City Council - Council Meeting

As of 11:14 AM August 19, 2019 CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2019 ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BLOCK 278, LOT 4 (22 EAST 10TH STREET), BLOCK 278, LOT 3 (13-15 AVENUE), BLOCK 278, LOT 2 (9 AVENUE E) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22-30 EAST 10TH STREET, 13-15 AVENUE E AND 9 AVENUE E AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ. O-2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY, DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET KNOWN AS WEST 2ND STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AS A PEDESTRIAN MALL, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:56-65 ET SEQ. (UNIMPROVED PORTION W 2ND STREET) O-3 ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASMENT RESERVED TO THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND CONVEYED TO DURAPORT REALTY IV, LLC OVER BLOCK 476.01 / Lot 10.01 O-4 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON APPROVING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYONNE AND DTFG 39-43 WEST 25TH URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 39-43 WEST 25TH STREET, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 183, LOT 2.01 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICICAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, (Parking in front of driveways) O-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC (Restrictive Parking Zones) Public Safety DELETE 048. Sozy Ishak, 780 Broadway 221. Jose Collazo, 171 West 10th Street 263. Michael Bolowski, 157 West 21st Street 332. Dolores Krizenowski, 38 East 19th Street 367. Kamal Morgan, 21 East 16th Street ADD 059. Maria Lopez, 18 East 29th Street 060. Pat Lagis, 1067 Avenue C PUBLIC COMMENTS Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting. ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION  Council Caucus August 14, 2019 Page 2 of 6 O-7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINACNES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 17, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 25, 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. O-8 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 63-97 WEST 23RD STREET, WHICH PROPERTIES ARE IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 194, LOT 1 AND 2 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 25, 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. (Assumption) O-9 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, September 25, 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 009. Maryann Maresca, 120 Avenue E 034. Annette Sisk, 43 Newman Ave. 035. Clara Durak, 171 West 25th Street 036. William Burke, 69 West 29th Street 051. Geraldine Boasci, 47 East 27th Street 125. Gerard Kiley, 526 Avenue E 207. Stephanie Kuzminski, 136 West 36th Street 232. John Nadrowski, 28 Elm Court 249. Grace Erickson, 100 Lexington Avenue 275. Ivan Boshko, 37 West 21st Street 374. Loly Marte, 92 West 29th Street ADD 018. Francis Olson, 75 Newman Avenue 048. Victor Munoz, 32 West 41st Street 055. William Caban, 67 West 19th Street RELOCATE 402. Gemyana Han from 133 West 20th Street to 313 Avenue A COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From DAVID P. FINN, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to his automobile on June 6, 2019, resulting from being struck by a city-owned vehicle while parked in front of his home on County Village Court. C-2 From VICTOR WASILEWSKI, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to his automobile on July 22, 2019, resulting from being struck by a fire truck while parked in front of his home on West 31st Street. C-3 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “CATHERINE CARR, DONALD CARR, as husband per quod vs. THE CITY OF BAYONNE et al., incl.” (Personal injury) C-4 From Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “J & J BUILDERS, LLC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (156-160 Avenue E, Block 445, lot 8.01 – Multi- dwelling)  Council Caucus August 14, 2019 Page 3 of 6 C-5 From Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “701 BROADWAY REALTY c/o BANK OF AMERICA vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (701-705 Broadway, Block 145, lot 13 - commercial) C-6 From Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “*930 KENNEDY BLVD. APARTMENTS, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (930 Kenn. Blvd.., Block 118, lot 1 – Multi-dwelling) C-7 From Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “155 BROADWAY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (155-157 Broadway, Block 330, lot 10- commercial) C-8 From Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter “DELAWARE DELTA, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (973-975 Broadway, Block 70, Lot 20-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 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 August 2, 2019. Finance $5,755,311.00 Claims and payroll for claims and payroll for August OR-3 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received for the Newark Bay Waterfront Access Project Veteran’s Park 25th Street. (3 bidders) OR-4 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received for the Sgt. James J. Shea Memorial Shooting Range-Modifications. (1 bidder) OR-5 From the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received for Roadway Improvements-2019. (1 bidder) RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted: CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday July 17, 2019, 2019. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, July 10, 2019. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $43.20 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 21 dog licenses issued in July. City Clerk CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (5 properties) Tax Collector CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $711.00 payable to BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. (BMI), Cincinnati, OH, 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-6 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a license agreement with MACK MADE t/a THE BRIDGE ARTS FESTIVAL for the purpose of an Art and Music Festival to be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Mayor Dennis P. Collins Park from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Recreation  Council Caucus August 14, 2019 Page 4 of 6 CR-7 Authorizing a Request for Proposals for SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL. Business Administration CR-8 Authorizing the Law Department to negotiate a Settlement Agreement with the NEW JERSEY STATE, DEPT. OF HEALTH to amicably resolve a certain “Right to Know” deficiencies issued to the City by the Dept. of Health in the reduced amount of $15,000.00 upon terms and conditions that are beneficial to the City’s taxpayers and authorizing the Mayor and/or his designee(s) to execute and take any and all action pursuant to said Settlement Agreement. (Law) CR-9 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with UCP OF HUDSON COUNTY for pediatric medical day care services for an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1017. Community Development CR-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY for preschool childcare services for low income families for in amount of $40,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account CDBG-1013. Community Development CR-11 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with VICTORY HALL for art instruction in the area of drawing and painting for the adult/young adult developmentally disabled for an amount not to exceed $5,500.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account CDBG 1023. Community Development CR-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE PAL DAY CARE CENTER for an after school program and summer camp child care program for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1024. Community Development CR-13 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER for psychiatric services for emotionally disturbed children for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1019. Community Development CR-14 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the WINDMILL ALLIANCE for the HIGHWAYS program to provide community outreach services for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1016. Community Development CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE YOUTH CENTER for an after school program for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1021. Community Development CR-16 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF BAYONNE for an after school program for an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1018. Community Development CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER for addiction treatment services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a one year period commencing September 1, 2019. Chargeable to Account – CDBG-1020. Community Development CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a third amendment to Agreement CY’18-072 with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION to increase funds in the amount of $1,306.79 for the purpose of providing salaries and fringe benefits in connections with the Senior Citizens  Council Caucus August 14, 2019 Page 5 of 6 Transportation Program making the total contract amount $58,306.79. Chargeable to CDBG-969. Community Development CR-19 Authorizing the BULK LEVY SALE. CR-20 Authorizing the submission of a grant application and the execution of a contract with the NEW JERSEY DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for various streets- 2020-Bayonne Project Fiscal Year 2020 Municipal Aid Program in the amount of $1,423,951.50. CR-21 Authorizing the City to accept NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NJDOT) award of 2,500,000.00 from the New Jersey Department Transportation (NJDOT) fiscal year 2019 Local Freight Fund Program for the New Hook Road Project; and execute all documents pertain to said award. CR-22 Authorizing the Police Department to auction ten (10) police vehicles that are no longer serviceable. Public Safety CR-23 Authorizing a warrant in the amount of $46,500.00 payable to HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS, Santa Clara, CA for annual support, software renewals and extending one (1) year warranties on all equipment deployed as part of the digital video surveillance network (DVSN) throughout the city for period of one (1) year commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Chargeable to Account PS9. Public Safety CR-24 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Elevator Maintenance. CR-25 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Rock Salt. CR-26 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for 2019 Snow Removal. CR-27 Authorizing the City to accept a grant from the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE RESTORATION in the amount of $900,013.00 for the Newark Bay Waterfront Project. CR-28 Authorizing the City to accept a grant from the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and GARDEN STATE PRESERVATION TRUST in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the Newark Bay Waterfront Project. CR-29 Cancelling the 2019 assessed taxes on Block 450 Lots 10.01 Qualifier T01 (cell tower). Assessor CR-30 Granting 5 Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Rejecting bids for Sgt. James J. Shea Memorial Shooting Range Building – Modification as the sole bid exceeds the contracting unit’s appropriation for the goods or services. Purchasing R-2 WITHDRAWN R-3 Awarding the contract to ** for 2019 Roadway Improvements for the bid amount of **. R-4 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan for the property identified as Block 206, Lot 1 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (Mt. Carmel School Site) Planning R-5 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to prepare an amended redevelopment plan for the property located at East 25th Street identified as  Council Caucus August 14, 2019 Page 6 of 6 Block 441, Lot 10 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (Bet. Prospect Ave. & HBLRT) Planning R-6 Authorizing the insertion of Special Items of Revenues and appropriations in the CY 2019 Municipal Budget. Finance R-7 Authorizing an agreement between the City of Bayonne and the PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY for additional funds related to the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project. R-8 Authorizing a Right of Entry Agreement with PSE&G for Block 452.02, Lot 4.01 of a potential substation. R-9 Authorizing a License Agreement with the MATTHEWS FOUNDATION for the establishment of a community garden. R-10 Establishing the Board of Directors of the Harbour Place Special Improvement District. TO BE ADDED AT MEETING ADD-1 Authorizing a Lease and License Agreement with Seastreak, LLC for the operation of a passenger ferry service from the City of Bayonne to Manhattan.