City Council

Jacqueline Garcia - Roves Council Members Mayor M elinda D el L a V ega Luis Rodriguez Juan Junco President M onica Perez Jesus T undidor Carl Zogby Vice President City Council Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 5:56 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL REPORT: Council Member Perez arrived during the announcement of the meeting guidelines. Present: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, President Carl Zogby, Vice President 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 Vice President Zogby led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES The following guidelines have been established by the City Council: • ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK • As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber. • A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be permitted within the Council Chamber. • Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern or on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting. • Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker's comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.  • Individuals should be respectful of the elected officials and staff that are on the dais and make every effort to speak with a moderate tone using appropriate language and avoiding personal attacks. Members of the public in the audience shall refrain from shouting or making remarks from their seats to the Mayor, Council Members or staff sitting on the dais. • The public can view public meetings on the City's YouTube page (www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov). REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, announced the meeting guidelines. REPORT: Council Member Perez arrived during the Meeting Guidelines portion of the meeting. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor Garcia-Roves and the City Council proclaim August 14, 2025, Social Security Day in Hialeah to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Program. (Council Member De La Vega) REPO RT: Mayor Garcia - Roves spoke. REPO RT: Ivonne Fernandez, Senior Advocacy Manager for AARP, spoke. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Santiago Cardenas, 135 East 9th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012 (registered speaker), spoke to invite residents to the Centennial Celebration Mass at Saint John the Apostle Catholic Parish. 2. Justa Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (registered speaker), displayed a video using City equipment regarding City programs. 3. Jose Azze, 788 Southeast Park Drive, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (registered speaker), spoke regarding City programs. 4. Efrain Infante, 3898 West 8th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012 (registered speaker), spoke regarding reinforcing the white lines on the Hialeah roads to promote their optimal visibility. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. Consent Items KK and LL have been added to today's agenda. REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, announced the Amendments/ Corrections to the Agenda. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution appointing Lazaro Chavez as a member of the Beautification Committee, as the Mayor's appointment, beginning on August 12, 2025, for a two (2) - year term ending on August 11, 2027. (MAYOR GARCIA -ROVES' APPOINTMENT) A PPRO V ED 6-0 RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-161 Motion to approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega  Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez 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 Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby NAY: Council Member Monica Perez A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." B. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of the Omina Partner -- IT Solutions Contract #R220804 for the purchase of additional software products from SHI International Corp; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to ratify the allowable amount spent with Software House International (vn: 15819) to not exceed $600,000.00 for the purchase of additional software citywide in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-162 C. R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution accepting the award of a grant from Miami-Dade County through the ''Growing Roots for Environmentally Equitable Neighborhoods (Green) Matching Grant" program administered by Miami-Dade County's Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, which represents a maximum 75% contribution to project costs, provided that the City of Hialeah contributes 25% of project costs, for the procurement and planting of trees to increase tree canopy, pursuant to the 2025 City of Hialeah Miami-Dade County Green Tree Planting Project Application; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Tree Planting Agreement with Miami-Dade County commencing upon execution of the agreement and ending on October 31, 2025, attached as "Exhibit 1;" approving the Project's Grant Application Package attached as "Exhibit A" to the Tree Planting Agreement; further authorizing the use of IFB 2024-25-024 titled ''Tree Canopy Restoration Project 2024-25," attached hereto and made a part hereof as ''Exhibit 2," to approve the selection and issuance of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $133,700.00 to Visualscape, Inc., the vendor providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid in response to IFB 204-25-024 attached as ''Exhibit 3" for the purchase and planting of the trees in connection to the Green Miami-Dade Matching Grant Tree Planting Agreement and in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in IFB # 2024-25-024; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT)  A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-163 D. R equest permission to increase Purchase O rder N o. 2025-506, issued to G eneral A sphalt C o., L L C for the purchase of asphalt for road repairs on an as-need basis, by an additional $15,000.00, for a new total cummlative 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 will be drawn against Street Fund - R epair & Maintenance -- Infrastructure A ccount N o. 101.3210.541.467. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." E. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1263, issued to Polimix USA, LLC for the purchase of concrete for sidewalk and curb repairs on an as-need basis, by an additional $20,000.00, for a new cumulative total of $45,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the CITT Surtax - Transportation Fund - Repair & Maintenance -- Sidewalks Account 120.3210.541.464. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase Purchase Order 2025-1330, issued to Allied Trucking of Florida Inc., by $60,016.00, for the purchase of crushed lime rock, ballast rock, and hauling services; and in substantial conformity with the quote attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; approving the total citywide cumulative expenditure amount of $85,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-164 G. Request permission to accept the invitation for bid response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2024-25-027 - SHIP Program - Maria E. Cantillo and issue a purchase order to Resipro, LLC., for the rehabilitation of Maria E. Cantillo's home through the City's SHIP Program in an amount not to exceed $87,234.40, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency fee to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work, and in substantial conformity with IFB 2024-25-027. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the State Housing Initiative Program Fund - Maria Cantillo Case Account No. 123.8324.554.315. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." H. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the selection of Resipro, LLC., for the SHIP Program Julio and Maria Bueno in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-25-028, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; 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 referenced vendor in an amount not to exceed $104,019.30, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance, for the SHIP Program Julio and Maria Bueno; 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)  A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-165 I. Request permission to accept the invitation for bid response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2024-25-030 - SHIP Program - Maria Quevedo and issue a purchase order to Regosa Engineering Services, Inc., for the rehabilitation of Maria Quevedo's home through the City's SH I P Program in an amount not to exceed $96,470.00, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency fee to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the scope of the work, and in substantial conformity with IFB 2024-25-030. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the State Housing Initiative Program Fund - Maria Quevedo Case Account No. 123.8324.554.318. (PURCHASING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." J. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving the selection of Branching Out, Inc., for the north complex, fuel dispenser upgrades in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-25-017, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; 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 referenced vendor in an amount not to exceed $108,328.00, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency for the north complex, fuel dispenser upgrades; 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) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-166 K. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution accepting the invitation for bid response for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2024-25-029 for the roofing system replacement of Victor Wilde 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 to CMM Roofing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $404,789.00, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance for the roofing system replacement for Victor Wilde Park, and in substantial conformity with the attached IFB 2024-25-029, attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A,"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) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-167 L. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution ratifying Purchase Order No. 2025-2123, issued to Abraham Chevrolet-Miami, doing business as Autonation Chevrolet Coral Gables, for the purchase of ten (10) Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $641,000.00; waiving competitive bidding requirements due to operational needs and vehicle availability constraints; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-168 M. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution to ratify Purchase Order #2025-1974, attached hereto as "Exhibit A", in an amount not to exceed $175,532.00, issued to Duval Ford, Inc. for the purchase of four (4) 2025 Ford police rated motor vehicles and approving a piggyback contract to Contract No. FSA24-VELl32.0 by the Florida Sheriffs Association with Duval Ford, Inc. as an authorized vendor, in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit B" and authorizing the Mayor or her  designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into the Supplemental Agreement attached hereto and made apart hereof as "Exhibit C" and execute all other necessary and customary procurement documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-169 N. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase Purchase Order #2025- 535, by an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, issued to Miami Lakes Automall LLC, for the purchase of parts and accessories for all of the Chevrolet city vehicles; approving the purchase order in a total cumulative amount not to exceed citywide $125,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-170 O. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to increase Purchase Order #2025- 1889, by an additional amount not to exceed $110,000.00, issued to Pat's Pump & Blower, L.L.C., for the repairs and services to water pumps and vacuum systems; approving the purchase order in a total citywide cumulative amount not to exceed $808,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-171 P. R E S O L U T I O N : 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. 2025-673, in additional amount not to exceed $155,000.00, issued to Rainbow Window Tinting Inc., doing business as Rainbow Emergency Equipment, for the payment of window tinting, repairs, and out of warranty services; approving the purchase order in a total citywide cumulative amount not to exceed $405,000.00; and providing for an effective date. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-172 Q. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Tower Pest Control, Inc., for the tenting and fumigation of subterranean and dry wood termites in the Construction & Maintenance bays, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $21,910.00. The approval of the item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Repair & Maintenance - Building Account No. 001.3230.591.1461. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." R. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-708, issued to Bobcat of Miami, LLC, for the repair of Bobcat equipment, by an additional amount of $10,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $30,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold.  The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund - Contractual Services - Charge back to other department Account No. 001.3220.591.341. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." S. Request permission to utilize Sourcewell Contract No. 031121-TTC - Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Attachments, and Accessories with Related Services, effective through April 30, 2026, and further request permission to issue a purchase order to Wesco Turf, Inc., for the purchase of a new Toro Sand Pro 5040 machine and associated attachments, to be utilized throughout City athletic fields for ongoing maintenance and the replacement of old equipment that has reached the end of its operational lifespan, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,574.72, amount which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover the cost of any unforeseen conditions that may arise. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Capital Outlay Vehicles Account No. 001.3130.572.650. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." T. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution amending Resolution No. 2024-372 to update the funding sources for the purchase of body-worn cameras and tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc.; authorizing the use of grant funds, Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF), and general funds for body-worn cameras and related accessories; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-173 U. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-155, issued to All Dade Lawnmowers, Inc., for the purchase of lawn equipment parts and accessories, by an additional $5,000.00, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $10,000.00. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against Inventory - Auto Parts - Account No. 001.0000.141120. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." V. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-1955, issued to Maestre Construction, Inc., in the amount of $298,957.47, and increase it by $31,391.47, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $330,348.94, for the emergency repair at West 60 th Street and 24 th Avenue; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-174 W. R E S O L U T I O N : 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. 2025-1762, issued to Consolidated Pipe & Supply, for the purchase of water meters, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $239,185.00;  and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-175 X. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract between the Florida Sheriffs Association and Kelly Tractor Co, for the purchase of a Caterpillar 938 Wheeled Loader with the listed optional equipment; 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 Kelly Tractor Co, in the amount not to exceed $279,900.00, for the purchase of a Caterpillar 938 Wheeled Loader with the listed optional equipment and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-176 Y. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-2175, issued to JP Custom Metals, for the fabrication and installation of specialized stainless-steel cabinets for the kitchen renovation of Fire Station No. 5, in the amount of $2,874.50, and further request permission to increase the purchase order by an additional amount of $23,915.00, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $26,789.50. The approval of the item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the CDBG Fund - Fire Kitchen Rehabilitation Account No. 103.8324.541.620. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." Z. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of a City of Miami Contract IFB #781382(29) and GPE Engineering & General Contractor Corp., for the concrete paving at Fire Station 9, and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to open a purchase order, approving the expenditure in a total amount not to exceed $24,635.00, increasing the total citywide cumulative expenditure to $155,815.10, and in substantial conformity with the Agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-177 AA. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-986, in the amount of $20,160.00, for the purchase and installation of public access Wi-Fi at the Public Works Department, and the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-1407, in the amount $29,155.00, for the installation of various point-to-point connections vital for the timely completion of the Milander Complex Camera project, issued to Acorids Corp., and further request permission to increase the expense amount by an additional 15,685.00, for essential services such as network drop installations, repairs, and other related IT infrastructure needs on various city-wide projects, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $65,000.00. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against various account numbers city-wide. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." BB. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or her  designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into an Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $35,000.00, each to Healthy Home Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Asbestos Removal Pro, to provide environmental assessments on an as-needed basis for residentially zoned and used properties within the city receiving assistance through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Program and similar government programs; approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, for a five-year term, effective October 1, 2025, corresponding to start on Fiscal Year 2026, and ending on September 30, 2030, with annual purchase orders and budget appropriations authorized, contingent upon the availability of funds; authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the amount of $35,000.00, to the SHIP Program budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and authorizing future appropriations in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, per year for the remaining term of the agreement, contingent upon the availability of funds; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-178 CC. R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs in the amount of $1,550,000.00; and further allocating $1,484,125.00 from that grant award to the Hialeah Housing Authority to provide elderly residents with home delivered meals and congregate meals throughout the city commencing July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026; and further authorizing the city to retain an administrative fee of 4.25% of the total grant award, equaling $65,875.00, to be retained through twelve (12) equal monthly payments of $5,489.58 from each reimbursement to the Hialeah Housing Authority; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee, and the City Clerk to execute any and all necessary agreements and documents in furtherance thereof; and authorizing a supplemental appropriation pursuant to Hialeah, Florida Charter Section 3.08(e)(1) in the aforementioned amount to the Alliance for Aging Program budget; and providing for an effective date. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-179 DD. Request permission to utilize Bradford County Sheriff's Office Contract No. BCSO2019-01 -- between the County and Dana Safety Supply, Inc, and further request permission to issue a purchase order to the vendor, for the purchase of rifles, suppressors, and optics for the SWAT team, in a total amount not to exceed $48,494.42. The funding for this expenditure will be drawn against the General Fund - Capital Outlay - Equipment - Account No. 001.1000.521.640. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." EE. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-2268 in the amount of $2,185.00 and Purchase Order No. 2025-2266 in the amount of $570.00, issued to Healthy Home Enterprises, LLC, for continued environmental testing services, including lead, asbestos, and mold assessments required for SHIP-funded rehabilitation projects, and further request permission to increase the expenditure amount by an additional $15,000.00, for a new total not to exceed $17,755.00. The total expense amount to date compensated to the vendor for services rendered is $25,640.00. The funding for these expenditures will be drawn against various SHIP program project accounts based on individual case activity. (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)  A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." FF. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Office Compass Solutions for the procurement of office furniture for three sections of the Police Department, in the total amount of $35,564.98. The approval of the item requires the waiving of the small purchase threshold and the funds are to be allocated as follows: • Sub-Station 4 (Uniform Patrol Division)- $19,452.87 • Chief's Office (Administrative Division) - $1,845.10 • Support Services Section (Administrative Division) - $14,267.01 The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Office Supplies - Account No. 001.1000.521.510. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." GG. Request permission to utilize Carahsoft - GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract No. 47QSWA18D008F and issue a purchase order to CBT Supply, Inc, for the purchase of SMARTdesks training furniture, for six (6) HorizonLine triple desks, eighteen (18) integrated work stations, twenty-five (25) Movi-Nestor chairs, and associated freight and handling for the Hialeah Police Department, in the amount of $36,931.22, amount which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise. The funding for the expenditure will be drawn from General Fund - Office Supplies - Account No. 001.1000.521.510. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." HH. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-509, issued to Broward Nelson, for the delivery and supply of liquid CO2 , a critical chemical used in pool water treatment for compliance at aquatic facilities, by an additional amount of $41,500.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $46,500.00. 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 - Repair & Maintenance - Pools Account No. 001.3130.572.464. (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." II. Request permission to issue a purchase order to UKG Kronos Systems, for the continued provision of Telestaff Annual Subscription Software Services, in a total amount of $12,748.60, and further request permission to renew the Agreement between the City and the vendor for an additional period of twelve (12) months, in a total amount of $32,369.41, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $45,118.01. The funding for this expenditure is to be drawn against the General Fund - Licensing and Permits - Account No. 001.1500.520493. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) APPROVED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." JJ. I TEM I S W I TH D RAW N R E S O L U T I O N : 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) • On June 24, 2025, the City Council postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025. KK. A D D-O N I TEM R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Keen, Battle, Mead & Company for a term of two (2) years commencing on August 23, 2025, and ending August 22, 2027, to provide Risk Management review and consultation services regarding insurance requirements, certificate of insurance review, and other related services, and increase the purchase order in the amount of $24,000.00, thereby increasing the total citywide cumulative expenditure to $1,258,014.45 to referenced consultant; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute any and all necessary agreements or documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-180 LL. A D D-O N I TEM RESO LU TI O N: 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 Noah Facial Recognition PTY, LTD. (Noahface) for the purchase of a time and attendance clocking application to be utilized/integraded with Workday; for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, and it is to be drawn against the Information Technology General Fund Account; and providing for an effective date. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 5-1-0 with Council Member Perez voting "No." RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-181 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-059 (the "Ordinance") which calls for, 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; attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; specifically amending Section 2 of the ordinance by removing Section 2.02 (c)(2) "Temporary Vacancy Resulting from Disability, Suspension, Court Order or other Lawful Action." and replacing it with Section 2.02 (c)(1) "Permanent Vacancy Resulting from Death, Resignation, Recall, Court Order or other Lawful Action." of the City of Hialeah Charter and to clarify that the candidate elected shall only serve the portion of the term of former Councilmember Group 3 - Jacqueline Garcia-Roves' term ending on November 5, 2027, or in the event of the need for a run-off election, on December 10, 2027; 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. (ADMINISTRATION)  • On July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-062 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: 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. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) • On June 24, 2025, the City Council postponed this item until the City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025. • On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved this item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2025. A PPRO V ED 6-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-063 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing 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) • On June 24, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025.  A PPRO V ED 6-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-064 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled "Water and Sewers", and in particular, Hialeah Code §94-163 entitled "Water and Wastewater Payment in Lieu of Franchise Fees" to suspend the collection of the water and wastewater franchise fee to be imposed; repealing all ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 6-0 SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Mayor Garcia-Roves proposed an amendment to eliminate instead of suspend the franchise fee. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby E. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances in the following manner: amending Chapter 98, entitled "Zoning", Article III, entitled "Plans and Plats", Division 3, entitled "Subdivision Plats", Section 98-346, entitled "Required.", striking "Planning and Zoning Board and City Council" to include "Administrative Officer, as required by § 177.071, Florida Statutes"; amending Chapter 98, entitled "Zoning", Article III, entitled "Subdivision Plats", Section 98-347, entitled "Criteria for Approval.", Subsection (1), entitled "Tentative Plat.", striking "Planning and Zoning Board" to include "Administrative Officer, as required by § 177.071, Florida Statutes"; amending Chapter 98, entitled "Zoning", Article III, entitled "Subdivision Plats", Section 98-347, entitled "Criteria for Approval.", Subsection (3), entitled "Agreement; Bond.", striking "Planning and Zoning Board for Approval" and "the City Council and the City Clerk" to include "Administrative Officer, as required by § 177.071, Florida Statutes," and "Administrative Officer and the Streets Department."; amending Chapter 98, entitled "Zoning", Article III, entitled "Subdivision Plats", Section 98-347, entitled "Criteria for Approval.", Subsection (6), entitled "Payment of Taxes, Liens, Assessments.", striking "Mayor and City Council" to include "Administrative Officer, as required by § 177.071, Florida Statutes,"; amending Part III Land Development Code, Regulation No. 10, entitled "Subdivision of Land", Section 10-3(a) entitled "Plats and Platting Procedure", striking "recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board and approved by ordinance of the City Council and the Mayor"; amending Part III Land Development Code, Regulation No. 10,  entitled Subdivision of Land, Section 10-3(b) entitled "Plats and Platting Procedure", to repeal and amend said section to include "§ 177.071, Florida Statutes, "Administrative Approval of Plats by Designated County or Municipal Official" sets forth an administrative approval procedure for plats. A plat or replat submitted under this section shall be administratively approved and no further action or approval by the City Council is required if a plat or replat complies with the requirements of §177.091, Florida Statutes, and authorizing the Planning and Zoning Official as the Administrative Official for said action."; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A U G U ST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke. REPORT: Claudia Hasbun, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS REPORT: Council Member De La Vega motioned to direct the Law Department to draft legislation amending the current policy for water bill credits from four percent (4%) to two percent (2%), and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 5-0-1 with Council Vice President Zogby voting "No". REPORT: Council Member Tundidor motioned to direct the Law Department to draft legislation repealing the Elected Officials' Deferred Plan Ordinance, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5- 0-1 with Council Vice President Zogby voting "No". REPORT: Elsa Jaramillo-Velez, Human Resources Director, spoke regarding the Elected Officials' Deferred Plan. REPORT: Council Member Tundidor requested a presentation by Nationwide on the benefit of the Elected Officials' Deferred Plan. REPORT: Council Member Tundidor asked when the City Council can expect to view the proposed budget and Ruth Rubi responded. A. Report of Scrivener's Error: Pursuant to Section 30-31 - Agenda of City Council Meetings - of the City of Hialeah Code, the City Clerk shall correct scrivener's errors that are discovered in ordinances, resolutions, council minutes and staff reports and promptly report all corrections to the City Council. On June 25, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-152, 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". Resolution No. 2025-152 was approved with the incorrect "Exhibit A". The Purchasing Division has corrected Exhibit "A" to reflect the correct the bid documents. REPO RTED  B. Report of Scrivener's Error: Pursuant to Section 30-31 - Agenda of City Council Meetings - of the City of Hialeah Code, the City Clerk shall correct scrivener's errors that are discovered in ordinances, resolutions, council minutes and staff reports and promptly report all corrections to the City Council. On December 10, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-080, approving $5,388,586.00 of funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). Upon further review, HUD advised our Housing and Community Services Department that additional funds were missing to be allocated in the amount of an additional $8,082.00 to the City, bringing the total allocation for HOME-ARP to $5,396,668.00. REPO RTED 14. ZONING Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item. Attention Applicants: a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor's approval or veto. The Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor's signature is withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at the next regular meeting. 15. LAND USE AMENDMENTS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; p roperty 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 July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025. • On July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. • 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. A PPRO V ED 6-0 O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-065 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Jesus Tundidor AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map From Residential Office to Commercial; p roperty located at 705 East 8 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office 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 July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • R egistered Lobbyist: O ctavio A . Santurio, 6262 B ird R oad, Suite 3E, Miami, Florida 33155 on behalf of Marvall LLC. • Property Owners: Yarianne Maceda and Brian Valle, 705 East 8th Avenue Hialeah, Florida 33010. A PPRO V ED 6-0 SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A U G U ST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Jesus Tundidor Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map From Low- Density Residential To Transit-Oriented Development District; p roperty located at 924 East 23 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 July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of 1356 West 76 Street LLC. • Property Owners: CFMC Holdings, LLC, 1356 West 76th Street, LLC, Carlos Perez, and Marlen Morales, 3695 Northwest 74th Street Hialeah, Florida 33016 A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A U G U ST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby 16. ZONING ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: 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 0 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)(1) 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 July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled August 12, 2025. • On July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 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. • On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. • On May 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 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 A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-066 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: 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 foot landscape buffer, where minimum of 7 feet is required, allow a 10-foot-wide two-way direction accessway, where a 20-foot-wide two-way direction accessway 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, 98-2188(a)b., 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 July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is August 12, 2025. • On July 9, 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. • On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. • 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. A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-067 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: 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 July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025. • On July 9, 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. • 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. A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-068 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega  Council Member President Luis Monica Perez Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: 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 (I ndustrial District) and legally described in Exhibit "A"; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025. • On July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 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." 0 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; 0 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. 0 No additional Mist Fresheners in the new facility. • On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. • On May 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 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." 0 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; 0 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. 0 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. A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. O RD I N A N CE N O. 2025-069 REPORT: Council President Rodriguez opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in speaking. Motion to Approve - Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby E. O R D I N A N C E: 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)(j), and 98-2056(b)(1). 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 July 28, 2025, the City Council postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025. • On July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: 0 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. 0 Sidewalks and curbs need to be redone along East 9th Street and East 2nd Avenue to eliminate parking on sidewalks. 0 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. • On May 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: 0 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. 0 Sidewalks and curbs need to be redone along East 9th Street and East 2nd Avenue to eliminate parking on sidewalks. 0 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.  I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Motion to Approve fails for lack of a second. Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Postpone the item until September 23, 2025. AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby F. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding City of Hialeah Ordinance No. 2011-16 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A"); rezoning property from RO (Residential Office District) to B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a front setback of 6 feet, where 20 feet are required; allow street-side setback of 5.5 feet, where 10 feet are required; and to allow 12 parking spaces, where 13 parking spaces are required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98- 929, 98-2088(b) and 98-2189(7). Property located at 705 East 8 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office 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 July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to the condition that the property shall be developed and used in accordance with the plans prepared by Octavio Santurio, Architect, signed and dated April 14, 2025. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • R egistered Lobbyist: O ctavio A . Santurio, 6262 B ird R oad, Suite 3E, Miami, Florida 33155 on behalf of Marvall LLC. • Property Owners: Brian Valle, 10811 Northwest 7th Street, Apt 14, Miami, Florida 33134 A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A U G U ST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to Approve - Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby G. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding City of Hialeah Ordinance No. 2024-040 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A"); granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District (NBD) overlay in relation to a proposed multifamily development including 39 Residential units, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161; granting a Variance Permit to allow 39 multifamily units (100%) with an area less than 700 square feet, where 700 square feet is the minimum required, and only 25% of residential units may have a minimum area of 500 square feet; allow residential use only, where mixed use is required; allow residential use on the ground floor, where residential use is only allowed above the ground floor; allow 25% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required; allow a partial waiver of minimum landscape requirements through Landscape Mitigation as per Sec. 98-2235; and to release the existing Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in the Official Record Book 34239, Page 2016 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade, Florida; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-637(3)a., 98-1614 (b), 98-2056(b)(1). Property located at 308 East 9 Street, 330 East 9 Street, and 342 East 9 Street, 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 July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: ■ Provide a Declaration of Restrictions to develop the property according to the plans submitted by Albert Gonzalez, Architect, PA, dated August 27th, 2024. ■ Provide full landscaping and irrigation plans for the site plan and concurrency process. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Property Owners: Two One Plaza, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; and Prestige Companies. A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A U G U ST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to Approve - Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby H. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-3 (Multiple-Family District) to R-3-5 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a front setback of 10 feet, where 25 feet are required for the ground floor; allow a front setback of 7 feet, where 25 feet are required for balconies fronting West 2 Avenue; allow an interior South setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow a street side setback of 5.75 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow a lot coverage of 41%, where 30% is the maximum allowed; allow A 2-foot landscape buffer fronting West 27 Street, where a minimum 7-foot buffer is required; and allow 8 parking spaces, where 10 parking spaces are required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-589; 98-590; 98-2189 (19)b; and Section(s) "E" entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification" and "D(7)" entitled "Shrubs, Vines, Ground Covers, Mulch, Buffers, Plant Quality, Storm Water Retention + Detention Areas, Native Species and Landscape Mitigation." of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July, 2025. Property located at 190 West 27 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. • On July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: 0 Conditions: ■ The site shall be developed in substantial accordance with the submitted plans developed by R osario Montero, P.E., signed and dated on May 28th, 2025. ■ The parking space encroaching onto the required 10-foot visibility triangle at the northeast corner of the site shall be designated for compact cars only in order to preserve visibility and safety. ■ A revised site plan showing proposed on-street parallel parking spaces shall be submitted during the site plan and concurrency review process, subject to the review and approval of the Streets Department. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. • Registered Lobbyist: Vanessa M. Bertran, P.A., 45 Almeria Avenue Coral Gables, Florida 33134, on behalf of PHAT Investments, LLC • Property Owners: Phat Investments, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and Adrian Aigster- Henriquez, 11559 North Kendall Drive Miami, Florida 33176. I TEM I S PO STPO N ED U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion by Vice President Carl Zogby, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Postpone the item until the City Council Meeting of September 23, 2025.  AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby I. O R D I N A N C E : First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Safely Store Tract; 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 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 July 9, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. • Planner's Recommendation: Approval. • Property Owners: SS RE 1 Hialeah LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. A PPRO V ED 5-0-1 W I TH CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. SECO N D REA D I N G A N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G I S SCH ED U LED FO R A U G U ST 26, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. Motion to Approve - Motion by 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 President Luis Rodriguez Vice President Carl Zogby 17. FINAL DECISIONS 18. A D J O U RN M EN T Council President Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. N EX T CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m . 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