City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · November 13, 2018
Minutes
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 Summary Agenda/Minutes
November 13, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, called the roll with all Council Members present:
o Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
o Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
o Councilwoman Isis Garcia-Martinez
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Council Vice President Jose Caragol
Also present was:
o Mayor Carlos Hernandez
o Lorena Bravo, City Attorney
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilman Paul Hernandez
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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: Brigette Leal, Administrative Aide, Office of the City Clerk read the meeting
guidelines into the record in English by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, and in Spanish.
1. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Hialeah Police Chief Sergio Velazquez of Certificates of Appreciation to
Sergeant Ramiro Del Nodal, Detective Roque Goitia, Detective Luis Salas, Alexis
Barrios and Detective Katherine Montenegro, for apprehending a Cat Bugler who has
been an issue in our City since 2007. Because of the hard work of these police officers,
the offender was sentenced to thirty years in prison for four committed burglaries and
sentenced to life in prison for an armed burglary he committed. (POLICE
DEPARTMENT) PRESENTED
REPORT: Chief Sergio Velazquez and Major Hubert Ruiz presented on behalf of the
Hialeah Police Department.
Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz, recognized Wilfred Quesada, City of
Hialeah resident and World War II Veteran. Mr. Quesada he was thanked for his
service and was provided with a “Thank You” book from students.
2. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT
2A. Election of Council President pursuant to §3.01 (c) of the Hialeah Charter.
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REPORT: Motion to elect Vivian Casáls-Muñoz as Council President made by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and seconded by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion
passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
2B. Election of Council Vice President pursuant to §3.01 (c) of the Hialeah Charter.
REPORT: Motion to elect Isis Garcia-Martinez as Council Vice President made by
Councilman Zogby, and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with
Council Vice President Caragol absent.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
The expense amount for Consent Item BB has been corrected from $324,649 to
$165,000.
The location of the proposed street naming for Consent Item S has been corrected.
Items HH and II have been added to today’s agenda and a copy of each has been placed
on the dais for the City Council’s review.
Revised plans for Item PZ 7 have been placed on the dais for the City Council’s review.
4. 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: Mayor Hernandez requested a separate discussion on Item S.
REPORT: Councilwoman Lozano requested a separate discussion on Item T.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Items S and T, made by
Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion
passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 23,
2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
B. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
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Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicles from AN Motors
of Pembroke, LLC d/b/a Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $129,525:
Two (2) 2019 Chevy Tahoe (1FL) – CC15706, Specification No. 31, in a total
amount of $38,026 per vehicle
Two (2) 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LS-Mid-Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles- 4WD or
AWD, Specification #30, in a total amount of $26,738 per vehicle.
Further request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association
of Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicles from Alan Jay
Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. d/b/a Alan Jay Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $292,728:
Eight (8) 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 1SA - ½ Ton Crew Cab Pickup Truck - 4X2,
Specification No. 57, in a total amount of $26,684 per vehicle
Three (3) 2019 GMC Canyon 2WD - Compact Crew Cab Pickup Truck - 4X2,
Specification No. 51, in a total amount of $23,444 per vehicle
One (1) 2019 Chevrolet Impala LS 1FL - Full Size 4-Door Administrative Vehicles,
Specification No. 18, in a total amount of $21,087 per vehicle.
Further request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association
of Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicle Asbury Jax
Ford, LLC d/b/a Coggin Ford, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $28,046:
One (1) 2019 Ford F-150 XL (W1C), Specification No. 57.
(BUILDING DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that Hialeah Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-003 – Walker Park – Selective Demolition and
Stucco was rejected because the bids submitted exceeded the City’s budget for the scope of
work, and issue a purchase order to Duenas & Gutierrez Plaster, Inc., vendor providing the
lowest quotation, in the amount of $41,000, and further request for approval of a
contingency in the amount of $15,000 for any unforeseen conditions that may arise during
the project, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $56,000. (CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that Hialeah Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-004 – Walker Park – Painting and Waterproofing
Construction & Maintenance Department was rejected because two of the bids submitted
exceeded the City’s budget for the scope of work and one bid submitted was not considered
responsible, and issue a purchase order to I.D. Painting Corp., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, in the amount of $35,000, and further request for approval of a contingency in
the amount of $3,500 for any unforeseen conditions that may arise during the project, for a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $38,500. (CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
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E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Top Seal Services Corp, vendor providing the lowest quotation,
for roofing repairs at Walker Park, in the amount of $19,500, and further request for
approval of a contingency in the amount of $1,950 for any unforeseen conditions that may
arise during the project, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $21,450.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
F. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0 to purchase three (3) 2019 Chevy Express LS 3500
(CG33706), 15 Passenger Van Low/STD Roof, Specification No. 45, from AN Motors of
Pembroke, LLC d/b/a Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, in the amount of $27,484 per
vehicle, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $82,452. (DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
G. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to God is Good, Corp., vendor providing the lowest quotation, for
the renovations at McDonald Water Park which will include pressure cleaning of all
structures in McDonald water park to include the main building, racquetball courts, pool
exterior restrooms, pump room, concessions stand, bridge located by the lazy river and
perimeter picket fence and columns, as well as the repainting of all structures located
within the water park, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,100.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
H. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide art classes to the participants of the Therapeutics
Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 19, 2018 and ending on
September 11, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $4,680.00; and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-103
I. Proposed resolution accepting and approving the renewal of the Florida’s Twenty-First
(21st) Century Community Learning Centers Grant to fund the Young Leaders with
Character Steam Ahead Afterschool and Summer Programs, operating out of three 21st
Century Community Learning Centers sites, for students from grades 6 through 8, in the
amount of $367,524.00 for the fifth year of funding, commencing on August 1, 2018 and
ending on July 31, 2019; ratifying the grant agreement; and further authorizing the Mayor
or his designee to execute any and all agreements, documents and subcontracts in
furtherance thereof. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO.2018-104
J. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
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Hialeah and Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. to provide research-based arts programming at
six sites, during the 2019 Summer Camp Program, for a term commencing on June 1,
2019 and ending on August 16, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $12,305.00; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to
execute the Professional Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and
made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-105
K. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide art classes to the participants of the Step Ahead
Social Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 7, 2018 and ending on
September 15, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $4,980.00; and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106
L. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide Zumba classes to the participants of the Step Ahead
Social Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 13, 2018 and ending on
September 18, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $6,480.00; and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-107
M. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC., to provide Zumba classes to the participants of the
Therapeutics Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 5, 2018 and
ending on September 25, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $6,480.00; and authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute The
Professional Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part
hereof as Exhibit “1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-108
N. Proposed resolution accepting and approving the renewal of the Florida’s Twenty-First
(21st) Century Community Learning Centers Grant to fund the Young Leaders with
Character Academic Achievers Afterschool and Summer Programs, operating out of two
21st Century Community Learning Centers sites, for students from grades 6 through 12, in
the amount of $397,601.00 for the fifth year of funding, commencing on August 1, 2018
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and ending on July 31, 2019; ratifying the grant agreement; and further authorizing the
Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements, documents and subcontracts in
furtherance thereof. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-109
O. Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between the City of Hialeah and A.
Oliveros, Inc. to provide bus transportation services to the City’s Step Ahead Program, for
a term commencing on October 1, 2018 and ending on December 21, 2018; and authorizing
the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to
execute the Service Agreement attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an effective date. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-110
P. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide Zumba classes to the participants of the Creative
Learning and Play After School Program, for a term commencing on September 1, 2018
and ending on May 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $10,800.00; and authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the
professional services agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-111
Q. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide Zumba Gold classes to the participants of the City’s
Senior Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on October 8, 2018 and ending on
September 11, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $12,960.00; and authorizing the Mayor
and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-112
R. Proposed resolution urging the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to
continue to pursue actions to hold E-Cigarette Manufacturers accountable for the
accessibility of their products to minors and to expeditiously proceed to enact and enforce
regulations prohibiting the sale and marketing of youth-friendly and youth-oriented e-
cigarettes to minors in the immediate interest of the health, safety, and welfare of our
nation’s youth. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-113
S. Proposed resolution approving the naming of West 15 Street, from West 4 Court to West 6
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Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, as “Luis ‘Wichy’ Rodriguez Way”, with the cost of signage to be
paid by the City, in his honor, as a Cuban American and a resident of Hialeah who started
“Wichy Towing Service”. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-114
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item S, made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez,
and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice
President Caragol absent.
T. Proposed resolution approving the naming at West 48 Street from West 8 Avenue to West
8 Lane Hialeah, Florida, as “Juana Aurora Medina Way”, with the cost of signage to be
paid by the City, in her honor as a Cuban American and resident of Hialeah who founded
the Nuevo Caminar Ministerio Catolico, a community based nonprofit that helped families
rebuild their lives due to the ills of drug addiction. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-115
REPORT: Evelio Medina, 33 West 48th Street, addressed the City Council regarding
the proposed street naming for his mother.
REPORT: Ramon Cabrera, 4538 Palm Avenue, Nuevo Caminar, addressed the City
Council on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item T made by Councilwoman Lozano, and
seconded by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council
Vice President Caragol absent.
U. Proposed resolution approving the renewal of a Turf and Landscape Maintenance
Department Funded Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
for the maintenance of turf and landscape on designated state roads within the corporate
limits of the City of Hialeah, for a term of one year, beginning on March 9, 2019 and
ending on March 7, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $142,872.00, in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to
execute the contract renewal and all other customary and necessary documents to carry out
this resolution. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-116
V. Proposed resolution approving an amendment to a Joint Participation Agreement between
Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, the City of Hialeah Gardens,
Florida and the City of Hialeah, Florida for the improvement of Northwest 107 Avenue
from Northwest 138 Street to Northwest 170 Street, approved by Hialeah, Fla. Resolution
No. 2016-115 (October 11, 2016) with an effective date of April 28, 2017, to phase
construction and advance county funding for the roadway project, identifying the status of
the pending required right of way donations and the ongoing obligation to acquire the
necessary right of way by the participating municipalities; authorizing the Mayor and the
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City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the amendment to the
Joint Participation Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-117
W. Request permission to increase purchase order # 2018-1789, issued to ACTL Group, LLC,
for the removal, relocation and replacement of the existing chilled water lines and
insulation at the City Hall Gymnasium, by an additional amount of $11,830, for a new
total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,991. (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
X. Request permission to increase purchase order # 2018-1483, issued to Central Fumigation
Department, Inc., for the payment of three remaining invoices for fiscal year 2018 FOR
pest control services to the homes of the police canine officers, the police department’s
canine facility and police stations one through 5, by an additional amount of $975, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,375. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
Y. Request permission to accept a donation from Florida National University for the full
renovation of the men’s and women’s locker rooms at Bucky Dent Park, located at 2250
West 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016, for Florida National University men’s and
women’s basketball teams, as well as the women’s volleyball team, with the work being
done by City’s Construction and Maintenance Department, in a total cumulative amount of
$35,250 with Florida National University being reimbursed should the project come under
budget. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
Z. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor has agreed to maintain the same pricing for fiscal year 2019, and issue a
purchase order to Central Fumigation Department, Inc., for the service of pest control
services to the homes of the police canine officers, the police department’s canine facility,
and police stations one through five for fiscal year 2018-2019, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $47,400. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
AA. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor continues to be the only local company that offers all necessities such as
police uniforms and equipment all in one place, and increase purchase order #2018-862,
issued to Lou’s Police Distributors, Inc., for the purchase of police uniforms for new hires
and promotions, by an additional amount of $9,600, for a new total cumulative amount not
to exceed $92,600. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
BB. Request permission to utilize Term Contract No. Y13-1056-JS - Fire Apparatus, a
competitively bid governmental contract between Orange County and Hall-Mark Fire
Apparatus, and issue a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc., d/b/a, Hall-Mark RTC, for the
purchase of one (1) 2013 (Demo) Horton Rescue Transport Apparatus, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $165,000. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
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APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
CC. Request permission to utilize General Services Administration Contract No. GS-07F-
169DA – Law Enforcement & Security, effective through August 22, 2021, and issue a
purchase order to Lenco Industries, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Lenco BearCat
Armored vehicle to enhance detection and tactical equipment delivery capabilities
resulting in safer civilian and officer rescues, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$240,744. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
DD. Request permission to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Allegro Music Academy,
Inc., with Allegro Music Academy agreeing to provide music education through the
Cultural Arts Program at City owned recreation centers located at Goodlet Park located at
4200 West 8th Avenue and Wilde Community Center located at 1701 West 53rd Terrace,
with all fees collected for the program being split with the City collecting twenty percent
and Allegro Music Academy collecting eighty percent. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
EE. Request from the Home Depot Store # 6378, for a Christmas Tree Sales Permit, with set
up taking place on November 14, 2018 and take down on December 30, 2018, and with
sales scheduled to take place from November 25, 2018 through December 25, 2018, to be
located at the Home Depot store located at 950 Southeast 12th Street, Hialeah, FL, subject
to recommendations from the Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
FF. Request from the Home Depot Store # 202, for a Christmas Tree Sales Permit, with set up
taking place on November 14, 2018 and take down on December 30, 2018, and with sales
scheduled to take place from November 25, 2018 through December 25, 2018, to be
located at the Home Depot store located at 1590 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL, subject to
recommendations from the Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
GG. Request from Santa Barbara Catholic Church, located at 6801 West 30th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida, for a permit to host a carnival on church grounds from Thursday, November 29,
2018 through Sunday, December 2, 2018, subject to recommendations from the Police
Department and Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
HH. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicles from AN Motors of
Pembroke, LLC d/b/a Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, in a total cumulative amount
not to exceed $1,343,815.
Thirty-five (35) 2019 Dodge Charger (LDDE48), Specification No. 2, in a total
amount of $24,525 per vehicle.
Twenty (20) 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1WT (CC10753) - ½ Ton Extended Cab
Pickup Truck - 4X2, Specification No. 55, in a total amount of $24,272 per vehicle.
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Further request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association
of Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicles from Stingray
Chevrolet, LLC, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $323,110:
Ten (10) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 (CC15706/9C1) - Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 Police
Rated Utility - RWD, Specification No. 6, in a total amount of $32,311 per vehicle.
II. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $25,993.00
from State Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the purchase of a JLG T350 Tow-Pro Boom
Lift from Kelly Tractor Co., a Florida Corporation; and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-118
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance releasing and vacating the right
of way at 7615 West 8 Avenue, Hialeah Florida that traverses land bounded on the north by
West 77 Street and on the south by West 76 Street, legally described as a portion of West
76 Street, lying southerly and adjacent to Lot 2, Block 1, Kelly’s Oaks, according to the
plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 106 at Page 61, of the public records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, located within Section 25, Township 52 South, Range 40 East, Miami-
Dade County, Florida, consisting of approximately 4301 square feet; as depicted in Exhibit
“1”, reserving unto the City a 10 foot wide utility easement of approximately 1,189 square
feet legally described as the south 10.00 feet along the West 76 Street, lying southerly and
adjacent to Lot 2, Block 1, Kelly’s Oaks, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 106 at Page 61, of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, located within
Section 25, Township 52 South, Range 40 East, Miami-Dade County, Florida, as depicted
in Exhibit “2”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-119
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5A, made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded
by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice
President Caragol absent.
5B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2,
“Administration”, Article II, entitled “Departments, Offices and Divisions”, to elevate the
Divisions of Retirement and Library to departments, by amending Division 8. “Finance
Department”, Section 2-237 “Finance Director” to remove retirement from the
administrative responsibilities of the Director of Finance; deleting Section 2-238
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“Retirement Division” and creating a new Division 19. entitled “Department of
Retirement”, adding Section 2-538 “Created” and Section 2-539 “Retirement Director”;
amending Division 13. “Education and Community Services Department”, amending
Section 2-417 “Director of Education and Community Services” to remove operation of
the library system from the administrative responsibilities of the Director of Education and
Community Services, deleting Section 2-418 “Divisions”, and creating a new Division 20.
entitled “Department of Public Libraries” adding Section 2-540 “Created”, Section 2-541
“Director of Public Libraries”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for severability; providing for
inclusion in code; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-120
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5B, made by Councilman Hernandez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent.
5C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-55 (October 2,
2017) adopting the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to increase appropriations
from transfers in and fund balance in the amount of $50,977 and to approve and ratify all
unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from one
office or department to another for a new year-end Operating Budget in the total amount of
$144,150,977; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5C made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice
President Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
November 27, 2018.
5D. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-56 (October 2,
2017) adopting the Special Revenue Funds Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018, to approve
and ratify supplemental appropriations in the amount of $7,959,477 and to approve and
ratify all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers for a new year-end Special
Revenue Funds Budget in the total amount of $29,721,977; repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing
for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5D, made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez,
and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
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5E. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-57 (October 2,
2017) adopting the Debt Service Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve and
ratify supplemental appropriation in the amount of $423,840 and to approve and ratify all
unencumbered appropriation balance transfers for a new year-end Debt Service Budget in
the total amount of $7,723,640; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5E made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
5F. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-58 (October
2, 2017) adopting the Capital Projects Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve
and ratify supplemental appropriations in the amount of $1,942,958 and to approve and
ratify all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or
from one office or department to another for a new year-end Capital Projects Fund Budget
in the total amount of $6,198,958; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for a penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5F made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilman Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
5G. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-59 (October
2, 2017) adopting the Street Transportation Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to
approve supplemental appropriations in the amount of $430,826 and to approve and ratify
all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from
one office or department to another for a new year-end Street Transportation Fund budget
in the total amount of $6,385,726; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5G made by Councilman Hernandez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
5H. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-60 (October
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2, 2017) adopting the Stormwater Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve and
ratify supplemental appropriations in the amount of $81,700 and to approve and ratify all
unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from one
office or department to another for a new year-end Stormwater Fund Budget in the total
amount of $3,402,500; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing for penalties in violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5H made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez,
and seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice
President Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
November 27, 2018.
5I. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-61 (October
2, 2017) adopting the public works fund budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve and
ratify a reduction in appropriations in the amount of $9,547,500 and to approve and ratify
all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from
one office or department to another for a new year-end public works fund budget in the
total amount of $110,791,200; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for a penalty in violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5I made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
5J. First reading of proposed ordinance accepting the Right of Way Deed attached as Exhibit
“1” from FDG Countyline, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, conveying 40
feet rights-of-way along NW 102 Avenue for public highway purposes and all purposes
incidental thereto; 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. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5J made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
5K. First reading of proposed ordinance accepting the Right of Way Deed attached as Exhibit
“1” from FDG BN Expansion LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, conveying
rights-of-way consisting of 40 feet along NW 102 Avenue with an area of approximately
60,627 square feet for public highway purposes and all purposes incidental thereto;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
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violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5K made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
5L. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Hialeah, Chapter 98 Entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division
11 Landscaping, Section 98-2233, Waiver of Minimum Landscaping Requirements;
Landscape Mitigation, to allow for waivers of the City’s minimum landscaping
requirements as may be appropriate; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in
code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. (ZONING DIV.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5L made by Councilman Hernandez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27,
2018.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
REPORT: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: None.
9. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
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Frank De La Paz, 3920 West 12th Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding
permit fees for commercial properties, as well as Certificate of Use.
Mayor Hernandez congratulated the Council President and Council Vice
President and advised regarding several events including the tree lighting
ceremony and turkey giveaway.
Council President Casáls-Muñoz announced the upcoming fire graduation at
Milander Park on Thursday.
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
REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
Attention Applicants:
a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor’s approval or veto.
The Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor’s signature is
withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the
Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at
the next regular meeting.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning from C-2 (Liberal
Retail Commercial District) to R-3-4 (Multiple Family District); and granting a variance
permit to allow the construction of a multifamily building on a substandard lot with a
frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required and a total lot area of 6,628 square feet,
where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; allow a front setback of 10 feet, where
25 feet is the minimum required; allow 5 feet east side setback, where 10 feet is the
minimum required; allow 54% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; and
26% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required; all contra to §§ 98-348(a), 98-
589, 98-590, 2056(b)(1) and (b)(2). Property located at 620 West 29 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 October 10, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Daniel Abreu and Grisel Abreu, 14011 SW 20 Street, Miami, FL 33175.
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Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-121
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance, granting a variance permit to
allow a building height of 65 feet, where 45 feet is the maximum allowed, contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1601(d); property located at 9100 West 40 Avenue
Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned (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 October 10, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: RELP BLP, LLC and Beacon Logistic Park, LLC, 2020 Salzedo Street, 5th
Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Registered Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenet, 2020 Salezedo Street, 5th Floor, Coral Gables, Florida
33134.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-122
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1
(One Family District) to C-1 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and to P (Parking
District); and granting a variance permit to allow a front setback of 4 feet, where 20 feet
is the minimum required; and allow 22 parking spaces where 37 parking spaces are
required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1115, 98-1069(a), and 98-
2189(7). Property zoned R-1 (One Family District) located at 802 and 814 East 24
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.
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Item was approved as amended by the City Council on October 9, 2018. (Amended from C-2 to
C-1).
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on September 26, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve rezoning from R-1 and SUP and R-1 to C-1 and P and
approve parking variance with recommended condition.
Owner of the Property: Daniel Abreu ( East 8th PT LLC), 14011 SW 20th Street, Miami, Florida
33175.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-123
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol
absent.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from RO (Residential Office) to B-
1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). Property located at 610 East 49 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Star Prop XII, LLC, 3750 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33134.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 7600 West 20 Aenue, #220, Hialeah, Florida.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, 7600 West 20th Avenue, addressed the City Council on this
item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27, 2018.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) and
A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and granting a temporary
waiver of plat, provided that a final plat is approved within 18 months of approval of this
ordinance pursuant to Land Development Code § 10-4 (c), and granting the following
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variances specific to each prospective tract to allow for the construction of a new mixed-
use development pursuant to the NBD (Neighborhood Business District) regulations, to
include 260 residential units and approximately 11,000 square feet of retail; as to
prospective tract A comprising approximately 5.02 acres in area- granting a variance
permit to allow less than 600 square feet on 18 studio residential units, where 600 square
feet is the minimum area allowed and allow less than 850 square feet on 60 residential
units, where 850 square feet is the minimum allowed, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.2; granting a variance permit to allow a building mass without a
delineated base, middle and cap, where a segmented mass is required, contra to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.3(c); granting a variance permit to allow a building
frontage of 71% at the base, where 100% is required, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.3(d); granting a variance permit to allow 89.5 feet front setback,
where 10 feet built-to-line is required, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.3
(e)(1); granting a variance permit to allow for surface parking along the front setback,
where surface parking is not allowed at the front setback, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.3(e)(4); and granting a variance permit to allow 368 parking
spaces, where 664 parking spaces are required, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §
98-2189 (16)a. and b.; as to prospective tract B comprising approximately 2.01 acres in
area- granting a variance permit to allow 7.6 feet front setback for a proposed two story
commercial building, where 20 feet is the minimum required, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-1115 and 98-1069(a); as to prospective tract C comprising
approximately 1.26 acres in area- granting a variance permit to allow approximately 1.5
feet landscape buffer for a distance of 200 feet along West 29th Street, where 7 feet is the
minimum required, contra to the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated
July 9, 2015 paragraph D(7); and as to prospective tract D comprising approximately .61
acres in area – granting a variance permit to allow 22 parking spaces, where 25 parking
spaces are required, contra Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189 (7) and (10) for the
construction of a commercial development consistent with the C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District) regulations;. Property located at 2901 West 16 Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida. Zoned M-1 (Industrial 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owners of the Property: See attached Exhibit “B”.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier Vasquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Javier Vasquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council on this
item.
REPORT: Robert Espejo, 4533 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, addressed the City Council
Council and demonstrated a digital presentation.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
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seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27, 2018.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development); and granting a variance
permit to allow 10 stories, where 8 stories is the maximum allowed contra to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1544(c)(2) and 98-1544(d). Property located at 1033 East 25
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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Center State Pointe LLC., 1035 East 25th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 6, made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27, 2018.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow a building height
of approximately 54 feet, where 35 feet is the maximum allowed; contra to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances § 98-1375(a). Property zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Property located at
725 Southeast 9 Court, 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as proffered.
Owner of the Property: Columbia Florida 9th Industrial, LLC, 120 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2900,
Chicago, IL 60602.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida
33131.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President
Caragol absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27, 2018.
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PZ 8. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow 4 on-site parking
spaces, where 12 parking spaces are required, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-
2189 (15) and (7); and waiving the minimum landscape requirements of the latest edition
of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015, paragraphs (E) Table A and Section
G. Property zoned M-2 (Industrial District). Property located at 2205 West 9 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Daniele Facciuto (DANVA Construction Services, Inc., 2205 West 9th
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 8 made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Council Vice President Caragol
absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 27, 2018.
REPORT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. by Council President Casáls-Muñoz.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November 27, 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
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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.
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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
November 13, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilman Paul Hernandez
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.
1. PRESENTATIONS
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Presentation by Hialeah Police Chief Sergio Velazquez of Certificates of Appreciation to
Sergeant Ramiro Del Nodal, Detective Roque Goitia, Detective Luis Salas, Alexis
Barrios and Detective Katherine Montenegro, for apprehending a Cat Bugler who has
been an issue in our City since 2007. Because of the hard work of these police officers,
the offender was sentenced to thirty years in prison for four committed burglaries and
sentenced to life in prison for an armed burglary he committed. (POLICE
DEPARTMENT)
Presentation by Hialeah Police Chief Sergio Velazquez recognizing Vista Memorial for
always giving back to the community. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
2. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT
2A. Election of Council President pursuant to §3.01 (c) of the Hialeah Charter.
2B. Election of Council Vice President pursuant to §3.01 (c) of the Hialeah Charter.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
4. 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 Council Meeting held on October 23,
2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicles from AN Motors
of Pembroke, LLC d/b/a Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $129,525:
Two (2) 2019 Chevy Tahoe (1FL) – CC15706, Specification No. 31, in a total
amount of $38,026 per vehicle
Two (2) 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LS-Mid-Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles- 4WD or
AWD, Specification #30, in a total amount of $26,738 per vehicle.
Further request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association
of Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicles from Alan Jay
Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. d/b/a Alan Jay Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, in a total
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cumulative amount not to exceed $292,728:
Eight (8) 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 1SA - ½ Ton Crew Cab Pickup Truck - 4X2,
Specification No. 57, in a total amount of $26,684 per vehicle
Three (3) 2019 GMC Canyon 2WD - Compact Crew Cab Pickup Truck - 4X2,
Specification No. 51, in a total amount of $23,444 per vehicle
One (1) 2019 Chevrolet Impala LS 1FL - Full Size 4-Door Administrative Vehicles,
Specification No. 18, in a total amount of $21,087 per vehicle.
Further request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association
of Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0, to purchase the following vehicle Asbury Jax
Ford, LLC d/b/a Coggin Ford, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $28,046:
One (1) 2019 Ford F-150 XL (W1C), Specification No. 57.
(BUILDING DEPT.)
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that Hialeah Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-003 – Walker Park – Selective Demolition and
Stucco was rejected because the bids submitted exceeded the City’s budget for the scope of
work, and issue a purchase order to Duenas & Gutierrez Plaster, Inc., vendor providing the
lowest quotation, in the amount of $41,000, and further request for approval of a
contingency in the amount of $15,000 for any unforeseen conditions that may arise during
the project, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $56,000. (CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that Hialeah Bid No. 2017/18-3230-00-004 – Walker Park – Painting and Waterproofing
Construction & Maintenance Department was rejected because two of the bids submitted
exceeded the City’s budget for the scope of work and one bid submitted was not considered
responsible, and issue a purchase order to I.D. Painting Corp., vendor providing the lowest
quotation, in the amount of $35,000, and further request for approval of a contingency in
the amount of $3,500 for any unforeseen conditions that may arise during the project, for a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $38,500. (CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Top Seal Services Corp, vendor providing the lowest quotation,
for roofing repairs at Walker Park, in the amount of $19,500, and further request for
approval of a contingency in the amount of $1,950 for any unforeseen conditions that may
arise during the project, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $21,450.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
F. Request permission to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of
Counties Bid No. FSA18-VEL 26.0 to purchase three (3) 2019 Chevy Express LS 3500
(CG33706), 15 Passenger Van Low/STD Roof, Specification No. 45, from AN Motors of
Pembroke, LLC d/b/a Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, in the amount of $27,484 per
vehicle, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $82,452. (DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION)
G. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
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issue a purchase order to God is Good, Corp., vendor providing the lowest quotation, for
the renovations at McDonald Water Park which will include pressure cleaning of all
structures in McDonald water park to include the main building, racquetball courts, pool
exterior restrooms, pump room, concessions stand, bridge located by the lazy river and
perimeter picket fence and columns, as well as the repainting of all structures located
within the water park, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,100.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
H. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide art classes to the participants of the Therapeutics
Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 19, 2018 and ending on
September 11, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $4,680.00; and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
I. Proposed resolution accepting and approving the renewal of the Florida’s Twenty-First
(21st) Century Community Learning Centers Grant to fund the Young Leaders with
Character Steam Ahead Afterschool and Summer Programs, operating out of three 21st
Century Community Learning Centers sites, for students from grades 6 through 8, in the
amount of $367,524.00 for the fifth year of funding, commencing on August 1, 2018 and
ending on July 31, 2019; ratifying the grant agreement; and further authorizing the Mayor
or his designee to execute any and all agreements, documents and subcontracts in
furtherance thereof. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
J. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. to provide research-based arts programming at
six sites, during the 2019 Summer Camp Program, for a term commencing on June 1,
2019 and ending on August 16, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $12,305.00; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to
execute the Professional Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and
made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT)
K. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide art classes to the participants of the Step Ahead
Social Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 7, 2018 and ending on
September 15, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $4,980.00; and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
L. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide Zumba classes to the participants of the Step Ahead
Social Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 13, 2018 and ending on
September 18, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $6,480.00; and authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
M. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
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Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC., to provide Zumba classes to the participants of the
Therapeutics Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on November 5, 2018 and
ending on September 25, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $6,480.00; and authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute The
Professional Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part
hereof as Exhibit “1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT)
N. Proposed resolution accepting and approving the renewal of the Florida’s Twenty-First
(21st) Century Community Learning Centers Grant to fund the Young Leaders with
Character Academic Achievers Afterschool and Summer Programs, operating out of two
21st Century Community Learning Centers sites, for students from grades 6 through 12, in
the amount of $397,601.00 for the fifth year of funding, commencing on August 1, 2018
and ending on July 31, 2019; ratifying the grant agreement; and further authorizing the
Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements, documents and subcontracts in
furtherance thereof. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
O. Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between the City of Hialeah and A.
Oliveros, Inc. to provide bus transportation services to the City’s Step Ahead Program, for
a term commencing on October 1, 2018 and ending on December 21, 2018; and authorizing
the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to
execute the Service Agreement attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an effective date. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
P. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide Zumba classes to the participants of the Creative
Learning and Play After School Program, for a term commencing on September 1, 2018
and ending on May 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $10,800.00; and authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the
professional services agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
Q. Proposed resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Hialeah and Nexplore, LLC. to provide Zumba Gold classes to the participants of the City’s
Senior Enrichment Program, for a term commencing on October 8, 2018 and ending on
September 11, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $12,960.00; and authorizing the Mayor
and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit
“1”. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
R. Proposed resolution urging the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to
continue to pursue actions to hold E-Cigarette Manufacturers accountable for the
accessibility of their products to minors and to expeditiously proceed to enact and enforce
regulations prohibiting the sale and marketing of youth-friendly and youth-oriented e-
cigarettes to minors in the immediate interest of the health, safety, and welfare of our
nation’s youth. (EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
S. Proposed resolution approving the naming at West 48 Street from West 15 Street from
West 4 Court to West 6 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, as “Luis ‘Wichy’ Rodriguez Way”, with
the cost of signage to be paid by the City, in his honor, as a Cuban American and a resident
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of Hialeah who started “Wichy Towing Service”. (ADMINISTRATION)
T. Proposed resolution approving the naming at West 48 Street from West 8 Avenue to West
8 Lane Hialeah, Florida, as “Juana Aurora Medina Way”, with the cost of signage to be
paid by the City, in her honor as a Cuban American and resident of Hialeah who founded
the Nuevo Caminar Ministerio Catolico, a community based nonprofit that helped families
rebuild their lives due to the ills of drug addiction. (ADMINISTRATION)
U. Proposed resolution approving the renewal of a Turf and Landscape Maintenance
Department Funded Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
for the maintenance of turf and landscape on designated state roads within the corporate
limits of the City of Hialeah, for a term of one year, beginning on March 9, 2019 and
ending on March 7, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $142,872.00, in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to
execute the contract renewal and all other customary and necessary documents to carry out
this resolution. (STREETS)
V. Proposed resolution approving an amendment to a Joint Participation Agreement between
Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, the City of Hialeah Gardens,
Florida and the City of Hialeah, Florida for the improvement of Northwest 107 Avenue
from Northwest 138 Street to Northwest 170 Street, approved by Hialeah, Fla. Resolution
No. 2016-115 (October 11, 2016) with an effective date of April 28, 2017, to phase
construction and advance county funding for the roadway project, identifying the status of
the pending required right of way donations and the ongoing obligation to acquire the
necessary right of way by the participating municipalities; authorizing the Mayor and the
City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the amendment to the
Joint Participation Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an effective date. (STREETS)
W. Request permission to increase purchase order # 2018-1789, issued to ACTL Group, LLC,
for the removal, relocation and replacement of the existing chilled water lines and
insulation at the City Hall Gymnasium, by an additional amount of $11,830, for a new
total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,991. (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT)
X. Request permission to increase purchase order # 2018-1483, issued to Central Fumigation
Department, Inc., for the payment of three remaining invoices for fiscal year 2018 FOR
pest control services to the homes of the police canine officers, the police department’s
canine facility and police stations one through 5, by an additional amount of $975, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $15,375. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Y. Request permission to accept a donation from Florida National University for the full
renovation of the men’s and women’s locker rooms at Bucky Dent Park, located at 2250
West 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016, for Florida National University men’s and
women’s basketball teams, as well as the women’s volleyball team, with the work being
done by City’s Construction and Maintenance Department, in a total cumulative amount of
$35,250 with Florida National University being reimbursed should the project come under
budget. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
Z. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
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that this vendor has agreed to maintain the same pricing for fiscal year 2019, and issue a
purchase order to Central Fumigation Department, Inc., for the service of pest control
services to the homes of the police canine officers, the police department’s canine facility,
and police stations one through five for fiscal year 2018-2019, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $47,400. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
AA. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor continues to be the only local company that offers all necessities such as
police uniforms and equipment all in one place, and increase purchase order #2018-862,
issued to Lou’s Police Distributors, Inc., for the purchase of police uniforms for new hires
and promotions, by an additional amount of $9,600, for a new total cumulative amount not
to exceed $92,600. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
BB. Request permission to utilize Term Contract No. Y13-1056-JS - Fire Apparatus, a
competitively bid governmental contract between Orange County and Hall-Mark Fire
Apparatus, and issue a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc., d/b/a, Hall-Mark RTC, for the
purchase of one (1) 2013 (Demo) Horton Rescue Transport Apparatus, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $324,649. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
CC. Request permission to utilize General Services Administration Contract No. GS-07F-
169DA – Law Enforcement & Security, effective through August 22, 2021, and issue a
purchase order to Lenco Industries, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Lenco BearCat
Armored vehicle to enhance detection and tactical equipment delivery capabilities
resulting in safer civilian and officer rescues, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$240,744. (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
DD. Request permission to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Allegro Music Academy,
Inc., with Allegro Music Academy agreeing to provide music education through the
Cultural Arts Program at City owned recreation centers located at Goodlet Park located at
4200 West 8th Avenue and Wilde Community Center located at 1701 West 53rd Terrace,
with all fees collected for the program being split with the City collecting twenty percent
and Allegro Music Academy collecting eighty percent. (DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION)
EE. Request from the Home Depot Store # 6378, for a Christmas Tree Sales Permit, with set
up taking place on November 14, 2018 and take down on December 30, 2018, and with
sales scheduled to take place from November 25, 2018 through December 25, 2018, to be
located at the Home Depot store located at 950 Southeast 12th Street, Hialeah, FL, subject
to recommendations from the Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
FF. Request from the Home Depot Store # 202, for a Christmas Tree Sales Permit, with set up
taking place on November 14, 2018 and take down on December 30, 2018, and with sales
scheduled to take place from November 25, 2018 through December 25, 2018, to be
located at the Home Depot store located at 1590 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL, subject to
recommendations from the Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
GG. Request from Santa Barbara Catholic Church, located at 6801 West 30th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida, for a permit to host a carnival on church grounds from Thursday, November 29,
2018 through Sunday, December 2, 2018, subject to recommendations from the Police
Department and Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
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5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance releasing and vacating the right
of way at 7615 West 8 Avenue, Hialeah Florida that traverses land bounded on the north by
West 77 Street and on the south by West 76 Street, legally described as a portion of West
76 Street, lying southerly and adjacent to Lot 2, Block 1, Kelly’s Oaks, according to the
plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 106 at Page 61, of the public records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, located within Section 25, Township 52 South, Range 40 East, Miami-
Dade County, Florida, consisting of approximately 4301 square feet; as depicted in Exhibit
“1”, reserving unto the City a 10 foot wide utility easement of approximately 1,189 square
feet legally described as the south 10.00 feet along the West 76 Street, lying southerly and
adjacent to Lot 2, Block 1, Kelly’s Oaks, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 106 at Page 61, of the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, located within
Section 25, Township 52 South, Range 40 East, Miami-Dade County, Florida, as depicted
in Exhibit “2”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
5B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2,
“Administration”, Article II, entitled “Departments, Offices and Divisions”, to elevate the
Divisions of Retirement and Library to departments, by amending Division 8. “Finance
Department”, Section 2-237 “Finance Director” to remove retirement from the
administrative responsibilities of the Director of Finance; deleting Section 2-238
“Retirement Division” and creating a new Division 19. entitled “Department of
Retirement”, adding Section 2-538 “Created” and Section 2-539 “Retirement Director”;
amending Division 13. “Education and Community Services Department”, amending
Section 2-417 “Director of Education and Community Services” to remove operation of
the library system from the administrative responsibilities of the Director of Education and
Community Services, deleting Section 2-418 “Divisions”, and creating a new Division 20.
entitled “Department of Public Libraries” adding Section 2-540 “Created”, Section 2-541
“Director of Public Libraries”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for severability; providing for
inclusion in code; and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
5C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-55 (October 2,
2017) adopting the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to increase appropriations
from transfers in and fund balance in the amount of $50,977 and to approve and ratify all
unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from one
office or department to another for a new year-end Operating Budget in the total amount of
$144,150,977; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
5D. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-56 (October 2,
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2017) adopting the Special Revenue Funds Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018, to approve
and ratify supplemental appropriations in the amount of $7,959,477 and to approve and
ratify all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers for a new year-end Special
Revenue Funds Budget in the total amount of $29,721,977; repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing
for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
5E. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-57 (October 2,
2017) adopting the Debt Service Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve and
ratify supplemental appropriation in the amount of $423,840 and to approve and ratify all
unencumbered appropriation balance transfers for a new year-end Debt Service Budget in
the total amount of $7,723,640; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
5F. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-58 (October
2, 2017) adopting the Capital Projects Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve
and ratify supplemental appropriations in the amount of $1,942,958 and to approved and
ratify all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or
from one office or department to another for a new year-end Capital Projects Fund Budget
in the total amount of $6,198,958; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for a penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET)
5G. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-59 (October
2, 2017) adopting the Street Transportation Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to
approve supplemental appropriations in the amount of $430,826 and to approve and ratify
all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from
one office or department to another for a new year-end street transportation fund budget in
the total amount of $6,385,726; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalty for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
5H. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-60 (October
2, 2017) adopting the Stormwater Fund Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve and
ratify supplemental appropriations in the amount of $81,700 and to approve and ratify all
unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from one
office or department to another for a new year-end Stormwater Fund Budget in the total
amount of $3,402,500; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing for penalties in violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
5I. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2017-61 (October
2, 2017) adopting the public works fund budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to approve and
ratify a reduction in appropriations in the amount of $9,547,500 and to approve and ratify
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all unencumbered appropriation balance transfers within an office or department or from
one office or department to another for a new year-end public works fund budget in the
total amount of $110,791,200; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for a penalty in violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
5J. First reading of proposed ordinance accepting the Right of Way Deed attached as Exhibit
“1” from FDG Countyline, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, conveying 40
feet rights-of-way along NW 102 Avenue for public highway purposes and all purposes
incidental thereto; 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.
5K. First reading of proposed ordinance accepting the Right of Way Deed attached as Exhibit
“1” from FDG BN Expansion LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, conveying
rights-of-way consisting of 40 feet along NW 102 Avenue with an area of approximately
60,627 square feet for public highway purposes and all purposes incidental thereto;
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.
5L. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Hialeah, Chapter 98 Entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division
11 Landscaping, Section 98-2233, Waiver of Minimum Landscaping Requirements;
Landscape Mitigation, to allow for waivers of the City’s minimum landscaping
requirements as may be appropriate; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in
code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. (ZONING DIV.)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINES
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
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ZONING
Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City
Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item
Attention Applicants:
a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor’s approval or veto.
The Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor’s signature is
withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the
Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at
the next regular meeting.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning from C-2 (Liberal
Retail Commercial District) to R-3-4 (Multiple Family District); and granting a variance
permit to allow the construction of a multifamily building on a substandard lot with a
frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet are required and a total lot area of 6,628 square feet,
where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; allow a front setback of 10 feet, where
25 feet is the minimum required; allow 5 feet east side setback, where 10 feet is the
minimum required; allow 54% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; and
26% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required; all contra to §§ 98-348(a), 98-
589, 98-590, 2056(b)(1) and (b)(2). Property located at 620 West 29 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 October 10, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Daniel Abreu and Grisel Abreu, 14011 SW 20 Street, Miami, FL 33175.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance, granting a variance permit to
allow a building height of 65 feet, where 45 feet is the maximum allowed, contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1601(d); property located at 9100 West 40 Avenue
Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned (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 October 10, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
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Owner of the Property: RELP BLP, LLC and Beacon Logistic Park, LLC, 2020 Salzedo Street, 5th
Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Registered Lobbyist: Jose M. Jimenet, 2020 Salezedo Street, 5th Floor, Coral Gables, Florida
33134.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on October 23, 2018.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1
(One Family District) to C-1 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and to P (Parking
District); and granting a variance permit to allow a front setback of 4 feet, where 20 feet
is the minimum required; and allow 22 parking spaces where 37 parking spaces are
required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1115, 98-1069(a), and 98-
2189(7). Property zoned R-1 (One Family District) located at 802 and 814 East 24
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 as amended by the City Council on October 9, 2018. (Amended from C-2 to
C-1).
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on September 26, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve rezoning from R-1 and SUP and R-1 to C-1 and P and
approve parking variance with recommended condition.
Owner of the Property: Daniel Abreu ( East 8th PT LLC), 14011 SW 20th Street, Miami, Florida
33175.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from RO (Residential Office) to B-
1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). Property located at 610 East 49 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Star Prop XII, LLC, 3750 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33134.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) and
A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and granting a temporary
waiver of plat, provided that a final plat is approved within 18 months of approval of this
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ordinance pursuant to Land Development Code § 10-4 (c), and granting the following
variances specific to each prospective tract to allow for the construction of a new mixed-
use development pursuant to the NBD (Neighborhood Business District) regulations, to
include 260 residential units and approximately 11,000 square feet of retail; as to
prospective tract A comprising approximately 5.02 acres in area- granting a variance
permit to allow less than 600 square feet on 18 studio residential units, where 600 square
feet is the minimum area allowed and allow less than 850 square feet on 60 residential
units, where 850 square feet is the minimum allowed, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.2; granting a variance permit to allow a building mass without a
delineated base, middle and cap, where a segmented mass is required, contra to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.3(c); granting a variance permit to allow a building
frontage of 71% at the base, where 100% is required, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.3(d); granting a variance permit to allow 89.5 feet front setback,
where 10 feet built-to-line is required, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.3
(e)(1); granting a variance permit to allow for surface parking along the front setback,
where surface parking is not allowed at the front setback, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-1630.3(e)(4); and granting a variance permit to allow 368 parking
spaces, where 664 parking spaces are required, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §
98-2189 (16)a. and b.; as to prospective tract B comprising approximately 2.01 acres in
area- granting a variance permit to allow 7.6 feet front setback for a proposed two story
commercial building, where 20 feet is the minimum required, contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-1115 and 98-1069(a); as to prospective tract C comprising
approximately 1.26 acres in area- granting a variance permit to allow approximately 1.5
feet landscape buffer for a distance of 200 feet along West 29th Street, where 7 feet is the
minimum required, contra to the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated
July 9, 2015 paragraph D(7); and as to prospective tract D comprising approximately .61
acres in area – granting a variance permit to allow 22 parking spaces, where 25 parking
spaces are required, contra Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189 (7) and (10) for the
construction of a commercial development consistent with the C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District) regulations;. Property located at 2901 West 16 Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida. Zoned M-1 (Industrial 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owners of the Property: See attached Exhibit “B”.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier Vasquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from C-2 (Liberal Retail
Commercial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development); and granting a variance
permit to allow 10 stories, where 8 stories is the maximum allowed contra to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1544(c)(2) and 98-1544(d). Property located at 1033 East 25
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.
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Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Center State Pointe LLC., 1035 East 25th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge L. Navarro, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow a building height
of approximately 54 feet, where 35 feet is the maximum allowed; contra to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances § 98-1375(a). Property zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Property located at
725 South East 9 Court, 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with Declaration of Restrictive Covenants as proffered.
Owner of the Property: Columbia Florida 9th Industrial, LLC, 120 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2900,
Chicago, IL 60602.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida
33131.
PZ 8. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow 4 on-site parking
spaces, where 12 parking spaces are required, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-
2189 (15) and (7); and waiving the minimum landscape requirements of the latest edition
of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015, paragraphs (E) Table A and Section
G. Property zoned M-2 (Industrial District). Property located at 2205 West 9 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 October 24, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Daniele Facciuto (DANVA Construction Services, Inc., 2205 West 9th
Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, November 27, 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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