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Jacqueline Garcia - Roves Council Members Mayor Melinda Del La Vega Juan Junco Luis Rodriguez President Monica Perez Jesus Tundidor Carl Zogby Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, Council President Carl Zogby, Council Vice President Absent: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rives, City Attorney Attendees: Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, Mayor 3. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Junco led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES  The following guidelines have been established by the City Council: • ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK • As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber. • A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the Council Chamber. • Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting. • Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • Individuals should be respectful of the elected officials and staff that are on the dais and make every effort to speak with a moderate tone using appropriate language and avoiding personal attacks. Members of the public in the audience shall refrain from shouting or making remarks from their seats to the Mayor, Council Members or staff sitting on the dais. • The public can view public meetings on the City's YouTube page (www.Y.outube.com/cizy.ofhialeahgov). REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, announced the meeting guidelines. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation by the Parks and Community Engagement Department regarding the athletes, staff and coaches of the Special Olympics. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) PRESENTED REPORT: Cynthia Benitez, Education and Community Services Division, gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Genesis Torres, Education and Community Services Division, and Coach Gary spoke. REPORT: Sergio Xiques, Special Olymics Regional Director, spoke. REPORT: Mayor Jaqueline Garcia-Roves spoke. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS  1. Jose Azze (registered speaker), 788 Southeast Park Drive, congratulated the Special Olympics, spoke on the history of Hialeah and project entailing eight properties on 37th Court. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA A. Zoning Item 16 Mis postponed until the City Council Meeting of June 24, 2025, per the applicant's request. B. The proposed resolution for Consent Item E has been amended. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Javier Collazo as the Mayor's representative to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, commencing on the effective date of this resolution. (APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR GARCIA-ROVES) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Humfredo Perez as a member of the Defined Contribution Plan Committee, as the Mayor's appointment, commencing on the effective date of this resolution. (APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR GARCIA-ROVES) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139 Motion to approve -  Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Quentin Webb as the Florida Council 79/AFSCME representative to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System; providing for a retroactive term beginning on January 1, 2025 through December31, 2026. (APPOINTMENT OF AFSCME) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Stephen Dielmann to the Personnel Board of the City of Hialeah, as the Florida Council 79/AFSCME representative, providing for a retroactive term beginning on June 27, 2024 and ending on June 26, 2026. (APPOINTMENT OF AFSCME) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-141 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco  AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Michael Rosengaus as the FOP, Lodge No. 12 representative to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System; providing for a retroactive term beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2026. (APPOINTMENT OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-142 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Ismare Monreal as a member of the Defined Contribution Plan Committee, as the Mayor's appointment. (APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR GARCIA-ROVES) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-143 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby G. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution re-appointing Marcelino Moreno as the City Council representative to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System; providing for a retroactive term beginning on January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.  (APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL) (NOMINATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-144 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby H. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Luis Antonio Morales as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term ending on June 10, 2027. (APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TUNDIDOR) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-145 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby I. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Vivian Casals-Mufi.oz as a member of the Oversight Committee for the City of Hialeah Elected Officers' Retirement Trust for a two (2)- year term; commencing on the effective date of this resolution. (MAYOR GARCIA-ROVES' APPOINTMENT OF A CITY RETIREE WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE ELECTED OFFICIALS PLAN) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-146 Motion to approve -  Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby J. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Douglas Cordovi to the Personnel Board of the City of Hialeah, as the Mayor's appointment, for a term not exceeding two (2)-years commencing on the effective date of this resolution. (APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR GARCIA-ROVES) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-147 Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President 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. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on May 27, 2025 at 5:30p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-924 in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for repair and maintenance services for the City's heavy equipment and to increase Purchase Order #2025-923 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for parts and accessories for the City's heavy equipment, for a total cumulative amount of $70,000.00, issued to Kelly Tractor Co; for a total citywide cumulative expenditure not to exceed $115,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract AEPA IFB #020- A "Natural and Synthetic Surfaces for Sports Fields, Tracks, Courts, Playground and Landscaping Applications" with Astroturf Corporation for the replacement of two (2) synthetic soccer pitch fields at 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 $225,935.60, which includes a ten (10) percent contingency for unseen circumstances, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A through C"; and providing for an effective date. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-128 D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue and execute a purchase order to Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., for the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Silverado for the Fleet and Maintenance Department; and in substantial conformity with the previously approved Supplemental Piggyback Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $56,912.00, for a total citywide cumulative expenditure amount of $2,612,720.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-129 E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accessing AECOM from the City's architectural engineering ("A/E") list to perform these professional services; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and  the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue and execute a purchase order to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., ("AECOM") for the purchase of engineering services, approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00, for a total citywide cumulative expenditure amount not to exceed $1,620,360.74; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-130 F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0, Spec #372 for the purchase of a vacuum truck; 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 Pat's Pump & Blower, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $573,000.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-131 G. RESOLUTION: 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 execute all necessary documents of the Police Recruit Sponsorship Program with Miami Dade College; and to increase Purchase Order 2025-1152, previously authorized by the City in Resolution 2025-018, by $68,989.56 for a new cumulative amount not to exceed $137,979.12 for the Police Recruit Sponsorship Program, and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-132 H. Request permission to utilize Clay County Contract No.2023/2024-284 - Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks and Recreation, effective through July 23, 2027, and issue a purchase order to REP Services, Inc., for the purchase, permitting, and installation of various sensory playground equipment components for Edgar J. Hall/Bucky Dent Park, in total cumulative amount not to exceed $36,763.96. The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn against the following accounts: • $31,763.96 from Park Grants Fund - Capital Outlay - Building - Edgar J. Hall Project Account No. 115.3130.572.625. • $5,000.00 from Community Services Fund - Operating Supplies - Special Olympics Account No. 138.3120.569.526.  (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. I. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving an increase to the total cumulative amount for Al A Transportation Inc. for providing transportation services for City of Hialeah programs and as needed transportation; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, in a amount not to exceed $141,330.00; and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-133 J. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1153, issued to Lou's Police Distributors, Inc., for the payment of outstanding invoices for police uniforms, by an additional amount of $9,183.23, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $64,183.28. The funding for the expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Uniforms & Clothing Allowance Account No. 001.1000.521.525. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. K. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Prosys Information Systems, Inc., vendor having provided the lowest quotation, for the purchase of desktop uninterruptible power supply units, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $55,000.00. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. L. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the technical revisions and amendments to the 2019-2022 and the 2022-2025 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as approved by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC); copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; further authorizing the Mayor or her designee on behalf of the City to execute any and all other necessary agreements, documents, amendments, certifications and assurances in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)  APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-134 M. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for 2025-2028 as required by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Act, Sections 420.907-420.9089, Florida Statutes; and Florida Administrative Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, a copy of which is attached herein as Exhibit "A"; further authorizing the Mayor or her designee on behalf of the City to execute any and all other necessary agreements, documents, amendments, certifications and assurances in furtherance thereof; authorizing the submission of the LHAP for review and approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and the City; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-135 N. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution supporting the improvements to the pedestrian bridge spanning SR 25/Okeechobee Road at milepost 12.887 (Okeechobee and West 4th Avenue/West 9th Street); and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 0. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1159, issued to All Uniform Wear Corp. for the purchase of Streets Department uniforms, by an additional $700.00, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $3,700.00. Further request permission to issue a purchase order to the vendor for the purchase of additional uniforms for the Department of Streets, in a total amount of $1,700.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount by the Streets Department not to exceed $5,400.00. To date the City of Hialeah has paid this vendor a total of $54,820.97 (all departments). The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against Street Fund - Uniforms & Clothing Allowance Account No. 101.3210.541525. (STREET DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. P. RESOLUTION: 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 No. 2025-634 in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, issued to TPH Holdings, LLC (The Parts House) for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") and aftermarket parts and accessories for all City vehicles; approving the purchase order in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $165,000.00; and providing for an effective date.  (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-137 Q. Request from Frank Diaz, on behalf of Fly High Fireworks, for permission to install a seasonal fireworks tent for the sale of fireworks at 5350 West 16th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012, with sales commencing on Friday, June 27, 2025 and ending on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to compliance with the requirements of the Police Department, Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. R. Request from Brian Clavelo, on behalf of Nightlife Fireworks LLC, for permission to install a seasonal fireworks tent for the sale of fireworks at 1460 West 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, with sales commencing on Saturday, June 28, 2025 and ending on Saturday July 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to compliance with the requirements of the Police Department, Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. S. Request permission for the City Council to recess for the month of July 2025 pursuant to §3.01 of the City Charter. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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)  • On May 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-049 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President, Luis Rodriguez, opened the item for public participation and with one member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressing interest in speaking. REPORT: Eric Johnson, Local 1102, spoke regarding this matter. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby B. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, entitled "Administration", Article IV "Purchasing and Competitive Bidding", Division 2. "Competitive Bidding Procedures"; enacting a new § 2-815.2 entitled "Suspension and Debarment" providing the authority for, and the reasons for the process and procedure followed by the City for suspension and debarments including notice to the vendor and the ability to protest the action; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Rafael Suarez - Rivas, City Attorney spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez  Council Vice President Carl Zogby C. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the Ground Lease Agreement between Marcia Flats, LLC and the City of Hialeah; and waiving the competitive procurement requirements set forth in §2-904(b)(11) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, for land located at 300 East 1 Avenue and 67 East 3 Street, Hialeah, Florida, and identified by folio numbers 04-3118-001-1150 and 04-3118-001-1170, to site an affordable/workforce housing development consisting of 58 units, granted through a long-term lease pursuant to §2-904(b), together with such rights and duties as more fully described in the lease, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into the Lease Agreement; 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. • Registered Lobbyist: Daniel Milian, 6995 Southwest 64th Street Miami, Florida 33143, on behalf of Marcia Flats. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025. REPORT: Daniel Milian (registered lobbyist), 6995 Southwest 64th Street, Miami, Florida 33143, spoke on this item. REPORT: Ismare Monreal, Chief Operating Officer, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby D. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-021, attached as Exhibit "A" which amended Chapter 78, entitled "Solid Waste", specifically removing the strike through of §78-160 (a)(3)a.2.; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.  SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance with attachments, scheduling a Special Primary Election to fill the Office of City Council Member Group 3; setting Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as the date of such election; a Special General Election (Run-Off) to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, if necessary, and establishing the qualifying period during business hours no earlier than 12:00 p.m. noon on Monday, July 7, 2025, and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025; and describing persons qualified to vote in said election; designating and appointing the City Clerk as the Official City Representative with respect to the use of such registration books and records; directing the City Clerk to give notice of this ordinance and of its adoption in the manner provided by law and transmit a certified copy to the Miami-Dade County ("County") Supervisor of Elections; providing for the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections to conduct these elections and all other matters related thereto; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date. (SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER ZOGBY) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution supporting and adopting the Hialeah 2050 Master Plan; and providing for an effective date.  (PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-148 REPORT: Juan Mullerat, Founder of Plusurbia Design, spoke on this item with a visual presentation using City equipment, which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Maria Bendfeldt, Project Manager for Plusurbia Design, spoke on this item. REPORT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Director, spoke on this item. REPORT: Mayor Garcia-Roves spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Vice President Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS REPORT: Council President Rodriguez wished Mayor Jacqueline Garcia - Roves a Happy Birthday. 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. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 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 May 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • 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. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-050 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez 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 Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. o 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. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-051 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq. (registered lobbyist), 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby C. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; Property located at 29 East 16 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 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval.  • Property Owners: Emanuel Perez, 3695 Northwest 74th Street, Miami, Florida 33147. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025. REPORT: Manny Reus (Architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard Suite #342 Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, spoke on this item, and handed out a presentation packet that is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 16. ZONING ITEMS A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. o Conditions: ■ A new water main must be fully installed and operational pnor 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.  APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-053 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Felix Pardo, Architect on behalf of Stor-All 27 E 8th Ave Hialeah, LLC, spoke on this item and read a letter into the record. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: o 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: Runny Palacios, 650 West 15th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.  APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-054 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Runny Palacios (applicant), 650 West 15th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, spoke in Spanish and his testimony was translated to English for the record. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. o 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. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-055 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco  AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby D. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 (Industrial 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 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. o 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 0. 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. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-056 PUBLIC HEARING/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco  Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby E. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District); granting a Variance Permit to allow O parking spaces, where 11 parking spaces are required; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(7); 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 27, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to conditions. o 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. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-052 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez 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 Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby F. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the closure, vacation, and abandonment of the right-of-way portion for public use of Northwest 38 Avenue (Leffler Road) and east of the railroad tracks containing 25,579 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 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to the condition that the applicant shall obtain all the required no-objection letters that confirm no utilities will be impacted (pending letters from the City of Hialeah Public Works Department, Florida City Gas, and Florida Power & Light (FPL)) • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby G. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-2 (One- and Two- Family Residential District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a rear seatback of 17 feet, where 20 feet are required; allow an interior west side setback of 4.8 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow an interior east side setback of 6.5 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow O feet drainage separation at the west side of the property, where 2 feet drainage separation is required; allow lot coverage of 44%, where 30% is the maximum allowed; allow a 3.2 foot setback from the right-of-way for the dumpster enclosure, where 10 feet is required; and to allow 25% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-591, 98-590, 3-5 (h), 98-316 (3), 78-108 (c)(l) and 98-2056 (b) (1). Property located at 29 East 16 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 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: o Conditions: ■ Enter into a Declaration of Restrictions stipulating that the development will consist of four residential units only, to protect the intended design of the two- story loft units as described in the plans that were prepared, signed and sealed by Manny Reus Architecture and Space Planning dated April 23, 2025. ■ The project will maintain and protect the existing street trees located on the swale area during construction and at the site plan. It will provide a full landscaping and irrigation plan satisfying the minimum requirement; if not, the landscape mitigation will be calculated. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: 29 E. 16th ST LLC and Emanuel Perez, 3695 Northwest 74th Street, Miami, Florida 33147. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Manny Reus (Architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard Suite #342 Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, spoke on this item, and handed out a presentation packet that is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPORT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby H. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow a lot width of 50 feet, where 75 feet is the minimum required; allow a total lot area of 6,400 square feet, where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; allow one of the parking spaces to be located at the front setback, where parking in the front setback is not allowed; allow a 2.6 feet landscape buffer, where minimum of 7 feet is required, and allow 18% pervious area, where 20% is the minimum required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-779, 98-782, 98-781(5), and in contrast to the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, Section "E", entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification". Property located at 520 East 49 Street, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office 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 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the condition that they must submit landscaping and irrigation plans that meet the City's minimum landscaping regulations. If the minimum requirements are not met, landscape mitigation shall be required. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the variances with conditions. • Registered Lobbyist: Frank de la Paz, 11000 Southwest 104th Street 2804 Unit 2804, Miami, Florida 33116 on behalf of Amo Lemus, Jr. • Property Owners: Amo Lemus and Vanessa Stello, 520 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013 APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Frank de la Paz, 11000 Southwest 104 Street (registered lobbyist), spoke on the item. REPORT: Council Member Perez requested to see a site plan of the project. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby I. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a kindergarten class with a maximum capacity of 26 students. Property located at 3300 East 4 Avenue, Units 9-10, 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 May 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: o Conditions: ■ Submit building permits for a change of use according to the plans submitted, no later than 3 months from the date of council approval. ■ Enter into a Declaration of Restrictions prior to the second reading of the ordinance that restricts the maximum capacity to 26 school children m kindergarten; only at units 9 and 10 of the shopping center. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit with conditions.  • Registered Lobbyist: Al Cruz, 16251 SW 81st Street, Miami, Florida 33193, on behalf of Curious Minds Learning Center Corp. • Property Owners: Yaitna Simon, John C. Martinez, and Sophia Gutierrez, 3300 East 4th Avenue Suie 9-10, Hialeah, Florida 33013. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025. REPORT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Director, spoke on this item. REPORT: Yaima Simon, 13300 East 4th Avenue Suie 9-10, Hialeah, spoke on this item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Vice President Carl Zogby AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby J. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) overlay in relation to a proposed mixed-use development including 32 residential units and approximately 3,520 square feet of commercial space, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161; granting a Variance Permit to allow 56 parking spaces, where 77 parking spaces are required; allow 21 % pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required, and allow a partial waiver of minimum landscape requirements through landscape mitigation as per Sec. 98-2235; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189(4)0), and 98-2056(b)(l). Properties located at 901 East 2 Avenue and 925 East 2 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial Residential District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On May 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: o Conditions: ■ Provide a Declaration of Restrictions and Unity of Title to include timelines for redevelopment and valet services required if any parking overflow occurs. Truck loading and unloading is going to occur within the designated loading area at all times. ■ Sidewalks and curbs need to be redone along East 9th Street and East 2nd Avenue to eliminate parking on sidewalks. ■ A CBS wall designed to be six feet high is required along the north side of the property line. Lush landscaping is to be provided along the north and east side. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Roque G. Rodriguez, 1425 West 5th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33010, Jason J. Rodriguez, 532 East 52nd Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Jose L. Rodriguez, 3401  Northwest 20th Street, Miami, Florida 33142, Enrique A. Rodriguez, 465 Ocean Drive Apt 404, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, Jeremy M. Rodriguez, 1450 Lincoln Road Apt 607, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, Christian A. Rodriguez, 210 172nd Street Apt 242, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, Alejandro R. Rodriguez, 751 East 37th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Barbara Rodriguez, c/o Morales-Rodriguez PA at 901 East 2nd Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010. POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2025. REPORT: Aedna Rodriguez, Property Manager on behalf of the family, spoke on the item. REPORT: Claudia Hasbun, Interim Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item. REPORT: Jeremy Rodriguez, 1450 Linconcol Road, Miami Beach, spoke on the item. Motion to table until June 24, 2025 - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby K. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the operation of a solid waste intermodal rail facility in conjunction with the existing solid waste collection operated by Waste Connections of Florida, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161; granting a Variance Permit to allow the expansion of a legal non-conforming use established within the M-1 (Industrial District) zoning district, and allow 6.6% pervious area, where 10% is the minimum required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-377 (a), and in contrast to the Hialeah Landscape Manual, dated December 13, 2022, Section "E", entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification". Properties located at 4150 Northwest 37 Court, 4170 Northwest 37 Court, 4180 Northwest 37 Court, 4204 Northwest 37 Court, 3757 Northwest 38 Street, 3828 Northwest 37 Court, 4100 Northwest 37 Court, and 4070 Northwest 37 Court, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial 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 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: o Conditions: ■ Any substantial increase (20% or more) of the current weekly solid waste tonnage operation, plus the proposed daily tons per day for the intermodal, will require a revised traffic analysis and operation plan to the City. ■ Increase the landscaping buffering along the west side of the property and modify the proposed west fence for a solid wall similar to the existing wall on  the east side of the property; a counter design from the proposed plans is included as Exhibit "A." ■ Seek the potential of constructing and permitting a rail track pedestrian crossing to facilitate connectivity between the Tri-rail Station and the subject property as site visits indicated that there is pedestrian activity; ■ Submit a progress and maintenance report annually to the City Council every June, detailing all the accepted conditions, improvements, and pending items. The report needs to include any code and/or building and business license violations and their status, if any. ■ The City and the Waste Connection Facilities, or their successors, agree that the parties shall consider terminating or modifying the solid waste disposal operations from the Hialeah Campus by 2055 or when the new Miami-Dade County waste-to-energy facility becomes operational and solid waste capacity becomes available, whichever occurs first. ■ No additional Mist Fresheners in the new facility. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Registered Lobbyist: Martiza Haro Salgado, Melissa Tapanes Llahues, and Benjamin R. Sherry, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131 on behalf of Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. • Property Owners: Waste Connections of Florida, LLC, 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard., Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Melissa Tapanes, 200 Biscayne Boulevard (registered lobbyist), spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby L. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of Vascardio Center; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees, shrubbery and fire hydrants; property legally described in Exhibit "A"; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On May 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval.  • Property Owners: Grace Under Pressure LLC, 145 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Javier Morejon, 1456 West 39 Place, surveyor, spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby M. ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2025, PER THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. 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; property is located at 5350 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, zoned B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). • On May 27,2025, the item was postponed by the City Council until the City Council Meeting of June 10, 2025. • 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. 17. FINAL DECISIONS A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision No. 2025-06, allowing a front setback of 17 .90 feet, where 20 feet are required for the legalization of an existing aluminum porch; property located at 217 West 35 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date. • On May 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: o Conditions: ■ All building permits must be obtained according to the plans submitted by James Griffin dated February 13, 2025. ■ The east exterior door is to be blocked off according to demolition plans. ■ All code violations are corrected. ■ The property owner shall proffer a Declaration of Restrictions that the property will remain a single-family home. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Silvia Lopez Calderon, 217 West 35 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-149 REPORT: Silvia Lopez (property owner), Elisa Garcia, 217 West 35 Street, spoke on the item. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council President Luis Rodriguez Council Vice President Carl Zogby 18. 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