City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · October 27, 2020
Minutes
Carlos Hernández Council Members
7 Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
OMB 0 Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Paul B. Hernández Monica Perez
President Jesus Tundidor
Carl Zogby
Oscar De la Rosa
Vice President
City Council Meeting (VIRTUAL)
Minutes
October 27, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council President Hernandez called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
A. REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, called the roll with the following Council Members
present:
1. Council President Hernandez
2. Councilwoman Katharine Cue-Fuente
3. Councilwoman Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
4. Councilman Jesus Tundidor
5. Councilman Carl Zogby
B. REPORT: Councilwoman Perez logged in to the meeting through Zoom at approximately 7:14
p.m.
C. REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, called the roll with the following Council Member
absent:
1. Council Vice President De la Rosa
D. REPORT: Also present were Mayor Carlos Hernandez and Lorena Bravo, City Attorney.
3. INVOCATION
A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. REPORT: Council Member Garcia-Roves led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines, which apply to today’s City’s Council Meeting, have been set by Mayor
Carlos Hernandez through the execution of an Order on Emergency Public Meeting Guidelines and
Procedures Using Communications Media Technology In Response To COVID-19:
Pursuant to emergency management powers as set forth in F.S. §§252.31-
252.90, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69 on March 20,
2020, suspending the “Florida’s Government in Sunshine Laws” requirement
that a quorum of the legislative body holding a public meeting be met in-
person and the meeting be held at a physical location accessible to the public
for the duration of the State’s Declaration of Emergency issued on March 9,
2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the State of Florida.
Executive Order 20-69 allows local governments to use communications media
technology to hold public meetings during the public health emergency as a
result of COVID-19, in order to protect the health, welfare and safety of the
public, including public officials, from being exposed to COVID-19 and meet
the requirements of the Sunshine Law.
The following Procedures for Virtual Public Meetings of the City Council
using Communications Media Technology in Response to COVID-19 have
been adopted as minimum procedures for all emergency public meetings of the
City Council, boards and committees of the City of Hialeah effective the
execution of Order on Emergency Public Meeting Guidelines and
Procedures using Communications Media Technology in Response to
COVID19, signed by Mayor Carlos Hernandez on April 8, 2020.
The virtual public meeting shall be broadcast live for members of the public to
view on the City’s Facebook page. A Facebook account is not required in order
to view this virtual public meeting. In addition, members of the public may
hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing. You can join the
meeting via telephonic conferencing using any telephone or cellular phone
service. A smart device or computer are not necessary to participate in the
meeting if you join by phone.
Any person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of
public concern or on any item on the agenda may do so prior to the meeting
taking place by email to virtualmeeting@hialeahfl.gov by 3:00 p.m. the business
day prior to the meeting or no later than six (6) hours prior to the meeting if only
24-hours’ notice prior to the meeting is provided by the City. Email comments
and questions shall not exceed three (3) minutes when read. Only the first three
minutes of e-mail comments and questions received by the deadline will be read
into and form part of the public record.
Any person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of
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public concern or on any item on the agenda may do so during the meeting by
joining the meeting using Zoom or any other similar web-based meeting
platform being used as identified in the notice. The person interested in joining
the meeting to participate for this purpose must register with the City Clerk by
completing a registration form, providing the information required and
submitting the completed form to the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. the
business day prior to the meeting or no later than six (6) hours prior to the
meeting if only 24-hours’ notice prior to the meeting is provided by the City.
All registered participants will be muted during the meeting until called upon to
be heard. Participation through Zoom requires a computer or smart mobile
device with a microphone and web camera. The participant may elect to
participate in the meeting using audio only or appear through both audio and
video. The video function of all participants appearing through video will be
turned off until called upon to be heard.
Participants are reminded to maintain decorum in their comments and
appearance throughout their participation as the whole meeting will be recorded
and published on the City’s Facebook page and retained pursuant to the Florida
Public Records Law.
All existing laws or rules of procedure applicable to public meetings (i.e. three
minute limit on speaking, three in favor and three in opposition on any item on
the agenda, lobbyist registration requirements), that are not in conflict with these
procedures and can be observed under the circumstances remain in effect and to
the greatest extent practicable should be observed.
Public comments and questions, whether on general matters of public concern or
on a matter on the agenda, will be heard at the beginning of the meeting and
once heard no other public participation will be permitted.
Persons making public comments must identify themselves by first and last
name and provide their address for the record, prior to speaking.
If during the course of the meeting, technical problems develop with the
communications network that prevent interested persons from attending, the
meeting shall be adjourned until the problems have been corrected.
REPORT: The meeting guidelines were read into the record by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
A. REPORT: The Office of the City Clerk received one e-mail message from a person interested in
making comments or posing questions on matters of public concern.
(1) Isis Antelo, with a home address of 650 West 77th Street, sent an email message on
October 26, 2020 at 2:32 p.m., with the subject “Covid and petitions” was read into
the record.
B. REPORT: No one interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public
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concern registered with the Office of the City Clerk to participate live during the meeting using
Zoom.
C. REPORT: Council President Hernandez asked anyone watching or listening to the meeting
who would like to speak, to use the raising of the hand feature on Zoom. Three members of the
public expressed interest in participating.
(1) Aurelio Martinez, with a home address of 525 West 69 Street, Apt. 304, Hialeah,
Florida 33014, addressed the City Council in regards to Item LU 1.
REPORT: Mr. Martinez was advised by Council President Hernandez to hold his
questions and / or comments until the second reading and public hearing of LU 1.
(2) Yvette Acebo, with a home address of 7007 West 5th Court, Hialeah, Florida
33014, spoke in regards to the appeal process of a landuse decision made by the City
Council.
(3) Eric Johnson, with a home address exempt from public disclosure per Florida law,
Local 1102, spoke on the resurge of COVID-19 cases, commended Council Member
Perez for her donation of fourteen inches of hair to “Wigs for Kids”, and a
celebration held in honor of fire fighter Mike Miller.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
The expenditure amount for Consent Item L has been amended.
Consent Items AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF and GG have been added to today’s agenda.
Additional backup documentation has been added to Items LU 1 and PZ 8.
8. 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: Council Member Perez requested separate discussion on Consent Items P and T.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except Items P and T, made by Council
Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with
Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Virtual City Council Meeting held on October 13,
2020.
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(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
B. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2020-923, issued to the Miami Herald, a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Hialeah as required by state law, for the cost of legal
and classified advertisements for fiscal year 2019-2020, by an additional amount of $27,562.78, for
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $172,562.78
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor has agreed to maintain the same prices from fiscal year 2019-2020, and issue a purchase order
to Super Landscape & Maintenance, Inc., for ground maintenance services to various City facilities, in
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $418,555.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
D. Request permission to award Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2019/20-3230-00-025 – Fire Alarm Police
Sector 5, to G. & R. Electric Corp., lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of
$20,550, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance to cover any unforeseen issues
that may arise during the project, as well as for the reimbursement of permit fees, in the amount of
$2,055, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $22,605.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
E. Request permission to renew Hialeah Bid No. 2018/19-2000-12-017 - Medical Supplies, issued to the
following vendors: Quadmed, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Henry Schein, Inc., and Medline
Industries, Inc., for a period of one (1) year beginning on October 1, 2020 and ending on September
30, 2021, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $160,000. On November 12, 2019, Item Z, the
City Council awarded this bid to the vendors for a twelve (12) month service agreement with an option
to renew on a yearly basis for two (2) consecutive years.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
F. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Liquid O2 Transfills, Inc., vendor under contract with
the City for the pickup and delivery of medical oxygen cylinders and commercial gases to eight (8) fire
stations, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000. This is the third year of a three-year
contract.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
G. Request from San Lazaro Catholic Church and Shrine, located at 4400 West 18 th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida, for a permit to host a procession on Thursday, December 17, 2020, commencing at 8:30 p.m.,
beginning on church grounds, traveling on West 44th Place to West 16th Avenue, West 16th Avenue to
West 42nd Street, West 42nd Street to West 18th Avenue, and West 18th Avenue ending at the Church
grounds, in accordance with recommendations from the Police Department and Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
H. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Inphynet Contracting Services, LLC, for emergency
medical services provided by Dr. Fredrick Keroff in fiscal year 2017-2018, which include medical
consulting, training, and advisory services to the Hialeah Fire Department, in a total cumulative
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amount not exceed $60,000. The City entered into an agreement with this vendor for a period of five
years, commencing on October 1, 2017 and ending on September 30, 2022.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
I. Request permission to utilize NASPO Value Point Contract No. 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS -
Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Services, effective through July 31, 2021, between the State of
Florida Department of Management Services and this vendor, and issue a purchase order to Lenovo
(United States) Inc., for the purchase of fifty (50) ThinkPad X1 Yoga and fifty (50) Lenovo Powered
USB-C Travel Hub, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $94,300.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
J. Request permission to issue a purchase order to West Publishing Corporation, vendor providing the
lowest quotation, for the purchase of a one (1) year subscription to CLEAR for Law Enforcement Plus
& CLEAR Government Arrest Gateway Pro Add-on, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$16,380.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
K. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Cepero Corp, vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for medical training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatrics Advanced
Cardiac Life Support, both at a rate of $85.00 per person, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$25,000.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, in that this
vendor has completed the scope of work for Phase I of the construction of NW 97th Avenue from 154th
Street to 162nd Street, and has agreed to extend the unit prices of the current contract for the
construction of Phase II, and issue a purchase order to Acosta Tractors Inc, for Phase II of the
construction of NW 97th Avenue from 162nd Street to 170th Street, in a total amount of $3,133,808.17.
On June 25, 2019, Item F, the City Council awarded this vendor Phase I of the project in a total
cumulative amount of $2,826,244.97. On August 31, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners
approved the First Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement, and through the agreement, the
County increased the project’s funding from $4,289,298 to $7,052,463.24.
(STREETS)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor is currently providing services to the City, and increase Purchase Order No. 2020-1853,
issued to the TotalCaption, LLC, vendor providing the lowest quotation, for the closed captioning
services provided during virtual City meetings, by an additional amount of $7,762, for a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $17,762.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
N. Proposed resolution authorizing the application for, agreement and if awarded, the acceptance of,
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) pass through grant award with the State of Florida, Department of
Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General, under the administration of the U.S. Department of
Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, and the City of Hialeah, as participating agency; to assist the
Hialeah Police Department and provide partial funding for victim advocate assistant positions that
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provide services to victims of violent crimes; accepting the award of a grant in the total amount of
$140,632.00; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all necessary documents in
furtherance thereof, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and providing
for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-142
O. Request permission to approve a donation to the Hialeah Housing Authority to fund the elderly
residents’ Meals and Supportive Services Program that is partially funded through the Alliance for
Aging Grant, in the amount of $135,000. The City has collaborated with the Hialeah Housing
Authority to provide meals, nutrition education and counseling as supportive services to the elderly
residents of the Hialeah Housing Authority.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
P. Request permission to approve a contribution to the Hialeah Housing Authority to defray the costs
of transportation services to the elderly residents of the City and the Hialeah Housing Authority, in
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,000. The City has collaborated with the Hialeah
Housing Authority to provide transportation services to these residents, which includes
transportation to social functions, events and fieldtrips throughout the City and the County.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2020.
REPORT: Mayor Hernandez spoke on this item.
REPORT: Ines Beecher, Office of Management and Budget Director, City of Hialeah,
addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Table Consent Item P until November 10, 2020, made by Council
Member Perez, and seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-0-1 with
Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
Q. Request permission to utilize Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy Contract No.
MMS24001, a competitively bid governmental contract, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue
a purchase order to Cardinal Health 110, LLC, doing business as Cardinal Distribution, for the
purchase of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical supplies, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $45,000.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Wintergreen Corporation, vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for the purchase of a variety of commercial grade holiday lights and supplies for installation
at the City of Hialeah Triangle Park during the holiday season, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $41,000, of which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance for freight cost.
(COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
S. Request permission to utilize Harford County Public Schools, State of Maryland, Contract No. 15-JLP-
023– HVAC Products, Installation, Services and Related Products and Services, effective through
September 30, 2022, for a period of three (3) years, contract which is part of Omnia Partners, the
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largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public sector offering a large portfolio of
competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah is registered to utilize, and issue a purchase
order to Trane U.S. Inc., to provide service and maintenance to the thirteen (13) Trane units and
controls installed at Milander Center, in the amount not to exceed $22,762, and further request a ten
percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $10,000 to be used on an as needed basis for repairs and
parts not covered under the maintenance contract, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$32,762.
(MILANDER CENTER)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
T. Proposed resolution approving a State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Rental
Assistance/Rapid Re-Housing Sub-Recipient Services Agreement (“Agreement”) between
Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc. and the City of Hialeah, Florida, to provide financial
assistance and support to homeless individuals and families in need of permanent housing, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for a term commencing upon execution of the agreement and
ending on June 30, 2021, to reimburse for allowable rental assistance from July 01, 2020 to June
30, 2021; authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf
of the City to execute the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto in substantial form and
made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and further authorizing the Mayor or his designee on behalf of
the City to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and providing for an
effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-143
REPORT: Mayor Hernandez spoke on this item.
REPORT: Annette Quintana, Director of the Grants and Human Services Department, City
of Hialeah, addressed the City Council on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item T made by Council Member Tundidor, and
seconded by Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice
President De la Rosa absent.
U. Proposed resolution establishing a new Local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for the City of
Hialeah, consisting of ten members, to recommend to City Council specific local housing initiatives
and incentive strategies designed to encourage and facilitate affordable housing for the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and to carry out the duties of an Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee as set forth in Florida Statute § 420.9076; providing for the appointment of the Local
Affordable Advisory Committee members; providing for the term of service; providing for the
definition of “Affordable Housing”; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-144
V. Proposed resolution to accept an additional award of Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in the amount of $382,500.00, for a cumulative total of
$1,020,000.00 to provide assistance with mortgage and utility payments to eligible residents of the
City of Hialeah who have been financially impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),
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authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the
City, to execute the first amendment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Sub-recipient
Agreement between the City of Hialeah and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part of hereof as Exhibit “1”; and further authorizing the
Mayor or his designee on behalf of the City to execute all other necessary documents in
furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-145
W. Request permission to utilize State of Texas Contract No. R192006 – Maintenance, Repair and
Operations (MRO) Supplies & Related Services, effective through March 31, 2023, contract which
is part of Omnia Partners, the largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public sector
offering a large portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah is registered to
utilize, and issue a purchase order to Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., for the purchase of maintenance,
repair and operations, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000, to be allocated through
various City departments.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
X. Request permission to utilize University of California, State of California, Contract No.
2020002299 – Janitorial Supplies & Equipment, effective through May 31, 2027, contract which is
part of Omnia Partners, the largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public sector
offering a large portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah is registered to
utilize, and issue a purchase order to The Home Depot Pro Institutional., for the purchase of
janitorial supplies and equipment, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $150,000, to be
allocated through various City departments.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
Y. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 47QSHA18D000U – Industrial Product and Services
between General Services Administration Authorized Federal Supplier and this vendor, effective
through February 5, 2023, and issue a purchase order to The Sherwin-Williams Company, for the
purchase commercial paint and supplies as needed, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,000,
to be allocated through various City departments.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
Z. Proposed resolution recognizing the growing problem of Anti-Semitism in America and adopting
the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), working definition of antisemitism
that has become the internationally recognized, authoritative definition for use by governments and
international organizations.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-146
AA. Request permission to utilize Sourcewell Contract No. 120215-LFF – Exercise, Fitness and
Rehabilitation Equipment with Related Accessories, Services, Installation and Supplies, effective
through January 19, 2021, and issue a purchase order to Life Fitness, LLC, for the purchase of ten (10)
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selectorized gym equipment for an outdoor gym being constructed at Bucky Dent Park for the
community and surrounding areas, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $30,355.58.
(PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
BB. Proposed resolution waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the
City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City to enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with Gen Recruiting Solutions, LLC to provide recruiting services, for a term of one year, in an amount
not to exceed $3,500 a month in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a
part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and providing for an effective date.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-147
CC. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation, sole source vendor, for the
purchase of medical supplies and equipment that include, but are limited to AutoPulse LifeBands,
AutoPulse Litthium Ion Batteries, AutoPulse Carry Case, X-Series Monitor Defib Pads, X-Series
Monitor carry case, X-Series Monitor Batteries, and AED Pro, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $35,000.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
DD. Proposed resolution authorizing an intergovernmental transfer in an amount not to exceed $171,977.67
as the City’s share of state funding requirements to the State of Florida Agency for Health Care
Administration as part of the City’s participation in the Public Emergency Medical Transportation
Program for supplemental Medicaid reimbursements; approving and ratifying the execution of a Letter
of Agreement between the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and the City of
Hialeah attached as Exhibit 1 for a period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021;
authorizing the Mayor or Mayor’s designee to execute all required agreements or documents to
participate in intergovernmental transfers and Supplemental Payment Program for Medicaid managed
patients; and providing for an effective date.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-148
EE. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $20,510.00 from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund-Federal and 2018 to 2020 DOJ Jag Grant Accounts for the cost of rollout and
configuration services of the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and for a Florida
Incident Based Reporting User Training; upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police,
and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-149
FF. Request permission to issue a purchase order to JRD & Associates, Inc., industrial engineering and
management consulting firm with significant expertise and experience in analyzing local municipal
building departments, for the examination of the City’s Building Division operations, including
analyzing the department permitting cycle and inspection process, examining the direct and indirect
costs and expenditures for enforcing the Florida Building Code and providing permit related services
by building staff, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $125,000.
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(BUILDING DIVISION)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
GG. Request permission to issue a purchase order to TUSA Consulting Services II, L.L.C., vendor
under contract with the City for consulting services for the P25 Mobile Radio System project, for
services rendered including but not limited to managing the overall project schedule providing bi-
weekly status and progress reports, and facilitating on-site project meetings or conference calls, in
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $25,000.
(EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
REPORT: None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council President Hernandez spoke regarding the dismissal of the complaint filed against
the City of Hialeah and Miami Dade County regarding the Miami Lakes bridges.
Lorena Bravo spoke regarding the ruling on the bridges issues.
Mayor Hernandez and Council President Hernandez spoke on the state law requiring the
publishing of legal advertisements in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Hialeah.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Hernandez:
Thanked the members of the City Council for their hard work during the pandemic.
Spoke regarding safety during the pandemic.
Halloween and Christmas festivities.
12. CITY COUNCIL’S NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Tundidor recognized Mayor Hernandez and Jose Sanchez, Director of the
City’s Streets Department, for assistance in receiving the tree donations from Joe of Fair
Lawn, and expressed wanting to honor the donor for his donation to the City.
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Council Member Perez spoke regarding the following:
Recognizing companies that have assisted the City during the pandemic.
Recognizing the Vallejo Family.
Halloween Festivities.
REPORT: Council Member Cue-Fuente logged off at 8:15 p.m.
13. ZONING
LAND USE
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Kennels to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 7218 West 4 Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida; zoned K (Kennel District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinance in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-062
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, PLLC, 200 S.
Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th
Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.
On October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Ms. Melissa Tapanes.
REPORT: Melissa Tapanes, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida
addressed the City Council with a presentation.
REPORT: Council Member Cue-Fuente logged on to the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
REPORT: Three individuals interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of
public concern registered with the Office of the City Clerk to participate live during the
meeting using Zoom.
(1) Isis Antelo, 650 West 77th Street, spoke in opposition to the approval of this item.
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REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Ms. Isis Antelo.
(2) Julio Beltran, 7063 West 5 Court, addressed the City Council and requested that
the item be postponed.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Mr. Julio Beltran.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Mr. Aurelio Martinez.
(3) Aurelio Martinez, 525 West 69 Street, addressed the City Council in opposition to
the approval of this item.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Mr. Aurelio Martinez.
REPORT: Council President Hernandez asked anyone watching or listening to the meeting
who would like to speak, to please use the raising of the hand feature on Zoom, and four (4)
members of the public expressed interest in participating.
(4) Juan Santana, 5601 West 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012, addressed the City
Council in opposition to the approval of this item, and asked that the item be
tabled.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Mr. Juan Santana.
(5) Adam Martinez, 670 West 7th Street, addressed the City Council and requested
that this item be tabled.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Mr. Adam Martinez.
(6) Yvette Acebo, 7007 West 5 Court, addressed the City Council in opposition of the
approval of this item.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Ms. Yvette Acebo.
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(7) Ana Lorenzo, 310 West 38 Street, addressed the City Council in opposition to the
approval of this item.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Ms. Ana Lorenzo.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered oath which is administered to all
applicants and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land
Use or Final Decision Item to Ms. Maritza Haro.
REPORT: Maritza Haro, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida on behalf of
Komodo Homes 2 LLC, addressed the City Council and read an email received by the City of a
neighbor in favor of the approval of this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
absent.
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow an existing K-5 grade school with an enrollment of 121 students to expand to 144
students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 22 students and allow
the day care to expand to 54 students, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181; and
granting a variance permit to allow the expansion on the nonconforming site with 98 parking
spaces, where 118 parking spaces are required; allow a 7.30 foot front setback on West 49 Street,
where 20 feet are required; allow a 3 foot rear setback for dumpster enclosure, where 10 feet are
required; allow 12 foot rear setback on West 47 Place for existing building, where 15 feet are
required; and allow 10.6% pervious area, where 18% is the minimum required; all contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 78-108(c)(1), 98-1069, 98-1071, 98-1115, 98-1117, 98-2189(8)
and (9); and the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015 Paragraph (E)
Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification, Table A. Property located at 1290 and
1300 West 49 Street, 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 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez not present during roll call and Council
Vice President De la Rosa absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-063
Item was postponed on October 13, 2020 until October 27, 2020, per the applicant’s request.
Item was postponed on September 22, 2020 until October 13, 2020, per the applicant’s request.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on September 8, 2020 contingent upon the
drafting of a Declaration of Restrictions with language requiring the maintenance and square footage
of the self-storage. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2020.
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On August 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item with the
condition that the shopping center generally preserves the current tenant mix (8,000 square feet of
retail at 1290 West 49th Street; and at 1300 West 49th Street: 40,000 square feet of self-storage, 1,700
square feet of limited service restaurant, 1,500 square feet of retail and 11,757 square feet of
daycare/school.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Raquel E. Valverde Sarmiento, 1306 West 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Ms. Raquel Valverde Sarmiento.
REPORT: Raquel E. Valverde Sarmiento, 1306 West 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012,
addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 s u b j e c t t o t h e P l a n n e r ’ s
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council Member
Tundidor. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Member Perez not present during roll call and
Council Vice President De la Rosa absent. Council Member Perez recorded her vote as “Yes”
after the item was approved.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a conditional use permit
(CUP) to allow an existing K-5 grade school with combined maximum enrollment of 148
students with no more than 88 students in K-5 within a facility that also includes a daycare with
an enrollment of 60 students, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181. Property
located at 1265 West 66 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3 (Multiple Family District). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-064
Item was postponed on October 13, 2020 until October 27, 2020, per the applicant’s request.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on September 22, 2020. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for October 13, 2020.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vasquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida 33131,
on behalf of Escar Corp., 1265 West 66 Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33012.
On September 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
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Owners of the Property: Aileen Machado, Oscar Socarras, Esther Socarras and Carlos Veloz, 1265
West 66 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
.
Decision Item to Mr. Javier Vasquez.
REPORT: Javier Vasquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a conditional use permit
(CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow an existing k-6 grade school
with an enrollment of 105 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an
enrollment of 59 students; and granting a variance permit to allow 6 on-site parking spaces,
where 19 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(8).
Property located at 891 West 29 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Item was postponed on October 13, 2020 until October 27, 2020 per the applicant’s request.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on September 22, 2020. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for October 13, 2020.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf
of Chanty Learning Center, Inc., (owner of the property) 891 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
On September 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Owner of the Property: Chanty Inc and Julio Torrecilla, 891 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating and closing and abandoning
. for public use an un-improved alley that runs east of 11 Avenue and west of the railroad tracks,
north of East 17 Street and south of East 18 Street located between the properties with folio
numbers 04-3108-002-6310 and 04-3108-002-6331 with the address of 1799 East 11 Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida; reserving an easement for the placement, maintenance and repair of public
utilities, if needed; 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 Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-065
On October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Ernesto Morales, 1799 East 11 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
absent.
PZ 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow for
the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet is the
minimum required and a total net lot area of 6,550 square feet, where 7,500 feet are required; all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property
located at 2474 West 4 Court, Hialeah, 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 Council Vice President De la Rosa absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-066
October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Fernando Rodriguez, 90 West 61 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Zoning Official, City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Vice President De la Rosa
absent.
REPORT: Council Member Cue-Fuente logged off the meeting at 9:59 p.m.
PZ 6. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
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for a twelve-month period from the effective date of this ordinance of a temporary prefabricated
building and sorting facility for loading and unloading, sorting and distribution of mail packages;
which use was extended and is operating through the extension granted and ending October 28,
2020 pursuant to Ordinance No. 2019-094. Property located at 6001 East 8 Avenue, 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 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-067
October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: United States Parcel Service Inc.
.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 6 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent.
PZ 7. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District); and granting a variance permit to allow a duplex on a
substandard lot having a frontage of 67.48 feet and total lot area of 6,789 square feet, where 75
feet and 7,500 square feet are required; allow lot coverage of 31%, where 30% is the maximum
allowed; allow street side setback of 13.1 feet, where 15 feet is the minimum required; allow
interior east side setback of 6.5 feet, where 7.5 is the minimum required; and allow rear setback
of 19.1 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§
98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 383 West 35 Street,
Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: CD Duplexes, LLC, 7480 SW 40 Street, #700, Miami, Florida 33155.
.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Mr. Manny Reus.
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REPORT: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Blvd, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 7 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
November 10, 2020.
PZ 8. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from K (Kennel District) to R-3-3
(Multiple-Family District); property located at 7218 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned K
(Kennel 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 Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Monika Entin, Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, PLLC, 200 S. Biscayne
Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th
Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro, Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard,
Suite 850, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida 33014.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, PLLC, 200
S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West
4th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
The 2012 Gift Trust for Descendants of Jeffrey M. Soffer
Robert S. Kaiser Revocable Trust U/A September 24, 1992
Jeffrey Soffer
Brooke Soffer
Dan Adkins
REPORT: Melissa Tapanes, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida,
.
addressed the City Council with a presentation.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 8 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
November 10, 2020.
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PZ 9. First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding City of Hialeah, Fla., Ordinance
87-39 (May 12, 1987); granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a pet grooming school; granting a variance permit to allow 18
parking spaces, where 36 parking spaces are required; allow 7.8% pervious area, where 18%
pervious area is the minimum required; and allow a 3 foot landscape buffer in the front for a
distance of 30 feet, where 7 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-2189(7), and the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9,
2015 Paragraph (D)(7) parking lot buffers and Paragraph (E) Tree and Lawn Requirements by
Zoning Classification, Table A. Property located at 1415 West 49 Street, Hialeah, 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 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf
of PGSA LLC (property owner), 1415 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the conditions
proffered in a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve Conditional Use Permit to allow a pet grooming school in
conjunction with a storage area for online sales of pet food with a total maximum of 5 staff members
and 10 students per shift, parking variance to allow 18 parking spaces, where 36 are required, 7.8%
pervious area and 3 feet landscape buffer.
Owner of the Property: Eduardo Hernando, 6815 Biscayne Blvd, #376, Miami, Florida 33138.
.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Mr. Ceasar Mestre.
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, addressed
the City Council.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Zoning Official, City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 9 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
November 10, 2020.
PZ 10. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) and Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow a child daycare pursuant to Ordinances §§ 98-161 and 98-181 and
granting a variance permit to allow interior West side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the
minimum required and allow rear setback of 5 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required for
the proposed child daycare building; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-501 and 98-
502. Property located at 871 East 9 Street, Hialeah, and zoned R-1 (One-Family District).
Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
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violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
Registered Lobbyist: Juditt Milian, 930 East 9th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, on behalf of Elisa
Diaz.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the conditions
proffered in a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a Declaration of Restrictions.
Owner of the Property: Elisa Diaz, 445 SW 84th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33144.
.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Mr. Octavio Santurio and Ms. Juddit Milian.
REPORT: Octavio Santurio, 6262 Bird Road, Suite 3, South Miami, addressed the City
Council.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Zoning Official, City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 10 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
November 10, 2020.
FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2020-16 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 321 East 52 Street,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-150
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition
that the two (2) exterior doors are blocked and the kitchen will be removed if the addition is no longer
used as an EFLQ.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Yosvel Fernandez Castillo, 321 East 52 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013
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REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Mr. Yosvel Fernandez Castillo.
REPORT: Yosvel Fernandez, 321 East 52 Street, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Brigette Leal, Office of the City Clerk, translated from Spanish to English to for Mr.
Fernandez.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Member Perez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2020-17 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 742 West 44 Place,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and Council Member Cue-
Fuente absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-151
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the east and west
side setbacks.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of only east and west side setbacks.
Owner of the Property: Gustavo Justo, 742 West 44 Place, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
.
REPORT: City Clerk, Marbelys Fatjo, administered the oath administered to all applicants
and/or anyone who will be speaking before the City Council on any Zoning, Land Use or Final
Decision Item to Mr. Gustavo Justo.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Zoning Official, City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 2 made by Council Member Perez, and seconded by
Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council Vice President De la Rosa and
Council Member Cue-Fuente absent.
REPORT: Council President Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:46 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November 10,
2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Carlos Hernández Council Members
7 Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
OMB 0 Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Paul B. Hernández Monica Perez
President Jesus Tundidor
Carl Zogby
Oscar De la Rosa
Vice President
City Council Meeting (VIRTUAL)
Agenda
October 27, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
The invocation is to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance is to be led by Council Member Garcia-Roves.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines, which apply to today’s City’s Council Meeting, have been set by Mayor
Carlos Hernandez through the execution of an Order on Emergency Public Meeting Guidelines and
Procedures Using Communications Media Technology In Response To COVID-19:
Pursuant to emergency management powers as set forth in F.S. §§252.31-
252.90, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69 on March 20,
2020, suspending the “Florida’s Government in Sunshine Laws” requirement
that a quorum of the legislative body holding a public meeting be met in-
person and the meeting be held at a physical location accessible to the public
for the duration of the State’s Declaration of Emergency issued on March 9,
2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the State of Florida.
Executive Order 20-69 allows local governments to use communications media
technology to hold public meetings during the public health emergency as a
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result of COVID-19, in order to protect the health, welfare and safety of the
public, including public officials, from being exposed to COVID-19 and meet
the requirements of the Sunshine Law.
The following Procedures for Virtual Public Meetings of the City Council
using Communications Media Technology in Response to COVID-19 have
been adopted as minimum procedures for all emergency public meetings of the
City Council, boards and committees of the City of Hialeah effective the
execution of Order on Emergency Public Meeting Guidelines and
Procedures using Communications Media Technology in Response to
COVID19, signed by Mayor Carlos Hernandez on April 8, 2020.
The virtual public meeting shall be broadcast live for members of the public to
view on the City’s Facebook page. A Facebook account is not required in order
to view this virtual public meeting. In addition, members of the public may
hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing. You can join the
meeting via telephonic conferencing using any telephone or cellular phone
service. A smart device or computer are not necessary to participate in the
meeting if you join by phone.
Any person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of
public concern or on any item on the agenda may do so prior to the meeting
taking place by email to virtualmeeting@hialeahfl.gov by 3:00 p.m. the business
day prior to the meeting or no later than six (6) hours prior to the meeting if only
24-hours’ notice prior to the meeting is provided by the City. Email comments
and questions shall not exceed three (3) minutes when read. Only the first three
minutes of e-mail comments and questions received by the deadline will be read
into and form part of the public record.
Any person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of
public concern or on any item on the agenda may do so during the meeting by
joining the meeting using Zoom or any other similar web-based meeting
platform being used as identified in the notice. The person interested in joining
the meeting to participate for this purpose must register with the City Clerk by
completing a registration form, providing the information required and
submitting the completed form to the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. the
business day prior to the meeting or no later than six (6) hours prior to the
meeting if only 24-hours’ notice prior to the meeting is provided by the City.
All registered participants will be muted during the meeting until called upon to
be heard. Participation through Zoom requires a computer or smart mobile
device with a microphone and web camera. The participant may elect to
participate in the meeting using audio only or appear through both audio and
video. The video function of all participants appearing through video will be
turned off until called upon to be heard.
Participants are reminded to maintain decorum in their comments and
appearance throughout their participation as the whole meeting will be recorded
and published on the City’s Facebook page and retained pursuant to the Florida
Public Records Law.
All existing laws or rules of procedure applicable to public meetings (i.e. three
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minute limit on speaking, three in favor and three in opposition on any item on
the agenda, lobbyist registration requirements), that are not in conflict with these
procedures and can be observed under the circumstances remain in effect and to
the greatest extent practicable should be observed.
Public comments and questions, whether on general matters of public concern or
on a matter on the agenda, will be heard at the beginning of the meeting and
once heard no other public participation will be permitted.
Persons making public comments must identify themselves by first and last
name and provide their address for the record, prior to speaking.
If during the course of the meeting, technical problems develop with the
communications network that prevent interested persons from attending, the
meeting shall be adjourned until the problems have been corrected.
6. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
8. 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 Virtual City Council Meeting held on October
13, 2020.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2020-923, issued to the Miami Herald, a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Hialeah as required by state law, for the cost of
legal and classified advertisements for fiscal year 2019-2020, by an additional amount of
$27,562.78, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $172,562.78
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor has agreed to maintain the same prices from fiscal year 2019-2020, and issue a purchase
order to Super Landscape & Maintenance, Inc., for ground maintenance services to various City
facilities, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $418,555.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
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D. Request permission to award Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2019/20-3230-00-025 – Fire Alarm
Police Sector 5, to G. & R. Electric Corp., lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount
of $20,550, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance to cover any unforeseen
issues that may arise during the project, as well as for the reimbursement of permit fees, in the
amount of $2,055, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $22,605.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
E. Request permission to renew Hialeah Bid No. 2018/19-2000-12-017 - Medical Supplies, issued to
the following vendors: Quadmed, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Henry Schein, Inc., and
Medline Industries, Inc., for a period of one (1) year beginning on October 1, 2020 and ending on
September 30, 2021, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $160,000. On November 12, 2019,
Item Z, the City Council awarded this bid to the vendors for a twelve (12) month service agreement
with an option to renew on a yearly basis for two (2) consecutive years.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Liquid O2 Transfills, Inc., vendor under contract
with the City for the pickup and delivery of medical oxygen cylinders and commercial gases to eight
(8) fire stations, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $20,000. This is the third year of a three-
year contract.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
G. Request from San Lazaro Catholic Church and Shrine, located at 4400 West 18 th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida, for a permit to host a procession on Thursday, December 17, 2020, commencing at 8:30
p.m., beginning on church grounds, traveling on West 44th Place to West 16th Avenue, West 16th
Avenue to West 42nd Street, West 42nd Street to West 18th Avenue, and West 18th Avenue ending at
the Church grounds, in accordance with recommendations from the Police Department and Fire
Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
H. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Inphynet Contracting Services, LLC, for emergency
medical services provided by Dr. Fredrick Keroff in fiscal year 2017-2018, which include medical
consulting, training, and advisory services to the Hialeah Fire Department, in a total cumulative
amount not exceed $60,000. The City entered into an agreement with this vendor for a period of five
years, commencing on October 1, 2017 and ending on September 30, 2022.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
I. Request permission to utilize NASPO Value Point Contract No. 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS -
Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Services, effective through July 31, 2021, between the State of
Florida Department of Management Services and this vendor, and issue a purchase order to Lenovo
(United States) Inc., for the purchase of fifty (50) ThinkPad X1 Yoga and fifty (50) Lenovo
Powered USB-C Travel Hub, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $94,300.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
J. Request permission to issue a purchase order to West Publishing Corporation, vendor providing the
lowest quotation, for the purchase of a one (1) year subscription to CLEAR for Law Enforcement
Plus & CLEAR Government Arrest Gateway Pro Add-on, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $16,380.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
K. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Cepero Corp, vendor providing the lowest
quotation, for medical training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatrics Advanced
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Cardiac Life Support, both at a rate of $85.00 per person, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$25,000.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
L. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, in that this
vendor has completed the scope of work for Phase I of the construction of NW 97th Avenue from
154th Street to 162nd Street, and has agreed to extend the unit prices of the current contract for the
construction of Phase II, and issue a purchase order to Acosta Tractors Inc, for Phase II of the
construction of NW 97th Avenue from 162nd Street to 170th Street, in a total amount of
$2,905,996.95. On June 25, 2019, Item F, the City Council awarded this vendor Phase I of the
project in a total cumulative amount of $2,826,244.97. On August 31, 2020, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the First Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement, and through
the agreement, the County increased the project’s funding from $4,289,298 to $7,052,463.24.
(STREETS)
M. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City in that this
vendor is currently providing services to the City, and increase Purchase Order No. 2020-1853,
issued to the TotalCaption, LLC, vendor providing the lowest quotation, for the closed
captioning services provided during virtual City meetings, by an additional amount of $7,762, for
a total cumulative amount not to exceed $17,762.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
N. Proposed resolution authorizing the application for, agreement and if awarded, the acceptance of,
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) pass through grant award with the State of Florida, Department
of Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General, under the administration of the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, and the City of Hialeah, as participating
agency; to assist the Hialeah Police Department and provide partial funding for victim advocate
assistant positions that provide services to victims of violent crimes; accepting the award of a
grant in the total amount of $140,632.00; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute
all necessary documents in furtherance thereof, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
as Exhibit “1”, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
O. Request permission to approve a donation to the Hialeah Housing Authority to fund the elderly
residents’ Meals and Supportive Services Program that is partially funded through the Alliance
for Aging Grant, in the amount of $135,000. The City has collaborated with the Hialeah Housing
Authority to provide meals, nutrition education and counseling as supportive services to the
elderly residents of the Hialeah Housing Authority.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
P. Request permission to approve a contribution to the Hialeah Housing Authority to defray the
costs of transportation services to the elderly residents of the City and the Hialeah Housing
Authority, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $44,000. The City has collaborated with
the Hialeah Housing Authority to provide transportation services to these residents, which
includes transportation to social functions, events and fieldtrips throughout the City and the
County.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
Q. Request permission to utilize Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy Contract No.
MMS24001, a competitively bid governmental contract, since it is advantageous to the City, and
issue a purchase order to Cardinal Health 110, LLC, doing business as Cardinal Distribution, for the
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purchase of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical supplies, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $45,000.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
R. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Wintergreen Corporation, vendor providing the
lowest quotation, for the purchase of a variety of commercial grade holiday lights and supplies for
installation at the City of Hialeah Triangle Park during the holiday season, in a total cumulative
amount not to exceed $41,000, of which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance for
freight cost.
(COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT)
S. Request permission to utilize Harford County Public Schools, State of Maryland, Contract No. 15-
JLP-023– HVAC Products, Installation, Services and Related Products and Services, effective
through September 30, 2022, for a period of three (3) years, contract which is part of Omnia
Partners, the largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public sector offering a large
portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah is registered to utilize, and issue
a purchase order to Trane U.S. Inc., to provide service and maintenance to the thirteen (13) Trane
units and controls installed at Milander Center, in the amount not to exceed $22,762, and further
request a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $10,000 to be used on an as needed basis
for repairs and parts not covered under the maintenance contract, for a total cumulative expense
amount not to exceed $32,762.
(MILANDER CENTER)
T. Proposed resolution approving a State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Rental
Assistance/Rapid Re-Housing Sub-Recipient Services Agreement (“Agreement”) between
Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc. and the City of Hialeah, Florida, to provide financial
assistance and support to homeless individuals and families in need of permanent housing, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for a term commencing upon execution of the agreement and
ending on June 30, 2021, to reimburse for allowable rental assistance from July 01, 2020 to
June 30, 2021; authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness,
on behalf of the City to execute the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto in substantial
form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”; and further authorizing the Mayor or his designee
on behalf of the City to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and
providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
U. Proposed resolution establishing a new Local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for the City
of Hialeah, consisting of ten members, to recommend to City Council specific local housing
initiatives and incentive strategies designed to encourage and facilitate affordable housing for the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and to carry out the duties of an Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee as set forth in Florida Statute § 420.9076; providing for the
appointment of the Local Affordable Advisory Committee members; providing for the term of
service; providing for the definition of “Affordable Housing”; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
V. Proposed resolution to accept an additional award of Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in the amount of $382,500.00, for a cumulative total of
$1,020,000.00 to provide assistance with mortgage and utility payments to eligible residents of
the City of Hialeah who have been financially impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),
authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the
City, to execute the first amendment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Sub-recipient
Agreement between the City of Hialeah and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, a copy of
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which is attached hereto and made a part of hereof as Exhibit “1”; and further authorizing the
Mayor or his designee on behalf of the City to execute all other necessary documents in
furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
W. Request permission to utilize State of Texas Contract No. R192006 – Maintenance, Repair and
Operations (MRO) Supplies & Related Services, effective through March 31, 2023, contract
which is part of Omnia Partners, the largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public
sector offering a large portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah is
registered to utilize, and issue a purchase order to Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., for the purchase
of maintenance, repair and operations, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $35,000, to be
allocated through various City departments.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
X. Request permission to utilize University of California, State of California, Contract No.
2020002299 – Janitorial Supplies & Equipment, effective through May 31, 2027, contract
which is part of Omnia Partners, the largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public
sector offering a large portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah is
registered to utilize, and issue a purchase order to The Home Depot Pro Institutional., for the
purchase of janitorial supplies and equipment, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$150,000, to be allocated through various City departments.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
Y. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 47QSHA18D000U – Industrial Product and Services
between General Services Administration Authorized Federal Supplier and this vendor, effective
through February 5, 2023, and issue a purchase order to The Sherwin-Williams Company, for the
purchase commercial paint and supplies as needed, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$30,000, to be allocated through various City departments.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
Z. Proposed resolution recognizing the growing problem of Anti-Semitism in America and
adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), working definition of
antisemitism that has become the internationally recognized, authoritative definition for use by
governments and international organizations.
(ADMINISTRATION)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
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12. CITY COUNCIL’S NEW BUSINESS
13. ZONING
LAND USE
LU 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
from Kennels to Medium Density Residential. Property located at 7218 West 4 Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida; zoned K (Kennel District). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinance in
conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, PLLC, 200 S.
Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th
Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.
On October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow an existing K-5 grade school with an enrollment of 121 students to expand to 144
students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 22 students and allow
the day care to expand to 54 students, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181; and
granting a variance permit to allow the expansion on the nonconforming site with 98 parking
spaces, where 118 parking spaces are required; allow a 7.30 foot front setback on West 49 Street,
where 20 feet are required; allow a 3 foot rear setback for dumpster enclosure, where 10 feet are
required; allow 12 foot rear setback on West 47 Place for existing building, where 15 feet are
required; and allow 10.6% pervious area, where 18% is the minimum required; all contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 78-108(c)(1), 98-1069, 98-1071, 98-1115, 98-1117, 98-2189(8)
and (9); and the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9, 2015 Paragraph (E)
Tree and Lawn Requirements by Zoning Classification, Table A. Property located at 1290 and
1300 West 49 Street, 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.
Item was postponed on October 13, 2020 until October 27, 2020, per the applicant’s request.
Item was postponed on September 22, 2020 until October 13, 2020, per the applicant’s request.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on September 8, 2020 contingent upon the
drafting of a Declaration of Restrictions with language requiring the maintenance and square footage
of the self-storage. Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2020.
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On August 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item with the
condition that the shopping center generally preserves the current tenant mix (8,000 square feet of
retail at 1290 West 49th Street; and at 1300 West 49th Street: 40,000 square feet of self-storage, 1,700
square feet of limited service restaurant, 1,500 square feet of retail and 11,757 square feet of
daycare/school.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Raquel E. Valverde Sarmiento, 1306 West 49 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a conditional use permit
(CUP) to allow an existing K-5 grade school with combined maximum enrollment of 148
students with no more than 88 students in K-5 within a facility that also includes a daycare with
an enrollment of 60 students, pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181. Property
located at 1265 West 66 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3 (Multiple Family District). Repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Item was postponed on October 13, 2020 until October 27, 2020, per the applicant’s request.
Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on September 22, 2020. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for October 13, 2020.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vasquez, Esq., 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida 33131,
on behalf of Escar Corp., 1265 West 66 Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33012.
On September 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Aileen Machado, Oscar Socarras, Esther Socarras and Carlos Veloz, 1265
West 66 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a conditional use permit
(CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow an existing k-6 grade school
. with an enrollment of 105 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an
enrollment of 59 students; and granting a variance permit to allow 6 on-site parking spaces,
where 19 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(8).
Property located at 891 West 29 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Item was postponed on October 13, 2020 until October 27, 2020 per the applicant’s request.
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Item was approved on first reading by the City Council on September 22, 2020. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for October 13, 2020.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf
of Chanty Learning Center, Inc., (owner of the property) 891 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida.
On September 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Owner of the Property: Chanty Inc and Julio Torrecilla, 891 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance vacating and closing and abandoning
. for public use an un-improved alley that runs east of 11 Avenue and west of the railroad tracks,
north of East 17 Street and south of East 18 Street located between the properties with folio
numbers 04-3108-002-6310 and 04-3108-002-6331 with the address of 1799 East 11 Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida; reserving an easement for the placement, maintenance and repair of public
utilities, if needed; 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 October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Ernesto Morales, 1799 East 11 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
PZ. 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow for
the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with frontage of 50 feet, where 75 feet is the
minimum required and a total net lot area of 6,550 square feet, where 7,500 feet are required; all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property
located at 2474 West 4 Court, Hialeah, 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.
October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
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Owner of the Property: Fernando Rodriguez, 90 West 61 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
PZ. 6. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
for a twelve-month period from the effective date of this ordinance of a temporary prefabricated
building and sorting facility for loading and unloading, sorting and distribution of mail packages;
which use was extended and is operating through the extension granted and ending October 28,
2020 pursuant to Ordinance No. 2019-094. Property located at 6001 East 8 Avenue, 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.
October 13, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: United States Parcel Service Inc.
PZ. 7. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District); and granting a variance permit to allow a duplex on a
substandard lot having a frontage of 67.48 feet and total lot area of 6,789 square feet, where 75
feet and 7,500 square feet are required; allow lot coverage of 31%, where 30% is the maximum
allowed; allow street side setback of 13.1 feet, where 15 feet is the minimum required; allow
interior east side setback of 6.5 feet, where 7.5 is the minimum required; and allow rear setback
of 19.1 feet, where 25 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§
98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 383 West 35 Street,
Hialeah, 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.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: CD Duplexes, LLC, 7480 SW 40 Street, #700, Miami, Florida 33155.
PZ. 8. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from K (Kennel District) to R-3-3
(Multiple-Family District); property located at 7218 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned K
(Kennel 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Monika Entin, Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, PLLC, 200 S. Biscayne
Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th
Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.
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Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro, Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard,
Suite 850, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida 33014.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Esq., Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin, PLLC, 200
S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 850, Miami Florida 33131, on behalf of Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West
4th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owner of the Property: Florida Kennels, Inc., 7218 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
The 2012 Gift Trust for Descendants of Jeffrey M. Soffer
Robert S. Kaiser Revocable Trust U/A September 24, 1992
Jeffrey Soffer
Brooke Soffer
Dan Adkins
PZ 9. First reading of proposed ordinance repealing and rescinding City of Hialeah, Fla., Ordinance
. 87-39 (May 12, 1987); granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a pet grooming school; granting a variance permit to allow 18
parking spaces, where 36 parking spaces are required; allow 7.8% pervious area, where 18%
pervious area is the minimum required; and allow a 3 foot landscape buffer in the front for a
distance of 30 feet, where 7 feet is the minimum required; all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances § 98-2189(7), and the latest edition of the Hialeah Landscape Manual dated July 9,
2015 Paragraph (D)(7) parking lot buffers and Paragraph (E) tree and lawn requirements by
zoning classification, Table A. Property located at 1415 West 49 Street, Hialeah, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf
of PGSA LLC (property owner), 1415 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the conditions
proffered in a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve Conditional Use Permit to allow a pet grooming school in
conjunction with a storage area for online sales of pet food with a total maximum of 5 staff members
and 10 students per shift, parking variance to allow 18 parking spaces, where 36 are required, 7.8%
pervious area and 3 feet landscape buffer.
Owner of the Property: Eduardo Hernando, 6815 Biscayne Blvd, #376, Miami, Florida 33138.
PZ. 10. First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) and Conditional Use
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Permit (CUP) to allow a child daycare pursuant to Ordinances §§ 98-161 and 98-181 and
granting a variance permit to allow interior West side setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the
minimum required and allow rear setback of 5 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required for
the proposed child daycare building; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-501 and 98-
502. Property located at 871 East 9 Street, Hialeah, and 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Juditt Milian, 930 East 9th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, on behalf of Elisa
Diaz.
On October 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the conditions
proffered in a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to a Declaration of Restrictions.
Owner of the Property: Elisa Diaz, 445 SW 84th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33144.
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FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2020-16 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 321 East 52 Street,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition
that the two (2) exterior doors are blocked and the kitchen will be removed if the addition is no longer
used as an EFLQ.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Yosvel Fernandez Castillo, 321 East 52 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013
FD. 2. Proposed resolution approving the final decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2020-17 that granted an adjustment on the property located at 742 West 44 Place,
Hialeah, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
On September 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the east and west
side setbacks.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of only east and west side setbacks.
Owner of the Property: Gustavo Justo, 742 West 44 Place, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, November 10,
2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
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