City Council

Jacqueline Garcia - Roves Council Members Mayor M elinda D el L a V ega Luis Rodriguez Juan Junco President M onica Perez Jesus T undidor Carl Zogby Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council Vice - President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney Attendees: Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, Mayor 3. I N V O CATI O N The invocation was led by Marbelys Fatjo, C ity C lerk. 4. PLED G E O F A LLEG I A N CE 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: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, announced the meeting guidelines. 6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Miami-Dade County District 6 Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis, (registered speaker), introduced herself. 2. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (registered speaker), provided the City Council with a document titled "Sports programs that have been eliminated from all our parks", a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk and spoke regarding parks. Gian Barsaga, 900 East 6 Street, City of Hialeah Parks and Community Engagement Department, spoke. Michael Festa, City of Hialeah Parks and Community Engagement Department, spoke. 3. Carolina Alvarado, 864 West 72 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014 (registered speaker), spoke in favor of appointing Juan Santana as the candidate to fill the City Council Group III vacancy. 4. Christopher Monzon, 7540 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016 (registered speaker), spoke regarding administration and election matters. 7. PRESENTATIONS A. The City of Hialeah recognizes City employees for their years of service: 25 Years of Service: 1. Osvaldo Sardina , Police Lieutenant - Police Department 2. Rolando Rios , Police Sergeant - Police Department 3. Johnerick Rojas , Senior Business Manager - Police Department 4. Rachel Gigato , Executive Assistant to the Police Chief - Police Department 5. Ailyn De Jesus , I.D. Technician Supervisor - Police Department 6. Aldy Machado , Librarian Aide II, Library Department 7. Carlos Rodriguez , Utilityman, Public Works Department 8. Yasmani Diaz , Superintendent of Solid Waste, Solid Waste Division 9. Maria Hernandez , Junior Accountant - Finance Division 10. Augusto Morales , Roadway Construction Supervisor - Streets Department (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) REPORT: Human Resources Director Elsa Jaramillo-Velez spoke. REPORT: Mayor Jacqueline Garcia Roves spoke and presented each employee with a recognition. 8. A N N O U N CEM EN T O F A M EN D M EN TS/CO RRECTI O N S TO TH E A G EN D A David Perez and Teresa Mejides Perez with a home address of 322 East 43rd Street, submitted documentation to express opposition to the approval of the variance requested by the applicant of Zoning Item 18 C. At the direction of the City Council, City Clerk Marbelys Fatjo read said letter into the record during the Council's consideration of the item. REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, announced the Amendments/ Corrections to the Agenda. 9. APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING COUNCILMEMBER TO GROUP SEAT III A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida appointing ______________________________ as Acting Councilmember to fill the temporary vacancy on the Hialeah City Council resulting from the assumption of the duties and office of the Mayor by former Council President Jacqueline Garcia-Roves who will return to the City Council to complete the balance of her elected term, if any, pursuant to the City of Hialeah Charter § 2.01(c)(2); and to exercise all authority of the Office of Councilmember. On May 13, 2025, the City Council postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of May 27, 2025. Council Vice President Rodriguez opened the floor for applicants to address the City Council. The following applicants spoke: Juan Santana Maria Negron John Ulloa Alejandra Cortina William Marrero Luis Morales Frank De La Paz, member of the public, spoke regarding this matter. Eric Johnson, Local 1102, spoke regarding this matter. Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez Motion to appoint William Marrero to the City Council Group III Vacancy. AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Motion fails at the pleasure of the Council. Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to direct the City's Law Department to bring back the ordinance calling for a Special Election for November 4, 2025 to fill the vacancy of City Council Group III, subject to the approval of Miami-Dade County Elections Department. AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Jesus Tundidor NAY:Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez 10. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT A. Election by the City Council of one of its members as Council President pursuant to § 3.01(c) of the Charter of the City of Hialeah. On May 13, 2025, the City Council postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of May 27, 2025.  Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Carl Zogby Motion to appoint Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez as the Council President pursuant to § 3.01(c) of the Charter of the City of Hialeah. Motion to appoint Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez as Council President - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez B. Election by the City Council of one of its members as Council Vice President pursuant to § 3.01(c) of the Charter of the City of Hialeah. REPORT: Council President passed the gavel to the most senior member on the City Council, Council Member Zogby, and made motion to nominate Council Member Zogby as Council Vice President. Motion by Council President Luis Rodriguez, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to appoint Council Member Carl Zogby as the Council Vice President pursuant to § 3.01(c) of the Charter of the City of Hialeah. Motion to appoint Council Member Carl Zogby as Council Vice President- AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Vice President Luis Rodriguez Council Member Carl Zogby Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez 11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 12. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. REPO RT: Council President Rodriguez requested a separate discussion for Consent Item C. REPO RT: Council Member Perez requested a separate discussion for Consent Item K. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda except Item C and Item K - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on May 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 6-0 B. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution ratifying and approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Hialeah Association of Fire Fighters, I.A.F.F., Local 1102 and the City of Hialeah, Florida for period beginning on October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, a copy of which will be on file in the  Office of the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-120 C. Request permission to enter into an agreement with Counsilman/Hunksaker & Associates, Inc., for an Aquatic Assessment and Study Plan for the existing outdoor municipal swimming pools (Babcock Pool, Bright Pool, Bucky Dent Water Park, McDonald Water Park, Milander Aquatic Center, Reid Pool, Walker Pool), in a total expense amount not to exceed $43,450.00, amount which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover the cost of any unforseen circumstances that may arise during the scope of work. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Professional Services Account No. 001.3130.572.310. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 R E PO RT: Michael Festa, Deputy Director of the Department of Parks and Community Engagement, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby D. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution adopting the City of Hialeah Transit System Title VI Program Plan reaffirming the City's policy of non-discrimination in its public transportation system, and establishing a complaint procedure and a public participation plan to ensure all riders equal distribution to, participation in an enjoyment of the benefits of the City of Hialeah's Public Transportation Services, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A". (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-121 E. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to increase Purchase Order # 2025- 173, issued to Cummins Inc., doing business as Cummins Sales and Service, for the purchase of parts and accessories for transit, fire and fleet vehicles; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $85,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 6-0 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-122 F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract on Contract #020221-CAW by Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota agency, with Calamp Wireless Networks Corporation for fleet management technologies with related software solutions, and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Synovia Solutions, in the amount not to  exceed $57,209.40, for the rental of GPS tracking devices 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 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-123 G. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2024-25-020 - Storm Drain Supplies/Materials, to Fortline, Inc., most responsive and responsible bidder, and issue a purchase order to this vendor to provide storm drain supplies and materials such as pipes, culverts, clamps, end caps, and filter fabric for use on storm drain applications, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $42,614.80. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the Stormwater Utility Fund - Drainage/Const.Repair Account No. 475.3211.530.643. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 6-0 H. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-545, issued to A&Y Rapid Services, LLC., for uniform laundry services to the Hialeah Fire Administration and all throughout the nine (9) fire stations, by an additional amount of $15,000.00, for a new total cummulative expense amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 001.2000.522.340. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 I. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1011 issued to V & C Design Build Corporation, for the completion of the State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) funded residential rehabilitation projects, including scope preparation and onsite inspections, by an additional amount of $25,000.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $49,950.00. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the State Housing Initiative Program Fund - Professional Services 123.8324.554.310. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 J. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor, and the City Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Hialeah Housing Authority, to utilize the services of a sworn member of the City of Hialeah Police Department, to be selected by the Chief of Police, to perform investigative and related services in connection with the responsibilities of the Fraud Department of the Hialeah Housing Authority in substantial conformity with the terms of the agreement, a copy of which is made part hereof as Exhibit "1"; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 6-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-124 K. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #2023/2024-293 between Clay County and Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the purchase of LED sports lighting for City of Hialeah's James H. Goodlet Park; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $1,029,490.00, which  includes a ten (10) percent contingency for unforeseen circumstances, and in substantial conformity with the agreements attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A through C"; and execute all necessary documents in furtherance hereof; and providing for an effective date. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-125 R E PO RT: Michael Festa, Deputy Director of the Department of Parks and Community Engagement, spoke on this item. REPO RT: Ismare Monreal, Chief Operating Officer, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 13. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled "Retirement and Pension" Article IV. Employees General Retirement System, Division 5 entitled "Benefits" implementing the changes to the retirement system contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Hialeah and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1102 for fire fighter members, in particular revising § 70-238 entitled "Service Retirement Allowance" repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for interpretation and savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15. NEW BUSINESS 16. LAND USE AMENDMENTS A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida expressing its intent to approve and adopt Text Amendments to the Housing Element of the City of Hialeah,  Florida, Comprehensive Plan; and providing for an effective date. On April 23, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. A PPRO V ED 6-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-126 REPO RT: C laudia H asbun, Interim Planning and Zoning D irector, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 4595 East 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On January 28, 2025, the item was postponed until further notice per the applicant's request. On January 14, 2025, the item was postponed until January 25, 2025, per the applicant's request. On December 10, 2024, the item was postponed until January 14, 2025, per the applicant's request. On November 12, 2024, the item was postponed until December 12, 2024, per the applicant's request. On October 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to the condition that there will be the establishment of specific times for permitting and construction. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Empyrean Townhomes LLC. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with condition. Property Owners: Empyrera Investments LLC and Michael Osman, 1474 A West 84th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. REPO RT : Ceasar Mestre (registered lobbyist), 8105 Northwest 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, spoke on this item with a visual presentation using City equipment. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Commercial; Property located at 841 East 24 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District), and legally described herein ; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions:  The proposed use should function exclusively as an ancillary facility in relation to the existing medical center that is located at 840 East 25th Street. The applicant shall proffer a Unity of Title for both properties upon completion of the alley vacation process. The alleyway between the parcels must be formally vacated and closed prior to the issuance of a building permit or the approval of a Unity of Title. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Ziad E. Hawatmeh. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Ziad E. Hawatmeh, 2940 Southwest 128th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33175. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. REPO RT: Ceasar Mestre (registered lobbyist), 8105 Northwest 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016 spoke on this item, with a visual presentation using City equipment. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 17. 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. 18. ZONING ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a pharmaceutical research center conducting clinical trials to test new drugs, devices, and other forms of treatments to operate in conjunction with an existing medical office pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161. Property located at 3412 West 84 Street, Suite 102, Hialeah, zoned 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 May 13, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2025. On April 22, 2025, the City Council postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025. On April 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions: Proffer a Declaration of Restrictions prior to the second reading of the ordinance that includes the below conditions. The clinical trials are to be performed at 3412 West 84th Street, Unit 102 only, and any modification or expansion would require a new Special Use Permit.  The maximum number of patiens at Unit 102 shall be limited to 10 patients in conjunction with 4 staff members. Patients will be scheduled by appointment and no patients may line up outside the unit waiting for their appointments. No clinical trial patients are to stay overnight on the premises. Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the Special Use Permit with conditions. Property Owners: Aurelio Torres Consuegra, 3418 West 84th Street, Suite 102, Hialeah, Florida 33018. A PPRO V ED 6-0. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-048 PU BLI C H EA RI N G/ PU BLI C CO M M EN TS: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, 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 RT: Property Owner, Aurelio Torres Consuegra, 3418 West 84th Street, Suite 102, Hialeah, Florida 33018, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 1 B. 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 of the south 6 feet of the 12-foot alley lying north of and adjacent to Tract 36-FD of said plat of the revised plat of "Sixteenth Addition to Hialeah"; and the south 6 feet of the 12- foot alley lying north of and adjacent to the east 20 feet of Lot 21, Block 36-F of said plat of "Sixteenth Addition to Hialeah"; and the north 6 feet of the 12-foot alley lying south of and adjacent to the east 140 feet of Tract 36-FA of said plat of the revised plat of "Sixteenth Addition to Hialeah"; containing 2,160 square feet more or less, 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 May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions: A new water main must be fully installed and operational prior to the commencement of any building construction. The relocation of AT&T facilities shall be completed at the developer's expense. A no-objection letter must be obtained from Florida City Gas. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all conditions have been satisfied. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Registered Lobbyist: Robert H. Fernandez, 8440 Grand Canal Drive, Miami, Florida 33144, on behalf of Stor-All 27th East 8th Avenue. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. REPO RT: Robert H. Fernandez (registered lobbyist), 8440 Grand Canal Drive, Miami, Florida 33144, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega  Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow a single-family home on each substandard parcel (Parcel A including Lots 14 and 15 and Parcel B including Lots 16 and 17) having a total area of 6,915 square feet, where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; and allow each parcel to have a lot width of 50 feet, where 75 feet is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-499; property located at 316 East 43 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: Conditions: The property owner is to remove the recreational vehicle from the property by the second reading of the ordinance. The green area within the swale must be restored to grass. Must enter into a Declaration of Restrictions to develop the properties according to the submitted plans. within 12 months of having received City Council approval, they are to obtain a site plan and proffer that the two substandard lots will be developed and maintained as single-family homes. Parking in the swale area is to be strictly prohibited at all times. All code violations on the property must be corrected. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Hunny Palacios, 650 West 15th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. R E P O RT: Property Owner, Hunny Palacios, 650 West 15th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, spoke on this item. REPO RT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Director, spoke on this item. Motion to approve subject to conditions - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow a total lot coverage of 48% where 30% is the maximum allowed, in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2056 (b)(2). Property located at 1158 West 30 Street, 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. On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions: The property shall be legalized according to plans developed by Audace Architecture & Engineering dated April 25, 2025. The street tree and the rear green area should be maintained according to plans. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Wilfredo W. Aguirre, 1158 West 30th Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33012.  A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. REPO RT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Director, spoke on this item. REPO RT: Council Vice President Zogby spoke on this item. REPO RT: Council Member Tundidor spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby E. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the partial retrofit of an existing motel to operate as a mixed-use development project with a maximum of 31 residential units in conjunction with the existing 84 motel units, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98- 161; granting a Variance Permit to allow residential use within the M-1 (Industrial District) zoning district; and allow 102 parking spaces, where 146 parking spaces are required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1371, and §98-2189(15); property located at 1775 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (I ndustrial 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 May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions: Must enter into a Declaration of Restrictions to allow 31 residential units and 84 motel rooms, where Section 18-613 of the City Code continues to apply to the site, with certain exemptions to the 31 residential units. Residential parking demand is to be prioritized before parking for motel use, by marking 31 parking spaces to grant one parking space per residential unit. Require a landscape re-certification before the end of the year 2025. The site is to be retrofitted according to plans signed by Albert O. Gonazalez, Architect, PA, dated March 21, 2025. A site plan with 31 parking spaces categorized for residential units must be submitted. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Registered Lobbyists: Hugo P. Azra, Erica J. Adams, and Alejandro J. Arias, 701 Brickell Avenue 3300 Miami, FL 33131 on behalf of CW Hialeah, LLC. Property Owners: CW Hialeh, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; DBA Casanova Motel; DBA Casanova Boutique Inn. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Jesus Tundidor, seconded by Council Vice President Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby F. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to  C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District); granting a Variance Permit to allow 0 parking spaces, where 11 parking spaces are required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(7); p roperty located at 841 East 24 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Conditions: The site shall be developed in accordance with the architectural and site plans that were submitted with the application. The proposed use shall function exclusively as an ancillary facility to the existing medical center located at 840 East 25th Street. The applicant shall proffer a Unity of Title for both properties upon completion of the alley vacation process. The alleyway between the parcels must be formally vacated and closed prior to the issuance of a building permit or approval of Unity of Title. No vehicular access or circulation should be permitted at the southern portion of the site along East 24th Street. All patron vehicular traffic shall be directed exclusively through the adjacent medical center site from East 25th Street. The applicant should coordinate with the Streets Department for: The removal of the existing driveway approach on East 24th Street. The installation of a raised curb to prevent vehicle access. The evaluation and installation of any required street trees within the landscaped swale. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Ziad E. Hawatmeh. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Ziad E. Hawatmeh, 2940 Southwest 128th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33175. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R J U N E 10, 2025. REPO RT: Council President Rodriguez proposed to vote on this item after 16 C, as it is a sister item, with no objection from the members of the Council. REPO RT: Ceasar Mestre (registered lobbyist), 8105 Northwest 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016 spoke on this item, with a visual presentation using City equipment. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member JesusTundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby G. Recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Board for the granting of a Variance Permit to allow the expansion of an existing non-conforming 256 square feet manual carwash business granted by Ordinance 90-139 issuing a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow said use on property zoned B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District), where manual carwash use has never been an allowed use in the B-1 zoning classification; where manual carwash is not a permitted use under Section 98-1987; where non-conforming manual carwashes are only allowed on properties zoned C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District) and C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District); and where a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants has been proffered in 1990 stating that the manual carwash would comply with Sections A through G of Ordinance No. 89-81; the proposed expansion includes the construction of an additional 460 square feet structure replacing an existing 460 square feet metal roof built without the benefit of a building permit and in violation of the 1990 proffered Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and that is inconsistent with current building code requirements; Variance Permit to allow 104 parking spaces, where the existing shopping center was approved with 106  parking spaces, and where 115 parking spaces are required and Variance Permit to allow landscape mitigation of 15 canopy trees, where only 4 canopy trees currently exist at the site that was originally approved with 20 canopy trees; p roperty is located at 5350 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, zoned B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). On May 13, 2025, the item was postponed per the applicant's request until the City Council Meeting of May 27, 2025. On April 22, 2025, the item was postponed per the applicant's request until the City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025. On April 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the item. Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the expansion of non-conforming use, parking variance and landscape mitigation variance with conditions. Property Owners: Jacinto Lam c/o Javier Gaitan, P.O Box 278433, Miramar, Florida 33027. A PPRO V ED 6-0 I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F J U N E 10, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Javier Gaitan, Property Manager, 5350 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012, spoke on this item and displayed picture boards depicting the current state of the property. R E P O RT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Director, spoke on this item and provided a document to the City Council titled "Car Wash Concept Proposal". R E P O RT: William Perez, new tenant on the property, 5350 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012, spoke on this item. REPO RT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on this item. Motion to Postpone the item until the City Council Meeting of June 10, 2025 - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 19. FINAL DECISIONS 20. ADJOURNMENT Council President Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . 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