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 February 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER REPO RT: Council President Garcia-Roves called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL REPORT: Council Member Zogby arrived at 5:39 p.m. REPORT: Council Member Tundidor arrived at 6:06 p.m. during the presentation of Landuse Item 15 A. Present: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, President Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, Vice President Carl Zogby, Council Member Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney Attendees: Esteban Bovo, Jr., Mayor 3. INVOCATION Invocation was led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Junco led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES The following guidelines have been established by the City Council: • ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK • As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber. • A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the Council Chamber. • Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any  item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting. • Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • Individuals should be respectful of the elected officials and staff that are on the dais and make every effort to speak with a moderate tone using appropriate language and avoiding personal attacks. Members of the public in the audience shall refrain from shouting or making remarks from their seats to the Mayor, Council Members or staff sitting on the dais. • The public can view public meetings on the City's YouTube page (www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov). REPO RT: C ity C lerk Marbelys Fatjo announced the meeting guidelines. 6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS None reported. 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Check Presentation by Florida Power and Light to the City of Hialeah Parks and Community Engagement Department. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) REPORT: William Sanchez, 900 East 56th Street, Director of Parks and Community Engagement spoke. REPORT: Christopher Ferreria, External Affairs Area Manager with Florida Power and Light, presented a check to the City. REPORT: Gian Barsaga, 900 East 56th Street, Parks and Recreation Supervisior, spoke. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. Administrative Item 11 I has been postponed until the City Council Meeting of March 11, 2025. 2. Consent Item 10 P has been amended to reflect the expenditure amount as $75,000.00. 3. The proposed ordinance for Administrative Item 11 F has been amended. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS None reported. 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 Council member, the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. REPORT: Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, requested a seperate discussion on Consent Item B. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda except Item B - Motion by Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves 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 Council Meeting held on February 11, 2025.  (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. B. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the Request for Proposal response from Atlantis Swim School, LLC, Black Rocket Productions, LLC, and Young Men's Christian Association of South Florida (YMCA), for Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-25-003 for children's general and specialty camp services, and awards the operation of the children's general and specialty camp services to Atlantis Swim School, LLC, and Young Men's Christian Association of South Florida (YMCA), Inc for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two -- one (1) year term; allocating of funds from various sources of the user department, subject to the availability of funds and budgetary approval at the time of need; and in substantial conformity with the Request for Proposal attached hereto 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. Funding will be from various user departments, and will be subject to the allocation and availability of funds, budgetary approval, and an identified account at the time of need prior to issuance of a purchase order or similar document by the using department. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-054 REPO RT: J ose Azze (member of the public) spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby C. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of City of Miami Contract # Invitation for Bid No.1115382(28), for pavement resurfacing and roadway repair services with JVA Engineering Contractor Inc, for the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation of West 8th Avenue from Okeechobee Road to West 37th 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 Contractor Inc, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-055 D. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Lake County Contract #22-730H for fire equipment supplies and 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 Municipal Equipment Company, LLC. for the purchase of drager gas monitors for the City Hazmat Team; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $43,200.00 from a UASI Grant for fiscal year 2022, 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 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-056 E. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Lake County Contract #22-730C for fire equipment supplies and 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 Fisher Scientific Company, LLC., for the  purchase of Rapid Intervention Team ("RIT') paks and cylinders for all City fire trucks; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $70,800.00 funding from a UASI Grant for fiscal year 2022, 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 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-057 F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract off the City of Tallahassee Agreemennt # 5179-2025 with Alan Jay Fleet Sales for the purchase of (2) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, and (1) 2025 Ford Transit T-350 vehicles; 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 Alan Jay Fleet Sales in an amount not to exceed $227,819.00, 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 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-058 G. 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 waive competitive bidding and issue JVA Engineering Contractor Inc, a purchase order for the construction of roadway and drainage improvements between Southeast 8 th and 9 th Avenue from Hialeah Drive to 4 th Place, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $4,881,002.96, and providing for an effective date. (STREETS) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-059 H. Request permission to utilize City of Charlotte Contract No. 2017001134 - Playground and Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Site Accessories, Surfacing, and Related Products and Services, effective through June 30, 2026, and issue a purchase order to GameTime, for the purchase of new industrial picnic tables, benches and the replacements of additional amenities, such as trash receptacles, bike racks, deck lounge, umbrellas and other equipment for Bucky Dent Aquatic Center and Bucky Dent Park, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $62,942.39, amount which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Capital Outlay - Buildings 001.3130.572.620. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. I. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of contract by the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid #FSA20-VEF 14.02 -- Fire Rescue Vehicles and Other Equipment and issue a purchase order to Ten 8 LLC., for the purchase of a 2025 Pierce Saber Fire Truck; 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 $1,281,881.80, 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 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-060 J. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-126, issued to ETA PHI Systems, Inc., by an additional amount of $5,368.00 for the installation of a new GPS system in the transit bus, in a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $51,722.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this vendor provides the City with the service of the existing GPS units utilized by the Transit Department.  The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the CITT Surtax - Hialeah Circulator Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 130.3220.544.340. (TRANSIT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. 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 enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC., to provide online foreclosure property registry services, for a term of one year in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (BUILDING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-061 L. Request permission to renew the agreement with Placer Labs, Inc. (Placer AI) for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on February 14, 2025, and issue a purchase order to this vendor, a location analytics platform that leverages mobile location data to provide market intelligence on any physical place within the United States for demographic information, in an expense amount of $40,000.00, which includes a new feature, Persona Live, which will provide more insight on our community. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Government - Contractual Services Account No. 001.3160.573340. (COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. M. Request permission to increase Purchase order No. 2025-118, issued to Trim-Line Graphics, Inc., by an additional amount of $10,000.00, for the installation of the Hialeah Centennial logo in the transit bus, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the CITT Surtax - Hialeah Circulator Fund - Professional Services Account No. 130.3220.544.310. (TRANSIT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. N. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the application for, and the acceptance of, a federal grant from the Universal Service Fund (USF) E-Rate Program for schools and libraries, for state fiscal year 2025- 2026, for discounts on internet services, whereby the grant provides for a ninety percent (90%) discount to the City of Hialeah for internet services for the six (6) library facilities or $41,850.00 against the annual contract sum of $46,500.00 payable to Comcast Business Communications, LLC, for internet services for the library; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to renew the Internet Provider Agreement, attached in substantial form as Exhibit "A", with Comcast Business Communications, LLC., extending the terms for a period of two years; and further authorizing the expenditure of $4,650.00 or ten percent (10%) of the annual cost for internet services. (LIBRARY) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-062 O. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., an Illinois Corporation, for the purchase of City property insurance, which shall include but not limited to, layered coverage for City buildings, contents, property, equipment, and vehicles for a combined and total maximum loss limit of twenty-five million dollars against damages caused by natural disasters and by all other perils, fiduciary liability insurance with limits of two  million dollars, boiler and machinery insurance with limits of one hundred million dollars, terrorism insurance with limits of thirty million, and fuel tank insurance with limits of one million dollars for a total premium of $693,282.68 to commence on March 10, 2025 and expire on March 9, 2026; and placement of City's required flood coverage at an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 at appropriate renewal periods; and the cumulative total amount of the premium cost to the City shall not exceed $753,282.68 for 2025-2026 and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-063 P. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #23-6692-03 Omnia Partners (with Cobb County, GA) for information technology product solutions and related services, with Insight Public Sector, Inc., for the purchase of various technology hardware, software and related services; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue various purchase orders in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 $75,000.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-064 Q. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Keen, Battle, Mead & Company for the purchase of City inland marine coverage for the City of Hialeah Department of Public Works and its water and sewer distribution facilities in an amount not to exceed $35,628.76; for a term of one (1) policy renewal year, commencing on February 27, 2025 and ending on February 27, 2026, and for the City of Hialeah Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $902,426.00 for a term of one (1) policy renewal year, commencing on February 27, 2025 and expiring on February 27, 2026, and the cumulative total amount of the premium cost to the City shall not exceed $938,054.76 for 2025-2026, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-065 R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to D'Elite Floors of Miami, Inc., for stucco repairs throughout Hialeah Fire Station No. 7 and City entry walls, in a total amount of $26,300.00, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency, in the amount of $2,905.00, to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $28,930.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the Department of Construction and Maintenance obtained quotes for the work and this vendor provided the lowest quotation. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the following accounts: Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Repair & Maintenance Building Account No. 109.2000.522.461 and the General Fund - Contractual Services - City's Centennial Account No. 001.8500.519.343. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. S. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2024-924, issued to Kelly Tractor Co., by an additional amount of $20,000.00, for future repairs and services to the City's heavy equipment, as well as for payment of outstanding invoices, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the Department is currently utilizing this vendor's services.  The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services - Charge back to Other Department Account No. 001.3220.591.341. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. T. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; for the repair and services of water pumps and vacuum systems from Pat's Pump and Blower, and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to approve the expenditure in an additional amount of $25,000.00 for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-066 U. Request permission to issue a purchase order to R & D Electric, Inc., for the installation of a new ventilation system in the police shooting range located in the training building, in a total amount of $74,950.00, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency, in the amount of $7,495.00, to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $82,445.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that the Department of Construction and Maintenance obtained quotes for the work. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Repair & Maint - Building Account No. 001.1000.521.461. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O R D I N A N C E : Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance providing for a Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 and a General Election to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025; providing for the Miami-Dade County Elections Department to conduct these elections and other matters relating thereto; 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. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) • O n February 11, 2025, the C ity C ouncil approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-016 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 member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves 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: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance setting the election date for the General Election for the year 2025 for the date of Tuesday, December 9, 2025 for the Office of Mayor and for the Offices of the City Council whose terms have expired, pursuant to municipal powers vested by state law according to Florida Statutes §§166.021(4) and 100.3605(2) in order to conduct elections on the same date as other municipalities; 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. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) • On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-017 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 member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves 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: Second reading and public hearing of ordinance providing for a Special Primary Election to be held in the City of Hialeah on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the same date as the Primary Election for the City of Hialeah, to fill a vacancy for City Councilmember Group Seat IV in accordance with the City Charter Section 2.02(c)(2) providing for a Special General Election (Run-Off Election) to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, if necessary; providing for the Miami-Dade County Elections Department to conduct these elections and other matters relating thereto; and providing for early voting times and dates for the City of Hialeah Special Primary Election, should a Special General Election be held; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) • On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-018 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 member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves 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: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance providing for the early voting time and location as allowed by state law, specifically, Sections 101.657(1)(a)-(1)(e), Florida Statutes; designating JFK Library as an early voting site for the November 4, 2025 City of Hialeah Primary Election and Special Primary Election; to begin on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, October 31, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and providing for early voting at JFK Library for the General Election and Special General Election, if necessary, and in particular, on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 7, 2025; from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 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. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) • On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-019 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 member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby E. O R D I N A N C E: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration," Article II "Departments, Offices and Divisions," Division 9 "Grants and Human Services," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, specifically by renaming "Grants and Human Services" to "Housing and Community Services"; providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) • On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-020 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 member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco  Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby F. 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 December 10, 2024, Administration postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2025. • 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. A PPRO V ED A S A M EN D ED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-021 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 member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. REPO RT: Mayor Bovo spoke on this item. REPO RT: City Attorney Rafael Suarez- Rivas, explained the changes made to the proposed ordinance from first reading to second reading. Motion to approve as amended - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby G. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to increase the permitted units per acre on properties participating in a Mixed- Income Affordable Housing Program; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ZONING) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT  5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby H. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the closure and vacation of the public alley of traversing land consisting of 10 feet, as depicted 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. (ZONING) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby I. ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Approval of the appointment of Humfredo Perez to the position of Fire Chief effective February 3, 2025, subject to civil service rules and regulations, pursuant to Section 2.02(a)(4) of the City's Charter. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None reported. 13. NEW BUSINESS None reported. 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. REPORT: All were duly sworn in. 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 Low - Density Residential to Medium - Density Residential; property located at 1760 East 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • O n February 11, 2025, the C ity C ouncil approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. • On January 29, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item. • Registered Lobbyist: Javier Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33165, on behalf of Cornerstone Property Ventures II, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval • Property Owners: Cornerstone Property Ventures II LLC, 1760 E. 1 Ave, Hialeah, Florida 33010. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez away during the roll call for a vote. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-022 REPO RT: Council Member Rodriguez's vote for this item was recorded to be "Yes" after the Motion to approved passed. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves 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: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low - Density Residential and Commercial to Transit Oriented Development District (TOD); Properties located at 2590 E Avenue, 851 E 25 Street, 865 E 25 Street, 879 E 25 Street, 899 E 25 Street, 820 E 26 Street, 824 E 26 Street, 830 E 26 Street, 838 E 26 Street, 846 E 26 Street, 854 E 26 Street, 860 E 26 Street, 866 E 26 Street, 874 E 26 Street, 880 E 26 Street and 890 E 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One Family District), C-1 (Restricted Retail Commerical District), and C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and legally described in Exhibit "A"; 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 February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that a Unity of Title applicable to all parcels is recorded. • Registered Lobbyist: Martiza Haro Salgado, Melissa Tapanes Llahues, and Benjamin R. Sherry, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131 on behalf of Metro Park West, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approve the landuse amendment with a condition of Unity of Title applicable to all parcels. • Property Owners: Metro Parc West, LLC, 301 Almeria Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, FL 33134, Jenny A. Ducret, 301 Almeria Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For additional owners, see "Exhibit B" attached hereto in the backup documentation. 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, corrected the address on the record to reflect the first property address to be 2590 East 9th Avenue.  Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 16. ZONING ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-191 to allow an assisted living facility with the existing 31 beds plus 40 new additional beds; allowing a lot coverage of 53.27 percent, where 45 is the maximum lot coverage allowed; granting a Variance Permit to allow the expansion of a non-conforming use existing at the site since 1985; allow 7 parking spaces, where 24 parking spaces are required; and allow all parking spaces to back out into the right-of-way, where back out into the right-of-way is only permitted in low-density residential properties, all in contrast to the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98- 682 (1), §98-2189 (21), and §9-3 (3) of the Land Development Code; property located at 1760 East 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One and Two-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 February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. • On January 29, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. 0 Conditions: ■ The project shall be developed according to the plans prepared by DTI Architects Associates, Inc. dated December 11, 2024. ■ The number of beds should be limited to a total of 74. ■ The number of required trees that cannot be installed on the site shall be mitigated through payments to the City at the value assessed by the Parks Department, which would include the cost of materials and installation. ■ Employees' Satellite parking will be provided at 3051 East 4th Avenue, as needed or at the request of the City when tandem parking and/or encroachment, onto the adjacent sidewalk is noticed. ■ The ALF parking demand shall not negatively block the public sidewalk, the property owner should ensure that the employees and visitors do not tandem park. • Registered Lobbyist: Javier Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33165, on behalf of Cornerstone Property Ventures II, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Cornerstone Property Ventures II LLC, 1760 E. 1 Ave., Hialeah, Florida 33010. A PPRO V ED 7-0 O RD I N A N CE 2025-023 R E PO RT: Item 16A was discussed and voted on before 15B per the Council President's direction without opposition from the rest of the City Council. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves  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: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from P (Parking District) to TOD (Transit-Oriented Development District); amending the existing Declaration of Use and Covenant-in Lieu of Unity of Title record in Official Record Book 30758, Page 3898, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, later modified in Official Record Book 31240, Page 3838, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, in order to release a limitation of use on a portion of the properties. Properties located at 555 East 25 Street, 502 East 26 Street, 512 East 26 Street, 522 East 26 Street, 532 East 26 Street, 540 East 26 Street, and 522 East 26 Street, zoned P (Parking District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. • On January 29, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. 0 Conditions: ■ Applicant is to address all traffic impact comments issued by John. P. Kim, PE dated October 11, 2024 (Exhibit A) ■ The applicant is to address the City's Planning and Zoning Department for them to evaluate and present a request to FDOT regarding lowering the speed limit along East 25th Street dated October 23, 2024, (Exhibit A). ■ The applicant is to address all comments issued by the City's Streets Department dated January 8,2025, (Exhibit A). ■ Regarding the proposed bonus height for two extra stories, the applicant shall provide a developer's contribution for a specified purpose as identified in the masterplan and it should provide benefits to the public within the Hialeah Transfer Station Subdistrict, as approved by the Design Review Committee. ■ The applicant is proffering 5% (28 units) of the residential units toward Workforce Housing Designation. ■ The applicant is proffering to build a parking structure at 445 East 25th Street for overflow parking. ■ All these recommendations shall be conditions and be part of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to be proffered by the applicant. • Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro J. Arias Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue 3300 Miami, FL 33131 on behalf of 555 E 25th Street, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Benjamin Leon, Jr. A PPRO V ED 7-0-0. O RD I N A N CE: 2025-024 R E PO RT: Alejandro J. Arias Esq. (registered lobbyist), 701 Brickell Avenue 3300, Miami, Florida 33131, 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 one member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. 1. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, addressed the City Council in opposition to the approval of the proposed ordinance. Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco  Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby C. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the closure, vacation, and abandonment of the right-of-way portion for public use of land traversing on East 27 Street, East of East 11 Avenue and West of railroad tracks, as depicted and legally described in Exhibit "A"; repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Registered Lobbyist: Martiza Haro Salgado, Melissa Tapanes Llahues, and Benjamin R. Sherry, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station II Prop Co LLC and Metro Station, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Member De La Vega not present during the roll call for a vote. 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Council Member De La Vega's vote for this item was recorded to be "Yes" after the Motion to Approve passed. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from R-1 (One-Family District) and R-2 (One and Two - Family Residential District) to R-3-3 (Multiple Family District); granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) overlay in relation to a proposed development including 40 residential units pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161; a Variance Permit to allow 28 units (70 percent) with a total area of less than 700 square feet, where 700 square feet is the minimum required and only 25 percent of residential units may have a minimum area of 500 square feet; allow a waiver of the building mass and building frontage development standards, as set forth in Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1630.3(c) and (d); allow a front setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet built-to-line are required; allow a rear setback of 5 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow 42 parking spaces, where 50 parking spaces are required; allow 14.7 percent pervious area, where 30 percent is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1607.3 (i), §98-1630.3 (e)(1), §98-1630.3 (e)(2), §98-2189 (16)(a), and the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 12, 2022; and allow a partial waiver of minimum landscape requirements through landscape mitigation, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2235. Properties located at 4935 East 8 Avenue and 4955 East 8 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One - Family District) and R-2 (One - and Two - Family Residential District) and legally described herein ; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions ■A Declaration of Restrictive Covenants must be proffered by the applicant to include a $5,000.00 one-time monetary contribution to the Friends of the Hialine to be paid at the time of site plan and concurrency. ■Must Provide Unity of Title for the two parcels. ■The project shall be developed according to plans prepared by Pascual Perez, Kiliddjian  Starr Architects + Planners, signed and sealed by Eduardo Perez, and dated September 16th, 2024. • Registered Lobbyist: Felix M. Lasarte, Esq., and William Riley, 3250 NE 1 Ave Suite 334, Miami, FL 33137, on behalf of Elena Lapica, Magaly Cueto, Carmen Carrodeguas, and JEC Property Holdings LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Elena Lapica, 670 West 53 Terrace, Hialeah, FL 33012, Magaly Cueto, 1028 West 67 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012, and Carmen Carrodeguas, 13660 Southwest 19th Street, Miramar, FL 33027. A PPRO V ED 7-0-0. 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. R E P O RT: William Riley, 16343 South West 256th Street, Miami, Florida 33031 (registered lobbyist), spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves 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 rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District), C- 1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District), and C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) to TOD (Transit- Oriented Development District); Properties located at 2590 E 9 Avenue, 851 E 25 Street, 865 E 25 Street, 879 E 25 Street, 899 E 25 Street, 820 E 26 Street, 824 E 26 Street, 830 E 26 Street, 838 E 26 Street, 846 E 26 Street, 854 E 26 Street, 860 E 26 Street, 866 E 26 Street, 874 E 26 Street, 880 E 26 Street and 890 E 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District), C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District), and C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial 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. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants be proffered by the applicant to include a $25,000.00 one- time monetary contribution to the Friends of the Hialine to be paid at the time of site plan and concurrency. • Registered Lobbyist: Martiza Haro Salgado, Melissa Tapanes Llahues, and Benjamin R. Sherry, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Park West, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Metro Parc West, LLC, 301 Almeria Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, FL 33134, Jenny A. Ducret, 301 Almeria Avenue, Suie 330, Coral Gables, FL 33134. 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Melissa Tapanes Llahues (registered lobbyist), 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131, spoke on this item with a presentation using City equipment and on file with the City Clerk's office. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor  President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby F. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from R-3 (Multiple - Family District) to R-3-3 (Multiple Family District); granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) overlay in relation to a proposed development including 176 residential units pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161; a Variance Permit to allow 80 units (45 percent) with a total area of less than 700 square feet, where 700 square feet is the minimum required and only 25 percent of residential units may have a minimum area of 500 square feet; allow a waiver of the building mass and building frontage development standards; allow a rear setback of 12.2 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow 12.2 percent pervious area, where 30 percent is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1607.3 (i), §98-1630.3 (e) (2), and the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 12, 2022; and allow a partial waiver of minimum landscape requirements through landscape mitigation, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2235. Properties located at 1155 West 24 Street, 1165 West 24 Street, 1175 West 24 Street, 1150 West 25 Street, 1160 West 25 Street, 1170 West 25 Street, 2415 West 12 Avenue, 2435 West 12 Avenue, 2465 West 12 Avenue, and 2495 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-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 February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: • Conditions 0 Provide a Declaration of Restrictions and a Unity of Title for all parcels. 0 Provide the list of rental prices and the percentage of units that will be offered at affordable and workforce housing at the Hialeah price range or alternatively, improve facade design by adding articulation. 0 The project shall be developed according to plans prepared by Acebal Huembes Fontana Design Studio, LLC, signed and sealed by Javier Acebal and dated May 12, 2024. • Registered Lobbyist: Felix M. Lasarte, Esq., and William Riley, 3250 NE 1 Ave Suite 334, Miami, FL 33137, on behalf of Hialeah 40 Investments, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Hialeah 40 Investments LLC, 1001 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Ste East, Miami, FL 33134, Frank Sarria, and Ricardo Sarria. 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT : William Riley, 16343 South West 256th Street, Miami, Florida 33031 (registered lobbyist), spoke on this item with a visual presentation using City equipment and physical copies were provided to the City Council. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk's office. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby G. O R D I N A N C E : First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from RO (Residential Office District) to C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District); 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 development including 78 residential units and approximately 6,852 square feet of commercial space; and allow 121 parking spaces, where 153 parking spaces are required, in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189 (16) (b). Properties located at 1420 West 68 Street, 1460 West 68 Street, and 1480 West 68 Street, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office District) and 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 February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: • Conditions: 0 Provide a Declaration of Restrictions stipulating hours of operation for the commercial component, number of employees, and a parking management plan. 0 Remove the tandem parking spaces and restrict the drop-off and pickup of customers to only the interior drop off and pickup area. 0 Proffer that no transportation vans will stop or park in the neighboring residential streets. 0 The project shall be developed according to the plans prepared by Cayamares Martin Architecture & Engineering Design, Inc., signed and sealed by Nidia Cardona and dated December 11, 2024. 0 Provide a Unity of Title for all parcels. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 North West 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of Lago Bello Property Holdings LLC and VistaLago Properties Corp. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Ivan Herrera, 850 North West 42nd Avenue, Ste 201, Miami, Florida 33126 A PPRO V ED 6-1 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Ceasar Mestre (registered lobbyist), 8105 North West 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016 spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez H. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow 17 parking spaces, where 32 parking spaces are required; allow all parking spaces to back out into the right-of-way, where backing out into the right of way is only permitted in low-density residential properties, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-2189 (2) and 98-2190; and releasing the existing Declaration of Covenants recorded in Official Records Book 30444, Page 2955, and the amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Official Records Book 32418, Page 1253 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Property located at 1395 East 11 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (I ndustrial District) ; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that a Declaration of Restrictions related to the Parking Mitigation Lease Agreement be presented before the second reading of the City Council to secure the parking mitigation proposal and ensure that no negative parking impacts are imposed on the public right-of-way or neighboring properties. • Registered Lobbyist: Martiza Haro Salgado, Melissa Tapanes Llahues, and Benjamin R. Sherry, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131 on behalf of 1395 East 11th Avenue  HIL, LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: 1395 East 11th Avenue HIL, LLC, 633 West 5th Street, Floor 11, Los Angeles, CA 99071 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Maritza Haro Salgado (registered lobbyist), 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131, spoke on this item with a presentation that was illustrated using City equipment. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Vice President Luis Rodriguez AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby I. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) overlay in relation to a proposed development including 18 residential units pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161; a Variance Permit to allow 12 units (67 percent) with a total area of less than 700 square feet, where 700 square feet is the minimum required and only 25 percent of residential units may have a minimum area of 500 square feet; allow an interior west side setback of 10 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow 3.7 percent pervious area, where 30 percent is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1607.3 (i), §98-1630.3 (e) (2), and the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 12, 2022; and allow a partial waiver of minimum landscape requirements through landscape mitigation, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2235. Properties located at 167 West 6 Street, and 175 West 6 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3-D (Multi- 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 February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: • Conditions: 0 Provide a Declaration of Restrictions and a Unity of Title for the two parcels. 0 Provide a 6-foot concrete wall surrounding the west, north, and east property lines. 0 Provide tree mitigation payment for the reduction of trees on-site. 0 The project shall be developed according to plans prepared by Manny Reus Architecture - Space Planning signed and sealed by Manny Reus and dated November 26th, 2024. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Emanuel Perez, 3695 Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016. 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 M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. R E P O RT: Manny Reus, 18501 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, spoke on this item and provided 7 copies of records to the City Council, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk's Office. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on this item. REPO RT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on this item Motion to approve - Motion by Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby  AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby J. Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board 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 42.08 feet and 42.01 feet and a total lot area of approximately 4,205.38 square feet and 4,064.29 square feet, where frontage of 75 feet and total lot area of 7,500 square feet are required; rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential District); Variance Permit to allow the following setback adjustments for west lot: allow front setback of 22 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow interior east side setback of 0 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allow rear setback of 14 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow interior east side setback of 0 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allow rear setback of 14 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow 43% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; Variance Permit to allow the following setback adjustments for the east lot: allow front setback of 15 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow interior west side setback of 0 feet, where 7.5 feet are required: allow 36.3% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; property is located at 560 East 7th Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). • On January 29, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item. • Registered Lobbyist: William Riley, 3250 North East First Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, Florida 33137, on behalf of Jorge Socarras TRS- Home Solution Land Trust. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the variance to divide the property into two substandard and disapproval of the rezoning to R-2 and related variances as submitted. • Property Owners: Jorge Socarras, 3250 Northeast 1st Avenue, Suite 334, Hialeah, Florida 33137. RECO M M EN D ATI O N O F D EN I A L I S O V ERTU RN ED 5-1-1 with Council Member Perez voting "No" and Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. FI RST REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R M A RCH 11, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: William Riley (registered lobbyist), 16343 South West 256th Street, Miami, Florida 33031, spoke on this item and provided the City Council a copy of a rendering, record which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPO RT : Council Vice President Rodriguez left the meeting at 6:59 p.m. during Mr. Riley's presentation. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on this item. REPO RT : Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on this item Motion to overturn the recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Board - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez 17. FINAL DECISIONS 18. ADJOURNMENT REPORT: C ouncil President Garcia - Roves adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . 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