City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members Mayor M elinda de la V ega Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Juan Junco President M onica Perez Jesus T undidor Luis Rodriguez Vice President C arl Z ogby City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER REPORT : Council President Garcia-Roves called the meeting to order at 5:51 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL REPORT : Council Member de la Vega stepped away from the Council Chambers during the Roll Call. Present: Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, Council President Luis Rodriguez, Council Vice President Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Juan Junco, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Carl Zogby, Council Member Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney Attendees: Esteban Bovo, Jr., Mayor 3. INVOCATION Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member 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. • 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. REPORT: City Clerk Marbelys Fatjo announced the meeting guidelines. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. The City of Hialeah recognizes the Hialeah Hurricanes Cheer team. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) REPORT : Gian Barzaga, Parks Supervisor, 900 East 56 Street spoke. REPORT : Gary Sanchez, coach of the Hialeah Hurricanes spoke. REPORT: Council Member de la Vega returned to the dais at 5:54 p.m. during this presentation. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Frank Diaz (registered speaker), 135 East 9th Street, member of Caballeros Catholico spoke regarding the International Day of Human Rights. 2. Jose Azze (registered speaker), 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke regarding seeking grant opportunities for Cultural Affairs in the City and regarding the Parks and Community Engagement Department. 3. Gretel Montoya (registered speaker), 6265 West 22nd Court, spoke regarding a pool heater for Milander Pool. 4. Giselle Alfonso (registered speaker), 3051 West 76th Street, spoke regarding a pool heater for Milander Pool. 5. Natalie Crespo (registered speaker), 1181 West 39th Terrace, spoke regarding a pool heater for Milander Pool. 6. Nicole Socarras (registered speaker), 1314 West 78th Terrace, spoke in favor of the approval of Zoning Item 16 F related to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. • Speaker 1 in favor 7. Dana Martinez, 19763 Northwest 87th Court, spoke in favor of the approval of Zoning Item 16 F related to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. • Speaker 2 in favor 8. Diana Vargas, 2630 West 76th Street, spoke in favor of the approval of Zoning Item 16 F related to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. • Speaker 3 in favor 9. Joseph Slade, 550 Sweetgrass Lane, Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659, sent a letter to the City Clerk expressing that the Slade Family is against the approval of Zoning Item 16 F related to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. The letter is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 10. Barbara Canales (registered speaker), 1681 West 68 Street, spoke regarding the conditions of the swale area in the neighborhood of her home. 11. Shelby Marrone, 1825 West 44 Street, requested rent control from the City. 8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. RESOLUTION : Proposed resolution appointing Johana Aleman-Sanchez to the Personnel Board of the City of Hialeah, as the City Council's appointment, for a term not exceeding two (2)-years, beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on January 1, 2027. (APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL) (NOMINATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER DE LA VEGA) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-357 APPROVED 7-0 Motion to Approve - Motion to Approve made by Council Member de la Vega and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby 9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA A. Landuse Item 15 B is postponed until the City Council Meeting of January 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., per the applicant's request. B. Consent Items 10 GGG, HHH, III and JJJ have been added to today's agenda. R E P O RT: The numbering of the items on the agenda were changed by the agenda creation software. The ad-on items, although correctly identified on the agenda as Consent Items 10 FFF, GGG, III and JJJ, were announced as 10 GGG, HHH, III and JJJ. Consent Item 10 HHH is not an agenda item. C. Consent Item 10 YY has been withdrawn from the agenda. D. The expenditure amount for Consent Item UU has been amended. E. In accordance with Section 376.80 of the Florida Statutes, today the City Council will hold the second and final public hearing 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 Reuse Area pursuant to Florida's Brownfields Redevelopment Act (Administrative Item 11F). F. The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. 10. 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. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda - Motion by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves  Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 7-0 B. R E S O L U T I 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 Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., doing business as Rainbow Emergency Equipment in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00; in substantial conformity with the pre-approved pricing outlined 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 install and repair window tinting and out of warranty service of City vehicles and units; 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. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-358 C. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with the University of Miami ("UMiami"); agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; to issue a purchase order to UMiami for physicals and hazmat physicals for the City of Hialeah Firefighters; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year; and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-359 D. R E S O L U T I 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 Law Enforcement Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc. for the services of Pre-Employment Psychological Screening and Employee Assistance Program for Applicants and City Employees; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-360 E. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a contract with Certified Latent Examiner Lenett Holbrook to provide latent evaluation and comparison services as an Independent Contractor, in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A", for a one - year term; and to issue a purchase order to Lenett Holbrook in an amount not to exceed $87,500.00; and providing an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-361 F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a contract with Certified Latent Print Examiner Alain Socarras to provide latent evaluation and comparison services as an Independent Contractor, in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A", for a one-year term; and to issue a purchase order to Alain Socarras in an amount not to exceed $87,500.00; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-362 G. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution providing for an exception to bid in the form of a sole source; and authorizing the Mayor and his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Replay Systems, Inc. and execute any and all documents in furtherance thereof for the purchase of 911 equipment and software to be utilized by the Hialeah Police Department; and approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $72,124.90 in substantial conformity with the agreement made a part hereof and attached hereto as "Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-363 H. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #FB-01140 under Group 3 - Tire Purchase and Related Services, for the purchase of tires for City of Hialeah Apparatus; 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 Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., doing business as Miami Tiresoles, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A" ; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 7-0 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-364 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 Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for the purchase of engineering services, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $72,441.00; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-365 J. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds for Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement in an amount not to exceed $98,000.00; to allocate $76,000.00 for overtime costs for enforcement activities and $22,000.00 for the purchase of speed measurement devices; and to accept the terms of use of the grant funds provided by the Florida Department of Transportation to the City of Hialeah, as detailed in the Letter of Agreement and Contract attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Letter of Agreement and any other customary and necessary documents in furtherance of this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0  RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-366 K. 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 to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $543,743.00, utilizing the NASPO Contract No. 19860-NASPO-00318 for the procurement of public safety communications equipment to be utilized by the Hialeah Police Department, including additional discounts provided under the Miami-Dade County Volume Incentive, and authorizing supplemental appropriations to fund the expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund-Federal, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police; and providing for implementation; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-367 L. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract to Contract No #23-6692-03 between Cobb County, GA and Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Technology Product Solutions and Related Services; 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 Insight Public Sector, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $32,612.00 for the purchase of forty (40) ticket printers 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 for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-368 M. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution to accept grant monies awarded to the City of Hialeah, Florida, as a participating agency, by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the Fiscal Year 2024 Body - Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to support Law Enforcement Agencies, in the federal award amount of $690,000.00, to assist the Hialeah Police Department in replacing its current Body - Worn Camera System; 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) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-369 N. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract TS06-2021 #6943 (Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments H-GAC) for temporary staffing, direct-hire, and other employer services with Robert Half Inc. to hire temporary staffing for Governmental Financial and Workday ERP System Testing and Implementation Phases; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $150,000.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (FINANCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-370 O. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract to Contract# RFP-01154 by Miami- Dade County and Galls, LLC, for the purchase of badges, collar brass, and name bars; 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 Galls, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $53,000.00, and other customary procurement documents to effectuate this resolution; and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a  part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-371 P. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback to Contract #3544-21-4615 by the University of Nebraska and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of body worn cameras and tasers, 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., beginning in Fiscal Year 2025, in an amount not to exceed $930,173.16 for the first year and $1,396,789.24 annually for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2029; and other customary procurement documents to effectuate this resolution; in substantial conformity with the agreements attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B"; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-372 Q. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) in Florida Program to accept additional funds in the amount of $62,000.00 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), bringing the total grant to $346,000.00, to cover overtime and investigative costs; authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute all necessary documents; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-373 R. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds for a Motorcycle Safety Contract in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00; and accept the terms of use of the grant funds provided by the Florida Department of Transportation to the City of Hialeah, as detailed in the Letter of Agreement and Contract attached as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Letter of Agreement and any other customary and necessary documents in furtherance of this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-374 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 a purchase order to Synovia Solutions, in the cumulative amount not to exceed $106,997.04, which includes $98,338.32 for Fiscal Year 2025 and $8,658.72 for previous fiscal years; for the continued rental and maintenance of GPS tracking devices for police vehicles, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement previously approved by the City Council, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-375 T. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract under the alternate Contract Source (ACS) No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS for computer equipment, peripherals, and related services between the Florida Department of Management Services and Dell Marketing, L.P.; authorizing the  Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Dell Marketing L.P., in an amount not to exceed $75,560.00 for the purchase of forty (40) Mobile Data Terminals (MDTS) 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 for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-376 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 purchase several policies of insurance through Keen, Battle, Mead & Company for Fire, Windstrom and Other Covered Perils Coverage in an amount not to exceed $94,468.31 for a term of fourteen (14) months, commencing on December 27, 2024 and ending on February 27, 2026; and Inland Marine Coverage for the City's Department of Public Works and its Water nd Sewer Distribution Facilities in an amount not to exceed $5,751.98 for a two (2) month extension, commencing on December 27, 2024 and ending on February 27, 2025; and for the Hialeah Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $143,025.00 for a two (2) month extension, commencing on December 27, 2024 and ending on February 27, 2025 for Special Events Insurance at Milander Center in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a term of one (1) policy renewal year, commencing on December 27, 2024 and ending on December 27, 2025, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $268,245.29 and to execute such purchasing documents or agreement (s) as are needed to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-377 V. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFQ response for Request for Qualifications 2021- 2022-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funded projects; 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 Corradino Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $696,940.00, for Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Services for the roadway and drainage improvements between East 8 th and 10 th Avenue from 41 st to 49 th Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached RFQ 2021-2022-9500-00-001, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-378 W. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFQ response for Request for Qualifications 2021- 2022-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funded projects; 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 R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,167.75, for Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Services for the roadway and drainage improvements between E 2 nd and 4 th Avenue from 63 rd to 65th Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached RFQ 2021-2022-9500-00-001, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-379 X. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFQ response for Request for Qualifications 2021- 2022-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects; 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 R.J. Behar & Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $224,662.50, For Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Services for the roadway and drainage improvements along West 32 nd Avenue from 68 th to 76 th Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached RFQ 2021-2022-9500-00-001, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-380 Y. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFQ response for Request for Qualifications 2021- 2022-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects; 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 AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $398,919.76, for Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Services for the roadway and drainage improvements between SE 8 th and 9 th Avenue from 4 th to 8 th Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached RFQ 2021-2022-9500-00-001, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-381 Z. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Omnia Contract #4400008468 Safeware County of FairFax, Virginia for the purchase of Redwave Threatid GLS, Redwave Threatid Gas Module, and Redwave Threat Solids and Liquid Module to be utilized by the City of Hialeah Fire Department; 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 an amount not to exceed $79,989.00 to Safeware, Inc., and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-382 AA. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2024-2012, issued to Industrial Organization Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of a written exam, assessment center, structured oral interview, and development panel for the promotion of personnel in the Fire Department, by an additional amount of $36,280.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $61,280.00. The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Professional Services Account No.109.2000.522.310. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 BB. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant in the amount of $200,000.00, for G.C. Sparks Park improvements as described herein; approving the  expenditure of the match from the City of $200,000.00 for these purposes; and further authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all grant agreements and documents in furtherance thereof; providing for transmittal by the office of the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-383 CC. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $149,109.00 awarded to the City by the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General, as a participating agency through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) pass-through grant for Fiscal Year 2024, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, to support the Hialeah Police Department in providing partial funding for victim advocate positions that provide services to victims of violent crimes; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all necessary documents related to this resolution and accepting any awarded grant; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-384 DD. Request permission to award Invitation for Bid No. 2023-24-060 - Bucky Dent Park Exterior Painting Services, to Mario's Painting and Services, Inc., most responsive and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to this vendor, for exterior painting services, in a total expense amount not to exceed $66,632.50 The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund-- Capital Outlay -- Building Account No. 001.3130.572.620. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 7-0 EE. 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 and execute a purchase order to Syntech Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $157,457.50; for the purchase and installation of fuel master fuel management units, hardware, and software needed at various City of Hialeah facilities; and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-385 FF. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Henry Schein, Inc., for the purchase of medical supplies, in a total expense amount not to exceed $60,000.00. On June 11, 2024, the City Council approved Invitation to Bid No. 2023-24-2000-36-012 - Fire Medical Supplies, approving the vendor an eligible vendors. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund-- Operating Supplies - Medical Account No. 001.2000.522.521. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 GG. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-417, issued to American Asphalt Equipment Corp., vendor providing the lowest quotation, for the restoration of East 1 Avenue and East 7  Street, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $54,000.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the restoration was done due a main water break. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the Water & Sewer Division Fund-- Capital Outlay -- Infrastructure Account No. 450.9510.533.630. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) A PPRO V ED 7-0 HH. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting and executing the proposed Off System Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT"); attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; for right of way improvements within the City's right of way; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-386 II. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 2401062 - MMCAP Infuse Products, between the State of Minnesota and Cardinal Health 110, LLC, effective through July 31, 2026, and issue a purchase order to Cardinal Health 110, LLC, for the purchase of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and medical supplies for the City of Hialeah Fire Department, in a total expense amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Operating Supplies - Medical Account No. 001.2000.522.521. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 JJ. Request permission to utilize State of Minnesota Sourcewell Contract No. 041823 - Critical Care and EMS Equipment, between Sourcewell and the Zoll Medical Corporation, effective through June 30, 2027, and issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation, for the purchase of accessories and supplies such as batteries, cables, and sensors for the X-Series and X-Series Advanced Defilbrillators, in a total expense amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522.640. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 KK. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution ratifying and approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Florida Council 79 of AFSCME/the Hialeah Civil Service Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 161 and the City of Hialeah, Florida for a period beginning on October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, a copy of which will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-387 LL. Request permission to utilize Lake County, Florida Contract No. 22-730C - Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services, contract that expires on July 31, 2025, and issue a purchase order to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., for annual testing, maintenance, and repairs for the Scott SCBA breathing air equipment, in a total expense amount not to exceed $38,500.00.  The funding for this expenditure drawn against the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund--Repair & Maintenance - Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522.462. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 MM. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Lagvnes Software Solutions LLC, for the continued support, maintenance, development, and modification of the core City programs, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund -- Contractual Services Account No. 001.0201.519.340. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 NN. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Prosys Information Systems, Inc., vendor providing the lowest quotation for the purchase of security keys, in a total expense amount not to exceed $37,280.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding. The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund -- Capital Outlay - Equipment Account No. 001.0201.519.640. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 OO. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Information Consultants, Inc., for the renewal of the City's Electronic Document Management System beginning on December 30, 2024, through December 29, 2025, support and maintenance, in a total expense amount not to exceed $26,071.64. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that it is cost-effective to utilize the qoute obtained through the vendor rather than the previously used City of Miami contract. The funding for the expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund -- Contractual Services Account No. 001.0201.519.340. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 PP. Request from the Information Technology Department to waive competitive bidding, and issue a purchase order not to exceed $34,400.00 to ERMProtect, who will work with the City to provide updated cybersecurity policies and procedures. Funding for this purchase will be drawn against General Fund Information Technology Contractual Services -- Account No. 001.0201.519.340. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 QQ. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 23-6692-03 -- Technology Products Solutions, and Related Services, between the Cobb County, Georgia and the vendor, contract that expires on April 30, 2028, and  issue a purchase order to Insight Public Sector, Inc., for the subscription renewal of the City's mobile VPN client, from March 27, 2025 through March 26, 2026, in a total expense amount not to exceed $53,687.97. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 001.0201.519.340. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RR. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk to submit to The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER") for program year 2023-2024; to execute any and all agreements, certifications and assurances in furtherance of the programs in the City of Hialeah Action Plan in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements; and providing for an effective da te. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-388 SS. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies Report and recommendations from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (A.H.A.C.), a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 1", authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all necessary certifications as may be required by the Housing Finance Corporation in furtherance of its SHIP funded local housing assistance initiatives; and authorizing the Mayor to transmit a copy of this resolution and report to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for approval; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-389 TT. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-24-063 for the roadway and drainage improvements to East 43 Street from East 8 Avenue to East 10 Avenue, and to East 8 Court, 8 Lane, 9 Court, 9 Lane from East 41 Street to 45 Street; 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 JVA Engineering Contractors, Inc. (the vendor) in an amount not to exceed $5,352,746.58, for the roadway and drainage improvements to East 43 Street from East 8 Avenue to East 10 Avenue, and to East 8 Court, 8 Lane, 9 Court, 9 Lane from East 41 Street to 45 Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2023-24-063, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A," 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) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-390 UU. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-24-062 for the roadway and drainage improvements to East 47 Street from East 8 Avenue to East 10 Avenue, and to East 8 Court, 8 Lane, 9 Court, 9 Lane from East 45 Street to 49 Street 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 Acosta Tractors, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $5,679,631.10, for the roadway and drainage improvements to East 47 Street from East 8 Avenue to East 10 Avenue, and to East 8 Court, 8 Lane, 9 Court, 9 Lane from East 45 Street to 49 Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2023-24-062, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A," 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) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-391 VV. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-24-068 for the roadway and drainage improvements along East 63 Street and East 64 Street from East 2 Avenue to East 4 Avenue & East 3 Avenue from East 63 Street to East 65 Street 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 Acosta Tractors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,431,244.71, for the roadway and drainage improvements along East 63 Street and East 64 Street from East 2 Avenue to East 4 Avenue & East 3 Avenue from East 63 Street to East 65 Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2023-24-068, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A," 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) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-392 WW. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-24-064 for the roadway and drainage improvements to Southeast 4 Place, 5 Place, 6 Place, and 7 Place from Southeast 8 Avenue to Southeast 9 Avenue; 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 Acosta Tractors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,998,391.91, for the roadway and drainage improvements to southeast 4 Place, 5 Place, 6 Place, and 7 Place from Southeast 8 Avenue to Southeast 9 Avenue, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2023-24-064, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A," 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) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-393 XX. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution designating the month of November as Veteran's Month; and providing for an effective date. (SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ) (CO-SPONSOR: MAYOR BOVO) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-394 YY. I TEM I S W I TH D RAW N FRO M TH I S A G EN D A BY TH E SPO N SO R R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution declaring the month of April "Cuban Exile Month" honoring and highlighting the accomplishments of Cuban exiles in the City of Hialeah and nationwide: directing the City Clerk to mail a copy of this resolution to neighboring municipalities and Miami-Dade County; and providing for an effective date. (SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER TUNDIDOR) (CO-SPONSOR: MAYOR BOVO) ZZ. Request from Fly High Fireworks, LLC for a Special Events Permit to conduct the sales of fireworks, at the Nima Plaza LLC located at 5350 West 16th Avenue, Hialeah, from December 21, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with an expectancy of approximately 50 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department.  (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 7-0 AAA. Request from Rincon de San Lazaro, located at 1190 E 4th Avenue, Hialeah, for a Special Events Permit to host a festival for patrons to venerate San Lazaro, from December 14th, 2024 to December 18th, 2024, with an expectancy of approximately 500 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 7-0 BBB. Request from Nightlife Fireworks LLC, for a Special Events Permit to conduct the sales of fireworks from a firework stand displayed as "Safe and Sane Fireworks", at RK Hialeah LLC located at 1460 West 49th Street, Hialeah, from Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 to Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 with operating hours being from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with an expectancy of approximately 250 to 500 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 7-0 CCC. Request from Samurai Fireworks, LLC, for a Special Events Permit to set up a tent and conduct the sales of fireworks at 2122 West 62 Street, Hialeah, from December 27th, 2024 to December 31st 2024 from 10:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m., with their tent setup on December 14th, 2024 and tent take down on January 7th, 2024, with an expectancy of approximately 80 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 7-0 DDD. Request from San Lazaro Catholic Parish, located at 4400 West 18th Avenue, Hialeah, for a Special Events Permit to host a procession with the Statue of San Lazaro around the street of the parish, on December 17th, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an expectancy of approximately 150 to 200 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 7-0 EEE. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the First Operating Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025, a supplemental appropriation to amend the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and Capital Projects Funds budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount as specified in the attached Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-395 FFF. A D D O N I TEM: Request permission to renew the agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC for an additional twelve (12) months, and issue a purchase order to this vendor for web-based access to administrative staffing and operations staffing (Tele-staff) functions through the internet for Fire Operations and Fire Administration  personnel beginning on May 23, 2024 through May 22, 2025, in a total expense amount not to exceed $32,369.41. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 109.2000.522.340. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 GGG. A D D O N I TEM: Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2024-2819, issued to Walter Duke Partners, Inc., for multiple rent studies and real estate evaluations throughout the City, by an additional amount of $18,500.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $30,500.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Professional Services Account No. 001.8500.519.310. (DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT) A PPRO V ED 7-0 III. A D D O N I TEM RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hialeah and Marcia Flats, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", for the lease of two adjacent parcels of land owned by the City of Hialeah to provide housing affordability and approving the City administration to negotiate a lease agreement with Marcia Flats, LLC.; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) • Registered Lobbyist: Daniel A. Milian, Fowler White Burnett, 6995 Southwest 64 Street, Miami, Florida, on behalf of Maria Flats, LLC A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-396 JJJ. A D D O N I TEM Request from The Yards at Amelia, LLC, for a Special Events Permit to host a Dance Party with a DJ and food trucks at 7551 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, on December 14th, 2024 to December 15th 2024 from 6:00 p.m to 3:00 a.m., December 21st, 2024 to December 22nd 2024 from 6:00 p.m to 3:00 a.m and December 28th, 2024 to December 29th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m to 3:00 a.m, with an expectancy of approximately 20-- 1000 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 7-0 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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. • On November 12, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and  public hearing was scheduled for December 10, 2024. (ZONING) A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-113 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS : Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby 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 FEBRU A RY 25, 2025 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 November 12, 2024, Administration postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024. • 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. 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. • On October 22, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. • On November 12, 2024 the item was postponed by the Administration until December 10, 2024. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)  A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-114 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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. • On November 12, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-115 REPO RT : City Attorney Rafael Suarez-Rivas spoke. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS : Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby E. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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. • On November 12, 2024 the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2024. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-116 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby F. RESO LU TI O N / PU BLI C H EA RI N G: 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. • The first public hearing was held during the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (ZONING) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-397 REPO RT : Brat Bruiening, 2100 Ponce De Leon, registered lobbyist, addressed the City Council. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS : Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby  G. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution initiating Conflict Resolution Procedures pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 164, the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act, to resolve a conflict between the City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County, Florida prior to initiating court proceeding regarding Miami- Dade County overbilling of wholesale water and sewer utilities to the City of Hialeah and, in turn, its residents and related billing discrepencies; duty to give notice; conflict assessment phase; joint public meeting; final resolution; and providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 7-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2024-398 REPO RT: City Attorney Rafael Suarez-Rivas spoke on this item. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby H. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending in part Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled "Administration," Article III entitled "Boards, Commissions, and Committees," Division 7 entitled "Charter School Oversight Committee" Section 2-755, to be entitled "Rights, Duties and Obligations" amending the transfer of operation and supervision of the City's sponsored Charter School, the City of Hialeah Educational Academy ("COHEA") to a Voluntary Non for- Profit Board, City of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc. or any successor non-profit organization authorized under state law to operate a Florida charter school; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 7-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J A N U A RY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. 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 November 12, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2024-345 - The Resolution was passed with the issuance of the purchase order for the wrong fiscal year; Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025. Resolution No. 2024- 345 is being amended to reflect the issuance of the purchase order to be for the correct Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026. REPO RT: The scrivener's error was reported to the City Council by City Clerk Marbelys Fatjo. B. I TEM FO R D I SCU SSI O N: Pursuant to Section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes, the City intends to conduct a Shade Meeting on January 14, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. (LAW DEPARTMENT) REPO RT: City Attorney Rafael Suarez-Rivas spoke on this matter. 14. ZONING Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item. 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. 15. LAND USE AMENDMENTS A. O R D I N A N C E: Second reading and public hearing 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. • Registered Lobbyist: Erica J. Adams, Hugo P. Azra, Alessandria San Roman, and Alejandro J. Arias, 701 Brickell Avenue 3300 Miami, FL 33131, on behalf of Pineyro Investments, Inc. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval • Property Owner: Lety Carvajal Bustillo and Paul Pineyro A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Members Rodriguez and Tundidor away from the dais during the call for a vote. Council Members Rodriguez and Tundidor recorded their vote as "Y ES" after the Motion to Approved passed. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-117 REPO RT: Erica J. Adams, registered lobbyist, spoke on the item. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves 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: Council PresidentMelinda Council Member Jacqueline Garcia-Roves De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby B. LA N D U SE I TEM 15 B 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 J A N U A RY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M., PER TH E A PPLI CA N T'S REQ U EST. 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. • Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Empyrean Townhomes LLC • Planner's Recommendation: Approve with condition. • Property Owners: Empyrera Investments LLC and Michael Osman C. 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 4955 East 8 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 November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item. • Registered Lobbyist: Felix M. Lasarte, Esq., 3250 NE 1 Ave Suite 334, Miami, FL 33137, on behalf of JEC Property Holdings LLC • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Property Owners: Josenriquez Cueto A PPRO V ED 6-1 with Council Member Rodriguez voting "N O". SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J A N U A RY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. R E P O R T: Jose Cueto, 1028 West 16 Street, spoke on this item and provided a copy of backup documentation to each Council Member titled Land Use Application - San Cristobal Villas 4955 East 8 Avenue, Hialeah, FL. A copy of the backup documentation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on this item. Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez 16. ZONING ITEMS REPORT: City Clerk Marbelys Fatjo administered the oath to those individuals wishing to testify on an item.  REPORT : Council President Garcia-Roves moved Zoning Item 16F out of the order of the agenda to the first item considered during Zoning, without opposition from any Council Member. 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-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 Lawn 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 was scheduled for November 12, 2024. On November 12, 2024, the item was postponed until the City Council Meeting of December 10, 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. • Registered Lobbyist: Kevin William Nates, 5731 W 7th Court Hialeah, FL 33012, on behalf of Gino Dominico • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning and variances with conditions. • Property Owner: Gino Dominico, 460 NW 28th St Miami, Florida, 33137 A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor away from the dais during the call for a vote. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-118 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS : Council President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. REPO RT: Kevin William Nates, on behalf of the owner, spoke. Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez  Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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. • Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131 • 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 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-119 R E PO RT: Erica J. A dams, registered lobbyist, spoke on the item. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: C ouncil President G arcia-R oves opened the item for public participation and no one present in the C ouncil C hambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Carl Zogby C. REPO RT: Council Member Zogby left the meeting at 9:14 p.m. before the consideration of this item. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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. 0 Conditions: 0 1. Remove all commercial signage. 0 2. Obtain a permit from the Streets Department to rebuild the curb, gutter, and sidewalk where the project proposes landscape islands along West 29th Street. • Registered Lobbyist: Erica J. Adams, Hugo P. Azra, and Alejandro J. Arias, 701 Brickell Avenue Suite 3300 Miami, FL 33131, on behalf of Pineyro Investments, Inc • Planner's Recommendation: Approve with conditions. • Property Owner: Lety Carvajal Bustillo and Paul Pineyro. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Members Zogby and Perez absent.  O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-120 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS : C ouncil President G arcia-R oves opened the item for public participation and no one present in the C ouncil C hambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Jesus Tundidor D. 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 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. • On August 10, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. 0Conditions: Old signs are replaced by two new state-of-the-art signs. • Planner's Recommendation: Approve with conditions. • Property Owner: Rich Enterprises USA, Inc and Gladys Perez, 971 East 26th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013 A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Zogby absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2024-121 REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke. REPO RT: Rolando Fuente, currently operating the school, spoke on the item. REPO RT: Council Member Perez left the meeting at 9:23 p.m. during the discussion of this item. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves 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 Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Jesus Tundidor E. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential District); Property located at 991 East 17 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 November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. 0 Conditions: ■ Remove the wheel stops at the driveways fronting East 17th Street and East 10th Avenue  so that the driveways resemble residential property driveways and not commercial or multi-family building driveways. ■ Eliminate the kitchen on the second-floor unit. ■ Reconfigure the layout to resemble two units instead of three, to comply with the minimum area requirement of 1,000 square feet for each unit. ■ Complete the legalization of all the improvements built without permits within 180 days of the approval of the rezoning ordinance (two kitchens, bedroom addition, etc.); otherwise, the City shall rescind the rezoning approval • Planner's Recommendation: Approve only rezoning to R-2 with the four conditions detailed above. • Property Owner: Isis M. Sierra. I TEM D EN I ED 5-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Zogby absent. REPO RT : Isis M. Sierra, property owner, spoke. REPO RT : Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke. REPO RT : City Attorney Rafael Suarez-Rivas spoke. Motion to Deny - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Motion fails at the pleasure of the Council 3-2-2 with Council Members de la Vega and Junco voting "NO" and Council Members Perez and Zogby absent. AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Jesus Tundidor NAY: Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Deny - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Jesus Tundidor F. 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 the expansion of an existing school with grades 6-12, allowing an increase of 250 students for a maximum population of 1,250 students; property located at 2590 West 76 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts or ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. 0 Conditions: ■ A traffic conditions or field visit report must be submitted to the City and reviewed by the City's traffic consultant after the initial phase (Phase 4) is completed and before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the second phase (Phase 5) is issued. ■ School must provide school speed zones on West 76th Street, West 74th Street, and West 26th Avenue and install traffic control signage, pavement markings, and beacons consistent with minimum State and MUTCD requirements for school speed zones prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any school improvements. ■ The school owner shall install special emphasis marked crosswalks and school crossing assembly signs (S1-1 & W16-7P) at the following locations prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy for any school improvements:  ■a. Intersection of West 74th Street and West 24th Avenue: Westbound approach. ■b. Intersection of West 76th Street and West 24th Avenue: All approaches. ■ The school owner shall install the following improvements at the intersection of West 74th Street and West 24th Avenue prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy for any school improvements: ■a. Special emphasis marked crosswalks on the eastbound and westbound approaches. ■b. ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps. ■c. Update the existing traffic control devices and school crossing assembly signs (S1-1 & W16-7P). ■ The school owner/operator must provide uniformed police officers to control traffic at the intersection of the school's main entrance driveway on West 74th Street and at the intersection of West 74th Street and West 26th Avenue during drop-off and pick-up times. ■ The school must install signage and pavement markings for the proposed bus staging area prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy for any school improvements. ■ The school must provide a bicycle rack within its property prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any school improvements. • Registered Lobbyist: Erica J. Adams, Hugo P. Azra, Alessandria San Roman, and Alejandro J. Arias, 701 Brickell Avenue 3300 Miami, FL 33131 on behalf of City of Hialeah Educational Academy (COHEA). • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a student population increase to 1,250 students subject to conditions 1 through 7 enumerated above. • Property Owner: City of Hialeah, 501 Palm Avenue Hialeah, FL 33010. TA BLED BY TH E CI TY CO U N CI L U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F J A N U A RY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. 5-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Tundidor voting "N O". REPO RT: Hugo Arza, registered lobbyist, spoke and illustrated a visual presentation. REPO RT: C arlos A lvarez, Principal of the H ialeah Educational A cademy, spoke. Motion to Table until the City Council Meeting of Janaury 14, 2025 - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Jesus Tundidor G. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of Lane Subdivision; 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 legally described herein; repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Property Owner: Lumination Homes, LLC, 1174-A West 84 Street, Hialeah, FL, 33014 - 3363. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Zogby absent. SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J A N U A RY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M.  Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Jesus Tundidor H. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of Lago Vista; 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 legally described 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 November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Property Owner: Gimrock Property, 13901 NW 118 Ave, Miami FL, 33178. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Members Perez and Zogby absent. SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J A N U A RY 14, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to Approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Jesus Tundidor 17. FINAL DECISIONS A D JO U R N M E N T REPORT : Council President Garcia-Roves adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. N E X T C IT Y C O U N C IL M E E T IN G : T uesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . 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