City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · August 28, 2018
Minutes
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Hernández 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
August 28, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: The following Council Members were present:
o Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
o Council Vice-President Jose Caragol
o Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Councilwoman Isis Garcia-Martinez
o Councilman Carl Zogby
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
REPORT: Also present were:
o Mayor Carlos Hernandez
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 Lourdes Lozano
REPORT: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Casáls-Muñoz
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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 to Carmen Teresa Leiva de Armas of a
proclamation for all her years of professional work. PRESENTED
REPORT: The Honorable Natacha Seijas, former Miami Dade Commissioner was present
at the meeting and announced that she will be leaving to North Carolina.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Items FF and GG have been added to today’s agenda and 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
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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: Frank De La Paz, 3912 West 12th Avenue, requested a separate discussion on
Item D.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz requested a separate discussion on Item S.
REPORT: Councilmember Hernandez requested a separate discussion on Item DD.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, made by Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente, and seconded by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 4-0-3 except
Item D, S, and DD, with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City of Hialeah Council Meeting held
on August 28, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase purchase order #2018-1747, issued to Central Air Comfort, Inc., for the re-pipping
and upgrade of the main chiller supply lines for the first floor in City Hall, by an additional
amount of $18,500, furthermore, request a 10% contingency in the amount of $3,325.00 to
cover any unforeseen issues that may arise, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$36,575. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase purchase order #2018-1268, issued to Paldama Investment d/b/a Island Fence of
Dade, Inc., for the installation of additional gates, motors, underground electrical wiring,
low voltage wiring, and a new access control/card reader system for the parking lot area of
the Police Administration Building, by an additional amount of $99,085, for a new total
cumulative amount not to exceed $188,360. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
D. Proposed resolution authorizing a “piggy back contract” pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §2-818 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with M. T.
Causley, LLC., formerly M. T. Causley, Inc., for plan review, inspection services, and
planning/zoning development reviews; providing for authorization; and providing an
effective date (BUILDING DEPT)
REPORT: Frank De La Paz, 3912 West 12th Avenue, recognized the Building Department
for the improvement on technology.
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REPORT: Motion to approve Item D made by Councilmember Hernandez and seconded
by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-
Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-078.
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation., in that this vendor is the sole source
vendor, for medical supplies and equipment, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$23,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase purchase order #2018-351, issued to Communications & Network Solutions, Inc.,
in that this vendor is the sole source vendor for repairs needed to several electrical boards,
network cards, and electrical gates throughout the Police Departments, by an additional
amount of $1,416.15, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $41,164.78.
(POLICE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
G. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc., in that this vendor is the
sole source vendor of Globe firefighter suits, for the purchase of firefighter personal
protective equipment to outfit new recruits with safety gear and to repair existing
equipment for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
H. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue two (2) purchase orders to Hall-Mark d/b/a REV RTC, Inc., in that this vendor is the
sole source vendor, the first request is for the purchase of fire service tools in the amount
of $15,000 and the second request is for the repairs for out of service apparatus, in the
amount of $15,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue two (2) purchase orders to TEN-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., sole source vendor. The first
request in the amount of $15,000 is for the purchase of Fire Suppression tools and
equipment, the second request in the amount of $15,000 is for the payment of open
invoices for mechanical repairs for Fire Suppression equipment, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $30,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
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J. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-583, issued to Work Injury Solutions of Dade County,
Inc., d/b/a Health Care Center of Miami for the continued service of pre-employment
examinations for new hires, by an additional amount of $15,000, for a new total
cumulative amount not to exceed $45,000. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
K. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., vendor providing the
lowest quotation, for the purchase of Fire Department uniforms, for a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $13,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-2, issued to Wage Works, Inc., for the additional cost
to Cobra Administration and direct bill services, by an additional amount of $4,500, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $19,500. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
M. Request to approve the recommendations of the Selection Committee for the selection of
Engineering Firms in response to RFQ 2017/18-3210-00-001 and select the following six
(6) general consultants for the design of Pedestrian and Bike Path Improvements to West
4th Avenue Frontage Road from 29th to 49th Street, for City Engineering Services: The
Corradino Group, SRS Engineering, Inc.; R.J Behar &Company, Inc., Marlin
Engineering, Inc., Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc., and Calvin Giordano &
Associates, Inc. (STREETS DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
N. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-120, issued to Gus Machado Ford, Inc., to
purchase automotive replacement Ford parts for City vehicles, by an additional amount
of $15,000 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $65,000. (FLEET DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
O. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-162, issued to Kelly Tractor Co., to purchase
caterpillar parts and services for the City’s heavy equipment parts, by an additional
amount of $15,000 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET
DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
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P. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-1021, issued to Toshiba American Business
Solutions, Inc., d/b/a Toshiba Business Solutions to add eleven (11) extra printers to the
Building, Library and Police Departments, nine (9) of which will be for the Library
Department in an effort to centralize printing at the different branches, by an additional
amount of $1,203.53 monthly to the lease, for a new total cumulative amount not to
exceed $6,206.38 per month for the remainder of the four (4) year lease agreement ending
on January 31, 2022. (PURCHASING DIVISION)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Q. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Inphynet Contracting Services, LLC, for
emergency medical services provided by Dr. Frederick Michael Keroff, as medical
director of Hialeah Fire Department and advanced life support provider, in a total
cumulative amount not exceed $60,000. In 2014 an agreement was entered into between
the City and this vendor for said services for a period of three (3) years, ending on
September 30, 2017, with the option to renew the agreement for an additional two (2)
year term. This is year number two (2) of the five (5) year contract. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
R. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order number 2018-1321, issued to Eureka Farms LLC, vendor
providing the lowest quotation, to purchase Green Island Ficus Plants, by an additional
amount of $40,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $109,000.
(STREETS DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
S. Proposed resolution amending Hialeah Florida Resolution 2015-147 (November 10, 2015)
which established a ten member local affordable housing advisory committee for the City
of Hialeah, to decrease the number of committee members to nine, to reappoint the
members of the local affordable Housing Advisory Committee, to clarify the purpose of
the committee; providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION & DEPT OF
GRANTS & HUMAN SERVICES)
REPORT: Annette Quintana, Director of Grants & Human Services, clarified item to the
City Council.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item S made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and seconded by
Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-
Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-079.
T. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to TradeMaster, Inc., for the Mobile Eyes Annual Software
maintenance fee, effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $18,307. (FIRE DEPT)
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APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
U. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from The Children’s Trust in the amount of
$905,998.00, for aftercare and summer camp programs for one-year commencing on
August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019; and further approving and ratifying a grant
agreement between The Children’s Trust and the City of Hialeah for, aftercare and
summer camp programs, a copy of which is attached hereafter and incorporated herein as
exhibit “a”; and further authorizing the mayor or his designee to execute any and all
agreements, and documents in furtherance thereof.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-080.
V. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from The Children’s Trust in the amount of
$375,000.00, for youth enrichment, employment and support programs, for one-year
commencing on August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019; and further authorizing the Mayor
or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into
a grant agreement between The Children’s Trust and the City of Hialeah, for youth
enrichment, employment and support programs, a copy of which is attached hereafter and
incorporated herein as exhibit “A”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-081.
W. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Arrow International, Inc., in that this vendor is the sole source
vendor for medical supplies and equipment, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$20,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
X. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Cepero Corp., d/b/a Health and Safety Training Institute, vendor
providing the lowest quotation for medical training, for a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $25,000. (FIRE DEPT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Y. Proposed resolution ratifying the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the
City of Hialeah, Florida and the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida for the
placement of City of Hialeah Police Department Officers at Miami-Dade County Public
Schools located within the City of Hialeah, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof as Exhibit 1. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-082.
Z. Request permission to utilize Lake County Florida Contract No.17-0606G- Fire
Equipment parts-Supplies- Service commencing on July 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019,
and issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., for the purchase of
tools, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000. (FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
AA. Request permission to award Hialeah Invitation to Bid # 2017/18-3210-00-003- Roadway,
Improvements to West 16th to 18th Court from 46th to 49th Street, to Acosta Tractors Inc.
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$479,252.50 including a 10% contingency. (STREETS DEPT & DEPT. OF GRANTS &
HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
BB.Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Brunswick Corporation, d/b/a LifeFitness in that this vendor is
the sole source vendor, for the equipment needed for the construction of the City Hall
indoor gymnasium, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $143,300.15 (BUILDING
DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
CC. Request permission to utilize Lake County Florida Contract No.17-0606G- Fire
Equipment parts-Supplies- Service commencing on July 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019,
and issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., for the repair of fire
equipment, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $8,000. (FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
DD. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to SRT Wireless, LLC., in that this vendor is the sole source
vendor, for the purchase of Cardinal, this equipment will be utilized to stay current with
technological advances to locate and arrest persons identified as making threats and
targeting law enforcement officers, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000.
(POLICE DEPT)
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez requested clarification on this item.
REPORT: Commander Fernando Villa, City of Hialeah Police, addressed Councilman
Hernandez and clarified item.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item DD made by Councilman Hernandez and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-
Martinez, and Lozano absent.
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EE. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance 2018-064 of the City Council meeting of August
14, 2018 was approved with the incorrect year, in the first WHEREAS clause of the
ordinance the year 2017 should have been 2018. Additionally, in section 2 of the ordinance
the words “commercial recreation” should be stricken and replaced with “mixed use
Hialeah Heights”. The ordinance is being amended to reflect the correct year of 2018 and
Mixed use Hialeah Heights. (LAW DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
FF. Request permission to issue a purchase order to The Corradino Group, Inc., a vendor
recommended by the City’s Selection Committee in 2018 for engineering services, for the
design of Pedestrian and Bike Path Improvements to West 4th Avenue Frontage Road from
29th to 49th Street, Hialeah Bid RFQ# 2017-18-3210-00-001- Pedestrians and Bike Path
Improvements to West 4th Avenue Frontage Road, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $82,300. (STREETS DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
GG. Request permission for approval of a final payment for the design and relocation of Florida
Power & Light transmission poles, necessary for the roadway improvements to Northwest
97th Avenue from Northwest 154th Street to 170th Street, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $498,845.45. On May 23, 2017 the City Council approved a deposit of $125,000 to
Florida Power & Light for the design and relocation of transmission poles in conflict with
the Roadway improvements to NW 97th Avenue from 154th to 170th Street Project.
(STREETS DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 50,
“Housing”, Article III, entitled “Housing Assistance Program” Division 2 entitled
“Affordable Housing Committee” Sections 50-86, 50-87 and 50-89, to clarify the purpose
and revising the committee requirements; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing
for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective
date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-
Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3A made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-065.
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3B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2,
“Administration”, Article II, entitled “Departments, Offices and Divisions,” Division 8
entitled “Finance Department,” §§2-237; amending division 9. entitled “Office Of
Management and Budget,” §§2-267, to add the Purchasing Department to the division of
Finance and removing it from the division of the Office of Management and Budget;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a
severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective
date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-
Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, clarified item for the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3B made by Council Vice President Caragol, and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-066.
3C. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating a portion of the Right
of Way of East 45th Place lying Southerly and adjacent to lots 1, 2 and 3 of Featherstone
Sports Addition to Hialeah, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 18, at
page 11, of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, containing an area of
approximately 4,243.63 square feet, more or less. Property located at 4597 and 4599 Palm
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, and more particularly described in the Surveyor’s legal
description and location sketch attached hereto and made a part hereof as exhibit “A” and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was tabled until August 14, 2018 by the City Council on June 26, 2018.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3C made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-067.
3D. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting from SFACS Real
Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a special warranty deed conveying
approximately 2,002 square feet or .045 acres of land described in the special warranty
deed 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 4-0-3 with
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Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3D made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-068.
3E. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting from Eruditional,
LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a right of way deed conveying approximately
15,970 square feet or .367 acres of land described in the right-of-way deed 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 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Frank De La Paz, 3912 West 12th Avenue, had questions regarding acres.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3E made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-069.
3F. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting from SFACS Real
Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a right of way deed conveying
approximately 27,257 square feet or .626 acres of land described in the right-of-way deed
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 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3F made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-070.
3G. First reading of proposed ordinance amending chapter 78 entitled “Solid Waste”, Article
IV. Supplemental Regulations for Garbage, Waste and Recycling Dumpsters, of the Code
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of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in particular, revising section 78-107,
“Applicability”, to provide for an administrative waiver of the dumpster enclosure
requirements; and further adding a new section, Hialeah Code § 78-111 entitled
“Administrative Waiver of Dumpster Enclosure Requirements” creating a procedure and
setting standards for the approval of a waiver; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
inclusion in code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION) APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-
Martinez, and Lozano absent.
REPORT: Deborah Storch, Planning and Zoning Director, clarified item.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3G made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 11, 2018.
3H. First reading of proposed ordinance to enter into a lease agreement between the City of
Hialeah, as landlord, and city of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc., a Florida not-for-
profit corporation, as tenant, for use of the school facility located at Slade Park consisting
of 41,603 square feet, more or less, located at 2590 West 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida, for a
term of three years, commencing on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021, for an
annual base rent amount of $550.00 for each student enrolled, payable in equal monthly
installments, and a usage fee of $180,012.21 for the first year for city services, including
$75.00 for each student enrolled as a cost allocation to the ECS Department for its
administrative services, and use of library and park facilities, with a 3% annual increase
for each of the two successive years, in substantial form as attached hereto and made a
part hereof as exhibit "1".; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano
absent.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 3H made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 11, 2018.
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
4A. Proposed resolution appointing Esmiley Iglesias as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for a period of a two (2)-year term ending on September 9, 2020.
(COUNCILMAN CARL ZOGBY) APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item 4A made by Council Vice President Caragol and
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seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-083.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Report to the City Council of financial disclosure submittals for the year ending in 2017,
pursuant to Section 26-36(d) of the Hialeah City Code. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
AS NOTED
6B. Proposed ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida
amending chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, article IV. Supplementary District Regulation,
Division 10. entitled “Parking”, of the Code of ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in
particular, revising section 98-2200 entitled “Parking Commercial Vehicles, Recreational
Vehicles, Boats or Vessels on property zoned Residential”, to revise the definition of
recreational vehicle, making unlawful to park a recreational vehicle within a residential
zoning district, and further rescinding in its entirety subsection (d) of Hialeah Code section
98-2200, Parking of Recreational Vehicles on property zoned Residential; 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.
(ITEM FOR DISCUSSION)
REPORT: Mayor Hernandez expressed his concerns towards this issue and requested ideas
from the City Council and Law Department.
REPORT: Alexis Riveron, Building Official, spoke on code violations.
REPORT: Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, spoke on a permit system for Commercial Vehicles,
Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Vessels on property zoned Residential.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, advised of legal issues that may arise and advised
that there needed to be further research done before a decision is made.
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Councilman Hernandez spoke on the new City website, thanked Ricardo Suarez,
Chief Information Officer and the Information Technology Department.
Rita Mayorga, 1161 West 47th Street, addressed the City Council with neighboring
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issues on West 47th Avenue.
Antonio Velez, 685 NW 130th Street, addressed the City Council with concerns
regarding the neighborhood located at West 47th Avenue.
Commander Fernando Villa, Hialeah Police Department, addressed the issue and
advised the residents that they will work on this issue.
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 conditional use
permit (CUP) to allow the expansion of an existing vocational school pursuant to
Hialeah Code Of Ordinances § 98-181; property zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
District); Property located at 4400 West 12 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 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Eduardo V. Cambert (Futura Career Institute Inc.), 4512 West 12th
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-071.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-
1(One Family District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); Property
located at 853 East 24th Street, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinance in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date. APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Nancy Ortiz, 100 South Pointe Drive, Suite 2702, Miami Beach, Florida
33139.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 7600 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-072.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-
1(One Family District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); Property
located at 859 East 24th Street, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinance in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date. APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: David Ortiz, 100 South Pointe Drive, Suite 2702, Miami Beach, Florida
33139.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 7600 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
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seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-073.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-3
(Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District). Property
located at 1235 West 26th Place, Hialeah, Florida. 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. APPROVED 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Two Saints Investment Inc., 7966 NW 162nd Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 4 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-074.
PZ 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-3
(Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District). Property
located at 424 East 30 Street, Hialeah, Florida. 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. APPROVED 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Darren & Maria Cantrelle, 12351 Southwest 41st Street, Miami, Florida
330175.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 5 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-075.
PZ 6. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow 65 parking spaces, where 81 are required; property zoned C-3 (Extended Liberal
Commercial District). Property located at 802 East 25 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
4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Fourth Avenue Developers, LLC, (Daniel Abreu), 14011 Southwest 20th
Street, Miami, Florida 33175.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 6 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-076.
PZ 7. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow the construction of a three unit, three story multifamily building on a
substandard lot with a frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required; an area of 6,750
square feet, where 7,500 feet are required; allow a front setback of 6 feet, where 25
feet are required; allow a rear setback of 16 feet, where 20 feet are required; allow an
East side setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet are required; and allow lot coverage of 37.4
percent, where a maximum of 30 percent is allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code Of
Ordinances §§ 98-2056(b)(2), 98-348, 98-499, 98-588, 98-589, 98-590, and 98-591;
Property located at 464 East 21 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned R-3-3
(Multi-Family District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date. APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez,
and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Padron Cattle LLC, (Hipolito Padron), 3411 Southwest 100 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33165.
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Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item PZ 7 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-077.
FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2018-06 that granted an adjustment on the Property located at 4135
West 6 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date. APPROVED
4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Jose Ramon, 4135 West 6th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item FD 1 made by Councilman Hernandez and seconded
by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-084.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2018-07 that granted an adjustment on the Property located at 340
West 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date. APPROVED
4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Aida L. Martinez, 340 West 60th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item FD 2 made by Councilman Hernandez and seconded
by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-085.
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LAND USE
LU 1. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential Office and Commercial to Major Institutions. Property located at
374, 398, 400 East 12 Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-2 (One and Two Family
Residential District) and B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail 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.
TABLED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rincon De San Lazaro Inc. 1190 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33130.
Registered Lobbyist: Maria A. Gralia, Esq., 150 West Flagler Street, Suite 2200, Miami, Florida
33130.
REPORT: Maria A. Gralia Esq., 150 West Flagler Street, addressed the City Council in
representation to this item.
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez had questions regarding the current use of the
property.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz questioned if property taxes are paid.
REPORT: Deborah Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, clarified item on exemption
and permits.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, clarified item and the purpose.
REPORT: Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, expressed concerns regarding the parking for the
property.
REPORT: Motion to table Item LU 1 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Item is tabled until September 11, 2018.
LU 2. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Industrial
to Transit Oriented Development District (TOD); Property located at 4800 NW 37th
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned M-1 (Industrial 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.
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APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano
absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC., 1090 NW River Drive, #201, Miami,
Florida 33136.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33131.
REPORT: Jorge L. Navarro, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, presented renderings to the City Council.
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez expressed how pleased he is with this project.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 2 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 11, 2018.
LU 3. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Commercial to Transit Oriented Development District (TOD). Property located at 1033
East 25 Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial 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 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and
Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Center State Pointe, LLC., 1025 East 25th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33131.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 3 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 11, 2018.
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LU 4. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Office to Commercial. Property located at 610 East 49th Street, Hialeah,
Florida, Zoned RO (Residential Office); 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 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Star Property XII LLC, 3750 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33134.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 4 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
seconded by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 11, 2018.
LU 5. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential to Commercial. Property located at 22 West 42 Street, Hialeah,
Florida, zoned RO (Residential Office); 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 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Roberto Correa, 5868 NW 199th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 5 made by Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 11, 2018.
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LU 6. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential. Property located at 1130, 1140, 1170
West 26 Street, 2505 and 2595 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3
(Multiple-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 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby,
Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Oceanmar Park Apartments LLC., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Second Floor,
Miami Lakes, FL 33014.
Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Villarello, P.A, 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Second Floor, Miami
Lakes, FL 33014.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 6 made by Councilwoman Cue- Fuente and
seconded by Council Vice President Caragol. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 11, 2018.
LU 7. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential Office to Commercial. Property located at 2901 West 16 Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida, zoned M-1 (Industrial 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 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Hialeah Pura Vida LLC & Hialeah Pura Vida Apartments LLC., 200
South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 3200.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vasquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida
33131.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 7 made by Council Vice President Caragol
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 11, 2018.
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LU 8. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a Map Amendment to
the Future Land Use Map from Transit Oriented Development District to Industrial.
Property located at 725 SE 9th Court, Hialeah, Florida. Zoned M-1 (Industrial
District). APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and
Lozano absent.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 22, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Columbia Florida 9th Industrial, LLC, 120 N. Lasalle Street, Suite 2900,
Chicago Illinois 60602.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami,
Florida 33131.
REPORT: Motion to approve Item LU 8 made Council Vice President Caragol and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilmembers
Zogby, Garcia-Martinez, and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-086
REPORT: Meeting was adjourned by Council President Casáls-Muñoz at 9:35 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
at 6:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Carlos 0
Hernández 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
August 28, 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 Lourdes Lozano
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 to Carmen Teresa Leiva de Armas of a
proclamation for all her years of professional work.
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 August 28, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase purchase order #2018-1747, issued to Central Air Comfort, Inc., for the re-pipping
and upgrade of the main chiller supply lines for the first floor in City Hall, by an additional
amount of $18,500, furthermore, request a 10% contingency in the amount of $3,325.00 to
cover any unforeseen issues that may arise, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$36,575. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase purchase order #2018-1268, issued to Paldama Invesment d/b/a Island Fence of
Dade, Inc., for the installation of additional gates, motors, underground electrical wiring,
low voltage wiring, and a new access control/card reader system for the parking lot area of
the Police Administration Building, by an additional amount of $99,085, for a new total
cumulative amount not to exceed $188,360. (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
DEPT.)
D. Proposed resolution authorizing a “piggy back contract” pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §2-818 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with M. T.
Causley, LLC., formerly M. T. Causley, Inc., for plan review, inspection services, and
planning/zoning development reviews; providing for authorization; and providing an
effective date (BUILDING DEPT)
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation., in that this vendor is the sole source
vendor, for medical supplies and equipment, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$23,000. (FIRE DEPT)
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
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increase purchase order #2018-351, issued to Communications & Network Solutions, Inc.,
in that this vendor is the sole source vendor for repairs needed to several electrical boards,
network cards, and electrical gates throughout the Police Departments, by an additional
amount of $1,416.15, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $41,164.78.
(POLICE DEPT)
G. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc., in that this vendor is the
sole source vendor of Globe firefighter suits, for the purchase of firefighter personal
protective equipment to outfit new recruits with safety gear and to repair existing
equipment for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000. (FIRE DEPT)
H. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue two (2) purchase orders to Hall-Mark d/b/a REV RTC, Inc., in that this vendor is the
sole source vendor, the first request is for the purchase of fire service tools in the amount
of $15,000 and the second request is for the repairs for out of service apparatus, in the
amount of $15,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (FIRE DEPT)
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue two (2) purchase orders to TEN-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., sole source vendor. The first
request in the amount of $15,000 is for the purchase of Fire Suppression tools and
equipment, the second request in the amount of $15,000 is for the payment of open
invoices for mechanical repairs for Fire Suppression equipment, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $30,000. (FIRE DEPT)
J. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-583, issued to Work Injury Solutions of Dade County,
Inc., d/b/a Health Care Center of Miami for the continued service of pre-employment
examinations for new hires, by an additional amount of $15,000, for a new total
cumulative amount not to exceed $45,000. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT)
K. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., vendor providing the
lowest quotation, for the purchase of Fire Department uniforms, for a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $13,000. (FIRE DEPT)
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-2, issued to Wage Works, Inc., for the additional cost
to Cobra Administration and direct bill services, by an additional amount of $4,500, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $19,500. (RISK MANAGEMENT DEPT)
M. Request to approve the recommendations of the Selection Committee for the selection of
Engineering Firms in response to RFQ 2017/18-3210-00-001 and select the following six
(6) general consultants for the design of Pedestrian and Bike Path Improvements to West
4th Avenue Frontage Road from 29th to 49th Street, for City Engineering Services: The
Corradino Group, SRS Engineering, Inc.; R.J Behar &Company, Inc., Marlin
Engineering, Inc., Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc., and Calvin Giordano &
Associates, Inc. (STREETS DEPT)
N. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-120, issued to Gus Machado Ford, Inc., to
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purchase automotive replacement Ford parts for City vehicles, by an additional amount
of $15,000 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $65,000. (FLEET DEPT.)
O. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-162, issued to Kelly Tractor Co., to purchase
caterpillar parts and services for the City’s heavy equipment parts, by an additional
amount of $15,000 for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET
DEPT.)
P. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order #2018-1021, issued to Toshiba American Business
Solutions, Inc., d/b/a Toshiba Business Solutions to add eleven (11) extra printers to the
Building, Library and Police Departments, nine (9) of which will be for the Library
Department in an effort to centralize printing at the different branches, by an additional
amount of $1,203.53 monthly to the lease, for a new total cumulative amount not to
exceed $6,206.38 per month for the remainder of the four (4) year lease agreement ending
on January 31, 2022. (PURCHASING DIVISION)
Q. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Inphynet Contracting Services, LLC, for
emergency medical services provided by Dr. Frederick Michael Keroff, as medical
director of Hialeah Fire Department and advanced life support provider, in a total
cumulative amount not exceed $60,000. In 2014 an agreement was entered into between
the City and this vendor for said services for a period of three (3) years, ending on
September 30, 2017, with the option to renew the agreement for an additional two (2)
year term. This is year number two (2) of the five (5) year contract. (FIRE DEPT)
R. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and increase purchase order number 2018-1321, issued to Eureka Farms LLC, vendor
providing the lowest quotation, to purchase Green Island Ficus Plants, by an additional
amount of $40,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $109,000.
(STREETS DEPT)
S. Proposed resolution amending Hialeah Florida Resolution 2015-147 (November 10, 2015)
which established a ten member local affordable housing advisory committee for the City
of Hialeah, to decrease the number of committee members to eight, to reappoint the
members of the local affordable housing advisory committee, to clarify the purpose of the
committee; providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
T. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to TradeMaster, Inc., for the Mobile Eyes Annual Software
maintenance fee, effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $18,307. (FIRE DEPT)
U. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from The Children’s Trust in the amount of
$905,998.00, for aftercare and summer camp programs for one-year commencing on
August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019; and further approving and ratifying a grant
agreement between The Children’s Trust and the City of Hialeah for, aftercare and
summer camp programs, a copy of which is attached hereafter and incorporated herein as
exhibit “a”; and further authorizing the mayor or his designee to execute any and all
agreements, and documents in furtherance thereof.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT.)
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V. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from The Children’s Trust in the amount of
$375,000.00, for youth enrichment, employment and support programs, for one-year
commencing on August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019; and further authorizing the Mayor
or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into
a grant agreement between The Children’s Trust and the City of Hialeah, for youth
enrichment, employment and support programs, a copy of which is attached hereafter and
incorporated herein as exhibit “A”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPT.)
W. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Arrow International, Inc., in that this vendor is the sole source
vendor for medical supplies and equipment, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$20,000. (FIRE DEPT)
X. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Cepero Corp., d/b/a Health and Safety Training Institute, vendor
providing the lowest quotation for medical training, for a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $25,000. (FIRE DEPT)
Y. Proposed resolution ratifying the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the
City of Hialeah, Florida and the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida for the
placement of City of Hialeah Police Department Officers at Miami-Dade County Public
Schools located within the City of Hialeah, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof as Exhibit 1. (ADMINISTRATION)
Z. Request permission to utilize Lake County Florida Contract No.17-0606G- Fire
Equipment parts-Supplies- Service commencing on July 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019,
and issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., for the purchase of
tools, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,000. (FIRE DEPT.)
AA. Request permission to award Hialeah Invitation to Bid # 2017/18-3210-00-003- Roadway,
Improvements to West 16th to 18th Court from 46th to 49th Street, to Acosta Tractors Inc.
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$479,252.50 including a 10% contingency. (STREETS DEPT.)
BB. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Brunswick Corporation, d/b/a LifeFitness in that this vendor is
the sole source vendor, for the equipment needed for the construction of the City Hall
indoor gymnasium, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $143,300.15 (BUILDING
DEPT.)
CC. Request permission to utilize Lake County Florida Contract No.17-0606G- Fire
Equipment parts-Supplies- Service commencing on July 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019,
and issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., for the repair of fire
equipment, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $8,000. (FIRE DEPT.)
DD. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City,
and issue a purchase order to SRT Wireless, LLC., in that this vendor is the sole source
vendor, for the purchase of Cardinal, this equipment will be utilized to stay current with
technological advances to locate and arrest persons identified as making threats and
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targeting law enforcement officers, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000.
(POLICE DEPT)
EE. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance 2018-064 of the City Council meeting of August
14, 2018 was approved with the incorrect year, in the first WHEREAS clause of the
ordinance the year 2017 should have been 2018. Additionally, in section 2 of the ordinance
the words “commercial recreation” should be stricken and replaced with “mixed use
Hialeah Heights”. The ordinance is being amended to reflect the correct year of 2018 and
Mixed use Hialeah Heights. (LAW DEPT.)
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 50,
“Housing”, Article III, entitled “Housing Assistance Program” Division 2 entitled
“Affordable Housing Committee” Sections 50-86, 50-87 and 50-89, to clarify the purpose
and revising the committee requirements; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing
for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an
effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 14, 2018.
3B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2,
“Administration”, Article II, entitled “Departments, Offices and Divisions,” Division 8
entitled “Finance Department,” §§2-237; amending division 9. entitled “Office Of
Management and Budget,” §§2-267, to add the Purchasing Department to the division of
Finance and removing it from the division of the Office of Management and Budget;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a
severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective
date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 14, 2018.
3C. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating a portion of the Right
of Way of East 45th Place lying Southerly and adjacent to lots 1, 2 and 3 of Featherstone
Sports Addition to Hialeah, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 18, at
page 11, of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, containing an area of
approximately 4,243.63 square feet, more or less. Property located at 4597 and 4599
Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, and more particularly described in the Surveyor’s legal
description and location sketch attached hereto and made a part hereof as exhibit “A” and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was tabled until August 14, 2018 by the City Council on June 26, 2018.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
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3D. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting from SFACS Real
Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a special warranty deed conveying
approximately 2,002 square feet or .045 acres of land described in the special warranty
deed 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)
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
3E. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting from Eruditional,
LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a right of way deed conveying approximately
15,970 square feet or 3.67 acres of land described in the right-of-way deed 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)
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
3F. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting from SFACS Real
Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a right of way deed conveying
approximately 27,257 square feet or .626 acres of land described in the right-of-way deed
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)
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
3G. First reading of proposed ordinance amending chapter 78 entitled “Solid Waste”, Article
IV. Supplemental Regulations for Garbage, Waste and Recycling Dumpsters, of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in particular, revising section 78-107,
“Applicability”, to provide for an administrative waiver of the dumpster enclosure
requirements; and further adding a new section, Hialeah Code § 78-111 entitled
“Administrative Waiver of Dumpster Enclosure Requirements” creating a procedure and
setting standards for the approval of a waiver; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for
inclusion in code; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
3H. First reading of proposed ordinance to enter into a lease agreement between the City of
Hialeah, as landlord, and city of Hialeah Education Academy, Inc., a Florida not-for-
profit corporation, as tenant, for use of the school facility located at Slade Park consisting
of 41,603 square feet, more or less, located at 2590 West 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida, for a
term of three years, commencing on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021, for an
annual base rent amount of $550.00 for each student enrolled, payable in equal monthly
installments, and a usage fee of $180,012.21 for the first year for city services, including
$75.00 for each student enrolled as a cost allocation to the ECS Department for its
administrative services, and use of library and park facilities, with a 3% annual increase
for each of the two successive years, in substantial form as attached hereto and made a
part hereof as exhibit "1".; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
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severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
4A. Proposed resolution appointing Esmiley Iglesias as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for a period of a two (2)-year term ending on September 9, 2020.
(COUNCILMAN CARL ZOGBY)
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Report to the City Council of financial disclosure submittals for the year ending in 2017,
pursuant to Section 26-36(d) of the Hialeah City Code. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
6B. Proposed ordinance of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida
amending chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, article IV. Supplementary District Regulation,
Division 10. entitled “Parking”, of the Code of ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in
particular, revising section 98-2200 entitled “Parking Commercial Vehicles, Recreational
Vehicles, Boats or Vessels on property zoned Residential”, to revise the definition of
recreational vehicle, making unlawful to park a recreational vehicle within a residential
zoning district, and further rescinding in its entirety subsection (d) of Hialeah Code section
98-2200, Parking of Recreational Vehicles on property zoned Residential; 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.
(ITEM FOR DISCUSSION)
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.
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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 conditional use
permit (CUP) to allow the expansion of an existing vocational school pursuant to Hialeah
Code Of Ordinances § 98-181; property zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District);
Property located at 4400 West 12 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 June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Eduardo V. Cambert (Futura Career Institute Inc.), 4512 West 12th
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-
1(One Family District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); Property
located at 853 East 24th Street, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinance 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 June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Nancy Ortiz, 100 South Pointe Drive, Suite 2702, Miami Beach, Florida
33139.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 7600 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-
1(One Family District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); Property
located at 859 East 24th Street, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinance 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 June 27, 2018.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: David Ortiz, 100 South Pointe Drive, Suite 2702, Miami Beach, Florida
33139.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 7600 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-3
(Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District). Property located
at 1235 West 26th Place, Hialeah, Florida. 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Two Saints Investment Inc., 7966 NW 162nd Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
PZ 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-3
(Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3-5 (Multiple Family District). Property located
at 424 East 30 Street, Hialeah, Florida. 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Darren & Maria Cantrelle, 12351 Southwest 41st Street, Miami, Florida
330175.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
PZ 6. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow 65 parking spaces, where 81 are required; property zoned C-3 (Extended Liberal
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Commercial District). Property located at 802 East 25 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 June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Fourth Avenue Developers, LLC, (Daniel Abreu), 14011 Southwest 20th
Street, Miami, Florida 33175.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
PZ 7. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow the construction of a three unit, three story multifamily building on a substandard
lot with a frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required; an area of 6,750 square feet,
where 7,500 feet are required; allow a front setback of 6 feet, where 25 feet are required;
allow a rear setback of 16 feet, where 20 feet are required; allow an East side setback of 5
feet, where 10 feet are required; and allow lot coverage of 37.4 percent, where a
maximum of 30 percent is allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code Of Ordinances §§ 98-
2056(b)(2), 98-348, 98-499, 98-588, 98-589, 98-590, and 98-591; Property located at
464 East 21 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned R-3-3 (Multi-Family District).
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 June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Padron Cottle LLC, (Hipolito Padron), 3411 Southwest 100 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33165.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on August 14, 2018.
FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2018-06 that granted an adjustment on the Property located at 4135 West
6 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Jose Ramon, 4135 West 6th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2018-07 that granted an adjustment on the Property located at 340 West
60 Street, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on June 27, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Aida L. Martinez, 340 West 60th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
LAND USE
LU 1. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential Office and Commercial to Major Institutions. Property located at
374, 398, 400 East 12 Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-2 (One and Two Family
Residential District) and B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Rincon De San Lazaro Inc. 1190 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33130
Registered Lobbyist: Maria A. Gralia, Esq., 150 West Flagler Street, Suite 2200, Miami, Florida
33130.
LU 2. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Industrial
to Transit Oriented Development District (TOD); Property located at 4800 NW 37th
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned M-1 (Industrial 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: 4700 NW 37th Invesments, LLC., 1090 NW River Drive, #201, Miami,
Florida 33136.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33131.
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LU 3. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Commercial to Transit Oriented Development District (TOD). Property located at 1033
East 25 Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Center State Pointe, LLC., 1025 East 25th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33131.
LU 4. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Residential
Office to Commercial. Property located at 610 East 49th Street, Hialeah, Florida,
Zoned RO (Residential Office); 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 August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Star Property XII LLC, 3750 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33134.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
LU 5. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential to Commercial. Property located at 22 West 42 Street, Hialeah,
Florida, zoned RO (Residential Office); 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 August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Roberto Correa, 5868 NW 199th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015.
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Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
LU 6. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential. Property located at 1130, 1140, 1170
West 26 Street, 2505 and 2595 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3
(Multiple-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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Oceanmar Park Apartments LLC., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Second Floor,
Miami Lakes, FL 33014.
Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Villarello, P.A, 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Second Floor, Miami
Lakes, FL 33014.
LU 7. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential Office to Commercial. Property located at 2901 West 16 Street,
Hialeah, Florida, zoned M-1 (Industrial 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.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 8, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Hialeah Pura Vida LLC & Hialeah Pura Vida Apartments LLC., 200
South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 3200.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vasquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida
33131.
LU 8. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a Map Amendment to the
Future Land Use Map from Transit Oriented Development District to Industrial.
Property located at 725 SE 9th Court, Hialeah, Florida. Zoned M-1 (Industrial
District).
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
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NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
at 6:30 p.m.
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