City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · April 24, 2018
Minutes
Carlos Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katherine Cue-Fuente
Isis Garcia-Martinez
Vivian Casáls-Muñoz Paul B. Hernández
Council President Lourdes Lozano
Carl Zogby
Jose F. Caragol
Council Vice President
City Council Summary Agenda/Minutes
April 24, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: The following Council Members were present:
o Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
o Councilman Vice President Jose Caragol
o Councilwoman Isis Garcia-Martinez
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
REPORT: Also present were:
o Lorena Bravo, City Attorney
o Mayor Carlos Hernandez
Invocation
REPORT: The invocation was led by Lisette Perez, Office Coordinator, Office of the City
Clerk.
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Pledge of Allegiance
REPORT: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Carl Zogby.
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.
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.
REPORT: The meeting guidelines were read into the record by Lisette Perez, Office
Coordinator, Office of the City Clerk, in English, and by Brigette Leal, Administrative
Aide, Office of the City Clerk, in Spanish.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called a recess at 7:20 p.m. as the City Council
waited for the arrival of Mayor Hernandez to the meeting.
REPORT: Mayor Carlos Hernandez arrived to the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Council President Casáls-Muñoz, recognized The Honorable Rene Garcia, Florida
State Senator, for being present at the meeting.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Additional backup to Item 3A has been added to today’s agenda and has been placed on the
dais for the City Council’s review.
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A letter on behalf of T-Mobile has been added to Item 3B and has been placed on the dais
for the City Council’s review.
Additional backup to Item 3C has been added to today’s agenda and has been placed on the
dais for the City Council’s review.
The applicant for Item PZ 2 has requested that the item remain tabled until the City Council
Meeting of May 8, 2018.
The proposed ordinance for Item 3C was amended and updated and the updated copy has
been placed on the dais for the City Council’s review.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the
Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Item L made by
Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion
passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez requested separate discussion on Item L.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City of Hialeah Council Meeting held
on April 10, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-397, issued to Monica Manufacturing Corp, doing
business as All Uniform Wear, to purchase T-Shirts to promote cancer awareness, as
well as for the new Fire Recruits, by an additional amount of $12,000, for a new total
cumulative amount not to exceed $40,500. (FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
C. Proposed resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of
Miami, as the sponsoring agency of the UASI Grant Program 2017, under the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and the City
of Hialeah, as participating agency; accepting the award of sub-grant in the amount of
$443,591.17 pursuant to said Memorandum of Agreement approved planning and
equipment costs identified in the program budget; and authorizing the Mayor and the
City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City of Hialeah, to execute the
Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto, and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and
any other documents in furtherance hereof. (FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-037
D. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City, to execute the First Amendment to the Services Agreement between
MCCi LLC, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, to include the
purchase of Laserfiche Avante Software and other related services to the scope of
services section of the agreement, to include the additional cost to the compensation
section, to add a new contact for the City in the notice section, and add Exhibit A-1 to
the agreement, under the same terms and conditions. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-038
E. Request permission for approval to pay the annual City of Hialeah membership dues to
the Florida League of Cities, Inc., for providing a variety of benefits to the City,
including legislative advocacy and updates, bond services, legal advice, access to the
statewide newsletter, and educational webinars, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $27,682. (OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
F. Request permission to renew the Non-Exclusive Concession Management Services
Franchise Agreement between Concession Management Systems, LLC and the City of
Hialeah, for a term of one (1) year commencing on April 21, 2018 and ending on April
20, 2019, to provide concession management services to the City at the designated
locations but to exclude Bucky Dent Softball complex, Slade Park and Graham Park, for
a quarterly fee of $2,337.50, with the option to renew for two consecutive one-year
terms. (PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
G. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor is the sole source vendor for EZ Street cold mix asphalt for the southern
area of Florida, and issue a purchase order to General Asphalt Co., Inc., for hot asphalt
repairs, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
H. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties – Mid-Size 4-Door Administrative Vehicles, Specification #17, and issue a
purchase order to AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC doing business as Autonation Chevrolet
Pembroke Pines, to purchase six (6) 2018 Chevrolet Malibu’s, in the amount of $17,073
per vehicle, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $102,438. (DEPT. OF PARKS
AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to McCourt Construction Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for the improvements at Milander Park for the tennis court, two basketball
courts, and one multi-purpose court to address and serve the demands for new residential
development to the City’s park system, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$47,000. (DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
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APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
J. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to McCourt Construction Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for the improvements at Wilde for two basketball courts, at Cotson Park for
two basketball courts, at O’Quinn Park for two basketball courts and two tennis courts,
and Slade Park for two basketball ball courts and two tennis courts, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $65,240. (DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
K. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to American Pavement Corp, for the restriping of Palm
Avenue to West 4th Avenue from 56th Street through 59th Street, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $5,095. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to American Pavement Corp., for the restriping of Palm
Avenue to West 4th Avenue from 61st Street through 65th Street, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $11,955. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez addressed Jose Sanchez, Director of Streets, City
of Hialeah, in regards to the pricing on this item.
REPORT: Jose Sanchez, Director of Street Department, clarified the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item L made by Councilman Hernandez, and
seconded by Council Vice President Caragol, Motion passed 6-0-1 with
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City due
to time constraints and the existing condition of the elevators at Villa Aida, and issue a
purchase order to Mowrey Elevator Company of Florida, Inc., for the elevator
modernization at Villa Aida, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $119,228.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
N. Request permission to reject Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-005 – Fire
Station #5 - Re-Roofing, because the one bid that was submitted exceeds the City’s
budget for the scope of work, and further request permission to allow the Construction
and Maintenance Department to obtain quotations for this phase of the project.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
O. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA17-VEL 25.0 - 3/4 Ton 4-Door Crew Cab Pickup Truck – 4X4
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Specification # 57, and issue a purchase order to AutoNation Chevrolet of Pembroke,
LLC doing business as AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC., to purchase one (1) 2018
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, in the amount of $45,732. Further request permission to
utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties –15 Passenger
Van - Specification # 38, to purchase one (1) 2018 Chevrolet Express 3500 15 Passenger
Van - CG33706, in the amount of $28,087. Further request permission to utilize Florida
Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties – Utility Cargo Van –
Specification # 34, to purchase one (1) 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van-
CG23405, in the amount of $21,852. The total amount of the expenditure for all three (3)
vehicles is $95,671. (FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3A. License Post-Suspension hearing pursuant to Section 86-56 of the Hialeah Code. The
Licensing Administrator has determined that the business tax receipt holder for Health Care
Massage, Inc., located at 2350 West 84th Street, Bay 14, Hialeah, Florida, 33016, has
violated Hialeah Code Sections §86-54(a) (6), §86-54(a) (8), §86-54(a) (12) and engaged in
conduct that endangered the health, safety and welfare of this community, warranting the
revocation of its business tax receipt. (LICENSE DIV.)
POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 26, 2018.
REPORT: Theron Simmons, Assistant City Attorney, requested the item be tabled
until June 26, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to Table Item 3A until June 26, 2018 made by Council Vice
President Caragol, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being absent.
3B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing Article V, in Chapter
86, entitled “Management of Rights-of-Way” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Hialeah, Florida and creating a new Article VI entitled “Communications Facilities in
Rights-of-Way”, in Chapter 82 – Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, to provide
terms and conditions for the placement and maintenance of communications facilities or
systems, small wireless facilities, micro wireless facilities, utility poles, wireless support
structures and equipment facilities in the City’s Right-of-Ways for the provision of
communications, cable services, video services and wireless services, providing for
enforcement and administration; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-028
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3B made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
being absent.
3C. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 14, entitled
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“Buildings and Building Regulations”, by creating new regulations §§ 14-10 through 14-14
of the Code of Ordinances for permanently siting, installing and maintaining generators in
all assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the City; repealing all prior ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for penalties; providing for severability; providing for inclusion
in the code; providing for an effective date. (COUNCILMAN HERNANDEZ) DENIED
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez spoke on this item.
REPORT: Shaddrick A. Haston, 1618 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, Florida,
addressed the City Council in opposition to the approval of this item.
REPORT: Haymara Font, 5190 East 8th Avenue, addressed the City Council in
opposition to the approval of this item.
REPORT: Ricardo Heira, 8850 Southwest25th Street, addressed the City Council in
opposition to the approval of this item.
REPORT: Nicolas Antonacci, 5300 West 16th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012,
addressed the City Council in opposition to the approval of this item.
REPORT: Senator Rene Garcia, 217 East 63 Street, addressed the City Council to
explain state laws on this matter.
REPORT: Patrick Flynn, Chief of the Hialeah Fire Department, 83 East 5th Street,
addressed the City Council on this item.
REPORT: Councilwoman Lozano spoke on this item.
REPORT: Elena Fernandez, 1618 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, Florida, South
Florida Consultant Trainer, addressed the City Council in opposition to the approval
of this item.
REPORT: Deborah Storch, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of Hialeah,
addressed the City Council on this item.
REPORT: Alexis Riveron, Building Official, City of Hialeah, addressed the City
Council on this item.
REPORT: Miguel Mendez, Chief of Electrical Engineering, clarified questions in
regards to electricity concerns.
REPORT: Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez spoke on this item.
REPORT: Mayor Carlos Hernandez spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded by
Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion failed at the pleasure of the Council with the
following Council members voting “NO” Caragol, Lozano, Zogby and Casáls-Muñoz.
3D. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a license to Clear
Channel Outdoor, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for a term of five years, commencing on
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May 1, 2017 ending on April 30, 2022, with three five year options to renew to provide,
install and maintain bus passenger shelters with advertising during the initial term for a
maximum of 100 shelters in substantial conformity with the terms of license agreement
attached as Exhibit “1”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 4-1-2
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-029
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3D made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Councilman Hernandez
voting “No”, Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez not present during the vote and
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
3E. First reading of proposed ordinance approving the release of a public utility easement
traversing land located at 795 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah, Florida, comprising lots 8, 9, 10, 11
and 12 of Blocks 25 of the Third Addition to Essex Village, as shown on the plat thereof
recorded in the Plat Book 47, Page 94 of the Official Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3E made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Garcia-
Martinez not present during the roll call, and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2018.
3F. First reading of proposed ordinance approving an amendment to the development agreement
by and among FDG Countyline, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, FDG BN
Expansion, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Hialeah, Florida,
dated March 31, 2014 approved by Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2014-18 (March 25, 2014), a
copy of the amendment in substantial form is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit “1”, providing for changes in the improvements to the city park to be permitted and
constructed by the developer in exchange for the payment of $500,000.00 by the City to the
developer upon conveyance, approving the form of deed, manner of conveyance and
restrictions upon the land, providing for changes to the configuration of the roadways to be
built and dedicated by developer, defining the location of the easements reserved by
developer on the city park and providing for developer’s obligations for conduct within the
easement, among other things. property comprising approximately 504 acres within an area
bounded on the west by NW 107 Avenue, on the north by NW 170 Street, on the east by
NW 97 Avenue and on the South by NW 154 Street; all located in Hialeah, Florida.
Property having a land use classification of industrial and located within the BDH Business
Development zoning district. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3F made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente being absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2018.
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3G. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, Article III
“Plans and Plats”, Division 3. “Subdivision Plats”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Hialeah, and in particular, revising Section 98-346 entitled “Required”, and adding a new
Section 98-349 entitled “Unity of Title; Covenant in Lieu Thereof”, creating an exception to
the subdivision of plat requirement for the BDH Business Development District, provided
that all applications for building permits where multiple buildings are proposed for a
single site be accompanied by a unity of title or declaration of restrictive covenants;
creating a requirement for the City Attorney to approve the unity of title and declaration of
restrictive covenants for legal form and sufficiency; and further providing for the required
elements of the declaration of restrictive covenants; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3G made by Council Vice President, and seconded
by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente being absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2018.
3H. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98, entitled “Zoning”, Article I,
entitled “In General”, § 98-7 entitled “Reserved”; by adding § 98-7 entitled “Fees”;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in code; and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3H made by Council Vice President, and seconded
by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente being
absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2018.
3I. First reading of proposed ordinance submitting to the electorate at a Special Election of the
City of Hialeah to be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the same date as the primary
election of Miami-Dade County, where the electors shall be privileged to vote on the
following ballot question:
“Would you support an increase of approximately 3/4 of one mill (for example: current
millage 6.3018 + 0.75 = 7.0518 proposed millage) in the property tax rate in the city of
Hialeah to fund hiring additional police officers, make necessary capital expenditures,
purchase specialty equipment and technology, train first responders, for the purpose
rendering aid to schools as necessary and as permitted by law, and enhance response to
public mass shootings in the city?”
Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation thereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1
REPORT: Mayor Carlos Hernandez spoke on this item.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3I made by Council Vice President, and seconded
by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
being absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2018.
3J. First reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance relating to the construction and
funding of roadway improvements in the N.W. 142 nd Street assessment area; determining
that certain real property will be specially benefited by the roadway improvements
establishing the method of assessing the cost of the improvements against the real
property that will be specially benefited thereby; establishing other terms and conditions
of the assessments approving the assessment roll; imposing assessments upon al tax
parcels described in the assessment roll; providing the method of collection ratifying and
confirming the initial assessment resolution; directing recorded notice of the assessments;
providing for severability; providing penalties for violation hereof; and providing an
effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, clarified proposed ordinance to the City
Council.
REPORT: Mayor Carlos Hernandez spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 3J made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
seconded by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman
Cue-Fuente being absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8,
2018.
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
REPORT: NONE
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Carlos Berragon, 8700 West 35th Court, Hialeah, FL 33018, announced Art Day Event that
is going to be held at the Aragon Community on June 2, 2018 and provided the Mayor and
City Council with flyers.
Vanessa Barcelo, spoke on the Art Day Event that is taking place at Aragon Community on
June 2, 2018.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
REPOT: NONE
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Councilwoman Lozano thanked the Hialeah Police Department for their hard work DRING
President Donald Trump visit to the City of Hialeah.
Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez acknowledged and thanked all departments that participated
when President Trump visited Hialeah.
Dania Victores, 2765 West 54th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016, addressed the Mayor and the City
Council to commend the Streets Department for their hard work and cooperation regarding
pedestrian safety.
REPORT: Councilman Paul Hernandez left the City Council Meeting at 10:15 p.m.
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:
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.
REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow a residential development without a vertical mix of uses; allow 12.5% of the
residential units to have floor areas of less than 850 square feet, where 10% is the
maximum allowed; allow a building frontage of 79.1%, where 100% is required at the
base of the building; allow a base height of 45 feet, where 40 feet is the maximum
allowed; allow a street side setback of 1.75 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow a
pervious area of 14.2%, where 30% is the minimum required; and allow 50 parking
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spaces, where 54 parking spaces are required; property zoned C-2 (Liberal Commercial
District) within Area 1 of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay. Property located
at 2160 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 13350 NW 97
Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018)
APPROVED 5-0-2.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-030
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on April 10, 2018.
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the applicant implement a parking
management plan and submit proffered Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with permitting and
construction schedule.
Owner of the Property: Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 13350 NW 97th Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL, 33018.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
PZ 2. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning Lot 6 from R-1 (One Family District) to R-
2 (One and Two-Family Residential District); granting a variance to allow a duplex on
Lot 6, a substandard lot, with width of 50 feet and area of 5,000 square feet, where 75
feet and 7,500 square feet are required; allow a 5.1 foot side setback, where 7.5 feet are
required; allow 20 feet rear setback, where 25 feet are required; allow 43.20% lot
coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; and granting a variance permit to allow
for an existing single family to remain on substandard Lot 7, with a width of 50 feet and
area of 5,000 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square feet are required; all contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-499, 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a), and 98-2056(b)(2).
Property located at 4811 East 9th Lane, Hialeah. Zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
(Applicant: Cesar Fabal, 4811 East 9 Lane, Hialeah, FL)
POSTPONED UNTIL May 8, 2018.
REPORT: As per the applicant’s request, the item to remain tabled until the City Council
meeting of May 8, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to Table Item PZ 2 until May 8, 2018 made by Councilwoman Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman
Hernandez not present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
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On March 27, 2018 the item was postponed by the City Council until April 10, 2018. On April 10,
2018 the item remained tabled
Item was approved as amended by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 14, 2018.
Registered Lobbyist: Albert Gonzalez, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Cesar Fabal, 4811 East 9 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013.
FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2018-04 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 651 East 36
Street, Hialeah, Florida; zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an
effective date. (Applicant: Janet Rosillo Lopez, 651 East 36th Street, Hialeah, Florida
33013)
APPROVED 5-0-2
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-039
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Janet Rosillo Lopez, 651 East 36th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
FD 2. Recommendation of denial by the City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board to adjust a
distance separation to 10 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required between an existing
282.55 square feet accessory building and the main residence, allow rear setback of 5.33
feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required for the existing accessory building. Property
located at 4540 East 8th Court, Hialeah, zoned R-1(One-Family District). (Applicant:
Angel R. Martinez and Felicia Diaz Gomez, 4540 East 8th Court, Hialeah, Florida)
DENIAL UPHELD (5-0-2) with Councilman Hernandez not present and
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
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Item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Angel R. Martinez and Felicia Diaz, 4540 East 8th Court, Hialeah, FL 33013.
REPORT: Motion to Uphold the Denial of the Planning and Zoning Board of Item FD 2
made by Council Vice President Caragol, and seconded by Councilwoman Garcia-
Martinez. Motion passed (5-0-2) with Councilman Hernandez not present and
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
LAND USE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential; Property located at 1235 West 26th
Place, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family District); repealing all ordinance or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant Pedro
SanJorge Two Saints Investments LLC, 1235 West 26 Place, Hialeah, Florida.)
APPROVED 5-0-2
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Pedro SanJorge Two Saints Investments LLC, 1235 West 26 Place, Hialeah,
Florida.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for May 8, 2018.
LU 2. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Commercial
to High Density Residential; Property located at 620 West 29th Street, Hialeah,
Florida, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District); repealing all ordinance or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Daniel Abreu 29 SW
LLC, 620 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida.)
APPROVED 5-0-2
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Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Daniel Abreu, 620 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for May 8, 2018.
LU 3. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Low Density
Residential to Commercial; Property located at 402 East 41st Street, Hialeah, Florida,
zoned P (Parking); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing severability clause; and providing for
an effective date. (Applicant: Barbara De La Caridad Hernandez Navarro, 402 East 41st
Street, Hialeah, Florid.)
APPROVED 4-1-2
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Barbara De La Caridad Hernandez Navarro , 402 East 41st Street, Hialeah,
Florida
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 3 made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz
voting “NO”, Councilman Hernandez not present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2018.
LU 4. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential; Property located at 424 East 30th
Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family District); repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Darren
Cantrelle and Maria Cantrelle, 424 East 30th Street, Hialeah, Florida.)
APPROVED 5-0-2
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Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Darren Cantrelle and Maria Cantrelle, 424 East 30th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 4 made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for May 8, 2018.
LU 5. First reading of ordinance amending the future land use map from Low Density
Residential to Transit Oriented Development; property located at 859 East 24th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); 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. (Applicant: Rental Properties
Miami LLC, 859 East 24th Street, Hialeah, Florida.)
APPROVED 5-0-2
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Registered Lobbyist: Caesar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida 33016
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rental Properties Miami LLC, 100 South Pointe Drive, #2702, Miami Beach,
Florida.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 5 made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for May 8, 2018.
LU 6. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Low Density
Residential to Transit Oriented Development; property located at 853 East 24th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family-District); 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.
APPROVED 5-0-2
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Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Registered Lobbyist: Cesar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, FL 33016
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rental Properties Miami LLC, 100 South Pointe Drive, #2702, Miami Beach,
Florida.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 6 made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for May 8, 2018.
LU 7. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a Text Amendment to the
Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to incorporate
residential uses and corresponding policies and objectives in connection with the
proposed redevelopment of the mixed uses Hialeah Heights Land Use Classifications.
(Applicant: Alejandro Arias, Esq. on behalf of Atlas Fam II, LLC)
APPROVED 5-0-2
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-040
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Atlas Family II, LLC, 336 East Dania Beach Blvd, Dania, Florida 33004.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 7 made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilman Hernandez not
present and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz adjourned Meeting at 10:30 P.M.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at
6:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Carlos Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katherine Cue-Fuente
Isis Garcia-Martinez
Vivian Casáls-Muñoz Paul B. Hernández
Council President Lourdes Lozano
Carl Zogby
Jose F. Caragol
Council Vice President
City Council Agenda
April 24, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Lisette Perez, Office Coordinator of the Office of the City Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilman Carl Zogby
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.
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.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
2. 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 of Hialeah Council Meeting held
on April 10, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-397, issued to Monica Manufacturing Corp, doing
business as All Uniform Wear, to purchase T-Shirts to promote cancer awareness, as
well as for the new Fire Recruits, by an additional amount of $12,000, for a new total
cumulative amount not to exceed $40,500. (FIRE DEPT.)
C. Proposed resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of
Miami, as the sponsoring agency of the UASI Grant Program 2017, under the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and the City
of Hialeah, as participating agency; accepting the award of sub-grant in the amount of
$443,591.17 pursuant to said Memorandum of Agreement approved planning and
equipment costs identified in the program budget; and authorizing the Mayor and the
City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City of Hialeah, to execute the
Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto, and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and
any other documents in furtherance hereof. (FIRE DEPT.)
D. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City, to execute the First Amendment to the Services Agreement between
MCCi LLC, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, to include the
purchase of Laserfiche Avante Software and other related services to the scope of
services section of the agreement, to include the additional cost to the compensation
section, to add a new contact for the City in the notice section, and add Exhibit A-1 to
the agreement, under the same terms and conditions. (INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DEPT.)
E. Request permission for approval to pay the annual City of Hialeah membership dues to
the Florida League of Cities, Inc., for providing a variety of benefits to the City,
including legislative advocacy and updates, bond services, legal advice, access to the
statewide newsletter, and educational webinars, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $27,682. (OFFICE OF THE MAYOR)
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F. Request permission to renew the Non-Exclusive Concession Management Services
Franchise Agreement between Concession Management Systems, LLC and the City of
Hialeah, for a term of one (1) year commencing on April 21, 2018 and ending on April
20, 2019, to provide concession management services to the City at the designated
locations but to exclude Bucky Dent Softball complex, Slade Park and Graham Park, for
a quarterly fee of $2,337.50, with the option to renew for two consecutive one-year
terms. (PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.)
G. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor is the sole source vendor for EZ Street cold mix asphalt for the southern
area of Florida, and issue a purchase order to General Asphalt Co., Inc., for hot asphalt
repairs, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000. (STREETS)
H. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties – Mid-Size 4-Door Administrative Vehicles, Specification #17, and issue a
purchase order to AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC doing business as Autonation Chevrolet
Pembroke Pines, to purchase six (6) 2018 Chevrolet Malibu’s, in the amount of $17,073
per vehicle, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $102,438. (DEPT. OF PARKS
AND RECREATION)
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to McCourt Construction Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for the improvements at Milander Park for the tennis court, two basketball
courts, and one multi-purpose court to address and serve the demands for new residential
development to the City’s park system, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$47,000. (DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
J. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to McCourt Construction Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for the improvements at Wilde for two basketball courts, at Cotson Park for
two basketball courts, at O’Quinn Park for two basketball courts and two tennis courts,
and Slade Park for two basketball ball courts and two tennis courts, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $65,240. (DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
K. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to American Pavement Corp, for the restriping of Palm
Avenue to West 4th Avenue from 56th Street through 59th Street, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $5,095. (STREETS)
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to American Pavement Corp., for the restriping of Palm
Avenue to West 4th Avenue from 61st Street through 65th Street, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $11,955. (STREETS)
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City due
to time constraints and the existing condition of the elevators at Villa Aida, and issue a
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purchase order to Mowrey Elevator Company of Florida, Inc., for the elevator
modernization at Villa Aida, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $119,228.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
N. Request permission to reject Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-005 – Fire
Station #5 - Re-Roofing, because the one bid that was submitted exceeds the City’s
budget for the scope of work, and further request permission to allow the Construction
and Maintenance Department to obtain quotations for this phase of the project.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
O. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA17-VEL 25.0 - 3/4 Ton 4-Door Crew Cab Pickup Truck – 4X4
Specification # 57, and issue a purchase order to AutoNation Chevrolet of Pembroke,
LLC doing business as AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC., to purchase one (1) 2018
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, in the amount of $45,732. Further request permission to
utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties –15 Passenger
Van - Specification # 38, to purchase one (1) 2018 Chevrolet Express 3500 15 Passenger
Van - CG33706, in the amount of $28,087. Further request permission to utilize Florida
Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties – Utility Cargo Van –
Specification # 34, to purchase one (1) 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van-
CG23405, in the amount of $21,852. The total amount of the expenditure for all three (3)
vehicles is $95,671. (FIRE DEPT.)
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3A. License Post-Suspension hearing pursuant to Section 86-56 of the Hialeah Code. The
Licensing Administrator has determined that the business tax receipt holder for Health Care
Massage, Inc., located at 2350 West 84th Street, Bay 14, Hialeah, Florida, 33016, has
violated Hialeah Code Sections §86-54(a)(6), §86-54(a)(8), §86-54(a) (12) and engaged in
conduct that endangered the health, safety and welfare of this community, warranting the
revocation of its business tax receipt. (LICENSE DIV.)
3B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing Article V, in Chapter
86, entitled “Management of Rights-of-Way” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Hialeah, Florida and creating a new Article VI entitled “Communications Facilities in
Rights-of-Way”, in Chapter 82 – Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, to provide
terms and conditions for the placement and maintenance of communications facilities or
systems, small wireless facilities, micro wireless facilities, utility poles, wireless support
structures and equipment facilities in the City’s Right-of-Ways for the provision of
communications, cable services, video services and wireless services, providing for
enforcement and administration; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
3C. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 14, entitled
“Buildings and Building Regulations”, by creating new regulations §§ 14-10 through 14-14
of the Code of Ordinances for permanently siting, installing and maintaining generators in
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all assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the City; repealing all prior ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for penalties; providing for severability; providing for inclusion
in the code; providing for an effective date. (COUNCILMAN HERNANDEZ)
3D. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a license to Clear
Channel Outdoor, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for a term of five years, commencing on
May 1, 2017 ending on April 30, 2022, with three five year options to renew to provide,
install and maintain bus passenger shelters with advertising during the initial term for a
maximum of 100 shelters in substantial conformity with the terms of license agreement
attached as Exhibit “1”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
3E. First reading of proposed ordinance approving the release of a public utility easement
traversing land located at 795 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah, Florida, comprising lots 8, 9, 10, 11
and 12 of Blocks 25 of the Third Addition to Essex Village, as shown on the plat thereof
recorded in the Plat Book 47, Page 94 of the Official Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
3F. First reading of proposed ordinance approving an amendment to the development agreement
by and among FDG Countyline, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, FDG BN
Expansion, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Hialeah, Florida,
dated March 31, 2014 approved by Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2014-18 (March 25, 2014), a
copy of the amendment in substantial form is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit “1”, providing for changes in the improvements to the city park to be permitted and
constructed by the developer in exchange for the payment of $500,000.00 by the City to the
developer upon conveyance, approving the form of deed, manner of conveyance and
restrictions upon the land, providing for changes to the configuration of the roadways to be
built and dedicated by developer, defining the location of the easements reserved by
developer on the city park and providing for developer’s obligations for conduct within the
easement, among other things. property comprising approximately 504 acres within an area
bounded on the west by NW 107 Avenue, on the north by NW 170 Street, on the east by
NW 97 Avenue and on the South by NW 154 Street; all located in Hialeah, Florida.
Property having a land use classification of industrial and located within the BDH Business
Development zoning district. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
3G. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, Article III
“Plans and Plats”, Division 3. “Subdivision Plats”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Hialeah, and in particular, revising Section 98-346 entitled “Required”, and adding a new
Section 98-349 entitled “Unity of Title; Covenant in Lieu Thereof”, creating an exception to
the subdivision of plat requirement for the BDH Business Development District, provided
that all applications for building permits where multiple buildings are proposed for a
single site be accompanied by a unity of title or declaration of restrictive covenants;
creating a requirement for the City Attorney to approve the unity of title and declaration of
restrictive covenants for legal form and sufficiency; and further providing for the required
elements of the declaration of restrictive covenants; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
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inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
3H. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98, entitled “Zoning”, Article I,
entitled “In General”, § 98-7 entitled “Reserved”; by adding § 98-7 entitled “Fees”;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in code; and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
3I. First reading of proposed ordinance submitting to the electorate at a Special Election of the
City of Hialeah to be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the same date as the primary
election of Miami-Dade County, where the electors shall be privileged to vote on the
following ballot question:
“Would you support an increase of approximately 3/4 of one mill (for example: current
millage 6.3018 + 0.75 = 7.0518 proposed millage) in the property tax rate in the city of
Hialeah to fund hiring additional police officers, make necessary capital expenditures,
purchase specialty equipment and technology, train first responders, for the purpose
rendering aid to schools as necessary and as permitted by law, and enhance response to
public mass shootings in the city?”
Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation thereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
3J. First reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance relating to the construction and
funding of roadway improvements in the N.W. 142 nd Street assessment area; determining
that certain real property will be specially benefited by the roadway improvements
establishing the method of assessing the cost of the improvements against the real
property that will be specially benefited thereby; establishing other terms and conditions
of the assessments approving the assessment roll; imposing assessments upon al tax
parcels described in the assessment roll; providing the method of collection ratifying and
confirming the initial assessment resolution; directing recorded notice of the assessments;
providing for severability; providing penalties for violation hereof; and providing an
effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
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:
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.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow a residential development without a vertical mix of uses; allow 12.5% of the
residential units to have floor areas of less than 850 square feet, where 10% is the
maximum allowed; allow a building frontage of 79.1%, where 100% is required at the
base of the building; allow a base height of 45 feet, where 40 feet is the maximum
allowed; allow a street side setback of 1.75 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow a
pervious area of 14.2%, where 30% is the minimum required; and allow 50 parking
spaces, where 54 parking spaces are required; property zoned C-2 (Liberal Commercial
District) within Area 1 of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay. Property located
at 2160 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 13350 NW 97
Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on April 10, 2018.
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the applicant implement a parking
management plan and submit proffered Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with permitting and
construction schedule.
Owner of the Property: Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 13350 NW 97th Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL, 33018.
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PZ 2. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning Lot 6 from R-1 (One Family District) to R-
2 (One and Two-Family Residential District); granting a variance to allow a duplex on
Lot 6, a substandard lot, with width of 50 feet and area of 5,000 square feet, where 75
feet and 7,500 square feet are required; allow a 5.1 foot side setback, where 7.5 feet are
required; allow 20 feet rear setback, where 25 feet are required; allow 43.20% lot
coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; and granting a variance permit to allow
for an existing single family to remain on substandard Lot 7, with a width of 50 feet and
area of 5,000 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square feet are required; all contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-499, 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a), and 98-2056(b)(2).
Property located at 4811 East 9th Lane, Hialeah. Zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
(Applicant: Cesar Fabal, 4811 East 9 Lane, Hialeah, FL)
On March 27, 2018 the item was postponed by the City Council until April 10, 2018. On April 10,
2018 the item remained tabled
Item was approved as amended by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 14, 2018.
Registered Lobbyist: Albert Gonzalez, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Cesar Fabal, 4811 East 9 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013.
FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2018-04 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 651 East 36
Street, Hialeah, Florida; zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an
effective date. (Applicant: Janet Rosillo Lopez, 651 East 36th Street, Hialeah, Florida
33013)
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Janet Rosillo Lopez, 651 East 36th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013.
FD 2. Recommendation of denial by the City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board to adjust a
distance separation to 10 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required between an existing
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282.55 square feet accessory building and the main residence, allow rear setback of 5.33
feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required for the existing accessory building. Property
located at 4540 East 8th Court, Hialeah, zoned R-1(One-Family District). (Applicant:
Angel R. Martinez and Felicia Diaz Gomez, 4540 East 8th Court, Hialeah, Florida)
Item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Angel R. Martinez and Felicia Diaz, 4540 East 8th Court, Hialeah, FL 33013.
LAND USE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential; Property located at 1235 West 26th
Place, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family District); repealing all ordinance or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant Pedro
SanJorge Two Saints Investments LLC, 1235 West 26 Place, Hialeah, Florida.)
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Pedro SanJorge Two Saints Investments LLC , 1235 West 26 Place, Hialeah,
Florida.
LU 2. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Commercial
to High Density Residential; Property located at 620 West 29th Street, Hialeah,
Florida, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District); repealing all ordinance or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Daniel Abreu 29 SW
LLC, 620 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida.)
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Daniel Abreu , 620 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
LU 3. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Low Density
Residential to Commercial; Property located at 402 East 41st Street, Hialeah,
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Florida, zoned P (Parking); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Barbara De La Caridad Hernandez Navarro,
402 East 41st Street, Hialeah, Florid.)
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Barbara De La Caridad Hernandez Navarro , 402 East 41st Street, Hialeah,
Florida
LU 4. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential; Property located at 424 East 30th
Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family District); repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Darren
Cantrelle and Maria Cantrelle, 424 East 30th Street, Hialeah, Florida.)
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Darren Cantrelle and Maria Cantrelle, 424 East 30th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
LU 5. First reading of ordinance amending the future land use map from Low Density
Residential to Transit Oriented Development; property located at 859 East 24th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); 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. (Applicant: Rental Properties
Miami LLC, 859 East 24th Street, Hialeah, Florida.)
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Registered Lobbyist: Caesar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida 33016
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rental Properties Miami LLC, 100 South Pointe Drive, #2702, Miami Beach,
Florida.
LU 6. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Low Density
Residential to Transit Oriented Development; property located at 853 East 24th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family-District); repealing all ordinances or parts of
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ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Registered Lobbyist: Caesar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, FL 33016
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rental Properties Miami LLC, 100 South Pointe Drive, #2702, Miami Beach,
Florida.
LU 7. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a Text Amendment to the
Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to incorporate
residential uses and corresponding policies and objectives in connection with the
proposed redevelopment of the mixed uses Hialeah Heights Land Use Classifications.
(Applicant: Alejandro Arias, Esq. on behalf of Atlas Fam II, LLC)
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on April 11, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rental Properties Miami LLC, 100 South Pointe Drive, #2702, Miami Beach,
Florida.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at
6:30 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.
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matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such
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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.
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