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WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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: 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 ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, Nita G. Raval, City Attorney Council President Schaer opened the work session with an informal review and discussion regarding agenda items. After a discussion on the agenda items, upon motion made by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel, the Council went into Regular Meeting at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 AT 7:09 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 6, 2019 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2019-2020, 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, Nita G. Raval, City Attorney Invocation was rendered by Hon. Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President announced Addendums to Agenda: revised item No. 13, attachment to item No, 24 and revised item no. 28 Council President stated that they were going out of order. On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-10-297 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES WHEREAS, § 5-104 of the City Code of the City of Passaic provides for a Department of Human Services to be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve as the Director of Human Services of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-43(b), Department Directors shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council and shall serve at the will of the Mayor during the term of office of the Mayor appointing him or her and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Passaic has appointed Sam A. Beeler to the position of Director of Human Services; and WHEREAS, Sam A. Beeler’s base compensation shall be $110,000.00; and WHEREAS, Sam A. Beeler shall bear all powers and duties set forth in § 5-104 of the City Code of the City of Passaic and any applicable statute. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that Sam A. Beeler is hereby appointed Director of Human Services for the City of Passaic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sam A. Beeler shall serve as Director of Human Services at the will of the Mayor during the term of office of the Mayor appointing him and until the appointment and qualification of his successor; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sam A. Beeler shall receive compensation as set forth herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sam A. Beeler is hereby exempted from the residency requirement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sam A. Beeler shall be administered an oath to perform the duties of the office faithfully and impartially as soon as practicable and, once sworn, shall possess all duties, powers, and responsibilities as set forth herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sam A. Beeler shall hereby be designated as the authorized signatory for all City of Passaic accounts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this appointment. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-10-298 RESOLUTION APPOINTING RONDA CASSON COTRONEO AS JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the City of Passaic seeks to appoint a Judge in the Municipal Court; and WHEREAS, the City desires to confirm the appointment made by the Mayor of Ronda Casson Cotroneo, Esq. as Interim Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, Ronda Casson Cotroneo, Esq. is qualified in all respects to hold the position of Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Passaic. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that Ronda Casson Cotroneo Esq. shall be appointed to the position of Interim Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Passaic for a term beginning October 21, 2019, and ending on February 8, 2020; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ronda Casson Cotroneo, Esq. shall be paid the pro-rated sum of $50,000.00 per year as compensation in her role as Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Passaic. There shall be no pension benefits attached to this position and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ronda Casson Cotroneo, Esq. will be paid a pro-rated amount for time worked beyond three (3) days per week. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: PRESENTATION COUNTY OF PASSAIC: PLANNING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 5G SERVICES FOR CITY OF PASSAIC AND PATERSON The County of Passaic made a presentation on planning for the installation of 5g services for the City of Passaic and the City of Paterson. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for September 24, 2019, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: 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. Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway Council President,Mayor, Business Administrator and Chief of Police (PPD) has the time arrived for the City Administration to revise its current PPD scheduling and take a proactive patrolling approach of its various streets within its respective wards based on current data in CY 2019 (January - September). Can the City Administration advise the public as to status of all Body Armor? Issued to the current PPD Offices in CY 2019 (January- September)? Can the City Administration assure the public that the cities First Responders have adequate tools & equipment for CY 2019? Can the COP Administration give the public an update on the PPD Substation Property? Can the COP Administration give the public an update on all Gang related issues in CY 2019 (January- September) within our city? Has PPD Management submitted all Uniform Crime Data Reports for the months of January- September, in CY 2019 to the New Jersey State Police Reporting Agency?  City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes Can the City Administration advise the public as to the opening date for Dignity House Property in CY 2019? Can the Superintend for DPW explain to the Public why there are numerous empty poles (without signs?) around our city? Comment? It is becoming an eyesore. Mayor Lora Sir thank you for starting to paint the edging at Bus Stops and Fire Hydrants etc.in yellow. Question when will the City Administration start the full enforce of the No Parking Zones at Bus Stops and Fire Hydrants etc. Jaroslaw Jackiw, JJ, 266 Lafayette Avenue Council President- Can the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency give the public an update on the state of Redevelopment within the c i t y i n C Y 2019 (January- September)? Council President - Can the Executive Director of the Parking Authority give the public an update on the extreme parking issues facing the city in CY 2019 (January -Septemb er)? Council President - Can the Chief of Staff for the Mayor's Office advice t h e public w h e n w i l l the c i t y h i r e i t s Director for DPW Operations for CY 2019? Council President - Can the City Clerk advice the public if the City of Passaic Licenses issued for R e s t a u r a n t s - miscellanies businesses are stored on a city Data Base program. Council President- Can the City Clerk advice the public if all City of Passaic issued Liquor Licenses by No, are stored on a City of Passaic Data Program. Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • Item 21 – what is purpose of the grant? • Item 23 – what is it and its purpose? • Item 28 - Is the Judge full or part time and what is her salary? • Item 25 – Is the director of human services full or part time and what is the salary? • At municipal court today, he waited over an hour to see the prosecutor; those waiting for interpreter moved to front of line as well as those with an attorney. The area has no seating or Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes ventilation. • He commends Judge Rosenblum as an excellent knowledgeable judge. • He had a problem with towing company: there are no prices posted on charges; handwritten receipt with no itemization of fees. After ample opportunity given and no one responding on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: 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. 2231-19 ORDINANCE 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 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Patel moved the ordinance be tabled indefinitely which motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer 7 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes ABSENT: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 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 Garcia and seconded by Council Member Love the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Knockout Sports Bar and Grill, submitting application for a new Entertainment License for the year 2019. Knockout Sports Bar and Grill, submitting application to renew their Entertainment License for the year 2020. State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, submitting the following: • Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area, Frank Saltz & Son, 347 Chestnut Street • Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notifications: NJDEP Case Number 19-09-18-1335-39 New Jersey Food Council, submitting correspondence re: Choose to Reuse Campaign New Jersey Department of Transportation, submitting correspondence re: City of Passaic 2018 various Roadway Safety Improvement Projects. SESI Consulting Engineers, submitting correspondence re: NJDEP Floor Hazard Area individual Permit and Verification Application – Holy Rosary Church, 26 Wall Street North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, submitting the following: • Notice and Agenda of their September 25, 2019 meeting • Minutes of their August 28, 2019 meeting Passaic County Department of Administration, Deputy County Counsel, submitting correspondences: Replacement of the Eight Street Bridge over Passaic River Project. Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following: • Notice of their October 11, 2019 meeting. • Audit report for year ended, December 31, 2018 8 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes • Minutes of their July 17, 2019 meeting • Notice of their September 18, 2019 meeting PSE&G, submitting notice of their October 2,7, 17, 2019 public meeting City of Passaic Zoning Board, submitting notice of their September 19, 2019 meeting Hector C. Lora, Mayor, submitting the following: • Memorandum re: Passaic Police Officers Swearing In • Immigrant integration Day Proclamation • Polish American Flag Raising Proclamation • St. Anthony of Padua and their 100th Parish Anniversary Proclamation ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON OCTOBER 10, 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 Garcia and seconded by Council Member Love the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-10-299 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE GOOD SPORTS EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION IF AWARDED WHEREAS, the City of Passaic will apply for the donation of recreational equipment through the Good Sports Equipment Grant Program, which provides donations of recreational equipment, uniforms, and supplies to schools, local governments and community organizations. 9 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, said grant requires no matching contributions from the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, said grant has a maximum possible value of $10,000 of in-kind equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for this grant and accept donations if awarded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the Good Sports Equipment Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Recreation Department, Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept grant funds from this program. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-10-300 RESOLUTION HONORARILY DESIGNATING THE CORNER OF MADISON STREET AND HOOVER AVENUE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION OF HOOVER AVENUE AND WASHINGTON PLACE “CENTRO COLOMBIANO” WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council for the City of Passaic wish to recognize and acknowledge the vibrant cultures and traditions of its residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic proudly boasts one of the nation’s largest populations of people of Colombian-descent; and WHEREAS, Colombian-Americans have made lasting impacts on the City of Passaic community in the areas of government, law enforcement, business, education, the arts, and athletics; and WHEREAS, the neighborhood surrounding the corner of Madison Street and Hoover Avenue through the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Washington Place in the City of Passaic illustrates the culture, tradition, and heritage of the City’s Colombian-American residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to celebrate and highlight the invaluable contributions made by members of the 10 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes Colombian-American community within and beyond the City of Passaic. 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 Colombian-American community that the corner of Madison Street and Hoover Avenue through the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Washington Place in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as “Centro Colombiano.” ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-10-301 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR TAX APPEAL APPRAISER CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, on December 6, 2018, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #18-12-399 (attached) approving a contract with McNerney & Associates for Tax Appeal Appraiser (Calendar Year January 1, 2019-December 31, 2019) in an amount not to exceed $35,500.00; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase the contract amount by an additional $12,500.00 for a revised total amount of $ 48,000.00 due to added assessment appeals and court cases. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract with McNerney & Associates, for Tax Appeal Appraiser shall be amended to increase the contract amount to $ 48,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract be amended to increase the total amount of this contract per resolution. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds are available in Account #9-01-20-155-000-123. ------------------------------------------------------------ 11 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#19-10-302 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE/REPAIR CONTRACT WHEREAS, on June 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution #18-06-209 (attached) approving a contract with C. Dougherty & Company for Heating and Air-Conditioning Maintenance/Repair with the City of Passaic for one (1) year with the option to extend the contract for two (2) one year contracts or one (1) two year contract; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to exercise their option to extend the contract for an additional one year with the same terms and conditions as the first year of the contract; and WHEREAS, the contract year shall commence on October 1, 2019 through September 31, 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Heating and Air-Conditioning Maintenance/Repair with C. Dougherty & Company shall be extended for an additional one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. 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 current Calendar Year are available in Public Works, Acct. #9-01-26-310-000-029. Funds for the subsequent budget are available, providing the budget is approved by the governing body. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-10-303 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT WITH SPORTS PRO USA FOR FURNISHING & INSTALLATION OF SPORT COURT POWER GAME PERFORMANCE SURFACE FOR HOWARD AVENUE TENNIS COURTS THIRD WARD MEMORIAL PARK CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #19-05-152 (attached) approving a 12 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes contract with Sports Pro USA in the amount of $193,841.00 for Furnishing & Installation of Sport Court Power Game Performance Surface for Howard Avenue Tennis Courts Third Ward Memorial Park ; and WHEREAS, a change order is necessary for additional volleyball lines increasing the contract an additional $ 1,000.00 resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 194,841.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the change order to the contract between the City of Passaic and Sports Pro USA is ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract to the revised total amount of $ 194,841.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to execute this Change order on a form approved by the City Attorney and that the Change Order be filed in the City Clerk’s Office. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in CDBG Acct. #B-12-44-BG8-154-877. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#19-10-304 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the tax office has received an overpayment on the below mentioned property from the property owners and/or their mortgage company in the amount of $1495.90 WHEREAS, the property owner and/or their mortgage company has submitted a written request to refund the overpaid amounts of $1495.90 directly back to them; 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) and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly: BLOCK LOT PROPERTY NAME YEAR AMOUNT 2183.01 12 368 Highland Ave. CORE LOGIC SERVICE 2019 $1,495.90 ------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_19-10-305 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2020 PASSAIC CITY SOUTH STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of Passaic formally approves the grant application for the above stated project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as LFIF-2020-South Street Preservation Project-00033 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Passaic. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Passaic and that their signatures constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-10-306 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) NJDOH: WOMEN, INFANT & CHILDREN GRANT $1,109,988.00 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Finance may approve the insertion of any special item been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at time of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby request the Director of the Division of Local Finance to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the CY2019 as follows: NJDOH: Women, Infant & Children Grant $1,109,988.00 14 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: NJDOH: Women, Infant & Children Grant $1,109,988.00 Account #G-02-40-WI0-020-000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs, Director of the Division of Local Government Services. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-10-307 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COUNCIL (LEPC) WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Office of Emergency Management, requires every municipality to appoint a Local Emergency Planning Council; and WHEREAS, to ensure compliance with State regulation, the City of Passaic must appoint members to the Local Emergency Planning Council; and WHEREAS, these appointments will last for a period of three years from the date of appointment; and WHEREAS, these appointments will serve on the Local Emergency Planning Council with no salary; and WHEREAS, these appointments are subject to replacement at any time by the Mayor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the following individuals are hereby appointed to the Local Emergency Planning Council for a term of three years: John Biegel Health Officer Captain Piyush Patel Public OEM Coordinator Mark Mora Health Department Mark Watkins, Sr. Public Works Federick Corbitt Public Workers Dennis Harrington Engineering Vidya Nayak Finance Amada Curling City Clerk Doris Dudek Purchasing 15 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes Chief Luis Guzman Police Captain Jonathan Schaer Public Information Officer Chief Patrick Trentacost Fire Ron Van Rensalier Community Development Magaly Rivera Relocation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments are without salary and are subject to replacement at any time by the Mayor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments are effectively immediately for a three-year term expiring on October 1, 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-308 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO RECEIVE UP TO $289,795.00 IN HOME “CHDO” FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF PASSAIC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT WHEREAS, an affordable housing project proposal has been received from Morris Habitat for Humanity, located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph, New Jersey 07869, requesting HOME “CHDO” funding in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($289,795.00) to be used towards building materials and offset the new construction cost to build a two unit duplex; 3-bedrooms per unit; and WHEREAS, the project is located on Block 3273 Lot 9, 352 Howe Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has HOME “CHDO” funds available to support this project; and WHEREAS, both 3-bedroom housing units will be made available to households that qualify as low-moderate families seeking affordable housing here in the City of Passaic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby authorize Morris Habitat for Humanity receive an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($289,795.00) in HOME “CHDO” funds for the development of the proposed affordable housing project located at Block 3273 Lot 9, 352 Howe Avenue, in the City of Passaic, New Jersey. 16 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-10-309 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZEN AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is desirous of utilizing the County of Passaic’s Para-Transit vehicles for the purpose of providing transportation services to the elderly and handicapped residents of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic and County of Passaic wish to enter into the attached Shared Services Agreement for the utilization of such vehicles pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, under such Shared Service Agreement, the County of Passaic agrees to make four (4) vehicles available to the City of Passaic for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 and also agrees to pay the City of Passaic a sum not to exceed $60,402.00 for reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Passaic in hiring and maintaining drivers for such vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic, in exchange for the use of such vehicles, agrees maintain the level of services that existed on or about December 31, 2005 and to provide all non-emergency medical transportation for its senior and handicapped citizens; and WHEREAS, the County of Passaic shall also adopt a Resolution authorizing it to enter into the attached Shared Services Agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. 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 Shared Services Agreement with the County of Passaic for the use of four (4) Para-Transit vehicles by the City of Passaic for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 and subject to the terms and conditions thereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk shall execute the Shared Services Agreement attached hereto; and 17 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution and a copy of the executed Shared Services Agreement shall be forwarded to the County of Passaic to commence the Shared Services Agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the executed Amended Shared Services Agreement shall be forwarded to the Division of Local Government Services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-10-310 RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION ANDEXECUTION OF A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2020 PASSAIC CITY VARIOUS STREET PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (“City”) respectfully wishes to submit a grant application and execute a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Freight Impact Fund (“NJDOT LFIF”) for the 2020 Passaic City Various Street Pavement Preservation Project (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the NJDOT LFIF Grant Program provides funding to counties and municipalities that are committed to the advancement of freight projects and movement of large truck traffic; and WHEREAS, the Project seeks to emphasize and enhance the safe movement of large truck traffic, renew aging structures that carry large truck traffic, promote economic development, and support new transportation opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Project seeks to improve pavement conditions in support of large truck traffic on various local roadway systems; and WHEREAS, the City meets all NJDOT LFIF requirements of an applicant for the grant; and WHEREAS, the City shall accept the maximum amount of funds allotted for the Project as determined by the NJDOT LFIF Grant Program; and 18 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as LFIF-2020-Various Street Pavement Preservati-00033 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Passaic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this Resolution. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2231-19 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 435. Handicapped Parking Spaces. WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per this ordinance is 437 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: 19 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION PLATE # 98 Hoover Avenue East Beginning at a point 102 C94LAZ feet north of the northerly curbline of Monroe Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 316 Madison Street North Beginning at a point 44 3660HB feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 316 Madison Street North Beginning at a point 48 M99FCY feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 20 feet westerly 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 # 202 Dayton Avenue East Beginning at a point 165 X22CDN feet south of the southerly curbline of Highland Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 20 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes 98 Hoover Avenue East Beginning at a point 102 S68LSH feet north of the northerly curbline of Monroe Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 68 Jackson Street North Beginning at a point 198 7902HF feet east of the easterly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 316 Madison Street North Beginning at a point 68 M99FCY feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 353 Oak Street South Beginning at a point 66 M19JJJ feet east of the easterly curbline of Tulip Street and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom Council Member Schwartz moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia the public hearing be held on October 24, 2019. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved 21 Passaic City Council October 10, 2019 Minutes ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: MAYOR’S REPORT • Diversity Day and the synthetic ice rink-opening day were both a huge success. In addition, the kayaking event was successful. • New firefighters are being sworn in a grand ceremony at the Passaic county offices. • The City held its first Italian Flag Raising. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President 22