City Council

As of 3:37 PM, 03/15/23 CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2023 ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE CENTRAL CONSTABLE HOOK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 465, LOT 9; BLOCK 466, LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4; AND BLOCK 478, LOTS 1 AND 1.01, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE O-2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND TOGUS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 332, LOT 3, BLOCK 360, LOT 2, BLOCK 390, LOTS 1 AND 2 (A.K.A. RG67), AND BLOCK 391, LOTS 1 AND 2 O-3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 332, LOT 3, BLOCK 360, LOT 2, BLOCK 390, LOTS 1 AND 2 (A.K.A. RG67), AND BLOCK 391, LOTS 1 AND 2 O-4 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE GUARANTY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $65,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY GUARANTEED REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS O-5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 69-71 NEW HOOK ROAD, BLOCK 416 LOTS 1 & 2 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE (INTRODUCED February 15, 2023) PUBLIC COMMENTS Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting. ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-6 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. O-7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE FIVE YEAR TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 717-719 KENNEDY BLVD, WHICH IS IDENTIFED AS BLOCK 169, LOT 25.01 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and the Dorothy E.  Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. O-8 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SUB-AREA PLAN FOR 8TH STREET REHABILIATION AREA FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 17-29 EVERGREEN STREET, 219-223 ORIENT STREET WHICH IS KNOWN AS BLOCK 306, LOTS L 1,2,3,4 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Bergen Point 69 H Substation- PSEG) O-9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE AMENDING AND SUPPLMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 16, RENT CONTROL and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. O-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 13, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Increasing fees to Municipal Pool) O-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (7-13.2-Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours Adding Parking Meters at West 40th Street) O-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. Restrictive Parking Zone-Add 3/Delete-20 COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From RAFIK TAWFIK filing notice of claim alleging damage to his automobile resulting from transformer fire on West 57th Street. C-2 From STEPHANIE PETERS filing notice of claim alleging damage to her car tires when she struck a pothole on 63rd Street. C-3 From VINCE SICARI, ESQ., filing a notice of claim on behalf of PHILIP J. CANCEL alleging injuries resulting from a fall near West 12th and Avenue C on January 29, 2023. C-4 From OMARA VELAZQUEZ filing notice of claim alleging injuries sustained from a fall on the sidewalk at 412 Broadway on December 2, 2022. C-5 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “IRENE KOBRYN vs. LML SUPERMARKETS, INC., SHOPRITE OF BAYONNE, INSERRA SUPERMARKETS, CITY OF BAYONNE, et als” Slip and fall C-6 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of “TUCKER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-7 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “119-129 43RD STREET LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Multi-unit C-8 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “812-818 AVENUE C ASSOCIATES vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Multi-Unit C-9 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “HG REALTY LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-10 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “J.PAR REALTY LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-11 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “MICHAEL & DIANNE GALELLA vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-12 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “BAYONNE PLAZA, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-13 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “471 BROADWAY LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-14 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “SPG HOOK ROAD LLC by ABALINE PAPER PRODUCTS, subtenant vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Industrial C-15 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “151 CENTRE ST URBAN RENEWAL LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Vacant C-16 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “275 CHOSIN FEW WAY URBAN RENEWAL LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Multi-Unit C-17 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “HOWARD WAREHOUSE, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Industrial C-18 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “HOWARD WAREHOUSE, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Vacant C-19 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “HOWARD REALTY, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Industrial C-20 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “CLIFTON BOULEVARD PROPERTY INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Vacant C-21 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “JORDAN WAREHOUSE, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Industrial C-22 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “39 AVENUE C LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Industrial C-23 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “557-561 BROADWAY BAYONNE, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-24 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “92-94 WEST 34TH STREET LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Multi-Unit C-25 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “399 AVENUE C LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Multi-Unit C-26 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “JP MORGAN CHASE BANK vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-27 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “PALOMONT LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-28 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “RJG & ASSOCIATES LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-29 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter “S & M GROUP LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Commercial C-30 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter PSE&G CO CORP. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE. Industrial  OFFICERS’ REPORTS OR-1 From Donna L. Mauer, Chief Financial Officer, reporting on vendor payments and recommending payment of same, and a resolution adopting the recommendation and ordering payment of claims. Finance RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted: CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday February 15, 2023. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, February 8, 2023. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (8 properties) Tax Collector CR-4 Authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2020 Recycling Tonnage Grant in the amount of $133,677.63. Finance CR-5 Authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a grant to provide inclusive recreational opportunities for teenagers and adults with disabilities as part of Bayonne’s Recreation programming in the amount of $20,000.00. Law CR-6 Amending Resolution No. 23-01-18-019 entering into an agreement with the STATE OF NEW JERSEY to participate in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program to include specific language as required by DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) and NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE. Public Safety CR-7 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a License Agreement with the BAYONNE ELKS LODGE #434, a non-profit organization, for street closure on Broadway between 16th and 17th Street for the purpose of a BIKE BLESSING FUNDRAISER on April 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Law CR-8 Rescinding Resolution No. 23-02-15-030 authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. CY22-027 with Anthony R. Suarez, Esq. c/o Werner Suarez for professional legal services to represent the Bayonne Rent Control Board for the period commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 for an original amount not to exceed $15,000.00 increasing same in the amount of $35,211.67, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $50,211.67 as said increase to Agreement No. CY22-027 was previously authorized via Resolution No. 23-01-18- 031 adopted January 18, 2023. Law CR-9 Authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. CY23-007 with Anthony R. Suarez, Esq. c/o Werner Suarez, for professional legal services to represent the Bayonne Rent Control Board for the period commencing January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 for an original amount not to exceed $15,000.00 increasing same in the amount of $25,000.00, to cover the cost of revisions to the City’s Rent Control Ordinance, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $40,000.00. Law CR-10 Approving the submission of a grant application and execution of a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Constable Hook Comprehensive Infrastructure Study Project. Law CR-11 Authorizing the submission of a strategic plan for the BAYONNE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE grant to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Hudson in the amount of $19,921.00 for a period of one year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. City Clerk $14,940.75 – In-kind Match 4,980.25 – Cash Match CR-12 Authorizing the submission of an application for the New Jersey Dept. of Human services/Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DHHAS) Grant funding for the BAYONNE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE in the amount of $7,222.00. City Clerk CR-13 Approving the application to the NJ UEZ ASSISTANCE FUND for the BAYONNE UEZ BERGEN POINT FALL FESTIVAL for the amount of $26,000.00. UEZ CR-14 Approving the application to the NJ UEZ ASSISTANCE FUND for the BAYONNE UEZ CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING in the amount of $30,000.00. UEZ CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with RTSP, Randolph, New Jersey for 2023 rental of firearms range for use by the Bayonne Police Department to conduct mandatory training in the amount of $32,000.00. Public Safety CR-16 Authorizing the Mayor & City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BEOF for the provision of senior transportation salary & fringe in the amount of $24,000.00, chargeable to the CDBG-CV grant. CDBG CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY22-006 with MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING for Professional Licensed Site Remediation consulting services for the period commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 extending same through March 15, 2023 for an additional amount of $5,000.00, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $30,000.00 pending the award of a new contract for said services. Law CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY22-005 with MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING for environmental consulting services for the period commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 extending same through March 15, 2023 for an additional amount of $7,500.00, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $32.500.00 pending the award of a new contract for said services. Law CR-19 Amending Resolution 23-02-15-038 authorizing an extension of Agreement No. CY22-037 with INTEGRATED MICRO SYSTEMS, INC. for Information Technology Support services through February 28, 2023 to extend said Agreement No. CY22- 038 through March 15, 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances. Law CR-20 Amending Resolution 23-02-15-037 authorizing an extension of Agreement No. CY22-038 with INTEGRATED MICRO SYSTEMS, INC. for Information Technology Procurement services through February 28, 2023 to extend said Agreement No. CY22-038 through March 15, 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances. CR-21 Amending Resolution No. 23-02-15-054 authorizing an Agreement with Heartland Payment Systems, LLC for Credit Card Processing Services commencing February 18, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 with four (4) one (1) year options to renew commencing as of January 1st of each subsequent year at the City’s sole discretion to reflect a contract commencement date from February 18, 2023 to “commencing as of the date that the Bayonne Parking Utility’s credit card/electronic payment system is fully operational and implemented by Heartland. Law CR-22 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the termination of Deed Notice recorded September 26, 2019 in connection with remediation activities required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection located within Block 217, Lot 37 also known as Hudson County Chromate Site 144 @ Newark Bay; Bayonne Pipeline A. Law CR-23 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY22-039 with Hoplite Communications, LLC for 5G telecommunications services for the period commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 extending same through March 15, 2023 with no increase in the contract amount pending the award of a new contract for said services and also extending the appointment of Peter J. Lupo, Esq. of Hoplite as the City’s telecommunications Consultant through March 15, 2023. Law CR-24 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agreement with Patricia McDonough for purposes of installing and maintaining a  shoring wall in the City's ROW along a portion of the sidewalk in front of 340, and 342-344 Avenue C. Law CR-25 Amending Resolution No. 23-02-15-045 reopening the Scattered Site Redevelopment Plan NJ TRANSIT 34TH STREET STATION, BLOCK 404, LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLOCK 408, LOTS 1 & 2 to read Block 407, Lots 1, 2 &3 and Block 408, Lots 1 and 2. Law CR-26 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to purchase two new servers and related equipment for the Public Safety Communications Center from PKA TECHNOLOGIES for a total amount of $57,937.77. Chargeable to Account No. G- 02-41-866-2022-911. Public Safety CR-27 Amending Resolution No. 22-12-14-036 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with PROPHOENIX for continued and support for its Police Public Safety software to reflect correct the chargeable account from 2-01-25-240- 0000-028 to Account #3-01-25-240-0000-028 for a period of one year commencing January 1, 2023 for the contract amount of $60,202.39. CR-28 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Addendum to Agreement No. CY23-033 with Steven R. Hummell, Esq. for professional legal services as Alternate Municipal Court Prosecutor in the Bayonne Municipal Court for the period commencing January 1, 2023 to increase same in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00 to compensate for up to ten (10) additional Municipal Court sessions (an additional one (1) session per month) for the period commencing March 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Additional funds not to exceed $4,000.00 chargeable to Account T-12-56-816-0000-199. CR-29 Approving a Promotional Program for Urban Enterprise Zone (“UEZ”) Bayonne Business – Phase I to promote/highlight the UEZ businesses within the City with events and marketing advertisements throughout Calendar Year 2023 and authorizing the UEZ Coordinator to submit an application to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Assistance Fund for the amount of $44,700.00 dollars to implement same. CR-30 Amending Resolution No. 22-10-19-040 that authorized an increase in Agreement No. CY20-083 (the “Agreement”) with the Waterfront Project, Inc. increasing same in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide additional Community Development Grant COVID-19 Funds for the purpose of supporting the work of a housing counselor and a social worker to assist Bayonne residents facing housing instability as a result of the pandemic, thereby making the total contract amount $120,000.00 to extend the Agreement through August 31, 2023 CR-31 Amending Resolution No. 22-11-09-039 that authorized an increase in Agreement No. CY20-080 (the “Agreement”) with the Bayonne Youth Center, 524 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ increasing same in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide additional Community Development Grant COVID-19 Funds for the purpose of providing additional outreach initiatives as a result of the pandemic, thereby making the total contract amount $106,000.00 (erroneously stated as $106,00.00) to extend the Agreement through August 31, 2023 and to correct the total contract amount to read “$106,000.00. CR-32 Amending Resolution No. 22-11-09-040 that authorized an increase in Agreement No. CY20-095 (the “Agreement”) with the Bayonne PAL Day Care Center increasing same in the amount of $8,000.00 to provide additional Community Development Grant COVID-19 Funds for the purpose of providing two (2) additional teachers for the after school homework program thereby making the total contract amount $23,000.00 to extend the Agreement through August 31, 2023. CR-33 Amending Resolution #23-01-18-039 accepting Title III Grant funds from the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, Area Agency on Aging (the “Agency”) (“Grant Funds”) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement with the Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (the “BEOF”) for the amount of $455,169.96 for the purpose of executing a Senior Nutrition Feeding Program utilizing said Grant Funds for the period commencing January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 CR-34 Authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee to request, accept and expend the FY2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness and Training Grant (Sub- award 2022-1) in the amount of $11,400.00 awarded for the period of one year commencing October 1 2022 through September 30, 2023 to the Bayonne Office of Emergency Management for Hazardous materials training for local first responders. CR-35 Authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee to submit an application with the County of Hudson as a co-applicant for the LOCAL EFFICIENCY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP) CHALLENGE GRANT in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and share services in the administration of the Grant. CR-36 Authorizing the acceptance of the FY2023 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) GRANT in the amount of $288,328.40. CR-37 Amending Resolution No. 22-10-19-033 which authorized an increase in Agreement No. CY20-084 with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION (BEOF) to increase the amount of $11,600.00 to provide additional Community Development Grant COVID-19 funds for the purpose of providing “Grab ‘n’ Go Services” as a result of the pandemic, thereby making the total contract amount $41,600.00 to extend the Agreement to August 31, 2023. CR-38 Granting 2 Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Approving Emergency Temporary Budget #3 for CY2023 Municipal Budget. R-2 Authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with TOGUS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC for the redevelopment of the property which identified as Block 332, Lot 3; Block 360, Lot 2; Block 373, Lots 1, 2, 13, 14 and 15; Block 390, Lots 1 and 2 (a/k/a RG67); Block 391, Lots 1 and 2 and 511, Lots 5 and 6 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. Law R-3 Authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether Block 70, Lots 19, 20, 21.01 (prior Lots 21 and 22), 23, and 24, which have street addresses of 11-13 West 47th Street, 979 Broadway, 973- 975 Broadway, 983-987 Broadway, and 12 West 48th Street constitute a non- condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. Law R-4 Designating Bridge Point Bayonne, LLC as Redeveloper of the property located at 63-67 New Hook Road which is identified as Block 416, Lot 3 on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne, and authorizing the execution of the Redevelopment Agreement. Law R-5 Approving a revocable license with 746 Ave E Urban Renewal, LLC for encroachments into the Avenue E right-of-way for the approved building to be located at 736-742 Avenue E, which is identified as Block 393, Lot 3.01 on the City's Tax Records. Law R-6 Authorizing application to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Financing Program for a Lead Service Line Replacement Project. R-7 Authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee(s) to enter into a Tax Appeal Settlement Agreement with SMZ BAYONNE, LLC for 1127-1157 Kennedy Boulevard, also identified as Block 50, Lot 2 and authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee(s) to take any action necessary to effectuate this resolution and resulting judgement. R-8 Authorizing the City of Bayonne Water and Sewer Utility Engineer (Currently John Armstrong, P.E.) and Veolia North America’s licensed C-4 Collection System operator and Distribution System W-4 licensed operator as needed or required, to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City of Bayonne, including, but not limited to, an NJDEP TWA-1 Application, an NJDEP WQM-003 Statement of Consent Form and/or an NJDEP WQM-006 Engineer's Report for Domestic  Treatment Works Approval Application in furtherance of any and all sanitary sewer applications submitted to the State of New Jersey by developers in connection with redevelopment or other projects within the City of Bayonne and Water Extension Permit documents. R-9 Authorizing the use of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT funds to acquire the property located at 440 Avenue C, which property is identified as Block 225, Lot 46 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne. R-10 Authorizing the Director of Planning, Zoning and Development and the Law Director to negotiate and enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with property owner for the acquisition of the property located at 440 Avenue C. R-11 Seeking permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval of a DEDICATION BY RIDER in the CY 2022 budget for the Gifts and Bequests Trust Fund for contributions to the BAYONNE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S EXPLORERS PROGRAM. Finance R-12 Seeking permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval of a DEDICATION BY RIDER in the CY 2022 budget for the Gifts and Bequests Trust Fund for contributions to the BAYONNE 9/11 MEMORIAL. Finance R-13 Seeking permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval of a DEDICATION BY RIDER in the CY 2022 budget for the Gifts and Bequests Trust Fund for contributions to the BAYONNE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S L.E.A.D. PROGRAM (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Finance R-14 Authorizing the use of a three (3) year average for the Reserve for Uncollected Taxes calculation. Finance R-15 Approving Budgetary Appropriation Reserve Transfer #2 in CY 2022 R-16 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to reopen and amend the 8 th Street Rehabilitation Plan for the property located at 218-220 Broadway, which is identified as Block 319, Lot 26 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne. R-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY22-070 with McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC for professional legal services as the City’s Water/Sewer Utility attorney for the period commencing July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 for an original amount not to exceed $75,000.00 extending same through April 30, 2023 for an additional amount not to exceed $30,000.00, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $105,000.00 pending the award of a new contract for said services R-18 Amending Resolution No. 23-02-15-032 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Access Agreement with PPG Industries, Inc. for the purpose of performing long term groundwater sampling and long-term maintenance in connection with remediation work being performed at Dennis Collins Park comprised of Bl. 383, Lot 1, Lot 2, Lots 4-8, Bl. 384, Lot 1 and Lot 2 and more commonly known as West Street Dennis Collins Park to include the execution of a Deed Notice and a Notice In-Lieu of Deed Notice in connection with said remediation work. R-19 Authorizing the execution of an Owner’s Consent Form for the filing of a NJDEP Waterfront Development Permit Application requesting construction of a Maritime Industrial Mooring Pier on City property concerning a Riparian Grant located at the foot of Commerce Street and within lands for which the City is successor in interest to. R-20 Authorizing the Planning Board to Re-open the Marist Redevelopment Plan for the property located at 1241 Kennedy Blvd, 1241 Kennedy Blvd.-rear and West 57th Street, which property is identified as Block 13, Lots 1.01, 16, 17, 18 and 18.B01 as shown on the official tax map of the City pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. R-21 Authorizing the extension of Agreement CY22-015 with MILLENNIUM STRAEGIES for grant writing and consulting services through February 28, 2023 to extend said through March 15, 2023 for an additional amount not to exceed $5,500.00, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $82,500.00, due to unforeseen circumstances. R-22 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement BROWN & BROWN METRO, LLC, 56 Livingston Ave., Roseland, NJ 07068-0706 (the “Broker”) for Insurance Broker Services for Employee Health Benefits for the period commencing April 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023. Broker will not be compensated by the City for broker services for its health, prescription and dental coverage. Rather broker compensation for health, prescription and dental coverage will be derived directly from the carriers and paid directly by the health, prescription and dental coverage carriers as fully disclosed to the City as soon as such information becomes available. In no event, however, should broker services for the contemplated contract exceed the amount paid to the City's previous broker for the term 2022. Broker will not impose any additional fees upon the City for the broker services provided. R-23 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with McCABE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, 464 VALLEY BROOK AVENUE, LYNDHURST, NEW JERSEY 07071 for professional services as Certified Lead Based Paint Inspector for the period commencing March 16, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 pursuant to the Fair and Open Process. R-24 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, 26 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932 for Professional Licensed Site Remediation Services for the period commencing March 16, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $57,500. R-25 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, 26 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932 for professional Environmental Consulting Services for the period commencing March 16, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $17,500 pursuant to the Fair and Open Process. R-26 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with HOPLITE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, 197 Route 18, Suite 3000, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, for 5G and other telecommunications consulting services for the period commencing March 16, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, payable from escrow accounts established by telecommunications providers with four (4) one (1) year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion pursuant to the Competitive Contracting Process and re-appoint Peter J. Lupo as the City’s Telecommunications Consultant for said period. R-27 Authorizing an Agreement with MILLENNIUM STRATEGIES, 60 Columbia Road, Suite 230, Morristown, NJ 07960 for grant writing and management consultant services for the period commencing March 16, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 for an amount of $57,000.00 pursuant to the Competitive Contracting Process with four (4) one (1) year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion. R-28 Agreement with INTEGRATED MICRO SYSTEMS, INC. 74 LEE AVENUE, HALEDON, NEW JERSEY 07508-1202, for Information Technology (IT) Maintenance, Support and Procurement consulting services for the period commencing March 16, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 for an amount of not to exceed $100,000, $50,000 for IT maintenance and support consulting services and $50,000 for IT procurement consulting services) pursuant to the Competitive Contracting Process with four (4) one (1) year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion. TO BE ADDED AT THE MEETING ADD-1 Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to renew its service agreement with VISUAL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS d/b/A JOBS 4 BLUE for police extra duty administration services from March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024.