Good afternoon everyone. If you haven't signed in once again, please sign in at the entrance of the council. When I call out your names, please come up to the podium and state your name. I hereby call January 29, 2026 code
compliance special master hearing to order. Roco special master Michael Styles >> here. >> City Attorney Jose Arango >> here. >> Director Jose Perez >> present. >> Code manager Heno Morio
>> here. Special master, please approve the minutes of the hearing that took place on January 15, 2026. >> Approved. >> We kindly request that everyone in attendance place your cell phones on
silence. In Silencio, anyone giving testimony today, please stand by to be sworn in by Homestead Police Officer Gaza. Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm that the
testimony you are about to give in these proceedings will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? If so, say I do. Please stay seated. Okay, please stand sitting for the
Can you please stand for the pledge of allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
For the record, the following amendments have been made to the hearing agenda. Item number two, case number CC2500138, TKT from civil citations has been tabled. Item number five, case number
CC2500144, TKT from civil citations has been complied. Item number eight, case number CC2500156 TKT from civil citations has been complied. Item number two, Case number
CE 2406 0198 from previously heard has been comply. Item number five, case number C2412
001 0049 from previously heard has been tabled. Item number eight, case number CE2509 0063 from previously heard has been
tabled. Item number one, case number CE254347 from new business has been complied. Item number five, case number CE2507 0320
from new business has been tabled. Item number eight, case number CE25 06500 from new business has been complied. Item 19, case number CC2500242
NOB from new business has been tabled. Item 20, case number CC2500243 NOB from new business has been tabled. Item 22, case number CC2500287, NOOV from new business has been
complied. Item 23, case number CC2500322 NOV from new business has been tabled. Item 24, case number CC2500358, A Nov from new business has been tabled.
Item 25, case number CC2500360 from new business has been tabled. Item 32, case number CC25005586, NOV from new business has been complied. Item 36, CC25
01130, NOB from new business has been tabled. Item 37, case number CC2500 0. My apologies. 25 01131
Nov from new business has been tabled. Special master if I may take the cases out of order from the agenda agenda for those who are present today. For the record, I would like to say uh if you have illegal dumping, um my
advice to you is to be able to come up and go ahead and pay the fine now or it's going to double. Thank you. Okay. Next case number first item. Item number three from civil citations code officer Lynn
case number CC2500140 TKT Salanne and Shannon Swank. >> Special magistry, this case has actually been listed into compliance. uh they pulled the tree removal permit as of last week and have paid the initial fine
of $500 back in November 22nd of 2025 for the tree removal without a permit issue. So this case will be listed into compliance. Case number CC2500140 TKT
case complied. Next item 33 from new business code officer Lynn case number CC2500 619 Casablanca Holdings LLC.
The property was overviewed back in November 6 of 2025 for various v violations listed on the property. Um this was for commercial vehicles being located on the property towards the rear after numerous notices to the property owner regarding the the commercial
vehicles. They removed it at one point and then put it back. So today's hearing is to try to go ahead and enlist a uh affidavit of non-compliance uh towards the property owner for not complying with the removal of the vehicles from the property address.
Special magistry uh please accept the photos as evidence towards case. >> Evidence is accepted. Anyone here to represent this case? I'm going to go ahead and file as an affidavit. Um,
the fine is going to be $1,000. And for every day that is non-compliant of a $50 daily fine within seven days after today. also a $80 administration fee for today.
So, case number I'm ready to rule if no one's here to represent for case number CC2500619- NOV $1,000 fine. $50 a day after seven days of non-compliance. $80 administration fee
as of today. Thank you. Seven days will be compliant February the 6 of 2026. Next case item number 10 under new business code officer Flores
case number C25080317 Eene Leva. Special master, this property was cited back in August 19, 2025 for code section violation 6-206-207, fence without a permit. A notice violation was mailed certified on August
the 20th and was claimed on uh November the 4th, 2025. The summons to appear was mailed certified on November the 5th and it was claimed on November the 10th. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the
property was set for today's hearing. Currently, the property is in violation. I took the photographs on August 18, 2025. The photos fairly accurately represent what was observed. Special master, accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accept it. Special master, a fence
permit has been applied for on November the 20th, 2025 under BD-25-0000355-BL-R and is still under review. This is for Durence and two gates. >> Thank you. Anybody here to represent this case?
>> Yes, the property owners here. However, they have difficulty moving, so they are sitting here in the corner. Right. Um would you like to ask what we can do to help? >> Yes. Actually today, not too long ago, a
few minutes ago, I just got a notification um that the permit has been approved. So, I only have to pay the city fee and then we'll can start the remove the the fence that is there now and put a new one with permits.
>> All right. >> And plus everything else also. and we're working on all the legalizations of all the fences. >> Can we check to see where we're at with the permit? >> Sure. If you give me one second, I'll check that out. >> Thank you. You can have receipt.
>> Thank you. Special master, I'm looking at the system Now, um it still just shows under review. It there's not an issue date. Not sure if maybe they haven't updated the system. Um I have been in contact
with the homeowner and she is trying to legalize what has to be done. Uh if I can request we just give her some time to come into compliance. >> Thank you. >> Time is granted. I'm going to waver the
$80 administration fee for today. I give you 15 days to be able to come compliant. That gives you until February the 14th. >> Um to uh to start to do the new fence or to have the actual I mean what do you
mean? >> You're already in process. So I'm giving you 15 days for you to be able to you're you're coming within compliance. It's just giving you time to be able to stay within compliance. So they if you're saying they've already given you
approval, then it just takes time for our code officers to be able to follow through as well. So you they have 15 days. You're in compliance because you've already applied for your permit. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Thank you.
>> In case number C250 80317, 15 days to be able to come compliant, $80 waiver fee. Thank you. Next case, item number 12 under new business. Code officer Johnson, case number C2509
022 02 02. Tomas Trejo Garcia. Once again, that case number is CE250902002. >> The property was cited September 20th, 2025 for code section 30-433
section I. Expansion of RV while park prohibited. A notice of violation was mailed and posted September 20th, 2025. Summers to appear was also mailed and posted December 4th, 2025. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was
set for tonight for today's hearing. Uh took the photograph September 20th and December 4th. Special master, please accept the photo. Submit as evidence. >> Evidence accepted. Please state your name and address for the record, please.
Please repeat that again for the record. My name is Ju Lupe Casada. Uh the address is 75 Northwest 12 Street Home 3330. The seven was for my husband, but I'm under this the owner of the home too. >> All right. Can you go ahead and help us
to be able to get you in compliance? So, what can we do to assist you to be able to be compliant? >> For my understanding is that uh isn't believe that we're in violation for the RV, but uh the RV is is under repairs.
So, it's it's not even like able to be moving around or nothing. So I have pictures that shows that um that the AR is like under repairs on the outside and everything if you would like to see. So according to the evidence that I'm
looking at, even if it's under repair, you still need a permit. So you have not assumed to even gather a permit or be within compliance of what our ordinance is saying. So our thing is uh you can't
repair the RV right there. It has to go to a shop to be repaired because of the ordinance that we have. >> All right? >> So, you're in violation of the ordinance. So, in order for you to be able to come compliant, you must remove the RV and take it. It cannot be
expanded out. All right? Um so, even if it's parked there, it still has to be compliant in the rules and regulation ordinance that we have for the city. All right. Um, so my best bet is to be able to understand the ordinance and be able to be compliant with the ordinance. So
anytime it's expanded out, it really looks like someone's living in the RV that's in the backyard. >> No, it is. >> Well, that's what it is. >> We put everything back in the way it's supposed to be. That's what the pictures that I have here with me are to show you guys if you guys need. But, you know, if
you saying that if it's under repairs, we still need to take it to the shop. And um so if even though we put it back in together like it's not extended we still need to what else from there we still need to do besides
>> I advise you to go over to uh building and code and find out what the ordinance is or get with your uh your uh code enforcer and be able to understand what the ordinance is uh to be governed by. Okay.
>> Special me if I may. Yes. uh she was cited for the expansion of RV but if she's saying that if it's closed I could verify that and everything. Yes. >> May I >> would request that a site visit be conducted one to verify in person but also to make sure that there's no
occupancy in the RV. Thank you. I have no objections of tableabling this case uh to allow the officer to reinspect and we can proceed to the next case. Thank you. I would like to table the case as been advised. Um I'm going to ask that this
ta this case be tabled and be revisited in case number C25090202 table. Next case item number one under previously heard code officer Valencia case number C24
060021 Antonio Triana Danilo Benero This is affidavit of non-compliance. The case was cited uh property address is 822
Southeast 19th Street and he was cited for code section 6-36 failing to obtain a permit required by code. What he did is they extend the driveway without a permit. The case was heard on 6 812024. He was given until
9:16 of 2024 to comply. Offerative non-compliance was sent and also posted on 1626. Photos were taken on June 3rd, 2024, June 4, 2024, August 1st, 2024, and
January 6, 2026. I have been in contact with the owner. Um he uh advised yesterday, we had a conversation yesterday that the development services he received a call from development services saying that he
does not need a permit for the extended driveway that he had to close the permit. However, I advise him to um either call or stop by development services this morning before coming to the hearing so to verify that
information. Um he called me this morning and yes he needs a permit. So they were given the run info and now he have to apply again. So and he's here to give his um
testimony. Like I say he's been in contact with me since the moment that he's been cited. >> And how long this has been? >> This is since um June of 2024. So, he came the first time to the
hearing back in 801 of 2024. >> Can you please state your name and address for the record, sir? >> I'm sorry. Okay. >> Okay. Antonio,
822 Southeast 19th Street. All right, we'll listen to your testimony so that we can be able to get a a way to help you become compliant. Translator, can you please uh transcribe
that? Okay. Okay. >> So, it appears we're having technical difficulties with the translator um at this time. So, I'll translate u for the property owner. Um provid
>> can you can you be sworn in, please? >> Absolutely. Absolutely. Um I didn't I didn't >> I didn't hear the uh translators be sworn in either. >> Oh, okay. >> I can't hear anything.
>> Translator, can you hear us now? >> Translator, can you hear us? >> Hello? Can you speak louder? You're very It sounds like you're very far away. >> Ma'am, can you hear me? >> Okay. How about now? Can you hear me
now? >> Yeah. Not the best uh signal, but I can hear you. >> Okay, I'll speak slow. Okay, so if you hear me, can you please raise your right hand?
>> Perfect. Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the translations which you are about to give in these proceedings will be accurate and correct to the best of your knowledge, skill, and ability? If so, say I do.
I do. >> Perfect. >> Okay. Translator. Um can you please ask the property owner uh if they have any testimony that they would like to uh um provide? Uh >> see
Yes. >> Can you ask him to provide the testimony? Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Okay. So, yeah, I um I uh presented the permit. The city
called me and then they told me that it had been cancelled. So, they told me to come again today and here I am. >> Okay. So from my understanding um from my translation I do have a translator in
my ear too. So uh from my translation they're saying he said that the city made a mistake if I'm not right if I'm right or wrong. All right. So uh >> yes >> I'm going to um I'm going to give him some time to come correct. Um, also I'm
going to give him a waiver of the $80 uh administration fee for our behalf. Um, in order for him to come to compliance, I'll give I'mma I'm go ahead and go ahead and translate that. I'm sorry.
>> Okay. Okay, that's good. Okay. Thank you. I need at least 60 days for me to present the case again. due to the fact uh I'm not I'm going to deny that extension of 60 days uh due to the fact that this has been going on now
for two years but I will give an extension of 30 days if you want to explain that to me. Okay. >> Thank you. I'm going go ahead and rule in this case
in the case number C240600021 a $80 waiver fee and 30 days to come compliance. Thank you. Have a great day. >> Thank you. Next case, item 35 under new business. Code officer Garcia, case number CC25
01066 NOV Javier Vento. Uh, special master, he just told me that he's going to need a translator. >> Please remove your hat, please. Your hat. Thank you.
Okay. Um special master this case um this is related to an expansion of an RV expansion for an awning and um on the property. the the property became compliant this week approximately around uh Tuesday but the circumstances due to
the nature of this complaint the city is requesting an an adjudication if in this scenario happens again we can move forward again as a repeat violation >> okay please state your name and address for the record please United States Northwest
333. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> You from my understanding he's already become compliant. So we're just going to make sure that we do adjudication in this case. Right.
>> Correct. Special master. All right. Go ahead and um please state your statement so that we can be able to make a judgment. Okay. I have nothing, no statements to uh provide. Um, everything they've told me to do, I've done. I closed the
trailer and also the court. Everything they've told me to do, I've done. >> All right. Tell them I do appreciate him for doing so and come by becoming compliant. >> Okay. Thank you.
But as as of today, if we become uncompliant again, there will be a fine and a daily fine will occur um from this day forward if you become uncompliant again. Okay. You need to I guess need to
interpret that. >> Yes. And that that fine can go up to $1,000 per day. >> And by we doing an adjudication today, uh it could be even up to $5,000 per day if it's repeated because this will be a
repeated offense. Okay. >> Okay. >> Okay. Uh so today what I'm going to say is uh in the case of CC25 10 066-
NOV uh it's compliant. I'm going to waiver the $80 and we close the case out. Thank youelcome >> special master. This property owner also has another case. >> Okay. >> I'm going to call it out. Item 38 under
new business code officer Garcia case number CC260030 NOV Javier Bento Lady Perez >> uh special master this case is also in compliance. So I'm going to run the two cases together as one but make it an
adjudication so that it follows the same uh rules and regulations. All right. In the case number CC-26-00003- NOV uh waiver $80 administration fee and rule it as compliance. Thank you.
Have a great day. Thank you. If if we could have the translator translate that, I just want to make sure that judicially he's aware of what's going on. >> Okay. Thank you, sir. Jason Ortiz, if you can come up here to
me, please. Jason, are you Jason? Come over here. Give me one second. Next case, item number three, under new business, go officer Morataya. Case number C25
05 0131 Enfield National Capital LLC four Just to uh corroborate the the address is uh 4195 Northeast 20th Street and this is for Jessica Kyon not for the
corporation mentioned. Um so just to go off read my case this property was cited May 7th 2025 for code section violation 6-36 nonpermitted work for the rear terrorist and >> code uh code code officer stop. Let's go
back to call it out correctly for the record. Um, from the clerk, please. >> Item number three, under new business, court officer Morataya, case number C250131,
Infield National Capital LLC. Once again, item number three under new business code officer Morataya case number C2505 0131 Jessica Quinones.
This property was cited May 7, 2025 for code section violation 6-36 non-permitted work for the rear terrace and 6-206 and 6-207 erected offense without a permit. Notice of violation of summer superior were mailed via certified mail
8th, May 13, 2025 and January 13, 2026. Property was posted May 8th, May 14, and Janu January 13, 2026. Compliance has not been made. Therefore, the property is set for today's hearing. Currently,
property remains in violation. I took the photographs May 7th, 2025 and January 13, 2026. As of today, there's a permit on file for the fence, which is permit number 2590433. There's a permit on file for the rear
terrace. It's still under review. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept this photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Please state your name and address for the record, please. >> Yes. Eliza Keyz, 4195 Northeast 20th Street.
>> All right. Giving your statement so then we can be able to help you become compliant. >> If I may interject for one second, I just want to put for the record the issue that was occurring. Now, it appears that the property folio has a block on it, which is why the property information has been updated to reflect
the current owner. Um, so in this case, do you guys have a block on on the folio with property appraisal? >> Correct. Uh, we're federal officers. >> Got it. That's that's why the previous owner is still showing up at in our system. So, that that's why there was a discrepancy. So, we'll update the information accordingly.
>> Okay. Thank you for the clarification. Can you give us your your statement so we can go into >> uh Yes. As for the fence, uh on October 23rd of 25, we went ahead and we paid for the permit for the fence itself. Uh so that one's I believe it should be
already taken care of. Um as for I'm not necessarily sure if we're focusing on the second one, which will be the the pergola in the backyard. >> Yeah. All together. uh as of for that one as well uh that one has already been commenced and we are just waiting on the
structural engineer for the finalization. >> Okay. How much of time are you >> uh I was projecting for the scope of uh completion? >> Uh I was just made aware that we are just waiting I'm not necessarily sure we're just waiting on the finalization
for the structural engineer. So I would say maybe 30 days if that everything else has already been completed. All right, I will grant the 30 days. I'm going go ahead and make a ruling. In
this case, uh today we will grant the 30 days for um you to be able to become compliant. That gives you until March 1st of 2026. Also, we're going to add the $80 administration fee
for today. And I'm going to go ahead and make the ruling. Ruling for C250131. Uh 85 $80 administration fee. Uh 30 days to be able to come compliance. >> Thank you. Have a great day. Next case item number four under civil
citations code officer Chapelli case number CC2500141 TKT Marin Eljake and Lopez Trust Lent Trust A citation was issued to Marin Eljik and
Lopez TRS Lantress N12920 at 2601 South Bay Shore Drive 1800 Miami, Florida 33133. The citation was issued on November 23rd, 2025. A compliance deadline was
given until 11:23 2025, but failed to remove the bulk trash pile for a violation of the city code 23.5-6 regarding disposing bulk trash to early by improper methods. The violation occurred at 848 Southwest 5th Street.
The citation has not been paid. Photographs documenting the violation were submitted as evidence. Can you give me the ticket number again, please? Case number CC2500141 TKT. Thank you.
>> All right. Can you please state your name and address for the record, please? >> Lucas Allejo, 848 Southwest 5 Street. >> All right. Uh, please go ahead and state your reasons for not complying.
Why be having a trial with trash that's been dumping in front of our property for many times? Once we received the citation, we hired uh the junk removal to take the trash away. We also installed some palms to defer more
dumping in the area. But that's not our trash. It's not from our neighbors. It's not from our tenants and we don't generate that trash. Um, we want to know how to stop this and not to get our ticket because we paid someone to remove
the trash there. But this happen every week. We also have a person that is one of our tenants that every week send us pictures of this trash and we report it to ClickFix as legal dumping. >> All right. uh
illegal dumping is is something that's of a big issue that we do have, right? >> But it is the it is the owner's responsibility in order for them to for you to figure out how to solidify the violation. Um I
want to ask, did the city of Homestead pick this trash up or was did they correct their violation? I believe the city of Homestead was the one that picked it up, >> but I did pass by and they did planted some
pretty trees, you know, like nice landscaping. So maybe to avoid for further future, you know, preference to avoid the bulk trash piles. Um, so they're they're trying they're trying to
limit the bulk trash piles that occur in front of the properties. >> Okay. Um, due to the fact the city had to use our resources for the removal component. Um, I'm going to have to stick with the fund. All right.
Uh it would have been different if you I understand you hire a company if the company would came and solidified the issue. I I probably could have wavered some of the cost but the cost for the city to utilize what we have is what I
have to take into consideration. Um so with that being said the fine will remain. Um however um due to the fact that I see you are trying to and and to
correct the violations um I will today help as much as I possibly can. Now, I do want to make it clear to the room when I say that this fine is supposed to be double it, the
penalty, citation penalty is $500. If we go down to the last paragraph, and that's for everyone who has a violation in here, please look at that last paragraph.
This is a unique case and I'm actually going to stick with the penalty citation of $500. But in any other case that is not that doesn't have within reasons to show
that you're trying to make an issue to correct it to correct the issue. It will be $1,000. So today I'm going to stick with the $500 for you. >> All right. because I see that your um code enforcer has noticed that you're planting trees trying to correct. But in
any other case that it comes back, it's going to be the $1,000 fine in the last penalty. Okay? Or the last paragraph. Um today with this case, uh let me get myself organized here so I can go ahead. I'm going to go ahead and rule in this
case. Okay. In this case, I'm going to go ahead and rule that we stick with the uh citation of $500 as defined. I'm going to waver the $80 administration fee. and that I'm I'm
being very generous. >> Right. >> All right. So, in case number CC2500140- TKT, $500 fine and $80 administration fee wavered. And that is the ruling. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Jorge Artiaga. Jorge Artiaga. Next case item number two under new business code officer Morataya case number C2504 0349
Trail Jones Jacquellyn Yabon >> this property was April 25th 2025 for code section violation 6-36 non permute work riot terrace also for uh an expired permit as well for for a slab. The notice of violation was mailed via
certified mail and posted April 25th, 2025, September uh 17, 2025, July 5th, and January 5th, 2026. Complant has not been made there for the property set for today's hearing. Currently, the property remains in
violation. The photographs were taken April 24th, 25th, July 5th, September 17, and January 5th, 2026. As of today, there's a permit on file, permit number 2570010 for the slab, which has been approved.
Uh, also a permit for 2570595 for the rear terrace that is still pending. The photo photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept these photos submitted as evidence. accept it. >> Please state your name and address for
the record, sir. >> My name is Lionel Dowsa, 7105 Southwest A Street, Miami, Florida 33144. We're the uh general contractors. >> I need the owner. >> Where where's the owner?
>> They're not here. He works for FPL and uh he was going to try to you know get out on time to make it here but I guess he couldn't make it uh due to the fact that this is an issue between the owner and the city. I have to have the
owner here. The contractor cannot be a repres cannot represent. I can hear the case and I can move forward. Um but the owners need to be in presence. Okay. Um, now we could table the case and get the
owner here and and move forward, but um I can't do anything without the owners being here. Right or wrong, council? >> If it was properly properly noticed, you could proceed in abstentia, meaning in the absence of the owner and someone
whoever doesn't have standing could just be considered as a member of the audience. it. Whether or not you hear them out is at your discretion that they do not have standing to represent or advocate for the case. >> I'll go ahead and hear it out, but um the decision that I make will be a permanent decision. That would be it
because the owner is not here to represent. I'm I'm just doing on the behalf of the ordinances. All right. Thank you. >> Within your rights, that's absolutely right. >> Thank you. I just wanted to be notated. Um and y'all y'all see me acting very edgy.
All my eyes are dotted and all my tees are going to be crossed. All right. I'm not walking out the sink in the sea by myself. Especially where I've been noticing a lot of folks have been looking at us. All right, let's move forward. So, be patient with me. I am on
eggshells. go ahead and um >> well the the reason that I'm here is for to we're actually applying for a hearing a hearing for the uh terrorists because of the reason of the setbacks and um
actually uh that's why I asked the owner also to be here because he needs to sign me the application so I can present it by tomorrow. So I'm going to go from here. I'm going to go straight to his house so he can sign out the affidavit and so I can put that through the system.
>> Okay. >> So, we we're going to need some additional time for that. >> So, can you read that uh that case off to me again, please? Uh clerk. >> Case number C2504349. >> What bullet?
>> Under new business, item number two. >> Thank you. Um due to the fact of the absence of um the owner, uh I'm going to hear the case
as I've heard the case. I'm going to extend this for only a 10-day grace period. No, 7 days. I'm going to give a 7-day grace period on this um to be able to come compliance.
within 7 days we should be able to return for the hearing. Uh that date would be 26 26 in order for them to be able to have everything in compliance although they
have already pulled permits. Um there's going to be a $80 administration fee as of today. >> Okay. If if next time at the hearing if he's not able to make it, can I come in with a power of attorney to represent him? >> You can.
>> Okay. I think that'll be the best thing. >> I'm going go ahead and make the ruling for this case. And case number C2504349, uh, 7 day to compliance, $80 administration fee. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Next case, item number four.
Under previously heard, code officer Valencia, case number C2407 0039 D. Loreras Loeras LLC master. This is a affidavit and
non-compliance case for property address 1229-31 Northwest 12th Street Circle. >> Bless you. The only violation that is pending is 16-17 and 16-20 maintaining operating a
business without a business license. The case was heard on August 22nd, 2024. They were given onto October 4, 2024 to comply. Affidavit non-complian was posted and mailed on 16206.
Photograph for taking 78 78 2024 822 2024 and 162026 special master please accept the photo submitted as an evidence. >> Could you repeat those dates again? I think I've heard this case.
>> 78 2024 822 2024 and 16 2020. I >> I've I've heard every last one of these cases. All right, accept it. >> Can you please state your name and address for the records, please?
>> Yes. My name is Abigail Diaz, and this is my mom, the owner. Alvaoa. The address is 1229 and 1231 Northwest 12th Street Circle, Homestead, Florida 330. >> How can we help you become compliant? >> Um, we already processed the application
and everything for the business license. So, we just need a couple days for them to process it. I've heard this case not once, not twice. I think I've heard this case three times. Yes, ma'am. I have. I remembered because I remember the house and I remember the face.
>> Yeah. My mom wasn't here last time. >> Um my issue that I have today is that you've been given time to be able to be compliant and you have not become compliant. That is not how we do business.
We it it was a misunderstanding on my part. I thought the business license was for the renters that had the their business trucks, the company trucks there. So, we thought it was their business. So, we that's what we thought this whole time.
>> All three times that we've been before me because you've been before me three times. >> Not for this. for the last time that I was here that I spoke to you from that I left understanding that. So, we spoke to the renters, they got everything um
everything was complied with the their business, they they removed their trucks. >> Okay. >> So, but so when we understood that it was the our business license, we sent everything right away. It was this week that we just found out it was the the business license, my business
>> because our business is uh where we have a business license and it's incorporated with Miami date county, but we didn't know it was for we also had the city um the city of Homestead. >> Okay. I'm sorry that you had a a misunderstanding. Um,
as of today, the fine that I'm going to give you, um, if you come back before us again with this same issue, um, I will this I can make this adjudication, right? So, as of today, I'm making this
an adjudication. All right. Um, the fine that you will occur today, if you come back before the city of Homestead again, this fine will occur up to $5,000 per
day. All right. Um, I ask that you please, thank you for trying to be compliant, but please make sure you get a full understanding so that you don't fall into um being non-compliant again. All right. Um,
>> magistrate, if I may, I just want to make one clarification. If this property hasn't been previously found guilty, the maximum penalty cannot be $5,000. It could be $1,000 per day. Just for the clarification. Sorry. >> But today, I'm going to give $1,000. >> Okay. >> Um, that's why I'm doing a jud you're
bringing an adjudication. >> I'm bringing adjudication against it because if it comes back again, yes, we will be going to the $5,000 fine. >> It would have to be a new case. Um, correct me if I'm wrong, council. Um, so if this specific case was found
guilty today, but they're not in compliance, it's considered it's considered a continued violation, a maximum penalty of 5,000 wouldn't be able to be applied. Correct? >> No. No. The the $5,000 uh dollar uh cap is for irreparable, irreversible
violations. So, are you saying that are you it depends on what what are you looking for? A running or continuing violation? So, he's bringing a a penalty of $1,000 today, and if they don't comply, he wants to bring it back to escalate it to $5,000 per day as a repeat offender. But it would it
wouldn't be because it's a continued violation, not a new violation. Correct. >> It's one adjudication, one order. So, whatever you impose, essentially, you would be attempting to amend a prior order, but just can't. >> Okay. >> So, it would have to stay at $1,000 per
day at a maximum. Is there currently well there can't be an order because there's never been an adjudication. So this is >> so but I'm putting adjudication against it today. >> Right. So this is but for now at the time being this is a case of first is the first time. >> Okay. >> Yeah. So what you can do and and again it's it's at your discretion. Um you can
impose that one time $1,000 and then when you hear them again if they don't comply by that uh date then you could set a daily fine at that time. Uh correct council. >> Bringing it back for a certification hearing. Basically, you have to give them the grace period. >> And so, so like with this issue right
now, this issue has been going on, I've heard this case three times. So, if they don't correct this violation from this day forward and it comes back before it then goes into a repeated fine. >> Um, >> one of the one of the last um hearings
it was you gave them 30 days. >> Yes. >> On A22 of 2024. >> Yes. Oh, so they were found guilty on that? >> Yes. Okay. So then an adjudication was already held at this point. You can impose the fine um daily or onetime fine
at your discretion >> to be so there's no written order though. There's no written order. He's never signed an order. The mag they just clarified. Yes. An order was signed. >> Okay. Could I see that?
>> Thank you. But I will give you the >> order 24. >> Okay. So, they were ordered to comply on October 4th, no later than October 4th,
2024. Um, this took place in August of 2024. Failure to correct the violation result in a civil penalty to be assessed for each day thereafter. No penalty was uh stated the the
administrative fee was imposed. So what this is is essentially a certificate. This right now is a certification hearing. You are determining whether or not this order was breached. And if if it wasn't breached, then there's nothing to do. But if it is breached, which is
why code enforcement is bringing it, it's for you to uh confirm that in in in at the hearing and impose a fine, which would be a daily fine for as long as the violation exists. So just which is basically pursuant to your very terms.
>> All right. Thank you for clarification. Yeah. Um, and as I stated, due to you having a misunderstanding, um, what I'm going to do is I'm going to give you a fine of $1,000
flat. But hereafter, this case, if you don't correct this within 7 days, then you're going to have a daily fine. Okay? So, here's the nuance of giving you additional time. If you give them
additional time, okay, there's a due process concern because let's say you give them seven days and on the seventh day code enforcement goes out to inspect and there's a disagreement as to whether or not they've achieved compliance. It brings it back to a hearing because that's not a unilateral decision that code
enforcement can make. So, it has to go before you again. Sorry. So either the fine kicks in or not. And if you give them additional time, there is the potential for it to come back for a hearing, another
certification hearing. All right. Today, I'm going to as as I just stated, I'm going to give you seven days with a $1,000 fine today. After the seventh day, which will be the sixth of next
month, you will occur $500 per day that you're in violation. Do you understand what I'm saying? >> Yes. >> So, I'm I'm I'm I'm giving you seven days with a $1,000 fine. And then after that, the 6th of February, there will be
$500 per day. All right? And that is what the ruling is going to be today. All right. So, as of today's date, you have 7 days,
which will give you until February the 6 of 2026. You will have a $1,000 fine today, $80 administration fee today. And after February the 6, you will have
an occurring fine, daily fine of $500 per day until you get your business license. All right. So, did I correct that, council? >> Yes, you did.
>> All right. So far as CE24070039, it is a $1,000 fine today, $80 administration fee today. After February the 6, it's a $500 daily fund.
Thank you. >> Thank you, Gia Pen. Gapan, Berta Viamonte, Berta Viamonte, Marua Serrano.
Next case item three from previously heard code officer Valencia excuse me case number C24070027 F Castillo J Ramirez and E Castillo you. This is a affidavit on our compliance
case for property address 909 Southeast 18th Street. The only violation pending is 6-36 felling to obtain permit required by code. And what they did they uh have a
terrace at the rear of the property. The case was heard on 822 2024 and they were given onto 104 2024 to comply. The affidavit was posted and mailed out on 16 of 2026.
Photos were taken on 75204, 822 2024 and 16 2026. Special master accept the photo as a evidence. I haven't seen the terrorists.
All right. Evidence accepted. Photos are accepted as evidence. Please state your name and address for the record, please. >> Special master, if I can. I'm sorry. No, it's okay. >> So, um, I've been in contact recently with the owner in the previous hearing.
Um, his parents were the ones which they are on the on the property appraiser information. They were handling this for him. Um, however, they got the permit for the fence and for the tree removal. However, right now he is dealing with
the terrorists. Um, since he made contact with me, uh, Mr. Fernando has been going to development services. Um, he applied for the permit again because the permit um, right now is expired. Um, and he's been going back and forth with
development services. The last thing that I have in here that on 220 uh it was denied. One of the denies was um 226 of 2025. So it's been a minute. So I know he's
been working and um taking care of that cuz I guess his parents left that. >> Go ahead and state your name and address for the records, please. Fernando Perez Castillo, 909 Southeast 18th Street,
Homestead, Florida 33034. >> All right. Can you go ahead and state give us your statement so we can figure out how we can help you? >> Of course. Of course. I know that it's uh it's been a while. It's just that um my parents I'm the loan on the house. I'm the principal owner of the house, but I put my parents on deed and they
were leaving the house and they did this construction without obtaining any permit. Um about a year ago, I moved into the house. They left to Okala near my brother's house. Um, anyways, and I've been trying to work on this. I've been trying to get everything on on on
point. Um, we got the fence taken care of. We got the removal of the tree, which I need to submit um I need to I need the um inspection to to go and inspect the the tree. And then this one for the terrace.
Um, basically I left it all in my parents' hands with a lady that is helping them and they let the permit expire. They didn't do anything. And um, so when I got the notice first from officer
Simmons, I I got in contact with the services with anyone that I needed to to get it taken care of. And last thing that I know is that the all the docu they asked us for the documentation to be sent again everything and we did. Um, I believe it
was on December 13. I'm not sure exactly, but everything was submitted. We just need the city to review the documents. Um, so then we can request the inspection and everything is taken care of. So, >> have the new permits been pulled for
um from the expired permit? >> So, now we have a new system. If he just submit those um we're not going to see it yet in the system. >> Okay. How much of time would you suggest that you think it would be appeared in the system?
>> I'll leave that. I I I got you. Um I am saying I'm willing to do everything I've been trying to take care of this and anything that I need to do I will do. I just >> How much of time do you think you need in order?
I'm on I'm I'm on like because this is a reoccurring so I have to kind of take >> the whole >> issue into accountability. >> Um because your parents started it that means you still have the problem you
know I hate to say it like that you know >> um I feel for you but the judgment had already been ruled and I'm trying I'm going to try my hardest to assist. All right. Yeah, I mean all we need is the city to review the documents and then
whatever they tell us to do um we will do. >> How recently wasn't submitted? Sorry. >> Uh I believe it was submitted on December 13th. >> December 13. >> Not exactly sure. >> Okay. Have you followed up with development services? Yeah, I followed up with the lady that is helping us,
which she also let the um the first um permit expire, >> but she said that she submitted everything and that she called the city last week and they told her that there was a lot of cases and that they were working on it. >> I see. So, you have a permit expediter. >> I'm not sure if that's
>> okay. So, the in essence, you're you're paying someone to help you with the permitting process, >> correct? Yeah, they were they were paying someone. My recommendation >> and and I always recommend this to everybody. >> Albeit you have someone that you're paying to help you through the process, you are able to also call the city to
get a status update and to try to push through the application. My recommendation is for you to visit in person or call and and call a lot so that you can get some updates on your permitting process. Oftent times when we have permit expediters, that's usually
what those are called. Um, sometimes they're not the most transparent, unfortunately. Uh, so sometimes they they do drag behind and they'll tell you, "Yeah, I'm working on something." And and I would hate for you to be held accountable for the lack of actions of someone else. That's my recommendation.
>> Yeah. No, 100%. That's why I went personally to development services and I've been going personally wherever I can. And the last um update that I have is that it's in the system. All the documentation requested was resubmitted and as of last week, there's no updates.
the system is just there. So, >> okay. So, you're just waiting for them to see the revisions at this time documents. Correct. And then let me know what I need to do. >> Okay. Not a problem. >> I don't know how long that could take. So, >> and and uh Lily, this was already found guilty. Correct. >> Correct. And I found that the permit um
so it's u BD-25-0000110- So, it's still in apply status and they apply um December 15 of 2025. >> Okay. Yes, they already This is for affidavit and non-compliance. They were here on 10:04 of 2024 to comply.
>> When did you inherit the property? >> The the her case was heard on A22 of 2024. >> And sir, when did you inherit the property? When did you inherit the responsibility? >> No, I I purchased the property myself on um April of 2022. >> Yeah. >> Understood.
>> I just like my parents moved in. >> Understood. at some point and they did the construction and I moved it back into the house on 2022 because they couldn't continue to afford the mortgage. So now I live there with my wife and dogs. >> Understood. And and when you moved back in, did they tell you about the permitting uh issue or did you already
know about the permitting issue? >> Yes. Yes. Actually, they um it was a lot of things because they didn't pay the association. I had to take care of that. Um and the mortgage also was behind so I had to take care of that too. And then um I was following up with them. >> Mhm. >> Um and they would tell me that that lady
that is helping them that they're paying her, that she was in contact with the city. And then I should have done more of a push to to get them to respond to me, but they said that they were taking care of it. So I once I received the
first um uh notice from officer Simmons, that's when I said, "Hey, I can't wait on you guys anymore. I need" And then I went to the city. I want to like I've been trying to take care of this. >> Okay. So, thank thank you for that and and I appreciate the clarity. Uh magistrate, um in in lie of what the
gentleman just mentioned, um I'm not opposed to granting them a a one courtesy 30-day tableabling of this case uh to help them out with with the issue. It seems that he has some issues that he was working on that weren't in his
favor. Um, but I have in good faith I'm I'm I'm not opposed to granting them a 30 days. We could table this case if if that's fine with you. >> Can I see that that last hearing that we had on this? I'm taking that in consideration,
but I'm also thinking about it from this is your property and >> it's no difference than you you renting to your parents ain't no different than you renting to a tenant. 100%. you know, um I I understand in in all hindsight of
what's going on and I I do um take compassion on you trying to, you know, make sure that your parents have a place to stay because I would do the same thing. However, it is and I'm the one that heard this case. However, it is your job as the owner
um for your property to make sure you're on top of it. All right. Um I hope you've learned out of this um that your responsibility, even if it is underneath your parents, it is your responsibility.
>> All right. Um, I'm going to take that ruling into consideration to give you 30 days. All right? >> But I'm not going to give you 30 days. I'm going to give you 15 days because it's already in the system for you to start doing what you need to do.
>> All right? >> I believe with the new system that in 15 days, we should be able to see a road map of where we're going. >> All right. Okay. >> Um, >> in honor of the manager saying what he said, I'm going to waver the $80 though.
>> So, I'm going to give you 15 days. I'm going wave the $80 and that will be my Ruby. >> Thank you. >> Right. >> Okay. >> Um, I think that's more more of a a reasoning.
>> All right. Thank you. >> And case number C, and I do I commend you on taking care of your mother and your father. That's something that um it is our duty, but it is our duty to to stay on top of what is ours as well.
Right. >> Uh case number CE case number C24070027. It's going to be uh 15 days to be able to come compliant. Wait a minute.
>> I'm gonna give you 15 days and after the 15 days I'm going to run a daily fine. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Just a question about that. What do I need to do to >> just We need to make sure that everything's becoming compliant. Whether you're make sure that the permit is being done and you running what the com
the make sure the permit is already in compliance. That's all it is. >> Okay. >> All right. because because I've already made a ruling on this. Um I I'm going have to make sure it stays >> okay >> forcible. >> Of course. No, my question I guess it's it's um is there anything that you can
give me so then I can go to development service and say, "Hey guys, I have 15 days. Can you hurry up with the >> Absolutely. As soon as we finish with this hearing, we're going to go ahead and and have an order written out and signed by the magistrate and that will be given to you before you you leave today." Got it. >> Okay. Thank you. No problem.
>> Special master. Yes, >> they apply back in December 15 and we are in January 29th and he hasn't got any respond from development services. So I I 15 days I'm not opposed like my director was saying 30 days because it's
it's past 30 days since they applied and development service has not got with them. So uh if we can do the 30 days if it's if it's okay with you. Well, the gentleman did mention that they have responded back and they've asked for revisions and he submitted revisions
last week and that's when he's waiting now on the um answer from the revision. >> No, no, no. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Um as of last week, the update that I have is that the case has moved. >> Understood. Understood. >> Yeah. >> All right. I I highly recommend that you
go in person and and try um like I said, you're going to get an order um once the magistrate has ruled >> and um with that just pressure pressure try to get an answer. Okay. >> Um sometimes you have to be a little persistent in order to get responses.
>> Yeah. Okay. I will. Thank you. >> All right. Let's go back with the ruling. I'm going to grant the 30 days. I'm going waiver the $80 administration fee. I'm going to after the 30 days, starting
March the 1st, there will be a $50 per day fine. Okay? >> Until you meet the compliance. All right? And the reason I have to do this is because I've already made a ruling on
this two years ago. I mean over two years ago. So um that is how the uh decision has been made. All right. And case number C24070027
30 days to come compliant which will give him until March the 1st. Waver $80 administration fee for this time. After that, March 1st, it'll be $50 per day of the violation. Thank you.
Thank you. >> Thank you. Next case, item 26 under new business. Code officer Flores, case number CC2500387, NOV
Damian Owens, Tierra TRS. Special master of the property was cited on October 21st, 2025 for code section violation 6-36, non-permitted work. This is in reference to an extended driveway. A notice of violation was mailed certified mail and
posted on October 21st, 2025. The summons to appear was mailed certified and posted on December 11th, 2025. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for today's hearing. Currently, the property is in violation.
I took the photographs on October 21st, 2025 and December 11, 2025. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special Master, please accept the photos submitted as evidence. >> Can you go back down to the photos? >> Photos accepted. Uh, special master, as
of today, I did not see anything on file for the extended driveway. They are working on uh there is another permit for a separate case um
but not for the extended driveway. >> Can you state your name and address for the record, sir? >> Yeah. Damian Tashara 3035 Southeast Fourth Place Homestead, Florida. >> Can you give me a statement so we can actually see how we can get you to be compliant?
>> Yeah, the on the subject of the extended driveway, there is a permit BD bravo delta 250475 BL RS and Robert that's in the system. >> Can you you show that to your code
enforcer, please? One special me special message. Just to stated on the record, uh the document they just provided, is that a print out of the permit status? >> Uh yes. >> Yes, it says Oh, I'm sorry. It is from
the city of Homestead. says permit correction report with that BD number. >> Understand? So, it's not that it was issued. It's just corrections that they need to comply with. >> Correct. And it does say in the description that it is for the
legalization of concrete driveway extension. >> Understood. So at this time it appears that based on the documentation you provided it's not an approved and finalized permit but rather saying that you need to provide revisions to the building department rather than
>> that's correct. It's the permit that's in process. >> Okay. >> And we're having conversations. >> Okay. >> Mure. We're happy to move forward with this. >> Let's move forward. Can you go ahead? Uh
how can we help you to become compliant? >> Okay, as I said uh we have submitted the the application for the permit. Um we are in conversation with the um
there's a few different people involved in Can I have >> Sure. Here you go. >> Special master, I'm sorry. Um, I do see it in the system that it says the status is in review. It was applied for on December the 19th, 2025.
>> Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. Um, so it is in review. Uh, I have to say it took us a while to get the permit process started. Uh, there's a new, as you know, there's a new process here in the city of Homestead and I had
several failed attempts to to submit it through the portal. it wasn't well documented. Um, but once we got it in, we've, you know, we we entered it into the system and we've we did a we did a
survey and then, you know, this is the first ruling on on the application and so I'm having conversations with them. Unfortunately, the the driveway is in as you can see. Um, it was approved by my home homeowners association and it is of
a width that is similar to several of my neighbors. Um, but Mr. Figuera is saying that the the property line is 25.5. So, um, I haven't um I haven't verified this with him, but I believe that his
recommendation is that I need to cut the driveway in order to get it to compliance. Okay. but his note was was only recently made. Um, and then, you know, I've I've tried to to communicate
with the city on many occasions. I've called and it's gone straight to voicemail on many occasions. Um, it it's to the point where I have to come in every time I need to have a discussion with the city, right? And I'm a full-time employee. I don't have time to
uh come every single day to the city. And so I'm doing the best that I can under the current situation. >> All right. Um I will give you um some time in order for you to be able to um make sure you
do what is uh requested. And so um today what I will do is I will give you um we'll give you 30 days. So that'll be March the 30, March the 1st.
Um 30 days to be able to come compliance and it will be a $80 administration fee for today. All right. >> You said eight or >> you March. >> No, the fee. I'm sorry. >> The fee is $80. >> 80. All right. I'm going to go ahead and
make the ruling. CC case number CC2500387- NOV. I'm correct. Uh 30 days to come compliant. $80 administration fee. Thank you. Have a great day, sir. >> Okay. I have another um permit in the
system. Is that going to be called another time or? >> Yes, that one I um haven't set to hearing because I see that you are working on it. >> Okay. >> Um and there is a permit number on file.
I do have that information in that case. Sir, next case item 27. This will be 10 cases for this property owner. >> How how many? Five.
>> Next case is item 27 under new business. Code officer Valencia. >> Will this be I'm sorry to stop you. Will this be 27 28 29 30 31 >> Rick.
>> Can we run them all? >> They are different um folios. Special master. >> Oh, okay. All right. Just give me one second. Do we have another case? Uh, we have
another case after them. >> Yes, one more. >> Okay. Can you can we proceed with the other one and then Okay, next case. Item 14 under new business
code officer Johnson case number C2509 0204 Wilmer Hernandez. The property was cited September 20th, 2025 for code section 30-433 section I, expansion of RV while parked
in a prohibited parking area. A notice of violation was mailed and posted September 20th, 2025. Summon summon to appear was mailed and posted December 4th, 2025. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for today's hearing. I took the photographs
September 20th and December 4th of 2025. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo. Submit as evidence. >> Accepted. >> Please state your name and address for the record, please.
>> Uh, Wilmer, address 1209 Northwest Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33. I mean, >> how can we help you become compliant?
>> Translate. Right. Right. That is correct. He was cited for the trade at the property. >> Okay. Okay. >> Okay. If I have to move it, there's not a problem. I'll do what it has to be
done. I'll move it. is can you let him know that it's for the expansion of the trailer on the on the structure the on the right hand side or left correct the expansion of >> go
Okay. >> What do you want me to do? To remove it or to close it? What should I do? >> The ordinance requires for you not to have any occupancy inside an RV parked in the residential area. So, it does have to be
compacted together and closed off. So he has to close it and become compliance with the ordinance. Um I advise for him to be familiar with the ordinance that city of Homestead of storing recreational vehicles.
Okay. >> Okay. I will try to remove it. >> All right. Um I'm going go ahead and make the ruling in this case. I'mma give >> I'm gonna give him seven days to be compliant,
which will be >> February the 6. But it's February 6, he needs to become compliant. There will be a $80 administration fee for today. I'm gonna go ahead and make the ruling. Case number C25090204, 7 days to come compliance, $80
administration fee. Thank you. Have a great day. So, I have to pay $80 and I have to have it removed by the 6th of February. >> Yes. >> Okay. That's not um That's That's a little bit too soon because I have to
find somebody to come and and help me remove it. It's not that fast. >> Uh we're not The decision has been made 7 days to come compliant to be familiar with the
ordinance of storing a recreational vehicle. It's going to be a $80 fee today for administrative costs. Um, he needs to be familiar of how to store recreational vehicles.
Okay. Okay. >> And if he doesn't become compliant, there can be a daily fine after those seven days if uh that's not enough time. All right. Thank you. Case dismissed. Would you like me to call the three for
the first property? >> Yes. Okay. And then the other two. >> Correct. Okay. Next case. Item 27 under new business. Code officer Valencia
with three cases. Item 27, 28, and 29. Item 27, case number CC2500547. N O Jose Ramiro Bonia Vatro. Item 28, case number CC2500548, NOV, Jose Ramro Bonia Vatro.
Item 29, case number CC2500549 OB Jose Ramiro Bonia Voro. The first case is CC2500547. This case is for operating uh without a business license at the location is 206 Southwest 3rd Avenue.
The case was opened on November 3rd of 2024. The notice of violation was posted on November 3rd as well. The photos were taken on January 8th of 2026 for uh someone to appear. As of
today, I haven't got anything from the development service from the BTR business license department. I'm saying that they apply for that. Do you want me to continue? You want to? Yes. Okay. So, CC2500548
for in uh installing a fence without a permit code section 6-36. Um say location 206 uh Southwest 3rd Avenue. The property the case was open on 11 third 11:30 of 2025
with the posted notice of the violation on the same day and the summons to appeal was was posted on 18th of 2024. No permits in the system as of today. Case number CC2500549
OV and that is for code section 6-36. And what they did, they installed uh asphalt in the whole entire um vacant lot without a permit. The case was open on November 3rd, 2025 with pictures posted on 113rd, 2025 and
1 2020 uh six. As of today, no permits for asphalt the system. >> Can you state your name and address for the record, please? >> Bonia and Jose Bonia. This is my father, the owner. 18221 Southwest 224 Street,
Miami, Florida, 33170. >> All right. Um, can you please give us some um explanation of how we're going to be able to get you to become compliant? >> Yes. So when we bought this property,
uh before we actually bought this property, I had come here and asked questions because I know for the type of business that we need, it uh it was a certain type of uh I guess lot had to be uh industrial. And so I asked questions, I would come here, ask questions, can I buy this lot?
Can I buy this lot? Can I buy this lot? And when they told me that I could buy this lot, they never told me that I had to develop it and build it and do this and do that. So when they told us we had already bought that, we had already did all of that and then that's when we got the violations and we had a meeting with
the inspector and all those people and they told us you need to uh have a brick uh wall and this and that and you have to have concrete and drainage, but they never explained that to me and obviously I saw other people around. I'm like I I didn't see them. So I we had no clue. So
when we they told us that which was about a month and a half to two months ago now we're in the process of of doing all that and getting engineered for the for the concrete for the drainage for the walls for everything. So we are working on that. This is your first property you purchased? >> Uh far as commercial.
>> Commercial. Yes. >> First one. And also for the business tax uh uh receipt, we did uh uh pay for it and it's in the process. So I don't know that. >> Can you show your uh officer please?
>> We also asked about that and they said that it's in process. I'm sorry. What's your name? >> Uh, Ramito. >> Ramito. Um, yes. I see that. >> I will check this, but it's just to apply for the for the
>> Yeah, >> business license. >> Yes, we paid for it and we came and asked and they said that it's in process. So, that that's that's all they told us. >> Okay. Yeah, this um they applied back in um August 5th of 2025.
>> All right. FYI, if you're doing this is your first rodeo with commercial, it's totally different than residential. >> Yeah. I just wish that they would have when we before we bought the property they would have told us okay you need to do this this and this. So we would have
been ahead of the game but we did all this thinking that it was okay and with no explanation of anything. We come to find out when we get all these violations and we came to have a meeting with the I guess the development people and that's when they explained to us you need to do this and this and this but
they I I we didn't know it before >> and now we're working on that but we need an engineer for every specific thing. And how far are you uh with at least complying with the permits pulling
paying getting the permits pulled? This is where the first step is. Yeah. >> Because you have not started that process. Now you're further along in the violation. So my advice to you is I'm going to give you seven days to start pulling permits. That means you need to
go over there, sit down, and pull every single permit on every single violation that you have right here. That's your first step. All right. Um, that's where we're at today. >> Yeah. >> All right. So, each of these violations that you're occurring right now that has
been pulled, you need a permit starting process. And once you pull that permit, that's saying, "I'm taking a first step to try to get myself in compliance." >> Yeah. right now you're telling me you ain't even started. You're not even trying. You're just doing what you want
to do and so that can't be done, right? Um there is processes and rules and regulations that you have to take as a owner now regardless of what you see around you because someone around you may have been there for 99 years. Yeah. They're godfatherred in. So you can't go
by what they're doing. All right. Um, now that you're a new business, that means you have to comply towards the new ordinances, the new regulations. All right. All right. Um, I'm going to give you seven days on each
of these violations to start the process. I believe that's an ample amount of time. All right. So, that's going to be the correction of these that has been read these three now. So, um, with the first violation, I'm giving you
7 days, which you have until February the 6 to pull a permit. There's a $80 fee for each of them. All right. >> Yeah. >> So, I'm going to go ahead and do the ruling for these three that's been
called before me. and case number C C25-0000547- NOV 7 days $80 administration fee case number CC2500548-OV 7 days $80 administration fee case number C2500549-OV 7 days, $80 administration fee.
Start that process of pulling those permits. All right. Before you get even more deeper. All right. Um, word of wise, you don't pull these permits. This is ruling has already been
ruled. The next step is a daily fine. All right. >> Yeah. That closes those three. >> Yes, they have two more because there's two different um >> plots.
>> All right. >> Okay. Next case. Item 30 under new business. Code officer Valencia CC250055 N O Jose Ramro Bonia Vato.
Item number 31 under new business case number CC2500552 NOV Jose Ramro Bonia Bur. The case number CC 2500550. This case was open on November 3rd, 2025 for code section 16-17 operating without
a business license. Pictures were taken on 1103 2025 and 108 2026. As of today, no business license of file. Case number CC2500552 Nov. It was cited on November 3rd, 2025
for code section 6-36. Um, installed asphalt in the vacant lot without a permit. Location of the violation is 23 214 Southwest 3rd Avenue. Photos were taken on 113 2025 and 18
2026. As of today, no permits on file. Accept the photo as a evidence. Special master >> accepted. Can you please state your name and address again? >> Bonia Jose Bonia, 1822 Southwest 224th Street, Miami, Florida 33170. >> All right. You understand why you have
two violations because you have two different laws. They're totally different requirements. All right. Um, so there again, I'm going to do the same judgment that I did in the last three. You have seven days to start pulling permits and $80 administration fee for
each of these. I'm going to ahead and make my ruling. I'm going to put it on note again. You have been given the ruling. After this ruling, if it comes back before another magistrate, you have a daily fine that will occur. Okay. Um,
so for case number CC250055 N OV, 7 days, $80 administration fee. You have seven days to come compliant, which will be February the 6, 2026. $80 administration fee for case number
CC2500552- NOV, 7 days, Nove uh February the 6, $80 administration fee. That's Maruan. >> So, we're getting fined for the local business address receipt even though we did process that.
>> You're not You didn't get a fine. I mean the $80 is for >> the $80 is for you coming here today. >> Okay. >> That's administrative cost. >> All right. >> You have seven days to get your permits processing. If you don't get those
permits no by the 6th of February, you could be jeopardized and have another a fine and that fine could be a at the discretion of the um hearing master
and a daily fine as well. >> So we need to put pull out another permit for the local business tax. What I see here that you guys put both lots together that is fine if the the business license say yes
>> they told us that that was fine >> correct but right now none of them had one >> but it it's in process >> it's in >> yes it's in process but you guys have been operating in there since you guys put those uh the asphalt the containers so there's a business going on in there
there's not paying no no business tax received to the city of Homestead So what is the process for that then? >> The same thing with this. You guys need to go over there and to the business license department and ask what else needs to be done. >> We just did >> as as of right now. I'm going to ask
that we move forward. Um please take the time and just communicate with your officer and then she will help you to be able to move in the right direction. All right. Thank Thank you. >> Case is dismissed. Now returning to the agenda order for
the remaining cases. Item number one under civil citation Kafer Chapelli case number CC2500137 TKT Runo plants. A citation was issued to Runo Plants at
30920 Southwest 191st Avenue. The citation was issued on November 18, 2025. A compliance deadline was given until 11:23 2022, but failed to remove the box that was found on the bulk trash
for a violation of the city code 23.5-6 illegal deposit of garbage and waste box with name found on bulk trash pile by improper methods. The violation occurred at 29 Northwest 3rd Avenue. The citation has not been paid. Photographs documenting the violation were submitted
as evidence. >> Photos accepted. Anybody in the audience here for this case? Ruling for case number CC250 0137T KT. $1,000 fine. Next case,
>> special master. Are they going to have an admit fee? >> Oh, and yeah, thank you. Admit fee of $80. Next case. >> Next case. >> Uh, let me reread that.
Judge uh judgment for CC25003. Correction case number CC25-0000137-TKT ruling $1,000 fine $80 administration fee. Next case. >> Next case. Item number seven under civil citations. Code officer Flores. Case
number CC2500152 TKT Jose Martinez. Special master. The citation was issued to Awasul. Awa Aulpool, property address 235 Southwest 32nd A. Citation was issued on December the 16,
2026 for code section 6 uh-53 contractor working without obtaining a required permit. Location of the violation was the vineyards clubhouse folio 107915007 0060. I took the photographs on December
12th, 2025. The photos clearly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. I'm I'm looking for the ticket. >> I can show you a copy if you need.
>> Yes, please. >> I'll pull it up. Give me one second. Um, can it can you just show me right here on the screen? Yeah, there it is. Can you zoom into that? >> All right. Um, special master, this is
in reference to tiles that were being changed in the pool area and work being done before obtaining the required permits. As of today, the citation remains unpaid.
This is for the contractor. Uh there is another case that will be heard in a different date for the non-permitted worker. >> All right. Ready to make the ruling. Anyone here is representing this case?
Ready to make the ruling. CC2500152 TKT $1,000 fine $80 administration fee. Next case. Next case, item number six
under previously heard code officer Chapelli. Case number C25070255. Rosa Savala. This is an aid affidavit of non-compliance. The property owner is Rosa Savala located at 638 Northwest 7
Avenue. The case was heard on October 2nd, 2025 and the compliance deadline was November 7th, 2025. Compliance was achieved for code sections 19-51, 23.5-5,
23.55-36 for maintaining an accumulation of garbage, trash, junk, and or debris. And 19-92 and 19-95 for property overgrown on the rear. Non-compliance remains for
code section 30-443, two RVs still present and remain at the property, and 6-36 failing to obtain permit for shed. The affidavit of non-compliance was sent by certified and regular mail on December 24th, 2025, and
the property was posted on the same date as well. Photographs were taken and submitted as evidence for review by the special master. >> Accepted. Can you give me the case number again, please? >> C25 070255.
>> Item number six previously hurt. >> How many violations is in? One, two, three. >> Four. >> Four. Two of them were complied. and she is missing the permit for the shed which has been
in a pending status since 2023 and she still has two RV presence at the property. She needs to remove at least one and also pave the property to have the RV present. When was this heard again?
>> On October 2nd, 2025. And they were given until November 7 of 2025 to come into compliance. >> Okay. Can I do you have that the hearing? Well, I can see it myself.
the ruling. >> Thank you. All right. Uh the fine is going to be non affidavit non-compliant starting today. It's going to be $500 a day,
$1,000 fine until she come compliant. All right. So, let me make the ruling and ruling of C25070255. $1,000 fine, $500 a day starting today. Well, no, after today until she become compliant, $80
administration fee. Thank you. Next case, item number seven on the previously heard code officer Garcia. Case number C2508 0215
team group HS LLC. >> Special master, this is an affidavit of non-compliance. The property owner is uh corporation under team groups S HS LLC for the property address 1500 Northeast
A Street uh for the violation of code section 6-194 subsection 4 for the fence in disrepair. This case was originally heard on November 6, 2025
and were given until November 21st of 2025 to comply. I took their inspection photograph on November 26, 2025 and January 6, 2026. Uh photos fairly and accurate represent
was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. And as of today, special master has been no contact between me and the and the owners. >> Can you show me? Do you have photos and can I see the previous judgment?
>> Sure. Thank you. >> And this is right on the main street. >> Yes, sir. >> And kids are walking by the every day. Uh school zone is right near there across from the Family Dollar.
I know my community. >> Yes, please. Thank you. Is anybody here to represent this team's groups? All right. This is a a a really a safety hazard uh
by it being where it's located at. Uh kids walk up and down. There's a community that that actually is right there in between these two properties. And so, uh this is very much of a a safety
violation issue. Um, I put emphasis on that and I wanted to be on the record. It's in a uh the view of the public area like heavy traffic is there. Um, something could happen there. So, this this property does need to be
secured. Um, and and so with that being said, um, I'm taking this as a very much serious high-risk area. uh the the ver the what I'm going to do is it's going to be $1,000 fine.
This is going to be a $1,000 per day of the violation until this violation is rectified or come into compliance. Um it's right on a busy busy
drive here in Homestead and it's it's really a sore. Um, so I'm putting emphasis on that. So, uh, the $1,000 start is defined for today. The $1,000 day will start. Go ahead.
>> Uh, special master understanding the severity of the circumstances also during rush hour. I don't know if we can get like a demolition order or something like something similar. >> Well, if we demo it, then it doesn't have a barrier right there to do what it's doing now. Right or wrong? There's
no authority to demo. Yeah. You'd have to go through the county's demolition board. >> Yeah. So, I mean, the only thing we can do is put a fine on it, do a daily fine, and hopefully they they will understand the severity of what what we're pushing because like I said, this is on eight
this is this is on Campbell. This is one of the busiest roadways of our community. This is like our gateway to getting into Homestead. So, uh, it's very serious. Like you're you're you're stuck between the the park
and you're stuck between a a school. So, uh, this is serious. So, as I stated, it's a $1,000 fine starting today. Uh, after today, it will be $1,000 per day that they're within
violation of of uh compliance. Um, $80 administration fee. All right. today. Today >> this is a this is affidate of non-compliance. So I can go all the way back to when
from when they not complied, right? >> From my Yeah. From the previous when the previous when was the last um compliance? So it was heard initially on November 6 and what I have here they were given
until November 21st. >> So I'm gonna go all the way back to November 21st. >> November 21st was the date that they supposed to be in compliance. Oh, okay. So that's the date when the order said >> yes. >> Yes. Okay. Yeah. >> I'm going to go back all the way to
November um >> 21st. So the fine will start from there and then the daily fine will occur from there. All right. So in case number C250800 uh let's repeat that. Case number
C25080215 $1,000 fine from November was it the 26th? 21st, November 21st up to um we'll start occurring a fine a daily fine of $1,000. So you have a fine of $1,000 and a daily fine of $1,000
from that date with a $80 administration fee. Thank you. Next case, item number four under new business. Code officer Chapelli, case number C25
070313 MS6 Avenue LLC. The property was cited on July 20th, 2025 for code section violation 6-531 for the 40-year reertification. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the
property was set for tonight's hearing. Summons to appear was small, regular, and certified on July 20th and October 19, 2025 with posting on July 21st and October 20th, 2025. Currently, the property is in violation. I took the photographs on July 21st and October 19,
2025. the photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accept it. >> Um, special master, they do have a permit on file 2510037 for the 40-year resertification, but it's been in an applied status as of
January 2nd, 2025. >> Can you repeat that again? The permit number 2510037 for the 40-year reertification is in an applied status as of January 2nd, 2025. All right. Um,
I'm going give them um give them 30 days to come compliance, $80 administration fee. Case number C25070313. Uh 30 days to be to come compliant, $80 administration fee. Thank you.
Next case, item number six under new business code officer Chapelli. Case number C25080151. Iliam Serrano. The property was cited on August 12, 2025 for co-section violation 6-36
non-permitted work for the walkway. It's like a concrete um slab. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for tonight's hearing. Summon to appear was more regular and certified on August 12th, 2025 with posting. Currently, the property is in violation. I took the
photographs on August 11th, 2025. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. >> As of today, um, Special Master, I do not see no permits on file.
Um, this is all these are first time violators, right? Yeah, I'm in the first time. All right. So, uh, 30 days 30 days to come compliant, $80 administration fee.
Case number C2501. Uh, case number C25080151. 30 days to come compliant, $80 administration fee. Next case, item seven under new business, court officer Chapelli. Case
number C2590018, Frank Palasios. The property was cited on September 3rd and September 30th, 2025 for co-section violation 19-1 for the outdoor storage 6-271
and 6-272. Building and unit numbers are not visible from the street as required. Chapter 15, section 15-133. The building exterior in need of painting and general maintenance. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for tonight's hearing.
Summit to appear was more regular and certified on September 30th and November 24, 2025 with posting on October 5th and November 24th, 2025. Currently, the property is in violation. I took the photographs on September 2nd and January
8th, 2026. The photos fairly and accurately representable was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Somebody living in there. Yes, they're all occupied. >> 30 days, $80 administration fee.
Case number C. Case number C25090018. 30 days, $80 administration fee. Next case, item number nine under new business code officer Flores case number C25
08 0022 MA Investments Miami LLC special master. This is actually in compliance. Next next case item 11 under new business court officer Chapelli case
number C25080357 Jose Morales Garcia and Christina Vela. The property was cited on August 21st, 2025 for the following code violations. 19-1 outdoor storage that's complied. 30-43 for the food trailer on property
that's complied. 6-36 structure on rear um that's complied and 6-36 the non-permitted work for the terrorists compliance was not met. Summons to appear was mailed and posted on November 17, 2025.
Uh as of today, the property remains in violation. Photographs were taken and submitted as evidence. >> Evidence accepted. This is case number nine, right? >> 11. >> 11. And case number C25080357,
uh, 30 days to come compliant, $80 administration fee. Thank you. Next case, item 15 under new business officer Chapel. Case number CC2500157 NOV Elsabor De Malia LLC.
The property was cited on October 7th, 2025 for the following code violations. Bless you. 6-197 fence in need of repair. Compliance was not met. Summons to appear was now and posted on November 19, 2025. As of today, the property remains in
violation. Photographs were taken and submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Uh, case number C25000157. Uh, 30 days to come compliance, $80 administration fee. Thank you. Next case, item 17
and item 18 are for the same property, same owners from item 15. Item 17 from new business, code officer chapel, case number CC2500158, NOB elabor.
The property was started on October 7th, 2025 for the following code violation 6-36 non-permitted work for the front door, windows, the tiki hut, and the terrorists. Compliance was not met. Summon to appear was m and posted on November 19, 2025. As of today, the
property remains in violation. Photographs were taken and submitted as evidence. Case number C25- Z0058- NOV 30 days $80 administration fee case number C25001589 no ov 30 days $80 administration fee
thank you >> correction special master Seven. Item 17 is 158. CC2500158. >> Correction CC2500158 NOV 30 days $80 administration fee.
Correction CC2500159 OV 30 days $80 administration fee. Thank you. Next item, item 21, code officer Garcia under new business, case number CC2500261
NOV, City of Homestead Housing Authority. This uh property was cited on October 12, 2025 for postsection violation 24-65A sidewalk in this repair. A notice of
violation was hand delivered on October 14, 2025 and MEL certified on the same date. Compliance was not met on December 20, 2025. There therefore the property was set for today's hearing. I took the
photograph on October 12th, 2025 and December 20, 2025. Special me a city permit is required prior to conducting the repair work. Uh but no permit on file is as is as of today but the photos fairly and
accurately represent was observed. So please accept the the photo submitted as evidence. accepted. Um, case number C2500 2561 NOV >> 261 item 21.
>> Correction. Case number CC2500261- NOV 30 days to come compliant $80 administration fee. Thank you. Special master, can we go back to our my previous case?
We did not um read one of the cases for the property owner >> which is CC-25-0000159- NOV. >> That's case number 17 18. >> Yes, >> I I did make a ruling on it, I think,
but I'll reread it. >> Okay. Uh, ruling for case number CC-25-0000159 OV 30 days $80 administration fee. >> You made a ruling, but I didn't read the case. >> Oh. Oh my. Go ahead.
>> The property was started on October 7th. >> I know what I did. I'm sorry. I I I got two mixed up. Go ahead. I'm sorry. >> It said it's three violations, same owner. Um, the property was cited on October 7th, 2025 for the following code violations. The 19-71
nonsense parking of abandoned or incapacitated vehicles on the property. Compliance was not met. Summons to appear was mount and posted on November 19, 2025. As of today, the property remains in violation. Photographs were taken and submitted as evidence
>> in the ruling of case number CC25 00159- NOV 30 days $80 administration fee. Thank you for the correction. Next case, item 16.
Case number CC25 under new business CC2500104 NOB. This case is table. >> Okay. >> Okay. I see. Next case, item 34 under new business
code officer chapelli. Case number CC2500755 N OB Bruce Ramirez. The property was cited on November 17, 2025 for the following code violations 19-71 nonsense parking of abandoned or
incapacitated vehicles on the property. Compliance was not met. summit to appear was male and posted on December 18, 2025. As of today, the property remains in violation. Photographs were taken and submitted as evidence. Accept it. Uh, case number C250755-
NOV 30 days to come compliance $80 administration fee. throwing me out. >> Would you like me to call it? Okay. Moving to civil citations. Item number 10, code officer Chapelli,
case number CC2500162 TKT. This citation was just paid the um Maya Ellton was here and when you advised if they had citations, she
walked walked to the cashiers and paid the citation. >> Complied meeting ajourn at 433. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> There's another case.
>> I retract myself. Item number nine, page two. Yes. Item number >> the it's in this agenda. I'm not sure if it's in the current one for citation
number C uh 2500160 TKT item. I'm sorry. Meeting not ajourer, but we'll be going back to item nine under civil citations.
Code officer Garcia case number CC2500160 TKT Miguel Rodriguez Marina Alonte Delgado. Uh, the citation was issued to Miguel Rodriguez and Maria Alone Degado with
their mailing address of 1788 Southwest 91st Avenue, Miramar, Florida 33025. The citation was issued on December 20, 2025 for close section violation um 15-109,
discharge of sewage allowing a septic tan to overflow. The location of the violation is 1013 Northwest 94 under folio 10-7812-019-0360. I took the photograph on December 10, 2025. The photos fresent was observed.
Special master, please accept the photos me as evidence. >> Accepted. >> You just have to say something real quick. Special master. Um when I was posting this notice, it was a very fault order and there are occupants in this property.
>> So this this is um needing even further attention even after I give a verdict uh u even after I make a ruling. Uh it still needs to be neutralized and cleaned up in some manner. So, uh, I advise, uh,
the officer to please stay stay on top of this and, um, continue to push this so that can be done properly because there's kids in this area. >> Yes, Mr. Master. And part of the, uh, notice to appear that was given, it was given the corrective action to please correct this issue soon as possible. and
and we do need to make sure that um the property was neutralized and um sanitized in the proper manner before it starts to spread any kind of um whatever uh viral or something. Uh
right now it's uh eight uh the citation is uh can All right, thank you. $1,000 for the citation. Um, you got a seven day. Well, when this was
what's the date on this? So, it's already been You got seven days to come to compliance. Seven days to come compliance. $500 a day. Find that this is out of comp
$500 a day daily fine and a $80 administration fee. All right, because this is a sewer and needs to be cleaned up immediately. So, $1,000 fine,
7 days to come compliance, $500 a day. After the seven days, which would be that's too long, but I ain't ain't got no choice. Uh, February the 6, every day after February the 6 is $500 a day, $80 administration fee.
Case number C C25 00160 $1,000 fine 7 days come compliance which gives them to February the 6 after February the 6 is $500 per day that the violation is not complied and $80
administration fee. >> Thank you. meeting adjourned at 4:38