City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · May 14, 2019
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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 Minutes / Summary Agenda
May 14, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, called the roll with the following Council Members
present:
o Council President Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
o Council Vice President Isis Garcia-Martinez
o Councilman Jose Caragol
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
Also present was:
o Lorena Bravo, City Attorney
o Mayor Carlos Hernandez
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING GUIDELINES
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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
REPORT: None
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Consent Item G is withdrawn from the agenda. (Item G is a duplicate of
Item K)
The address for Item PZ 1 has been corrected from 8155 West 28 Street to
8155 West 28 Avenue. The item was advertised as 8155 West 28 Avenue
in the Miami Herald. A Declaration of Restrictive Covenants has been
added to the backup of Item PZ 1.
Item PZ 5 is postponed until May 28, 2019.
A nominee listed in Item 5A – Board Appointments – has been removed
and a new nominee has been added.
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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
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Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda made by Council Vice President
Garcia-Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 23,
2019. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase Purchase Order No. 2019-441, issued to Florida Bullet Incorporated, sole source
distributor of Speer brand law enforcement ammunition in the State of Florida, to purchase
ammunition, by an additional amount of $3,090, for a new total cumulative amount not to
exceed $48,199.50. (POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
C. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2018-630, issued to AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., for construction engineering inspection services for the
improvements located at NW 142nd Street from 97th Avenue to NW 107th Avenue, by an
additional amount of $80,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $330,000.
On October 10, 2017, the City Council approved a purchase order to AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., to oversee the construction of the NW 142nd Street improvements, for
$250,000. (DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor is one of the vendors that the City utilizes to outsource printing projects
that are not cost effective when produced in house and this vendor has consistently
provided the City with the lowest prices, and increase Purchase Order No. 2019-258,
issued to R & C Management, Inc., for printing services, by an additional amount of
$15,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (PURCHASING
DIV.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
E. Request permission to ratify two changes requested by the City and approved by the Mayor
during the construction of the project, and completed by the contractor, JVA Engineering
Contractor Inc, to the roadway, water, and sewer improvements along NW 142nd Street
from NW 97th Avenue to NW 107th Avenue, with change number one being an extension of
water and sewer lines south of NW 142nd Street along NW 107th Avenue, in the amount of
$155,015.80, and change number two being the installation of water service lines and sewer
laterals along the entire alignment of the project to serve the adjacent properties, in the
amount of $368,395.55. On January 23, 2018 the City Council awarded Hialeah Invitation
to Bid No. T2016-17-9500-00-012 – Roadway, Water & Sewer Improvements – NW 142nd
Street from NW 97 Avenue to NW 107 Avenue to this vendor in the amount of
$4,887,949.94. Further request permission to ratify an adjustment to the contract between
the City and this vendor to cover the additional cost of hauling and disposing of material,
since it is advantageous to the City in that the contractor has excavated contaminated soils
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over and above the anticipated amounts in the bid documents, in the estimated amount of
$75,000. The total cost of the project, including these proposed expenses is $5,486,361.29.
(DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
F. Proposed resolution amending Resolution 2019-041 that provided for a Charter Review
Committee of three persons, where five persons shall comprise the committee; and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-044
G. Proposed resolution approving supplemental appropriations to the annual budget for fiscal
year 2018-2019 and in particular, revising the budget to supplement revenues within the
Special Revenue Funds, in particular, Streets Fund, Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) - State, Emergency Solutions Fund,
Fire Rescue Transportation Fund, Home Investment Partnership Program Fund, Park Grant
& Impact Fees Fund, Police Grant Fund, State Housing Initiative Program Fund, LETF -
Federal Fund, and ECS & Library Grant Fund; and within the Capital Funds in particular,
Elderly Housing - 300 Unit Fund and NW 102 AVE-NW 138 Street to 145 Place Fund as
summarized and itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET) WITHDRAWN
H. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City due
to emergency work done to the Garden of Arts as a result of a tornado that affected the
area during the month of January of this year, and issue a purchase order to Paldama
Investment, Inc., d/b/a Island Fence of Dade, for work done to the area, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $19,450. (DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that the assessment report prepared by RH Engineering Group, Inc. revealed a number of
issues observed by the structural engineer that required immediate attention, and issue a
purchase order to Florida Lemark Corporation, for double tee connection repairs to the City
Hall parking garage, in the amount of $47,100, and further request a ten percent
contingency in the amount of $4,710 for any unforeseen issues that may arise during the
project, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $51,810. (CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
J. Proposed resolution authorizing the transfer of unencumbered appropriation balance or a
portion thereof between classifications of expenditures within an office or department
within the General Fund; and within the Special Revenue Funds, in particular, Streets Fund,
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, E-911 Non Wireless Fund, Fire
Prevention Fund, Fire Rescue Fund, Home Investment Partnership Fund, Park Grant &
Impact Fees Fund, CITT Surtax-Transportation Fund, Police Grant Fund, CITT Surtax
Hialeah Circulator Fund, 21st Century Grant - Academic Achievers Fund, 21st Century
Steam Ahead Fund, ECS and Library Grants Fund, and Building Division Fund; and within
the Capital Funds in particular, NW 102 Avenue Fund and West 76th Street Fund; and
within the Public Works Funds in particular, Water & Sewer Fund as summarized and
itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof. (OFFICE OF
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MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-045
K. Proposed resolution approving Supplemental Appropriations to the annual budget for
fiscal year 2018-2019 and in particular, revising the budget to supplement revenues within
the Special Revenue Funds, in particular, Streets Fund, Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) - State, Emergency Solutions
Fund, Fire Rescue Transportation Fund, Home Investment Partnership Program Fund,
Park Grant & Impact Fees Fund, Police Grant Fund, State Housing Initiative Program
Fund, LETF - Federal Fund, and ECS & Library Grant Fund; and within the Capital Funds
in particular, Elderly Housing - 300 Unit Fund and NW 102 AVE - NW 138 St to 145 PL
Fund as summarized and itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “A” and made a part
hereof. (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-046
L. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount not to exceed $33,555.00
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Federal, to purchase 15 MP5A3 Heckler & Koch
rifles and related accessories for the Hialeah Police Department, from Heckler & Koch, the
lowest quote vendor, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police.
(POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-047
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor is a local business which has been working with the Hialeah Police
Department for several years upgrading the CCTV- surveillance system, card access
system, and providing additional emergency services when needed, and increase Purchase
Order No. 2019-929, issued to G. & R. Electric Corp., for the repairs and maintenance of
the police department’s network in headquarters and sectors one through five, by an
additional amount of $50,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $139,570.
(POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting the Right of Way
Deed attached as Exhibit “1” from F03-4, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company,
conveying rights-of-way consisting of 35 feet in width along NW 102 Avenue to the
north line of the southeast quadrant (1/4) of Section 20, Township 52 South, Range 40
East (hypothetical 146 Street) with an area of approximately 19,233 square feet or 0.442
acres 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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2019-040
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on April 23, 2019.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4A made by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez,
and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, Article V.
Zoning District Regulations, Division 15 entitled “C-1 Restricted Retail Commercial
District” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in particular revising
Section 98-1066 entitled “Permitted Uses” to remove manual carwashes as a permitted
use, Section 98-1067 entitled “Prohibited Uses” to include manual carwashes as a
prohibited use; and further amending Article VI. Supplementary District Regulations,
Division 5., entitled “Uses”, Subdivision VI entitled “Carwashes”, and in particular,
revising Section 98-1897 entitled “Manual Carwashes”, to prohibit manual carwashes to
operate within the City, and allow manual carwashes lawfully established prior to
adoption of this ordinance to operate in C-1 and C-2 zoning districts as a non-conforming
use, provided that said manual carwashes continue to comply with the City requirements;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability
clause; providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4B made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2019.
4C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, Article
VI. - Peddlers, Solicitors, Itinerant vendors, § 18-308 sale of Christmas trees by nonprofit
organizations, of the Code of Ordinances; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in
the code; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4C made by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez,
and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2019.
4D. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled “Administration” of the
Code of Ordinances, Article V. entitled “Finance”, Division 2. entitled “Fees and
Charges”, and in particular amending Section 2-873(a) to expand the scope of violations
and liens research to include open cases for violations of the Florida Fire Prevention
Code, Violations of the forty-year building recertification requirement, and other debts
owed to the City, to provide for a standard processing time from seven to ten business
days, and provide for an expedited violations and lien research fee for an additional
$100.00 with a processing time not to exceed two business days; repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
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providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4D made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded by
Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second
reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2019.
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5A. Proposed resolution appointing five nominees from the following list to the City of
Hialeah Charter Review Committee (“CRC”) effective immediately for a term ending
upon the dissolution of the Charter Review Committee; and providing for an effective
date:
REPORT: Motion to approve nominees, Obed Santiesteban, Juan Junco, Jonathan
Martinez, Oscar D. Banegas, and Luis Rodriguez, and Jorge Gonzalez as an alternate
member, made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Cue- Fuente absent.
(1) Obed Santiesteban (nominated by Mayor Hernandez)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-048
(2) Juan Junco (nominated by Mayor Hernandez)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-049
(3) Jonathan Martinez (nominated by Mayor Hernandez)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-050
(4) Oscar D. Banegas (nominated by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-051
(5) Luis Rodriguez (nominated by Council President Casáls-Muñoz)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-052
(6) Jorge Gonzalez (nominated by Council President Casáls-Muñoz)
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT: None
7. NEW BUSINESS
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REPORT: None
8. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
REPORT: None
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez left the meeting.
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:
REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
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 granting a variance permit to
allow one LED reader board pylon sign on property located outside the LED geographic
area; allow a sign area of 200 square feet where 120 feet is the maximum allowed; allow
a height of 36 feet where a maximum of 20 feet is allowed; allow an embellishment of 4
feet symbolizing a mast above the 36 feet; and allow a 5 foot setback, where 20 feet is the
minimum required; contra to Hialeah Land Development Code §§ 74-149(b), 74-
149(g)(2)(b) and (c); and Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 74-218 (1)(e). Property zoned
M-1 (Industrial District). Property located at 8155 West 28 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-041
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on April 23, 2019. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for May 14, 2019.
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Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On April 10, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the sign is placed outside of the triangle of
vision area, that the sign face is not placed higher than 36 feet and that the 4 feet on top of the 36 feet
sign height is only improved with an embellishment representing a mast, consistent with the plans
submitted with this application.
Owners of the Property: David De La Sierra, Trustee
William De La Sierra, 2637 West 81 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
Raul De La Sierra, 2637 West 81 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente and Councilman Hernandez 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 an irregular
substandard lot, having a front width of 52.98 feet and a rear width of 48.47 feet, where
75 feet is the minimum required; having a length of 92.18 feet, where 100 feet is the
minimum required; allow an interior south side setback of 6 feet, where 7.5 feet is the
minimum required; allow front and rear setbacks of 20 feet, where 25 feet is the
minimum required respectively; allow a lot area of 4,676 square feet, where 7,500 square
feet is the minimum required; allow 38% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum
allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-545, 98-546, 98-547(a)
and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 2629 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez
absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Fred Endara, 10829 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33172.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that the properties are developed in
substantial consistency with the submitted plans and the construction is completed within 24 months.
Owners of the Property: Clemente Pablo Mendoza & Olga Mendoza, 8781 NW 142 Street, Miami
Lakes, Florida 33018.
REPORT: Fred Endara, 10829 NW 7th Street, addressed the City Council.
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REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, addressed the City Council
regarding this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Councilwoman Lozano. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and
Councilman Hernandez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for May 28,
2019.
PZ 3. 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, having a frontage of 55.10 feet, where 75 feet is the minimum required; having a
length of 92.11 feet, where 100 feet is the minimum required; allow an interior south side
setback of 6 feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required; allow a lot area of 5,075 square
feet, where 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; and allow 35% 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 2689 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez
absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Fred Endara, 10829 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33172.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that the properties are developed in
substantial consistency with the submitted plans and the construction is completed within 24 months.
Owners of the Property: Clemente Pablo Mendoza & Olga Mendoza, 8781 NW 142 Street, Miami
Lakes, Florida 33018.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman
Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for May 28, 2019.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a new gas
station, convenience store, a mechanical carwash, and a pylon sign in the CR
(Commercial Residential Zoning District); and granting a variance permit to allow 125
feet and 34 feet front setbacks, where 5 feet is required; allow parking on the front where
no parking is allowed; allow 6 feet 10 inch and 9 feet 11 inch setbacks for the pylon sign
from the right-of-way line, where 10 feet is the minimum required; and allow 0%
frontage, where 50% is required; all contra to the Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 74-
918(1)e. and §§ 98-881(1)a., (1)a.2 and (1)a.3; property zoned CR (Commercial
Residential District). Property located at 898 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida.
Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
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providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez
absent.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Orion Palm Avenue, 5200 NW 77th Court, Doral, Florida 33166.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente and Councilman Hernandez absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled
for May 28, 2019.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance allowing for the site plan signed and sealed and dated
March 14, 2019 by Alan D. Lerner, registered architect, and granting a variance permit to
allow a rear setback of 38 feet, where 45 are required; allow a pervious area of 15.43
percent, where 20 percent is required; allow parking at the front and side of the property,
where all parking is required in the rear; and allow seven occupational licenses, where no
more than two occupational licenses are allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-781(2), 98-781(5), 98-782 and 98-778(2). Property located at 135
West 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned RO (Residential Office). Repealing all
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. POSTPONED UNTIL MAY
28, 2019.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions:
1. The maximum number of business tax receipts for the facility is limited to seven. Notwithstanding the seven issued
business tax receipts, no more than three of the seven doctors shall be located at the facility at any given time.
2. Should property be converted to a use other than an endoscopy/gastrointestinal center, the maximum number of
business tax receipts shall revert to a maximum of two unless otherwise approved by the City of Hialeah City
Commission or otherwise permitted under the City of Hialeah Code.
3. The facility shall provide a valet parking or a parking attendant at a minimum during workdays between the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4. The facility shall encourage employees to utilize public transportation, drop-off or carpooling.
5. The facility shall maintain and/or provide patients with the name of transportation and or pickup services utilized at the
property to encourage patients to use the transportation facilities rather than driving separately to the facility.
Owners of the Property: Torres Hialeah Investment, LLC., 4791 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
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FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2019-10 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 5354 West 10 Court, Hialeah,
Florida; and providing for an effective date. POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 28, 2019.
On April 10, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the setback adjustment for accessory
building and distance separation as requested, with the condition that the gazebo is reduced in order
to eliminate the encroachment into the utility easement and the need for a setback adjustment for the
gazebo.
Owners of the Property: Angel Casanueva, 5354 West 10th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: Motion to Table Item FD 1 until May 28, 2019 made by Councilman Caragol,
and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
and Councilman Hernandez absent.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2019-11 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 1475 West 83 Street,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-053
Registered Lobbyist: Frank De La Paz, 3920 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012.
On April 10, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Orlando Blanco, 1475 West 83 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 2 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman
Cue-Fuente and Councilman Hernandez absent.
REPORT: The meeting was adjourned by Council President Casáls-Munoz at 8:01 p.m.
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at
6:30 p.m.
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An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by
the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is
withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the
affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing
impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-
8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
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Agenda
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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
May 14, 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 Vice President Isis Garcia-Martinez
MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other
similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in
opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each
speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker,
shall be permitted within the Council Chamber.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item
pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of
the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the
City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3)
minutes.
1. PRESENTATIONS
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2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Item PZ 5 is postponed until May 28, 2019.
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 April 23,
2019. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase Purchase Order No. 2019-441, issued to Florida Bullet Incorporated, sole source
distributor of Speer brand law enforcement ammunition in the State of Florida, to purchase
ammunition, by an additional amount of $3,090, for a new total cumulative amount not to
exceed $48,199.50. (POLICE DEPT.)
C. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2018-630, issued to AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., for construction engineering inspection services for the
improvements located at NW 142nd Street from 97th Avenue to NW 107th Avenue, by an
additional amount of $80,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $330,000.
On October 10, 2017, the City Council approved a purchase order to AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., to oversee the construction of the NW 142nd Street improvements, in the
amount of $250,000. (DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor is one of the vendors that the City utilizes to outsource printing projects
that are not cost effective when produced in house and this vendor has consistently
provided the City with the lowest prices, and increase Purchase Order No. 2019-258,
issued to R & C Management, Inc., for printing services, by an additional amount of
$15,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (PURCHASING)
E. Request permission to ratify two changes requested by the City and approved by the Mayor
during the construction of the project, and completed by the contractor, JVA Engineering
Contractor Inc, to the roadway, water, sewer improvements along NW 142nd Street between
NW 97th Avenue to NW 107th Avenue, with change one being an extension of water and
sewer lines south of NW 142nd Street along NW 107th Avenue, in the amount of
$155,015.80, and change two being the installation of water service lines and sewer laterals
along the entire alignment of the project to serve the adjacent properties, in the amount of
$368,395.55. On January 23, 2018 the City Council awarded Hialeah Invitation to Bid No.
T2016-17-9500-00-012 – Roadway, Water & Sewer Improvements – NW 142nd Street from
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NW 97 Avenue to NW 107 Avenue to this vendor in the amount of $4,887,949.94. Further
request permission to ratify an adjustment to the contract between the City and this vendor
to cover the additional cost of hauling and disposing of material, since it is advantageous to
the City in that the contractor has excavated contaminated soils over and above the
anticipated amounts in the bid documents, in the estimated amount of $75,000. The total
cost of the project, including these proposed expenses is $5,486,361.29. (DEPT. OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
F. Proposed resolution amending Resolution 2019-041 that provided for a Charter Review
Committee of three persons, where five persons shall comprise the committee; and
providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
G. Proposed resolution approving supplemental appropriations to the annual budget for fiscal
year 2018-2019 and in particular, revising the budget to supplement revenues within the
Special Revenue Funds, in particular, Streets Fund, Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) - State, Emergency Solutions Fund,
Fire Rescue Transportation Fund, Home Investment Partnership Program Fund, Park Grant
& Impact Fees Fund, Police Grant Fund, State Housing Initiative Program Fund, LETF -
Federal Fund, and ECS & Library Grant Fund; and within the Capital Funds in particular,
Elderly Housing - 300 Unit Fund and NW 102 AVE-NW 138 Street to 145 Place Fund as
summarized and itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
H. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City due
to emergency work done to the Garden of Arts as a result of a tornado that affected the
area during the month of January of this year, and issue a purchase order to Paldama
Investment, Inc., d/b/a Island Fence of Dade, for work done to the area, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $19,450. (DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that the assessment report prepared by RH Engineering Group, Inc revealed a number of
issues observed by the structural engineer that required immediate attention, and issue a
purchase order to Florida Lemark Corporation, for double tee connection repairs to the City
Hall parking garage, in the amount of $47,100, and further request a ten percent
contingency in the amount of $4,710 for any unforeseen issues that may arise during the
project, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $51,810. (CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
J. Proposed resolution authorizing the transfer of unencumbered appropriation balance or a
portion thereof between classifications of expenditures within an office or department
within the General Fund; and within the Special Revenue Funds, in particular, Streets Fund,
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, E-911 Non Wireless Fund, Fire
Prevention Fund, Fire Rescue Fund, Home Investment Partnership Fund, Park Grant &
Impact Fees Fund, CITT Surtax-Transportation Fund, Police Grant Fund, CITT Surtax
Hialeah Circulator Fund, 21st Century Grant - Academic Achievers Fund, 21st Century
Steam Ahead Fund, ECS and Library Grants Fund, and Building Division Fund; and within
the Capital Funds in particular, NW 102 Avenue Fund and West 76th Street Fund; and
within the Public Works Funds in particular, Water & Sewer Fund as summarized and
itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof. (OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPT.)
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K. Proposed resolution approving Supplemental Appropriations to the annual budget for
fiscal year 2018-2019 and in particular, revising the budget to supplement revenues within
the Special Revenue Funds, in particular, Streets Fund, Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) - State, Emergency Solutions
Fund, Fire Rescue Transportation Fund, Home Investment Partnership Program Fund,
Park Grant & Impact Fees Fund, Police Grant Fund, State Housing Initiative Program
Fund, LETF - Federal Fund, and ECS & Library Grant Fund; and within the Capital Funds
in particular, Elderly Housing - 300 Unit Fund and NW 102 AVE-NW 138 St to 145 PL
fund as summarized and itemized in the schedule attached as Exhibit “A” and made a part
hereof.
L. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount no to exceed $33,555.00
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Federal, to purchase 15 MP5A3 Heckler & Koch
rifles and related accessories for the Hialeah Police Department, from Heckler & Koch, the
lowest quote vendor, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police.
(POLICE DEPT.)
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in
that this vendor is a local business which has been working with the Hialeah Police
Department for several years upgrading the CCTV-surveillance system, card access
system, and providing additional emergency services when needed, and increase Purchase
Order No. 2019-929, issued to G. & R. Electric Corp., for the repairs and maintenance of
the police department’s network in headquarters and sectors one through five, by an
additional amount of $50,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $139,570.
(POLICE DEPT.)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting the Right of Way
Deed attached as Exhibit “1” from F03-4, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company,
conveying rights-of-way consisting of 35 feet in width along NW 102 Avenue to the
north line of the southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Township 52 South, Range 40 East
(hypothetical 146 Street) with an area of approximately 19,233 square feet or 0.442 acres
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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on April 23, 2019.
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, Article V.
Zoning District Regulations, Division 15 entitled “C-1 Restricted Retail Commercial
District” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in particular revising
Section 98-1066 entitled “Permitted Uses” to remove manual carwashes as a permitted
use, Section 98-1067 entitled “Prohibited Uses” to include manual carwashes as a
prohibited use; and further amending Article VI. Supplementary District Regulations,
Division 5., entitled “Uses”, Subdivision VI entitled “Carwashes”, and in particular,
revising Section 98-1897 entitled “Manual Carwashes”, to prohibit manual carwashes to
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operate within the City, and allow manual carwashes lawfully established prior to
adoption of this ordinance to operate in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts as a non-
conforming use, provided that said manual carwashes continue to comply with the city
requirements; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for
a severability clause; providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, Article
VI. - Peddlers, Solicitors, Itinerant vendors, § 18-308 sale of Christmas trees by nonprofit
organizations, of the Code of Ordinances; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in
the code; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
4D. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2 entitled “Administration” of the
Code of Ordinances, Article V. entitled “Finance”, Division 2. entitled “Fees and
Charges”, and in particular amending Section 2-873(a) to expand the scope of violations
and liens research to include open cases for violations of the Florida Fire Prevention
Code, Violations of the forty-year building recertification requirement, and other debts
owed to the City, to provide for a standard processing time from seven to ten business
days, and provide for an expedited violations and lien research fee for an additional
$100.00 with a processing time not to exceed one business day; repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for inclusion in the code; providing for a severability clause; providing for an
effective date.
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5A. Proposed resolution appointing five nominees from the following list to the City of
Hialeah Charter Review Committee (“CRC”) effective immediately for a term ending
upon the dissolution of the CRC; and providing for an effective date:
(1) Manuel Ferrera (nominated by Mayor Hernandez)
(2) Juan Junco (nominated by Mayor Hernandez)
(3) Jonathan Martinez (nominated by Mayor Hernandez)
(4) Oscar D. Banegas (nominated by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez)
(5) Luis Rodriguez (nominated by Council President Casáls-Muñoz)
(6) Jorge Gonzalez (nominated by Council President Casáls-Muñoz)
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
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8. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
ZONING
Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City
Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item
Attention Applicants:
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 granting a variance permit to
allow one LED reader board pylon sign on property located outside the LED geographic
area; allow a sign area of 200 square feet where 120 feet is the maximum allowed; allow
a height of 36 feet where a maximum of 20 feet is allowed; allow an embellishment of 4
feet symbolizing a mast above the 36 feet; and allow a 5 foot setback, where 20 feet is the
minimum required; contra to Hialeah Land Development Code §§ 74-149(b), 74-
149(g)(2)(b) and (c); and Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 74-218 (1)(e). Property zoned
M-1 (Industrial District). Property located at 8155 West 28 Street, Hialeah, Florida;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the City Council on first reading on April 23, 2019. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for May 14, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On April 10, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the sign is placed outside of the triangle of
vision area, that the sign face is not placed higher than 36 feet and that the 4 feet on top of the 36 feet
sign height is only improved with an embellishment representing a mast, consistent with the plans
submitted with this application.
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Owners of the Property: David De La Sierra, Trustee
William De La Sierra, 2637 West 81 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
Raul De La Sierra, 2637 West 81 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
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 an irregular
substandard lot, having a front width of 52.98 feet and a rear width of 48.47 feet, where
75 feet is the minimum required; having a length of 92.18 feet, where 100 feet is the
minimum required; allow an interior south side setback of 6 feet, where 7.5 feet is the
minimum required; allow front and rear setbacks of 20 feet, where 25 feet is the
minimum required respectively; allow a lot area of 4,676 square feet, 7,500 square feet is
the minimum required; allow 38% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98,545, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-
2056(b)(2). Property located at 2629 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Fred Endara, 10829 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33172.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the property is developed in substantial
consistency with the submitted plans and the construction is completed within 24 months.
Owners of the Property: Clemente Pablo Mendoza & Olga Mendoza, 8781 NW 142 Street, Miami
Lakes, Florida 33018.
PZ 3. 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, having a frontage of 55.10 feet, where 75 feet is the minimum required; having a
length of 92.11 feet, where 100 feet is the minimum required; allow an interior south side
setback of 6 feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required; allow a lot area of 5,075 square
feet, 7,500 square feet is the minimum required; and allow 35% 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 2689 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Fred Endara, 10829 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33172.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the property is developed in substantial
consistency with the submitted plans and the construction is completed within 24 months.
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Owners of the Property: Clemente Pablo Mendoza & Olga Mendoza, 8781 NW 142 Street, Miami
Lakes, Florida 33018.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed granting a Special Use Permit to allow a new gas station,
convenience store, a mechanical carwash, and a pylon sign in the CR (Commercial
Residential Zoning District); and granting a variance permit to allow 125 feet and 34 feet
front setbacks, where 5 feet is required; allow parking on the front where no parking is
allowed; allow 6 feet 10 inch and 9 feet 11 inch setbacks for the pylon sign from the
right-of-way line, where 10 feet is the minimum required; and allow 0% frontage, where
50% is required; all contra to the Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 74-918(1)e. and §§
98-881(1)a., (1)a.2 and (1)a.3; property zoned CR (Commercial Residential District).
Property located at 898 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Orion Palm Avenue, 5200 NW 77th Court, Doral, Florida 33166.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance allowing for the site plan signed and sealed and dated
March 14, 2019 by Alan D. Lerner, registered architect, and granting a variance permit to
allow a rear setback of 38 feet, where 45 are required; allow a pervious area of 15.43
percent, where 20 percent is required; allow parking at the front and side of the property,
where all parking is required in the rear; and allow seven occupational licenses, where no
more than two occupational licenses are allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-781(2), 98-781(5), 98-782 and 98-778(2). Property located at 135
West 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned RO (Residential Office). Repealing all
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. POSTPONED UNTIL MAY
28, 2019.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions:
1. The maximum number of business tax receipts for the facility is limited to seven. Notwithstanding the seven issued
business tax receipts, no more than three of the seven doctors shall be located at the facility at any given time.
2. Should property be converted to a use other than an endoscopy/gastrointestinal center, the maximum number of
business tax receipts shall revert to a maximum of two unless otherwise approved by the City of Hialeah City
Commission or otherwise permitted under the City of Hialeah Code.
3. The facility shall provide a valet parking or a parking attendant at a minimum during workdays between the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4. The facility shall encourage employees to utilize public transportation, drop-off or carpooling.
5. The facility shall maintain and/or provide patients with the name of transportation and or pickup services utilized at the
property to encourage patients to use the transportation facilities rather than driving separately to the facility.
Owners of the Property: Torres Hialeah Investment, LLC., 4791 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2019-10 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 5354 West 10 Court, Hialeah,
Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On April 10, 2019 the item was approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with condition that the setback adjustment for accessory
building and distance separation as requested.
Owners of the Property: Angel Casanueva, 5354 West 10th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2019-11 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 1475 West 83 Street,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist/Applicant: Fred Endara, 10829 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33172.
On April 10, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Orlando Blanco Jr., 1475 West 83 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at
6:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk
at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes,
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by
the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is
withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the
affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing
impaired you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-
8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
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