Hialeah public meetings in 2023

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee will elect a Vice Chair and Secretary, discuss the logo and color palette, schedule events for the 100th anniversary, and plan legacy projects at Hialeah Parks.

• Electing Committee Vice Chair and Secretary
• Discussing and approving logo and color palette
• Planning 100th Anniversary Birthday event
• Legacy Projects at Hialeah Parks

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for elementary schools combined with daycares, each requiring parking and other variances. The board will also consider a tabled ordinance to allow food trucks in the city, and a tentative plat for Riesgo Hialeah. Recommendations will go to the City Council on January 9, 2024.

• CUP for K-2nd grade school (29 students) with existing 62-child daycare; variance for 8 parking spaces (15 required) and back-out parking at 484-490 East 32nd Street
• CUP for K-1st grade school (54 students) with existing 42-child daycare; variance to legalize 720 sq ft expansion (daycare capacity to 62) and 23 parking spaces (27 required) at 380 Palm Avenue
• SUP for elementary school on R-1 zoned property; CUP for K-5th grade school (71 students) with 169-child daycare; variance for 8-foot wall (6-foot max) at 21 East 59th Street
• Tabled ordinance to amend Chapter 98 to allow food trucks in the city with operating standards and penalties
• Tentative plat of Riesgo Hialeah

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including contracts for police equipment, fire trucks, and various services. A notable item is a $851,630 amendment for Motorola license plate readers. The meeting also includes a presentation on city libraries and a board appointment.

• Fourth Amendment to Motorola agreement for Vigilant Automatic License Plate Readers, $851,630
• Purchase of three 2024 Chevy Silverado trucks for Fire Department, $128,538
• Grant from The Children's Trust for aftercare and summer camp programs, $1,300,000
• Indoor range ventilation system for Police Department, $452,375
• SHIP funds of $500,000 for Metro Grande III affordable housing development

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the organization of the first Hialeah Annual Karate Tournament. The board will also review a project proposal from Miami Lakes Project Citizen and discuss the Parks History Project.

• Hialeah Annual Karate Tournament in honor of Ariel Torrez
• Miami Lakes Project Citizen Proposal
• Parks History Project

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing civil service appointments, resignations, and retirements from October and November 2023. The board will also consider certifying various eligibility lists and approving revised job descriptions for several departments.

• Approval of Civil Service appointments for various roles including Fire Engineers and Assistant Park Managers
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Code Compliance, Solid Waste, IT, and Law departments
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Police, Public Works, and Streets departments
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Budget Analyst II, Constituent Services Coordinator, and Streets positions
• Notice of approved position reclassifications for various city employees

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider approving minutes from its November 9, 2023 meeting and a resolution recommending the naming of West 56th Street from Palm Avenue to West 2nd Avenue as "Lourdes Lozano Street", with signage costs paid by the City. The meeting also includes new and unfinished business, comments, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023 meeting
• Resolution to name West 56th Street from Palm Avenue to West 2nd Avenue as "Lourdes Lozano Street"
• City to pay for signage costs

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss retirement applications, disability cases, administrative reports, and potential approvals for membership dues and conference attendance. The board will also consider paying legal invoices and possibly rescinding a deferred retirement.

• Retirement applications for Alexi Castaneda and Fernando Villa (Police, DROP)
• Disability cases: Carlos Tejeda and Elton Dorsey (reconsideration)
• NCPERS membership dues: $305.00
• FPPTA membership dues: $750.00
• Legal invoices: Holland & Knight $1,456.75; Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson $3,500.00 + $662.50 + $1,638.59

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including rezoning, variances, and permits for schools and a cafeteria. The board will make recommendations that go to the City Council for final decisions. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and tentative plats.

• Rezoning from R-1 to C-1 at 4290 East 4th Avenue (Folio 04-3106-009-0040)
• Rezoning from R-2 to OPS at 383 West 35th Street
• Variance for 4.6-foot rear setback at 3395 West 13th Avenue
• Conditional use permit for K-2 school with daycare at 484-490 East 32nd Street
• Special use permit for K-5 school at 21 East 59th Street

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on November 15, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The agenda lists over 60 cases involving alleged violations such as property maintenance and zoning, with potential fines of $250 per day (or $100 in some cases) plus administrative costs. The Special Master can impose fines and place liens on properties for non-payment.

• Cases include violations of code sections 105.1, 98-2200(b)(1)(2), and 17-25, among others.
• Respondents include individuals and companies such as Crowngate Villas II Condo, Palm Avenue Residences LLC, and Coco Plaza Inc.
• Fines are $250 per day for most cases, with a few at $100 per day.
• Administrative costs of $150 are requested for each case.
• Hearing starts at 10:00 AM in the Council Chamber at Hialeah City Hall.

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee will consider routine consent agenda items including teacher assignments and school equipment funding. The committee will also review financial reports from Academica Dade LLC and a school initiatives report.

• Increase air conditioning procurement for City of Hialeah Educational Academy from $15,000 to $40,000
• Approval of MDCPS agreement for out-of-field teacher assignments for 14 employees
• Review of Academica Dade LLC unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2023
• Presentation of the updated 2023-2024 City of Hialeah Educational Academy proposed budget
• School Initiatives Report presentation by Principal Carlos Alvarez

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will elect a Council President and Vice President, then consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including a $2,041,335 purchase for LED sports lighting at Babcock Park and Bucky Dent Park, a $1,107,405.84 purchase of 23 police vehicles, and a $484,000 grant for a police mobile command center. The meeting also includes a board appointment and several routine contract approvals.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Appointment of Maria Rodriguez to Hialeah Housing Authority Board (4-year term)
• $2,041,335 for LED sports lighting at Babcock Park and Bucky Dent Park
• $1,107,405.84 for 23 Ford police vehicles from Duval Ford
• $484,000 FDLE grant for police mobile command center, with $561,512 purchase from LDV

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will vote on approving its October 5, 2023 minutes and consider three proposed resolutions to rename streets in honor of local organizations and individuals. The city would pay for the new signage if approved. The meeting also includes time for new business, unfinished business, and public comments.

• Approve minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting
• Resolution to rename East 51 Street between 6 Avenue and 7 Avenue to 'Veloz Youth and Family Services'
• Resolution to rename West 60 Street to 'Raymond R. Robinson Street'
• Resolution to rename corner of East 4th Street and 20th Street to 'Elias Way'

Deferred Compensation

The committee will review quarterly reports on the city's compensation plans. The meeting includes presentations from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide.

• Review of August 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Quarterly report and presentation by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Approval of Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice
• Discussion of 2024 meeting dates

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee is meeting to review the quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates, approve an invoice from the firm, and discuss a GRS engagement letter. The committee will also receive a report on transferring funds to cover pension payroll for the last three months of the fiscal year, and set meeting dates for 2024.

• Quarterly Performance Report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Discussion on GRS Engagement Letter
• Report on transfer of funds to cover pension payroll for last three months of fiscal year
• 2024 meeting dates proposed: Feb 5, May 6, Aug 5, Nov 4

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing various personnel actions from October 2023, including civil service appointments and resignations. The board will also consider certifying new eligibility lists and approving revised job descriptions for several city departments.

• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Code Compliance, Solid Waste, and IT
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Police, Public Works, and Streets departments
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Business Tax, Mayor's Office, and Streets departments
• Notice of approved position reclassifications for various city roles
• Report of October 2023 civil service appointments and resignations

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a resolution to condemn and disapprove of Council Member Bryan Calvo's lawsuit against Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr., declaring it an unauthorized individual action and authorizing the city to support the mayor's defense and seek legal fees from Calvo. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment rules).

• Resolution condemning Calvo vs. Bovo Jr. lawsuit and declaring it ultra-vires
• Resolution authorizes city to pay mayor's legal defense and seek reimbursement from Calvo
• Resolution admonishes Calvo for wasting city resources

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two small-scale land use map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, two rezoning requests, and two special use permits. The board will make recommendations that go to the City Council on November 14, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's summary minutes and old/new business items.

• Map amendment: 980 East 27th Street from Low-Density Residential to Transit-Oriented Development (applicant: Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC)
• Map amendment: 1050 and 1070 SE 9th Court from Medium-Density to High-Density Residential (applicant: Ceasar Mestre, Esq.)
• Rezoning: 980 East 27th Street from R-1 to TOD (applicant: Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC)
• Special Use Permit and variances: 1116 Palm Avenue to expand Neighborhood Business District Overlay, allow 17% units at 692 sq ft (min 850), waive building mass/frontage standards (applicant: 1116 Property Holdinmg Oz, LLC)
• Special Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit: 21 East 59th Street for K-5 elementary school (max 71 students) with daycare (169 children) on R-1 zoned property (applicant: Ceasar Mestre, Esq.)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including several large purchase orders and resolutions. Key items include a $54.95 million sewer disposal purchase order with Miami-Dade County, a $12.5 million water services purchase order, and a $6.3 million waste disposal contract with Waste Connections. The council will also vote on resolutions supporting Israel and approving mutual aid agreements with Miami and North Miami police departments.

• Purchase order to Miami-Dade County for sewer disposal, not to exceed $54,950,000.00
• Purchase order to Miami-Dade County for water services, not to exceed $12,500,000.00
• Purchase order to Waste Connections of Florida for waste disposal, not to exceed $6,300,000.00
• Resolution supporting Israel in its military campaign against Hamas
• Mutual aid agreements with City of Miami and City of North Miami police departments

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will discuss upcoming community initiatives including a Veterans Day lunch and a back-to-school breakfast. The board will also address social media management and the Parks History Project.

• Veterans Day Lunch at Triangle Park
• Project Search at City Hall
• Syncing Street Lights for Traffic Flow
• PTSA / Parent volunteers Back to School Breakfast
• Parks History Project

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing September 2023 civil service appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. The board will also consider certifying several eligibility lists and approving new or revised job descriptions for various city departments.

• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Firefighter, Fire Engineer, and Public Works roles
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Electrician, Principal Planner, and Meter Reader
• Approval of new job descriptions including Employee Relations Manager and Fleet Business Manager
• Review of September 2023 Civil Service appointments for Police, Fire, and Public Works departments
• Certification of the District Fire Chief and Assistant Chief of Operations eligibility lists

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on October 12, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, and unpaid fines may lead to property liens and foreclosure. The agenda lists dozens of cases involving property owners and businesses, with most violations under code section 105.1.

• Case 2023-01626: Lixandro Altet, 6850 W 16 Dr #216, code 78-36, $250/day fine
• Case 2021-02084: Pablo M Guala & Clara Baccini Jauregui, 391 W 48 St, code 105.1, $250/day
• Case BTR-492-2023: Realty Investors Group LLC, 7750 W 26 Ave, code 86-36, $250/day
• Case 2022-02298: Mayda Castellanos, 565 SE 8 St, multiple codes (98-541, 50-28, 17-25(2), 105.1), $250/day
• Case 2018-06222: L A A M Corp / Liliana M Angulo Dental Family Practice PA, 620 E 49 St, code 105.1, $250/day

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including large contracts for solid waste collection, fuel supply, and employee insurance, as well as several smaller purchases and resolutions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no public hearings or major zoning changes listed.

• Purchase order to Waste Connections of Florida for solid waste collection, up to $8,900,000
• Purchase order to Sunshine Gasoline Distributors for fuel, up to $2,380,000
• Professional services agreement with Pinetree Capitol for employee insurance, up to $28,300,000
• Resolution approving Project Safe Neighborhoods grant application for police, up to $301,026
• Resolution approving affordable housing property list (Exhibit A) to be posted on city website

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three items: a parking variance for a proposed pharmacy, a rezoning request, and a variance for a medical center. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which will make final decisions at its meetings on October 10 and 24, 2023.

• Variance to allow 56 parking spaces instead of required 82 for a new big box pharmacy at 845 E Okeechobee Road
• Rezoning from R-2 to B-1 for property at 383 West 35th Street
• Variance for 7-story medical center (max 3 stories) and 725 parking spaces (required 768) at 1475 West 49th Place
• Public comment limited to 4 speakers for and 4 against, each 3 minutes
• Lobbyists must register before item is heard

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on September 28, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, and unpaid fines may lead to property liens and foreclosure. The agenda lists dozens of cases involving property owners and businesses, with most violations under code section 105.1.

• Case CERT-679-2023: MPT of Hialeah Palmetto, 7100 W 20 Ave, violation 8-11, $100 penalty
• Case COVH-323-2023: Javier Pupo Bruzon et al., 2781 W 72 St, violation 98-2200(b)(1)(2), $250 penalty
• Case 2019-02617: 3405H LLC, 3405 E 4 Ave, violations 78-31, 78-107, 78-108(a), 98-2195, $250 penalty
• Case 2018-04027: NW 76th Investment LLC, 58 W 24 St, violations 78-107, 78-108(a)(b), $250 penalty
• Case 2018-05376: Edw A McCarthy - Archbishop, 4500 W 1 Ave, violation 8-11, $100 penalty

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is holding its second budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024, where it will vote on final adoption of the city's budget and a property tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills, a 13.07% increase over the rollback rate. The agenda includes second readings and public hearings for the General Fund, Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service budgets, as well as a resolution on water and sewer franchise fees. All items were previously approved on first reading on September 13, 2023.

• Adoption of tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY2024, a 13.07% increase over rollback rate of 5.5736
• Adoption of General Fund Budget for FY2024
• Adoption of Public Works Fund Budget including water and sewer rate increases
• Resolution reaffirming 4.0% payment in lieu of franchise fee for water and wastewater sales
• Adoption of Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service Fund budgets

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contracts, purchase orders, and resolutions. Key items include a $1.05 million purchase of license plate readers and CCTV cameras, and a $1.17 million purchase of drain cleaners. The meeting also includes public comments and board appointments.

• Purchase of 16 ALPRs and 9 CCTVs for $1,045,528 (Emergency Management)
• Purchase of two Aquatech drain cleaners for $1,166,000 (Streets)
• Design services for West 32nd Ave improvements, $198,260 (Streets)
• Design services for East 8th-10th Ave, 41st-45th St, $299,724 (Streets)
• Fire equipment piggyback contract with Fisher Scientific, $62,784.52 (Fire)

Historic Preservation Board

The Hialeah Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss setting future meeting dates, and consider a new partnership with the John F. Kennedy Libraries. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting
• Discussion on setting future board meeting dates
• Partnership with the John F. Kennedy Libraries (JFK)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several petitions, including two rezoning requests to allow elementary schools and daycares at church properties, a special use permit for a research health center, and two requests to vacate public rights-of-way. The board will also review a tentative plat for Lago Vista. Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final decisions.

• Rezoning 6491 West 2nd Avenue from R-1 to R-3 for a church school (79 students) and daycare (41 children), with variance for parking
• Rezoning 21 East 59th Street from R-1 to R-3 for a school (71 students) and daycare (199 children)
• Special use permit for a research health center at 3810 West 12th Avenue (918 sq ft, max 4 patients/day)
• Petition to vacate right-of-way on Park Drive (Hiawatha Drive) near SE 8th Court
• Petition to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 701 East 55th Street

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to review retirement applications, discuss legal matters, and consider approving payments for legal services. The board will also discuss hiring a firm for portfolio monitoring and securities litigation, and receive updates on disability cases.

• Applications for normal retirement: Julian Troncoso (Fire, DROP), Lazaro Lima (Fire)
• Applications for deferred retirement: Joel Mego (Fire), Alexander Romero (Parks & Recreation), Ricardo Perez (Parks & Recreation), Orly Fernandez (Fleet Maintenance)
• Discussion and possible action on David Alonso retirement benefit (tabled 8/15/2023)
• Request to pay Holland & Knight invoice of $1,072.50
• Request to pay Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoices: $3,843.25 (August 2023 services) and $4,349.20 (Elton Dorsey disability case)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on September 13, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The agenda lists dozens of properties with alleged violations, primarily under code section 105.1, with proposed civil penalties of $250 per day plus $150 in administrative costs. The Special Master is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations and can place liens on properties if fines go unpaid.

• Case 2023-01626: Lixandro Altet, 6850 W 16 Dr #216, code 78-36, $250/day
• Case 2021-02084: Pablo M Guala & Clara Baccini Jauregui, 391 W 48 St, code 105.1, $250/day
• Case 2021-02004: 570 West 16th Street LLC, 570 W 16 St, code 105.1, $250/day
• Case 2022-01561: ELSA LLC, 383 W 35 St, code 98-497(1), $100/day
• Case 2021-02501: Leonila A Turino et al., 4725 E 10 Ave, code 8-11, $100/day

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Board of Directors is meeting to review several resolutions, including a proposed lease for the school facility at 2590 West 76 Street. The agenda also includes an addendum to the management agreement with Academica Dade, LLC.

• Proposed lease for Slade Park facility (2590 West 76 Street) at $550.00 per student annually plus a $202,605.31 usage fee
• Proposed addendum to the Management Agreement with Academica Dade, LLC for the 2023-2024 term
• Resolution authorizing assignment and consent to assignment of Charter School Agreement
• Approval of the 2023 Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation Annual Report
• Ratification of fiscal year 2022-2023 items for the Oversight Committee

The board approved all items on the consent agenda, including minutes, the 2023 annual report, and fiscal ratifications. It also approved three resolutions: a lease of the school facility at 2590 West 76 Street, an addendum to the management agreement with Academica Dade, LLC, and an assignment of the charter school agreement for COHEA, Inc. All approvals were by a 5-0-3 vote with three directors absent.

• Approved minutes of Aug 23, 2022 meeting (5-0-3)
• Approved 2023 Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation Annual Report (5-0-3)
• Ratified fiscal year 2022-2023 items for Charter School Oversight Committee (5-0-3)
• Ratified actions of corporate officers for 2022 to date (5-0-3)
• Approved lease of school facility at 2590 West 76 St, Slade Park (Resolution 2023-001) (5-0-3)
• Approved addendum to Management Agreement with Academica Dade, LLC (Resolution 2023-002) (5-0-3)
• Approved assignment of Charter School Agreement on behalf of COHEA, Inc. (Resolution 2023-003) (5-0-3)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee will review several routine compliance forms and a proposed resolution for an addendum to the management agreement with Academica Dade, LLC. The committee will also consider adopting a new Internet Safety Policy effective September 1, 2023.

• Addendum to Management Agreement with Academica Dade, LLC for Hialeah Educational Academy
• Adoption of the Internet Safety Policy effective September 1, 2023
• Approval of 2023-2024 Charter School Safe School Officer and security forms
• Ratification of all items for fiscal year 2023-2024 for City of Hialeah Educational Academy, Inc.
• Presentation of School Initiatives Report by Principal Carlos Alvarez

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is holding the first budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024, which includes first readings and public hearings on the proposed tax millage rate and budgets for the General Fund, Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service funds. The proposed millage rate is 6.3018 mills, a 13.07% increase over the rollback rate of 5.5736 mills. The Public Works Fund budget includes water and sewer rate increases to maintain bond coverage ratios. A resolution reaffirming the 4.0% payment in lieu of franchise fee for water and wastewater sales is also scheduled for a public hearing.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY2024, a 13.07% increase over rollback rate of 5.5736 mills
• First reading and public hearing on General Fund budget for FY2024
• First reading and public hearing on Public Works Fund budget with water and sewer rate increases
• Public hearing on resolution reaffirming 4.0% payment in lieu of franchise fee for water and wastewater sales
• First readings and public hearings on budgets for Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service funds

The council adopted a new tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for fiscal year 2024, raising the rate 13.07% over the prior roll back rate. It also approved the General Fund budget and the budgets for Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service funds for FY 2024. All budget items passed with a 6‑1 vote except the General Fund, which passed 5‑1‑1.

• Approved tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills (6‑1)
• Approved General Fund Budget (5‑1‑1)
• Approved Public Works Fund budget (6‑1)
• Approved Streets Fund budget (6‑1)
• Approved Stormwater Fund budget (6‑1)
• Approved Special Revenue Funds budget (6‑1)
• Approved Capital Project Funds budget (6‑1)
• Approved Debt Service Funds budget (6‑1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on several ordinances, including rezoning properties to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) districts, a land exchange with a developer, and amendments to retirement benefits for firefighters. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances on criminal penalties, local business preference, and mortgage default property penalties, along with various resolutions and purchase orders.

• Rezoning 19 properties on East 28th and 29th Streets and East 9th Avenue from R-1 to TOD (PZ 1)
• Rezoning 1092 East 21st Street to TOD with a variance for a 0-foot setback (PZ 2)
• Rezoning 3011 East 8th Avenue to TOD with a variance for a 13-foot front setback (PZ 3)
• Land exchange with Boos Development Group for properties in 36th Street Lawns (11A)
• Contract with Rainbow Window Tinting for police vehicle equipment up to $167,886.90 (Consent I)

The council approved the appointment of William G. Perez to the City’s Veterans Affairs Committee for a two‑year term. It also approved the consent agenda and several grant and procurement resolutions, including library, transportation, housing, and purchase order items. All listed resolutions passed with vote totals of 6‑0‑1 or 7‑0.

• Appointed William G. Perez to Veterans Affairs Committee (2‑year term) – approved 7‑0
• Approved consent agenda – vote 6‑0‑1
• Approved State Aid to Libraries Operating Grant for FY 2023‑24 – approved 6‑0‑1 (Resolution 2023-099)
• Approved Library’s Annual Plan for FY 2023‑24 – approved 6‑0‑1 (Resolution 2023-100)
• Approved Florida Transportation Grant covering 50% of project costs up to $150,000 – approved 6‑0‑1 (Resolution 2023-101)
• Approved Housing Initiative Partnership Program funds not to exceed $125,000 – approved 6‑0‑1 (Resolution 2023-102)
• Approved increase of Purchase Order 2023‑800 to $46,000 for consulting services – approved 6‑0‑1 (Resolution 2023-103)
• Approved increase of Purchase Order 2023‑500 to $40,500 for off‑premise record storage – approved 6‑0‑1

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four variance and special use permit requests, including a proposed clinical research facility and a request to repeal a prior ordinance. The board will also consider a tentative plat and approve the previous meeting's minutes. Recommendations will go to the City Council on September 26th.

• Variance for single-family home at 5520 East 8th Avenue on 4,763 sq ft lot (7,500 required)
• Variance for duplex at 302 East 17th Street on 6,750 sq ft lot (7,500 required)
• Variance for 48 parking spaces (93 required) and SUP for 24/7 clinical research facility at 2300 West 8th Avenue
• Repeal of Ordinance 2021-008 and SUP for NBD Overlay expansion at 90 East 21st Street
• Tentative plat of Boos-OL

The board approved several variance permits for residential and industrial properties, including a special use permit for a research facility. It also approved a request for the Neighborhood Business District Overlay expansion and a tentative plat for Boos-Ol.

• Approved variance for single-family home at 5520 East 8th Avenue (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for new duplex at 302 East 17th Street (6-0-1)
• Approved variance and Special Use Permit for research facility at 2300 West 8th Avenue with parking conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved repeal of Ordinance 2021-008 and variance for 90 East 21st Street subject to street improvements (6-0-1)
• Approved Tentative Plat of Boos-Ol subject to comments (6-0-1)
• Approved August 23, 2023 summary agenda (6-0-1)
• Denied motion to reopen public discussion on Item 4 (3-3-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is holding a legislation workshop with a single discussion item: a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98 (Zoning) to regulate the placement and number of recreational vehicles, vessels, and boats on residential property. This item was tabled at the August 22, 2023 City Council meeting and is now back for discussion. No votes are scheduled; the workshop is for comments and questions only.

• Proposed ordinance amending Hialeah Code § 98-2200 to regulate parking of commercial vehicles, RVs, boats on residential property
• Item tabled by City Council on August 22, 2023
• Next City Council meeting: September 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• First budget hearing for 2024 fiscal year: September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

The City Council held a Legislation Workshop to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the placement and number of recreational vehicles, vessels, and boats on residential property. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing August 2023 civil service appointments, resignations, and various leave reports. The board will also consider requests to approve new and revised job descriptions across several city departments.

• Approval of new job descriptions for roles including Deputy City Attorney and Cultural Center Supervisor
• Certification of non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists for various city positions
• Review of August 2023 civil service appointments for the Police, Fire, and Parks & Recreation departments
• Request to approve revised job descriptions for Legal Secretary and Purchasing Division Director
• Grievance hearing regarding the Assistant Chief of Operations promotional examination

The Personnel Board approved several new and revised job descriptions across various city departments. The board also certified multiple competitive and non-competitive eligibility lists for hiring. Two Fire Department leadership eligibility lists were tabled following a grievance regarding promotional examinations.

• Approved 9 new job descriptions including roles in Law, Purchasing, and Public Safety (3-0)
• Approved 2 revised job descriptions for Legal Secretary and Purchasing Division Director (3-0)
• Certified 4 non-competitive eligibility lists (3-0)
• Certified 5 competitive eligibility lists (3-0)
• Tabled eligibility lists for Assistant Chief of Operations and District Fire Chief (3-0)
• Approved abolition of Meter Reader eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved August 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Hialeah Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, set future meeting dates, and discuss a potential partnership with the John F. Kennedy Libraries. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the partnership discussion being the only substantive new business.

• Approval of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on setting future board meeting dates
• Partnership discussion with the John F. Kennedy Libraries (JFK)

The Historic Preservation Board approved the naming of a street segment and a plaza. The board also approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 24, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved naming West 8th Avenue from West 26th Street to West 29th Street as 'Patria y Vida Avenue' (4-0)
• Approved naming the plaza at the entrance of Walker Park (800 West 29th Street) as 'Patria y Vida Plaza' (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on eight land-use requests, including rezoning, conditional use permits, and variance requests. The board's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for its September 12th meeting. Items include a small-scale map amendment, several rezoning requests, and permits for schools, a church, a sports facility, and a seminary. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's summary minutes and old/new business items.

• Map amendment from Medium-Density Residential to Commercial at NW intersection of S.E 8th Court and Park Drive (Lot 8 and portion of Lot 6, Block 3, 36th Street Lawns)
• Rezoning from R-1 to C-2 at NW intersection of S.E 8th Court and Park Drive
• Rezoning from RO and R-1 to B-1 and variance for 17% pervious area (18% required) at 218 and 226 East 49th Street
• Variance for church parking (28 spaces vs 76 required) and CUP for K-5 school (79 students) and daycare (41 children) at 6491 West 2nd Avenue
• Variance for 200 parking spaces (378 required) for sports facility at 213 SE 10th Avenue

The board approved several rezoning requests, variance permits for parking and building height, and a conditional use permit for a seminary. Two requests for school and daycare facilities were withdrawn. All approved items will be presented to the City Council on September 12, 2023.

• Approved map amendment from Medium-Density Residential to Commercial at S.E 8th Court and Park Drive (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to C-2 at S.E 8th Court and Park Drive (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning of 218 and 226 East 49th Street to B-1 and 17% pervious area variance (5-0-2)
• Withdrew variance and CUP for church expansion and K-5 school at 6491 West 2nd Avenue
• Approved parking variance for sports facility at 213 SE 10th Avenue with condition that business hours do not coincide with warehouse (5-0-2)
• Withdrew CUP for K-5 school and daycare at 21 East 59th Street
• Approved CUP and parking/pervious area variances for a seminary at 25 East 4th Street (5-0-2)
• Approved SUP for NBD Overlay expansion and building height/parking variances at 20 West 40th Place (5-0-2)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee will consider several items on its consent agenda, including educational software contracts and staff appointments for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. The committee will also review a state project application for student support and academic enrichment.

• Approval of Title IV Student Support and Academic Enrichment Gains application up to $43,363.00
• Procurement of Savvas Learning licenses reduced from $80,000.00 to $20,000.00
• Procurement of Cengage Learning licenses not to exceed $100,000.00
• Reappointment of Carlos Alvarez as Principal of City of Hialeah Educational Academy
• Approval of the updated 2023-2024 City of Hialeah Educational Academy Proposed Budget

The Charter School Oversight Committee approved the 2023-2024 proposed budget and several administrative appointments for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. The committee also authorized expenditures for learning licenses and approved various state and county compliance forms. A presentation on school initiatives was tabled until November 28, 2023.

• Approved updated 2023-2024 City of Hialeah Educational Academy Proposed Budget (5-0-3)
• Approved reappointing Carlos Alvarez as Principal (5-0-3)
• Approved appointing Kristine Gonzalez as Assistant Principal (5-0-3)
• Approved reappointing Graciela Carbajosa and Nelson Pena as Assistant Principals (5-0-3)
• Approved $100,000 expenditure for Cengage Learning licenses (5-0-3)
• Approved expenditure for Savvas Learning licenses from $80,000 to $20,000 (5-0-3)
• Approved Florida Dept of Education Project Application for Title IV not to exceed $43,363 (5-0-3)
• Tabled School Initiatives Report until November 28, 2023 (5-0-3)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and routine consent items. The most consequential item is a first reading to rezone 19 properties on East 28th and 29th Streets from R-1 to Transit-Oriented Development, which would allow higher-density development near transit. The council will also vote on consent items including a $2.629 million radio communication site contract, a $583,000 sewer vacuum truck purchase, and a mutual aid agreement with Sweetwater police.

• Rezoning 19 properties on East 28th/29th Streets from R-1 to TOD (first reading)
• Land exchange with Boos Development Group for properties in 36th Street Lawns
• $2.629 million L3Harris radio communication site contract
• $583,000 sewer/catch basin cleaner vacuum truck purchase
• $316,681.26 increase to MV Contract Transportation bus services

The City Council approved several procurement increases and a major agreement for emergency radio communications. They also appointed a member to the Youth Advisory Committee and entered into a mutual aid agreement with the City of Sweetwater.

• Approved $2.629M agreement with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for a radio communication site (4-0-3)
• Approved appointment of Roberto Carmona to the Youth Advisory Committee (4-0-3)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Sweetwater for law enforcement (4-0-3)
• Approved $69,160 agreement with Jorge Leon Car Wash, Inc. for fleet services (4-0-3)
• Approved $316,681.26 increase for MV Contract Transportation, Inc. bus services (4-0-3)
• Approved $30,000 increase for W.W. Grainger Inc. maintenance supplies (4-0-3)
• Approved $24,336.46 increase for Lou’s Police Distributors, Inc. uniforms (4-0-3)
• Approved $75,000 increase for Fortiline, Inc. pipe fittings and accessories (4-0-3)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on August 17, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The agenda lists dozens of properties with alleged violations, each carrying potential civil penalties of $100 or $250 per day, plus administrative costs. The Special Master can impose fines, place liens, and order foreclosures for non-payment. The hearing is largely procedural, with most cases involving standard code violations.

• Cases against Marada Real Estate Holdings LLC and Prolabel, Inc. at 621 W 20 ST, each with $250/day penalty
• Cases against The Machado Family LTD and Hialeah Marathon at 7575 W 36 AVE, each with $250/day penalty
• Cases against Sunshine Dade Invest LLC and L & L Gas Corp at 7195 W 12 AVE, each with $250/day penalty
• Case against Hialeah Speedway Limited at 1650 W 37 ST with $100/day penalty
• Multiple cases with $150 administrative costs per property

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Hialeah Police Pension Fund Board will discuss the status of the 2022 State Annual Report and the 2022 Members’ Statement. The meeting also includes a review of investment manager reports for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

• Review of 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Investment report from Atlanta Capital Management
• Investment report from Dahab Associates
• Investment report from State Street Global Advisors
• Approval of May 17, 2023, meeting minutes

Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund

The Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the status of the 2022 state annual report and members' statement, and consider the proposed 2023-2024 budget. They will also receive an investment performance report for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of May 17, 2023 minutes
• Status of 2022 State Annual Report
• Status of 2022 Members' Statement
• 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Investment performance report for quarter ended 6-30-2023

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a proposed amendment to the retirement plan incorporating changes bargained for the IAFF, the fiscal year 2023 budget, and various retirement applications. The board will also consider paying multiple invoices for legal and actuarial services, and approve attendance at upcoming conferences.

• Discussion on proposed amendment to retirement plan for IAFF changes
• Applications for normal retirement: Andres Gutierrez (Police, DROP), Gisela Garrido (Police), Jose Hernandez (Public Works), Cristina Calas (Law), Margarita Villalobos (Risk Mgmt), Lourdes Munder (Risk Mgmt)
• Request to pay Holland & Knight invoice of $1,814.25
• Request to pay Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoices totaling $9,442.00 (July $3,535.50, August $3,500.00, Tejeda disability $2,406.50)
• Request to pay Foster & Foster invoices totaling $31,512.00 (#27732 $3,749.50, #27733 $27,762.50)

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and amendments to the retirement plan for IAFF bargained changes. Members also approved several normal retirement applications and selected KSDT as the auditing firm.

• Approved normal retirement for A. Gutierrez, G. Garrido, J. Hernandez, C. Calas, M. Villalobos, and L. Munder (6-0-1)
• Approved retirement plan amendments for IAFF bargained changes (6-0-1)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (6-0-1)
• Approved auditing firm KSDT (6-0-1)
• Approved $1,814.25 and $877.50 payments to Holland & Knight (6-0-1)
• Approved $9,442.00 in total payments to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (6-0-1)
• Approved $3,749.50 payment to Foster & Foster; $27,762.50 invoice deferred to City (6-0-1)
• Tabled David Alonso retirement benefit action (6-0-1)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will discuss several beautification proposals, including a community coloring poster board, a trash pick-up event with the Andrea Believes Foundation, and placing plaques on city statues. New business items include restoring and adding lighting to city-owned statues, adding shopping cart locking sensors or quarter-operated locks, and planting more trees in city parks. No final decisions are made at this meeting; items are for discussion.

• Community poster board for coloring in the City
• Trash pick-up event with Andrea Believes Foundation
• Plaques on City of Hialeah statues explaining history
• Restore old and rusty City-owned statues
• Add better lighting to City-owned statues

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings on dozens of code enforcement cases, mostly for violations of Section 105.1 (general code compliance) and Section 8-11 (business-related). The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, plus $150 in administrative costs, and unpaid fines may lead to property liens and foreclosure. Respondents may appear, present evidence, and be represented by an attorney.

• 14 cases with $250/day fines and $150 admin costs for Section 105.1 violations
• 3 cases with $100/day fines for Section 8-11 violations (Iglesia Biblica Bautista, Cabrera Cabinet Shop, Villa Francia)
• Case 2023-00446 (Maria Lopez, 2895 W 73 St) cites Section 98-2200(b)(1)
• Case 2022-01696 (H 586 LLC, 586 E 28 St) cites Sections 98-2200(b)(1) and (b)(2)
• Case 2020-00442 (Two One Plaza LLC, 330 E 9 St) cites Sections 17-28(1) and 98-2119

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved several property rezonings to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) districts and a residential duplex variance. After initially denying a proposed ordinance regarding residential parking for recreational vehicles and boats, the board reconsidered and approved the measure. The final plat for Midpoint Logistics was also approved.

• Approved Small Scale Map Amendment to Transit-Oriented Development District for multiple properties (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning to TOD for properties at 901-998 East 28th St, 910-998 East 29th St, and 2861 East 9th Ave (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning to TOD and 0-foot step-back variance for 1092 East 21st Street (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning to TOD and 13-foot front setback variance for 3011 East 8th Avenue (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning to R-2 and duplex variance for 4448 East 10th Avenue with parking conditions (4-0-3)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 98 regarding residential parking of recreational vehicles, vessels, and boats (4-0-3)
• Approved final plat of Midpoint Logistics (4-0-3)
• Approved Planning and Zoning Board Summary Agenda from June 28, 2023 (4-0-3)

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023 meeting. The committee also approved an invoice payment for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. Quarterly reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide were presented, but no motions were made regarding them.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoice payment for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc (unanimous)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee is meeting to review the quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates, approve their invoice, and discuss transferring funds to cover the yearly pension payroll and advisor services. The committee will also ratify the required city contribution by reducing the total credit balance of $1,218,334. Unfinished business includes selecting a vice chair, tabled from the June 1 meeting.

• Quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Discussion on transfer of funds for yearly pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services
• Ratification of city contribution paid by reducing total credit balance of $1,218,334
• Selection of vice chair (tabled from 6/1/2023)

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved a city contribution to be paid by reducing a total credit balance of $1,218,334. The committee also approved the quarterly pension payroll recommendation and appointed a Vice Chair.

• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc. invoice
• Appointed Pedro De Faria as Vice Chair
• Approved recommendation for quarterly pension payroll
• Ratified City contribution paid by reducing total credit balance of $1,218,334

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing civil service appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence for June and July 2023. The board will also consider requests to approve revised and new job descriptions and certify various eligibility lists.

• Approval of Civil Service appointments including Public Works Director Kevin Lynskey
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for roles such as Media Specialist and Public Works Director
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Building Inspector and Fire Lieutenant
• Approval of new job descriptions for roles including Accounting Clerk I and Permit Technician II
• Review of various position reclassifications within Public Works and Parks and Recreation

The Personnel Board approved several new and revised job descriptions and certified both competitive and non-competitive eligibility lists. The board also noted reports on civil service appointments, resignations, and employee leaves. One reclassification item for a Water Sampling Collector I was withdrawn.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Certified 6 non-competitive eligibility lists, including Public Works Director (3-0)
• Certified 5 competitive eligibility lists, including Fire Lieutenant (3-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for City Attorney, Director of Emergency Management, and Executive Assistant to the Building Official (3-0)
• Approved 7 new job descriptions, including Facility Maintenance Supervisor and Media Specialist (3-0)
• Withdrew reclassification of Water Sampling Collector I to Underground Utility Locator

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, a mutual aid agreement with Doral police, several grant acceptances, and numerous purchase order increases. The agenda also includes board appointments and presentations on the new transit app and recognition of firefighters. Most items are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless pulled for discussion.

• Ratify collective bargaining agreement with Hialeah Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1102 (Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2025)
• Mutual aid agreement with City of Doral police through Sep 30, 2028
• Accept $2,250,000 state grant for elderly meals, with $2,154,375 to Hialeah Housing Authority
• Accept $100,000 for Villa Alegria elderly housing beautification at 257 Palm Avenue
• Increase purchase order for police/fire psychological services by $25,000 (new total $75,000)

The City Council approved a mutual aid agreement with the City of Doral and a collective bargaining agreement for local firefighters. The council also appointed two members to the Youth Advisory Committee and approved funding for building beautification at Villa Alegria.

• Appointed Evan M. Gonzalez to Youth Advisory Committee (6-0-1)
• Appointed Maria Acosta to Youth Advisory Committee (6-0-1)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Hialeah Association of Fire Fighters (6-0-1)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with City of Doral police through Sept 30, 2028 (6-0-1)
• Approved $100,000 for beautification of Villa Alegria elderly housing (6-0-1)
• Approved $9,980.20 grant application for police fraud investigations (6-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 increase for psychological and counseling services (6-0-1)
• Postponed zoning items PZ 1, PZ 4, and PZ 5 until September 12, 2023

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on July 27, 2023, to address dozens of code enforcement cases. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, and unpaid fines may lead to property liens and foreclosure. The agenda lists over 40 cases involving property owners and businesses, each with specific code violations and requested penalties.

• Cases against Tomas A & Minerva Vinuela Trust at 851 E 25 St (violations 86-34, 86-35, 98-1066)
• Westland Commerce Park LLC at 3875 W 16 Ave (violations 78-107, 78-108, 98-1371)
• MG 01 LLC at 429 E 9 St (violations 105.1 and 10-2)
• Hialeah Building Corp at 182 W 8 St (violation 8-11)
• Dime Investments 4660 LLC at 4660 Palm Ave (violation 8-11)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on July 20, 2023, to address numerous code compliance cases. The agenda lists over 40 cases involving property owners cited for violations such as overgrown lots, illegal dumping, and other code infractions. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, and unpaid fines may lead to property liens and foreclosure. This is a routine enforcement hearing, not a policy-making session.

• Case CERT-000159-2023: GMS3750 INC, 3750 NW 49 ST, code 8-11, $100 penalty
• Case 2021-01155: Jorge Cordova and Mileydis Hernandez, 5630 W 9 LN, code 105.1, $250 penalty
• Case 2018-09822: RM and Son Investment LLC, 823 SE 9 AVE, codes 78-107, 78-108(a)(b), $100 penalty
• Case CERT-000354-2023: Sunshine Real Estate Holdings LLLP, 2295 W Okeechobee Rd, code 8-11, $100 penalty
• Case 2021-00806: Augustina Jimenez, 640 E 10 PL, codes 98-413, 98-496, $250 penalty

Special Master

The City of Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on July 13, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, with liens and potential foreclosure for non-payment. The agenda lists dozens of cases involving property owners and businesses, each with specific code sections, requested penalties, and administrative costs.

• Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. faces three cases at 3088 W 11 AVE with $250 daily fines
• LMM Investment Holdings LLC has two cases at 556 E 12 ST with $250 daily fines
• La Perla 1208 Corp faces two cases at 4449 W 10 CT with $250 daily fines
• Carmen T. Battle has two cases at 798 E 53 ST with fines of $50 and $100
• Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-School at 1164 W 71 ST faces $100 daily fine

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three small-scale land-use map amendments to the city's comprehensive plan, all submitted by attorney Ceasar Mestre. The board will also consider an ordinance amending the zoning code to regulate the placement and number of recreational vehicles, vessels, and boats on residential property. Recommendations from this meeting will go to the City Council on August 8, 2023.

• Map amendment to Major Institutions at 374, 398, and 400 East 12th Street (currently R-2 and B-1)
• Map amendment to Transit-Oriented Development at 1092 East 21st Street (currently R-1)
• Map amendment to Transit-Oriented Development at 3011 East 8th Avenue (currently R-1)
• Ordinance amending §98-2200 to regulate recreational vehicles, vessels, and boats on residential property
• Approval of June 14, 2023 summary agenda

The board approved three small scale map amendments for properties on East 12th Street, East 21st Street, and East 8th Avenue. An ordinance regarding the parking of recreational vehicles and boats on residential property was tabled. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023.

• Approved map amendment to Major Institutions for 374, 398, and 400 East 12th Street (5-0-2)
• Approved map amendment to Transit-Oriented Development District for 1092 East 21st Street (6-0-1)
• Approved map amendment to Transit-Oriented Development District for 3011 East 8th Avenue (6-0-1)
• Approved June 14, 2023 Summary Agenda (6-0-1)
• Tabled ordinance regulating recreational vehicles, vessels, and boats on residential property (5-1-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including contracts, purchase orders, and resolutions. Key actions include approving a $1.2 million contract for the Hialeah 2050 Master Plan, a $70,000 home rehabilitation grant, and several other expenditures. The agenda also includes a board appointment and a public comment period.

• Award $1,212,458 to Plusurbia Design for the Hialeah 2050 Master Plan
• Approve $70,000 SHIP funds for home rehabilitation at 2851 West 76th Street, Unit 202
• Increase purchase orders for civil engineering services by $90,000 each (total $477,667.60)
• Approve $201,820 for standby diesel generators at Villa Rosa & Daisy Affordable Housing
• Name West 8 Avenue segment as 'Patria y Vida Avenue' and Walker Park plaza as 'Patria y Vida Plaza'

The City Council re-appointed Diego Perez to the Planning and Zoning Board and appointed Mike Hidalgo to the Youth Advisory Committee. The Council also approved several purchase orders for transportation, engineering, and equipment, and corrected a previous resolution regarding fire service funding.

• Re-appointed Diego Perez to Planning and Zoning Board (7-0)
• Appointed Mike Hidalgo to Youth Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved up to $70,000 for Safe Home Program rehabilitation at 2851 West 76th Street (7-0)
• Approved $1,020 for Young Leaders with Character Program transportation (7-0)
• Approved $8,515 for Creative Learning and Play Program transportation (7-0)
• Corrected Resolution No. 2023-060 expenditure for fire service funding to $160,000 (6-1)
• Increased two purchase orders for Milian, Swain and Associates, Inc. by $180,000 total (7-0)
• Increased purchase order for Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc. by $150,000 (7-0)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on June 21, 2023, to address code compliance violations. The agenda lists 35 cases involving property owners and businesses, with potential fines of $100 or $250 per day plus administrative costs. The Special Master can impose liens and foreclose on properties if fines are unpaid.

• Cases against S.D. Industrial Property, Oil for Less, West Palm Plaza, La Ganga Stores, and others at 4480 E 11 AVE, 2301 W 52 ST, 2750 W 68 ST, 1520 E 4 AVE, 3 E 44 ST, 5 E 44 ST, 1050 W 29 ST, 1255 W 46 ST (violation 105.1, $250/day)
• Cases against Idelfonso L. Sanchez, Magarita Valladares, Ana Gil, Jose Benitez, Maria Rico, Fany Rosales (violations 94-29, 94-45, $100/day)
• Case against 801 Hialeah Dr LLC at 801 Hialeah Dr (violation 78-31, $100/day)
• Case against A & P Investment Services at 540 W 27 ST (violations 78-107, 78-108(a), 78-108(b), $100/day)
• Two cases against Masson L. Robertson Trs and 49th Street Property at 64 W 49 ST (violations 98-1066 and 105.1, $250/day each)

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to discuss investment reports, retirement division administration, a retirement application, and a legal invoice. The board will also consider House Bill 3 and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Investment reports from Fisher Investments, Franklin Templeton, Lazard, and CapTrust
• Retirement application by David Alonso (Public Works) under Section 70-238
• Invoice from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for $3,524.00
• Discussion of House Bill 3 (Chapter 2023-28, Laws of Florida) on government and corporate activism
• Approval of May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved a normal retirement application for one Public Works employee. It also authorized two payments for legal services and approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Normal Retirement for David Alonso, Public Works (6-0-1)
• Approved $3,524.00 payment to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (6-0-1)
• Approved $3,932.50 payment to Holland & Knight (6-0-1)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a small-scale map amendment and a rezoning to allow a 20-unit multifamily building with multiple variances. The board will make recommendations that go to the City Council on June 27, 2023. The agenda also includes a rezoning, a conditional use permit, and a special use permit, plus approval of prior minutes.

• Small-scale map amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 630 SE 8th Place (Applicant: UFH LLC)
• Rezoning from R-1 to R-3-3 for a 20-unit multifamily building with variances for unit sizes, setbacks, and parking (Applicant: UFH LLC)
• Rezoning from RO to B-1 at 291 West 49th Street with a front setback variance (Applicant: Dr. Pablo Guala)
• Conditional Use Permit for a supervisory residential care facility at 340 West 40th Place (Applicant: Angel Miguel Fernandez)
• Special Use Permit to expand Neighborhood Business District Overlay at 1116 Palm Avenue (Applicant: 1116 Property Holding OZ LLC)

The Planning and Zoning Board denied a rezoning request for a 20-unit multifamily building and a permit for a residential care facility. The board approved a rezoning request for a retail district at 291 West 49th Street. Two other land use items were tabled.

• Approved rezoning from RO to B-1 and setback variance at 291 West 49th Street (5-0-2)
• Denied rezoning from R-1 to R-3-3 for a 20-unit multifamily building at 630 SE 8th Place (3-2-2)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for a residential care facility at 340 West 40th Place (5-0-2)
• Tabled map amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 630 SE 8th Place (4-1-2)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for Neighborhood Business District Overlay expansion at 1116 Palm Avenue (5-0-2)
• Approved May 24, 2023 Summary Agenda (5-0-2)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a second reading to ban smoking in all city parks, and first readings to accept right-of-way dedications and an easement for a catch basin. The consent agenda includes a $105,000 contract with Anser Advisory LLC to study a funding alternative for fire rescue services, plus multiple purchase order increases and resolutions. Two zoning items (PZ 5 and PZ 6) are postponed.

• Second reading: ordinance prohibiting smoking in all city parks with penalties
• First reading: accepting right-of-way dedication from El Mercado Plaza LLC for West 60 Street and West 24 Avenue
• First reading: accepting non-exclusive access easement for catch basin at 3190 Palm Avenue
• Consent: $105,000 professional services agreement with Anser Advisory LLC for fire rescue funding study
• Consent: increase purchase order for 2023 Independence Day Celebration by $173,554.66 (total $255,401.39)

The City Council approved a $105,000 agreement for fire rescue funding alternatives and extended a municipal services agreement for the Hialeah Transit System. The Council also approved several purchase order increases for fleet maintenance, landscaping, and police uniforms. Additionally, the Council voted to recess for the month of July 2023.

• Approved $105,000 agreement with Anser Advisory LLC for fire rescue funding alternatives (5-1-1)
• Approved extension of Municipal Services Agreement with MV Contract Transportation, Inc. through Sept 30, 2024 (5-1-1)
• Approved recess for the month of July 2023 (5-1-1)
• Re-appointed Eugene M. Steinfeld as Special Master for code violations (5-1-1)
• Approved $165,000 increase for Super Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. (6-0-1)
• Approved $23,110.62 increase for Lou’s Police Distributors, Inc. uniforms (6-0-1)
• Approved $50,000 increases for Fedan Corp. and Pat’s Pump & Blower, L.L.C. (6-0-1)
• Re-appointed Daniel Cruz to Employee’s General Retirement System (5-0-2) and Javier Casanova to Planning and Zoning Board (6-0-1)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing May 2023 civil service appointments, resignations, and retirements. The board will also consider certifying eligibility lists and approving revised or new job descriptions.

• Approval of May 2023 Civil Service appointments for various departments
• Review of May 2023 resignations and retirements
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Budget, Business Tax, and Public Works
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Police Dispatchers and Public Works operators
• Approval of new job description for Customer Service Assistant in Public Works

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the October 1, 2022 Actuarial Valuation Report presented by GRS, and select a vice chair. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Review of October 1, 2022 Actuarial Valuation Report by GRS
• Selection of Vice Chair
• Approval of May 1, 2023 meeting minutes

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved the May 1, 2023 meeting minutes and the October 1, 2022 Actuarial Valuation Report. The selection of a Vice Chair was tabled.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved October 1, 2022 Actuarial Valuation Report
• Tabled selection of Vice Chair

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board is organizing a Historical Parks & Recs Videos Project, with sign-ups for seven parks and filming scheduled June 26-30. Members will also set up DropBox accounts and discuss creating social media guidelines and assignments. The meeting includes routine items like roll call and next meeting date.

• Sign-up for Historical Parks & Recs Videos Project at 7 parks including Babcock Park (651 E Fourth Ave) and Milander Park (4700 Palm Ave)
• Filming dates June 26-30, 9AM-2PM
• DropBox login accounts setup
• Creation of Youth Advisory Board Social Media & Guidelines
• Next meeting July 20, 2023

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will hold its first meeting, including ceremonial swearing-in of members, election of chair and vice chair, and discussion of new business items such as a trash pick-up collaboration with the Andrea Believes Foundation, a meeting schedule, and a community coloring poster board.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair per City Code § 2-584(a)
• Discussion on collaboration with Andrea Believes Foundation for trash pick-up event
• Discussion on Committee meeting schedule
• Discussion on community poster board for coloring

The committee swore in three members and elected a Chair and Vice Chair. The body established a monthly meeting schedule and added two proposals to the August 16, 2023 agenda.

• Elected Mr. Morejon as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Mr. Gonzalez as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved adding Andrea Believes Foundation trash pick-up proposal to August 16 agenda (3-0)
• Approved adding community coloring poster proposal to August 16 agenda (3-0)
• Set monthly meetings for the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Cultural Affairs Board

The Council will hold elections for the Committee Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss upcoming contests scheduled for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Election of the Committee Chair
• Election of the Committee Vice Chair
• Discussion of 2023-2024 school year contests

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on May 25, 2023, to address 25 referred code compliance cases. Each case involves alleged violations of city codes, with requested civil penalties of $100 or $250 per day plus $150 in administrative costs. The Special Master can impose fines, place liens, and order foreclosure if fines go unpaid.

• Case 2022-00576: Tale Investments Inc, 5350 W 22 LN, violation 78-36, $250/day
• Case 2023-00561: ARG Property Invest LLC, 224 W 22 ST, violations 78-32, 78-33, $250/day
• Case 2021-00878: Carlos A Perez, 151 E 57 ST, violations 105.1, 98-496, $250/day
• Case 2022-01244: Reynaldo Alvarez, 591 SE 2 ST, violation 78-32, $100/day
• Case BWOP-000277-2023: Trianon Park Condominium Association, violation 105.1, $250/day

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved several rezoning requests, including a transition to a Transit Oriented Development District and a multiple-family district. One request to rezone a property to Residential Office was denied. The board also approved a pharmaceutical research center and a kindergarten class expansion.

• Approved rear setback of 17 feet at 4726 East 9th Lane with conditions (7-0)
• Approved closing and vacating right-of-way on SE 10th Court (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Transit Oriented Development District at 1171 SE 10th Court and 1055 SE 12th Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Multiple-Family District at 1797 West 1st Avenue with density capped at 14 units/acre (7-0)
• Denied rezoning to Residential Office at 320 NE 8th Avenue (6-1)
• Approved CUP for 23-student Kindergarten class at 6900 West 32nd Avenue (7-0)
• Approved SUP for pharmaceutical research center at 900 East 9th Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved final plats for NW Hialeah, South Florida Autism Charter School, and RIRC Subdivision (7-0)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee is reviewing a large series of consent agenda items regarding school operations. These include approving various service contracts, teacher certificate extensions, and updated annual expenditure amounts for food, utilities, and supplies.

• Lease agreement with City of Hialeah for $536,250.00
• Professional services contract with Academica Dade, LLC for $438,750.00
• Furniture expenditure to A-Team Office Products for $203,000.00
• Increase in food procurement from Cheney Brothers from $175,000.00 to $190,000.00
• Computer hardware purchase from Apple, Inc. for $64,244.87

The Committee approved a series of annual expenditures for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy, including professional services, hardware, and facility costs. Other approved items included tax forms, a CPA engagement letter, and a teacher's certificate extension.

• Approved $438,750 for professional services to Academica Dade, LLC (5-0-3)
• Approved $203,000 for furniture from A-Team Office Products (5-0-3)
• Approved $80,000 for virtual fees to Doral College (5-0-3)
• Approved $68,000 for professional development to Doral Leadership (5-0-3)
• Approved $64,244.87 for computer hardware from Apple, Inc. (5-0-3)
• Approved $68,000 for food from CiCi’s Pizza (5-0-3)
• Approved two-year extension of Teacher Landon Herring’s Temporary Certificate (5-0-3)
• Approved increased food expenditure for Cheney Brothers to $190,000 (5-0-3)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including several resolutions and purchase orders, plus a second-reading ordinance on disposal of city property. A zoning variance for a duplex expansion at 501 East 59 Street is up for final approval. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy debates.

• Zoning variance for duplex at 501 East 59 Street: 125% footprint increase, reduced setbacks, 31.3% lot coverage
• Resolution to spend up to $31,940 on ballistic shields from Federal Eastern International, LLC
• Resolution to ratify $125,000 in SHIP funds for home rehabilitation at 50 East 54 Street
• Purchase order up to $652,500 for sports lighting at Ten Hendricks Stadium and Milander Park
• Ordinance authorizing gift of service firearms to retired officers and police canine to handler

The City Council approved several resolutions including the purchase of ballistic shields and the donation of a police canine. The council also extended elevator service agreements and approved funding for a single-family home rehabilitation. Residents expressed support for the city's decision not to pursue the Brownsville annexation.

• Approved $31,940 for ballistic shields from Federal Eastern International, LLC (5-0-2)
• Approved $125,000 for rehabilitation of home at 50 East 54 Street (5-0-2)
• Approved donation of Police Canine 'Hunter' (5-0-2)
• Approved donation of service firearms to three retired officers (5-0-2)
• Approved $72,421.64 total expense for Mowrey Elevator Co., Inc. extension (5-0-2)
• Approved $156,000 total expense for South Shore Elevator Service Corp extension (5-0-2)
• Approved $38,250 for fuel tank removal at Fire Station No. 4 (5-0-2)
• Approved $25,000 increase for VisualScape, Inc. landscaping at Garden of the Arts (5-0-2)

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Pension Board will review the 2022 Audit Report during this meeting. The board will also receive investment manager reports for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

• Presentation of 2022 Audit Report
• Atlanta Capital Management report
• Dahab Associates report
• State Street Global Advisors report

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and possibly approve retirement applications, an actuarial valuation report, and several service invoices. They will also discuss hiring a new external auditing firm and hear reports on investments and litigation. The agenda includes routine administrative items and public comments.

• Retirement applications for Ariel Hernandez (Police), Orlando Baldo (Police Records), and Tomas Felipe (Fire, DROP)
• Discussion and possible approval of Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2022
• Invoice payments: $3,500 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson; $9,075, $34,033, and $12,000 to Foster & Foster; $1,099.25 to Holland & Knight
• Discussion on hiring a new external auditing firm
• Reports on securities monitoring and Peloton litigation by Hannah Ross

The Board approved the Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2022, and authorized the issuance of an RFP for a new external auditing firm. The Board also approved normal retirement for three employees and authorized several legal payments.

• Approved normal retirement for Ariel Hernandez, Orlando Baldo, and Tomas Felipe (6-0-1)
• Approved Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2022 (6-0-1)
• Approved interest credit from 10/1/21 to 9/30/22 (6-0-1)
• Approved 7.5% interest rate (6-0-1)
• Approved Peloton litigation (6-0-1)
• Approved $3,500 payment to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (6-0-1)
• Approved $9,075 and $34,033 payments to Foster & Foster (6-0-1)
• Authorized Board Attorney to send RFP for new external auditing firm (6-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board approved a rezoning request for 3090 Palm Avenue and granted setback variances for a property on West 19th Street. A parking variance for a banquet hall was approved with specific time conditions, and the final plat for Baracoa Palms Subdivision was approved. One variance request for a duplex was tabled.

• Approved April 26, 2023 summary agenda (7-0)
• Approved setback variances for terrace and accessory building at 234 West 19th Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3090 Palm Avenue from C-2 to R-3-5 with 18-month legalization condition (7-0)
• Tabled variance for duplex at 302 East 17th Street per applicant request (7-0)
• Approved parking variance for banquet hall at 2250 West 10th Avenue, Unit 10, for use after 6:00 PM (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Baracoa Palms Subdivision (7-0)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2023, with several significant items. The council will consider first readings of ordinances to rezone multiple properties to Transit Oriented Development (TOD) districts, including a 10-story height variance, and to ban smoking in all city parks. Consent agenda items include a $63,180 pickleball court conversion at Goodlet Tennis Center, a $249,892 tree canopy restoration contract, and a $246,376 police accreditation grant. Zoning items include second readings for a tapas restaurant parking variance and two conditional use permits for schools.

• Rezoning of 20+ properties on East 27th/28th Streets to TOD district (PZ 5)
• Rezoning and 10-story height variance for properties on East 24th/25th Streets (PZ 6)
• First reading of ordinance prohibiting smoking in all city parks
• Consent item: $63,180 for converting tennis court to 6 pickleball courts at Goodlet Tennis Center
• Consent item: $249,892.50 tree canopy restoration contract to SFM Landscape Services

The City Council approved several funding requests, including a DOJ grant for police accreditation and a contract for pickleball court installation. The council also appointed a new member to the Beautification Committee and approved a tree canopy restoration project.

• Appointed Anthony J. Gonzalez to the Beautification Committee (5-0-2)
• Approved $63,180 contract with Fast-Dry Courts, Inc. to convert tennis courts to six pickleball courts at Goodlet Tennis Center (5-0-2)
• Approved resolution to seek $246,376 DOJ grant for Hialeah Police Department accreditation (5-0-2)
• Awarded $249,892.50 contract to SFM Landscape Services, LLC for Tree Canopy Restoration Project (5-0-2)
• Approved seasonal fireworks tent for Samurai Fireworks LLC at 2122 West 62nd Street (5-0-2)
• Approved up to $125,000 in SHIP Program funds for home rehabilitation at 120 East 44 Street (5-0-2)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting (5-0-2)
• Approved scrivener's error correction for Ordinance No. 2018-076 (5-0-2)

Deferred Compensation

The committee approved the February 6, 2023, meeting minutes and an invoice for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. Members also voted to retain Ricardo Fernandez as chairman and Eric Johnson as vice chairman.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ricardo Fernandez as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Eric Johnson as vice chairman (unanimous)
• Approved invoice payment for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing civil service appointments, resignations, and retirements from March and April 2023. The board will also consider certifying several eligibility lists and approving new or revised job descriptions.

• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for roles including Police Grants Coordinator and Risk Management Specialist
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for roles including Fire Engineer and Police Lieutenant
• Approval of new job descriptions for Division Directors in Public Works and an ERP Systems Administrator
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Assistant City Attorney and Victim Advocate I
• Notice of position reclassifications, such as changing Utilityman to Meter Reader or Underground Utility Locator

The Personnel Board approved several non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists for city positions. The board also approved two revised job descriptions and four new job descriptions, primarily for the Public Works Department.

• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Certified 9 non-competitive eligibility lists, including Police Radio Dispatcher and Risk Management Specialist (3-0 each)
• Certified 8 competitive eligibility lists, including Fire Engineer and Police Lieutenant (3-0 each)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Assistant City Attorney and Victim Advocate I (3-0 each)
• Approved new job descriptions for ERP Systems Administrator and three Public Works roles (3-0 each)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review a quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc., and consider paying their invoice. They will also discuss the nomination process for committee members and the hiring of a new internal auditing firm, and review the October 1, 2022 Actuarial Valuation Report from GRS.

• Approve meeting minutes from February 6 and March 9, 2023
• Review quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Approve invoice from Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Discuss nomination process for Oversight Committee members
• Discuss hiring a new internal auditing firm; review GRS actuarial valuation report

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved the liquidation of four Vanguard funds totaling $444,391.46. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes, an invoice for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc., and appointed a new Chair.

• Approved liquidation of $444,391.46 from Vanguard funds to pay the City
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. invoice
• Appointed Councilwoman Vivian Casal-Munoz as Chair of the Oversight Committee
• Decided to use the same auditing firm as the City

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will hold its organizational meeting, including swearing in a new member, electing a chair and vice chair, and discussing a trash pick-up event with the Andrea Believes Foundation. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items on the agenda.

• Swearing in of Javier Morejon to the Beautification Committee
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair per City Code § 2-584(a)
• Discussion on collaboration with Andrea Believes Foundation for a trash pick-up event
• Discussion on meeting schedule for future meetings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including two large parcels to Transit Oriented Development (TOD) districts, and will make recommendations to the City Council. The board will also consider a variance for a 10-story building and a parking lot expansion for a restaurant. Public comment is limited to 4 speakers for and 4 against per item, with 3 minutes each.

• LU-1: Map amendment from Low-Density Residential to TOD for 20 properties on East 27th and 28th Streets and 2740 East 10th Avenue (Applicant: Tomas Vasquez)
• LU-2: Map amendment from Low-Density and High-Density Residential to TOD for 5 properties on East 24th Street (Applicant: Carlos L. Diaz, Esq.)
• Rezoning to TOD with variance for 10-story height (max 8) at 965-997 East 24th Street and 934/954 East 25th Street
• Rezoning 390 East 43rd Street to Parking and folio 04-3106-009-0040 to C-1, with variance for 27 parking spaces (38 required) for restaurant expansion at 4290 East 4th Avenue
• Approval of April 12th summary agenda

The Planning and Zoning Board approved several map amendments and rezonings to Transit Oriented Development Districts. It also approved a rezoning for a restaurant parking lot with nine specific operational conditions. The board approved the summary agenda from April 12, 2023.

• Approved map amendment to Transit Oriented Development District for properties on E 27th St, E 28th St, and E 10th Ave (6-0-1)
• Approved map amendment to Transit Oriented Development District for properties on E 24th St (6-0-1)
• Approved April 12, 2023 summary agenda (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to Transit Oriented Development District for properties on E 27th St, E 28th St, and E 10th Ave (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to Transit Oriented Development District and height variance for 10 stories for properties on E 24th St and E 25th St (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of 390 East 43rd Street to Parking and folio 04-3106-009-0040 to Restricted Retail Commercial with parking variance and 9 conditions (5-1-1)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on April 26, 2023, to address numerous code enforcement cases. The Special Master is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, with continued fines until violations are corrected. Failure to pay can lead to property liens and foreclosure. The agenda lists dozens of cases involving property owners and businesses, with civil penalties ranging from $100 to $250 plus $150 in administrative costs.

• Cases include violations of code sections 105.1 (general), 78-31/32/33 (property maintenance), and 78-107/108 (unsafe structures)
• Multiple cases against TLC Monopolies Inc. for properties on W 79 PL and W 2 CT
• Cases against Miami Lakes Storage LLC for violations at 98-413(1)&(7) and folio 04-2017-001-0211
• Several cases against Floval Oil Corporation for code 18-613(g) at three different addresses
• Hearing includes a Massey Hearing and mitigation of fees/lien session at 12:00 PM

Charter School Oversight Committee

The committee will review several expenditure increases for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. Members will also consider a resolution regarding the feasibility of transferring the school's charter to another entity.

• Increase food procurement from $150,000.00 to $175,000.00 for City of Hialeah Educational Academy
• Increase virtual education procurement from $65,000.00 to $76,800.00 for City of Hialeah Educational Academy
• Increase virtual education procurement from $45,000.00 to $54,500.00 for City of Hialeah Educational Academy
• Increase professional services procurement from $45,000.00 to $56,600.00 for City of Hialeah Educational Academy
• Resolution to investigate transferring the school's charter to another not-for-profit entity

The provided document is an agenda for the April 25, 2023, meeting. It lists proposed approvals for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy's financial reports, vendor expenditures, and a resolution to investigate transferring the school's charter to a not-for-profit entity.

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to vote on second readings of ordinances, including a rezoning to Transit Oriented Development, a variance for a parking reduction, a special use permit for residential units, and final plats. They will also consider amendments to waste collection franchise agreements and several consent agenda items involving contracts and resolutions. A presentation on a proposed annexation report by The Corradino Group is scheduled, and one zoning item is postponed to May 23, 2023.

• Rezoning 1140 East 25 Street and 1145 East 24 Street from M-1 to TOD
• Variance to allow 3 parking spaces where 16 required at 242 West 23 Street (postponed to May 23)
• Special Use Permit for 45 residential units at 455 East 10 Avenue
• Fourth renewal of T-Mobile ground lease at Babcock Park, base rent $45,023.68/year
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for 17 mobile radios, not to exceed $360,274.50

The City Council approved several police department expenditures, including mobile radios and protective equipment. The council also approved two street naming resolutions and a contract for fire hydrant maintenance.

• Approved $360,274.50 for 17 Motorola mobile radios and accessories (7-0)
• Approved $34,130.00 for Respirator Protective Equipment from Safeware, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 contribution to Kristi House, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 supplemental appropriation for Police Cadets Program (7-0)
• Approved naming West 55 Street between West 4 Avenue and West 2 Court as 'Evaristo G. Mendez Way' (7-0)
• Approved amending East 1st Avenue from East 3rd Street to East 4th Street as 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue' (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 for fire hydrant maintenance and repair via R&M Service Solutions, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $53,945.23 for Laserfiche licensing and data conversion services (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve prior minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and consider a resolution to name West 55 Street between West 4 Avenue and West 2 Court as "Evaristo G. Mendez Way" in honor of a community member and business leader, with signage costs paid by the city. The agenda also includes new and unfinished business, plus public comments.

• Approve minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair per City Code § 2-584(A)
• Proposed street naming: West 55 Street between West 4 Avenue and West 2 Court as "Evaristo G. Mendez Way"
• City to pay signage costs for the street naming
• ADA accommodation contact: City Clerk (305) 883-5820

The Historic Preservation Board approved a resolution to name a section of West 55 Street in honor of Evaristo G. Mendez. The board also elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from March 30, 2023 (3-0-1)
• Elected Mr. Coipel as Chair (3-0-1)
• Elected Ms. Rey as Vice-Chair (3-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-002 to name West 55 Street between West 4 Avenue and West 2 Court as “Evaristo G. Mendez Way” (3-0-1)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and consider a resolution to name a street segment in honor of a community member. The street naming is the only substantive item; the rest is routine administrative business.

• Proposed street naming of West 55 Street between West 4 Avenue and West 2 Court as 'Evaristo G. Mendez Way'
• City to pay signage costs for the street naming
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair per City Code § 2-584(A)
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to review retirement applications, discuss a possible loan policy amendment, and consider renewing fiduciary liability insurance. The board will also vote on paying legal invoices and ratifying a court appeal decision on a disability case.

• Applications for normal retirement for 7 employees (Fire, Public Works, Police)
• Applications for deferred retirement for 3 employees (Public Works, IT, Police)
• Discussion on amending loan policy (tabled 1/17/2023)
• Discussion on renewal of Fiduciary Liability Insurance
• Request to pay $7,700.00 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for legal services

The Board approved normal and deferred retirement applications for several employees and amended the system's loan policy. Members also voted to freeze the Comerica securities lending program and file a securities class action suit regarding Silicon Valley Bank.

• Approved Normal Retirement for 7 employees (6-0-1)
• Approved Deferred Retirement for 3 employees (6-0-1)
• Approved amendment to the loan policy (6-0-1)
• Approved renewal of existing fiduciary insurance carrier (6-0-1)
• Approved freezing the Comerica securities lending program (6-0-1)
• Approved filing suit in Silicon Valley Bank Securities Class Action (6-0-1)
• Approved $27,615 in legal invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson, Foster & Foster, and Holland & Knight (6-0-1)
• Reappointed Robert Williams III as Chairman, Michael Rosengaus as Vice Chairman, and Carlos San Jose as Secretary (5-0-2)

Youth Advisory Board

The Hialeah Youth Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several community projects, including a hygiene initiative in city parks, a parks history project, a library garden project, and the board's social media presence. The agenda lists these as discussion items, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or contracts mentioned.

• Discussion of Hygiene Project in Hialeah Parks (Parks & Recreation)
• Hialeah Parks History Project (Parks & Recreation, Special Events)
• Hialeah Library Garden Project (Libraries)
• Youth Board Social Media

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two property requests: a rezoning and variances for a new duplex, and variances to legalize unpermitted additions. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and handle old and new business. Its recommendations go to the City Council on April 25, 2023.

• Rezoning 501 East 59th Street from R-1 to R-2 for a new duplex, with variances for front setback (17.67 ft vs 25 ft), rear setback (20 ft vs 25 ft), and lot coverage (31.3% vs 30%)
• Variance request at 6277 West 22nd Lane to legalize unpermitted additions, seeking 36.9% lot coverage (max 30%), 18 ft rear setback (min 20 ft), and 3.25 ft south side setback (min 5 ft 1 in)
• Approval of March 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment limited to 4 speakers for and 4 against, 3 minutes each
• Lobbyists must register before items are heard

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning request and variance for a duplex construction at 501 East 59th Street and a variance for additions at 6277 West 22nd Lane. The board also elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman. All decisions are subject to City Council review.

• Approved rezoning and variance for duplex at 501 East 59th Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance for lot coverage and setbacks at 6277 West 22nd Lane with conditions (7-0)
• Elected Mr. D. Perez as Chairman (6-1)
• Elected Mrs. Henriquez as Vice-Chairman (7-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 summary agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a $3 million federal grant for right-of-way reconstruction and several zoning changes to Transit Oriented Development Districts. They also authorized multiple purchase order increases for city vehicle maintenance and janitorial services. Several zoning items were postponed to May 9, 2023.

• Approved $3,000,000 HUD grant for road, drainage, and sidewalk reconstruction (5-0-2)
• Approved renaming East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue' (5-0-2)
• Approved $32,330 for chain-link fence at Goodlet Park dog park (5-0-2)
• Approved $136,202 for security guards at City Hall and affordable housing (5-0-2)
• Approved $537,984.05 for city-wide and affordable housing janitorial services (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning of 2691 East 11 Avenue to Transit Oriented Development District (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning of properties on East 26 and 27 Streets to Transit Oriented Development District (4-0-3)
• Approved variance for 7963 West 28 Avenue for sneaker business and 2 barber chairs (4-0-3)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board denied a resolution to rename East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as "Jorge Acevedo Avenue." The board also approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Denied renaming East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue' (3-0-1)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on March 30, 2023, to address code compliance violations. The agenda lists 30 cases, each with a requested civil penalty of $250 per day and $150 in administrative costs, covering properties across the city. The Special Master can impose fines, place liens, and order foreclosures for non-payment. The hearing also includes a separate session at 12:00 PM for mitigation of fees or liens on two cases involving Carmen T. Battle.

• 30 code-violation cases with $250/day fines and $150 admin costs each
• Cases include Miami Lakes Storage LLC at 16300 NW 102 AVE (two violations)
• Multiple businesses cited at 546 Hialeah DR, 4499 E 10 CT, and 2375 W 80 ST
• 12:00 PM session for mitigation of fees/lien for Carmen T. Battle at 798 E 53 ST
• Fines can lead to property liens and foreclosure per Ordinance #2018-017

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four small-scale land use map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, plus several rezoning, variance, and special use permit requests. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which will hear these items at its April 11 and April 25 meetings. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and items tabled from March 15.

• Map amendment from Industrial to Transit Oriented Development at 1145 East 24th Street (Applicant: 1140 E. Owner LLC)
• Map amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 455 and 555 West 25th Street (Applicant: Hialeah Housing Authority)
• Map amendment from Industrial/Office (MDC) to Industrial at 11190 West 40th Avenue (Applicant: Miami Lakes Storage, LLC)
• Rezoning from M-1 to TOD at 1140 East 25th Street and 1145 East 24th Street (Applicant: 1140 E. Owner LLC)
• Variance for 2 parking spaces where 16 required, back-out parking, and landscape waiver at 242 West 23rd Street (Applicant: Claudio Losada Rodriguez)

The board approved four small-scale map amendments and several variance permits for residential and commercial properties. Decisions included rezoning for transit-oriented development and approving a residential project with unit size variances. Two final decisions on rear setbacks were also granted with specific conditions.

• Approved map amendment from Industrial to Transit Oriented Development at 1145 East 24th Street (6-0-1)
• Approved map amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 455 & 555 West 25th Street (6-0-1)
• Approved map amendment from Industrial/Office to Industrial at 11190 West 40th Avenue (6-0-1)
• Approved map amendment from Low-Density Residential to Commercial at 383 West 35th Street (4-2-1)
• Approved rear setback of 20.2 feet for pergola at 51 East 60th Street with 30% pervious area condition (6-0-1)
• Approved rear setback of 14.7 feet for addition at 8030 West 15th Court with entrance removal condition (6-0-1)
• Approved parking and landscape variances at 242 West 23rd Street for automated lab (6-0-1)
• Approved 45 residential units with size and setback variances at 455 East 10th Avenue (6-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider several items, including second readings of ordinances to extend the city's residential waste and recycling collection franchise agreements with Waste Connections and Coastal Waste & Recycling through 2032, with rate updates. The council will also hear a presentation on a proposed annexation report and vote on a consent agenda that includes a TikTok ban, a street naming, and multiple equipment purchases.

• Second reading: extend Waste Connections residential waste franchise to 2032 with rate updates
• Second reading: extend Coastal Waste & Recycling recycling franchise to 2027 with $2.97 per collection rate
• Resolution banning TikTok from city electronic devices
• Consent item: $846,780 for JFK Library re-roofing
• Consent item: $647,995.50 for 94 SCBA air packs and 155 face masks

The City Council approved several rezoning requests and land use map amendments, including transit-oriented developments. The council also authorized various equipment purchases for the fire department and construction services, and banned TikTok from city electronic devices.

• Banned TikTok from City of Hialeah electronic devices (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning of 3375 West 4 Avenue from RO to B-1 (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning of 374 West 34 Street from R-1 to P (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning of 7445 West 4 Avenue from M-1 to C-3 (5-0-2)
• Approved $647,995.50 for SCBA breathing air equipment (5-0-2)
• Approved $538,869.00 for firefighting bunker gear (5-0-2)
• Approved $846,780.00 for JFK Library re-roofing (5-0-2)
• Approved naming East 4th Street between East 4th and 6th Avenue as 'Eagles Way' (5-0-2)

Historic Preservation Board

The Hialeah Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider two proposed resolutions recommending street re-namings. Both resolutions would have the City pay for signage. The board is also open to new and unfinished business.

• Approve minutes from January 31, 2023 meeting
• Resolution recommending renaming East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue'
• Resolution recommending street naming at East 4 Street between East 4 Avenue and West 6 Avenue as 'Eagles Way'
• City to pay signage costs for both street namings

The Historic Preservation Board approved a resolution to name a section of East 4 Street as 'Eagles Way'. A proposal to rename East 1 Avenue to 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue' was tabled. The board also approved the minutes from the January 31, 2023 meeting.

• Approved naming East 4 Street between East 4 Avenue and West 6 Avenue as 'Eagles Way' (4-0)
• Tabled proposal to rename East 1 Avenue to 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue' until March 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved January 31, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on 13 items, including setback variances, a rezoning for a parking lot, and several conditional use permits for schools. The board will make recommendations that the City Council will review at its meetings on March 28 and April 11, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and final plats for two subdivisions.

• Rezoning from R-1 to P for a parking lot at 390 East 43rd St and 4290 East 4th Ave, with variance for 27 spaces where 38 required
• Variance for 13 parking spaces where 26 required for a tapas and wine restaurant at 400 East 41st St
• Conditional use permits for three K-5 schools, with capacities of 57, 70, and 20 students, at 6500 West 4th Ave, 6491 West 2nd Ave, and 430 West 29th St
• Special use permits for residential developments with variances for unit sizes and parking at 250 East 9th St and 3875 West 16th Ave
• Final plats for Commerce Center at Countyline and West Avenue Subdivision

The board approved several variance permits for residential setbacks and commercial uses, including two schools and a restaurant. A request for a 40-unit residential project was approved despite public opposition, while a parking lot rezoning request was tabled.

• Approved setback variances for 7821 West 15th Avenue (6-0-1)
• Approved setback variances for 228 West 18th Street with 30% pervious area condition (6-0-1)
• Tabled aluminum pergola request for 51 East 60th Street until March 29, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved 40 residential units and overlay expansion at 3875 West 16th Avenue (4-2-1)
• Approved 13 parking spaces for tapas and wine restaurant at 400 East 41st Street (6-0-1)
• Approved K-5th grade school at 6500 West 4th Avenue with operational conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved K-2nd grade school at 430 West 29th Street with capacity conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved 12 residential units and overlay expansion at 250 East 9th Street (6-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including several purchase orders and a collective bargaining agreement, and to hold first readings on multiple zoning changes and a conditional use permit for a school. One zoning item was postponed to March 28, 2023.

• Purchase order to Insight Public Sector for mobile VPN renewal, $41,613
• Purchase order to L3Harris for radio system maintenance, $255,878
• Increase PO to Rainbow Window Tinting by $100,000 (total $125,000)
• Purchase of 50 Dell laptops for police, $117,500
• First reading: rezone 3375 W 4 Ave from RO to B-1

The City Council ratified a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Hialeah Civil Service Employees Association/AFSCME Local 161. The council also approved several first-reading rezoning requests and various equipment purchases for police and fire departments.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for AFSCME Local 161 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of David Fernandez to Employees Retirement System Board (5-0-2)
• Approved $255,878 for P25 Radio System maintenance (5-0-2)
• Approved $151,848 for four police rated vehicles (5-0-2)
• Approved $117,500 for 50 Dell rugged computers for Police Department (5-0-2)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 3375 West 4 Avenue to B-1 (6-0-1)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 7445 West 4 Avenue to C-3 (7-0)
• Approved land use map amendment for 218 and 226 East 49 Street (7-0)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss funding the monthly payroll of approximately $70,000, vendor payments to Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc., and the overpayment to Raul Martinez under a $397,000 payment plan. The city requests immediate payment of the Martinez overpayment, which was originally scheduled over 7 years.

• Discussion on funding monthly payroll (~$70,000)
• Discussion on vendor payments to Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc.
• Discussion on overpayment of Raul Martinez: $397,000 payment plan over 7 years; city requests immediate payment

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved making quarterly arrears payments to the City for monthly payroll and to Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc. The committee also modified a repayment plan for an overpayment to Raul Martinez.

• Approved quarterly payments arrears toward monthly payroll of approximately $70,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved quarterly payments arrears to Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved reducing the repayment period for Raul Martinez's $397,000 overpayment from 5 years to 3 years (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hialeah City Council. The agenda is mostly procedural, including roll call, invocation, and public comments. The main substantive item is a confidential session, where the council will discuss a matter that is exempt from public record under Florida law, followed by a redacted item for consideration.

• Confidential session closed to the public, recorded and transcribed, exempt per Florida Statutes 119.0725(2)(a)
• Item for consideration (redacted from public agenda)
• Presentation by City Attorney Lorena Bravo
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council conducted a special meeting that included a private confidential session. No substantive decisions or public items were recorded in the minutes.

Personnel Board

The Hialeah Personnel Board will meet to approve minutes, review leave requests, certify eligibility lists, and consider new job descriptions and reclassifications. The board will also elect a new chairperson and vice-chairperson.

• Approval of minutes from February 2023 meeting
• Report of leave with pay for two employees due to death in immediate family
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Community Development Liaison, Aquatics Manager, and Assistant Park Manager
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for seven positions including Clerk Typist I, I.D. Technician I, and Electrician
• Approval of six revised job descriptions and two new job descriptions (A/C Technician/General Maintenance, Senior Water Reader)

The Personnel Board approved several competitive and non-competitive eligibility lists for city positions. The board also approved six revised job descriptions and two new job descriptions. Additionally, the board elected its Chairperson and Vice-chairperson.

• Approved non-competitive eligibility lists for Community Development Liaison, Aquatics Manager, and Assistant Park Manager (3-0)
• Approved competitive eligibility lists for seven positions including Clerk Typist I and Electrician (3-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for six roles including Budget Analyst and Risk Management Specialist (3-0)
• Approved new job descriptions for A/C Technician/General Maintenance and Senior Meter Reader (3-0)
• Elected Stephen Dielmann as Chairperson (3-0)
• Elected Clayton Warren Angus Jr. as Vice-Chairperson (3-0)
• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee will consider approving multiple Florida Department of Education grants totaling over $150,000 for instructional materials, emergency relief, after-school academics, math and STEM activities, and school safety. The committee will also vote on the minutes from December 2022, student athletic eligibility forms, employment agreements, and a revised budget for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy.

• Approve $110,077.16 in Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief II funds
• Approve $10,261.71 for instructional materials
• Approve $14,768.00 for intensive after-school and weekend academics
• Approve $8,983.00 for Targeted Mathematics and STEM grants
• Approve updated 2022-2023 City of Hialeah Educational Academy budget

The Charter School Oversight Committee approved the updated 2022-2023 budget and several Florida Department of Education project applications. The committee also authorized increased expenditures for school licenses, air conditioning, and food services.

• Approved updated 2022-2023 City of Hialeah Educational Academy Budget (7-0-1)
• Approved $110,077.16 for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief II Supplemental Programming (7-0-1)
• Approved $14,768.00 for intensive afterschool and weekend academics (7-0-1)
• Approved $10,261.71 for Instructional Materials (7-0-1)
• Approved increasing RTB Data & Consulting LLC license expenditure to $30,000 (7-0-1)
• Approved increasing Carrier Enterprise air conditioning expenditure to $50,000 (7-0-1)
• Approved increasing Cici’s Pizza food procurement expenditure to $68,000 (7-0-1)
• Approved $18,000 for Project Lead the Way curriculum services (7-0-1)

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance creating regulations for private schools to ensure safety and traffic compatibility. The council also approved several land use map amendments and various service contracts for waste and insurance.

• Approved private school zoning regulations (6-1-0)
• Approved first reading of residential solid waste franchise amendment (5-2-0)
• Approved first reading of residential recyclable material franchise amendment (6-1-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for mural at 1675 West 49 Street (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for school and daycare at 1905 West 35 Street (7-0)
• Approved land use map change to Residential Office at 320 NE 8 Avenue (7-0)
• Approved land use map change to Commercial District at 218 and 226 East 49 Street (7-0)
• Appointed Marlen Cepero to the Historic Preservation Board (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning and variance requests, including a small-scale land use map amendment and multiple property rezonings to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) districts. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which will hear these items on March 14, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and old/new business items.

• Small-scale map amendment from Industrial (M-1) to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) at 2691 East 11th Avenue, applicant Metro Station, LLC
• Rezoning from M-1 to TOD and variance for 5-foot front setback at 2691 East 11th Avenue
• Rezoning 19 properties from R-1 to TOD with variance for single-use multifamily building on East 26th and 27th Streets, applicant Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC
• Rezoning from M-1 to C-3 with variances for parking, landscaping, and 24-hour operation at 7445 and 7551 West 4th Avenue
• Special Use Permit for building height of 126 feet and 11 stories at 1035 SE 5th Street

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to review retirement applications, approve payments to consultants, and discuss policy and conference attendance. The agenda includes routine administrative reports, new hires, and financial updates, alongside several actionable items such as approving invoices and discussing a loan policy amendment.

• 8 retirement applications, including police and fire personnel, with DROP for two
• Pay Foster & Foster invoices totaling $16,388.00
• Pay Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoices totaling $3,675.00
• Discussion on amending loan policy (tabled from 1/17/2023)
• Possible approval to attend NCPERS and FPPTA conferences

The Board approved a $25 million investment rebalance and authorized normal retirement for eight employees. The Board also approved several service invoices and authorized travel for staff and trustees to attend professional conferences.

• Approved rebalancing $25,000,000.00 from equity to fixed income (6-0-1)
• Ratified new hires, estimate requests, loan requests, financial reports, and deceased retiree report (6-0-1)
• Approved Normal Retirement for eight employees (6-0-1)
• Tabled discussion on amending the loan policy (6-0-1)
• Approved Foster & Foster invoices for $2,275.00 and $14,113.00 (6-0-1)
• Approved Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoices for $3,500.00 and $175.00 (6-0-1)
• Approved moving forward with forfeiture proceedings for Brentz Johnson (6-0-1)
• Approved staff and trustee attendance at NCPERS Ace and FPPTA conferences (6-0-1)

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Hialeah Police Pension Fund board will meet to approve minutes from November 2022, discuss the status of the 2022 State Report, and hear investment manager reports for the quarter ending December 31, 2022. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of November 16, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Status update on 2022 State Report
• Investment manager reports from Atlanta Capital Management, Dahab Associates, and State Street Global Advisors for Q4 2022

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and contracts, including two large drainage improvement projects, a grant for a watershed master plan, and the scheduling of the 2023 primary and general elections. They will also hold public hearings on zoning changes for private schools and a conditional use permit for a school at 367 West 29 Street, among other items.

• Drainage improvements to West 17th Street and nearby avenues, $2,368,088.47 to Acosta Tractors Inc
• Drainage improvements to East 5th Street and nearby streets, $3,045,292.39 to Acosta Tractors Inc
• Ordinance setting Primary Election for Nov 7, 2023 and General Election for Nov 21, 2023
• Ordinance to prohibit naming city properties after felons unless waived by 5/7 council vote
• Conditional Use Permit for K-3 school at 367 West 29 Street with parking variance

The City Council approved several multi-million dollar drainage contracts and zoning changes. They also set the 2023 primary and general election dates and approved various purchase orders for city fleet and public works maintenance.

• Approved $2.37M drainage improvements for W 17th St, W 4th Ln, W 6th Ave, and W 7th Ave (4-0-3)
• Approved $3.05M drainage improvements for E 5th St, E 10th St, E 11th St, and E 12th St (4-0-3)
• Approved 2023 Primary Election for Nov 7 and General Election for Nov 21 (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning of properties at 585, 591, and 595 E 26th St from R-1 to R-3-3 (4-0-3)
• Approved $3.6M in HOME funds for Hoffman Gardens Affordable Housing Project (4-0-3)
• Approved $359,900 for fire training building construction systems (4-0-3)
• Approved appointment of Maikol J. Guerrero Montes to Beautification Committee (4-0-3)
• Approved resolution opposing cashless bail (4-0-3)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board is holding a public hearing to consider five small-scale land use map amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan. These amendments, which would change zoning designations on specific properties, will be recommended to the City Council for final action at its February 14th meeting. One item (LU-3) has been withdrawn. The board will also handle old and new business.

• LU-1: Rezone 7551 West 4th Avenue from Industrial (M-1) to Commercial
• LU-2: Rezone 1797 West 1st Avenue from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Medium-Density Residential
• LU-4: Rezone 218 and 226 East 49th Street from Residential Office (RO) to Commercial
• LU-5: Rezone 19 properties on East 26th and 27th Streets from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Transit Oriented Development District
• LU-3 (455 East 10th Avenue) withdrawn

The Board approved four small scale map amendments for various properties to change zoning designations. One requested amendment was withdrawn. The Board also rescheduled two March 2023 meetings.

• Approved Industrial to Commercial amendment at 7551 West 4th Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential amendment at 1797 West 1st Avenue (5-2)
• Withdrawn: Industrial to Commercial amendment at 455 East 10th Avenue
• Approved Residential Office to Commercial amendment at 218 and 226 East 49th Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Low-Density Residential to Transit Oriented Development District amendment for properties on East 26th and 27th Streets (5-2)
• Approved rescheduling March 8 and March 22 meetings to March 15 and March 29 (7-0)

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee is meeting to review quarterly reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide, approve an invoice, and discuss contract renewals and the city's travel expense policy. The agenda includes routine administrative items and no major policy decisions.

• Quarterly report by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Request to approve Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice
• Nationwide contract renewal
• City's travel expense policy

The committee added three new funds to the plan and approved the renewal of contracts with Nationwide and Burgess Chambers & Associates. It also adopted the City’s Travel Expense Policy. A proposal for 12 annual financial sessions was rejected.

• Approved adding Fidelity Russel 1000 Growth Index, Vanguard Equity Income, and Vanguard Money Market funds (Unanimous)
• Rejected recommendation for 12 annual financial sessions (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice (Unanimous)
• Approved updating the agreement with Burgess Chambers & Associates (Unanimous)
• Approved Nationwide contract renewal with status quo (Unanimous)
• Approved City’s Travel Expense Policy for the Oversight Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled Committee Election pending legal clarification on membership (Unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is reviewing various personnel actions including civil service appointments, leaves of absence, and resignations from December 2022 and January 2023. The board will also consider requests to certify eligibility lists, approve revised or new job descriptions, and review position reclassifications.

• Civil Service Appointments for various departments including Police, Fire, IT, and Finance
• Report of leaves with pay due to death in the immediate family
• Certification of Non-competitive Eligibility Lists for 10 positions
• Certification of Competitive Eligibility Lists for Accounting Clerk I and Streets Engineer
• Approval of 8 revised job descriptions and 7 new job descriptions

The Personnel Board approved several new and revised job descriptions and certified both competitive and non-competitive eligibility lists. The board also noted reports on civil service appointments, resignations, and employee leave.

• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Certified 10 non-competitive eligibility lists (3-0)
• Certified Accounting Clerk I and Streets Engineer competitive eligibility lists (3-0)
• Approved 8 revised job descriptions, including Budget Manager and Property Manager (3-0)
• Approved 8 new job descriptions, including Floodplain Coordinator and Senior Roofing Inspector (3-0)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee will meet to approve an invoice from Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc., review their quarterly performance report, and discuss updating the agreement with the firm. They will also discuss the nomination process for committee members and a 415 table payment owed to the City from the Plan.

• Invoice approval for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Discussion on updating agreement with Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc.
• Discussion on nomination process for Oversight Committee members
• Discussion on 415 table payment owed to the City from the Plan

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved the rebalancing of $300,000 between Vanguard funds. The committee also authorized a total of $112,722 from three Vanguard funds to reimburse the City for 2022 and 2023 plan expenses. A discussion on the nomination process for committee members was tabled.

• Approved meeting minutes of November 7, 2022
• Approved invoice for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Approved rebalancing $300,000 from Vanguard Value Index Fund to Vanguard Growth Index Fund
• Approved $112,722 payment to the City for 2022 and 2023 plan expenses
• Tabled discussion on nomination process for Oversight Committee members

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a resolution recommending that the city rename East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue', with signage costs paid by the city. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its January 31, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution recommending renaming East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as 'Jorge Acevedo Avenue'
• Signage costs to be paid by the City
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 31, 2023

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a conditional use permit for a K-4 school and daycare, as well as a special use permit for a mural. The board also approved two tentative subdivision plats subject to comments.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for K-4 school and 43-children daycare at 1905 West 35th Street with conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for mural at 1675 West 49th Street, Space 1004 with conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved tentative plat of Ballia’s Village Subdivision subject to comments (6-0-1)
• Approved tentative plat of West Buena Vista 2 subject to comments (6-0-1)
• Approved January 11, 2023 summary agenda (6-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances and consider a range of contracts and expenditures, including a major item to fund professional services for a proposed public-private partnership to build a new government center. The agenda also includes routine approvals, such as a street closure for the Jose Marti Parade and various purchase orders.

• Retain Lambert Advisory Group, AECOM, and Akerman for up to $428,000 for a new government center at 900 East 56 Street
• Second reading: ordinance to prohibit naming city properties after felons unless waived by 5/7 vote
• Second reading: grant non-exclusive natural gas franchise to Florida City Gas
• First reading: set primary election Nov 7, 2023 and general election Nov 21, 2023
• Approve $405,840 for 10 police vehicles, correcting funding account

The City Council authorized the Mayor to negotiate a fee agreement with law firms to recover damages from firefighting foam contamination. The council also approved several land-use changes, zoning variances, and requests for state funding for infrastructure and public safety equipment.

• Authorized Mayor to negotiate fee agreement with Ferraro Law Firm, P.A. and MSP Recovery Law Firm for AFFF litigation (6-0-1)
• Approved $428,000 for professional services regarding a new government center proposal (6-0-1)
• Approved requests for Florida Legislature funding for a mobile command vehicle ($384k), communications tower ($1.76M), road improvements ($1.98M), and sewer system ($1.2M) (6-0-1)
• Approved natural gas franchise for Pivotal Utility Holdings Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for 15 parking spaces at 840 East 25 Street (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to R-2 and variance for duplex at 830 East 16 Place (4-2-1)
• Overturned Planning and Zoning Board denial for land use change to Residential Office at 320 NE 8 Avenue (6-0-1)
• Tabled ordinance prohibiting naming city properties after persons with felony convictions until Feb 14, 2023 (6-0-1)

Special Master

The City of Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on January 19, 2023, to address numerous code compliance cases. The Special Master is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, with liens possible for non-payment. The agenda lists dozens of cases involving property owners and businesses, with civil penalties and administrative costs requested.

• Case 2022-03063: Carmen L Quinones, 1721 W 68 St, $250 penalty, $150 admin cost
• Case 2021-00876: Miami Lakes Storage LLC, Folio 04-2017-001-0211, $250 penalty
• Case 2022-02176: Yasser Boza and Yoelexys Figueroa, 8090 W 18 Lane Rd, multiple code sections, $250 penalty
• Case 2022-02798: 4201 Palm Avenue II LLC, 41 E 42 St, $250 penalty
• Case 2019-04811: Irma Rojas, 994 SE 9 Ave, $100 penalty, mitigation of fees/lien

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to review retirement applications, discuss benefit calculations and loan policy changes, and consider legal settlements and contracts. The agenda includes routine reports, new retirement cases, and several discussion items on financial and legal matters.

• Retirement applications for Eduardo Salazar, Luis Salas, Luis Garrido, Manuel Perez, Frank Bujones, Marcos Dias, and Teresa Miyares
• Discussion on future benefit calculation by Foster & Foster
• Discussion on possibly amending the loan policy
• Ratification of settlement with Charter Communications and suit with Oak Street Health
• Payment of $7,000.00 and $455.00 invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson

The Board approved normal, deferred, and vested retirement applications for six employees. Members also ratified legal settlements with Charter Communications and Oak Street Health and approved a claims monitoring contract with Battea.

• Approved normal retirement for E. Salazar, L. Salas, L. Garrido, M. Perez, and F. Bujones (6-0-0)
• Approved deferred retirement for Marcos Dias (6-0-0)
• Approved vested retirement for Teresa Miyares (6-0-0)
• Approved legal services from Robert Friedman for tax audit (6-0-0)
• Approved settlement with Charter Communications (6-0-0)
• Approved suit with Oak Street Health (6-0-0)
• Approved claims monitoring contract with Battea (6-0-0)
• Approved $7,455 in legal invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two setback variances for residential properties, a major rezoning and special use permit request, and a proposed ordinance creating regulations for private schools. The board will make final decisions on the variances and forward recommendations to the City Council for the rezoning and ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and administrative items.

• Final decision on 3-foot west side setback variance (6 ft required) for pergola legalization at 120 East 53rd Terrace, R-1 zoning.
• Final decision on 18.75-foot rear setback variance (20 ft required) for addition legalization at 875 East 8th Street, R-1 zoning.
• Rezoning of properties at 585, 591, 595 East 26th Street from R-1 to R-3-3, plus special use permit and multiple variances (setbacks, pervious area, parking) for Caribbean Cat Corp. and Jordani Properties.
• Ordinance to create 'Private Schools' subdivision in zoning code, including penalties and effective date.
• Public comment limits: 4 speakers for and 4 against per item, 3 minutes each; lobbyists must register.

The board approved a rezoning request for three properties on East 26th Street to allow multiple-family use and a business overlay. Two residential setback variances were granted with conditions. The board also approved an ordinance creating a new subdivision for private schools in the zoning code.

• Approved rezoning of 585, 591, and 595 East 26th Street from R-1 to R-3-3 (7-0)
• Approved 3-foot interior west side setback for pergola at 120 East 53rd Terrace (7-0)
• Approved 18.75-foot rear setback for addition at 875 East 8th Street (7-0)
• Approved ordinance creating 'Private Schools' subdivision in Zoning Code (7-0)
• Approved December 14, 2022 summary agenda (7-0)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a second reading of landscaping code amendments, a conditional use permit for a small school, and a rezoning. It will also consider first readings of ordinances on election protection, cultural affairs, veterans affairs, youth advisory, and a natural gas franchise. The agenda includes numerous routine consent items, such as purchase orders and contract amendments.

• Second reading: landscaping code amendments (Chapter 98, Article VI, Division 11) with new fees and waiver provisions
• Second reading: Conditional Use Permit for a K-3 school at 367 West 29 Street, with a parking variance (6 spaces vs. 9 required)
• Second reading: Rezoning at 10 West 53 Terrace from A to R-3-3
• First reading: Ordinance creating 'Election Protection and Integrity' (Chapter 58, Article IA)
• Consent: Purchase order to Tyler Technologies for $300,000 for cashiering system and licenses

The City Council approved an ordinance updating landscaping and irrigation requirements and created a Long Term Care Oversight Committee. Several zoning variances and land-use changes were approved, while an ordinance regarding the naming of city properties was tabled. The Council also approved various purchase orders for fire rescue equipment and website maintenance.

• Approved landscaping and irrigation ordinance (6-0-1)
• Approved creation of Long Term Care Oversight Committee (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of 10 West 53 Terrace to R-3-3 (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning and variance for 1261 SE 8 Court (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for 2450-2496 Palm Avenue (5-0-1)
• Approved variance for 809 West 79 Place (6-0-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 65 West 7 Street (6-0-1)
• Tabled ordinance prohibiting naming city properties after arrested officials