City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · June 25, 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 Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Council Vice President Isis Garcia-Martinez
o Councilman Paul Hernandez (arrived at 7:11 p.m.)
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
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 Councilman Hernandez
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other
similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in
opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each
speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker,
shall be permitted within the Council Chamber.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item
pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of
the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the
City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3)
minutes.
REPORT: The meeting guidelines were read into the record by Marbelys Fatjo, City
Clerk, in English and by Brigette Leal, Administrative Aide, in Spanish.
1. PRESENTATIONS
REPORT: NONE
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
The expenditure amount and duration of the term for services of Consent Item C
has been corrected and additional backup documentation has been placed on the
dais for the City Council’s review.
Consent Items K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R have been added to today’s agenda
and placed on the dais for the City Council’s review.
Items PZ 2 and PZ 4 have been postponed until August 13, 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
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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: Mayor Hernandez requested separate discussion on Consent Item K.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Item K, made by Council Vice
President Garcia-Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zoby. Motion passed 4-0-3 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 11, 2019.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase Purchase Order No. 2019-1574, issued to Eureka Farms LLC, to purchase Green
Island Ficus Plants to be planted throughout the City, by an additional amount of $50,000,
for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $80,000. (STREETS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
C. Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding and approving a purchase agreement
between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and the City of Hialeah, for the purchase of Motorola’s
P25 Phase II-Compliant Subscriber Radios, with embedded software, radio accessories and
related services including warranty and maintenance services, technical support, and radio
repair, for a term of five years, in a total amount not to exceed $4,600,924.60, in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to execute the purchase agreement;
and providing for an effective date. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente Hernandez, and Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-076
D. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance No. 2018-150 of the City Council Meeting of
December 11, 2018 was passed and adopted with an error. Section 7 – Registration of
Voters - of the ordinance was passed and adopted as follows:
“The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for the primary
election until 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 7, 2019.”
The ordinance should be corrected as follows:
“The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for the primary
election until 5:00 p.m., on Monday, October 7, 2019.”
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
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E. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance No. 2018-170 of the City Council Meeting of
September 25, 2018 was passed and adopted with an error. Section 2 of the ordinance was
passed and adopted as follows:
Section 2: Property located at 7000 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned CR
(Commercial Residential District).
The ordinance should be corrected as follows:
Section 2: “Property located at 7000 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned C-2 (Liberal
Retail Commercial District).” (LAW DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
F. Request permission to award Hialeah Bid No. 2018/19-3210-00-009 – NW 97th Avenue from
NW 154th Street to NW 162 Street Phase I Roadway and Drainage, to Acosta Tractors Inc,
lowest responsive bidder, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$2,826,244.97, which includes a ten percent contingency. (STREETS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
G. Request permission to approve an increase of the total expenditure amount for the purchase
of medical supplies, by an additional amount of $35,000, from the following vendors, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $155,000.
Bound Tree Medical, LLC (Purchase Order No. 2019-770)
Quadmed, Inc., (Purchase Order No. 2019-771)
Concordance Healthcare Solutions LLC (Purchase Order No. 2019-772)
Henry Schein, Inc. (Purchase Order No. 2019-773)
(FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
H. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 15-CA-1415-A – Archive Record Storage and
Management Services, effective through June 30, 2020, between the State of Florida
Department of Children and Families and GRM Information Management Services, Inc.,
and issue a purchase order to GRM Information Management Services, Inc., for the services
of off-premise storage of City records, for a period of one year ending on June 30, 2020, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000. (OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Zarabanda Production Inc., for a ninety (90) minute performance
by Willy Chirino at the 2019 City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000. (COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
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J. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue and purchase order to Albita Rodriguez Enterprises, Inc., for a ninety (90) minute
performance by Albita at the 2019 City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $10,000. (COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
K. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this vendor is a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade
County, as required by law, and increase Purchase Order No. 2019-786, issued to the Miami
Herald, for the publication of legal advertisements and public notices, by an additional
amount of $60,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $140,000. (OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
REPORT: Councilman Hernandez arrived at 7:11 p.m.
REPORT: Motion to the Consent Agenda, except Item K, made by Council Vice President
Garcia-Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
L. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf
of the City, to enter into a Sponsorship Agreement with Leon Advertising & Public
Relations, Inc., a Florida corporation, doing business as Leon Medical Centers, in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, for a
term of three years, with the option to renew for an additional two-year term, under similar
terms and conditions, for a sponsorship fee in the amount of $58,000.00 per year; and
providing for an effective date. (COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-077
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase Purchase Order No. 2019-333, issued to Florida Wood Recycling, Inc., for the
disposal of the City’s vegetation debris and occasional purchase of colored mulch, by an
additional amount of $5,000, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000.
(STREETS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
N. Request permission to award Hialeah Request for Proposal No. 2018/19-8500-36-001 –
Emergency Management Administrative Support Services RFP, to Tidal Basin Government
Consulting, LLC, highest ranked proposer. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
O. Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between the City of Hialeah and J&M
Vera, Inc. to provide bus transportation services to the City’s Step Ahead Program, for a term
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commencing on June 10, 2019 and ending on July 25, 2019; and authorizing the Mayor, or
his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute the
Service Agreement attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”;
and providing for an effective date. (EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-078
P. Proposed resolution supporting communications infrastructure efforts in anticipation of
Miami-Dade County’s hosting of Super Bowl LIV. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-079
Q. Proposed resolution adopting the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP) and Hialeah Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) 2019 in the event of and for
the duration of a state of emergency. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-080
R. Proposed resolution establishing a policy and procedure for the acquisition of goods and
services during a state of emergency, where it is not advantageous or practicable for the City
to use competitive bidding. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT.)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente, Hernandez and Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-081
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 50 entitled “Housing”, Article II.
Minimum Housing Code, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in
particular, adding a new Section 50-30 entitled “Storm Shutters”, to provide for storm
shutter regulations including conditions during which storm shutters can be used, and to
provide for penalties for violations thereof; 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 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
Item was postponed by administration on June 11, 2019.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4A made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente
Hernandez and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
August 13, 2019.
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance accepting from Bonterra Communities TIC, LLC
and Club Bonterra Lennar, LLC a Warranty Deed conveying all right, title and interest
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to improved land as described in the Warranty Deed attached as Exhibit “1”; repealing
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4B made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for August 13, 2019.
4C. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a second amendment to the Development
Agreement by and among FDG Countyline, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,
FDG BN Expansion, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of
Hialeah, Florida, dated March 31, 2014 approved by Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2014-18
(March 25, 2014), as amended on June 19, 2018 (Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2018-41, May
22, 2018), a copy of the Second Amendment in substantial form is attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, incorporating additional vacant land to be developed
pursuant to the project program and providing for roadways to be built and dedicated by
developer. Property comprising approximately 515 acres, more or less, within an
area bounded on the west by NW 107 Avenue, on the north by NW 170 Street, on
the east by NW 97 Avenue and on the south by NW 154 Street; all located in
Hialeah, Florida. Property having a land use classification of industrial and
located within the BDH Business Development 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.
(ZONING)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
On April 23, 2019 the item was postponed until further notice.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4C made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and
Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2019.
4D. First reading of proposed ordinance approving an Equipment Lease-Purchase
Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., as lessor, and the City, as lessee, for the
acquisition, purchase, financing and leasing of certain equipment as described herein;
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute the Equipment
Lease-Purchase Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof in substantial form as
Exhibit “A” and all necessary documents on behalf of the City; authorizing all other
actions necessary in furtherance of the transactions contemplated by this ordinance;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for
penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4D made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for August 13, 2019.
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5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5A. Proposed resolution appointing Oscar D. Banegas as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for the period of a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 2020. (COUNCIL
VICE PRESIDENT GARCIA-MARTINEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-082
On June 11, 2019 the item was tabled by the City Council until June 25, 2019.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5A made by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez,
and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers
Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
5B. Proposed resolution reappointing Jacqueline Garcia-Roves to the Personnel Board of
the City of Hialeah, as the Mayor’s appointment, for a two (2)-year term ending on June
26, 2021. (MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-083
On June 11, 2019 the item was tabled by the City Council until June 25, 2019.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5B made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-
Fuente and Lozano absent.
5C. Proposed resolution reappointing Ovidio J. Perez as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 2021. (COUNCILMAN
HERNANDEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-084
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5C made by Councilwoman Garcia-Martinez, and
seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-
Fuente and Lozano absent.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT: NONE
7. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: NONE
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8. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Gustavo Falcon, 200 Alton Road, Apartment 1116, Miami Beach, Florida, addressed
the Mayor and City Council regarding the Independence Day Celebration at
Milander Park.
Ricardo Rodriguez, 5000 East 9th Lane, addressed the Mayor and City Council
regarding the Independence Day Celebration at Milander Park.
Emilio Izquierdo Jr., 7212 SW 21 Street, addressed the Mayor and City Council
regarding the Independence Day Celebration at Milander Park.
Sasha Tirador, 9363 Fountain Blvd, addressed the Mayor and the City Council
regarding the Independence Day Celebration at Milander Park.
Eduardo Macaya Alvarez, 7035 West 15th Avenue, addressed the Mayor and the City
Council.
Auria Feria, 1770 Curtis Drive, addressed the Mayor and the City Council.
Maggie, Rivera, 5560 West 14th Avenue, addressed the Mayor and City Council
regarding animal sacrifices.
Fernando Godo, 3390 West 12th Avenue, addressed the Mayor and City Council on
meeting guidelines.
Dania Victorious, 2765 West 54th Street, addressed the Mayor and City Council
regarding pedestrian walkways.
Frank De La Paz, 3920 West 13th Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding
turning signals on West 12th Avenue and 37 Street.
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
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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 C-1 (Restricted Retail
Commercial District) and C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) to C-3 (Extended
Liberal Commercial District); and granting a variance permit to allow 11 parking spaces,
where 13 are required; allow 5 feet rear setback, where 15 feet is the minimum required;
and allow a pervious area of 13.46%, where an 18% minimum is required; contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-2189(7), 98-1071, 98-1161; and contra to the latest
edition of the City of Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015, ¶ (E) Tree and Lawn
Requirements by Zoning Classification, Table A, …minimum pervious area…percent of
net lot area. Property located at 975 and 995 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah, Florida;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-051
On June 11, 2019 the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for June 25, 2019.
On May 28, 2019, the item was postponed until June 11, 2019.
On May 15, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Ignacio M. Urbieta, 9701 NW 89 Avenue, Medley, Florida 33178.
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 Councilmembers
Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow an elementary school for a maximum of 23 students pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-181; and granting a variance permit to allow 13 parking spaces, where 23
parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(9); allow a 1.4%
pervious area, where 18% is required; allow a 2 foot landscape buffer, where a 7 foot landscape
buffer is required; and allow no trees and no shrubs, where 8 trees and 80 shrubs are required,
subject to mitigation pursuant to § 98-2233; all contra to the City of Hialeah Landscape Manual,
latest edition dated July 9, 2015, ¶ (E) Tree and Lawn Requirements by zoning classification,
Table A, …minimum pervious area…percent of net lot area, ¶ (D)(7), parking lot buffers, and ¶
(G) landscape legend information required to be permanently affixed to plan, subpart trees and
shrubs. Property zoned C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District); property located at 375
East 49 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. POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 13, 2019.
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Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 28, 2019. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for June 25, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Oscar Gonzalez, 7901 West 21 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
On May 15, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the following
conditions:
The increase on the number of students and staff is not recommended and the CUP for the
existing 23 student school could be granted with the condition that a 2 feet landscape buffer be
provided at the edge of the property line to prevent improper parking encroaching into the
sidewalk and that no less than 2 employees for traffic circulation control be on site at drop-off
and pick-up hours daily.
The parking variance could be approved with the condition that 3,460 square feet of the building
remain utilized by a daycare operation which requires 50% parking spaces less than other
commercial uses, that the substandard spaces at the rear be exclusively used by compact cars and
that a minimum of 5 parking spaces be available at the times that the existing medical clinic is in
operation.
The pervious area variance could be approved with the condition that adequate drainage be
provided through a drainage system, the 2 feet landscape buffer should be approved since there is no
space to provide a wider buffer and the waiver of the landscape requirement could be approved with
the condition that the 8 trees and 80 shrubs be mitigated in accordance to Sec. 98-2233.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with no school expansion and with conditions.
Owners of the Property: Adriki Investments Corp., 80 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, Florida 33037
Ruben Demblans, 80 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, Florida 33037.
PZ 3. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a temporary
trailer and a shelter for an ATM machine utilized by Regions Bank while the property is
demolished and redeveloped, for a time not exceeding 24 months from the effective date of this
ordinance pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161, ET. AL.; property zoned M-3
(Industrial District). Property located at 2899 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
Registered Lobbyist: William Rombera, 14125 NW 80 Avenue, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, FL 33016.
On June 12, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Belsize Park LLC, 20533 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1305, Aventura, FL 33180.
Achikam Yogev, 20533 Biscayne Blvd, #1305, Aventura, Florida 33160.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
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Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and
Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2019.
PZ 4. 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
AUGUST 13, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Brian S. Adler, Bilzin, Sumberg, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL.
Item was postponed by the City Council on May 14, 2019.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the following
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.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve rear setback, pervious area and parking location variances and
allow a maximum of four occupational licenses.
Owners of the Property: Torres Hialeah Investment, LLC., 4791 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
LAND USE AMENDMENTS
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LU 1. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a text amendment to the
Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to eliminate Policy
2.3.5 related to the Growth Management Advisory Committee.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-085
Item was tabled by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
On May 29, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
LU 2. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a map amendment to the
Future Land Use Map from Industrial and Office to Industrial. Property located at the
northeast corner of NW 102 Avenue and West 108 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Zoned
BDH (Business Development District).
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION 2019-086
Item was tabled by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Joni Armstrong Coffey, 98 SE 7th Street, Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33131.
On May 29, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Section 17, LLC- 1525 Gabriel Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Lloyd Moriber, James Horland, Bruce Schwartz, Melvyn Drucker,
Norman Klein, Nadine Samter, Brent Samter, and Jordan Samter.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
LU 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map from Low Density Residential to Transit Oriented Development District. Property
located at 962 and 972 East 26th Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-052
Item was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
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On May 29, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Eloina G. Rodriguez, Luis A. Valdes, Francisco C. Rodriguez and Javier A.
Valdes, 962 East 26th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 3 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
LU 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map from Low Density Residential to Commercial. Property located at 662 East 27
Street and 2620 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District);
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-053
Item was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On May 29, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Machado Investments Inc., Orlando M. Machado, Jose R. Machado,
Rolando J. Machado, 6625 Miami Lakes Drive., E#212, Miami Lakes,
Florida .
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 4 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-
Fuente and Lozano absent.
LU 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Property located at
811 East 52 Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-054
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Item was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On May 29, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: ARD Homes LLC, Rene G. Baques, Marta Baques, P.O. Box 520187, Miami,
Florida 33152.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 5 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilmembers Cue-Fuente and Lozano absent.
REPORT: The meeting was adjourned by Council President Casáls-Munoz at 8:22 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at
6:30 p.m.
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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 Meeting Agenda
June 25, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilman Hernandez
MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other
similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in
opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each
speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker,
shall be permitted within the Council Chamber.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item
pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of
the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the
City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3)
minutes.
1. PRESENTATIONS
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2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Item PZ 4 has been postponed per the applicant’s request until August 13, 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 June 11, 2019.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
increase purchase order # 2019-1574, issued to Eureka Farms LLC, to purchase Green
Island Ficus Plants to be planted throughout the City, by an additional amount of $50,000,
for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $80,000. (STREETS)
C. Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding and approving a purchase agreement
between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and the City of Hialeah, for the purchase of Motorola’s
P25 Phase II-Compliant Subscriber Radios, with embedded software, radio accessories and
related services including warranty and maintenance services, technical support, and radio
repair, for a term of ten years, in a total amount not to exceed $5,072,513.20, in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; authorizing the Mayor and
the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to execute the purchase agreement;
and providing for an effective date. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
D. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance No. 2018-150 of the City Council Meeting of
December 11, 2018 was passed and adopted with errors. Section 7 – Registration of Voters
- of the ordinance was passed and adopted as follows:
“The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for the primary
election until 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 7, 2019.”
“The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for the primary
election until 5:00 p.m., on Monday, October 7, 2019.”
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
E. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance No. 2018-170 of the City Council Meeting of
September 25, 2018 was passed and adopted with errors. In Section 2 of the ordinance, the
following references were omitted and should be corrected as follows:
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Section 2: “Property located at 7000 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District).” (LAW DEPT.)
F. Request permission to award Hialeah Bid No. 2018/19-3210-00-009 – NW 97th Avenue from
NW 154th Street to NW 162 Street Phase I Roadway and Drainage, to Acosta Tractors Inc,
lowest responsive bidder, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$2,826,244.97, which includes a ten percent contingency. (STREETS)
G. Request permission to approve an increase of the total expenditure amount for the purchase
of medical supplies, by an additional amount of $35,000, from the following vendors, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $155,000.
Bound Tree Medical, LLC (Purchase Order No. 2019-770)
Quadmed, Inc., (Purchase Order No. 2019-771)
Concordance Healthcare Solutions LLC (Purchase Order No. 2019-772)
Henry Schein, Inc. (Purchase Order No. 2019-773)
(FIRE DEPT.)
H. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 15-CA-1415-A – Archive Record Storage and
Management Services, effective through June 30, 2020, between the State of Florida
Department of Children and Families and GRM Information Management Services, Inc.,
and issue a purchase order to GRM Information Management Services, Inc., for the services
of off-premise storage of City records, for a period of one year ending on June 30, 2020, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000. (CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
I. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue and purchase order to Zarabanda Production Inc., for a ninety (90) minute performance
by Willy Chirino at the 2019 City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000. (DEPT. OF COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL
EVENTS)
J. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City and
issue and purchase order to Albita Rodriguez Enterprise, Inc., for a ninety (90) minute
performance by Albita at the 2019 City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $10,000. (DEPT. OF COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL
EVENTS)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 50 entitled “Housing”, Article II.
Minimum Housing Code, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, and in
particular, adding a new Section 50-30 entitled “Storm Shutters”, to provide for storm
shutter regulations including conditions during which storm shutters can be used, and to
provide for penalties for violations thereof; 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.
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(ADMINISTRATION)
Item was postponed by administration on June 11, 2019.
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance accepting from Bonterra Communities TIC, LLC
and Club Bonterra Lennar, LLC a Warranty Deed conveying all right, title and interest
to improved land as described in the Warranty Deed attached as Exhibit “1”; repealing
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
4C. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a second amendment to the Development
Agreement by and among FDG Countyline, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,
FDG BN Expansion, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of
Hialeah, Florida, dated March 31, 2014 approved by Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2014-18
(March 25, 2014), as amended on June 19, 2018 (Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 2018-41, May
22, 2018), a copy of the Second Amendment in substantial form is attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, incorporating additional vacant land to be developed
pursuant to the project program and providing for roadways to be built and dedicated by
developer. Property comprising approximately 515 acres, more or less, within an
area bounded on the west by NW 107 Avenue, on the north by NW 170 Street, on
the east by NW 97 Avenue and on the south by NW 154 Street; all located in
Hialeah, Florida. Property having a land use classification of industrial and
located within the BDH Business Development 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.
(ZONING)
On April 23, 2019 the item was postponed until further notice.
4D. First reading of proposed ordinance approving an Equipment Lease-Purchase
Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., as lessor, and the City, as lessee, for the
acquisition, purchase, financing and leasing of certain equipment as described herein;
authorizing certain other documents required in connection therewith; authorizing all
other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
ordinance; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute the
Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof in
substantial form as Exhibit “A” and all necessary documents on behalf of the City;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for
penalties for violations hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
5A. Proposed resolution appointing Oscar D. Banegas as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for the period of a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 2020. (COUNCIL
VICE PRESIDENT GARCIA-MARTINEZ)
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On June 11, 2019 the item was tabled by the City Council until June 25, 2019.
5B. Proposed resolution reappointing Jacqueline Garcia-Roves to the Personnel Board of
the City of Hialeah, as the Mayor’s appointment, for a two (2)-year term ending on June
26, 2021. (MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
On June 11, 2019 the item was tabled by the City Council until June 25, 2019.
5C. Proposed resolution reappointing Ovidio J. Perez as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Board for a two (2)-year term ending on June 28, 2021. (COUNCILMAN
HERNANDEZ)
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
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 rezoning C-1 (Restricted Retail
Commercial District) and C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) to C-3 (Extended
Liberal Commercial District); and granting a variance permit to allow 11 parking spaces,
where 13 are required; allow 5 feet rear setback, where 15 feet is the minimum required;
and allow a pervious area of 13.46%, where an 18% minimum is required; contra to
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Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-2189(7), 98-1071, 98-1161; and contra to the latest
edition of the City of Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015, ¶ (E) Tree and Lawn
Requirements by Zoning Classification, Table A, …minimum pervious area…percent of
net lot area. Property located at 975 and 995 Hialeah Drive, 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 June 11, 2019 the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for June 25, 2019.
On May 28, 2019, the item was postponed until June 11, 2019.
On May 15, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Ignacio M. Urbieta, 9701 NW 89 Avenue, Medley, Florida 33178.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow an elementary school for a maximum of 23 students pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-181; and granting a variance permit to allow 13 parking spaces, where 23
parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(9); allow a 1.4%
pervious area, where 18% is required; allow a 2 foot landscape buffer, where a 7 foot landscape
buffer is required; and allow no trees and no shrubs, where 8 trees and 80 shrubs are required,
subject to mitigation pursuant to § 98-2233; all contra to the City of Hialeah Landscape Manual,
latest edition dated July 9, 2015, ¶ (E) Tree and Lawn Requirements by zoning classification,
Table A, …minimum pervious area…percent of net lot area, ¶ (D)(7), parking lot buffers, and ¶
(G) landscape legend information required to be permanently affixed to plan, subpart trees and
shrubs. Property zoned C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District); property located at 375
East 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on May 28, 2019. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for June 25, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Oscar Gonzalez, 7901 West 21 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
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On May 15, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the following
conditions:
The increase on the number of students and staff is not recommended and the CUP for the
existing 23 student school could be granted with the condition that a 2 feet landscape buffer be
provided at the edge of the property line to prevent improper parking encroaching into the
sidewalk and that no less than 2 employees for traffic circulation control be on site at drop-off
and pick-up hours daily.
The parking variance could be approved with the condition that 3,460 square feet of the building
remain utilized by a daycare operation which requires 50% parking spaces less than other
commercial uses, that the substandard spaces at the rear be exclusively used by compact cars and
that a minimum of 5 parking spaces be available at the times that the existing medical clinic is in
operation.
The pervious area variance could be approved with the condition that adequate drainage be
provided through a drainage system, the 2 feet landscape buffer should be approved since there is no
space to provide a wider buffer and the waiver of the landscape requirement could be approved with
the condition that the 8 trees and 80 shrubs be mitigated in accordance to Sec. 98-2233.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with no school expansion and with conditions.
Owners of the Property: Adriki Investments Corp., 80 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, Florida 33037
Ruben Demblans, 80 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, Florida 33037.
PZ 3. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a temporary
trailer and a shelter for an ATM machine utilized by Regions Bank while the property is
demolished and redeveloped, for a time not exceeding 24 months from the effective date of this
ordinance pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161, ET. AL.; property zoned M-3
(Industrial District). Property located at 2899 West 4 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.
Registered Lobbyist: William Rombera, 14125 NW 80 Avenue, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, FL 33016.
On June 12, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Belsize Park LLC, 20533 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1305, Aventura, FL 33180.
Achikam Yogev, 20533 Biscayne Blvd, #1305, Aventura, Florida 33160.
PZ 4. 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
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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
AUGUST 13, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Brian S. Adler, Bilzin, Sumberg, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL.
Item was postponed by the City Council on May 14, 2019.
On April 24, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the following
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.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve rear setback, pervious area and parking location variances and
allow a maximum of four occupational licenses.
Owners of the Property: Torres Hialeah Investment, LLC., 4791 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
LAND USE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a text amendment to the
Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to eliminate Policy
2.3.5 related to the Growth Management Advisory Committee.
Item was tabled by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
On May 29, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
LU 2. Proposed resolution expressing its intent to approve and adopt a map amendment to the
Future Land Use Map from Industrial and Office to Industrial. Property located at the
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northeast corner of NW 102 Avenue and West 108 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Zoned
BDH (Business Development District).
Item was tabled by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Joni Armstrong Coffey, 98 SE 7th Street, Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33131.
On May 29, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Section 17, LLC- 1525 Gabriel Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Lloyd Moriber, James Horland, Bruce Schwartz, Melvyn Drucker,
Norman Klein, Nadine Samter, Brent Samter, and Jordan Samter.
LU 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map from Low Density Residential to Transit Oriented Development District. Property
located at 962 and 972 East 26th Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family
District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
Item was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
On May 29, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Eloina G. Rodriguez, Luis A. Valdes, Francisco C. Rodriguez and Javier A.
Valdes, 962 East 26th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
LU 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map from Low Density Residential to Commercial. Property located at 662 East 27th
Street and 2620 East 7th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District);
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
Item was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On May 29, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Machado Investments Inc., Orlando M. Machado, Jose R. Machado,
Rolando J. Machado, 6625 Miami Lakes Drive., E#212, Miami Lakes,
Florida .
LU 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use
Map from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Property located at
811 East 52 Street, Hialeah, Florida, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On May 29, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: ARD Homes LLC, Rene G. Baques, Marta Baques, P.O. Box 520187, Miami,
Florida 33152.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, June 25, 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.
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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 two (2) 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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