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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 24, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, Council President Carl Zogby, Council Vice President Absent: Staff Present: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney Attendees: Jacqueline Garcia - Roves , Mayor 3. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perez 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.)'.'.outube.com/ci~ofhialeahgov). REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, announced the meeting guidelines. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation presentation to Monica Ramirez of the National Scleroderma Foundation. (MAYOR GARCIA-ROVES) PRESENTED REPORT: Monica Ramirez, Group Leader of the National Schloderma Foundation, spoke. REPORT: Lorraine Biaggi, Executive Director of the Florida & Puerto Rico Chapter, spoke. REPORT: Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves spoke. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Maggie Caraballo, 5830 West 14th Lane Hialeah, Florida 33012 (registered speaker), spoke regarding a zoning issue that involves a lot located near her property. • REPORT: Alexander J. Magrisso, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. • REPORT: Mayor Jacqueline Garcia - Roves spoke. 2. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (registered speaker), provided the City Council with a printout of Sec. 98-196 - Posting of signs of the City Code, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk, and spoke about the improvements made to Park Drive. 3. Frank de la Paz, 11000 Southwest 104th Street, Miami, Florida 33126 (registered speaker), spoke regarding the postponement and readvertisement of the latest planning and zoning items. 4. Emigdio Alvarez, 1825 West 44th Place, Apt 404 Hialeah, Florida 33012 (registered speaker), spoke regarding public pools and concerns about safety near an abandoned building on City property. 5. Jacqueline Gil, 474 East 13th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (registered speaker), spoke regarding the 287(g) program legislation. REPORT: Council Member Tundidor left the meeting during Ms. Gil's comments. 6. Yolanda Guerra, 290 East 17th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, spoke regarding several issues including chickens and elder abuse. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. Consent Item Y has been added to today's agenda. 2. On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the proposed ordinances for Planning and Zoning Items 16 A and 16 G on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for today. 3. Planning and Zoning Items 16 B, 16 C, 16 D, 16 E, 16 F and 16 Hare now scheduled to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board on July 9, 2025, and for first reading by the City Council at a Special Meeting on July 28, 2025. 4. The exhibit in the backup documentation for Consent Items C and K has been updated.  5. The expenditure amount for Consent Item X has been updated to $21,592.25. 6. Administrative Item 11 E has been withdrawn from today's agenda. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 10. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. REPORT: Council Member Perez requested separate discussion for Consent Items C and H. REPORT: Jose Azze, a member of the public, requested separate discussion for Consent Items N, Rand S. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda except Items C, H, N, R, S - 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 June 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue and execute a purchase order to Dataflow Systems, LLC, for the purchase of supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA); approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,892,515.00; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-150 C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Hialeah and Sustainability Partners LLC; attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; for the implementation of a pilot program anticipated to run approximately 200 days; demonstrating the feasibility of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program (AMI) featuring 114 Ultrasonic Smart Water Meters to be installed and tested throughout the City; at no cost or additional commitment on the part of the City; as set forth in Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 12, 2025 REPORT: Kevin Lynskey, Director of the Hialeah Department of Public Works, spoke on this item. REPORT: Council Member Monica Perez requested a visual presentation from Sustainability Partners LLC. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on this item. Motion to table until the City Council Meeting ofAugust 12, 2025 - 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 D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA23-EQU21.0 with Dobbs Equipment, LLC., for the purchase of a hydraulic mini excavator, a backhoe loader, and a trailer deck over flatbed; 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 $196,835.00, 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 Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-151 E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Visualscape, Inc., for the Tree Canopy Restoration 2024-25 in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-25-024, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on  behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to referenced vendor in an amount not to exceed $309,695.00, for the Tree Canopy Restoration 2024-25; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to sign any related and customary purchasing documents to effectuate this resolution; and providing for an effective date. (PURCHASING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-152 F. Request permission to increase the expenditure threshold for services from Eastern Engineering Group Company, by an additional amount of $19,290.00 (to be allocated between the five properties), for a new total cumulative expenditure amount not to exceed $64,000.00, for the following City properties: Fire Station No. 7, Babcock Park, Fire Station No. 4, Edgar J. Hall, and Bucky Dent Baseball Concession Stand. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the following accounts: • Fire Station No. 7 - Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 109.2000.522.461. • Babcock Park Account No. - General Fund - Professional Services Account No. 001.3130.572.310 • Fire Station No. 4 Account No. - Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Professional Services Account No. 109.2000.522.310 • Edgar J. Hall Account No. -General Fund - Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 001.3120.573.461 • Bucky Dent Baseball Concession Stand Account No. - General Fund - Professional Services Account No. 001.3130.572.310 (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. G. 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 Motorola Solutions Inc., for the purchase of 5 mobile radios (I-Rescue and 2- Fire Truck) 2 mobiles 03 CH.; 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 $42,514.33, for a total citywide cumulative expenditure amount of $1,053,061.43; and providing for an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-153 H. Request permission to increase the expenditure threshold for services from GNP Engineering Group, Inc., by an additional amount of $36,750.00 (to be allocated between the four properties),  for a new total cumulative expenditure amount not to exceed $64,000.00, for the following City properties: Parks and Recreation Warehouse, Police Headquarters (police main), Fire Station No. 3 and Solid Waste. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the following accounts: • Parks and Recreation Warehouse. 7 - General Fund - Repair & Maintenance Building Account No. 001.3130.572.461. • Police Headquarters (police main) General Fund - Contractual Services Account No. 001.1000.521.340. • Fire Station No. 3 - Fire Rescue Transportation Fund - Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 109.2000.522.461. • Solid Waste - Water & Sewers Division Fund - Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 450.9500.536.461. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) REPORT: Jorge Martinez, Director of the Hialeah Department of Construction and Maintenance, spoke on this item. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. 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 I. 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. 2025-906 issued to Inliner Solutions, LLC, for the purchase of material, equipment, and all services for the cleaning of sewer interceptors, in the amount not to exceed $500,000.00; approving the purchase order increase in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-154 J. Request permission to ratify the issuance of the following purchase orders numbers: 2025-403, 2025-780, 2025-835, 2025-1410, and 2025-1447, issued to Federal Security of America, L.L.C., for overnight special events in the City of Hialeah that require twenty-four (24) hour  surveillance of valuable equipment, and further request permission to issue additional purchase orders totaling $31,834.75 to conclude the fiscal year, in a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $60,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the following accounts: • General Fund- Special Events Account No. 001.3150.573.492. • General Fund- Contractual Services - City's Centennial Account No. 001.8500.519.343. • General Fund- Special Events - 4th of July Account No. 001.3150.574.492. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. K. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee on behalf of the City of Hialeah, Florida, to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan budgets for fiscal year 2025-2026: attached hereto as Exhibit "A", which includes the allocations and selected programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs, and Exhibit "B" attached hereto which identifies reallocations of prior year CDBG funds to eligible activities; authorizing the execution of all applicable documents related to the appropriation and reallocation of these program funds; authorizing submission of the One-Year Action Plan to HUD; further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into Subrecipient Agreements as necessary; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Fla. Charter Section 3.08(e)(l) in aforementioned amounts to the CDBG, Home Program and ESG Program Budgets; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-155 L. 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. 2025-624 issued to Advanced Plumbing Technology, LLC, for the purchase of manhole restoration, pipeline cleaning and CCTV inspections in an increase amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00; approving the purchase order in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-156 M. 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 Jimaguas  Landscaping & Tree Service LLC, for the hauling and disposal services of vegetative debris for the Streets Department; and in substantial conformity with the quote attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for a total citywide cumulative expenditure amount of $125,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tondidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-157 N. Request permission to ratify the issuance of a purchase order to Alive Coverage LLC, to provide onsite photo and video coverage for the City of Hialeah's 4th of July event., in a total amount not to exceed $32,640.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Special Events - 4th of July Account No. 001.3150.574.492. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. REPORT: Jose Azze, a member of the public, 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 0. Request permission to issue a purchase order to AAA Flag & Banner MFG. Co. of Florida, LLC, to provide holiday street banners and City signage for special events in the City of Hialeah, for a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the following accounts: • Special Events - 001.3150.573.494 • Communications - Printing and Binding - 001.3161.573.470 • Contractual Services - City's Centennial - 001.8500.519.343 • Operating Supplies - City's Centennial - 001.8500.519527 • Parks & Recreation- Repairs & Maintenance Pools - 001.3130.572.464  • Parks & Recreation - Printing & Binding - 001.3130.572.470 • General Government - 001.000.141.150. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT} (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. P. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the City's Five (5)-Year Consolidated Plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and approving an updated Citizen Participation Plan; authorizing the Mayor or her designee to submit said plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and to execute all necessary agreements, certifications, and assurances required to implement the plan; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT} APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-158 Q. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Hialeah and Motorola for the purchase of hardware, software and installation services for additional vigilant automatic license plate readers to be utilized Citywide, approved by Hialeah, Florida Resolution 2020-052 (April 28, 2020), in an amount not to exceed $934,905.00, based on a competitive bid price and upon material terms and conditions substantially similar to Broward County Sheriff's Office Solicitation Bid No. 19053JLS; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness on behalf of the City, to execute a Fifth Amendment to the agreement, which includes an extension of the term of the primary agreement for an additional two years, attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" and any procurement documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT} APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-159 R. Request permission to ratify the issuance of a purchase order to Maktub Entertainment Corp, for a live flamenco music performance by American Gypsi Kings at the Hialeah Food and Wine Festival, in a total amount not to exceed $32,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services - City's Centennial Account No. 001.8500.519.343. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT} (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.  REPORT: Jose Azze, a member of the public, 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 S. Request permission to issue a purchase order to The Celebration Source Inc, for the rental of mechanical carnival rides and inflatables, in a total amount not to exceed $55,500.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Special Events Account No. 001.3150.573.492. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT} (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. REPORT: Jose Azze, a member of the public, 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 T. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-270, issued to Quality Power Services, LLC, for the payment of outstanding invoices and to cover the cost of any unforeseen maintenance services and repairs that may arise during the hurricane season, by an additional amount of $30,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $55,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services - Charge Back to Other Departments -Account No. 001.3230.591.341. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT}  APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. U. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-79, issued to Fedan Corp., for purchase of tires for all City vehicles and heavy equipment, by an additional amount of $25,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Inventory - Auto Parts Account No. 001.0000.141.120. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. V. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution supporting the City of Hialeah 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application; and providing for an effective date. (PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-160 W. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Sonia Clavell LLC, for the performance of Ivy Queen at the City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration, in a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund- Special Events 4th of July Account No. 001.3150.574.492. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) (SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. X. Request permission to issue a purchase order to The Outlet Center of Florida, Inc., for the purchase of office furniture, in a total amount not to exceed $21,592.25, for a citywide cumulative expense amount not to exceed $46,592.72. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold, in that the vendor provided the lowest quotation. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the Fire Prevention Fund - Office Supplies Account No. 108.2000.522.510. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent.  Y. ADD ON ITEM: Request for a permit to Special Festive Events, LLC, for permission to install a seasonal fireworks tent for the sale of sparklers at 3800 West 12 Avenue Hialeah, Florida 33012, with sales commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on July 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to compliance with the requirements of the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Risk Management Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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) • The City Council approved this item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-057 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: 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 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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)(ll) 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. (ADMINISTRATION) • The City Council approved this item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025. • Registered Lobbyist: Daniel Milian, 6995 Southwest 64th Street, Miami, Florida 33143, on behalf of Marcia Flats. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-058 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and one member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Daniel Milian, 6995 Southwest 64th Street, Miami, Florida 33143 (registered lobbyist), spoke on this item. REPORT: Juan Santana, 5601 West 10 Avenue, a member of the public, 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: Second reading and public hearing 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.  (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 12, 2025 • The City Council approved this item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025. 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: William Hernandez (registered lobbyist), 8500 ardoch Road, Miami Lakes, Florida 33140, spoke on behalf of Florida Waste Haulers. REPORT: Luciano Isla, Esq. (registered lobbyist), 5005 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140, spoke on behalf of Florida Waste Haulers. REPORT: Tim Benjamin, Internal Auditor for the City, spoke on this item. REPORT: Mayor Jacqueline Garcia - Roves spoke on this item. REPORT: Rafael Suarez - Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on this item. Motion to table the item until the City Council Meeting ofAugust 12, 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 D. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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) • The City Council approved this item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-059 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and one member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in speaking. REPORT: Juan Santana, a member of the public, 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 E. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance submitting to the electorate at a Special Election conducted during the Primary Election of the City of Hialeah occurring in the City of Hialeah, Florida on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, wherein the electors of the City of Hialeah, Florida shall be privileged to vote on the following question: TITLE: "HIALEAH CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT RE: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BOARD MEMBERS". BALLOT QUESTION: "SHALL THE CITY AMEND THE HIALEAH CHARTER TO ALLOW NON-RESIDENT EXPERTS TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, PERSONNEL BOARD, AND OTHER APPOINTIVE OR ELECTIVE BOARDS, WHILE REQUIRING THAT A MAJORITY OF MEMBERS BE RESIDENT ELECTORS, IN ORDER TO INCLUDE NECESSARY EXPERTS ON EACH BOARD?" Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for conduct of the election; form of ballot; absentee ballots; Canvassing Board; certification of results; registration of voters; polling places; directing the City Clerk to cause a certified copy of this ordinance to be delivered to the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the Special Election; providing for inclusion in charter; providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)  ITEM IS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA F. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2018-012 which bans the operation of medical marijuana treatment center and dispensing facilities, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; specifically striking Section 2 of the ordinance which is legally preempted by Florida law; banning the operation of medical marijuana dispensing facilities; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) REPORT: Mayor Jacqueline Garcia - Roves spoke on this item REPORT: Rafael Suarez - Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on this item. REPORT: Yesenia Gruich, Business Tax Official, spoke on this item via Zoom. REPORT: Alexander J. Magrisso, Assistant City Attorney, spoke on this item. REPORT: Ismare Monreal, Chief Operating Officer, spoke on this item. REPORT: Motion to approve by Council Vice President Zogby. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion to approve - Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, AYE: Council Vice President Carl Zogby Motion to approve the item. Motion fails at the pleasure of the Council due to the lack of a second. Motion by Council Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council President Luis Rodriguez REPORT: Council President Rodriguez passed the gavel to the most senior member on the City Council, Council Vice President Carl Zogby, and seconded the motion to approve this item. APPROVED 5-0-1 with Council Member Tundidor absent. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 12, 2025. Motion to approve - 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 Member Melinda De La Vega asked the City Attorney if the Council had the power to codify an administrative policy and spoke regarding the leak credit program. REPORT: Mayor Jacqueline Garcia - Roves invited all to the annual 4th of July Celebration hosted at Milander Park. 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. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. 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 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. 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 Northwest 38 Avenue (Leffier 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 June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheuled for June 24, 2025. • 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 4-0-2 with Council Member Tundidor and Council President Rodriguez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-060 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President, Luis 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 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 Vice President Carl Zogby B. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District); granting a 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 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. 0 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. C. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 Arno Lemus, Jr. • Property Owners: Arno Lemus and Vanessa Stello, 520 East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013 D. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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: 0 Submit building permits for a change of use according to the plans submitted, no later than 3 months from the date of council approval. 0 Enter into a Declaration of Restrictions prior to the second reading of the ordinance that restricts the maximum capacity to 26 school children in 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: Yaima Simon, John C. Martinez, and Sophia Gutierrez, 3300 East 4th Avenue Suie 9-10, Hialeah, Florida 33013. E. FIRST READING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. 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. F. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 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. 0 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." o 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; o 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. 0 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. o 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. G. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing 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 June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025. • 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 4-0-2 with Council Member Tundidor and Council President Rodriguez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-061 PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President, Luis 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 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 Vice President Carl Zogby H. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AT TIDS TIME. THE ITEM NEEDS TO BE RE-NOTICED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION. 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 18. ADJOURNMENT Council Vice President Carl Zogby adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. 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