City Council - Caucus Meeting

As of 4:39 PM., 08/07/23 CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CAUCUS AUGUST 9, 2023 ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES TO ADD CHAPTER 39 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY. O-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “SAMSON SITE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108 AVENUE F, 104-106 AVENUE F AND 101 EAST 21ST STREET WICH IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 457.01 LOTS 2, 3, 4 & 5 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ O-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “AVENUE F REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 86 EAST 22 ND STREET, 90 EAST 22ND STREET AND 111 AVENUE F, WHICH IS IDENTIFIED AS A BLOCK 456, LOTS 10, 9, 8.02., 8.03, 8.01 and 7 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 35, ZONING REGULATIONS O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets – Lord Avenue between 3rd & 4th Street for Church Purposes. O-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. Restrictive Parking Zones-Relocate (1) PUBLIC COMMENTS Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting. ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-7 CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $215,000.00 THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL SURPLUS FUND TO PAY FOR THE COST THEREOF and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. O-8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENUE C AND 49 TH  STREET and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. O-9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “FIRST SAVINGS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 562-568 BROADWAY WHICH IS IDENTIFED AS BLOCK 184, LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (former First Savings Bank) O-10 AN 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 WOOMOUNT BAYONNE PHASE 2 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST 52 ND STREET, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 37, LOT 1 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. O-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Restrictive Parking Zones-Delete-3/Add-3) DELETE 059. Maria Lopez, for her son Joel Fernandez-11 East 16th Street 090. Claire Poli – 96 West 3rd Street 136. Michele Jimenez – 19-23 East 11th Street ADD 050. Frances O’Rourke – 120 West 50th Street 055. Joseph DiGiorgio – 214 Avenue B 056. Manuel Senande-Saborido – 46 East 19th Street COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From Richard J. Villanova, Esq., filing notice of claim on behalf of the ESTATE OF MARY A. PATEY alleging personal injuries sustained when struck by an automobile at the intersection of Broadway & 22nd Street. C-2 From Sara Sencer McArdle, Esq., filing notice of claim on behalf of DANIEL P. BOCK, JR. alleging personal injuries sustained during an arrest. C-3 From TOMAS ROSA filing notice of claim alleging property damage to his automobile when it was struck by a city owned vehicle. C-4 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter of KAMAL GIRGIS vs. City of Bayonne Zoning Board of Adjustment. C-5 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter of SHANNON LEVERSON vs. City of Bayonne and GKC Textiles. C-6 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of 799 AVE A CORP. vs City of Bayonne. C-7 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of 759-761 AVENUE A REALTY LLC vs. City of Bayonne. C-8 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of EMILO’S PROPERTIES, LLV vs. City of Bayonne C-9 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of 915-917 BROADWAY LLC % A CASA vs. City of Bayonne. C-10 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of SUMO COMPANIES, INC. vs. City of Bayonne. C-11 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of JACINTO RODRIGUES vs. City of Bayonne. C-12 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of 840 KENNEDY APARTMENTS, LLC vs. City of Bayonne. C-13 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of 33RD STREET APARTMENTS LLC vs. City of Bayonne. C-14 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of MW BROADWAY REALTY LLC vs City of Bayonne. C-15 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of BAYONNE COVE LLC vs. City of Bayonne. OFFICERS’ REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Officers’ Reports to be received and filed and any resolution incorporated within them to be adopted: 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 OR-2 From the Hon. James M. Davis, Mayor fixing the salary range for the titled CLEAN NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM AIDE. (MIN-42,761 to MAX-56,940) OR-3 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received for the TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES on July 7, 2023. (1 bidder) OR-4 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received for the 2023 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II on ** (space holder) RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted: CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday July 12, 2023. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, July 19, 2023. City Clerk CR-3 Approving the minutes of the special meetings held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 and Wednesday, July 26, 2023. City Clerk CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (7 properties) Tax Collector CR-5 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER for the addiction services in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-6 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER for the for Psychiatric Services for emotionally disturbed children in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-7 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION for the senior transportation insurance in an amount not to exceed $3,775.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-8 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION for fair housing counseling services in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-9 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION for BEOF Headstart security in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION for senior transportation salary in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-11 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER (BFCC) for residential Services Program in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE PAL DAY CARE CENTER for after school program and summer camp childcare program in an amount not to exceed $16,979.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31,2024. CDBG CR-13 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE YOUTH CENTER for after school enrichment program and support for community outreach programs in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-14 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with CHURCH WORLD SERVICES for refugee employment coach program in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY for preschool childcare program in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-16 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the WATERFRONT PROJECT, INC. for the housing counseling and legal advocacy program in an amount not to exceed $16,500.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with VICTORY HALL for art instruction/development in the area of drawing and painting to adult/young adults developmentally disabled in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with WALLACE TEMPLE COMMUNITY ACTIVITY ENRICHMENT site for the C.A.R.E.S living faith food pantry in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-19 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with UCP of HUDSON COUNTY for pediatric medical day care center in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-20 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with HAVEN ADOLESCENT COMMUNITY RESPITE CENTER for Life skills program in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-21 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with TEAM WILDERNESS for visits to nature and wilderness sites in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-22 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with WINDMILL ALLIANCE for the HIGHWAYS program to provide community outreach services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. CDBG CR-23 Cancelling Unexpended Balances of Improvement Authorization. CR-24 Cancelling taxes on 50% of Block 249 , Lot 19 as being occupied by a qualifying 100% disabled veteran effective January 1, 2023 and authorizing the Tax Collector to refund in the amount of $3,526.00. Assessor CR-25 Cancelling taxes on 100% of Block 92, Lot 41 as being occupied by a qualifying 100% disabled veteran effective January 1, 2023 and authorizing the Tax Collector to refund in the amount of $4,364.00. Assessor CR-26 Cancelling taxes on 100% of Block 167 Lot 25 as being occupied by a qualifying 100% disabled veteran effective February 8, 2023 and authorizing the Tax Collector to refund in the amount of $3,403.27. Assessor CR-27 Authorizing the solicitation of bids/proposals for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Cottage Street Area Flood Resiliency Plan in connection with the City’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant (BRIC) CR-28 Authorizing the purchase and installation of emergency lights, sirens, computer equipment and other K9 equipment in the 2023 Dodge Durango from EILITE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS, Lakewood, NJ under NJ State Contract #17-FLEET-00749 for the total amount of $30,889.26 CR-29 Authorizing an agreement with DELL MARKETING LP for an annual subscription with NearMap to provide aerial photography for use by various City Departments, for an amount not to exceed $30,237.00 for a period of 12 months. CR-30 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with CAMPBELL SUPPLY CO., INC. for the purchase of parts and supplies for various city vehicles for a total contract amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Chargeable to account #3- 01-26-315-0000-030 CR-31 Amending resolution #22-12-14-040 with CUSTOM BANDAG to increase said contract in the amount $25,000.00 for invoices and future purchases of tires, tubes and services for City vehicles under State Contract #M8000. Chargeable to Account No. 3-01-26-315-0000-030. DPW CR-32 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS for the purchase of parts and supplies for various city vehicles through New Jersey State approved Co-Op #65MCESCCPS ESCNJ 20/21-55 for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000.00. CR-33 Approving Chapter 159 #2 in the CY 2023 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue. Finance CR-34 Authorizing the request for RFP’s for New Jersey Department of Transportation Constable Hook Infrastructure Study in accordance with the NJ DOT procurement guidelines. CR-35 Authorizing the advertisement for RFP’s for Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medical Dispatch Services. CR-36 Authorizing certain city employees to provide services from the City of Bayonne in connection with the September 16th Kayak Event CR-37 Granting ** Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Awarding a contract to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. for the purchase and implementation of Edmunds Gov-Tech Escrow Accounting Module and Tax Collections program software through the NJ Cooperative Purchasing Alliance for a total contract amount not to exceed $48,429.47. R-2 Awarding a contract to H & L SYSTEMS, INC. for the purchase and implementation of a PILOT Abatement Software Program for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,700.00. R-3 Authorizing the Bulk Tax Levy Sale. Finance R-4 Awarding a contract to BORKER TRANSMISSIONS SERVICES INC., 758 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ for Transmission Repair Services for the contract amount of $ R-5 Awarding a contract to ** for the 2023 Roadway Improvements Phase II for the contract amount of $ (space holder) R-6 Ratifying and affirming the actions of the Director of Public Works in authorizing the Supervisor of Parks and Recreation to solicit three (3) proposals for additional bus services necessary to provide transportation in connection with the City’s 2023 Summer Recreation Program (the “Program”); authorizing the continuation of bus services from BelovED Community Charter School Inc. (“BelovED”) on an emergency basis for the remainder of the Program (“Additional Bus Services”); and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY23-061 with BelovED increasing same in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 for said Additional Bus Services, thereby making the total contract amount not to exceed $70,999.00. R-7 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan with non-condemnation powers for the property located at Newark Bay-1st to 3rd Street, 4-22 Avenue A, 247-251 West 1st Street and 218-222 West 2nd Street with property is identified as Block 332, Lots 1, 6 & 7; Block 333.01, Lot 7 and Block 373, Lots 1, 2, 13 & 14 as shown on the official map of the City pursuant to the N.J.S.A. 40a:12a-1 et seq. (White Glove/Avenue A) R-8 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan with non-condemnation powers for the property located 21-29, 35 and 37 West 25th Street which is identified as Block 183, Lots 5, 6 and 8.01 as shown on the official map of the City pursuant to the N.J.S.A. 40a:12a-1 et seq. R-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT with the Town of Kearny for a Health Officer Services for the amount of $36,000.00. R-11 Authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. CY23-024 with NW FINANCIAL GROUP LLC for financial services to permit escrows to be against R-12 Authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. CY23-044 with T & M ASSOCIATES for the hydraulic modeling to include additional modeling for development applications to be paid from developers escrow accounts. R-13 Endorsing the preliminary preferred alternative description of the NJ Department of Transportation project for a Pedestrian Overpass, State Route 440 at 34 th Street, City of Bayonne, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey R-14 Authorizing a closed session to discuss matters discuss settlement litigation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. Law