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As of 11/7/2017 8:46 AM CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2017 REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL RA-1 From RAFAEL AUGUSTO, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of the Bayonne Public Library. RA-2 From MEGAN McNALLY, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of the council’s incompetence. ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING AN AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 122 AVENUE E, 124 AVENUE E, 126 AVENUE E, 126½ AVENUE E, 128 AVENUE E, 130 AVENUE E, 132 AVENUE E, 134-136 AVENUE E, 138 AVENUE E, 140 AVENUE E, 165 AVENUE E, 167 AVENUE E, 169 AVENUE E, 170-180 AVENUE E, AND 157-163 AVENUE E WHICH PROPERTIES ARE IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 467, LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26, BLOCK 234, LOTS 8.01, 11, 12, & 13, AND BLOCK 458, LOT 1 & 1.01, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP IN THE CITY OF BAYONNE PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 30A:12A-1 ET. SEQ. Planning (Silklofts Redevelopment) O-2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH HOBART HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL CORPORATION. Planning O-3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH MAHALAXMI BAYONNE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC. (Part of Harbor Station South) O-4 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH PIER VIEW LOFTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC. (Doolan’s Redevelopment) 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 002. Anthony Summers, 20 Edwards Court 014. Grace Ann O’Neill, 15 Margaret Street 017. Kathleen Mateicka, 24 West 33rd Street 023. Thomas Grodkiewicz, 846 Broadway 047. Berkis Beddoe, 160 West 49th Street 055. Dorothy Delaney, 23 Hartley Place 058. Abid Hanna, 563 Kennedy Boulevard 061. Francis Kenny, 52 Prospect Avenue 073. Mary Seeburger, 532 Avenue A 097. Raffaela Kushnir, 136 West 9th Street 111. Mary Silvani, 76 Andrew Street 133. Mervat Elasker, 19 East 52nd Street 144. Lisa Ann Sanchez, 358 Avenue A 151. Joseph Diego, 136 West 31st Street 174. Sandy Merrick, 46 East 37th Street 181. Vincent Sadowski, 22 West 13th Street 184. Irene Maksymowicz, 26 East 28th Street 226. Dalva Rios, 379 Avenue C 236. Iona Prilop, 5-7 Kelly Parkway 243. Madeline Foster, 10 Bergen Court, Apt. 1C 253. John Nesnay, 488 Avenue E 301. William Johnson, 1158 Kennedy Boulevard 302. Frederick Luttgens, 43 West 16th Street 324. Joan Amodeo, 76 Andrew Street  Regular Meeting November 8, 2017 Page 2 of 5 343. Cynthia Geroldi, 101 Humphrey Avenue 346. Esperanza Morales, 218 Avenue B 348. Irene Davis, for her son Benjamin Malterre, 482 Avenue A 352. Perpetudo Ledda, 98 West 26th Street 361. Luis Canales, 41 Kelly Parkway 362. Priscilla Souvlatsis, 15 Cottage Street 368. Sotero Garcia, 35 Sunset Avenue ADD 054. George Lavelle, 49 Juliette Street 123. Gina Childs, 327 Avenue E 153. Daniel Daly for his wife, Mary, 535 Avenue E 160. Shaun Milk, 35 West 29th Street 252. Victor Fernandez, 166 Newman Avenue 261. Kim Sims for John Sims, 69 Garretson Avenue ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COLLINS PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, December 13, 2017 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-7 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND PENINSULA VIEW URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77-87 EAST 31ST STREET, 74 AND 80 EAST 32ND STREET AND 268-270 PROSPECT AVENUE, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 411, LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 10.01 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, December 13, 2017 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. O-8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, December 13, 2017 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 185. Cresencia Invina, 422 A Avenue C 191. Thomas Zuber, 97 Avenue E 147. Donna Kennedy, 131 West 30th Street 217. Mildred Rhodes, 96 West 44th Street 313. Donna Lockard, 80 West 9th Street 323. Thabet Massoud, 90 West 19th Street 390. Anis Kaldes, 32 West 26th Street ADD 002. William Wroblewski for his wife, Elsie Wroblewski, 9 West 17th Street 291. Iradia Brigantti, 64 West 14th Street 293. Barbara Augerot, 47 Broadway 325. Mary Bishow, 91 West 54th Street RELOCATE 180. Suzanne Buzinkai from 44 East 34th Street to 365 Avenue A 194. Elaine Fischer from 152 West 19th Street to 93 Avenue E COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From Charles F. Kenny, Esq., filing notice of tort claim on behalf of DARLENE RYAN alleging personal injuries resulting from a fall on the sidewalk on July 19, 2017 on Broadway between 22nd and 23rd Streets. C-2 From SANAA S. FARAG, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to his automobile on September 23, 2017 resulting from a tree limb falling on it at 25 West 32nd Street.  Regular Meeting November 8, 2017 Page 3 of 5 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 Hon. James M. Davis, Mayor, Executive Order 2017-001 creating an Advisory Board to Make Recommendations Concerning the Creation of a Special Improvement District at the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal, effective November 1, 2017. Mayor OR-2 From Hon. James M. Davis, Mayor, appointing the following to the Advisory Board for the creation of a Special Improvement District that encompasses the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal for terms to expire December 31, 2019: Wasseem Boraie Vice President of Boraie Development Joseph DeMarco Business Administrator, City of Bayonne Raj Gupta Manager, Mahalaxmi Bayonne, LLC Terrence Malloy CFO, City of Bayonne Deborah Tantleff Founder, Tantum Group OR-3 From Terrence Malloy, 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-4 From Janet Convery, Treasurer, reporting on the transfer of the following amounts to the Board of Education on November 3, 2017: Finance $5,534,471.17 Claims and payroll for claims and payroll for November OR-5 From the Purchasing Department reporting on bids received October 20, 2017, for a Hot Shot Meals on Wheels vehicle. (1 bidder) Purchasing OR-6 From the Purchasing Department reporting on bids received November 3, 2017, for emergency snow removal. (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 October 18, 2017. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, October 11, 2017. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (2 properties) Tax Collector CR-4 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $687.79 payable to ASCAP, Nashville, TN representing an annual license fee to play music at festivals, firework shows, concerts in the park, community centers and even while on "hold" during telephone calls. City Clerk CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $50.00 payable to DEVIN NIOSI representing a reimbursement for an unused marriage ceremony fee. City Clerk CR-6 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $12.00 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 7 dog licenses issued in October, 2017. City Clerk CR-7 Ratifying and confirming the actions of the Public Works Director in ordering a warrant in the amount of $3,185.00 made payable to ROCHENY PHOTOGRAPHY AND FRAMING for frames for the veterans project – “Hall of Heroes.” Public Works  Regular Meeting November 8, 2017 Page 4 of 5 CR-8 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY 16-061 with UCP OF HUDSON, INC., for the purpose of providing pediatric medical day care services, increasing the amount of the contract by $6,200.00, making the total contract amount $24,200.00. Chargeable to Account CDBG-923. Community Development CR-9 Transferring the Redevelopment Agreement with PARKVIEW REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC to PARKVIEW REALTY URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, relative to Block 445, lots 1- 5 & 7. Business Administration CR-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a pipe maintenance and repair agreement with BROADWAY URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, relative to the maintenance and repair of a proposed 12 inch pipe located within the West 46th Street right of way. Business Administration CR-11 Authorizing the CFO to take appropriate actions regarding old reserves and receivables. Finance CR-12 Authorizing a Request for Proposals for a concept development study for a pedestrian bridge over Route 440 connecting the 34th Street HBLRT bridge to the PABH using a Qualification Based Procurement for Federal Grants (Brooks Act) Appendix E RFP. Business Administration CR-13 Amending Resolution No. 14-07-16-039 which established the policy for the public comment portion of council meetings and the order of the meeting agenda. Council CR-14 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for an automated parking structure. Business Administration CR-15 Granting 8 Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk CR-16 Granting 1 Bingo license to a qualified organization. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Awarding a contract for a Hot Shot Meals on Wheels vehicle, to Chapman Auto Group, Philadelphia, PA the sole bidder, for the amount of $58,989.00. Chargeable to Account G-02-41-749-0000-053. Purchasing R-2 Awarding a contract for emergency snow removal, to ** the low bidder, for the amount (not to exceed) **. Chargeable to Account **. Purchasing R-3 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to utilize County of Hudson Cooperative Agreement Bid#7234, Contract No. 12840 to purchase Rock Salt from ATLANTIC SALT, 2500 tons at a price of $55.50/per ton, for a total not to exceed $138,750.00 Chargeable to the Snow Account. Purchasing R-4 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with NUPARK PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, Cedar Park, TX, for software, hardware, and equipment necessary to implement a parking management system for municipal parking lots, with the possible expansion to include the entire city, under National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract No. 05-17, in the amount of $64,775.00. Chargeable to Parking Utility Capital Funds Account No. 314004870. Public Safety R-5 Approving Budgetary Transfer #1 in the CY 2017 budget. Finance R-6 Approving Chapter 159 #11 in the CY 2017 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $80,464.00, under the caption, “2017 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.” Finance  Regular Meeting November 8, 2017 Page 5 of 5 R-7 Approving Chapter 159 #12 in the CY 2017 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $14,640.74, under the caption, “2017 STATE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND.” Finance R-8 Approving Chapter 159 #13 in the CY 2017 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $124,012.00, under the caption, “2017 PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.” Finance R-9 Approving Chapter 159 #14 in the CY 2017 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, “PETSAFE GRANTS.” Finance R-10 Seeking permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval of a DEDICATION BY RIDER in the CY 2017 budget to pay expenditures under the provisions of NJSA 40A:4-39 for the exclusive purpose of depositing and expending funds paid for DISPOSAL OF FORFEITED PROPERTY to offset the costs of municipal police expenses. Finance R-11 Seeking permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval of a DEDICATION BY RIDER in the CY 2017 budget to pay expenditures under the provisions of NJSA 40A:4-39 for the exclusive purpose of depositing and expending funds paid for a TREE REPLACEMENT FUND to offset the costs of tree planting. Finance R-12 Seeking permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval of a DEDICATION BY RIDER in the CY 2017 budget to pay expenditures under the provisions of NJSA 40A:4-39 for the exclusive purpose of depositing and expending funds paid for STREET OPENING FEES to offset the costs of municipal street repairs. Finance R-13 Approving a second amendment to the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement with FIDELCO BAYONNE REALTY LLC for property located at the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor. Business Administration R-14 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to conduct an area in need of redevelopment study for the property commonly known as Block 467, lots 8 & 9, located at 90-100 Avenue E. Business Administration R-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Redevelopment, Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Bayonne and BAYONNE REDEVELOPERS, LLC, for the property known as HARBOR STATION SOUTH. Business Administration R-16 Resolution of Support for the NJDOT amending speed limits along Route 440.