City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · June 12, 2018
Minutes
Carlos0Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katharine 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
June 12, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: The following Council Members were present:
o Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
o Councilman Carl Zogby
o Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Council Vice-President Jose Caragol
o Councilwoman Isis Garcia-Martinez
REPORT: Also present were:
o Lorena Bravo, City Attorney
Invocation given by Lisette Perez, Office Coordinator of the Office of the City Clerk
REPORT: The invocation was led by Lisette Perez, Office Coordinator, Office of the
City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilwoman Isis Garcia-Martinez
REPORT: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Katherine Cue-Fuente.
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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.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Hernandez of a Certificate of Appreciation to the
following volunteers of the organization La Liga Contra El Cancer for their
efforts and contributions. PRESENTED.
1. Gabriela Gonzalez
2. Jesus Hechavarria
3. Jessenia Hechavarria
4. Micah G. Vazquez
5. Victoria Vazquez
6. Claudia Quintana
REPORT: Councilman Paul Hernandez arrived at 7:05 p.m.
REPORT: Councilmember Hernandez recognized the volunteers of the organization of
La Liga Contra El Cancer and thanked them for their hard work.
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1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Items 3B and 3C have been moved to the Planning and Zoning section and are
now items PZ11 and PZ12.
Item 3D has been replaced as item 3B.
Additional backup to item 3B has been placed on the dais for the City Council’s
review.
Proposed ordinance for item PZ12 has been revised and placed on the dais for
the City Councils review.
Items L, M and N have been added to today’s agenda and have been placed on
the dais for the City Council’s review.
Item G has been withdrawn from today’s agenda.
Item 3A has been postponed until June 26, 2018.
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, made by Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente, and seconded by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice
President Caragol and Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez being absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City of Hialeah Council Meeting
held on May 22, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
B. Request permission to cancel the upcoming July 10, 2018 and July 24, 2018 City Council
meetings for summer recess, pursuant to §3.01 of the City Charter. (OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation., sole source vendor, for a three
(3) year extended warranty contract commencing on May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2021
for auto-pulse equipment (Automatic CPR Machine) and battery replacement for the
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aforementioned equipment, for three (3) payments to be invoiced yearly at $23,800 for a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $71,400. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-30, issued to Autonation Ford Miami, doing
business as Bull Motors, LLC., to purchase Ford parts and accessories, by an additional
amount of $15,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-1321, issued to Eureka Farms LLC, to purchase
Green Island Ficus Plants to replace landscaping throughout the City, by an additional
amount of $31,500 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $69,000.
(STREETS DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc., for the design project of Roadway
and Drainage Improvements for West 21st Court between West 56th Street and West 60th
Street, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $36,779.06. (STREETS DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
G. Proposed resolution strongly urging the Miami-Dade County Public School Board and
the Department of Transportation and Public Works of Miami-Dade County to install
signalization at the appropriate perimeter roads at the Westland Hialeah High School.
(ADMINISTRATION) WITHDRAWN
H. Proposed resolution authorizing the transfer of unencumbered appropriation balance or a
portion thereof between classifications of expenditures within an office or department
within the general fund; within the special revenue funds, in particular, fire rescue fund,
parks grants and impact fees fund, urban area security grant fund, police grant fund,
affordable housing fund, building division fund; within the capital funds in particular,
Hialeah Educational Academy Charter School expansion fund; and within enterprise
funds, in particular, public works fund-Solid Waste and Water & Sewer as summarized
an itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “1B” and made a part hereof; and
providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET DEPT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-050
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-1407, issued to Trane U.S. Inc., to replace the
existing Advantix dehumidifiers that are malfunctioning at the Milander Center, by an
additional amount of $16,909 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$165,481. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
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APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
J. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA17-VEL 25.0 – 2018 Chevy Express 2500 Cargo Van –CG23405
Specification #34, and issue a purchase order to AN Motor of Pembroke, LLC., to
purchase one (1) 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van, in the amount of $24,594.
Further request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association
of Counties- Mid-Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles- 4x2 Specification #27, to purchase one
(1) 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, in the amount of $30,211 from AutoNation Chevrolet of
Pembroke, doing business as AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC. The total amount of the
expenditure for two (2) vehicles is $54,805. (BUILDING DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
K. Proposed resolution ratifying and approving supplemental appropriations to the annual
budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 and in particular revising the budget to supplement
revenues within the special revenue funds, in particular, Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF)-State , Emergency Solution
Fund, Home Investment Partnership Program Fund, Police Grant Fund, State Housing
Initiative Program Fund, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund And ECS, library
and special events fund; and within the capital funds in particular, Hialeah Educational
Academy (HEA) Charter School Expansion fund and parks project fund as summarized
and itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “1A” and made a part hereof. (OFFICE
OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET DEPT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-051
L. Request permission to reject Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-008 –
Elderly Housing Project Impact Windows and Glass Doors, due to only one vendor
submitting for the scope of work and it was disqualified, 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 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
M. Request permission to reject Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-007 –
Impact Windows and Glass Doors, due to only one vendor submitting for the scope of
work and it was disqualified, 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 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
N. Proposed resolution accepting a $4,000,000.00 grant from the State of Florida Job
Growth Grant Fund for the design permitting and construction of N.W. 102 Avenue,
from N.W. 162 Street to N.W. 170 Street; approving the terms of the Florida Job Growth
Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the State of Florida as set forth in Exhibit 1 job;
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute and deliver the
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agreement and all other necessary and customary documents in furtherance thereof on
behalf of the City; and providing for and effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-052
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98,
“Zoning”, Article VI, entitled “Supplementary District Regulations”, Division 5
entitled “Uses”, Subdivision VIII, entitled “Assisted Living Facilities” §§ 98-1956 and
98-1957, to require compliance with the distance separation in Sections §§ 98-1989
and 98-1990 as applicable; 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) POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 26, 2018.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on May 22, 2018.
3B. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a master equipment lease/purchase
agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, as lessor, and the City, as lessee,
and separate schedules thereto, for the acquisition, purchase, financing and leasing of
certain equipment as described herein; authorizing certain other documents required in
connection therewith; authorizing all other actions necessary to the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this ordinance; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, as
attesting witness, to execute the master equipment lease/purchase agreement and all
necessary documents on behalf of the City; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, City of Hialeah, clarified item to the City
Council.
REPORT: Motion to approve item 3B, made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded
by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
June 26, 2018.
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
NONE
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
6. NEW BUSINESS
General discussion on Assisted Living Facilities throughout the City.
(At the request of Councilman Paul Hernandez.)
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez discussed requirements on Assisted Living
Facilities (ALF’s) and asked for a public meeting to be held with all Assisted Living
Facilities owners within the City of Hialeah to be invited to attend.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Munoz spoke on conducting a public meeting
with all of the owners of Assisted Living Facilities in Hialeah.
REPORT: Carlos Berragon, 8879 West 33rd Avenue, addressed the City Council and
City Attorney on tow trucks entering Aragon and Bonterra communities through the
residential entrance.
REPORT: Carlos Berragon, 8879 West 33rd Avenue, addressed the City Council on
grading on West 92nd Street and West 97th Avenue, concerned with drainage issues.
REPORT: Jose Sanchez, Director of Streets, City of Hialeah, spoke of construction
on 97th Avenue.
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
NONE
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.
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REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning Lot 6 from R-1
(One Family District) to R-2 (One-And Two-Family Residential District); permit 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 39.9% 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, 544, 546, and 98-2056(b)(2) Property located at 4811 east 9th
lane, Hialeah. Zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-047.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ1 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent.
Item was approved as amended by the City Council on May 8, 2018. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
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.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating and abandoning for
public use all of the 12 foot alley lying in Block 8E (Plat Book 9-11), bounded on the
East by the East line of said Block 8E and bounded on the West by the West line of lot
23 prolonged until it intersects with the West line of lot 11, located on the Eastern
portion of the block bounded by East 9th Street to the South, East 5th Avenue to the
East, East 10th Street to the North and East 4th Avenue to the West, Hialeah, Florida,
and more particularly described in the legal description and location sketch attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
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severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-048.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
Owner of the Property: Neliber Garcia Gonzalez,04-3117-011-1300,Gonzalo Martin & W Aleida,04-
3117-011-1290, Isabel Fernandez,04-3117-011-1280, Silverio Reyes & Alina C Lopez, 04-3117-011-
1271, Torre Victoria, LLC, 04-3117-1310,04-3117-011-1320,04-3117-011-1330 and 04-3117-011-
1340.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ2 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers
Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a conditional use
permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow the restaurant
located within the artist live/work overlay (ALWOD) district to sell, offer for sale,
deliver, and serve or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages; property zoned M-
1 (Industrial District); Property located at 1000 East 16 Street, Hialeah, Florida;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-049.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Registered Lobbyist: Valerie Haber, 333 SE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL. 33131
Owner of the Property: Kirk Lazarus, Manager- 1501 East 10th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
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REPORT: Matthew Kusher, 100 East 16th Street, addressed the City Council on this
item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ3 made by Councilman Hernandez and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers
Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of Adis
Subdivision; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways,
together with all existing and future planting of trees; repealing all ordinance or parts of
ordinance in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Property located at 491 East
11th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-050.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Bernardino N. Rodriguez and Adis Rodriguez, 491 East 11th Street,
Hialeah, Florida.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ4 made by Councilman Zogby and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and
Garcia-Martinez absent.
PZ 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of
Amelia Mixed Use Development; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or
other public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees; repealing all
ordinance or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Property located at 7755 West 4th Avenue (Red Road) Hialeah, Florida.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-051.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
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Owner of the Property: Hialeah 7.65 LLC, 7755 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ5 made by Councilman Zogby and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and
Garcia-Martinez absent.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One- Family Residential
District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District); and granting a variance permit to allow an
interior south side setback of 7.4 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow a street side
setback of 12.4 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow a pervious area of 22.5%, where
30% is required; allow 37 parking spaces, where 39 parking spaces are required; and
allow 32.14% lot coverage, where 30% is required; all contra to §§ 98-590, 98-
2056(b)(1) and (b)(2), 98-2189(19)b. Property located at 4597 And 4599 Palm
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; 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 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus, Architect, 18501 Pines Blvd, #342, Pembroke Pines, FL
33029.
Owner of the Property: Roberto C. Gonzalez, Revocable Trust, 14500 Lake Crescent Place,
Miami Lakes, Florida. 33014.
REPORT: Manny Reus, 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, addressed the City Council
with renderings to the plans that were presented.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ6 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and
Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One Family Residential
District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District); and granting a special use permit (SUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code Of Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the expansion of the
neighborhood business overlay district for the construction of a new 35-unit
multifamily residential building; and granting a variance permit to allow only
residential uses, where a vertical mix of uses is required; allow all residential units to
have an area less than 850 square feet, where only 10% of the units may have a floor
area of less than 850 square feet; allow front setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet are
required; allow east and north side setbacks of 10 feet, where 15 feet are required;
allow a pervious area of 16.8%, where 30% is required; and allow 40 parking spaces,
where 79 parking spaces are required; all contra to §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(e)(1) and
98-1630.3(e)(2) 98-2056(b)(1) and 98-2189(19)b. Property located at 701 East 4th
Avenue And 421 East 7th Street, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts
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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 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a submittal of a parking management plan
and development schedule as proffered by applicant.
Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Vilarello, P.A., 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.
Owner of the Property: Babcock Apartments, LLC, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes,
Florida. 33134
REPORT: Anthony Escarra, Esq., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, addressed the City Council on
this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ7 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
PZ 8. First reading of proposed ordinance allowing for the replatting of lot 8 into two
substandard lots: lot 1 with a frontage of approximately 60 feet, depth of 73.27 feet and
an area of 4,396 square feet; and lot 2 with a frontage of 65 feet; depth of 60 feet; and
an area of 3,900 feet; where a frontage for each lot is required of 75 feet; a depth of 100
feet is required; and an area of 7,500 square feet is required; and to permanently
consolidate lot 2 with lot 10 on the east side of lot 2; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-779, 98-781(1) and 98-2188(a)b.; Property located at 22 West 42
Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned RO (residential office).Repealing all
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Jr. Esq., 7600 West 20 Avenue, #200, Hialeah, Florida.
33016.
Owner of the Property: Roberto Correa, 22 West 24 Street, Hialeah, Florida. 33016.
REPORT: Cesar Mestre, Esq., 7600 West 20th Avenue, addressed the City Council on this
item.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ8 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
PZ 9. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a special use permit (SUP) to allow the
expansion of the neighborhood business overlay district pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the development of a new 212-unit multifamily
residential development; and granting a variance permit to allow 330 parking spaces,
where 494 parking spaces are required; allow a front setback of 3.4 feet, where 10 feet
are required for the balconies encroaching into the front setback of proposed building
11; and allow 26.5% pervious area, where 30% is required; contra to Hialeah code §§
98-2056(b)(1), 98-2189(16)a., 98-1630.3(e)(1). Property zoned M-1 (Industrial
District). Property located at 7755 West 4th 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
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a submittal of a parking management plan
and development schedule as proffered by applicant.
Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Vilarello, P.A., 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida
Owner of the Property: Hialeah 7.65 LLC, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes,
Florida.33014.
REPORT: Javier Vasquez, Esq., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, presented a short clip on the
development to the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ9 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
PZ 10. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a special use permit (SUP) to allow the
expansion of the neighborhood business district overlay pursuant to Hialeah Code Of
Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the development of a new 28-unit multifamily
residential building; and granting a variance permit to allow 23 parking spaces, where
67 parking spaces are required; allow an area of 18,649 square feet, where 20,000
square feet is the minimum site area required; and allow all units to have less than 850
square feet, where only 10% of the units may have less than 850 square feet; contra to
Hialeah code §§ 98-1630.8, 98-2189(16)a., and 98.1630.2. Property zoned C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District). Property located at 497 And 499 West 23
Street, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
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penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a submittal of a parking management plan
and development schedule as proffered by applicant.
Owner of the Property: Sun Holdings, Inc., 8180 NW 36 Street, #100-J, Doral, Florida 33166.
REPORT: Alejandro Arias, Esq, Holland & Knight, LLP, 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami,
FL. 33131, addressed the City Council on behalf of the applicant.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ10 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
PZ 11. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla Ordinance 2018-008
(January 23, 2018) that granted a variance permit pertaining to pervious area location
of a dumpster enclosure, and waived a portion of the City of Hialeah landscape manual
requirements updated July 9, 2015 to provide for correction of the omission of the
parking setback of 5 feet, where 55 feet is the minimum required; contra to Hialeah
Code Of Ordinances §§98-641(g); Property located at 336 East 6th Street, Hialeah,
Florida; property zoned R-3-D (Multifamily District). Providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. (Item PZ 7,
City Council Meeting of January 23, 2018.) (PLANNING AND ZONING.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
REPORT: Deborah Storch, Planning and Zoning Director, City of Hialeah, clarified item
to the Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ11 made by Councilman Zogby and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and
Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
PZ 12. First reading of proposed ordinance amending HIA., Fla. Ordinance 2018-046 (May
22, 2018) that granted a variance permit pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinance § 98-
2233 partially waiving the minimum landscape requirements to amend the number of
viable trees, shrubs and landscaping acceptable to the City to be provided on the
adjacent 30 acres of land and dedicated as a public park. Property located within the
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Hialeah Heights annexation 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; 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. (Item PZ 2, City Council Meeting of May 22, 2018.)
(PLANNING AND ZONING.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ12 made by Councilman Hernandez and seconded
by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and
Garcia-Martinez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for June 26,
2018.
FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
decision No. 2018-05 to allow an adjustment on the property located at 960 West 51
Place, Hialeah, Florida; Zoning R-1 (One-Family District) and providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol and Garcia-Martinez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-053
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Santiago Paulino & Jacqueline Soto, 960 West 51 Place, Hialeah, FL
33012.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD1 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Caragol
and Garcia-Martinez absent.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, August 28, 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.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such
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purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed
by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature
is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained,
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Agenda
Carlos0Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katharine 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
June 12, 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 Councilwoman Isis Garcia-Martinez
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
Presentation by Mayor Hernandez of a Certificate of Appreciation to the
following volunteers of the organization La Liga contra El Cancer for their
efforts and contributions.
1. Gabriela Gonzalez
2. Jesus Hechavarria
3. Jessenia Hechavarria
4. Micah G. Vazquez
5. Victoria Vazquez
6. Claudia Quintana
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 May 22, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to cancel the upcoming July 10, 2018 and July 24, 2018 City Council
meetings for summer recess, pursuant to §3.01 of the City Charter. (OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK)
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation., sole source vendor, for a three
(3) year extended warranty contract commencing on May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2021
for auto-pulse equipment (Automatic CPR Machine) and battery replacement for the
aforementioned equipment, for three (3) payments to be invoiced yearly at $23,800 for a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $71,400.00. (FIRE DEPT)
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-30, issued to Bull Motors, LLC., to purchase Ford
parts and accessories, by an additional amount of $15,000, for a new total cumulative
amount not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
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E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-1321, issued to Eureka Farms LLC, to purchase
Green Island Ficus Plants to replace landscaping throughout the City, by an additional
amount of $31,500, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $69,000.
(STREETS DEPT.)
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for the design project of Roadway and Drainage Improvements for West 21st
Court between West 56th Street and West 60th Street, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $36,779.06. (STREETS DEPT.)
G. Proposed resolution strongly urging the Miami-Dade County Public School Board and
the Department of Transportation and Public Works of Miami-Dade County to install
signalization at the appropriate perimeter roads at the Westland Hialeah High School.
(ADMINISTRATION)
H. Proposed resolution authoring the transfer of unencumbered appropriation balance or a
portion thereof between classifications of expenditures within an office or department
within the general fund; within the special revenue funds, in particular, fire rescue fund,
parks grants and impact fees fund, urban area security grant fund, police grant fund,
affordable housing fund, building division fund; within the capital funds in particular,
Hialeah Educational Academy Charter School expansion fund; and within enterprise
funds, in particular, public works fund-Solid Waste and Water & Sewer as summarized
an itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “1B” and made a part hereof; and
providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET DEPT)
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-1407, issued to Trane U.S. Inc., to replace the
existing Advantix dehumidifiers that are malfunctioning at the Milander Center, by an
additional amount of $16,909 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$165,481. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
J. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA17-VEL 25.0 – 2018 Chevy Express 2500 Cargo Van –CG23405
Specification #34, and issue a purchase order to AN Motor of Pembroke, LLC., to purchase
one (1) 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van, in the amount of $24,594. Further request
permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties- Mid-
Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles- 4x2 Specification #27, to purchase one (1) 2018 Chevrolet
Traverse, in the amount of $30,211 from AutoNation Chevrolet of Pembroke, doing
business as AN Motors of Pembroke, LLC. The total amount of the expenditure for two (2)
vehicles is $54,805. (BUILDING DEPT.)
K. Proposed resolution ratifying and approving supplemental appropriations to the annual
budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 and in particular revising the budget to supplement
revenues within the special revenue funds, in particular, Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF)-State , Emergency Solution
Fund, Home Investment Partnership Program Fund, Police Grant Fund, State Housing
Initiative Program Fund, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund And ECS, library and
special events fund; and within the capital funds in particular, Hialeah Educational Academy
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(HEA) Charter School Expansion fund and parks project fund as summarized and itemized
in the schedule attached as Exhibit “1A” and made a part hereof. (OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT BUDGET DEPT)
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98,
“Zoning”, Article VI, entitled “Supplementary District Regulations”, Division 5
entitled “Uses”, Subdivision VIII, entitled “Assisted Living Facilities” §§ 98-1956 and
98-1957, to require compliance with the distance separation in Sections §§ 98-1989
and 98-1990 as applicable; 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)
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on May 22, 2018.
3B. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla Ordinance 2018-008
(January 23, 2018) that granted a variance permit pertaining to pervious area location of
a dumpster enclosure, and waived a portion of the City of Hialeah landscape manual
requirements updated July 9, 2015 to provide for correction of the omission of the
parking setback of 5 feet, where 55 feet is the minimum required; contra to Hialeah
Code Of Ordinances §§98-641(g); Property located at 336 East 6th Street, Hialeah,
Florida; property zoned R-3-D (Multifamily District). Providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
3C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending HIA., Fla. Ordinance 2018-046 (May 22,
2018) that granted a variance permit pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinance § 98-2233
partially waiving the minimum landscape requirements to amend the number of viable
trees, shrubs and landscaping acceptable to the City to be provided on the adjacent 30
acres of land and dedicated as a public park. Property located within the Hialeah
Heights annexation 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;
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)
3D. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a master equipment lease/purchase
agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, as lessor, and the City, as lessee,
and separate schedules thereto, for the acquisition, purchase, financing and leasing of
certain equipment as described herein; authorizing certain other documents required in
connection therewith; authorizing all other actions necessary to the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this ordinance; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, as
attesting witness, to execute the master equipment lease/purchase agreement and all
necessary documents on behalf of the City; repealing all ordinances or parts of
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ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
General discussion on Assisted Living Facilities throughout the City.
(At the request of Councilman Paul Hernandez.)
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 rezoning Lot 6 from R-1
(One Family District) to R-2 (One-And Two-Family Residential District); permit to
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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 39.9% 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, 544, 546, and 98-2056(b)(2) Property located at 4811 east 9th
lane, Hialeah. Zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
Item was approved as amended by the City Council on May 8, 2018. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
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.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating and abandoning for
public use all of the 12 foot alley lying in Block 8E (Plat Book 9-11), bounded on the
East by the East line of said Block 8E and bounded on the West by the West line of lot
23 prolonged until it intersects with the West line of lot 11, located on the Eastern
portion of the block bounded by East 9th Street to the South, East 5th Avenue to the
East, East 10th Street to the North and East 4th Avenue to the West, Hialeah, Florida,
and more particularly described in the legal description and location sketch attached
hereto and made a part hereof as 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.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
Owner of the Property: Neliber Garcia Gonzalez,04-3117-011-1300,Gonzalo Martin & W Aleida,04-
3117-011-1290, Isabel Fernandez,04-3117-011-1280, Silverio Reyes & Alina C Lopez, 04-3117-011-
1271, Torre Victoria, LLC, 04-3117-1310,04-3117-011-1320,04-3117-011-1330 and 04-3117-011-
1340.
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PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a conditional use
permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow the restaurant
located within the artist live/work overlay (ALWOD) district to sell, offer for sale,
deliver, and serve or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages; property zoned M-
1 (Industrial District); Property located at 1000 East 16 Street, Hialeah, Florida;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Registered Lobbyist: Valerie Haber, 333 SE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL. 33131
Owner of the Property: Kirk Lazarus, Manager- 1501 East 10th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of Adis
Subdivision; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways,
together with all existing and future planting of trees; repealing all ordinance or parts of
ordinance in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Property located at 491 East
11th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Bernardino N. Rodriguez and Adis Rodriguez, 491 East 11th Street,
Hialeah, Florida.
PZ 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a final plat of
Amelia Mixed Use Development; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or
other public ways, together with all existing and future planting of trees; repealing all
ordinance or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Property located at 7755 West 4th Avenue (Red Road) Hialeah, Florida.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 22, 2018. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2018.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Owner of the Property: Hialeah 7.65 LLC, 7755 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One- Family Residential
District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District); and granting a variance permit to allow an
interior south side setback of 7.4 feet, where 10 feet are required; allow a street side
setback of 12.4 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow a pervious area of 22.5%, where
30% is required; allow 37 parking spaces, where 39 parking spaces are required; and
allow 32.14% lot coverage, where 30% is required; all contra to §§ 98-590, 98-
2056(b)(1) and (b)(2), 98-2189(19)b. Property located at 4597 And 4599 Palm
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus, Architect, 18501 Pines Blvd, #342, Pembroke Pines, FL
33029.
Owner of the Property: Roberto C. Gonzalez, Revocable Trust, 14500 Lake Crescent Place,
Miami Lakes, Florida. 33014.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One Family Residential
District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District); and granting a special use permit (SUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code Of Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the expansion of the
neighborhood business overlay district for the construction of a new 35-unit
multifamily residential building; and granting a variance permit to allow only
residential uses, where a vertical mix of uses is required; allow all residential units to
have an area less than 850 square feet, where only 10% of the units may have a floor
area of less than 850 square feet; allow front setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet are
required; allow east and north side setbacks of 10 feet, where 15 feet are required;
allow a pervious area of 16.8%, where 30% is required; and allow 40 parking spaces,
where 79 parking spaces are required; all contra to §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(e)(1) and
98-1630.3(e)(2) 98-2056(b)(1) and 98-2189(19)b. Property located at 701 East 4th
Avenue And 421 East 7th Street, Hialeah, Florida; 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a submittal of a parking management plan
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and development schedule as proffered by applicant.
Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Vilarello, P.A., 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.
Owner of the Property: Babcock Apartments, LLC, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes,
Florida. 33134
PZ 8. First reading of proposed ordinance allowing for the replatting of lot 8 into two
substandard lots: lot 1 with a frontage of approximately 60 feet, depth of 73.27 feet
and an area of 4,396 square feet; and lot 2 with a frontage of 65 feet; depth of 60 feet;
and an area of 3,900 feet; where a frontage for each lot is required of 75 feet; a depth
of 100 feet is required; and an area of 7,500 square feet is required; and to permanently
consolidate lot 2 with lot 10 on the east side of lot 2; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-779, 98-781(1) and 98-2188(a)b.; Property located at 22 west 42
street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned RO (residential office).Repealing all
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 May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Jr. Esq., 7600 West 20 Avenue, #200, Hialeah, Florida.
33016.
Owner of the Property: Roberto Correa, 22 West 24 Street, Hialeah, Florida. 33016.
PZ 9. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a special use permit (SUP) to allow the
expansion of the neighborhood business overlay district pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the development of a new 212-unit multifamily
residential development; and granting a variance permit to allow 330 parking spaces,
where 494 parking spaces are required; allow a front setback of 3.4 feet, where 10 feet
are required for the balconies encroaching into the front setback of proposed building
11; and allow 26.5% pervious area, where 30% is required; contra to Hialeah code §§
98-2056(b)(1), 98-2189(16)a., 98-1630.3(e)(1). Property zoned M-1 (Industrial District).
Property located at 7755 West 4th 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
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a submittal of a parking management plan
and development schedule as proffered by applicant.
Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Vilarello, P.A., 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida
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Owner of the Property: Hialeah 7.65 LLC, 16400 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes,
Florida.33014.
PZ 10. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a special use permit (SUP) to allow the
expansion of the neighborhood business district overlay pursuant to Hialeah Code Of
Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the development of a new 28-unit multifamily
residential building; and granting a variance permit to allow 23 parking spaces, where 67
parking spaces are required; allow an area of 18,649 square feet, where 20,000 square
feet is the minimum site area required; and allow all units to have less than 850 square
feet, where only 10% of the units may have less than 850 square feet; contra to Hialeah
code §§ 98-1630.8, 98-2189(16)a., and 98.1630.2. Property zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District). Property located at 497 And 499 West 23 Street, Hialeah,
Florida. Repealing all 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 May 23, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a submittal of a parking management plan
and development schedule as proffered by applicant.
Owner of the Property: Sun Holdings, Inc., 8180 NW 36 Street, #100-J, Doral, Florida 33166.
FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
decision No. 2018-05 to allow an adjustment on the property located at 960 West 51
Place, Hialeah, Florida; Zoning R-1 (One-Family District) and providing for an
effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 9, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Santiago Paulino & Jacqueline Soto, 960 West 51 Place, Hialeah, FL
33012.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, August 28, 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
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hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such
purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed
by the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature
is withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained,
the affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing
impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-
8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
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