W well is is that spelled correctly? >> Spelled correctly. >> Okay. Woolhau. Okay. Uh and and you are the new director. >> Yes, we we met virtually. Yes. Thank you.
>> Okay. Anybody else we're expecting? >> No, I think we're we're ready to start. >> All right. We'll start. Let me >> You want to start the record? >> Recording in progress.
>> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Uh, good morning everybody. This is a code enforcement hearing for the city of North Miami. Today is December the 3, 2025. I am Jose Smith, a special
magistrate for the city of North Miami. The special magistrate is empowered under the laws of the state of Florida and the North Miami code to hold code violation hearings. The purpose of these
hearings is to determine if a code violator uh violation exists at your property as observed and cited by a code enforcement officer of the city. the city is not able to prove uh its case then I will
dismiss the case and you may leave. The proceedings are being recorded so all persons who are speaking should do so one at a time to ensure that all of the testimony is audible on the recording
device. If English is not your primary language, then please inform us and um when we call your case, we have translators who will assist you during the proceedings. When your case is called, the property
owner, agent for the property owner, and any witnesses that you may have should announce themselves and when asked, please speak directly into the microphone. say aloud your name, your business, your mailing
address, and your relationship to the property. If you are not the property owner or an attorney representing the property owner, then you must have a notorized power of attorney or an affidavit
in order for your testimony to be taken on behalf of the property owner. For new cases, you will be asked if you are aware and understand the violation that is being heard today and if you
understand what is required to resolve the violation. The city will present its case first and then the property owner will be given an opportunity to testify
on their behalf. You can bring witnesses to testify. You can present evidence and photographs and cross-examine the city's witnesses. Following the case presentation, I will issue findings of fact on the case. If I
find that a violation of city codes exist or existed at your property, then depending on the case, I will set up a compliance or abatement date for the violation to be resolved.
And for repeat violations, I will impose a daily fine. Um, and for new non-re repeat cases, my order will include an abatement date by which you must resolve the violation. and a daily fine if uh and if if you do
not resolve the violation by the abatement date. If I find sufficient cause to postpone enforcement action at this time, I will table or continue this case to another proceeding,
another hearing date in the future. If you do not agree with my findings of fact or my ruling, then uh the property owner may appeal the administrative order on the case to the circuit court of Date County, Miami date county. An
appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the filing of my administrative order to be appealed. In accordance with Florida law, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by a special magistrate with
respect to any matter considered at these proceedings, then the person will have to have a transcript, a verbatim record of the proceeding. This record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The
cost of obtaining the verbatim record shall be their sole responsibility of the property owner or the appellant. And it is recommended therefore that persons who plan to appeal their case should provide their own court reporter at this
proceeding. Pursuant to city codes, if the city of North Miami prevails in prosecuting a case before the special magistrate, the city is entitled to recover all costs including uh incurred in the prosec
prosecution of the case. The current cost assessment is $100 a case. Once the city records an order that imposes a fine and authorized the levy of a lean against the property, then the city will charge additional administrative fees to
record and release the lean. So, at this point, uh I'll turn it over to uh the acting clerk uh and then we will have the uh pledge of allegiance.
Uh would you like uh the police officers to give the pledge of alle allegiance first or >> we can we we can do that. Uh is the police officer in attendance? >> She is. >> Okay. Who's the officer?
>> Officer. She's Yeah. Give me one second. There we are. Oh, hi there. How are you? Good to see you. >> Good. Okay. Let's do the pledge. Okay. Can everybody put their right hand over their hearts, please? 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.
>> Thank you very much. >> You're welcome. >> Um, is it uh now time to swear in all the witnesses? the code officers. Uh just for the record, we don't have a translator on today's meeting.
>> Okay. So any case that is requires a translator will have to be tabled. >> Correct. >> So now we can proceed with um administer the oath to the code officers. >> Okay. Can everyone raise their right
hands, please? I can't see them, so I don't know if they're ready or not. >> They are. >> Okay. Do you s 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 aloud, I do.
>> I do. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Who's next? >> Me. Okay. Yeah, I got you uh out of place with the pledge. So, let's uh >> No worries.
>> That it's time for you to do your uh your talk. >> My script. Thank you. Good morning and thank you for participating in today's special magistrate hearing. I will review the process by which today's hearing will be conducted. Make sure your device is always muted unless
you're giving a testimony on a case. If you're using two devices to participate in today's hearing, be sure your audio is only enabled and on one device. When your case is called, if you're signed into Zoom, you will receive notification giving you access to audio and video so
that you may give your testimony. If you're physically at the city hall and wish to give testimony, you must sign in with a code clerk and await a text message indicating your case is ready to be heard. Upon receiving the message, you should immediately come to the code compliance office to be provided with
access to a computer. If you would like to speak on behalf of a case, once the case is called, you should click the raise hand button to be acknowledged. Before giving testimony on your case, please state your name, property address, and relationship to the
property. If you wish to have an aneer, which today we don't have any, please let us know so we can go ahead and table the case for the next available meeting. >> Your magistrate, that concludes the instructions. I have ready your abate mandates and the amendments for today's
hearing. >> Okay. Before before you um >> before you do that, um are there any amendments or deletions to the a to the agenda? >> Yes. So the amendments are case number
one, >> number six, >> what are we amending there? >> So the cases of from one through the ones that the first four that I'm going to tell you uh we had issues uh with the
gangs and the planning and director. So we had to postpone them for for the following hearing. >> Okay. So one, two, three, and four. >> No, no, no. Uh, I'll I I'll give you the ones. Uh, just let me know when you're ready. >> Okay. I'm ready.
>> So, number one, number three, number 24, number 25. >> Go ahead. >> And those are it. Um, number eight was closed. Number eight is closed.
>> Yes, they complied. And number 14 and number 15 um unfortunately they did not re receive proper um >> notice. >> Notice yes. >> Which one was that? 15.
>> Number 14 and number 15. >> Okay. All right. Um, you were you were going to say something before I interrupted you. >> Oh, no, no. I was going to give you the amendments and the abatement dates.
>> Okay. >> So, we already I already gave you the amendments and then I'm ready now for your abatement dates. >> Let's have it. >> Uh, 30 days is January 7th, 2026. 60 days is February 4th, 2026.
and 90 days is March 4th, 2026. >> Got him. >> Perfect. We're ready whenever you are to call the first case. The person is outside waiting. >> Um you can go ahead uh whatever case you want to call first. Uh sometimes we go
out of order. >> Yes, we do. to accommodate certain people or for whatever reason. We're I'm I'm ready. >> Okay. We're calling case number nine. >> Okay. And that's uh Shauna Sand Sanders,
the uh officer. >> Yes. I just want to make sure that the individual I know that she's outside. I just wanted to make sure that he sits on the >> Okay. The name of the case is Noel Castillo >> number nine. Uh yeah, Castillo CBP
R202300917. The officer for this case is Miss Shannon Sanders. Let me share my screen. Give me one second, please. on the camera that they can see me. >> There we go. >> Good morning.
>> Good morning. >> If you can please raise your right hand. And I believe the one on the back is the property owner as well. >> Yes. >> Okay. All right. Um,
we don't we don't need to see the uh the information on the left side. Just the uh >> Do you want me to stop sharing? Got it. >> Yeah, you don't you don't need to. No, no, no. Just just the uh the case uh that we're uh discussing. Not not all
the other cases on the left hand side of the screen. You follow? >> Put it Put it back up. You can put it back up. >> This is the agenda and this is the case itself. This is case. >> So what I'm what I'm saying what I'm
suggesting is that the uh cases 8 9 10 on the left hand side of the >> You don't want to see this. >> I don't want to see that. I just want to see the case before us and not these other cases on the side. on the agenda. That makes it easier.
>> All right. >> Um, sorry. Please raise your right hand. >> Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give in this proceeding shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help you God. Please say I do. >> I do.
>> Okay. And and who do we have here? What is your name? >> My name is Jes Alvarez. I'm the project manager of permit runner uh for Noel Castillo who's the owner here with me and we've been through the process
uh of a variance that was approved by the zoning department and now soning department need to review the the plans that the architect is about to give it to us next week. Um we need to present a
package that Carla at Soning Department give it to us last week in a meeting. Um after she received we are going to present the building permits to the building department. That's why we are requesting a 90-day extension to go
through the process of the permitting and the inspections to close the case. >> All right. Um am I looking at the right case? I'm looking at a some pictures showing a like a a shed, a white shed uh
next to a brown house. Uh yeah, I saw that. Uh what what is it that requires a building permit? Is it the white fence in >> No, it's the is the white structure that
was approved as an um additional ancilliary um living unit and now need to be legalized. It was approved by a zoning variance and now need to be legalized through building. Anybody? Anybody from
zoning uh that can attest to whether or not it's been uh approved by zoning? Anybody? Can can we check with zoning? >> Um Shannon Sanders, um co- compliance officer for um city of North Miami. I can confirm. from not from the zoning
department, but I do have um information and or email stating that the variance has been approved and now they are waiting to submit their application for the structure that's in the rear of the property. >> Okay. So, it's it's the the witness
testified that it's a witness. It's a it's a habitable structure. Is that your understanding, Miss Sanders? Let me look at the actual um all I see is that there was a variance approved. Let me look to see exactly what it
entails. >> Okay. >> What is the expediter's name again? >> Hazel Alvarez. It just says to construct an ADU in the rear of the property approved on 92
2025. >> Okay. So, having received the zoning variance to build that structure, then the next step is to apply for building permits. Correct. >> That is correct.
Sunny need to check first the plans is a part of the process. It's a package that they give it to us and then when they confirm that what they approve is what we are applying for permits and they give us the go ahead, we can go to the building department to
>> so you then you you first before you even apply to the building department, you still need a zoning sign off. >> Yes. >> Okay. How how long is that process going to take? >> Okay, next week we should receive the
plans from the architect. Um we apply to zoning because they need to review the actual plans that need to be submitted to the building department. If they don't have any objections when they give us the okay and go ahead the same plans
that we given to Sony, we submit it to building department with the proper application. And then all the department need to be reviewed because this uh have roofing, structural, electrical, plumbing, have
all the disciplines have to be reviewed the plants. >> Okay. Does it have plumbing, utilities it out? >> Yes. Everything. >> So it's almost it's a living a living facility. >> Yes.
Okay. Uh and and the zoning has allowed it. Okay. So, Miss Sanders, uh what is your recommendation? >> I would recommend I'm I'm I know she's asking for a 90day extension. However, I would like to keep a short abatement.
You know, keeping in mind that this case has been going on since September of 2023. Um that's already been, I think, you know, half built or partially built in the back. So, I would like a short abatement to to guarantee that those
applications be um submitted to the city as soon as possible. >> I would agree with that. Uh I just noticed that the original the the the original fine was issued or the notice was issued uh in September of
23. Um, I don't think the owner has been very diligent in moving to correct um the uh the violation and I think that 60 days uh with everybody acting uh
expeditiously uh we can get it if it gets caught up in in uh planning or zoning for whatever reason then uh you can come back and you know tell me about it. But right now, I'm going to agree with the uh with the
code officer and u give you a 60-day uh uh abatement period. So, uh, my ruling based on the testimony of the city's code compliance officer, the photographs
and evidence presented depicting that the cited violation still exists and proper notice has been given. The owner's representative has testified. I find in favor of the city, enter an adjudication and set a
compliance date of 60 days. That's February 4th, 2026. In the event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is abaded. >> Okay.
>> Go work. >> Thank you. Have a great day. I left it that way when you >> All right, let's call the next case. >> Next case is case number 20 and 21.
They're also outside. >> All right. Mary Sampure >> is 20 and 21. Uh, same owner. >> Yeah, same owner, same property, but two different cases. All right. >> Anything else?
>> Let's do uh number 20. Is there anybody here representing the owner? >> Yeah, she's just she's just sat down. We need to make sure that she owns the laptop. Thank you very much. >> Good morning. >> Morning.
>> Hello. Um, Miss Aur. >> Yes. >> Morning, Miss Aur. If you could please uh raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give at this proceeding shall be the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth? So, help you. Please say I do. >> I do. >> Okay. So, magistrate, this is case number 20. Uhhuh. Sorry. >> Yes. Uh ma'am, do do you know uh the nature of the violation? Why you're you're here
today? Well, it's something with the trailer which is taken care of. >> Well, this one has to do with your u disabled MercedesBenz which is sitting the front. >> Yeah, it's the tire they had to put air on. They did this morning. It's one of
them. The other one, the guy that was there said that we have to change it and I had to come here. When I took the picture, I'll show you the time that I was there. I tell him, "No, I have to go. When I come back, we could change the other tire." But one of them got there.
>> Well, I'm I'm seeing a uh what the city is is calling an inoperable and barrel black Mercedes in front of your property. And it's covered by some kind of a plastic cover. Uh >> well, you want it to be removed
completely, then I'll do that when I leave from here. >> Well, >> no problem. If if if the if the vehicle is inoperable and or ordinary
and it's not oper operable, you can't you can't maintain it on your on your property. You have to take it to a yard somewhere. >> That's because I'm using another car. Excuse me. Go ahead. Sorry. No, I'm I'm I'm I'm saying that that vehicle there,
unless unless it's working, unless it's operating as a vehicle, >> uh you can't keep it there. So, >> all right. >> What do you What do you plan to do about it? >> Oh, I'll fix it. I'll have them fix the >> Yeah, but not you you got to remove it
from You can't fix it on your property. You got to go >> Oh, no. It's going to a garage. >> Okay. you know that that condition there uh is a public nuisance and it's also a violation of the code. We cannot allow that in the city of North Miami.
>> Okay. >> So uh uh officer Inspector Sanders uh tell me tell me >> No, that's not the officer. Let me go ahead and read the case. >> Okay. The officer >> number 20 Marie Mure Civ Y202400136.
officer for this case is Mr. Gabriel Morales. >> Okay. Yeah, I have Mr. Morales. Is he here? >> Yes. Good morning, Majestry Smith. Officer, >> tell tell me why you cited the homeowner on the on the vehicle that I'm discuss
that I'm talking about. >> So, Officer Morales with the city of North Miami. I inherited this case from officer Janaro Marillo. Uh he cited it back in uh 1024. Um, and the reason for that was, uh, as you can see in the first picture, um,
it's it's sterlick and it's in the same condition. It has, uh, multiple flat tires. >> There's a better p there's a better picture than that. >> Yeah, there's a better picture at the bottom. Um, but it's in the same condition just without the cover. Um, but it has multiple flat tires. Um, it
looks like it hasn't been moved in probably years to be honest. Um, and that's the reason for uh the reason why he cited this uh this property. >> Okay. And that's a violation of city code.
>> Yes, sir. You can't have uh inoperable vehicles on either neither on public or private property >> 10-9. >> Can I say something? >> One second, ma'am. 10-9 of the city code 10-9A
says you can't have an abandoned derelict or junk property on your uh on your property. You can't store it there. So, you got to remove it. All right. You you you understand that? >> Oh, yeah. But what happened to me is that somebody I don't know who it was
went inside. They vandalized the whole house. Inside is the frame that we have in the front. That's what I'm working on right now. But it's okay. I'll remove the car if that's the case. >> Okay. I'm I'm going to give you I'm going to give you 30 days. I hope you do it in in in in a week, but I'm I'm going
to give you 30 days because you have to make arrangements to have a tow truck pick it up and take it to a facility and I'm going to give you 30 days to do that. Uh so my ruling on uh that particular case which is case 20
is that I find based on the testimony of the code officer uh and the photograph depicting the uh the vehicle in question and the evidence presented shows that
the violation is still in effect. Proper notice has been given. Property owner has uh testified. I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of 30 days, January 7th, 2026.
In the event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is evaded. >> Your honor, one question. If I if I tear it up and take it out today, is that okay by you if I remove it today or tomorrow?
I'll let you the violation I I I think the violation um is not going to go away because it's it's been there a while. Um if you I I I'll tell you what I what I what I will do. First of all, you don't
have there is no fine yet. >> You I I am not imposing a fine, ma'am. I'm I'm giving you 30 days to do it. And if you do it today, tomorrow, or in 30 days, you will not be fine. >> I understand that. Thank you. But I'm
saying to you before the, you know, it's going to be off probably today. If I get the gentleman that's supposed to do it for me, I would remove it today. That's >> all right. I I appreciate that. The city appreciates that. Um, but you will not
be fine if you remove it before that I know. Okay. All right. Let's >> Yeah, let's let's let's go on to the following case >> uh which is case 21. >> Uh >> yes, case number 21, Marie M. Sure, CE
RCV 2024 000054. Officer for this case is Mr. Gabriel Morales. >> All right, Mr. Morales. Uh this is about the trailer, correct? >> Yes, correct. the trailer that is next to the uh that you can see is there next
to the black Mercedes as well. It's uh still there. I this case as well I inherited from officer Janaro Marillo and he cited them as well the same day um on 1024. Um so little over a year and uh it's
it's still in the same at at the property. Nothing has been has been removed. >> It's not there anymore. >> I'm sorry. as of as of as of the final inspection. >> Um, >> no, the final inspection. >> No, no. One one ma'am, please let the
officer speak and then I'll give you the opportunity to answer. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. Sorry. >> Yeah. As of the final inspection of um November 17th, um, no compliance has been met. So, >> there is no compliance yet?
>> No compliance. No. >> Okay. So, um, Miss Ampure, uh, >> Yes, sir. >> Did you remove it already or? >> Yes, sir. They could check right now as I'm speaking to you. It's not on the property. I have a picture. I took pictures to bring
>> Show late. >> Okay, it's on my phone right now. One second. One second. Because I took it this morning. That's why I was three minutes late when I came here. One second. Okay. Come on. Come on. Phone, do not
give me a hard time now. >> All right. Let's Let's save time. Ma'am, you don't have to You don't have to look for the picture. This is what I'm going to do. >> Okay. Okay. >> If you're on You're under oath and you have told me under oath that the
recreational vehicle is no longer there. So, what I'm going to do is I am going to table the case and allow the inspector >> to go out and take a look. >> Yes, sir. >> If it's no longer there, the case will not come back to me.
>> But if it is there, it is going to come back to me and then I'm going to be very upset because then you lie to me and I'm going to impose a heavy fine. So, >> I agree with you. I am I am I am giving you the benefit of the doubt. I'm not
I'm not going to do anything. Just just postpone the case. >> If it's been removed, no problem. >> Uh the the code officer will close the file. If it has not been removed, >> then he's going to bring it back to me
at my next meeting and then I'm going to >> uh give you a uh a heavy fine. >> Yes, sir. I'll agree. >> Okay. So get get get you know make sure that that's not there when the officer goes and also in the future no recreational vehicles are allowed.
>> Oh okay. >> Okay. >> But what I did I applied for a variance for me to have it back. That's what the city had told me. I bought the check. I did everything. So all I'm doing is waiting. But I still took it out. >> Okay.
>> Uh until you show me a variance. >> Yes sir. then you you cannot you cannot keep it there. Okay? Once you have a variance, then we can have another conversation. >> Thank you, man. Have a great day and uh we're ready to call the next case.
>> Please, can I ask you for a big favor? Could you please please if anyone could go while I'm sitting here and see that it's not there, I'll be very happy if >> we're done with the meeting, ma'am, the inspector will perform his inspection. >> Yeah.
>> Okay. The inspe the inspectors have a lot of work to do. They're going to be here most of the day. >> He's currently in the meeting. You're seeing him as we speak. He's currently in the meeting. >> Oh, so he won't be able to go today. You're saying? >> Probably not.
>> Today is a magistrate hearing. As soon as we as soon as he finishes his inspection, he'll notify you. >> Okay. >> The other thing you can do in the meantime is you can send that picture to the inspector. >> Yes. Uh but don't don't don't do it now.
Just your case is over. >> But you can send it you can send a picture into the city and uh and and that'll that'll facilitate >> Yes. >> closing the case. So let's move on. Let's move on to the next case. >> All right. So I'm done.
>> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. Have a blessed day everyone. >> I'm going to show the picture to the secret to the um gentleman. Now, next case we're going to call this case number 22. He's still in the meeting, ma'am.
>> No, no, not the officer, not the not the inspector. Somebody else that's here. >> All right. No problem. >> All right. Thank you. >> We're going to call 22. You too, ma'am. >> Okay. Byebye. >> All right. Number uh 22.
>> Yes. He's also out there on the um he's walking. That's another few minutes. Let me let me read it as we speak. Uh, no, I'll wait for him to sit down. Sorry. Good morning.
>> Good morning. >> All right. Uh please uh sir, would you state your name and property address? >> Yeah. Ross Alexander and the property address is 1955 Northeast 149th Street.
>> Your name? I'm sorry I didn't get your name. >> My name is Ross Alexander. >> Okay. And what's your relation? What's your relationship to the property? >> I'm a tenant.
>> Okay. Uh, so who is Ken Israel? >> Uh, they that's the property owner that they own the warehouses. Yeah. >> Okay. So, so it's your business, >> correct?
>> Your business is synergetic services. It's actually synergy services NMBB. Yeah. >> Okay. Uh Mr. Code Officer or Miss Code Officer, I guess it's Jana Sanders. Did you get the spelling right?
>> Um per Sunbiz and per the licensing department. This is how it's spelled. >> Okay. Well, there was an old company that inactive. I now have I have an LLC and the name is slightly different. So
that's what everything's under at this point. Um I actually have everything now to to submit for this certificate of use. Um because I've actually been there twice, but uh because the warehouse was
originally leased in my name and not in the company name. If if I may, can I please read the case and and swear in the the gentleman? >> Oh, certain. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Sir, if you can please raise your right hand.
>> Thank you. Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give in this proceedings shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So, help you God. Please say I do. >> I do. >> Thank you. >> And you reaffirm everything you've said so far.
>> Correct. >> All right. So, uh, Mr. Alexander, you own a business. It's what is it like a warehouse? >> Uh, what I do is, uh, I'm actually a consultant and we do some kind of
specialized electronic repairs. It's mostly technical services. >> You are you are a tenant in a space uh, in a uh, uh, district. >> Yes. Uh, I'm a tenant in the building
belonging to uh NMBB Partners owned by Kenneth Israel. So, he's my landlord. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. His name comes up a lot around here. I recognize it. Yeah. Um, not to imply that he does anything
wrong. I just see his name a lot. >> Anyway, >> well, they've actually been really good. >> All right. Anyway, uh, you say there's a discrepancy uh, with the name of your business. Well, okay. Uh, I have had a u
a subchap or SC corporation was called Synergetic Services Incorporated and that went inactive and has dissolved. So, basically I just started a new LLC and that's what we're
doing everything under now, you know. >> Okay. more of a reason why you need a certificate of use uh so that we clarify who's the entity that is doing business.
Now you personally were not cited. The city doesn't site the tenant. The city cites the owner but you don't want to make the owner unhappy because then he can terminate your lease. So, in order
for you to be able to be legal, you need to have a certificate of use, um, which is required by the land development regulations of the city. So, you don't have one, at least not under
any name. >> So, how long do you need to get one? >> Uh, actually, I have everything with me here. Uh soon as I walk out of this building, I'll walk in next door. Uh I've actually been going through the
process, but the last hitch was uh I mean I probably would have had it I guess week before well the week before Thanksgiving. Uh but because I had actually rented that warehouse in my name and not in the company name, they didn't want to accept
that, you know. Um, so she wouldn't process it at that time. Uh, I believe the lady's name is Anna Callus or something. Um, but anyhow, I got the lease redone. That
actually just uh I just got that back from them yesterday. So now everything is in a matching name and uh I believe I have everything they need. Yeah. >> A special magistrate. if I can and I'll
also ask um the the bu um licensing department to chime in. Um I spoke with the license department yesterday and from my understanding he has submitted everything that he needs to submit to the city. However, as he has given testimony and I think you you know backed it up and stated he needs to get
everything situated with Sunbiz and with the county due to the change of names and things of that nature. So, I mean, he can visit them next door and they can reiterate it to him because I spoke with him at the property. I called and conferenced in Raphael from the license
department. We fully explained to him everything that he needs to do. So, again, he needs to get to the county and to um update his information with some bids before they're willing to issue him his license. >> All right.
>> Yeah. Go ahead, sir. Uh actually I have everything is is correct with the county. I went ahead and got the uh the fire inspection. I mean that's done under the property. Yeah. Um and I have a
Yeah, I believe we got everything straight with the county. I >> Okay. I I I know I know I I I >> and I have it with me, >> sir. Sir, I I I know that it's not easy dealing with the county and then the state and then going back to the city
and showing that everything is a-ok. Okay, I I understand what's going on. It's just paperwork and you need a little bit of time. So, relax. I'm going to give you 60 days to get everything
together and uh and then you'll get your certificate of use. Raphael Pedron would like to speak. Mr. Space, >> um, and then, you know, I'll go go ahead. Go ahead. >> Sorry for interrupting. Um, yeah. No, it sounds like he all he needs to do now is
is to present the certificate of his application now that he's updated his lease. Initially, I understood that the only business was Synergetic Services, Inc., which is why I prompted the business to reenact to re to reactivate his Sunbiz. Now there's a new entity
uh Synergy Services NMBB. So yeah, he just needs to apply for the certificate of use. He's corrected his lease. After he's done there, he can come over and speak to Anna and then she'll walk him through the process. So it sounds like he's doing what he's got to do at this point. >> Okay. So you don't have to go uh Mr.
Alexander, you don't have to do any more filing with the Secretary of State. >> No, >> no. He has his his his what is it? An LLC now? Synergy Services and MB. I just found it on Sunbiz. He opened it last month. Okay. >> So, he paid what he owed on the old entity. He's now establishing his new
entity is what it looks like. >> Okay. So, uh what I'm going to do is I'm going to do as I did pri in the prior case. I'm going to table the case. Uh I'm not going to adjudicate
guilt. I'm going to to to table it. And if you do everything you're supposed to do within the next week or 10 days with the city, then the case goes away. You don't have to come back and see me. If
there's a problem either with, you know, uh the fire department or planning or zoning or some other issue comes up, uh then, you know, I'll ask the city to bring it back. But it seems like everything now is aok. Okay. So, um I
think we uh will best accomplish our our mission here by just tableabling it. >> Just Mr. Magistrate, I need I haven't read the case number yet. >> You haven't read the case number? >> Nope. >> All right. Go ahead.
>> Thank you. Case number 22, NMBB Partners LLC CECU 202500237 inspector case was Miss Shannon Sanders. Thank you. >> Okay. And my uh my ruling is that uh the
case will be tabled and if uh if there's compliance uh within the next week or so, which is all it takes is to file the paperwork, then it doesn't need to come back to me. If if there's no
compliance, then I'll hear it at my next hearing. >> Okay. >> Okay. Agreed. >> All right. Good luck, sir. >> All right. Thank you. >> Next case uh we'll be calling is case
number 10 and 11. >> All right. Why don't you read uh for the record uh case number 10? >> Case number 10. Crystal Bay Investments LLC. CF OB 202300499 found guilty by magistrou must abate by
September 15 2025 point fine said add 250 plus 100 cross assessment inspector for this case is Shannon Sanders >> I don't think I'm in the right place >> all right uh read number 11 as well >> if somebody is talking um over us.
Please >> turn off the mic. >> Okay. Uh, Madame Clerk, please read number 11. >> Number 11, Pris Investment LLC, CE ZZU 2023 00827 found guilty by magistrate
Kasu must obey by September 15, 2025. find set at 250 plus 100 cost assessment. The inspector for that case is also Miss Shannon Sanders. >> All right. Um who's the code officer on this? Miss Sanders. >> Yes. Shannon Sanders, code compliance
officer, city of North Miami. These um both are cases for 12275 Northeast 6th Avenue. um dealing with the failure to obtain the certificate of use in or business tax receipt. As of my last reinspection, compliance has not been
met. Um but I do understand um just as the previous case, I spoke with the licensing department, Raphael Padron. Um I think we were in agreeance that we're willing to give this um business owner a little more time, maybe
a month or two. I understand he has submitted all of his paperwork and is doing what he needs to do to um obtain his licenser, but I'll let um Raphael chime in and explain exactly what's going on and or why it's taking so long. But again, as of my last reinspection,
compliance had not been met. >> If I may, I have someone for that case. Um >> yeah, before before we call anyone, >> uh I want to hear from the inspector. It it appears to me though that this is not
uh this is seems like like a an apartment building, right? >> It is >> correct. >> Okay. So, it's for the entire apartment building. >> Correct. >> Or a subset of the of the apartment building. >> The whole building. >> The whole building. It's like it's the
um owner of the apartment building. Basically, the whole building. >> Okay. It's the whole building. Okay. So, what's going on? Uh, let's deal with the BTR first. Are they in the process of applying? >> Yes, they've turned in almost all their paperwork. The only um document that is
missing to finalize everything is their non-transient apartment license issued by the um state of Florida by FDBPR. I'm on their website now and it says the application is in progress. So there is not there's not much that could be done
by the business owner at this point because it's the application is in progress. >> It's it's with the state and >> right >> that's the first time that that we've heard of a nontrans license, >> right? So let me explain. There's
non-transient and there's transient. Non-trans is exactly what it sounds like. It's more of a permanent housing like most apartment buildings are >> and FDBPR requires that license um to be obtained by apartment buildings and the state statute governing business
taxes requires that that license be obtained before we issue a business tax receipt. >> Okay. that I I suppose it's to distinguish between uh hotels and u transient rentals that
have to pay that have to pay a tax >> versus a uh a more stable long-term residential building that doesn't have to pay resort taxes. Is that it? >> I imagine it has to do something along those lines. Yes.
>> Okay. Hey, is there a representative uh of the building uh here to testify? Is that Roger Rodriguez? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, >> Roelio Rodriguez. >> Roelio. >> Yes. >> Okay.
>> Mr. Rodriguez Rodriguez, if you could please raise your your right hand. >> Okay. No problem. >> Please, those that are not participating in the uh case, turn off your mics. Okay. Um, sorry about that. Mr.
Rodriguez, do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give in this proceedings shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So, help you God. Please say I do. >> I do. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Uh, what's your relationship to
the uh property, sir? >> I'm the owner. >> Oh, so this is a rental, correct? >> Yes, sir. I rent apartments. >> All right. How many how many units in the building? >> Six.
>> Okay. Um it's called Crystal Bay Investments. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Uh you were found uh guilty by magistrate Kazoo August 6 uh of 20
assessing a fine of 250 if you didn't abate by a certain date. Um tell me uh tell me where we are in the process. >> We're at the last step. We're just waiting for um the DBPR
um um application that has been filed to be processed so that we can obtain the business tax receipt which I believe is the last step. It's taken it's taken quite a bit of step with some comebacks
especially out of durm. Um the required information was given but they wanted it in different formats and um it's it's been a process but we are at the final stage. Um we expect that to be approved
uh shortly and once that is done I think this whole uh matter will be resolved. >> Okay. Uh the the uh case 11 uh is uh a certificate of use violation also adjudicated um by magistrate kazoo on
the same day with a >> we Yes sir. >> You you have that? >> Yes sir. >> We send it in. Can can I confirm that from the code officer? >> The way >> the way it works is it has Sorry for interrupting Shauna. The way it works is
it has been approved. It's not released until the business tax receipt is applied for as well. So it hasn't been uh released yet. >> Okay. You don't issue a certificate of use unless there's a BTR. >> Correct. They're both issued at the same time. Right.
>> Gotcha. Understand. All right. But uh and and the the BTR issue is is what what what is holding this up? >> Just the um state license. So once he has the non-transient license, um he comes in with it and then I print out
the licenses and give it to him. My advice to you uh Mr. Mr. Rodriguez is um I have seen cases where it says application in progress for quite some time and the applicant thinks that there's nothing more for them to do and
in reality there could be a small fee or a small fine that you have to pay. So I do recommend you follow up with them so you don't waste additional time. >> Right. We called and we did pay the fee. >> Okay. >> So that's been covered. >> Okay. Cool. All right. >> Okay. Well, it seems to me like there is
uh almost 100% compliance. He's done everything he can. He's acted in good faith. >> Yes. >> Um I know that, you know, dealing with Durm is difficult, but this this case started in 2023.
And hopefully sir as a property owner um I I would encourage you to stay on top of this because you know uh next time you know you may be a year away two years away you may go through you have to go through the whole thing of a BTR
and I hope you know I I' I'd like you to stay on top of it. Are you are you uh on the premises or are you have other properties to attend to? >> No no I don't live there and I Yes. So, I I can just tell you that we've been as
diligent as possible, but quite frankly, um the the red tape has been incredibly difficult to to traverse. Right. So, >> Okay. Yeah. No, normally normally I am uncomfortable
um basically not following a prior magistrate's order that there be compliance by a certain date because I'm sure that she took in to into consideration everything that we've been
discussing. I normally wouldn't do this, but I'm convinced that everything is moving along quickly. Our uh our our goal here is not to punish anybody or to uh use this as a venue to make money for
the city. Uh but our uh mission here is to get compliance and I think you're on your way there. So what I'm going to do is I'm going to table as I did before table the two cases and uh hopefully uh in the next 30 days you can get
everything done. if uh if you can't get everything done in you know by then the the um I will ask the city to bring it back to me for further consideration. >> That's that's okay. Just please consider
the fact that um it's out of my hands at this point and I'm basically waiting on uh government issuance. >> Yeah. Uh it's not easy uh dealing with the state. Um but I urge
you to uh pester them and call whoever it is that's in charge of that department. Uh I understand what their mission is, but um if you're having trouble, call your state representative.
Uh I believe it's D. Joseph, isn't it? Does anybody know? >> I believe so. >> In any event, if if you if the state gives you a hassle, that's why you have state representatives or your state senator and they can help.
>> Well, I've written Die Joseph's name down. And even if she's not, I'm sure she she can direct me to the right u um elected official. Um and yes, I will I will follow your >> direction. Daddy Joseph um I believe
lives in North Miami and I'm 100 almost 100% sure that she represents you in the state represent in the legislature and um I used to work with her. >> I know her well. Anyway, thank you very
much, sir. We'll table the case. Uh by the way, uh I want to welcome the assistant city attorney to the proceedings. It's always great to have an attorney present just to keep me straight. Uh, welcome. Uh, and so at this point, sir, uh, Mr. Rodriguez, we're done with
you and we're ready to go uh to the next case. >> Thank you. >> All right, Mr. Uh, magistrou, we don't have any more attendees. So, would you like to take a break or you you would like just to start uh from the beginning?
>> Let's start from the beginning. >> Perfect. So, uh, case number two, 1320 Northeast 6 Avenue, Prestige and Prestige ESC Property Management LLC. >> If I hear that name Prestige again, I'm
going to have a heart attack. Okay. >> Case number CGF 202300000053. Officer for uh this case is Miss Shannana Sanders. >> Janet Sanders um co- compliance officer
for the city of North Miami. This is a new case um that was opened July 31st, 2023. I initially um drove by the property. I noticed the garbage cans um were not um the garbage
can was not properly enclosed. I cited them. I have not had any contact with anyone from this department and or this apartment building regarding this matter. So I moved it forward. Um again this case is for the dump shirt that needs to be properly enclosed that's in
the rear of the property. I am showing proper service was giving. I um posted the property on November 6 of 2026. Certified mailing was mailed out the next day, November
7th. But again, we have not had any um contact with anyone from this apartment building regarding this matter. >> The the photographs are dated November 19th. >> That was the reinspection date. We posted the property on that date, but I
believe the um we do go out for a final reinspection um a week or two prior to the hearing. >> Okay. Let me understand let me understand what is required. Uh one, two, the first two pictures
maybe the third one also they don't have a like a top or a cover over them. You're not saying that they just need to put a cover over it. You're saying it it needs to be totally enclosed. >> That is correct.
>> Okay. Okay. Hang on just one second. Let me take another look at it. And that of course that requires a permit. >> That is correct. Yes. So it's it's actually building a
structure to uh cover isolate the garbage dump so that people can't see it. That's what we're talking about. >> Yes. Chapter nine um of our ordinance
specifically states to dumpsters enclosures requiring dumpsters need to be properly enclosed or encased um in not um clearly visible to the eye. It needs to be enclosed with the proper um fencing and permits.
>> Yeah, I'm looking at the code section right now. 9:15 location of dumpsters, garbage containers, and garbage cans. easily accessible shall not be kept. >> Make sure
>> Okay. And there's nobody here on behalf of >> No, unfortunately not. >> Prestige. Okay. I wonder if I'll ever see somebody from the company. um they don't respect the system. They
don't show up. So, and I know there are various prestige entities. They're not all the same. They're managed by uh the same company, though. All right. Based on the
unrebotted testimony of the city's code enforcement officer, the photographs and evidence presented showing that the property has been out of compliance. Uh I find in favor of the city I ratif No, I'm sorry. That was that's
ratification. I don't want there's no um there is no um adjudication yet based on the unreuted testimony of the city's code compliance officer. the photographs and evidence presented depicting that the sight cited violation still exists. Proper notice
has been given. I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication and uh set a compliance date of I'm going to be lenient because I know this is not going to be easy for them to do it quickly. Uh
60 days February 4th, 2026. Um, in the event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $500 until the violation is abaded. Give them a little extra incentive to get it done
quickly. All right, let's move on to the next case. Phase number four, 400 Northeast uh 137 Street, Prestige Vista, PDF AAO2023000044. The inspector, sorry, the officer for this case is Miss Janice Sanders.
>> Okay, Miss Sanders. Um I've I've looked at the file. It seems to me like there is a pending false alarm charge of about $125 that is due since September 23. Is that correct?
>> Shannon Sanders, code enforcement officer for the city of North Miami. Yes, that is correct. >> So, what do I need to do? >> Um, we can give an adjudication. Um, I reached out to Crywolf to verify and
confirm to see again if um, payment has been made. As of that last email to me, I can check to make sure the date, but as of last week, they confirmed that payment has not been made and there is an outstanding balance. So, we're asking for this case to be adjudicated.
>> Okay. So, adjudicating uh the case, find finding uh the property owner guilty, that would allow you to uh lean the the building. >> I I'm you know, I I'm uncomfortable with
saying yes or no. I'll let the city attorney um speak on that because this is a an apartment building. I believe it's a condo. Um, I mean, I believe it's apartment building and we're citing the actual um tenant of that particular unit. So, I
again I'm not comfortable with putting on a record as to say yes or no um who would um >> All right. So, so this is kind of an unusual uh case. I don't think I've had a case involving a false alarm charge that hasn't been
paid. uh all they have to do is you know write write check for $125 which has been due since September 23. What uh what other uh what else can the city do? Uh not
respond or you know what happens when somebody keeps you know having an alarm go off in the middle of the night disturbing the neighbors? What what can the city do? Well, we're talking about two different things here. I mean, if if the ca if
they have an alarm, of course, you know, this police are going to come out. What we're what this case is about is more so registering their alarm um with the city in or you know, making those payments. But the city is going to respond if
there is an alarm regardless if it's five times or 50 times >> even if they don't register. >> Even if they don't register. That's correct. Okay. So, what I'm going to do is uh based on the unrebuted testimony of the
city's code compliance officer and the evidence reviewed in the case file, I find that the violation still exists. Proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city and I adjudicate a fine.
I am imposing a fine of $125 for the balance due on the uh uh non-registration and I am also uh going to further enter
an adjudication um on the continuing non-compliance so that in the event that this fine is not paid uh within 30 days by uh January 7th,
2026. If it is not paid, then I will uh order that the property owner in question be uh fined a daily fine of $100
every day that there's non-compliance. How does that work? >> Um I I believe that's doable. I mean, because that's usually what happens in most cases if if um compliance isn't met, the fine starts running every day
into compliance. Um so, yes, that that should work. If not, we'll be hearing it next time I come to you. I'll stand corrected. But I >> in any event
um whoever the property owner is and I I see that it's an LLC and sometimes with LLC's the actual owner never gets to see anybody. It goes to some administrative aid. I I I would
look up who the u the individuals are that control that LLC and put them on notice that they're in violation of section 1314 by not registering the uh
the alarm and that uh they the LLC are being fined $100 a day if they don't comply. I don't see a certificate here from the Secretary of State's office. Um,
and the county doesn't tell me the individuals who control the LLC. So, my Oh, yes, I do see uh something from from um Sunbiz. So, you have a registered
agent. I know that he's that that firm has been around a while. And I have uh the manager, of course, this is a another prestige special uh GP19 Management LLC.
Uh make sure that you don't just post, but like you actually write to uh the individuals so that they're aware of it. I don't want them coming back later and tell telling me, "Hey, you know, I
didn't I didn't uh I didn't know about it." You did write to Jennifer Jackson. I don't I don't know if she's still around. She's got a a website and North Miami address, but anyway, make
sure that everybody associated with the LLC knows about it. >> Okay. >> All right. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> All right. Case number five. Australia condo association. CEBPR 202500237.
Found guilty by magistrate by November 5, 2025. Fine set at $350 plus $100 cost assessment. The um officer for this case is Mr. Jonathan Msri. >> Okay, sir. Go on.
Good morning, Magistrate Smith. Can you hear me? >> Yes. >> All right. Good morning, everyone. Uh, co- compliance officer Jonathan Lamestri. Um, this case was found guilty by you on November 5th. Uh, this is in regard to the dumpster enclosure located at 1777
Venice Lane. Um, the property um solutions property management. Um they have failed to obtain a after-fact permit after the fact permit for the dumpster enclosure installed on the property. Um on
November 7th I posted the notice to appear at the property and on November 17th the final reinspection date uh the condominium failed to obtain an after the fact permit for the dumpster enclosure. The property has not applied for any permit or provided proof that the dumpster enclosure is legal.
>> Okay. In looking at the pictures, I see pictures of the dump the dumpster and I see a white enclosure. >> Correct. >> Uh, so I it's it's the enclosure that is it
that they didn't they didn't get a permit for the enclosure. >> Correct. >> That it's still not enclosed properly. >> No, that they did not obtain a permit for the enclosure. They built the structure illegally. >> Okay. So when they came before me back in October,
they didn't have the enclosure or they they still had the they had the enclosure. >> They had the enclosure. Um this they've always had the enclosure. Um we received a complaint from the neighboring property uh informing our department that the enclosure was installed
illegally and that it was abate it was abuing their property line. And when we checked our history, it did show that they did not have a permanent home file um for the dumpster enclosure. >> Okay. Have you spoken to anybody from
the condo? >> No. Uh they did not show up uh the last magistrate hearing and I've attempted to make contact with a representative from the management company, but to no avail. >> Okay. So, I'll ratify the fines
based on the unrebuted testimony of the city's code enforcement officer, the photographs, and the evidence presented showing that the property has been out of compliance since the abatement date of November 5th, 2025.
I hereby find in favor of the city ratify the fines approved to date in the amount of $350 plus $100 cost assessment. Uh and the fines shall continue to run
on a daily basis until there is compliance at the rate of $350 per day. Okay, let's uh move on to num case number six. Same property. >> Yes. Tase number six. Austral
association. CMHS 2023 00695. Found guilty by magistrate Smith. Must have by November 5th, 2025. Find set at 350 plus $100 cost assessment. The inspector for this case is Miss Shannon Sanders.
>> Miss Sanders. >> Shannon Sanders. Go enforcement officer. City of North Miami. As of my last reinspection, um, compliance has not been met. >> Okay. And this was an annual housing inspection that took place.
And, uh, I see the railings. I see your photographs. Have they made any improvements, any corrections, uh any uh remodeling since I last heard
the case to eliminate the cracks, etc.? >> Um I would say yes, they have. However, um and contrary to um my colleague, Mr. Lamestra, I have been in contact with um
two different um agents. I believe one the president Adriana and the vice president um of the condo association. They did make corrections as you see in the pictures depicted here. However, they were done without permits. um some
of those cracks were, you know, had deep ga gouges in it and gauges and I just wasn't comfortable um with them doing the repairs without having the proper permits. I believe the building department went out there when we first
initially opened up these violations and they did indeed tell them due to the nature of the cracks and where they were, it was around the railings and and things of that nature, they needed a permit. So again, to answer your question, they've done repairs. However,
it was done without permits. >> Okay? Cuz I'm looking at the photographs that were taken uh back in 2023, February 22nd. And those photographs
show extensive cracking. They're, you know, they're almost crumbling. uh correct the track on one of the beams that go goes from the top all the way to the bottom. >> And then when I get closer to the 200, I
guess uh 25 pictures, it looks like repairs were made. But you're saying number one, they they did them without permits. Number two, there hasn't really been an inspection to see if those repairs were done in accordance with code and whether it meets the code. Is
that what we're saying? That's exactly what we're saying. Yes. When we met with them and again when we spoke with the president and vice president, we explained in detail that again because of the the the cracks, they needed to obtain building permits. They made repairs, but again, I I I don't know how
safe that is. Um I don't know if anyone from the building department has been back out there since. Um but, you know, again, it it needs to be permitted. >> Yeah. This this is another example where the failure of a property owner to come
to the hearing and provide me with information and uh plead mercy and you know give me some thoughts on
what is being done and how quickly it's being done. This is where you get penalized for just ignoring the notice. Uh, ordinarily, if I heard from the owner at at this late stage in the game, I might
be a little bit more lenient. If I hear good faith compliance, trying to comply, getting, you know, an architect, an engineer to go and get the permits, but since they're not even here, I can't assume anything other than, you know,
just total contempt for the process. So based on the unrebotted testimony of the city's code enforcement officer, the photographs and the evidence presented showing that the property has been out of compliance uh since the abatement date of November
5th, 2025. I find in favor of the city uh enter um I'm sorry, ratify the fines acrewed to date in the amount of $350 uh and assess cost in favor of the city. The fine shall continue to run on a
daily basis until there is compliance. Um, are we going to hear number seven also? >> Yes. Number seven, Aquatra condo association city, sorry, COF 20230000005
found guilty by magistr must obey by November 5th, 2025. Fine set at $500 plus 100 cost assessment. The officer for this case is Miss Shana Sanders. >> Jana Sanders, City of North Miami co-
compliance officer. Um again for property address 1777 Venice Lane. Um this case is for the pool area. Well, the fence that's surrounding the pool needing to be um self-closing.
Um as of my last reinspection, compliance has not been met. I have been in contact with um again the president and vice president of the association who was stating that they would get it fixed again as of my last reinspection
that the gate still remains non um self-closing. >> I am showing proper service was giving. I posted the property on November 5th of 2025. certified mailing
was mailed out November 7th of the same year. >> Okay. I remember this case very well from last time because I asked if the uh pool had uh water
uh and uh whether it does have water or doesn't have water is a safety hazard either way. If it has water, a young kid can drown. Plus, it's uh it'll breed mosquitoes and
other pests, and if it doesn't have water, a kid can just ride a bike around it and fall in. Uh so, it's it's a danger either way. I I can't tell from the pictures though, whether the gates
are selflocking or not. You're telling me that uh anybody can just open the gate. It's not blocked. >> That is correct. >> Okay. >> The lock on there doesn't work. But as you see there, it's it's I don't the little latch or something there is missing. So it just opens and close
freely. It doesn't, you know, it doesn't lock when it when it shuts. >> Okay. Uh is the building official uh present? >> No, >> she's not she's not in um >> Okay. Hello. Can you guide me?
>> Yeah. I'm I'm wondering whether we can um red tag a whole building. Well, I believe Go ahead, Shnie. >> Yes. Is um is we if the building official go out and deem that it's unsafe? Yes, she can red tech the whole building.
>> And if I'm if I'm going to chime in, magistrate, and I apologize, Shnie. I believe it has been already um there's it's it's an unsafe structure um that's been posted. I believe it's going to the unsafe structure board. Um I I I I would have to probably look at it to be
detailed because the building department you see handles that. But this, you know, used to be my zone. Now it's being reassigned to me again. Um so I'm very familiar with this building. But I think, you know, early May, June of this year, we all went out and and posted
something about it being unsafe cuz it was a pool and all that stuff was going on again, the cracks and stuff like that. Um so, you know, check and see why we, you know, on record. I believe we have something for the unsafe structure board coming up for this. >> Not for unsafe structure board, but we
did gave them some violations. >> Okay. Uh I'm I'm familiar with the uh how the county's unsafe structure board operates and uh you can delay delay delay delay. It
could take many months before they do anything. So I I would respectfully ask the building department to go and take another look and see if in his judgment and the building official has the
authority under the state statutes and the uh various county and city agencies. he has he or she has the authority to red tag the building if it constitutes
uh not just an unsafe structure but a uh an immediate threat of uh injury to tenants or the public. So, I'm I'm going to I'm going I'm going to do what I'm going to do, but I'd like the the building department to also take another
look at the possibility of just red tagging it and for the safety of the residents, if there are residents living there, um give them, you know, 10 days to vacate. You know, I
know it's very, very difficult and unfortunate for people to have to go through that, but they only have their landlord to blame, and it's for their own safety and protection. And I I've had in in my private practice, I have
had several cases of children falling into either an empty pool or drowning in a pool. Uh, I had one case where there was a kid riding a a bicycle
around the pool and falling into uh an empty pool. So, I I don't want somebody to get hurt on my watch. So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to do what I normally do is impose a high fine, but the building department also needs to
take another look at it. So, uh, based on the unreuted testimony of the city's code, uh, compliance officer, the photographs and the evidence presented showing that the property has been out of compliance since November 5, 2025. I find in favor of the city, hereby ratify
the fines accured to date in the amount of $500. Um, and says cause in favor of the city. The fine shall continue to run on a daily basis until there is compliance. And here's a case where I think it, you know, you also, city attorney, uh, city
clerk, city manager, you also need to file a a lean, uh, on the property. That definitely will get their attention. And hopefully, if there's a mortg if there is a mortgage, I'm sure the mortgage is not going to be very happy about having a
lean placed on the property. So, um, that's my ruling. Thank you. Um, next case is case number 12. Darnell L. Monesty, CE BBR 2024 000032.
Found guilty by magistrate by January 6, 2025. Fine set at 350 plus $100 cost assessment. The officer for this case is Mr. uh, Bradley Daniel. >> Mr. Daniel, go right ahead.
Good morning, Mad Smith. Um, Court Officer Daniel, city of North Miami. Um, the property was originally cited back in February of 2024 building this uh nice wooden fence here um without a
permit. Proper notice was given and um as of 123 2025, there has not been any application submitted for a after the fact permit. >> Have you spoken to the owner?
>> Actually, the owner did attend the previous uh meeting. I want to say was held back in maybe October. >> My uh I adjudicated this case on
November 6. >> Okay. Yes. So there were um I believe it was a a young woman. She was on ear. Um she was told what she needed to do. She said that she was going to follow up but
um I have not received any communication from her as of today. >> Okay. Well um not seeing anybody here on behalf of the owner.
uh based on the unrebuted testimony of the city sto compliance officer, photographs of the fence and other evidence presented showing that the property has been out of compliance since January
6, 2025. I find in favor of the city hereby ratify the fines acrewed to date in the amount of $350 and assess cost in favor of the city. The fines shall continue to run on a
daily basis until there is compliance. Just one last thought. Um to me from the pictures, the fence looks very nice. Uh, I like the fence, but you gota you got to do it with a permit. So that that's the whole point of the
story. You could build, you know, the Taj Mahal and, you know, beautiful buildings, but if you don't do it with a permit, >> you're gonna you're going to get caught. So, u my message to everybody in the city is if you're going to do any
substantial work or any work that requires a permit, do it. It's easier. It's going to cost you less if you do it the right way. Anyway, let's move on. >> Thank you, your honor.
>> Thank you. Case number 13, Dri V Rolo Charles, CM CM I S 2023 00144, found guilty by magistrate by March 14th, 2025. Fine set at $350
plus $100 cost assessment. The officer for this case is Mr. Jonathan and mystery. >> Good morning. >> Okay, officer. Uh, I am very aware of the file. I reviewed it. I've seen the pictures.
Just tell me a little bit about it so we can put facts on the record regarding the violations. >> Not a problem. >> All right. I see I I see a whole bunch of cars. Some without license tags, some that are
not in good condition. >> Correct. >> It It looks like uh like somebody selling or fixing cars. >> Correct. Uh the business name is J&J Card Lot. Um first things first, they haven't renewed their certificate of use
and or business tax receipt since September 30th, 2023. So they shouldn't be operating at all. Um second off um yes they are using their vehicles uh at their car lot uh parking on the sidewalk blocking the
sidewalk uh parking it on the street uh which is causing a safety hazard um for the neighborhood. um proper notice has been given to the to the property owner. Um posted the notice to appear on November 5th and on
November 19th, the final reinspection date. Uh the business continues to block the sidewalk and continues to park their vehicles um on the city street. >> All right. It it seems like you have a slew of violations here, but the one be but the one that that is before me is
the uh the lack of a certificate of use. But I'm sure you have zoning violations uh doing commercial, you know, work in an area that's not zoned for it.
Uh blocking high streets, etc., etc. So, you know, if you have more, bring bring them, you know, but right now the only the only one that I'm ruling on is on the certificate of use. >> Yes. >> Uh and my u the fact that I've already
found them guilty. Um okay. So, um, based on the testimony of the city's code compliance officer, the photographs and other evidence presented that the property has been out of compliance
since uh, the abatement date, I think, what was the abatement date on this? >> March 14, 2025. >> March 14th. Uh and um therefore I find in favor of the city ratify the fines
acrewed to date in the amount of $350 and assess cost in favor of the city. The fines shall continue to run on a daily basis until there is compliance. >> Thank you. Uh, case number 16, Jeremy D.
Dust Ram Max and uh, Elizabeth CF FY to >> by B by B by B by B by B by B by B by B by B by B by the way I'm just curious uh, that the f the following case which is not no longer on the agenda number 14. Um, whatever happened to those dogs?
>> This is still they're still existent. They're still there. just that because uh there was no proper notice we couldn't move forward with this case. That case is going to be heard I think in February next year. >> Oh, okay. I I was just wondering what happened. Uh >> proper notice. That's the only reason why.
>> Okay. I I I would I would uh make make sure that you have witnesses that that's >> Yes. Yes, we will. Yes, sir. >> Okay. Cuz I didn't I didn't see anything in the file to >> No, it's have a witness that come. Yeah. >> Okay. Anyway, I I I I thought that was
that was an interesting case. >> Yeah, it is. >> So, let's do 15. >> No, 16. >> 16. >> 15 was was amended. >> Yeah, 16. Um, yeah, >> Jeremy. Uh, so case number CFY
20250087. The officer for this case is Mr. Gabriel Morales. Okay, Mr. Morales, your turn. >> Good morning, Magry Smith. Again, um Gabriel and Officer Morales here with the city of North Miami. Um I issued
this violation on 429 2025 for parking vehicles on the front lawn and side of the property. Um, when I posted the notice, I actually spoke to a gentleman who said he was the owner, uh, at the
property and he was blaming it more on the tenants. Um, because it is a small duplex. Uh, it seems to be a small duplex. Um, and I informed him, you know, that they still have to be removed. They're not allowed to be parked there. Uh, they need to be parked
on the pavement or on the swale. Uh, I educated him how they should be properly parked on the swale. Um, but as of my final reinspection on 1117 of this year, um, no compliance has been
met. They actually changed the vehicles and put different ones on that. >> There's a there's a white vehicle that is properly parked on the driveway, right? >> Correct. And then you've got three other
vehicles that are par parked on the grass on the side of the house, right? >> Correct. >> And you're telling me that the the owner has rented out the house to someone who he says is responsible for.
>> Correct. >> Okay. So, I think you got to let the owner know. And by the way, the owner of the property is uh we're talking about Jeremy Ramu
>> and wife Elizabeth. >> Those are the owners. We're not citing the tenants. >> No, correct. It's the the owners property owners. >> All right. So, uh there hasn't been an adjudication on this yet. So,
um, based on have the cars been there all this time or are there times when they're not there? >> There's times when they're not there. So, if you see those two front, if you go back up to the picture, the the most recent one,
though, right there. So, those two in the front, that blue one and that black vehicle in the back, those uh come in and out. And then the one in the back is a Chevy Malibu, which you'll see it in other pictures. That one just moves from
space to space. Honestly, they don't um they don't really take that one out, but I have seen that they do remove that blue one and the black one. >> You have any idea how many people are living in that house?
>> Uh no, no idea. Yeah. uh whenever I've um I've gone. Uh the only one I've spoken to is a gentleman who claimed to be the owner. Um but no idea. Again, it is a duplex. Um and it just seems like
they just everyone there has a vehicle. So, okay. Based on the uh unrebotted testimony of the city's code compliance officer, the photographs and the evidence presented depicting that the cited violation still exist. Proper
notice has been given. I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of 30 days, January 7, 2026. In the event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the
violation is abated. All right, we're ready to move to the next case. >> Case number 17, Josephine One Corp, CE MDU 2022 440015 found guilty by magistr
by September 15, 2025. Fine set at 350 plus $100 cost assessment. Officer for this case is Mr. Jamie George. Okay. Uh, do we have the officer? Oh, there we go. Yeah, he's there.
>> Inspector George. >> Yes, sir. >> Um, tell me about the mold. >> Okay. Um, Officer Jamie for the city of North Miami. Uh, this case was originally opened in 2024.
Um, originally, I don't know if you remember, um, it was a tenant that called the city complaining about the mold and she sent us pictures. I I did go into the property as well. Um, but
that was the only time I was able to get access back in 2024. Um, since then she doesn't live there, so the the the unit uh should be vacant. I have
attempted to get to get access, but since I guess no one lives there, I don't I can't get no access. The owner has not contacted us. Proper notice has been given. Um the owner has not contact
contacted us and the mole report you know we haven't received any reports. So currently I don't know what's the uh current state of the unit at this moment. >> And this is uh unit 1114 in a condo
complex. Correct. >> Yes sir. >> All right. I'm not I'm no expert on mold and I don't think it's unreasonable based on what I see there by the air conditioning vents and the ceiling. I
don't think it's unreasonable to come to the conclusion that that is likely mold and mold has a tendency to spread to other units and throughout the building
and asking to remediate and provide a remediation report is not a heavy burden of a property owner. Uh because mold is is tends to be much more destructive
than people think. Uh it affects just about everything in the apartment and in others in other apartments. And the fact that they're not here to explain what's going on also uh makes me wonder whether
they care and whether they're going to fix it. So, uh, based on the testimony of the city's code enforcement officer, the photographs, and the evidence presented, uh, showing that the property has been
out of compliance since the compliance date of September 15, 2025. I find in favor of the city hereby ratify the fines approved to date in the amount of $350
assess cost in favor of the city and the fine shall continue to run on a daily basis until there is compliance. Thank you. Next case, >> case number 18. Lind F and Le M Bell. C EJ Jn K2023
00056. Case stable by magistrate Kasu for 30 days. Case now is set for May 7th, 2025 hearing. Uh code compliance uh inspector is Miss Shannon Sanders.
Oh, I remember his name. Hannah Sanders, co- compliance officer. Um, this is a a new case. Um, I I thought it was adjudicated, but I'm looking to see. This is a new case for property address
6 Northwest 120th Terrace. um for a pile of debris um construction debris at the time that it was originally cited. Um however, now the pal has drastically diminished. Um however,
violation still remains. Again, this is a POW um that was placed in the front of the property. to give you a little history. I'm not sure um it's been going back and forth to different magistrates over the past few years. There was a house fire
that um took place at this property. So, we've been very gracious in giving them time to um pull permits to decide what they're going to do, things of that nature. The son took over um
you know, he's addressing different issues at the property. We've been giving again time and time and time, but however, >> a pal still remains. We've tried to remove it. Uh I'm I'm very uncomfortable
with giving a an adjudication. However, I am showing proper service was giving. I posted the property on November um 6. I'm showing certified melon was melt out November 7th. Um,
we've reached out to the son several times who stated he would remove the small pile, but again I I have to say it on record, compliance has not been met. Um, >> okay. And the owner that you met with is
who? >> Lily. No, I never met with the owner and I I I I don't really recall because again this was a few years ago. Um I I I believe and I might stand corrected, but I believe the property owner passed away
in the fire. Yes. >> Um so you know the the son has been handling stuff. I remember it was a big thing on the news and stuff whatever but yeah the the the property owner passed away. >> Yeah. So, uh, has the house been fixed?
>> No. As you see in the pictures depicted, um, you can see some of the house, it still looks the same, if not even worse. You know, again, this was, I think, two or three years ago, but the house has just been boarded up and it's been left like this. I think the sun stays in
northern Florida. Um, I see the building department, you know, is is raising their hand, so I'll let Chris chime in. But, you was boarded up and kind of just left like this. I know we've had other violations, you know, with the pool and different little things that we've went out and cleaned and covered and stuff,
but um you know, other than probably cutting the yard, nothing else has been done. >> Okay. It doesn't help the property owner or the city or anyone or the neighbors to leave a house like that in that condition.
Um, and so, you know, the violation is that there's a pile of debris, but I think the bigger picture is that you've got a house that was the subject of a fire that looks like it's about to crumble.
And and I don't think the building department should be just um allowing that. I think that there should be uh like an unsafe structure hearing on it and perhaps the
owner will consider demolishing it and selling it as a as a lot. I mean, I I don't see any any way that you can and I'm not I'm not in construction. I don't know what it would cost to remodel that house, but the uh cost of remodeling
that house may exceed the actual cost of the house. So there there are issues there and I sympathize with the owners but you got to look at the bigger picture which is the health safety and welfare of the residents and the
neighbors. So um I it was tabled uh the uh you know the pile is still there but more importantly the house is uh a knockdown in my opinion. Magistrate, can I I can speak on I can
speak on some of the things that's going on with the house. Uh building officer Christopher Cosen. Um I handle also the reoccupy inspections for these as well as other inspections. This house is I just talked with the owner the other day. They're in the process of selling
it. Like you say, the pile I have nothing with the pile and everything that's there that's there, but they are in the process of selling it. They had a seller before it fell through cuz we we denied the process because it like I say it's totally it's been a total fire. The house is totally gutted out. I've been in there. It's totally gutted out and
everything and everything's boarded up and secure. We have not marked it unsafe as yet. I don't know what the new buyers are going to do. They just submitted uh they would be a submit for reoccupancy today. That's what the guy told me because I did speak with him. He called me again yesterday. So he's
supposed to come in today the owner and submit for a new process and there supposed to be some new owners buying it. So but as of right now um that power like Shannon says have no do with the power the power still they just giving you the history of what's going on as of this moment. They are in the process of selling that property off.
>> Okay. Well, I I hope they do and I hope the new owner does something and I don't want to jeopardize the transaction, but I will have to impose uh an order
and if it's if it's of record, it'll come up during the closing and they'll have to deal with the city. But my order is that uh the photographs and the evidence show
that the violations are still in effect. Notice was given. So I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of 60 days February 4th, 2026. The event of non-compliance, there
shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is abaded. uh if they can close, you know, the the sale within 60 days and then come to the city and say we're going to, you know, ask for a demolition permit or file for
a building permit, then, you know, we can deal with that at that time. But right now, they've got a 60-day deadline by which they must do something, otherwise fines will start acrewing. Okay. Next.
>> Thank you. Case number 19, Maria L. Mior CVP R20 to 0 to4 000070 found guilty by magistrou sorry magistrou must obey by September 15, 2025 set at 350 plus 100 cost
assessment. Inspector for this case is Miss Shannon Sanders. >> Miss Sanders, I've I've looked at everything. Uh the only thing I haven't seen is a picture of the sewer drain that that you're alleging uh was uh built without a permit. It's not in the
file. Do you have a picture of it? >> If I can, Special Magistrate, I am um I didn't realize this case was on the docket. I just want to give you, you know, a brief history of it. I don't have any photos attached because just again to jog your memory, this is the
case um for 2700 Northeast 125th Street. there was an explosion between units. Um I believe 47 and 48. Um we cited both of them. Um I believe 47 started to do some work and
again there was an explosion. You at your last hearing stated that um you questioned why we were citing the um condo owners and why didn't we get the condo involved. You specifically stated
the next time this comes before me, you wanted the condo to be cited and you wanted all three parties at the magistrate hearing. I have been in contact with the condo who has um definitely you know stated that they are
involved and they have pulled the necessary or submitted the applications for the repairs to be done. they were denied I believe 11 the applications was denied 1112 um so November 12th they
just um submitted the revisions to the applications they picked them up made a revision submitted them back on the 1st so again um a little long- winded but I thought I took this off the agenda um seeing that the condo did submit the applications
um and again you wanted all parties who were involved with this to be at the hearing but they I've taken the necessary steps to get this done um and to get this rectified so that um we can get the tenants or the property owners
back in their units. So I am going to ask can this case be tabled um possibly until the February if not March hearing so that give them time. >> I I I see I see here that the property
owner was found guilty by magistrate Kazoo. I I doesn't seem like like it was my case. >> I believe and I'm correct. It was initially heard by Kazoo and then it came back to you I believe in October. I
I'm not you it came back to you for a hearing and um you asked for cuz they had other cases going on but they you asked for all parties to be involved. Um, >> yeah. Since since I I really don't have
the facts, I mean, I don't have a picture and I don't have a recollection. I mean, it would it would be consistent with the way I do things to have everybody present. Uh, and I I I seem to recall something about
uh what you're telling me, but I I don't see it in the file. >> Yeah. >> I don't see the picture. They're not here. So, with that being said, if you don't mind, >> I I will I will be happy to table it, but I will >> that if you're talking to the
association or a unit owner considering that there's already been an adjudication of guilt and the next step will be, you know, daily fines, I think it would be in their best interest to show up next time. >> Yeah. And and the last hearing um again
might not be for this case because they had you know several things going on. Both parties did um show up for 47 and 48. Um both of them very much involved. Both of them very upset that this is you know happening has happened and has taken all of this time to um you know
get taken care of. Um you know everyone seems to be diligently doing what they need to do. So, you know, I again I I will, you know, step forward and ask, "Can we give um them an extension?" I the condo actually called me yesterday and asked me, "Was this on the docket?"
And without even looking, I I I you know, did tell them no. I said, "I took this off." So, again, I I I should have kind of quickly looked, but I I did take I thought I took this off. >> Okay. And and again, so that we're clear, we're talking about case 19.
We're talking about case 19 for 2700 Northeast 135 Street. Yes. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, all right. So, I'd like to see more uh backup and particularly
uh the drain, the water drain, uh because I don't I don't have a recollection of seeing a water drain inside the unit. And I'd like to hear from the owners and the condo and what they're doing
about it. Remind them that uh they will start getting daily fines if they're not in compliance the next time they see me. So uh I will table this for now. >> Thank you so much. And I'll make sure if
it does come back before you and or um um Miss Kazoo that all parties are involved and pictures are included because you know since since then it's been both properties have been boarded up. Both condos are just boarded up and and vacant. >> Yeah. I don't I don't have a picture of the condo either. So that would be
helpful. >> Okay. >> Okay. Next case. >> Thank you. of case number 23. Sorry about that. Caroline R. Turner and
CEPR to 025 00231. Case tabled by Magistr Smith for 30 days is now set for December 3rd, 2025 hearing. The uh officer for this case is Miss Shannon Sanders. Miss Sanders,
let's continue talking. >> Shana Sanders, I'm sorry. I'm hearing a feedback from somebody's. That's why I keep kind of looking over. Shannon Sanders, um, corner forcement officer for the city of North Miami. This is a new case.
>> Looks looks like a like a car hit it. >> And it has. I mean, they it has been hit um since this has been open. This is a old case. Um, however, um, and I wasn't trying to get the pictures of the accident. It's just that, hey, they installed the fence without a per
without the proper permits. They applied, um, the permit has expired. They need to get it renewed. But again, now seemed like they're going to have to probably start all over with a new um, a new application scene that, you know, prepares. I'm sure there's probably some
insurance stuff going on there, but yeah, it's been hit um, a couple of weeks ago. However, >> are we are we citing them because they built the fence without a permit? >> Have the permit the original permit expired?
>> Yes. >> And they went ahead and built it after the expiration date or are we now citing them because it it's destroyed? >> No, the the fence was installed um without having a permit. We cited them and told them that they needed to um
obtain a permit. Um they did obtain it. Um they think they called in for an inspection. The final inspection fa the I'm sorry the initial inspection failed. Um now it's been sitting dormant now for um you know a few years now. So um they
were recited now saying that they need to renew that permit and get a um and get and obtain a permit for the fence because where it stands they have nothing. or they have it, but it's been, you know, it's been um >> they had they had a permit at some point
to build a fence and they didn't they didn't go through it, right? Or they >> Yes. They didn't get all the Exactly. They didn't get all the inspections done to to finalize and or pass it. Um,
so yes, they um they need to renew it in or obtain a new permit for the um iron fence that surrounded the property. >> Okay. Well, more so now that they had an accident. >> Yes. >> Cuz they not now they need to rebuild.
Now, they may need to, you know, I would I would without wouldn't mind recommending uh, you know, on put it on record. I would probably recommend that they come into the city and possibly see what they can do about canceling out this old permit and just submitting a new application um, for the fence that's
there. And I'm sure I think the fence permit is um, the one that expired is from 2023. I don't know what the Florida building code says as to how long those permits um are good and how long it would, you know, they would need to
renew again, but seems as though again from the action that they're going to need to apply for a new permit. >> I think they I think they're probably going to need a new permit. And I'm looking at a picture uh where you can see extensive damage to
the concrete. >> The concrete uh which uh surrounds the fence. So it's not just the fence. They've got some concrete work to do. There's some broken concrete along the side of the fence. So it it it looks like they need a a totally new permit
and you know, forget about the old permit. >> Yes, I would definitely recommend that. >> Yeah. Anyway, uh I had tabled this uh at the last meeting, I believe. Uh again, we're talking about case
number 23. Nobody's here on behalf of the uh owner of the property. uh make sure they know about my order based on the testimony of the city's code compliance officer and the photographs
and evidence presented depicting that the cited vi violation still exists and that proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city and set a compliance date of 60 days February 4th, 2026.
In the event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is evaded. >> Okay, next case. Case number 26 um Prestige Stone LLC cevpr to 02500248.
The officer for this case is Mr. Jonathan Lester. >> Good morning, Matthew Smith. Uh this is a first time case. Uh this is in regard to 1380 Northeast 6th Avenue, Prestige
LLC. Um myself and the building department responded to uh a complaint at 1380 Northeast 6th Avenue in regards to a ceiling collapse in one of the units. Um once I arrived on scene, I
observed a roofing company um at the location doing roof work without any permit on file. Um, I opened a notice of violation in regard to the roof work being done at the property. Um, and
asked them to obtain an after- the-act permit. Um, as of the final reinspection date, the commercial property has failed to obtain an after the fact permit for the roof work done on the property. >> All right, let me make sure that I've
got the right case. We You said case 26, >> correct? >> Yes. >> Okay. And I'm looking for I know I saw the pictures of the roof. Okay. Yeah, it's got that it's got some kind
of a tarp at some point. >> Yeah. You know, clearly they're putting on a new roof or repairing an old roof. And I see the gentleman, two gentlemen that are sitting by the side of a truck. And when you spoke with the gentleman there,
what did they say? >> Um that they didn't know any English um that they're not the property owner. Um so >> did it appear to you that they were the ones uh that they were working on the roof? >> That they were the contractors. Correct.
And they're not licensed. I guess >> I can't give you a a >> I don't see I don't see anything in the truck to indicate that they are with any particular company.
Normally they advertise their contract uh their company that I Okay. >> Mistry Smith uh one of our building inspectors uh she has something that she has to say. Okay, please tell me
>> um Inspector Shaunie um Pressy um Prestige for this group um permit they did submit a application unfortunately with Hold on one second. Unfortunately, um they have to submit their application to the county to get
approval. Um they permit is right now is at the county. So we waiting for them to bring their package back so we can issue the permit. >> What is what does the county do? >> They look at for asbestos and some other
things for the uh roof. So once they get that approval, he'll bring it back to us and then we'll be able to issue the permit. >> All right. Well, this violation was open back in May of 25, >> correct?
>> Um, okay. Uh, while I have the uh building inspector press uh on uh would you ordinarily issue a stop work order when you see something like this? Can't hear you. Can't hear you.
Um, we did put a stop work order on that property at that time and had them to come in to submit for the building permit application, but since the roof has collapsed in one of the units where a tenant was currently residing there,
the building official once they submitted the application, the building official did allow them to patch up the unit that was affected by it. So, but the roof was leaking. So, it was raining. So, we had no choice but to let them go forward while the permit was in
process. >> All right. This this is uh a bladen violation of the building code, the city code and a safety hazard. So, um, very concerned about it and, uh, to the
extent that there may be other parts of the roof caving in. Uh, if you would, I would encourage you to have the building official go out there from time to time to make sure that there's no further damage.
>> And if necessary, uh, you may, I can't tell you to do so, but you may need to redtag the building. So based on the uh unrebotted testimony of the city's code compliance officer, the building officials representative, the
photographs, and the evidence presented showing that the uh violation still exists. Proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city, enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of uh 30 days, January 7, 2026. In the
event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $500 until the violation is abaded. >> All right, I'm ready to hear the next case. >> Thank you. It's number 27. Um, stop this.
R A R O Investment Trust C E F LR202304 54 case table by Magic Smith for 30 days. Case is now set for December 3rd, 2025 hearing. The 27 and 28 are um one is for
the BTR and the next one is for the CU. I'm not sure if you would like me to read 28. Yeah, read read 28 as well. >> Okay. Case number 28. R A R O Investment Trust CE ZU2023 00863. Case tabled by magistr for 30
days. Case is now set for December 3rd, 2025. Hearing both cases, uh the co- compliance inspector is Mr. Jonathan. >> Yes, sir. Go right ahead. >> Yes. Good morning, Mr. Smith. uh co-
compliance officer Jonathan Lamestry. Um I believe this case is being heard. Uh there was no adjudication for the case. Um but this violation is in regard to the business tax receipt and the certificate of use uh for failure to renew um both the BTR and the CEO. On
September 29, 2023, I opened a notice of violation um for both the business tax receipt certificate of use for the commercial property owner, RARo Investment Trust at 12141 Northwest 7th Avenue. Um proper notice was given, posted the notice of violation at the
property, also mailed certified letter to the property owner via property appraiser. And uh on November 7th of this year, I posted the notice to appear at the property. And on the final reinspection date on November 17th, uh the business failed to
renew the certificate of use and or the business tax receipt. And again, they have not renewed since September 30th, 2022. So, we're we're going on to almost four years now. >> What kind of uh business are they
running? And uh what structure what kind of structure are they in business uh under? What what are we talking about? Is it like an office? >> It's It's a strip mall. It's a strip mall. Uh they have uh several businesses there. Uh I believe a restaurant, uh a
bar, lounge, um office space. So again, the violations for the commercial owner. >> Yeah. But is is Raro Investment Trust the one that is running the business
without a BTR and and CU or is it one of its >> they are the commercial property owner. So they have their own tenants which have licensing but them as the commercial property owner does not have any licenses.
>> Correct. >> Okay. So the the actual owner of the property, which is a trust, must have even though it may not be doing business itself as a trust or maybe they're just
they have a management office or whatever they do, they they need a separate license from every other tenant like every other tenant. >> Correct. Because they are collecting rent. They are collecting rent. That is their business here in the city. >> Okay. So, as an owner of a strip uh
center, whether there are whether they're are physically doing business out of that strip center or not, as an owner, they need a BTR as well, >> correct? >> Okay. And they haven't had one in years.
They haven't renewed since it looks like the last time they their last BTR and CU expired September 30th of 2022. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> And you you do you have any way to
find out who's behind the trust? >> Uh we do have a contact information. I believe Robert's Max Roberts. Uh Raphael. If I'm wrong, please correct me. Um, >> no, that's what I have in the system as well. >> Yeah. So, um, I believe I spoke to him
one time, uh, maybe out of the three years that this violation has been open or two years. Um, and I explained to him the situation. I explained to him that, you know, as a commercial property owner, you're required to have a business tax receipt certificate of use. Uh, he told
me that he would renew it. He never did. >> Okay. Uh on the first one uh number 27 based on the testimony which is unrebuted
of the city's code compliance officer and the evidence presented picting that the cited violation still exists. Proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication set a compliance date of January 7 30 days
January 7 2026 in the event of non-compliance there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is abaded as to the uh have we heard the uh certificate of use uh case
did you read it into the record number 28? >> Yes, I did. >> Okay. Uh, did we hear testimony from the code officer on that one? >> No, not yet. >> Okay, Mr. Lamester.
>> Yes, M Smith. Um, same thing as case number 27. I opened the notice of violation on September 29th, 2023 in regards to failure to renew the certificate of use. Proper notice was given. Post the notice of violation. Also mailed a certified letter to the property owner via property appraiser.
Um, November 7th of this year, I posted the notes to appear for the magistrate. Um, and on November 17th, the final reinspection date. Uh, the commercial property owner failed to renew their certificate of use. And again, they haven't renewed since September 30th,
2022. Based on the unrebuted testimony of the city's code compliance officer and the evidence presented depicting that the cited violation is still in effect, proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city
enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of 30 days. In the event of non-compliance, there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is abaded. Thank you. Case number 29, Rosa Maria
Romero Valencano, CE RCV 202500143. Uh officer for this case is Miss Shannon Sanders. >> Miss Sanders, case 29. >> Hannah Sanders, co compliance officer for the city of North Miami. This is a
new case for 215 Northeast 122nd Street for a trailer that is parked um in the front yard of the property. I initially cited this property um in June of this year where whereas the RV or the trailer was parked on the
swale. I had a conversation with the tenant um and advised him that the trailers are not allowed specifically on the swale but on the property um as a whole cuz he asked if he moved it to the yard would that suffice as I told him no
um you would still need to obtain a permit upon my reinspection on um June July 17 whereas I noted at that time the trailer was indeed moved to the property whereas I opened an official
notice of violation again had a conversation with the ten with a gentleman who had identified himself as a tenant explained to him that the trailer needed to be removed and or that he needed to obtain a variance. He said that he would remove it upon my last
reinspection on um November 20th. The trailer still remained and no applications have been submitted to the city. I am showing that um proper notice was given. I posted the property on November 6 of 2025. Certified mailing
was mailed out November 10th of 2025. >> All right. I uh I show the owners as Rosa Maria Romero uh and Perolina Yelen Zano. I think have they been notified? >> Yes, they have. because even while we
was there, I think he said it was his sister's house and she even came out um and she was, you know, kind of saying, "See, I told you to have this thing removed, this that whatever have you." So, she was aware um of the um violation when I initially visited the property.
>> Yeah. Well, that's that's that's your leverage. You're the tenant could care less. Tenant probably will leave in a you know, in in a few months and then, you know, the violations stay and the owner pays. So, you know, my recommendation on these cases is you let
the owners, >> obviously, you deal with the tenant, you talk to the tenant and you tell them what to do, but unless the owner is on top of it, it's not going to be much help. So, I I would urge you to contact Well, they'll they'll get they'll get
the order. Um, and uh I see the trailer. There's also a car, a black car on the driveway. That that car is okay. I also see uh like a container or
uh something else that Well, there it looks nice, but when when in one of the pictures it it it looks like there's a real mess. Yeah, that picture looks like >> on the front porch or where? Behind the trailer or on the front porch? between
the car and the uh trailer there's like stuff that looks like a lot of junk. >> Yeah, they had some It seems like he was saying one time they were thinking about putting down a driveway cuz again I think he identified himself as a brother or something, but they stated that they
were going to do some tiles. Um they they removed them at the time of reinspection, but I I don't know. I would have to check again, but you know, I I'll make sure I cighted them properly. >> All right. Based on the unreuted testimony of the city's code compliance officer, the photographs and the
evidence presented depicting that the cited violation still exist. Proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city enter adjudication and set a compliance date of 30 days January 7th, 2026. In the event of non-compliance,
there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is updated. It shouldn't be that difficult to tow that recreational vehicle or whatever it is, that trailer, shouldn't be that difficult to move it to another
location. And that's why I'm only giving them 30 days to do it. If it's not moved, uh, when it comes back to me, uh, I'm going to be harsh on the penalty
because that should you, you've given them plenty of warning. They know it's not supposed to be there and uh, it's not that difficult to remove the uh, what is that? A Porsche next to it. Um, they have I could I believe I want
to say I think it was either a BMW, but it might be a Porsche. I know they had three luxury vehicles um at the house. Um >> Okay. >> Just curious. Anyway, >> I think it was a BMW or something. I'm not sure. >> Okay. Anyway, let's uh let's move on.
>> Case number 30, Reuben E. Ladesma. CE RCV 2023 00379 case table by magistr uh sorry Smith for 30 days case is now set for December 3rd 2025 inspector for
this case is Mr. Jonathan McMy. >> Yes. >> Go ahead, Matthysse. Um, >> yes. >> Yes, Mr. Smith. Uh, co- compliance officer Jonathan Lestrey. And this case, uh,
uh, is in regard to a boat being stored on the property without a variance on file. Um, on April 21st, 2023, I opened notice of violation number CECV-2023-00379 in regards to a boat being stored on the property without a variance. I posted
the notice of violation. I also mailed the notice of violation uh to the property owner via property appraiser. Um, on November 5th of this year, I posted the notice to appear at the property and as of the final reinspection date on November 19th, uh, the property failed
to obtain a variance to have the boat on the property and the property has also failed to just remove the boat from the property. >> Okay. So, it's I see a boat and a trailer. >> Correct. >> You're treating them both together.
>> Correct. So even even if they just move the boat somewhere else, you still have the trailer which is not allowed by code, right? >> They would need to obtain a permit variance. >> Yeah. But absent that, they're both
violations. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. All right. Uh this was tabled uh for 30 days um based on the unreuted testimony of the city's code compliance officer. The
photographs and evidence presented depicting that the cited violations still exist. Proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of 30 days January 7 26. In the event of non-compliance, there shall be
a daily fine of $350 until the violation is obeated. >> Next case, >> sorry, I couldn't take out my mute. Uh, the case number 31 and case number 32. Uh, one is for the BTR and the and the other one is for the subject to get
abuse. So, I'm going to go ahead and read them out. >> Yes. Okay. Case number 31. R U R U DG L H E A Bell House LLC C E F O B2023 00461. Case table by Magister Smith for
30 days. Uh, case number 32, R U D G L H A Bell House LLC, CE ZU 202300784 case table by Magister Smith for December third um, sorry for 30 days
cases now set for December 3rd, 2025. Both cases um, inspector for both cases is Mr. John. Sorry about that. >> Yes, Mith. inspector. >> Yes, ma'am.
>> Is this is this a uh nonprofit? >> No, it's a it's a commercial property. It's a apartment complex. Uh threestory apartment complex located at 13925 North E6 Avenue. Uh the violations in regards
for the commercial property owner uh not having a business tax receipt and a certificate of use. um posted the notice of violation on March 18, 2023 for both cases for the certificate of use and the business receipt and I also mailed a
notice of violation um to the property management team um for the address. >> Okay. The reason I asked whether or not it's a nonprofit, it's because the manager of the LLC is an entity by the name of Little
Haiti Housing Association, Inc. You ever heard that name before? >> I have not. >> Okay. I thought it was some type of like government-owned uh entity, but you're telling me it's a
commercial money-making business with what? Uh apartments or >> apartments? Apartments, sir. >> Okay. >> Yes. So, uh I posted the notice of violation. I also mailed the notice of violation. Also provided a uh posted the
notice to appear before the magistrate on November 7th. And as of November 17th, uh the final reinspection date, uh the commercial property owner failed to obtain a business tax receipt and certificate of use. Um if I'm not mistaken, the commercial property owner did apply for the certificate of use,
but it is still being processed by the city, and I believe the owner needs to provide more documents to obtain this. >> Okay. As to uh case number 31, based on the uh unreoded testimony of the city's code compliance officer and the evidence
presented depicting that the cited violations still exist, proper notice has been given. I find in favor of the city enter an adjudication and set a compliance date of 30 days, January 7, 2026. In the event of non-compliance,
there shall be a daily fine of $350 until the violation is abated. On case number 32 uh which is uh for a certificate of use.
Same ruling based on uh the unreoded testimony of the uh officer and the evidence presented. I find in favor of the city enter adjudication and set a compliance date of January 7th uh 2026
30 days. In the event of non-compliance, it shall be a daily fine of $350 until a violation is abated. >> All right, Magister Smithfields concludes our meeting for this year. >> Wow. Wow. That's great that we were able
to finish this early >> and I see all your happy faces. I guess you're all getting ready for the holidays, so Uh, go out, do some shopping, have some fun, enjoy the holidays, and I'll see you next year. >> See you next next year. Have a great
>> Let me let me know. Let me know when the orders are ready and I'll go and uh >> and sign them. Okay. >> Absolutely. Thank you, Mr. Smith. Have a good day. >> Take care everybody. Be healthy. >> Thank you. >> Recording stopped.