ($250 penalty requested)

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings regarding various code compliance violations. The proceedings involve potential civil penalties and administrative costs for several properties in Hialeah.

• Code violation case 2018-05644: Crema Corp at 481 E 31 St ($100 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation case 2019-05702: 1075 Holdings Inc at 1075 Hialeah Dr ($100 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation case 2019-01882: Westar Hialeah Plaza LLC at 3 E 44 St ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation case 2021-01323: Marbella Plaza LLC at 7200 W 24 Ave ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation case 2021-02717: Palmetto 7175 LLC at 7175 W 20 Ave ($100 penalty, $150 admin cost)