City Council

Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members Mayor M elinda D el L a V ega Jacqueline Garcia - Roves Juan Junco President M onica Perez Jesus T undidor Luis Rodriguez C arl Z ogby Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Garcia-Roves called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Council Member Junco arrived during the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, President Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, Vice President Carl Zogby, Council Member Absent: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Staff Present: Brigette Leal, Deputy City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney Attendees: Esteban Bovo, Jr., Mayor 3. I N V O CATI O N The invocation was led by Brigette Leal, Deputy City Clerk. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Vice President Rodriguez 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. Daniel Cornejo (registered speaker), 955 West 79 Street, spoke regarding his name change. 7. PRESENTATIONS None reported. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. Report of Scriveners Error -- Item 13B has been added to todays agenda. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution appointing Javier Collazo as the Mayor's representative to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System for a two (2)-year term ending on December 31, 2026. (MAYOR BOVO) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-075 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Humfredo Perez as a member of the Defined Contribution Plan Committee, as the Mayor's appointment. (MAYOR BOVO) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-076 Motion to approve - Motion by Vice President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 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 President Garcia-Roves requested a separate discussion on Consent Item P. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda except Item P - 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. B. 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 a Professional Service Agreement with Infor Public Sector Inc., for the E911 Communications System Computer Aided Dispatch Program subject to the terms to be finalized and agreeable to the City; and upon negotiations being finalized, to issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $407,567.32, to Infor Public Sector Inc. in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-077 C. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the response for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #2021- 2022-9500-00-001 for Engineering and Architectural Services including City funded and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funded projects; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $479,836.75 for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the roadway and drainage improvements between Southeast 8 th and 9 th Avenue from Hialeah Drive to 4 th Street, and in substantial conformity with the attached RFQ 2021-2022-9500-00-001, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution, and providing for an effective date. (STREETS) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-078 D. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; for the repair and services for all City diesel equipment from Cummins 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 $50,000.00 for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $70,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-079 E. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution amending the Home-ARP Allocation Plan, attached as "Exhibit A", originally approved via Resolution 2023-015; authorizing the City administration to submit the amended  plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as an attesting witness, to execute any and all necessary agreements and documents required in furtherance of this resolution; further authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(l) in aforementioned amount to the Home-ARP Program Budget; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-080 F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to issue and execute a purchase order for years three, four, and five of the agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp for the provision of ECivis Software, in a total amount not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand nine hundred thirty-three dollars and seventy-nine cents ($150,933.79); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all necessary agreements and documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-081 G. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution ratifying the issuance of three Purchase Orders, 2025-1072, 2025- 1074, and 2025-1060, for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00, for advertisement services, to the Mcclatchy Company, LLC, doing business as the Miami Herald; and requesting approval to open an additional purchase order in the total amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to cover the cost of advertisement related to a Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") funded program; increasing the total citywide cumulative expenditure to $131,048.84; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-082 H. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Cepero Corp., for the purchase of Advanced Cardiac Life Support training courses, which include Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support training for the Hialeah Fire Department, at a rate of $135.00 per person, in a 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 this is the most cost-effectie and efficient solution for the medical training and certification needs of the Fire Department. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the Fire Rescue Transportation Fund -- Training & Education Account No. 109.2000.522.491. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. I. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement as a participating state agency to provide for the requesting and rendering of assistance for routine and intensive law enforcement situations from the effective date of the agreement through March 5, 2026, a copy of which is part hereof as Exhibit "l", and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-083 J. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah recommending the designation of East 2nd Avenue between 8th Street and 9th Street as "Dr. Santiago A. Cardenas Way", with the cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-084 K. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah recommending the designation of West 2nd Avenue between 49th Street and 45th Street as "Familia De Presos Politicos Cubanos Street", with the cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-085 L. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah recommending the designation of Northeast 9th Avenue between Hialeah Drive and Northeast 3rd Place as "Pedro Roman Street", with the cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date. (A D MIN ISTR ATIO N) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-086 M. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah recommending the designation of East 4th Avenue from Okeechobee Road to West 65th Street as "Lincoln Diaz- Balart Way", with the cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-087 N. Pursuant to Section 3.01 of the City of Hialeah Charter, request permission to cancel the City Council Meeting of November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. O. Request permission to cancel the City Council Meeting of November 25, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, pursuant to Section 3.01 of the City of Hialeah Charter. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. P. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council supporting Florida Governor Ron Desantis' Executive Order #25-44 and the establishment of the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG) Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Team; the City of Hialeah proclaiming its intention to fully cooperate with the State of Florida's EOG DOGE Team and submit to a state financial audit; and for the City to engage in and lead its own DOGE initiative by continuing to conduct its own financial audits; and hereby authorizing the Mayor or his designee to fully cooperate on behalf of the City of Hialeah. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-088 REPO RT: Council President Garcia - Roves spoke on this item. REPO RT: Mayor Bovo spoke on this item. Motion to approve - R E P O RT: Ramon Couto, 908 Northwest 132 Ct, Miami, Florida 33182, spoke to express his gratitude for the approval of Item K, the street designation of West 2nd Avenue between 49th Street and 45th Street as "Familia De Presos Politicos Cubanos Street."  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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS None reported. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None reported. 13. NEW BUSINESS A. Pursuant to Section 3.01 of the City's Charter, the Mayor calls a special meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. since both regularly scheduled meetings of the City Council to be held during the month of November have been canceled due to holidays. (ADMINISTRATION) REPO RTED B. Report of Scrivener's Error: Pursuant to Section 30-31 - Agenda of City Council Meetings - of the City of Hialeah Code, the City Clerk shall correct scrivener's errors that are discovered in ordinances, resolutions, council minutes and staff reports and promptly report all corrections to the City Council. On March 11, 2025, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-027- 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. Ordinance No. 2025-027 is being amended in that Section 5 shall be replaced in its entirety. (LAW DEPARTMENT) 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. 15. LAND USE AMENDMENTS None reported. 16. ZONING ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-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 an 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 a front setback of 15 feet, where 25 feet are required; allow an 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); property 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 March 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2025. • 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 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-037 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 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 March 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2025. • 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 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-038 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 Zogby spoke on this item. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on this item. Motion to approve- 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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 March 11, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2025. • On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions: 0Conditions: ■ 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. • Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 11000 SW 104th St 2804 Unit: 2804 Miami, FL 33116, on behalf of Maxvale Holdings, LLC • 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 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-039 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning properties from C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); properties located at 2000 Palm Avenue and 2090 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.  • On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that the property is re-platted given that both properties are subdivided by meets and bounds. • R egistered Lobbyist: Jerry B . Proctor, P.A ., 7600 Southwest 57th Avenue, Suite 210, South Miami, Florida 33143, on behalf of 2090 Palm LLC. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the rezonification from C-2 Liberal Commercial District to C-3 Extended Liberal Commercial District. • Property Owners: 2090 Palm LLC, 1059 Nautica Drive, Weston, Florida 33327. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A PRI L 8, 2025. REPO RT : Jerry B. Proctor, P.A. (registered lobbyist), 7600 Southwest 57th Avenue, made a presentation to the City Council, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPO RT: Council Member Zogby spoke on this item. 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 17. FINAL DECISIONS A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision No. 2025-02 , allowing a rear setback of 15.41 feet, where 20 feet are required for an existing addition to be legalized; property located at 681 East 12 Place, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date. • On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that a covenant be proffered to maintain the property as a single-family home structure. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Taimi Sotolongo, 681 East 12 Place, Hialeah, Florida 33010 A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-089 REPO RT: Taimi Sotolongo, 681 East 12 Place, Hialeah, Florida 33010, spoke on the item. REPO RT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby B. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision No. 2025-03 , allowing an interior north side setback of 4 feet where 6 feet are required for an existing addition to the primary building to be legalized; property located at 217 Northeast 9 Avenue,  Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date. • On February 26, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 0 Removal of the north side canopy and pavers; 0 Reduce the carport to provide the required side setback; 0 Demolish the rear detached structure; and 0 Obtain building permits for the driveway and for the addition to the main structure. • Planner's Recommendation: Denail for the rear detached structure and approval with conditions of the north side addition. • Property Owners: Alida Casanova, 217 Northeast 9 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010. A PPRO V ED 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-090 REPO RT: A lida C asanova, 217 N ortheast 9th Avenue, H ialeah, Florida 33010, spoke on the item. REPO RT: D ebra Storch, Planning and Zoning O fficial, spoke on this item. REPO RT: C ouncil President G arcia - R oves spoke on this item and read the conditions in Spanish to the applicant. They were translated to English for the record by D eputy C ity C lerk, B rigette Leal. A pplicant affirmed she understood them. Motion to approve with conditions - 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 Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby 18. ADJOURNMENT REPORT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883- 5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. If the Mayor's veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice). A D JO U R N M E N T N E X T C IT Y C O U N C IL M E E T IN G : T uesday, A pril 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. If the Mayor's veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).