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 September 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER REPORT : Council Vice President Zogby called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL REPORT: Council Members De La Vega and Perez were not present during the roll call. There were not enough members present to conduct business. REPORT: Quorum was established at 6:10 p.m. Present: Juan Junco, Council Member Melinda De La Vega, Council Member Monica Perez, Council Member Carl Zogby, Council Member Absent: Jesus Tundidor, Council Member Luis Rodriguez, 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. PLED G E O F A LLEG I A N CE Council Member Junco led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. M EETI N G G U I D ELI N ES 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 who 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). 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of the Final A udit R eport by the C ity's external auditor, Moises A riza, on behalf of C B IZ for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (FINANCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) REPO RT : Moises Ariza, 1 Southeast 3 Avenue, Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33131, presented. B. REPO RT : Jose Sanchez, Director of Streets and Yamil Alquizar, Assistant Director of Streets, presented a visual presentation. (ADMINISTRATION) REPO RT: George Fuente, Hialeah Police Chief, spoke. REPO RT: Council Member Perez requested information regarding the budget line item of monies allocated for the cleanup of illegal dumping. 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 1. Susana Vazquez (registered speaker), 1306 West 49 Street, spoke regarding America's Christian Future School, and provided documentation regarding domestic violence to the Mayor and City Council Members. The documentation is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 2. Raquel Valverde, 1306 West 49 Street, spoke regarding America's Christian Future School. 3. Sandy Palacios (registered speaker), 10 East 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, spoke regarding Zoning Item G. 4. Zakery Palacios (registered speaker), 10 East 602 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, spoke regarding traffic in the area of Palm Avenue due to developments in the area. 5. Freddy Solorzano (registered speaker), 60 East 3 Street, Apartment 703, spoke regarding a foundation and anti-communism. 6. Luis Gonzalez (registered speaker), resident of the City of Doral, spoke regarding ani-communism. 7. Jose Azze (registered speaker), 788 Southeast Park Drive, spoke regarding the Parks and Community Engagement Department, and provided the following documentation to the City Council: (1) Organizational Chart of the Recreation and Community Services Department and Parks Division for 2005-2006 and (2) A LinkedIn profile of Mark Gomez, Director of Business Relations and Sponsorships for the City of Hialeah. Both records are on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPO RT : Mayor Garcia-Roves spoke regarding suicide awareness.  REPO RT: Council Vice President Zogby recessed the meeting at 7:16 p.m. in order to light the City Hall building for suicide awareness month. REPO RT: Council Vice President Zogby reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA None were reported. 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution appointing Daniel Cruz as the IAFF, Local 1102, representative to the Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System for a period to commence on September 9, 2025 through September 8, 2027. (APPOINTMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-198 Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby 10. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on August 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. B. R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution approving a piggyback Invitation to Bid 2020-021, for site restorations throughout the City, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Maestre Construction Inc, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; and providing for an effective date. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-191 C. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback off of the Sourcewell Contract #113021-RSD and Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC., for the purchase of a heavy rescue truck, 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 $1,737,875.00, in conformity with the agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and providing an effective date. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-192 D. Request permission to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-2456, issued to Imperium Data Network, for the renewal of email protection and gateway defense for one (1) year, in an amount not to exceed $45,720.00. 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 Account No. 001.0201.519340. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. E. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution utilizing a previously approved piggyback contract with PEPPM Cooperative Purchasing for cybersecurity solutions and services (Contract #535122-066) pursuant to Resolution #2025-109; 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 PC Solutions & Integration, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for the purchase of various technology hardware, software and related services to be utilized city wide; and 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 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-193 F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution amending Resolution No. 2023-215 Section 2, (adopted on December 12, 2023) to provide for accurate allocation of funds awarded under the Fiscal Year 2023 Cops Accreditation Grant; to indicate that $48,125.00 of the grant monies is to be utilized for consultant services and $5,000.00 for CALEA assessment fees; and the City to fully utilize the grant allocation; and authorizing the remaining contract balance to be from general funds; providing for conflicts herewith; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-194 G. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-1766, issued to Appliance City Corp., for the payment of outstanding invoices and for the purchase of supplies, materials, or parts needed for repairs through the end of the fiscal year, by an additional amount of 15,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $40,000.00. 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 - Construction & Maintenance Account No. 001.0000.141150. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)  A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. H. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-140, issued to RelaDyne, doing business as Flamingo Oil Company, to provide oil and lubricants essential for the maintenance and proper operation of all City apparatus, by an additional amount of $10,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense 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 shall be drawn against the General Fund -- Inventory - Fuel & Lubricants Account No. 001.0000.141.130. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. I. 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 issue and execute a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $234,887.47 and subsequently ratifying the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2025-1670 in the amount not to exceed $73,906.05 to Tyler Technologies, Inc., for software, user licenses, maintenance, support and citizen self-service suite; approving the total cumulative expenditure in an amount not to exceed $308,793.52; and providing for an effective date. (BUILDING DIVISION) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-195 J. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Chief of Police, as the Mayor's designee, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, in order to receive and expend funds from the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof as "Exhibit A", and to execute any award letters, contracts, agreements, and memoranda as may be required by program guidelines; and providing for an effective date. (POLICE DEPARTMENT) A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-196 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance expressing its intent to approve and adopt text amendments to the Housing Element of the City of Hialeah, Florida, Comprehensive Plan; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ZONING) On August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-77  REPO RT : Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and no member of the public expressed an interest in participating. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah § 94-163 entitled "Water and Wastewater Payment in lieu of Franchise Fee", of the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §94-163; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the code; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) On August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025 A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-78 REPO RT : Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and no member of the public expressed an interest in participating. Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Perpetual Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation for the purpose of constructing, installing, and maintaining road features, traffic signalization equipment, and roadway lighting equipment, including, but not limited to, sidewalks, signal controllers, service disconnects and pull boxes; described in Exhibits "A", "B" and "C"; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS) (PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT) On August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-79 REPO RT: Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and no member of the public expressed an interest in participating. Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco  Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby D. TH I S I TEM I S PO STPO N ED I N D EFI N I TELY PER TH E A D M I N I STRATI O N O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 74, entitled "Signs", Article III. "Regulations", Division 1 "Generally", and creating a new Section 74-152 entitled "Off-Site Signs, Placing Signs, Advertisement, or Display on any Portion of Public Right-of-Way, Street, or Sidewalk Surface", and providing for definitions; 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. (ZONING) On August 26, 2025, the City Council postponed the item on first reading. First reading is scheduled for September 9, 2025. E. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the Lease Agreement between the City of Hialeah and City of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc. ("COHEA") for land owned and operated by the City of Hialeah, located at 2590 West 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida, for a period not to exceed fifty (50) years, together with such rights and duties as more fully described in the Lease Agreement, 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 penal ties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) On August 26, 2025, the City Council postponed the item until the City Council Meeting of September 9, 2025. First reading is scheduled for September 9, 2025. Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131 on behalf of City of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc. (COHEA) PO STPO N ED BY TH E CI TY CO U N CI L U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F SEPTEM BER 23, 2025. 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. REPO RT: Ismare Monreal, Chief Operating Officer, City of Hialeah, requested that the item be postponed until the City Council Meeting of September 23, 2025. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Postpone until the City Council Meeting of September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby F. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Use Agreement between the City of Hialeah and the City of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc. ("COHEA") for use of land owned and operated by the City of Hialeah, which includes use of a City's police substation, Bucky Dent Park, Wilde Park, Milander Park, and Carl F. Slade Park for educational and school extracurricular purposes for a fee payable to the City of Hialeah in the amount specified in the Facilities Use Agreement with such rights and duties as more fully described in the Lease Agreement, a copy of which is 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 execute the Use Agreement attached hereto as "Exhibit "A" and all necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for a term commencing upon the execution of the Lease Agreement between the City of Hialeah and COHEA and ending the referenced Use Agreement on June 30, 2028, with options to extend the agreement for up to two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms upon administrative approval of any renewals  by the Mayor and the City Attorney; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131 on behalf of City of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc. (COHEA) PO STPO N ED BY TH E CI TY CO U N CI L U N TI L TH E CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G O F SEPTEM BER 23, 2025. 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. R E PO RT: Ismare Monreal, Chief Operating Officer, City of Hialeah, requested that the item be postponed until September 23, 2025. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Postpone until the City Council of September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.- AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby G. O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 30, entitled "Elected Officials" Article II -- Public Meetings, § 30-31 (a) specifically replacing 96 hours to 120 hours for distribution of the agenda to City Council Members prior to the meeting; 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 DE LA VEGA) REPO RT: Motion to Approve fails at the pleasure of the Council. Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez NAY: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Carl Zogby Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Motion to Postpone until the City Council Meeting of September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. AYE: Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez NAY: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Carl Zogby Motion to Postpone until the City Council Meeting of September 23, 2025 Fails at the pleasure of the City Council. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS 14. ZO N I N G Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision I tem.  REPO RT : All were duly sworn in. 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 Transit-Oriented Development District; property located at 991 East 21 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 August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025. On August 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner's Recommendation: Approval. Property Owners: Rios Investments Group Corp, 1965 Ixora Road, North Miami, Florida 33181. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-80 R E P O RT: Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and one expressed an interest in participating. REPO RT: Manny Reus, project architect, spoke. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Medium- Density Residential to High-Density Residential; property located at 541 East 22 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 August 27, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner's Recommendation: Approval. Property Owner: 541 East 22 Street LLC. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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 SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Manny Reus, project architect, spoke. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Motion to Approve -  AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member 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-1 (One-Family District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a Single-Use Multifamily Residential Building with 23 Units, where a vertical mix of uses is required; allow a front setback of 15.7 feet, where 17 feet are required for the ground floor; allow a front setback of 10.7 feet, where 17 feet are required for balconies fronting East 23 Street, and allow a 6.5% pervious area, where 10% is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1538 (b), 98-1544 (b)(3)(iii), and Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July 2025, entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification." Property 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 August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025. On August 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: Conditions: The applicant must proffer a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to include four (4) residential units (two studio and two one-bed apartments) to be offered for rent at no more than 80% AMI. The applicant is to develop the site according to the plans and renderings prepared by Manny Reus Architect, signed and sealed, dated January 12, 2025. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of 1356 West 76 Street LLC. Property Owners: 1356 West 76th Street LLC, CEMC Holdings LLC, Carlos Perez, and Morten Morales, 3695 Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33147. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-81 REPO RT : Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in participating. REPO RT: Ceasar Mestre, registered lobbyist, spoke. Motion by Council Member Melinda De La Vega, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby B. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a single-use multifamily residential building with 9 units, where a vertical mix of uses is required; allow a lot coverage of 62%, where 60% is the maximum lot coverage allowed for low-rise buildings; allow front setback of 14.4 feet, where 17 feet built-to-line is required; allow a side setback of 0 feet setback for dumpster enclosure, where 2 feet is the minimum required; and allow a pervious area of 11%, where 15% is the minimum pervious area required. All in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1538 (b), 98-1544 (b) (1), 98-1544 (b)(3)(iii.), 98-1544 (b)(3)(iv.), and Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July 2025, entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification. Property located at 991 East 21 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 August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025. On August 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: Conditions: The applicant is to proffer a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to include two (2) residential units (apartments) to be offered for rent at no more than 80% AMI. The applicant is to develop the site according to the plans and renderings prepared by Manny Reus Architect, signed and sealed, dated June 19, 2025. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Rios Investments Group Corp, 1965 Ixora Road, North Miami, Florida 33181. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-82 R E PO RT: Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in participating. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Melinda De La Vega Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby C. O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-O (Residential Office District) to C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a front setback of 15 feet, where 20 feet is required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1069 (a); property located at 1410 West 68 Street, 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 August 26, 2025, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025. On August 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner's Recommendation: Approval. Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 11000 Southwest 104th Street Unit 2804, Miami, Florida 33116, on behalf of S&S Investors Corporation. Property Owners: Dr. Jose A. Mendigutia and Odalys Mendigutia, 16140 East Troon Cir, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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. 2025-83 REPO RT: Council Vice President Zogby opened the item for public participation and no one expressed an interest in participating. REPO RT: Frank de la Paz, registered lobbyist, appeared via Zoom. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby D. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow 47 parking spaces, where 101 parking spaces are required for the operation of an existing Crossfit and MMA Gym; and to allow an 8.4% pervious area where 10% pervious area is the minimum required; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189 (7), and in contrast to the Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July 2025, Section "E", entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification". Property located at 6440 West 20 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (I ndustrial 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 August 26, 2025, the City Council postponed the item on first reading. First reading is scheduled for September 9, 2025. On August 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to the condition that the applicant proffers a Declaration of Restrictions establishing the uses and operation of the warehouses, since any additional commercial activity would create a higher parking demand for the properties. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Larry Groll,1840 Northeast 186th Street, Miami, Florida 33179 and Ryan Amoils, 13295 Biscayne Bay Terrace Miami, Florida 33181. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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 SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Marc Scavuzzo, project architect, 7600 West 20 Avenue, spoke. Motion by Council Member Juan Junco, seconded by Council Member Monica Perez Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby E. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District) to R-3-5 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a lot coverage of 48.19%, where 30% is the maximum lot coverage allowed; allow an interior west side setback of 7.2 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow an interior east side setback of 4.2 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow a rear setback of 14 feet, where 20 feet are required; allow 8 parking spaces, where 10 parking spaces are required; allow 23.30% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required; and allow proposed dumpster enclosure to be 3.7 feet from the right-of-way fronting East 22 Street, where 10 feet is the minimum required, all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-590; 98-591; 98-2189 (19)b, §78-108(c)(1), and Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July, 2025, entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification". Property located at 541 East 22 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3-3 (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 August 27, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to the condition that the applicant shall install tree canopies to complement the street improvements and provide sidewalk shade and if the site does not meet the tree count within the site, mitigation shall take place. Planner's Recommendation: Approval. Property Owners: 541 East 22 Street LLC. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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 SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Claudia Hasbun, Planning and Zoning Official. Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco  Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby F. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow 10 parking spaces, where 18 parking spaces are required ; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189 (6). Property located at 2315 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-3 (I ndustrial 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 August 27, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Planner's Recommendation: Approval. Registered Lobbyist: Hadley Peterson, and Ruben Cruz,1190 Northwest 159 Drive, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, on behalf of Hialeah Property, LLC. Property Owners: Tony Cocchiola, Michel A. Cocchiola, and Claudio Cocchiola, 1190 Northwest 159th Drive, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169. A PPRO V ED SU BJ ECT TO CO N D I TI O N S 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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 SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPO RT: Ruben Cruz, registered lobbyist, spoke. REPO RT: Claudia Hasbun, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke. Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Approve Subjectg to Conditions (there must be the existence of a covenant acceptable to the City) - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby G. O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an elementary school to operate on property zoned R-1 (One-Family District); granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-5 grade elementary school, on a freestanding campus setting property, with a maximum capacity of 71 students in conjunction with a daycare with a capacity of 169 children; and granting a Variance Permit to allow an 8-foot height wall, where 6-foot height wall is the maximum allowed on residential zoned properties; all in contrast to Section "D(6)" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual, updated July, 2025, entitled "Shrubs, Vines, Ground Covers, Mulch, Buffers, Plant Quality, Storm Water Retention + Detention Areas, Native Species and Landscape Mitigation." Property located at 21 East 59 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 August 27, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: Conditions: The total children and student capacity should be limited to 145 students (which is approximately 60% of the total population requested) for the first year after the construction of the new campus. During the first year operating at this capacity, the traffic impacts shall be re-evaluated in order for a CUP to be submitted to request an increase for the children and student population. The applicant accepts and addresses all the City's traffic engineering findings and recommendations stated on "Exhibit A." Building colors to be changed as recommended. Illegal classroom trailer is to be removed immediately. The swale area shall be improved with sidewalks and proper green areas. Proposed redevelopment of the site to be completed in a period not to exceed 2 years. An 8 foot CBS wall and dense landscaping is to be provided along the north and east property lines.  Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf of Children's Paradise Learning Center. Property Owners: Jonaiky Miranda, 16233 Northwest 86 Court, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D 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 SEPTEM BER 23, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, registered lobbyist, spoke with a visual presentation, presentation which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REPO RT: Eugenio Lopez and Andrew Gutierrez, Choice Engineering Consultants, spoke. REPO RT: Carlos Cardoso, architect, 14125 Northwest 80 Avenue, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, spoke. REPO RT: Claudia Hasbun, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke. Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby 17. FINAL DECISIONS A. RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision No. 2025-07, allowing an interior north side setback of 4 feet, where 7.5 feet are required, and to allow a distance separation of 5.1 feet from the main structure, where 10 feet is the minimum required for the legalization of an existing accessory building. Property located at 4661 West 8 Court, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date. On August 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions: Conditions: The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the existing covered terrace. The aluminum roof added to the 74-square- foot shed shall be removed. Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions. Property Owners: Daniel Ladron, and Elizabet Maria Hernandez, 4661 West 8 Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012. A PPRO V ED 4-0-2 W I TH CO U N CI L PRESI D EN T RO D RI G U EZ A N D CO U N CI L M EM BER TU N D I D O R A BSEN T. RESO LU TI O N N O. 2025-197 REPO RT: Claudia Hasbun, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke. Motion by Council Member Monica Perez, seconded by Council Member Juan Junco Motion to Approve - AYE: Council Member Juan Junco Council Member Melinda De La Vega Council Member Monica Perez Council Member Carl Zogby 18. ADJOURNMENT NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m .  FIRST BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026: September 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. SECOND BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026: September 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883- 5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. If the Mayor's veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice). A D JO U R N M E N T N E X T C IT Y C O U N C IL M E E T IN G : T uesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m . SE C O N D B U D G E T H E A R IN G FO R FISC A L Y E A R 2026: T hursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor's signature is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor's veto. If the Mayor's veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).