City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members Mayor M elinda de la V ega Jesus Tundidor M onica Perez President L uis R odriguez C arl Z ogby Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER REPORT: Council President Tundidor called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Staff Present: Brigette Leal, Deputy City Clerk Barbara Govea, Deputy City Attorney Attendees: Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. 3. INVOCATION REPORT: Invocation given by Brigette Leal, Deputy City Clerk 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT: Council Member Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. M EETI N G G U I D ELI N ES 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.  • 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: Deputy City Clerk Brigette Leal announced the meeting guidelines. 6. A PPO I N TM EN T O F A N A CTI N G CO U N CI L M EM BER TO SEAT V I RESO LU TI O N : Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida, appointing ____________________________ as Acting Councilmember to fill the vacancy on the Hialeah City Council, resulting from Councilmember Bryan Calvo's resignation as City of Hialeah Councilmember, Group VI, effective November 1, 2024; and to exercise all authority of the Office of Councilmember; and to serve that portion of the term of Councilmember Bryan Calvo that precedes the next regularly scheduled municpal election to be held on November 4, 2025. R E P O R T : Council President Tundidor announced that the applicants who submitted the required documentation for the consideration of the vacancy for City Council Group I V were allotted three (3) minutes to address the City Council. 1. Hector Selin, 5690 West 17 Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33012, addressed the City Council. 2. Lawrence Arthur, 126 East 15 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, addressed the City Council. 3. Juan Santana, 5601 West 10 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010, addressed the City Council. REPORT: Mayor Bovo acknowledged the individuals that submitted the required documents for the consideration of the vacancy for City Council Group IV and advised the City Council on his recommendation. Motion to nominate - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Luis Rodriguez to nominate Juan Junco as Acting Council Member to fill the temporary vacancy on the City Council resulting from Council Member Bryan Calvo's resignation as City of Hialeah Council Member. APPROVED 6-0 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-324 AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 7. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT A. Election by the City Council of one of its members as Council President pursuant to § 3.01 (c) of the Charter of the City of Hialeah. REPORT: Council President Tundidor handed the gavel to Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion to nominate Council Vice President Garcia Roves as Council President - Motion by President Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby  APPROVED 7-0 AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco B. Election by the City Council of one of its members as Council Vice President pursuant to § 3.01 (c) of the City of Hialeah Charter. REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves handed the gavel back to Council President Tundidor. Motion to nominate Council Member Luis Rodriguez as Council Vice President - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves APPROVED 7-0 AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco 8. PRESENTATIONS 9. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS REPO RT: Mr. J uan J unco was sworn into office as Acting City Council Member during the City Council Meeting. REPO RT: The following registered speakers spoke: 1. Barbara Canales, 1681 West 68 Street, spoke regarding the heavy population throughout her neighborhood that has been causing an abundance of waste throughout the area. 2. Justa Luisa Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, shared a video streamed using City equipment, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk, regarding Three Friends Park. 3. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, shared nine photographs which were streamed using City equipment and spoke regarding Factory Town. 4. Juan Santana, 5601 West 10 Avenue, spoke regarding the property alongside Three Friends Park, police officer retention and ongoing expansions. 5. Lawrance Arthur, 126 East 15 Street, spoke regarding grant assistance for veterans. 6.Harrel Henton, 4561 NW 33 Court, spoke regarding Factory Town and the eleven-story parking garage. 7. Kenneth Kilpatrick, 5167 NW 29 Avenue, spoke regarding noise complaints from Brownsville residents regarding Factory Town in Brownsville. 8. Gigi Grasso and Lou Grasso, 351 DeSoto Drive, spoke regarding noise originating from Factory Town. REPO RT: The following non-registered speaker spoke: 1. Marie, Rice, 771 East 47 Street, spoke regarding sidewalks being blocked by parked vehicles throughout  the City. 2. Eric Johnson, Local 1102, commended the Mayor, City Council and the Hialeah Police Department. 10. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA • In accordance with Section 376.80 of the Florida Statutes, the City Council will hold two public hearings on a resolution creating a new Florida brownfield area at the property located at 2400 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (identified by Folio No. 04-3011-002-1051) as a Green Resuse Area pursuant to Florida's Brownfields Revelopment Act. The first public hearing is scheduled to be held today., and second and final public hearing is scheduled to be held during the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. • Consent Item MM has been withdrawn from the agenda. • Consent Item UU has been added to the agenda. • Planning and Zoning Item G is postponed until the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024. 11. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, 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 De La Vega requested a separate discussion on Consent Item V. Motion to approve the consent agenda except Consent Item V - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves approved 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. Council Member Junco recorded his vote as "Yes" after the consent agenda was approved. APPROVED 6-0-1 AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on October 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. B. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on November 4,  2024 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. C. Request permission to cancel the City Council Meeting of November 26, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, pursuant to Section 3.01 of the City of Hialeah Charter. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. D. Request permission to cancel the City Council Meeting of December 24, 2024, in observance of Christmas Eve, pursuant to Section 3.01 of the City of Hialeah Charter. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. E. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of the Texas Region XIV Education Service Center Contract 01-143 for computer equipment, desktops, laptops, tablets, servers and storage including related peripherals and services; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase the allowable amount spent with vendor Dell Marketing, L.P., also known as Dell Technologies (VN:13059) to not exceed $750,000.00 for the purchase of computer equipment, desktops, laptops, tablets, servers and storage and related peripherals and services in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-325 F. R E S O L U T I O N : 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 addendum to the 2017 Master Contract for Professional Services with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., attached hereto as "Exhibit A," to provide administrative services for the City of Hialeah's Self-Insurance Program in the areas of auto liability, general liability, auto physical damage, police and fire professional liability, and workers' compensation, claims management and for the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk as attesting witness to issue the required purchase order(s) to effectuate this resolution, in an amount not to exceed a cumulative amount of $505,118.00, for a term of one year, beginning on December 1, 2024, and ending on November 30, 2025, and to execute any and all necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-326 G. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract to Contract # FSA24-VEL32.0 between the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) and Garber Ford, Inc. for the purchase of forty (40) Ford interceptor utility vehicles using grant monies awarded under the Fiscal Year 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant; 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 vendor Garber Ford Vendor No. 18648, in the amount not to exceed $1,799,664.00 for the purchase of the aforementioned vehicles in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A', and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)  APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-327 H. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback to Contract #2018.000207, as amended, between University of California and W.W. Grainger, Inc., attached hereto and made 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 W.W. Grainger, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the purchase of small tools and materials to be utilized for daily repairs by the City of Hialeah Public Works Department, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit B," and execute all necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-328 I. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution 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 Miami-Dade County for wholesale water for Fiscal Year 2025, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000.00; and providing for an effective date of June 30, 2025. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-329 J. RESO LU TI O N: 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 open Purchase Orders #2024- 2703, and #2024-2715, to be issued to the Mcclathy Company, LLC., doing business as Miami Herald, for the payment of Invoice #256746 in the amount of $4,509.18, approving the issuance of the above- mentioned purchase orders for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $135,884.41; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-330 K. R E S O L U T I O N : 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 to Milian, Swain, & Associates, Inc., for the purchase of professional services, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $795,079.45, which includes a 7.55% contingency, and providing for an effective date of September 30, 2025. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-331 L. RESO LU TI O N: 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 and execute a purchase order to Springbrook, LLC for the purchase of billing system software and services; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $180,185.63; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)  APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-332 M. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution 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 Health Care Center of Miami for the services of pre-employment and other related medical examinations for applicants and city employees; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-333 N. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution 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 Industrial Organizational Solutions, Inc. for services of drafting/administering promotional examinations for sworn police and fire personnel; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-334 O. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution ratifying and reaffirming the agreement between the Board of Trustees of the City of Hialeah Employees' Retirement System and CapFinancial Partners, LLC, doing business as CapTrust Financial Advisors, for investment advisory services and authorizing the purchase order for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024-- September 30, 2025) in an amount not to exceed $143,000.00 from Account 001.4210.513340; and providing for an effective date. (RETIREMENT DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-335 P. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution ratifying and reaffirming the agreement between the Oversight Committee of the City of Hialeah Elected Officials' Retirement Plan and Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company (GRS) for the preparation and development of the Actuarial Report and other financial reports; and authorizing the purchase order for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024--September 30, 2025) in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 from Account 602.8500.513310; and providing for an effective date. (RETIREMENT DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-336 Q. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution ratifying and reaffirming the agreement between the City of Hialeah Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Plan and Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc. for investment performance monitoring and advisory services and authorizing the purchase order for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 -- September 30, 2025) in an amount not to exceed $67,500.00 from Account 001.4210.513310; and providing for an effective date. (RETIREMENT DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-337 R. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution ratifying and reaffirming the agreement between the Oversight Committee of the City of Hialeah Elected Officials' Retirement Plan and Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc. for investment performance monitoring and advisory services and authorizing the purchase order for Fiscal Year 2025 ( October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025) in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from Account 602.8500.513311; and providing for an effective date. (RETIREMENT DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-338 S. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution 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 Hialeah Housing Authority "HHA" or "Vendor") to contribute to the cost of home delivered meals and nutrition education for the City's and Hialeah Housing Authority's elderly residents approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00; bringing the total vendor expenditure amount to $188,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-339 T. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution 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 Hialeah Housing Authority ("HHA" or "Vendor") to defray the cost of transportation services for the City's and Hialeah Housing Authority's elderly residents approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $53,000.00; bringing the total vendor amount to $188,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-340 U. RESO LU TI O N: 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 open a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to Gus Machado Ford, Inc.; approving the referenced expenditure for the repair and maintenance of all City apparatus for a term of one (1) calendar year commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025; providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-341 V. RESO LU TI O N: 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 addendum to extend the Master Contract for Professional Services in a form acceptable to the City Attorney with Pinetree Capital, LLC doing business as Emphasis Benefits, attached hereto as "Exhibit A" to provide insurance representation and related professional services for the City of Hialeah Employee Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan, Gap Plan, Stop Loss Insurance, Medicare Advantage PPO Plan as detailed herein and in attached Exhibit B, and for the Mayor or designee, and the City Clerk as attesting witness, to issue the required purchase order(s) to effectuate this resolution, in an amount not to exceed a total of $28,900,000.00 for a term of one (1) year, beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025, and to execute any and all necessary documents in furtherance thereof and the Mayor and City Council hereby approves the transition of the Aetna Medical Insurance Plan from fully insured to the City Self-Insuring Referenced Plan; and providing for an effective date. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)  REPO RT: Council Member De La Vega announced she was abstaining from voting pursuant to Section 112.3143 of the Florida Statutes. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves approved 5-0-2 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call and Council Member De La Vega having abstaining from voting. Council Member Junco recorded his vote as "Yes" after the item was approved. APPROVED 5-0-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-342 AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby W. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the use of State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) 2023-2024 Program funds in the amount of $500,000.00 to Metro Grande II Associates, LTD. to facilitate the successful construction of Metro Grande II a mixed income affordable housing development; approving the terms of these funds as they are part of the approved existing Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2022-2025 as set forth in Exhibit 1; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, to execute and deliver the Ship funds and all other necessary and customary documents in furtherance thereof on behalf of the City; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-343 X. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, for the purchase of HPE Storage Appliances from MRA International FL. Inc., and approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $156,024.00, and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-344 Y. RESO LU TI O N: 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 for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 to Civitas, LLC in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for each fiscal year, subject to grant approval, for state and federal technical assistance; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-345 Z. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Hialeah Public Libraries Longe-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2030, and Annual Plan of Service for purposes and for submittal to the State Library of the State of Florida in order to maintain eligibility as a recipient of state and federal funds; and providing for an effective date. (LIBRARY)  APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-346 AA. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the application for, and the acceptance of, a State Aid to Libraries Operating Grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in an amount based on the City Library's operating expense for the second prior fiscal year, and further authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement, attached as Exhibit "I", and authorizing grant fund expenses; and providing for an effective date. (LIBRARY) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-347 BB. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off the contract by the City of Boynton Beach and Fortiline, Inc. authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Fortiline Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the purchase of pipe fittings, accessories, materials, and supplies, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as" Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-348 CC. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback to Contract No. 00318 between the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services (an entity of the State of Washington) and Motorola Solutions, Inc.; 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 Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $292,019.20 for the purchase of forty (40) APX 6500 mobile radios and related accessories using grant monies awarded under the Fiscal Year 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant, in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-349 DD. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Acosta Tractors, Inc. (Vendor) for Drainage Improvements to West 38th Avenue (NW 99th Avenue) from W 109th Street to 110th Street in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-24- 054, 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 the referenced vendor in an amount not to exceed $326,483.43 for the drainage improvements to West 38th Avenue (NW 99th Avenue) from West 109th Street to 110th Street; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-350 EE. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of a contract between Miami-Dade County and Litz Engineering, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order in the total amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for the purchase of citywide adjusting valves and manhole covers in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective  date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-351 FF. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting grant funds awarded to the City of Hialeah, Florida, as a participating agency by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for Fiscal Year 2024 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) in the total amount of $1,250,000.00, to assist the Hialeah Police Department in hiring ten additional law enforcement officers; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute the award and any other necessary documents in furtherance of this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-352 GG. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $35,648.00 awarded to the City by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as a participating agency for Fiscal Year 2023 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Grant (JAG-C), administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to support the Hialeah Police Department in purchasing crime mapping equipment; and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Faro Technologies, a sole source provider, in an amount not to exceed $63,323.92 for the above referenced equipment; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the grant award and all other necessary documents in furtherance of this resolution and accept any awarded grant; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-353 HH. Request permission to accept Invitation to Quote (ITQ) 2023-24-066 for CCTV installation at the Police Department Holding Cell and DUI Room, and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Visionary Systems AV LLC, in an amount not to exceed $42,245.28, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency fee. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from Account Number 121.1000.521530. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. II. Request permission to accept Invitation to Quote (ITQ) 2023-24-065 for the tile replacement on the first floor of the Police Administration Building, and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to D' Elite Floors of Miami, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $29,145.60, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency fee. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from Account Number 001.1000.521620. (PURCHASING DIVISION)  APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. JJ. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Image First of South Florida for the service of weekly pick-up and delivery of linens for all nine (9) fire stations, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from Account Number 001.2000.522340 (Contractual Services). (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. KK. Request permission to issue a purchase order to KABOOM!, for the purchase of equipment, materials, and related services for the design of the playground project at Bright Park, in a total amount not to exceed $46,410.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn from Account No. General Fund - Parks & Recreation Capital Outlay - Buildings 001.3130.572.620. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. LL. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, for Alain Studio Corp to curate and install museum displays across nine (9) parks in the City of Hialeah, for an amount not to exceed $64,949.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn from Account No. General Government - Contractual Services; City Centennial 001.8500.519343. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. MM. Request permission to piggyback off of the Lake County Contract #22-730-G and issue a purchase order to Target Solutions, for the service of online training for firefighters and paramedics, in an amount not to exceed $26,145.00. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from Account Number 109.2000.522491(Training & Education). WITHDRAWN (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. NN. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution accepting a grant from Florida Humanities, in the total amount of $8,000.00, for the English for Families 2024-2025 Program; approving and ratifying a Grant Agreement between Florida Humanities and City of Hialeah Public Libraries, a copy of which is attached hereafter and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements and documents in furtherance thereof; and further authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah Charter Section 3.08 (e)1 in the aforementioned amount to the ECS and Library Grants Fund; and providing for an effective date. (LIBRARY) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-354 OO. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Galls for firefighters boots and belts in an amount not to exceed $63,500.00. Funding for this expenditure will be drawn from Account Number 109.2000.522525 (Uniforms & Clothing - Allowance). (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. PP. Requesting permission to accept Invitation to Quote (IFB) 2023-24-061 for the rehabilitation of the home of Margarita Paredes through the S.H.I.P Program, and authorizing the issue of a purchase order to Respiro, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $55,256.30, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency fee. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from account number 123.8324.554308. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. QQ. Request permission to issue a purchase order to SFM Landscape Services for additional beautification projects, irrigation repairs, tree care, and mowing services, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from Account Number 001.3130.572527 - Parks and Recreation - Beautification Supplies. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RR. Request permission to authorize the supplemental service pricing pursuant to the agreement between the City and VisualScape, for landscaping and beautification projects related to daily operations and the City's Centennial, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn from account number 001.3130.572527 - Parks and Recreation - Beautification Supplies. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. SS. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract by the State of Virginia and Gillig LLC; 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 Gillig LLC in the amount not to exceed $550,889.00, for the purchase of a 29' Low Floor Diesel Bus and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and providing for an effective date. (TRANSIT) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-355 TT. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution authorizing the Second Operating Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024, a supplemental appropriation to amend the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and Capital Projects Funds Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount as specified in the attached Exhibit "A".  (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-356 UU. A D D O N I TEM: Request permission to issue Circus Lena, located at 1625 W 49th St, Hialeah, Fl 33012, for a Special Events Permit to host a 90-minute Circus Performance, from December 5th, 2024 to January 5th, 2024, Monday through Friday at 7:00 p.m. closing on Tuesdays, and Saturday through Sunday at the times of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., with an expectancy of approximately 150 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. 12. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE : First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah Ordinance No. 2023-120 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the use of a 3,140 square foot bay as a clinical investigational research facility operating 24 hours and 7 days a week with a maximum of 12 patients per day and 8 staff members; granting a Variance Permit to allow 48 parking spaces, where 93 parking spaces are required, on an existing industrial building where 76,505 square feet will remain for industrial use and 3,140 square feet will be repurposed for commercial use; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(5); 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. (ZONING) A PPRO V ED 7-0 Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco B. I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F D ECEM BER 10, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. O RD I N A N CE : Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 78, entitled "Solid Waste", amending § 78-160 "Applications for Non-Exclusive Franchises" and § 78-162 "Waste Services Permit" providing for new insurance requirements and bonds and alternate security amounts and creating a new subsection delineating an application process that includes mandatory administrative costs for a new and renewal application; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) • On October 8, 2024, Administration postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2024. • On September 24, 2024, Administration postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of October  8, 2024. • On September 10, 2024, Administration postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2024. • On August 27, 2024, the City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2024. C. I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F D ECEM BER 10, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled "Retirement and Pension", Article IV. Employees General Retirement System, Division 5 entitled "Benefits"; implementing the changes to the Retirement System contained in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and IAFF, Local 1102 for firefighter members, in particular revising § 70- 238 entitled "Service Retirement Allowance" repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an interpretation and savings clause; providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) • On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2024. D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 62, entitled "Parks and Recreation", amending § 62-21 "Alcoholic Beverages; Intoxicated Person" to provide that the Mayor of the City of Hialeah has the authority to allow the possession, consumption, and or sale of beer and or wine at City-sponsored events taking place at recreational and or park facilities within the City of Hialeah; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 7-0 Second reading and public hearing i s scheduled for December 10, 2024. REPO RT: Jorge Hernandez, 4800 Palm Avenue, addressed the City Council. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco E. O RD I N A N CE : First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration", Division 2, "Competitive Bidding Procedures", Article IV, "Purchasing and Competitive Bidding", Section 2-815.1 "Protest" to update such section to provide basic procedures for protests of solicitations and awards over the minimum bid amount including contents of protests, time to file, authority to resolve protests, stay of award during protest, filing fee,costs, compliance with filing requirements and informal protests; providing for an appeal of the director's decision to the City Council providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the City code; and providing for an effective date.  (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 6-0- with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves not present during roll call. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega approved 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves not present during roll call. Council Vice President Garcia-Roves recorded her vote as "Yes" after the item was approved. AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution designating property located at 2400 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah, Florida 33010, and identified by Folio No. 04-3011-002-1051 as a Brownfield Area pursuant to Section 376.80(2)(a)., Florida Statutes, for the purpose of rehabilitation, job creation, and promoting economic redevelopment; authorizing the City of Hialeah to notify the Florida Department of Environmental Protection of said designation; and providing an effective date. (ZONING) REPO RT: Brat Bruiening, 2100 Ponce De Leon, registered lobbyist, addressed the City Council R E P O RT: The item was read into the record, no action was taken, second and final public hearing is scheduled to be held during the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. City Council Member Voting Conflict of Interest Disclosure (LAW DEPARTMENT) DISCUSSED B. Council Member Perez discussed declaring the month of November as "Veterans Month". C. Council President Tundidor discussed the Cuban Exile Project coming up and declaring a month for the Cuban Exile's. 14. NEW BUSINESS A. Report of Scrivener's Error: Pursuant to Section 30-31 - Agenda of City Council Meetings - of the City of Hialeah Code, the City Clerk shall correct scrivener's errors that are discovered in ordinances, resolutions, council minutes and staff reports and promptly report all corrections to the City Council. On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved Consent Item NN for the issuance of a purchase order to R&C Management, Inc. in the amount of $118,800.00 for the printing of utility bills and envelopes for the Department of Public Works. The item should have been approved as a resolution being that the expenditure amount exceeds $65,000.00. The item is being amended to reflect the passing of a resolution. REPO RTED B. Report of Scrivener's Error : Pursuant to Section 30-31 - Agenda of City Council Meetings - of the City of Hialeah Code, the City Clerk shall correct scrivener's errors that are discovered in ordinances, resolutions, council minutes and staff reports and promptly report all corrections to the City Council. On August 13, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-075 - an easement reservation for 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. Section 2 of the Ordinance reserves a perpetual and exclusive easement, which the City never intended to reserve. Ordinance No. 2024-075 is being amended in that Section 2 shall be stricken in its entirety. REPO RTED 15. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision I tem. Attention Applicants: a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor's approval or veto. The Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor's signature is withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at the next regular meeting. 16. LAND USE AMENDMENTS A. O RD I N A N CE : First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 55 West 29 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and legally described herein ; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On October 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval • Property Owner: Lety Carvajal Bustillo and Paul Pineyro A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member J unco not present during roll call. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby approved 6-0-1 with Council Member Junco not present during roll call. Council Member Junco recorded his vote as "Yes" after the item was approved. AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE : First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low- Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 4595 East 4 Avenue, 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. • On October 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item with conditions. 0Condition: Approval contingent upon the establishment of specific timelines for permitting and construction. • Planner's Recommendation: Approve with condition. • Property Owners: Empyrera Investments LLC and Michael Osman PO STPO N ED  First reading is rescheduled for the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024. R E P O RT: Ceaser Mestre, on behalf of the applicant addressed the City Counil with a PowerPoint Presenation, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. Motion to table until December 10, 2024 - Motion by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco 17. ZONING ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE : Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-5 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a front setback of 10 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; allowing an interior east and west side setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet is the minimum required; allow a rear setback of 5 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required; and allow 27 percent pervious area, where 30 is the minimum required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-589, 98-590, 98-591 and the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, Section "E" entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification"; property located at 533 East 22 Street, 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. • On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2024. • On September 25, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Property Owner: 533 East 22 St LLC (Alex Arniella, Manager) A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-109 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: 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 - Motion by Council Member Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco B. O RD I N A N CE: 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 kindergarten class with a maximum capacity of 22 students in conjunction with an 81 children daycare; property located at 5378 West 16 Avenue, Unit 5356, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial 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 an effective date. • On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2024. • Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Jinny's Learning Center Corp. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit with conditions. • On September 25, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the following conditions: 0 (1) Restrict the maximum capacity to 81 daycare children and 22 school children in kindergarden. 0 (2) Submit building permits for a Change of Use according to the plans submitted and no later than 3 months from approval. 0 (3) Enter into a Declaration of Restrictions prior to the second reading of the ordinance. • Property Owners: Jenny's Learning Center Corp, Yucaime Hernandez 5356 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, Florida, Nima Plaza, 2087 W 76 St, Hialeah, Florida 33016, and Nilo Ventura, 2087 W 76 St, Hialeah, Florida 33016. A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-110 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: 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 - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Flightway North; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees, shrubberry and fire hydrants; property legally described more particularly in "Exhibit A"; 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 October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2024. • On September 25, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Property Owners: FW 14 I, LLC, FW 14 II, LLC, FW 14 III, LLC, FW 14 IV, LLC, F14 Warehouse 6-7 LLC, Doral Time Investments Corp, That Rohe II, LLC, Egas Investments, LLC, Think Big Holding, LLC, Deng Enterprises, LLC, Due Fratelli Investments, LLC, Wind & Wind Investments, LLC, Antares International Investments, LLC, Black River 14, LLC, Investment FLW 14, LLC, Bill Marquis LLC, Arpegus, LLC, San Giuliano 14, LLC. A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-111 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: 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 - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco D. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One and Two-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to re-plat the property into two substandard lots and to allow the construction of a duplex on each substandard lot, having a frontage of approximately 65 feet and 50.5 feet and a total lot area of approximately 5,200 square feet and 4,040 square feet, where frontage of 75 feet and a total lot area of 7,500 square feet are required; granting a variance permit to allow the following setback adjustments for the northern lot: allowing a front setback of 10 feet, where 25 feet are required; allowing an interior south side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allowing a rear setback of 5 feet, where 25 feet are required; and allowing 46 percent pervious area, where 30% percent is the minimum required; granting a variance permit to allow the following setback adjustments for the southern lot: allowing a front setback of 10 feet, where 25 feet is required, allowing a street side setback of 10 feet, where 15 feet are required; allowing a rear setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allowing an interior north side setback of 5 feet and 1 inch, where 25 feet are required; allowing 59 percent lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; and allowing 22 percent pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § § 98-348 (A), 98-545, 98-546, 98-547 and the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, Section "E" entitled "Tree and Law Requirements by Zoning Classification". Property located at 501 East 8 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. • On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2024. • On September 25, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 0 (1) The project must have a gate at each vehicular access and have a solid wall at the western and northern property lines. 0 (2) The project is to submit a landscaping plan and tree removal permit, if any trees are removed. 0 (3) The project shall be developed in accordance to the conceptual plans developed by Architecture Associates, Inc, signed and sealed by Ruben Travieso dated August 23, 2024. 0 (4) Final replat must be completed prior to the issuing of a Certificate of Occupancy. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning and variances with conditions • Property Owner: Gino Dominico, 460 NW 28th St Miami, Florida, 33137 PO STPO N ED Second reading and public hearing is rescheduled for December 10, 2024 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: 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 table until December 10, 2024 - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves  AYE: Vice President JesusJacqueline President Tundidor Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco E. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from RO (Residential Office District) to OPS (Offices and Professional Services District), granting a Variance Permit to allow 16 parking spaces where 29 parking spaces are required; allowing a front setback of 13 feet, where 20 feet are required; allowing a rear setback of 8.11 feet, where 15 feet are required; allowing the existing front and corner side landscape buffer between the off-street parking and right-of-way of 1 foot and 8 inches, where a 7-foot landscape buffer is required; and allowing 10.4 percent pervious area, where 30 percent is the minimum required, in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-2189 (4), 98-1026 (1), 98-1026 (2), the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, Section "D" entitled "Shrubs, Vines, Ground Covers, Mulch, Buffers, Plant Quality, Storm Water Retention + Detention Areas, Native Species and Landscape Mitigation", and Section "E", entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirement by Zoning Classification"; property located at 3499 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2024. • Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Elsa LLC. • On September 25, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that the existing wall sign on the property be modified to remove the word Clinic. • Planner's Recommendation: Approved of the rezoning and for the variances with the condition. • Property Owners: Elsa LLC, Cristina Sori, Jorge Luis Sosa, 3499 W 4th Ave, Hialeah, Florida, 33012. APPROVED 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-112 PUBLIC HEARING/PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco F. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow surface parking facing West 4 Avenue, where surface parking shall not be located at the front of the building; allowing 272 parking spaces, where 287 parking spaces are required; and allowing a modification to the Declaration of Restrictions recorded in Official Records Book 33193, Page 3671 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-641 (g) and § 98-2189 (19)(c); property located at 7450 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-3-3 (Multiple-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.  • On October 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval • Property Owners: Amelia TH 4.9, LLC, Alexander Ruiz, a Manager, and Gustavo Alfonso, a Manager. A PPRO V ED 7-0 Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. REG I STERED LO BBY I ST: Erica C. Adams, 701 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council with a PowerPoint Presentation, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REG I STERED LO BBY I ST: Alejandro Arias, 701 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco G. I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F D ECEM BER 10, 2024. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-1 Grade School with an enrollment of 20 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 33 students; Property located at 543 East 9 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial 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 . H. O RD I N A N CE : First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to allow an interior west side setback of 7 feet and 11 inches, where 10 feet are required; and allowing 16.93 percent pervious area, where 30 percent is the minimum required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1606(f)(3) and Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification; property located at 55 West 29 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial 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. • On October 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions: 0 1. Remove all commercial signage. 2. Obtain a permit from the Streets Department to rebuild the curb, gutter, and sidewalk where the project proposes landscape islands along West 29 Street. • Planner's Recommendation: Approve with conditions. • Property Owner: Lety Carvajal Bustillo and Paul Pineyro. A PPRO V ED 7-0 Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. REG I STERED LO BBY I ST: Alejandro Arias, 701 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jesus Tundidor Vice President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves  Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Juan Junco 18. FINAL DECISIONS A D JO U R N M E N T REPORT: Council President Tundidor adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. N E X T C IT Y C O U N C IL M E E T IN G : T uesday, D ecember 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m . 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