City Council - Council Meeting

As of 8:54 AM, 08/12/21 CITY OF BAYONNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2021 ORDINANCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA BUDGET HEARING BA-1 Hearing of CY2021 Municipal Budget and the introduction of Budget Amendments. ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING O-1 Resolution postponing the final passage of an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $95,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY’S CITY GUARANTEED LEASE REVENUE BONDS (BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT) AND ANY NOTES ISSUED IN ANTICIPATION THEREOF BY THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY,” to the meeting of September 22, 2021. 0-2 Resolution postponing the final passage of an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE GUARANTY OF THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON NOT EXCEEDING $95,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY GUARANTEED LEASE REVENUE BONDS (BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT), TO BE ISSUED BY THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY THEREFOR AND DETERMINING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,” to the meeting of September 22, 2021. O-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MECHANIC STREET RIGHT OF WAY O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 20, PERSONNEL (Section 20- 16-Residency Requirements-BHA) O-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC. (Restrictive Parking Zones-Delete-1-Relocate-1) PUBLIC COMMENTS Speakers are to sign the signup sheet prior to the meeting. ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION O-6 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE O-17-2 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ON MAY 17, 2017 TO  REAPPOPRIATE THE AMOUNT OF $286,670.98 AND REAUTHORIZE BONDS OR NOTES IN THE AGGRAGATE AMOUNT OF $272,826.07 TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND NON-PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, and resolution fixing Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage O-7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, and resolution fixing Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Restrictive Parking Zones-Delete- 11) COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed: C-1 From Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “VICTOR GONZALEZ vs. CITY OF BAYONNE, ROBERT KUBERT, Dir., CHIEF ROBERT GEISLER, et als.” (Civil Rights violations) C-2 From Superior Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “EDUARDO MENA- RAMOS vs. CITY OF BAYONNE, CHIEF ROBERT GEISLER, et als.” C-3 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “DELAWARE DELTA, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (1-4 Family Residential) C-4 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “PERD L.P. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Multi-unit Residential) C-5 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “104 MONTCLAIR REALTY, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Multi-unit Residential) C-6 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “DEMBOWSKI, MARY LOUISE vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (1-4 Family Residential) C-7 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “DR. NARD, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Commercial) C-8 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “DELAWARE DELTA LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Commercial) C-9 From Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter entitled, “JOHN & ANNA ORLANDO vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (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 the Purchasing Agent reposting of bids received for the Improvements to 28th Street 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 July 14, 2021. City Clerk CR-2 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, July 7, 2021. City Clerk CR-3 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (11 properties) Tax Collector CR-4 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $33.60 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 18 dog licenses issued in July. City Clerk CR-5 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $2,475.00 drawn to the order of the TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY representing the state’s share of 99 marriage licenses issued during the months of April, May and June, 2021. City Clerk CR-6 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept a FY2020 Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant for the total amount of $25,000.00. Fire CR-7 Authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend the FY2020 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND TRAINING GRANT in the amount of $11,150.00 to the Office of Emergency Management from the New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management for the purpose of hazardous materials training for first responders. (EOM) CR-8 Authorizing the UEZ Coordinator to undertake any and all required actions relating to the BERGEN POINT FALL FESTIVAL. UEZ CR-9 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bayonne Family Community Center for residential services program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1,2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-10 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation for BEOF Headstart security in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1,2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-11 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Trinitas Regional Medical Center for the addiction services in an amount not to exceed $12,830.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1,2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-12 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Windmill Alliance for the HIGHWAYS program to provide community outreach services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-13 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Bayonne PAL Day Care Center for after school program and summer camp child care program in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2021and ending August3 1, 2022. CDBG CR-14 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation for the senior transportation insurance in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-15 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Trinitas Regional Medical Center for the psychiatric services for emotionally disturbed children in an amount not to exceed $12,830.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-16 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation for fair housing counseling services in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-17 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation for senior transportation salary in an amount not to exceed $18,786.95 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-18 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with UCP of Hudson County for pediatric medical day care center in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 for a period of one (1) year commencing September 1,2021 and ending August 31, 2022. CDBG CR-19 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to purchase a 2021 Chevrolet Express RWD Cargo Van from MALL CHVROLET INC., through State Contract #A88213 in the amount of $33,911.50. Public Safety CR-20 Authorizing JOSEPH CANNAROZZO, INC. to replace and repair brick and mortar work to the 4th Street Senior Center for an amount not to exceed $39,200.00. Public Works CR-21 Amending Resolution Nos. 20-06-15-056 and 20-12-16-090 to reflect that fees paid to Hoplite Communications, LLC, 197 Route 18, Suite 3000, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 for telecommunications consulting services relative to the upcoming 5G model at no cost to the City shall be chargeable to various telecommunications providers’ escrow accounts. CR-22 Cancelling the SPECIAL EMERGENCY related to COVID-19. CR-23 Authorizing the UEZ Coordinator to undertake any and all actions relating the outdoor dining during the month of September. CR-24 Granting 3 Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk END OF CONSENT AGENDA R-1 Authorizing the TAX LEVY SALE R-2 Resolution to call on the Governor and the United States Congressional Delegation from New Jersey to provide economic relief for the implementation of the USEPA and NJDEP mandated “Long Term Control Plan” for combined sewer overflow. R-3 Awarding the contract for improvements to 28th Street Park to PICERNO- GIORDANO CONSTRUCTIONS, LLC, Kenilworth, NJ for the bid price of $539,841.50. R-4 Adopting An Area in Need of Redevelopment Study for property located at 455-461 Avenue C which property is identified as Block 219, Lot 24.01 as a non- condemnation redevelopment area and authorizing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan for further consideration by the Municipal Council pursuant to the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (former Bayonne Giant Laundromat) R-5 Authorizing a two-year extension with Borker Transmission Services Inc. 758 Avenue A. Bayonne NJ 07002 for the period 9/1/21-8/31/23 in the amount not to exceed $33,334.00 chargeable to account Vehicle Maintenance 1-01-26-315- 0000-030 and pending future adopted budget R-6 Resolution amending Ordinance No. O-21-31 entitled “AN ORDINANCES TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK” to correct a scrivener error in paragraphs 1 and 4. R-7 Resolution requesting that the Mayor authorize and conduct an investigation into the legally of the separation agreement between MARK BONAMO and the City and if the agreement violate city policies and procedures.