Hialeah public meetings in 2024

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will receive reports from investment managers and retirement administration, discuss a custodial bank search led by CapTrust, and consider the retirement benefit option of Jeffrey Lagomacini. The board will also vote on paying legal invoices totaling $5,495 and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Custodial Bank Search by CapTrust
• Discussion on retirement benefit option of Jeffrey Lagomacini
• Payment of $3,500 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for November legal services
• Payment of $1,995 for Rolando Montenegro disability case
• Approval of November 19, 2024 Retirement Board minutes

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board approved leaving Jeffrey Lagomacini's retirement benefit as a joint retirement, paid two legal invoices totaling $5,495, and approved the November 19, 2024 minutes. No motion was made on the custodial bank search or scheduling the January meeting. Two members were absent.

• Approved leaving Jeffrey Lagomacini's retirement benefit as joint retirement (5-0-2)
• Approved paying Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson $3,500 for November 2024 services (5-0-2)
• Approved paying $1,995 for Rolando Montenegro fire disability case (5-0-2)
• Approved November 19, 2024 Retirement Board minutes (5-0-2)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a map amendment to change 35-37 West 14th Street from medium-density to high-density residential, and on a conditional use permit for a K-5 school and daycare at 2400 West 56th Street. The board will also decide on three separate setback variance requests for properties in R-1 districts. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• LU-1: Small-scale map amendment from Medium-Density to High-Density Residential at 35-37 West 14th Street (R-3 zone), applicant Ceasar Mestre for Real Deal Investors, LLC
• Final decision on rear setback variance (8.7 ft where 20 ft required) to legalize an addition at 681 East 12th Place (R-1 zone), applicant Taimi Sotolongo
• Final decision on interior west side setback variance (4.5 ft where 6.5 ft required) to legalize an aluminum roof at 461 East 34th Street (R-1 zone), applicant Nilo Diaz
• Final decision on interior west side setback variance (5 ft where 6 ft required) for an existing addition at 451 East 35th Street (R-1 zone), applicant Jose Carlo Hernandez
• Conditional Use Permit for a K-5 elementary school (80 students) and 143-child daycare at 2400 West 56th Street (R-3-5 zone), with variance for 18 parking spaces (30 required) and waiver of landscaping; applicant Ceasar Mestre for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Inc. (tabled from Nov 13)

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance allowing a 5-foot interior west side setback (where 6 feet is required) for an existing addition at 451 East 35th Street, with conditions. The board also tabled a map amendment and several other items at the applicants' requests, and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved setback variance at 451 East 35th Street (5-0-2)
• Tabled map amendment at 35-37 West 14th Street (5-0-2)
• Tabled rear setback variance at 681 East 12th Place
• Withdrew setback variance at 461 East 34th Street
• Tabled conditional use permit for school/daycare at 2400 West 56th Street
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (5-0-2)

City Council

The council will hold the second and final public hearing on a resolution to create a new brownfield Green Reuse Area at 2400 West Okeechobee Road under Florida's Brownfields Redevelopment Act. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions authorizing over $2.5 million in police equipment purchases (body-worn cameras, tasers, communications gear), a $690,000 federal grant for body-worn cameras, and various service contracts for fleet maintenance, firefighter physicals, and psychological screening.

• Final public hearing on brownfield designation at 2400 West Okeechobee Road (item 9)
• Resolution to purchase body-worn cameras and tasers from Axon Enterprise for up to $930,173 first year, $1.4M annually through 2029 (item P)
• Resolution accepting $690,000 federal grant for body-worn camera system replacement (item M)
• Resolution to purchase public safety communications equipment from Motorola Solutions for $543,743 (item K)
• Resolution appointing Johana Aleman-Sanchez to the Personnel Board (item 8A)

The City Council approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions, including a $5.35 million roadway and drainage improvement contract for East 43 Street. It denied a rezoning request for 991 East 17 Street and tabled a conditional use permit for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy expansion until January 14, 2025. The council also approved several ordinances on second reading, including a special use permit repeal and a brownfield designation.

• Approved $5,352,746.58 road contract for East 43 Street improvements (7-0)
• Denied rezoning at 991 East 17 Street (5-0-2)
• Tabled COHEA school expansion CUP until Jan 14, 2025 (5-0-2)
• Approved $690,000 body-worn camera grant (7-0)
• Approved $930,173.16 Axon body camera/taser purchase (7-0)
• Approved $5,679,631.10 road contract for East 47 Street (7-0)
• Approved $3,998,391.91 road contract for SE 4-7 Place (7-0)
• Approved brownfield designation at 2400 W Okeechobee Rd (7-0)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review and approve minutes from October, reports on leave with pay for death and jury duty, and leave without pay for October and November. It will certify non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists for various city departments and approve revised and new job descriptions. The board will also consider adoption of general rules and procedures, reclassifications, and notice of an employee who did not pass probation.

• Approval of 15 civil service appointments across departments including Police, Fire, Parks, and IT
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Heavy Equipment Operator and Assistant Purchasing Manager
• Approval of new job descriptions for Planner I, Finance Business Manager, Mechanic III, Legislative Coordinator, Executive Administrative Assistant, and Retirement Accountant
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Police Sergeant, Fire Captain, Fire Engineer, Fire Lieutenant, and other positions
• Adoption of the General Rules and Procedures for the City of Hialeah Personnel Board Meetings

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve rescinding deferred retirement for inactive employees who withdrew pension contributions. The board will also review retirement applications, pay membership dues to NCPERS ($315) and FPPTA ($750), and consider attending the FPPTA Winter Trustee School. Reports from CapTrust and the retirement division are scheduled, including updates on loans, financial reports, and a mortality verification update.

• Discussion and possible approval to rescind Deferred Retirement of inactive employees who withdrew pension contribution funds (Item 5)
• Application for Normal Retirement for Yan Perez (Police, DROP) and Osmany Cortina (Public Works) (Item 3)
• Application for Deferred Retirement for Emil Mendez, Adrian Gonzalez, Maibelys Gonzalez (Police) (Item 4)
• Payment of $315 to NCPERS and $750 to FPPTA for membership dues (Items 6, 7)
• Approval of invoice from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for $3,500 (October 2023 services) and $2,240 (Rolando Montenegro disability case) (Item 10)

Special Master

The Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on November 14, 2024, to decide dozens of code enforcement cases. Respondents face civil penalties of $100–$250 per day, plus administrative costs, and failure to pay can lead to property liens and foreclosure.

• Miami Lakes Storage LLC at 11190 W 40 Ave faces $100 and $250 penalties for two separate code violations.
• Bella Vista Plaza Warehouse Condo at 3901 W 18 Ave cited with $100 penalty for code violations.
• OCity of Hialeah vs. various property owners at addresses including 795 W 22 St, 3805 W 9 Ct, and 358 W 43 St.
• Appeals to the Intent to Lien and Mitigation sessions are scheduled but no specific cases listed.
• Hearings start at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several zoning changes, conditional use permits, and variances. Key items include a proposal to expand Hialeah Educational Academy by 250 students, a variance for an 11-story parking garage, and a new school and daycare with multiple variances. The board also considers two small-scale map amendments and several rezoning requests.

• Small Scale Map Amendment from low-density to medium-density residential at 4955 East 8th Avenue (LU-1)
• Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-School rezoning and variances for a K-4 school and daycare at 1158 and 1164 West 71st Street (planner recommends denial on related map amendment LU-2)
• Conditional Use Permit to expand City of Hialeah Educational Academy by 250 students (total 1,250) at 2590 West 76th Street
• Variance permit for an 11-story parking garage (2 stories allowed) at 3667 NW 48th Terrace and 3666 NW 49th Street
• Conditional Use Permit and variances for a K-5 school and daycare at 2400 West 56th Street

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee will discuss the application for retirement from City Clerk Eduardo Gonzalez, review a quarterly performance report, and consider approvals including an invoice and a GRS engagement letter for FY 2025. A request for advancement of funds to cover pension payroll and services is also on the agenda. The committee will set meeting dates for 2025.

• Application for retirement of City Clerk Eduardo Gonzalez
• Quarterly Performance Report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Discussion and possible approval of GRS Engagement Letter for FY 2025
• Request for advancement on funds to cover quarterly pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services

City Council

The City Council will appoint an acting council member to fill the vacancy left by Bryan Calvo’s resignation, effective Nov 1, 2024, for Seat VI. The council will also elect a new Council President and Vice President. Additionally, the council will hold a public hearing on a brownfield area designation at 2400 West Okeechobee Road. The consent agenda includes over $20 million in expenditures, including a $16 million water purchase and $1.8 million for police vehicles.

• Appointment of acting council member for Seat VI (vacancy from Bryan Calvo's resignation)
• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Public hearing on brownfield designation at 2400 West Okeechobee Road
• Resolution to purchase water from Miami-Dade County for up to $16,000,000
• Resolution to purchase 40 Ford interceptor utility vehicles for police for $1,799,664

Deferred Compensation

The City of Hialeah's Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee will meet to receive quarterly performance reports from plan consultants and a presentation by Nationwide. The committee also plans to discuss clarifications on the SECURE Act 2.0 hardship self-certification provision and the Retirement Income Builder option, as well as consider approval of an invoice and set meeting dates for 2025.

• Quarterly report and presentation by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide on plan administration
• Discussion of SECURE Act 2.0 Section 312 hardship self-certification rules
• Follow-up discussion on the Retirement Income Builder (RIB) option
• Proposed 2025 meeting dates: Feb. 3, May 5, Aug. 4, Nov. 3

City Council

The City Council will discuss how to fill the vacant Group VI seat left by Council Member Bryan Calvo's resignation, effective November 1, 2024. The consent agenda includes a special events permit for a church pig roast and carnival.

• Discussion on filling City Council Group VI vacancy following Bryan Calvo's resignation
• Special event permit for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's 7th Annual Pig Roast & carnival on November 9, 2024

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code violations and appeals. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250.00 per day for first violations.

• Hearings for multiple properties with requested civil penalties ranging from $100 to $250
• Administrative costs of $150 assessed per case
• Appeals to the Intent to Lien for properties including 1351 Palm Ave and 720 W 33 St
• Cases involving violations of code sections 105.1, 8-11, and 98-2200(b)(1)(2)
• Mitigation of fees and liens hearings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three small-scale map amendments, several rezoning and variance requests, and conditional use permits. Notable items include a proposal for a K-4 school and daycare at 1158-1164 West 71st Street with parking reduced from 51 to 12 spaces, and an expansion of City of Hialeah Educational Academy to 1,250 students. The board will also consider a tentative plat and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Small scale map amendment at 55 West 29th Street from C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial) to Medium-Density Residential (LU-1).
• Two small scale map amendments at 1158 West 71st Street and 4595 East 4th Avenue from R-1 to Medium-Density Residential (LU-2, LU-3).
• Rezoning and multiple variances for a K-4 school and daycare at 1158-1164 West 71st Street, including parking reduction from 51 to 12 spaces, setback variances, and waiving landscaping.
• Conditional use permit to expand City of Hialeah Educational Academy (COHEA) at 2590 West 76th Street to 1,250 students.
• Variance permit at 7450 West 4th Avenue to allow surface parking facing the street and reduce required parking from 287 to 272 spaces.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several high-value purchase orders for waste collection and sewage disposal. The body is also considering multiple grant awards for youth programs and various equipment procurement contracts.

• Purchase order to Miami-Dade County for sewage disposal not to exceed $54,000,000.00
• Purchase order to Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. for garbage and bulk waste not to exceed $9,500,000.00
• Purchase order to Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. for solid waste disposal not to exceed $6,650,000.00
• Purchase order to GS Inima USA for Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant operations not to exceed $4,500,000.00
• Grant award from the Children's Trust of $1,300,000.00 for aftercare and summer camp programs

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will hear investment manager reports and retirement division updates, discuss DROP participants taking annuity loans, receive an update on the Rolando Montenegro disability case, and consider approval for board members and staff to attend a conference in Key West. The board will also vote on paying two legal invoices totaling $3,662.50 and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion on DROP participants taking annuity loans
• Update on Rolando Montenegro disability case by Board Attorney Stuart Kaufman
• Possible approval for board members and staff to attend the 2024 Koried Plan Sponsor Educational Institute in Key West, FL (January 21-24, 2025)
• Request to pay $162.50 invoice to Holland & Knight for legal services
• Request to pay $3,500.00 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for September 2024 legal services

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing to decide on civil penalties for numerous code compliance cases, including referred cases, appeals to intent to lien, and mitigation requests. Fines of up to $250 per day for first violations, plus administrative costs of $150, may be imposed, with potential property liens and foreclosure for nonpayment.

• Case BWOP-2410-2024: Herminia Morlanne Est at 4730 W 8 Ave, $250/day fine for code violation 105.1
• Case CPMR-2083-2024: Bella Vista Plaza Warehouse Condo at 3901 W 18 Ave, $100/day fine for code violations 78-107 & 78-108(a)(b)
• Case BTR-1248-2023: Hialeah Condo Holdings Inc at 900 W 49 St #500, $100/day fine for code violations 86-34, 86-35
• Case COVH-3182-2024: Eliezer Marino & Madeley Carrillo at 6040 E 4 Ave, $250/day fine for code violation 98-2200(b)(1)(2)
• Appeals to Intent to Lien and Mitigation of Fees/Lien hearings scheduled for 12:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board will consider six public hearing items, including a variance to allow an 11-story parking garage in an M-1 Industrial District where two stories is the maximum, and a conditional use permit to expand City of Hialeah Educational Academy to 1,250 students. The board will vote on recommendations that will be forwarded to the City Council for final decisions at meetings on October 22 and November 12, 2024. Also on the agenda are setback variances for residential properties and a rezoning from R-1 to R-2.

• Variance permit for 11-story parking garage at 3667 NW 48th Terrace and 3666 NW 49th Street (M-1 District)
• Conditional Use Permit to increase student capacity to 1,250 at COHEA school (2590 West 76th Street, R-1 District)
• Rezoning of 991 East 17th Street from R-1 to R-2 with variance for minimum unit floor area
• Rear setback variance to legalize existing addition at 681 East 12th Place (R-1 District)
• Variance for lot coverage, rear setback, and side setback at 1286 West 38th Place Unit 1 (R-2 District)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $54 million sewage disposal contract with Miami-Dade County, a $9.5 million garbage collection contract, and a $4.5 million reverse osmosis water treatment plant operations contract. Also up for approval are grants for aftercare programs, purchase orders for equipment and supplies, and an interlocal agreement with West Miami for cultural exchange. The meeting opens with a proclamation declaring October 8, 2024, as Pastelito Day.

• $54M sewage disposal contract with Miami-Dade County
• $9.5M household garbage, yard, and bulk waste collection contract
• $4.5M reverse osmosis water treatment plant operations contract
• $1.3M Children's Trust grant for aftercare and summer camp programs
• $584,100 federal grant for Young Leaders with Character afterschool programs

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to review civil service appointments, resignations, and leave reports from September 2024. The board will also consider requests to approve new and revised job descriptions and certify eligibility lists for various city divisions.

• Civil service appointments for 60 positions, including multiple Police Department roles
• Approval of new job descriptions for Grants Manager, Utilityman, and Truck Driver
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Teacher P/T and Fire Inspector Supervisor
• Reclassification of 12 positions, including a Zoning Hearing Specialist to Planner I
• Certification of eligibility lists for Equipment Service Worker and Solid Waste Inspector

Centennial Committee

The Hialeah Centennial Committee will review a documentary presentation, approve past minutes, and decide on funding for 300 history books and 2,000 challenge coins totaling $14,240. Members will also discuss the contents of a publicity box and the hiring of school teachers through the city.

• Presentation by Ernesto Fundora Hernandez for a City of Hialeah Documentary
• Allocation of $3,050 (at 20% discount) for 300 copies of "The ABC's of Hialeah History" by Cynthia Vento
• Approval of design for Centennial Challenge Coin
• Allocation of $11,190 for 2,000 Centennial Challenge Coins (300 in clear cases, 1,700 in pouches) for Publicity Box and Contents
• Discussion of hiring school teachers through the City of Hialeah

Centennial Committee

The Hialeah Centennial Committee will discuss the reveal of the committee seal on October 1, 2024, review a sponsorship list with estimated costs for centennial events, and consider a documentary proposal from Ernesto Fundora. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on the reveal of the Centennial Committee Seal on October 1, 2024
• Review of sponsorship list and estimated costs for each Centennial event
• Discussion on documentary proposal from Ernesto Fundora

City Council

The City Council is conducting a second budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2025. The body will consider several ordinances to adopt budgets for various city funds and establish the tax millage rate.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY 2025, a 12.64% increase over the rolled-back rate of 5.5948
• Adoption of the General Fund Budget for FY 2025
• Adoption of the Public Works Fund budget for FY 2025
• Adoption of the Streets, Stormwater, and Special Revenue Funds budgets for FY 2025
• Adoption of the Capital Project and Debt Service Funds budgets for FY 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning and variance requests, including a replat of property at 501 East 8th Street into two substandard lots. The board will also discuss a resolution to adopt text amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element. Recommendations from the board will be forwarded to the City Council for final decisions.

• Rezoning and multiple variances for property at 501 E 8th Street, including replatting into two substandard lots and rezone from R-1 to R-2
• Rezoning from R-1 to R-3-5 and variances for front, side, and rear setbacks at 533 E 22nd Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a kindergarten class with up to 22 students at 5378 W 16th Avenue
• Variance for lot coverage of 44% and rear setback at 1286 W 38th Place
• Resolution expressing intent to adopt text amendments to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The City Council will discuss a variety of municipal contracts, including a new Cloud-Native Next Gen 9-1-1 Solution and several HVAC projects. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Cultural Affairs and Veteran's Affairs committees.

• Proposed $1,360,894.20 contract with AT&T Enterprises LLC for a new 9-1-1 Emergency Services Communication System
• Proposed $269,157.76 purchase order for citywide HVAC equipment and installation via Omnia Contract # RFP 02-123
• Proposed $282,105.00 agreement with SFM Landscape Services, LLC for grounds maintenance at parks and city properties
• Proposed $245,770.47 purchase order to Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc. for police vehicle emergency equipment
• Proposed $175,760.80 purchase order with Trane US Inc. for citywide AC replacements

Special Master

The Special Master will adjudicate dozens of code enforcement violations, hear appeals to intent to lien, and consider mitigation requests. Fines start at $100–$250 per day plus administrative costs, and unpaid fines can lead to property liens and foreclosure.

• Wilfrid Victor at 1270 W 80 St facing $250/day fine for code violation
• S T Real Estate Investments LLC at 4499 E 10 Ct facing $100/day fine
• Appeals to intent to lien for properties including 685 SE 8 Ct and 2290 W 1 Ave
• Mitigation of fees/liens hearing for previously cited properties
• Case against Village Center Associates at 1545 W 46 St with $100/day fine

Centennial Committee

The Hialeah Centennial Committee will discuss the reveal of the committee's seal on September 25, 2024, review a sponsorship list with estimated event costs, and consider a documentary proposal from Ernesto Fundora. These are discussion items only; no binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on the reveal of the Centennial Committee Seal on September 25, 2024
• Sponsorship list and estimated cost of each Centennial event
• Discussion on documentary proposal from Ernesto Fundora

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 17, 2024. The agenda includes administrative updates on new hires and loans, review of investment manager reports, and consideration of retirement applications. Key discussions involve a tabled proposal for mortality verification services and a discussion on auditing services. The board will also vote on paying invoices totaling $12,233.50.

• Proposal for mortality verification services to resolve annual proof-of-life affidavits for retirees (tabled from August 20, 2024)
• Discussion regarding auditing services, initiated by Board Attorney Stuart Kaufman
• Request to pay $8,500.00 to Foster & Foster, Inc. for services rendered (Invoice #32913)
• Request to pay $3,733.50 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for August 2024 legal services
• Retirement applications: Nereida Queiros (normal retirement, Education Community Services) and Beverly Medina (deferred retirement, Civilian Police)

The Board of Trustees approved a contract with ABL Tech for mortality verification services, which had been tabled at the previous meeting. The board also approved two retirement applications, paid two invoices, and approved the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes. All votes were 4-0-3, with three members absent.

• Approved ABL Tech for mortality verification services (4-0-3)
• Approved normal retirement for Nereida Queiros, Education Community Services (4-0-3)
• Approved deferred retirement for Beverly Medina, Civilian Police (4-0-3)
• Approved payment of $8,500.00 to Foster & Foster, Inc. (4-0-3)
• Approved payment of $3,733.50 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (4-0-3)
• Approved August 20, 2024 Retirement Board minutes (4-0-3)

Special Master

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

• Civil penalty requests of $250 for multiple properties, including 461 E 34 St and 167 E 16 St
• Civil penalty requests of $100 for properties including 2272 W 79 St and 903 W 1 Ave
• Administrative costs of $150 requested for each case on the calendar
• Hearings regarding violations of code sections 105.1, 50-28, and 98-2200 (b)(1)(2)
• Appeals to the Intent to Lien and mitigation of fees for cases including 475 E Okeechobee Rd

City Council

The City Council is conducting first readings and public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets. This includes the General Fund and several specialized funds, as well as the establishment of the tax millage rate.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY 2025, a 12.64% increase over the rolled-back rate of 5.5948
• Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2025
• Proposed Public Works Fund Budget for FY 2025
• Proposed Streets Funds Budget for FY 2025
• Proposed budgets for Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Funds for FY 2025

The Hialeah City Council approved on first reading a tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for Fiscal Year 2025, a 12.64% increase over the rolled-back rate, and adopted the General Fund, Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Fund budgets. All eight ordinances passed 6-1, with Council Member Bryan Calvo voting against each. Second readings and public hearings are scheduled for September 26, 2024.

• Approved tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved General Fund budget for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved Public Works Fund budget for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved Streets Funds budget for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved Stormwater Fund budget for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved Special Revenue Funds budget for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved Capital Project Funds budget for FY2025 (6-1)
• Approved Debt Service Funds budget for FY2025 (6-1)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a major amendment to the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) zoning code, plus several residential rezoning and variance requests, including a proposed school. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority.

• Final decision on rear and side setback variances for a 365 sq ft accessory building at 10 West 63rd Street
• Rezoning 441 & 445 West 11th Street from R-1 to R-3-1 and a Conditional Use Permit for a K-1st grade school with 19 students, plus parking variances
• Rezoning 533 East 22nd Street from R-1 to R-3-5 with multiple setback and pervious area variances
• Rezoning 991 East 17th Street from R-1 to R-2 with a minimum floor area variance
• Adoption of an ordinance amending NBD overlay district regulations, including permitted uses, development standards, and parking requirements

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning and variances for a K-1st grade school at 441 and 445 West 11th Street, allowing a 19-student capacity with conditions. It also approved a variance for a 21-foot boat to park in a front yard at 6935 West 3rd Court, despite a failed denial motion. Two rezoning items were tabled to September 25th, and one item was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved rezoning to R-3-1 and variances for Little Angel Academy school (7-0)
• Approved boat parking variance at 6935 West 3rd Court (4-3)
• Tabled rezoning at 533 East 22nd Street until September 25th (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning at 991 East 17th Street until September 25th (7-0)
• Withdrawn: parking variance at 7450 West 4th Avenue
• Approved CUP for kindergarten at My Happy House Daycare (7-0)
• Approved NBD zoning ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved August 28th meeting minutes (6-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second public hearing for a proposed resolution to create a new Florida brownfield area at 16300 Northwest 97th Avenue, allowing the property owner to access state cleanup incentives at no city cost. The consent agenda includes multiple procurement actions, such as a five-year municipal circulator contract worth up to $1,560,900 per year, a $1,250,000 computer equipment purchase, and acceptance of $946,758.72 in additional federal rent assistance funds. Several purchase order increases and emergency roof repairs are also up for approval.

• Second public hearing on brownfield designation for 16300 NW 97th Avenue
• Five-year municipal circulator services contract with MV Contract Transportation, Inc. up to $1,560,900/year
• Computer equipment purchase from Dell Marketing L.P. not to exceed $1,250,000
• Additional Emergency Rent Assistance (ERA-2) funds of $946,758.72 from U.S. Treasury
• Police recruit sponsorship program with Miami-Dade College up to $103,482.54

The Hialeah City Council approved a brownfield designation for a property at 16300 NW 97th Avenue, several land use and zoning changes, and a five-year contract for municipal circulator services. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including emergency rent assistance funds and various purchase orders. Administrative Item 11B (solid waste ordinance) was postponed to September 24, 2024.

• Approved brownfield designation for 16300 NW 97th Ave (7-0)
• Approved $1.56M/year circulator contract with MV Contract Transportation (7-0)
• Approved $946,758.72 in additional ERA-2 rent assistance funds (7-0)
• Approved land use change to Commercial at 1420 & 1480 W 68 St (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to C-3 at W 72nd St & W 12th Ave (7-0)
• Approved variance for 24-unit project at 595 E 9th St (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for 24-unit project at 701 E 21st St (7-0)
• Postponed solid waste ordinance to Sept 24 (procedural)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to approve several revised and new job descriptions, including for the Chief of Police and Fire Chief. The board will also review civil service appointments, resignations, and a series of employee reclassifications.

• Approval of revised job descriptions for Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and Police Commander
• Creation of a new job description for Assistant City Attorney & Director of External Governmental Affairs
• Certification of eligibility lists for Accountant and Customer Service Representative in Public Works
• Review of 19 new civil service appointments, including multiple Police Department roles
• Request for waiver of competitive examination for Chief of Fire

The Hialeah Personnel Board approved a waiver of competitive examination for the Fire Chief position (3-1) and tabled a request to abolish the Assistant Chief of Operations eligibility list (3-1) pending Fire Chief review. The board also approved multiple eligibility lists, revised and new job descriptions, and noted various personnel reports. A request to abolish the District Fire Chief eligibility list was withdrawn after a tie vote.

• Approved waiver of competitive examination for Fire Chief (3-1)
• Tabled abolition of Assistant Chief of Operations eligibility list (3-1)
• Withdrew abolition of District Fire Chief eligibility list
• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Certified Fire Equipment Technician eligibility list (4-0)
• Certified Assistant Emergency Mgmt. Planner eligibility list (4-0)
• Certified Accountant eligibility list (4-0)
• Approved new job description for Assistant City Attorney & Director of External Governmental Affairs (4-0)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master holds an administrative hearing to rule on code compliance violations, including appeals to intent to lien and mitigation requests. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day and place liens on properties. The agenda lists over 60 cases from various inspectors, each seeking civil penalties and administrative costs.

• Case 2023-00597: Inversion Lau Lima Inc at 3995 E 4 AVE, $250/day fine requested for code violation 98-1673
• Case 2022-01563: J and Y Investment Corp at 374 W 34 ST, $250/day fine requested for violation 105.1
• Case COVH-2113-2024: Osvaldo Avila Power at 265 W 53 TER, $250/day fine requested for violations 98-1679 and 98-2200(b)(1)(2)
• Case 2018-03489: Westland Commerce PK LLC at 3875 W 16 AVE, appeal to intent to lien with $250/day fine
• Mitigation hearing for case 2018-06966: Mercedes Marrero at 126 W 14 ST

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on two small-scale land use map amendments, several rezoning requests, conditional use permits for schools and daycares, and a variance to legalize an accessory building. The most consequential items involve rezoning properties at 942 East 28th Street and 533 East 22nd Street to allow higher-density development near transit.

• Small-scale map amendment from Low-Density Residential to Transit Oriented Development District at 942 East 28th Street (Midtown Park, LLC)
• Small-scale map amendment from Low-Density Residential to High-Density Residential at 533 East 22nd Street (533 East 22 Street LLC)
• Rezoning 445 West 11th Street from R-1 to R-3 with a Conditional Use Permit for a K-1st grade school (Little Angel Academy Inc.)
• Conditional Use Permit for a K-2nd grade school with a 70-child daycare at 2150 West 76th Street, Unit 101 (Steps for Learning Preschool Center)
• Special Use Permit to allow a mural outside the Artist Live/Work Overlay District at 1599 West 49th Street (Project Roadmap)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a small-scale land use map amendment and rezoning for 942 East 28th Street, changing it from Low-Density Residential to Transit-Oriented Development District, with the project to be developed per plans for 'Urbania Hialeah'. The board also approved a second map amendment for 533 East 22nd Street to High-Density Residential, legalized an accessory building at 3581 East 8th Lane with conditions, approved a CUP for a school/daycare at 2150 West 76th Street, approved a mural special use permit without conditions, and approved the final plat of Ludlum Plaza. Two items were withdrawn to be readvertised.

• Approved LU-1 map amendment to TOD at 942 E 28th St (6-0-1)
• Approved LU-2 map amendment to High-Density Residential at 533 E 22nd St (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to TOD at 942 E 28th St with condition (6-0-1)
• Approved Final Decision No. 2024-07 for setback variances at 3581 E 8th Ln with conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved CUP for K-1 school (6 students) and 79-child daycare at 2150 W 76th St (6-0-1)
• Approved SUP for mural at 1599 W 49th St without conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved final plat of Ludlum Plaza (6-0-1)
• Withdrawn: rezoning/CUP/variance at 441-445 W 11th St; CUP at 1575 W 42nd St

Centennial Committee

The Hialeah Centennial Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the reveal of the committee seal and proposed centennial events. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussions and routine procedural items.

• Discussion on the reveal of the Centennial Committee Seal (Committee Member Arrieta)
• Discussion of proposed Centennial events (Committee Member Hernandez)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions for city-wide maintenance, security upgrades, and community services. The meeting includes presentations on Parks and Recreation projects and the appointment of two members to the Cultural Affairs Committee.

• CCTV surveillance system installation at the Milander Complex for up to $302,808.00
• Tree Canopy Restoration Project 2023-24 with VisualScape, Inc. for up to $292,953.00
• Purchase of ground cover plants and SOD from Lawn Keepers of South Florida, Inc. for up to $274,160.99
• Allocation of $118,440.89 in CDBG funds to Hermanos de la Calle for homeless outreach
• Roofing replacement for baseball dugouts at Babcock Park for up to $34,383.80

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Hialeah Police Pension Fund board meets to approve minutes from May 15, 2024, and receive status updates on the 2023 state annual report and members' statement. They will discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget and hear investment manager reports for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Status of 2023 State Annual Report
• Status of 2023 Members’ Statement
• 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
• Investment managers reports from Atlanta Capital Management, Dahab Associates, and State Street Global Advisors

Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund

The Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund board will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including the status of the 2023 State Annual Report and Members' Statement, and to consider a proposed budget for 2024-2025. They will also receive an investment performance report for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes
• Status of 2023 State Annual Report
• Status of 2023 Members' Statement
• 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
• Investment performance report for quarter ended 6-30-2024

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will discuss the background of the Affordable Housing Ordinance and review draft recommendations on affordable housing. They will also consider approving the minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting.

• Request to approve minutes from April 8, 2024 meeting
• Discussion on Affordable Housing Ordinance background
• Review of Affordable Housing Draft Recommendations

The Affordable Housing Task Force approved the minutes from its April 8, 2024 meeting by a 9-0-4 vote, with four members absent. The group also received a presentation from the Planning and Zoning Division on Affordable Workforce Housing and discussed draft recommendations, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-4)
• Heard presentation on Affordable Workforce Housing from Planning and Zoning
• Discussed draft recommendations (no vote taken)

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees meets to discuss administrative updates, investment reports, and retirement applications. Key items include potential approval of the FY2025 budget, a proposal for mortality verification services to replace annual proof-of-life affidavits (tabled from June), and payments to consultants. The board will also consider attendance at several pension conferences.

• Retirement applications for Jose Carballeira (Public Works), Eugenio Morales (Public Works), and Miguel Ruiz (Civilian Fire)
• Discussion of mortality verification services to resolve annual proof-of-life affidavits (tabled from June 27, 2024)
• Discussion and possible approval of Fiscal Year 2025 budget
• Payment of invoice #32378 to Foster & Foster, Inc. for $11,077.00
• Payment of invoice from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for $7,153.50

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to elect a Vice Chair and review a proposed resolution regarding street naming. The board is also tasked with approving the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed designation of West 2nd Avenue between 49th Street and 45th Street as 'Familia de Presos Politicos Cubanos Street'
• Election of Vice Chair for the Historic Preservation Board
• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Special Master

The Special Master of Hialeah, Eugene M. Steinfeld, will hold an administrative hearing on August 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM to hear dozens of code compliance cases. The meeting includes proceedings for new violations, appeals, and mitigation of fees. Respondents may face fines up to $250 per day for first violations, and failure to pay can lead to property liens and foreclosure.

• Over 60 cases listed with addresses such as 690 E 35 St, 721 W 16 St #2D, 5590 W 14 LN, and many others.
• Requested civil penalties range from $100 to $250 per case, plus $150 in administrative costs.
• Appeals to the Intent to Lien session scheduled for 12:00 PM.
• Mitigation of Fees/Lien session also at 12:00 PM.
• Inspectors include O. Sanchez, V. Rodriguez, O. Suarez, E. Mulero, J. Renta, J. Espinoza, D. Karantsalis, and M. Alvarez.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several land-use items: a small-scale map amendment from Residential Office to Commercial at 1420 and 1480 W 68th St, a rezoning from R-3 to C-3 at W 72nd St and W 12th Ave, and multiple variance requests, including two large residential projects seeking numerous zoning deviations. The board will also vote on previous minutes and a final plat.

• Small-scale map amendment to change two properties at 1420 and 1480 W 68th St from Residential Office to Commercial
• Rezoning of property at SE corner of W 72nd St and W 12th Ave from R-3 (Multiple-Family) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial)
• Variance to allow 7.10-foot rear setback (7.5 required) for converting a gazebo into enclosed storage at 10 W 63rd St
• Variance/CUP to expand a daycare and add a K-3 school with 24 students at 6861 W 14th Ct, including parking reduction from 5 to 2 spaces
• Variance for 24 residential units at 595 E 9th St with numerous waivers including mixed-use requirement, parking reduction from 54 to 25, and setback reductions

Charter School Oversight Committee

The City of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc. Board of Directors is meeting to vote on the nomination of three new board members and process the resignations of seven current members. The board will also consider ratifications for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the approval of amended bylaws.

• Nomination and election of Teresa Santolo, Armando Llanes, and Vincent Teck to the Board
• Resignations of seven board members, including Mayor Esteban Bovo
• Approval of amended bylaws effective July 1, 2024
• Ratification of employment agreements for Principal Carlos Alvarez for the 2023-2024 school year
• Approval of the 2024 Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation Annual Report

The board approved two add-on items to increase annual expenditures: instructional materials (AP Exams) for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy to the College Board from $26,000 to a cumulative amount not exceeding $54,678, and professional services for management services to Academica Dade, LLC from $438,750 to a cumulative amount not exceeding $462,975. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, the 2024 annual report, ratification of fiscal year 2023-2024 items and officer actions, ratification of the principal's employment agreements, and amended bylaws. New business included nominations for new board members and resignations of all current board members, but no votes on these were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved increase for AP Exams expenditure to $54,678 (add-on item G)
• Approved increase for management services to Academica Dade, LLC to $462,975 (add-on item H)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including minutes, annual report, ratifications, and amended bylaws
• No recorded vote on nominations or resignations of board members

City Council

The City Council will discuss a variety of administrative resolutions, including street naming and public works contracts. The body is also reviewing several grant-funded housing and elderly care programs.

• Proposed $2,250,000 grant from State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs for elderly meal services
• Proposed $153,560.11 emergency roof replacement at Hialeah Police Station 5 by Amador Roofing Corp.
• Proposed $208,963.00 to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc. to retrofit 20 police interceptors
• Proposed designation of East 3rd Avenue as 'Herman Glienke Avenue' and West 53rd Street as 'PFCR Rafael Diaz Way'
• Proposed $90,000 purchase of patient care reporting software for the Fire Department from Image Trend, LLC

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee will meet to approve the previous meeting's minutes, review a quarterly report from Burgess Chambers & Associates, receive a report from Nationwide, discuss a presentation on Indexed Universal Life Insurance, and consider approving an invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates. No specific dollar amounts or major policy changes are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting
• Quarterly report presentation by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide on plan administration
• Presentation on Indexed Universal Life Insurance by Nationwide
• Request to approve Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice

Personnel Board

The Hialeah Personnel Board will vote on minutes, approve various personnel reports, and certify eligibility lists. Notable items include reclassifying fire lieutenants and engineers to fire captains, and creating new job descriptions for a Human Resources Time & Attendance Specialist and an Assistant Emergency Management Planner. The board will also review approved reclassifications for multiple positions across departments.

• Reclassification of Fire Lieutenants to Fire Captains (2 positions)
• Reclassification of Fire Engineers to Fire Captains (2 positions)
• New job descriptions: HR Time & Attendance Specialist, Assistant Emergency Management Planner, Parking Garage Maintenance Worker
• Competitive eligibility lists for 9 positions including Systems Engineer, Assistant Aquatics Manager, and Truck Driver
• Report of 14 civil service appointments and 18 resignations/retirements

Elected Officials Retirement

The oversight committee will review the quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates, approve an invoice, and discuss transferring funds for pension payroll and advisor services. The committee will also consider ratifying the minimum required city contribution for FY 2025 and advancing funds for the final quarter of the fiscal year.

• Ratification of minimum required City contribution for FY 2025
• Quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Discussion on transfer of funds for quarterly pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services
• Request for advancement of funds for pension payroll and services for last 3 months of fiscal year

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved the advancement of funds to cover quarterly pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services for the last three months of the fiscal year. They also approved the meeting minutes from May 6, 2024, and payment of an invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. No motion was made on the quarterly performance report or the ratification of the minimum required City contribution for FY 2025.

• Approved advancement of funds for pension payroll and advisor services (motion by De Faria, seconded by Fatjo)
• Approved payment of invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. (motion by Grodnick, seconded by De Faria)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 6, 2024 (motion by De Faria, seconded by Grodnick)

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address various city code violations. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250.00 per day until violations are corrected.

• Civil penalty requests ranging from $100 to $500 for multiple properties
• Administrative costs of $150 applied to listed cases
• Hearings for properties including 280 W 63 St, 325 W 75 Pl, and 40 W 25 St
• Cases involving code sections 8-11, 105.1, and 98-2200 (b)(1)(2)
• Potential for property liens or foreclosure for failure to pay stipulated fines

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to appoint an acting council member to fill the temporary vacancy for Seat IV, created by the suspension of Angelica Pacheco by Governor Ron DeSantis. The appointment would serve until the next municipal election in November 2025. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and public comments.

• Resolution to appoint acting Council Member for Group IV vacancy due to suspension of Angelica Pacheco

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing regarding various code compliance violations. The proceedings include reviewing appeals, referred cases, and requests for fee mitigation. The Special Master is authorized to impose fines of up to $250 per day for uncorrected violations.

• Review of code violations at 7420 W 20 Ave involving Royal Palms Condominium Association, Inc.
• Hearing regarding a $250 penalty for Flamingo Plaza LLC at 6900 W 32 Ave
• Case review for 1262 Palm Ave with a requested $100 civil penalty
• Review of multiple violations at Lago Grande One Condo properties
• Review of appeals to the intent to lien for various properties

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing land use map amendments and property rezoning requests. These recommendations are scheduled to be heard by the City Council on August 13, 2024. The agenda also includes a review of the Vascardio Center tentative plat.

• Rezoning from R-3 to C-3 at SE corner of West 72nd Street and West 12th Avenue
• Map amendment from Low-Density Residential to Commercial at SE corner of West 72nd Street and West 12th Avenue
• Map amendment from Low-Density Residential to Major Institutions at 375 East 17th Street
• Tentative plat of Vascardio Center

City Council

The City Council will review several contract approvals and service agreements. These include expenditures for fire rescue equipment, police surveillance, park maintenance, and road resurfacing.

• Purchase of three custom-built fire rescue ambulances for $1,114,985.22
• Roof replacement for Bucky Dent Park buildings up to $651,200
• Police vehicle retrofitting with Federal Signal Equipment for $127,330.08
• Solid waste collection contract increase of $253,035
• Milling and resurfacing of East 19th Street / NW 73rd Street for $68,486.55

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider resolutions to designate two streets with new names. These proposals include naming West 53rd Street as “PFC Rafael Diaz Way” and East 3rd Avenue as “Herman Gilenke Avenue.” The city would pay for the cost of signage.

• Proposed designation of West 53rd Street from West 8th Avenue to West 12th Avenue as “PFC Rafael Diaz Way”
• Proposed designation of East 3rd Avenue from Hialeah Drive to East 2nd Street as “Herman Gilenke Avenue”
• Approval of the March 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Special Master

The Special Master will preside over administrative hearings regarding various code enforcement cases. The session includes reviewing appeals and referred cases related to property violations. Penalties discussed may include daily fines of up to $250 and potential liens on properties.

• Code violation hearing for 728 W 53 St (Olban Berge & Wiglma Berge)
• Code violation hearing for 721 W 16 St #2D (EDC Holdings LLC)
• Code violation hearing for 1262 Palm Ave (Luis R Gutierrez)
• Review of appeals to the intent to lien
• Review of referred cases and mitigation requests

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a petition to close part of an alley between East 9th and East 10th Avenue. The Board will also review a request to re-plat and rezone property at 501 East 8th Street. Recommendations from these items will be presented to the City Council on June 25, 2024.

• Petition to close/vacate part of the alley between East 9th and East 10th Avenue
• Rezoning request for 501 East 8th Street from R-1 to R-2
• Variance permit for setbacks and lot size at 501 East 8th Street
• Final plat of Tangible Investment

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider resolutions regarding businesses facilitating trips to Cuba and a condemnation of the TSA. The agenda also includes proposals for various city service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Resolution prohibiting city contracts for businesses facilitating leisure trips to Cuba
• Purchase of an aerial ladder truck for $1,394,150.86
• Roof replacement at Bright Park up to $176,528.06
• Increase in Waste Connections contract by $153,000 for holiday service
• Purchase of firefighter bunker gear and PPE up to $397,804.00

Personnel Board

The Hialeah Personnel Board will review civil service appointments and resignations from May 2024. The board will also consider certifying new competitive eligibility lists for IT and maintenance roles. Additionally, the agenda includes notices of approved position reclassifications.

• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for IT and maintenance roles
• Review of May 2024 civil service appointments in Police and Parks departments
• Notice of approved position reclassifications, including Building Inspector to Plans Processor
• Request to abolish the Building Inspector eligibility list
• Report of May 2024 resignations and retirements across city departments

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address various city code violations. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day until violations are corrected, which may result in property liens or foreclosure.

• Multiple civil penalty requests of $500 against Lawson Enviromental Services, LLC for properties on W 44 Pl and W 68 St
• Civil penalty requests of $250 for various respondents, including properties at 1840 W 46 St and 931 W 37 St
• Civil penalty requests of $100 for 591 Company LLC (591 E 21 St) and Westland Manors East Condo (6600 W 2 Ct)
• Administrative costs of $150 requested for most listed cases
• Hearings for business tax receipts (BTR) violations at 3805 W 20 Ave, 1075 E 15 St, and 3620 NW 59 St

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several land-use and zoning requests, including a map amendment, a conditional use permit for a school/daycare, and a special use permit for residential units. The board will make recommendations that go to the City Council on June 11, 2024. Two items are tabled from the May 15 meeting.

• Map amendment from Low-Density Residential to Transit-Oriented Development District for properties on East 25th and 26th Streets (555 E 25th St, 502-552 E 26th St), zoned P (Parking District)
• Conditional Use Permit for K-3rd grade school (max 31 students) with 83-child daycare at 980-990 West 22nd Street, zoned C-2; variance for 18 parking spaces (62 required)
• Special Use Permit to expand Neighborhood Business District overlay for 24 residential units at 701 East 21st Street, zoned R-3-2; multiple variances (setbacks, parking, pervious area)
• Tabled: Variance and CUP for daycare and K-3rd grade school (max 24 students) at 6861 West 14th Court, zoned C-1; variance for 0 parking spaces (5 required)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee will review several contract ratifications for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. The meeting also includes presentations on financial reports from Academica Dade LLC and a school initiatives report.

• Ratification of virtual education contract with Doral College from $134,000 to $150,000
• Ratification of professional services contract with Medhire Staffing from $56,600 to $68,000
• Approval of annual expenditure for AT&T phones not to exceed $27,000
• Review of financial reports and updated 2023-2024 budget by Academica Dade LLC
• Presentation of the School Initiatives Report by Principal Carlos Alvarez

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to decide on several major purchases and ordinances. Key items include a second reading of a ban on smoking cannabis in parks, approval of a new fire truck and police radios, and first readings of ordinances on billboards and purchasing rules. The agenda also includes a land use change and a rezoning for a parking lot.

• Ordinance to ban smoking cannabis, marijuana, or hemp in all city parks, recreational facilities, and public buildings (second reading)
• Purchase of 50 Motorola APX 6500 mobile radios for $365,024 for the Police Department
• Purchase of custom-built pumper fire apparatus for $835,543 from REV RTC, Inc.
• Land use change at 1098 East 1 Avenue from Major Institutions to Medium-Density Residential
• Rezoning at 1171 West 69 Place from R-2 to P (Parking) for a parking lot

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and possibly approve redirecting pensions of retired employees who have not submitted proof of life affidavits for 2023. The board will also review retirement applications, approve invoices, and consider attending a conference.

• Discussion and possible approval on redirecting pensions of retirees without proof of life affidavits for 2023
• Applications for normal retirement: Alejandro Medina, Jean St. Cloud, Abdul King
• Application for deferred retirement: Dakenis Tamayo
• Request to pay Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoice of $3,500.00
• Request to pay Holland & Knight invoice of $975.00

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss improvements to pool facilities and ideas for a Student Advisory 501 Scholarship Fundraiser. The meeting also includes discussions on kindness bags for the homeless community and the Parks History Project.

• Improvement on Pool Facilities
• Student Advisory 501 Scholarship Fundraiser Ideas
• Kindness Bags for Homeless Community
• 100-year Centennial Board meeting
• Parks History Project

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Hialeah Police Pension Fund board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the 2023 audit report, and hear investment manager reports for the quarter ending March 31, 2024. The agenda is largely routine oversight of pension fund finances, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Presentation of 2023 Audit Report
• Investment reports for quarter ended 3/31/2024 from Atlanta Capital Management, Dahab Associates, and State Street Global Advisors
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 regular meeting

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on land use map amendments, rezonings, and variance requests, including a tabled mixed-use development at 1098 East 1st Avenue. The board will also consider sign ordinance amendments and a final plat for a 7-Eleven. Recommendations will go to the City Council on May 28, 2024.

• Rezoning 1098 E 1st Ave from R-2 to R-3-1 for 27 residential units and 488 sq ft commercial, with multiple variances (tabled from April 24)
• Variance for LED pylon sign at 4380 W 12th Ave, allowing 120 ft from residences instead of 300 ft
• Variance and CUP for K-3 school/daycare at 6861 W 14th Ct, with 0 parking spaces
• CUP and variance for K-1 school/daycare at 499 E 21st St, with 18 parking spaces (7 backing out)
• Ordinances amending sign regulations to add billboard provisions (Chapter 74 and Land Development Code)

Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund

The Board will review a presentation of the 2023 Audit Report. Members will also receive an investment performance report for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.

• Presentation of 2023 Audit Report
• Investment performance report for quarter ended 3-31-2024

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning regulations and the prohibition of cannabis in city parks. The agenda also includes multiple contract approvals for police equipment, staffing services, and upcoming Fourth of July celebrations.

• Zoning ordinance amendments regarding Hialeah Transfer Station Subdistrict
• Ordinance to prohibit smoking cannabis or hemp products in all City parks and public buildings
• Contract for Fourth of July special effects not to exceed $90,000.00 per year
• Contract for Fourth of July production services not to exceed $215,000.00 per year
• Purchase order for ten mobile radios not to exceed $81,794.00

Veterans' Affairs Committee

The Hialeah Veterans' Affairs Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including new and unfinished items. The only concrete item on the agenda is the Memorial Day 2024 event scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2024. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering roll call, comments, and adjournment.

• Memorial Day 2024 event scheduled for May 27, 2024

Special Master

The Special Master will preside over several administrative hearings regarding code compliance violations. These proceedings include discussions on requested civil penalties and administrative costs for various properties.

• Code compliance hearing: 3891 W 3 AVE ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code compliance hearing: 3440 E 9 LN ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code compliance hearing: 1350 W 32 ST ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code compliance hearing: 660 E 7 ST ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code compliance hearing: 110 E 10 ST ($100 and $250 penalties, $150 admin cost)

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings, allocate up to $700 for committee polo shirts, and discuss a publicity box and its contents. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Approve minutes from April 8, 2024 and April 11, 2024 meetings
• Allocate up to $700.00 for Centennial Committee Polos
• Discussion of publicity box and contents (Committee Member Arrieta)

Deferred Compensation

The Oversight Committee will review quarterly reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide. The meeting includes a discussion on implementing new Nationwide benefits for City employees and conducting committee elections.

• Quarterly report by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Discussion on implementing new Nationwide employee benefits
• Approval of Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice
• Committee elections

Personnel Board

The board will review civil service appointments, resignations, and leaves for April 2024. Members are also asked to certify several eligibility lists and approve revised job descriptions.

• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Landscape Architect, Legal Secretary, Office Assistant, and Deputy Public Works Director
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Assistant Aquatics Manager, Public Service Aide, and Utilityman
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Fire Equipment Mechanic II and Truck Driver
• Notice of approved position reclassifications, including changes to Accounting Coordinator and Truck Driver roles

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes, review a quarterly performance report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc., and approve an invoice from the same firm. They will also discuss the yearly repayment plan for the 415-city portion/plan portion of retired elected official Raul Martinez from previous years. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other new business listed.

• Quarterly performance report by Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Discussion of yearly repayment plan for Raul Martinez's 415-city portion/plan portion
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 5, 2024

Veterans' Affairs Committee

The committee will address unfinished business regarding the upcoming Memorial Day event. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2024.

• Memorial Day 2024 event on May 27, 2024

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on 13 land-use items, including rezoning requests, variances, and special use permits. Recommendations will go to the City Council for final decisions at its May 14 and May 28 meetings. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a final plat for a subdivision.

• Rezoning 1098 East 1st Avenue from R-2 to R-3-1 for a 27-unit mixed-use development with 488 sq ft commercial space, plus multiple variances (parking, setbacks, pervious area).
• Variance to legalize existing structures at 502 East 14th Street with reduced street side setbacks (5 ft and 13.5 ft vs. 15 ft required).
• Rezoning 337-339 Jai Lai Street from R-1 to R-2 for a new duplex on a substandard lot with variances for lot width, area, and rear setback.
• Conditional Use Permit for a K-5 school with 38 students and 52-child daycare at 4100 West 12th Avenue, with parking variance (240 vs. 276 spaces).
• Tabled item: CUP for K-1 school with 44 students and 75-child daycare at 499 East 21st Street, with parking variance (19 spaces, 7 backing out).

Charter School Oversight Committee

The committee will hear a School Initiatives Report from the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. The meeting also includes the approval of several charter school policies and Miami-Dade County Public Schools reimbursement documents.

• School Initiatives Report presentation by Carlos Alvarez
• Approval of Charter School Policies and Procedures Attestation form
• Approval of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Title II Reimbursement Checklist for Quarter 3
• Approval of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Referendum Allocation and Disbursement Certification Affidavits

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to decide on several land-use and zoning items, including a second reading to rezone a property at 4935 East 8th Avenue from low- to medium-density residential, and first readings for a transit-oriented development district and a rezoning for a church school. The council will also consider a consent agenda with contracts, including a $765,857.95 roof replacement at Police Headquarters and a resolution opposing Amendment 3 on marijuana. Public hearings are scheduled for conditional use permits for a small school/daycare and a pediatric care facility.

• Resolution opposing Florida Amendment 3 (adult personal use of marijuana)
• Contract for Ricoh Pro C5310S lease totaling $115,245.60
• Roof replacement at Police Headquarters for $765,857.95
• Rezoning 4935 East 8th Avenue from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for K-2 school/daycare at 1570 West 43 Place

Special Master

The Special Master will preside over several administrative hearings regarding various code violations. These proceedings involve potential civil penalties and administrative costs for property owners.

• Code violation hearing: 205 E 18 ST ($500 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation hearing: 4500 W 1 AVE ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation hearing: 1040 W 36 PL ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation hearing: 98 W 30 ST ($250 penalty, $150 admin cost)
• Code violation hearing: 2356 W 80 ST #3 ($100 penalty, $150 admin cost)

Youth Advisory Board

The committee will review minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting and discuss pool facility improvements. The agenda also includes updates on community collections and upcoming local events.

• Discussion regarding improvement on pool facilities
• Kindness Bags for Homeless in the Community collection update
• Earth Day Clean Up scheduled for April 19, 2024
• Autism Acceptance Family Day at Bucky Dent on April 26, 2024
• Parks History Project update

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss reports from investment managers, approve retirement applications, and authorize payments for insurance and legal services. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as new hires, loan requests, and financial reports, along with several specific retirement applications and invoice approvals.

• Approval of retirement applications for Edward Acosta, Daisy Millares, and Apolonio Chenal
• Approval of deferred retirement applications for Jorge Aguinagalge and Roldan Cortes
• Payment of $42,670.00 for Fiduciary Liability Insurance renewal
• Payment of $3,500.00 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for legal services
• Payment of $700.00 to Foster & Foster for services

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is holding an immigration workshop on April 15, 2024, featuring presentations from experts including Placer AI, the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Miami Association of Realtors, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and an immigration attorney. The workshop is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Welcome from Mayor Bovo
• Presentation by David Fernandez of Placer AI
• Presentation by Jose Figueredo, Southern Economic Self Sufficiency Director, Florida Department of Children and Families
• Presentation by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, Miami Association of Realtors
• Presentation by Berta Cassidy, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Miguel Inda-Romero, Immigration Attorney

Veterans' Affairs Committee

The Hialeah Veterans' Affairs Committee is meeting to approve minutes from a prior session and discuss the upcoming Memorial Day 2024 event scheduled for May 27. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no new business listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Memorial Day 2024 event on May 27, 2024

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its February 15, 2024 meeting, discuss a publicity box and its contents, and hear a recap of an April 8 educational curriculum event with Miami-Dade County School Board Member Robert Alonso. The agenda is mostly routine, with no votes on ordinances or contracts listed. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024.

• Approval of February 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of publicity box and contents (Committee Member Arrieta)
• Recap of April 8, 2024 educational curriculum with School Board Member Robert Alonso (Chair Perez)
• Next meeting set for May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on land use map amendments, rezonings, variances, and conditional use permits, with recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Key items include a large mixed-use development with 815 residential units, several school and daycare permits, and a transit-oriented development rezoning. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Special Use Permit for mixed-use development with 815 residential units and 32,624 sq ft commercial at 1625 West 49th Street, including variances for setbacks and parking (1,559 spaces vs. 2,006 required)
• Rezoning from R-1 to TOD for properties at 951 East 28th Street and 2881 East 9th Avenue (applicant Tomas Vasquez)
• Conditional Use Permit for K-8 school (97 students) at 1179 West 69th Place and 1174 West 70th Place, with parking variance (20 spaces vs. 26 required)
• Conditional Use Permit for K-5 school and daycare at 4100 West 12th Avenue, with parking variance (240 spaces vs. 276 required)
• Variance for 60-foot height and 60% lot coverage at 111 East Okeechobee Road (CR district)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $948,040 purchase of 20 Ford Interceptor police vehicles, two land use map changes, and multiple conditional use permits for schools and an assisted living facility. The agenda also includes routine consent items like a special events permit and a resolution supporting the Hia-Line project. Public hearings are scheduled for second readings of ordinances on renaming the Parks and Recreation Department and two land use changes.

• Purchase of 20 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $948,040 from Alan Jay Fleet Sales
• Land use change at 715 East 26 Street from Low-Density Residential to Office and Professional Services
• Land use change at 3499 West 4 Avenue from Residential Office to Office and Professional Services
• Conditional Use Permit for an 87-bed assisted living facility at 68 West 7 Street with reduced parking
• Resolution supporting the Hia-Line project to develop 5,000 linear feet under the Metro-Rail Line

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee is meeting to discuss the development of a curriculum teaching Hialeah's history. The proposed program would target elementary and middle school students within the city.

• Development of a city history curriculum for elementary and middle school students

Personnel Board

The Hialeah Personnel Board is reviewing civil service appointments, resignations, and retirements from February through April 2024. The meeting includes requests to approve new and revised job descriptions and the certification of various eligibility lists.

• Certification of non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists
• Approval of new job descriptions including Plan Review Section Director
• Report of civil service appointments for Police, Law, and Parks departments
• Request to abolish specific eligibility lists
• Notice of approved position reclassifications

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will receive a presentation regarding affordable workforce housing. The body will also discuss the date for its next meeting.

• Presentation from the Planning and Zoning Department on Affordable Workforce Housing
• Discussion on the next meeting date

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings for various property owners regarding code compliance violations. The body will determine dispositions for cases involving requested civil penalties and administrative costs.

• Civil penalty requests of $250 for multiple properties, including 175 W 19 St and 2185 W 76 St
• Civil penalty requests of $100 for properties including 425 E 31 St and 4765 W 8 Ave
• Administrative costs of $150 requested per case
• Hearing for Petroleum Equipment & Manufacturing Company at 2185 W 76 St
• Hearing for Lakeside Plaza Offices Condo at 4765 W 8 Ave

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold elections for chair and vice chair, and discuss future meeting schedules. A proposed resolution would rename West 45th Street between West 2nd Avenue and West 1st Avenue as “Immaculate Conception Catholic School Way,” updating official addresses while the city covers signage costs.

• Election of Historic Preservation Board Chair
• Election of Historic Preservation Board Vice Chair
• Discussion on scheduling future board meetings
• Proposed resolution to rename West 45th Street between West 2nd Avenue and West 1st Avenue as “Immaculate Conception Catholic School Way”
• City funds allocated for signage costs

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a map amendment, a setback variance, and multiple conditional use permits for schools and daycares. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which will make final decisions at its April meetings. One item, an LED sign variance, has been postponed.

• Map amendment from low-density to medium-density residential at 4935 East 8th Avenue
• Rear setback variance to legalize metal roof at 5491 West 5th Lane
• Conditional use permits for five schools/daycares, including at 2863 West 2nd Avenue, 4100 West 12th Avenue, 1570 West 43rd Place, 4056-4058 West 12th Avenue
• Special use permit for Neighborhood Business District expansion at 308-342 East 9th Street
• Ordinance amending zoning code for Hialeah Transfer Station Subdistrict to allow mixed-use development

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including consent agenda resolutions for software purchases, a land use change, and several zoning variances. They will also discuss changing regular meeting times from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and hear public comments.

• Resolution to approve up to $804,434 for OpenGov's Cartegraph Asset Management Software over 5 years
• Resolution to approve $269,186.49 for Tyler Technologies permitting software
• Resolution to approve $100,000 for Tropic Oil Company for vehicle oil and lubricants
• First reading of ordinance to rename Parks and Recreation to Parks and Community Engagement
• Second reading and public hearings for multiple rezoning and variance requests, including a church school at 5559 Palm Avenue

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code violations. The body may impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations and determine administrative costs.

• Case 2022-02859: Martha M Ferran, 6595 W 24 CT #102-23, requested penalty $250
• Case 2022-03100: Oscar R Cobas, 2592 W 64 ST, requested penalty $250
• Case 2022-03322: Abigail S Merrill TRS, 198 Hialeah Dr, requested penalty $100
• Case COVH-981-2023: Idalberto Robau, 348 E 15 ST, requested penalty $250
• Case 2021-02932: Dime Investments 4660 LLC, 4660 Palm Ave, requested penalty $100

Youth Advisory Board

The Hialeah Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss improvements to pool facilities and ideas for a scholarship fundraiser. The agenda also includes community initiatives such as kindness bags for the homeless and updates on the Parks History Project.

• Improvements on pool facilities
• Student Advisory 501 Scholarship Fundraiser ideas
• Kindness Bags for Homeless in the Community initiative
• 100-year Centennial Board meeting discussion
• Parks History Project update

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to review retirement applications, discuss renewing fiduciary liability insurance, and consider amending Ordinance 70-204. They will also discuss buying service time for one firefighter, approve invoices, and select a chairperson and vice chairperson.

• Applications for normal retirement: Edward Altidor (Fire), Justo Diaz De Arce (Fire), Denise Guillen (Civilian Fire), Enedy Diaz (Public Works), Carmen Pulgarin (Public Works)
• Application for deferred retirement: David Cadena (Parks & Recreation)
• Discussion on renewal of Fiduciary Liability Insurance
• Discussion on possibly amending Ordinance 70-204
• Request to pay invoice from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for $3,500.00 and Invoice 30036 from Foster & Foster for $1,337.50

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address various code violations. The body is empowered to impose fines of up to $250 per day for first violations.

• Case 2021-03953: Lilia B Pacios, 568 E 33 St, requested penalty $250
• Case BTR-1167-2023: The Realty Associates Fund XII Portfolio LP, 1707 W 33 Pl, requested penalty $100
• Case 2021-02184: Hialeah Motel Inc, 555 Okeechobee Rd, requested penalty $250
• Case 2023-00083: Millennia Dev Grp Corp, 102 W 8 St, requested penalty $250
• Case BTR-1200-2023: The Galeria at Hialeah, 1255 W 46 St, requested penalty $100

Veterans' Affairs Committee

The Hialeah Veterans' Affairs Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and to discuss scheduling future meeting dates. The committee will also discuss the Memorial Day 2024 event scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2024. This is a routine organizational meeting with no votes on funding or policy.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair per City Code § 2-584(A)
• Discussion on scheduling future committee meeting dates
• Memorial Day 2024 event on May 27, 2024
• No unfinished business listed

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two small-scale land use map amendments, a rezoning with variances, a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility, and two setback variance requests. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which will make final decisions at its March 26 and April 9 meetings. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and old/new business items.

• Map amendment at 715 East 26th St from Low-Density Residential to Office and Professional Services
• Map amendment at 3499 West 4th Ave from Residential Office to Office and Professional Services
• Rezoning at 715 East 26th St from R-1 to OPS with variances for setback and pervious area
• Conditional Use Permit for 87-bed Assisted Living Facility at 68 West 7th St with parking variance (7 spaces vs 29 required)
• Setback variance requests at 3950 West 1st Ave and 399 West 64th St

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine purchases and contracts, plus two zoning items: a second reading for a special use permit for an elementary school and a rezoning request. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being resolutions for expenditures and appointments.

• Special Use Permit for K-5 elementary school at 21 East 59 Street, with 71 students and 169 daycare capacity, plus variance for 8-foot wall
• Rezoning of 1200-1280 West 25 Place from R-3 to R-3-5, with variances for 44 extra units and reduced parking
• Purchase of 8 vehicles from Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc. for $292,096
• Fentanyl Eradication grant of $250,000 from FDLE
• Engineering services for citywide vulnerability assessment from Corradino Group for $389,220

City Council

The City of Hialeah will conduct an immigration workshop on March 11, 2024. The meeting includes presentations and discussion regarding immigration topics.

City Council

This is a workshop agenda with no specific items listed. The council will discuss food trucks, take comments and questions, and adjourn. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Food trucks workshop discussion

Special Master

Special Master Eugene M. Steinfeld will conduct administrative hearings for numerous code compliance violations. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, which may result in property liens or foreclosure if unpaid.

• Case 2021-01206: 321 W 17 ST, requested civil penalty of $250
• Case 2021-00371: 1565-95 W 35 PL, requested civil penalty of $250
• Case BTR-963-2023: 2595 W 8 AVE, requested civil penalty of $100
• Case 2022-00079: 1100 W 46 ST, requested civil penalty of $250
• Case 2018-08989: 7060 W 12 CT, requested civil penalty of $250

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on February 28, 2024, to consider several rezoning, variance, and conditional use permit requests. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority. Items include a rear setback legalization, two duplex rezoning requests, a church school, and multiple daycare/school proposals.

• Rear setback variance for existing addition at 3195 West 70th Street (R-1 zone)
• Rezoning to R-2 and variances for duplex at 800 East 19th Street (60-ft lot width, 8.9-ft setback)
• Rezoning to R-2 and variances for duplex at 1480 West 1st Avenue (6,750 sq ft lot, 50-ft width, 8-ft setback)
• Rezoning to R-3 and CUP for church school/daycare at 5559 Palm Avenue (parking variance from 279 to 39)
• Parking variance for 6 businesses at 6500-6540 West 20th Avenue (48 spaces vs 93 required)

Charter School Oversight Committee

The Charter School Oversight Committee will review several expenditure requests for the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. This includes contracts for food, virtual fees, and equipment. The committee will also examine financial reports from Academica Dade LLC.

• Food procurement contract increase to between $185,000 and $225,000
• Doral College virtual fees increase from $80,000 to $134,000
• Approval of $73,754.05 for kitchen equipment and janitorial supplies
• School Safety & Security Hardening Grant of $14,598.31
• Review of 2023-2024 proposed budget for Hialeah Educational Academy

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including a $3.49 million roadway and drainage project, a $2.6 million janitorial services contract, and several smaller purchases. They will also hold public hearings on a rezoning at 3670 East 4 Avenue and a resolution criticizing President Biden's immigration policies. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and board appointments.

• Resolution to issue $3,488,000 purchase order to JVA Engineering for roadway and drainage improvements between East 4th and 6th Avenue from 12th to 17th Street
• Resolution to issue $2,614,952 purchase order to SFM Services for city-wide janitorial maintenance
• Ordinance rezoning 3670 East 4 Avenue from R-2 to B1 with variances for unit size, parking, and building mass
• Resolution admonishing President Biden for open-border and immigration policies
• Resolution to purchase six Motorola radios for $70,910.24 for the Fire Department

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for an Immigration Workshop on February 26, 2024, with only call to order, presentations, discussion, and adjournment listed. No specific items, decisions, or proposals are detailed in the agenda text. The next workshop is scheduled for March 11, 2024.

• Immigration Workshop scheduled for February 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
• Next workshop set for March 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
• ADA accommodation contact: Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820

Youth Advisory Board

The board will discuss improvements to pool facilities and ideas for the Student Advisory 501 Scholarship Fundraiser. The agenda also includes kindness bags for the homeless community and a Centennial Board meeting. Unfinished business involves the Parks History Project.

• Improvement on Pool Facilities
• Student Advisory 501 Scholarship Fundraiser Ideas
• Kindness Bags for Homeless Community
• 100-year Centennial Board meeting
• Parks History Project

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Hialeah Police Pension Fund board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a custody agreement assignment, review the status of the 2023 state report, and hear investment manager reports for the quarter ending December 31, 2023. The meeting is routine oversight of pension fund operations.

• Assignment & Assumption for Custody Agreement
• Status of 2023 State Report
• Investment reports from Atlanta Capital Management, Dahab Associates, State Street Global Advisors
• Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund

The board will review the investment performance report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023. Members will also discuss the status of 2022 state money and updates to member data corrections.

• Investment performance report for quarter ended 12-31-2023
• Status of 2022 State Money
• Update for Members’ Data Correction
• Approval of November 15, 2023 minutes

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to review retirement applications, approve payments to vendors, and discuss attending a conference. The board will consider normal, deferred, and disability retirement applications, as well as approve invoices and minutes. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Normal retirement applications for Luis Servilla (Police), Darrell Cox (Fire), Louis Hererra (Police), Dexter Tillmon (Police), and Rolando Jimenez (Fleet Maintenance)
• Deferred retirement applications for Grisell Aedo (Retirement) and Madelyne Amador (Civilian Police)
• Disability retirement application for Carlos Tejeda (Fire)
• Payment of $2,675.00 to Foster & Foster (Invoice 29805)
• Payment of $3,500.00 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for January 2024 services and $2,030.00 for Carlos Tejeda disability case

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address various code violations. The body may impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, which can lead to property liens or foreclosure if unpaid.

• Case 2021-01207: Osmar Sotolongo, 142 W 18 St, requested penalty $250
• Case 2021-01220: AL S Caribbean Corp, 2620 Palm Ave, requested penalty $250
• Case 2016-01752: Advance Auto Parts, 3495 W Okeechobee Rd, requested penalty $100
• Case 2022-02872: Medardo Lago, 1340 E 8 Ave, requested penalty $100
• Case CERT-681-2023: 2290 West 77th St LLC, 2290 W 77 St, requested penalty $100

City Council

The Hialeah City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contracts, purchases, and appointments. Notable items include a $2.6 million roadway and drainage construction project, $553,707 for 11 police vehicles, and a resolution opposing a county bond referendum. The agenda also includes several board appointments and a presentation from Florida International University.

• Resolution to award $2,642,460.53 to JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. for roadway and drainage improvements on East 13th Street from 6th to 10th Ave.
• Resolution to purchase 11 police-rated 2024 Chevy Tahoe vehicles for $553,707 from Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc.
• Resolution opposing Miami-Dade County Mayor's $2.5 billion '305 Future Ready' bond referendum, calling it a 'tax hike'.
• Resolution to donate $50,000 to the City of Hialeah Scholarship Fund for FIU First Generation Scholarship Program.
• Resolution to re-allocate $620,236.27 in CDBG funds from sidewalk repair to drainage improvements, totaling $2,248,771.42.

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee will review the actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2023. The committee will also discuss updates to the City Code regarding the Elected Officials Retirement Plan and a repayment plan for retiree Raul Martinez.

• Update of Ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the City Code
• Ratification of yearly repayment plan for Raul Martinez
• Actuarial Valuation as of October 1, 2023 presented by GRS
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.

Deferred Compensation

The committee will review the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide.

• Quarterly Report on Plans/Presentation by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Request to approve Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will also discuss meeting schedules and review housing regulatory regimes, land holdings, and supply demand data.

• Election of Task Force Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of Affordable and Workforce Housing Regulatory Regimes and Incentives
• Inventory of City, County, State and Federal Land Holdings within Hialeah
• Review of City Code regarding Public Private Partnerships and Unsolicited Proposals
• Review of City Area Median Income, demographics, and housing supply pipeline

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address various city code violations. The Special Master has the authority to impose fines up to $250 per day until violations are corrected.

• Case 2020-02270: Carmen Abella, 1001 W 59 PL, requested penalty $250
• Case 2021-02716: Raysa M Rodriguez JTRS and Mayda Perez Pupo JTRS, 325 Circle Dr, requested penalty $250
• Case 2021-02268: J and L Plumbing Inc, 269 E Okeechobee Rd, requested penalty $250
• Case BTR-971-2023: The Realty Associates Fund XII Portfolio LP, 1637 W 31 PL, requested penalty $100
• Case BTR-963-2023: SJM Buildings LLC, 2595 W 8 Ave, requested penalty $100

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning, variance, and conditional use permit requests, including a large rezoning for Oceanmar Park Apartments and a school/daycare expansion. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and administrative items.

• Rezoning from R-2 to B-1 and variance for 3670 East 4th Avenue, including reduced parking and building mass waiver
• Rezoning to R-3-5 and variance for 1200-1280 West 25th Place (Oceanmar Park Apartments) for 44 additional units and reduced parking
• Conditional Use Permit for K-1st grade school and daycare at 499 East 21st Street with reduced parking
• Conditional Use Permit for K-5th grade school and daycare at 1301 West 68th Street with reduced parking
• Special Use Permit to expand NBD Overlay at 11205 West 40th Avenue with multiple variances

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including rezoning, land use changes, and conditional use permits for schools and a multifamily development. They will also consider contracts for radio system maintenance, lift station services, and legal services, plus board appointments and a street closure for the Jose Marti Parade.

• Contract with L3Harris for P25 Radio System maintenance, $261,021
• Piggyback contract with Inframark for lift station services, $2,707,462
• Rezoning at 3605 West 108th Street from Industrial to Mixed Use
• Conditional Use Permit for elementary school at 484-490 East 32 Street
• Street closure for Jose Marti Parade on Jan 28, 2024

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is considering resolutions to rename a portion of East 51 Street and designate a section of East 6th Street. The board will also review the minutes from the November 28, 2023, meeting.

• Rename East 51 Street (from East 6 Avenue to East 7 Avenue) as 'Veloz Youth and Family Services Street'
• Designate East 6th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue) as 'South Hialeah Elementary Street'
• City-funded signage for both proposed street changes
• Approval of November 28, 2023, meeting minutes

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee is meeting to consider the approval of minutes from its previous meeting held on December 13, 2023. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this session.

• Approval of the Centennial Committee meeting minutes from December 13, 2023

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on nine land-use items, including map amendments, rezonings, variances, and conditional use permits. The board will make recommendations on these items, which will then be heard by the City Council at its scheduled meetings on January 23rd and February 13th, 2024. The agenda also includes a presentation on multifamily residential developments in Hialeah Heights and approval of the previous meeting's summary agenda.

• Small-scale map amendment from Industrial to Mixed Use at 3605 West 108th Street (LU-1)
• Rezoning from R-3 to R-3-4 with multiple setback variances at 1050 and 1070 SE 9th Court
• Rezoning from BDH to RH-CD with parking and setback variances at 3605 West 108th Street
• Conditional use permit for 239-unit multifamily development and rezoning at 8875 West 40th Avenue
• Conditional use permits for two K-1st grade elementary schools with daycares at 356 and 5480 Palm Avenue

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, with a presentation on the City of Hialeah 2050 Master Plan, followed by board appointments, a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, and several ordinances on first or second reading. Key actions include approving a $3 million contract for ERP software services, a $584,100 grant for afterschool programs, and two rezoning ordinances on second reading. The meeting also includes a discussion on affordable housing managed by the Hialeah Housing Authority.

• Presentation on City of Hialeah 2050 Master Plan by Juan Mullerat of Plusurbia
• Resolution to issue purchase order to Meridian Government Services for ERP software, up to $3 million
• Resolution accepting $584,100 grant for Young Leaders with Character Afterschool and Summer Programs
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 383 West 35th Street from R-2 to OPS
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone property adjacent to 4290 East 4th Avenue from R-1 to C-1

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to consider retirement, disability, and beneficiary applications, discuss a proposed addendum to the Foster & Foster actuarial services agreement, and vote on paying invoices totaling $55,183.50. The agenda also includes a possible rescission of a deferred retirement and a tabled disability case.

• Normal retirement applications for five police officers, including three DROP participants
• Deferred retirement applications for a police officer and a Parks & Recreation employee
• Vested retirement applications for Public Works and Fleet Maintenance employees
• Disability retirement application for a police officer and beneficiary claim for Public Safety Communications employee
• Invoice payments: $41,962.50 to Foster & Foster and $13,221.09 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review and approve minutes, leave requests, civil service appointments, unclassified appointments, resignations, eligibility lists certification, job descriptions approval, and reclassifications.

• Approval of Civil Service Appointments for December 2023 including Federico Flaquer (Financial Business Analyst) and Maria Gamez (Fleet Parts Counterperson)
• Reclassification of Steffany Vivanco from Intelligence Analyst to a higher range
• Certification of Competitive Eligibility Lists including Digital Records Technician and Public Safety Communications Supervisor positions