Hialeah council approves appointments, multiple zoning items and several ordinances; two items postponed, one ordinance defeated

The Hialeah City Council held a mix of administrative and zoning votes on Sept. 9 that included board appointments, ordinance second readings, rezoning and variance approvals and two postponements at the request of administration.

Key votes and outcomes (at a glance)

- Appointment: The council approved a resolution appointing Daniel Cruz as the IAFF Local 1102 representative to the Employee's Retirement System board for a two-year term (09/09/2025–09/08/2027). Motion: Councilwoman Monica Perez; second: Councilman Junco. Roll call: Junco — yes; La Vega — yes; Perez — yes; Zogby/Zagvi — yes. Outcome: approved.

- Consent agenda: The consent agenda passed. Motion: Councilman Junco; second: Councilwoman Melinda de la Vega. Roll call: Junco — yes; La Vega — yes; Perez — yes; Zogby/Zagvi — yes. Outcome: approved.

- Ordinances on second reading (approved): - 11(a) Housing element amendments to the comprehensive plan (second reading) — motion by Councilman Ruckel; second: Councilwoman de la Vega. Roll call: de la Vega — yes; Perez — yes; Zogby/Zagvi — yes; Junco — yes. Outcome: approved. - 11(b) Repeal of Hialeah section 94-163 (water and wastewater payment in lieu of franchise fee) (second reading) — motion: Councilwoman Perez; second: Councilwoman de la Vega. Roll call: Perez — yes; Zogby/Zagvi — yes; Junco — yes; de la Vega — yes. Outcome: approved. - 11(c) Granting a perpetual FDOT easement for signal/lighting infrastructure (second reading) — motion: Councilwoman de la Vega; second:…