City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · September 10, 2019
Minutes
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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
September 10, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz called the meeting to order at 7:18 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 Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
o Councilman Paul Hernandez
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Councilwoman Lourdes Lozano
REPORT: 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 Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
REPORT: Councilwoman Cue-Fuente 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
Additional backup documentation for Administrative Items 4A, 4B and 4C have been
placed on dais for the City Council’s review.
Items PZ 4 and FD 1 are postponed until September 24, 2019.
Item PZ 8 is postponed until the applicant is ready to proceed with the application.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one
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motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the
Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente,
and seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano
absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on August 27, 2019.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this vendor has assumed the elevator maintenance at the subject buildings on an emergency
basis due to Schindler Elevator Corp.’s early termination, and issue a purchase order to South
Shore Elevator Service Corp, for elevator maintenance services at Rosa & Daisy Gardens
(300 Units), Villa Teresita (33 Units), Villa Aida Annex (32 Units), The Gardens (18 Units),
Hialeah Parking Garage (City Hall), and Palm Center Parking Garage during fiscal year
2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $28,800. (CONSTRUCTION &
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
renew the contract between the City of Hialeah and Action Cleaning Services AP, Inc., for
citywide janitorial services, for a three (3) year period commencing on October 1, 2019 and
ending on September 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $515,609.04. (CONSTRUCTION
& MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
D. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order to
THP Acquisition LLLP, d/b/a Parts House, since it is advantageous to the City, for the
purchase of automotive parts and accessories for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020,
in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
E. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order to
Hunt Incorporated d/b/a Thermo King of Miami, since it is advantageous to the City, for air
conditioner repairs for rescue vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
F. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 8318-5-/17-5 – Petroleum
Products - Prequalification, effective through December 31, 2022, and issue a purchase order
to Tropic Oil Company, since it is advantageous to the City, for the purchase of oil and
lubricants for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $95,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
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G. Request permission to utilize State of Florida Contract No. 21100000-15-1 - Agriculture and
Lawn Equipment, effective through June 30, 2020, and issue a purchase order to Ring Power
Corporation, for the purchase of heavy equipment parts and service during fiscal year 2019-
2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $60,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
H. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 –Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order
to K.V.P Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Expert Diesel, since it is advantageous to the City, for the
purchase of engine parts for the City’s heavy equipment during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $135,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
I. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 –Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order
to CSPI, Inc., d/b/a Cummins Power South LLC, since it is advantageous to the City, for the
purchase of Cummins equipment parts and accessories for City trucks during fiscal year
2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $75,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE
DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
J. Request permission to utilize City of Miami contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. FB-00399 -
Purchase of OEM and OE Parts and SVCS, effective through February 28, 2023, and issue a
purchase order to IEH Auto Parts LLC, d/b/a Auto Plus Auto Parts, for the purchase of Ford
and AC Delco parts during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$135,000. (FLEET & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
K. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
RTQ –00676 - Gasoline and Diesel, effective through October 31, 2023, and issue a
purchase order to Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., since it is advantageous to the
City, for the purchase of gas and diesel for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $930,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
L. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
8318-5/17-5 – Petroleum Products- Prequalification, effective through December 31, 2022,
and issue a purchase order to Urbieta Oil, Inc., since it is advantageous to the City, for the for
the purchase of fuel for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this is the only vendor repairing big equipment, and issue a purchase order to Tio & Sobrino
Collision Works Inc., d/b/a T & S Collision Center, for the repair of big equipment during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000. (FLEET AND
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
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N. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Total Truck Parts, Inc., since it is advantageous to the
City, for the purchase of aftermarket Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for City
trucks and buses during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$115,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
O. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. 9535-
1/21-1 – Tools & Accessories- Pre-Qualification, effective through April 30, 2022, and issue a
purchase order to SID Tool Co., Inc., d/b/a MSC Industrial Supply Co, since it is advantageous to
the City, for the purchase of tools, parts and accessories during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
P. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
8889-1/24 – Tire Retreading Services-Prequal, effective through October 31, 2019, and
issue a purchase order to Fedan Corp., since it is advantageous to the City, for the purchase
of recap tires for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not
to exceed $50,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent..
Q. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & Sup Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Florida Transportation Systems, Inc., since it is
advantageous to the City, for the purchase of automotive parts and accessories for City buses
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
R. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Electric Sales and Service, Inc., since it is advantageous
to the City, for the purchase of starters and alternators for City trucks and vehicles during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
S. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. FB-
00399 – Purchase of OEM and OE Parts and SVCS, effective through February 28, 2023, and
issue a purchase order to Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc., for the purchase of Ford and Sterling
truck parts for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $50,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
T. Request permission to utilize City of Miami Contract No. 25172500-2-WSCA-15-ACS -
Tires, Tubes and Services, effective through March 31, 2024, and issue a purchase order to
Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., for the purchase of tires and road call service for City vehicles
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $235,000. (FLEET
& MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
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APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
U. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this vendor has been doing business with the City for the past eighteen (18) years, and issue a
purchase order to Milans Machine Shop & Welding, Inc., for the service of fabricating
obsolete parts, tools, equipment and welding during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
V. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. 9535-
1/21-1 – Tools & Accessories - Pre-Qualification, effective through April 30, 2022, and issue a
purchase order to W.W Grainger Inc., since it is advantageous to the City, for the purchase of
tools and accessories during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$35,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
W. Request permission to utilize the contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. FB-00399 - Purchase
of OEM and OE Parts and SVCS, effective through February 28, 2023, and issue a purchase
order to Pat’s Pump & Blower, L.L.C., for the purchase of water pump parts and services for
the Aquatech sewer cleaner during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $45,000. (FLEET & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
X. Request permission to utilize State of Florida Contract No. 21100000-15-1 - Agriculture and
Lawn Equipment, effective through June 30, 2020, and issue a purchase order to Kelly Tractor
Co, for the purchase of caterpillar parts and service during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
Y. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Second Generation Sullivans, Inc., d/b/a
Interstate Batteries of Miami and the Florida Keys, sole source vender, for the purchase of
vehicle batteries for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount
not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
Z. Request permission to utilize the Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
RTQ-01063 – Fire Rescue Equipment & Accessories- Preq, effective through May 31, 2024,
and issue a purchase order to Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, LLC, since it is advantageous to the
City, for the purchase of emergency equipment parts and accessories for City vehicles during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $125,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
AA. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Gus Machado Ford, Inc., for the purchase of Ford parts at cost plus
eight percent (8%) for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $75,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
BB. Request permission to utilize the Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
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2020, and issue a purchase order to Rechtien International Trucks, Inc., since it is
advantageous to the City, for the purchase of truck parts and accessories for City trucks
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
CC. Request permission waive competitive bidding and utilize the pricing of City of Hialeah Bid No.
2013/14-3220-12-010 – Allison Transmission Rebuild, awarded for a period of one year with the
option to renew for an additional contract period, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Rainbow Transmission & Auto Center Inc., for the rebuilding of Allison
transmissions for City trucks and buses during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $60,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
DD. Request permission to waive competitive bidding and utilize the pricing of City of Hialeah Bid
No. 2011/12-3220-36-038 – Furnish and Install Emergency Vehicle Equipment - Fire and Police
Fleet Maintenance, awarded for a period of thirty-six (36) months with the option to renew the
contract for an additional contract period, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Rainbow Window Tinting, Inc d/b/a Rainbow Emergency Equipment, since it
is advantageous to the City, for the purchase of emergency equipment and supplies for City
vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $220,000.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
EE. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Miami Lakes AM, LLC, d/b/a Miami Lakes Chevrolet, for the
purchase of Chevrolet parts and accessories for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $60,000. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
FF. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it advantageous to the City based on
the vendor’s response time during the twenty (20) years the vendor has been servicing the
City, and issue a purchase order to Robert L. Hughes Company Incorporated, for repair and
certification of City of Hialeah fuel stations during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
GG. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to SHI International Corp., to purchase a three (3) year subscription for
Cb Defense ThreatSight by Carbon Black, to be paid over a three year period as follows:
$7,670.00 for year one, $7,670.00 for year two, and $7,670.00 for year three, in a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $23,010.00. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
HH. Request permission to waive competitive bidding and utilize the pricing of Hialeah Bid No.
2013-14-8500-36-013 – Uniforms for the remainder of the fiscal year 2018-2019, since it is
advantageous to the City, and increase the expense amount of $65,000, by an additional
amount of $10,000, to Royal “T” Screen Printing Corp., for the purchase of uniforms, for a
new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to be allocated through
various City departments. On August 12, 2014, the City Council approved the award of
Hialeah Bid # 2013/14-8500-36-013 – Uniforms to this vendor, for a period of three (3) years
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with option to renew for a one (1) year period. (PURCHASING DIV.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
II. Proposed resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Hialeah, Florida
and Miami Dade County for surface water quality sampling and analysis, for a term
commencing upon execution of the Interlocal Agreement and ending on September 30, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $124,884.00; and further authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute said Interlocal Agreement, a
copy of which is attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”;
providing for an effective date. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-111
JJ. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
during the construction of NW 102nd Avenue between 142nd and 145th Place, the consultant
informed the City of an unforeseen utility conflict with the already designed drainage system
and as a result, the project’s drainage design, cut and fill calculations, and lighting system
needed to be redesigned and recalculated to avoid having to relocate the existing force main,
and increase Purchase Order No. 2019-801, issued to R.J. Behar & Company, Inc., by an
additional amount of $12,424.50, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$105,817.50. (STREETS DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
KK. 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, by an additional amount of $30,000, for a new total cumulative amount
not to exceed $110,000. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
LL. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this vendor was awarded the design contract for the roadway and drainage improvements to
NW 97th Avenue from 154th to 170th Street and during the permitting process, Miami-Dade
County requested additional improvements which were not included in the original scope of
work of the design contract, and issue a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of $82,170.50, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $277,170.50. On
March 14, 2017 the City Council approved the award of the design of NW 97th Avenue from
NW 154th to 170th Street to SRS Engineering, Inc., for a total cumulative expense amount not
to exceed $195,000. (STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
MM. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Exec Information Services, Inc., to purchase a PS.Net Public Safety
Information System used for the management of operation information and historical activity
data maintained by Hialeah Police Department, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$32,200. (POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
NN. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
the City has been doing business with this vendor for the past ten (10) years, and issue a
purchase order to Power Truck Repair, Inc., to repair leaf springs, king pins and front ends on
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fire and water and sewer trucks and heavy equipment during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $45,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
OO. Request permission to issue a purchase order to American Battery Company, sole source
vendor, for the purchase of automotive batteries for City vehicles and trucks, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
PP. Request permission to utilize City of Miami Contract No. 25172500-2-WSCA-15-ACS -
Tires, Tubes and Services, effective through March 31, 2024, and issue a purchase order to
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, for the purchase of tires for City vehicles during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $235,000. (FLEET &
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
QQ. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Tranny Tech Inc., for repairs on transmissions for City vehicles
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000. (FLEET
AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
RR. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance No. 2019-048 of the City Council Meeting of June
11, 2019 was passed and adopted with an error. The header of the ordinance was passed and
adopted as follows:
“Allow an interior south side setback of 6 feet”
The ordinance should be corrected as follows:
“to allow an interior south side setback of 5.5 feet.”
(LAW DEPT.)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4A. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter
18, entitled “Businesses”, Article II. “Carnivals, Shows and Exhibits”, retitled as “Special
Events”; and amending §18-26 “Definitions”; §18-27 “Prohibited and Restricted
Conduct”; §18-28 “Financial Statement”; §18-29 “Permit; Operating Standards”; and
§18-30 “Additional Rules”; to provide for the permitting of organized special events and
assemblies on government or private property of fifteen (15) persons or more; repealing
all prior ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for
an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4A made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019.
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled “Retirement and
Pension”, Article IV. Employees General Retirement System, Division 5 entitled
“Benefits”, deleting §70-240 in its entirety and replacing it with a new §70-276 entitled
“Optional Continuance of Group Insurance” in a new Division 8. entitled “Other Post
Employment Benefits”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for penalties hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing
for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4B made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano
absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019.
4C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled “Retirement and
Pension”, Article IV. Employees General Retirement System, Division 4 entitled
“Membership”, Division 5 entitled “Benefits” and Division 7 entitled “Deferred
Retirement Option Program”; implementing the changes to the retirement plan contained
in Resolution No. 2019-064, resolving the Impasse in Collective Bargaining Negotiations
between the City and IAFF for firefighter members, in particular revising §70-208
entitled “Purchase of Membership Service Credit Time”; revising §70-210 entitled
“Member Contributions to Retirement Plan”; revising §70-238 entitled “Service
Retirement Allowance”, revising §70-260 entitled “Eligibility;” Repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith ; providing for penalties hereof; providing for
inclusion in the code; providing for an interpretation and savings clause; providing for a
severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-1-1 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting “No” and
Councilwoman Lozano absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4C made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 5-1-1 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting
“No” and Councilmember Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is
scheduled for September 24, 2019.
4D. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Atlantico at Aquabella;
accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all
existing and future planting of trees; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date. Property located generally at the southeast
intersection of NW 97th Avenue and NW 170th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
(ZONING)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 4D made by Councilman Hernandez, and seconded
by Councilman Caragol. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilmember Lozano absent.
Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019.
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5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
REPORT: NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT: NONE
7. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: NONE
8. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Eric Johnson, address exempt per Florida Statutes, spoke regarding Administrative Items
4B and 4C, as well as collective bargaining negotiations with the Fire Department.
Mayor Hernandez thanked the City of Hialeah Parks and Recreation Department and the
Hialeah Fire Department for collecting merchandise for the hurricane relief.
Robert Ortega, Vice President, Local 1102, spoke regarding collective bargaining
negotiations with the Fire Department.
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 granting a variance permit to
allow a duplex on each substandard lots (Lots 6 and 7) having a frontage of 40 feet and
lot area of 5,160 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square feet are required
respectively; on Lot 6 allow an interior west side setback of 0 feet and an interior east
side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required; and allow a rear setback of
13 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; and on Lot 7 allow an interior east side
setback of 0 feet and an interior west side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the
minimum required; and allow a rear setback of 13.58 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum
required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546 and 98-547(a),
Property located at 436 East 16 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned R-2 (One and
Two Family Residential 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 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-068
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On August 14, 2019 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item with the condition that a 6 feet
CBS wall is provided on the east and west property lines.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that a 6 feet CBS wall is provided on the east
and west property lines.
Owners of the Property: Juan Barroso, 2100 Coral Way, Suite 502, Miami, Florida 33145.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Hernandez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with
Councilwoman Lozano absent.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to
allow loading area and surface parking on the exterior of the block, where loading areas
are required to be located in the interior blocks; allow blank walls fronting West 40
Avenue, West 108 Street and West 104 Street and NW 107 Avenue, where blank walls at
the street level and above the ground floor of buildings are not permitted; allow 0%
building frontage, where 65% is the minimum frontage required; and allow 459 parking
spaces, where 615 are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-
1607.1(c)(3), 98-1607.1(c)(4), 98-1607.1(f)(1), and § 98-2189(24). Property located at
West 40 Avenue and NW 107 Avenue, and between West 104 Street and West 108
Street, Hialeah, Florida. Zoned BDH (Business Development District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
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hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-069
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, 3250 NE 1 Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, Florida.
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: CCP Central LLC, 700 NW 1st Avenue , Suite 1620, Miami, Florida 33136
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with
Councilwoman Lozano absent.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding
Hialeah, Fla., Ordinance 2018-25 (March 19, 2018), as the property was sold and the
approvals pursuant to the ordinance should be rescinded; and granting a variance permit
to allow for no residential uses (a wellness center), where residential uses are required;
allow parking in the front setback, where parking in the front setback is not allowed;
allow a 10 foot parking setback, where 65 feet is the minimum required; allow a 10 foot
setback wall to screen front surface parking lot, where 5 feet is required; and allow 28%
building frontage, where 50% is required along the front; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-877, 98-881(1)a.2., 98-881(1)(a) and 98-881(1)a.3. Property zoned CR
(Commercial Residential District). Property located at 800 Palm 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 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-070
Registered Lobbyist: Osvaldo Marrero, 13925 E Palomino Drive, Southwest Ranches, Florida 33330.
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: J & Y Investments, 167 West 23 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010
Jorge and Yenin Acevedo, 4901 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33165
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman
Lozano absent.
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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019.
Item was postponed on August 27, 2019 per the applicants request.
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, May 28, 2019, June 11, 2019, June 25, 2019
and August 13, 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.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One Family District) to
CBD (Central Business District); and granting a variance permit to allow a commercial
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development on the west side of the property with no residential uses, where residential
uses are required; allow front setbacks of 41.72 feet, 57.3 feet and a 147 feet, where a 0
foot setback is required; and allow 0% building frontage, where 100% is required; all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-972, 98-976(1), and 98-976(4). Property
located on the west side of two adjacent parcels located on the south side of East 21
Street, between East 1 Avenue and East 2 Avenue Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned
R-1 (One Family District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz having abstained and
Councilwoman Lozano absent.
On August 27, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On August 14, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Hialeah 21 ST. LLC, 2200 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Councilwoman Cue-Fuente, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council President Casáls-
Muñoz having abstained and Councilwoman Lozano absent. Second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019.
REPORT: Council President Casáls-Muñoz filed Form 8B Memorandum of Voting
Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers with the Office of the City
Clerk, and the form has been filed with the backup documentation to this item.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow an existing lot
coverage of 57% where 50% is the maximum allowed and allow a rear setback of 12.6
feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§
98-690 and 98-689; Property located at 862 West 79 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
Property zoned R-4 (Townhouses). 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 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
On August 28, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Manuel Vecin, 862 West 79th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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REPORT: Manuel Vecin, 862 West 79 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, was present.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 6 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow lot coverage of
34.5 percent, where a maximum of 30 percent is allowed; and allow a front setback of
24.70 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-589 and 98-2056(b)(2); property located at 51 West 28 Street,
Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned R-3 (Multi-Family District). Repealing all ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Councilwoman Lozano absent.
On August 28, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the condition that
the proposed side door in the playroom to be legalized, is eliminated.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Ricardo Avila and Yamile Lopez, 51 West 28th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
REPORT: Yamile Lopez, 51 West 28th Street, Hialeah, Florida, was present.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded
by Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilwoman
Lozano absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019.
PZ 8. 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
On August 13, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
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On June 25, 2019 item was postponed until August 13, 2019 by the City Council per the applicant’s
request.
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.
FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Board to allow 3.11 interior side
setback for an addition to the main house, where 5.9 feet is the minimum required; allow
2.5 feet interior west side setback and 2.5 feet rear setback for a terrace, where 5.9 feet
and 7.5 feet respectively are the minimum required and allow 4.70 street side setback,
where 15 feet is the minimum required for property located at 590 East 55th Street,
Hialeah, Florida. POSTPONED
On August 27, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
On August 13, 2019, the item was tabled by the City Council until August 27, 2019.
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On June 12, 2019, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owners of the Property: Francisco Tabares & Yanet Mora, 590 East 55th Street, Hialeah, Florida
33013.
FD 2. Recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Board to allow side street setback
of 1.5 feet, where 15 feet are required, for an existing aluminum accessory building
attached to the main house; allow interior side setback of 3.5 feet, where 7.5 feet are
required for an existing utility shed and allow 2.8 feet interior side setback for an existing
screened porch, where 7.5 feet are required at property located at 4041 West 6th Court,
Hialeah, Florida. POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2019.
On August 13, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
On June 12, 2019, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Victor Delgado, 4041 West 6th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: Councilwoman Cue-Fuente left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
REPORT: Motion to Table Item FD 2 until September 24, 2019 made by Council Vice
President Garcia-Martinez and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano absent.
FD 3. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2019-16 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 5431 West 9th
Court, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 4-1-2 with Council President Casáls-Muñoz voting “No”, and
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-112
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Deny interior 3.5 feet north side setback request, and approve other
requested setbacks, with conditions; and approve distance separation between the house and
accessory building.
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Owner of the Property: Yunaris Loriga & Alain Loriga, 5431 West 9th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 3 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Council President
Casáls-Muñoz voting “No”, and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano
absent.
FD 4. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2019-17 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 2177 West 6
Court, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-113
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the condition that
the north sidewall of the house remain without openings.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Gilberto Aguila, 5735 West 12th Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: Gilberto Aguila, 5735 West 12th Lane, was present.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 4 made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Martinez, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman
Cue-Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano absent.
LANDUSE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance adopting a text amendment to
Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to eliminate Policy
2.3.5 related to the Growth Management Advisory Committee (GMAC); 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 Councilwoman Lozano
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-071
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Resolution was approved by the City Council on June, 25, 2019.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Councilman Caragol, and seconded by
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Council Vice President Garcia-Martinez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano absent.
LU 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending 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). 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 Councilwoman Lozano
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-072
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Resolution was approved by the City Council on June, 25, 2019.
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
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente and Councilwoman Lozano absent.
NEXT BUDGET HEARING: Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November
12, 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
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affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
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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
September 10, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other
similar electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in
opposition will be allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each
speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker,
shall be permitted within the Council Chamber.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item
pertaining to City business during the Comments and Questions portion of
the meeting. A member of the public is limited to one appearance before the
City Council and the speaker’s comments will be limited to three (3)
minutes.
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1. PRESENTATIONS
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Item PZ 4 is postponed until September 24, 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 August 27, 2019.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this vendor has assumed the elevator maintenance at the subject buildings on an emergency
basis due to Schindler Elevator Corp.’s early termination, and issue a purchase order to South
Shore Elevator Service Corp, for elevator maintenance services at Rosa & Daisy Gardens
(300 Units), Villa Teresita (33 Units), Villa Aida Annex (32 Units), The Gardens (18 Units),
Hialeah Parking Garage (City Hall), and Palm Center Parking Garage during fiscal year
2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $28,800. (CONSTRUCTION &
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
renew the contract between the City of Hialeah and Action Cleaning Services AP, Inc., for
citywide janitorial services, for a three (3) year period commencing on October 1, 2019 and
ending on September 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $515,609.04. (CONSTRUCTION
& MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
D. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order to
THP Acquisition LLLP, d/b/a Parts House, since it is advantageous to the City, for the
purchase of automotive parts and accessories for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020,
in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
E. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order
Hunt Incorporated d/b/a Thermo King of Miami, since it is advantageous to the City, for air
conditioner repairs for rescue vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
F. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 8318-5-/17-5 – Petroleum
Products - Prequalification, effective through December 31, 2022, and issue a purchase order
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to Tropic Oil Company, since it is advantageous to the City, for the purchase of oil and
lubricants for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $95,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
G. Request permission to utilize State of Florida Contract No. 21100000-15-1 - Agriculture and
Lawn Equipment, effective through June 30, 2020, and issue a purchase order to Ring Power
Corporation, for the purchase of heavy equipment parts and service during fiscal year 2019-
2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $60,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
H. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 –Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order
to K.V.P Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Expert Diesel, since it is advantageous to the City, for the
purchase of engine parts for the City’s heavy equipment during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $135,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
I. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid No. 5745-2/14-2 –Parts/SVCS for
Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31, 2020, and issue a purchase order
to CSPI, Inc., d/b/a Cummins Power South LLC, since it is advantageous to the City, for the
purchase of Cummins equipment parts and accessories for City trucks during fiscal year
2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $75,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE
DEPT.)
J. Request permission to utilize City of Miami contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. FB-00399 -
Purchase of OEM and OE Parts and SVCS, effective through February 28, 2023, and issue a
purchase order to IEH Auto Parts LLC, d/b/a Auto Plus Auto Parts, for the purchase of Ford
and AC Delco parts during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$135,000. (FLEET & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
K. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
RTQ –00676 - Gasoline and Diesel, effective through October 31, 2023, and issue a
purchase order to Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., since it is advantageous to the
City, for the purchase of gas and diesel for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $930,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
L. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
8318-5/17-5 – Petroleum Products- Prequalification, effective through December 31, 2022,
and issue a purchase order to Urbieta Oil, Inc., since it is advantageous to the City, for the for
the purchase of fuel for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this is the only vendor repairing big equipment, and issue a purchase order to Tio & Sobrino
Collision Works Inc., d/b/a T & S Collision Center, for the repair of big equipment during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000. (FLEET AND
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
N. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Total Truck Parts, Inc., since it is advantageous to the
City, for the purchase of aftermarket Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for City
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trucks and buses during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$115,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
O. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. 9535-
1/21-1 – Tools & Accessories- Pre-Qualification, effective through April 30, 2022, and issue a
purchase order to SID Tool Co., Inc., d/b/a MSC Industrial Supply Co, since it is advantageous to
the City, for the purchase of tools, parts and accessories during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
P. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
8889-4/14-4 – Tire Retreading Services-Prequal, effective through October 31, 2019, and
issue a purchase order to Fedan Corp., since it is advantageous to the City, for the purchase
of recap tires for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not
to exceed $50,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
Q. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & Sup Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Florida Transportation Systems, Inc., since it is
advantageous to the City, for the purchase of automotive parts and accessories for City buses
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
R. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Electric Sales and Service, Inc., since it is advantageous
to the City, for the purchase of starters and alternators for City trucks and vehicles during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
S. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. FB-
00399 – Purchase of OEM and OE Parts and SVCS, effective through February 28, 2023, and
issue a purchase order to Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc., for the purchase of Ford and Sterling
truck parts for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $50,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
T. Request permission to utilize City of Miami Contract No. 25172500-2-WSCA-15-ACS -
Tires, Tubes and Services, effective through March 31, 2024, and issue a purchase order to
Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., for the purchase of tires and road call service for City vehicles
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $235,000. (FLEET
& MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
U. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
this vendor has been doing business with the City for the past eighteen (18) years, and issue a
purchase order to Milans Machine Shop & Welding, Inc., for the service of fabricating
obsolete parts, tools, equipment and welding during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
V. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. 9535-
1/21-1 – Tools & Accessories - Pre-Qualification, effective through April 30, 2022, and issue a
purchase order to W.W Grainger Inc., since it is advantageous to the City, for the purchase of
tools and accessories during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
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$35,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
W. Request permission to utilize the contract awarded pursuant to Bid No. FB-00399 - Purchase
of OEM and OE Parts and SVCS, effective through February 28, 2023, and issue a purchase
order to Pat’s Pump & Blower, L.L.C., for the purchase of water pump parts and services for
the Aquatech sewer cleaner during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $45,000. (FLEET & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
X. Request permission to utilize State of Florida Contract No. 21100000-15-1 - Agriculture and
Lawn Equipment, effective through June 30, 2020, and issue a purchase order to Kelly Tractor
Co, for the purchase of caterpillar parts and service during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
Y. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Second Generation Sullivans, Inc., d/b/a
Interstate Batteries of Miami and the Florida Keys, sole source vender, for the purchase of
vehicle batteries for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount
not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
Z. Request permission to utilize the Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
RTQ-01063 – Fire Rescue Equipment & Accessories- Preq, effective through May 31, 2024,
and issue a purchase order to Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, LLC, since it is advantageous to the
City, for the purchase of emergency equipment parts and accessories for City vehicles during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $125,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
AA. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Gus Machado Ford, Inc., for the purchase of Ford parts at cost plus
eight percent (8%) for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $75,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
BB. Request permission to utilize the Miami-Dade County contract awarded pursuant to Bid No.
5745-2/14-2 – Parts/SVCS for Buses & SUP Equip-Prequal, effective through March 31,
2020, and issue a purchase order to Rechtien International Trucks, Inc., since it is
advantageous to the City, for the purchase of truck parts and accessories for City trucks
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
CC. Request permission waive competitive bidding and utilize the pricing of City of Hialeah Bid No.
2013/14-3220-12-010 – Allison Transmission Rebuild, awarded for a period of one year with the
option to renew for an additional contract period, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Rainbow Transmission & Auto Center Inc., for the rebuilding of Allison
transmissions for City trucks and buses during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $60,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
DD. Request permission to waive competitive bidding and utilize the pricing of City of Hialeah Bid
No. 2011/12-3220-36-038 – Furnish and Install Emergency Vehicle Equipment - Fire and Police
Fleet Maintenance, awarded for a period of thirty-six (36) months with the option to renew the
contract for an additional contract period, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Rainbow Window Tinting, Inc d/b/a Rainbow Emergency Equipment, since it
is advantageous to the City, for the purchase of emergency equipment and supplies for City
vehicles during fiscal year 2018-2019, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $220,000.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
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EE. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Miami Lakes AM, LLC, d/b/a Miami Lakes Chevrolet, for the
purchase of Chevrolet parts and accessories for City vehicles during fiscal year 2019-2020, in
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $60,000. (FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
FF. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it advantageous to the City based on
the vendor’s response time during the twenty (20) years the vendor has been servicing the
City, and issue a purchase order to Robert L. Hughes Company Incorporated, for repair and
certification of City of Hialeah fuel stations during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
GG. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to SHI International Corp., to purchase a three (3) year subscription for
Cb Defense ThreatSight by Carbon Black, to be paid over a three year period as follows:
$7,670.00 for year one, $7,670.00 for year two, and $7,670.00 for year three, in a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $23,010.00. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPT.)
HH. Request permission to waive competitive bidding and utilize the pricing of Hialeah Bid No.
2013-14-8500-36-013 – Uniforms for the remainder of the fiscal year 2018-2019, since it is
advantageous to the City, and increase the expense amount of $65,000, by an additional
amount of $10,000, to Royal “T” Screen Printing Corp., for the purchase of uniforms, for a
new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to be allocated through
various City departments. On August 12, 2014, the City Council approved the award of
Hialeah Bid # 2013/14-8500-36-013 – Uniforms to this vendor, for a period of three (3) years
with option to renew for a one (1) year period. (PURCHASING DIV.)
II. Proposed resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Hialeah, Florida
and Miami Dade County for surface water quality sampling and analysis, for a term
commencing upon execution of the Interlocal Agreement and ending on September 30, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $124,884.00; and further authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to execute said Interlocal Agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto in substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”;
providing for an effective date. (STREETS)
JJ. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
during the construction of NW 102nd Avenue between 142nd and 145th Place, the consultant
informed the City of an unforeseen utility conflict with the already designed drainage system
and as a result, the project’s drainage design, cut and fill calculations, and lighting system
needed to be redesigned and recalculated to avoid having to relocate the existing force main,
and increase Purchase Order No. 2019-801, issued to R.J. Behar & Company, Inc., by an
additional amount of $12,424.50, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed
$105,817.50. (STREETS DEPT.)
KK. 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, by an additional amount of $30,000, for a new total cumulative amount
not to exceed $110,000. (STREETS)
LL. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
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this vendor was awarded the design contract for the roadway and drainage improvements to
NW 97th Avenue from 154th to 170th Street and during the permitting process, Miami-Dade
County requested additional improvements which were not included in the original scope of
work of the design contract, and issue a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of $82,170.50, for a new total cumulative amount not to exceed $277,170.50. On
March 14, 2017 the City Council approved the award of the design of NW 97th Avenue from
NW 154th to 170th Street to SRS Engineering, Inc., for a total cumulative expense amount not
to exceed $195,000. (STREETS)
MM. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Exec Information Services, Inc., to purchase a PS.Net Public Safety
Information System used for the management of operation information and historical activity
data maintained by Hialeah Police Department, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$32,200. (POLICE DEPT.)
NN. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that
the City has been doing business with this vendor for the past ten (10) years, and issue a
purchase order to Power Truck Repair, Inc., to repair leaf springs, king pins and front ends on
Fire and Water & Sewer trucks and heavy equipment during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $45,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
OO. Request permission to issue a purchase order to American Battery Company, sole source
vendor, for the purchase of automotive batteries for City vehicles and trucks, in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $95,000. (FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
PP. Request permission to utilize City of Miami Contract No. 25172500-2-WSCA-15-ACS -
Tires, Tubes and Services, effective through March 31, 2024, and issue a purchase order to
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, for the purchase of tires for City vehicles during
fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $235,000. (FLEET &
MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
QQ. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Tranny Tech Inc., for repairs on transmissions for City vehicles
during fiscal year 2019-2020, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000. (FLEET
AND MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
RR. Report of Scrivener’s Error – Ordinance No. 2019-048 of the City Council Meeting of June
11, 2019 was passed and adopted with an error. The header of the ordinance was passed and
adopted as follows:
“Allow an interior south side setback of 6 feet”
The ordinance should be corrected as follows:
“to allow an interior south side setback of 5.5 feet.”
(LAW DEPT.)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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4A. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter
18, entitled “Businesses”, Article II. “Carnivals, Shows and Exhibits”, retitled as “Special
Events”; and amending §18-26 “Definitions”; §18-27 “Prohibited and Restricted
Conduct”; §18-28 “Financial Statement”; §18-29 “Permit; Operating Standards”; and
§18-30 “Additional Rules”; to provide for the permitting of organized special events and
assemblies on government or private property of fifteen (15) persons or more; repealing
all prior ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for
an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4B. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled “Retirement and
Pension”, Article IV. Employees General Retirement System, Division 5 entitled
“Benefits”, deleting §70-240 in its entirety and replacing it with a new §70-276 entitled
“Optional Continuance of Group Insurance” in a new Division 8. entitled “Other Post
Employment Benefits”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for penalties hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing
for a severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4C. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 70 entitled “Retirement and
Pension”, Article IV. Employees General Retirement System, Division 4 entitled
“Membership”, Division 5 entitled “Benefits” and Division 7 entitled “Deferred
Retirement Option Program”; implementing the changes to the retirement plan contained
in Resolution No. 2019-064, resolving the Impasse in Collecting Bargaining Negotiations
between the City and IAFF for firefighter members, in particular revising §70-208
entitled “Purchase of Membership Service Credit Time”; revising §70-210 entitled
“Member Contributions to Retirement Plan”; revising §70-238 entitled “Service
Retirement Allowance”, revising §70-260 entitled “Eligibility;” Repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith ; providing for penalties hereof; providing for
inclusion in the code; providing for an interpretation and savings clause; providing for a
severability clause and providing for an effective date. (ADMINISTRATION)
4D. First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Atlantico at Aquabella;
accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with all
existing and future planting of trees; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date. Property located generally at the southeast
intersection of NW 97th Avenue and NW 170th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
(ZONING)
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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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 granting a variance permit to
allow a duplex on each substandard lots (Lots 6 and 7) having a frontage of 40 feet and
lot area of 5,160 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square feet are required
respectively; on Lot 6 allow an interior west side setback of 0 feet and an interior east
side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required; and allow a rear setback of
13 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; and on lot 7 allow an interior east side
setback of 0 feet and an interior west side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the
minimum required; and allow a rear setback of 13.58 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum
required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546 and 98-547(a),
Property located at 436 East 16 Street, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned R-2 (One and
Two Family Residential 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 on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
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On August 14, 2019 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item with the condition that a 6 feet
CBS wall is provided on the east and west property lines.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that a 6 feet CBS wall is provided on the east
and west property lines.
Owners of the Property: Juan Barroso, 2100 Coral Way, Suite 502, Miami, Florida 33145.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed granting a variance permit to allow
loading area and surface parking on the exterior of the block, where loading areas are
required to be located in the interior blocks; allow blank walls fronting West 40 Avenue,
West 108 Street and West 104 Street and NW 107 Avenue, where blank walls at the
street level and above the ground floor of buildings are not permitted; allow 0% building
frontage, where 65% is the minimum frontage required; and allow 459 parking spaces,
where 615 are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1607.1(c)(3), 98-
1607.1(c)(4), 98-1607.1(f)(1), and § 98-2189(24). Property located at West 40 Avenue
and NW 107 Avenue, and between West 104 Street and West 108 Street, Hialeah,
Florida. Zoned BDH (Business Development 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 on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, 3250 NE 1 Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, Florida.
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: CCP Central LLC, 700 NW 1st Avenue , Suite 1620, Miami, Florida 33136
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding
Hialeah, Fla., Ordinance 2018-25 (March 19 2018), as the property was sold and the
approvals pursuant to the ordinance should be rescinded; and granting a variance permit
to allow for no residential uses (a wellness center), where residential uses are required;
allow parking in the front setback, where parking in the front setback is not allowed;
allow a 10 foot parking setback, where 65 feet is the minimum required; allow a 10 foot
setback wall to screen front surface parking lot, where 5 feet is required; and allow 28%
building frontage, where 50% is required along the front; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-877, 98-881(1)a.2., 98-881(1)(a) and 98-881(1)a.3. Property zoned
CR, (Commercial Residential District). Property located at 800 Palm Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
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penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Osvaldo Marrero, 13925 E Palomino Drive, Southwest Ranches, Florida 33330.
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: J & Y Investments, 167 West 23 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010
Jorge and Yenin Acevedo, 4901 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33165
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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019.
Item was postponed on August 27, 2019 per the applicants request.
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, May 28, 2019, June 11, 2019, June 25, 2019
and August 13, 2019.
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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.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One Family District) to
CBD (Central Business District); and granting a variance permit to allow a commercial
development on the west side of the property with no residential uses, where residential
uses are required; allow front setbacks of 41.72 feet, 57.3 feet and a 147 feet, where a 0
foot setback is required; and allow 0% building frontage, where 100% is required; all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-972, 98-976(1), and 98-976(4). Property
located on the west side of two adjacent parcels located on the south side of East 21
Street, between East 1 Avenue and East 2 Avenue Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned
R-1 (One Family District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
On August 27, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On August 14, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Hialeah 21 ST. LLC, 2200 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
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PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow an existing lot
coverage of 57% where 50% is the maximum allowed and allow a rear setback of 12.6
fett, where 20 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§
98-690 and 98-689; Property located at 862 West 79 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
Property zoned R-4 (Townhouses). 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.
On August 28, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Manuel Vecin, 862 West 79th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow lot coverage of
34.5 percent, where a maximum of 30 percent is allowed; and allow a front setback of
24.70 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of
OrdinanceS §§ 98-589 and 98-2056(b)(2); property located at 51 West 28 Street,
Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned R-3 (Multi-Family District). Repealing all ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On August 28, 2019 the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the condition that
the proposed side door in the playroom to be legalized, is eliminated.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Manuel Vecin, 862 West 79th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Board to allow 3.11 interior side
setback for an addition to the main house, where 5.9 feet is the minimum required; allow
2.5 feet interior west side setback and 2.5 feet rear setback for a terrace, where 5.9 feet
and 7.5 feet respectively are the minimum required and allow 4.70 street side setback,
where 15 feet is the minimum required for property located at 590 East 55th Street,
Hialeah, Florida.
On August 27, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
On August 13, 2019, the item was tabled by the City Council until August 27, 2019.
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On June 12, 2019, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owners of the Property: Francisco Tabares & Yanet Mora, 590 East 55th Street, Hialeah, Florida
33013.
FD 2. Recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Board to allow side street setback
of 1.5 feet, where 15 feet are required, for an existing aluminum accessory building
attached to the main house; allow interior side setback of 3.5 feet, where 7.5 feet are
required for an existing utility shed and allow 2.8 feet interior side setback for an existing
screened porch, where 7.5 feet are required at property located at 4041 West 6th Court,
Hialeah, Florida.
On August 13, 2019 the item was postponed until September 10, 2019 per the applicant’s request.
On June 12, 2019, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Victor Delgado, 4041 West 6th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
FD 3. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2019-16 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 5431 West 9th
Court, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Deny interior 3.5 feet north side setback request, and approve other
requested setbacks, with conditions; and approve distance separation between the house and
accessory building.
Owner of the Property: Yunaris Loriga & Alain Loriga, 5431 West 9th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
FD 4. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2019-17 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 2177 West 6
Court, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On August 14, 2019, the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with the condition that
the north sidewall of the house remain without openings.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Gilberto Aguila, 5735 West 12th Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
LANDUSE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance adopting a text amendment to
Future Land Use Element of the City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan to eliminate Policy
2.3.5 related to the Growth Management Advisory Committee (GMAC); 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 on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Resolution was approved by the City Council on June, 25, 2019.
LU 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending 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). 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 on first reading by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
Resolution was approved by the City Council on June, 25, 2019.
FIRST BUDGET HEARING: Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November
12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
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