City Council - Caucus Meeting
Regular MeetingBayonne, NJ · March 6, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF COUNCIL CAUCUS
CAUCUS MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN
THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 630
AVENUE C, ON WEDNESDAY,
Time of Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
The President announced: “I would like to advise all those present that notice of this
Caucus Meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Bayonne of March 6, 2024,
has been provided to the public in accordance with the provision of the Open Public
Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of time and place has been included in
the annual notice of meetings, which was posted and filed with the Jersey Journal
and the Star Ledger within the time required. An additional notice of time and place
of the meeting was posted and filed with the city clerk and forwarded to the Jersey
Journal and the Star Ledger by fax on March 1, 2024 .”
The following Council Members were present if an “X” appears, absent if an “A”
appears:
Council Members: Booker X , Carroll X , Perez X , Weimmer X , President LaPelusa
X
The Council reviewed the items submitted on the proposed agenda for its next regular
meeting and at least one Council Member proposed that the items appearing on the
attached agenda should be included on the agenda for the regular meeting, subject to
the addition of any items the Council may entertain at the regular meeting which may
not have been discussed at the Caucus.
As of 1:06 P.M./03/06/2024
CITY OF BAYONNE
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CAUCUS
MARCH 6, 2024
ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING
O-1 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, ACQUISITIONS
AND INSTALLATION TO RUSSELL GOLDING PARK, APPROPRIATING $5,000,000
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES
TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE
CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY.
O-2 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, ACQUISITIONS
AND INSTALLATION TO 11TH STREET OVAL PARK, APPROPRIATING $2,500,000
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES
TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE
CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
O-3 ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF
HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-24-02 ENTITLED
“ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY
OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND BAYONNE JV, LLC FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 175 AVENUE A, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS
BLOCK 300.01, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 AND BLOCK 301.03, LOTS 2 AND 3 AS SHOWN ON
THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE” TO CORRECT AN ERROR
REGARDING THE NAMES OF THE ENTITIES AND TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
“ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY
OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND {BAYONNE JV, LLC} **BAYVIEW I
URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, BAYVIEW II URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, BAYVIEW III URBAN
RENEWAL, LLC, BAYVIEW IV URBAN RENEWAL, LLC AND BAYVIEW V URBAN
RENEWAL, LLC** FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 175 AVENUE A, WHICH
PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 300.01, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 AND BLOCK 301.03,
LOTS 2 AND 3 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE”
O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 33, PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 35, ZONING REGULATIONS
(Amending definitions to define Unlawful Residential Occupancy)
O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 17, PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE (Amending Section 17-1.4-Removal by City, Costs Established as a Lien.
O-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 25, STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS. (Amending Section 25-8, Abatement of Nuisances)
O-7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. (Restrictive
Parking Zones-Delete 4)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting.
ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION
O-8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW
JERSEY ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED, “455-461 AVENUE
C REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 455-461
AVENUE C, WHICH IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 219, LOT 24.01 AS SHOWN ON
THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE PUERSUANT TO THE
LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ.
and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024at 6:00 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-23-52 ENTITLED
“ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE,
COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BAYONNE AND 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE E, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK
221, LOT 12.02 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF
BAYONNE” TO CORRECT AN ERROR REGARDING THE REFERENCED LOT TO
READ AS FOLLOWS: “ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL, LLC
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE E, WHICH PROPERTY IS
IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 221, LOT 12.01 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX
MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE” and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17,
2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the
time and place for a public hearing and final passage.
O-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-23-59 ENTITLED, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE,
COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL, LLC
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 221,
LOT 12.02 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY” TO CORRECT AN
ERROR IN THE REFERENCED LOT TO AS FOLLOWS: “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON,
NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 221, LOT 12.01 ON
THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY” and a resolution fixing Wednesday,
April 17, 2024 at 6:00 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 33, PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17,
2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the
time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Amending Section 33-3.1.b
Duties of a Zoning Officer)
O-12 Reserve space for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR
LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION ENTERED INTO BY THE ENTITLED, BAYONNE
REDEVELOPERS RESIDENTAL URBAN RENEWAL BLOCK 780 LLC AND THE
CITY OF BAYONNE WITH RESPECT TO BLOCK 790, LOT 1 and a resolution
fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington
Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final
passage.
O-13 Reserve space for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR
LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION ENTERED INTO BY THE ENTITLED, BAYONNE
REDEVELOPERS RESIDENTAL URBAN RENEWAL BLOCK 780 LLC AND THE
CITY OF BAYONNE WITH RESPECT TO BLOCK 722, LOT 1 and a resolution
fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington
Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final
passage.
O-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO-0-23-55 ENTITLED “AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC” TO
CORRECT AN ERROR REGARDING THE SECTION AMENDED TO READ AS
SECTION 7.27.1, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday,
April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers
as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (U-turn prohibited-
Entire length of Broadway)
O-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC and a
resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E.
Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and
final passage (Restrictive Parking Zones-Add-1; Delete-2;Relocate 1)
ADD
007. Leo Mahon – 126 Avenue A
DELETE
236. Miriam Lopez – 95 West 52nd St.
404. Omar Caal, Jr. – 76 Humphrey Ave
RELOCATE
180. Suzanne Buzinkai from 365 Avenue A to 44 West 32nd St.
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be
received and filed:
C-1 From Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “130 W 47 th ST HPVI, LLC
vs. City of Bayonne Rent Control Board & City of Bayonne Rent Control Office.”
C-2 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “ALICIA MYERS vs.
Hudson Radiology Center, City of Bayonne, et als” (Slip & fall)
C-3 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “BAYONNE NM, BAYNEW,
BAYONNE LLC vs. City of Bayonne”
C-4 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “471 BROADWAY LLC vs. City of
Bayonne”
C-5 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “BAYONNE PLAZA, LLC vs. City
of Bayonne”
C-6 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “HG REALTY, LLC vs. City of
Bayonne”
C-7 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “812-818 AVENUE C
ASSOCIATES vs. City of Bayonne”
C-8 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “119-129 43RD STREET LLC vs.
City of Bayonne”
C-9 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “557-561 BROADWAY BAYONNE
LLC vs. City of Bayonne”
C-10 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “PENINSULA MAZEL &
PENINSULA MAZEL TIC vs. City of Bayonne”
C-11 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “431 KENNEDY LLC vs. City of
Bayonne”
C-12 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “399 AVE C HCPVI LLC vs. City
of Bayonne”
C-13 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “92-94 W 34 ST HCPVI 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 appointing CHERYL S. CASHMAN AND SUSAN
FERRARO as Municipal Court Judges for a three-year period commencing April 1,
2024 and a resolution confirming and consenting the said appointments
RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted:
CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meetings held Wednesday January 3, 2024 and
February 14, 2024. City Clerk
CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, February 6, 2024. City
Clerk
CR-3 Approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held Wednesday, February 6, 2024.
CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes.
(11 properties) Tax Collector
CR-5 Amending Resolution #23-12-13-038 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with PROPHOENIX CORPORATION for maintenance and support for its
Police Public Safety Software for a period of one year commencing January 1, 2024 to
December 31, 2024 for contract amount of $60,008.46 to amend same to correct a
scrivener’s error insofar as to correct the total contract amount to be $62,008.46.
Additional funds chargeable to Account No. 4-01-25-240-0000-028.
CR-6 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License Agreement allowing the
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF U.S.A. Bayonne NJ Elks Lodge
#434, a New Jersey Non-Profit Organization, to hold a Bike Blessing event on April
20, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Broadway between 16th and 17th streets
and waiving the license fee and parking meter bag fee in the Bayonne NJ Elks Lodge
#434 is a non-profit organization.
CR-7 Authorizing the Police Department to accept as a donation pre-owned technology
equipment (specially 55-computer monitors, 14 office chairs and 1 commercial copier)
with an approximate value of $9,800.00 from ASSURED PARTNER, 20 Commerce
Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016.
CR-8 Amending Agreement No. CY24-017 with ALPHA DOG SOLUTIONS, INC., 335 Union
Ave., Belleville, NJ for website design, management and maintenance services for the
period commencing January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in the amount of
$54,000.00 to increase same in the amount of $5,750,00 to cover cost of additional
services required by the Police Department that were not anticipated at the time of the
original contract award, thereby making the total contract amount $59,750.00 and to
amend the Scope of Services to include same.
CR-9 Authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee(s) to enter into a Tax Appeal Settlement
Agreement with Four J Holdings, LLC for Block 189 Lot 18.01 and authorizing the
Mayor and/or his designee(s) to take any action necessary to effectuate this resolution
and resulting judgement. Assessor
CR-10 Authorizing various actions, documents and solicitation necessary for the NEW
JERSEY I-BANK ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE financing of Lead Services
Line Replacement program.
CR-11 Ratifying, confirming and authorizing solicitation of proposals for professional
engineering services in connection with completion of the 63rd Street pump station
power and resiliency project which was approved for FEMA/BRIC grant funding.
CR-12 Authorizing the City of Bayonne to apply for not to exceed $600,000 from the NEW
JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY-Zone Assistance Fund (ZAF) for the
Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone Broadway Safety Cameras.
CR-13 Authorizing the Law Director and/or Business Administrator to solicit proposals for
professional engineering services in connection with projects eligible for state and/or
federal funding.
CR-14 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. City Clerk
$14,940.75 – In-kind Match
$ 4.980.25 – Cash Match
CR-15 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for request for proposals for sidewalk
waste and recycling receptacles.
CR-16 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Improvement to Collins
Park-Phase III.
CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Council to apply for and obtain a grant from the NEW
JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for a Local Recreation Improvement
Grant for approximately $100,000.00
CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to award a contract to BAYONNE CUSTOM
FENCE COMPANY, 25 County Village Court, Bayonne, NJ 07002 for fencing a G.
Thomas DiDomenico Bayonne Municipal Pool for the amount of $13,648.00 and the
G. Thomas DiDomenico Park Dog Run for the amount of $16,907.94 for a total
contract amount not to exceed $30,655.94
CR-19 Amending Resolution No. 23-12-13-105 awarding contracts to TIMOTHY J.
MORIARTY, ESQ., as Chief Municipal Court prosecutor and STEVEN R. HUMMELL,
ESQ., and LANDY BELZIARE, ESQ., as Alternate Municipal Court Prosecutors for a
total combined contract amount of $150,000 to increase the total combined contract
in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to cover Special Municipal Court sessions,
thereby making the total combined total contract amount not to exceed $175,000 and
to allocate specific contract amounts as follows: Timothy J. Moriarty, Esq. – not to
exceed $79,000 ($77,000 inclusive of $2,000 for municipal appeals requiring
Superior Court appearances and $2,000 for Special Assessment Municipal Court
Sessions); Steven R. Hummell, Esq. – not to exceed $76,000 ($57,000 inclusive of
$2,000 for municipal appeals requiring Superior Court appearances and $19,000 for
Special Assessment Municipal Court Sessions); and Landry Belziare, Esq. – not to
exceed $20,000 ($16,000 inclusive of $1,000 for municipal appeals requiring
Superior Court Sessions and $4,000 for Special Assessment Municipal Court
Sessions).
CR- Granting Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
R-1 Approving an adjustment to the utility rate stabilization threshold in order to pay for a
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY ANALYSIS with respect to the mandated long-term Combined
Sewer Overflow (CSO) control plan as well as a rate and connection fee study.
R-2 Authorizing the Planning Board to re-open the 8th Street Rehabilitation Plan to
prepare an amended redevelopment plan for 26 North Street which is identified as
Block 297, Lot 3.
R-3 Authorizing the Planning Board to re-open the Redevelopment Plan for the Peninsula
at Bayonne Harbor – Harbor Station South.
R-4 Authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine
whether the property located at 657-663 Broadway, which is identified as Block 158,
Lots 22, 23 and 24 as shown on the official tax map constitutes a non-condemnation
area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing
Law, N.J.S.A. 4A:12A-1 et seq. (Hudson Radiology)
R-5 Authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine
whether the property located at 749 Broadway, which is identified as Block 139, Lots
18 and 19 as shown on the official tax map of the City constitutes a non-
condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local Redevelopment
and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 4A:12A-1 et seq..
R-6 Amending Resolution No. 23-09-20-063 adopted September 20, 2023 to correct a
scrivener’s error in the consent for the transfer of ownership in accordance with the
terms of the financial agreement with 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL LLC and the City
of Bayonne to correct the block and lot from Block 458, Lots 7, 8 and 9 to Block 221,
Lot 12.01.
R-7 Amending Resolution No. 23-09-20-064 adopted September 20, 2023 to correct a
scrivener’s error in the redeveloper agreement authorization with 197 AVE. E URBAN
RENEWAL LLC to correct the block and lot from Block 458, Lots 7, 8 and 9 to Block
221, Lot 12.01.
R-8 Reserve space for the contract award for Animal Control Services to ** for the contract
amount of $ **
R-9 Reserve space for the contract award for Professional Engineering Consulting Services
to ** for the contract amount of $**
R-10 Reserve space for the contract award for Health Insurance Broker to ** for the
contract amount of $**
TO BE ADDED AT CAUCUS
ADD-1 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with PATCH
MANAGEMENT, INC., 451 Tyburn Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 through State
Contract T2817 to provide pothole repair services for a total amount not to exceed
$35,000.00
ADD-2 Ratifying and affirming the actions of the City’s CDBG Administrator, in authorizing
Axon Engineering Services, 324 Semel Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026 to perform the
preparation of design documents in connection with the design of a boiler
replacement system to replace three (3) existing heating/AC units servicing the
Bayonne Family Community Center Facility (the “BFCC”); and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an amendment to agreement CY23-085 with the BFCC to
provide CDBG funds in the amount of $47,400.00 making the total contract amount
$55,000 for said Work; and authorizing the Municipal Treasurer to issue a check in
the amount of $23,000.00 representing payment for invoice no. 1087.
ADD-3 Approving Emergency Temporary Appropriation #2 for CY 2024 Budget
ADD-4 Appropriation Reserve Transfer for CY 2023
ADD-5 From Donna L. Mauer submitting the Annual Financial Statement for CY 2023
ADDED AT CAUCUS
ADD-6 Authorization to solicit proposals for construction of portions of the Hudson River
Waterfront Walkway (HRWW) on the former MOTBY property in satisfaction of the
City’s obligations under the NJDEP’s Master Waterfront Development Permit for
redevelopment of the Peninsula.
ADD-7 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to scrapped one (1) 15 CY TD Container
which is no longer serviceable.
ADD-8 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with IN-LINE
CONDITIONING CO. INC., 85 East 21st Street, Bayonne, NJ for HVAC services for the
period commencing March 18, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for an amount not
to exceed $125,000.00
ADD-9 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Recognition Agreement in connection
with the property located at 25 East 22 nd Street, Block 206, Lot 1.01 to allow for
lender financing from Provident Bank to 22 nd Street Partners Urban Renewal LLC
ADD-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHPATER 19, FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the
Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing
and final passage. (Amending Section 19-12, Fees and Penalties
ADD-11 Directing the Director Planning and Zoning in conjunction with the Rent Control
Board to conduct a study on the matter of Rent Control.
Agenda
As of 1:06 P.M./03/06/2024
CITY OF BAYONNE
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CAUCUS
MARCH 6, 2024
ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING
O-1 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, ACQUISITIONS
AND INSTALLATION TO RUSSELL GOLDING PARK, APPROPRIATING $5,000,000
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 BONDS AND
NOTES TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF, AUTHORIZED IN
AND BY THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY.
O-2 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, ACQUISITIONS
AND INSTALLATION TO 11TH STREET OVAL PARK, APPROPRIATING $2,500,000
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 BONDS AND
NOTES TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF, AUTHORIZED IN
AND BY THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
O-3 ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY
OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-24-02
ENTITLED “ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING A
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND
BAYONNE JV, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 175 AVENUE A, WHICH
PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 300.01, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 AND BLOCK
301.03, LOTS 2 AND 3 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF
BAYONNE” TO CORRECT AN ERROR REGARDING THE NAMES OF THE
ENTITIES AND TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
“ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE,
COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING A FINANCIAL
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND {BAYONNE JV,
LLC} **BAYVIEW I URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, BAYVIEW II URBAN RENEWAL, LLC,
BAYVIEW III URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, BAYVIEW IV URBAN RENEWAL, LLC AND
BAYVIEW V URBAN RENEWAL, LLC** FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 175
AVENUE A, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 300.01, LOTS 1, 2 AND
3 AND BLOCK 301.03, LOTS 2 AND 3 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP
OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE”
O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 33,
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 35,
ZONING REGULATIONS (Amending definitions to define Unlawful Residential
Occupancy)
O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 17,
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (Amending Section 17-1.4-Removal by City, Costs
Established as a Lien.
O-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 25,
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS. (Amending Section 25-8, Abatement of Nuisances)
O-7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7,
TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones-Delete 4)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting.
ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION
O-8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW
JERSEY ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED, “455-461
AVENUE C REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
455-461 AVENUE C, WHICH IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 219, LOT 24.01 AS
SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE
PUERSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW,
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ. and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17,
2024at 6:00 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-23-52 ENTITLED
“ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE,
COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AN
AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE E, WHICH PROPERTY IS
IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 221, LOT 12.02 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX
MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE” TO CORRECT AN ERROR REGARDING
THE REFERENCED LOT TO READ AS FOLLOWS: “ORDINANCE OF THE
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND
197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
197 AVENUE E, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 221, LOT
12.01 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE”
and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the
Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public
hearing and final passage.
O-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-23-59 ENTITLED, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE,
COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL,
LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED AS
BLOCK 221, LOT 12.02 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY” TO
CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE REFERENCED LOT TO AS FOLLOWS: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE,
COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL,
LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 197 AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED AS
BLOCK 221, LOT 12.01 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY” and a
resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 33,
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, and a resolution fixing
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington
Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final
passage. (Amending Section 33-3.1.b Duties of a Zoning Officer)
O-12 Reserve space for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
FOR LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION ENTERED INTO BY THE ENTITLED,
BAYONNE REDEVELOPERS RESIDENTAL URBAN RENEWAL BLOCK 780
LLC AND THE CITY OF BAYONNE WITH RESPECT TO BLOCK 790, LOT 1
and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the
Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public
hearing and final passage.
O-13 Reserve space for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
FOR LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION ENTERED INTO BY THE ENTITLED,
BAYONNE REDEVELOPERS RESIDENTAL URBAN RENEWAL BLOCK 780
LLC AND THE CITY OF BAYONNE WITH RESPECT TO BLOCK 722, LOT 1
and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the
Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public
hearing and final passage.
O-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO-0-23-55 ENTITLED “AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC” TO
CORRECT AN ERROR REGARDING THE SECTION AMENDED TO READ AS
SECTION 7.27.1, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday,
April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council
Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (U-
turn prohibited-Entire length of Broadway)
O-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7,
TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for
a public hearing and final passage (Restrictive Parking Zones-Add-1; Delete-
2;Relocate 1)
ADD
007. Leo Mahon – 126 Avenue A
DELETE
236. Miriam Lopez – 95 West 52nd St.
404. Omar Caal, Jr. – 76 Humphrey Ave
RELOCATE
180. Suzanne Buzinkai from 365 Avenue A to 44 West 32 nd St.
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be
received and filed:
C-1 From Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “130 W 47 th ST HPVI,
LLC vs. City of Bayonne Rent Control Board & City of Bayonne Rent Control
Office.”
C-2 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “ALICIA MYERS vs.
Hudson Radiology Center, City of Bayonne, et als” (Slip & fall)
C-3 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “BAYONNE NM, BAYNEW,
BAYONNE LLC vs. City of Bayonne”
C-4 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “471 BROADWAY LLC vs. City
of Bayonne”
C-5 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “BAYONNE PLAZA, LLC vs.
City of Bayonne”
C-6 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “HG REALTY, LLC vs. City of
Bayonne”
C-7 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “812-818 AVENUE C
ASSOCIATES vs. City of Bayonne”
C-8 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “119-129 43RD STREET LLC
vs. City of Bayonne”
C-9 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “557-561 BROADWAY
BAYONNE LLC vs. City of Bayonne”
C-10 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “PENINSULA MAZEL &
PENINSULA MAZEL TIC vs. City of Bayonne”
C-11 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “431 KENNEDY LLC vs. City
of Bayonne”
C-12 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “399 AVE C HCPVI LLC vs.
City of Bayonne”
C-13 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled “92-94 W 34 ST HCPVI 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 appointing CHERYL S. CASHMAN AND
SUSAN FERRARO as Municipal Court Judges for a three-year period commencing
April 1, 2024 and a resolution confirming and consenting the said appointments
RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted:
CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meetings held Wednesday January 3, 2024
and February 14, 2024. City Clerk
CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, February 6, 2024.
City Clerk
CR-3 Approving the minutes of the Special Meeting held Wednesday, February 6, 2024.
CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of
taxes. (11 properties) Tax Collector
CR-5 Amending Resolution #23-12-13-038 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with PROPHOENIX CORPORATION for maintenance and
support for its Police Public Safety Software for a period of one year commencing
January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 for contract amount of $60,008.46 to
amend same to correct a scrivener’s error insofar as to correct the total contract
amount to be $62,008.46. Additional funds chargeable to Account No. 4-01-25-
240-0000-028.
CR-6 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License Agreement allowing the
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF U.S.A. Bayonne NJ Elks
Lodge #434, a New Jersey Non-Profit Organization, to hold a Bike Blessing event
on April 20, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Broadway between 16th and 17th
streets and waiving the license fee and parking meter bag fee in the Bayonne NJ
Elks Lodge #434 is a non-profit organization.
CR-7 Authorizing the Police Department to accept as a donation pre-owned technology
equipment (specially 55-computer monitors, 14 office chairs and 1 commercial
copier) with an approximate value of $9,800.00 from ASSURED PARTNER, 20
Commerce Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016.
CR-8 Amending Agreement No. CY24-017 with ALPHA DOG SOLUTIONS, INC., 335
Union Ave., Belleville, NJ for website design, management and maintenance
services for the period commencing January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
in the amount of $54,000.00 to increase same in the amount of $5,750,00 to cover
cost of additional services required by the Police Department that were not
anticipated at the time of the original contract award, thereby making the total
contract amount $59,750.00 and to amend the Scope of Services to include same.
CR-9 Authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee(s) to enter into a Tax Appeal Settlement
Agreement with Four J Holdings, LLC for Block 189 Lot 18.01 and authorizing the
Mayor and/or his designee(s) to take any action necessary to effectuate this
resolution and resulting judgement. Assessor
CR-10 Authorizing various actions, documents and solicitation necessary for the NEW
JERSEY I-BANK ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE financing of Lead Services
Line Replacement program.
CR-11 Ratifying, confirming and authorizing solicitation of proposals for professional
engineering services in connection with completion of the 63rd Street pump station
power and resiliency project which was approved for FEMA/BRIC grant funding.
CR-12 Authorizing the City of Bayonne to apply for not to exceed $600,000 from the NEW
JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY-Zone Assistance Fund (ZAF) for
the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone Broadway Safety Cameras.
CR-13 Authorizing the Law Director and/or Business Administrator to solicit proposals
for professional engineering services in connection with projects eligible for state
and/or federal funding.
CR-14 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. City Clerk
$14,940.75 – In-kind Match
$ 4.980.25 – Cash Match
CR-15 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for request for proposals for
sidewalk waste and recycling receptacles.
CR-16 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Improvement to Collins
Park-Phase III.
CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Council to apply for and obtain a grant from the
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for a Local Recreation
Improvement Grant for approximately $100,000.00
CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to award a contract to BAYONNE CUSTOM
FENCE COMPANY, 25 County Village Court, Bayonne, NJ 07002 for fencing a G.
Thomas DiDomenico Bayonne Municipal Pool for the amount of $13,648.00 and
the G. Thomas DiDomenico Park Dog Run for the amount of $16,907.94 for a total
contract amount not to exceed $30,655.94
CR-19 Amending Resolution No. 23-12-13-105 awarding contracts to TIMOTHY J.
MORIARTY, ESQ., as Chief Municipal Court prosecutor and STEVEN R.
HUMMELL, ESQ., and LANDY BELZIARE, ESQ., as Alternate Municipal Court
Prosecutors for a total combined contract amount of $150,000 to increase the total
combined contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to cover Special Municipal
Court sessions, thereby making the total combined total contract amount not to
exceed $175,000 and to allocate specific contract amounts as follows: Timothy J.
Moriarty, Esq. – not to exceed $79,000 ($77,000 inclusive of $2,000 for municipal
appeals requiring Superior Court appearances and $2,000 for Special Assessment
Municipal Court Sessions); Steven R. Hummell, Esq. – not to exceed $76,000
($57,000 inclusive of $2,000 for municipal appeals requiring Superior Court
appearances and $19,000 for Special Assessment Municipal Court Sessions); and
Landry Belziare, Esq. – not to exceed $20,000 ($16,000 inclusive of $1,000 for
municipal appeals requiring Superior Court Sessions and $4,000 for Special
Assessment Municipal Court Sessions).
CR- Granting Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
R-1 Approving an adjustment to the utility rate stabilization threshold in order to pay
for a FINANCIAL CAPABILITY ANALYSIS with respect to the mandated long-term
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control plan as well as a rate and connection fee
study.
R-2 Authorizing the Planning Board to re-open the 8th Street Rehabilitation Plan to
prepare an amended redevelopment plan for 26 North Street which is identified as
Block 297, Lot 3.
R-3 Authorizing the Planning Board to re-open the Redevelopment Plan for the
Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor – Harbor Station South.
R-4 Authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to
determine whether the property located at 657-663 Broadway, which is identified
as Block 158, Lots 22, 23 and 24 as shown on the official tax map constitutes a
non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local
Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 4A:12A-1 et seq. (Hudson Radiology)
R-5 Authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to
determine whether the property located at 749 Broadway, which is identified as
Block 139, Lots 18 and 19 as shown on the official tax map of the City constitutes
a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local
Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 4A:12A-1 et seq..
R-6 Amending Resolution No. 23-09-20-063 adopted September 20, 2023 to correct a
scrivener’s error in the consent for the transfer of ownership in accordance with
the terms of the financial agreement with 197 AVE. E URBAN RENEWAL LLC and
the City of Bayonne to correct the block and lot from Block 458, Lots 7, 8 and 9 to
Block 221, Lot 12.01.
R-7 Amending Resolution No. 23-09-20-064 adopted September 20, 2023 to correct a
scrivener’s error in the redeveloper agreement authorization with 197 AVE. E
URBAN RENEWAL LLC to correct the block and lot from Block 458, Lots 7, 8 and
9 to Block 221, Lot 12.01.
R-8 Reserve space for the contract award for Animal Control Services to ** for the
contract amount of $ **
R-9 Reserve space for the contract award for Professional Engineering Consulting
Services to ** for the contract amount of $**
R-10 Reserve space for the contract award for Health Insurance Broker to ** for the
contract amount of $**
TO BE ADDED AT CAUCUS
ADD-1 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with PATCH
MANAGEMENT, INC., 451 Tyburn Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 through State
Contract T2817 to provide pothole repair services for a total amount not to exceed
$35,000.00
ADD-2 Ratifying and affirming the actions of the City’s CDBG Administrator, in
authorizing Axon Engineering Services, 324 Semel Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026 to
perform the preparation of design documents in connection with the design of a
boiler replacement system to replace three (3) existing heating/AC units servicing
the Bayonne Family Community Center Facility (the “BFCC”); and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to agreement CY23-085 with the
BFCC to provide CDBG funds in the amount of $47,400.00 making the total
contract amount $55,000 for said Work; and authorizing the Municipal Treasurer
to issue a check in the amount of $23,000.00 representing payment for invoice no.
1087.
ADD-3 Approving Emergency Temporary Appropriation #2 for CY 2024 Budget
ADD-4 Appropriation Reserve Transfer for CY 2023
ADD-5 From Donna L. Mauer submitting the Annual Financial Statement for CY 2023
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