City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · April 11, 2023
Minutes
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
Minutes
April 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Council Members
absent:
1. Council President Monica Perez
2. Council Member Jesus Tundidor
B. REPORT:
1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present.
2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present.
3. Lorena Bravo, City Attorney, was present.
3. INVOCATION
A. The invocation was led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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A. Council Vice President Garcia-Roves 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 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
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None reported.
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: No member of the public participating via Zoom expressed interest in making
comments or posing questions on matters of public concern.
C. REPORT: Three (3) members of the public present in the Council Chambers expressed
interest in speaking during this portion of the meeting:
1. Frank De la Paz, 9361 Bird Road, spoke regarding the City’s re-occupancy
certificate process.
2. Mark Abel, 8740 NW 97 Avenue, Doral, addressed the City Council regarding the
USDA Forest Service – Urban and Community Forestry Program NOFO and
provided the Mayor and City Council with a presentation on the topic and a copy of
the Miami-Dade County Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Final Report.
3. Julian Estopana, 481 West 65 Street, spoke regarding improvements to the track
located at Goodlet Park.
4. Gabriel Rodriguez, 361 East 12 Street, spoke regarding the pickup of the recycling
throughout his neighborhood.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
A. Add-On Items
The following items have been added to today’s agenda:
Consent Item N
Consent Item O
B. Postponed Items
The following items have been postponed until the City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023:
PZ 5
PZ 6
PZ 7
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C. Amended Items
The proposed ordinance for Administrative Item 11B, P&Z Item 3 and LU 2 have been
amended.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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: Council Member Calvo requested that Consent Item E be removed from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Agenda, except item E, made by Council Member
Rodriguez, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion Passes 5-0-2 Council President
Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 28, 2023
at 7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing a “Piggy Back Agreement” pursuant to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances § 2-818; and approving the quote for Temporary Administrative/Office and
Industrial Staffing Services with 4 Best Business Corp., attached as Exhibit “A”; pursuant to the
City of Miami Beach Invitation to Bid # 2020-055-AY; and authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk, as attesting witness on behalf of the City to execute the contract attached hereto in
substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-034
C. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 20-007-02 – Security Officer Services, effective
through March 31, 2024, between the City of Miami Beach and the vendor, and increase two
purchase orders issued to Security Alliance, LLC, for three-level V security guards and two
vehicles to patrol the City’s affordable housing building and City Hall, (1) Purchase Order No.
2023-1560 (City Hall), by an additional amount of $11,080.00, for a new total amount of
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$36,080.00 and (2) Purchase Order No. 2023-1272 (Affordable Housing), by an additional
amount of $75,122.00, for a new total amount of $100,122.00, for a new total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $136,202.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn as follows: Purchase Order No. 2023-1560
(City Hall) from the General Fund – Contractual Services Account No. 001.8500.519.340 and
Purchase Order No. 2023-1272 (Affordable Housing) from the Affordable Housing Fund –
Contractual Services Account No. 125.8500.554.340.
(FINANCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
D. Request permission to extend the current Service Agreement with the Action Cleaning Services
AP, Inc., for an additional six (6) months ending on September 30, 2023, and increase two
purchase orders issued to this vendor, for janitorial services as follows:
(1) Purchase O
City-wide), by an additional amount of $184,407.47, for a new total amount not to exceed
$366,239.93,
(2) Purchase O
2023-368 (Affordable Housing), by an additional amount of $85,872.06, for a new total
amount not to exceed $171,744.12,
for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $537,984.05 for both affordable housing
and city-wide. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous to City in that the City’s Construction and Maintenance Department is currently
working with the Purchasing Division on finalizing the bid process for janitorial services.
The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the General Fund – Contractual Services –
(Charge Back to Other Department) Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
E. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Green Alliance Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation in response to City of Hialeah Request for Quotation No. 2022-23-3130-00-026-
Goodlet Dog Park, for the construction of a chain-link fence at Goodlet Park in a new off-leash
dog friendly park, in a total amount of $29,390.82, and further request a contingency in the
amount of $2,939.09 to cover any unforeseen issues that may arise during the work, in a total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $32,330.00. The approval of this item requires the
waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that the cost of competitively bidding
the project would have exceeded the amount that was quoted to the City by the vendor.
The funding for the expenditure is to be withdrawn from the Park, Recreation and Open Space
Fund – Capital Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 342.3130.572.630.
(PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
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REPORT: Mayor Bovo spoke on the item.
REPORT: William Sanchez, Director of the City of Hialeah Parks and Recreation
Department, 900 East 56 Street, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item E made by Council Member Calvo, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council President
Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
F. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-315, issued to Gus Machado Ford, Inc.,
for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and motor craft parts for all City
vehicles, by an additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous in that the parts will be purchased directly from the dealer.
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 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
G. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-95, issued to TMCAA, Inc., for the
purchase of Harley Davidson service for City units, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the
waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that this vendor is a local company
offering Harley Davidson service.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Contractual
Services – (Charge Back to Other Department) Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
H. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-234. issued to Jorge L Leon Car Wash
Inc, vendor under contract with the City through September 30, 2023, for the services of car
washing and detailing City vehicles, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a new total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from General Fund – Contractual Services
Account No. 001.3220.591.340.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
I. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-319, issued to TPH Holdings Florida,
LLC, for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts for all
City vehicles, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $75,000.00. On October 25, 2022, the City Council approved the usage of a pool of
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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 May 31, 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 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
J. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-1286, issued to Balado National Tires,
Inc, for the purchase of tires for City vehicles, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a new
total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00. 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 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
K. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-316, issued to Miami Lakes
Automotive, L.L.C., for the purchase of Chevrolet and Dodge Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) parts for all City vehicles, by an additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of
competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that the parts will be purchased directly from the
dealer.
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 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
L. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-311, issued to Florida Transportation
Systems, Inc., for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for City transit
buses, by an additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous in that the parts will be purchased from a local company used for these purchases.
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 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
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M. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution overriding the Hialeah Historic Preservation Board and
recommending re-naming East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as “Jorge Acevedo Avenue”, with the
cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date.
(SPONSOR: Council Member Tundidor)
On March 30, 2023, the Historic Preservation Board denied the proposed street naming.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-035
N. ADD-ON ITEM
RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting a Federal Community Project Funding Grant
administered by the U.S. Department Of Housing (U.S. HUD), and appropriating the grant funds
in the Streets Fund, in the amount of $3,000,000.00 to fund in part the costs of complete right-of-
way reconstruction, including drainage, sidewalks, lighting, and roadway, in the area bounded by
East 8 Avenue on the west, East 10 Avenue on the east, East 49 Street on the north and East 41
Street on the south; approving the terms of the Grant Agreement with U.S. HUD as set forth in
“Exhibit 1”, which is attached to and incorporated herein; 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.
(STREETS)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-036
O. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to issue a special event permit to Friends of South Florida
Autism, located at 3751 West 108th Street, Hialeah, Florida, to host an annual walk and safety
fair, expecting approximately 300 to 400 attendees, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m., in accordance with the requirements of the Hialeah Fire Department and the
Hialeah Police Department, and contingent upon the applicant complying with the insurance
requirements set forth by the City’s Risk Management Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving the release
of a Public Utility Easement traversing land located at 4935 East 1st Avenue, 125 East 49th
Street, and 145 East 49th Street all in Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Joshua Dieguez, 7950 Northwest 155th Street, Suite 207, Miami Lakes,
Florida 33016, on behalf of Francisco Dieguez, Jr.,M.D.,P.A.
(ZONING)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-034
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 A made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council President
Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
11 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the
Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, entitled “Administration”, Article VII. “City Property”,
§2-901 “Disposal of Scrap; Surplus, Confiscated Abandoned, Unclaimed Property”; to permit a
retired City of Hialeah law enforcement officer who is qualified to possess or carry a firearm to
retain their firearm at the time of their retirement; and permit a retired handler of a City of
Hialeah Police Canine to retain their canine at the time of their retirement; 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-035
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 B made by Council Member Zogby, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council President
Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
11C. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance accepting the dedication of land improved
with a pump station of approximately 3,331 square feet, as depicted in the Surveyor’s Sketch
attached as Exhibit “A”; subject to and approving the terms of the Quit-Claim Deed attached as
Attachment “1”, from Two Lakes Lennar, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability
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clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 C made by Council Member Zogby, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council
President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
11 D. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the fourth renewal beginning
June 23, 2023 through August 19, 2028 with T-Mobile USA Tower LLC, a Delaware Limited
Liability Company, by and through CCTMO LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, of
the Ground Lease for the 95 foot Monopole Communications Tower that commenced on August
20, 2003, for a base annual rent of $45,023.68 and annual increases of 4% each year, at Babcock
Park, 651 East 4 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; and renewing the First Amendment and
Memorandum of the Original Ground Lease each dated January 10, 2019 siting a generator to
power the T-Mobile Communications Antennas in the event of a power outage and providing for
antennae improvements and modifications for an additional monthly rent of $300.00; copies of
which are attached hereto and made a part hereof respectively as Exhibits “1”, “2” and “3”;
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.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 5-0-2 with Council President Perez and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 11 D made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 5-0-2 with Council President Perez
and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None reported.
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor Bovo congratulated Council Vice President Garcia-Roves in her role as Chair of today’s
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City Council Meeting and Council Member Calvo on passing the Florida Bar. Mayor Bovo
spoke on upcoming legislation regarding recreational vehicles that are being utilized as rental
properties.
14. ZONING
REPORT: All were duly sworn in.
REPORT: Council Member Calvo left the meeting prior to the zoning portion of the meeting
beginning.
PLANNING AND ZONING
REPORT: Item LU 4 was considered by the City Council at this time, out of the order of the agenda, at
Council Vice President Garcia-Roves direction.
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a variance
permit to allow 32 parking spaces, where 65 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances §98-2189(7); property located at 7963 West 28 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1
(Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
On March 14, 2023, the item was tabled by the City Council until March 28, 2023. First
reading was rescheduled to March 28, 2023.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that a Declaration of Restriction be proffered setting the number of employees
and a single barber present at the location to be set by appointment.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owner: 7939 Hialeah Warehouse, LLC, 11840 Northwest 17th Place, Plantation
Florida 33323.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 036
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
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REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning Official for the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion
fails at the lack of a second.
REPORT: Motion to Deny Item PZ 1 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion
fails at the lack of a second.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 as amended, subject to the restrictions of no more
than 2 barbers at a time and 2 barber chairs, with the business operating by appointment,
and thereby allowing the sneaker sale business, made by Council Member Zogby, and
seconded by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President
Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
PZ 2. LU 1 NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ITEM PZ
2.
ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property
from M-1 (Industrial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); and granting a
Variance Permit to allow a front setback of 5 feet, where 0 feet is required along East 11
Avenue; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1544(3)(i); property located at 2691 East
11 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Metro Station, LLC, Alirio Torrealba and Johnny Dao, 301 Almeria
Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-037
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
PZ 3. LU 2 NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ITEM PZ
3.
ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property
from R-1 (One-Family District) to TOD (Transit-Oriented Development District); granting a
Variance Permit to allow a single-use, multifamily residential building, where a vertical mix of
uses is required; properties are located at 901 East 26 Street, 911 East 26 Street, 921 East 26
Street, 931 East 26 Street, 941 East 26 Street, 951 East 26 Street, 961 East 26 Street, 971
East 26 Street, 983 East 26 Street, 906 East 27 Street, 910 East 27 Street, 912 East 27 Street,
922 East 27 Street, 932 East 27 Street, 950 East 27 Street, 962 East 27 Street, 984 East 27
Street and 990 East 27 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); all contra to
Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.1; 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC and Jenny A. Ducret, 301 Almeria Avenue,
Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-038
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 3 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
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PZ 4. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special
Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay,
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8; granting a Variance Permit to allow 40
residential units with an area ranging from 620 to 693 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum required and only 10% of the units may have an area less than 850 square feet; and a
variance to waive the building mass and frontage development standards; all contra to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2 and 98-1630.2(c) and (d). Property located at 3875 West 16
Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida
33131, on behalf of Westland Commerce PK LLC.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Carlos A. Rodriguez, Raul Bolufe and Luis Rubal Cabal, 5727 Northwest
7th Street, Miami, Florida 33126.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-039
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
REPORT: Javier L. Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President
Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
PZ 5. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Variance
Permit to allow 13 parking spaces, where 26 parking spaces are required to open a new tapas and
wine restaurant on the second floor of an existing commercial building operating a liquor store,
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(4)(f). Property located at 400 East 41 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.
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ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 9, 2023.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Barbara De La Caridad Hernandez Navarro, Barbarita’s Liquor, LLC,
and Raul Rodriguez, 400-402 East 41st Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
PZ 6. 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 57-
student K-5 grade school within a shopping plaza in conjunction with an existing 60–student
daycare. Property located at 6500 West 4 Avenue, Units 15 through 23, 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.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 9, 2023.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Octavio A. Santurio, 6262 Bird Road, Suite 3E, Miami, Florida 33155,
on behalf of Kingdom Palace Daycare Inc., c/o Madelen Dib.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
following conditions:
(1) Immediate legalization of the 2,820 square feet of school space and adjacent fenced
area, including the removal of an illegal shed
(2) Repair of asphalt along West 4th Place, striping of the parallel parking spaces, and
posting of signs
(3) Implementation of two drop-off/pick-up shifts
(4) Adopt and enforce parking and drop-off/pick-up regulations for the parents and staff.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Mohatra INC., c/o Richard Gonzalez Esq., 1989 Northwest 88th Court,
Unit 1, Doral, Florida 33172.
PZ 7. 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 20-
student K-2 grade elementary school in a freestanding commercial building in conjunction with
an existing 41–student daycare. Property located at 430 West 29 Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2
(Liberal Retail Commercial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
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herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
ITEM IS POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 9, 2023.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Octavio A. Santurio, 6262 Bird Road, Suite 3E, Miami, Florida 33155,
on behalf of Los Pinos Nuevos Academy c/o Albenis Gill.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the building remain as a school/daycare stand-alone facility with a maximum
capacity of 20 students in conjunction with a 41 children daycare, and that staff is assigned
to expedite the school’s drop-off and pick-up process.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Property Owner: Inmex Investment Corp. (registered agent: Jorge Quintana).
PZ 8. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special
Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay,
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8; granting a Variance Permit to allow 12
residential units with an area ranging from 735 to 737 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum required and only 10% of the units may have an area less than 850 square feet; allow a
4.5 feet front setback, where 10 feet built-to-line are required; allow 22 parking spaces, where 41
parking spaces are required; and a variance to waive the building mass and frontage development
standards; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(e)(l), 98-
2189(16)a. and 98-1630.2(c) and (d); Property located at 250 East 9 Street, Folio No. 04-
3118-006-0780, 04-3118-006-0790, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial-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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, #352, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of 250 Development, LLC (Orlando Cordoves).
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: 250 Development LLC., (Orlando Cordoves), 6619 South Dixie Highway,
Suite 127, Miami, Florida 33143
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
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Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-040
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 8 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
PZ 9. LU 3 NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ITEM PZ
9.
ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial
District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); properties located at 1140 East 25
Street, 1145 East 24 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.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Development Alliance LLC., 1110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 504, Miami,
Florida 33131, London Oz Investments LLC., 210 Knollwood Drive, Key Biscayne, Florida,
33149, and Zebra Properties, Inc., 3339 Virginia Street, Suite 404, Miami, Florida 33131.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning Official for the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 9 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
PZ 10. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow 3
parking spaces, where 16 parking spaces are required; allow back-out parking in a commercial
area, where back-out parking is only allowed in Low-Density Residential; and allow a waiver of
landscape requirements; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189(15), 98-2190 and City
of Hialeah Landscape Manual, latest edition dated July 9, 2015. Property located at 242 West
23 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.
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Registered Lobbyist: Sara Do Nascimento Santos, 7211 Venetian Street, Apt. 1, Miramar,
Florida 33023, on behalf of Puig Maior LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the automated lab operate with a maximum staffing of two employees, and
provided that if the lab ceases operation, then the parking variance will be rescinded and the
property will be operated as industrial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: Jorge Comellini and Marco Fabiani, 1172 South Dixie Highway, Suite
379, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, and Claudio A. Barral, 10275 Collins Avenue, Suite 734,
Bal Harbour, Florida 33154
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning Official for the City of Hialeah, spoke on this item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 10 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council
Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
PZ 11. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance 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 for the development of a 45 residential units with an
area ranging from 504 to 711 square feet, where 850 square feet is the minimum required and
only 10% of the units may have an area less than 850 square feet; allow front setback of 0 feet
for stoops encroaching into the front setback along East 10 Avenue, where 10 feet built-to-line is
required; and allow to waive the building mass and building frontage development standards, all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(c) and (d) and 98-1630.3(e)(1).
Property located at 455 East 10 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of CEMC Investment Group, LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the property is platted and the right of way is dedicated.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: CEMC Investment Group LLC, Carlos E. Perez, and Marlen Morales,
3695 Northwest 74th Street, Miami, Florida 33147.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
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Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., registered lobbyist, addressed the City Council with a
presentation, a copy which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
REPORT: Danny Alonso (architect), was unable to communicate via Zoom due to technical
difficulties on his end.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 11 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
PZ 12. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of West Avenue
Subdivision; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together
with all existing and future planting of trees; property consisting of approximately 22,537
acres for Tract “A” and 5.108 acres for Tract “B”, bounded on the north by West 76
Street, on the west by West 6 Avenue, on the south by West 71 Street and West 72 Street,
on the east by West 4 Avenue, zoned R-3-3 (Mutiple-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.
Property Owner: Florida Kennels, Inc., 831 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida
33009.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 12 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council
Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
PZ 13. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Commerce Center
at Countyline; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together
with all existing and future planting of trees; property consisting of approximately 13.54 acres
bounded on the north by the north line of the east ½ of Tract 11, on the west by NW 102
Avenue, on the south by NW 162 Street (West 108 Street), on the east by NW 99 Avenue
(West 38 Avenue), zoned BDH (Business Development District); repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Property Owner: BSRP III Hialeah Gardens, LLC, 1474-A West 84 Street, Hialeah, Florida
33014.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
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REPORT: Motion to Approve Item PZ 13 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council
Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
15. LANDUSE
LU 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future
Land Use Map from Industrial District to Transit Oriented Development District. Property
located at 2691 East 11 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owner: Metro Station, LLC, Alirio Torrealba, and Johnny Dao, 301 Almeria
Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-041
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council
Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
LU 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the
Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential District to Transit Oriented
Development District. Properties located at 901 East 26 Street, 911 East 26 Street, 921
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East 26 Street, 931 East 26 Street, 941 East 26 Street, 951 East 26 Street, 961 East 26
Street, 971 East 26 Street, 983 East 26 Street, 906 East 27 Street, 910 East 27 Street, 912
East 27 Street, 922 East 27 Street, 932 East 27 Street, 950 East 27 Street, 962 East 27
Street, 984 East 27 Street and 990 East 27 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC and Jenny A. Ducret, 301 Almeria Avenue,
Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, Adela R Perez, Ramon A. Perez, Rigoberto P, 931
East 26 Street, Cristino & Haydee Quintana, 950 East 27 Street, Rigoberto P & Adela R.
Perez, 961 East 26 Street, Victoriano & Teresita Carmenate, 980 East 27 Street, Jorge
Abraham Sayegh, Milagros De Lourdes, 971 East 26 Street, MG Hialeah Partner LLC, 951
East 26 Street, Hortensia & Orlando Alvarez, 921 East 26 Street.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-042
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves opened the item for public participation and no
member of the public present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest
in speaking.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial District to Transit Oriented Development District. Property located at 1145 East 24
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.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
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Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Development Alliance LLC., 110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 504, Miami,
Florida 33131, London Oz Investments LLC., 210 Knollwood Drive, Key Biscayne, Florida,
33149, and Zebra Properties, Inc., 3339 Virginia Street, Suite 404, Miami, Florida 33131.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 3 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President
Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
LU 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low-Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Properties located at 455 West 25
Street and 555 West 25 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3-1 (Multiple-Family District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San
Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of
Hialeah Housing Authority, Inc.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owner: Hialeah Housing Authority, 75 East 6th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, addressed the City Council with a
PowerPoint presentation, a copy which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 4 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council
Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
LU 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial and Office (MDC) District to Industrial District. Property located at 11190 West 40
Avenue, Hialeah, zoned A (Agriculture-MDC Designation 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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Registered Lobbyist: Alejandro Uribe, Esq., 2800 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Suite 1200,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134, on behalf of Miami Lakes Storage, LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Jose L. Casas, 13351 Northwest 11th Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida
33028, and Magaly Casas & Maggie Casas, 3601 Southwest 128th Avenue, Miramar,
Florida 33027.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Alejandro Uribe, Esq., 2800 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Suite 1200, Coral
Gables, Florida 33134, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 5 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
LU 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low-Density Residential District to Commercial District. Property located at 383 West 35
Street, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Elsa LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owners: Elsa LLC, Cristina Sori and Jorge Luis Sosa, 3499 West 4th Avenue, Suite
101, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item LU 6 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President
Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2023.
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16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2023-03 granting an adjustment on the property located at 7821 West 15th
Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Jesus and Nicole Tundidor, 7821 West 15th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 1 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
FD 2. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2023-04 granting an adjustment on the property located at 228 West 18TH
Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition
that the required thirty percent previous area is provided.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Fidencia D. Carpio, 228 West 18th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010
APPROVED 4-0-3 with Council President Perez, Council Member Calvo and Council
Member Tundidor absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-038
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item FD 2 made by Council Member Casáls-Muñoz, and
seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 4-0-3 with Council President Perez,
Council Member Calvo and Council Member Tundidor absent.
17. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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A. Council Member Casáls-Muñoz spoke on the re-occupancy process.
18. ADJOURNMENT
REPORT: Council Vice President Garcia-Roves adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 25, 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
April 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
A. The invocation is to be led by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. The Pledge of Allegiance is to be led by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
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limited to three (3) minutes.
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Members of the public may address the City Council on any item pertaining to City
business during the Comments and Questions portion of the meeting. A member of the
public is limited to one appearance before the City Council and the speaker’s comments
will be limited to three (3) minutes.
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(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
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called upon to be heard.
6. PRESENTATIONS
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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
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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 March 28, 2023
at 7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing a “Piggy Back Agreement” pursuant to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances § 2-818; and approving the quote for Temporary Administrative/Office and
Industrial Staffing Services with 4 Best Business Corp., attached as Exhibit “A”; pursuant to the
City of Miami Beach Invitation to Bid # 2020-055-AY; and authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk, as attesting witness on behalf of the City to execute the contract attached hereto in
substantial form and made a part hereof as Exhibit “1”.
(PURCHASING DIVISION)
C. Request permission to utilize Contract No. 20-007-02 – Security Officer Services, effective
through March 31, 2024, between the City of Miami Beach and the vendor, and increase two
purchase orders issued to Security Alliance, LLC, for three-level V security guards and two
vehicles to patrol the City’s affordable housing building and City Hall, (1) Purchase Order No.
2023-1560 (City Hall), by an additional amount of $11,080.00, for a new total amount of
$36,080.00 and (2) Purchase Order No. 2023-1272 (Affordable Housing), by an additional
amount of $75,122.00, for a new total amount of $100,122.00, for a new total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $136,202.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn as follows: Purchase Order No. 2023-1560
(City Hall) from the General Fund – Contractual Services Account No. 001.8500.519.340 and
Purchase Order No. 2023-1272 (Affordable Housing) from the Affordable Housing Fund –
Contractual Services Account No. 125.8500.554.340.
(FINANCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
D. Request permission to extend the current Service Agreement with the Action Cleaning Services
AP, Inc., for an additional six (6) months ending on September 30, 2023, and increase two
purchase orders issued to this vendor, for janitorial services as follows:
(1) Purchase O
City-wide), by an additional amount of $184,407.47, for a new total amount not to exceed
$366,239.93,
(2) Purchase O
2023-368 (Affordable Housing), by an additional amount of $85,872.06, for a new total
amount not to exceed $171,744.12,
for a total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $537,984.05 for both affordable housing
and city-wide. The approval of the item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous to City in that the City’s Construction and Maintenance Department is currently
working with the Purchasing Division on finalizing the bid process for janitorial services.
The funding for this expenditure is to be charged to the General Fund – Contractual Services –
(Charge Back to Other Department) Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
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E. Request permission to issue a purchase order to Green Alliance Inc., vendor providing the lowest
quotation in response to Request for Quotation No. 2022-23-3130-00-026- Goodlet Dog Park, for
the construction of a chain-link fence at Goodlet Park in a new off-leash dog friendly park, in a
total amount of $29,390.82, and further request a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of
$2,939.09 to cover any unforeseen issues that may arise during the work, in a total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $32,330.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of
competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that the cost of competitively bidding the project
would have exceeded the amount that was quoted to the City by the vendor.
The funding for the expenditure in is to be withdrawn from the Park, Recreation and Open Space
Fund – Capital Outlay - Infrastructure Account No. 342.3130.572.630.
(PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
F. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-315, issued to Gus Machado Ford, Inc.,
for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and motor craft parts for all City
vehicles, by an additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous in that the parts will be purchased directly from the dealer.
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)
G. Request permission, to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-95, issued to TMCAA, Inc., for the
purchase of Harley Davidson service for City units, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a
new total cumulative amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the
waiving of competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that this vendor is a local company
offering Harley Davidson service.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from the General Fund – Contractual
Services – (Charge Back to Other Department) Account No. 001.3220.591.341.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
H. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-234. issued to Jorge L Leon Car Wash
Inc, vendor under contract with the City through September 30, 2023, for the services of car
washing and detailing City vehicles, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a new total
cumulative expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
The funding for this expenditure is to be withdrawn from General Fund – Contractual Services
Account No. 001.3220.591.340.
(FLEET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
I. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-319, issued to TPH Holdings Florida,
LLC, for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts for all
City vehicles, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount
not to exceed $75,000.00. On October 25, 2022, the City Council approved the usage of a pool of
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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 May 31, 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)
J. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-1286, issued to Balado National Tires,
Inc, for the purchase of tires for City vehicles, by an additional amount of $50,000.00, for a new
total cumulative expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00. 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)
K. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-316, issued to Miami Lakes
Automotive, L.L.C., for the purchase of Chevrolet and Dodge Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) parts for all City vehicles, by an additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative
expense amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of
competitive bidding, since it is advantageous in that the parts will be purchased directly from the
dealer.
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)
L. Request permission to increase Purchase Order No. 2023-311, issued to Florida Transportation
Systems, Inc., for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for City transit
buses, by an additional $50,000.00, for a new total cumulative expense amount not to exceed
$75,000.00. The approval of this item requires the waiving of competitive bidding, since it is
advantageous in that the parts will be purchased from a local company used for these purchases.
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)
M. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution overriding the Hialeah Historic Preservation Board and
recommending re-naming East 1 Avenue to East 3 Street as “Jorge Acevedo Avenue”, with the
cost of signage to be paid by the City; and providing for an effective date.
(SPONSOR: Council Member Tundidor)
On March 30, 2023, the Historic Preservation Board denied the proposed street naming.
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11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11 A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance approving the release
of a Public Utility Easement traversing land located at 4935 East 1st Avenue, 125 East 49th
Street, and 145 East 49th Street all in Hialeah, Florida; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Joshua Dieguez, 7950 Northwest 155th Street, Suite 207, Miami Lakes,
Florida 33016, on behalf of Francisco Dieguez, Jr.,M.D.,P.A.
(ZONING)
11 B. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the
Hialeah Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, entitled “Administration”, Article VII. “City Property”,
amending §2-902 “Disposal of City Property; Waiver of Public Sale”; authorizing the gift of
service firearms to qualified retired City of Hialeah law enforcement officers upon retirement
and authorizing the gift of the City of Hialeah Police canine to its handler upon retirement;
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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
11C. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance accepting the dedication of land improved
with a pump station of approximately 3,331 square feet, as depicted in the Surveyor’s Sketch
attached as Exhibit “A”; subject to and approving the terms of the Quit-Claim Deed attached as
Attachment “1”, from Two Lakes Lennar, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
11 D. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving the fourth renewal beginning
June 23, 2023 through August 19, 2028 with T-Mobile USA Tower LLC, a Delaware Limited
Liability Company, by and through CCTMO LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, of
the Ground Lease for the 95 foot Monopole Communications Tower that commenced on August
20, 2003, for a base annual rent of $45,023.68 and annual increases of 4% each year, at Babcock
Park, 651 East 4 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida; and renewing the First Amendment and
Memorandum of the Original Ground Lease each dated January 10, 2019 siting a generator to
power the T-Mobile Communications Antennas in the event of a power outage and providing for
antennae improvements and modifications for an additional monthly rent of $300.00; copies of
which are attached hereto and made a part hereof respectively as Exhibits “1”, “2” and “3”;
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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.
(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 variance
permit to allow 32 parking spaces, where 65 parking spaces are required; contra to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances §98-2189(7); property located at 7963 West 28 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1
(Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
On March 14, 2023, the item was tabled by the City Council until March 28, 2023. First
reading was rescheduled to March 28, 2023.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that a Declaration of Restriction be proffered setting the number of employees
and a single barber present at the location to be set by appointment.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
Property Owner: 7939 Hialeah Warehouse, LLC, 11840 Northwest 17th Place, Plantation
Florida 33323.
PZ 2. LU 1 NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ITEM PZ
2.
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ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property
from M-1 (Industrial District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); and granting a
Variance Permit to allow a front setback of 5 feet, where 0 feet is required along East 11
Avenue; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-1544(3)(i); property located at 2691 East
11 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Metro Station, LLC, Alirio Torrealba and Johnny Dao, 301 Almeria
Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
PZ 3. LU 2 NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ITEM PZ
3.
ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property
from R-1 (One-Family District) to TOD (Transit-Oriented Development District); granting a
Variance Permit to allow a single-use, multifamily residential building, where a vertical mix of
uses is required; properties are located at 901 East 26 Street, 911 East 26 Street, 921 East 26
Street, 931 East 26 Street, 941 East 26 Street, 951 East 26 Street, 961 East 26 Street, 971
East 26 Street, 983 East 26 Street, 906 East 27 Street, 910 East 27 Street, 912 East 27 Street,
922 East 27 Street, 932 East 27 Street, 950 East 27 Street, 962 East 27 Street, 980 East 27
Street, 984 East 27 Street and 990 East 27 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District);
all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.1; 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
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On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC and Jenny A. Ducret, 301 Almeria Avenue,
Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
PZ 4. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special
Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay,
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8; granting a Variance Permit to allow 40
residential units with an area ranging from 620 to 693 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum required and only 10% of the units may have an area less than 850 square feet; and a
variance to waive the building mass and frontage development standards; all contra to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2 and 98-1630.2(c) and (d). Property located at 3875 West 16
Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Javier L. Vazquez, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida
33131, on behalf of Westland Commerce PK LLC.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Carlos A. Rodriguez, Raul Bolufe and Luis Rubal Cabal, 5727 Northwest
7th Street, Miami, Florida 33126.
PZ 5. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Variance
Permit to allow 13 parking spaces, where 26 parking spaces are required to open a new tapas and
wine restaurant on the second floor of an existing commercial building operating a liquor store,
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-2189(4)(f). Property located at 400 East 41 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
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Property Owners: Barbara De La Caridad Hernandez Navarro, Barbarita’s Liquor, LLC,
and Raul Rodriguez, 400-402 East 41st Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
PZ 6. 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 57-
student K-5 grade school within a shopping plaza in conjunction with an existing 60–student
daycare. Property located at 6500 West 4 Avenue, Units 15 through 23, 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Octavio A. Santurio, 6262 Bird Road, Suite 3E, Miami, Florida 33155,
on behalf of Kingdom Palace Daycare Inc., c/o Madelen Dib.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
following conditions:
(1) Immediate legalization of the 2,820 square feet of school space and adjacent fenced
area, including the removal of an illegal shed
(2) Repair of asphalt along West 4th Place, striping of the parallel parking spaces, and
posting of signs
(3) Implementation of two drop-off/pick-up shifts
(4) Adopt and enforce parking and drop-off/pick-up regulations for the parents and staff.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Mohatra INC., c/o Richard Gonzalez Esq., 1989 Northwest 88th Court,
Unit 1, Doral, Florida 33172.
PZ 7. 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 20-
student K-2 grade elementary school in a freestanding commercial building in conjunction with
an existing 41–student daycare. Property located at 430 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Octavio A. Santurio, 6262 Bird Road, Suite 3E, Miami, Florida 33155,
on behalf of Los Pinos Nuevos Academy c/o Albenis Gill.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the building remain as a school/daycare stand-alone facility with a maximum
capacity of 20 students in conjunction with a 41 children daycare, and that staff is assigned
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to expedite the school’s drop-off and pick-up process.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Property Owner: Inmex Investment Corp. (registered agent: Jorge Quintana).
PZ 8. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance granting a Special
Use Permit (SUP) to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay,
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-1630.8; granting a Variance Permit to allow 12
residential units with an area ranging from 735 to 737 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum required and only 10% of the units may have an area less than 850 square feet; allow a
4.5 feet front setback, where 10 feet built-to-line are required; allow 22 parking spaces, where 41
parking spaces are required; and a variance to waive the building mass and frontage development
standards; all contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(e)(l), 98-
2189(16)a. and 98-1630.2(c) and (d); Property located at 250 East 9 Street, Folio No. 04-
3118-006-0780, 04-3118-006-0790, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial-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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, #352, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of 250 Development, LLC (Orlando Cordoves).
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: 250 Development LLC., (Orlando Cordoves), 6619 South Dixie Highway,
Suite 127, Miami, Florida 33143
PZ 9. LU 3 NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ITEM PZ
9.
ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial
District) to TOD (Transit Oriented Development District); properties located at 1140 East 25
Street, 1145 East 24 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.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Development Alliance LLC., 1110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 504, Miami,
Florida 33131, London Oz Investments LLC., 210 Knollwood Drive, Key Biscayne, Florida,
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33149, and Zebra Properties, Inc., 3339 Virginia Street, Suite 404, Miami, Florida 33131.
PZ 10. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Variance Permit to allow 3
parking spaces, where 16 parking spaces are required; allow back-out parking in a commercial
area, where back-out parking is only allowed in Low-Density Residential; and allow a waiver of
landscape requirements; contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-2189(15), 98-2190 and City
of Hialeah Landscape Manual, latest edition dated July 9, 2015. Property located at 242 West
23 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: Sara Do Nascimento Santos, 7211 Venetian Street, Apt. 1, Miramar,
Florida 33023, on behalf of Puig Maior LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the automated lab operate with a maximum staffing of two employees, and
provided that if the lab ceases operation, then the parking variance will be rescinded and the
property will be operated as industrial.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: Jorge Comellini and Marco Fabiani, 1172 South Dixie Highway, Suite
379, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, and Claudio A. Barral, 10275 Collins Avenue, Suite 734,
Bal Harbour, Florida 33154
PZ 11. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance 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 for the development of a 45 residential units with an
area ranging from 504 to 711 square feet, where 850 square feet is the minimum required and
only 10% of the units may have an area less than 850 square feet; allow front setback of 0 feet
for stoops encroaching into the front setback along East 10 Avenue, where 10 feet built-to-line is
required; and allow to waive the building mass and building frontage development standards, all
contra to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(c) and (d) and 98-1630.3(e)(1).
Property located at 455 East 10 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation
hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of CEMC Investment Group, LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the property is platted and the right of way is dedicated.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owners: CEMC Investment Group LLC, Carlos E. Perez, and Marlen Morales,
3695 Northwest 74th Street, Miami, Florida 33147.
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PZ 12. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of West Avenue
Subdivision; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together
with all existing and future planting of trees; property consisting of approximately 22,537
acres for Tract “A” and 5.108 acres for Tract “B”, bounded on the north by West 76
Street, on the west by West 6 Avenue, on the south by West 71 Street and West 72 Street,
on the east by West 4 Avenue, zoned R-3-3 (Mutiple-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.
Property Owner: Florida Kennels, Inc., 831 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida
33009.
PZ 13. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance approving a Final Plat of Commerce Center
at Countyline; accepting all dedication of avenues, streets, roads or other public ways, together
with all existing and future planting of trees; property consisting of approximately 13.54 acres
bounded on the north by the north line of the east ½ of Tract 11, on the west by NW 102
Avenue, on the south by NW 162 Street (West 108 Street), on the east by NW 99 Avenue
(West 38 Avenue), zoned BDH (Business Development District); repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Property Owner: BSRP III Hialeah Gardens, LLC, 1474-A West 84 Street, Hialeah, Florida
33014.
15. LANDUSE
LU 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future
Land Use Map from Industrial District to Transit Oriented Development District. Property
located at 2691 East 11 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
On March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Station, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
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Property Owner: Metro Station, LLC, Alirio Torrealba, and Johnny Dao, 301 Almeria
Avenue, Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
LU 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the
Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential District to Transit Oriented
Development District. Properties located at 901 East 26 Street, 911 East 26 Street, 921
East 26 Street, 931 East 26 Street, 941 East 26 Street, 951 East 26 Street, 961 East 26
Street, 971 East 26 Street, 983 East 26 Street, 906 East 27 Street, 910 East 27 Street, 912
East 27 Street, 922 East 27 Street, 932 East 27 Street, 950 East 27 Street, 962 East 27
Street, 980 East 27 Street, 984 East 27 Street and 990 East 27 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 March 28, 2023, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading
and public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Tapanes Llahues, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
Registered Lobbyist: Maritza Haro Salgado, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300,
Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC.
On February 22, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Metro Parc Hialeah II, LLC and Jenny A. Ducret, 301 Almeria Avenue,
Suite 330, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, Adela R Perez, Ramon A. Perez, Rigoberto P, 931
East 26 Street, Cristino & Haydee Quintana, 950 East 27 Street, Rigoberto P & Adela R.
Perez, 961 East 26 Street, Victoriano & Teresita Carmenate, 980 East 27 Street, Jorge
Abraham Sayegh, Milagros De Lourdes, 971 East 26 Street, MG Hialeah Partner LLC, 951
East 26 Street, Hortensia & Orlando Alvarez, 921 East 26 Street.
LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial District to Transit Oriented Development District. Property located at 1145 East 24
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.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Development Alliance LLC., 110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 504, Miami,
Florida 33131, London Oz Investments LLC., 210 Knollwood Drive, Key Biscayne, Florida,
33149, and Zebra Properties, Inc., 3339 Virginia Street, Suite 404, Miami, Florida 33131.
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LU 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low-Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Properties located at 455 West 25
Street and 555 West 25 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3-1 (Multiple-Family District); repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Hugo P. Arza, Esq., Alejandro J. Arias, Esq., and Alessandria San
Roman, Esq., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida 33131, on behalf of
Hialeah Housing Authority, Inc.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owner: Hialeah Housing Authority, 75 East 6th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
LU 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Industrial and Office (MDC) District to Industrial District. Property located at 11190 West 40
Avenue, Hialeah, zoned A (Agriculture-MDC Designation 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: Alejandro Uribe, Esq., 2800 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Suite 1200,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134, on behalf of Miami Lakes Storage, LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval
Property Owners: Jose L. Casas, 13351 Northwest 11th Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida
33028, and Magaly Casas & Maggie Casas, 3601 Southwest 128th Avenue, Miramar,
Florida 33027.
LU 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low-Density Residential District to Commercial District. Property located at 383 West 35
Street, 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.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 NW 155 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Elsa LLC.
On March 29, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Denial.
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Property Owners: Elsa LLC, Cristina Sori and Jorge Luis Sosa, 3499 West 4th Avenue, Suite
101, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2023-03 granting an adjustment on the property located at 7821 West 15th
Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Jesus and Nicole Tundidor, 7821 West 15th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014
FD 2. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2023-04 granting an adjustment on the property located at 228 West 18TH
Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective date.
On March 15, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the condition
that the required thirty percent previous area is provided.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Fidencia D. Carpio, 228 West 18th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010
17. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
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