City Council - Council Meeting

As of 10:36 AM, 10/19/20 CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2020 ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A DEPOSIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF MARIST HIGH SCHOOL AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY, BY AN IN THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY O-2 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FITZPATRICK PARK, BY AND IN THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,086,786 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,086,786 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF 0-3 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. O-4 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 O-5 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. (Bayview/A&P) O-6 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 CITY OF BAYONNE, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, ET SEQ. (Bayonne Luxury Waterfront-formerly Nacirema) O-7 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. (Texaco) O-8 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. (Lincoln Equities) 0-9 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 O-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones) PUBLIC COMMENTS Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting. ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-11 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SILK LOFTS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 122 AVENUE E, 124 AVENUE E, 126 AVENUE E, 126-1/2 AVENUE E, 128 AVENUE E, 130 AVENUE E, 132 AVENUE E, 134-136 AVENUE E, 138 AVENUE E, 140 AVENUE, 165 AVENUE E, 167 AVENUE E, 169 AVENUE E, 170-180 AVENUE E AND 157-163 AVENUE E, WHICH PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS BLCOK 467, LOTS 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25 & 26; Block 234, Lots 8.01,11,12 & 13 AND BLOCK 458, LOTS 1 & 1.01 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, November 4, 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. (Silklofts) O-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY, CHAPTER 35, ZONING REGULATIONS, SECTION 5.2 ENTITLED R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 5.3 ENTITLED R-2 DETACHED/ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 5.4 ENTITLED R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 5.5 ENTITLED R-M HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; SECTION; SECTION 5.7 ENTITLED WR PLANNED WATERFRONT RECREATION DISTRICT; SECTION 5.10 ENTITLED CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (BROADWAY CORRIDOR); SECTION 5.11 ENTITLED UPTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT (BROADWAY CORRIDOR); SECTION 5.12 ENTITLED ORS OFFICE/RETAIL SERVICE DISTRICT (BROADWAY CORRIDOR); SECTION 5.16 ENTITLED IL-A AND IL-B LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; SECTION 5.17 ENTITLED I-H HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; SECTION and a resolution fixing Wednesday, November 4, 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-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 35,  ZONING REGULATIONS, and a resolution fixing Wednesday, November 4, 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. (5G Telecommunication guidelines) COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From THOMAS PELLICCIO filing notice of tort claim alleging damage to his automobile resulting for an accident with a police vehicle on July 31, 2020. C-2 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, LELETA TEAJMAN vs. WOODMONT BAY CLUB, WOODMONT PROPERTIES, CITY OF BAYONNE, et als. (Discrimination) C-3 From the Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, MILAGIO PLUMNEY vs. KAREN A. GALLAGHER, KEVIN F. GALLAGHER, CITY OF BAYONNE, et als. (sidewalk fall-down) C-4 From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “BAYONNE COVE II LLC vs. the City of Bayonne.” (Vacant lots) 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 September 23, 2020. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, September 16, 2020. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (# properties) Tax Collector CR-4 Ordering a warrant in the amount of 35.40 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 12 dog licenses issued in September. City Clerk CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $3,500.00 payable to the order of the TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY representing the state’s share of 140 marriage licenses issued during the months of July, August and September, 2020. City Clerk CR-6 Authorizing a warrant in the amount of $250.00 payable to ANTHONY FARONE for a refund for a Peddler’s License which was never issued due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. City Clerk CR-7 Authorizing the City Clerk to advertised for bids for BEOF ROOF REPLACEMENT. (Former Holy Family) CR-8 Authorizing the purchase of ten (10) computer system from GTBM, East Rutherford, NJ for the new police vehicles in the amount of $88,138.50, under State Contract the GTBM. Funds available from the Hudson County CARES act. Public Safety CR-9 Authorizing a warrant payable to HITACHI VANTARA, LLC, Santa Clara, CA, in the amount of $23,250.00 for semi-annual support, software renewals and extended one (1) year warranties on all equipment deployed as part of the digital video surveillance network throughout the city from July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Public Safety CR-10 Authorizing a warrant in the amount of $73,718.78 for a license plate reader system and $8,500.00 for maintenance and support for one (1) year payable to SHI, Somerset, NJ. (IMTT Donation) CR-11 Authorizing submission of a strategic plan for the BAYONNE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE grant to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Hudson in the amount of $14,940.00 with a $3,735.00 cash match and an $11,205.00 in-kind match. Finance CR-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to purchase Hurst Jaws of Life Vehicle Extrication Tools from STATE LINE FIRE AND SAFETY for the amount of $29,430.00. Chargeable to Capital Bond Ordinance O-19-56. Fire CR-13 Authorizing the Fire Department to sell as scrap or at auction four (4) unusable vehicles. Fire CR-14 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to purchase a 2021 Ford F-150 pick-up truck for use in the Fire Department from WINNER FORD, under State Contract #17-FLEET-00212 for the amount of $32,113.00. Fire CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to submit a grant application and execute a grant contract with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the improvements to East 22nd Street Project. (Local Freight Grant) Public Works CR-16 Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the FY2020 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. Public Works CR-17 Authorizing the City to accept the New Jersey Department of Traffic and Highway Safety FY2021 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT in the amount of $30,000.00 CR-18 Authorizing the settlement of 2020 Tax Appeals for Block 412, Lots 3, reducing the assessed value from $11,270,900 to $8,844,700 based on correction in square footage of warehouse. CR-19 Authorizing the Business Administrator, Public Safety Director and Police Chief to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement application for Albert Roesinger. Public Safety CR-20 Opposing the construction of the NJ Transit Gas-Fired Power Plant in Kearny, County of Hudson, New Jersey and support for relying on renewable energy technology to power the New Jersey Transit Mircogrid. CR-21 Granting ** Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Approving Chapter 159 #3 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-2 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION (BEOF) for the provisions of providing the cost of Indoor Environmental Health Assessment (IEHA) at the former Holy Family from Matrix New World Engineering, Florham Park, NJ in the amount of $11,425.00 for the period commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021. Chargeable to Account #CDBG-1081 TO BE ADDED AT MEETING ADD-1 Authorizing the designation and transfer of the Redevelopment Agreement from McDonald’s Corp to MCDONALD’S REAL ESTATE COMPANY for the property located at 537-543 Broadway, which is identified as Block 189, Lot 24 as shown on the official tax map of the City of Bayonne for the redevelopment of such property in accordance with the redevelopment plan. (McDonald’s)