City Council - Council Caucus Meeting

As of 3/8/2019 1:05 PM CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CAUCUS MARCH 13, 2019 ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION passage. (Raising the application fee for representation in the Municipal Court by the Public Defender from $50.00 to $200.00) Law O-2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. (Loading Zone at 47th Street and Broadway) Public Safety O-3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 10, TAXATION AND SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS. (Creating the Harbour Place Special Improvement District) O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 3, POLICE REGULATIONS. (Noise ordinance – banning construction and demolition activities on Sundays and federal holidays) Council O-5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON , NEW JERSEY ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 71 NEW HOOK ACCESS ROAD AND 69 NEW HOOK ACCESS ROAD, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 416, LOTS 1 & 2 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ. Planning O-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones) DELETE 375. Lucille Pickney, 149 West 3rd Street ADD 301. Rose Mary Fasciani, 163 West 8th Street 302. Anna Carroll, 14 West 12th Street 307. Nemr Habeb, 726 Avenue A for his son, Andrew Habeb 308. Anna D’Anna Masciale, 97 West 50th Street 313. Walter Francis, 151 Lord Avenue 316. Arlene Tiamzon, 160 West 53rd Street 317. Dee Chesnavich, 167 West 20th Street 322. Fred Prisk, 4 Meadow Street 323. Noel Petrakian, 38 West 43rd Street RELOCATE 283. Sherry Basden-Heard, from 165 Newman Avenue to 101 West 49th Street PUBLIC COMMENTS Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting. ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-7 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND 425- 429 AVENUE C BAYONNE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425-429 AVENUE C, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS  Council Caucus March 13, 2019 Page 2 of 5 BLOCK 230, LOT 22 AND 23.01 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATE SCATTERED SITE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 407, LOTS 1, 2 & 3, AND BLOCK 408, LOTS 1 & 2; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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. (NJ Transit 34th Street Station Redevelopment Plan – Panepinto Properties)Planning O-9 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 3, POLICE REGULATIONS; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, March 20, 2019 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. (Prohibiting discarding of construction materials for city collection and prohibiting pickup of illegal materials by the city’s collection contractor, litter inspectors) Public Works O-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 17, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, March 20, 2019 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. (Prohibiting discarding of construction materials for city collection and prohibiting pickup of illegal materials by the city’s collection contractor) Public Works O-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 3, POLICE REGULATIONS; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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. (Sale of tobacco products to persons under 21) Law O-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 4, LICENSING, REGISTRATION AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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. (Repealing and replacing towing licensing) Law O-13 CALENDAR YEAR 2018 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4- 45.14); and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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. Finance O-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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. (Defining “misuse” of a restrictive parking zone) Law 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, 2019 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 079. Salvatore Cardella, 82 West 7th Street 116. Cornelius Carroll, 135 West 2nd Street 280. Daniel Zimmerman, 41 West 16th Street ADD 019. Dominick Rizzo, 11 Veterans Court  Council Caucus March 13, 2019 Page 3 of 5 020. Mark Weaver, 63 East 4th Street 120. Jeanette and Robert Jensen, 7 East 1st Street 121. Nancy Lagomarsino, 224 Avenue B 128. Balys Bieliauskas, 27 West 39th Street 140. Kirolos S. Raphael for his daughter, Pelagia K. Raphael, 875 Broadway 143. Helene Moorecraft, 102 West 50th Street RELOCATE 339. Ceceile Reed, 32 West 19th Street to 586-588 Avenue C COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From JUSTIN M. MILLER, filing notice of tort claim alleging personal injuries and property damage to his automobile sustained on January 30, 3019, resulting from being struck in the rear by a municipal vehicle at 15th Street and Broadway. C-2 From Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery, Division Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “PRO CAP 7, LLC, FIRST TRUST vs. DELAWARE DELTA, LLC, et al., incl. THE CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Foreclosure of tax sale certificate – City has Fire Department and building code violation liens on the property.) C-3 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “JERSAM, INC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (63-67 Hook Road, Block 416, lot 3 - industrial) C-4 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “RITE INVESTORS - NJBR vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (471 Broadway, Block 210, lot 25.01 - commercial) C-5 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “MPT OF BAYONNE, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (407-421 Avenue E, Block 164, lot 5.01, 408-422 Avenue E, Block 420.01, lot 2.01, 423 Avenue E, Block 159, lot 14, 425- 427 Avenue E, Block 159 lot 15 - commercial & vacant) 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 Janet Convery, Treasurer, reporting on the transfer of the following amounts to the Board of Education on March 4, 2019: Finance $5,692,692.00 Claims and payroll for claims and payroll for March, 2019 OR-3 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received **, for City Hall Bathroom Renovations. (# bidders) Purchasing OR-4 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received **, for Sgt. James J. Shea Memorial Shooting Range Roof Reconstruction. (# bidders) Purchasing RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted: CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday February 20, 2019. City Clerk  Council Caucus March 13, 2019 Page 4 of 5 CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, February 13, 2019. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (13 properties) Tax Collector CR-4 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $ payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of # dog licenses issued in **. City Clerk CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $15,000.00 payable to the TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY in settlement of a violation issued by the Department of Environmental Protection as a result of hazardous waste investigation of soil piles at 67 LeFante Way. Law CR-6 Ratifying and confirming the actions of the Municipal Treasurer in issuing a check in the amount of $30.00 payable to the NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF BANK AND INSURANCE representing the fee for filing a Summons and Complaint in the matter entitled, City of Bayonne v. Ace American Insurance Co., et. al., Docket No. HUD-L-004485-18. Law CR-7 Authorizing an agreement with MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, Schaumberg, IL, under state contract #83909 for renewal of the annual maintenance contract for the citywide communications system infrastructure for a one year term commencing January 1, 2019 in the amount of $277,537.30. Chargeable to various accounts. Public Safety CR-8 Awarding a contract for City Hall Bathroom Renovations to ** the low/sole bidder, for the amount of/not to exceed $**. Chargeable **. Purchasing CR-9 Awarding a contract for Sgt. James J. Shea Memorial Shooting Range Roof Reconstruction to ** the low/sole bidder, for the amount of/not to exceed $**. Chargeable **. Purchasing CR-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with REMINGTON VERNICK for professional engineering services for special projects for an amount not to exceed $70,000.00. Business Administration CR-11 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE to supply tires to the Department of Public Work, Vehicle Maintenance, for use on various city vehicles, for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Chargeable to Account – vehicle maintenance. Public Works CR-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with F & S TIRE to supply tires to the Department of Public Work, Vehicle Maintenance, for use on various city vehicles, under state contract for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Chargeable to Account – vehicle maintenance. Public Works CR-13 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with SAMUELS, INC., d/b/a BUY WISE to supply various parts and supplies to the Department of Public Work, Vehicle Maintenance, for use on various city vehicles, under state contract No. 42071 for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00. Chargeable to Account – vehicle maintenance. Public Works CR-14 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement GENUINE AUTO PARTS CO., d/b/ NAPA AUTO to supply various parts and supplies to the Department of Public Work, Vehicle Maintenance, for use on various city vehicles, under state contract No. 42093 for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. Chargeable to Account – vehicle maintenance. Public Works CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with M & R MILLER AUTO GEAR to supply various parts and supplies to the Department of Public Work, Vehicle Maintenance, for use on various city vehicles, for an  Council Caucus March 13, 2019 Page 5 of 5 amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Chargeable to Account – vehicle maintenance. Public Works CR-16 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement and any amendment thereto with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, GREEN ACRES, for a grant in the amount of $1,134,189.00 with a local match of $378,063.00, for a total project cost of $1,512,252.00 for the COTTAGE STREET PARK and 28TH STREET PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Business Administration CR-17 Authorizing the submission of a strategic plan to the COUNTY OF HUDSON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES for the Bayonne Municipal Alliance grant year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Form 1B in connection with the grant. CR-18 Cancelling taxes on Block 377, lot 7, a one unit condominium occupied by a totally disabled veteran, effective January 2, 2019 and authorizing a refund of any overpayment resulting from the cancellation. Tax Assessor CR-19 Authorizing settlement of state Tax Court appeals for 2010-2013 on Block 396, lot 1, 20 Pulaski Street. Tax Assessor CR-20 Authorizing settlement of state Tax Court appeals for 2010-2017 state Tax Court appeals on Block 154, lot 47, 688-692 Broadway. Tax Assessor CR-21 Authorizing the CY 2019 “Reserve for Uncollected Taxes” to be calculated using a three year average. Finance CR-22 Acknowledging contribution in the amount of $10,000.00 from BAYVIEW JV, LLC for animal control services related to Block 100.01, lots 2 and 3 (A & P site). Law CR-23 Amending Resolution No. 19-02-20-### to include monthly payments to the BEOF in the amount of $37,930.83, subject to additional funding to be received in the amount of $83,241.00. CR-24 Authorizing the Police Department to sell at public auction, one vehicle that has reached its useful like and has become too costly to repair. Public Safety CR-25 Authorizing the renewal of three clothing donation bins located at 400 Bayonne Crossing Way, to H AND M LEASING CORP., Copaigue, NY. City Clerk CR-26 Granting ** Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Requesting the planning board to conduct and Area In Need of Redevelopment Study for Block 13, lots 1, 15, 16 & 18. (Off Kennedy Boulevard between 54th and 58th Streets.) Planning R-2 Requesting the planning board to conduct and Area In Need of Redevelopment Study for: Block 24, lots 2, 3 & 4; 1207 Kennedy Boulevard; Block 24, lot 3, 1209-1211 Kennedy Boulevard; Block 24, lot 4, 1213 Kennedy Boulevard. (Adam Enterprise, LLC) Planning R-3 Adopting an Area In Need of Redevelopment Investigation for Block 278, lot 4 (22-30 East 10th Street); Block 278, lot 3 (13-15 Avenue E; and Block 278, lot 2 (9 Avenue E). (Bayonne Pool) Planning R-4 Approving Budgetary Transfer # 5 in the CY 2018 budget. Finance R-5 Approving Temporary Emergency # 2 in the CY 2019 budget. Finance