City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members Mayor Bryan Calvo Monica Perez Jesus Tundidor Luis Rodriguez President Carl Zogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. REPORT: Council President Tundidor called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. B. REPORT: Council President Tundidor announced that the items associated with the church have been withdrawn from the agenda. 2. ROLL CALL A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with Council Member Rodriguez absent. B. REPORT: 1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present. 2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present. 3. Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, was present. 3. INVOCATION A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  A. Council President Tundidor 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 ). REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, announced the meeting guidelines. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6 A. Mayor Bovo recognizes City of Hialeah employees for their outstanding performance and dedication with the ISO study. (MAYOR BOVO) REPORT: Mayor Bovo and City of Hialeah Fire Chief, Willians Guerra, recognized the following employees.  Willians Guerra 7/3/2024 11:59 AM   Raymond Malin  Edward Altidor  Carlos Diaz  Scott Disbrow  Humfredo Perez  Paul Garcia  Raul Gonzalez  Alex Conesa  Carmen Romo  Christopher Muñoz  Carlos Gonzalez  Nikita Rhodes  Ricardo Suarez  Juan Carballo  Jorge Gonzalez  Ramiro De Armas  Kevin Lynskey  Alex Medina  Jorge Llanes  Mirelys Gonzalez  Ismare Monreal  Ruth Rubi  Mileidys Campuzano 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS A. REPORT: No member of the public participating via Zoom expressed interest in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern. B. REPORT: One (2) members of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking during the Comments and Questions of the meeting. 1) Zoyla Escalante (registered speaker), 5300 West 21st Court, Apt. 301, expressed her concerns with the management conducted by the association in in the condominium where she resides. 2) Manuel A. Gomez (registered speaker), 10420 Northwest 74th Street, Medley, FL.  Council President Tundidor advised Mr. Gomez that PZ 3 is on first reading and will be open for public participation during second reading. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA 7/3/2024 11:59 AM   The following items are withdrawn from today’s agenda o Board Appointment 9A o LU 1 o PZ 4 o PZ 5 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 9 A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Hector Schwerert to the Veteran’s Affairs Committee of the City of Hialeah for a (2)-year term beginning on June 26, 2024 ending on June 25, 2026. (COUNCIL MEMBER PACHECO) ITEM WITHDRAWN due to the suspension of Council Member Pacheco from public office by Governor DeSantis. 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 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 separate discussion on Consent Item V. REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Item V, made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. B. 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 increase Purchase Order No. 2024-1275, issued to GRM Information Management Services, Inc., for the payment of invoices for the remainder of the 2024 fiscal year for off-site record retention services; approving the additional expenditure in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00, for a total cumulative amount of $80,000.00; and providing for an effective date. 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-170 C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase Purchase Order No. 2024-431, issued to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., doing business as Rainbow Emergency Equipment for the payment of window tinting, repairs, and out of warranty services; approving the purchase order in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $150,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-171 D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., doing business as Rainbow Emergency Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $127,330.08; in substantial conformity with the pre-approved pricing set forth in Invitation for Bid 2022-23-0000-36-056 under Group “B”; via Resolution No. 2024-093; attached hereto and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A; to retrofit twelve Ford F-150 vehicles with Federal Signal Equipment for Police Units; 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 MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-172 E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds expended through the City’s Safe Home Program in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Oswaldo Ramos located at 6060 East 3rd Avenue, as allowed by the City’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-173 F. 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 enter into an agreement with Century Windows and Doors, Inc. for the purchase and installation of impact 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  windows and doors for Bucky Dent Gymnasium and approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $46,915.00; and providing for an effective date. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-174 G. 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 enter into an agreement with Tropical Windows Manufacturing, Inc. for the purchase and installation of impact windows and doors for Bucky Dent Aquatic Center and Edgar J. Hall Special Population Center and approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $101,200.00; and providing for an effective date. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-175 H. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Fullcover Roofing Systems, Inc. (vendor) in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid No. 2023-24-3230-00-024 Roof Replacement Bucky Dent Park Buildings, attached hereto and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A”; 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 referenced vendor in a total amount not to exceed $651,200.00, which includes a 10% contingency fee, for the roof replacement of Bucky Dent Park Buildings; and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-176 I. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution providing for an exception to bid in the form of a sole source; 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 Axon Enterprise, Inc., and execute any and all documents in furtherance thereof for the purchase of hardware, software, and installation of surveillance equipment to be utilized by the Hialeah Police Department; and approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $111,490.99; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-177 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  J. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to amend the existing Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Sweetwater as a participating Municipal Police Department to provide for additional assistance for routine and intensive law enforcement situations from the effective date of the agreement through September 30, 2028, a copy of which is a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-178 K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Comcast Business Communications, LLC. (vendor), to provide the City internet service for municipal buildings to be utilized by the City of Hialeah employees and patrons for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two – one (1) year terms in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid No. 2023-24-0201-36-011, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A; 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 referenced vendor in a yearly amount not to exceed $238,239.36, for the purchase of internet services; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-179 L. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid No. 2023-24-2000-00-037 Fire Rescue Ambulance; 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 Matheny Motor Truck Inc. doing business as Matheny Fire & Emergency (the vendor) in an amount not to exceed $1,114,985.22, for the purchase of three (3) custom-built fire rescue ambulances, and in substantial conformity with the attached Invitation for Bid No. 2023-24- 2000-00-037, 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 to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-180 M. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Springbrook, LLC, developer of the billing system used by the City’s Department of Public Works and vendor under contract with the City for Florida Cloud Migration until June 30, 2024, for annual support and maintenance for web payments, pay by phone and utility billing systems, in a total expense amount not to exceed $171,866.65. 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewers Division Fund - Repair & Maintenance - Equipment Account No. 450.9500.536.462. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. N. Request permission to increase Purchase Order 2024-724, issued to Waste Connections of Florida, Inc., vendor under contract with the City until September of 2027, for disposal of solid waste collection city-wide, by an additional amount of $253,035.00 due to an adjustment in the projected tonnage, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $6,553,035.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Solid Waste Division Fund – Utility – Waste Disposal Fees - Account No. 401.3240.534.433. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. O. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting the award of Growing Roots for Environmentally Equitable Neighborhood (Green) Matching Grant administered by the Miami- Dade County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, which represents a maximum 75% contribution to project costs, provided the City contributes 25% of project costs, for the procurement and planting of trees to increase tree canopy, pursuant to the 2024 City of Hialeah-Miami Dade County Green Tree Planting Project Application; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Tree Planting Agreement with Miami-Dade County commencing upon execution of the agreement and ending on October 31, 2024 attached as Exhibit 1; approving the project’s Grant Application Package attached as Exhibit A to the Tree Planting Agreement; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-181 P. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract between the City of Hialeah and JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. for the milling and resurfacing of East 19th Street/Northwest 73rd Street from the railroad tracks to East 12th Avenue/Northwest 37th Avenue, along with all associated restoration work; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, to issue a purchase order to JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $68,486.55, for the milling and resurfacing of East 19th Street/NW 73rd Street from the railroad tracks to East 12th Avenue/NW 37th Avenue, along with all associated restoration work, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A”, and providing for an effective date. (STREETS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-182 Q. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Fourth Amendment to the On-Demand Transportation Services Agreement between the City of Hialeah, Florida and Beefree, LLC, doing business as “Freebee”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1” to provide and operate flexible door-to-door, on-demand transportation services within designated service areas to the residents and visitors of the City of Hialeah. (TRANSIT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-183 R. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution strongly condemning the billboard that states “No to Dictators, No to Trump” as false, outrageous, and defamatory; providing for an effective date. (MAYOR BOVO) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-184 S. 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 enter into an Advertising and Marketing Agreement with Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. (SBS) subject to terms to be finalized and agreeable to the City for the 4th of July Celebration for 2024 and 2025; and to execute all other necessary documents to implement this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIPS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-185 T. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Coro Medical, LLC (vendor) for the purchase of Zoll AED 3 & PlusTrac AED Management Program to be utilized by the Hialeah Parks & Recreation Department in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid #2023-24-3130-00-041, attached hereto and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A”; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue two purchase orders to referenced vendor in a combined amount not to exceed $57,636.00, for the purchase of thirty-six (36) Zoll AED 3 & PlusTrac AED Management Program; and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-186 U. Request from Brian Clavelo, on behalf of Nightlife Firework, LLC, for permission to install a seasonal fireworks tent for the sale of fireworks at 1460 West 49th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, with sales commencing on Friday, June 28, 2024 and ending on Saturday, July 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to compliance with the requirements of the Police Department, Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. V. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract by Cobb County and Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Contract # 23-6692-01 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 a purchase order to CFKAA Holdings, LLC, doing business as Autura in an amount not to exceed $55,555.56 and to execute all necessary or required purchasing documents in furtherance thereof upon review of the City Attorney to purchase services for Towing Call Management; and approving funding for this purchase from the General Funds – Contractual Services Account; and providing for an effective date. (BUSINESS TAX DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-187 REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item V made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah Ordinance No. 2016-034 (attached hereto as Exhibit “A”) (June 20, 2016) rezoning the property from R-1 (One Family District) to OPS (Office and Professional Services 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. (PLANNING AND ZONING) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-070 REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. Motion to Approve Item 11 A made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. On June 11, 2024, the City Council approved the item first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2024. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None reported. 13. NEW BUSINESS REPORT: Council Member Calvo spoke regarding the vacancy created on the City Council due to suspension of Angelica Pacheco from public office.  Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the matter.  Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, spoke on the matter. 14. LANDUSE REPORT: All were duly sworn in by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk. LU 1. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Major Institutions to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 1098 East 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein; 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. ITEM HAS BEEH WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT. On June 11, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 25, 2024. On May 28, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 11, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Alejandro J. Arias, Alessandria San Roman and Erica C. Adams, on behalf of Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC. 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  On May 15, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approve the land use amendment. Property Owner: Iglesia Cristiana Vida, Inc., 1098 East 1st Avenue LU 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Transit-Oriented Development District; property located at 555 East 25 Street, 502 East 26 Street, 512 East 26 Street, 522 East 26 Street, 532 East 26 Street, 540 East 26 Street, 552 East 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned P (Parking District) and legally described herein; 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. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-071 REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Calvo. Motion passes 5-0-1 with Council Member Rodriguez absent. On June 11, 2024, the City Council approved the item first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Alejandro J. Arias, Alessandria San Roman and Erica C. Adams, on behalf of 555 East 25th Street, LLC. On May 29, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following condition that the applicant proffers and records a Unity of Title. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Benjamin Leon, Jr. 100% 15. ZONING PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT: Council Member Perez left the meeting at 6:22 p.m. PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) Overlay in relation to a proposed mixed-use development including 21 residential units and approximately 2,050 square feet of commercial space; granting 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  a Variance Permit to allow 3 residential units with an area of 593 square feet, where only 10% of residential units may have a minimum area of 600 square feet; waive the building mass and building frontage development standards to allow a site area of 13,500 square feet with a street frontage 135 feet where a minimum site area of 20,000 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 200 feet is required; and allow 10.71% pervious area, where 30% pervious area is required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.8, and 98.2056(b)(2); properties located at 805 Palm Avenue and 22 East 8 Street, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial Residential District) and legally described herein; 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. APPROVED 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-072 REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, registered lobbyist, addressed the City Council. Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. On June 11, 2024, the applicant requested item to be tabled until June 25, 2024, 2024. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2024. On May 28, 2024, the City Council approved the item first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., on behalf of 11 E 8 ST LLC. On May 15, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following conditions: (1) Provide a Declaration of Restrictions and a Unity of Title for the two parcels that will reflect the cost estimate and construction schedule. (2) The project shall be developed according to the plans prepared by OA Architecture signed and sealed by Daniel Alonso dated November 13, 2023. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: 11 E 8 ST LLC, CEMC Holdings, LLC, Carlos Perez, and Marlen Morales, 3695 Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016. PZ 2. 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-3 grade elementary school with a maximum capacity of 31 students in conjunction with a 83 children daycare; a Variance Permit to allow 18 parking spaces (20% of parking spaces authorized on street), where 62 parking spaces are required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98- 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  2189(9); property located at 980-990 West 22 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) legally described herein; 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. APPROVED 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-073 REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. On June 11, 2024, the City Council approved the item first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Octavio Santurio, 6262 Southwest 40th Street, Suite 3E, on behalf of Serafin Blanco. On May 29, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following conditions: (1) Issue a fully executed Declaration of Restriction (DOR) including a maximum of 31 students at K-3 school grades in conjunction with a maximum of 83 children at daycare with the condition to prepare a pick-up and drop-off plan with staff members assisting during such activities. (2) Obtain a change of use approval within the next 90 days or before commencing the next school year. (3) Obtain a street permit to correct parking and drainage issues within the exterior of the property. (4) Obtain a building permit to correct exterior treatment including signage on the property according to the above-mentioned site plan. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Cache Prop. Inc C/O Serafin Blanco, President, 990 West 22nd Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010. PZ 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to P (Parking); property located at 112 East 14 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One- Family District) and legally described herein; 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. APPROVED AS AMENDED 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  REPORT: Council President Tundidor verbally disclosed having had an ex-parte communication with the pastor and architect prior to first reading. REPORT: Manny Reus (architect), (registered lobbyist), addressed the City Council, and provided the Council additional back up which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Manuel Gomez, 10420 Northwest 74th Street, Medley, addressed the City Council. REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item. Motion to Postpone Item PZ 3 until the City Council Meeting of August 13, 2024 made by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Council Vice President Garcia-Roves withdrew the Motion to Postpone Item PZ 3 until August 13, 2024. Motion to Postpone Item PZ 3 until the City Council Meeting of August 13, 2024 made by Council Member Calvo. Motion fails for lack of a second. Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 as Amended (applicant must provide Restrictive Covenants, parking will not be used for commercial purposes, parking will not be rented and will only be used for the church, and Parking Plan will be presented by the applicant for Debora Storch’s review and approval) made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. On June 11, 2024, the applicant requested item to be postponed until June 25, 2024, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 25, 2024. On May 28, 2024, the applicant requested for the item to be postponed until June 11, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 11, 2024. On May 14, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for May 28, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18051 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of Jim Var Enterprises, Inc. On April 24, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that the property owner proffer a Unity of Title in order for the property to serve as a parking lot for property located at 1425 East 1st Avenue. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Jimar Enterprises, Inc., 15476 Northwest 77th Court, Suite 408, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016. PZ 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the existing Declaration of 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  Restrictive Covenants and Unity of Title recorded in Official Public Records of Miami-Dade County in order to release a restriction on the property which limits the utilization of the property as a religious institution; property located at 1098 East 1st Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the Code; and providing for an effective date. ITEM HAS BEEH WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT. On June 11, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 25, 2024. On May 28, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 11, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Alejandro J. Arias, Alessandria San Roman and Erica C. Adams, on behalf of Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC. On May 15, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Iglesia Cristiana Vida, Inc., 1098 East 1st Avenue. PZ 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-2 (One-and Two- Family Residential District) to R-3-1 (Multiple-Family District) and granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) Overlay in relation to a proposed mixed-use development including 27 residential units and 488 square feet of commercial space; granting a Variance Permit to allow residential use on the ground floor, where residential use is only allowed above the ground floor; allow 27 units with areas ranging from 488 square feet to 626 square feet, where only 10% of residential units may have a minimum area of 600 square feet; waive the building mass and building frontage development standards to allow street frontage of 135 feet facing East 1 Avenue and 150 facing East 11 Street, where minimum street frontage of 200 feet is required; allow a rear setback of 10 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow 30 parking spaces, where 61 parking spaces are required; and allow 28.5% previous area, where 30% previous area is required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.8, 98-1630.3(e)(2), 98-2189(16)(a) and 98.2056(b)(2); properties located at 1098 East 1st Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein; 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. ITEM HAS BEEH WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT. On June 11, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 25, 2024. On May 28, 2024, the City Council tabled the item until May 28, 2024. First reading is scheduled for June 11, 2024. 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Alejandro J. Arias, Alessandria San Roman, and Erica C. Adams on behalf of Prestige Builders Construction Management, LLC. On May 15, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following conditions: (1) The right-of-way will be converted into on-street parking, thereby increasing the parking capacity. (2) Each residential unit will have secure at least one parking space and the commercial space would benefit from the remaining three parking spaces and the on-street parking area created by this project. (3) The landscaping provided is to enhance the sidewalk along East 11th Street and East 1st Avenue. (4) The project shall be developed in accordance with the plans submitted along with this application, prepared by Alberto O. Gonzalez, Architect, received on April 23, 2024. (5) The updated set of plans includes a domino’s plaza, three pieces of art, a dog park, and an improved corner detail with an art mural. These improvements are imperative to reach the required incentives to increase the density of the project. (6) The applicant is to enter into a Declaration of Restrictions for the Special Use Permit. (7) The project shall provide an exterior color palette before the City Council Meeting. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owner: Iglesia Cristiana Vida, Inc., 1098 East 1st Avenue. PZ 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Tangible Investment; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees, shrubbery and fire hydrants; property located at 302 East 11 Street, Hialeah, Florida, and legally described herein; 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. APPROVED 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. Motion to Approve Item PZ 6 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. On June 12, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Tangible Investment 4 LLC. PZ 7. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning for public use the eastern portion of the 12-foot alley running east and west between East 9 Avenue and East 10 Avenue, extending westward for approximately 220 feet, more or less from East 10 Avenue, 7/3/2024 11:59 AM  contingent to relocation agreements with the City of Hialeah Public Works, FPL, Florida City Gas, AT&T, and Comcast; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties in violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. APPROVED 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 4-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Rodriguez absent. REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. Registered Lobbyist: Carlos L. Diaz, 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, 44th floor, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, 44th floor, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. Registered Lobbyist: Jorge Cepero, 301 Almeria Avenue, Suite 330, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. On June 12, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner’s Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: Metro Parc Hialeah III, LLC. 16. 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