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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 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, APRIL 23, 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: Garcia, Love, Patel, Melo, CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk, Schwartz ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney Council President Schaer opened the work session with an informal review and discussion regarding agenda items. Council President called the following items listed in the Revised Agenda as per Administration presented by the Clerk.  PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION Removed from agenda at the request of Administration: • Brian Gunderson, Animal Control Officer, Division of Health Recognition • Peter Thabit, Technical Assistant, Department Of Code & Inspections Recognition  ITEM NO. 8a. Resolution – Cancelling Reserve for Tax Appeals –Current Fund ($210,000.)  ITEM NO. 8b. Resolution – Budget Amendment  ITEM NO. 9 Resolution Adoption of The CY 2019 Municipal Budget (Revised)  ITEM NO. 9a. Resolution Cancellation Of Grant Receivable And Appropriated Grant Balances ($2,700)  ITEM NO. 16 Removed at the request of Administration (Proclamation Charlotte Pollner)  ADDENDUM TO ITEM NO. 32 Resume for Amaya Davidson Appointed As Honorary Deputy Mayor Of Youth Outreach (Resume)  ITEM NO. 48c. Resolution Establishing Equal Opportunity Policy For Employees, Boards, Agencies, Committees, and Appointees  ITEM NO. 48d. Resolution Appointing Members To The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation Board of Trustees Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes  ITEM NO. 48e AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #19-04-101WHICH AUTHORIZED THE FILING OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC'S 2019-2023 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2019-2020 ACTION PLAN AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTIMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 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, APRIL 23, 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, Munk, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney Invocation was rendered by Hon. Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Council President in the chair: Council President reviewed the following addendums/revisions to the Agenda: • PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION Removed from agenda at the request of Administration: • Brian Gunderson, Animal Control Officer, Division of Health Recognition • Peter Thabit, Technical Assistant, Department Of Code & Inspections Recognition • Resolution – Cancelling Reserve for Tax Appeals –Current Fund ($210,000.) • Resolution – Budget Amendment • Resolution Adoption of the CY 2019 Municipal Budget (Revised) 2 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes • Resolution Cancellation of Grant Receivable and Appropriated Grant Balances ($2,700) • Removed at the request of Administration (Proclamation Charlotte Pollner) • Resume for Amaya Davidson Appointed As Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach (Resume) • Resolution Establishing Equal Opportunity Policy for Employees, Boards, Agencies, Committees, and Appointees • Resolution Appointing Members to the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation Board of Trustees • AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #19-04-101WHICH AUTHORIZED THE FILING OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC'S 2019-2023 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2019-2020 ACTION PLAN AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTIMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Councilman Patel took his seat on the dais at 7:08 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Patel the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-107 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AMAYA DAVIDSON AS HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF YOUTH OUTREACH WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Passaic wishes to appoint Amaya Davidson as Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach for the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, Amaya Davidson currently serves as Student Council President of Passaic Arts & Sciences Charter School; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach would be authorized to assist the Mayor by attending meetings as the Mayor’s designee or representative and to perform such other functions as may be directed by the Mayor related to the support and representation of younger residents within the City of Passaic, including but not limited to the planning, organization, coordination, and execution of programs and activities, but shall 3 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes possess no official authority on behalf of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach would be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach shall serve without any compensation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, that Amaya Davidson is hereby appointed Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach for the City of Passaic subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ On a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-108 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DANIEL ABEL-VELEZ AS HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF YOUTH OUTREACH WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Passaic wishes to appoint Daniel Abel-Velez as Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach for the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, Daniel Abel-Velez currently serves as Student Council President of Passaic High School; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach would be authorized to assist the Mayor by attending meetings as the Mayor’s designee or representative and to perform such other functions as may be directed by the Mayor related to the support and representation of younger residents within the City of Passaic, including but not limited to the planning, organization, coordination, and execution of programs and activities, but shall possess no official authority on behalf of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach would be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and 4 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach shall serve without any compensation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, that Daniel Abel-Velez is hereby appointed Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth Outreach for the City of Passaic subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz PROCLAMATION/RECOGNITIONS: Mayor Lora swore in Amaya Davidson and Daniel Abel-Velez as honorary deputy mayors of youth outreach. Mayor Lora presented a Certificate of Recognition to Amada D. Curling, City Clerk. The City Council members made comments. Council President Schaer called for a five minute recess at 7:44 p.m. Upon motion made by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public meeting was opened. ROLL CALL AYES: Garcia, Melo, Munk, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Patel, Schwartz Councilman Patel took his seat on the dais at 7:56 p.m. Councilman Love took his seat on the dais at 7:57 p.m. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for April 2, 2019, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Love the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 5 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes VI. PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND PUBLIC HEARING: (Grant Hearing Ad Published on March 21, 2019) The Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public comment on a grant application to be submitted by the City of Passaic to the Passaic County Open Space Trust Fund. This application proposes potential park improvements at multiple open space locations in the City. The meeting will take place in City Hall Council Chambers, located at 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055. The City of Passaic Administration will make a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. All residents are encouraged to attend and participate. Glen Ellison, 43 Pleasant Avenue • He objected to all the improvements to Third Ward Park and the transfer of parkland to a private developer. • The ice skating rink is in the middle of Veterans Memorial, which is a disservice. • The ice skating rink is rarely used by the residents. • What are the statistics for the use of the ice skating rink? • The ice skating rink was a waste of money; the ice-staking rink is barely used. • He is opposed to any further construction of pathways and ice skating storage shed. • Open Space is supposed to be for the residents to enjoy green open space. • Who makes the decision on what the parks need? • Do the concerns of the residents’ even matter? Ross London, 3 Henderson Street • He is opposed to the City’s intention to transfer a portion of Third Ward Park to a private developer in order to obtain a rail line that now separates Pulaski Park from Dundee Island Park and the Passaic River. • He proposed two alternate courses of action to the City Council: o The Tennis Court Lot at Van Houten and Passaic Avenues should be fixed and improved for public use rather than being sold, swap or traded to a private developer o The city should also consider obtaining the rail line through eminent domain. (Formal proposal submitted to City Council to review) Katherine Baldwin, 3 Henderson Street • Green Space is important to the human spirit. • People visit parks for the open green space, children need recreation activities, but it should not be at the sacrifice of green space. • Thanked council for address the drainage issues. • Encouraged the council only to landscape around the ice rink. Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • The total funding applied for is 2.1 million, how much money is from city funds? 6 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes • Can the grant money be used to install security cameras in the parks? • He is pleased the City Council is going to correct the drainage problem. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the Public Space Hearing was closed. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz HEARING OF CITIZENS Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: 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. Ross London, 3 Henderson Street • Third Ward Park Association agrees in acquisition of rail track. Is it necessary and in public best interest to take a part of the Third Ward Park to do so? There are two alternatives: o Current owner could gift it to the city. o Fair negotiation to buy it. Glen Ellison, 43 Pleasant Avenue • Community needs green space, children needs places to play but taking a part of Third Ward park to do is shortsighted. • Ross London’s third option was to acquire the property through eminent domain. Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • Item #4 – what is the location and what is the purpose? • Item #5 - what is the location and what is the purpose? • Item #6 - what is the location and what is the purpose? • Is Item #7 off the agenda, if on, explain reason for resolution • Item #31 – what impact will there be on temporary housing 7 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes • Item #47 – what are the conditions • Item #48 – what is a rear loader packer and why is it needed? Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway • Pulaski Park – The other end of the park fencing needs to be repaired fencing; abandoned fountain needs to be removed or repaired. • Clay court by Howard avenue has bad drainage problem; a house at 306 Howard had to pump water from their basement • Armory park –the area is near hallowed ground; how big will the dog park be? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2199-19 ORDINANCE CALENDAR YEAR 2019 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 8 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Melo moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Patel and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2203-19 AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • How many parking spots added and removed? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 9 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Council Member Patel moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Melo and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2204-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS (REMOVING) Council Member Patel moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Love, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Love moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Melo and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: 10 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2205-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC, CHAPTER 295, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE XII, “SCHEDULES,” SECTION 20.1 “SCHEDULE IIA: OFFICIAL PARKING Council Member Patel moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway • Where are the police cars going to park? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Love moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Patel and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2206-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 295 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” ARTICLE XII, “SCHEDULES” SECTION 20, “SCHEDULE I: PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES” TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF MAIN AVENUE Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, So Ordered. The 11 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Melo moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Love and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NUMBER 2207-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC, CHAPTER 295, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE XII, “SCHEDULES,” SECTION 27 “SCHEDULE VIII: LEFT TURNS PROHIBITED” Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 12 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • Why is this ordinance being adopted? Is it about trucks? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Patel moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Love and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2208-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC, CHAPTER 29 “LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES,” TO CREATE ARTICLE VI, “PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKING” Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • Is this the first time an ordinance like this has been adopted? What is the fee schedule and the amount? 13 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Love moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Munk and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2209-19 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH IDIL PASSAIC, LLC FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS BLOCK 4075.01, LOTS 2, 3, 35.01, 39-44, & 47, (26 JEFFERSON STREET) PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Patel, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 14 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • How many years is this agreement and what is the city giving up in potential revenue? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Munk the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council Member Love moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Patel and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ CY 2019 BUDGET ADOPTION “PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED" Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the 2019 budget adoption. Upon motion made by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the public meeting was opened. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz Council President Schaer read into record the Resolution entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-102 RESOLUTION CANCELLING RESERVE FOR TAX APPEALS - CURRENT FUND WHEREAS, there exists a Reserve for Tax Appeals in the City’s Current Fund; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the reserve is no longer necessary for the purpose originally created. 15 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of Passaic, that the following reserve is hereby cancelled and the proceeds will be anticipated as Current Fund revenue in the 2019 budget. Reserve for Tax Appeals $210,000 Council Member Patel moved a public hearing to be held. Motion was seconded by Council Member Love, So Ordered. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer read into record the Resolution entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-103 RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2019 BUDGET WHEREAS, the local municipal budget for 2019 was approved on the 19th day of March, 2019, and WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised, and WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved budget, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, that the following amendments to the approved budget of 2019 be made: CURRENT FUND FCOA From To General Revenues 1. Surplus Anticipated 08-101 $4,156,000 $4,260,000 Total Surplus Anticipated 08-100 4,156,000 4,260,000 5. Subtotal General Revenues (Items 1,2,3 40001-00 27,354,952 27,458,952 and 4) 7. Total General Revenues 40000-00 92,618,041 92,722,041 8. General Appropriations (A) Operations - Within "CAPS" (E) Deferred Charges and Statutory Expenditures Municipal within "CAPS" Deferred Charges: Prior Year Bill Reimbursement of Prior Year Grant 46-870 - 104,000 Charges Total Deferred Charges & Statutory 34-209 11,324,993 11,428,993 Expenditures Municipal within "CAPS" 16 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Total General Appropriations for 34,299 86,407,998 86,511,998 Municipal Purposes within "CAPS" (L) Subtotal General Appropriations 34-400 91,328,041 91,432,041 (Items (H-1) and (O) 9. Total General Appropriations 34-499 92,618,041 92,722,041 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for certification of the 2019 local municipal budget so amended. Council Member Melo moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, So Ordered. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer read into record the Resolution entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-104 RESOLUTION ADOPTION OF THE CY 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET REVISED Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held. Motion was seconded by Council Member Love, So Ordered. 17 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer read into record the Resolution entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-04-105 RESOLUTION – CANCELLATION OF GRANT RECEIVABLE AND APPROPRIATED GRANT BALANCES WHEREAS, there exists an anticipated grant receivable and appropriated grant in the 2019 budget of the Current Fund; and WHEREAS, the balance of this receivable and appropriated grant have been investigated and it has been determined that a portion of this receivable and appropriated grant should be canceled; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of Passaic that the following grants receivable and appropriated grant in the amount of $2,700 be canceled. GS Autolex (Honda) Donation $2,700 Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held. Motion was seconded by Council Member Patel, So Ordered. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the Public Hearing for CY 2019 BUDGET ADOPTION was closed. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 18 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Love the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, submitting the following: • Request for a $2000.00 cash bond refund to Raj Rana/Rana Samaj USA, for their event held on March 24, 2019. • Request for a refund in the amount of $125.00 for Automotive Repair license application that was withdrawn for Allstar Auto Solutions, LLC- 169 Grove Street ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSTAIN: Patel ABSENT: Schwartz 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 Zuniga Entertainment, LLC, 115 President Street, submitting application to hold a Cinco de Mayo, Dancing Festival on May 5, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in their private parking lot. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City of Passaic Administration Department, submitting an application to hold a Community Health Fair, at 390 Paulison Avenue (indoor facility), on April 28, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City of Passaic Department of Recreation, submitting the following applications: • 5K Run/3K Walk on April 28, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Run/Walk will commence at the Indoor Facility located at 390 Paulison Ave travel right on Paulison Ave to Oak St. to Myrtle Ave to Harrison St. to Central Ave to Monroe St. to Madison St. to Hoover Ave to Washington Pl To State St. to Passaic St. to Passaic Ave to Gregory Ave to High St. to Paulison Ave ending at the Indoor Facility located at 390 Paulison Ave. • Community Garage Sale, on August 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Park. • Summer Camp Field Day, on August 9, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Christopher Columbus Park • Baseball/Softball Trophy Day, on August 27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Park. (Rain Date: August 28, 2019) 19 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes • Vitilla & Baseball/Softball Tournament, in Christopher Columbus Park, on October 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Concerts in the Park, in Christopher Columbus Park (Stage Area) on July 11, 2019 ( R.D. July 15, 2019 ); July 25, 2019 ( R.D. July 29, 2019 ); August 08, 2019 ( R.D. August 12, 2019 ); August 22, 2019 ( R.D. August 26, 2019 ) and in Veteran’s Third Ward Park, on ;July 18, 2019 ( R.D. July 22, 2019 );August 1, 2019 ( R.D. August 5, 2019;August 15, 2019 ( R.D. August 19, 2019);August 29, 2019 ( R.D. September 2, 2019) (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) United Puerto Rican Council Inc., 173-175 Passaic Street, submitting application to hold a Flag Raising in front of Passaic City Hall, on July 21, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Doing it in the Park, P.O. Box 1873, Passaic, submitting an application to hold a Community Event in School No. 11 Park (Stage Area), on July 13, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 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 Hector C. Lora, Mayor, submitting the following: • Proclamation – Charlotte Pollner • Proclamation for Ethel Lee Dollar • Memorandum appointing Juan Alcantara to the Urban Enterprise Zone Corp for a term commencing immediately and expiring February 28, 2022. • Memorandum regarding swearing in of Police Officers Personnel Actions- March 20, 2019 City of Passaic Notice of Scope Hearing –Pulaski Park/Dundee Island & Third Ward Veteran Memorial Park Passaic Municipal Court, submitting their monthly report for March 2019 20 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Millennium Strategies, submitting their Monthly Activity Report- March 2019 Alcohol Beverage Control Board, submitting the following: • Agenda of their April 10, 2019 • Minutes of their March 13, 2019 meeting Parking Authority of the City of Passaic, submitting the following: • Notice Cancelling their April 10, 2019 meeting City of Passaic Planning Board, submitting the following: • Agenda of their April 3, 2019 meeting • Planning Board Resolution – Recommendation Determining Block #2203, Lots #6 & 7 As An Area In Need Of Rehabilitation – 141-147 Broadway • Planning Board Resolution – Recommendation Determining Block #4063, Lots #74 As An Area In Need Of Rehabilitation – 248 Hope Avenue • Planning Board Resolution – Recommendation Determining Block #2179, Lots #26 As An Area In Need Of Rehabilitation – 170 Myrtle Aven City of Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment submitting the following: • Agenda of their April 9, 2019 meeting Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corp, submitting minutes of their November 28, 2018 meeting. Boswell Engineering, submitting correspondence re: Public Notification NJ DEP Water Development Individual Permit & FHA Hardship Exception –Dundee Island Parks Improvement Portion of Block 1001.03, Lot 1 City of Passaic Township of Pequannock submitting resolution no. R2019-56 entitled “Resolution of the Township Council Pequannock requesting the New Jersey Department of environmental Protection and/or Associated Water Purveyors reduce the water levels of reservoirs to create capacity for the impending wet season- spring 2019 State of New Jersey Environmental Protection, submitting the following: • Suspected Hazardous substance discharge notification NJDEP CASE No. 19-0403-1407-52 Passaic County Board of Taxation, submitting correspondence re: 2019 Preliminary Equalization Table ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 21 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON APRIL 23, 2019 AT 5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-106 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TO EXPAND ARMORY PARK, CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the City of Passaic seeks to enter into a lease agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (“NJDOT”) for real property known as Route 21, Section 4, Part of Parcels R19J1 and R19J2 on NJDOT’s General Property Parcel Map, otherwise identified as real property located adjacent to Block 2137.01, Lot 7 on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic (the “Property”) for the public purpose of expanding the public park, known as Armory Park; and WHEREAS, the NJDOT has agreed to lease the Property to the City of Passaic for the nominal amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per month, in accordance with terms set forth in an Agreement to Lease Property for Public Use attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council for the City of Passaic believe the Agreement to be in the Public Interest. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Passaic that the Mayor and City Clerk hereby authorized to execute the Agreement to Lease Property for Public Use, attached hereto and made pare of hereof. ------------------------------------------------------------ 22 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION 19-04-109 RESOLUTION INCREASING BID THRESHOLD WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2015 the Governor has authorized an adjustment to the bid thresholds for contracting units subject to the Local Public Contracts Law which allows local contracting units with an appointed Qualified Purchasing Agent to increase their bid threshold up to $ 40,000.00; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3C permits an increase in the bid threshold if a Qualified Purchasing Agent is appointed as well as granted the authorization to negotiate and award such contracts below the bid threshold; and WHEREAS, Doris Dudek possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et. seq; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the City of Passaic, in the County of Passaic, in the State of New Jersey hereby increases its bid threshold to $ 40,000.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with NJAC 5:34-5.4, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of Doris Dudek’s certification to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#_19-04-110 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 1081, LOT 15 (276 PASSAIC STREET) 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 identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 1081, Lot 15, more commonly known as 276 Passaic Street, Passaic, New Jersey, 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 23 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes 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 1081, Lot 15 (276 Passaic Street), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-111 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY2019 NJDHTS CLICK IT OR TICKET STATEWIDE ENFORCEMENT MOBILIZATION GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notification from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, regarding a grant for the 2019 Click It or Ticket Statewide Enforcement Mobilization Grant program; and WHEREAS, $5,500.00 in overtime enforcement grant funding may be utilized during the Click It or Ticket Statewide Enforcement Mobilization from May 20, 2019 to July 2, 2019, for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to submit an application for this grant. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic Police Department is hereby authorized to submit a FY2019 grant application to the State of 24  Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $5,500.00 for law enforcement personnel costs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic City Police Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to file this application and to accept the 2019 grant funds from the State of New Jersey ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-112 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 2018-2019 CONTINGENCY FUNDS TO ACCOMMODATE THE 2018-2019 STREETS & SEWER PROJECTS WHEREAS, the City of Passaic receives federal financial assistance each year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and we received such funding in the amount of $1,336,919.00 for the 2018-19 fiscal year which was approved by the City Council of the City of Passaic. WHEREAS $103,187.00, of the above allocation is set-aside in a “contingency” account to accommodate funding shortages for various reasons due to potential federal funding decreases; and WHEREAS we have thus far utilized $36,000 of the above referenced “contingency” account to accommodate the 2019-2020 Summer Camp Program request, which was approved via Resolution No. 1904-100 and, WHEREAS our upcoming 2019-2020 CDBG Action Plan allocation has been estimated to be the same as our 2018-2019 allocation ($1,336, 919.00); and WHEREAS the distribution of anticipated 2019-2020 funding allowed for only $129,997.00 to be allocated to the City’s Sewer System and Roadway Improvements; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Department of Community Development requests the following transfer of funds to facilitate the 2018-2019 Sewer System and Roadway Improvement projects: 2018-2019 CDBG Grant Allocation Account Name City Account Number Total Amount Contingency Fund B-12-44-BG8-000-872 67,187.00 25  Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Amount to be Transferred to 2018-2019 67,187.00 Sewer System and Roadways: Contingency Fund New Account Balance: 0.00 ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-113 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DIVISION OF FOOD & NUTRITION FOR 2019 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into the attached Agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Agriculture, Division of Food & Nutrition, (‘State”), under which the State will reimburse the City for eligible meals served to children under the 2019 Summer Food Program; and WHEREAS, execution of the attached Agreement is a condition precedent to reimbursement under the Summer Food Program; and WHEREAS, the attached Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. 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 Agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Agriculture, Division of Food & Nutrition, (‘State”), under which the State will reimburse the City for eligible meals served to children under the 2019 Summer Food Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement and/or any other documents required for same ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-114 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO 2019 SUMMER YOUTH WORKSITE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the Passaic County Workforce Development Center (“PCWDC”), is operating the 2019 Workforce Investment Act (“WIA”), youth program designed to provide basic skills, remediation, 26 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes vocational exploration and education opportunities for eligible Passaic County youth ages sixteen (16) to twenty One (21); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into the attached Worksite Agreement with the County of Passaic governing the City’s participation in the 2019 summer youth program. 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 into the attached Worksite Agreement with the County of Passaic governing the Passaic County Workforce Development Center’s 2019 summer youth program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Personnel Office, and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to undertake any and all other necessary actions to effectuate the City’s participation in this program. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-04-115 PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders (hereafter “Board”) provide grants to municipalities and qualified non-profit corporations for the assistance in acquisition, development, stewardship, and historic preservation from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (hereafter “Trust Fund”); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to further the public interest by obtaining funding in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Board for the County to fund the City of Passaic Multi-Park Improvement Project at a cost of $2,364,603.66; and WHEREAS, the Board shall determine if the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the Trust Fund program and the rules and regulations established pursuant to R20170349, and any subsequent Resolutions passed by the Board governing the administration of the Trust Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Business Administrator of the City of Passaic Rick Fernandez is authorized to make application, provide all required information and documents as required, and 27 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes correspond as necessary for a grant to the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; 2. That the Business Administrator Rick Fernandez is hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendment there with the County of Passaic for the City of Passaic Multi-Park Improvement Project; 3. That, if the funds provided by the County are less than the total project cost specified above, the applicant has the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and 4. That, the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-116 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY2019 NJDHTS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notification from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, regarding a grant for the FY2019 Pedestrian Safety Grant Program; and WHEREAS, under the Pedestrian Safety Grant Program $30,000.00 in funding may be utilized from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to submit an application for this grant. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic Police Department is hereby authorized to submit a FY2019 grant application to the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $30,000.00 for law enforcement personnel costs under the Pedestrian Safety Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic City Police Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to file this application and to accept grant funds from the State of New Jersey 28 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-117 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RECONSTRUCTION 276 BROADWAY CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, April 9, 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: Pal-Pro Document Processing Martin Builders A.B. Designs Fairlawn, NJ Norcross, GA Westfield, NJ Summit, NJ Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. Delgado Brothers Mark Construction Hackensack, NJ Passaic, NJ Wallington, NJ Howard C. Storer Boonton, NJ WHEREAS, Billy Contracting & Restoration, Pine Brook, NJ did not properly fill out some of the bid documents; therefore, their bid is deemed non-responsive and must be rejected; and WHEREAS, the additional bids received exceeds the budget appropriation for this project; and WHEREAS, Riefolo Construction Co., Cedar Grove, NJ submitted their bid late and therefore could not be considered; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Purchasing, Doris Dudek that this bid be rejected. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the bid received on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 for Interior and Exterior Reconstruction -276 Broadway be rejected. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 29 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-118 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR FIRE ALARM MONITORING SERVICES, EQUIPMENT ANNUAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WHEREAS, on March 20, 2019 the City Council adopted Resolution #18-03-105 (attached) approving a contract with CSI Security Services of Sparta, NJ for Fire Alarm Monitoring Services, Equipment Annual Inspection Service and Maintenance; and WHEREAS, this contract will expire on April 29, 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 April 30, 2019 through April 29, 2021. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Fire Alarm Monitoring Services, Equipment Annual Inspection Service and Maintenance shall be extended for an additional two (2) year term, commencing on April 30, 2019 and expiring on April 29, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00/year. 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 year are available providing the budget is approved by the governing body. ------------------------------------------------------------ 30 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-119 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DESIGN CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR WINDOW AND SKYLIGHT RESTORATION MUNICIPAL COMPLEX WHEREAS, on February 5, 2019 the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #19-02-034 (Attached) approving a contract with Coppa Montalbano Architects for Engineering Services Design Construction Inspection Services for Window and Skylight Restoration Municipal Complex in an amount not to exceed $ 11,300.00. WHEREAS, the amount of $11,300.00 covered the design services for only the Police and Municipal Court ; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to include City Hall and Senior Center, which will increase the contract an additional $28,500.00 for a revised not to exceed amount of $ 39,800.00. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract between the City of Passaic and Coppa Montalbano Architects for Engineering Services Design Construction Inspection Services Window and Skylight Restoration Municipal Complex shall be amended to increase the contract an additional $28,500.00 for a revised not to exceed amount of $ 39,800.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to execute this amendment on a form approved by the City Attorney and that this amendment be filed in the City Clerk’s Office. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #C-04-55-980-018-9SC. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-120 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TURF FIELD MAINTENANCE PULASKI PARK SOCCER/FOOTBALL FIELD ROBERTO CLEMENTE BASEBALL FIELD CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY AND CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK ATHLETIC FIELD 31 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing received proposals on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 for Turf Field Maintenance, Pulaski Park Soccer/Football Field, Roberto Clemente Baseball Field, Christopher Columbus Park Indoor Recreation Facility and Christopher Columbus Park Athletic Field; 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, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic's website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals; and Onvia The Blue Book Keystone Sports Construction Seattle, WA Jefferson Valley, NY Exton, PA Prime Vendor Murillo Consulting Majestic Landscape Wilmington, NC Passaic, NJ New York, NY Let it Grow River Edge, NJ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the contract be awarded to JCW, Inc. d/b/a Natural Green Lawn Care and Sport Care Synthetic Field Maintenance of Bridgewater, NJ in the not to exceed amount of $33,500.00 in addition to the Option (Snow Removal Program) as per attached. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic has made no commitment to purchase the total aggregated amount of the Snow Removal Option. This option will be ordered on an as needed basis. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the proposal received on March 12, 2019 for Turf Field Maintenance, Pulaski Park Soccer/Football Field, Roberto Clemente Baseball Field, Christopher Columbus Park Indoor Recreation Facility and Christopher Columbus Park Athletic Field be awarded to JCW, Inc. d/b/a Natural Green Lawn Care and Sport Care Synthetic Field Maintenance in the not to exceed amount of $33,500.00 in addition to the Option (Snow Removal Program) as per the attached. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Recreation Acct. #9-01-28-370-000-029. Funds for subsequent year will be available contingent upon budget approval. ------------------------------------------------------------ 32 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-04-121 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING FOR 2019-2020 RYAN WHITE PART “A” AND MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE FOR HIV/AIDS GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic/ Passaic Alliance has submitted an application for funding for 2019-2020 Ryan White Part A- and Minority AIDS Initiative grant for the delivery of HIV care targeting persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Passaic/Bergen regional area; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic/ Passaic Alliance had been approved for funding for its program in the amount of $162,017 for the delivery of coordinated care targeting persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Passaic and Bergen County region and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic/ Passaic Alliance has been awarded funds for the following service categories: Part “A” funding, 1) Substance Abuse $6,000.00 2) Mental Health $5,000.00 3) Case Management Community (Non Medical) $56,000.00 4) Outreach $4,200.00 5) Health Insurance Premium Assistance $40,817.00 Total Part “A” Funding $112,017.00 Minority AIDS Initiative funding, 1) Substance Abuse $5,000.00 2) Case Management MAI $33,000.00 3) Outreach- Level I $7,000.00 4) Health Education $5,000.00 Total Minority AIDS Initiative funding $50,000.00 Total $162,017.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic does hereby accept grant funds in the total amount of $162,017.00 for HIV/AIDS coordinated care . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Alliance and Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents and to carry out the terms and provisions of this grant. ------------------------------------------------------------ 33 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.: 19-04-122 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO 4 PERSISTENCE T/A THE EDGE LOUNGE LOCATED AT 570 MAIN AVENUE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Code of the City of Passaic, the City Council shall authorize the issuance of entertainment licenses to establishments located within the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted Resolution No. 18-02-081 authorizing renewal of the entertainment license for 4 Persistence, t/a The Edge Lounge (Licensee), located at 570 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey (the premises), subject to special conditions; and WHEREAS, the following special conditions shall be placed on the Licensee’s entertainment license, which are necessary and proper to further the public health, safety, and general welfare: • The premises shall be operated primarily as a restaurant and live comedy club. The Licensee shall regularly and principally provide meals to the public during hours of operation; and • All live entertainment at the premises shall end by no later than 1:00 a.m. every day; and • All bartenders employed by the Licensee at the premises shall be required to complete a course of study of bartending and mixology of liquors, which shall include an educational component on the effects of alcohol and over-serving awareness; and • No security officer employed by the Licensee at the premises shall be permitted to carry a firearm at the premises within the scope of his employment; and • All security officers employed by the Licensee at the premises shall wear recognizable uniforms readily identifying them as security officers; and • In addition to the doormen regularly posted outside of the premises, the Licensee shall maintain a minimum of two (2) additional security officers at the premises on Fridays, Saturdays, legal holidays, and during special events. These security officers shall be certified in accordance with the Security Officer Registration Act (SORA); and • In accordance with the prior approval of its entertainment license, the Licensee shall use good faith efforts to renew and/or secure a new agreement with the adjacent property owner for lease and/or use of its parking lot, which may include securing an easement agreement with the adjacent 34 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes property owner for access/right of entry. Alternatively, the Licensee shall use good faith efforts to secure a lease agreement for parking lot within close proximity to the premises; and • The Licensee shall continue to use good faith efforts to cooperate with the Passaic Police Department and its Licensing Officer in the timely and responsible reporting of any and all incidents occurring in, upon, and around the premises; and • The Licensee shall be subject to a one-hundred eighty (180) day probationary review period, during which the premises may be subject to additional monitoring and supervision by the City of Passaic Police Department and its Licensing Officer. Upon the conclusion of the probationary review period, any and all of the special conditions attached to the Licensee’s entertainment license may be reviewed for compliance and revisited for extension, amendment, or removal. WHEREAS, the Licensee has stipulated to above special conditions be placed on its entertainment license and agrees to comply with same. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Passaic, that an entertainment license for the year 2019 shall be issued to 4 Persistence, t/a The Edge Lounge, located at 570 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey, subject to the special conditions stipulated to by the Licensee and set forth above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Licensee’s entertainment license be issued subject to a probationary review period for a term of one-hundred eighty (180) days from the date this Resolution takes effect. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-123 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) NEW 2020 ISUZU MODEL NRR, NU164 TILT-CAB CHASSIS FOR INSTALLATION WITH CURBTENDER QUANTUM 6 CU. YD REAR LOADER REFUSE PACKER WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 for One (1) New 2020 Isuzu Model NRR, NU164 Tilt-Cab Chassis for Installation with Curbtender Quantum 6 Cu.Yd. rear loader refuse Packer; and WHEREAS, the following bid was received: and 35 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Frank's Truck Center Make Model Lyndhurst, NJ ISUZU NRR NU 164 TOTAL BID PRICE $ 105,490.00 WHEREAS, in addition to the above, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted bids: Beyer Brothers Corp. Sanitation Equipment Prime Vendor Fairview, NJ Totowa, NJ Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, Mr. Mark Watkins, Superintendent of Public Works, recommends that Frank's Truck Center of Lyndhurst, NJ be awarded the contract in the amount of $ 105,490.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the bid received from Frank's Truck Center of Lyndhurst, NJ be awarded a contract in the amount of $ 105,490.00. 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 are available in Acct. #9-01-44-905-000-020-Capital Outlay ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-124 RESOLUTION HONORARILY DESIGNATING FIRST STREET FROM PASSAIC STREET TO MONROE STREET AS “DISTRITO MEXICO” WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to recognize and acknowledge the vibrant cultures and traditions of its residents; and WHEREAS, First Street, from Passaic Street to Monroe Street, is an area in the City of Passaic which illustrates the culture, tradition and heritage of the City’s Mexican residents and businesses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement, recognition and celebration of the culture, tradition and heritage of the City’s Mexican community that First Street, from Passaic Street to Monroe Street in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as “Districto Mexico.” 36 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-04-125 RESOLUTION HONORARILY DESIGNATING THE CORNER OF DAYTON AVENUE AND MONROE STREET AS “PLAZA GARIBALDI” WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to recognize and acknowledge the vibrant cultures and traditions of its residents; and WHEREAS, “Plaza Garibaldi” is a famous square located in the historic center of Mexico named in honor of Jose Garibaldi, an important military figure from the Mexican Revolution and known as the Mexico City home if mariachi music; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement, recognition and celebration of the culture, tradition and heritage of the City’s Mexican community that the corner of Dayton Avenue and Monroe Street in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as “Garibaldi Plaza.” ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-126 RESOLUTION RENEWING THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES, BOARDS, AGENCIES, COMMITTEES, AND APPOINTEES FOR THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has concluded that a written policy shall be established to set forth what has always been the policy in the City of Passaic concerning equal opportunity; and WHEREAS, copies of this policy shall be posted and given to all City officials, board members, appointees, members of agencies, elected officers, members of committees, and employees of the City of Passaic. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of Passaic as follows: 1. The City of Passaic hereby renews and adopts by reference the “City of Passaic Equal Opportunity Policy” as may be amended and supplemented. 37 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes 2. A copy of this policy shall be distributed to each City official, board member, appointee, member of an agency, elected officers, members of committees, and employees of the City of Passaic upon adoption of this Resolution. 3. All new City officials, employees, board members, agency members, committee members, elected officials and appointees shall be given a copy of the “City of Passaic Equal Opportunity Policy.” ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-127 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PASSAIC ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHEREAS, the Mayor appoints and re-appoints members to the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation (PEZDC) Board of Trustees with the advice and consent of the Council; and WHEREAS, the Mayor proposes to appoint the following Members: Name Address Term Expires Juan Alcantara 4A Hudson Street Passaic, NJ 2/28/22 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Council consents to the reappointment made by the Mayor as listed in this resolution. --------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04-128 (ATTACHMENTS) AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #19-04-101WHICH AUTHORIZED THE FILING OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC'S 2019-2023 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2019-2020 ACTION PLAN AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTIMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is entitled to receive federal financial assistance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) for the Program Year 2019-2020, which begins July 1, 2019 and end June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, to secure continued financial assistance, it is necessary to file a Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2019-2023 that includes the corresponding One-Year Action Plan with the US Department of Housing and Urban 38 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Development (HUD); and · WHEREAS, effective, April 15, 2019, HUD has released a l l Grantees final fiscal year 2019-2020 allocations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: 1. The Program Year 2019-2020 Action Plan and the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan is hereby approved based upon the HUD approved amount of $2,036,487..00, including an entitlement of 2. $1,293,967.00 under the CDBG Program and an entitlement of $742,520.00 under the HOME Investment Partnership Program. The attached budget is herein incorporated by reference as if fully made a part hereof. 3. The Mayor of the City of Passaic, as Certifying Officer, is hereby authorized as follows: (a) Should any comment received during the required public comment period concerning the Action Plan and Consolidated Plan submission so warrant, to request the City Council of the City of Passaic to modify any portion of the attached budget; and (b) To file t h e 2 0 1 9 -2020 Action P l a n a n d the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan submission with HUD; and (c) To serve as the authorized representative of the City of Passaic in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required; and (d) To execute c o n t r a c t s with H U D allowing f o r the e x p e n d i t u r e of said f u n d s pursuant to the terms of said contract; and (e) To execute agreements with agencies indicated as recipients of the Consolidated Plan funds in the attached "Listing of Proposed Projects" for the purposes specified therein on forms to be approved by the Community Development Attorney; and (f) To execute agreements with eligible developers approved for assistance under the City's New Construction H O M E eligible activity in a form to be approved by the Community Development's Attorney. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development i s hereby assured of full compliance by the City of Passaic. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. 39 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO# 2210-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per last ordinance was 417 Handicapped Parking Spaces. WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per this ordinance is 429 Handicapped Parking Spaces. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Passaic and State of New Jersey that Chapter 295 ARTICLE XII Schedule XV shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1 295-32.2.Ord. Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number shall be amended by the deletion of the following: DELETION: NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION PLATE # 69 Linden Street South Beginning at a point 170 C86KWY feet west of the westerly curbline of Howe Avenue and extending to a point 23 feet westerly therefrom 77 Lafayette South Beginning at a point 299 B36HSE Avenue feet west of the westerly curbline of High Street and extending to a point 21 feet westerly therefrom 55 Passaic Street South Beginning at a point 88 E44HNG feet west of the westerly curbline of Tenth Street and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 40 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes 20 Rutgers Place North Beginning at a point 179 WNM53W feet east of the easterly curbline of Park Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom SECTION 2 295-32.2.Ord. Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number shall be amended by the addition of the following: ADDITION: NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION PLATE # 26 Ascension East Beginning at a point 69 HZ5270 Street feet south of the southerly curbline of Orchard Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 20-22 Broadway North Beginning at a point 101 W24ASN feet west of the westerly curbline of Prospect Street and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 49 Broadway East (Grove Street) Beginning W84FGU at a point 62 feet south of the southerly curbline of Broadway and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 227 Brook Avenue South Beginning at a point 123 A95BJA feet east of the easterly curbline of Westminster Place and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 111 Columbia West Beginning at a point 61 9086HE 41 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes Avenue feet south of the southerly curbline of Rosz Place and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 196 Dayton Avenue East Beginning at a point 157 ZYK41K feet north of the northerly curbline of President Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 77 Hammond Avenue South Beginning at a point 30 E16HHN feet east of the easterly curbline of Slater Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 260 Howe Avenue East (Across the Street) M40JNS Beginning at a point 65 feet south of the southerly curbline of Boulevard and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 69 Linden Street South Beginning at a point 170 5311HC feet west of the westerly curbline of Howe Avenue and extending to a point 23 feet westerly therefrom 391 Madison Street South Beginning at a point 117 D30DRS feet east of the easterly curbline of Paulison Avenue and extending to a point 20 feet easterly therefrom 68 Main Avenue South Beginning at a point 283 Z26FPZ feet east of the easterly curbline of Brook Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 42 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes 274 Main Avenue East Beginning at a point 207 W40ERW feet north of the northerly curbline of Rutgers Place and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 79 Sherman Street South Beginning at a point 186 R31HXX feet east of the easterly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 48 Sixth Avenue North Beginning at a point 38 2453HB feet west of the westerly curbline of Boulevard and extending to a point 20 feet westerly therefrom 129 Third Street West Beginning at a point 35 P10HMN feet north of the northerly curbline of Mercer Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 128 Washington North Beginning at a point 195 K43KTA Place feet west of the westerly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Patel the public hearing be held on May 21, 2019. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz --------------------------------------------------------------- Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. 43 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2211-19 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO VACATE A PORTION OF AMSTERDAM AVENUE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, ET SEQ. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq. authorizes a municipal council to vacate, release and extinguish the public’s rights in any portion of public street, highway, lane or alley, and any portion of a property dedicated as a public street, where the public interest will be better served by releasing those lands or any part thereof from such dedication; and WHEREAS, Amsterdam Avenue is a public street located within the City of Passaic, and which portion of Amsterdam Avenue to be vacated (Site) as set forth in the metes and bounds description and the Road Abandonment Survey attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City is interested in advancing the implementation of Scattered Site Redevelopment Plan, as may be amended; and WHEREAS, the redevelopment/rehabilitation of the real property owned by Concord Estates of Passaic Urban Renewal Entity, L.L.C. adjacent to the Site will promote the general public interest, welfare, health and safety of the residents of the City and will promote economic opportunities in terms of employment and increased ratable; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that vacation of the Site to Concord Estates of Passaic Urban Renewal, L.L.C., would be in the best interests of the community, provided that all rights and privileges possessed by public utilities, as defined in R.S. 48:2-13, and by any cable television company, as defined in the Cable Television Act, P.L. 1972, c. 186, to maintain, repair, and replace their existing facilities in, adjacent to, over or under the street, highway, lane, alley, square, place or park, or any part thereof, to be vacated, are expressly reserved and excepted from this vacation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, as follows: Section 1. That the foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated as if set forth in full herein. Section 2. That in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq., the City Council hereby vacates the Site and releases such property from the dedication of the land for a public street and extinguishes the public right arising from such 44 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes dedication; provided however, that all rights and privileges possessed by public utilities, as defined in R.S. 48:2-1, and by any cable television company, as defined in the Cable Television Act, P.L. 1972, c. 186, to maintain, repair and replace their existing facilities in, adjacent to, over or under the street, highway, lane, alley, square, place or park, or any part thereof, to be vacated, are expressly reserved and excepted from this vacation, set forth above. Section 3. That the Mayor, Business Administrator, and City Clerk for the City of Passaic, in consultation with City staff and professionals, shall take all steps as may be necessary and shall execute any and all documents necessary to vacate the Site to Concord Estates of Passaic Urban Renewal Entity, L.L.C., pursuant to and as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq. and to otherwise effectuate this Ordinance. Section 4. That if any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be invalid in any court the same shall not affect the other sections or provisions of this Ordinance except so far as the section or provision so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder or any portion thereof. Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6. That this Ordinance shall take effect upon publication as provided by law. Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo the public hearing be held on May 21, 2019. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz 45 Passaic City Council April 23, 2019 Minutes ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT The Business Administrator requested the City Council review the map provided during the work session pertaining to Agenda Item No. 50: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO VACATE A PORTION OF AMSTERDAM AVENUE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, ET SEQ. MAYOR’S REPORT • The City Hall Complex has a new sign, making the complex move visible from State Street. • The ice skating rink has been painted. • On May 5th City hall held an event ceremony designating First Street from Passaic Street to Monroe Street as “Distrito Mexico. • Police officers were just hired during a swearing in, and a graduation ceremony will be held after they graduate from the academy. 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 9:22 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Schwartz ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #19-04-128 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE FILING OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC’S 2019-2023 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2019-2020 ACTION PLAN AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSITANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENTPARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 46