City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

The invocation is to be led by a member of the City's Faith Based Board.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance is to be led by Council Member Gonzalez.

MEETING GUIDELINES

The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:

Mr. Tony Ullivarri, Assistant Superintendent and Dr. Aillete A. Rodriguez-Diaz, Administrative Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools provides an update on District initiatives, including school programs, parent and family engagement opportunities, and District highlights.

COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Esmiley Iglesias as a member of the City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board, as Council President Carl Zogby's re-appointment, for a two (2)- year term beginning on October 13, 2026, and ending on October 12, 2028.

(COUNCIL PRESIDENT ZOGBY'S APPOINTMENT)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Bryan Rodriguez to the Youth Advisory Committee, as Council Member Gelien Perez's appointment, for a two (2)-year term beginning on October 13, 2026, and ending on October 12, 2028.

(COUNCIL MEMBER G. PEREZ'S APPOINTMENT)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Johana Aleman-Sanchez as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, as Council Vice President Melinda De La Vegas's appointment, for a two (2)-year term beginning on October 13, 2026, and ending on October 12, 2028.

(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT DE LA VEGA'S APPOINTMENT)

Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)

Request permission to approve the minutes of the Second Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 held on September 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)

Request permission to approve the minutes of the Town Hall Meeting held on September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to East Penn Manufacturing Co., for the purchase of batteries for City fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and fire emergency vehicles, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date.

(FLEET DIVISION) (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)

Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Contract No. EVN0000469, and issue a purchase order to TMCAA, Inc., for repair and maintenance services to the Harley-Davidson motorcycles utilized by the City's Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00.

(FLEET DIVISION) (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to continue the utilization of Miami-Dade County Contract No. EVN0000469 (effective through August 28, 2028), with TPH Holdings Florida, LLC., doing business as the Parts House, and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to TPH Holdings Florida, LLC, doing business as the Parts House in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $165,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM/OE) parts, aftermarket parts, and accessories for City vehicles and equipment; and in substantial conformity with Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.

(FLEET DIVISION) (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract off of the City of Miami-Dade County Contract No. EVN0002338 with Rechtien International Trucks, Inc., for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") international truck parts and accessories, and repair and maintenance services for City fleet and fire apparatus, and authorizing expenditures under a supplier contract, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the above referenced purchase, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibits "A" and "B" and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date.

(FLEET DIVISION) (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to further extend an increase to the existing supplier contract for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., doing business as Rainbow Emergency Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 and in substantial conformity with the pre-approved pricing outlined in the Invitation for Bid ("IFB") 2022-23-0000-36-056 under Group "B" by Resolution No. 2024-093, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents as needed to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date.

(FLEET DIVISION) (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)

RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accessing a previously approved piggyback contract, Contract No.47QTCA18005E, between General Services Administration ("GSA") and Thrive Operations, LLC, attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue and execute a purchase order to Thrive Operations, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for disaster recovery as a service ("DRAAS"); and in substantial conformity with Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all procurement documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.

(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)