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 March 11, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Garcia-Roves called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL REPO RT: Council Member Perez arrived at 5:44 p.m. REPO RT: Council Member Tundidor arrived at 5:47 p.m. Present: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, President Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Carl Zogby, Council Member Absent: Luis Rodriguez, Vice President Staff Present: Brigette Leal, Deputy City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney Attendees: Esteban Bovo, Jr., Mayor 3. INVOCATION Invocation was led by Brigette Leal, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member De La Vega 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). REPORT: Deputy City Clerk, Brigette Leal announced the meeting guidelines. 6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Barbara Canales, registered speaker, 1681 West 68th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014, spoke regarding the City swale area near her home. 2. Jackie Gil, registered speaker, 474 East 13th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, spoke in opposition to the approval of the item related to ICE and the Hialeah Police Department. 3. Julio Rodriguez, registered speaker, 754 West 33rd Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, spoke in opposition to the approval of the item related to ICE and the Hialeah Police Department. 4. Tony Marcial Olivera, 392 West 13th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, non-registered speaker, spoke in opposition to the approval of the item related to ICE and the Hialeah Police Department. 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of a Certificate of Congratulations to Ricky Valido, rising country music artist, for his success in his recent South Florida Music Tour. (MAYOR BOVO) PRESENTED REPORT: Mr. Ricky Valido spoke. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. Consent Item 10L has been added to today's agenda. 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 Councilmember, the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. REPORT: Council Member Perez requested a separate discussion on Consent Item K. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda except Consent Item K - 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 Council Member Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.  (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. B. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bids response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-24-067 for the City programs & as-needed transportation services; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue multiple purchase orders to A1A Transportation, Inc., in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $126,030.00, through various program funding sources, subject to availability of funds for the City programs and as-needed transportation services, and in substantial conformity with the attached Invitation for Bid 2023-24-067, 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 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-067 C. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution providing for an exception to bid in the form of a sole source; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Commercial Energy Specialists Inc., for the purchase and installation of pump room equipment at Bucky Dent Aquatic Center; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $103,278.95; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-068 D. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2024-25-012 -- SHIP Program - Oswaldo Ramos, to Edifica LLC, most responsive and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to the vendor for the rehabilitation of the home of Oswaldo Ramos, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $86,240.00, 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 Account No. 123.8324.554.305. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. E. Request permission to utilize State of Florida, Department of Management Services Contract No. 43190000- 22-NASPO-ACS -- Public Safety Communications Products, Services and Solutions, effective through December 31, 2026, and further request permission to issue a purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of eighty (80) Motorola batteries utilized for handheld radios and forty (40) audio accessory microphones, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,363.20. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Capital Outlay Equipment Account No. 109.2000.522.640. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. F. 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 (3) three-year Consulting Agreement with NCGA, LLC. , attached hereto as "Exhibit A", to provide federal legislative 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 $49,992.00 per year for a total cumulative amount of $149,976.00 for thirty-six (36) months; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)  A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-069 G. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; for the purchase of various computer equipment, peripherals, and related services from MRA International FL, Inc., 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 $30,000.00 for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $186,024.00; and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-070 H. 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 purchase insurance coverage through the services of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC., a foreign limited liability company doing business in Florida, to protect the City from cyber liability, commencing on March 10, 2025, and expiring on March 9, 2026; at appropriate renewals periods. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-071 I. Request from Friends of South Florida Autism (Dr. Moodie) for a Special Events Permit to host an annual walk and safety fair, expecting approximately more than 500 attendees, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on school grounds of the South Florida Autism Charter School located at 3751 West 108 th Street, Hialeah, Florida, in accordance with the requirements of the Hialeah Fire Department, the Hialeah Police Department, and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) J. 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 ratify the increase of Purchase Order #2025-602 issued to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to provide community engagement renderings for the Annex Government Center Project; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $177,800.00; and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-072 K. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as a participating United States Government Agency, to provide for operational assistance pertaining to enforcement of laws to combat illegal immigration, from the effective date of the agreement, a copy of which is part hereof as Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-073 REPO RT: George Fuente, Chief of Police, spoke on the item. REPO RT: Mayor Esteban Bovo spoke on the item. 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 Council Member Carl Zogby L. A D D-O N I TEM: RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from United States (U.S.) Soccer Foundation, Inc.,'s Mini Pitch Soccer Park Program in the amount of $100,000.00 for the installation of one mini-pitch for the use and benefit of the City of Hialeah Parks and Recreation Department; and further authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements and documents in furtherance thereof including donation agreement between U.S. Soccer Foundation, Inc. and the City of Hialeah attached hereto as Exhibit "1"; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-074 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending in part Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled "Elected Officials", and in particular, amending Article I entitled "In General" to include Section 30-3 to be entitled "Deferred Compensation Plan Established; Purpose; Name; Effective Date, Section 30-4 to be entitled "Contributions to Deferred Compensation Plan", and Section 30-5 to be entitled "Vesting In Deferred Compensation Plan"; approving a Deferred Compensation Plan for Elected Officials; designating an appropriate official of the City to approve and administer the Deferred Compensation Plan; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in code; providing for a severability clause; 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 March 11, 2025. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor not present during the roll call for a vote. The vote of Council Member Tundidor was recorded as "No" after the motion to approve passed. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-025 REPO RT: Ruth Rubi, Executive Director of Finance Management, spoke on the item PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: Council President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. 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 Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled "Prohibition of Receipt of Retirement Benefits Upon Election to City Office or City Employment," to be entitled "Granting of Continuing Retirement Benefits Upon Election to City Office or City Employment" to include granting retirement benefits to elected officials who held public office or were employed by the City of Hialeah and have since returned to City office or City employment in a different capacity after said separation from the City; repealing all ordinances in conflict  herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for a retroactive effective date of October 1, 2021. (ADMINISTRATION) • On February 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor not present during the roll call for a vote. The vote of Council Member Tundidor was recorded as "Yes" after the motion to approve passed. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-026 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 Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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) • On February 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor not present during the roll call for a vote. The vote of Council Member Tundidor was recorded as "Yes" after the motion to approve passed. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-027 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 Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega  Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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) • O n February 11, 2025, the C ity C ouncil approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor not present during the roll call for a vote. The vote of Council Member Tundidor was recorded as "Yes" after the motion to approve passed. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-028 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 Council Member Juan Junco AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby E. Approval of the appointment of Daniela Tamayo to the position of Housing and Community Services Director effective February 10, 2025, subject to civil service rules and regulations, pursuant to Section 2.02(a)(4) of the City's Charter. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor not present during the roll call for a vote. The vote of Council Member Tundidor was recorded as "Yes" after the motion to approve passed. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, 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 Council Member Carl Zogby F. 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) • On February 25, 2025, the item was postponed by the Administration until March 11, 2025. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor not present during the roll call for a vote. The vote of Council Member Tundidor was recorded as "Yes" after the motion to approve passed.  Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby G. Approval of the appointment of Ismare Monreal to the position of Chief Operating Officer / Community Development Director effective March 3, 2025, subject to civil service rules and regulations, pursuant to Section 2.02(a)(4) of the City's Charter. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. 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 Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby H. License Revocation Hearing to determine if the business tax receipt of 8 Ball Cafeteria LLC, located at 201 West 22 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, should be revoked or suspended. (BUSINESS TAX DIVISION) REPO RT: Alexander Magrisso, Assistant City Attorney, presented a request from the City to uphold the revocation of the Business Tax Receipt of 8 Ball Cafeteria, LLC, and provided the City Council with backup documentation, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPO RT: Yesenia Gruich, Occupational License Official, spoke. REPO RT: Marlon Espinoza, Police Lieutenant with the Hialeah Police Department, spoke. REPO RT: Christopher Perez, Police Sergeant with the Hialeah Police Department, spoke. REPO RT: Caleb Rodriguez, Hialeah Code Enforcement Officer, spoke. REPO RT: Michael Wolf, 805 Southeast 3 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, addressed the City Council on behalf of 8 Ball Cafeteria LLC. REPO RT: Michael Wolf, cross examined Yesenia Gruich, City of Hialeah Occupational License Official. REPO RT: Michael Wolf, cross examined Marlon Espinoza, Hialeah Police Lieutenant. REPO RT: Michael Wolf, cross examined Christopher Perez, Hialeah Police Sergeant. Motion to uphold the revocation of the business tax receipt of 8 Ball Cafeteria LLC - 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 Council Member Carl Zogby 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS 14. ZONING Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item. Attention Applicants: a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor's approval or veto. The Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor's signature is withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at the next regular meeting. 15. LAND USE AMENDMENTS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 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 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • 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 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-029 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 by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby 16. ZONING ITEMS A. O R D I N A N C E : Second reading and public hearing 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • 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 Vice President Rodriguez absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-030 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 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 Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • 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., 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 5-1-1 with Council Member Perez voting "No" and Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-031 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 Council Member Juan Junco 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 C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • 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 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-032 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 Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby D. O R D I N A N C E: Second reading and public hearing 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, 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0Conditions ■ Provide a Declaration of Restrictions and a Unity of Title for all parcels. ■ 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. ■ 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., 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 5-1-1 with Council Member Perez voting "No" and Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-033 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 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 E. O R D I N A N C E: Second reading and public hearing 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: ■ Provide a Declaration of Restrictions stipulating hours of operation for the commercial component, number of employees, and a parking management plan. ■ Remove the tandem parking spaces and restrict the drop-off and pickup of customers to only the interior drop off and pickup area. ■ Proffer that no transportation vans will stop or park in the neighboring residential streets. ■ 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. ■ Provide a Unity of Title for all parcels. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • 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. • Property Owners: Ivan Herrera, 850 North West 42nd Avenue, Ste 201, Miami, Florida 33126. A PPRO V ED 5-1-1 with Council Member Perez voting "No" and Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-034 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 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 Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez F. O R D I N A N C E: Second reading and public hearing 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • 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 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor away during the roll call for a vote. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-035 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. R E P O R T : C ouncil M ember Tundidor's vote for this item w as recorded to be " Yes" after the motion to approve passed. R E P O R T : Martiza Haro Salgado (registered lobbyist), 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, 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 Council Member Carl Zogby G. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 25, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • On February 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: ■ Provide a Declaration of Restrictions and a Unity of Title for the two parcels. ■ Provide a 6-foot concrete wall surrounding the west, north, and east property lines. ■ Provide tree mitigation payment for the reduction of trees on-site. ■ 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 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent and Council Member Tundidor away during the roll call for a vote. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-036 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: Council Member Tundidor'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 Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby H. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); granting a Variance Permit to re-plat the property into two substandard lots and to allow the construction of a duplex on each substandard lot having a frontage of approximately 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; 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 43% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed, and allow 2 parking spaces, where 4 parking spaces are required; 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, and allow 2 parking spaces, where 4 parking spaces are required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § § 98-1601 (b), 98-1834 (a) (1), 98-2189 (1), and 98-1630.3 (e) (2), and in contrast to the City of Hialeah Landscape Manual Section (E); p roperty located at 560 East 7 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 February 25, 2025, the City Council overturned the Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board. First reading is scheduled for March 11, 2025. • On January 29, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item. • 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. A PPRO V ED 5-1-1 with Council Member Perez voting "No" and Council Vice President Rodriguez 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 25, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on this item. REPO RT: Council Member Perez 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 Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez 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 Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby I. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the closure, vacation, and abandonment of the right-of-way portion for public use the north ½ of the adjacent 12-foot alley lying south of and adjacent to Lot 1, Block 125B, of "Amended Plat of Thirteenth Addition to Hialeah", as recorded in Plat Book 34, Page 26 of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encompassing approximately 237 square feet, more or less, contingent to relocation agreements with the City of Hialeah Public Works, FPL, AT&T, Florida City Gas, and Comcast, as depicted and legally described in Exhibit "A"; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: ■ Relocation of the existing lines within the alley ■ Execution of a Developer's Agreement with the City of Hialeah. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with the conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works. • Property Owner: RRR Citywide Investments LLC A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez 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 25, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. 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 Council Member Carl Zogby J. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow 23 parking spaces, where 27 parking spaces are required, in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(2). Property located at 920 West 84 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (I ndustrial District) and 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 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: ■ Only Bay B with approximate area of 9,160 square feet may be used for automotive uses requiring 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area; ■ Bay A may only be used for industrial uses requiring no more than 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; ■ The proposed parking reconfiguration shall be built with the required building permits and  shall be completed within 90 days of the approval of the ordinance granting the variance; otherwise, as provided in an affidavit signed by the applicant, the business tax receipt for automotive uses to be utilized out of Bay B will not be renewed in September of 2025 and the receipt will be revoked. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with the conditions. • Property Owners: William Lopez, Maxuale Holdings LLC., 920 West 84 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014. A PPRO V ED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez 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 25, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. R E PO RT: Frank De La Paz (registered lobbyist as confirmed by the Office of the City Clerk), 11000 SW 104th St 2804 Unit: 2804 Miami, FL 33116, spoke on this item. 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 Council Member Carl Zogby K. R ecommendation of D enial by the Planning and Zoning B oard granting a Variance Permit to allow a rear setback of 8.75 feet, where 25 feet are required for an existing addition to be legalized. Property located at 7000 West 3 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-3 (Multiple-family District). • On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item. • Planner's Recommendation: Denial. • Property Owners: Francisco Carral and Maritza Gonzalez Casamayor RECO M M EN D ATI O N O F D EN I A L I S U PH ELD 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Rodriguez absent. REPO RT: D ebora Storch, Planning and Zoning O fficial, spoke on this item. Motion to uphold the recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Board - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby 17. FINAL DECISIONS 18. ADJOURNMENT REPORT: Council President Garcia - Roves adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . 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