City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · January 8, 2019
Minutes
Carlos 0
Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
Jose F. Caragol
Vivian Casáls-Muñoz Paul B. Hernández
Council President Lourdes Lozano
Isis Garcia-Martinez Carl Zogby
Council Vice President
City Council Summary Agenda/Minutes
January 8, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, called the roll with the following Council Members
present:
o Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
o Councilman Jose Caragol
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Council Vice President Isis Garcia-Martinez
o Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
Also present was:
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 Council President Casáls-Muñoz
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
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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
Council President Casáls-Muñoz announced the passing of Larry Sheets.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Second reading and public hearing for Items LU 1 and LU 2 will be held on
January 22, 2019 due to required advertising.
Items K and 5E have been added to today’s agenda and placed on the dais for the
City Council’s review.
Additional backup to Items PZ 2, PZ 3 and PZ 4 has been placed on the dais for
the City Council’s review.
3. 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.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda made by Councilman Hernandez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on December
11, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
B. Request permission to award Hialeah Bid No. 2018/19-3230-00-001 - 300 Unit Elderly
Housing Project - Painting and Waterproofing, to Cunano Builders Corporation, lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $253,428,
and further request permission to add the removal of the existing accordion shutters to the
scope of work in the amount of $4,250, as well a ten percent (10%) contingency, for a total
expense amount of $283,020.80. (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE AND DEPT.
OF GRANTS & HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
C. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2019-384, issued to Law Enforcement
Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc., whose primary psychologist is Mark
Axelberd, Ph.D., to provide psychological screening services for the hiring of police
officers, firefighters and the Employee Assistance Program, by an additional amount of
$10,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000. (HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
D. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2019-929, issued to G. & R. Electric
Corp., to repair and maintain the Police Department’s network in the department’s
headquarter and sectors one through five, by an additional amount of $34,570, for a new
total cumulative amount not to exceed $49,570. (POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
E. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, under the fiscal year 2017 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program, in the amount of $128,800.00, to fund the purchase of
operation and safety equipment; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk,
as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Grant Award Agreement
commencing on August 30, 2018 and ending on August 29, 2019, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and further authorizing the Mayor
or his designee to execute and submit any and all agreements and documents in furtherance
thereof. (FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-001
F. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
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behalf of the City to execute an Automated Teller Machine Concession Agreement between
Communitel, Inc., and the City of Hialeah, Florida, in substantial conformity with the
agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, to provide ATM services
to the public at designated city-owned locations; providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-002
G. Request from Saint Benedict Catholic Church, located at 701 West 77th Street, Hialeah,
Florida, for a permit to host a carnival on church grounds from Thursday, February 21,
2019 through Sunday, February 24, 2019, subject to recommendations from the Police
Department and Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
H. Request permission to utilize U.S. Communities Contract No. 4400003732 – Multifunction
Devices/Managed Print Services, effective through June 30, 2019, between Fairfax County,
Virginia and Ricoh USA, Inc., and issue a purchase order to Ricoh USA, Inc., for a five
year lease of a Richo Pro8210S Copier for the City’s Print Shop, commencing on February
1, 2019 and ending on January 31, 2024, in an annual amount of $5,774.76, with a cost per
copy of $0.0030 which includes parts, labor, toner and staples. (PURCHASING DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
I. Proposed resolution authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed sixty thousand
dollars ($60,000.00) from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund - State, for costs associated
with protracted and complex investigations, to satisfy vehicle liens, for confidential police
informant fees, forfeiture case settlement payments, and to acquire investigative
equipment or expertise, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police.
(POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-003
J. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount not to exceed
$99,305.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Federal account to purchase five (5)
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LS Vehicles from Auto Nation Chevrolet, utilizing the pricing
established by a competitive bid from the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Bid #18-VEL26.0,
upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police. (POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-004
K. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase Purchase Order No. 2019-808, issued to Work Injury Solutions of Dade County,
Inc., to provide pre-employment examinations for new hires, by an additional amount of
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$15,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. First reading of proposed ordinance approving an amendment, a copy of which in
substantial form is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, to the Development Agreement, by and
between Alberto Micha, as trustee of Hialeah Gardens irrevocable trust dated December 6,
2010, and the City of Hialeah, Florida, entered into on September 6, 2016, and recorded at
Official Records Book 30303 at Pages 574-595 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida; Property comprising approximately 77.25 acres within an area
bounded on the west by NW 102 Avenue, on the north by theoretical NW 142 Street,
on the east by NW 97 Avenue, and on the south by NW 138 Street/State Road 924; all
located in Hialeah, Florida. Property having a land use classification of mixed-use
commercial and to be developed within the parameters of the Hialeah Heights -
Commercial Zoning District. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., on behalf of Atlas
Fam II, LLC)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember
Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Alejandro Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4A made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded
by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing
is scheduled for January 22, 2019.
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance approving the Development Agreement between F03-
4, LLC, and F99-5, LLC, Florida Limited Liability Companies, and the City of Hialeah,
Florida, a copy of which in substantial form is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit “1”. Property comprising approximately 326.50 acres within an area generally
located at the southwest intersection of NW 97 Avenue and NW 154 Street; all located in
Hialeah, Florida. Property having a land use classification of industrial and to be
developed within the parameters of the MH (Industrial District) zoning classification.
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(Applicant: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., on behalf of F03-4, LLC and F99-5, LLC)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember
Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Maritza Haro, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, addressed the City Council.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4B made by Councilman Hernandez, and
seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Martinez and Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for January 22, 2019.
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5A. Re-appointment by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez of Roberto “Bobby”
Ramirez to the Cultural Affairs Board for a two year term commencing on November 16,
2017 and ending on November 16, 2019. (COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT GARCIA-
MARTINEZ) SO NOTED
5B. Re-appointment by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente of Efrain Santiago to the Veterans
Affairs Board for a two year term commencing on November 16, 2017 and ending on
November 16, 2019. (COUNCILWOMAN CUE FUENTE) SO NOTED
5C. Re-appointment by Councilman Caragol of Nilda Donahue to the Veterans Affairs
Board for a two year term commencing on November 16, 2018 and ending on November
16, 2020. (COUNCILMAN CARAGOL) SO NOTED
5D. Proposed resolution reappointing Rodolfo J. Suarez as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board, for a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 2020. (COUNCILWOMAN
LOZANO)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-005
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5D made by Councilwoman Lozano, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
5E. Proposed resolution appointing Jacqueline Garcia-Roves to the Personnel Board of the
City of Hialeah, as the Mayor’s appointment, for the remainder of a two (2)-year term
ending on June 26, 2019. (MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and
Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-006
REPORT: Gelien Perez, Human Resource Director, addressed the City Council on
this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5D made by Councilman Hernandez, and
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seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT: None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: None.
8. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Juan Santana, 5601 West 10 Avenue, addressed the City Council.
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 property from GU
(Interim District Miami-Dade County Zoning Designation) to MH (Industrial District).
Property consisting of 336 acres, more or less, lying north of N.W. 142 Street, and
bounded on the north by N.W. 54 Street, on the east by N.W. 97 Avenue, and on
the west by N.W. 107 Avenue, identified by folio numbers 04-2020-002-0010 and
04-2020-002-0021, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability
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clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: F03-4 LLC., P.O Box 22577, Hialeah, Florida 33002.
F99 5, LLC, P.O Box 22577, Hialeah, Florida 33002.
Registered Lobbyists: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami,
Florida 33131.
Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami,
Florida 33131.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on December 11, 2018.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-
Fuente absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-001
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez
and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
PZ 2. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning R-1 (One Family District) to R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District); to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard
lot, with a frontage of 50 feet and area of 6,750 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square
feet are required; allow 34.3% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; all contra
to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 225
East 15 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 with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Pedro Acebo, 8261 NW 172 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015.
Tangible Investments I Inc., 8261 NW 172 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015.
Registered Lobbyists: Juan Jose Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
APPROVED 5-0-2 Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-
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Fuente absent.
REPORT: Juan Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, addressed the City Council, on the
applicant’s behalf.
Report: Deborah Storch, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council on
this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Councilman Caragol. Motion fails at
the pleasure of the Council.
REPORT: Motion to Table Item PZ 2 until February 12, 2019 made by Councilman
Hernandez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motioned passed 5-0-2 with Council
Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
PZ 3. First reading of proposed ordinance to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard
lot, with a frontage of 40 feet and area of 5,160 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square
feet are required; and allow interior east side setback of 5.83 feet for a distance of 11 feet,
where 7.5 feet are required; property zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential
District); all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and 98-546. Property
located at 457 East 16 Street (Lot 21), 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 with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Charles Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141.
Vivian Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Registered Lobbyists: Juan Jose Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
APPROVED 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting “No” and Council Vice
President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting
“No” and Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente
absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2019.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard
lot, with a frontage of 40 feet and area of 5,160 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square
feet are required; and allow interior east side setback of 5.83 feet for a distance of 11 feet,
where 7.5 feet are required; property zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential
District); all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and 98-546. Property
located at 457 East 16 Street (Lot 22), 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 with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Charles Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141.
Vivian Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Registered Lobbyists: Juan Jose Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
APPROVED 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting “No” and Council Vice
President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting
“No” and Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente
absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2019.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow for a plasma collection facility; Property
located at 2750 West 68 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 December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Frank Sarria, 1001 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite E, Coral Gables, Florida
33134.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember
Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for January 22, 2019.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called a recess at 7:55 p.m. due to technical
difficulties with audio recorder.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:59 p.m.
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PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Aquabella North Subdivision;
accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing
and future planting of trees; 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. Property bounded on the north by N.W. 170 Street, on the south by N.W. 154
Street, on the east by the I-75 extension and on the west by N.W 97 Avenue.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember
Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council on
this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 6 made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for January 22, 2019.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Mount Sinai Subdivision; accepting
all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing and future
planting of trees; 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. Property located at 6050 West 20 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember
Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council on
this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for January 22, 2019.
LANDUSE
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land
Use Map from Residential Office to Commercial. Property located at 385 West 49
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Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned RO (Residential Office); repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve as recommended
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, 3250 NE 1 Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, Florida.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on December 11, 2018.
LU 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land
Use Map from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. Property
located at 1200, 1205, 1265, 1280 West 25 Place, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3
(Multiple-Family District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve as recommended.
Owner of the Property: Oceanmar Park Apartments LLC., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes,
Florida.
Registered Lobbyist: Anthony Escarra, Esq., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on December 11, 2018.
FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2018-13 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 260 West 52 Street,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 14, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
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Owners of the Property: Yanamara Perez, 1950 West 54 Street, Apt 421, Hialeah, Florida 33012
Maria Del Carmen Perez, 1950 West 54 Street, Apt 421, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
APPROVED 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting “No” and Vice President
Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-007
REPORT: Yanamara Perez, 1950 West 54 Street, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting
“No” and Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez and Councilmember Cue-Fuente
absent.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 26, 2018 at
6:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Carlos 0
Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
Jose F. Caragol
Vivian Casáls-Muñoz Paul B. Hernández
Council President Lourdes Lozano
Isis Garcia-Martinez Carl Zogby
Council Vice President
City Council Agenda
January 8, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Council President Casáls-Muñoz
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,
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Members of the public may address the City Council on any item
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City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three
(3) minutes.
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1. PRESENTATIONS
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Second reading and public hearing for Items LU 1 and LU 2 will be held on
January 22, 2019, due to required advertising.
3. 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 December
11, 2018. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to award Hialeah Bid No. 2018/19-3230-00-001 - 300 Unit Elderly
Housing Project - Painting and Waterproofing, to Cunano Builders Corporation, lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $253,428,
and further request permission to add the removal of the existing accordion shutters to the
scope of work in the amount of $4,250, as well a ten percent (10%) contingency, for a total
expense amount of $283,020.80. (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE AND DEPT.
OF GRANTS & HUMAN SERVICES)
C. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2019-384, issued to Law Enforcement
Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc., whose primary psychologist is Mark
Axelberd, Ph.D., to provide psychological screening services for the hiring of police
officers, firefighters and the Employee Assistance Program, by an additional amount of
$10,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000. (HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPT.)
D. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2019-929, issued to G. & R. Electric
Corp., to repair and maintain the Police Department’s network in headquarters and sectors
one through five, by an additional amount of $34,570, for a new total cumulative amount
not to exceed $49,570. (POLICE DEPT.)
E. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, under the fiscal year 2017 assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program, in the amount of $128,800.00, to fund the purchase of
operation and safety equipment; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, and the City Clerk,
as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Grant Award Agreement
commencing on August 30, 2018 and ending on August 29, 2019, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”; and further authorizing the Mayor
or his designee to execute and submit any and all agreements and documents in furtherance
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thereof. (FIRE DEPT.)
F. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City to execute an Automated Teller Machine Concession Agreement between
Communitel, Inc., and the City of Hialeah, Florida, in substantial conformity with the
agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, to provide ATM services
to the public at designated city-owned locations; providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
G. Request from Saint Benedict Catholic Church, located at 701 West 77th Street, Hialeah,
Florida, for a permit to host a carnival on church grounds from Thursday, February 21,
2019 through Sunday, February 24, 2019, subject to recommendations from the Police
Department and Fire Department. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
H. Request permission to utilize U.S. Communities Contract No. 4400003732 – Multifunction
Devices/Managed Print Services, effective through June 30, 2019, between Fairfax County,
Virginia and Ricoh USA, Inc., and issue a purchase order to Ricoh USA, Inc., for a five
year lease of a Richo Pro8210S Copier for the City’s Print Shop, commencing on February
1, 2019 and ending on January 31, 2024, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$5,774.76, with a cost per copy of $0.0030 which includes parts, labor, toner and staples.
(PURCHASING DEPT.)
I. Proposed resolution authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed sixty thousand
dollars ($60,000.00) from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund - State, for costs associated
with protracted and complex investigations, to satisfy vehicle liens, for confidential police
informant fees, forfeiture case settlement payments, and to acquire investigative
equipment or expertise, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police.
(POLICE DEPT.)
J. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount not to exceed
$99,305.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Federal account to purchase five (5)
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LS Vehicles from Auto Nation Chevrolet, utilizing the pricing
established by a competitive bid from the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Bid #18-VEL26.0,
upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police. (POLICE DEPT.)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. First reading of proposed ordinance approving an amendment, a copy of which in
substantial form is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, to the Development Agreement, by and
between Alberto Micha, as trustee of Hialeah Gardens irrevocable trust dated December 6,
2010, and the City of Hialeah, Florida, entered into on September 6, 2016, and recorded at
Official Records Book 30303 at Pages 574-595 of the Public Records Of Miami-Dade
County, Florida; Property comprising approximately 77.25 acres within an area
bounded on the west by NW 102 Avenue, on the north by theoretical NW 142 Street,
on the east by NW 97 Avenue, and on the south by NW 138 Street/State Road 924; all
located in Hialeah, Florida. Property having a land use classification of mixed-use
commercial and to be developed within the parameters of the Hialeah Heights -
Commercial Zoning District. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
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herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. (Applicant: Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., on behalf of Atlas
Fam II, LLC)
4B. First reading of proposed approving the Development Agreement between F03-4, LLC, and
F99-5, LLC, Florida Limited Liability Companies, and the City of Hialeah, Florida, a copy
of which in substantial form is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”.
Property comprising approximately 326.50 acres within an area generally located at the
southwest intersection of NW 97 Avenue and NW 154 Street; all located in Hialeah,
Florida. Property having a land use classification of industrial and to be developed within
the parameters of the MH (Industrial District) zoning classification. Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Applicant:
Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., on behalf of F03-4, LLC and F99-5, LLC)
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5A. Re-appointment by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez of Roberto “Bobby”
Ramirez to the Cultural Affairs Board for a two year term commencing on November 16,
2017 and ending on November 16, 2019. (COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT GARCIA-
MARTINEZ)
5B. Re-appointment by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente of Efrain Santiago to the Veterans
Affairs Board for a two year term commencing on November 16, 2017 and ending on
November 16, 2019. (COUNCILWOMAN CUE FUENTE)
5C. Re-appointment by Councilman Caragol of Nilda Donahue to the Veterans Affairs
Board for a two year term commencing on November 16, 2018 and ending on November
16, 2020. (COUNCILMAN CARAGOL)
5D. Proposed resolution reappointing Rodolfo J. Suarez as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 2020.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. 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 property from GU
(Interim District Miami-Dade County Zoning Designation) to MH (Industrial District).
Property consisting of 336 acres, more or less, lying north of N.W. 142 Street, and
bounded on the north by N.W. 54 Street, on the east by N.W. 97 Avenue, and on
the west by N.W. 107 Avenue, identified by folio numbers 04-2020-002-0010 and
04-2020-002-0021, 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 November 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: F03-4 LLC., P.O Box 22577, Hialeah, Florida 33002.
F99 5, LLC, P.O Box 22577, Hialeah, Florida 33002.
Registered Lobbyists: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami,
Florida 33131.
Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami,
Florida 33131.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on December 11, 2018.
PZ 2. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning R-1 (One Family District) to R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District); to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard
lot, with a frontage of 50 feet and area of 6,750 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square
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feet are required; allow 34.3% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; all contra
to Hialeah Code Of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 225
East 15 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 with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Pedro Acebo, 8261 NW 172 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015.
Tangible Investments I Inc., 8261 NW 172 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015.
Registered Lobbyists: Juan Jose Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
PZ 3. First reading of proposed ordinance to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard
lot, with a frontage of 40 feet and area of 5,160 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square
feet are required; and allow interior east side setback of 5.83 feet for a distance of 11 feet,
where 7.5 feet are required; property zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential
District); all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and 98-546. Property
located at 457 East 16 Street (Lot 21), 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 with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Charles Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141.
Vivian Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Registered Lobbyists: Juan Jose Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard
lot, with a frontage of 40 feet and area of 5,160 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square
feet are required; and allow interior east side setback of 5.83 feet for a distance of 11 feet,
where 7.5 feet are required; property zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential
District); all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and 98-546. Property
located at 457 East 16 Street (Lot 22), 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 with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
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Owner of the Property: Charles Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141.
Vivian Macias, 6538 Collins Avenue, #440, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Registered Lobbyists: Juan Jose Leon, 14031 Leaning Pine Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow for a plasma collection facility; Property
located at 2750 West 68 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 December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Frank Sarria, 1001 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite E, Coral Gables, Florida
33134.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Aquabella North Subdivision;
accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing
and future planting of trees; 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. Property bounded on the north by N.W. 170 Street, on the south by N.W. 154
Street, on the east by the I-75 extension and on the west by N.W 97 Avenue.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Mount Sinai Subdivision; accepting
all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all existing and future
planting of trees; 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. Property located at 6050 West 20 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
LANDUSE
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land
Use Map from Residential Office to Commercial. Property located at 385 West 49
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Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned RO (Residential Office); repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve as recommended
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, 3250 NE 1 Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, Florida.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on December 11, 2018.
LU 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land
Use Map from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. Property
located at 1200, 1205, 1265, 1280 West 25 Place, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-3
(Multiple-Family District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 28, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve as recommended.
Owner of the Property: Oceanmar Park Apartments LLC., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes,
Florida.
Registered Lobbyist: Anthony Escarra, Esq., 16400 NW 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on December 11, 2018.
FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2018-13 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 260 West 52 Street,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 14, 2018.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Owners of the Property: Yanamara Perez, 1950 West 54 Street, Apt 421, Hialeah, Florida 33012
Maria Del Carmen Perez, 1950 West 54 Street, Apt 421, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 26, 2018 at
6:30 p.m.
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at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of
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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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