City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · February 14, 2023
Minutes
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor SE Bryan Calvo
Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
7 Monica Perez Luis Rodriguez
OMB President
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Jesus Tundidor
Carl Zogby
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Minutes
February 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council President Perez called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members
present:
1. Council President Perez
2. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz
3. Council Member Tundidor
4. Council Member Zogby
B. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members
absent:
1. Council Vice President Garcia-Roves
a. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, advised for the record, per the Council Vice
President’s request, that she was unable to attend the meeting due to illness.
2. Council Member Calvo
3. Council Member Rodriguez
C. REPORT:
1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present.
2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present.
3. Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, was present.
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3. INVOCATION
A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Council Member Casàls-Muñoz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established by the City Council:
ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK
As a courtesy to others, please refrain from using cellular telephones or other similar
electronic devices in the Council Chamber.
A maximum of three (3) speakers in favor and three (3) speakers in opposition will be
allowed to address the Council on any one item. Each speaker’s comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes.
No signs or placards, in support of or in opposition to an item or speaker, shall be
permitted within the Council Chamber.
Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or
physical presence at City Hall, 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.
Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City
business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the
public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker’s comments will
be limited to three (3) minutes.
The public can view public meetings on the City’s YouTube page
(www.youtube.com/cityofhialeahgov ).
Members of the public may hear the meeting live through 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.
All persons participating via the web platform 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
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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.
REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, read the meeting guidelines into the record.
6. PRESENTATIONS
REPORT: Council President Perez acknowledged Hialeah Police Department Lt. Rodriguez’s
presence in the Council Chambers after his leave of absence due to a battle with cancer.
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
A. REPORT: The Office of the City Clerk did not receive any email message to be read into the
record from a person interested in making comments or posing questions on matters of public
concern.
B. REPORT: One (1) member of the public participating via Zoom expressed interest in making
comments or posing questions on matters of public concern.
(1) Ceasar Mestre, 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida, addressed the
City Council regarding Administrative Item 11 I.
C. REPORT: No member of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed interest in
speaking during this portion of the meeting.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
A. Postponed Items
The following items are postponed until the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2023, per
the applicant’s request:
Consent Item B
Item 11 A
Item PZ 4
Item PZ 6
Item LU 2
B. Add-On Items
The following items have been added to today’s agenda:
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C. Amended Items
The proposed ordinance for Item 11 I has been updated.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Proposed resolution appointing Maikol J. Guerrero Montes as a member of the
Beautification Committee beginning on February 14, 2023 for a two (2)-year term ending on
February 13, 2025 as one of the four City Council appointments.
(NOMINATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TUNDIDOR)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-013
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 9A made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed u n d e r C o n s e n t A g e n d a with letter designations are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member,
the Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda
and considered along with the regular order of business.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda made by Council Member Zogby, and
seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on January 24, 2023
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at 7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a $150,000.00 grant from the State of Florida
Department of Emergency Management, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), and appropriating the grant funds in the building fund for the creation of a Watershed
Master Plan in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, subject to an in-kind contribution
by the City in the amount of $50,000.00 for a total project cost of $200,000.00; approving the
terms of the grant agreement with the State of Florida as set forth in “Exhibit 1”; approving and
ratifying the grant application attached as “Exhibit 2”; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk,
as attesting witness, to execute and deliver the agreement, assurances and all other necessary and
customary documents in furtherance thereof on behalf of the City; and providing for an effective
date.
(BUILDING)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28,
2023.
C. Request permission to ratify the Mayor’s decision to utilize Contract No. 21-083-01- Holiday
Lighting, between the City of Miami Beach and the vendor, and issue Purchase Order No. 2023-
1353, in the amount of $25,000.00, issued to South Florida Lighting Team, LLC, for the 2022
City of Hialeah Holiday Project created to bring holiday cheer to other locations throughout the
City that included the holiday décor at all City entrance features, key parks and City Hall, and
further request permission to increase the purchase order by an additional amount of $36,621.97,
for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $61,621.97.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Holiday
Decorations Account No. 001.8500.519461G.
(COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the Nita M. Lowkey Twenty-
First (21st) Century Community Learning Centers grant in the amount of $582,120.00 for a term
commencing on August 1st, 2022 and ending on July 31st, 2023, to fund the Young Leaders with
Character Afterschool and Summer Programs operating out of three 21st Century Community
Learning Centers sites within the City of Hialeah, for students from grades 6 through 8; and
further authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements, documents and
subcontracts in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-014
E. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Forge Fire & Company, LLC, sole source vendor
of comprehensive modular and interchangeable bolt-in construction systems for the first
responder industry, for the purchase of the components and features to be modular and
interchangeable, to allow for continuous customization of a bolt-in non-burn construction system
for a fire training building, in a total expense amount not to exceed $359,900.00.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Capital Outlay – Infrastructure
Account No. 109.2000.522.630.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Home American Rescue Act 2021 (HOME-
ARP) Allocation Plan; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, to submit to the HOME-ARP Plan
to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) and to
execute any and all agreements, as may be required by U.S. HUD Program Rules and
Regulations; and providing for an effective.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015
G. Request permission to utilize BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 647-21 –
Emergency Alert and Voice Broadcast Communications Systems, contract between Texas
Association of School Board and the vendor, effective through September 30, 2023, contract
which is part of BuyBoard a portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah
is registered to utilize, and enter into a three (3) year agreement with Perry Weather, Inc., with
the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewals, for the installation, monitoring and
software of four (4) outdoor lightning warning systems to be installed at four (4) City aquatic
centers, which features an audible horn and visible strobe, as well as a cloud-based application
that will expand warnings to the staff of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department on near
instantaneous basis via mobile app or text message, and further request permission to issue a
purchase order to Perry Weather, Inc. in the amount of $16,846.00, for an annual cost of
$11,250.00 and a one-time installation fee of $5,596.00, for a total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $39,346.00 for the service over a three (3) year period.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Contractual
Services Account No. 001.3130.572.340.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
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H. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Bid No. 2022-23-3210-00-024 – Drainage
Improvements to West 17th Street from 4th to 8th Avenue; West 4th Lane, West 6th Avenue and
West 7th Avenue from 16th to 17th Street, and issue a purchase order to Acosta Tractors Inc, lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, for the construction of the drainage improvements to West
17th Street from 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue and West 4th Lane, West 6th Avenue, and West 7th
Avenue from 16th Street to 17th Street, in a total expense amount not to exceed $2,368,088.47.
$412,880.72 of the funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from Streets – Local Option
Fuel Tax Fund Account No. 133.3210.541.651, and $1,955,207.75 of the funding for the
expenditure is to be withdrawn from CITT Surtax Transportation Fund Account No.
120.3210.541.630.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo
and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
I. Request permission to issue a purchase order to R.J. Behar & Company, Inc., vendor
recommended by the City’s Selection Committee for engineering and architectural services in
response to Request for Qualifications No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Engineering and Architectural
Services including City funded and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Projects, to update
the Bacteria Pollution Control Plan to current recognized water quality standard for bacteria (E. Coli
and/or Enterococci), in response to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Request
for Additional Information (RAI), in a total expense amount not exceed $5,424.00.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the Stormwater Utility Fund
Account No. 475.3211.530.310.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo
and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
J. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Bid No. 2022-23-3210-00-023 – Drainage
Improvements to East 5th Street from 9th Street to 12th Street and East 10th Street, East 11th Street
and East 12th Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue, and issue a purchase order to Acosta Tractors
Inc, lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the construction of the drainage improvements
to East 5th Street from 9th Street to 12th Street and East 10th Street, East 11th Street and East 12th
Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue, in a total expense amount not to exceed $3,045,292.39.
$321,224.67 of the funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from Streets Fund –
Construction - Capital Account No. 101.3210.541.651 and $2,724,067.72 from CITT Surtax –
Transportation Fund Account No. 120.3210.541.630.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo
and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
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K. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-308, issued to Law Enforcement
Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc. (Dr. Mark Axelsberd, PHD), for the consulting
service of psychological screening for the hiring of police recruits and certified police officers,
as well as for the payment of following outstanding invoices for services that have already been
rendered:
Invoice No. 13005 for $5,040.00
Invoice No. 13006 for $3,720.00
by an additional amount of $25,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to
exceed $50,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Professional
Services Account No. 001.4100.513.310.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
L. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-995, issued to
Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., for the purchase of tires for City vehicles, by an additional amount
of $125,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense not to exceed $150,000.00. On October 25,
2022, the City Council approved the usage of the pool of vendors established pursuant to
Miami-Dade County Bid No. FB-01140 – Tire Purchase and Related Services, effective
through July 31, 2024.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Inventory –
Auto Parts Account No. 001.0000.141.120.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
M. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-313, issued to K.V.P
Enterprises, Inc., for the repairs of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tanks and exhaust related
issues with Cummins, as well as other heavy equipment engines for the City’s fleet, including
fire apparatus and City transit buses, by an additional amount of $150,000.00, for a new total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $175,000.00. On October 25, 2022, the City Council
approved the usage of a pool of vendors established pursuant to Miami-Dade County Bid No. FB
- 00399 – Purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Original Equipment (OE)
Parts and Services, effective through February 28, 2023.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Contractual
Services – Charge Back to Other Departments Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
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N. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-309, issued to IEH
Auto Parts LLC, for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket
parts for City vehicles, by an additional amount of $125,000.00, for a new total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $150,000.00. On October 25, 2022, the City Council approved the
usage of a pool of vendors established pursuant to Miami-Dade County Bid No. FB - 00399 –
Purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Original Equipment (OE) Parts and
Services, effective through February 28, 2023.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Inventory – Auto
Parts Account No. 001.0000.141.120.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
O. ADD-ON ITEM/RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution amending Hialeah, Fla. Resolution No.
2021-134 (September 28, 2021) by rescinding the award of $2,500,0000 of Home American
Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funds to the Hialeah Housing Authority; authorizing the award
of $3,601,618.44 in Multi-Year Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Funds to the Hialeah
Housing Authority for the Hoffman Gardens Affordable Housing Project; authorizing the Mayor,
or his designee, to execute any and all agreements, as may be required by U.S HUD Program
Rules and Regulations; and providing for an effective date.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-016
P. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to issue a purchase order to Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.,
vendor recommended by the City’s Selection Committee for Engineering and Architectural
Services in response to Request for Qualifications No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Engineering and
Architectural Services Including City funded and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded
Projects, to support the City’s lining program currently underway related to the Miami Dade
County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), in a total expense
amount not exceed $183,738.00.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewer Division Fund –
Professional Services Account No. 450.9500.536.310.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
Q. ADD-ON ITEM/RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing a “Piggy Back Agreement”
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 2-818 and authorizing the City to enter into a Sales
Agreement, System Subscription Agreement, and System Support Agreement with ETA PHI
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Systems, Inc. (“ETA”) d/b/a ETA Transit Systems to provide a Cloud-Hosted Computer-Aided
Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location System (CAD/AVL) allowing bus passengers real-
time bus tracking of stations/stops, messaging and more from their cellular phones; and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to execute
the Sales Agreement, System Subscription Agreement, and System Support Agreement attached
hereto in substantial form, and made a part hereof as Exhibits “A”, “B” and “C” respectively for
same scope and prices as the Brevard County Contract.
(TRANSIT)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-017
R. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to utilize Contract No. 2020-31161 between the City of
Miami Beach and this vendor for the purchase of FLYGT/Xylem Pump Equipment, Parts,
Software, Services and Related Items, effective through May 12, 2025, and issue a purchase order
to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., sole source supplier of FLYGT pumps in the State of
Florida, for the supply of new pumps, repairs, parts and/or replacement of FLYGT submersible
pumps and attributes for the purpose of maintaining and operating the City’s sewer pump stations,
in a total expense amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Water & Sewer Division Fund - Capital
Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 450.9520.535.630.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
S. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to utilize Contract No. 17-7176 – Underground Utility
Parts Supplier, effective through April 1, 2024, between Collier County and the vendor, and issue
a purchase order to Ferguson Enterprise, LLC, for the purchase of inventory pipes, parts and
materials, in a total expense amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Water & Sewer Division Fund –
Inventory – Pipes, Valves & Fittings Account No. 450.000.141.001.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
T. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to utilize City of Boynton Beach Bid No. WH22-048 –
Annual Supply of Pipe Fittings and Accessories, effective through October 4, 2023, and issue a
purchase order to FortiLine, Inc., for the purchase of, pipes, materials, and accessories for the
Department of Public Works, in a total expense amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
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The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the Water & Sewer Division Fund –
Inventory – Pipes, Valves & Fittings Account No. 450.000.141.001.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
U. Request permission to issue two purchase orders to Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc.,
sole source vendor of Zenner meters, with the first purchase order in the amount of $41,976.00
to purchase six hundred (600) 5/8-inch Zenner water meters, and the second purchase order in
the amount of $72,120.00 for the purchase of forty (40) 3-inch water meters, and seventy (70)
2-inch water meters, for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $114,096.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Water & Sewers Division Fund –
Inventory – Meters & Meter Boxes Account No. 450.0000.141.004.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
V. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to utilize a Professional Services Agreement – Revenue
Enhancement Study for Utilities, between Clay County Utility Authority and this vendor, and
issue a purchase order to ISI Water Company, for revenue recovery through the evaluation of a
utility’s billing system, as well as distribution and collection systems, and further request
permission for the City to issue payment of forty-five percent (45%) of the additional revenue
collected on the found accounts and the City keep the remaining fifty-five percent (55%) for the
initial five year period and then all found revenue would belong to the City.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
W. ADD ON ITEM: Request from New Bethel A.M.E. Church, located at 2275 West 5th Way,
Hialeah, Florida, for a street closure permit to close West 23rd Street from West 5th Avenue to
West 5th Way, for the Black History Month Celebration in Seminola, to include popup tents and
food trucks, on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the event taking
place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and set up commencing at 10:00 a.m., with an expectancy of
approximately 150 attendees, subject to the requirements of the Hialeah Police Department, the
Hialeah Fire Department, the Hialeah Parks and Recreation Department, and the Hialeah Streets
Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
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X. ADD ON ITEM: Proposed resolution strongly opposing a proposal for cashless bail allowing
criminals to be released on their own recognizance (ROR); providing for transmittal; and
providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-018
Y. ADD ON ITEM: Request from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 475 East 4th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, to host a carnival on church grounds, including rides, games, food trailers,
giveaways and flea market on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, March
3, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and
Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with an expectancy of approximately 1,500
attendees, subject to recommendations from the Police Department and Fire Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 46
entitled “Historical Preservation” of the Code of Ordinances, and in particular, revising Hialeah
Code § 46-40 entitled “Powers and Duties” to prohibit the naming of City buildings, facilities,
parks, rights-of-way and other city properties if any person has a felony conviction, unless waived
by a 5/7 vote of the City Council; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing
for a severability clause and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28,
2023.
On January 24, 2023, the City Council postponed the item until February 14, 2023 at the
Mayor’s request.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council tabled the item until January 24, 2023 at the Mayor’s
request.
On December 13, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2023.
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11 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2
entitled “Administration”, Article III. entitled “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, by
amending Division 3 entitled “Cultural Affairs Council” by designating it as the “Cultural Affairs
Committee” and striking special events from its responsibilities; repealing all ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-014
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 B made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11 C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah
Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, Article II. “Special Events”; §18-26
“Purpose and Definitions” to provide that a commercial event is not only for renumeration or
monetary gain; and §18-30 “Application Process” eliminating review by the Cultural Affairs
Council Committee to conduct special events; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-015
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 C made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11 D. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled “Administration,” Article II
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“Departments, Offices and Divisions,” to change the Division Head title for the Division of
Finance and the Budget Division from Assistant Director to Division Director; providing for a
severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the
code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-016
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 D made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11 E. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance providing for a
Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and a General Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, providing for the Miami-Dade County Elections Department to
conduct these elections and other matters relating thereto; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-017
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 E made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11 F. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance setting the election
date for the General Election for the year 2023 for the date of Tuesday, November 21, 2023 for
the Office of the City Council whose terms have expired, pursuant to municipal powers vested by
state law according to Florida Statutes §§ 166.021(4) and 100.3605(2) in order to conduct
elections on the same date as other municipalities; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
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in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-018
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 F made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11 G. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance providing for the
early voting time and location as allowed by state law, specifically, Sections 101.657(1)(a)-(1)(d),
Florida Statutes; designating JFK Library as an early voting site for the November 7, 2023 City of
Hialeah Primary Election; beginning on Monday, October 30, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 1, 2023,
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
Friday, November 3, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and
providing for early voting at JFK Library for the General Election, if a General Election is held,
and in particular, on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday,
November 18, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 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.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-019
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 G made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
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11 H. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 78
entitled “Solid Waste”, of the Code of Ordinances; Article II. entitled “Nuisances”, Section 78-37
entitled “Donation Bins Prohibited” to allow for donation bins on City owned property; repealing
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violations
hereof; providing for inclusion in code; providing a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-020
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 H made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
11 I. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances
Chapter 98, entitled “Zoning”, Article VI. “Supplementary District Regulations”, Division 5.
“Uses” creating Subdivision XIV entitled “Private Schools” creating regulations that provide the
safety and wellness of school aged children and require proper traffic and adequate internal
circulation and ensure compatibility of uses; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER TUNDIDOR)
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Willians Guerra, Chief of the Hialeah Fire Department, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 I made by Council Member Tundidor, and seconded
by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-
Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 28, 2023.
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12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None Reported.
13. NEW BUSINESS
None Reported.
14. ZONING
REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: 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-3
Grade Elementary School with a maximum capacity of 27 students to be dropped off and picked
up in 3 shifts in conjunction with a 14-children daycare and a total of 5 staff members; and
granting a variance permit to allow 6 parking spaces, where 9 parking spaces are required; contra
to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189(4)d; Property located at 367 West 29 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 24, 2023, the item was postponed until February 14, 2023, per the
applicant’s request.
On January 10, 2023, the second reading and public hearing was postponed until
January 24, 2023, per the applicant’s request.
On December 13, 2022, the second reading and public hearing was postponed until
January 10, 2023, per the applicant’s request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Precious Little Angels.
On November 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for December 13, 2022.
On October 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to
the following conditions: (1) the school have no overlapping shifts, (2) the daycare
schedule will not coincide with the elementary school drop-off and pick-up times, (3) school
personnel will assist in the drop-off/pick-up process, (4) the drop-off area will remain clear
at all times, (5) teachers and staff shall not exceed five members, (6) the daycare is limited
to 14 children and (7) the school maximum capacity is limited to 27 students. The applicant
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shall also acknowledge that the after-school/tutoring business is independent from the
school operation, and the parking variance could be approved with the condition that the
existing parking is assigned to teachers and staff and that no parking of any duration is
allowed at the circular driveway designated for drop-off.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: J & P Property Enterprises Inc., 367 West 29th Street, Hialeah FL 33012
Lazaro Picallo 367 West 29th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012
Vivian Jimenez, 673 West 60th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-021
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016,
addressed the City Council via Zoom.
REPORT: Debora Storch, City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 with the conditions made by Council Member
Tundidor, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice
President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
PZ 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property
from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); granting a
variance permit to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with a frontage of 60 feet
and lot area of 6,000 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square feet are required; allow a 20 foot
front setback, where 25 feet are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and
98-545. Property located at 830 East 16 Place, 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.
PENDING APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND VARIANCES HAS BEEN
WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for February 14,2023.
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PZ On December 13, 2022, the item was tabled by the City Council until January 24, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, on behalf of Elier Martin
On November 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owner: Elier Martin and Yida Martin 425 SE 9th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
3. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning
properties from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Special
Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the expansion of
the Neighborhood Business District Overlay; and granting a variance permit to allow only
residential uses, where a vertical mix of uses is required; allow residential use on the ground floor,
where residential uses are only allowed above the ground level; allow front setback of 3 feet
fronting East 6 Avenue, 7.25 feet fronting East 26 Street and 8 feet fronting East 27 Street, where
10 feet built-to-line are required; allow a 10 foot interior side setback, where 15 feet are required;
allow 26.2% pervious area, where 30% pervious area is the minimum required; and allow 56
parking spaces, where 63 parking spaces are required; all contra to §§ 98-1630.1, 98-1630.2, 98-
1630.3(e)(1), 98-590, 98-2056(b)(1) and 98-2189(16)a. Properties located at 585 East 26 Street,
591 East 26 Street and 595 East 26 Street, Folio No. 04-3108-001-2570 and 04-3108-001-2580,
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 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14,2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and
Alessandria San Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf
of Hialeah R.E. Investment, LLC
On January 11, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Benjamin Leon, 8600 NW 41 Street, Doral, Florida 33166.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
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Council Member Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-022
REPORT: Council President Perez opened the item for public participating and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
REPORT: Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131,
addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Member Zogby and seconded by
Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
PZ 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-4 grade elementary school with a
maximum capacity of 100 students in conjunction with a 43 children daycare; Property located
at 1905 West 35 Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28,
2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
PZ 33016, on behalf of Growing Treasures Private School, Corp.
On January 25, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
following conditions: (1) that cars on the proposed pick-up/drop-off lane need to enter
through the West 20th Avenue entrance and exit through the one on West 25th Street, (2) a
minimum of 2 staff members need to assist in traffic circulation and pick-up/drop-off to make
sure cars enter on West 20th Avenue, exit on West 35th Street, and move quickly, (3)bollards
need to be installed around the entire perimeter of the playground within 3 months of the
approval of the ordinance, (4) expansion of the original daycare into an adjacent bay needs
to be legalized if no proof of permit is provided and (5) school operator needs to make sure
that dumpsters are within the walls built for that purpose and not interrupting the area
designated for the drop-off pick-up lane.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Growing Treasures Private School Corp., 1905 West 35th Street,
Hialeah, FL 33012
Jacqueline Senra, 16801 NW 77 Place, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
Madeline Paredes, 2950 SW 174 Way, Miramar, Florida 33029.
5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161 to allow a mural outside the Artist Live/Work
Overlay District (ALWOD) geographic area, where murals are only allowed in the Alwod
District. Property located at 1675 West 49 Street, Space 1004, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal
Retail Commercial District); Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
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providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Min Hwang Jang (Cindy), 330 West 34th Street, 3rd FL, New York, NY
10001, on behalf of Footlocker Retail, Inc
On January 25, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
conditions that when the retailer (Foot Locker) no longer uses the bay the murals shall be
removed and that any design change will require a new SUP.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Property Owner: Centennial Westland Mall Partners, LLC 1675 West 49th Street, Hialeah,
Florida 33012.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Min Hwang Jang (Cindy), 330 West 34th Street, 3rd FL, New York, addressed
the City Council via Zoom.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 28, 2023.
PZ 6. Recommendation of Denial: Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board to
allow a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) with a maximum of four (4) patients and two
(2) staff members. Property located at 1022 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal
Retail Commercial District).
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28,
2023.
On January 24, 2023, the item was postponed until February 14, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
On January 10, 2023, the item was postponed until January 24, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Martha Alvarez.
On December 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Property Owner: Martha Alvarez, 1022 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
15. LANDUSE
LU 1. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Low-Density
Residential to Residential Office. Property located at 320 NE 8 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 24, 2023, the City Council overturned the Recommendation of Denial of
the Planning and Zoning Board. First reading is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council tabled the item until January 24, 2023.
On December 13, 2022, the City Council tabled the item until January 10, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Frank de la Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami, Florida on behalf of Juan C.
Carballo and Gipsy Suarez
On November 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Property Owner: Juan C. Carballo and Gipsy Suarez, 320 NE 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33010.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Frank de la Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami, Florida, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice President
Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for February 28, 2023.
LU 2. Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board amending the Future Land Use
Map from Medium-Density Residential to Commercial. Property located 445 West 11 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.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28,
2023.
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On January 24, 2023, the item was postponed until February 14, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
On January 10, 2023, the item was postponed, per the applicant’s request, until January 24,
2023.
On December 13, 2022, the item was postponed until January 10, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
On November 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Property Owner: Odalys Fernandez, 445 West 11 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2023-01 granting an adjustment on the property located at 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah,
Zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On January 11, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions
that the pergola remains an open-air structure and will not be converted into a detached
habitable addition.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Juan Santamaria Le, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Marta Santamaria Le, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Rem Nataly Ortega, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Rem Andres Mario Ortega, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-019
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 made by Council Member Tundidor, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice
President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
FD 2. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2023-02 granting an adjustment on the property located at 875 East 8th Street, zoned R-1
(One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On January 11, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
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conditions that no exterior doors are added to the gym and that the property will continue to
abide by the 30 percent drainage requirements once the work is complete.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Dayan Daniel Gonzalez Florin, 875 East 8th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and
Council Member Rodriguez absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on the item.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-020
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 2 made by Council Member Tundidor, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council Vice
President Garcia-Roves, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Rodriguez absent.
17. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
None reported.
18. ADJOURNMENT
A. REPORT: Council President Perez adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
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Agenda
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
SE Mayor Bryan Calvo
7 Vivian Casàls-Muñoz
OMBMonica
0 Perez Luis Rodriguez
President Jesus Tundidor
Carl Zogby
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Agenda
February 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
A. The invocation to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. The Pledge of Allegiance is to be led by Council Member Casàls-Muñoz.
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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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Proposed resolution appointing Maikol J. Guerrero Montes as a member of the
Beautification Committee beginning on February 14, 2023 for a two (2)-year term ending on
February 13, 2025 as one of the four City Council appointments.
(NOMINATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TUNDIDOR)
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed u n d e r C o n s e n t A g e n d a with letter designations are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member,
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 24, 2023
at 7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a $150,000.00 grant from the State of Florida
Department of Emergency Management, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), and appropriating the grant funds in the building fund for the creation of a Watershed
Master Plan in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, subject to an in-kind contribution
by the City in the amount of $50,000.00 for a total project cost of $200,000.00; approving the
terms of the grant agreement with the State of Florida as set forth in “Exhibit 1”; approving and
ratifying the grant application attached as “Exhibit 2”; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk,
as attesting witness, to execute and deliver the agreement, assurances and all other necessary and
customary documents in furtherance thereof on behalf of the City; and providing for an effective
date.
(BUILDING)
C. Request permission to ratify the Mayor’s decision to utilize Contract No. 21-083-01- Holiday
Lighting, between the City of Miami Beach and the vendor, and issue Purchase Order No. 2023-
1353, in the amount of $25,000.00, issued to South Florida Lighting Team, LLC, for the 2022
City of Hialeah Holiday Project created to bring holiday cheer to other locations throughout the
City that included the holiday décor at all City entrance features, key parks and City Hall, and
further request permission to increase the purchase order by an additional amount of $36,621.97,
for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $61,621.97.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Holiday
Decorations Account No. 001.8500.519461G.
(COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT)
D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a grant award from the Nita M. Lowkey Twenty-
First (21st) Century Community Learning Centers grant in the amount of $582,120.00 for a term
commencing on August 1st, 2022 and ending on July 31st, 2023, to fund the Young Leaders with
Character Afterschool and Summer Programs operating out of three 21st Century Community
Learning Centers sites within the City of Hialeah, for students from grades 6 through 8; and
further authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all agreements, documents and
subcontracts in furtherance thereof; and providing for an effective date.
(EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
E. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Forge Fire & Company, LLC, sole source vendor
of comprehensive modular and interchangeable bolt-in construction systems for the first
responder industry, for the purchase of the components and features to be modular and
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interchangeable, to allow for continuous customization of a bolt-in non-burn construction system
for a fire training building, in a total expense amount not to exceed $359,900.00.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Capital Outlay – Infrastructure
Account No. 109.2000.522.630.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Home American Rescue Act 2021 (HOME-
ARP) Allocation Plan; authorizing the Mayor or his designee, to submit to the HOME-ARP Plan
to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) and to
execute any and all agreements, as may be required by U.S. HUD Program Rules and
Regulations; and providing for an effective.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
G. Request permission to utilize BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 647-21 –
Emergency Alert and Voice Broadcast Communications Systems, contract between Texas
Association of School Board and the vendor, effective through September 30, 2023, contract
which is part of BuyBoard a portfolio of competitively bid contracts, which the City of Hialeah
is registered to utilize, and enter into a three (3) year agreement with Perry Weather, Inc., with
the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewals, for the installation, monitoring and
software of four (4) outdoor lightning warning systems to be installed at four (4) City aquatic
centers, which features an audible horn and visible strobe, as well as a cloud-based application
that will expand warnings to the staff of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department on near
instantaneous basis via mobile app or text message, and further request permission to issue a
purchase order to Perry Weather, Inc. in the amount of $16,846.00, for an annual cost of
$11,250.00 and a one-time installation fee of $5,596.00, for a total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $39,346.00 for the service over a three (3) year period.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Contractual
Services Account No. 001.3130.572.340.
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
H. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Bid No. 2022-23-3210-00-024 – Drainage
Improvements to West 17th Street from 4th to 8th Avenue; West 4th Lane, West 6th Avenue and
West 7th Avenue from 16th to 17th Street, and issue a purchase order to Acosta Tractors Inc, lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, for the construction of the drainage improvements to West
17th Street from 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue and West 4th Lane, West 6th Avenue, and West 7th
Avenue from 16th Street to 17th Street, in a total expense amount not to exceed $2,368,088.47.
$412,880.72 of the funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from Streets – Local Option
Fuel Tax Fund Account No. 133.3210.541.651, and $1,955,207.75 of the funding for the
expenditure is to be withdrawn from CITT Surtax Transportation Fund Account No.
120.3210.541.630.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
I. Request permission to issue a purchase order to R.J. Behar & Company, Inc., vendor
recommended by the City’s Selection Committee for engineering and architectural services in
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response to Request for Qualifications No. 2021-22-9500-00-001 – Engineering and Architectural
Services including City funded and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Projects, to update
the Bacteria Pollution Control Plan to current recognized water quality standard for bacteria (E. Coli
and/or Enterococci), in response to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Request
for Additional Information (RAI), in a total expense amount not exceed $5,424.00.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the Stormwater Utility Fund
Account No. 475.3211.530.310.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
J. Request permission to award City of Hialeah Bid No. 2022-23-3210-00-023 – Drainage
Improvements to East 5th Street from 9th Street to 12th Street and East 10th Street, East 11th Street
and East 12th Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue, and issue a purchase order to Acosta Tractors
Inc, lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the construction of the drainage improvements
to East 5th Street from 9th Street to 12th Street and East 10th Street, East 11th Street and East 12th
Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue, in a total expense amount not to exceed $3,045,292.39.
$321,224.67 of the funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from Streets Fund –
Construction - Capital Account No. 101.3210.541.651 and $2,724,067.72 from CITT Surtax –
Transportation Fund Account No. 120.3210.541.630.
(STREETS DEPARTMENT)
K. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-308, issued to Law Enforcement
Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc. (Dr. Mark Axelsberd, PHD), for the consulting
service of psychological screening for the hiring of police recruits and certified police officers,
as well as for the payment of following outstanding invoices for services that have already been
rendered:
Invoice No. 13005 for $5,040.00
Invoice No. 13006 for $3,720.00
by an additional amount of $25,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to
exceed $50,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund - Professional
Services Account No. 001.4100.513.310.
(HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 46
entitled “Historical Preservation” of the Code of Ordinances, and in particular, revising Hialeah
Code § 46-40 entitled “Powers and Duties” to prohibit the naming of City buildings, facilities,
parks, rights-of-way and other city properties if any person has a felony conviction, unless waived
by a 5/7 vote of the City Council; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
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herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for inclusion in the code; providing
for a severability clause and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council postponed the item until February 14, 2023 at the
Mayor’s request.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council tabled the item until January 24, 2023 at the Mayor’s
request.
On December 13, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2023.
11 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2
entitled “Administration”, Article III. entitled “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, by
amending Division 3 entitled “Cultural Affairs Council” by designating it as the “Cultural Affairs
Committee” and striking special events from its responsibilities; repealing all ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 C. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah
Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, Article II. “Special Events”; §18-26
“Purpose and Definitions” to provide that a commercial event is not only for renumeration or
monetary gain; and §18-30 “Application Process” eliminating review by the Cultural Affairs
Council Committee to conduct special events; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 D. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah entitled “Administration,” Article II
“Departments, Offices and Divisions,” to change the Division Head title for the Division of
Finance and the Budget Division from Assistant Director to Division Director; providing for a
severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the
code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
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public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 E. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance providing for a
Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and a General Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, providing for the Miami-Dade County Elections Department to
conduct these elections and other matters relating thereto; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 F. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance setting the election
date for the General Election for the year 2023 for the date of Tuesday, November 21, 2023 for
the Office of the City Council whose terms have expired, pursuant to municipal powers vested by
state law according to Florida Statutes §§ 166.021(4) and 100.3605(2) in order to conduct
elections on the same date as other municipalities; 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.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 G. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance providing for the
early voting time and location as allowed by state law, specifically, Sections 101.657(1)(a)-(1)(d),
Florida Statutes; designating JFK Library as an early voting site for the November 7, 2023 City of
Hialeah Primary Election; beginning on Monday, October 30, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 1, 2023,
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
Friday, November 3, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and
providing for early voting at JFK Library for the General Election, if a General Election is held,
and in particular, on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday,
November 18, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 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.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 H. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 78
entitled “Solid Waste”, of the Code of Ordinances; Article II. entitled “Nuisances”, Section 78-37
entitled “Donation Bins Prohibited” to allow for donation bins on City owned property; repealing
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all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violations
hereof; providing for inclusion in code; providing a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
11 I. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Hialeah Code of Ordinances
Chapter 98, entitled “Zoning”, Article VI. “Supplementary District Regulations”, Division 5.
“Uses” creating Subdivision XIV entitled “Private Schools” creating regulations that provide the
safety and wellness of school aged children and require proper traffic and adequate internal
circulation and ensure compatibility of uses; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: 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-3
Grade Elementary School with a maximum capacity of 27 students to be dropped off and picked
up in 3 shifts in conjunction with a 14-children daycare and a total of 5 staff members; and
granting a variance permit to allow 6 parking spaces, where 9 parking spaces are required; contra
to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189(4)d; Property located at 367 West 29 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 24, 2023, the item was postponed until February 14, 2023, per the
applicant’s request.
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On January 10, 2023, the second reading and public hearing was postponed until
January 24, 2023, per the applicant’s request.
On December 13, 2022, the second reading and public hearing was postponed until
January 10, 2023, per the applicant’s request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Precious Little Angels.
On November 8, 2022, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing was scheduled for December 13, 2022.
On October 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval subject to
the following conditions: (1) the school have no overlapping shifts, (2) the daycare
schedule will not coincide with the elementary school drop-off and pick-up times, (3) school
personnel will assist in the drop-off/pick-up process, (4) the drop-off area will remain clear
at all times, (5) teachers and staff shall not exceed five members, (6) the daycare is limited
to 14 children and (7) the school maximum capacity is limited to 27 students. The applicant
shall also acknowledge that the after-school/tutoring business is independent from the
school operation, and the parking variance could be approved with the condition that the
existing parking is assigned to teachers and staff and that no parking of any duration is
allowed at the circular driveway designated for drop-off.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: J & P Property Enterprises Inc., 367 West 29th Street, Hialeah FL 33012
Lazaro Picallo 367 West 29th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012
Vivian Jimenez, 673 West 60th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012
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PZ 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property
from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District); granting a
variance permit to allow the construction of a duplex on a substandard lot with a frontage of 60 feet
and lot area of 6,000 square feet, where 75 feet and 7,500 square feet are required; allow a 20 foot
front setback, where 25 feet are required; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-544 and
98-545. Property located at 830 East 16 Place, 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.
PENDING APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND VARIANCES HAS BEEN
WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT
On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for February 14,2023.
PZ
On December 13, 2022, the item was tabled by the City Council until January 24, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, on behalf of Elier Martin
On November 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owner: Elier Martin and Yida Martin 425 SE 9th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
3. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning
properties from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3-3 (Multiple-Family District); granting a Special
Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8 to allow the expansion of
the Neighborhood Business District Overlay; and granting a variance permit to allow only
residential uses, where a vertical mix of uses is required; allow residential use on the ground floor,
where residential uses are only allowed above the ground level; allow front setback of 3 feet
fronting East 6 Avenue, 7.25 feet fronting East 26 Street and 8 feet fronting East 27 Street, where
10 feet built-to-line are required; allow a 10 foot interior side setback, where 15 feet are required;
allow 26.2% pervious area, where 30% pervious area is the minimum required; and allow 56
parking spaces, where 63 parking spaces are required; all contra to §§ 98-1630.1, 98-1630.2, 98-
1630.3(e)(1), 98-590, 98-2056(b)(1) and 98-2189(16)a. Properties located at 585 East 26 Street,
591 East 26 Street and 595 East 26 Street, Folio No. 04-3108-001-2570 and 04-3108-001-2580,
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
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On January 24, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for February 14,2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and
Alessandria San Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami FL 33131, on behalf
of Hialeah R.E. Investment, LLC
On January 11, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Benjamin Leon, 8600 NW 41 Street, Doral, Florida 33166.
PZ 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-181 to allow a K-4 grade elementary school with a
maximum capacity of 100 students in conjunction with a 43 children daycare; Property located
at 1905 West 35 Street, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Growing Treasures Private School, Corp.
On January 25, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
following conditions: (1) that cars on the proposed pick-up/drop-off lane need to enter
through the West 20th Avenue entrance and exit through the one on West 25th Street, (2) a
minimum of 2 staff members need to assist in traffic circulation and pick-up/drop-off to make
sure cars enter on West 20th Avenue, exit on West 35th Street, and move quickly, (3)bollards
need to be installed around the entire perimeter of the playground within 3 months of the
approval of the ordinance, (4) expansion of the original daycare into an adjacent bay needs
to be legalized if no proof of permit is provided and (5) school operator needs to make sure
that dumpsters are within the walls built for that purpose and not interrupting the area
designated for the drop-off pick-up lane.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Growing Treasures Private School Corp., 1905 West 35th Street,
Hialeah, FL 33012
Jacqueline Senra, 16801 NW 77 Place, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
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Madeline Paredes, 2950 SW 174 Way, Miramar, Florida 33029.
PZ
5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-161 to allow a mural outside the Artist Live/Work
Overlay District (ALWOD) geographic area, where murals are only allowed in the Alwod
District. Property located at 1675 West 49 Street, Space 1004, 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: Min Hwang Jang (Cindy), 330 West 34th Street, 3rd FL, New York, NY
PZ 10001, on behalf of Footlocker Retail, Inc
On January 25, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
conditions that when the retailer (Foot Locker) no longer uses the bay the murals shall be
removed and that any design change will require a new SUP.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Property Owner: Centennial Westland Mall Partners, LLC 1675 West 49th Street, Hialeah,
Florida 33012.
6. Recommendation of Denial: Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning
Board to allow a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) with a maximum of four (4)
patients and two (2) staff members. Property located at 1022 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, zoned
C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District).
On January 24, 2023, the item was postponed until February 14, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
On January 10, 2023, the item was postponed until January 24, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Martha Alvarez.
On December 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Property Owner: Martha Alvarez, 1022 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
15. LANDUSE
LU 1. First reading of proposed ordinance amending the future land use map from Low-Density
Residential to Residential Office. Property located at 320 NE 8 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
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effective date.
On January 24, 2023, the City Council overturned the Recommendation of Denial of
LU the Planning and Zoning Board. First reading is scheduled for February 14, 2023.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council tabled the item until January 24, 2023.
On December 13, 2022, the City Council tabled the item until January 10, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Frank de la Paz, 9361 Bird Road, Miami, Florida on behalf of Juan C.
Carballo and Gipsy Suarez
On November 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Property Owner: Juan C. Carballo and Gipsy Suarez, 320 NE 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33010.
2. Recommendation of Denial by the Planning and Zoning Board amending the Future Land
Use Map from Medium-Density Residential to Commercial. Property located 445 West 11
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 January 24, 2023, the item was postponed until February 14, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
On January 10, 2023, the item was postponed, per the applicant’s request, until January 24,
2023.
On December 13, 2022, the item was postponed until January 10, 2023, per the applicant’s
request.
On November 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial
Property Owner: Odalys Fernandez, 445 West 11 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
16. FINAL DECISION
FD 1. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2023-01 granting an adjustment on the property located at 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah,
Zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On January 11, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions
that the pergola remains an open-air structure and will not be converted into a detached
habitable addition.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
FD
Property Owner: Juan Santamaria Le, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Marta Santamaria Le, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Rem Nataly Ortega, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
Rem Andres Mario Ortega, 120 East 53 Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
2. Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, Decision
No. 2023-02 granting an adjustment on the property located at 875 East 8th Street, Zoned R-1
(One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On January 11, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
conditions that no exterior doors are added to the gym and that the property will continue to
abide by the 30 percent drainage requirements once the work is complete.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Dayan Daniel Gonzalez Florin, 875 East 8th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
17. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
883-
5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter
considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the
Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is withheld or if the
City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or
resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-
5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may
telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770
(Voice).
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