On the agenda: Hialeah meeting — data center (Jan 27)

Bryan Calvo
Mayor

Council Members
W illiam M arrero
G elien Perez
M onica Perez
L uis R odriguez

Carl Zogby
President
Melinda De La Vega
Vice President

City Council Meeting Agenda
January 27, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

INVOCATION
The invocation is to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.

4.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance is to be led by Council President Zogby.

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, 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.

Juan Lauzan, Construction Supervisor II with the Construction and Maintenance Department, is recognized as the
2025 Employee of the Year.

(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
7.

COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

8.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
A.

9.

In accordance with Section 376.80 of the Florida Statutes, today the City Council will hold the second and final
public hearing on a resolution creating a new Florida brownfield area at the properties located at 3621 W. 104th
Street, 3610 W. 108th Street, 3620 W. 104th Street and 10100 W. 36 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010 and
identified by Folio Nos. 04-2017-002-0020 and 04-2017-002-0030, as a Green Resuse Area pursuant to Florida's
Brownfields Revelopment Act. (Administrative Item 12A).
A PPO I N TM EN T O F A N A CTI N G CO U N CI L M EM BER TO G RO U P I I O F TH E CI TY CO U N CI L

A.

10.

RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution appointing _____________ as Acting Councilmember to fill the
permanent vacancy on the Hialeah City Council Group II, resulting from the resignation of Councilmember
Jesus Tundidor effective January 12, 2026, at noon; and to exercise all authority of the Office of Councilmember
until November 3, 2026, pursuant to the City of Hialeah Charter § 2.02(c)(1).
BOARD APPOINTMENTS

A.

RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution re-appointing Clayton Warren Angus to the Personnel Board of the City
of Hialeah, as the International Association of Firefighters and the Fraternal Order of Police Appointment, for a
two (2)-year term ending on January 15, 2028.
(INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS)
(FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE)

B.

R E S O L U T I O N: Proposed resolution appointing Abel Alexander Carvajal as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term beginning on January 27,2026 and ending on January 26, 2028.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT DE LA VEGA)

C.

R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution appointing Adriana Lopez Perez to the Board of Commissioners of
Hialeah Housing Authority of the City of Hialeah, Florida, for a four (4)-year term beginning on January 27,
2026, and ending on January 26, 2030.
(MAYOR CALVO)

D.

R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution appointing Giovanni Fuente to the Board of Trustees of the Employees
General Retirement System as the Management Appointment, for a two (2)-year term beginning on January 27,
2026 and ending on January 26, 2028.
(MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT)

11.

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.
A.

Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on January 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)

B.

Request permission to approve the annotated minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 6, 2026, to show
that Resolution No. 2023-157 has been repealed and rescinded by Resolution No. 2026-020.

(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C.

Request permission to issue a purchase order to Eaton Corporation, sole source vendor, for maintenance of the
uninterrupted power systems within the data centers citywide, for a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $37,081.30.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)

D.

RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract for Police Radar/Lidar Speed
Enforcement Equipment under the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. 24823 with
Applied Concepts, Inc., doing business as Stalker Radar; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City
Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order to Applied Concepts, Inc., doing
business as Stalker Radar in an amount not to exceed $41,860.00 for the purchase of twenty-six (26) Handheld
Stalker II Stationary Radar Units and related accessories, in substantial conformity with the agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A"; using grant monies awarded under the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant; and authorizing the Mayor or his
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 B" and execute all other necessary and customary procurement
documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)

E.

RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting
witness, on behalf of the City, to ratify the increase of Purchase Order 2025-1002 issued to Henry Schein, Inc.,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-166, passed and adopted on June 11, 2024, see attached "Exhibit A", for the
purchase of fire medical supplies for the City of Hialeah Fire Department, approving an expenditure in the
amount of $20,000.00, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $80,000.00, in substantial conformity with the
attached Invitation for Bid 2023-24-2000-36-012, attached hereto as "Exhibit B"; and providing for an effective
date.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)

F.

R ESO LU T I O N: Proposed resolution providing for an exception to bid in the form of a sole source provider;
and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue
a purchase order in a total cumulative amount of $90,000.00, to the McClatchy Company, LLC, doing business as
The Miami Herald, for the service of publishing the City's official legal advertisements and public notices; and
providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)

G.

R E S O L U T I O N : Proposed resolution reaffirming the City of Hialeah's commitment to human rights and
democratic principles; condemning the Communist Regime in Cuba, including political repression and
systematic human rights violations occurring in Cuba; expressing solidarity with the oppressed Cuban people;
acknowledging regional and national security concerns arising from authoritarian governments and alliances;
calling upon the international community to promote and protect universal human rights principles; providing for
transmittal from the Office of theCity Clerk, to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the
United States, United States Senators & Representatives, the Secretary of the United Nations, and other
organizations as set forth herein; providing for transmittal of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request as set
forth herein; and providing for an effective date.
(COUNCIL MEMBER M. PEREZ)

H.

RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting
witness, to increase Purchase Order No. 2025-853 by an additional amount of $13,650.00, issued to Resipro,
LLC, for general contractor services related to the rehabilitation of the home of Irma and Antonio Hernandez,
located at 2851 West 76th Street, Apartment 202, Hialeah, Florida 33018, using State Housing Initiative
Partnership ("S.H.I.P") funds; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness,

for a total purchase order amount not to exceed $58,823.47; for a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $320,835.98 for projects city-wide performed by Resipro, LLC; and providing for an effective date.
(HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
12.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A.

SECO N D PU BLI C H EA RI N G
RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution designating the property located at 3621 West 104th Street, 3610
West 108th Street, 3620 West 104th Street and 10100 W. 36 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010 and identified by
Folio Nos. 04-2017-002-0020 and 04-2017-002-0030, as a Green Reuse Area pursuant to Section 376.80 (2)(a)
of the Florida Statutes, for the purpose of rehabilitation, job creation, and promoting economic redevelopment;
authorizing the City Clerk to notify the Florida Department of Enviormental Protection of said designation;
providing an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 13, 2026, the first public hearing was held. No action was taken by the City Council. The
second public hearing is scheduled for January 274, 2026.

B.

O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah,
FL. Ordinance No. 2025-025, which established Section 30-3 through 30-5 in City Code Chapter 30 (Elected
Officials) entitled "Deferred Compensation Plan Established; Purpose; Name; Effective Date; Contributions to
Deferred Compensation Plan; Vesting in Deferred Compensation Plan" in its entirety; repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for rescission in code; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.

C.

O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled
"Administration", Article V entitled "Finance", Division 2 entitled "Fees and Charges", and Section 2-871
entitled "Duplication and Certification of Public Document" of the City of Hialeah Code of Ordinances to waive
fees to current elected officials acting in their official capacity when requesting duplication of public documents
by the City of Hialeah; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for
penalties hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

NEW BUSINESS
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. Section 2 of Resolution
No. 2024-343, passed and adopted on November 12, 2024, was approved as follows: "The City of Hialeah,
Florida hereby accepts the use of SHIP funds in the amount of $500,000.00 FY 23-24 funds to be expended by
June 30 th , 2025, for the construction of the rental development building Metro Grande II located at 2005 W.
Okeechobee Road, Hialeah, FL 33010 which will be administered by the Metro Grande II Associates, Ltd. All
actions needed to accept the use of these SHIP funds are approved. Section 12 is being amended to
reflecting that the funds are to be expended by June 30, 2027.
(HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)

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. Resolution No. 2025190, passed and adopted by the City Council on August 26, 2025, is being amended as follows:
Section 3. I. A. (3) was approved as "required documentation (per Section IV below) is submitted" and is
being amended to reflect Section V.
Section 3. II. C. was approved as "For unknown leak claims, a licensed plumber must certify and complete
an affidavit" and is being amended as "known leak claims".
Section 3. III was approved as "Eligibility for Credits for Unknown Leaks Entering Sewer System" and is
being amended as "Eligibility for Credits for Unknown Leaks", thereby removing the language "Entering
Sewer System".
(PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
(LAW DEPARTMENT)

15.

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.

16.

FINAL DECISIONS
A.

RESO LU TI O N: Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2025-12 , allowing an interior west side setback of 3.80 feet, where 7.5 feet are required; allow a
rear setback of 9.77 feet, where 20 feet are required for an existing aluminum roof to be legalized; allow a
distance separation of 3.55 feet between 313.2-square-foot metal shed and the main residence, where 10 feet is
the minimum required; and allow a rear setback of 16 feet, where 20 feet are required for an existing aluminum
roof to be legalized. Property located at 651 West 53 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District); and providing for an effective date.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions:
Conditions:
1. The applicant must apply for a building permit to legalize the existing metal shed and bedroom
number 3.
2. The canvas roof attached to the metal shed must be removed.
3. The existing aluminum roofs must remain open on all sides.
4. The exterior side door for bedroom number 3 must either be removed or changed to a glass door.
5. Bedroom number 3 must be reconfigured to connect to the rest of the home by providing an
interior door that opens onto the main residence.
6. The artificial grass must be removed and replaced with natural grass or another approved
permeable material.
7. The site plan must demonstrate compliance with the minimum 30% pervious area requirement
(approximately 2,272.5 square feet).
Planners Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Miguel Hernandez and Aleyda Sosa, 651 West 53 Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33012

17.

LAND USE AMENDMENTS
A.

O R D I N A N C E: 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 1002 East
19 Street and 1012 East 19 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described
h e re in ; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.

On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this item.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33016.
Applicant: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., on behalf of:
1002 E 19 St LLC, 3695 NW 74th Street, Hialeah, FL 33016
CEMC Holdings LLC, 3695 NW 74th Street, Hialeah, FL 33016
Carlos Perez, 3695 NW 74th Street, Hialeah, FL 33016
Marlen Morales, 3695 NW 74th Street, Hialeah, FL 33016

B.

O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Major Institution
and Transportation and Utilities to Commercial; properties identified by Folio No. 04-2035-001-0550 and a
portion of approximately 160.13 feet by 295.07 feet (1.08 acres) of property located at 1550 West
60 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District) and R-1 (One-Family
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 January 14, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to a
condition:
Item approved contingent upon approval of the replatting application.
Planner's recommendation: Approval conditioned upon the subdivision approval.
Property Owner: Westland Baptist Church, LLC, 1550 West 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33012,
Applicant: Manny Reus, Architect, 18501 Pine Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida.

18.

ZONING ITEMS
A.

O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (OneFamily District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); granting a Variance Permit to allow a singleuse multifamily residential building with 33 units, where a vertical mix of uses is required; to allow a front
setback of 15.7 feet, where 20 feet are required; to allow 7.5% pervious area, where 10% is the minimum pervious
area required; to allow partial waiver of minimum landscape requirements through landscape mitigation as per
Section 98-2235, and to allow the mitigation of 1 parking space as per Section 98-1546(b)(1); all in contrast to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1538(b), §98-1544(b)(3)ii, and Section "E" of the Hialeah Landscape Manual,
updated July 2025, entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification. Properties located at
1002 East 19 Street and 1012 East 19 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 January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval subject to conditions.
Conditions:
1. The applicant enters into a Declaration of Restriction to develop the site according to plans
signed and sealed by Manny Reus (Architect), dated September 8, 2025.
2. The applicant submits a one-time landscape mitigation payment, the amount of which will be
calculated during the Site Plan and Concurrency review process.
3. The applicant submits a one-time parking mitigation payment of $25,420.00 at the time of the
Site Plan and concurrency process.
4. The applicant provides a Unity of Title and records it with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the
Court prior to final approval of the Site Plan and concurrency process.
Planner's recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33016, on behalf of:
1002 E 19 ST LLC, 3695 NW 74 Street, Hialeah, FL.
CEMC Holdings LLC, 3695 NW 74 Street, Hialeah, FL.
Carlos Perez, 3695 NW 74 Street, Hialeah, FL.
Marlen Morales, 3695 NW 74 Street, Hialeah, FL.

B.

O RD I N A N CE : Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow a
detached oversized carport with an area of 540 square feet, where 400 square feet is the maximum square footage
allowed; allow a distance separation of 0 feet between an existing 275-square foot shed and the oversized carport,
where 10 feet is the minimum required; allow a distance separation of 4 feet between a covered terrace and the
oversized carport, where 10 feet is the minimum required; and allow the existing accessory structures to exceed
35% of the size of the main building; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1669(a), §98-502 and
§98-1666. Property located at 600 N E 1 Place, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally
described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 19, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to
conditions.
Conditions:
1. The existing aluminum-covered terrace attached to the main residence and the oversized carport
must remain open on all sides.
2. The aluminum-covered terrace attached to the existing shed and the permitter dura-fence within
the property must be removed.
3. The site plan must demonstrate compliance with the minimum thirty percent (30%) pervious area
and two (2) feet of drainage separation requirements and include a zoning legend with all zoning
requirements prior to receiving final approvals from the Planning and Zoning Division.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
Property Owner: Yenier Hernandez, 600 Northeast 1st Place, Hialeah Florida, 33010

C.

O RD I N A N CE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow
the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot having a lot width of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required; allow a
lot area of 6,750 square feet, 7,500 square feet are required; allow an interior east and west side setback of 5 feet
1 inch, where 7.5 feet are required; and allow a lot coverage of 33.18%, where 30% is the maximum lot coverage
allowed; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-544, §98-546, and Section "E" of the Hialeah
Landscape Manual, updated July 2025, entitled "Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification".
Property located at 60 East 14 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 January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to
conditions.
Conditions:
1. Enter into a Declaration of Restrictions to develop the site according to plans signed and sealed
by Leopoldo Bellon (Architect), dated November 7, 2025.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Yusvani Alfonso, 7841 Northwest 160 Terrace, Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016

D.

O RD I N A N CE : Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow
an attached oversized carport with an area of 424 square feet, where 400 square feet is the maximum square
footage allowed; allow a distance separation of 0 feet between an existing aluminum terrace and the oversized
carport; and allow an interior westside setback of 2 feet, where 6 feet are required for an existing aluminum
terrace to be legalized; all in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1669(a), §98-502, and §98-501.
Property located at 660 East 38 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 January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to
conditions.
Conditions:
1. Driveway permits to be finalized (BDLR-016348-2024).

2. The applicant shall make sure that there is a drainage separation of no less than 2 feet from
property lines except on driveways
3. A minimum of two (2)-feet setback is required for the west side aluminum terrace, inclusive of
the aluminum overhang roof and columns or any other vertical structured component.
4. The applicant shall obtain and finalize a terrace building permit.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: Ronald Travieso Orta and Yanet Puentes Cordero, 660 East 30 Street, Hialeah Florida,
33013.
E.

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 an entertainment facility (indoor dry slide and action park), with no alcohol to be sold or
served, and no amusement machines to be permitted, within a property zoned M-1 (Industrial District), pursuant
to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161. Property located at 3890 West 18 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1
(I ndustrial District) and legally described in Exhibit "A"; 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.
On January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to a
condition.
Condition:
1. The applicant must provide a Declaration of Restrictions to include the use of the premises as the
sister plan provided, and that there will be no amusement machines and no alcohol will be served
and/or sold at the premises.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval with a condition.

F.

O R D I N A N C E: Second reading and public hearing 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 71 residential units, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161;
granting a Variance Permit to allow 59 multifamily units (83%) with an area less than 700 square feet, where 700
square feet is the minimum required, and only 25% of residential units may have an area of 500 square feet; allow
a front setback of 5.66 feet, where 10 feet built-to-line are required for the balconies fronting East 4 Avenue;
allow side setbacks of 1 foot, where 10 feet built-to-line are required for all balconies facing East 2 Street and
East 3 Street; allow 19.16% pervious area, where 30% pervious area is the minimum required, and allow partial
waiver of minimum landscape requirements through landscape mitigation as per Section 98-2235; all in contrast
to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1630.2., §98-1630.3(e)(l), 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 250 East 4 Avenue and Folio No. 04-3118-006-1820, Hialeah, zoned CR
(Commercial Residential 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 January 13, 2026, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
On December 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to
conditions.
Conditions:
1. The applicant shall provide a Declaration of Restrictions stipulating all conditions, NBD time
limitation for development, and a Unity of Title for the two parcels.
2. The applicant shall provide a 6-foot masonry wall surrounding the west property lines.
3. The applicant shall provide the tree mitigation payment for the reduction of trees on-site at site
planning.
4. The project shall be developed according to plans prepared by Pascal Perez Kiliddjian Starr
Architects + Planners and sealed by Eduardo Perez and dated November 19, 2025.
Planners Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Registered Lobbyist: William Riley, 1643 Southwest 256 Street, on behalf of JPC Real Estate Holdings, LLC
Property Owner: Jose M. Garcia, 240 E 4TH AVE LLC, JPC Real Estate Holding, LLC, 3158 North Bay
Road, Miami, Florida 33140.

G.

O RD I N A N CE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) and R-2
(One-and Two-Family Residential District) to C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District), for the properties
identified by Folio No. 04-2035-001-0550 and a portion of approximately 160.13 feet by 295.07 feet
(1.08 acres) of the property located at 1550 West 60 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-2 (One-and TwoFamily Residential District) and R-1 (One-Family 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 January 14, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the approval of this item subject to
conditions.
Conditions:
1. The applicant proffers a Declaration of Restrictions limiting the use of the properties to be used
only as a commercial parking lot for recreational vehicles and boats, and access and activities
onsite shall be prohibited between 11:00 pm to 5:00 am, seven (7) days a week; commercial
trucks are prohibited; and activities such as mechanical repairs, maintenance operations, and/or
cleaning of the recreational vehicles and boats are prohibited; and
2. The east and west property lines that are adjacent to the single-family homes have a 6-foot
masonry wall with lush landscaping prior to the initial operations of the commercial parking lot;
and
3. No sewer or water connections are to be established to service any of the recreational vehicles
and/or boats while parked in the surface parking lot; and
4. The applicant provides a pedestrian-friendly path to future connections into a linear park; and
5. The site receives a monthly code enforcement inspection once operations have been legally
established to confirm compliance with the proffered Declaration of Restrictions; and
6. Should any suspicious activity be observed related to someone residing in the recreational
vehicle, the property owner shall ensure that the vehicle is removed from the property within 24
hours.
Planner's Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Westland Baptist Church LLC, 1550 West 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
Architect: Manny Reus, 18501 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida

H.

O R D I N A N C E: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow an interior north side
setback of 1.5 feet, where 2 feet, 7 inches are required for the legalization of an existing metal roof within a legal
non-conforming property; in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1372. Property located at 4938
East 11 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 January 14, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this item subject to the
condition that the owner must apply for and obtain the necessary building permits to legalize all existing un
permitted structures on the property.
Planners recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property owner: Emmanuel Barroso, 16334 Southwest 63 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33193.

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ADJOURNMENT

N EX T CI TY CO U N CI L M EETI N G: Tuesday, February 10 , 2026 at 5:30 p.m .

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