Omni Parking appeals valet citation for illegal storage at Upper Buena Vista

The City of Miami held a Ticketing Appeal Hearing on May 15, 2025, to address a citation issued to Omni Parking Services regarding a valet operation at Upper Buena Vista. The hearing began with the withdrawal of one appeal, leaving the focus on a single case concerning a citation for illegal vehicle storage and a failure to display a name tag by a valet attendant.

Mickey Marrero, the attorney representing Omni Parking, confirmed that the appeal was primarily concerned with the illegal storage violation. The parking enforcement officer, Kenneth Carrera, testified about the citation issued on March 8, 2025. He explained that the violation occurred when a vehicle was left on the valet ramp for 21 minutes, exceeding the allowed time of 15 minutes for drop-off and pick-up. Additionally, the valet attendant did not display a required name tag.

Officer Carrera provided evidence, including photographs with timestamps, to support his claim. He noted that the vehicle was observed at two different times, confirming its extended presence on the ramp. The officer also mentioned that body camera footage was available to corroborate the details of the incident.

During the hearing, it was clarified that the appeal would not contest the name tag violation, focusing solely on the illegal storage aspect. The city concluded its presentation without further evidence, indicating that the case would proceed based on the information provided.

The hearing highlighted the importance of compliance with parking regulations and the enforcement measures taken by the city to maintain order in valet operations. The outcome of the appeal remains pending as the special master reviews the evidence presented.