City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · February 9, 2021
Minutes
Carlos Hernández Council Members
7 Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
OMB 0 Oscar De la Rosa
Jesus Tundidor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
President Paul B. Hernandez
Carl Zogby
Monica Perez
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Minutes
February 9, 2021
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
REPORT: Council President Tundidor called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
REPORT: Council President Tundidor adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. due to a
lack of a quorum.
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
A. Invocation to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Council President Tundidor.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines apply to today’s City Council Meeting:
Pursuant to emergency management powers as set forth in F.S. §§252.31-252.90, Governor
Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69 (March 20, 2020), suspending the “Florida’s
Government in the Sunshine Laws” requirement that a quorum of the legislative body
holding a public meeting be met in-person and that 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 (EO20-52) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the
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State of Florida. The nation and the State of Florida remain in a state of emergency. The
Governor has extended the declaration every 60 days, as required by law, since the
execution of Executive Order 20-52. The latest extension made through the execution of
Executive Order 20-276 (November 3, 2020).
Notwithstanding the continuing statewide threat of COVID-19 to the health, safety and
welfare of our citizens, Executive Order 20-69, issued specifically to allow local
governments to use communications media technology to hold public meetings during the
public health emergency, has expired as of 12:01 a.m. November 1, 2020 (EO 20-246). As
such, all public meetings in this City of any deliberative body must comply with the in-
person quorum requirement of the Sunshine Law. This means, at a minimum, there must
be present, in-person, the minimum number of board members required to meet quorum
based on the composition of the deliberative body at the location of the meeting. All other
members of the deliberative body exceeding quorum may choose, in coordination with the
secretary of the respective board conducting the public meeting, to appear using
communication media technology.
Except for the requirement to meet physical quorum and as otherwise amended by this
document, all other minimum guidelines and procedures adopted by City of Hialeah
Emergency Order dated April 8, 2020 and Hialeah, Fla. Resolution 2020-048 (April 14,
2020) shall continue to govern the conduct of public meetings of the City Council of the
City of Hialeah, Florida and the public meetings of all other boards or committees for the
City of Hialeah, Florida using communications media technology, held during the duration
of the public health emergency as a result of COVID19, 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.
A limited number of members of the public will be allowed to be present at the location of
the meeting considering the physical spacing limitations of the location to observe social
distancing. As such, only 15 members of the public will be allowed to attend in person any
scheduled meeting of the Council held in Chambers on a first-come-first serve basis.
Based upon anticipated in-person attendance of any meeting, the City will provide
additional space at City Hall to accommodate the public and provide both viewing and
participation capabilities. In addition, all public meetings continue to be broadcast live for
members of the public to view on the City’s Facebook page. As an additional alternative,
members of the public may hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing.
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
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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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6A. Ms. Laura Cantwell of the AARP National Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
discusses the program.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
The resolutions for Consent Items M, T and U have been updated.
The ordinance for Administrative Item 10C has been updated.
Consent Item S has been withdrawn from today’s agenda.
Consent Items X and Y have been added to the agenda.
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Items PZ 1 and PZ 2 have been postponed until February 23, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
9. 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 City Council Meeting held on January 26, 2021.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between GRM Information Management
Services of Miami, LLC and the City of Hialeah, Florida to provide the City with record storage
and related services, for a term commencing upon execution of the Service Agreement and ending
on July 17th, 2023, based on negotiated price schedule attached to the Service Agreement;
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness on behalf of the City, to execute the
Service Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and
providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $172,984.00 from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State for the purchase of seven (7) Chevrolet Silverado motor
vehicles pursuant to a competitive bid utilizing Florida Sheriff Association and Florida
Association of Counties Bid FSA20-VEL28.0 and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
D. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $15,500.00 from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund-Federal for the purchase of one (1) Canine for the Hialeah Police
Department Canine Unit from Metro Dade K-9 Services, lowest quoted vendor, upon such costs
having been approved by the Chief of Police, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
E. Request permission to retain the professional services of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, for
professional actuarial and consulting services to the City for the City of Hialeah Elected
Officers’ Retirement System, firm which is the current actuary for the Elected Officers’
Retirement System, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $17,606 for fiscal year 2020-
2021, fee which is based on hours for senior consultant and actuary, actuary consultant, senior
analyst and actuary, as well as other staff as required.
(RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Acosta Tractors Inc, vendor providing the lowest quotation, for the construction
of the drainage extension along West 30th Street between Palm Avenue and West 1st Avenue, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $109,167.03.
(STREETS)
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G. Request permission to reject Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2020/21-3210-00-005 – Highway Striping
& Signage since the City only received one (1) responsive bid and the Invitation to Bid was published
with the intent of securing the services of two (2) experienced and reliable contractors capable of
furnishing, installing, and testing paint and/or thermoplastic highway striping and highway signage in
accordance to the Invitation to Bid specifications and the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways. Further request permission to utilize P & J Striping
Inc., only responsive bidder to Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2020/21-3210, and American Pavement
Corp., since it is advantageous to the City in that both vendors have been contracted by the City in the
past to perform these types of services and have both demonstrated the ability to perform at a
competitive cost, on a rotating basis based on performance and availability, for highway striping and
highway signage services throughout the City, with purchase order(s) being issued to the vendors on
an as-needed basis in a cumulative amount not to exceed $187,000.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
H. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2020-21-3210-00-002 –
Southeast 2nd Place and Southeast 3rd Place, from East/Southeast 6th Avenue to East/Southeast 7th
Avenue and from East/Southeast 7th Avenue to Southeast 8th Avenue - to JVA Engineering
Contractors Inc, lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $1,118,628.31, amount which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover any
unforeseen issues that may arise in the project.
(STREETS)
I. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 2018011-02 – Information Technology Solutions &
Services between the City of Mesa, Arizona and this vendor, effective through February 28, 2023,
and authorize an expenditure to SHI International Corp., for the purchase of Adobe licensing for
fiscal year 2020-2021, for $10,000, to be allocated through various City departments. The
Information Technology Department has paid this vendor a total of $15,000 during the 2020-2021
fiscal year for Adobe licensing citywide.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
J. Proposed resolution approving the street naming at West 18th Lane Drive from West 18th Lane to
West 84th Street as “Dr. Jorge and Carlos Vallejo Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the
City, in honor of Dr. Jorge Vallejo and Dr. Carlos Vallejo as leaders in the community in the City
of Hialeah, and role models.
(ADMINISTRATION)
K. Proposed resolution approving the street naming at West 41st Street from West 16th Avenue to
West 18th Avenue as “Renan Esteban Delgado Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the
City, in his honor, as an entrepreneur, businessman, leader and role model in the City of Hialeah.
(ADMINISTRATION)
L. Proposed resolution approving the street naming of West 16th Avenue from West 44th Place to
West 60th Street as “President Alvaro Uribe Velez Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by
the City, in his honor, as one of the most influential politicians in Latin America and a pillar of
democracy in the Americas.
(ADMINISTRATION)
M. Proposed resolution urging the Bahamian Government to deny offshore oil drilling exploration
licenses and permanently ban offshore oil drilling activities in the Bahamas; providing for
transmittal; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
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N. Request approval to retain the professional services of Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc., as
the investment advisor for the City of Hialeah Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution
Committee, commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021, with the firm’s
compensation fee being based on a percent of the fund’s assets at the end of each quarter (0.07%
fee of the total assets), which is estimated at $60,000.
(RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT)
O. Request approval to retain the professional services of Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc., as
the investment advisor for the Oversight Committee of the Elected Officers’ Retirement Trust,
commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021, with the firm’s
compensation fee being based on a percent of the fund’s assets at the end of each quarter (0.25%
fee of the total assets), which is estimated at $40,000.
(RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT)
P. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the United States Department of the Treasury
pursuant to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program under the Coronavirus Response and
Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, in the amount of $7,045,831.60, 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”); further authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute a funding
agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and further authorizing the Mayor or his
designee on behalf of the City to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof;
providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
Q. Proposed resolution approving a new program funded under the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (“SHIP”) Program, which shall be entitled “Safe Home Project”, and shall provide
eligible households with home repair assistance, including installation of impact-proof windows
and doors, new paint for the exterior of the home, new roof, and new air conditioning units;
authorizing the Director of the Grants and Human Services Department and the Director of the
Construction and Maintenance Department to enter into an Inter-Departmental Memorandum of
Understanding for the latter to manage and supervise the building, permitting and construction
aspect of the new Safe Home Project, a copy of which is attached hereafter and incorporated
herein in substantial form as Exhibit “1”; and further authorizing the Director of the Grants and
Human Services Department to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and
providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
R. Proposed resolution approving and ratifying the execution of the First Amendment to the Florida
Department of Elder Affairs Standard Contract, which is attached hereafter and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “A”, to amending the scope of work and budgetary line items; and further
authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute and
deliver all other necessary and customary documents in furtherance thereof on behalf of the City;
and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
S. Proposed resolution approving the selection of Hagerty Consulting, Inc. as a consultant to design
and administer the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program, as set forth in the proposal
attached hereafter and incorporated herein as Exhibit “1”, in an amount not to exceed ten (10)
percent of the total funds awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury pursuant to
the Emergency Rental Assistance Program under the Coronavirus Response and Relief
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Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; authorizing the Mayor or designee to negotiate the
terms and conditions of a Consulting Services Agreement between Hagerty Consulting, Inc. and
the City of Hialeah, Florida; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City, to execute a Consulting Services Agreement in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney; 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)
WITHDRAWN
T. Proposed resolution urging approval of the City’s local funding initiative by the Florida Senate
and corresponding appropriations project request by the House of Representatives, to fund a
program administered through the Department of Elder Affairs to provide funding for congregant
and home meals throughout the City to the elderly citizens of the City of Hialeah, nutritional
education classes and screenings.
(ADMINISTRATION)
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
U. Proposed resolution urging approval of the City’s local funding initiative by the Florida Senate
and corresponding appropriations project request by the House of Representatives, to fund a
program administered through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) for
fiscal year 2021-22 funding capital improvements to ensure a reduction in discharge pressures at
pump stations through existing force mains, to alleviate loads on the gravity collection system
discharged through the pumps, and to provide for the installation of a City Billing Meter Station
and a Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer (“MDWASD”) Billing Meter Station to allow and
ensure verification of flow amounts.
(ADMINISTRATION)
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
V. Report of Scrivener’s Error – On October 13, 2020, the City Council approved Consent Item
WW, approving an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $235,000 from account number
105.3220.591340, for the purchase of tires and road call services for City vehicles. The item was
approved with the incorrect account number reflected on the agenda item letter from the Director
of the City’s Fleet and Maintenance Department to the Mayor and City Council Members. The
agenda item letter is being amended to reflect the correct account number as 001.0000.141120.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
W. Proposed resolution approving budget amendments to the City of Hialeah Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for year 2020-2021, covering the period from
October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, to provide for a decrease in the allocation for the
interim emergency condition fund in the amount of $250,000.00, and allocating the $250,000.00
to fund phase one of the construction of Fire Station No. 9; and authorizing the Mayor on behalf
of the City to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution;
and further providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
X. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc., vendor providing the lowest quotation, for the
purchase of two (2) Zetron 6302 transponders to be installed in Fire Station 2 and Fire Station 4 to
alert the fire stations of their respective emergency calls, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $21,558.35.
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(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Y. Request permission to enter into an Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement with
the State of Florida granting consent to the Florida Department of Transportation for the
construction of an access point to control structure G72E through Northwest 106th Street (also
known as West 52nd Street), located within the limits of the City of Hialeah, as requested by the
South Florida Water Management District pursuant to Project No. FM# 423251-4-52-01 of
District 6 of the Florida Department of Transportation, project which consists of performing
roadway improvements to Okeechobee Road from east of Northwest 116th Way to east of
Northwest 87th Avenue, which are within the City limits of the City of Hialeah Gardens.
(STREETS)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10 A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting the dedication of land
improved with a lift station of approximately 5,570 square feet, subject to and approving the
terms of the Special Warranty Deed attached as Attachment “1”, from Countyline 2 LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company; 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.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
10 B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Fixed Capital Outlay
Certification, in substantial conformity with the form attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit “A”, pursuant to F.S. §287.05805, granting a security interest to the State of Florida in the
amount of $500,000.00 for improvements to the Goodlet Adult Center located within Goodlet
Park located at 900 W 44th PL, Hialeah, Florida 33012, for a period of five (5) years from the
date of completion of the facility improvements, in accordance with the requirements, terms and
conditions of Contract No. XQ902 between the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and
the City of Hialeah, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “B”; authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute the Fixed Capital Outlay Certification and all
necessary documents on behalf of the City; authorizing all other actions necessary in furtherance
of the transactions contemplated by this ordinance; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
10 C. First reading of proposed ordinance to allow the City of Hialeah to sell vacant unimproved
property, approximately 7,250 square feet in size, located at 2540 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida,
identified by folio number 04-3107-004-0110; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as
attesting witness, on behalf of the City of Hialeah, to execute a Listing Agreement for the sale of
the property with a real estate broker; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
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11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
11 A. Proposed resolution reappointing Maida Gutierrez to the Board of Commissioners of Hialeah
Housing Authority of the City of Hialeah, Florida for a four (4)-year term commencing on
February 15, 2021 and ending on February 14, 2025.
(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12 A. Report to the City Council from the Deferred Compensation/Defined Contribution Plan Oversight
Committee on the 2020 accomplishments.
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol
within the facility located in the Alwod Artist Live/Work Overlay District, “Leah Art District”.
Property located at 901 East 10 Avenue, Bay # 24, 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.
On January 26, 2021, the item was postponed until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
On January 12, 2021, the item was postponed until January 26, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
On December 8, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for January 12, 2021.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf
of Isabel Restaurant Inc., 901 East 10 Avenue, Hialeah, FL.
On November 18, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that
alcohol for consumption on premises will only be sold with full meals and that improvements will be
made to the façade of the subject bay to reflect consistency with the ALWOD district, prior to applying
for the alcoholic beverages license.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
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Owner of the Property: Flamingo East LTD, Jack Glottman, Deborah Glottman, 290 West 165 Street,
PH 2, Miami, Florida 33029, Isabel Restaurant Inc., 901 East 10 Avenue, Bay
24, Hialeah, FL 33013, and Fabio Marte, 18175 SW 5 Court, Pembroke Pines,
Florida 33029.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
. (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-5 grade school with an
enrollment of 40 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 83
students; property located at 1995 West 60 Street consisting of 4,400 square feet with a street
addresses within the site of 1917 and 1919 West 60 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.
On January 26, 2021, the item was postponed until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
On January 12, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for January 26, 2021.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Little
Children’s Learning Academy, 1917 West 60th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
On December 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: RIC Inc, 16765 NW 80 Court, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016 and
Artveo Garcin, 5431 West 8th Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
.
PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow a
duplex on a substandard lot having a frontage of 50 feet and total lot area of 6,000 square feet,
where 75 feet frontage and 7,500 square feet are required; allow north and south side setbacks of
5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required; allow rear setback of 20 feet, where 25 feet is the
minimum required; and allow 41% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed, all contra
to Hialeah Code of ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547 and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located
at 2455 West 5 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.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
On January 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
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Owners of the Property: Maria E. Toledo, 12001 NW 26 Street, Plantation, Florida, 33323.
East 13 Street, LLC, 1474-A West 84 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Beacon
Logistics, accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with
all existing and future planting of trees; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. Property located east of NW 107 Avenue and NW 145 Place
(West 91 Place), Hialeah, Florida.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item on January 13, 2021.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District); granting a variance permit to allow a duplex on a substandard
lot having a frontage of 50 feet and total lot area of 6,700 square feet, where 75 feet frontage and
7,500 square feet are required; allow interior east side setback of 4.33 feet, where 7.5 is the
minimum required; allow rear setback of 20 feet, where 25 is the minimum required; and allow
lot coverage of 35.7%, where 30% is the maximum allowed, all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 301 East 51
Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council tabled the item until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s
request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Marcos
Gutierrez, 7757 NW 169 Terrace, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On January 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Marcos and Karol Gutierrez, 7757 NW 169 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 13-25 (April 9, 2013) that
allowed six business tax receipts (occupational licenses) and Declaration of Restrictions recorded
in OR Book 28594, Pages 4438-4442 in the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; to
allow for five licenses. Property zoned R-O (Industrial District) to allow professional and para-
professional services. Property located at 4980 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential
Office). Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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On January 26, 2021, the City Council tabled the item until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s
request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Smile
Art of Miami, Inc., 4980 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
On January 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item with the recommendations.
Planner’s Recommendation: Amend City of Hialeah, Ordinance No. 13-25 to allow five (5)
occupational licenses instead of six (6), limit the use of the second practice to a single occupational
license excluding medical, dental and other uses with high parking demand, and amend the 2013 DOR
accordingly.
Owners of the Property: Palm Ave MC, LLC, and Ryan Loro, 4980 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
PZ 7 . First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to C-1
(Restricted Retail Commercial District); and granting a variance permit to allow landscape buffer
of 2.8 feet along East 36 Street for a length of 20 feet, where 7 feet landscape buffer is required;
all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1069(a). Property located at 3581 East 4
Avenue, 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 January 27, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of rezoning and landscape buffer reduction to 2.8 feet width for
a length of 20 feet.
Owners of the Property: Kenny Niebla, 3581 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
at 6:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter
considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the
Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is withheld or
if the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the affected ordinance
or resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
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955-8770 (Voice).
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Agenda
Carlos Hernández Council Members
7 Mayor Katharine Cue-Fuente
OMB 0 Oscar De la Rosa
Jesus Tundidor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
President Paul B. Hernandez
Carl Zogby
Monica Perez
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Agenda
February 9, 2021
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
A. Invocation to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Council President Tundidor.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines apply to today’s City Council Meeting:
Pursuant to emergency management powers as set forth in F.S. §§252.31-252.90, Governor
Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69 (March 20, 2020), suspending the “Florida’s
Government in the Sunshine Laws” requirement that a quorum of the legislative body
holding a public meeting be met in-person and that 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 (EO20-52) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the
State of Florida. The nation and the State of Florida remain in a state of emergency. The
Governor has extended the declaration every 60 days, as required by law, since the
execution of Executive Order 20-52. The latest extension made through the execution of
Executive Order 20-276 (November 3, 2020).
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Notwithstanding the continuing statewide threat of COVID-19 to the health, safety and
welfare of our citizens, Executive Order 20-69, issued specifically to allow local
governments to use communications media technology to hold public meetings during the
public health emergency, has expired as of 12:01 a.m. November 1, 2020 (EO 20-246). As
such, all public meetings in this City of any deliberative body must comply with the in-
person quorum requirement of the Sunshine Law. This means, at a minimum, there must
be present, in-person, the minimum number of board members required to meet quorum
based on the composition of the deliberative body at the location of the meeting. All other
members of the deliberative body exceeding quorum may choose, in coordination with the
secretary of the respective board conducting the public meeting, to appear using
communication media technology.
Except for the requirement to meet physical quorum and as otherwise amended by this
document, all other minimum guidelines and procedures adopted by City of Hialeah
Emergency Order dated April 8, 2020 and Hialeah, Fla. Resolution 2020-048 (April 14,
2020) shall continue to govern the conduct of public meetings of the City Council of the
City of Hialeah, Florida and the public meetings of all other boards or committees for the
City of Hialeah, Florida using communications media technology, held during the duration
of the public health emergency as a result of COVID19, 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.
A limited number of members of the public will be allowed to be present at the location of
the meeting considering the physical spacing limitations of the location to observe social
distancing. As such, only 15 members of the public will be allowed to attend in person any
scheduled meeting of the Council held in Chambers on a first-come-first serve basis.
Based upon anticipated in-person attendance of any meeting, the City will provide
additional space at City Hall to accommodate the public and provide both viewing and
participation capabilities. In addition, all public meetings continue to be broadcast live for
members of the public to view on the City’s Facebook page. As an additional alternative,
members of the public may hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing.
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.
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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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6A. Ms. Laura Cantwell of the AARP National Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
discusses the program.
(COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT PEREZ)
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
9. 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 City Council Meeting held on January 26, 2021.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
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B. Proposed resolution approving a Service Agreement between GRM Information Management
Services of Miami, LLC and the City of Hialeah, Florida to provide the City with record storage
and related services, for a term commencing upon execution of the Service Agreement and ending
on July 17th, 2023, based on negotiated price schedule attached to the Service Agreement;
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness on behalf of the City, to execute the
Service Agreement attached hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”, and
providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $172,984.00 from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State for the purchase of seven (7) Chevrolet Silverado motor
vehicles pursuant to a competitive bid utilizing Florida Sheriff Association and Florida
Association of Counties Bid FSA20-VEL28.0 and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
D. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $15,500.00 from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund-Federal for the purchase of one (1) Canine for the Hialeah Police
Department Canine Unit from Metro Dade K-9 Services, lowest quoted vendor, upon such costs
having been approved by the Chief of Police, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
E. Request permission to retain the professional services of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, for
professional actuarial and consulting services to the City for the City of Hialeah Elected
Officers’ Retirement System, firm which is the current actuary for the Elected Officers’
Retirement System, in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $17,606 for fiscal year 2020-
2021, fee which is based on hours for senior consultant and actuary, actuary consultant, senior
analyst and actuary, as well as other staff as required.
(RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to waive competitive bidding, since it is advantageous to the City, and issue a
purchase order to Acosta Tractors Inc, vendor providing the lowest quotation, for the construction
of the drainage extension along West 30th Street between Palm Avenue and West 1st Avenue, in a
total cumulative amount not to exceed $109,167.03.
(STREETS)
G. Request permission to reject Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2020/21-3210-00-005 – Highway Striping
& Signage since the City only received one (1) responsive bid and the Invitation to Bid was published
with the intent of securing the services of two (2) experienced and reliable contractors capable of
furnishing, installing, and testing paint and/or thermoplastic highway striping and highway signage in
accordance to the Invitation to Bid specifications and the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways. Further request permission to utilize P & J Striping
Inc., only responsive bidder to Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2020/21-3210, and American Pavement
Corp., since it is advantageous to the City in that both vendors have been contracted by the City in the
past to perform these types of services and have both demonstrated the ability to perform at a
competitive cost, on a rotating basis based on performance and availability, for highway striping and
highway signage services throughout the City, with purchase order(s) being issued to the vendors on
an as-needed basis in a cumulative amount not to exceed $187,000.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
H. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Invitation to Bid No. 2020-21-3210-00-002 –
Southeast 2nd Place and Southeast 3rd Place, from East/Southeast 6th Avenue to East/Southeast 7th
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Avenue and from East/Southeast 7th Avenue to Southeast 8th Avenue - to JVA Engineering
Contractors Inc, lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $1,118,628.31, amount which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover any
unforeseen issues that may arise in the project.
(STREETS)
I. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 2018011-02 – Information Technology Solutions &
Services between the City of Mesa, Arizona and this vendor, effective through February 28, 2023,
and authorize an expenditure to SHI International Corp., for the purchase of Adobe licensing for
fiscal year 2020-2021, for $10,000, to be allocated through various City departments. The
Information Technology Department has paid this vendor a total of $15,000 during the 2020-2021
fiscal year for Adobe licensing citywide.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
J. Proposed resolution approving the street naming at West 18th Lane Drive from West 18th Lane to
West 84th Street as “Dr. Jorge and Carlos Vallejo Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the
City, in honor of Dr. Jorge Vallejo and Dr. Carlos Vallejo as leaders in the community in the City
of Hialeah, and role models.
(ADMINISTRATION)
K. Proposed resolution approving the street naming at West 41st Street from West 16th Avenue to
West 18th Avenue as “Renan Esteban Delgado Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by the
City, in his honor, as an entrepreneur, businessman, leader and role model in the City of Hialeah.
(ADMINISTRATION)
L. Proposed resolution approving the street naming of West 16th Avenue from West 44th Place to
West 60th Street as “President Alvaro Uribe Velez Way”, with the cost of signage to be paid by
the City, in his honor, as one of the most influential politicians in Latin America and a pillar of
democracy in the Americas.
(ADMINISTRATION)
M. Proposed resolution urging the Bahamian Government to deny offshore oil drilling exploration
licenses and permanently ban offshore oil drilling activities in the Bahamas; providing for
transmittal; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
N. Request approval to retain the professional services of Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc., as
the investment advisor for the City of Hialeah Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution
Committee, commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021, with the firm’s
compensation fee being based on a percent of the fund’s assets at the end of each quarter (0.07%
fee of the total assets), which is estimated at $60,000.
(RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT)
O. Request approval to retain the professional services of Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc., as
the investment advisor for the Oversight Committee of the Elected Officers’ Retirement Trust,
commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021, with the firm’s
compensation fee being based on a percent of the fund’s assets at the end of each quarter (0.25%
fee of the total assets), which is estimated at $40,000.
(RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT)
P. Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the United States Department of the Treasury
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pursuant to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program under the Coronavirus Response and
Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, in the amount of $7,045,831.60, 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”); further authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute a funding
agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and further authorizing the Mayor or his
designee on behalf of the City to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof;
providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
Q. Proposed resolution approving a new program funded under the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (“SHIP”) Program, which shall be entitled “Safe Home Project”, and shall provide
eligible households with home repair assistance, including installation of impact-proof windows
and doors, new paint for the exterior of the home, new roof, and new air conditioning units;
authorizing the Director of the Grants and Human Services Department and the Director of the
Construction and Maintenance Department to enter into an Inter-Departmental Memorandum of
Understanding for the latter to manage and supervise the building, permitting and construction
aspect of the new Safe Home Project, a copy of which is attached hereafter and incorporated
herein in substantial form as Exhibit “1”; and further authorizing the Director of the Grants and
Human Services Department to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof; and
providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
R. Proposed resolution approving and ratifying the execution of the First Amendment to the Florida
Department of Elder Affairs Standard Contract, which is attached hereafter and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “A”, to amending the scope of work and budgetary line items; and further
authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute and
deliver all other necessary and customary documents in furtherance thereof on behalf of the City;
and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
S. Proposed resolution approving the selection of Hagerty Consulting, Inc. as a consultant to design
and administer the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program, as set forth in the proposal
attached hereafter and incorporated herein as Exhibit “1”, in an amount not to exceed ten (10)
percent of the total funds awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury pursuant to
the Emergency Rental Assistance Program under the Coronavirus Response and Relief
Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; authorizing the Mayor or designee to negotiate the
terms and conditions of a Consulting Services Agreement between Hagerty Consulting, Inc. and
the City of Hialeah, Florida; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on
behalf of the City, to execute a Consulting Services Agreement in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney; 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)
T. Proposed resolution in support of the appropriation request from the Florida Senate and House of
Representatives, State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, to provide funding for congregant
and home meals throughout the City to the elderly citizens of the City of Hialeah, nutritional
education classes and screenings; and further authorizing the Mayor or his designee on behalf of
the City to execute all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof.
(ADMINISTRATION)
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U. Proposed resolution in support of the appropriation request from the Florida Senate and House of
Representatives, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to provide funding for
capital improvements to ensure a reduction in discharge pressures at pump stations through
existing force mains, to alleviate loads on the gravity collection system discharged through the
pumps, and to provide for the installation of a City Billing Meter Station and a Miami-Dade
County Water and Sewer (“MDWASD”) Billing Meter Station to allow and ensure verification of
flow amounts; and further authorizing the Mayor or his designee on behalf of the City to execute
all other necessary documents in furtherance thereof.
(ADMINISTRATION)
V. Report of Scrivener’s Error – On October 13, 2020, the City Council approved Consent Item
WW, approving an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $235,000 from account number
105.3220.591340, for the purchase of tires and road call services for City vehicles. The item was
approved with the incorrect account number. The agenda item letter is being amended to reflect
the correct account number as 001.0000.141120.
(OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET)
(FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
W. Proposed resolution approving budget amendments to the City of Hialeah Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for year 2020-2021, covering the period from
October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, to provide for a decrease in the allocation for the
interim emergency condition fund in the amount of $250,000.00, and allocating the $250,000.00
to fund phase one of the construction of Fire Station No. 9; and authorizing the Mayor on behalf
of the City to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution;
and further providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10 A. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance accepting the dedication of land
improved with a lift station of approximately 5,570 square feet, subject to and approving the
terms of the Special Warranty Deed attached as Attachment “1”, from Countyline 2 LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company; 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.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
10 B. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Fixed Capital Outlay
Certification, in substantial conformity with the form attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit “A”, pursuant to F.S. §287.05805, granting a security interest to the State of Florida in the
amount of $500,000.00 for improvements to the Goodlet Adult Center located within Goodlet
Park located at 900 W 44th PL, Hialeah, Florida 33012, for a period of five (5) years from the
date of completion of the facility improvements, in accordance with the requirements, terms and
conditions of Contract No. XQ902 between the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and
the City of Hialeah, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “B”; authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk, as attesting witness, to execute the Fixed Capital Outlay Certification and all
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necessary documents on behalf of the City; authorizing all other actions necessary in furtherance
of the transactions contemplated by this ordinance; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES)
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
10 C. First reading of proposed ordinance to allow the City of Hialeah to sell vacant unimproved
property, approximately 7,250 square feet in size, located at 2540 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida,
identified by folio number 04-3107-004-0110; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as
attesting witness, on behalf of the City of Hialeah, to execute a Listing Agreement for the sale of
the property with CBRE; repealing all ordinance in conflict herewith; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
11. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
11 A. Proposed resolution reappointing Maida Gutierrez to the Board of Commissioners of Hialeah
Housing Authority of the City of Hialeah, Florida for a four (4)-year term commencing on
February 15, 2021 and ending on February 14, 2025.
(MAYOR HERNANDEZ)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12 A. Report to the City Council from the Deferred Compensation/Defined Contribution Plan Oversight
Committee on the 2020 accomplishments.
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol
within the facility located in the Alwod Artist Live/Work Overlay District, “Leah Art District”.
Property located at 901 East 10 Avenue, Bay # 24, 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.
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On January 26, 2021, the item was postponed until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
On January 12, 2021, the item was postponed until January 26, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
On December 8, 2020, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for January 12, 2021.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, on behalf
of Isabel Restaurant Inc., 901 East 10 Avenue, Hialeah, FL.
On November 18, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition that
alcohol for consumption on premises will only be sold with full meals and that improvements will be
made to the façade of the subject bay to reflect consistency with the ALWOD district, prior to applying
for the alcoholic beverages license.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Owner of the Property: Flamingo East LTD, Jack Glottman, Deborah Glottman, 290 West 165 Street,
PH 2, Miami, Florida 33029, Isabel Restaurant Inc., 901 East 10 Avenue, Bay
24, Hialeah, FL 33013, and Fabio Marte, 18175 SW 5 Court, Pembroke Pines,
Florida 33029.
PZ 2. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit
. (CUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-5 grade school with an
enrollment of 40 students within a facility that also includes a daycare with an enrollment of 83
students; property located at 1995 West 60 Street consisting of 4,400 square feet with a street
addresses within the site of 1917 and 1919 West 60 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.
On January 26, 2021, the item was postponed until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s request.
On January 12, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for January 26, 2021.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Little
Children’s Learning Academy, 1917 West 60th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
On December 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: RIC Inc, 16765 NW 80 Court, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016 and
Artveo Garcin, 5431 West 8th Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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PZ 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance permit to allow a
duplex on a substandard lot having a frontage of 50 feet and total lot area of 6,000 square feet,
where 75 feet frontage and 7,500 square feet are required; allow north and south side setbacks of
5 feet, where 7.5 feet is the minimum required; allow rear setback of 20 feet, where 25 feet is the
minimum required; and allow 41% lot coverage, where 30% is the maximum allowed, all contra
to Hialeah Code of ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547 and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located
at 2455 West 5 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.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
On January 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Maria E. Toledo, 12001 NW 26 Street, Plantation, Florida, 33323.
East 13 Street, LLC, 1474-A West 84 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014.
PZ 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Beacon
Logistics, accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together with
all existing and future planting of trees; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date. Property located east of NW 107 Avenue and NW 145 Place
(West 91 Place), Hialeah, Florida.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2021.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item on January 13, 2021.
PZ 5. First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and
Two-Family Residential District); granting a variance permit to allow a duplex on a substandard
lot having a frontage of 50 feet and total lot area of 6,700 square feet, where 75 feet frontage and
7,500 square feet are required; allow interior east side setback of 4.33 feet, where 7.5 is the
minimum required; allow rear setback of 20 feet, where 25 is the minimum required; and allow
lot coverage of 35.7%, where 30% is the maximum allowed, all contra to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-544, 98-546, 98-547(a) and 98-2056(b)(2). Property located at 301 East 51
Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council tabled the item until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s
request.
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Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Marcos
Gutierrez, 7757 NW 169 Terrace, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
On January 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Owners of the Property: Marcos and Karol Gutierrez, 7757 NW 169 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33016.
PZ 6. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Hialeah, Fla. Ordinance 13-25 (April 9, 2013) that
allowed six business tax receipts (occupational licenses) and Declaration of Restrictions recorded
in OR Book 28594, Pages 4438-4442 in the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida; to
allow for five licenses. Property zoned R-O (Industrial District) to allow professional and para-
professional services. Property located at 4980 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential
Office). 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 January 26, 2021, the City Council tabled the item until February 9, 2021, per the applicant’s
request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, on behalf of Smile
Art of Miami, Inc., 4980 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
On January 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the item with the recommendations.
Planner’s Recommendation: Amend City of Hialeah, Ordinance No. 13-25 to allow five (5)
occupational licenses instead of six (6), limit the use of the second practice to a single occupational
license excluding medical, dental and other uses with high parking demand, and amend the 2013 DOR
accordingly.
Owners of the Property: Palm Ave MC, LLC, and Ryan Loro, 4980 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
PZ 7 . First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to C-1
(Restricted Retail Commercial District); and granting a variance permit to allow landscape buffer
of 2.8 feet along East 36 Street for a length of 20 feet, where 7 feet landscape buffer is required;
all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1069(a). Property located at 3581 East 4
Avenue, 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 January 27, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of rezoning and landscape buffer reduction to 2.8 feet width for
a length of 20 feet.
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Owners of the Property: Kenny Niebla, 3581 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
at 6:30 p.m.
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