City Council - Council Caucus Meeting
Regular MeetingBayonne, NJ · June 10, 2020
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON,
NEW JERSEY, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 630 AVENUE C,
ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
The Council met at 6:47 P.M.
The President announced: “I would like to advise all those present that notice of this Special
Meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Bayonne of June 10, 2020 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 of this meeting was posted and filed with the city clerk and
forwarded to the Jersey Journal and the Star Ledger by fax on June 8, 2020.
And NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council of the City of Bayonne will
conduct the following meetings of the Annual Meeting Schedule for the purpose of conducting
City business for 2020 through VIRTUAL/REMOTE communications equipment in
conformance with the directives of the State of New Jersey:
Notice of this change in the format of the meeting was provided to the Jersey Journal and the
Star Ledger on June 8, 2020 in accordance with the law and applicable Executive Orders.
The Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Bayonne is now in session.
The clerk called the roll.
Present were: Council Members Carroll, Gullace, La Pelusa, Perez, and President Nadrowski.
The Council President led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Prior to the start of the meeting the Council President addressed the audience on the Social
Justice Protest that took place on Sunday, June 7 th and condemning a statement made by a
member of the Board of Education.
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01. Council Member Gullace moved the following communication be received and filed,
seconded by Council Member LaPelusa, which motion was adopted.
June 8, 2020
Madelene C. Medina
City Clerk
630 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ 07002
RE: Special Meeting needed
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:45 P.M.
Dear Ms. Medina:
There is a need for a Special Meeting of the Bayonne Municipal Council on Wednesday, June
10, 2020 at 6:45 P.M. for the following items to be addressed:
1. Authorizing and directing the City of Bayonne’s Zoning Officer and Health Officer to
develop an application form allowing food and beverage establishments to offer in-
person services at outdoor area, pursuant to Executive Order #150
2. Authorizing the execution of a license agreement with the individual vendors of the
New Jersey Council of Farmers for the Bayonne Farmer’s Market.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and please stay safe and healthy.
Very truly yours,
Sharon A. Nadrowski
Council President
Cc: Mayor
Council
John F. Coffey, Esq.
Yeas - Council Members Carroll, Gullace, La Pelusa, Perez, and President Nadrowski.
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02. The Council as a whole moved the following resolution. which was read by the Clerk and
adopted.
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 150 whereby
“food or beverage establishments,” are permitted to offer in-person service at outdoor areas as of
6:00 a.m. on June 15, 2020, provided that the establishment complies with the following
requirements:
a. Ensure all areas designated for food and/or beverage consumption are in conformance with
applicable local, State, and Federal regulations;
b. Limit capacity to a number that ensures all patrons can remain six feet apart from all other
patrons at all times, except for those patrons with whom they are sharing a table;
c. Satisfy all standards issued by DOH pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order No. 150;
d. Ensure that tables seating individual groups are six feet apart in all directions and that
individual seats in any shared area that is not reserved for individual groups, such as an outdoor
bar area, are also six feet apart in all directions;
e. Prohibit patrons from entering the indoor premises of the food or beverage establishment,
except to walk through such premises when entering or exiting the food or beverage
establishment in order to access the outdoor area, or to use the restroom;
f. Require patrons to wear a face covering while inside the indoor premises of the food or beverage
establishment, unless the patron has a medical reason for not doing so or is a child under two
years of age; and
g. Prohibit smoking in any outdoor areas designated for the consumption of food and/or
beverages; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bayonne already has an ordinance governing outdoor dining, but
desires to effectuate the intents and purposes of Executive Order No. 150 in this COVID-19
environment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City of Bayonne’s Zoning Officer and Health Officer shall develop
an application form allowing for food or beverage establishments to offer in-person service at
outdoor areas on an expedited basis consistent with mandates and restrictions set forth in
Executive Order No. 150 and that the Zoning Officer and/or Health Officer shall begin to accept,
review and deny or approve said applications based on their compliance with Executive Order
No. 150, State Department of Health standards and local ordinances/regulations.
Yeas - Council Members Carroll, Gullace, La Pelusa, Perez, and President Nadrowski.
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03. The Council as a whole moved the following resolution, which was read by the Clerk and
adopted.
WHEREAS, the individual vendors of the New Jersey Council of Farmers and
Communities (“Individual Vendors”) have requested permission to operate the 2020 Bayonne
Farmers’ Market within the municipal lands located at Del Monte
Drive between West 22nd Street and West 23rd Street (“City Lands”); and
WHEREAS, the Farmers’ Market has proven a successful and desirable event in the City
since 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City is agreeable to entering into License Agreements with the Individual
Vendors allowing them to operate the 2020 Bayonne Farmers’ Market on City Lands every
Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., commencing June 16, 2020, through November 1, 2020,
or upon written notice of termination, if earlier, from the City, for a sum not to exceed $35/week
per vendor; and
WHEREAS, Vendors have agreed to abide by, and the location provides sufficient space
so as to allow Vendors to set up and operate in a manner that comports with, social distancing
guidelines specified by the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) and federal, state and local laws,
executive orders, administrative rules and regulations and directives, which may exist or be
adopted, enacted or promulgated during the License term; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to take
all steps necessary to execute License Agreements with the Individual Vendors of the New Jersey
Council of Farmers, in form and substance as is approved by the Law Director, for the use of
municipal lands located at Del Monte Drive between West 22 nd Street and West 23rd Street for
the purpose of the Bayonne Farmers’ Market, every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.,
effective June 16, 2020 and ending the earlier of November 1, 2020, or upon written notice from
the City, for a sum not to exceed $35/week per Vendor.
Yeas - Council Members Carroll, Gullace, La Pelusa, Perez, and President Nadrowski.
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At 6:54 P.M. Council Member Perez motioned to adjourn, seconded by Council President
Nadrowski, which motion was adopted.
Yeas - Council Members Carroll, Gullace, La Pelusa, Perez, and President Nadrowski.
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President – Sharon Nadrowski
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City Clerk – Madelene C. Medina
Agenda
As of 1:00 P.M, 06/09/2020
CITY OF BAYONNE
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CAUCUS
JUNE 10, 2020
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 7,
TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones) Public Safety
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting.
ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION
O-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON
APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BAYONNE AND LEG-BP BAYONNE OWNER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 117-121 PROSPECT AVENUE, WITH PROPERTY
IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 1180, LOT 1.01; BLOCK 1180, LOT 1.03 AS
SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE and a
resolution fixing Wednesday, July 15, 2020 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. (Lincoln Equities)
O-3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7,
TRAFFIC and a resolution fixing Wednesday, July 15, 2020 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
#029. Thomas Cunningham, 73 West 55th Street
#105. Emily Schmicking, 45 West 4th Street
#137. Agnes Hogan, 4 Story Court
#213. Michael Murphy, 458 Kennedy Blvd.
#351. Maureen Ciolek, 1187 Kennedy Blvd.
ADD
xxx. Stephen LeBright, 1124 Avenue C
TRANSFER OF NAME
#208 From James Robinson to Joan Robinson, 84 Lord Ave.
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be
received and filed:
C-1 From KEVIN BELLO, filing notice of claim alleging property damage to his
automobile from a falling tree branch on May 4, 2020 at West 29th Street.
C-2 From Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “WTFK BAYONNE
PROPCO LLC and BAYONNE/OMNI DEVELOPMENT LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.
(Pertains to Ordinance O-20-20)
C-3 From Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “AARON PINTO; MARIA
LIRIANO; RICKY INOA-LIRIANO and JAKE INOA-LIRIANO, minors, by their
guardian ad litem, Soris Liriano; AND SORIS LIRIANO, individually vs. DELVALLE,
ACOSTA and CITY OF BAYONNE, et als. (Motor vehicle accident-10/31/19)
C-4 From the United States District Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled,
“MAHAMED KHAN vs. MARK’S ADVANCE TOWING,LLC, BARKOWSKI and CITY
OF BAYONNE, et als. (Wrongful impoundment of vehicle)
C-5 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “AEGIS REALTY HOLDINGS,
INC. vs. the City of Bayonne. (Multi-dwelling)
C-6 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “MCDONALD’S CORP. vs City
of Bayonne. (Commercial)
C-7 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “S & M GROUP, LLC vs. City
of Bayonne. (Commercial)
C-8 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “TUBITO, ELIO & ANNA vs.
City of Bayonne” (Commercial)
C-9 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “YES CHRIS
DEVELOPMENT, LLC vs. City of Bayonne” (Commercial)
C-10 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “SPG HOOK ROAD, LLC vs.
City of Bayonne” (Industrial)
C-11 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “NJIND HOOK ROAD, LLC
vs. City of Bayonne” (Industrial)
C-12 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “BUCKEYE BAYONNE
TERMINAL LLC vs. City of Bayonne” (Commercial)
C-13 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “265 AVE B LLC vs. City of
Bayonne” (Commercial)
C-14 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “124 AVENUE B LLC vs. City
of Bayonne” (Commercial)
C-15 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “431 KENNEDY LLC vs. City
of Bayonne” (Multi-dwelling)
C-16 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “BAYONNE GRAND I LLC
vs. City of Bayonne” (Commercial)
C-17 From Tax Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “JERSAM REALTY LLC vs.
City of Bayonne” (Industrial)
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
RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted:
CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday May 13, 2020. City
Clerk
CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, May 6, 2020. City
Clerk
CR-3 Approving the minutes of the special meetings held Wednesday, May 6, 2020 and
Thursday, May 21, 2020. City Clerk
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 $8.40 payable to the order of the BUREAU
OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 7 dog
licenses issued in May. City Clerk
CR-6 Authorizing the CDBG Administrator to reallocate the CDBG funds previously
allocated to CDBG account 1026 in the amount of $8,000.00 provided the
Waterfront Project for the purpose of providing senior services to CDBG account
1025 for the purpose of providing counseling services to low and moderate income
families. (Bus. Administration)
CR-7 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $54,016.00 payable to the STATE OF NEW
JERSEY for state surcharge fees on new construction and alterations. Building
CR-8 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $6,977.00 payable to LTG PROPERTY GROUP
for reimbursement for an electrical permit. Building
CR-9 Extending the Agreement No. CY15-051 with HERBERT’S ARMY & NAVY, LLC for
a period of six months commencing July 1, 2020 to December 31,2020 for an
amount not to exceed $19,999.98. Public Works
CR-10 Authorizing the submission an application to the COUNTY OPEN SPACE,
RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND for a matching grant
of $500,000.00 with a city match of $383,536.25 to fund the improvements to
Russell Golding Park-Phase II. Total project $883,526.25 Bus. Admin.
CR-11 Authorizing the Tax Collector to refund and/or cancel taxes on Block 229, Lot 25,
on one family home occupied by a qualifying 100% totally and disabled veteran
effective November 14, 2019. Tax Assessor
CR-12 Authorizing the cancellation of Inactive Trust Fund Reserves. Finance
CR-13 Accepting the LOCAL FREIGHT IMPACT FUNDS GRANT in the amount of
$1,400,000.00. Finance
CR-14 Accepting the BJA CORONAVIRUS FUNDING GRANT in the amount of $51,793.00.
CR-15 Authorizing the submission of a grant application and execution of a contract with
the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for various streets 2021-
Bayonne Project Fiscal Year 2020 Municipal Aid Program in the amount of $
CR-16 Authorizing the submission of a grant application and execute a grant contract
with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the Pedestrian
Intersection Improvements -8th Street Light Rail Station Project.
CR-17 Ratifying and affirming the actions of the Public Safety Director, in entering into a
Third Party Purchasing Agent Agreement with MCCABLE AMBULANCE
SERVICES, INC. for the emergency procurement of Personal Protective Equipment
(“PPE”), including but not limited to, FDA approved respirator masks, goggles, face
shields and protective suits, fur us by the City’s First Responders and employees,
in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 in accordance with the NJ Governor’s
Executive Order(s) relaxing public contracts law requirements during the Covid-
19 declared State of Emergency.
CR-18 Granting 1 Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
R-1 Designating certain property located at 21 West 46th Street, 19 West 46th Street,
17 West 46th Street, 12 West 47th Street, 16 West 47th Street, 20 West 47th Street,
22 West 47th Street and 24 West 47th Street, which property is identified as Block
77, Lots 13, 14, 15 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 on the official tax map of the City of
Bayonne as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment and authorizing
and directing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan, pursuant to
the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (Resnick’s)
R-2 Designating certain property located at 86 East 22nd Street, 88 East 22nd Street,
90 East 22nd Street, 92 East 22nd Street and 111 Avenue F, which property is
identified as Block 456, Lots 10, 9, 8.02, 8.03 and 8.01 on the official tax map of
the City of Bayonne as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment and
authorizing and directing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan,
pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
R-3 Designating the property located 471 Broadway, which property is identified as
Block 210, Lot 25.01 on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne as a non-
condemnation area in need of redevelopment and authorizing and directing the
Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan, pursuant to the Local
Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (Rite-Aid)
R-4 Designating JERSAM REALTY, LLC as redeveloper for the property located 63-67
New Hook Road, which property is identified as Block 416, Lot 3 on the official tax
map of the City of Bayonne and authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment
Agreement with Jersam Realty, LLC for the development of such property in
accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. (Cold Storage Warehouse)
R-5 Amending the Redevelopment Agreement with 975 BROADWAY OWNER, LLC for
reconstruction of Dr. Morris Park in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan.
R-6 Designating 345-347 AVENUE A URBAN RENEWAL LLC as redeveloper for the
property located at 345-347 Avenue A and identified as block 254, Lot 22.01 on
the official tax map of the City of Bayonne and authorizing the execution of a
redevelopment agreement with 345-347 Avenue A Urban Renewal LLC for the
redevelopment of such property in accordance with the redevelopment plan.
R-7 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Settlement Agreement and
Release with ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO., in form and substance as is
approved by the Law Director, in the amount of $200,000.00 from ACE in full and
final settlement of all claims made in the lawsuit entitled, “City of Bayonne v. ACE
American Insurance Co., Inc., et al.
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