Sweetwater public meetings in 2024

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on two land-use requests. They will vote on a special exception for a self-mini warehouse storage facility at 10750 NW 14 Terrace. They will also consider a request to modify a previous special exception for an athletic facility and tandem parking at multiple properties including 1750 NW 107 Ave. The meeting starts at 6:00 PM on November 18, 2024.

• Resolution to approve self-mini warehouse storage facility at 10750 NW 14 Terrace (107 Office Building LLC)
• Resolution to consider modification of previous special exception for athletic facility and tandem parking at 1750 NW 107 Ave, 10711 NW 18 St, and 1800 NW 108 Ave (ONE SP LLC, KHEEYAWI GROUP LLC, DORAL LOT ONE LLC)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board is reviewing a zoning map amendment for properties on West Flagler Street and a non-use variance for setbacks on SW 4 St. The meeting also includes a proposal to update building regulations, including new codes for vacation rentals and squatters.

• Zoning change from University District (UD) to Special Commercial District (C-2) for 10700 and 10720 West Flagler Street
• Proposed building regulation updates: creating a minimum housing code and regulations for vacation rentals
• Proposed building regulation updates: creating a section for squatters and removing the amnesty relief program
• Public hearing for a non-use variance of setbacks for 10825 and 10835 SW 4 St requested by Sweetwater Groves Properties 2 LLC and LDFC Properties LLC

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to amend Article X of the Land Development Code. The proposal updates impact fee schedules and combines police and general government fees to fund infrastructure for new growth.

• Proposed amendment to Article X of the Land Development Code regarding impact fees
• Combining of police and general government impact fees into a single general government fee
• Updating of transportation, general government, and parks impact fee schedules
• Approval of a new impact fee study and analysis of extraordinary circumstances
• Public hearing on the proposed ordinance

City Commission

The City Commission, sitting as a hearing before Mayor Jose 'Pepe' Diaz, will consider a request by One SP LLC and Doral Lot One LLC to mitigate certain code compliance fines for multiple properties at 1800-1810 NW 108 Avenue and 1750 NW 107 Avenue in Sweetwater. The hearing is scheduled for 2:00 PM on September 20, 2024, in Commission Chambers at City Hall.

• Request to mitigate code compliance fines for properties at 1800-1810 NW 108 Avenue and 1750 NW 107 Avenue
• Applicants: One SP LLC and Doral Lot One LLC
• Folio numbers: 25-303 1-042-0010, 25-303 1-000-0230, 25-303 1-000-0231, 25-303 1-000-0232, and 25-303 1-042-0010
• Pursuant to §2-356, City Code of Ordinances

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to consider an appeal from the owners of 300 SW 109 Avenue. The owners are seeking a de novo review of an order from May 20, 2024, that mitigated certain fines.

• Appeal for de novo review of fine mitigation order for 300 SW 109 Avenue

The City Commission adopted an ordinance amending Section 2-372 of the City Code to reduce the waiting period for foreclosing on unpaid code enforcement liens from one year to three months after recording. The change aligns city procedures with Florida Statutes and was approved on second reading.

• Adopted ordinance amending §2-372 to shorten lien foreclosure waiting period from 1 year to 3 months

Local Planning Agency

The Sweetwater Local Planning Agency (the City Commission sitting as the LPA) will consider an ordinance amending the City's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate a newly annexed 1.275-acre area west of the Homestead Extension of the Florida Turnpike into the Future Land Use Map, and to update implementation dates in multiple elements from 2023 to 2027 due to COVID-19 impacts. The LPA will then vote on a resolution recommending the amendments to the City Commission. The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call and public decorum rules.

• Amending Future Land Use Map to add annexed area (Exhibit B) and update policies in Future Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Economic Development, Sanitary Sewers, Storm Drainage, Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, Capital Improvements, and Public Educational Facilities elements
• Updating implementation dates in dozens of policies from 2023 to 2027, citing substantial adverse impact of COVID-19 on city operations
• Miami-Dade County retains planning and zoning jurisdiction over the east quarter of the annexation area under Interlocal Agreement
• Public hearing with recommendation from LPA to City Commission; the ordinance would be codified and have an effective date upon adoption
• Meeting includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, and invocation before the public hearing

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will make an advisory recommendation to the City Commission on a request to rezone 10750 NW 14 Terrace from Special Commercial (C2) to Liberal Commercial (C3) and grant a special exception for a self-mini warehouse storage facility. A public hearing will also be held on a separate request for a non-use variance of floor area ratio (2.49 FAR vs. 0.73 permitted) for the same property.

• District boundary change from C2 to C3 requested by 107 Office Building LLC for property folio 25-3031-000-0640
• Special exception for site plan approval to permit a self-mini warehouse storage facility
• Non-use variance request to allow 2.49 floor area ratio (0.73 permitted) at 10750 NW 14 Terrace
• Conditions include no ancillary truck rental and site plan must be approved by Building and Zoning Department
• Approved site plans from Palenzuela & Hevia Design Group and Hadone dated June 18, 2024

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss two advisory recommendations for the City Commission. One would modify a prior resolution to allow converting a 384-unit hotel into 184 apartments and 184 hotel rooms plus an athletic facility on NW 107 Ave. The other would rezone several parcels at 10800 NW 25 St from residential and interim uses to Industrial Light Manufacturing.

• Modification of Resolution CZAB10-43-04 to allow conversion of existing hotel into 184 apartment units and 184 hotel units, plus an athletic facility with paddle ball courts and tandem parking, on properties at 1750 NW 107 Ave, 10711 NW 18 St, and 1800 NW 108 Ave.
• Rezoning of parcels at 10800 NW 25 St from Interim District (IU), Single Family Residential (RS), and Industrial Light Manufacturing (I-1) to Industrial Light Manufacturing (I-1).

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to determine the proposed millage rate and rolled-back rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body is also considering an ordinance to repeal two existing city code ordinances.

• Proposed millage rate of 3.5634 mills ($3.56 per thousand dollars of assessed property)
• Rolled-back millage rate of 3.2769 mills ($3.27 per thousand dollars of assessed property)
• Public Budget Hearing scheduled for September 9, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
• First reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance Number 4806 and Ordinance Number 5057 (§2-120 of City Code)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a resolution for a vehicle acquisition not to exceed $120,654.50. The agenda also includes an ordinance to dissolve the Business Development Advisory Board. Additionally, the commission will review appointments for several advisory boards.

• Ordinance to dissolve the Business Development Advisory Board
• Vehicle purchase from Duval Ford up to $120,654.50
• Appointments to the Youth Advisory Board
• Appointments to the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Board will review plan valuations and hear presentations from Bowen & Hanes and Mariner. The meeting also includes discussions on amending vesting and separation ordinances and reviewing June 2024 election results.

• Discussion on Ordinance amending Section 50-81 regarding Vesting and Separation
• Presentation from Bowen & Hanes
• Presentation from Mariner
• Review of June 2024 election results
• Approval of warrants No. 116 through 120

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission is holding its regular meeting on June 3, 2024, to organize by electing a commission president and vice president, and to authorize new bank account signatories. The consent agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, a mutual aid agreement with Hialeah, and a memorandum of understanding with the Presidential Inauguration Task Force. Staff items cover selecting a website services bidder, purchasing outdoor lighting equipment, donating $5,000 to the Li'l Abner Foundation, and appointing members to several advisory boards. The agenda also includes routine reports from city departments.

• Election of Commission President and Vice President
• Resolution authorizing new signatures on all city bank accounts
• Mutual aid agreement with the City of Hialeah
• Memorandum of understanding with the Presidential Inauguration Task Force
• Donation of $5,000 to the Li'l Abner Foundation, Inc.

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including a first reading of a comprehensive plan amendment for medium-density residential and mixed-use categories, several resolutions on police technology and mutual aid agreements, a resolution expressing support for Israel, and a payment extension for University Bridge, LLC. The agenda also includes routine consent items, board appointments, and departmental reports.

• First reading of ordinance amending Future Land Use Element Policy 1.2 for medium-density multi-family and mixed-use categories
• Resolution expressing support for Israel and the Israeli people in their war against Hamas
• Resolution authorizing extension of annual payment in lieu of taxes agreement with University Bridge, LLC to March 2024
• Resolution approving MOU with RollKall Technologies, LLC
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of IAPRO Next Generation software from Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc.

Local Planning Agency

The Sweetwater City Commission, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Element of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The changes affect the Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, Mixed-Use Residential/Commercial, and Dolphin Community Urban Center land use categories, including density increases for workforce and elderly housing. The LPA will vote on a resolution recommending the amendment to the City Commission.

• Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Policy 1.2
• Density increases for workforce and elderly housing in multiple land use categories
• Mixed-Use Residential/Commercial density up to 105 units per acre, with 210 units per acre for university housing
• Dolphin Community Urban Center density tiers up to 90 units per acre, with increases for workforce housing
• Public hearing and LPA resolution recommending the ordinance to the City Commission

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission is holding a special meeting solely to convene a closed executive session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures in the case City of Sweetwater v. Rubido's Cafeteria, Inc. No public action is expected; the agenda is limited to roll call, the executive session, and adjournment.

• Closed executive session under Florida Statutes §286.011(8) to discuss litigation in City of Sweetwater v. Rubido's Cafeteria, Inc., case no. 2020-002756-CA-01
• Meeting requested by City Attorney at the April 1, 2024 Regular Commission Meeting

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the annual audit and approve new business. The primary decision involves authorizing Independent Medical Examination (IME) fees up to $8,000 for Rafael Castro. The agenda also includes a presentation by auditor Eric Leventhal and standard procedural items.

• Approval of IME Fee up to $8K for Rafael Castro
• Audit Presentation by Eric Leventhal
• Representation Letter from Auditor

Local Planning Agency

The City of Sweetwater and the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association will hold a collective bargaining session to negotiate a new contract for 2023-2026. The meeting is open to the public under the Sunshine Law.

• Collective bargaining session for 2023-2026 police contract
• Meeting at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174
• Open to the public per Sunshine Law

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Sweetwater City Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The agenda contains only the agenda document and the meeting packet, with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed.

• Regular commission meeting scheduled for 6 PM on 2024-04-01

Planning & Zoning Board

The board is considering several advisory recommendations for the City Commission, including property rezoning and amendments to the comprehensive plan and workforce housing codes. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding setback variances for a condominium unit.

• Rezoning of folios 25-3031-000-0300, 0310, 0330, 0335 from Interim Use (IU) to Liberal Commercial (C-3)
• Rezoning of multiple folios including 25-3031-000-0315 and 25-3031-001-0260 to Industrial Light Manufacturing District (I-1)
• Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element and Land Development Code
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 36 Workforce Housing regarding agreements and density bonus requirements
• Public hearing for Vilma Hernandez et al regarding setback variances at 10942 SW 4 St unit #1

Local Planning Agency

The City of Sweetwater is holding a collective bargaining session with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) at City Hall. This is a negotiation meeting between the union and the city, likely regarding labor terms. The agenda contains no other items.

• Collective bargaining session between IUPAT and City of Sweetwater
• Meeting at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 500 SW 109 Ave

City Commission

The City Commission is considering a first reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 5055. This change would transition general employees from the current Upat Union and Industry Pension Fund to the Florida Retirement System.

• Ordinance to adopt Florida Retirement System for General Employees (First Reading)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency is convening a selection committee to score responses to RFQ-2024-01 for payroll services. This is a procurement evaluation meeting, not a policy or zoning decision. The public is welcome to attend.

• Scoring of RFQ-2024-01 for payroll services
• Meeting at City of Sweetwater Commission Chambers, 500 SW 109th Avenue, 3rd Floor

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission is holding an emergency meeting to discuss a special event honoring Miss Universe 2023, scheduled for Sunday, March 17, 2024. The commission will consider authorizing funding for the event, including maintenance and police services, at the request of Mayor Diaz.

• Emergency discussion of special event honoring Miss Universe 2023 on March 17, 2024
• Commission authorization for funding special event, maintenance and police services
• Meeting called at request of Mayor Diaz

City Commission

This agenda lists only the agenda document and meeting materials; no specific decisions or discussion items are detailed. The meeting appears to be a regular commission meeting with supporting documents provided separately.

• Agenda document for March 4, 2024, 6 PM regular commission meeting
• Supporting documents packet and agenda supportive documents

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission is holding a collective bargaining session with the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association to negotiate a new contract for 2023-2026. The meeting is open to the public under the Sunshine Law.

• Collective bargaining session with police union
• Negotiations for 2023-2026 contract
• Meeting at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 500 SW 109 Avenue

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission is holding a special meeting with public hearings and second readings on three ordinances. The main items are adopting the Florida Retirement System for general employees, terminating the elected officers' retirement trust and transitioning them to the state system, and amending COVID-19 return-to-work testing rules. The meeting also includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and public comments.

• Ordinance adopting Florida Retirement System for general employees, replacing the IBPAT Union and Industry Pension Fund (second reading, public hearing)
• Ordinance terminating the Elected Officers' Retirement Trust and transitioning elected officers to the Florida Retirement System (second reading, public hearing, requires 5/7 vote)
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 4806 to change COVID-19 testing requirements before returning to work and remove retroactivity (second reading, public hearing)

Local Planning Agency

The City of Sweetwater and the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association will hold a collective bargaining session to negotiate a new contract covering 2023-2026. The meeting is open to the public under the Sunshine Law.

• Collective bargaining session for 2023-2026 police contract
• Meeting at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Elected Officials Pension Board is meeting to discuss the termination of the retirement plan, including draft lump sum amounts for members, and to consider approval of invoices for legal and actuarial services. The board will also hear an actuarial study and an attorney report.

• Discussion on FRS (Florida Retirement System) by Scott Mendelsberg
• Approval of invoices: Sugarman law firm $1,232.50, GRS actuarial services totaling $27,110, Benefits USA $3,250
• Discussion on Orlando Lopez (recently retired mayor)
• Actuarial study presentation by Trisha Amrose
• Attorney report by Pedro Herrera

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting with a posted agenda and meeting packet. The agenda contains only procedural items (agenda approval and meeting materials); no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting materials packet (2024 02 05 PACKET.DOCX)
• Business Impact Estimate 201-24-1 (document listed)

Local Planning Agency

The City of Sweetwater is holding a collective bargaining session with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) at City Hall. The agenda contains only this notice, with no other items listed.

• Collective bargaining session with IUPAT at 9:30 A.M. on January 30, 2024

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting in Sweetwater, Florida, scheduled for January 8, 2024, at 6 PM. The agenda includes the main agenda document and meeting materials, including additions to the agenda and a packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document (PDF)
• Additions to the agenda (PDF)
• Meeting packet (DOCX)