City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · February 25, 2020
Minutes
Carlos Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
OMB 0 Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Paul B. Hernández Monica Perez
President Jesus Tundidor
Oscar De la Rosa Carl Zogby
Vice President
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 25, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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Call to Order
REPORT: Council Vice-President De la Rosa called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m.
Roll Call
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, called the roll with the following Council Members
present:
o Council Vice President Oscar De la Rosa
o Councilwoman Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
o Councilwoman Monica Perez
o Councilman Jesus Tundidor
o Councilman Carl Zogby
REPORT: The following Council Members were absent:
o Council President Hernandez
o Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
REPORT: Also present were:
o Lorena Bravo, City Attorney
o Mayor Carlos Hernandez
Invocation
REPORT: Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
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Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilwoman Perez
REPORT: Councilwoman Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
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, Office Coordinator, Office of the City Clerk, in Spanish.
1. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
A. Jose Azze, 788 SE Park Drive addressed the City Council regarding Police Impact Fees
and issues related to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
B. Irma Artiaga, 1304 West 49th Street, Rosy Nail Tech, addressed the City Council
regarding issues related to a temporary business license and building without a permit.
C. Juan Santana, 5601 West 10th Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding businesses
in Hialeah.
D. Anita Garfinkel, 590 East 56 Street, Hialeah, addressed the City Council regarding water
bill.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor Hernandez proclaims February 25, 2020 Orlando Casin Zarza Day in Hialeah.
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(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
REPORT: Mayor Hernandez presented the proclamation to Mr. Casin Zarza’s
widow.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
A. Additional backup documentation to Consent Item C, PZ 1 and PZ 2 has been added to
today’s agenda and placed on the dais for the City Council’s review.
B. The expense amount for Consent Item E has been corrected.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the
Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Councilman Tundidor requested a separate discussion on Consent Item D.
REPORT: Councilwoman Perez requested a separate discussion on Consent Item K.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except items D and K, made by
Councilman Zogby, and seconded by Councilman Tundidor. Motion passed 5-0-2 with
Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 11,
2020.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
B. Request from Miami-Dade College, located at 1780 West 49th Street, Hialeah, Florida, for a
permit to host an art, music and food festival on school grounds, to be held on Saturday,
March 21, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m., subject to the requirements of
the Police Department and the Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
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C. Request from 305 Day Holdings, located at 4770 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, for a
street closure permit for the Leah Arts District 305 Day Block Party, to be held on Saturday,
March 7, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., on East 15 Street from East 10th Avenue to
East 11th Avenue, expecting approximately 5,000 attendees, subject to the recommendations
of the Hialeah Police Department and the Hialeah Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to each of the following six vendors: (1) Florida Fire & Burglary Inc.
(2) Fire and Security Systems Specialists, Inc. (3) MGC Systems Corp., doing business as
Mircom Engineered Systems Florida (4) Integrated Fire & Security Solutions Inc (5) Red
Hawk Inc. and (6) G. & R. Electric Corp., for fire alarm services, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $100,000 to be distributed among all six vendors.
(CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 10, 2020.
REPORT: Vicente Rodriguez, 900 East 56th Street, City’s Director of Construction and
Maintenance Department. addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Table Consent Item D until March 10, 2020 made by Councilman
Tundidor, and seconded by Councilmember Perez. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council
President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, and issue a purchase order to D’Elite
Floors of Miami, Inc., for the demolition and remodeling of the existing bathroom at Fire
Station 4, in the amount of $22,000, and further request a ten percent contingency in the
amount of $2,200 to cover any unforeseen issues that may arise during the working, for a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $24,200.
(CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
F. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $35,323.00 from
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the purchase of respiratory protective equipment and
related accessories pursuant to a competitive bid utilizing SRT Supply and providing for an
effective date.
(POLICE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-029
G. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf
of the City, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Hialeah Housing Authority
(HHA), a copy of which is attached as “Exhibit 1”, for three years, commencing on February
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29, 2020 through February 28, 2023, with an option to renew for one year, to repair motor
vehicles owned and operated by the Hialeah Housing Authority at an hourly rate of $45.00
and to allow Hialeah Housing Authority employees to fuel HHA-owned motor vehicles at
Fire Station No. 1 or the main station City pumps at the same rate chargeable to the City of
Hialeah; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-030
H. Proposed resolution approving the partial abandonment of a water line easement located at
590 West 83 Street, Hialeah, Florida dated May 11, 1988, and recorded on May 27, 1988 in
Official Record Book 13696, at Page 67 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-031
I. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Ferno-Washington Inc., sole source vendor,
for the purchase of three (3) ambulance cots and equipment, in a total cumulative amount not
to exceed $31,142.52.
(FIRE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
J. Request permission to utilize NASPO Value Point Contract No. 4322000-WSCA-14-
ACS/MNWNC-108 – Data Communications Products and Services, effective through July
31, 2021, between the State of Utah and PC Solutions & Integration Inc., and issue a purchase
order to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc., for data communications products and services, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000, to be allocated through various City
Departments.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
K. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2020-58, issued Environmental Products
Group, Inc., since it is advantageous to the City in that this is the only authorized dealer in
South Florida selling Elgin parts and P.B. Loader parts for the City’s sweepers and asphalt
truck, by an additional amount of $20,000, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$34,833.90.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
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REPORT: Anibal Rioseco, 900 East 56th Street, City’s Director of Fleet Maintenance
Department, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Jose Sanchez, 900 East 56th Street, City’s Director of Streets, addressed the
City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item K made by Councilwoman Perez, and
seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council President
Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 86 entitled
“Taxation and Fees”, Article II. Local Business Tax, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Hialeah, and in particular, revising Hialeah Code Section 86-35 entitled “Doing
Business without a Local Business Tax Receipt” subsection (a), to remove the provision
for arrests and adding a new subsection (d) to provide for a civil penalty for violations of
Article II in Chapter 86, including against persons operating a business or engaging in an
occupation or profession without a business tax receipt, within 150 days after the initial
notice of tax due is received; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in code;
providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-010
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on February 11, 2020.
REPORT: Motion to Approve item 5A made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilwoman Garcia-Roves. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez
and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
B. First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah Fla., Ordinance 12-
69 (October 10, 2012), that allowed an Automotive Technician School and a variance for
parking for the school and repealing and rescinding in its entirety the Declaration of
Restrictions recorded in Official Records Book 28336 at Pages 3483-3485 in the Public
Records of Miami Dade County, Florida and the Declaration of Restrictions and Unity of
Title recorded in Official Records Book 28885 at Pages 4968-4971, property zoned M-1
(Industrial District). Property located at 7815 and 7875 West 20 Avenue, consisting of
approximately 102,578.6 square feet of land abutting and adjacent thereto East of
West 20 Avenue between West 76 Street and West 79 Street, Hialeah, Florida;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
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date.
(ZONING)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Councilman Tundidor not present during roll call, and
Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Carlos Diaz, Greenberg Traurig P.A., 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33134
REPORT: Carlos Diaz, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami Florida, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 5B made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilmember Garcia-Roves. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Councilman Tundidor not
present during roll call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent. Councilman Tundidor recorded his vote as “Yes” after the motion to
approve passed. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2020.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Proposed resolution reappointing Gelien Perez as the Mayor’s representative to the
Board of Trustees of the Employees’ General Retirement System for a two (2)-year term
ending on December 31, 2021.
(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilmember Cue-
Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-032
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 6A made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilman Tundidor. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
B. Proposed resolution reappointing Katrina M. Rey to the Historic Preservation Board of
the City of Hialeah for a (3)-year term ending on January 28, 2023.
(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-033
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 6B made by Councilman Tundidor, and seconded
by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council President Hernandez and
Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Councilman Tundidor requested an update on police impact fees.
B. Council Vice President De la Rosa requested an update on live streaming City Council
Meetings.
C. Jorge Hernandez, Director of Milander Center, 4800 Palm Avenue, provided an update
regarding quotes received for live streaming City Council Meetings, as well as the
equipment needed to do so.
D. Juan Santana, 5601 West 10th Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding recording
City Council Meetings and uploading the videos onto YouTube.
E. Councilman Tundidor spoke regarding the following topics:
Temporary Business Tax License Program
Complaints from residents regarding water meters not being read
Proclamation for Francisco De Paz of the Hialeah Fire Department
City Council’s appointment on the Personnel Board
F. Eric Johnson, Local 1102, addressed the Council regarding the City Council’s
appointment on the Personnel Board.
G. Councilwoman Perez spoke regarding campaign signs that remain erected throughout the
City, as well as the sign bond paid by candidates to the City
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor Hernandez asked the City Council to read an article placed in their inbox
regarding recycling from the Director of the Department of Public Works.
9. CITY COUNCIL’S NEW BUSINESS
A. Council Vice President De la Rosa spoke regarding a potential Sunshine Meeting for
recycling.
B. Armando Vidal, City’s Director of Public Works, spoke regarding recycling.
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ZONING
Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City
Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item.
REPORT: All present were duly sworn in.
Attention Applicants:
a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor’s approval or veto. The
Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor’s signature is
withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the
Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at
the next regular meeting.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1
(Industrial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); and allowing 118 on-
site parking spaces, and granting a variance permit to allow off-site surface parking spaces
within 1,500 feet of the proposed development to be determined at each phase of the
proposed development, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1545(b) and (c),
provided that the on-site parking spaces are identified in a parking plan, and the off-site
parking spaces are identified in a covenant pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-
1545(c) or by payment of the off-site parking spaces into the parking improvement trust
fund pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1561(m); and a conceptual site plan
consisting of up to eight buildings to be developed in various phases with each building
constituting a separate phase; and allow a conditional use permit pursuant to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances § 98-1561(f), to allow distilleries, entertainment establishments, festivals, live
music venues, nightclubs, banquet halls, dance halls, bars, special events, exhibits, and
similar outdoor uses, such as retail, dining (including food trucks and food carts), and other
entertainment, music and art festivals as depicted on the conceptual site plan. Property
located at 4800 NW 37 Avenue located within the Factory Town Entertainment
Subdistrict Pilot Program, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa having abstained from
voting, and with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-011
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on February 11, 2020.
Form 8b Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers was
filed by Council Vice President De la Rosa on February 11, 2020, and he abstained from voting on
this item on first reading.
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On January 28, 2020 the recommendation of denial of the Planning and Zoning Board was overridden
by the City Council, and first reading was scheduled for February 11, 2020.
Form 8b Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers
was filed by Council Vice President De la Rosa on January 28, 2020, and he abstained from voting.
Registered Lobbyist: Carlos Diaz, Greenberg Traurig P.A., 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami,
Florida 33134, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore
Drive, Suite 1020, Coconut Grove, FL 33131.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro, Greenberg Traurig P.A., 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami,
Florida 33134, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore
Drive, Suite 1020, Coconut Grove, FL 33131.
Registered Lobbyist: Iris V. Escarra, 333 SE 2 Avenue, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC,
2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 1020, Miami, FL 33131.
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore
Drive.
On January 15, 2020, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of rezoning, conditional use permit and variance to allow
deviation of the parking standards, so long as a complete application for site plan review for each
phase of development is submitted for each phase in substantial compliance with the conceptual site
plan.
Owner of the Property: 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore Dr, Suite 1020, Coconut
Grove, Florida 33131.
REPORT: Jorge Navarro, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami, Florida, addressed the
City Council.
REPORT: Form 8b Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other
Local Public Officers was filed by Council Vice President De la Rosa on February 25, 2020,
and he abstained from voting.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Councilman Tundidor, and seconded by
Councilmember Garcia-Roves. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
having abstained from voting, and with Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman
Cue-Fuente absent.
PZ 2. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District)
to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); and granting a variance permit to
allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with frontage of 40 feet and area
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of 4,000 square feet, where 75 feet frontage and 7,500 square feet are required; allow 0
feet south side interior setback, where 7.5 feet is required; allow 18 feet rear setback
where 25 feet are required; and allow 39% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum
allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-
2056(b)(2). Property located at 851 East 43 Street (Lot 14), 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 4-1-2 with Councilmember Perez voting “No” and Council President
Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Jr., Esq. 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of
SOB 3011 LLC, 6500 Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, FL 33014.
On February 12, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: SOB, 3011 LLC, Gregorio Betancourt, and Melinda Betancourt, 6500
Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
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REPORT: Items PZ 2 and PZ 3 were heard prior to PZ 1 due to lack of quorum to take
action on Item PZ 1 at the time the item was going to be read into the record.
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, addressed the City
Council.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official for the City, addressed the City
Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Councilman Zogby, and seconded by
Councilman Tundidor. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Councilwoman Perez voting “No” and
Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2020.
PZ 3. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to
R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); and granting a variance permit to allow
the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with frontage of 40 feet and area of
4,000 square feet, where 75 feet frontage and 7,500 square feet are required; allow 0 feet
north side interior setback, where 7.5 feet is required; allow 10 feet street side setback,
where 15 feet are required; allow 18 feet rear setback where 25 feet is required; and allow
39% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 851
East 43 Street (Lot 15), Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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APPROVED 4-1-2 with Councilmember Perez voting “No” and Council President
Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Jr., Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf
of SOB 3011 LLC, 6500 Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
On February 12, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: SOB, 3011 LLC, Gregorio Betancourt and Melinda Betancourt, 6500
Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Councilman Zogby and seconded by
Councilman Tundidor. Motion passed 4-1-2 with Councilmember Perez voting “No” and
Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2020.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a vocational school. Property located at
3309 East 4 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
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 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa not present during roll
call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
On February 12, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Eladio Garcia and Liniete Garcia, 3309 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33013
.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Councilman Tundidor, and seconded by
Councilwoman Garcia-Roves. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
not present during roll call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent. Council Vice President De la Rosa recorded his vote as “Yes” after the
motion to approve passed. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for March 10,
2020.
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FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2020-01 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 7764 West 14
Court, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa not present during roll
call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-034
On January 29, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Javier Gonzalez and Alicia R. Gonzalez, 7764 West 14th Court, Hialeah,
Florida.
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REPORT: Javier Gonzalez, 7764 West 14 Court, addressed the Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 made by Councilman Tundidor, and seconded by
Councilwoman Garcia-Roves. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
not present during roll call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-
Fuente absent. Council Vice President De la Rosa recorded his vote as “Yes” after the
motion to approve passed.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2020-02 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 911 East 32
Street, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa not present during roll
call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-035
On January 29, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item with the condition that the
addition remains openly connected to the main house and that the proposed bedroom with a side glass
sliding door not be used as a living quarter.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Jaime Gonzalez and Aime Cruz Gonzalez, 911 East 32 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 2 made by Councilman Tundidor, and seconded by
Councilwoman Garcia-Roves. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
not present during roll call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-
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Fuente absent. Council Vice President De la Rosa recorded his vote as “Yes” after the
motion to approve passed.
FD 3. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2020-03 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 860 SE 1st
Place, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa not present during roll call,
and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-036
On January 29, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item as recommended.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of only the 16 feet rear setback and 5.4 west interior setback
adjustments.
Owner of the Property: Manuel Quevedo and Jennifer Quevedo, 860 SE 1st Place, Hialeah, Florida.
.
REPORT: Jennifer Quevedo, 860 SE 1 Place, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 3 made by Councilman Tundidor, and seconded by
Councilwoman Perez. Motion passed 4-0-3 with Council Vice President De la Rosa not
present during roll call, and Council President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente
absent. Council Vice President De la Rosa recorded his vote as “Yes” after the motion to
approve passed.
FD 4. Recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Board to allow a rear setback of 5
feet, where 20 feet is the minimum, and interior west side setback of 6 feet, where 6.2 feet is
the minimum required for an existing addition and conversions to be legalized. Property
located at 611 SE 4th Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One- Family District).
POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 10, 2020
On January 29, 2020 the item was denied Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Owner of the Property: Sonia Ubieta and Raul J. Ubieta, 611 SE 4th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
REPORT: Luis Mora, 15381 SW 8 Lane, addressed the City Council, on behalf of the owner.
REPORT: Sonia Urbieta, 611 SE 4th Street, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Director for the City, addressed the City
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Council.
REPORT: Motion to Postpone Item FD 4 until March 24, 2020 made by Councilman
Tundidor, and seconded by Councilman Zogby. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Council
President Hernandez and Councilwoman Cue-Fuente absent.
LAND USE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. Second reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Residential
Office to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 840 and 860 SE 8 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.
POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 10, 2020.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on February 11, 2020.
Item was postponed by the City Council on January 28, 2020 until February 11, 2020, per the
applicant’s request.
On January 14, 2020, both a motion to approve the item and a motion to table the item until January
28, 2020 failed. The City Council passed a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting of January 14,
2020 without having taken action on this item.
Item was postponed on December 10, 2019 until January 14, 2020 per the applicant’s request.
On November 26, 2019, the recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Board was
overridden by the City Council.
On November 12, 2019, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Mitchell Sabina (New Spot, LLC) 7767 NW 146 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016.
Michael Osman (Oakswood on Main, LLC) 147- A West 84 Street, Hialeah,
Florida 33014
.
REPORT: Council Vice President De la Rosa adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m.
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, May 26,
2020 at 6:30 p.m.
BUDGET WORKSHOP: Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
PENSION WORKSHOP: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk
at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of
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matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes,
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the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by
the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is
withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the
affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing
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8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
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Agenda
Carlos Hernández Council Members
Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
OMB 0 Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Paul B. Hernández Monica Perez
President Jesus Tundidor
Oscar De la Rosa Carl Zogby
Vice President
City Council Meeting Agenda
February 25, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Councilwoman Perez
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. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with letter designations are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the
Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered along with the regular order of business.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 11,
2020.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request from Miami-Dade College, located at 1780 West 49th Street, Hialeah, Florida, for a
permit to host an art, music and food festival on school grounds, to be held on Saturday,
March 21, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m., subject to recommendations
from the Police Department and the Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C. Request from 305 Day Holdings, located at 4770 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, for a
street closure permit for the Leah Arts District 305 Day Block Party, to be held on Saturday,
March 7, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., on East 15 Street from East 10th Avenue to
East 11th Avenue, expecting approximately 5,000 attendees, subject to the recommendations
of the Hialeah Police Department and the Hialeah Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
D. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to each of the following six vendors: (1) Florida Fire & Burglary Inc.
(2) Fire and Security Systems Specialists, Inc. (3) MGC Systems Corp., doing business as
Mircom Engineered Systems Florida (4) Integrated Fire & Security Solutions Inc (5) Red
Hawk Inc. and (6) G. & R. Electric Corp., for fire alarm services, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $100,000 to be distributed among all six vendors.
(CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
E. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, and issue a purchase order to D’Elite
Floors of Miami, Inc., for the demolition and remodeling of the existing bathroom at Fire
Station 4, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $22,000.
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(CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
F. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $35,323.00 from
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the purchase of respiratory protective equipment and
related accessories pursuant to a competitive bid utilizing SRT Supply and providing for an
effective date.
(POLICE DEPT.)
G. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf
of the City, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Hialeah Housing Authority
(HHA), a copy of which is attached as “Exhibit 1”, for three years, commencing on February
29, 2020 through February 28, 2023, with an option to renew for one year, to repair motor
vehicles owned and operated by the Hialeah Housing Authority at an hourly rate of $45.00
and to allow Hialeah Housing Authority employees to fuel HHA-owned motor vehicles at
Fire Station No. 1 or the main station City pumps at the same rate chargeable to the City of
Hialeah; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
H. Proposed resolution approving the partial abandonment of a water line easement located at
590 West 83 Street, Hialeah, Florida dated May 11, 1988, and recorded on May 27, 1988 in
Official Record Book 13696, at Page 67 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS)
I. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Ferno-Washington Inc., sole source vendor,
for the purchase of three (3) ambulance cots and equipment, in a total cumulative amount not
to exceed $31,142.52.
(FIRE DEPT.)
J. Request permission to utilize NASPO Value Point Contract No. 4322000-WSCA-14-
ACS/MNWNC-108 – Data Communications Products and Services, effective through July
31, 2021, between the State of Utah and PC Solutions & Integration Inc., and issue a purchase
order to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc., for the purchase of equipment and services for Data
Communications Products and Services, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $50,000,
to be allocated through various City Departments.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT.)
K. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2020-58, issued Environmental Products
Group, Inc., since it is advantageous to the City in that this is the only authorized dealer in
South Florida selling Elgin parts and P.B. Loader parts for the City’s sweepers and asphalt
truck, by an additional amount of $20,000, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$34,833.90.
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT.)
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 86 entitled
“Taxation and Fees”, Article II. Local Business Tax, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Hialeah, and in particular, revising Hialeah Code Section 86-35 entitled “Doing
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Business without a Local Business Tax Receipt” subsection (a), to remove the provision
for arrests and adding a new subsection (d) to provide for a civil penalty for violations of
Article II in Chapter 86, including against persons operating a business or engaging in an
occupation or profession without a business tax receipt, within 150 days after the initial
notice of tax due is received; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in code;
providing for a severability clause and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on February 11, 2020.
B. First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding Hialeah FLA., Ordinance
12-69 (October 10, 2012), that allowed an Automotive Technician School and a variance
for parking for the school and repealing and rescinding in its entirety the Declaration of
Restrictions recorded in OR Book 28336 at Pages 3483-3485 in the Public Records of
Miami Dade County, Florida and the Declaration of Restrictions and Unity of Title
recoded in OR Book 28885 at Pages 4968-4971, property zoned M-1 (Industrial District).
Property located at 7815 and 7875 West 20 Avenue, consisting of approximately
102,578.6 square feet of land abutting and adjacent thereto East of West 20 Avenue
between West 76 Street and West 79 Street, Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ZONING)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Proposed resolution reappointing Gelien Perez as the Mayor’s representative to the
Board of Trustees of the Employees’ General Retirement System for a two (2)-year term
ending on December 31, 2021.
(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
B. Proposed resolution reappointing Katrina M. Rey to the Historic Preservation Board of
the City of Hialeah for a (3)-year term ending on January 28, 2023.
(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
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9. CITY COUNCIL’S NEW BUSINESS
ZONING
Administration of Oath to all applicants and anyone who will be speaking before the City
Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final Decision Item.
Attention Applicants:
a. Items approved by the City Council are subject to the Mayor’s approval or veto. The
Mayor may withhold his signature or veto the item. If the Mayor’s signature is
withheld, the item is not effective until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If the
Mayor vetoes the item, the item is rejected unless the Council overrides the veto at
the next regular meeting.
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1
(Industrial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); and allowing 118 on-
site parking spaces, and granting a variance permit to allow off-site surface parking spaces
within 1,500 feet of the proposed development to be determined at each phase of the
proposed development, contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1545(b) and (c),
provided that the on-site parking spaces are identified in a parking plan, and the off-site
parking spaces are identified in a covenant pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-
1545(c) or by payment of the off-site parking spaces into the parking improvement trust
fund pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1561(m); and a conceptual site plan
consisting of up to eight buildings to be developed in various phases with each building
constituting a separate phase; and allow a conditional use permit pursuant to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances § 98-1561(f), to allow distilleries, entertainment establishments, festivals, live
music venues, nightclubs, banquet halls, dance halls, bars, special events, exhibits, and
similar outdoor uses, such as retail, dining (including food trucks and food carts), and other
entertainment, music and art festivals as depicted on the conceptual site plan. Property
located at 4800 NW 37 Avenue located within the Factory Town Entertainment
Subdistrict Pilot Program, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on February 11, 2020.
Form 8b Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers was
filed by Council Vice President De la Rosa on February 11, 2020, and he abstained from voting on
this item on first reading.
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On January 28, 2020 the recommendation of denial of the Planning and Zoning Board was overridden
by the City Council, and first reading was scheduled for February 11, 2020.
Form 8b Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers
was filed by Council Vice President De la Rosa on January 28, 2020, and he abstained from voting.
Registered Lobbyist: Carlos Diaz, Greenberg Traurig P.A., 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami,
Florida 33134, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore
Drive, Suite 1020, Coconut Grove, FL 33131.
Registered Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro, Greenberg Traurig P.A., 333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor, Miami,
Florida 33134, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore
Drive, Suite 1020, Coconut Grove, FL 33131.
Registered Lobbyist: Iris V. Escarra, 333 SE 2 Avenue, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC,
2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 1020, Miami, FL 33131.
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, on behalf of 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore
Drive.
On January 15, 2020, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of rezoning, conditional use permit and variance to allow
deviation of the parking standards, so long as a complete application for site plan review for each
phase of development is submitted for each phase in substantial compliance with the conceptual site
plan.
Owner of the Property: 4700 NW 37th Investments, LLC, 2665 S. Bayshore Dr, Suite 1020, Coconut
Grove, Florida 33131.
PZ2. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District)
to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); and granting a variance permit to
allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with frontage of 40 feet and area
of 4,000 square feet, where 75 feet frontage and 7,500 square feet are required; allow 0
feet south side interior setback, where 7.5 feet is required; allow 18 feet rear setback
where 25 feet are required; and allow 39% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum
allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-
2056(b)(2). Property located at 851 East 43 Street (Lot 14), Hialeah, Florida.
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Jr., Esq. 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of
SOB 3011 LLC, 65000 Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, FL 33014.
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On February 12, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: SOB, 3011 LLC, 6500 Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
.
PZ 3. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to
R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); and granting a variance permit to allow
the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with frontage of 40 feet and area of
4,000 square feet, where 75 feet frontage and 7,500 square feet are required; allow 0 feet
north side interior setback, where 7.5 feet is required; allow 10 feet street side setback,
where 15 feet are required; allow 18 feet rear setback where 25 feet is required; and allow
39% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 851
East 43 Street (Lot 15), Hialeah, Florida. Repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Jr., Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf
of SOB 3011 LLC, 6500 Cowpen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
On February 12, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: SOB, 3011 LLC, 6500 Coupen Road, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
.
PZ 4. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a vocational school. Property located at
3309 East 4 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida. Property zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
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.
On February 12, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Eladio Garcia, 3309 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013
.
FINAL DECISIONS
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FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2020-01 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 7764 West 14
Court, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On January 29, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Javier Gonzalez and Alicia R. Gonzalez, 7764 West 14th Court, Hialeah,
Florida.
.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2020-02 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 911 East 32
Street, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On January 29, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Jaime Gonzalez and Aime Cruz Gonzalez, 911 East 32 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
.
FD 3. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decisions of the Planning and Zoning Board,
Decision No. 2020-03 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 860 SE 1st
Place, Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On January 29, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item as recommended.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of only the 16 feet rear setback and 5.4 west interior setback
adjustments.
Owner of the Property: Manuel Quevedo and Jennifer Quevedo, 860 SE 1st Place, Hialeah, Florida.
.
FD 4. Recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Board to allow a rear setback of 5
feet, where 20 feet is the minimum, and interior west side setback of 6 feet, where 6.2 feet is
the minimum required for an existing addition and conversions to be legalized. Property
located at 611 SE 4th Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One- Family District).
On January 29, 2020 the item was denied Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
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Owner of the Property: Sonia Ubieta, 611 SE 4th Street, Hialeah, Florida.
LAND USE AMENDMENTS
LU 1. Second reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Residential
Office to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 840 and 860 SE 8 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. POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH
10, 2020.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on February 11, 2020.
Item was postponed by the City Council on January 28, 2020 until February 11, 2020, per the
applicant’s request.
On January 14, 2020, both a motion to approve the item and a motion to table the item until January
28, 2020 failed. The City Council passed a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting of January 14,
2020 without having taken action on this item.
Item was postponed on December 10, 2019 until January 14, 2020 per the applicant’s request.
On November 26, 2019, the recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Board was
overridden by the City Council.
On November 12, 2019, the item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Mitchell Sabina (New Spot, LLC) 7767 NW 146 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016.
Michael Osman (Oakswood on Main, LLC) 147- A West 84 Street, Hialeah,
Florida 33014
.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 25,
2020 at 6:30 p.m.
BUDGET WORKSHOP: Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
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PENSION WORKSHOP: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk
at (305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes,
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by
the Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is
withheld or if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the
affected ordinance or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 883-5820 for assistance no later than 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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