City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members Mayor B ryan C alvo Jesus Tundidor M elinda de la V ega President M onica Perez L uis R odriguez Jacqueline Garcia-Roves C arl Z ogby Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER REPORT: Council Vice President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL REPORT: Council Member Perez arrived at 5:52 p.m., during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. Present: Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, Vice President Carl Zogby, Council Member Absent: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, President Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney Attendees: Esteban Bovo, Jr.,, Mayor 3. INVOCATION Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C ouncil Member Zogby led the Pledge of A llegiance. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES The following guidelines have been established by the City Council: • ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK • As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber. • A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the  Council Chamber. • Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting. • Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • The public can view public meetings on the City's YouTube page (www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov). REPO RT: City Clerk Marbelys Fatjo announced the meeting guidelines. 6. PRESENTATIONS 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS • Christian Peter (registered speaker), 3719 and 3745 West 50 Street, spoke regarding street related issues and provided the City Council with seven (7) photographs, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. • Barbara Canales (registered speaker), 1681 West 68 Street, spoke regarding the conditions of the swale area in the neighborhood of her home and shared photographs which were streamed using the City's equipment. • Jose Azze (registered speaker), 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke regarding the baseball league and provided the City Council with a Certificate of Liability Insurance with the insured being Development Scouting, LLC, doing business as Atletico Madrid Academia, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. • Gabriel Rodriguez (registered speaker) 361 East 12 Street, commended the Hialeah Police Department. • Natalie Lopez (registered speaker), 19763 NW 87 Court, spoke in favor of the proposed expansion of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. • Nicole Socarras (registered speaker), 11314 West 78 Terrace, spoke in favor of the proposed expansion of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. • Carlos Alvarez, founding Principal of City of Hialeah Educational Academy, spoke in favor of the proposed expansion of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. • Daniel Slade, requested that an email message sent to the City Clerk expressing that the Slade Family is against the approval of expansion related to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy be read into the record. The letter is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. • Frank De la Paz, 1100 Southwest 104 Street, wished the Mayor and City Council a Happy New Year and 100 th Year Anniversary to the City of Hialeah, as well as expressed that the Council Chambers needs upgrading. 8. SH A D E M EETI N G : Today's City Council Meeting is now in recess. At this time, the Mayor, City Council Members, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Special Outside Counsel and a Court Reporter will meet to discuss the litigation case Porky's Cabaret, Inc. d/b/a Bella's Cabaret et. al., v. Carlos Hernandez and City of Hialeah, Case No. 1.23-cv-227447-RKA pursuant to Section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes, and all discussions shall be closed and exempt from Section 286.011 of the Florida Statutes. Therefore, no one other than these individuals can attend the shade meeting. This City Council Meeting will reconvene upon the conclusion of the Shade Meeting. (LAW DEPARTMENT) REPO RT: Council Vice President Rodriguez called a recess at 6:26 p.m. REPO RT: Council Vice President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 8:09 p.m. 9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  Add On Items: 1. Consent Item 11 JJ 2. Consent Item 11 KK 3. Board Appointment Item 10 C Postponed Items: 1. Landuse Item 16A and 16B have been postponed until the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2025. Amended Items: 1. Consent Item 11 A has been amended to reflect the correct vote for the Motion to Table on Zoning Item 16 F of the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024. 2. Consent Item 11 M has been amended to reflect the correct expenditure amount. REPORT: Council Vice President Rodriguez requested that Zoning Item 17C be considered at this time (out of the order of the agenda) and none of the present Council Members expressed any opposition to the request. 10. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. RESO LU TI O N : Proposed resolution appointing Evan Gonzalez to the Board of Commissioners of the Hialeah Housing Authority of the City of Hialeah, Florida for a four (4)-year term beginning on January 14, 2025 and ending on January 14, 2029. (MAYOR BOVO'S APPOINTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-001 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Jesus Goytia to the Veteran's Affairs Committee of the City of Hialeah for a (2)-year term beginning on January 14, 2025 and ending on January 14, 2027. (COUNCIL MEMBER TUNDIDOR'S APPOINTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby  C. ADD ON ITEM RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Barbara Hernandez to the Board of Commissioners of the Hialeah Housing Authority of the City of Hialeah, Florida for a four (4)-year term beginning on January 14, 2025 and ending on January 14, 2029. (MAYOR BOVO'S APPOINTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 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. REPO RT: Jose Azze, 788 East Park Drive, requested separate discussion on Consent Items N and T. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda except items N and T - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on December 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. B. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Miami, as the sponsoring agency of the Urban Area Security Initiative ("UASI") Grant Program 2023, under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's UASI and the City of Hialeah. as participating agency; accepting the award of a sub-grant in the amount of $1,268,131.00 pursuant to said Memorandum of Agreement for approved planning and equipment costs identified in the program budget; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City of Hialeah, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto, and made a part hereof as Exhibit "l", and any other documents in furtherance hereof; and providing for an effective date. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent.  RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-004 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 issue and execute a purchase order to Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., for the purchase of thirty-four (34) vehicles; and in substantial conformity with the previously approved Supplemental Piggyback Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,703,965.00; and providing for an effective date. (BUILDING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-005 D. 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 ImageTrend, LLC., for fiscal year 24-25; for the purchase of Electronic Patient Care Reporting (EPCR) and data management software and services to be utilized by the City of Hialeah Fire Department; in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00; and to execute any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-006 E. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution accepting the response for Request for Proposal ("RFP") 2023- 242000-36-012 from Bound Tree Medical, 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 for Bound Tree Medical, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $80,0000.00, for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in substantial conformity with the attached Request for Proposal, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution, and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-007 F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution reaffirming the agreement between the Board of Trustees of the City of Hialeah Employees' Retirement System and Comerica Bank, for custodian services; authorizing the purchase order for fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025) in an amount not to exceed $173,000.00 from Account Number 001.4210.513.310; and providing for an effective date. (RETIREMENT DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-008 G. 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 approve the Professional Services Agreement between Inphynet Contracting Services, Inc. and the City of Hialeah, attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and to issue and execute a purchase order to Inphynet Contracting Services, Inc. for the purchase of an additional five years of professional services from Dr. Frederick M. Keroff, M.D., FACEP, as Medical Director for the City of Hialeah Fire Department and Advanced Life Support Provider; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 annually, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $300,000.00; and providing for  an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-009 H. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #22-730K between Lake County and Ten-8 Fire and Safety, LLC., for the purchase of fire equipment, supplies, and service; 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 $85,000.00 and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-010 I. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept State Housing Initiative Partnership Program Funds appropriated by the Florida Legislature and administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in the amount of $500,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 to use in the strategies established in the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements, and documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-011 J. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution amending Resolution No. 2024-197 by clarifying that funds utilized by the Hialeah Housing Authority ("HHA") to provide elderly residents with home-delivered meals and congregate meals throughout the City commencing July 1, 2024 are in the amount of $2,154,375.00; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-012 K. 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 a purchase order to the Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc., doing business as Strobes-R-Us, in an amount not to exceed $406,759.20, for the purchase of emergency equipment for forty (40) police vehicles using grant funds awarded under the fiscal year 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Supplement Agreement previously approved by the City Council, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-013 L. 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 Edward Byrne  Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the total amount of $40,160.00, to assist the Hialeah Police Department in purchasing two (2) drug-detection K9s; 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 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-014 M. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFP Response for Proposal (RFP) 2023-2024-019 for the elevator maintenance and service repairs for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) - one (1) year terms; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue two purchase orders to Maverick United Elevators, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $17,400.00 for monthly maintenance and $75,000.00 for out-of-scope repairs; for a yearly total not to exceed $92,400.00; and in substantial conformity with the attached RFP 2023-24-019, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and authorizing the Mayor or designee to issue purchase orders and to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-015 N. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the RFP responses for Request for Proposal (RFP) 2023- 24-3130-36-028 for the Youth Soccer Program Management Services and awarding the following sites to the awarded proposers, "Milander Park" - Development and Scouting, LLC (Atletico De Madrid Academia), "Goodlet Park" - Hialeah City Football Club LLC, "Senator Roberto Casas Park" - PV International Sports Kids LLC, "Southeast Park and subject to availability to play, Milander Park" -- Soccer Cage LLC (Juventus Academy/Athletum FC); for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two - one (1) year terms; and in substantial conformity with RFP 2023-24-3130-36-028, 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 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-016 1. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, requested an amendment to the item reflecting that it is one program for one park. 2. Luis Suarez, Purchasing Director, spoke on the item. 3. Juan Santana, 5601 West 10 Avenue, commented on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega  Council Vice Member President Monica Luis Perez Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby O. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-808, issued to Trimline Graphics International, Inc., for the manufacturing and installation of decals for City vehicles, by an additional amount of $40,000.00, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the vendor has serviced the City for a period of over ten years and has consistently demonstrated reliability and responsiveness. The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No.001.3220.591341. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. P. 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 Gus Machado Ford, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) vehicles for the Construction & Maintenance Department; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $97,095.00; and providing for an effective date. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-017 Q. Request permission to issue a purchase order Seamless Surfaces, LLC, for the replacement of the vinyl composite tile and ceramic tile flooring throughout Bucky Dent Park with micro-cement and epoxy products, in a total amount not to exceed $38,282.53, an amount which includes a ten percent contingency for unforeseen conditions that may arise during the scope of the work. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that these are needed emergency repairs. The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Capital Outlay - Building Account No. 001.3130.572.620. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. R. 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 execute all necessary documents of the Police Recruit Sponsorship Program with Miami-Dade College; and to issue a purchase order for the Police Recruit Sponsorship Program, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $68,989.56, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-018 S. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Lou's Police Distributors, Inc., for the payment of outstanding invoices for the purchase of uniforms for new hires and officer promotions, in a total amount not to exceed $46,730.05. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding.  The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Uniforms & Clothing Allowance Account No. 001.1000.521.525. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. T. 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 John Ibarra & Associates, Inc. for surveying and mapping services for the Hia-Line Improvement Project; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $76,940.00; and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING) A PPRO V ED 4-0-3 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent and with Council Member J unco not present during the call for a vote. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-019 1. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke regarding impact fees. 2. Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Junco recorded his vote as yes after the item was approved. AYE: Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby U. 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 CBIZ CPAS P.C., (initially Marcum Accountants & Advisors) for Auditing Consulting Services for the City of Hialeah Employees' Retirement System, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (RETIREMENT DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-020 V. Request permission to close the following streets on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in order to host the Jose Marti Parade: • West 29th Street from West 4th Avenue to West 11th Avenue (traffic open to event personnel only) • West 9th Avenue from West 29th Street to West 27th Street • West 27th Street from West 9th Avenue to West 5th Avenue. (SPECIAL EVENTS) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. W. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Funds expended owner-occupied rehabilitation strategy in an amount not to  exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Maria Quevedo located at 345 East 20 th Street, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the ship program; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-021 X. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Funds expended through the City's Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Strategy in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Silvia Ascunce located at 5372 West 5 th Avenue, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the ship program; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-022 Y. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) program funds expended through the City's Safe Home Program in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Maria Cantillo located at 481 West 29 th Place, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the ship program; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-023 Z. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Funds expended through the City's owner-occupied rehabilitation strategy in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Marlene Rondon and Edwin Rondon located at 5361 West 2 nd Court, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the ship program; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-024 AA. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Funds expended through the City's owner occupied rehabilitation strategy in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Julio Cesar Bueno and Maria Teresa Bueno located at 751 Southeast 7 th Place, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the ship program; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-025 BB. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing I nitiatives Partnership (S.H.I .P.) Program Funds expended through the City's owner occupied rehabilitation strategy in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the rehabilitation of the single-family dwelling owned and occupied by Onilda Brito and Migdalia Vargas located at 1771 West 72nd Street, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amounts to the S.H.I.P. Program; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026 CC. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution authorizing and ratifying the use of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Funds expended through the City's purchase assistance with or without rehabilitation strategy, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for down payment, closing costs for Yovanny Gonzalez and Maria Espasadin, as allowed by the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute any and all agreements in furtherance of the project on behalf of the City; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the aforementioned amount to program budget, the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.); and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-027 DD. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to retroactively accept State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (S.H.I.P.) Funds in the amount of $1,377,293.00 for fiscal year 2022-2023, to be used in accordance with the strategies outlined in the 2022-2025 Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.), and to authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements and documents in furtherance thereof; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in aforementioned amount to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Budget; and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent.  RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-028 EE. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a change in practice regarding the approval process for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) Program Funds, authorizing the Grants and Human Services Department to administer these funds in accordance with the approved Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.) and to expend S.H.I.P. funds without individual case approval by the City Council; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation of each case pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) as approved in the Local Housing Assistance Plan (L.H.A.P.); and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-029 FF. 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, to increase Purchase Order # 2025-855 issued to Resipro, LLC for general contractor services related to the rehabilitation of the home of Ramon and Luisa Mijares using S.H.I.P. funds; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to increase the purchase order by $46,457.00 for a change order to cover additional work, resulting in a total purchase order amount not to exceed $121,609.66, and providing for an effective date. (GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-030 GG. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Birmingham Al -Sourcewell Contract Number 040924- ATL for rental equipment, products, and related services with Global Rental, Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of new bucket truck for the Construction & Maintenance 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 $258,110.00 and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-031 HH. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a combined Mutual Aid Agreement with the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office, as a participating municipal police department, to provide for operational assistance for routine and intensive law enforcement situations across jurisdictional lines, from the effective date of the agreement through January 1, 2035, a copy of which is part hereof as Exhibit "1"; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-032 II. Request from Reverend Yonhatan London Pastor of Saint Benedict Catholic Parish for a Special Events Permit to host the annual parish festival on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on church grounds located at 701 West 77 Street, Hialeah, Florida, expecting approximately 800 attendees for the entire duration of the event, subject to the requirements of the Hialeah Fire Department, Hialeah Police Department and Risk Management.  (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. JJ. A D D O N I TEM RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a (3) three-year Professional Services Agreement with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., attached hereto as Exhibit "A" for Federal Advocacy Consulting Services to the City of Hialeah, and to issue and execute a purchase order for referenced services, and approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year, for a total (3) three-year amount not to exceed a total cumulative amount of $150,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF THE MAYOR) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-033 KK. A D D O N I TEM RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; 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 Tyler Technologies for the purchase of an Enterprise Permitting and Licensing Assist Advanced Package for the Tyler Software currently utilized citywide; approving an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-034 12. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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) • On December 10, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for January 14, 2025. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-001 REPO RT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney , spoke on the item. PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council Vice President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and two members of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking.  1. Juan Santana, 5601 West 10 Avenue, spoke regarding an audit and public records requests. 2. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke regarding impact fees. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 98, entitled "Zoning", Article V. "Zoning District Regulations', Division 33. "NBD Neighborhood Business District"; amending § 98-1627. "Purpose", § 98-1628 "Definitions", § 98-1629 "Geographic Area and Exclusion", § 98-1630.1 "Permitted Uses, Limitations and Prohibited Commercial Uses", § 98-1630.2 "Building Uses", § 98-1630.3 "Development Standards", §98-1630.6 "Building Design Concept Requirements", §98-1630.7 "Design and Development Standards", and § 98-1630.8 "Limited Expansion on NBD Overlay District regulations subject to Special Use Permit"; retitling and amending § 98-1630.4 "Height Incentives", § 98-1630.9 "Site Plan Review, Demolition and Construction Schedule", and removing §98-1630.5 "Density Incentives"; to revise the permitted uses, clarify the development standards and to improve the zoning regulations; 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. (PLANNING AND ZONING) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor 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 28, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. (Presentation on file) • On September 11, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • On September 24, 2024, the City Council postponed the item until October 8, 2024. • On October 8, 2024, the City Council postponed the item until January 14, 2025. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official made a presentation to the City Council, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 98, entitled "Zoning", Article VI. "Supplementary District Regulations", Division 10 "Parking", amending §98-2189 "Minimum Required Off-Street Parking Spaces", Section Number 16, "NBD Neighborhood Business District", to revise the permitted parking uses, clarify the residential and commercial use standards, and to improve the zoning regulations; 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.  (PLANNING AND ZONING) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor 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 28, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. (Presentation on file) • On October 22, 2024, the City Council postponed the item until January 14, 2025. REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah Ordinance No. 2024-072 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") (July 15, 2024) granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) Overlay in relation to a proposed mixed-use development including 21 residential units and approximately 2,050 square feet of commercial space; granting a variance permit to allow 3 residential units with an area of 593 square feet, where only 10% of residential units may have a minimum area of 600 square feet; waive the building mass and building frontage development standards to allow a site area of 13,500 square feet with a street frontage of 135 feet where a minimum site area of 20,000 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 200 feet is required; and allow 10.71 % pervious area, where 30% pervious area is required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98 1630.2, 98-1630.8 and 98.2056(b) (2); properties located at 805 Palm Avenue and 22 East 8 Street, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial Residential District) and legally described 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. (PLANNING AND ZONING) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor 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 28, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby E. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) Overlay in relation to a proposed mixed-use development including 21 feet of residential unites and approximately 2,050 square feet of commercial space; granting a variance permit to allow 3 residential units with an area of 593 square feet, where only 10% of residential units may have a minimum area of 600 square  feet; waive the building mass and building frontage development standards to allow a site area of 13,500 square feet with a street frontage of 135 feet where a minimum site area of 20,000 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 200 feet is required; and allow 1.71% pervious area, where 30% pervious area is required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§98-1630.2, 98-1630.8 & 98.2056(b)(2); properties located at 805 Palm Avenue and 11 East 8 Street, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial Residential District) and legally described herein ; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor 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 28, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. NEW BUSINESS 15. 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. REPORT: All were duly sworn in. 16. LAND USE AMENDMENTS A. TH I S 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 J A N U A RY 28, 2025. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land U se Map from Low-D ensity R esidential to Medium-D ensity R esidential 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. • O n N ovember 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning B oard recommended approval of the item. • R egistered Lobbyist: Felix M. Lasarte, Esq., 3250 N E 1 Ave Suite 334, Miami, FL 33137, on behalf of JE C Property H oldings L L C • Planner's R ecommendation: A pproval. • Property O wners: Josenriquez C ueto  B. TH I S 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 J A N U A RY 28, 2025, 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. 0 Condition: 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 17. ZONING ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-002 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council Vice President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O R D I N A N C E : Second reading and public hearing 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 President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-003  PU BLI C H EA RI N G/PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council Vice President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby C. 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. A PPRO V ED 4-1-2 with Council President Garcia-Roves and Council Member Tundidor absent, and with Council Member Perez voting "No". 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 28, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. • On November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. 0 Conditions: ■ A traffic condition 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.  REPO RT: Hugo Arza, 701 Brickell Avenue, Registered Lobbyist, illustrated a PowerPoint and video presentation to the City Council, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez 18. FINAL DECISIONS 19. ADJOURNMENT REPORT: Council Vice President Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883- 5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. If the Mayor's veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice). A D JO U R N M E N T REPORT: Council Vice President Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. N E X T C IT Y C O U N C IL M E E T IN G : T uesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. If the Mayor's veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).