Hialeah public meetings in 2025

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board will review reports from its service providers and the retirement division, including new hires and financial statements. It will consider several normal retirement applications and one deferred retirement application. The board will vote on two invoices totaling $48,095 and discuss attendance at an Investment Education Symposium in New Orleans. Minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting will be approved and the next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026.

• Approve payment of $3,500 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for November 2025 services
• Approve payment of $44,595 invoice to Foster & Foster for November 2025 services
• Consider normal retirement applications for six employees (Police, Finance, Streets, Solid Waste, Public Safety)
• Consider deferred retirement application for one Police employee
• Discuss possible attendance at Investment Education Symposium, Royal Sonesta, New Orleans, Feb 11‑13, 2026

The Retirement Board voted to approve normal retirement for six employees and a deferred retirement for one employee. It also approved payment of two invoices totaling $48,095 and authorized board members and staff to attend an investment symposium in New Orleans. The board approved the November 18, 2025 minutes and set the next meeting for January 20, 2026.

• Approved normal retirement for six employees (4-0-3)
• Approved deferred retirement for Ailin Hernandez (4-0-3)
• Approved $3,500 invoice from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (4-0-3)
• Approved $44,595 invoice from Foster & Foster (4-0-3)
• Approved attendance at Investment Education Symposium, New Orleans Feb 11‑13 2026 (4-0-3)
• Approved November 18, 2025 Retirement Board minutes (5-0-2)
• Scheduled next Retirement Board meeting for Jan 20 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a rezoning of two parcels at 1002 and 1012 East 19th Street from R‑1 to a Transit‑Oriented Development District, allowing a 33‑unit multifamily building and related variances. Several variance permits are also on the agenda, including an oversized carport at 600 NE 1st Place, a duplex on a substandard lot at 60 East 14th Street, and an attached oversized carport at 660 East 38th Street. Two special‑use permits will be reviewed: an indoor dry‑slide entertainment facility at 3890 West 18th Avenue and an expansion of the Neighborhood Business District overlay at 250 East 4th Avenue. The board’s recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for a hearing on January 13, 2026.

• Rezoning of 1002 & 1012 East 19th Street to Transit‑Oriented Development District (33‑unit multifamily proposal)
• Variance for detached oversized carport (540 sq ft) at 600 NE 1st Place
• Variance for duplex on 60 East 14th Street (lot width 50 ft, lot area 6,750 sq ft)
• Special Use Permit for indoor dry‑slide park at 3890 West 18th Avenue
• Special Use Permit to expand NBD overlay at 250 East 4th Avenue (71 residential units)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure and service contracts, including pump station maintenance and street lighting. The body is also considering the reappointment of two members to the Planning and Zoning Board.

• Proposed $2,643,603.38 contract with Inframark, LLC for citywide pump station operations and maintenance
• Proposed $1,350,000.00 purchase order with Facility Solutions Group for citywide outdoor street lighting
• Proposed $500,000.00 purchase order to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc. for pumps and pump repairs
• Reappointment of Diego Perez and Esmiley Iglesias to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Special event permits for a fireworks tent at 1460 West 49 Street and religious events at San Lazaro and Immaculate Conception churches

The City Council reappointed two members to the Planning and Zoning Board and approved a series of contract authorizations, including a $2,643,603.38 pump‑station operations contract, a $1,350,000 street‑lighting contract, and several fire‑department and IT services contracts. All items were adopted with unanimous 5‑0 votes except the tire‑disposal purchase, which passed 5‑1.

• Reappointed Diego Perez to Planning and Zoning Board – approved 5‑0
• Reappointed Esmiley Iglesias to Planning and Zoning Board – approved 5‑0
• Approved $2,643,603.38 pump‑station operations contract – approved 5‑0
• Approved $1,350,000 outdoor street‑lighting contract – approved 5‑0
• Approved $120,000 IT disaster‑recovery services contract – approved 5‑0
• Approved $31,744 firefighter‑training website contract – approved 5‑0
• Approved $40,000 laundry services contract for fire stations – approved 5‑0
• Approved tire‑disposal services purchase orders up to $65,000 each – approved 5‑1

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review city staffing changes, including new appointments and resignations from November 2025. The board is deciding on the certification of competitive eligibility lists and the approval of six revised job descriptions.

• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Fire Lieutenant, Fire Inspector, and Water & Sewer Compliance Inspector
• Approval of revised job descriptions for positions including Senior Zoning Hearing Specialist/Legal Aide and Business Tax Office Manager
• Report of five new Civil Service Appointments, including a Police Officer and Public Safety Dispatchers
• Report of 16 resignations or retirements from the Fire, Library, and Police departments
• Final review session of Civil Service Rules and Regulations changes

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several rezoning requests, variance permits, and conditional use permits. Decisions include proposals for mixed-use residential developments and private schools. Recommendations from this meeting will be heard by the City Council on December 9, 2025, and January 13, 2026.

• Proposed 8-story mixed-use development with 21 residential units at 805 Palm Avenue and 11 East 8th Street
• Proposed K-12 private school (272 students) and 14-children daycare at 375 East 17th Street and 1702/1780 East 4th Avenue
• Proposed 4-story mixed-use development with 38 residential units at 410 East 47th Street and 4655 East 4th Avenue
• Proposed K-5 private school (80 students) and 143-children daycare at 2400 West 56th Street
• Rezoning of 1.08 acres at 1550 West 60th Street from R-1/R-2 to C-2 for Westland Baptist Church, Inc.

The board approved an amendment to Ordinance No. 2024-072 allowing a mixed‑use eight‑story project at 805 Palm Avenue and 11 East 8th Street. It also approved conditional rezoning and use permits for a private K‑12 school and daycare, and approved several setback variances with conditions. Two map amendment requests were postponed, and one was denied then postponed for further consideration.

• Approved mixed-use eight‑story development amendment (6-0)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for K‑12 school and daycare (6-0)
• Approved rear setback variance at 6120 East 4th Ave with conditions (6-0)
• Approved multiple setback variances at 100 East 37th St with conditions (6-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 1550 West 60th St (3-2-1) and postponed to Jan 14, 2026
• Postponed small‑scale map amendment for 1002 & 1012 East 19th St until Dec 10, 2025
• Postponed small‑scale map amendment for 1002 East 19th St TOD until Dec 10, 2025
• Approved Planning Board agenda of Oct 29, 2025 (5-0-1)

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board will review reports from CapTrust and the Retirement Division, including estimates, loan requests, financial reports, and a deceased retirees report. It will discuss and possibly approve annual membership dues of $750 to FPPTA and $475 to NCPERS for 2026. The board will also consider paying a $3,500 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for services rendered in October 2025 and approve attendance at the 2026 FPPTA Winter Trustee School.

• Review CapTrust report (Item 1)
• Review Retirement Division estimates, loan requests, financial reports, and deceased retirees report (Item 2)
• Approve $750 FPPTA 2026 membership dues (Item 3)
• Approve $475 NCPERS 2026 membership dues (Item 4)
• Approve $3,500 invoice payment to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (Item 6)

The Retirement Board approved several items, each passing with a 4-0-3 vote. Approvals included $750 FPPTA membership dues, $475 NCPERS membership dues, attendance at the 2026 FPPTA Winter Trustee School, payment of $3,500 invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson, and adoption of the October 21, 2025 board minutes. The next regular meeting was scheduled for December 16, 2025.

• Approved $750 FPPTA membership dues for 2026 (4-0-3)
• Approved $475 NCPERS membership dues for 2026 (4-0-3)
• Approved attendance at 2026 FPPTA Winter Trustee School in Orlando (4-0-3)
• Approved payment of $3,500 invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (4-0-3)
• Approved adoption of October 21, 2025 board minutes (4-0-3)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will meet to elect a new Council President and Vice President, appoint an acting council member to fill a vacancy, and approve a series of contracts and resolutions.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Appointment of acting Councilmember to Group IV
• Resolution to approve $1.38M for West 25th Court improvements
• Resolution to approve $330K for City Hall elevator modernization
• Resolution to approve $27.5M for employee insurance services

The council postponed the elections for Council President and Vice President until the Jan. 13, 2026 meeting. It approved the minutes from the Oct. 14 and Oct. 28, 2025 council meetings. The council also approved several procurement resolutions, including a $1,381,253.80 contract for roadway and drainage improvements on West 25th Court, a $330,000 elevator modernization at City Hall, a $158,844 burglar‑alarm services contract, and a $38,000 auditing services contract for the retirement system.

• Postponed election of Council President until Jan. 13, 2026 (motion passed)
• Postponed election of Council Vice President until Jan. 13, 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 14, 2025 meeting (4-0-1, Tundidor absent)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 28, 2025 meeting (4-0-1, Tundidor absent)
• Approved $1,381,253.80 road and drainage contract for West 25th Court (4-0-1, Tundidor absent)
• Approved $330,000 elevator modernization contract for City Hall (4-0-1, Tundidor absent)
• Approved $158,844 burglar‑alarm monitoring, maintenance and equipment contract (4-0-1, Tundidor absent)
• Approved $38,000 auditing consulting services contract for the Employees' Retirement System (4-0-1, Tundidor absent)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee will review a quarterly performance report and invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. Members will discuss the GRS Engagement Letter for FY 2026 and a request for funds to cover pension payroll and advisor services for the first quarter of the new fiscal year.

• Quarterly Performance Report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Possible approval of the GRS Engagement Letter for FY 2026
• Request for advancement of funds for quarterly pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services
• Determination of 2026 meeting dates

The committee approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved payment of the invoice to Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. It approved the GRS Engagement Letter for fiscal year 2026. It approved an advance of funds to cover the first‑quarter pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services for the new fiscal year.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of invoice to Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Approved GRS Engagement Letter for FY 2026
• Approved advancement of funds for Q1 pension payroll and actuarial/investment advisor services

Special Master

Special Master Eugene M. Steinfeld will conduct administrative hearings for various code compliance violations. The Special Master is empowered to impose fines up to $250.00 per day for first violations.

• Case RPMR-1260-2025: Pearlie and Wm Kendrick at 565 W 24 St ($250 penalty requested)
• Case BWOP-1263-2025: Santiago Gutierrez and Yamile Casco at 2221 W 4 Ct ($250 penalty requested)
• Case CERT-1428-2025: Las Palmas Del Sol Condo at 605 W 68 St ($100 penalty requested)
• Case BWOP-1-2025: Tatiana Pupo Rondon at 5751 E 3 Ave ($250 penalty requested)
• Case BWOP-186-2025: ALJC Investments LLC at 4986 E 9 Ln ($250 penalty requested)

Personnel Board

The Hialeah Personnel Board will consider approvals of revised and new job descriptions for various city departments. It will also certify non‑competitive and competitive eligibility lists for several positions. Additionally, the board will notice reclassifications of existing positions and extended probationary periods for two employees.

• Certify non‑competitive eligibility lists for Deputy Chief of Staff/Governmental Affairs (Mayor’s Office) and Water and Sewer Foreman (Public Works Department)
• Certify competitive eligibility lists for positions including Code Enforcement Officer I, Permit Technician I, Firefighter, Electronic Technician, Underground Utility Locator, Meter Reader, Solid Waste Inspector, Code Enforcement Analyst, Lien Search & Records Specialist, and Public Service Aide
• Approve revised job descriptions for roles such as Janitor P/T – Summer, Building Official, Deputy Director of Parks & Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications Supervisor, 911 Public Safety Tele‑Communicator, Information Operator, Police Radio Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher I, and Public Safety Dispatcher II
• Approve new job descriptions for Assistant Building Official, Recreation Specialist Instructor I P/T, Assistant Director of Finance, IT Security Analyst, Literacy Program Assistant P/T, Deputy Chief of Staff/Division Director of Governmental Affairs, Deputy Director of Parks & Community Engagement, Lifeguard II P/T, and Stockroom Coordinator
• Notice reclassifications for positions including Recreation Leader (Summer to Year‑Round), Solid Waste Inspector II, Permit Technician II to Special Projects Coordinator I, Public Safety Dispatcher II to Police Radio Dispatcher, and several part‑time seasonal roles to year‑round equivalents

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee will review quarterly reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide. The committee will also consider an invoice for Burgess Chambers & Associates and discuss 2026 meeting dates.

• Quarterly Report on Plans by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Request to approve Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates

The Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It adopted two asset‑mapping recommendations presented by Mr. Wan, moving assets from T. Rowe Price Growth to the Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index and from FMI Large Cap Value to Vanguard Equity Income. The committee also approved Burgess Chambers & Associates' invoice. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved asset mapping recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice (unanimous)

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings to address code violations and appeals to intents to lien. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations.

• Hearing for BWOP-472-2025 (474 E 12 ST) with a requested civil penalty of $250
• Hearing for BWOP-163-2025 (302 W 43 ST) with a requested civil penalty of $250
• Appeal to Intent to Lien for 3890 NW 36TH STREET LLC (3890 NW 36 ST) with a requested penalty of $250
• Hearing for GRFT-3376-2025 (3760 HIALEAH DR) with a requested civil penalty of $250
• Hearing for CPMR-2083-2024 (3901 W 18 AVE) with a requested civil penalty of $100

The City of Hialeah Special Master administrative hearing took place on October 29, 2025. The agenda listed numerous code‑compliance cases with civil penalties of $250 and administrative costs of $150. The minutes do not show any rulings, approvals, denials, or vote tallies for those cases. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land‑use map amendments, rezoning requests, and variance permits for properties throughout Hialeah. A key item is an amendment to Ordinance No. 2023‑124 that would allow a 5‑story multifamily development with 52 units at 1116 Palm Avenue, replacing a previously proposed 8‑story, 48‑unit project. The board will also decide on setback variances for 6120 East 4th Avenue and 90 West 64th Street, and on rezoning and variance applications for sites on East 49th Street, East 27th Street, and other commercial locations.

• Amendment to Ordinance No. 2023‑124 permitting a 5‑story, 52‑unit multifamily project at 1116 Palm Avenue (C‑2 district)
• Rezoning of 612 East 27th Street (R‑1 and C‑2) to Parking District (P)
• Rezoning and special‑use permit for 258 East 49th Street (RO to R‑3‑3) with 6 residential units and related variances
• Rear‑setback variance of 8.5 ft for an aluminum terrace at 6120 East 4th Avenue (R‑1)
• Variance allowing a building height of 49 ft and reduced parking at 4148 East 8th Avenue, 780 East 42nd Street, and 790 East 42nd Street (C‑2)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several proposed resolutions, including infrastructure projects, board reappointments, and various service contracts. The body is also reviewing a large insurance representation contract for employee medical and dental plans.

• Roadway and drainage improvements to West 25th Court from West 56th Street to West 60th Street with JVA Engineering Contractor Inc. for up to $1,381,253.80
• Insurance representation and professional services for employee plans with Pinetree Capitol, LLC (Emphasis Benefits) for up to $27,500,000.00
• Elevator modernization at City Hall with Maverick United Elevator LLC for up to $330,000.00
• Purchase of uniforms and accessories for Hialeah Police Department from Galls, LLC for up to $160,000.00
• Reappointment of Diego Perez and Esmiley Iglesias to the Planning and Zoning Board

The City Council did not have a quorum, so no official business could be taken. Only Vice President Carl Zogby was present. All agenda items, including board appointments and consent‑agenda resolutions, were postponed to the November 18, 2025 meeting.

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Board and a large $27.5 million contract extension with Pinetree Capitol for employee medical, dental, vision and other insurance plans. Other items on the consent agenda include contracts for roadway and drainage improvements on West 25th Court, elevator modernization at City Hall, and vehicle decal production. The meeting also features a proclamation for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a request to approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting.

• Reappoint Diego Perez to the Planning and Zoning Board for a two‑year term (June 29, 2025 – June 28, 2027)
• Reappoint Esmiley Iglesias to the Planning and Zoning Board for a two‑year term (Sept. 10, 2024 – Sept. 9, 2026)
• Approve a $27,500,000 contract extension with Pinetree Capitol (Emphasis Benefits) for employee insurance plans for FY 2026
• Approve a $1,381,253.80 contract with JVA Engineering for roadway and drainage improvements on West 25th Court from West 56th to West 60th Street
• Approve a $330,000 contract with Maverick United Elevator for elevator modernization at City Hall

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board will review reports from CapTrust and the Retirement Division, consider a normal retirement application for Aldys Machado, discuss an engagement letter with CBIZ CPA for audit services, and vote on paying invoices totaling $3,500. The meeting also includes approval of September 16, 2025 minutes and scheduling of the next board meeting.

• Review CapTrust report (Item 1)
• Retirement Division reports: 31 new hires, 401 estimates, loan request, financial reports, deceased retirees (Item 2)
• Application for normal retirement for Aldys Machado (Item 3)
• Discussion and possible approval of engagement letter with CBIZ CPA for auditing services (Item 4)
• Payment of invoices from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for September 2025 totaling $3,500 (Item 5)

The board unanimously approved a normal retirement for Aldys Machado of the Library. It also approved the revised CBIZ CPA audit engagement letter, a $3,500 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson, and the September 16, 2025 board minutes. Finally, the board scheduled its next regular meeting for November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM.

• Approved Normal Retirement for Aldys Machado (7-0-0 vote)
• Approved CBIZ CPA audit engagement letter after attorney revision (7-0-0 vote)
• Approved payment of $3,500 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (7-0-0 vote)
• Approved Retirement Board minutes from September 16, 2025 (7-0-0 vote)
• Scheduled next regular board meeting for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM (unanimous)

Special Master

On October 16, 2025 the City of Hialeah will conduct an administrative hearing before Special Master E. Steinfeld. The hearing will address a list of code‑compliance cases, each with a requested civil penalty and administrative cost. The Special Master will decide the disposition of each case.

• BWOP-658-2025 – LAS TERRAZAS LLC, 1355 W 44 PL #222, civil penalty $250, admin cost $150
• CERT-389-2025 – WATERSTONE CAPITAL HOLDING LLC, 311 W 21 ST, civil penalty $100, admin cost $150
• RECVH-1299-2025 – Lazaro Reinier OrdaZ et al., 650 E 8 ST, civil penalty $250, admin cost $150
• OVER-758-2025 – Hialeah MarketStation North LLC, 1001 SE 11 ST, civil penalty $100, admin cost $150
• PERM-1187-2025 – Gilberto Aguila, 2190 W 4 CT, civil penalty $250, admin cost $150

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider rezoning 4595 East 4th Avenue from R‑1 to R‑3‑3 and granting a variance for a 20‑unit mixed‑use development. It will also hear three variance requests for single‑family homes on substandard lots on East 32nd Street and a conditional use permit to expand an assisted‑living facility on West 30th Street. Additionally, three ordinance amendments related to zoning—one permitting food trucks in industrial zones and two updating district regulations—will be presented.

• Rezoning of 4595 East 4th Avenue from R‑1 (One‑Family) to R‑3‑3 (Multiple‑Family) with a variance for 20 residential units and 5,818 sq ft of commercial space.
• Variance permit for a single‑family home on a 5,440.8 sq ft lot at 759 East 32nd Street (lot width 40 ft, front setback 20.17 ft).
• Variance permit for a single‑family home on a 5,440.8 sq ft lot at 765 East 32nd Street (lot width 40 ft, front setback 20.17 ft).
• Conditional Use Permit for a two‑story, 2,212‑sq‑ft addition to the assisted‑living facility at 71 West 30th Street, increasing beds from 40 to 72.
• Ordinance amendment adding industrial zones as a permitted district for mobile food‑dispensing vehicles (food trucks).

The Planning and Zoning Board approved its September 24 agenda (5‑0‑1). It rezoned 4595 East 4th Avenue from R‑1 to R‑3‑3 with conditions (4‑1‑1). The board also approved three variance permits with conditions for properties at 759 East 32nd, 765 East 32nd, and 71 West 30th Street (each 5‑0‑1). Finally, it adopted an ordinance amendment allowing industrial zones for mobile food‑truck operations (5‑0‑1).

• Approved September 24 agenda (5-0-1)
• Rezoned 4595 East 4th Ave from R-1 to R-3-3 with conditions (4-1-1)
• Approved variance for 759 East 32nd St with conditions (5-0-1)
• Approved variance for 765 East 32nd St with conditions (5-0-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for 71 West 30th St with conditions (5-0-1)
• Approved ordinance amendment adding industrial zones for mobile food trucks (5-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider a series of resolutions and purchase orders, including large contracts for public works, fire department equipment, and a new reverse‑osmosis water treatment facility. Items on the agenda range from a $62,000 grant amendment for fentanyl eradication to a $1,575,000 recycling contract and a $4,750,000 purchase order for the RO plant. The council will also vote on routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes and the cancellation of the December 23, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution S: purchase order up to $4,750,000 for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility (Public Works)
• Resolution K: reallocation of $2,007,349.98 CDBG‑CV funds to the Fire Department for vehicles and equipment
• Resolution D: amendment to accept an additional $62,000 for the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication program
• Resolution F: purchase order up to $1,575,000 to Coastal Waste & Recycling for citywide recyclable collection
• Resolution G: sole‑source purchase order up to $412,011.05 for E911 Communications System maintenance

The council approved the Consent Agenda except Items O, V, and W. Several procurement resolutions were adopted, including a $62,000 amendment to the SAFER fentanyl grant and a $1,575,000 contract for citywide recycling. The council also approved a $2,007,349.98 allocation of CDBG‑CV funds to the fire department for vehicles and equipment. Resolution No. 2025‑225 to increase a purchase order for fleet parts passed 5‑0‑1 after the council president abstained.

• Approved Consent Agenda except Items O, V, W (motion passed, vote 6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑219: $62,000 amendment to SAFER fentanyl grant (6‑0)
• Approved purchase order to Tranny Tech Inc. up to $50,000 (6‑0)
• Approved purchase order to Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. up to $1,575,000 (6‑0)
• Approved sole‑source purchase order to Infor Public Sector, Inc. up to $412,011.05 (6‑0)
• Approved purchase order to SHI International Corp. up to $65,000 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑223: $2,007,349.98 CDBG‑CV funds to fire department (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑225: increase purchase order to National Auto Parts Warehouse up to $135,000 (5‑0‑1, President abstained)

Personnel Board

The Hialeah Personnel Board will consider approvals for revised and new job descriptions across several city departments. It will also certify non‑competitive and competitive eligibility lists for various positions. Additional items include reclassifications of existing positions and reports on leaves, resignations, and appointments.

• Approve revised job descriptions for positions such as Janitor P/T – Summer, Building Official, Deputy Director of Parks & Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications Supervisor, 911 Public Safety Tele‑Communicator, Information Operator, Police Radio Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher I and II
• Approve new job descriptions for Assistant Building Official, Recreation Specialist Instructor I P/T, Assistant Director of Finance, IT Security Analyst, Literacy Program Assistant P/T, Deputy Chief of Staff / Division Director of Governmental Affairs, Deputy Director of Parks & Community Engagement, Lifeguat II P/T, and Stockroom Coordinator
• Certify non‑competitive eligibility lists for Deputy Chief of Staff / Governmental Affairs (Mayor’s Office) and Water and Sewer Foreman (Public Works Department)
• Certify competitive eligibility lists for Code Enforcement Officer I, Permit Technician I, Firefighter, Electronic Technician, Underground Utility Locator, Meter Reader, and Solid Waste Inspector
• Approve reclassifications changing positions such as Recreation Leader (Summer) to Year‑Round, Solid Waste Inspector II to Solid Waste Inspector, Permit Technician II to Special Projects Coordinator I, and other listed reclassifications

Special Master

The City of Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on October 2, 2025. The hearing will address dozens of code‑compliance cases, each with a $250 civil penalty and possible daily fines of $250 for continued violations. Outcomes may result in liens, foreclosure, or other civil penalties. The Special Master’s decisions are final, with appeals only to the Miami‑Dade County Circuit Court.

• CPMR-2648-2025: Aloha Condo, 55 W 16 St – $250 civil penalty
• RECVH-3929-2025: David Garcia, 1398 W 77 St – $250 civil penalty
• OVER-1267-2025: Pearlie M Kendrick, 2334 W 4 Ct – $250 civil penalty
• PERM-3697-2025: Whinvest 1 LLC, 5195 E 10 Ave – $500 civil penalty
• CERT-1015-2025: 861 West 17th St LLC, 847 W 17 St – $100 civil penalty

City Council

The City Council is holding a second budget hearing to discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets. This includes a proposed tax millage rate and the adoption of several city fund budgets.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY 2026 (a 9.86% increase over the Rolled-Back Rate of 5.7362)
• Adoption of the General Fund Budget for FY 2026
• Adoption of the Public Works Fund budget for FY 2026
• Adoption of the Streets Fund and Stormwater Fund budgets for FY 2026
• Adoption of Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Fund budgets for FY 2026

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑90, approving the City of Hialeah’s Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget with a 5‑0‑1 vote (Council Member Tundidor absent). It also approved the FY 2026 budgets for the Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, and Capital Project funds, each passing with votes of 5‑0‑1 (or 6‑0 where all members voted). The council approved an amendment adding a rebate clause for eligible homestead properties (5‑0‑1) and rejected a proposed $250 reimbursement motion.

• Approved General Fund Budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑90) 5‑0‑1 (Tundidor absent)
• Approved Public Works Fund Budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑91) 5‑0‑1 (Tundidor absent)
• Approved Streets Fund Budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑92) 5‑0‑1 (Tundidor absent)
• Approved Stormwater Fund Budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑93) 5‑0‑1 (Tundidor absent)
• Approved Special Revenue Funds Budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑94) 6‑0
• Approved Capital Project Funds Budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑95) 6‑0
• Approved amendment adding rebate clause for homestead properties 5‑0‑1
• Rejected reimbursement motion of at least $250 (motion failed)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several land use requests, including a multifamily housing project and a medical research center. The board will also decide on a rear setback variance for a residential property and a carwash expansion. Two items regarding Westland Baptist Church have been postponed.

• Proposed 5-story multifamily development with 52 units at 1116 Palm Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a medical research center at 4440 West 16th Avenue
• Rear setback variance of 14.2 feet at 3481 East 8th Lane
• Variance for carwash expansion and parking at 5350 West 12th Avenue
• Postponed rezoning and map amendment for Folio No. 04-2035-001-0550

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the agenda for the September 10 meeting. It granted a rear‑setback variance for 3481 East 8th Lane and approved a special‑use permit for a medical research center at 4440 West 16th Avenue, each with conditions. Two other items were postponed with no action taken.

• Approved Planning & Zoning Board Summary Agenda (5-0-1)
• Approved rear setback of 14.2 ft for 3481 East 8th Lane with conditions (5-0-1)
• Postponed small‑scale map amendment (LU‑1) – no action
• Postponed rezoning of property 04-2035-001-0550 to Parking District – no action
• Approved variance and ordinance amendment for 1116 Palm Avenue (option #2) with conditions (3-2-1)
• Approved special use permit for medical research center at 4440 West 16th Avenue with conditions (5-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council meeting on September 23, 2025 will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several resolutions. The Council will vote on a resolution to accept a $1,192,000 grant from the Children’s Trust to fund Creative Learning & Play, Step Ahead, and Young Leaders with Character after‑care and summer‑camp programs citywide for fiscal year 2026. Additional items include a $400,000 Home Depot procurement contract for maintenance supplies, a $325,000 Amazon marketplace procurement, a solid‑waste illegal dumping reward program offering up to $500 per case, and a correction to Zoning Item 16E changing required parking spaces from 77 to 65.

• Accept $1,192,000 Children’s Trust grant for Creative Learning & Play, Step Ahead, and Young Leaders with Character after‑care and summer‑camp programs (FY 2026).
• Approve $400,000 Home Depot contract for maintenance, repair, and industrial supplies under a piggyback agreement.
• Approve $325,000 Amazon.com Services contract for an online marketplace to purchase products and services.
• Adopt solid‑waste illegal dumping reward resolution authorizing up to $500 per case for tipsters.
• Amend Zoning Item 16E on the agenda to require 65 parking spaces instead of 77.

The council approved a $1,192,000 grant from the Children’s Trust for citywide after‑school programs. It also adopted an illegal‑dumping reward program, increased the police K9 unit purchase order, funded senior‑dance meals, and authorized a large set of equipment purchase orders. All consent‑agenda items for prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent‑agenda items A‑D (minutes) 6‑0
• Approved illegal‑dumping reward program (Resolution 2025‑200) as amended 5‑0‑1
• Approved Children’s Trust grant of $1,192,000 (Resolution 2025‑201) 6‑0
• Approved $12,000 increase to PO 2025‑662 for Police K9 unit 6‑0
• Approved up to $25,920 for senior dance meal service 6‑0
• Approved multiple equipment purchase orders totaling many vendors 6‑0
• Motion to approve consent agenda except Items E and Z passed unanimously (all members AYE)
• Postponed Administrative Item 11 C until further notice

Special Master

The City of Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on September 18 2025 to consider civil penalty requests for numerous code‑compliance cases. Penalties range from $100 to $500 per case and may result in daily fines up to $250, liens, or foreclosure if unpaid. The Special Master’s rulings are final, with appeals limited to the Miami‑Dade County Circuit Court.

• Lawson Environmental Services, LLC – $500 penalty, case 2025-00929, address E400000000230
• Argentina Leon – $500 penalty, case 2025-00911, address 04-3118-006-1170
• Colorama No 2 Industrial Park – $100 penalty, case 2025-00969, address 04-2027-102-0001
• San Rocco Investment Corp – $100 penalty, case SIGN-3435-2024, address 5901 W 16 AVE
• Casa del Sol Condo – $100 penalty, case CERT-54-2025, address 1750 W 46 ST BD 1

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board will review retirement fund estimates, loans, and financial reports. It will consider retirement applications for Police Officer Azael Acay (normal) and Felix Perez (deferred). The board will discuss adding an annuity option to participants' pensions and decide whether to approve payment of a $3,745 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for August 2025 services.

• Review of retirement division estimates, loan requests, and financial reports (Item 2)
• Application for normal retirement for Azael Acay (Police) (Item 3)
• Application for deferred retirement for Felix Perez (Police) (Item 4)
• Discussion on plan participants adding an annuity to their pension (Item 5)
• Payment request for $3,745 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for August 2025 services (Item 7)

The Board unanimously approved the normal retirements of Police officers Azael Acay and Felix Perez. It also approved a new annuity-as-pension policy to be drafted by the Board Attorney, and authorized board members and staff to attend the KORIED Plan Sponsor Educational Institute in January 2026. The Board approved payment of $3,745 in invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson and adopted the August 19, 2025 board minutes. The next regular meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Approved normal retirement for Police Officer Azael Acay (7-0-0)
• Approved normal retirement for Police Officer Felix Perez (7-0-0)
• Approved Board Attorney to create annuity-as-pension policy (7-0-0)
• Approved Board members and staff to attend KORIED Plan Sponsor Educational Institute Jan 20‑23 2026 (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of $3,745 invoices to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson (7-0-0)
• Approved adoption of August 19 2025 Retirement Board minutes (7-0-0)
• Scheduled next regular Retirement Board meeting for Oct 21 2025 at 1:30 p.m. (7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting first readings and public hearings for several proposed ordinances to adopt budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. This includes the General Fund and various specialized funds. The council is also considering a tax millage rate for the upcoming year.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.2388 mills for FY 2026, an 8.76% increase over the Rolled-Back Rate of 5.7362
• Proposed adoption of the General Fund Budget for FY 2026
• Proposed adoption of budgets for Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Funds
• Proposed resolution adopting the Tentative Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through 2030
• Proposed adoption of the Tentative Capital Budget for FY 2026

The council adopted an amendment to the mayor's millage proposal, establishing a flat rate. The mayor's original millage proposal was rejected. The General Fund budget and the budgets for Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects were unanimously approved for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Approved amendment to mayor's millage proposal, adopting flat rate (5-1)
• Rejected mayor's original millage proposal (motion failed 3-3)
• Approved General Fund budget for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Public Works Fund budget for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Streets Fund budget for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Stormwater Fund budget for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Special Revenue Funds budget for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Capital Project Funds budget for FY 2026 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting the first reading and public hearing for several proposed budget ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026. This includes the general fund and various specialized funds. The body is also considering a five-year tentative Capital Improvement Plan.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.2388 mills for FY 2026, an 8.76% increase over the rolled-back rate
• Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2026
• Proposed budgets for Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Funds
• Proposed Tentative Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through 2030

The council considered an amendment to the mayor’s rebate proposal that would set the tax millage rate at 6.3018 mills, a 9.86% increase over the rolled‑back rate. The amendment motion received three ayes (Juan Junco, Luis Rodriguez, Carl Zogby) and three nays (Jesus Tundidor, Melinda De La Vega, Monica Perez) and failed. A separate motion to postpone the item also failed because it was not seconded. The meeting was continued to September 16 for further budget hearings.

• Amendment to mayor’s rebate proposal fails (3 ayes, 3 nays)
• Motion to postpone fails (no second)
• Continuance of first budget hearing scheduled for Sept 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• First reading and public hearing of General Fund Budget ordinance (FY 2026)
• First reading and public hearing of Public Works Fund Budget ordinance (FY 2026)
• First reading and public hearing of Streets Fund Budget ordinance (FY 2026)
• First reading and public hearing of Stormwater Fund Budget ordinance (FY 2026)
• First reading and public hearing of Special Revenue Funds Budget ordinance (FY 2026)

City Council

The City Council is conducting the first budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will hold first readings and public hearings on proposed ordinances to establish tax rates and adopt budgets for various city funds.

• Proposed tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY 2026, a 9.86% increase over the rolled-back rate
• Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2026
• Proposed budgets for Public Works, Streets, Stormwater, Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Debt Service Funds
• Proposed resolution adopting the Tentative Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-2030
• Proposed Tentative Capital Budget for FY 2026

The council held a first reading and public hearing of an ordinance to adopt the Miami‑Dade County Assessment Roll with a tax millage rate of 6.3018 mills for FY 2026. Council Member Juan Junco proposed an amendment to set the rate at 6.2388 mills, and Council Member Jesus Tundidor proposed an amendment to set it at 5.6717 mills. Both amendment motions failed with a 3‑3 tie, leaving the original rate unchanged. No other budget items were voted on.

• Motion to amend tax millage to 6.2388 mills failed (3-3 tie)
• Motion to amend tax millage to 5.6717 mills failed (3-3 tie)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will consider several variance permits for setbacks, lot coverage, and parking at specific properties. The meeting includes requests for a kindergarten expansion and a clinical research center, as well as a proposed ordinance amendment regarding residential parking for commercial and recreational vehicles.

• Rezoning and variance for a three-story structure at 76 West 14th Street
• Variance for lot coverage and parking at 125 East 8th Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a kindergarten class at 2019 East 4th Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a clinical research center at 3750 West 16th Avenue, Suite 236U
• Proposed ordinance amendment to clarify 60-day warnings for recreational vehicles on residential property

The Planning and Zoning Board approved its August 27 agenda (5‑0‑1). It then approved several permits and variances, including rear and interior setbacks at 5364 West 14th Court (5‑0‑1) and a rezoning with multiple variances for 76 West 14th Street (5‑0‑1). A variance for 125 East 8th Street was approved (4‑1‑1) and a conditional use permit for a daycare/kindergarten at 2019 East 4th Avenue was approved (5‑0‑1). The variance request for 5350 West 12th Avenue was postponed with no action taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0-1)
• Approved rear and interior setbacks for 5364 West 14th Court (5-0-1)
• Approved rezoning and variances for 76 West 14th Street (5-0-1)
• Approved variance for 125 East 8th Street (4-1-1)
• Postponed variance for 5350 West 12th Avenue (no action)
• Approved conditional use permit for 2019 East 4th Avenue daycare/kindergarten (5-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will consider a series of consent‑agenda items, including several purchase orders and resolutions, and will hold second‑reading public hearings on four proposed ordinances. Among the consent items is a resolution to purchase a heavy rescue truck for up to $1,737,875. The council will also appoint Daniel Cruz as the IAFF Local 1102 representative to the Employees Retirement System Board. The meeting includes a presentation of the final 2023‑2024 audit report.

• Resolution to purchase a heavy rescue truck (up to $1,737,875) – Fire Department
• Resolution to issue a purchase order to Maestre Construction Inc. for site restorations (up to $500,000) – Public Works
• Resolution to issue a purchase order to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc. for cybersecurity hardware and services (up to $150,000) – Information Technology
• Second‑reading public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan – Zoning
• Appointment of Daniel Cruz as IAFF Local 1102 representative to the Employees Retirement System Board

The Hialeah City Council approved several procurement resolutions, including a heavy‑rescue truck purchase up to $1,737,875, a $500,000 site‑restoration contract, and IT security contracts. Council members also appointed Daniel Cruz as the IAFF representative to the Employees Retirement System Board. All items were adopted with a 4‑0‑2 vote.

• Approved appointment of Daniel Cruz as IAFF representative to the Employees Retirement System Board (4-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes of the Aug 26, 2025 meeting (4-0-2)
• Approved piggyback Invitation to Bid 2020-021 for site restorations up to $500,000 (4-0-2)
• Approved purchase of a heavy rescue truck up to $1,737,875 (4-0-2)
• Approved purchase order for email protection services up to $45,720 (4-0-2)
• Approved cybersecurity hardware and services purchase up to $150,000 (4-0-2)
• Approved allocation of Cops Accreditation Grant funds: $48,125 for consultant services and $5,000 for CALEA fees (4-0-2)
• Approved increase of Purchase Order No. 2025-1766 for construction supplies up to $40,000 (4-0-2)

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings to address various code violations. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250.00 per day for first violations, which may lead to property liens or foreclosure if unpaid.

• Hearings for multiple properties with requested civil penalties ranging from $100 to $250
• Cases involving BWOP (Building Without Permit) violations, including 235 W 75 PL and 1661 W 2 AVE
• Cases involving CERT (Certificate) violations, including 4255 E 8 AVE and 30 E 39 ST
• Hearings for RECVH (Vacant/Unsafe) violations at 4990 E 10 AVE and 5040 E 10 AVE
• Administrative costs of $150 applied to listed cases

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a small‑scale map amendment changing 541 East 22nd Street from medium‑density to high‑density residential (vote 5‑0‑1). It also approved rezoning of that property to R‑3‑5 with conditions (vote 5‑0‑1). A parking‑space variance for 2315 West 4th Avenue was approved (vote 6‑0). Finally, a special use permit, wall‑height variance, and conditional use permit for Children’s Paradise Learning Center at 21 East 59th Street were approved with conditions (vote 6‑0).

• Approved small‑scale map amendment for 541 East 22nd St (5‑0‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 541 East 22nd St to R‑3‑5 with conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Approved parking‑space variance for 2315 West 4th Ave (6‑0)
• Approved special use permit, wall‑height variance, and conditional use permit for Children’s Paradise Learning Center at 21 East 59th St with conditions (6‑0)
• Approved rescheduling/cancellation of Nov‑Dec 2025 board meetings (6‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a series of purchase orders and resolutions, including a $241,000 order for pavement markings and signage, a $152,635 order for a Caterpillar 440 backhoe, a $78,349.08 order for a Vermeer stump grinder, and a $64,000 order for floral services. Additional approvals covered technology hardware, Apple iPads, HUD professional services, and interior/exterior painting at Wilde Park & Community Center. All items were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved $241,000 purchase order for pavement markings and signage (Resolution No. 2025-186) – 6-0
• Approved $152,635 purchase order for Caterpillar 440 Backhoe (Resolution No. 2025-182) – 6-0
• Approved $78,349.08 purchase order for Vermeer SC802 Stump Grinder (Resolution No. 2025-183) – 6-0
• Approved $64,000 purchase order for floral and decorative services (Exclusive Events) – 6-0
• Approved $30,000 increase to Purchase Order 2025-985 for HUD services (Resolution No. 2025-184) – 6-0
• Approved $75,000 purchase order for technology hardware and software (Insight Public Sector) – 6-0
• Approved $27,160 purchase order for 70 Apple iPads (Purchase Order No. 2025-2374) – 6-0
• Approved $30,222.50 purchase order for interior/exterior painting at Wilde Park & Community Center – 6-0

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee approved the minutes from its August 15, 2023 meeting. Members elected Morejon as Chair and A. Gonzalez as Vice Chair. The next meeting was scheduled for September 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Aug 15, 2023 meeting (4-0-1)
• Appointed Morejon as Committee Chair (3-1-1)
• Appointed A. Gonzalez as Committee Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement Board approved the fiscal year 2026 budget. It also approved one normal retirement, two deferred retirements, and several travel requests for board members. The minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting were approved and the next board meeting was scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Approved Normal Retirement for Debora Storch (6-0-1)
• Approved Deferred Retirements for Brandon Montalvo and Bayardo Montial (6-0-1)
• Approved FY 2026 budget (6-0-1)
• Approved board members' attendance at FPPTA Fall Trustee School, Oct 5‑8 2025 (6-0-1)
• Approved board members' attendance at 54th Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Pension Conference, Sep 9‑11 2025 (6-0-1)
• Approved June 26, 2025 board minutes (6-0-1)
• Scheduled next board meeting for Sep 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM (decision recorded)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board approved a small‑scale map amendment and six rezoning or variance applications, all with a 5‑0‑1 vote as one member was absent. Four of the approvals were granted with conditions, one was approved outright, and one item was postponed. The board also adopted its July 9th agenda. All approved items will be forwarded to the City Council for final review.

• Approved small‑scale map amendment for 991 E 21st St (5‑0‑1)
• Approved Board agenda of July 9, 2025 (5‑0‑1)
• Approved interior setback variance for 4661 W 8th Court with conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Removed from table and approved rezoning of 924 E 23rd St with conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 991 E 21st St with conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 1410 W 68th St (5‑0‑1)
• Approved variance for 6440 W 20th Ave with conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Postponed conditional use permit for 2019 E 4th Ave (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure repairs, software procurement, and housing rehabilitation projects. The body is also considering several vehicle acquisitions for the Police Department and a new appointment to the Beautification Committee.

• Proposed $641,000 purchase of 10 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Police Department
• Proposed $600,000 software purchase from SHI International Corp
• Proposed $404,789 roofing system replacement for Victor Wilde Park
• Proposed $133,700 contract with Visualscape, Inc. for tree planting using a Miami-Dade County grant
• Proposed SHIP Program home rehabilitations for Maria Cantillo ($87,234.40), Julio and Maria Bueno ($104,019.30), and Maria Quevedo ($96,470.00)

The council appointed Lazaro Chavez to the Beautification Committee (6‑0). It approved the consent agenda, including the July 28 special‑meeting minutes (5‑1‑0). Several financial resolutions passed, most notably a $600,000 software purchase (Resolution 2025‑162, 5‑1‑0). Council Member Monica Perez voted “No” on each consent‑agenda item.

• Appointed Lazaro Chavez to Beautification Committee (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including July 28 minutes (5-1-0)
• Approved software purchase up to $600,000 (Resolution 2025-162, 5-1-0)
• Approved $100,000 tree‑planting grant (Resolution 2025-163, 5-1-0)
• Approved $15,000 increase to asphalt purchase order (5-1-0)
• Approved $20,000 increase to concrete purchase order (5-1-0)
• Approved $60,016 increase to crushed lime rock purchase order (5-1-0)
• Approved $87,234.40 SHIP program purchase for Maria Cantillo (5-1-0)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved payment of the invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates. No other motions were taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved invoice payment to Burgess Chambers & Associates (motion passed)

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee met on August 4, 2025. The members approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved the invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates unanimously. No other business was taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance setting a special primary election for November 4, 2025 and a possible run‑off on December 9, 2025, but the motion failed. It also approved a land‑use map amendment changing 29 East 16 Street from low‑density to medium‑density residential. The consent agenda items adopting minutes from three prior meetings were approved. A motion to appoint William Marrero to the Personnel Board was rejected.

• Motion to approve special election ordinance (Nov 4, 2025 primary; Dec 9, 2025 run‑off) failed (AYE: Juan Junco, Luis Rodriguez, Carl Zogby; NAY: Melinda De La Vega)
• Approved first reading of land‑use map amendment for 29 East 16 Street, changing from low‑density to medium‑density residential (4‑0‑2, Council Members Tundidor and Perez absent)
• Approved consent agenda to adopt minutes of June 24, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑2, Council Members Tundidor and Perez absent)
• Approved consent agenda to adopt minutes of June 10, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑2, Council Members Tundidor and Perez absent)
• Approved consent agenda to adopt minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑2, Council Members Tundidor and Perez absent)
• Motion to appoint William Marrero to the Personnel Board for a two‑year term failed (AYE: Juan Junco, Luis Rodriguez, Carl Zogby; NAY: Melinda De La Vega)
• Amendment to Board Appointment Item 9 A corrected to reflect a full term (announcement only)
• First reading of ordinance amending Future Land Use Map from Residential Office to Commercial postponed to August 12, 2025

Employees' Retirement System

The board voted 5‑0‑2 to approve a lawsuit against Apple, Inc. It also approved payment plans for retirees owing $66,897.18 and two other retirees, normal retirements for five employees, and payment of two invoices totaling $49,698. The board adopted the financial statements, the actuarial valuation report, and the interest credit, and authorized staff and trustees to attend two conferences. The next board meeting was scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Approve litigation against Apple, Inc. (5-0-2)
• Approve payment plan for retiree owing $66,897.18 (5-0-2)
• Approve payment plans for two other retirees who owe money (5-0-2)
• Approve normal retirement for five employees (5-0-2)
• Approve payment of Foster & Foster invoice $38,463.00 (5-0-2)
• Approve payment of Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoice $11,235.00 (5-0-2)
• Approve financial statements (5-0-2)
• Approve staff and trustees to attend FPPTA and NCPERS conferences (5-0-2)

City Council

The City Council approved multiple procurement resolutions, most notably a SCADA system purchase not to exceed $1,892,515.00. Other approvals included a $196,835.00 hydraulic equipment contract, a $309,695.00 tree canopy restoration contract, and several expenditure‑threshold increases for city properties. All approvals passed with a 5‑0‑1 vote, with Council Member Tundidor absent. The memorandum of understanding with Sustainability Partners LLC was postponed until August 12, 2025.

• Approved SCADA system purchase up to $1,892,515.00 (5-0-1)
• Approved piggyback contract for hydraulic equipment up to $196,835.00 (5-0-1)
• Approved Tree Canopy Restoration contract up to $309,695.00 (5-0-1)
• Approved increase of Eastern Engineering services threshold by $19,290.00 (total $64,000) (5-0-1)
• Approved increase of GNP Engineering services threshold by $36,750.00 (total $64,000) (5-0-1)
• Approved increase of Inliner Solutions purchase order by $500,000.00 (cumulative $1,500,000) (5-0-1)
• Approved ratification of multiple purchase orders and additional $31,834.75, total not to exceed $60,000.00 (5-0-1)
• Postponed MOU with Sustainability Partners LLC to August 12, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved five items, each passing with a 7‑0 vote. Approvals included a map amendment for 705 East 8th Avenue, a variance for 520 East 49th Street, a rezoning with conditions for 705 East 8th Avenue, a special‑use permit with conditions for three properties on East 9th Street, and a tentative plat for E 7th Avenue duplexes subject to comments.

• Approved small‑scale map amendment for 705 East 8th Ave (R‑O to Commercial) (7‑0)
• Approved variance for 520 East 49th St accessway (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning and variance for 705 East 8th Ave with conditions (7‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit and variances for 308, 330, 342 East 9th St multifamily project with conditions (7‑0)
• Approved tentative plat for E 7th Ave duplexes subject to comments (7‑0)

City Council

The council confirmed numerous board appointments and approved the consent agenda. It authorized several purchase orders, including a $420,000 contract with AECOM for engineering services, $225,935.60 for synthetic soccer fields at Goodlet Park, $56,912 for a new Chevy Silverado, and $70,000 for heavy‑equipment repairs. All approvals were passed with a 5‑0‑1 vote, with Council Member Tundidor absent, except the consent agenda which passed 6‑0‑1.

• Approved appointment of Javier Collazo to the Employees' Retirement System board (5-0-1)
• Approved appointment of Luis Antonio Morales to the Planning and Zoning Board (5-0-1)
• Authorized $420,000 AECOM engineering services contract (5-0-1)
• Authorized $225,935.60 contract to replace two synthetic soccer fields at Goodlet Park (5-0-1)
• Authorized $56,912 purchase of a 2025 Chevy Silverado for Fleet (5-0-1)
• Authorized $70,000 increase to purchase orders for heavy‑equipment repair and parts (5-0-1)
• Approved the consent agenda items, including minutes from May 27, 2025 (6-0-1)

Cultural Affairs Board

The Cultural Affairs Board voted to postpone the election of the Committee Chair, with the motion passing 3-0-1. It also postponed the election of the Committee Vice Chair, with the same 3-0-1 vote. The board agreed to schedule future meetings for the first Thursday of each month. No other formal actions were taken.

• Postponed election of Committee Chair (motion passed 3-0-1)
• Postponed election of Committee Vice Chair (motion passed 3-0-1)
• Agreed to hold meetings on the first Thursday of each month

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved seven items, all by a 6‑0‑1 vote with Member Henriquez absent. Approvals included a small‑scale map amendment, a right‑of‑way abandonment, rezoning and variance permits, a conditional use permit for a kindergarten, and a special use permit for a mixed‑use development, each with specified conditions where noted.

• Approved small‑scale map amendment from low‑density to medium‑density residential at 29 E 16th St (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Board summary agenda for May 14, 2025 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved closing, vacating and abandoning 25,579 sq ft of right‑of‑way on NW 38th Ave with conditions (6‑0‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 29 E 16th St from R‑2 to R‑3‑3 with variance and conditions (6‑0‑1)
• Approved variance permit for 520 E 49th St with landscaping condition (6‑0‑1)
• Approved conditional use permit for kindergarten at 3300 E 4th Ave with use and timing conditions (6‑0‑1)
• Approved special use permit for mixed‑use development at 901 & 925 E 2nd Ave with multiple development conditions (6‑0‑1)

City Council

The City Council directed the Law Department to reinstate the ordinance calling for a special election on November 4, 2025 to fill the Group III council vacancy, passing 4‑2. Council members also unanimously appointed Luis Rodriguez as Council President and Carl Zogby as Council Vice President. Additionally, the council approved several consent‑agenda items, including the fire fighters’ collective bargaining agreement, a $43,450 aquatic assessment contract, a transit Title VI program plan, a $15,000 purchase‑order increase, and a $57,209.40 piggyback contract.

• Directed Law Department to call special election for Group III vacancy (4‑2)
• Appointed Luis Rodriguez as Council President (6‑0)
• Appointed Carl Zogby as Council Vice President (6‑0)
• Approved fire fighters collective bargaining agreement (6‑0)
• Approved aquatic assessment contract up to $43,450 (6‑0)
• Approved Transit System Title VI Program Plan (6‑0)
• Approved $15,000 purchase‑order increase for vehicle parts (6‑0)
• Approved piggyback contract for GPS devices up to $57,209.40 (6‑0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a small‑scale map amendment converting 841 E 24th Street from residential to commercial (7‑0). It also approved a front‑setback variance for 217 W 35th Street after initially tabling the item (7‑0). Additional approvals included an alley closure for public use, a rezoning of the same 841 E 24th Street property to a restricted retail district, and a variance for substandard parcels at 316 E 43rd Street.

• Approved Small Scale Map Amendment for 841 E 24th St (R‑1 to Commercial) 7‑0
• Approved front‑setback variance for 217 W 35th St after tabled, 7‑0
• Approved alley closure and public use of 2,160 sq ft near Tract 36‑FD, 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 841 E 24th St to C‑1 (Restricted Retail) 7‑0
• Approved variance for substandard parcels at 316 E 43rd St, 6‑1
• Approved Planning and Zoning Board agenda for April 23 meeting, 7‑0

City Council

The Hialeah City Council approved an $80,000 grant for the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication program and increased purchase orders for window‑tinting services and vehicle decals. The Council also extended a public‑submission deadline to May 23, 2025, and approved the consent agenda. All motions to fill the Group 3 vacancy and to elect a Council President failed.

• Approved $80,000 grant for Fentanyl Eradication Program (6‑0)
• Approved increase of Purchase Order #2025-673 for Rainbow Window Tinting up to $100,000 (total $250,000) (6‑0)
• Approved increase of Purchase Order #2025-808 for vehicle decals up to $50,000 (total $100,000) (6‑0)
• Approved extension of the submission period to May 23, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Motion to table Group 3 Vacancy item to May 27, 2025 – approved (5‑1)
• Motions to appoint individuals to the Group 3 Vacancy – each failed (3‑3)
• Motions to elect a Council President – all failed (no vote passed)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved the February 12 minutes and an invoice payment to Burgess Chambers & Associates. It ratified a retroactive payment under Ordinance 2025-026. The committee also approved an advancement of funds for the third‑quarter pension payroll and authorized opening a Truist bank account for monthly pension payments.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved invoice payment to Burgess Chambers & Associates (motion passed)
• Ratified retroactive payment under Ordinance 2025-026 (motion passed)
• Approved advancement of funds for Q3 pension payroll (motion passed)
• Approved opening a Truist bank account for retired officials' pension payments (motion passed)

Personnel Board

The board approved the minutes of the April 2025 meeting unanimously (4‑0). It certified numerous non‑competitive and competitive eligibility lists, all approved unanimously (4‑0). Revised job descriptions for several Education, Public Safety and Streets positions were also approved unanimously (4‑0). The Meter Reader eligibility list was abolished unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved April 2025 Personnel Board meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved non‑competitive eligibility lists for Communications Manager, Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant, Senior Office Coordinator, Senior Budget Analyst, Risk Management Specialist I & II, Budget Analyst II (4‑0)
• Approved competitive eligibility lists for Service Worker, Electrician, Customer Service Representative, Aquatics Manager, Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, Purchasing Aide, Heavy Equipment Operator (4‑0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Site Program Lead, Lead Site Manager, Education Coordinator I & II, Utilityman, Streets Inspector (4‑0)
• Abolished the Meter Reader eligibility list (4‑0)

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. The committee also unanimously approved the invoice submitted by Burgess Chambers & Associates. No other motions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the agenda (5-0-2) and adopted a resolution supporting the mayor and City Council's housing element amendments (5-0-2). A rezoning request was withdrawn by the applicant, so no action was taken. Two special‑use permit requests were tabled until the May 14 meeting—one by board motion (5-0-2) and one at the applicant’s request.

• Approved agenda (5-0-2)
• Rezoning request withdrawn by applicant (no vote)
• Tabled SUP for 1775 West Okeechobee Rd (5-0-2)
• Tabled SUP for 901 & 925 East 2nd Ave at applicant request (no vote)
• Approved housing element amendment resolution (5-0-2)

City Council

The council unanimously (7-0) appointed Alejandra Cortina to the Beautification Committee and approved a series of contract resolutions, including tree planting, engineering design, street sweeping, cybersecurity, home rehabilitation, and armor plates. Each resolution was adopted with a 7-0 vote. The council also postponed Zoning Item 16 G to the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approved appointment of Alejandra Cortina to Beautification Committee (7-0)
• Approved $90,659.10 Bucky Dent Park tree/palm planting contract (7-0)
• Approved $184,486.05 engineering design contract for East 8th & 10th Ave (7-0)
• Approved $182,582.05 engineering design contract for West 36th Ave (7-0)
• Approved $337,947.59 piggyback contract for street sweeping services (7-0)
• Approved $87,782.68 cybersecurity network upgrade contract (7-0)
• Approved $54,224.50 home rehabilitation for Onilda Brito (7-0)
• Approved $21,845.00 purchase of NIJ Level III armor plates for police (7-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board approved a Securities Litigation Policy. It also approved normal retirements for Rolando Medina (Fire) and Yajaira Bustamante (Education Community Services), and a deferred retirement for Alex Ortiz (Parks & Recreation). The Board authorized payment of two invoices totaling $4,200 and adopted the March 18, 2025 Board minutes. The next meeting was set for May 20, 2025.

• Approved Securities Litigation Policy (5-0-2)
• Approved normal retirement for Rolando Medina, Fire (5-0-2)
• Approved normal retirement for Yajaira Bustamante, Education Community Services (5-0-2)
• Approved deferred retirement for Alex Ortiz, Parks & Recreation (5-0-2)
• Approved payment of invoices $3,500.00 (Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson) and $700.00 (Rolando Montenegro) (5-0-2)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Retirement Board minutes (5-0-2)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for May 20, 2025 at 1:30 P.M.

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved the March 26 agenda (6‑0‑1). It approved a setback variance for 950 West 37th Street with conditions (6‑0‑1). It denied a variance request for a carwash expansion at 5350 West 12th Avenue (6‑0‑1) and tabled a lot‑coverage variance for 1158 West 30th Street until the May 14 meeting (6‑0‑1). It also approved a conditional use permit for a school expansion at 3751 West 108th Street and a special use permit for a neighborhood‑business‑district project at 65 West 7th Street, both with conditions (each 6‑0‑1).

• Approved March 26 agenda (6-0-1)
• Approved setback variance for 950 West 37th St with conditions (6-0-1)
• Denied carwash expansion variance at 5350 West 12th Ave (6-0-1)
• Tabled lot‑coverage variance for 1158 West 30th St until May 14 (6-0-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for school expansion at 3751 West 108th St with conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved special use permit for NBD project at 65 West 7th St with conditions (6-0-1)

City Council

At the April 8, 2025 meeting, the Hialeah City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing multiple purchase orders and contract extensions. The largest approval was Resolution 2025‑097, permitting up to $297,922 for three portable bypass pumps and $64,810 for generator maintenance under a Florida Sheriffs’ Association contract. Other unanimous (7‑0) approvals included school bus procurement ($229,221), transit‑bus parts ($150,000), sidewalk repairs ($93,490.56), water‑meter purchases ($119,592.50), temporary staffing ($150,000), IT services ($69,830.50), and the routine consent agenda.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-092 for two school buses up to $229,221.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-093 for transit‑bus parts up to $150,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-094 for sidewalk repair services up to $93,490.56 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-095 for water meters and parts up to $119,592.50 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-096 for temporary staffing up to $150,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-097 for portable pumps and generator maintenance total $297,922.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-099 for website and IT subscriptions up to $69,830.50 (7-0)

Personnel Board

The board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. It certified several non‑competitive and competitive eligibility lists, all by unanimous 5-0 motions. Revised and new job descriptions for various departments were also approved unanimously. Reclassifications and other notices were recorded but not voted on.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Non‑competitive eligibility list for Director of Community Relations (5-0)
• Approved Competitive eligibility list for Code Compliance Inspector (5-0)
• Approved revised job description for Customer Service Representative (Construction & Maintenance) (5-0)
• Approved revised job description for Solid Waste Supervisor II (Public Works) (5-0)
• Approved new job description for Business Relations Coordinator (Mayor’s Office) (5-0)
• Approved new job description for IT Security Administrator (Information Technology) (5-0)
• Noted reclassification of CAD Operator to Customer Service Representative (no vote)

City Council

The Council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑091 directing the Mayor to arrange mediation with Miami‑Dade County within 90 days over an alleged $17.8 million sewer‑service debt. The resolution also orders an independent expert to test the County’s P‑72 meter at Pump Station 200 and authorizes the City Attorney to pursue legal action if mediation fails. A separate motion to discuss the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant during mediation was also approved. Both actions passed 6‑0‑1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑091 directing mediation on $17.8M debt (6-0-1)
• Directed City to retain independent expert for P‑72 meter testing at Pump Station 200 (6-0-1)
• Authorized City Attorney to file legal action if mediation does not resolve the debt (6-0-1)
• Approved motion to discuss Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant during mediation (6-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved its March 12 agenda unanimously. It approved rezoning, conditional use and variance requests for 106 West 9th Street and for 175 East 17th Street, each with conditions, both by a 7‑0 vote. Three variance requests were tabled until the April 9 meeting, also by 7‑0 votes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 12 agenda (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 106 West 9th St from CR to R-3-D, CUP and variances with conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 175 East 17th St from R-1 to R-2 and variances with conditions (7-0)
• Tabled variance for 1158 West 30th St (lot coverage) until April 9, 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled variance for 5350 West 12th Ave carwash expansion until April 9, 2025 (7-0)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council approved a series of resolutions, each passing with a 5-0-2 vote as Council Members Perez and Tundidor were absent. Appointments were made for Javier Collazo to the Employees' Retirement System board and Humfredo Perez to the Defined Contribution Plan Committee. Major contracts were authorized, including a $407,567.32 E911 communications system, a $479,836.75 engineering services contract, a $50,000 diesel equipment repair fund, and a $150,933.79 purchase for ECivis software. Street naming resolutions designated East 2nd Avenue as "Dr. Santiago A. Cardenas Way," West 2nd Avenue as "Familia De Presos Politicos Cubanos Street," and Northeast 9th Avenue as "Pedro Roman Street."

• Approved appointment of Javier Collazo to Employees' Retirement System board (5-0-2)
• Approved appointment of Humfredo Perez to Defined Contribution Plan Committee (5-0-2)
• Approved E911 communications system contract up to $407,567.32 (5-0-2)
• Approved engineering and architectural services contract up to $479,836.75 (5-0-2)
• Approved diesel equipment repair funding up to $50,000 (5-0-2)
• Approved amendment to Home-ARP Allocation Plan and supplemental appropriation (5-0-2)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Florida Gaming Control Commission (5-0-2)
• Approved street naming designations for East 2nd Ave, West 2nd Ave, and Northeast 9th Ave (5-0-2)