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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 AT 5:30 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRST FLOOR CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, NJ. Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT, BE ADVISED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC HAS SCHEDULED WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. TO BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY. FURTHERMORE, FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION, THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF PASSAIC CITY HALL, 330 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NJ. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, ABSENT: Munk,Patel,CP Schaer ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney Acting-Council President Melo opened the work session meeting with an informal review and discussion regarding agenda items. Councilman Patel took his seat on the dais Council President Schaer, took his seat on the dais At this point a Presentation Re: City of Passaic Opportunity Zones was conducted. After a discussion on the agenda items, the Council went into Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 PUBLIC LAWS OF 1975, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ADOPTED ON JUNE 19, 2018 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2018-2019, SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ON CALL OF THE ROLL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONDED: ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes Invocation was rendered by Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS • In recognition of Women’s History Month, Council Member Melo presented proclamations to Jeanette Santana and Graciela Ramirez for their dedication and commitment. • Mayor Hector C. Lora presented a Certificate of Recognition to Elizabeth Velazquez, Personnel Assistant, for exceptional service, good character, and dedication. Ms. Velazquez works tirelessly to provide exceptional service to current, former and retired employees. • In recognition of Women’s History Month, Council Member Melo presented Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, with flowers in honor her dedication and commitment. • Mayor Lora and City Council members also expressed their appreciation to the honorees. Council President Schaer called for a recess at 7:33 p.m. Upon motion made by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Love the meeting was reconvened at 7:41 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk PRESENTATION CITY OF PASSAIC OPPORTUNITY ZONES Council President Schaer stated on record the following: Council President announced that the presentation for City of Passaic Opportunity Zones was held during the Work Session. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for February 19, 2019, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Patel the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: 2 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes In Accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.). The Council opens every public meeting for comments of the public. However, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 “nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the discretion of a public body to permit, prohibit or regulate the active participation at any meeting,” Therefore, the City Council will not entertain any comments from persons who communicate obscene material, make statements which are considered bias intimidation in which any person attempts to intimidate any individual or group because of race, color, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or ethnicity or makes personally offensive or abusive, defamatory or profane comments, comments intending to harass or speak any offensive or abusive language. The person who makes these statements will relinquish their allotted five minutes for public discussion. HEARING OF CITIZENS Clayton Barker, 35 Herber Terrace, West Orange • He thanked all the mothers in the audience for recognition during Women’s History Month. • He thanked the city council for assistance with CAP program. • He thanked representatives for assistance with OPRA request. • In spite of promise of unity in community, there was no representation from the recreation department. Renee Briggs, 23 Aspen Place apt 3C • She thanked the mayor for supporting CAP teams. • She was disappointed that the recreation dept was not represented. • She congratulated her grandson and teammates on their win. • She thanked Council Members Melo and Love for attending game. • She thanked mayor for having piñata event in Passaic. • She appreciated receiving calendar highlighting monuments and events in Passaic. Rosa Najarro, 108 Gregory Ave • TNR Organization receives donations in order to treat cats at low cost. Regina Ortiz, 289 Sherman Street • She would like the council to consider supporting TNR program to feed neighborhood cats. Saida Ronales, 149 Central Avenue, Ridgefield Park • Because of no program for low-cost neutering of cats, there is an overpopulation of feral cats in Passaic. She would like Passaic to support TNR program. Lakeesh Tierny Hill, 115 Mineral Spring Avenue • At the Championship benefit dinner was held on February 10 at Michelle’s, over 150 people attended. o She thanked Council Members Love and Melo for supporting the children by attending dinner. She stated that neither Mayor Lora nor his staff attended. 3 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes o She believes that the city and the recreation department should have been represented. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, submitting request for a cash bond refund in the amount of $2000.00 to Bertha Marjaris Gil/La Gran Parillada Maena, event held on September 2, 2018. Premium Ride, LLC t/a Apolo Taxi, 689 Main Avenue, submitting application to renew their Taxi Owner License for the Year 2019. Church of the Holy Trinity, 226 Harrison Street, submitting application to hold a Procession on April 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Procession will commence at the church of Holy Trinity, 209 Hope Avenue travel to Hope Avenue to Harrison Street to Lexington Avenue to President Street, to Hope Avenue ending at 209 Hope Avenue. St. Anthony of Padua, 101-103 Myrtle Avenue, submitting the following applications: • Procession on June 20, 2019 from 8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Procession will commence at St. Anthony’s Church, 101-103 Myrtle Avenue will travel to Oak Street to Tulip Street to Chestnut Street to Myrtle Avenue, ending 101-103 Myrtle Avenue. • Parish Festival, in their parking lot (private property), on May 31, 2019 from 6:00 to 12:00 a.m.; June 1, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.; June 2, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, 50-62 Third Street, submitting application to hold a Car Wash/Flea Market, in their parking lot (private property) on August 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Rana Samaj, USA, 16 Boulevard, submitting application to hold a Holi-Festival of Color, on March 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Third Ward Park. Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic, 32 Exchange Place, submitting the following applications: • Procession on April 19, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Procession will commence in front of City Hall, travel 4 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes Passaic Street, to Prospect Street to Park Place to Exchange Place, ending at 32 Exchange Place. • Procession on April 19, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Procession will commence at corners of Park Place and Exchange Place travel Exchange Place to Pennington Avenue to Gregory Avenue to Place ending at 32 Exchange Place. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Passaic Board of Education, submitting notice of their February 25, 2019 meeting location change to Passaic Public School No. 6. Self-Insurance Fund Commission of the City of Passaic, submitting notice rescheduling their meeting to February 25, 2019 meeting. Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund, submitting notice of their February 26, 2019 meeting. PSE& G, submitting notice of their March 13, 18, and 21, 2019 public hearing. Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following: • Notice of their March 20, 2019 meeting. • Minutes of their January 11, 2019 meeting. NJ Department of Environmental Protection submitting the following: • Suspected hazardous substance discharge notification NJDEP Case Number: 19-02-20-1511-54 ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON MARCH 5, 2019 AT 5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS 5 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-063 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 4063, LOT 74 (248 HOPE AVENUE) AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT/REHABILITATION WHEREAS, it has been determined by the planning officials of the City of Passaic that certain properties located at 248 Hope Avenue (Block 4063, Lot 74) in the City of Passaic qualify as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation under the conditions for determination for redevelopment/rehabilitation in N.J.S.A. 40:12A-14; and WHEREAS, those conditions are that: (1) a program of rehabilitation is expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and (2) the designation will prevent vacancy of properties; and, (3) to prevent the deterioration which would accompany any vacancy; and WHEREAS, this designation as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation is not intended to confer the power of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is encouraging the redevelopment/rehabilitation of the aforementioned properties; and WHEREAS, a designation of an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation would assist the City and potential developers in the rehabilitation of the area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic refers to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic, this matter directing a recommendation after an Investigation on Designating Block 4063, Lot 74, (248 Hope Avenue), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSTAIN: Garcia ABSENT: Munk 6 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-064 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the below mentioned property owners and their mortgage company have made payments for the same 2 tax quarters creating an overpayment on this account; WHEREAS, the property owners have submitted a written request to refund the overpaid amounts of those 2 quarters totaling $13,908.75 directly back to them since their mortgage company is and will continue to pay taxes on their behalf; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) to the property owner and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly: BLOCK LOT PROPERTY NAME YEAR AMOUNT 4064.01 1 135 Parker Ave. Parker Ave Assoc. 2019 $13,908.75 --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-065 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENT WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on a judgment from a rendered decision for the below listed property has reduced the assessed value of such property for the following tax year; and WHEREAS, the hereafter mentioned property, based on same judgment from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes; and; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto; Block Lot Qual. Name / Property Year Amount 4105 65 H&M Realty 2015 $969.34 C/O Hans Kalchbrenner 7 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes 209 Lexington Ave. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. _19-03-066 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 2203, LOTS 6 & 7 (141 & 147 BROADWAY) AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT/REHABILITATION WHEREAS, it has been determined by the planning officials of the City of Passaic that certain properties located at 141 & 147 Broadway (Block 2203, Lots 6 & 7) in the City of Passaic qualify as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation under the conditions for determination for redevelopment/rehabilitation in N.J.S.A. 40:12A-14; and WHEREAS, those conditions are that: (1) a program of rehabilitation is expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and (2) the designation will prevent vacancy of properties; and, (3) to prevent the deterioration which would accompany any vacancy; and WHEREAS, this designation as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation is not intended to confer the power of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is encouraging the redevelopment/rehabilitation of the aforementioned properties; and WHEREAS, a designation of an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation would assist the City and potential developers in the rehabilitation of the area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic refers to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic, this matter directing a recommendation after an Investigation on Designating Block 2203, Lots 6 & 7, (141 & 147 Broadway), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation. --------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-067 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 2147, LOT 23 (72-74 PARK PLACE) AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT/REHABILITATION WHEREAS, it has been determined by the planning officials of the City of Passaic that certain properties located at 72-74 Park Place (Block 2147, Lot 23) in the City of Passaic qualify as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation under the conditions for determination for redevelopment/ rehabilitation in N.J.S.A. 40:12A-14; and WHEREAS, those conditions are that: (1) a program of rehabilitation is expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and (2) the designation will prevent vacancy of properties; and, (3) to prevent the deterioration which would accompany any vacancy; and WHEREAS, this designation as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation is not intended to confer the power of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is encouraging the redevelopment/rehabilitation of the aforementioned properties; and WHEREAS, a designation of an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation would assist the City and potential developers in the rehabilitation of the area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic refers to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic, this matter directing a recommendation after an Investigation on Designating Block 2147, Lot 23, (72-74 Park Place), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-068 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CITY GREEN, INC. FOR EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC’S COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic seeks to continue and expand its current partnership with City Green, Inc., a non-profit 9 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes organization, that provides recreational and educational opportunities to residents of the City of Passaic through its “City Sprouts” program; and WHEREAS, the mission of City Green, Inc. is to establish safe, beautiful vegetable and flower gardens in at-risk urban communities, which are enhanced by their youth outdoor education programs that ensure participants interact with the natural world, have access to hands-on experiential learning, and gain an understanding of where food comes from; and WHEREAS, since the fall of 2017, the City of Passaic has successfully partnered with City Green, Inc., in establishing a community garden at the Boys and Girls Club of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic believes that the continuation and expansion of the community garden will provide a benefit to residents of all ages by creating outdoor activities, encouraging health, wellness and increasing access to fresh foods; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic seeks to enter into the attached proposal and agreement with City Green, Inc., for expansion of the community garden through the City Sprouts program, at a cost of $2,458.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to enter into the attached proposal and agreement with City Green, Inc., a non-profit organization, for expansion of the community garden through the City Sprouts program at a cost of $2,458.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Recreation Department, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this Resolution. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-069 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FORFEITED FUNDS FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, regarding federal forfeited funds currently being held in trust for the City of Passaic Police Department; and 10 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, $2,146.63, plus $4.00 in accrued interest has been held in trust by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office for the City of Passaic Police Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to execute the attached Acknowledgment and accept said funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to execute the attached Acknowledgment and accept federal forfeited funds that are being held in trust by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office in the amount of $2,146.63, plus $4.00 in accrued interest; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, City of Passaic Police Department, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to execute the attached Acknowledgment and to accept said funds from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-070 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR BURGLAR ALARM MONITORING, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/SERVICE AND CCTV CAMERA SYSTEM MAINTENANCE WHEREAS, on March 6, 2019 the City Council adopted Resolution #18-03-091 (attached) approving a contract with CSI Security Services of Sparta, NJ for Burglar Alarm Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance/Service and CCTV Camera System Maintenance; and WHEREAS, this contract will expire on March 5, 2019, with the option to renew the contract for two (2) one year terms or One (1) two year term; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing that the contract be extended for an additional two (2) year period with the same terms and conditions as the first year of the contract; and WHEREAS, the contract period shall be March 6, 2019 through March 5, 2021. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Burglar Alarm Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance/Service and CCTV Camera System Maintenance shall be extended for an additional two (2) year term, commencing 11 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes on March 6, 2019 and expiring on March 5, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for these services, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #9-01-26-310-000-029. Funds for subsequent budget years are available providing the budgets are approved by the governing body. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-071 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AND OR RESTORATION PLAZA DECK – MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 for Engineering Services Design and Construction Inspection Services for Repair/Replacement and or Restoration Plaza Deck – Municipal Complex; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et.seq; and WHEREAS, proposals were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website, none of whom submitted proposals: Tectonic Raman & Oundjian Cameron Engineering & Associates Short Hills, NJ Belleville, NJ Woodbury, NY Murillo Consulting O’Donnell & Naccarato Enovate Engineering Passaic, NJ Philadelphia, PA Cranford, NJ Structural Workshop MFS Consulting Engineers Langan Engineering Mountain Lakes, NJ South Plainfield, NJ Parsippany, NJ CP Engineers Construct Connect Yu & Associates Sparta, NJ Cincinnati, OH Elmwood Park, NJ Lothrop Associates White Plains, NY 12 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals received and recommends that the contract for Engineering Services Design and Construction Inspection Services for Repair/Replacement and or Restoration Plaza Deck –Municipal Complex be awarded to Lan Associates of Midland Park, NJ in an amount not to exceed $ 30,150.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Engineering Services Design and Construction Inspection Services for Repair/Replacement and or Restoration Plaza Deck – Municipal Complex be awarded to Lan Associates in an amount not to exceed $ 30,150.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #C-04-55-980-018-9SC. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-072 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR WINDOW AND SKYLIGHT RESTORATION EASTSIDE FIREHOUSE – 11 HOPE AVENUE PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Thursday, January 24, 2019 for Engineering Services Design and Construction Inspection Services for Window and Skylight Restoration Eastside Firehouse – 11 Hope Avenue; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et.seq; and WHEREAS, proposals were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website, none of whom submitted proposals: Walter Sedovic Architects Tectonic Easton Architects Irvington, NY Short Hills, NJ Manhattan, NY Lothrop Associates Prime Vendor Enovate Engineering White Plains, NY Wilmington, NC Cranford, NJ 13 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes Structural Workshop IMS Mountain Lakes, NJ San Diego, CA WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals received and recommends that the contract for Engineering Services Design and Construction Inspection Services for Window and Skylight Restoration Eastside Firehouse – 11 Hope Avenue be awarded to Herbst Musciano of Boonton, NJ in an amount not to exceed $ 15,490.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Engineering Services Design and Construction Inspection Services for Window and Skylight Restoration Eastside Firehouse – 11 Hope Avenue be awarded to Herbst Musciano in an amount not to exceed $ 15,490.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #C-04-55-980-018-9SC. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-073 RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES TR TRAFFIC BEACONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WHEREAS, on December 6, 2018, the City Council rejected Resolution #18-12-383 (attached) for the Design and Construction Inspection Services for Traffic Beacons at Various Locations due to the proposals exceeded the budget appropriation for the project; and WHEREAS, proposals were re-bid and received by the Director of Purchasing on Thursday, December 27, 2018 for Design and Construction Inspection Services for Traffic Beacons at Various Locations; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, proposals were received from the attached list of vendors; and 14 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes WHREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were also downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following, none of which submitted proposals: Prime Vendor D&B Engineering Dynamic Traffic, LLC Wilmington, NC & Architects Lake Como, NJ Woodbury, NJ CHA Consulting Parsippany, NJ WHEREAS, the City of Passaic will perform the work in house utilizing the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing that the Request for Proposals for Design and Construction Inspection Services for Traffic Beacons at Various Locations be rejected. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Request for Proposal for Design and Construction Inspection Services for Traffic Beacons at Various Locations be rejected. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-03-074 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RECONSTRUCTION 276 BROADWAY CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Thursday, February 29, 2019 for Interior and Exterior Reconstruction 276 Broadway; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications and plans were picked up by the following, none of whom submitted bids: Accurate Construction The Blue Book Grove Contracting Wayne, NJ Jefferson Valley, NY Verona, NJ North East Roof Maintenance Martins Builders Construct Connect Perth Amboy, NJ Westfield, NJ Norcross, GA WHEREAS, the bids received substantially exceeds the City of Passaic’s appropriation for this project; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing that this project be rejected and rebid. 15 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Interior and Exterior Reconstruction 276 Broadway be rejected and the City of Passaic re-advertise. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk MAYOR’S REPORT • Mayor Hector C. Lora advised the City Council that there are ten new police officers graduating from the academy. • The Ice Skating Rink Grand Opening was a success. • A Passaic County official praised the city of Passaic for the good use of grant monies, and that there will be more great projects coming up in the future. • A Community Workshop will be held on March 28, 2019 to discuss the new terminal design for Main Avenue. COMMENT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER: Councilman Garcia stated he received a call from a parent, that their teenager was missing, thanked Mayor Lora for quickly contacting the police department and helping locate the missing teenager very quickly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. 16 Passaic City Council March 5, 2019 Minutes ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President 17