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

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)

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 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 and Zoning Board will review requests for land use amendments, rezoning, and variance permits. The board's recommendations will be sent to the City Council for a hearing on September 9, 2025.

• Rezoning and variance request for 541 East 22nd Street to change from Medium-Density to High-Density Residential
• Parking variance for 2315 West 4th Avenue to allow 10 spaces instead of 18
• Conditional Use Permit for a kindergarten class and daycare at 2019 East 4th Avenue
• Special Use Permit for an elementary school and daycare at 21 East 59th Street
• Variance for an 8-foot wall at 21 East 59th Street where 6 feet is the maximum allowed

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 Hialeah City Council will meet on August 26, 2025, for a regular session. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, boilerplate language, and repetitive placeholders with no substantive proposals, ordinances, or public hearings listed.

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

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Hialeah Police Officers’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, review investment and legal reports, and discuss administrative matters including the 2026 meeting schedule and budget. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Proposed 2025-2026 administrative budget
• Quarterly investment report as of June 30, 2025
• Update to Summary Plan Description
• Warrant #10 and #11 for payment approval

Beautification Committee

The committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will discuss the committee's powers under City of Hialeah Code § 2-761 and review public records and Sunshine laws.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Committee Vice Chair
• Discussion of duties and powers per City of Hialeah Code § 2-761
• Discussion on public records law and the Sunshine law

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 System board will meet to discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, review retirement applications for Debora Storch, Brandon Montalvo, and Bayardo Montal, and consider travel requests for two professional conferences. The board will also review financial reports and approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Application for Normal Retirement for Debora Storch (Planning & Zoning)
• Applications for Deferred Retirement for Brandon Montalvo (Police) and Bayardo Montal (Parks & Recreation)
• Discussion of Board Members attending FPPTA Fall Trustee School (Oct 5–8, 2025)
• Discussion of Board Members attending Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Pension Conference (Sep 9–11, 2025)

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 Planning and Zoning Board will hear requests for rezoning, variance permits, and a conditional use permit. The board will also discuss an ordinance amending sign regulations in the City Code. Recommendations from this meeting will be heard by the City Council on August 26 and September 9, 2025.

• Rezoning 924 East 23rd Street from R-1 to TOD for a 23-unit multifamily building
• Rezoning 991 East 21st Street from R-1 to TOD for a 9-unit multifamily building
• Rezoning 1410 West 68th Street from RO to C-2
• Variance for 47 parking spaces at 6440 West 20th Avenue for a CrossFit and MMA gym
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 74 of the Code of Ordinances regarding off-site signs

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 will review a quarterly performance report and invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. The body will discuss funding for quarterly pensions and the ratification of the minimum required City contribution for FY 2025.

• Quarterly Performance Report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Request for advancement of funds for quarterly pensions for the final 3 months of the fiscal year
• Update on Truist Bank Account for retired Elected Official monthly pension payments
• Ratification of the minimum required City contribution for FY 2025

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 will review quarterly reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide. The committee will also consider an invoice for Burgess Chambers & Associates.

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

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 will consider a special election to fill a Group 3 Council seat and a charter amendment regarding residency requirements for board members. The meeting also includes land use and zoning requests for properties on East 16 Street.

• Proposed special primary election for City Council Member Group 3 on November 4, 2025
• Proposed charter amendment to allow non-resident experts on certain appointive or elective boards
• Appointment of William Marrero to the Personnel Board
• Land use change from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 29 East 16 Street
• Rezoning from R-2 to R-3-3 for a four-unit residential project at 29 East 16 Street

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

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings to address various city code violations. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day until violations are corrected.

• Civil penalty requests of $100 for multiple properties including 950 E 49 St and 880 W 74 St
• Civil penalty requests of $250 for properties including 318 E 50 St and 1600 W 68 St
• Administrative costs of $150 requested for each listed case
• Hearings for mitigation of fees and liens
• Potential for property liens or foreclosure for failure to pay stipulated fines

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hear requests for land use map amendments, rezoning, and variance permits. These items will be sent to the City Council for a final hearing on July 28, 2025.

• Request to close and vacate a portion of the right-of-way on NW 38th Avenue (Leffler Road) containing approximately 25,579 square feet
• Proposed multifamily development of 39 residential units at 308, 330, and 342 East 9th Street
• Rezoning of 924 East 23rd Street to Transit Oriented Development District for a 23-unit residential building
• Conditional Use Permit for a kindergarten class with a maximum capacity of 26 students at 3300 East 4th Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a Solid Waste Intermodal Rail Facility at multiple properties on NW 37th Court and NW 38th Street

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review civil service appointments, resignations, and leave reports for May and June 2025. The board is deciding on new and revised job descriptions and the certification of several eligibility lists for city hiring.

• Approval of new job descriptions for Workday Payroll Administrator, City Payroll Administrator, Human Resources and Workday Coordinator, and Assistant Public Works Director
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Mechanic III, Executive Asst. to the Mayor, and Solid Waste Inspector
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Programming and Youth Engagement Coordinator and Records Specialist
• Reclassification of 12 Police Recruits to Probationary Police Officers
• Review of revised job descriptions for roles including 911 Public Safety Tele-Communicator and Education Center Director I

Employees' Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will consider the Actuarial Valuation Report and interest credits for the system. The body will also review retirement applications for five employees and discuss potential litigation involving Apple, Inc.

• Approval of Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2024
• Retirement applications for George Fuente, Osvaldo Sardina, Maria D. Hernandez, James Rodriguez, and Kendra Joseph
• Potential litigation on Apple, Inc.
• Payment of $38,463.00 invoice to Foster & Foster
• Payment of $11,235.00 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson

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)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review requests for land use map amendments and rezoning. The board's recommendations will be sent to the City Council for a hearing on August 12, 2025.

• Rezoning 924 East 23rd Street from R-1 to Transit Oriented Development District for a 23-unit multifamily building
• Rezoning 190 West 27th Street from R-3 to R-3-5 with multiple setback and parking variances
• Small Scale Map Amendment for 924 East 23rd Street from Low Density-Residential to Transit-Oriented Development District
• Tentative plat of 235 North Parcel Extension

Special Master

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

• Hearing for Waterstone Capital Holding LLC (311 W 21 St) with a requested $100 penalty
• Hearing for Roberto Nunez and Maria Eugenia Orive Gonzalez (1501 W 3 Ave) with a requested $250 penalty
• Hearing for Atlantic Avenue Holdings LLC (480 E 17 St) with a requested $250 penalty
• Hearing for The Universal Church Corp (47 W 5 St) with a requested $100 penalty
• Hearing for 11 E 8 St LLC (11 E 8 St) with a requested $250 penalty

City Council

The City Council will review several public works contracts and infrastructure upgrades. Key items include a pilot program for smart water meters and the submission of housing action plans to HUD.

• Proposed $3,000,000 increase for manhole restoration and pipeline cleaning by Advanced Plumbing Technology, LLC
• Proposed $1,892,515 expenditure to Dataflow Systems, LLC for a SCADA system
• Proposed $309,695 contract with Visualscape, Inc. for Tree Canopy Restoration 2024-25
• Proposed $196,835 purchase of a mini excavator, backhoe loader, and trailer from Dobbs Equipment, LLC
• Pilot program with Sustainability Partners LLC to install 114 Ultrasonic Smart Water Meters at no cost to the City

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

Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees will meet to address old business and trustee reports. Key agenda items include the 2024 Share Plan Reconciliation and the preparation of future State Annual Reports.

• 2024 Share Plan Reconciliation
• Preparation of future State Annual Reports

Special Master

The Special Master will conduct administrative hearings for various code violations. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations, which may lead to property liens or foreclosure.

• Case BWOP-820-2025: 1701 W 80 ST, requested penalty $250.00
• Case CERT-1161-2025: 1625 W 49 ST, requested penalty $100.00
• Case BTR-1185-2025: 875 W 20 ST, requested penalty $100.00
• Case RPMR-2206-2024: 541 E 39 ST, requested penalty $250.00
• Case BWOP-682-2025: 1928 W 60 ST, requested penalty $250.00

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will consider several land use amendments and variance permits for properties in Hialeah. These include a proposed 39-unit multifamily development and a request to change a property's zoning to a highly restricted retail district.

• Proposed 39-unit multifamily development at 308, 330, and 342 East 9th Street
• Rezoning of 705 East 8th Avenue from Residential Office to B-1 Highly Restricted Retail District
• Variance for a 10-foot-wide accessway at 520 East 49th Street
• Tentative plat of E 7th Avenue Duplex
• Small Scale Map Amendment for 705 East 8th Avenue from Residential Office to Commercial

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 City Council will consider several appointments to the Personnel Board, Planning and Zoning Board, and retirement system trustees. The body is also reviewing a consent agenda featuring various equipment purchases and service contracts.

• Purchase of a vacuum truck from Pat's Pump & Blower, L.L.C. for up to $573,000.00
• Engineering services from AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for up to $420,000.00
• Replacement of two synthetic soccer pitch fields at Goodlet Park for up to $225,935.60
• Appointment of Luis Antonio Morales to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Approval of the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for 2025-2028

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 Council will meet to elect a Committee Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss its duties and powers as defined by the City of Hialeah Code.

• Discussion of duties and powers pursuant to City of Hialeah Code § 2-644
• Election of the Committee Chair pursuant to City of Hialeah Code § 2-584(a)
• Election of the Committee Vice Chair pursuant to City of Hialeah Code § 2-584(a)

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

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to approve new and revised job descriptions and certify eligibility lists for city positions. The board will also review May 2025 reports regarding civil service appointments, resignations, and employee leave.

• Request to approve new job descriptions for Workday Payroll Administrator, City Payroll Administrator, and Assistant Director of Finance
• Request to certify eligibility lists for Executive Asst. to the Mayor, Programming and Youth Engagement Coordinator, and Records Specialist
• Approval of revised job descriptions for Education Center Director I, Counselor Part-Time, Center Director I, and Division Director of Finance and Budget
• Notice of reclassifications for positions including Streets Truck Driver, Head Lifeguard, and Education Supervisor I
• Proposed dates for an appeal hearing for Deborah Storch from August 18 to August 21, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hear requests for rezoning, variance permits, and special use permits. The board is also reviewing a resolution to support and adopt the Hialeah 2050 Master Plan.

• Adoption of the Hialeah 2050 Master Plan
• Rezoning of 29 East 16th Street from R-2 to R-3-3 with multiple variance requests
• Special Use Permit for a Solid Waste Intermodal Rail Facility at multiple properties on NW 37th Court and NW 38th Street
• Special Use Permit for a mixed-use development with 32 residential units and 3,520 square feet of commercial space at 901 and 925 East 2nd Avenue
• Vacating 25,579 square feet of right-of-way on NW 38th Avenue (Leffler Road)

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 will decide on the appointment of an Acting Councilmember to Group Seat III and elect a Council President. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure and public safety services.

• Purchase order not to exceed $1,029,490.00 for LED sports lighting at James H. Goodlet Park
• Agreement not to exceed $43,450.00 for an aquatic assessment of seven municipal swimming pools
• Purchase order not to exceed $57,209.40 for GPS tracking devices for the Fire Department
• Proposed land use amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 4595 East 4 Avenue
• Collective Bargaining Agreement ratification for the Hialeah Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1102

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)

Hialeah Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the audited financial statements as of September 30, 2024, and the quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2025. The board will also discuss the 2024 Share Plan Reconciliation and the designation of a Records Management Liaison Officer.

• Review of audited financial statements as of September 30, 2024
• Quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2025
• 2024 Share Plan Reconciliation
• Payment approval for Warrant #10
• Designation of Records Management Liaison Officer (RMLO)

Hialeah Police Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees will review audited financial statements as of September 30, 2024, and a quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2025. The board will also discuss the 2024 Share Plan Reconciliation and the designation of a Records Management Liaison Officer.

• Audited financial statements as of September 30, 2024
• Quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2025
• 2024 Share Plan Reconciliation
• Payment approval for Warrant #10
• Updated Summary Plan Description (SPD)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on May 15, 2025, to address multiple code enforcement cases. The meeting includes appeals, referred cases, and mitigation hearings. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations and place liens on properties for non-payment.

• Case BWOP-4581-2024: Viviana Pacheco at 1145 W 30 St, seeking $250 fine and $150 adm. cost
• Case BTR-2125-2024: Abbey Road Real Estate LLC at 7801 W 26 Ave, seeking $100 fine
• Case BWOP-2244-2024: Orlando Prendes & Celia Sanchez Prendes at 7898 W 16 Ave, seeking $250 fine
• Case RECVH-3102-2024: Felix Noel Ortega at 660 E 7 St, seeking $250 fine for code violation
• Case CERT-77-2025: Villa Veranda Condo at 7755 W 30 Ct, seeking $100 fine for certification issue

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a small-scale land use map amendment, several rezoning and variance requests, and two special use permits for mixed-use developments. The board's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final decisions. Items include a commercial rezoning at 841 East 24th Street, a front setback variance at 217 West 35th Street, and a partial alley vacation in the Sixteenth Addition to Hialeah.

• LU-1: Small-scale map amendment from low-density residential to commercial at 841 East 24th Street
• Final decision on 17.90-foot front setback variance (20 feet required) to legalize existing porch at 217 West 35th Street
• Closing and vacating portions of two alleys in the Sixteenth Addition to Hialeah (2,160 sq ft) for Stor-All 27 E 8th Ave Hialeah, LLC
• Rezoning from R-1 to C-1 and variance for 0 parking spaces (11 required) at 841 East 24th Street
• Tabled Special Use Permit for partial motel retrofit to 31 residential units with existing 84 motel units at 1775 West Okeechobee Road, with parking variance to 102 spaces (146 required)

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 will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances: one creating a new 'Neighborhood Business District Mixed-Affordable Housing' zoning district with incentives and an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and another amending the Historic Preservation Board's powers. The council will also appoint an acting councilmember to fill a temporary vacancy, elect a council president, and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts including $537,940 for manhole inserts and police K9 training.

• Second reading of ordinance creating Neighborhood Business District Mixed-Affordable Housing district with incentives and an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Item 13B)
• Second reading of conditional use permit for expansion of K-12 school at 3751 West 108 Street, adding 30,852 sq ft building, daycare, fitness center, adult training, and behavioral therapy for autism (Item 17A)
• Appointment of acting councilmember to fill temporary vacancy on Seat III (Item 9)
• Consent agenda includes $537,940 purchase order for manhole inserts via Miami-Dade County piggyback contract (Item 12F)
• Police Department to receive $80,000 additional grant funds for fentanyl eradication from FDLE (Item 12C)

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 will review a quarterly performance report and invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc. The body will discuss funding for 3rd quarter pension payroll and the opening of a Truist bank account for monthly payments.

• Quarterly Performance Report from Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Invoice approval for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Notification of Ordinances 2025-025 and 2025-026
• Request for funds to cover 3rd quarter fiscal year pension payroll
• Discussion of opening a Truist bank account for monthly pension payments

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 Hialeah Personnel Board will consider routine personnel actions including approval of April 2025 meeting minutes, reports on paid and unpaid leaves, civil service appointments, resignations, and certification of eligibility lists. Notable items include a request for an appeal hearing regarding the dismissal of Debora Storch and the fourth review session of Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The board will also vote on revised and reclassified job descriptions.

• Request for appeal hearing regarding dismissal – Debora Storb (Item XV)
• Review of Civil Service Rules and Regulations – fourth session in progress (Item XVI)
• Revised job descriptions: Site Program Lead, Lead Site Manager, Education Coordinator I/II, Utilityman, Streets Inspector (Item X)
• Reclassification of 19 positions including Building Inspector to Plans Processor/Inspector II, Center Director to Site Program Lead, Camp Director to Lead Site Manager (Item XII)
• Certification of non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists for various departments (Items VIII, IX)

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 will review quarterly reports from Burgess Chambers & Associates and Nationwide. The body will also consider an invoice for Burgess Chambers & Associates and receive notification of Ordinance 2025-025.

• Quarterly report presentation by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Request to approve Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice
• Notification of Ordinance 2025-025

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 will hold public hearings on three major applications: a rezoning and variance for a duplex at 728 East 41st Street, a special use permit to convert part of an existing motel at 1775 West Okeechobee Road into 31 residential units, and a special use permit for a mixed-use project with 32 units and 3,600 sq ft of commercial space at 901-925 East 2nd Avenue. The board will also discuss a resolution to adopt text amendments to the city's Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Previous meeting minutes and old/new business are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning from R-1 to R-2 and variance for duplex at 728 East 41st Street (lot frontage, coverage, setbacks)
• Special Use Permit to add 31 residential units to existing 84-unit motel at 1775 West Okeechobee Road (parking variance from 146 to 102)
• Special Use Permit for mixed-use development at 901-925 East 2nd Avenue (32 residential, 3,600 sq ft commercial; parking variance 58 of 77, pervious area 22% of 30%)
• Resolution to adopt text amendments to the Housing Element of the Hialeah Comprehensive Plan

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 City Council will hear first reading of an ordinance creating a new 'Neighborhood Business District Mixed-Affordable Housing' zoning district with incentives for affordable units and an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts for street sweeping ($337,947), park tree planting ($90,659), and roadway design projects. The council will also hold a second reading and public hearing for a conditional use permit for a small elementary school.

• First reading of ordinance creating mixed-affordable housing zoning district with incentives (Item 11B)
• Second reading and public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for an elementary school (Item 16A)
• Street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corp. of America up to $337,947 (Item 10E)
• Resolution supporting removal of fluoride from Miami-Dade water supply (Item 10K)
• Purchase of NIJ Level III armor plates for police, $21,845 (Item 10H)

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)

Special Master

The Special Master will hold an administrative hearing to address dozens of code compliance violations across Hialeah, with the authority to impose fines of $250/day for first violations and place liens on properties that remain unpaid. The agenda includes over 60 cases ranging from property maintenance and zoning infractions to appeals and mitigation requests.

• Cases include properties at 882 W 45 Pl, 1331 W 34 St, 1264 W 43 Pl Unit 2 (structural violations, Code 105.1, $250/day)
• Multiple commercial properties cited under codes 86-34/86-35 for business tax receipt violations ($100/day)
• Appeals to Intent to Lien scheduled for properties with accumulated fines (e.g., 1067 E 25 St, 614 E 49 St)
• Mitigation of fees/liens hearing set for respondents seeking reduction of assessed penalties
• Administrative costs of $150 assessed per case regardless of outcome

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will vote on normal retirement applications for Rolando Medina (Fire) and Yajaira Bustamante (Education Community Services), and a deferred retirement for Alex Ortiz (Parks & Recreation). The board will also review reports, discuss a securities litigation policy, and consider paying invoices totaling $4,200 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson. Approval of the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes is scheduled.

• Normal retirement applications for Rolando Medina (Fire, DROP) and Yajaira Bustamante (Education Community Services)
• Deferred retirement application for Alex Ortiz (Parks & Recreation)
• Securities litigation policy discussion
• Invoice payment of $3,500.00 for March 2025 services and $700.00 for a disability case to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson
• Approval of March 18, 2025 Retirement Board minutes

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 Planning and Zoning Board will review several variance and special use permit requests for residential and commercial properties. The board is also considering an ordinance to add incentives for mixed-affordable housing units within the Neighborhood Business District. Decisions made at this meeting will be presented to the City Council for final action.

• Proposed ordinance adding incentives for mixed-affordable housing units in the Neighborhood Business District
• Special Use Permit for 33 live-work loft units at 2750 West 68th Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a 30,852 square foot school expansion at 3751 West 108th Street
• Special Use Permit for a pharmaceutical research center at 3412 West 84th Street
• Variance for a 7-unit residential development at 65 West 7th Street

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

The City Council will review a consent agenda featuring various purchase orders for city vehicles, infrastructure maintenance, and IT services. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the City's StormReady accreditation award.

• Purchase of two passenger buses for senior transportation not to exceed $229,221.00
• Contract for silicone roof coating system on the fleet roof not to exceed $303,974.00
• Purchase of three portable bypass pumps and generator maintenance totaling $297,922.00
• Design update services for roadway and drainage on East 55th Street not to exceed $86,570.00
• Purchase order for water meters and repair parts not to exceed $119,592.50

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 Hialeah Personnel Board will consider approval of March 2025 meeting minutes, reports on various leaves (death, jury duty, unpaid, maternal/paternal), and a list of civil service appointments and resignations. The board will also vote on revised and new job descriptions, reclassifications, and a continued third review session of Civil Service Rules and Regulations (Rule 6 on Promotional Exams). Only one employee failed probation.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Civil service appointments include Ismare Monreal as Director of Community Relations/COO (Community Development Dept.)
• Revised job descriptions for Customer Service Rep, Small Appliance A/C Supervisor, Assistant Aquatics Manager, Billing Supervisor, Solid Waste Inspector/Supervisor I & II
• New job descriptions: Business Relations Coordinator (Mayor's Office) and IT Security Administrator (IT Dept.)
• Third review session of Civil Service Rules and Regulations (Rule 6 – Promotional Exams) in progress

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)

Special Master

The Special Master is conducting administrative hearings to address code violations and appeals to intent to lien. The body is empowered to impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations until corrected.

• Hearings for multiple properties with requested civil penalties ranging from $100 to $250
• Appeals to Intent to Lien for properties including 2600 W 8 LN and 205 E 18 ST
• Cases involving BWOP (Building Without Permit) violations at various addresses including 945 W 32 ST and 88 W 17 ST
• BTR (Business Tax Receipt) violation hearings for Citrus Health Network Inc and others
• Administrative costs of $150 requested per case

City Council

The Hialeah City Council and Miami-Dade County representatives are meeting jointly to discuss an outstanding debt the County alleges the City owes for unpaid wholesale sewer services, which the City claims has been overbilled. The meeting is held under Florida's governmental dispute resolution statute and is open to the public.

• Discussion of unpaid wholesale sewer services debt owed by Hialeah to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

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 Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on five land-use applications, including a rezoning for a K-3 school and daycare, a duplex on a substandard lot, a carwash expansion, and a residential development. The board will vote on each item and make recommendations to the City Council for final action.

• Rezoning of 106 W 9th St from CR to R-3-D for a K-3 elementary school with daycare and parking variance
• Rezoning of 175 E 17th St from R-1 to R-2 for a detached duplex with multiple variances
• Variance for 48% lot coverage at 1158 W 30th St
• Variance to expand non-conforming carwash at 5350 W 12th Ave including new structure, parking and landscape variances
• Special Use Permit expansion at 65 W 7th St for 7 residential units with multiple variances

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 City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 560 East 7 Avenue from R-1 to R-2, allowing duplex construction with multiple variance permits. The consent agenda includes contracts exceeding $1.1 million total for E911 software, engineering services, diesel repairs, and grant-management software. Other items include street name designations and a resolution supporting Florida's DOGE initiative and a city financial audit.

• Second reading and public hearing to rezone 560 E 7 Ave from R-1 to R-2 with variances for lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking
• Resolution to contract up to $407,567.32 with Infor Public Sector Inc. for E911 CAD software
• Resolution to issue purchase order up to $479,836.75 to AECOM for roadway/drainage improvements on SE 8th-9th Avenue from Hialeah Drive to 4th Street
• Resolution supporting Governor DeSantis' Executive Order #25-44 and creating a city DOGE initiative for financial audits
• Resolutions to designate four street segments as honorary names: Dr. Santiago A. Cardenas Way, Familia De Presos Politicos Cubanos Street, Pedro Roman Street, and Lincoln Diaz-Balart Way

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)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on March 20, 2025, to decide on dozens of code enforcement cases. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations and continue fines until violations are corrected, with potential liens and foreclosure. The agenda lists specific cases with addresses, code sections, requested civil penalties, and administrative costs.

• JOCHE 9 LLC at 317 E 4 ST #3 cited for code section 78-36, $100 penalty requested
• YLH CAPITAL LLC at 641 E 44 ST cited for code section 105.1, $250 penalty requested
• 4100 PALM AVE LLC at 4100 PALM AVE cited for sections 78-107 & 78-108(a)(b), $100 penalty
• NIMA APARTMENTS CORP at 1145 W 26 ST, 1045 W 26 ST, and 1105 W 26 ST cited for sections 78-107 & 78-108(a)(b), $100 each
• Multiple cases for BWOP (business without permit) at various addresses, each requesting $250 penalty

Employees' Retirement System

The Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to review normal retirement applications for four employees. The board will also consider payments for fiduciary liability insurance and legal services.

• Payment of $42,670.00 for Fiduciary Liability Insurance renewal
• Payment of $3,500.00 and $4,025.00 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson
• Normal retirement applications for Migdalia Ulpiano, Raul Avila, Nivia Barrionuevo, and Maria De Los Angeles Alvarez
• Reports from Aristotle, GAMCO, Rhumbline, and Captrust
• Follow-up on Custodial Bank Search

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees approved moving forward with Northern Trust as the new custodial bank, approved four normal retirement applications, and selected Wolf Popper LLP for securities monitoring. The board also approved paying a $42,670 fiduciary liability insurance renewal invoice and legal invoices totaling $7,525. All votes were 5-0-1 with Daniel Cruz absent.

• Approved Northern Trust as new custodial bank (5-0-1)
• Approved normal retirements for Migdalia Ulpiano, Raul Avila, Nivia Barrionuevo, and Maria De Los Angeles Alvarez (5-0-1)
• Approved Wolf Popper LLP for securities monitoring (5-0-1)
• Approved $42,670 fiduciary liability insurance renewal invoice (5-0-1)
• Approved $3,500 legal invoice for January 2025 services (5-0-1)
• Approved $4,025 legal invoice for Rolando Montenegro disability case (5-0-1)
• Approved February 18, 2025 board minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved updated Investment Policy Statement (5-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review requests for setbacks and size variances for residential properties. The board is also considering a Special Use Permit for a 7-unit residential development and a tentative plat for IMECA Hialeah.

• Proposed 7-unit residential development and NBD overlay expansion at 65 West 7th Street
• Variance for oversized accessory building and setbacks at 100 East 37th Street
• Setback variance for a proposed pergola at 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive
• Review of the Tentative Plat of IMECA Hialeah

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance for a front setback of 10 feet (where 20 are required) and a distance separation of 3.3 feet (where 10 are required) for a proposed pergola at 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive. The approval was conditioned on removing concrete areas to meet the minimum 30% green space requirement. The board also tabled a variance request for an oversized accessory building at 100 East 37th Street until further notice, and approved the tentative plat of IMECA Hialeah subject to comments.

• Approved pergola setback variance at 371 Pash E Ho Wa Drive with condition to remove concrete for 30% green space (7-0)
• Tabled variance permit for oversized accessory building and setbacks at 100 East 37th Street until further notice (7-0)
• Approved tentative plat of IMECA Hialeah subject to comments (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (6-0-1)

City Council

The Hialeah City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on ordinances to establish a deferred compensation plan for elected officials and to grant continuing retirement benefits to elected officials returning to city service. The consent agenda includes a $126,030 transportation contract, a $103,279 pump room equipment purchase at Bucky Dent Aquatic Center, and a $30,363 Motorola radio equipment purchase. Council will also vote on a proposed resolution to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with ICE for operational assistance in combating illegal immigration.

• Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with ICE for immigration enforcement assistance
• Second reading: ordinance establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan for Elected Officials
• Second reading: ordinance granting continuing retirement benefits to elected officials returning to city service
• Second reading: ordinance amending Future Land Use Element to increase units per acre in Mixed-Income Affordable Housing Program
• Consent item: $126,030 contract with A1A Transportation for city programs transportation services

The Hialeah City Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for operational assistance, despite public opposition. The council also approved several zoning changes, including rezonings for residential developments, and confirmed appointments for the Fire Chief, Housing Director, and Chief Operating Officer. All votes were 6-0-1 or 5-1-1, with Vice President Rodriguez absent.

• Approved ICE Memorandum of Agreement (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to TOD district for Metro Park West properties (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 with variances for 40 units at 4935 & 4955 E 8 Ave (5-1-1)
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 with variances for 176 units at W 24/25 St & W 12 Ave (5-1-1)
• Approved rezoning to C-2 with SUP for 78 units at W 68 St (5-1-1)
• Approved appointment of Humfredo Perez as Fire Chief (5-0-2)
• Approved appointment of Daniela Tamayo as Housing Director (5-0-2)
• Upheld revocation of 8 Ball Cafeteria LLC business tax receipt (6-0-1)

Special Master

The Special Master will hear multiple code compliance cases, with the authority to impose fines up to $250 per day per violation and place liens on properties. The hearing includes appeals, referred cases, and mitigation requests. Over 40 cases are scheduled, involving violations such as overgrown lots, illegal units, and building code infractions.

• Pro Players Entertainment LLC cited at 766 E 25 St for zoning violations, $100 fine requested
• North Hialeah Baptist Church at 5800 Palm Ave facing $250 fine for building violation
• Pine Tree Hotel Inc at 2479 W 1 Ave cited for building violation, $250 fine requested
• Blue Pond Properties LLC at 8365 W 18 Ln cited for code violation, $250 fine requested
• Victorian Gazquez et al. at 740 E 49 St cited for over-occupancy, $100 fine requested

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to approve new and revised job descriptions and certify eligibility lists for various city roles. The board will also review February 2025 civil service appointments, resignations, and leave reports.

• Approval of 13 new job descriptions, including Chief Operating Officer and Director of Public Relations and Communications
• Approval of 5 revised job descriptions, including Chief Information Officer and City Principal Planner
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for roles such as Fire Chief and Housing and Community Services Director
• Report of February 2025 appointments, including 17 Police Officers and a Fire Chief (pending Council approval)
• Request to abolish eligibility lists for Deputy Fire Chief, Park Manager, and Assistant Park Manager

The Hialeah Personnel Board unanimously approved the February 2025 meeting minutes, numerous civil service appointments, and multiple eligibility lists (both competitive and non-competitive). The board also approved revised and new job descriptions, abolished three eligibility lists, and noted various personnel actions including leaves, resignations, and reclassifications. No employees failed their probationary period.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 40 civil service appointments including 3 pending council approval (4-0)
• Approved 8 non-competitive eligibility lists (4-0 each)
• Approved 3 competitive eligibility lists (4-0 each)
• Approved 5 revised job descriptions (4-0 each)
• Approved 13 new job descriptions (4-0 each)
• Abolished Deputy Fire Chief, Park Manager, and Assistant Park Manager eligibility lists (4-0 each)
• Noted 6 resignations, 9 parental leaves, and 11 reclassifications

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several items, including a rezoning request for 2000 and 2090 Palm Avenue from C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial). Other items include variance permits and petitions to legalize existing structures or modify setbacks. The board's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Rezoning from C-2 to C-3 for properties at 2000 Palm Avenue and 2090 Palm Avenue
• Final decision to legalize an existing addition with a rear setback of 8.7 ft (required 20 ft) at 681 East 12th Place
• Final decision to legalize an existing accessory building and addition with reduced side setbacks at 217 NE 9th Avenue
• Petition to close, vacate, and abandon a portion of alley (approx. 237 sq ft) adjacent to Lot 1, Block 125B in the Amended Plat of Thirteenth Addition to Hialeah
• Variance permit to allow 23 parking spaces where 27 are required at 920 West 84th Street (M-1 Industrial District)

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board approved five of six public hearing items, including setback variances, an alley vacation, a rezoning, and a parking variance, all with conditions. One variance request for a rear setback at 7000 West 3rd Avenue was denied. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved rear setback variance at 681 E 12th Pl with covenant (4-0-3)
• Approved setbacks at 217 NE 9th Ave with conditions (4-0-3)
• Approved alley vacation for RRR Citywide Investments (4-0-3)
• Approved C-2 to C-3 rezoning at 2000 & 2090 Palm Ave (4-0-3)
• Approved parking variance at 920 W 84th St with conditions (4-0-3)
• Denied rear setback variance at 7000 W 3rd Ave (3-1-3)
• Approved minutes of Feb 12, 2025 (4-0-3)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including road repairs and fire department vehicles. The body is also reviewing contracts for children's camp services and city property insurance.

• Roadway and drainage improvements between SE 8th and 9th Avenue from Hialeah Drive to 4th Place not to exceed $4,881,002.96
• Pavement resurfacing of West 8th Avenue from Okeechobee Road to West 37th Street not to exceed $1,200,000.00
• Purchase of a 2025 Pierce Saber Fire Truck not to exceed $1,281,881.80
• City property insurance premium with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. not to exceed $753,282.68
• Children's general and specialty camp services awarded to Atlantis Swim School, LLC and YMCA of South Florida

The Hialeah City Council approved ordinances setting the 2025 primary and general election dates, along with a special election to fill a vacancy. It also approved several zoning changes, including rezoning for an assisted living facility and transit-oriented development, and overturned a denial for a property subdivision. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, covering contracts, purchases, and service agreements.

• Approved 2025 election dates: Primary Nov 4, General Dec 9 (6-0-1)
• Approved special election to fill Council Group Seat IV vacancy (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning for assisted living facility at 1760 E 1 Ave (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to TOD for properties near E 25/26 St (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 40-unit development at 4935/4955 E 8 Ave (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 176-unit development at W 24/25 St (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 78-unit development at W 68 St (6-1)
• Overturned denial for subdivision at 560 E 7th Ave (5-1-1)

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.

• Quarterly Report on Plans by Burgess Chambers & Associates
• Report by Nationwide
• Request to approve Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice
• Retirement Income Builder Presentation by Nationwide Team

The Deferred Compensation & Defined Contribution Plan Oversight Committee approved the minutes from November 4, 2024, an invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates, and the Retirement Income Builder (RIB) presentation by Nationwide, all unanimously. The committee also discussed a recommendation to close the 401a plan and make the 457b plan mandatory for AFSCME employees, but no action was taken; the matter may be revisited next meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Burgess Chambers & Associates invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Retirement Income Builder (RIB) presentation (unanimous)

Special Master

The Special Master will hear dozens of code compliance cases, including referred cases, appeals to intent to lien, and mitigation requests. Violations range from building and property maintenance to water/sewer issues, with fines of $100 to $250 per day plus administrative costs. Failure to pay can lead to liens and foreclosure.

• 83 W 8 ST: CPMR-2385-2024, $100 fine + $150 admin cost
• 610 E 7 AVE: BWOP-2394-2024, $250 fine + $150 admin cost
• 130 W 26 ST: MNHOU-3905-2024, $250 fine + $150 admin cost
• 4841 W 4 AVE: CERT-3371-2024, $100 fine + $150 admin cost
• 250 W 24 ST: WSU-1889-2024, $100 fine + $150 admin cost

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider approving previous meeting minutes, elect a vice chair, and vote on three resolutions recommending the designation of streets with honorary names. The street naming resolutions include 'Familia de Presos Politicos Cubanos Street', 'Dr Santiago A. Cardenas Way', and 'Pedro Roman Street', with signage costs paid by the city.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024 meeting
• Election of Vice Chair for the board
• Resolution recommending West 2nd Avenue between 49th and 45th Streets as 'Familia de Presos Politicos Cubanos Street'
• Resolution recommending East 2nd Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets as 'Dr Santiago A. Cardenas Way'
• Resolution recommending North East 9th Avenue between Hialeah Drive and NE 3rd Place as 'Pedro Roman Street'

Employees' Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will hear presentations from three custodial banks (Northern Trust, Salem Trust, U.S. Bank) and consider a disability hearing for firefighter Rolando Montenegro. The board will also review new hires, loan requests, financial reports, and applications for normal retirement from police and fire employees. Other items include a proposal for fiduciary insurance renewal and approval of invoices totaling $4,903.39 for legal services.

• Custodial bank presentations from Northern Trust, Salem Trust, and U.S. Bank.
• Rolando Montenegro disability hearing.
• Normal retirement applications for Ernesto Gutierrez (Police), Osneidys Castillo (Fire), July Fernandez (Police), and Armando Vazquez (Construction & Maintenance).
• Invoice payments to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson: $3,500.00 for January 2025 services and $1,403.39 for the Montenegro disability case.
• Discussion and possible approval of staff and trustees attending the 2025 NCPERS Annual Conference in Denver, CO (May 18-21).

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board approved multiple investment and administrative actions. They entered a redemption queue for Boyd GSA and allocated $10 million to Taurus Private Equity, both on 6-0-1 votes. Four normal retirements were approved, including three DROP participants, and a disability retirement for Rolando Montenegro was granted. The board also approved several payments, including $46,105 to Foster & Foster and legal invoices, plus conference attendance and prior minutes.

• Approved entering redemption queue for Boyd GSA (6-0-1)
• Approved $10M allocation to Taurus Private Equity (6-0-1)
• Approved normal retirements for Gutierrez, Castillo, Fernandez, Vazquez (5-0-2)
• Approved disability retirement for Rolando Montenegro (5-0-2)
• Approved Comerica Account Direction letter (5-0-2)
• Approved Fiduciary Insurance Renewal (5-0-2)
• Approved payment of $46,105 to Foster & Foster (5-0-2)
• Approved legal invoices totaling $4,903.39 to Klausner Kaufman (5-0-2)

Misc. Meetings

Representatives from the City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County will meet to conduct a Conflict Assessment Meeting. The discussion pertains to the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant.

• Conflict Assessment Meeting regarding the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant

The City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County held a conflict assessment meeting on February 13, 2025, to discuss an outstanding debt of $17.8 million that the county alleges the city owes for unpaid wholesale sewer services. The city claims it was overbilled. No decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only, with presentations from both sides.

• No formal decisions were made; meeting was informational only

Special Master

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

• Civil penalty requests ranging from $100 to $250 for multiple properties
• Administrative costs of $150 applied to listed cases
• Hearings for Lago Grande One and Two Condo regarding code section 8-11
• Cases involving building without permits (BWOP) and other code sections
• Appeals to the Intent to Lien and Mitigation of Fees hearings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board on February 12, 2025, unanimously approved all six agenda items, including a map amendment and several rezonings and variances to allow higher-density residential and mixed-use development. Key approvals include a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) rezoning for 16 properties near East 9th Avenue and East 25th/26th Streets, and a right-of-way closure on East 27th Street. Multiple rezonings to R-3-3 and C-2 districts were approved with conditions, including affordable housing provisions and a $25,000 contribution to Friends of the Hialine.

• Approved small-scale map amendment (LU-1) to TOD district for 16 parcels at 2590 East 9th Ave and East 25th/26th Sts.
• Approved closing and abandoning a portion of East 27th St right-of-way east of East 11th Ave (item 2).
• Approved rezoning 16 properties to TOD with condition of $25,000 one-time payment to Friends of the Hialine (item 3).
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 and variances for 40 residential units at 4935 & 4955 East 8th Ave (item 4).
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 and variances for 176 residential units near West 24th/25th Sts and West 12th Ave, with affordable housing conditions (item 5).

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board approved all eight land-use items on the agenda, each by a 6-0-1 vote with one member absent. Key approvals include a small-scale map amendment and rezoning to Transit-Oriented Development for properties near East 9th Avenue and East 25th/26th Streets, plus multiple rezoning, special use permit, and variance requests for residential and mixed-use developments. The board also approved the tentative plat for Nexus Leah and the minutes from the January 29th meeting.

• Approved small-scale map amendment to TOD district for Metro Park West properties (6-0-1)
• Approved closing/vacating portion of East 27th Street right-of-way (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to TOD district for Metro Park West properties with $25,000 Hialine contribution (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 with SUP and variances for 40-unit development at 4935/4955 East 8th Ave (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 with SUP and variances for 176-unit development near West 24th/25th St (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to C-2 with SUP and variance for 78-unit mixed-use at 1420/1480 West 68th St (6-0-1)
• Approved parking variance and covenant release at 1395 East 11th Ave (6-0-1)
• Approved SUP and variances for 18-unit development at 167/175 West 6th St (6-0-1)

Elected Officials Retirement

The Hialeah Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee is meeting to approve minutes, an invoice from Burgess Chamber & Associates, and a quarterly performance report. They will also discuss an actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024, a request for advancing funds for 2nd quarter pension payroll, and retirement applications from City Clerk Luis Gonzalez and Law official Karen Callejo.

• Invoice approval for Burgess Chamber & Associates Inc.
• Quarterly performance report presented by Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024, presented by GRS
• Request for advancement of funds to cover 2nd quarter pension payroll
• Retirement applications for Luis Gonzalez (City Clerk) and Karen Callejo (Law)

The Elected Officers Retirement Oversight Committee approved meeting minutes, an invoice from Burgess Chambers & Associates, the actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024, and an advancement of funds for the second quarter pension payroll. No motions were made on the quarterly performance report or the pension applications for Luis Gonzalez and Karen Callejo. The committee discussed a new ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances, with concerns raised about legal review and a potential 60-day delay; this item will be revisited as unfinished business.

• Approved meeting minutes of November 12, 2024
• Approved payment to Burgess Chambers & Associates Inc.
• Approved Actuarial Valuation as of October 1, 2024
• Approved advancement of funds for 2nd quarter pension payroll

City Council

The City Council will discuss various infrastructure contracts, public works projects, and board appointments. The meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amending Chapter 98 of the City Code.

• Contract for roadway and drainage improvements to West 32 Avenue (West 68 Street to West 76 Street) with Bacallao Construction & Engineering Development, LLC not to exceed $3,690,000.00
• Water main relocation contract with Lanzo Construction Co. not to exceed $850,000.00
• Purchase order for K-9 and Swat Unit equipment from Federal Eastern International, LLC not to exceed $185,031.08
• LED lighting systems for Police Stations 2 and 5 and the Fire Administration Building not to exceed $233,933.50
• Proposed resolution requiring electronic reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures for public office candidates

The City Council approved a second-reading ordinance allowing food trucks to operate in the city, subject to operating standards. They also approved several zoning items, including a rezoning for a multiple-family development with conditions, a conditional use permit for a care facility expansion, a variance for an 11-story parking garage, and a special use permit for a food truck court. Additionally, the council approved a $3.69 million roadway and drainage improvement contract for West 32 Avenue and numerous other consent agenda items.

• Approved food truck ordinance (6-0-1)
• Approved $3.69M road contract for West 32 Ave (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning to RH-3-M with conditions (6-0-1)
• Approved CUP for care facility expansion (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for 11-story parking garage (6-0-1)
• Approved SUP for food truck court (6-0-1)
• Approved first reading of election ordinances (6-0-1)
• Approved reappointment to Housing Authority (6-0-1)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review staffing changes from January 2025, including new hires and resignations. The board is also requested to certify eligibility lists for several city positions and approve a revised job description for Human Resources Specialists.

• Civil service appointments for 30 positions, including 15 firefighters
• Resignations and retirements of 13 employees across multiple departments
• Certification of competitive eligibility lists for Fire Inspector, ID Technician, and Accountant
• Certification of non-competitive eligibility lists for Education Center Director II and Librarian Aide
• Approval of a revised job description for Human Resources Specialist

The Hialeah Personnel Board met on February 3, 2025, and approved the January 2025 meeting minutes, several non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists, and a revised job description for Human Resources Specialist. All approvals were unanimous (5-0). The board also noted reports on leave, appointments, resignations, and reclassifications, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved non-competitive eligibility list for Education Center Director II (5-0)
• Approved non-competitive eligibility list for Librarian Aide (5-0)
• Approved competitive eligibility list for Fire Inspector (5-0)
• Approved competitive eligibility list for ID Technician (5-0)
• Approved competitive eligibility list for Accountant (5-0)
• Approved revised job description for Human Resources Specialist (5-0)

Special Master

The Special Master will hold an administrative hearing on January 30, 2025, to consider over 70 code enforcement cases. The body can impose fines up to $250 per day for first violations and place liens on properties for nonpayment. Cases include violations of building codes, zoning, and property maintenance ordinances at various addresses across Hialeah.

• New Mount Zion Baptist Church at 500 W 23 St cited for building code violation (CERT-1902-2024, $100/day).
• Roy Ricardo at 45 E 36 St faces two cases (ILUN-4095-2024 and BWOP-4094-2024, each $250/day).
• Gisela Rodriguez Wong at 1285 W 78 Ter has three separate cases (BWOP-4135-2024, BWOP-2559-2024, BWOP-3706-2024, each $250/day).
• Los Arboles Condo at 1900 W 68 St cited in 10 cases (CERT-1812 through 1820, $100/day each).
• Bank of America NA at 900 W 49 St cited for building code violation (CERT-1871-2024, $100/day).

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several land-use items, including a rezoning and multiple variances to expand an assisted living facility, a map amendment for medium-density residential, and rezoning for transit-oriented development. The board will also consider a replatting and duplex construction variance, and legalization of an existing terrace. Decisions are advisory to the City Council at its February 11 meeting.

• Small-scale map amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 1760 East 1st Avenue
• Rezoning from R-2 to R-3-3 and variances to expand non-conforming assisted living facility (31 existing beds plus 40 new) at 1760 East 1st Avenue
• Rezoning from P (Parking) to TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) for multiple properties around 555 East 25th Street and 502-552 East 26th Street
• Variance and rezoning to re-plat 560 East 7th Avenue into two substandard lots for duplexes with numerous setback and parking adjustments
• Variance to legalize existing aluminum terrace exceeding lot coverage and setback limits at 1286 West 38th Place Unit 1

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning and variances for an assisted living facility at 1760 East 1st Avenue, allowing expansion from 31 to 74 beds, with conditions including parking and tree mitigation. The board also approved a land use map amendment for the same property, a rezoning to Transit-Oriented Development for properties on East 25th and 26th Streets, and denied a rezoning and variances for a property at 560 East 7th Avenue. A variance request for an existing terrace at 1286 West 38th Place was tabled.

• Approved small-scale map amendment from Low-Density to Medium-Density Residential at 1760 East 1st Avenue (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to R-3-3 and variances for assisted living facility expansion to 74 beds at 1760 East 1st Avenue, with conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from P to TOD for properties at 555 East 25th Street and 502-552 East 26th Street, with conditions (7-0)
• Denied rezoning to R-2 and variances for property at 560 East 7th Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled variance request for terrace at 1286 West 38th Place until further notice (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Misc. Meetings

The City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County will hold a conflict assessment meeting on January 29, 2025, to discuss billing disputes for wholesale water and sewer services. This meeting is open to the public and is a procedural step under Florida's Governmental Disputes statute. No decisions will be made; it is a discussion to assess the disagreements.

• Conflict assessment meeting per F.S. 164.1053 regarding billing disputes between Hialeah and Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department
• Meeting held at Hialeah City Hall, 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor Conference Room, at 12:30 P.M.
• Disputes involve amounts alleged due by Hialeah for wholesale water and sewer services (specific dollar amounts not stated in agenda)

The City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County held a conflict assessment meeting over an $18.1 million debt the county claims the city owes for unpaid wholesale sewer services. The city contests the amount, citing overbilling from faulty technology and inaccurate meter calibrations. Both parties reached a tentative resolution to reconvene, allowing the county time to investigate the city's claims, with a follow-up scheduled for the February 13, 2025 meeting.

• Reached tentative resolution to reconvene on the sewer debt dispute
• Agreed to allow Miami-Dade County time to investigate the city's overbilling claims
• Scheduled follow-up discussion for the February 13, 2025 meeting on the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on ordinances to revise zoning regulations and parking standards for the Neighborhood Business District. The body is also considering several contracts for educational services and facility improvements.

• Proposed zoning ordinance changes to the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) regulations and parking standards
• Proposed repeal of a Special Use Permit for a mixed-use development at 805 Palm Avenue and 22 East 8 Street
• Contract for Bucky Dent Aquatic Center fencing replacement with Eastern Harbour Group Inc not to exceed $48,271.27
• Expenditure of $28,305.00 for afterschool and summer programming curriculum through Mindworks Resources Incorporated
• Increase of purchase order to the Miami Herald for legal advertisements up to $100,000.00

The Hialeah City Council approved a series of zoning ordinance amendments on second reading, including changes to the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) regulations and parking standards. It also approved a conditional use permit allowing the City of Hialeah Educational Academy to expand its student population from 1,000 to 1,250, subject to traffic and safety conditions. Several other zoning items were approved on first reading, including a rezoning, a residential care facility expansion, an 11-story parking garage variance, and a food truck court special use permit. Two agenda items were postponed to the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approved NBD zoning ordinance amendments (5-0-2)
• Approved NBD parking standards amendment (5-0-2)
• Approved school expansion CUP to 1,250 students (5-0-2)
• Approved rezoning to RH-3-M with variances (5-0-2)
• Approved care facility expansion to 132 beds (5-0-2)
• Approved 11-story parking garage variance (5-0-2)
• Approved food truck court SUP with conditions (5-0-2)
• Approved alley closure and easement release (5-0-2)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning and variance requests, including a zoning change from interim county designation to multi-family residential, variances for an 11-story parking garage and a residential care facility expansion, and a special use permit for a food truck court. The board's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final action on January 28, 2025.

• Rezoning from GU (Interim District) to RH-3-M (Multiple-Family District) and variance for 100% units as RH-3-M on a property at Folio No. 04-2021-001-0480 (ITA Regio, LLC).
• Variance permit to allow an 11-story parking garage where 2 stories is maximum, at 3667 NW 48th Terrace and 3666 NW 49th Street (BATTLEMAP FT QOZB RE LLC).
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand a non-conforming use to 132 beds (from 120) and variance for 40 parking spaces at Allarian Rehabilitation and Senior Living, 5345 West 18th Avenue.
• Special Use Permit (SUP) for a food truck court and variance for 52 parking spaces (where 350 required) at 7551 West 4th Avenue (Prestige 7551, LLC).
• Variance permit to allow single-family homes on two substandard parcels (6,900 sq ft total, 50 ft width) at 316 East 43rd Street (316 EAST 43rd ST Hialeah, LLC).

The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board approved four major items: a rezoning and variance for a multi-family development, a variance and conditional use permit for a care facility expansion, a variance for an 11-story parking garage, and a special use permit for a food truck court. It denied a variance request for two single-family homes on substandard lots. All decisions are recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved rezoning to RH-3-M and variances for ITA Regio, LLC property (4-0-3)
• Approved variance and CUP for Allarian Rehabilitation and Senior Living expansion (6-0-1)
• Denied variance for two single-family homes at 316 East 43rd St (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for 11-story parking garage for BATTLEMAP FT QOZB RE LLC (6-0-1)
• Approved special use permit and variances for food truck court at 7551 West 4th Ave (6-0-1)

Special Master

The Hialeah Special Master will conduct an administrative hearing on January 15, 2025, to address approximately 40 code compliance cases. Cases include violations of building codes, zoning, garbage, and overgrowth. The Special Master can impose fines up to $250 per day per violation and place liens on properties. The meeting also includes time for appeals to intent to lien and mitigation of fees, though no specific cases are listed for those sections.

• Over 40 code enforcement cases on the calendar, with civil penalties requested ranging from $100 to $250 per violation.
• Properties at 835 W 17 St (GRG Property Holdings) and 220 W 74 Pl (Hialeah Housing) face certificate of occupancy violations.
• A property at 358 W 44 St faces both nuisance and trash violations (cases NUIS-1232-2023 and TRSH-1233-2023).
• Multiple properties cited for building without permit (BWOP cases) across various addresses including 670 E 8 St and 1255 W 31 St.
• Administrative costs of $150 are requested per case in addition to civil penalties.

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with over a dozen resolutions, including major purchases and grants, and a closed 'shade meeting' to discuss ongoing litigation in Porky's Cabaret v. City of Hialeah. Two board appointments are also scheduled. Most items are routine financial approvals and contract awards.

• Purchase of 34 vehicles from Alan Jay Automotive Management for $1,703,965
• Acceptance of $1,268,131 Urban Area Security Initiative grant for planning and equipment
• Approval of $500,000 in State Housing Initiative Partnership Program funds for local housing assistance
• Purchase of emergency equipment for 40 police vehicles using $406,759 in grant funds
• Award of youth soccer program management contracts at four parks (Milander, Goodlet, Senator Roberto Casas, Southeast) to multiple operators

The City Council approved a conditional use permit allowing the City of Hialeah Educational Academy to expand its existing school (grades 6-12) by 250 students, for a maximum of 1,250 students, with Council Member Perez voting no. The council also approved numerous consent agenda items, including vehicle purchases, software contracts, and housing rehabilitation funding, and advanced several zoning ordinances to second reading.

• Approved COHEA expansion to 1,250 students (4-1)
• Approved $1.7M purchase of 34 vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $1.27M UASI grant acceptance (5-0)
• Approved $500K SHIP housing funds (5-0)
• Approved youth soccer program contracts (5-0)
• Approved $80K Tyler Technologies software (5-0)
• Approved first reading of NBD zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved final plats for Lane Subdivision and Lago Vista (5-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The Hialeah Employees' Retirement System Board will review administrative reports, discuss retirees failing to complete proof-of-life affidavits, and consider a normal retirement application for Police Officer Orlando Salvat under the DROP program. The board may also approve trustees and staff to attend an investment symposium in New Orleans and authorize payment of legal invoices totaling $4,521.99.

• Normal retirement application for Orlando Salvat (Police) under DROP (Item 3)
• Discussion on retirees failing to complete Proof of Life Affidavits (Item 2F)
• Request to pay Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoices: $3,576.99 for services and $945.00 for a disability case (Item 5)
• Proposed attendance at 20th Annual Investment Education Symposium in New Orleans, Feb 26-28, 2025 (Item 4)

The Board of Trustees approved the normal retirement of Orlando Salvat, a police officer, under the DROP program, and approved attendance at an investment education symposium in New Orleans. It also approved payment of two legal invoices and the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. All motions passed 4-0-3 with three members absent.

• Approved Normal Retirement for Orlando Salvat (Police) with DROP (4-0-3)
• Approved trustees and staff to attend 20th Annual Investment Education Symposium in New Orleans, Feb 26-28, 2025 (4-0-3)
• Approved payment of $3,576.99 invoice to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for December 2024 services (4-0-3)
• Approved payment of $945.00 invoice for Rolando Montenegro (Fire) disability case (4-0-3)
• Approved Retirement Board Minutes from December 17, 2024 (4-0-3)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review civil service appointments, resignations, and job description changes. The board is also tasked with complying with a court order regarding the District Fire Chief promotional eligibility list and discussing a retake of the Assistant Chief of Operations oral exam.

• Court-ordered certification of the District Fire Chief promotional eligibility list
• Approval of 4 revised job descriptions, including Plumbing Foreman and Construction Supervisor II
• Approval of 4 new job descriptions, including Communications Manager and Parks Operations Supervisor
• Certification of eligibility lists for Firefighter, Public Service Aide, Truck Driver, and Journeyman
• Discussion of oral exam retake for Assistant Chief of Operations

The Personnel Board approved the District Fire Chief eligibility list as ordered by a court, with Rafael Del Rio placed first. It also approved several job description changes, new job descriptions, and eligibility lists. The board will begin reviewing Civil Service Rules & Regulations starting February 3, 2025.

• Approved minutes of December 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved District Fire Chief eligibility list with Rafael Del Rio as #1 per court order (5-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions: Plumbing Foreman, Construction Supervisor II, Executive Assistant to Fire Chief, Purchasing Aide (all 5-0)
• Approved new job descriptions: Communications Manager, Small Appliance & AC Supervisor, Librarian Trainee/Specialist, Parks Operations Supervisor (all 5-0)
• Approved certification of eligibility lists for Clerk Typist II, Firefighter, Public Service Aide, Truck Driver, Journeyman (all 5-0)
• Abolished Accountant eligibility list for Public Works (5-0)