City Council - Council Caucus Meeting

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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Time of Meeting: 7:00 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 September 9, 2015, 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 September 4, 2015.” The following Council Members were present if an “X” appears, absent if an “A” appears: Council Members: Cotter X , Gullace X , La Pelusa X , Perez X , President Nadrowski 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. CITY  OF  BAYONNE   CITY  COUNCIL   REGULAR  MEETING   SEPTEMBER  16,  2015 REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL RA-1 From CORRADO DeVINCENZO, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of aiding our city council. ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWING TO OTHERS FOR TAXES LEVIED IN AND BY THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $4,230,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,230,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. O-2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY CONSENTING TO THE SALE OF ALEXAN CITYVIEW BY BAYONNE RESIDENTIAL URBAN RENEWAL, LLC TO CL CITYVIEW URBAN RENEWAL LLC, RS BAYONNE URBAN RENEWAL LLC, AND VERBANA URBAN RENEWAL LLC. O-3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO DEED OF ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITIES EASEMENT. O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 3 POLICE REGULATIONS. Damage to Public Property O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones) Public Safety DELETE 110. Alina Szelazek, 19 East 28th Street 237. Dorothy Riscart, 80 West 7th Street ADD 010. Grace Lee, 18 East 49th Street 019. Patrick Johnson, 38 West 12th Street 037. Marie Caci, 66 West 49th Street ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 13, SWIMMING POOL, DOCKS, DON AHERN VETERANS MEMORIAL  STADIUM, PUBLIC BOAT RAMP, MUNICIPAL PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AND BAYONNE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND BAYONNE MUSEUM; and a resolution fixing, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Fees for use) Mayor’s Office O-7 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A PORTION OF THE BROADWAY CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 221, LOTS 1-5, 15-19, 24 AND 26 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE; and a resolution fixing, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. Planning O-8 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS THE TEXACO REDEVELOPMENT AREA; and a resolution fixing, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. Planning O-9 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE COUNTY OF HUDSON APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH 190 W. 54TH STREET URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. ; and a resolution fixing, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. Planning O-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Restrictive Parking Zones) Public Safety DELETE 273. Barbara Martinetti, 25 Hartley Place 240. Nancy Barnes, 528 Avenue A ADD 019. Maureen Sullivan for her father, Carmen Manna, 40 West 12th Street 037. Francine Petrowksi, 29 Trask Avenue 055. Sophia Nolan, 10 Centre Lane 110. Edward Ajamian for his son Tyler Ajamian, 881 Avenue C 144. Lisa Ann Sanchez, 358 Avenue A, 1st floor 168. Joseph Castlegrande, 35 Dodge Street 225. Mary Soliman, 140 West 23rd Street, Apt. 4 233. John Weaver, 190 Orient Street, Apt. 5 RELOCATE 192. Courtney Booker for her son, Gionni Booker from 25 Lexington Avenue to 97 West 30th Street REASSIGN from 037. to 016. Kathleen Lissenden, West Eighth Street (78A) COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From HEATHER MARIA MONTAS, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to her automobile on July 30, 2015 resulting from a manhole cover that flipped up when she drove over it at Kennedy Boulevard and West 1st Street. C-2 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “WILSON vs. THE CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Fall in a pothole on August 31, 2013 at West 52nd Street between Avenue C and Broadway) C-3 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “CONSTABLE HOOK ROAD PARTNERS, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Constable Hook, Block 646.01, lot 6 - industrial) C-4 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “527-31 BROADWAY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (527-531 Broadway, Block 189, lot 21 - commercial) C-5 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “915-917 BROADWAY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (915-917 Broadway, Block 89, lot 19 - commercial) C-6 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “1030 BROADWAY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (1030-1036 Broadway, Block 54, lot 23 - commercial ) C-7 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “PLOUMITSAKOS REALTY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (667-669 Broadway, Block 158, lot 26.01 - commercial) C-8 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “PLOUMITSAKOS vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (665 Broadway, Block 158, lot 25 - commercial ) C-9 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “ S & M GROUP, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (292½ -296 Broadway, Block 258, Lot 9, - commercial) C-10 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “V & M REALTY ENTERPRISES, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (260 Prospect Avenue, Block 411, lot 14 - commercial) C-11 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “YES CHRIS DEVELOPMENT, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (9 East 18th Street, Block 226, lot 1.0111 - commercial) C-12 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “YES CHRIS DEVELOPMENT, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (400-404 Broadway, Block 226, lot 43 - commercial) C-13 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “ZAMPETTI ENTERPRISES, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (718-724 Broadway, Block 146, lots 47-49 - commercial) C-14 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “MAYFAIR APARTMENTS, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (85-87 West 32nd Street, Block 144, lot 14 – multi-family) C-15 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “BERGEN POINT-BAYONNE REALTY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (206 & 212-216 Broadway, Block 325, lots 1-3 & 6; 203-207½ Broadway, Block 305, lots 15-18 - commercial) C-16 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “BERGEN POINT-BAYONNE REALTY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (201 Broadway, Block 305, lot 14 - commercial ) C-17 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “BERGEN POINT-BAYONNE REALTY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (208 Broadway, Block 325, lot 5 - commercial ) C-18 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “NJD DEVELOPMENT, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (752-764 Broadway, Block 393, lot 16 – commercial) C-19 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “RITE AID CORPORATION #3448 vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (12-16 North Street, Block 297, lot 4 - commercial) 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 Janet Convery, Treasurer, reporting on the transfer of the following amounts to the Board of Education on August 7, 2015: Finance $5,097,854.00   Claims and payroll for August, 2015 OR-2 From the Purchasing Department reporting on bids received August 27, 2015 for 2015 roadway improvements. (1 bidder) Purchasing OR-3 From the Purchasing Department reporting on bids received August 27, 2015 for 2015 rock salt. (1 bidder) Purchasing RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted: CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, August 19, 2015. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, August 12, 2015. City Clerk CR-3 Appointing MICHAEL PIERSON as Alternate #3 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment to a term expiring December 31, 2016. Mayor CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (7 properties) Tax Collector CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $25.80 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 14 dog licenses issued in August, 2015. City Clerk CR-6 Granting ** Bingo licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk CR-7 Granting ** Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Awarding a contract for 2015 roadway improvements to BLACK ROCK ENTERPRISES, LLC, Old Bridge, NJ the sole bidder, in an amount not to exceed $900,134.50. Chargeable to Account – **. R-2 Awarding a contract for 2015 rock salt to ATLANTIC SALT, INC., the sole bidder, for a term of one year, commencing November 19, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $419,400.00. Chargeable to Account – Snow Removal. Public Works R-3 Authorizing the City of Bayonne Parking Utility to enter into an agreement with NEW FRONTIER PAYMENTS, for credit card processing services for pay stations at multiple municipal parking lots. Public Safety R-4 Authorizing an annual agreement with GTBM, East Rutherford, NJ for the annual software licenses for the Police Department’s “Info Cop” mobile computer software for a period of one year commencing July 1, 2015, in the amount of $17,587.50; and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account PS-9. Public Safety R-5 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with SPATIAL DATA LOGIC, Somerset, NJ for continued technical support and maintenance of its departmental data management software and continued enterprise licensing for the municipal management software currently in use for a nine month period commencing October 1, 2015 for a total contract amount of $33,001.10; and ordering a warrant in the amount of $33,001.01 payable to Spatial Data Logic in payment. Chargeable to Account 12-286-56- 366-2-199. Business Administration R-6 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF BAYONNE, for the provision of a Children’s Academy after school program for low income families for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $3,512.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-878. Community Development R-7 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with THE JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF METROWEST NEW JERSEY, Florham Park, NJ, for the purpose of providing nutrition, social, health education and case management services for older adults for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $4,000.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-877. Community Development R-8 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Community Development Block Grant with the CITY OF BAYONNE, for the purpose of providing Master Plan funding for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $25,000.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-871. Community Development R-9 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with TEAM WALKER, Jersey City, NJ, for the purpose of providing after school recreational child services for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $17,957.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-886. Community Development R-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the UCP of HUDSON COUNTY INC., for the purpose of providing pediatric medical day care for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $10,512.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-875. Community Development R-11 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with VICTORY HALL, for the purpose of providing art instruction to adults/young adults developmentally disabled for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $4,000.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-884. Community Development R-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the WINDMILL ALLIANCE, for the purpose of providing outreach services through HIGHWAYS program for the one year period commencing September 1, 2015 in the amount of $12,000.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-874. Community Development R-13 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, for the provision of professional consulting services relating to planning administration and implementation of the city’s Community Development Block Grant Program for the one year period commencing September 1, 2014 in the amount of $300,000.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-869. Community Development R-14 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, for the provision of the cost of architectural plans from DAL Design Group, for the one year period commencing September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015, in the amount of $4,500.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-842. Community Development R-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE YOUTH CENTER, for the provision the cost of architectural plans from DAL Design Group, for the one year period commencing September 1, 2014 in the amount of $8,100.00. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-842. Community Development R-16 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the OFFICE ON AGING for the 56th Street Senior Citizen Center to provide funding in the amount of $16,512.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2015. Chargeable to Account CDBG-881. Community Development R-17 Authorizing the continuation of membership in the NEW JERSEY INTERGOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE FUND for a three year period commencing January 1, 2016 with no increase in the premium. Business Administration R-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with SPON RANCH, INC. for the design and construction of a skate park located at Mayor Dennis P. Collins Park through an interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing with the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) PURCHASING PROGRAM for an amount not to exceed $350,000.00. Chargeable to Account: **. Mayor’s Office R-19 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY 15-030 with WINDMILL ALLIANCE, INC. increasing same in the amount of $750.00 to cover the cost of installation of the fire rated insulation and fire rated sheetrock on the ceiling of the utility room, and ratifying and confirming the actions of the Director of Community Development in authorizing the contractor to install the fire rated insulation and fire rated sheetrock for the amount of $750.00. Chargeable to Account CDBG-867. Community Development R-20 Approving Chapter 159 #5 in the CY 2015 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $54,448.00, under the caption, “MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE GRANT.” Finance R-21 Approving Chapter 159 #6 in the CY 2015 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $40,894.00, under the caption, “GROUND RESTORATION.” Finance R-22 Approving Chapter 159 #7 in the CY 2015 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $12,249.00, under the caption, “POSTER CONTEST DONATIONS.” Finance R-23 Approving Chapter 159 #8 in the CY 2015 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $5,000.00, under the caption, “ESL GRANT CRUISE FOUNDATION.” Finance R-24 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief PETER NEVINS. Business Administrator R-25 Consenting to the submission to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection by PSE&G of an Industrial Treatment Works Approval Permit to install mobile treatment units to treat groundwater associated with construction dewatering activities as part of the PSE&G Bergen-Linden Corridor Upgrade Project.