City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members SE Mayor Bryan Calvo 7 Vivian Casàls-Muñoz OMBMonica 0 Perez Luis Rodriguez President Jesus Tundidor Carl Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 7:00 p.m. __________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A. REPORT: Council Vice-President Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members absent: 1. Council President Perez (arrived at 7:39 p.m. during the discuss of Consent Item J) 2. Council Member Jesus Tundidor (arrived at 7:39 p.m. during the discuss of Consent Item J) B. REPORT: 1. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present. 2. Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, was present. 3. INVOCATION A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  A. Council Member Zogby led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:  ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK  As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber.  A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.  No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the Council Chamber.  Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting.  Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.  The public can view public meetings on the City’s YouTube page (www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov ).  Members of the public may hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing using any telephone or cellular phone service. A smart device or computer are not necessary to participate in the meeting if you join by phone.  All persons participating via the web platform will be muted during the meeting until called upon to be heard. Participation through Zoom requires a computer or smart mobile device with a microphone and web camera. The participant may elect to participate in the meeting using audio only or appear through both audio and video. The video function of all participants appearing through video will be turned off until called upon to be heard. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, read the meeting guidelines into the record. 6. PRESENTATIONS 3/16/2023 4:33 PM None reported. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS A. REPORT: The Office of the City Clerk did not receive any email message to be read into the record from a person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern. B. REPORT: No member of the public participating via Zoom expressed interest in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern. C. REPORT: One (1) member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking during this portion of the meeting: 1) Eric Johnson, on behalf of Local 1102, thanked the staff of the City’s Risk Management Department for their assistance with coverage of his medical treatment, discussed potentially filing a lawsuit against the City for denied workers’ compensation claims, and provided an update regarding negotiations between the City and the fire union. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA None reported. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. Proposed resolution appointing David Fernandez to the Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System as the Management appointment, for the remainder of a two (2)-year term ending on December 31, 2023. (MANAGEMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-024 REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 9A made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. 10. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed u n d e r C o n s e n t A g e n d a with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  Member, the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. REPORT: Council Member Calvo requested that Consent Item J be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. REPORT: Council Member Rodriguez requested that Consent Item H be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except items H and J, made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on February 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. B. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 4400006644 – Technology Products, Services, Solutions, and Related Products and Services, between the County of Fairfax, Virginia and the vendor, contract that expires on October 31, 2023, and issue a purchase order to Insight Public Sector, Inc., for the subscription renewal of the City’s mobile VPN client, from March 27, 2023 through March 26, 2024, in a total expense amount not to exceed $41,613.00. The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 001.0201.519.340. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. C. Request permission to issue a purchase order to L3Harris Technologies, Inc., vendor currently under contract with the City for maintenance of the P25 Radio System, for contractual services and maintenance to the City’s radio system, as well as for repairs and upgrades, in a total expense amount not to exceed $255,878.00. The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 001.1500.520.340. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. D. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-838, issued to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., for the repair and installation of window tints and accessories for all city vehicles, including emergency vehicles, by an additional amount of $100,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $125,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that the vendor provided the City with the lowest quotation. The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund - Contractual Services – Charge Back to Other Departments Account No. 001.3220.591.341. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. E. Request permission to utilize MNWNC-108/43211500-ESCA-15-ACS – Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services, between the State of Florida, Department of Management Services and the vendor, effective through July 31, 2023, and issue a purchase order to Dell Marketing L.P., for the purchase of fifty (50) Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and related accessories, in a total expense amount not to exceed $117,500.00. The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund – Capital Outlay – Equipment Account No. 001.1000.521.640. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. F. Request permission to utilize Contract 2018011-01 – Information Technology Solutions and Services, between the City of Mesa, Arizona and the vendor, effective through February 28, 2025, and issue a purchase order to CDW Government LLC, for the purchase of fifty (50) Brother RuggedJet receipt printers and related accessories, in a total expense amount not to exceed $43,631.50. The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the General Fund – Capital Outlay – Equipment Account No. 001.1000.521.640. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. G. Request permission to ratify the Mayor’s decision to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association Bid No. FSA22-VEL30.0 - Pursuit, Administrative, and Other Vehicles, effective through September 30, 2023, and issue a purchase order to AutoNation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, doing business as AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC, for the emergency purchase of four (4) police rated vehicles, since it is advantageous to the City due to the vehicle supply constraint, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $151,848.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Capital Outlay - Vehicles Account No. 001.1000.521.645. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  H. Request to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-824, issued to Image First of SE Florida, LLC, to provide pick-up and delivery service of linens, as well as laundry services for all nine (9) fire stations through the end of fiscal year 2023, by an additional amount of $47,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $72,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding. The funding for this expenditure is to withdrawn from the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 109.2000.522.340. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. REPORT: Willians Guerra, Chief of the Hialeah Fire Department, spoke on the item. REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item H made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. I. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Kronos, LLC, for web-based access to administrative staffing and operations staffing (Tele-staff) functions through the internet for Fire Operations and Fire Administration personnel beginning on May 23, 2023 through May 22, 2024, in a total expense amount not to exceed $28,632.47. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the services offered by this vendor have been utilized by the Hialeah Fire Department for the past fifteen years. The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 109.2000.522.340. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. J. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution ratifying and approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Hialeah Civil Service Employees Association/AFSCME Local 161 and the City of Hialeah, Florida for a period beginning on October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, a copy of which will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 7-0 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025 REPORT: Elsa Jaramillo-Velez, City of Hialeah Human Resources Director, spoke on this item and provided the City Council with the two records, both of which are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, with each record titled as follows: 1. Bi-Weekly & Annual Base Pay Schedule for AFSCME Employees 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  2. City of Hialeah Human Resources Department Preliminary pay scales reflecting a 3.00% increase for Bargaining Unit: AFSCME - * effective. REPORT: Eric Johnson, Hialeah firefighter, spoke on this item. REPORT: Eddy Perez, Vice President of AFSCME, spoke on the item. REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item J made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 7-0. K. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 22-730C - Fire Equipment, Supplies and Services, contract that expires on July 31, 2023, and issue a purchase order to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., for the purchase of Scott SCBA breathing air equipment, which includes one (1) SCBA Air Pack, ninety (90) SCBA face masks with radio direct microphones, twenty-eight (28)-SCBA face masks with no microphones, twelve (12) spare batteries and ten (10) chargers, in a total expense amount not to exceed $126,142.02. The funding for this expenditure is to be charged as follows: $124,000.00 is to be charged to the CDBG Fund - Capital Outlay SCBA Packs – Fire Equipment Account No. 103.8325.541.640, and $2,142.02 is to the charged to the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund – Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522.640. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS None reported. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None reported. 13. NEW BUSINESS A. REPORT: Council Member Calvo, spoke on Senate Bill 102, and requested that Mayor’s staff and the Finance Department conduct a budgetary impact study. 14. ZONING REPORT: All were duly sworn in. 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-4 grade elementary school with a maximum capacity of 100 students in conjunction with a 43 children daycare; Property located at 1905 West 35 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 28, 2023. At the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2023, it was announced that the second reading and public hearing was scheduled for March 14, 2023, due to advertisement deadlines the item has been postponed until March 28, 2023. On February 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. On February 14, 2023, the item was postponed until February 28, 2023, per the applicant’s request. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of Growing Treasures Private School, Corp. On January 25, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the following conditions: (1) that cars on the proposed pick-up/drop-off lane need to enter through the West 20th Avenue entrance and exit through the one on West 25th Street, (2) a minimum of 2 staff members need to assist in traffic circulation and pick-up/drop-off to make sure cars enter on West 20th Avenue, exit on West 35th Street, and move quickly, (3)bollards need to be installed around the entire perimeter of the playground within 3 months of the approval of the ordinance, (4) expansion of the original daycare into an adjacent bay needs to be legalized if no proof of permit is provided and (5) school operator needs to make sure that dumpsters are within the walls built for that purpose and not interrupting the area designated for the drop-off pick-up lane. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Growing Treasures Private School Corp., 1905 West 35th Street, Hialeah, FL 33012 Jacqueline Senra, 16801 NW 77 Place, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016. Madeline Paredes, 2950 SW 174 Way, Miramar, Florida 33029. PZ 2. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from RO (Residential Office) to B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). Property located at 3375 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of J and Y Investments Corp. On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval Property Owner: Jorge Leopoldo Acevedo and Yenin Acevedo,181 Leucadendra Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33156. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Casáls-Muñoz not present during roll call. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, addressed the City Council via Zoom with a PowerPoint Presentation, a copy which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Casáls-Muñoz not present during roll call. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz recorded her vote as “Yes” after the item was approved. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. PZ 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to P (Parking). Property located at 374 West 34 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One- Family Residential District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of J and Y Investments Corp. On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval Property Owner: Jorge Leopoldo Acevedo and Yenin Acevedo, 181 Leucadendra Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33156. APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Casáls-Muñoz not present during roll call. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, addressed the City Council via Zoom. 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Member Tundidor, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Casáls-Muñoz not present during roll call. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz recorded her vote as “Yes” after the item was approved. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. PZ 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); granting a variance permit to allow 27 parking spaces (20 off-street and 7 on-street), where 322 parking spaces are required (258 off- street and 64 on-street); allow a waiver of the minimum landscape requirements allowing 8 trees, where 58 trees are required; allow a waiver of a landscape buffer along West 74 Street, where a 7 foot landscape buffer is required; and allow 3.11% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-2189(10)(b) and 98-2056(b)(1) and to the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015. Property located at 7445 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Registered Lobbyist: Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC. On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that a Declaration of Restriction be proffered providing for the limitation of uses mentioned in the report, the statements represented by the applicant in the Letter of Intent, and details safeguards to ensure that the public safety, morals, and welfare of the community are protected, and establishing maximum capacities in relation to available parking spaces as it increases over time (e.g.: 200 persons for 84-parking spaces availability; 400 persons for 160-parking spaces availability and full capacity for 322 parking spaces availability). Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Feur Family 2 LLC, 7445 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014. APPROVED 7-0 REPORT: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131, addressed the City Council with a PowerPoint Presentation, a copy which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 7-0. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  REPORT: Council President Perez called Item LU 2 to be considered prior to the consideration of Item PZ 5. PZ 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the site to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week in connection to planned entertainment events; granting a variance permit to allow rear setback of 3.6 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow 84 parking spaces, where 300 parking spaces are required; allow a waiver of the minimum landscaping requirements allowing 30 trees, where 58 trees are required; allow a reduced width landscape buffer along West 4 Avenue, where 7 feet landscape buffer is required; and allow 3% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1071, 98-2189(10)(b) and 98- 2056(b)(1), and Section (D)(7) of the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015. Property located at 7551 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC. On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that a Declaration of Restriction be proffered providing for the limitation of uses mentioned in the report, the statements represented by the applicant in the Letter of Intent, and details safeguards to ensure that the public safety, morals, and welfare of the community are protected, and establishing maximum capacities in relation to available parking spaces as it increases over time (e.g.: 200 persons for 84-parking spaces availability; 400 persons for 160-parking spaces availability and full capacity for 322 parking spaces availability). Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Prestige 7551 LLC, 7551 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014. APPROVED 7-0 REPORT: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131, addressed the City Council. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Calvo. Motion passes 7-0. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. PZ 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow 32 parking spaces, where 65 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189(7); property located at 7963 West 28 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that a Declaration of Restriction be proffered setting the number of employees and single barber present at the location to be set by appointment. Planner’s Recommendation: Denial based on the lack of parking. Property Owner: 7939 Hialeah Warehouse, LLC, 11840 Northwest 17th Place, Plantation Florida 33323. ITEM IS TABLED UNTIL MARCH 28, 2023 because the applicant was not present. REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning Official for the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item. REPORT: Motion to Table Item PZ 6 until March 28, 2023, made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0. REPORT: First reading of the proposed ordinance is scheduled for March 28, 2023. PZ 7. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Specia8l Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay; and granting a variance permit to allow building height of 126 feet, where 95 feet is the maximum allowed; allow 11 stories, where 9 is the maximum allowed, and waive massing setback requirements for building tower and cap; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§98-1630.3(b) and 98-163.3(e)(1). Property located at 1035 SE 5 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Registered Lobbyist: Daniel Martinez, 65 West Flagler Street Suite 205, Miami Florida 33128, on behalf of Olivas Homes, LLC. On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval Property Owner: Olivia’s Home Corporation, Juan C. Olivia and Rosa Fundora, 4601 Northwest 36th Street, Miami Springs, Florida 33166. APPROVED 7-0 REPORT: Daniel Martinez, 65 West Flagler Street, Suite 205, Miami Florida 33128, addressed the City Council with a Presentation, a copy which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning Official, for the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item. 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 7-0. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. 15. LANDUSE LU 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Residential Office District to Commercial District. Property located at 218 East 49 Street and 226 East 49 Street, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office) and R-1 (One-Family District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On February 28, 2023 the item was approved on first reading. Second reading and public hearing was scheduled for March 14, 2023. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of AA & DD Investments Inc., 21. On February 8, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item with the condition that the properties are consolidated through a Unity of Title and rezoned to B- 1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: AA & DD Investments Inc., 218 East 49 Street, Hialeah Florida 33013, Alejandro Pla & Daisy Gaston, 218 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013. APPROVED 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-026 REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, addressed the City Council via Zoom. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 7-0. LU 2. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  Industrial District to Commercial District. Property located at 7551 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On February 28, 2023, the item was postponed until March 14, 2023, per the applicant’s request. Registered Lobbyist: Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf of Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC. On February 8, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Prestige 7551, LLC, 7551 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014. APPROVED 7-0 REPORT: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131, addressed the City Council. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Calvo. Motion passes 7-0. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential District to Medium-Density Residential District. Property located at 1797 West 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On February 28, 2023, the item was postponed until March 14, 2023, per the applicant’s request. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of Luis O. Lago. On February 8, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Luis O. Lago 15991 SW 143 Lane, Miami, Florida 33196. APPROVED 7-0 3/16/2023 4:33 PM  REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, addressed the City Council via Zoom. REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 3 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 7-0. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2023. 16. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION None reported. 17. ADJOURNMENT REPORT: Council President Perez adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 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