City Council Regular Meeting

AGENDA CITY OF CAMDEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 10th, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Honorable Angel Fuentes, Council President Honorable Arthur Barclay, Vice-President Honorable Sheila Davis Honorable Christopher Collins Honorable Nohemi Soria-Perez Honorable Jannette Ramos Honorable Falio Leyba-Martinez Honorable Victor Carstarphen, Mayor Daniel S. Blackburn, City Attorney Howard McCoach, Counsel to Council Luis Pastoriza, Municipal Clerk Amended at February 3rd, 2026 Caucus meeting Please note that items within boxed area (s) are items added. Items on consent Agenda include Resolutions: 1-14, 16-31 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026 – 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF MEETING APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Department of Finance 1. Check Registers of the City of Camden for The Period of December 26th, 2025 to January 26th, 2026 2. Payroll Register Summary for The City of Camden for The Pay Periods of January 2nd, 2026 and January 16th, 2026 PRESENTATIONS 1. Honoring Employee of the month 2. Honoring retirees OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCES – FIRST READING Department of Administration 1. An Ordinance further amending and supplementing an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance fixing the salary ranges to be paid certain officers and City Council REGULAR Meeting February 10th, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Page 2 employees in the classified and unclassified service of the City of Camden” adopted December 23, 1982 (MC-1917) 2. An Ordinance further amending and supplementing an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance fixing the salary ranges to be paid certain officers and employees in the classified and unclassified service of the City of Camden” adopted December 23, 1982 (MC-1917) Department of Finance 3. Ordinance to exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation limit and establish a Cap Bank, for the Calendar Year 2026 Budget Department of Public Works 4. Ordinance Authorizing The Removal Of Designated Residential Parking Zones For Individuals With Disabilities In Certain Locations 5. Ordinance Designating Restricted Residential Parking Zones For Individuals With Disabilities In Certain Areas In The City Of Camden As Handicap Parking Privileges Only ORDINANCES – SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING Office of City Council 1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 103 To Establish Article VIII; Managing Artificial Intelligence In Municipal Operations While Preserving The City Of Camden’s Most Valuable Asset: It’s Employees Department of Administration 2. Ordinance Further Amending And Supplementing An Ordinance Entitled, “An Ordinance Fixing The Salary Ranges To Be Paid To Certain Officers And Employees In The Classified And Unclassified Service Of The City Of Camden” Adopted December 23, 1982 (MC-1917) Department of Public Works 3. Ordinance Authorizing The Removal Of Designated Residential Parking Zones For Individuals With Disabilities In Certain Locations 4. Ordinance Designating Restricted Residential Parking Zones For Individuals With Disabilities In Certain Areas In The City Of Camden As Handicap Parking Only Office of City Council 5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 650; Rent Control, To Mandate That A Rent Increase Shall Not Exceed Two Percent (2%) Over The Preceding Twelve- Month Period For A Senior Citizen Or Person With A Disability City Council REGULAR Meeting February 10th, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Page 3 Department of Planning & Development 6. An Ordinance Adopting A Redevelopment Plan For Block 1104, Lots 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 59, 60, 91, 93 & 95 And Block 1107, Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29 & 30 Within The City Of Camden Known As The Saunders Street Project, Which Properties Have Been Designated An Area In Need Of Redevelopment Office of the Municipal Clerk 7. An Ordinance Adopting the Codifications and Revisions Of The Ordinances And Resolutions Of The City Camden, County Of Camden, State Of New Jersey PUBLIC COMMENT *Public comment for resolutions and/or any other concerns (Limited to 3 continuous minutes) RESOLUTIONS Office of City Council 1. Honoring Anthony D. Benson Upon His Retirement From The City Of Camden County Police Department 2. Resolution Designating Ma’Kin EL As The City Of Camden Employee Of The Month For February 2026 3. Resolution For The City Of Camden To Implement The Revised Legal Public Notice Publication Requirements Pursuant To P.L. 2025, C.72 4. Resolution To Ratify And Authorize The Acceptance Of Co-Sponsorship Between Reworld And The City Of Camden For An Event Or Events Taking Place In February 2026 And To Accept A Donation From Reworld For All Costs Incurred By Reworld Assisting The City Of Camden With Receiving Bulk Waste And/Or Old Tires From The Public And Disposing Of Same During The Event Or Events Department of Administration 5. Resolution Authorizing The City To Apply For And Obtain A Grant From The New Jersey Department Of Community Affairs For The Staley Park Improvement Project Office of the Law Department 6. Resolution Approving The Reduction Of Municipal Lien Value Down To The Fair Market Value Of The Property Per Recommendation Of Lien Review Committee City Council REGULAR Meeting February 10th, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Page 4 7. Resolution Authorizing Extensions Of Time To Complete Foreclosure For Less Than Full Value Tax Sale Certificate Assignments Department of Planning & Development 8. Resolution Authorizing Amendment #1 To Contract #12-25-094 For Improvements To Engine 10 Firehouse 9. Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 To Contract #09-22-181, With CME For New Upgraded Traffic Singal Systems At Intersections 10. Resolution Authorizing Amendment No.2 To Contract #11-23-072 With Pennoni Associates For FY 2021 & FY 2022 New Jersey Department Of Transportation Milling & Resurfacing Of Various Streets 11. Resolution Authorizing The City Engineer And Business Administrator To Execute Municipal Consents For Treatment Works Approval And Related Water And Sewer Infrastructure Applications For Calendar Year 2026 12. Resolution in support of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s U.S. Route 130 Improvement Project 13. Resolution in support of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Baird Boulevard (CR 608) Bridge Improvement Project 14. Resolution Authorizing Amendment #1 to Contract #07-25-051 with Charles Marandino, LLC for FY2023 NJDOT Local Aid Pedestrian Safety Improvement 15. Resolution authorizing a license agreement for Henstar Homes, LLC to Install a Curb Cut at 2770 Thompson St. 16. Resolution approving a license agreement for Michael Shepherd to install a curb cut at 2833 Yorkship Square 17. Resolution Approving The Release Of The Balance Of The Engineering Escrow Of $8,959.35 To Pseg 18. Resolution Approving The Release Of The Balance Of The Engineering Escrow Of $351.25 To Pseg 19. Resolution Authorizing The Extension Of The Camden Strong Micro Capital Improvement Program Through June 30, 2026 20. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of grant from the New jersey UEZA in the amount of $750,000 for the Camden UEZ Strong Façade 2026 Program City Council REGULAR Meeting February 10th, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Page 5 21. Resolution amending Resolution MC-25:10322 22. Resolution Authorizing a Forgivable Loan to DS Laundry in an Amount Not to Exceed $22,637 23. Resolution Authorizing The City of Camden to Apply for Funding From The New Jersey Urban Assistance Fund for the 2027 Admin Program Budget for an Amount Not to Exceed $175,950 Department of Public Works 24. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of PSE&G Lightning Service Agreements for the Upgrade or Installation of Light Fixtures at Various Locations 25. Resolution Authorizing the Refund of Water and Sewer Payments Fire Department 26. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Firematic Brat Fire Apparatus from Fire & Safety Services Through the Houston Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program Department of Human Services 27. Resolution Authorizing An Application to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Bureau of Child Nutrition for a 2026 Summer Food Service Program Grant 28. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Four (4) Memoranda of Understanding with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Office of City Council 29. Resolution recognizing February 2026 as National African American History Month Department of Administration 30. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a Local Efficiency Achievement Program Grant Office of City Council 31. Resolution honoring officer Villegas on her retirement (by title) 32. Resolution in memoriam of firefighter Howard Bennett (by title) City Council REGULAR Meeting February 10th, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Page 6 ADJOURNMENT Please note summary of Public Decorum rules below. Rule XVII: Decorum Any person who shall disturb the peace of the Council, make impertinent or slanderous remarks or conduct himself in a boisterous manner while addressing the Council shall be forthwith barred by the presiding officer from further audience before the Council, except that if the speaker shall submit to proper order under these rules, permission for him to continue may be granted by a majority vote of the Council. City Council meetings shall be conducted in a courteous manner. Citizens and Council members will be allowed to state their positions in an atmosphere free of slander, threats of violence or the use of Council as a forum for politics. Sufficient warnings may be given by the Chair at any time during the remarks and, in the event that any individual shall violate the rules of decorum heretofore set forth, the Chairperson may then cut off comment or debate. At the discretion of the Chairperson, light signals may be used to display the commencement of the time for speaking and a warning light may be flashed to show that the appropriate time has passed. A red light will signal that there is no longer time.  fi-l1 ALL MEMBERS 2/10/2026 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, the month of February has been recognized annually as National African American History Month or National Black History Month. And during this month, we pause to salute and reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to enrich our City, State, and Nation; and WHEREAS, there are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up with pride when duty called, broke color barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at a time. These heroes, whether recognized or unsung, are individuals who strengthen our communities through extraordinary acts of service done with reliability and commitment, often without recognition; and WHEREAS, Harvard Historian Carter G. Woodson and Minister Jesse E. Moorland founded an organization, known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which chose the second week of February as National Negro History Weeks coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, February 12 and Frederick Douglass, February 14. In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized the month of February as, what is known today as, National African American History Month; and WHEREAS, this month, we remember those courageous individuals, past, present and future, who fought and continue to fight endlessly for social justice, and helped in the advancement ofunity and equality in America; and WHEREAS, the City of Camden, recognizing the many contributions of African Americans, encourages the community of Camden to reflect on our shared aspirations; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Camden that it hereby recognizes February 2026 as National African American History Month in the City of Camden and asks that the community join in the remembrance and celebration of the many contributions of African Americans in the United States and in our City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27BBB-23, a true copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the State Commissioner of Community Affairs, who shall have ten (IO) days from the receipt thereof to veto this Resolution. All notices of veto shall be filed in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Date: February I 0, 2026 The above has been reviewed and approved as to form. DANIEL S. BLACKBURN City Attorney ANGEL FUENTES President, City Council ATTEST: LUIS PASTORJZA Municipal Clerk  Camden City Council RESOLUTION/ ORDINANCE REQUEST FORM DATE: February 2, 2026 Council Meeting Date: February 10, 2026 FROM: Councilperson Angel Fuentes, President Jannette Ramos, 4th Ward Arthur Barclay, Vice President, 1st Ward Sheila Davis, At-Large Chris Collins, 2nd Ward Nohemi G. Soria-Perez, At-Large Falio Leyba-Martinez, 3rd Ward Action Requested: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH ****Please attach any supporting documents 2/2/26 Signature of Councilperson Date AIV 02-10-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A LOCAL EFFICIENCY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has appropriated $6 million for Shared Services and School District Consolidation Study and Implementation Grants to assist local units with the study, development, and implementation of new shared and regional services; and WHEREAS, the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) is tasked with administering these grant funds through the Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP); and WHEREAS, LEAP Implementation Grants exist to support costs associated with shared service implementation to ensure that meaningful, efficiency generating initiatives are not hindered by short term transitional expenses; and WHEREAS, the City of Camden and the Borough of Woodlynne propose to enter into a shared services agreement, but face certain expenses associated with implementation that present a burden to the local units; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this shared services agreement is to integrate personnel, standardize training and operational guidelines, enhance dispatch via a regional system, and optimize resource allocation. The project will also eliminate redundant positions, improve compliance with state and federal regulations, and ensure reliable fire protection, which will benefit the residents of both participating local units; and WHEREAS, the City of Camden has agreed to be the lead agency in this program and will submit the application to DLGS on behalf of all participating units; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Camden City that the City of Camden will apply for a LEAP Implementation Grant in the amount of THREE HUNDRED NINETY- THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($393,250.00) to support implementation of this shared service on behalf of itself, and on behalf of the Borough of Woodlynne and if awarded and upon execution of said Agreement, the City of Camden does accept the Terms and Conditions specified in the Agreement in connection to this grant award. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27BBB-23, a true copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the State Commissioner of Community Affairs, who shall have ten (I 0) days from the receipt thereof to veto this Resolution. All notices of veto shall be filed in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Date: February IO, 2026 The above has been reviewed and approved as to form. DANIEL S. BLACKBURN City Attorney ANGEL FUENTES President, City Council ATTEST: LUIS PASTORIZA Municipal Clerk