City Council
Regular MeetingHialeah, FL · April 9, 2024
Minutes
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor Bryan Calvo
Angelica Pacheco
Jesus Tundidor Monica Perez
President Luis Rodriguez
Carl Zogby
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Minutes
April 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. REPORT: Council President Tundidor called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
A. REPORT: Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, called the roll with all Council Members present.
B. REPORT:
1. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. was present.
2. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, was present.
3. Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, was present.
3. INVOCATION
A. Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk, led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Council Vice President Garcia-Roves led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. MEETING GUIDELINES
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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, announced the meeting guidelines.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim April 9, 2024 as Life Bridge
Organization and Founder Maria Lorena Nicieza Day in Hialeah, for their commitment to children
with neurodivergent diversities, including Autism.
(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
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PRESENTED
REPORT: Maria Lorena Nicieza, Founder or Life Bridge Organization, spoke on the item.
B. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim April 9, 2024 as Bryan’s Art
Foundation and Founder Roxana Corcuera Day in Hialeah, for empowering students with diverse
talents and needs by providing them with opportunities to express their creativity.
(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
PRESENTED
C. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim April 9, 2024 as Success at Work
Foundation and Founder Mayra Sanabria Day in Hialeah, for their commitment to individuals with
diverse needs.
(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
PRESENTED
REPORT: Council Member Perez recognized Edgar H. Hall Program participants, employees,
and leaders, the Project Search team, and Betsy from Lighthouse Education.
REPORT: Pastor Alvarez led a prayer.
D. Illumination of City Hall in the color blue for Autism Awareness.
(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
REPORT: Council President Tundidor called a recess at 7:55 p.m. for the illumination of City
Hall in support of Autism Awareness.
REPORT: Council President Tundidor called the meeting to order at 8:16 p.m.
E. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim March 26, 2024 Pedro Roman
Day in Hialeah, in honor of Pedro Roman, a leading figure in Cuban culture.
(COUCIL MEMBER PACHECO)
The item has been postponed until further notice, per the family’s request.
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
None reported.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
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A. Add-On Item: Consent Item I has been added to today’s agenda. This item is a request for a
Special Events Permit for an event to be held on April 20, 2024, which is prior to the next regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Maria-Gabriela Fraga to the Youth Advisory
Committee for a two (2)-year term beginning on April 10, 2024 and ending on April 9, 2026.
(MAYOR)
REPORT: Motion to Approve Item 9A made by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves, and
seconded by Council Member Tundidor. Motion passes 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez
away during roll call. Council Member Perez recorded her vote as “Yes” after the Motion to
Approve passed.
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-104
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 Rodriguez requested separate discussion on Consent Item H.
REPORT: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, except item H, made by Council Vice
President Garcia-Roves, and seconded by Council Member Zogby. Motion passes 6-0-1 with
Council Member Perez away during roll call. Council Member Perez recorded her vote as “Yes”
after the Motion to Approve passed.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 26, 2024
at 7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
B. Request permission to issue a Special Events 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 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
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in accordance with the requirements of the Hialeah Fire Department, the Hialeah Police
Department, and the Risk Management Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting the response for Request for Qualification (RFQ)
2023-24-8325-00-002 for state and federal technical assistance consultant; and authorizing the
Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a
purchase order to Civitas Community Development, LLC in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00
with an initial term of one (1) year with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year
terms for a total of three (3) years for state and federal assistance, and providing for an effective
date.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-105
D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee, on behalf of the City,
to increase Purchase Order # 2024-903 issued for Civitas Community Development, LLC for the
payment of services rendered through April 30, 2024, approving the purchase order in an amount
not to exceed $50,000.00 and providing for an effective date.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-106
E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback on Agreement No. 44000000-
NASPO-19-ACS NASPO Value Point Copiers and Managed Print Services with DEX Imaging,
LLC, to purchase an HP Pagewide XL 4200 40-in multifunction printer and accessories for the
Building Department; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting
witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $30,256.00,
and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as
“Exhibit A”; and providing for an effective date.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-107
F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract on Contract # 5179 by the
City of Tallahassee with Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., d/b/a Alan Jay Fleet Sales, and
authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the
City, to issue a purchase order to Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., d/b/a Alan Jay Fleet
Sales, in the amount not to exceed $948,040.00, for the purchase of twenty Ford Interceptor Utility
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Vehicles and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof
as “Exhibit A”, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-108
G. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract on Contract # 020221-
CAW by Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota agency, with CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation
for fleet management technologies with related software solutions, and authorizing the Mayor or
his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase
order to Synovia Solutions, in the amount not to exceed $87,824.16, for the rental of GPS tracking
devices and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof
as “Exhibit A”, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-109
H. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution supporting the development of the Hia-Line; a proposal
aimed to bring life to 5,000 linear feet of underutilized space beneath the Metro-Rail Line in
Hialeah between NW 37th Avenue and East 4th Avenue; providing instructions to the City Clerk;
and providing for an effective date.
(PLANNING AND ZONING)
REPORT: Debora Storch, City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Official, presented a video
regarding Consent Item H, which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
REPORT: Council Member Perez returned to the dais at 8:19 p.m. during Debora Storch’s
presentation.
REPORT: Mayor Bovo spoke on the item.
REPORT: Motion to Approve Consent Item H made by Council Vice President Garcia-
Roves, and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. Motion passes 7-0.
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-110
I. ADD-ON ITEM: Request permission to issue a Special Events Permit to Guitar Center, located
at 3886 West 18th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012, to host a Guitar Center Grand Opening
Celebration, expecting approximately 120 to 220 attendees (not expecting all attendees at once),
on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in accordance with the requirements
of the Hialeah Fire Department, the Hialeah Police Department, and the Risk Management
Department.
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(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
APPROVED 6-0-1 with Council Member Perez away during roll call.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2
entitled “Administration,” Article II “Departments, Offices and Divisions,” Division 12
“Education and Community Services Department,” and Division 13 “Parks and Recreation
Department” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, specifically by renaming the
Department of Parks and Recreation to the Department of Parks and Community Engagement
with three divisions: (1) Parks and Recreation, (2) Education and Community Services and (3)
Special Events; providing for the duties of the director; providing for a severability clause;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the Code; and providing
for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-031
REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one
present in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item 11 A made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
11B. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 30 (entitled “Elected
Officials”) of the Code of Ordinances, and in particular Article II (entitled “Public Meetings”)
to enact a new Section 30-32 entitled “Times and Dates of Regular City Council Meetings” to
provide that all regular meetings of the City Council shall commence no earlier than 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m., and be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month; repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances herewith; providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for
inclusion in the code; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
APPROVED AS AMENDED 7-0
REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
REPORT: Council Member Rodriguez requested an amendment to the proposed
ordinance to change the commencement time to 6:00 p.m.
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Motion to Approve Item 11 B as Amended made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
REPORT: Council Member Calvo spoke regarding House Bill 621, Property Rights Bill for
Squatters effective July 1, 2024, and requested that the Law Department to look into the matter.
REPORT: Council Member Calvo spoke regarding Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Raquel Regalado’s proposed legislation on limiting scooters, and requested that the Law
Department to look into the matter.
REPORT: Council Member Perez spoke regarding Ordinance No. 2023-063, prohibiting
smoking in all City parks.
REPORT: Council Member Pacheco requested an ordinance prohibiting marijuana to be
voted on at the next City Council Meeting.
REPORT: Mayor Bovo addressed the comments of Council Members Perez and Pacheco.
14. LANDUSE
REPORT: All were duly sworn in by Marbelys Fatjo, City Clerk.
LU 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future
Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Office and Professional Services. Property
located at 715 East 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described
herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-032
REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item LU 1 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council
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Member Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of A&J Prop 2 LLC.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: A&J Prop 2 LLC, 4337 East 11th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
LU 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future
Land Use Map from Residential Office to Office and Professional Services. Property located at
3499 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office District) and legally described
herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-033
REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item LU 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council
Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Elsa LLC.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the applicant is to maintain the current use of the property as a medical center.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Elsa LLC, Cristina Sori, and Jorge Luis Sosa, 3499 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida 33012.
LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 4935 East 8th
Avenue, zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein;
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for
violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: Felix Lasarte, 3250 Northeast Lane, Suite 334, registered lobbyist, addressed the
City Council, and provided additional backup documentation which is on file with the Office of
the City Clerk.
Motion to Approve Item LU 3 made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by Council
Member Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Felix Lasarte, 3250 Northeast Lane, Suite 334, Miami, Florida on behalf
of Elena Lapica.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Elena Lapica, Magaly Cueto, and Carmen Carroduegas, 670 West 53rd
Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
15. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from
R-1 (One-Family District) to OPS (Office and Professional Services District); granting a Variance
Permit to allow an interior west side setback of 2 inches, where 5 feet 1 inch is the minimum
required; and 18% previous area, where 30% is the minimum required, in contrast to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances §98-1026(3) and (5); property located at 715 East 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1
(One-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-034
REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item PZ 1 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council
Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
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On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of A&J Prop 2 LLC.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) that the landscaping and irrigation plans are required to
meet the City’s landscaping manual, (2) Undergrounding of utility lines at the time of
construction, (3) as part of the site plan, approval, and clearance letters from all utility
companies having rights over the rear easement, (4) the building shall provide finishes as to
materials and colors according to the renderings and/or color palettes submitted along this
application.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning and approval of the variances with the
conditions stipulated.
Property Owner: A&J Prop 2 LLC, 4337 East 11th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
PZ 2. 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 an Assisted Living
Facility (ALF) with 87 beds (existing ALF since 1985); and a Variance Permit to allow 7 parking
spaces, where 29 parking spaces are required, in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-
2189(21). Property located at 68 West 7 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3-D (Multifamily District)
and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-035
REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
Motion to Approve Item PZ 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by Council
Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
Registered Lobbyist: Melissa Soriano, 2635 Southwest 34th Court, Miami, Florida 33133 on
behalf of Odelmys Bello.
On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the applicant shall record a Declaration of Restriction and Landscaping Re-
Certification.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to the condition that the applicant record a
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Declaration of Restriction and landscaping recertification.
Property Owner: Odelmys Bello and Niulka Suriel, 68 West 7th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
PZ 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a K-1 grade elementary school with a
maximum capacity of 24 students in conjunction with a 72 children daycare; granting a Variance
Permit to allow 35 parking spaces, where 42 parking spaces are required; in contrast to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §98-2189(9); property located at 2863 West 2 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-
2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and legally described herein; 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 TABLED UNTIL APRIL 23, 2024.
Motion to Table Item PZ 3 until the City Council Meeting of April 23, 2024 made by Council
Member Calvo, and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
Registered Lobbyist: Waldo O’Famil, 4044 Merdian Avenue, Miami Beach, on behalf of Andres
Rico.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) the satellite parking agreement is secured at all times and
that the school may remain in operation only if the satellite parking facility or an alternate
are viable, (2) Staff shall park at all times at the proposed satellite parking site, (3) 24
maximum number of students in Kindergarten and First Grade and a maximum of 72 children
daycare, (4) Obtain a Change of Use within 90 days of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of Conditional Use Permit only.
Property Owner: Macaha Lorpontio, 5100 Southwest 82nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155.
PZ 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a K-2 grade elementary school with a
maximum capacity of 20 students in conjunction with a 21 children daycare; property located at
1570 West 43 Place, Suites 15-18, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District)
and legally described herein. Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date.
APPROVED 7-0
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 Northwest 155th Street, registered lobbyist, addressed the City
Council.
Motion to Approve Item PZ 4 made by Council Member Rodriguez, and seconded by
Council Member Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
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REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of My Child’s Dream Inc.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval after amending
the application to approve only the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with the following
conditions: (1) the applicant must provide a Declaration of Restrictions for the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), including 20 maximum number of school grade students in
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade, in conjunction with a maximum of 21 children daycare, (2) the
applicant must obtain a Change of Use approval within 90 days of Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) approval, (3) the shopping center property owner to submit an operational parking
plan and parking variance to satisfy the parking requirements of the entire shopping center
and obtain a landscaping re-certification, and (4) seven parking spaces allocated to this use.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request with
conditions.
Property Owner: My Childs Dreams, Inc., 1570 West 43rd Place, Hialeah, Florida,
Janet Lopez Mesa, 2021 Northwest 82nd Terrace, Pembroke Pines, Florida,
Prado Investment Corp., 51 Southwest 127th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33184
Jose Suarez, 51 Southwest 127th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33184
PZ 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a prescribed pediatric extended care
(PPEC) with a maximum of 4 patients and 2 staff members; property located at 1022 East 8th
Avenue, and legally described herein, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
APPROVED 7-0.
REPORT: Ceasar Mestre, 8105 Northwest 155th Street, registered lobbyist, addressed the City
Council.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, addressed the City Council.
Motion to Approve Item PZ 5 made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by Council
Member Perez. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016 on behalf of New Vision Rehab, Inc.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) a maximum of two (2) staff members and four (4) patients
at the same time with no patient overlapping, (2) two designated parking spaces for pick-up
and drop-off of patients, (3) posting of signs on designated parking spaces, (4) 10-minute
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time limitation on pick-up and drop-off designated parking spaces, (5) staggered scheduling
for patients arriving in collective transportation and private transportation.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Martha Alvarez, 1022 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
PZ 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood
Business District (NBD) overlay; granting a Variance Permit to allow 18 units to have an area of
747 square feet and 6 units to have an area of 616 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum area required; allow 65 parking spaces, where 84 parking spaces are required; allow
front setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet built-to-line are required; granting a Variance to waive the
building mass and building frontage development standards in contrast to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(e)(1) and 98-2189(16)(a); properties located at 308, 330,
342 East 9 Street, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial Residential District) and legally
described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing
penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date.
APPROVED AS AMENDED 7-0.
Amendment: Add whereas clause for hours of operation for retail and parking
management.
REPORT: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, registered lobbyist,
addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, addressed the City Council.
REPORT: Rafael Suarez-Rivas, City Attorney, spoke on the item.
Motion to Approve Item PZ 6 as Amended made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded
by Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Second reading and public hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of Mitchell Sabina.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) the proposed parking count will allow 2 parking spaces for
each of the 9, two-bedroom apartments (18 parking spaces), 1 parking space for the
remaining 24 one-bedroom apartments (24 parking spaces), 3 accessible parking spaces and
20 parking spaces for the retail component during the day that might be shared with the
apartments overnight. Since no car parking is available on East 9th Street, 20 parking spaces
will be available after hours and on-street parking is available on East 3rd Avenue, (2) the
development of the property in consistency with the plans prepared by Manny Reus (architect)
dated February 14, 2024 including the proposed site plan, elevations, architectural features,
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color scheme and landscaping , (3) as required by Sec. 98-1630.9 and to avoid real estate
speculation and delay, the applicant will need to proffer a demolition, construction schedule,
and consistency with plans in a Declaration of Restrictive Convents.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Mitchell Sabina, 7767 Northwest 146th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2024-04 granting a north side setback of 3 feet, 10 inches, where 6.5 are
required for an accessory building (garage/storage) to be legalized. Property located at 3950
West 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective
date.
REPORT: Motion to Approve FD 1 made by Council Member Calvo, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-111
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided that
the use of the detached structure is to be a storage/garage and all the improvements and
demolitions reflected in the plans submitted as part of this application signed and sealed by
Rafael Droz-Seda, PE date April 29, 2023, are required to submit building permits.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Luis Padilla and Llerine Jimenez, 3950 West 1st Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
FD 2. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2024-05 granting a rear setback of 20 feet, where 25 feet are required for
an open terrace to be legalized. Property located at 399 West 64 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1
(One-Family District); and providing for and effective date.
REPORT: Motion to Approve FD 2 made by Council Member Zogby, and seconded by
Council Vice President Garcia-Roves. Motion passes 7-0.
APPROVED 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-112
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REPORT: Council President Tundidor opened the item for public participation and no one present
in the Council Chambers or participating via Zoom expressed interest in speaking.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following condition that the terrace shall be maintained open on all three sides.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that the terrace be maintained open on all
three sides.
Property Owner: Armanda R. Fernandez, 399 West 64th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
17. ADJOURNMENT
REPORT: Debora Storch, Planning and Zoning Official, spoke on Transit Day to be held on
Friday, April 12, 2024 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
REPORT: Council President Tundidor adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: April 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Esteban Bovo, Jr. Council Members
Mayor Bryan Calvo
Angelica Pacheco
Jesus Tundidor Monica Perez
President Luis Rodriguez
Carl Zogby
Jacqueline Garcia-Roves
Vice President
City Council Meeting
Agenda
April 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.
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
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
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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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim April 9, 2024 as Life Bridge
Organization and Founder Maria Lorena Nicieza Day in Hialeah, for their commitment to children
with neurodivergent diversities, including Autism.
(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
B. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim April 9, 2024 as Bryan’s Art
Foundation and Founder Roxana Corcuera Day in Hialeah, for empowering students with diverse
talents and needs by providing them with opportunities to express their creativity.
(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
C. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim April 9, 2024 as Success at Work
Foundation and Founder Mayra Sanabria Day in Hialeah, for their commitment to individuals with
diverse needs.
D. Illumination of City Hall in the color blue for Autism Awareness.
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(COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
E. Mayor Bovo and the City of Hialeah Council Members proclaim March 26, 2024 Pedro Roman
Day in Hialeah, in honor of Pedro Roman, a leading figure in Cuban culture.
(COUCIL MEMBER PACHECO)
7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9A. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution appointing Maria-Gabriela Fraga to the Youth Advisory
Committee for a two (2)-year term beginning on April 10, 2024 and ending on April 9, 2026.
(MAYOR)
10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed u n d e r C o n s e n t A g e n d a with letter designations are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member, the
Mayor or a resident so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered along with the regular order of business.
A. Request permission to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 26, 2024
at 7:00 p.m.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
B. Request permission to issue a Special Events 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 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
in accordance with the requirements of the Hialeah Fire Department, the Hialeah Police
Department, and the Risk Management Department.
(OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK)
C. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution accepting the response for Request for Qualification (RFQ)
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2023-24-8325-00-002 for state and federal technical assistance consultant; and authorizing the
Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a
purchase order to Civitas Community Development, LLC in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00
with an initial term of one (1) year with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year
terms for a total of three (3) years for state and federal assistance, and providing for an effective
date.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
D. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee, on behalf of the City
to increase Purchase Order # 2024-903 issued for Civitas Community Development, LLC for the
payment of services rendered through April 30, 2024, approving the purchase order in an amount
not to exceed $50,000.00 and providing for an effective date.
(GRANTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
E. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback on Agreement No. 44000000-
NASPO-19-ACS NASPO Value Point Copiers and Managed Print Services with DEX Imaging,
LLC, to purchase an HP Pagewide XL 4200 40-in multifunction printer and accessories for the
Building Department; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting
witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $30,256.00,
and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as
“Exhibit A”; and providing for an effective date.
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)
F. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract on Contract # 5179 by the
City of Tallahassee with Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., d/b/a Alan Jay Fleet Sales, and
authorizing the Mayor or his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the
City, to issue a purchase order to Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., d/b/a Alan Jay Fleet
Sales, in the amount not to exceed $948,040.00, for the purchase of twenty Ford Interceptor Utility
Vehicles and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof
as “Exhibit A”, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
G. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving a piggyback contract on Contract # 020221-
CAW by Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota agency, with CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation
for fleet management technologies with related software solutions, and authorizing the Mayor or
his designee and the City Clerk, as attesting witness, on behalf of the City, to issue a purchase
order to Synovia Solutions, in the amount not to exceed $87,824.16, for the rental of GPS tracking
devices and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof
as “Exhibit A”, and providing for an effective date.
(POLICE DEPARTMENT)
H. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution supporting the development of the Hia-Line; a proposal
aimed to bring life to 5,000 linear feet of underutilized space beneath the Metro-Rail Line in
Hialeah between NW 37th Avenue and East 4th Avenue; providing instructions to the City Clerk;
and providing for an effective date.
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(PLANNING AND ZONING)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11A. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2
entitled “Administration,” Article II “Departments, Offices and Divisions,” Division 12
“Education and Community Services Department,” and Division 13 “Parks and Recreation
Department” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hialeah, specifically by renaming the
Department of Parks and Recreation to the Department of Parks and Community Engagement
with three divisions: (1) Parks and Recreation, (2) Education and Community Services and (3)
Special Events; providing for the duties of the director; providing for a severability clause;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in the Code; and providing
for an effective date.
(ADMINISTRATION)
On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
11B. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 30 (entitled “Elected
Officials”) of the Code of Ordinances, and in particular Article II (entitled “Public Meetings”)
to enact a new Section 30-32 entitled “Times and Dates of Regular City Council Meetings” to
provide that all regular meetings of the City Council shall commence no earlier than 5:30 p.m.
and be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month; repealing all ordinances or parts
of ordinances herewith; providing penalties for violations hereof; providing for inclusion in the
code; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
(SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. LANDUSE
LU 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future
Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Office and Professional Services. Property
located at 715 East 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and legally described
herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of A&J Prop 2 LLC.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: A&J Prop 2 LLC, 4337 East 11th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
LU 2. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance amending the Future
Land Use Map from Residential Office to Office and Professional Services. Property located at
3499 West 4 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office District) and legally described
herein; 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 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of Elsa LLC.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the applicant is to maintain the current use of the property as a medical center.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owner: Elsa LLC, Cristina Sori, and Jorge Luis Sosa, 3499 West 4th Avenue, Hialeah,
Florida 33012.
LU 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from
Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential; property located at 4935 East 8th
Avenue, zoned R-2 (One-and Two-Family Residential District) and legally described herein;
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: Felix Lasarte, 3250 Northeast Lane, Suite 334, Miami, Florida on behalf
of Elena Lapica.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval.
Property Owners: Elena Lapica, Magaly Cueto, and Carmen Carroduegas, 670 West 53rd
Terrace, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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15. ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
PZ 1. ORDINANCE: Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning property from
R-1 (One-Family District) to OPS (Office and Professional Services District); granting a Variance
Permit to allow an interior west side setback of 2 inches, where 5 feet 1 inch is the minimum
required; and 18% previous area, where 30% is the minimum required, in contract to Hialeah Code
of Ordinances §98-1026(3) and (5); property located at 715 East 26 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1
(One-Family District) and legally described herein; repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances herewith; providing penalties for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
On March 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Registered Lobbyist: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of A&J Prop 2 LLC.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) that the landscaping and irrigation plans are required to
meet the City’s landscaping manual, (2) Undergrounding of utility lines at the time of
construction, (3) as part of the site plan, approval, and clearance letters from all utility
companies having rights over the rear easement, (4) the building shall provide finishes as to
materials and colors according to the renderings and/or color palettes submitted along this
application.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning and approval of the variances with the
conditions stipulated.
Property Owner: A&J Prop 2 LLC, 4337 East 11th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013.
PZ 2. 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 an Assisted Living
Facility (ALF) with 87 beds (existing ALF since 1985); and a Variance Permit to allow 7 parking
spaces, where 29 parking spaces are required, in contrast to Hialeah Code of Ordinances §98-
2189(21). Property located at 68 West 7 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-3-D (Multifamily District)
and legally described herein; 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 26, 2024, the City Council approved the item on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with the
condition that the applicant shall record a Declaration of Restriction and Landscaping Re-
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Certification.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval subject to the condition that the applicant record a
Declaration of Restriction and landscaping recertification.
Property Owner: Odalys Bello and Niulka Suriel, 68 West 7th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
PZ 3. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a K-1 grade elementary school with a
maximum capacity of 24 students in conjunction with a 72 children daycare; granting a Variance
Permit to allow 35 parking spaces, where 42 parking spaces are required; in contrast to Hialeah
Code of Ordinances §98-2189(9); property located at 2863 West 2 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-
2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District) and legally described herein; 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: Waldo O’Famil, 4044 Merdian Avenue, Miami Beach, on behalf of Andres
Rico.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) the satellite parking agreement is secured at all times and
that the school may remain in operation only if the satellite parking facility or an alternate
are viable, (2) Staff shall park at all times at the proposed satellite parking site, (3) 24
maximum number of students in Kindergarten and First Grade and a maximum of 72 children
daycare, (4) Obtain a Change of Use within 90 days of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
approval.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of Conditional Use Permit only.
Property Owner: Macaha Lorpontio, 5100 Southwest 82nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155.
PZ 4. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a K-2 grade elementary school with a
maximum capacity of 20 students in conjunction with a 21 children daycare; property located at
1570 West 43 Place, Suites 15-18, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District)
and legally described herein. 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 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016, on behalf of My Child’s Dream Inc.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval after amending
the application to approve only the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with the following
conditions: (1) the applicant must provide a Declaration of Restrictions for the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), including 20 maximum number of school grade students in
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade, in conjunction with a maximum of 21 children daycare, (2) the
applicant must obtain a Change of Use approval within 90 days of Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) approval, (3) the shopping center property owner to submit an operational parking
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plan and parking variance to satisfy the parking requirements of the entire shopping center
and obtain a landscaping re-certification, and (4) seven parking spaces allocated to this use.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request with
conditions.
Property Owner: My Childs Dreams, Inc., 1570 West 43rd Place, Hialeah, Florida,
Janet Lopez Mesa, 2021 Northwest 82nd Terrace, Pembroke Pines, Florida,
Prado Investment Corp., 51 Southwest 127th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33184
Jose Suarez, 51 Southwest 127th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33184
PZ 5. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-181 to allow a prescribed pediatric extended care
(PPEC) with a maximum of 4 patients and 2 staff members; property located at 1022 East 8th
Avenue, and legally described herein, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial
District); repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing penalties
for violation hereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Registered Lobbyist: Ceasar Mestre, Esq., 8105 Northwest 155th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida
33016 on behalf of New Vision Rehab, Inc.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following conditions are met: (1) a maximum of two (2) staff members and four (4) patients
at the same time with no patient overlapping, (2) two designated parking spaces for pick-up
and drop-off of patients, (3) posting of signs on designated parking spaces, (4) 10-minute
time limitation on pick-up and drop-off designated parking spaces, (5) staggered scheduling
for patients arriving in collective transportation and private transportation.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Martha Alvarez, 1022 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.
PZ 6. ORDINANCE: First reading of proposed ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
pursuant to Hialeah Code of Ordinances § 98-161 to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood
Business District (NBD) overlay; granting a Variance Permit to allow 18 units to have an area of
747 square feet and 6 units to have an area of 616 square feet, where 850 square feet is the
minimum area required; allow 65 parking spaces, where 84 parking spaces are required; allow
front setback of 5 feet, where 10 feet built-to-line are required; granting a Variance to waive the
building mass and building frontage development standards in contrast to Hialeah Code of
Ordinances §§ 98-1630.2, 98-1630.3(e)(1) and 98-2189(16)(a); properties located at 308, 330,
342 East 9 Street, Hialeah, zoned CR (Commercial Residential District) and legally
described herein; 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: Manny Reus (architect), 18501 Pines Boulevard, Suite 342, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33029, on behalf of Mitchell Sabina.
On March 27, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
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following conditions are met: (1) the proposed parking count will allow 2 parking spaces for
each of the 9, two-bedroom apartments (18 parking spaces), 1 parking space for the
remaining 24 one-bedroom apartments (24 parking spaces), 3 accessible parking spaces and
20 parking spaces for the retail component during the day that might be shared with the
apartments overnight. Since no car parking is available on East 9th Street, 20 parking spaces
will be available after hours and on-street parking is available on East 3rd Avenue, (2) the
development of the property in consistency with the plans prepared by Manny Reus (architect)
dated February 14, 2024 including the proposed site plan, elevations, architectural features,
color scheme and landscaping , (3) as required by Sec. 98-1630.9 and to avoid real estate
speculation and delay, the applicant will need to proffer a demolition, construction schedule,
and consistency with plans in a Declaration of Restrictive Convents.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Mitchell Sabina, 7767 Northwest 146th Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33016.
16. FINAL DECISIONS
FD 1. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2024-04 granting a north side setback of 3 feet, 10 inches, where 6.5 are
required for an accessory building (garage/storage) to be legalized. Property located at 3950
West 1 Avenue, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District); and providing for an effective
date.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided that
the use of the detached structure is to be a storage/garage and all the improvements and
demolitions reflected in the plans submitted as part of this application signed and sealed by
Rafael Droz-Seda, PE date April 29, 2023, are required to submit building permits.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Property Owner: Luis Padilla and Llerine Jimenez, 3950 West 1st Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
33012.
FD 2. RESOLUTION: Proposed resolution approving the Final Decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board, Decision No. 2024-05 granting a rear setback of 20 feet, where 25 feet are required for
an open terrace to be legalized. Property located at 399 West 64 Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1
(One-Family District); and providing for and effective date.
On March 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval provided the
following condition that the terrace shall be maintained open on all three sides.
Planner’s Recommendation: Approve with the condition that the terrace be maintained open on all
three sides.
Property Owner: Armanda R. Fernandez, 399 West 64th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: April 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
883-5820 or visit at 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter
considered at the meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
An ordinance or resolution shall become effective when passed by the City Council and signed by the
Mayor or at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, if the Mayor’s signature is withheld or if
the City Council overrides the Mayor’s veto. If the Mayor’s veto is sustained, the affected ordinance or
resolution does not become law and is deemed null and void.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 883-
5820 for assistance no later than two (2) days prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired you may
telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (800) 955-8770
(Voice).
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