City Council - Council Meeting

As of 2:15 PM, 09/21/20 CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 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. Public Safety (Restrictive Parking Zones-Delete 2) 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, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1207-1211 JOHN F. KENNEDY BOULEVARD; WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 24, LOTS 2 AND 3 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, October 21, 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. O-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 196A AVENUE E, 196-198 AVENUE E AND 200 AVENUE E, WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AT BLOCK 458, LOTS 7, 8 AND 9 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, October 21, 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 O-4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT AVENUE A AND NORTH STREET, 159-161 AVENUE A, AVENUE AND NEWARK BAY, 175 AVENUE A AND WEST 5TH STREET WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AT BLOCK 300.01, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 301.03, LOTS 2 AND 3, AND BLOCK 511, 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, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, October 21, 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. (Bayview/A&P) O-5 AN ORDINANCE OR THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 WEST 5TH STREET IDENTIFIED AT BLOCK 301.01, LOTS 1 AND 6 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE  Council Caucus September 16, 2020 Page 2 of 6 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, October 21, 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. (Bayonne Luxury Waterfront-formerly Nacirema) O-6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING AN AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TITLED AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TEXACO REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFED AS BLOCK 332, LOT 3; BLOCK 360, LOT 2; BLOCK 373, LOTS 1, 2, 13, 14 AND 15; BLOCK 390, LOTS 1, RG67, BLOCK 391, LOTS 1 & 2; AND BLOCK 511, LOTS 5 & 6 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, October 21, 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. (Texaco) O-7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PENINSUAL AT BAYONNE HARBOR FOR THE MARITIME, LOFTS AND LANDING DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., and a resolution fixing Wednesday, October 21, 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=8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, October 21, 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) Delete #130. Benjamin Jackson- 43 Andrew Street #363. Ethel O’Rourke – 13 Andrew Street COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From MARIA L. WRIGHT filing a notice of claim alleging property damage to her automobile when it was struck by a police vehicle at East 19th Street on July 23, 2020. C-2 From Edward J. Ahearn, Esq. filing a notice claim on behalf of ALLISON R. FORD alleging personal injuries resulting from a fall on May 20, 2020 at Broadway and intersection at 35th Street. C-3 From SHAWN P. O’LEARY filing a notice of claim alleging damage to his automobile when it was struck on August 7. 2020 by garbage truck while parked on Garretson Avenue. C-4 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, in the matter entitled, “MARIO BARBERI TRUST vs. SUEZ BAYONNE, BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND BAYONNE FIRE DEPT., et als. OFFICERS’ REPORTS  Council Caucus September 16, 2020 Page 3 of 6 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 the Purchasing Agent reporting on bids received the Improvements to Fitzpatrick Park. (4 Bidders) RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted: CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday August 19, 2020. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, August 12, 2020. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $27.60 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 9 dog licenses issued in August. City Clerk CR-4 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (6 properties) Tax Collector CR-5 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertised for bids for Rock Salt. CR-6 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertised for bids for Snow Removal during Snow Emergency. CR-7 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertised for bids for the Bayonne Bridge Area Parking lot construction. CR-8 Authorizing the advertisement of various Requests for Qualifications/Proposals for professional and/or extraordinary unspecifiable services for the upcoming calendar year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021. CR-9 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $734.21 payable to ASCAP, Nashville, TN, representing an annual license fee to play music at festivals, firework shows, concerts in the park, community centers and while on "hold" during telephone calls. City Clerk CR-10 Authorizing the Mayor and City Council to purchase a 7 Room Webcast Audio Visual System for the Fire Department, from CSAV SYSTEM, LLC for a purchase price of $28, 498.00. CR-11 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to purchase six (6) fire house security and monitoring camera systems from SRA Security Systems for a purchase price of $25,150.00. CR-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept 2020 Assistance for Firefighter Grant, COVID-19 Supplemental (AFG-S) in the amount of $46, 076.80 to purchase covid-19 related equipment. CR-13 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept a 2019 Assistance for Firefighters Grant in the amount of $81,500.00 to purchase fire fighter turnout gear washer/extraction equipment. CR-14 Amending Resolution No. 20-07-15-063 to reflect the date of the application submitted by the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION (BEOF) as February 19, 2020 and that the period of the authorized agreement with the BEOF to provided CDBG funds for the asbestos removal at the former Holy Family site is September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.  Council Caucus September 16, 2020 Page 4 of 6 CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to provide CDBG-COVID funds for small business seminars in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-16 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION (BEOF) to provide CDBG-COVID funds to COVID rental assistance program in the amount not to exceed $250,000,00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION (BEOF) to provide CDBG-COVID funds for BEOF Senior Holiday grab ‘n go in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION (BEOF) to provide CDBG-COVID funds for office sanitation/PPE supplies in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-19 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE YOUTH CENTER to provide CDBG-COVID funds for after school virtual learning in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-20 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with WATERFRONT PROJECT INC. to provide CDBG-COVID funds for housing counseling and legal advocacy program COVID-19 expansion in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-21 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER to provide CDBG-COVID funds for child care services PPE supplies, utility bills and salaries in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-22 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with WALLACE TEMPLE COMMUNITY ACTIVITY RESOURCE ENRICHMENT site to provide CDBG-COVID funds for the C.A.R.E.S. living faith food pantry expansion due to the pandemic in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-23 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER to provide CDBG-COVID funds for the after school program PPE supplies in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-24 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with VICTORY HALL to provide CDBG-COVID funds for an art instruction/development program individualized art supplies PPE supplies in an amount not to exceed $3,645.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-25 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY to provide CDBG-COVID funds for preschool childcare program PPE supplies in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-26 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with UCP OF HUDSON COUNTY to provide CDBG-COVID funds for pediatric medical day care center PPE supplies in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-27 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE PAL DAY CARE CENTER to provide CDBG-COVID funds for after school program and summer  Council Caucus September 16, 2020 Page 5 of 6 camp program PPE supplies in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. CR-28 Authorizing the transfer of funds for the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION food pantry. CR-29 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDTION (BEOF) to provide administration of the City’s CARES Act Community Development Block Grant COVID grant funds for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021 in the amount of $166,532.00. CR-30 Accepting the Congregate Meals Grant in the amount of $95,284.00. CR-31 Accepting the Older American’s Grant in the amount of $49,026.00 CR-32 Correcting the contract awarded to JACOBS ENGINEERING, Madison, NJ to JOHN PAVOLICH, PE, Riveredge, NJ. CR-33 Adopting TITLE VI Procedures for Federal Grants. CR-34 Permitting the closure of streets on Broadway between 18th and 25TH Street September 24, 2020 between the hours of 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. for outdoor dining. (Rain Date-September 25, 2020) CR-35 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION for the provision of providing the cost of asbestos-containing material abatement design and oversight of the boiler room asbestos at the former Holy Family from MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING in the amount of $24,325.00 for the period commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2020. CR-36 REMOVED END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Awarding the contract for the improvements to Fitzpatrick Park to PICERNO GIORDANO, Kenilworth, NJ for bid amount of $2,086,786.25. (Purchasing) R-2 Designating TFG 117-121 PROSPECT URBAN RENEWAL LLC as redeveloper for the property located 117-121 Prospect Avenue, which is identified as Block 441, Lots 10 and a portion of the 25th Street Row as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne and authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement with TFG 117-121 Prospect Urban Renewal, LLL for the development of such property in accordance with redevelopment plan. Planning R-3 Transferring the redeveloper designation from LEHIGH REALTY CO., INC. Inc. to CEI-HB URBAN RENEWAL, LLC relative to the properties located at 103-143 East 22nd Street and 43-75 Mechanic Street, which is identified at Block 451, Lot 1.01 and a portion of Lot 2.05 as shown on the official tax map of the City and authorizing the negotiation and preparation to execute a redevelopment agreement with CEI-HB URBAN RENEWAL, LLC for the redevelopment of such property in accordance with the redevelopment plan. (Ken’s Marine) R-4 Designating BAYVIEW JV, LLC as redeveloper of the property located West 5th Street, which is identified at Block 3001.01, Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 301.03, Lots 2 & 3 and Block 511, Lot 1 on the official tax map of the City and authorizing the negotiation and preparation of a redevelopment agreement with BAYVIEW JV, LLC for the development of such property in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. (A&P) R-5 Transferring the redeveloper designation from RAM Development, LLC to PARKVIEW REALTY URBAN RENWAL II, LLC for the properties located at 130- 134 Avenue f, East 23rd Street, 37 Mechanic Street, 39 Mechanic Street and 41 Mechanic Street, where are identified as Block 450, Lots 1, 10.01, 10.02, 22, 23 & 24 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne and authorizing the  Council Caucus September 16, 2020 Page 6 of 6 negotiation and preparation to execute a redevelopment agreement with PARKVIEW REALTY URBAN RENEWAL II, LLC for the redevelopment of such property in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. (Carruba Property) R-6 Establishing guidelines and parameters for the approval long term tax abatements under N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq., for multi-family projects. R-7 Authorizing the agreement with PRINCE HOLDINGS OF BAYONNE URBAN RENEWAL ENTERPRISE, LLC for the construction and repair of the drainage culvert located on Block 417, Lot 2. Planning R-8 Approving Chapter 159 #2 in the CY 2020 budget, seeking permission of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue. Finance R-9 Authorizing and directing the Planning Board to conduct an area in need of redevelopment investigation for Block 360, Lot 1, Block 332, Lots 2, 2.01, 4 & 5, Block 361, Lot 12 and Block 362, Lots 3 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. Planning R-10 Authorizing the purchase of a XTPRO60 Aerial Forestry devise from CUSTOM TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT, Kansas City, MO, utilizing Terex Utilities Source well Contract #012418-TER, in the amount of $142,350.00. Public Works R-11 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to Agreement No. CY-19-067 with CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI, JACOBS, LLC for professional legal services as Special Redevelopment /Land Use Counsel at a cost of not more than $25,000.00. Law TO BE ADDED AT MEETING ADD-1 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with WINDMILL ALLIANCE to provide CDBG-COVID funds for the HIGHWAYS program building rental costs in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a period of one year commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. ADD-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ROAD “A” a.k.a MEMORIAL BOULEVARD, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, October 21, 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.