City Council

WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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 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 ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Garcia ALSO PRESENT: Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, Nita G. Raval, City Attorney 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 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Garcia PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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 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, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Garcia 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. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2019, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Patel the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Garcia Resolution No. 29 and Resolution No. 30 were adopted out of order: On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Schwartz the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-12-336 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CORNER OF THIRD STREET AND MONROE STREET AS “PASTOR JOSE L. CRUZ PLACE” (HONORIFIC: MAYOR HECTOR C. LORA) WHEREAS, Pastor Cruz was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, immigrated to the City of Passaic in 1964, and has been a resident of the City of Passaic for over fifty-five years; and WHEREAS, Pastor Cruz founded La Iglesia de Dios in 1974 and acquired the building in 1978; and WHEREAS, Pastor Cruz has served the community in various capacities, including providing temporary shelter for the victims of floods and fires, as well as providing clothing and groceries to people in need; and WHEREAS, for six years on a weekly basis Pastor Cruz visited the elders of Hamilton Plaza Nursing Home to pray for them and relay to them words of encouragement; and WHEREAS, Pastor Cruz has established three churches internationally; and WHEREAS, Pastor Cruz has impacted many lives in the City of Passaic through preaching and sharing the Word of God. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement of and appreciation for all of the good works undertaken by Pastor Jose L. Cruz, that the corner of Third Street and Monroe Street in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as “Pastor Jose L. Cruz Place.” ------------------------------------------------------------  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-12-337 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CORNER OF SUMMER STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE AS “PASTOR ROBERTO CENTENO SANDOZ PLACE” (HONORIFIC: MAYOR HECTOR C. LORA) WHEREAS, Pastor Centeno Sandoz immigrated to the City of Passaic in 1952, founded a church in 1953, and founded the Council of Hermanos Unidos en Cristo in 1958, the purpose of this Council being to establish churches nationally and internationally; and WHEREAS, over thirty churches were established as a result of the efforts by the Council of Hermanos Unidos en Cristo; and WHEREAS, Pastor Centeno Sandoz additionally founded the Institute of Alpha & Omega to prepare ministers who have established churches in the City of Passaic as well as other cities in the United States; and WHEREAS, in 1986 Pastor Centeno Sandoz became a member of the Hispanic Clergy of Passaic, an association with the mission of working together with the local officials to address issues and concerns of the community, and took on a role as a treasurer of the association; and WHEREAS, Pastor Centeno Sandoz expressed selflessness and attentiveness to the youth of the community through continuously distributing toys to the children of Passaic that were in need; and WHEREAS, Pastor Centeno Sandoz ultimately displayed a passion for serving the community of Passaic. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement of and appreciation for all of the good works undertaken by Pastor Roberto Centeno Sandoz, that the corner of Summer Street and Central Avenue in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as “Pastor Roberto Centeno Sandoz Place.” ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Garcia PRESENTATION • City of Passaic Redevelopment Agency Update 2018-2019 Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator and Director of the Redevelopment Agency, updated the council on all 201-2019 Development Projects that are in progress and those that have been completed. Council Member Love took his seat on the dais at 7:16 pm Council Member Schwartz stepped down from the dais at 7:19 pm Council Member Schwartz took his seat on the dais at 7:23 pm ------------------------------------------------------------ THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Patel the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-12-338 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT 7:00 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION; CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS RE: Negotiations regarding the Dayton Avenue Railroad Track Property WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exits: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, as follows; 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of an action upon the hereinafter specified subject matters; 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: a. Litigation b. Personnel c. Contract Negotiations 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public when deemed appropriate. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the City Council meeting was reconvened ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia Mayor Hector C. Lora stated that, after discussion with the City Council, city attorneys and others regarding potential of the railroad property, City of Passaic may have a potential solution that would satisfy all interested parties, the possibility to purchase the land from current owner in order to develop the space for recreational and other development projects making use of the open space. 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. Jaroslaw Jackiw, JJ, 266 Lafayette Avenue • The Board of Adjustment has not approved and or posted the following minutes:  11.26.2019  10.29.2019  10.07.2019  9.19.2019  9.17.2019  7.9.2019  6.25.2019 • Is it time in CY 2020 to restructure The Board of Adjustment and Staff? • The Passaic Planning Board has not approved and or posted the following minutes:  11.13.2019  10.16.2019  9.11.2019  7.24.2019 • Is it time in CY 2020 to restructure the Passaic Planning Board & Staff? • Can you please advise the public as to the state of the Rent Leveling Board in CY 2019 (1.1.2019-11.30.2019)? OPRA has no information. Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway • What is the capacity of the Salvation Army building, and does it have fire department and state approval as a warming center? • What is status of the Italian flag that was donated to be placed on the Christopher Columbus monument at Third Ward memorial park? • Has the parking lots at Paulison Ave and Christopher Columbus Park been approved by Green Acres? • Regarding October, November, and recent shootings in Passaic, are there any plans to deal with gang members? • He thanked the fire, police and other departments for their quick response (within 30 minutes) to the fires in November. • Near the $12 million park on the banks of the Passaic River, the City Board of Adjustment has approved the first official junkyard at 705-713 River Drive; this is shameful. • Regarding the railroad track property between Dundee island and Passaic Park at 99-111 Passaic street, he had reported quality of life issues in 2014. The city sent officials, and the owners were ordered to clean up the site. Why can’t the current administration do the same to the present owners? After ample opportunity given and no one responding on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia 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. 2235-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 295 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” Council Member Schwartz 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2236-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 295 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” Council Member Schwartz 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled:  CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2237-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER Council Member Schwartz 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Schwartz the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2238-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS Council Member Munk 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia Council Member Munk 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: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ------------------------------------------------------------ COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Munk the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, submitting letter requesting cash bond refund to the following organizations: • Fundación Proyecto Latino, 211 Lexington Avenue in the amount of $2000.00(event held November 10, 2019) • Jose Gomez, Dominican American Center of NJ, in the amount of $2,000.00 (event held August 25, 2019) The Castle Hall, LLC, 190 Passaic Street, submitting application for a new Entertainment License for the year 2020. City of Passaic (Administration), 330 Passaic Street, submitting the following applications: • Community Turkey Drive, in the City Hall Council Chambers, on November 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • Tree Lighting Ceremony, in the corner of Main Ave. and Madison St., on November 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • Tree Lighting Ceremony, in the Carnie Bragg Park, on December 4, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • Tree Lighting Ceremony, in the City Hall Courtyard, on December 14, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • La Gran Posada, in City Hall, on December 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • Tree Lighting Ceremony, in Third Ward Park, on December 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • Kwanza Learn and Lunch, in the Passaic City Hall –Senior Center, on December 21, 2019 from 2:00 p.m., to 4:30 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) • New Year’s Ball Drop, at 663 Main Avenue (between Jefferson Street and Washington Place, on December 31, 2019 from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, 50-62 Third Street, submitting application to hold a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, in their church (private property) on November 28, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) St. Anthony of Padua, 101-103 Myrtle Avenue, submitting application to hold a Parish Fundraiser, at 97 Myrtle Avenue, on December 13, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Mayordomia Guadalupana, 163 Market Street, submitting application to hold a Religious Celebration, on Madison Street corner of Hope Avenue and George Street on December 11, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Holy Trinity Church, 226 Harrison Street, submitting application to hold Two Religious Processions: • December 9, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (the Procession will commence at Passaic City Hall to Main Avenue to Monroe Street to Hope Avenue ending at 209 Hope Avenue). • December 10, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Procession will commence at 209 Hope Avenue travel to Monroe Street to Montgomery Street to Paulison Avenue to Passaic Avenue ending on the corner Passaic Avenue and Allwood Road.(Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia Council President Schaer removed the following item from the agenda: Certified Angels a NJ Non Profit Corporation, 23 Schneider Place, Passaic, submitting application to hold a Winter Wonderland Celebration, in Third Ward Park, on December 15, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Personnel Actions- October 2019 Millennium Strategies Monthly Activity Report October 2019 Adam Diaz, submitting his resignation letter from the Planning Board of the City of Passaic. Passaic County Technical Institute, submitting their meeting dates for the year 2019-2020. City of Passaic, submitting notice of their Scoping Hearing scheduled for December 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers re: City of Passaic has contacted the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, regarding a proposal to dispose of 1.44 acres of Veterans Memorial Third Ward Park as part of a land exchange with a private developer to expand Pulaski Park/Dundee Island. Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following: • Notice rescheduling their November 20, 2019 meeting to November 18, 2019 • Minutes of the September 18, 2019 meeting • Notice of their December 18, 2019 public meeting • Minutes of their October 16, 2019 regular meeting • Notice and Agenda of their November 18, 2019 meeting. • Correspondence –Increases Pressure to Close Levine and New Street Reservoirs • Notice of their meeting dates for the calendar year 2020 State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, submitting the following: • Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notifications: NJDEP Case Number 19-11-22-1457-24 • Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notifications: NJDEP Case Number 19-10-31-0922-24 • Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notifications: NJDEP Case Number 19-11-04-1407-29 • Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notifications: NJDEP Case Number 19-11-21-2055-04 • Correspondence re: Soil Remedial Action Permit Transfer/Change of Property Ownership (326 Monroe Street) • Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notifications: NJDEP Case Number 19-11-20-0959-41 Public Service and Electric Company, submitting notice of their November 14, 19, 21, 2019 public meetings. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, submitting the following: • Notice and Agenda of their November 20, 2019 meeting • Minutes of their September 25, 2019 meeting • Agenda of their October 23, 2019 meeting City of Passaic Redevelopment Agency, submitting notice cancelling their November 7, 2019 meeting. City of Clifton, submitting the following: • Resolution Urging State Department Of Health To Adopt A Regulation That Would Permit Municipalities To Allow Pet Dogs In Area Of  Breweries That Are Not Used For Food Preparation Such As Dinning And Sales Areas • Regulation Urging the Legislature Adopt Legislation that permits Municipalities to Establish Different Opening and Closing Hours for Retail Distribution and Retail Consumption Licenses ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Schwartz the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Passaic Board of Education, submitting notice of their November 25, 2019 meeting location change. Lan Associates, submitting correspondence re: Remedial Action /biennial Certification Form (Passaic School No. 20 – Henry Street and Howe Avenue) ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSTAIN: Love ABSENT: Garcia RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-12-339 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOCAL ARTS PROGRAM RE-GRANT FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COUNCIL WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (“City”) respectfully wishes to accept the Local Arts Program re-grant that has been awarded from the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council (“PCCHC”) in the amount of $2,500; and WHEREAS, this re-grant shall be allocated toward the City’s 2020 arts project (“Project”) that shall take place in Passaic County between the dates of January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Project shall be a presentation of digital and mixed media visual arts displays at the newly constructed ice rink in Third Ward Memorial Park; and  WHEREAS, the Project shall feature thirty-six (36) individual artwork displays, which the City shall cycle to match the season or holidays; and WHEREAS, seventy-five percent (75%) of the re-grant shall be paid in February 2020 upon receipt of the signed contract and twenty-five (25%) of the re-grant shall be paid upon submission of the final report; and WHEREAS, the City shall notify the PCCHC of any changes to the original project in writing; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide accessibility for the disabled to the extent possible for the Project in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and WHEREAS, the City shall adhere to the terms outlined in the Accessibility Fact Sheet of the re-grant application. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to accept the Local Arts Program re-grant from the PCCHC in the amount of $2,500; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to accept said re-grant funds from the PCCHC. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-340 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) PCCHC LOCAL ARTS PROGRAM RE-GRANT $2,500 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: PCCHC Local Arts Program Re-Grant $2,500  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: PCCHC Local Arts Program Re-Grant $2,500 #G-02-40-PHC-019-LAP ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO._19-12-341 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MIGUELIN DURAN AS HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF ADULT SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Passaic wishes to appoint Miguelin Duran as Honorary Deputy Mayor of Adult Sport and Recreation Activities for the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Adult Sport and Recreation Activities 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 the adult sport and recreation activities within the City of Passaic, including but not limited to the planning, organization, coordination, and execution of adult sport and recreation programs and activities, but shall possess no official authority on behalf of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Adult Sport and Recreation Activities would be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Adult Sport and Recreation Activities shall serve without any compensation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that Miguelin Duran is hereby appointed Honorary Deputy Mayor of Adult Sport and Recreation Activities for the City of Passaic subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-12-342 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE IT PAYS TO PLUG IN: NEW JERSEY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) has advised the City of Passaic (“City”) that the City has qualified for an It Pays to Plug In: NJ Electric Vehicle Charging Grant in the amount of $6,000 towards installing electric vehicle charging stations; and  WHEREAS, the City desires to further the public interest by obtaining a grant from the State of New Jersey to fund the purchasing and installation of 1 dual-port Level 2 ChargePoint charging station to be installed at 330 Passaic Street, City of Passaic, NJ 07055; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the grant award in the amount of $6,000, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to accept an It Pays to Plug In: NJ Electric Vehicle Charging Grant in the amount of $6,000 from the NJDEP, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate receipt of these funds. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-343 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) IT PAYS TO PLUG IN: NJ’S ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING GRANT $6,000 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: It Pays to Plug In: NJ’s Electric Vehicle Charging Grant $6,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: It Pays to Plug In: NJ’s Electric Vehicle Charging Grant $6,000 Account #G-02-40-IPP-019-000 ------------------------------------------------------------  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-344 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the tax office has received an overpayment on the below mentioned property from the property owners mortgage company and from Max Title Agency on their behalf in the amount of $3,935.35 WHEREAS, Max Title Agency has submitted a written request to refund the overpaid amounts of $3,935.35 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 3270.02 1.02 368-370 Van Houten Ave Maldonado, J. & M. 2019 $3,935.35 ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-345 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 11/18/2019 for Block: 3278 Lot 10, also known as: 100-120 Blaine Street, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Blaine Gardens LLC; reduced the assessed value on the property from $2,640,700 to $2,500,000 for tax year 2019. WHEREAS, the above mentioned property, based on same judgment entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2019; and the property owner’s attorney has requested the refund to be mailed to them directly; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 3278/10 100-120 BLAINE ST. BLAINE GARDENS LLC 2019 $5,173.53 ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-346 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS  WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 11/18/2019 for Block: 3277 Lot 15, also known as: 106-124 Willet Street, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Willet Gardens LLC; reduced the assessed value on the property from $2,107,300 to $2,000,000 for tax year 2019. WHEREAS, the above mentioned property, based on same judgment entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2019; and the property owner’s attorney has requested the refund to be mailed to them directly; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 3277/15 106-124 Willet ST. WILLET GARDENS LLC 2019 $3,945.42 ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-347 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SNOW PLOWING/REMOVAL SERVICES 2019-2020 CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, November 8, 2019 for Snow Plowing/Removal Services 2019-2020; and WHEREAS, a bid was received as per the attached summary: WHEREAS, in addition to the attached specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website by the following vendors, none of whom submitted bids: Matina & Son CGIS Trucking Prime Vendor Hackensack, NJ Dover, NJ Wilmington, NC American Asphalt & Milling Services Kearny, NJ WHEREAS, Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing recommends that a contract be awarded to Smith Sondy Asphalt Construction Company of Wallington, NJ for the following truck classes on an as needed basis; and Truck Class Hourly Rate Class A: 26,000 lbs. & over GVW $225.00/hr. Class B: 20,000 lbs. to 25,999 GVW $175.00/hr. Class C: 6,500 lbs. to 19,999 $175.00/hr. Class D: Small 4 wheel drive vehicles $160.00/hr.  Class E: Front Loader minimum 3yd bucket WHEREAS, the City of Passaic shall determine the need to execute this contract on an as needed basis with a minimum accumulation of four (4) inches or more of snow; and WHEREAS, the above rates shall not exceed a total of $15,000.00 commencing December 1, 2019 to through April 15, 2020; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Snow Plowing/Removal Services be awarded to Smith Sondy Asphalt Construction Company at the above stated hourly rates on an as needed basis (a minimum accumulation of four (4) inches or more of snow shall dictate the calling out of Contractor) in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Public Works Acct. #9-01-26-290-000-028 and funds for subsequent budget is available providing that the budget is approved by the governing body. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-348 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RACHLES MICHELE’S OIL COMPANY, INC., CLIFTON, NJ AS THE PROVIDER OF 87 OCTANE UNLEADED GASOLINE WHEREAS, the City of Passaic purchases 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline through New Jersey State Contract; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under New Jersey State Contract entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, Rachles Michele’s Oil Company Inc., 116 Kuller Road, Clifton, NJ has bid with the State on 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline and has been assigned State Contract #19-FLEET-00973 for the upcharge (vendor profit margin) of $.0716 cents/gallon for the period 11/1/19 through 10/31/2024; and WHEREAS, for an additional pricing comparison the Somerset County Cooperative Purchasing Pricing was compared and found that the low bidder for the upcharge for 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline is $.1212 and Morris County Cooperative Purchasing Pricing for the upcharge is $.0975; and  WHEREAS, the County of Passaic, Cooperative Purchasing, does not bid this commodity; WHEREAS, gasoline prices are regulated by the prices listed in the Journal of Commerce Newark RAC resellers which is currently averaging for the new contract (11/1/19 through 10/31/2024) $1.6540/gallon with an upcharge of $.0716 for 87 octane unleaded gasoline; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic currently pays an upcharge of .0350. WHEREAS, the City of Passaic uses approximately 8,500 gallons per month at the current price of $1.6540/gallon plus the upcharge of $.0716 totaling $14,667.60/month. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City designate Rachles Michele’s Oil Company Inc. the provider of 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline in an approximate amount of $14,667.60/month. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Gasoline – Acct. #9-01-31-460-000-074. Funds for the subsequent budgets are available, providing that the budgets are approved by the governing body. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-349 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to purchase playground equipment for Christopher Columbus Playground offered under The Educational Services Commission of NJ, Contract #17/18-20- from Game Time C/O Marturano Recreation Co., Inc., Spring Lake, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under NJ Cooperative Purchasing Program entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the equipment to be purchased is attached; and WHEREAS, the total cost for this equipment is $ 20,989.00. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for the Purchase of Playground Equipment for Christopher Columbus Park, Passaic, NJ be awarded to Game Time C/O Marturano Recreation Co., Inc. in an amount of $ 20,989.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute contracts for the above, on a form approved by Corporation Counsel. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above is available in Account #B-12-43-BG7-102-819 ($ 4,385.0l) and Account #9-01-44-905-000-9PK ($ 16,603.99). ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-12-350 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2020 FORD FUSION PLUG IN HYBRID VEHICLES AND FOUR (4) 2020 FORD FUSION HYBRID FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to purchase Two (2) 2020 Ford Fusion Plug In Hybrid Vehicles and Four (4) 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid Front Wheel Drive Vehicles offered under NJ State Contract # T-009917 and T0099 from Winner Ford of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.40A:11-2 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under NJ Cooperative Purchasing Program- State Contract entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the vehicles are priced as follows: Model Qty. Unit Price: Total 2020 Ford Fusion 2 $29,912.00 $59,824.00 Plug In Hybrid 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 $23,106.00 $92,424.00 Front Wheel Drive TOTAL $152,248.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Winner Ford of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ in the amount of $ 152,248.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Fire Prevention, Account #T-03-56-293-000-808 ($59,824.00) Health Department, Account # 9-01-27-330-000-051 ($23,106.00) Tax Assessor, Account #9-01-20-150-000-051, ($23,106.00) Engineering, Account #9-01-20-165-000-051, ($23,106.00) and Code Enforcement, Account #9-01-22-195-000-051, ($23,106.00).  ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-12-351 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ALLOW A NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION WITH SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BY LICENSEE HOLDER HAMLET ENT. LLC T/A MAMA SUSHI. WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (“City”) has made an application to hold a New Year’s Eve Celebration (“Event”) from December 31, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2020, at 663 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey, located between Jefferson Street and Washington Place; and WHEREAS, the City shall be authorized to perform all necessary actions related to the setting up of the Event during the hours of 12:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. on December 31, 2019 and its subsequent conclusion on January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Event also involves the use and temporary closing of certain City streets as is set forth in the application; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic seeks approval of its application, including permission to sell alcohol for immediate consumption in a public place at the Event by and through a partnership with Hamlet Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Mama Sushi (“Mama Sushi”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 75-24 of the City Code of the City of Passaic the City Council, for good cause shown, may permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas by a resolution of the City Council, upon the written request of an organization to the Council, and which resolution shall state the hours within which such permission is granted and location where such permission shall be in force and such other terms and conditions as established by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Mama Sushi has applied to the State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Permit to Extend Licensed Premises to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption at the Event, subject to strict compliance with the express conditions as set forth therein; and WHEREAS, the City Council’s approval of the City’s application is expressly contingent upon approval of the Petition to Extend Licensed Premises Permit by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic’s application to hold a New Year’s Eve Celebration from December 31, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2020, at 663 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey which will include the sale of alcohol in a public place, is hereby approved subject to strict compliance with the following conditions: 1. The sale of alcoholic beverages by the glass or other open receptacles at the above-captioned event shall be for immediate consumption in a confined area(s) of the New Year’s Eve Celebration between the hours of 8:00 p.m. on December 31, 2019 and 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2020. All advertisements related to the New Year’s Eve Celebration, including but not limited to tickets, must include the Special Permit Number issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and the Special Permit shall be conspicuously displayed at the New Year’s Eve Celebration. 2. Hamlet Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Mama Sushi shall not serve, deliver or allow, permit or suffer the sale, service or delivery of any alcoholic beverage, directly or indirectly, or the consumption by any person under the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages, not to any person who is actually or apparently intoxicated. Self-service by attendees of the New Year’s Eve Celebration is strictly prohibited and all sale, service or delivery of alcoholic beverages to attendees of the New Year’s Eve Celebration must be made and supervised by authorized staff of Mama Sushi. Mama Sushi shall maintain adequate staff at the New Year’s Eve Celebration to monitor each sale, service or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to prevent service to intoxicated or underage individuals. Such staff shall check identification of individuals prior to entry in the confined area(s) where alcoholic beverages are available to confirm that all persons therein are at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Sale, service or delivery shall be limited to two (2) alcoholic beverages per customer at a time. All persons admitted to the area(s) where alcoholic beverages are sold and/or consumed shall wear a bracelet indicating that such person has been approved for admittance. No other persons shall be allowed in such area(s) where alcoholic beverages are sold and/or consumed. 3. Mama Sushi shall comply with all State, federal, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to this application, including, but not limited to, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 4. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing conditions, including but not limited to the requirement that Mama Sushi obtain a Special Permit from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, renders this approval null and void. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. ------------------------------------------------------------  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO._19-12-352 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PASSAIC AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE COMPLETE STREETS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Complete Streets Design Guide defines complete streets as follows: “Complete Streets are streets designed for all users, all modes of transportation, and all ability levels. They balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, emergency responders, and goods movement based on the local context”; and WHEREAS, while the primary benefit of complete streets is improved safety, particularly for people who walk or bike who are the most vulnerable users of the street, there are other positive outcomes. Complete streets create better places to live, work, and do business. They can help improve the health of a community by encouraging people to walk and bike, bolster the local economy by generating foot traffic in business districts and provide greater mobility options for residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s FY2020 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, Sustainable Jersey will coordinate and the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University will provide planning-level technical assistance services to municipalities for a specific project related to advancing a complete streets initiative in their communities; and WHEREAS, although no direct funding is provided, selected municipalities will receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing a complete streets initiative in their communities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic authorizes the Mayor, City Council, and Business Administrator to submit an application to the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program to receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing complete streets, and also commits pertinent municipal staff to coordinate and collaborate with Sustainable Jersey, Voorhees Transportation Center and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority to support the successful and timely delivery of technical assistance services. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-12-353 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF ROOTS FOR RIVERS REFORESTATION GRANT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION  WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for the Roots for Rivers Reforestation Grant and Technical Assistance Program (“Grant”) that is being offered through Sustainable Jersey as part of their Small Grants Program; and WHEREAS, Sustainable Jersey seeks to provide resources to government entities for the support of floodplain reforestation initiatives and to increase native tree and shrub cover in floodplains; and WHEREAS, recipients of the Grant shall receive technical assistance to design restoration projects and funding to cover the cost of reforesting floodplain areas subject to the eligible expenses as set forth by Sustainable Jersey; and WHEREAS, there is a range of financial awards that can be received between $1,000 and $20,000 for the project period of January 24, 2020 through July 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is registered with Sustainable Jersey and is eligible to apply for this Grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic seeks to save tax dollars and improve the quality of life for residents by supporting environmental and sustainability objectives. 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 application for the Sustainable Jersey Roots for Rivers Reforestation Grant and Technical Assistance Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents and/or undertake any and all such actions necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-354 RESOLUTION- ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATION REPORT OF AUDIT DECEMBER 31, 2018 CONCERNING FIRE BILLING RECEIVABLES WHEREAS, the City of Passaic on April 10, 2012 adopted ordinance No. 1900-12 authorizing the Fire Department to recover various costs expended during the response to any fire, safety and rescue incident or operation, and hazardous abatement incident, including vehicular accidents and fires; and WHEREAS, said costs shall be charged and invoiced to any person or insurance carrier for whom or for whose property such services were rendered and/or materials provided;  WHEREAS, the Report of Audit for the year ended December 31, 2018 included a recommendation that “a review be made of fire billings receivable to determine their collectability and efforts be made to clear of record”, WHEREAS, there remains amounts billed by the City of Passaic from fiscal year 2013 to present in the amount of $354,930.52 which have not been received to date and it has been determined that the receivable should be cancelled, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the fire billings in the amount of $354,930.52 be cancelled. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-12-355 BUDGET TRANSFERS CALENDAR YEAR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, that, the following transfers are to be made from the Calendar Year 2019 Municipal Budget Appropriations: FROM To: Fire Dept. S&W 45,000.00 Police Dept. S&W 15,000.00 Maint. of Parks S&W 15,000.00 Administration S&W 10,000.00 Fire Dept. OE 45,000.00 Police Dept. OE 15,000.00 Bldg. & Grounds OE 15,000.00 Plan. & Econ. Dvlp. OE 10,000.00 TOTAL 85, 000.00 85,000.00 Passaic City Council December 3, 2019 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.19-12-356 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SALVATION ARMY PASSAIC CORPS TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR A WARMING CENTER IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (“City”) seeks to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) under which the City shall partner with the Salvation Army Passaic Corps (“Salvation Army”), 550 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 for the utilization of the space located at 550 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 (“subject premises”) as a warming center during periods of extreme cold for the at-risk population within the City pursuant to New Jersey’s “Code Blue” emergency cold weather laws; and WHEREAS, the use of the warming center shall be consistent with, but not limited to New Jersey “Code Blue” weather regulations; and WHEREAS, a “Code Blue” alert is issued whenever temperatures drop below the freezing point and weather conditions pose a danger to the homeless and at-risk populations; and WHEREAS, a “Code Blue” alert requires municipalities to make available warming centers for the homeless and at-risk population until the “Code Blue” alert is lifted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the MOU attached hereto, the City shall pay no fees ($0.00) to the Salvation Army for the utilization of the subject premises as a warming center; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the MOU attached hereto, the City shall provide the meals of breakfast and dinner to constituents utilizing the warming center on a daily basis, while the Salvation Army shall respectively provide the meal of lunch; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the MOU attached hereto, the City shall provide security, maintenance, and oversight Page 26 of 31 Passaic City Council December 3, 2019 Minutes associated with the use of the subject premises as a warming center during the term of the MOU; and WHEREAS, the term of the MOU shall commence on November 12, 2019 and terminate in March of 2020, or at which time the Dignity House shall be available for public use. 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 Memorandum of Understanding with the Salvation Army Passaic Corps to provide use of 550 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey, as a warming center, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, City Clerk, Police Department, and/or Emergency Management Coordinator of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding and/or any other documents required for same to further the purpose of this Resolution. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_19-12-357 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS/MEDICAL AND DRUG TESTING WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 for Pre-Employment Physicals/Medical and Drug Testing; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq; and WHEREAS, proposals were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website by the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals: Prime Vendor Quest Diagnostic North Medical Reliantcy Wilmington, NC Collegeville, PA Industries Ladera Ranch, CA Van Nuys, CA Page 27 of 31 Passaic City Council December 3, 2019 Minutes Cordant Health Mobile Health Solutions New York, NY Flagstaff, AZ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that Immedicenter be awarded the contract for Pre-Employment Physicals/Medical and Drug Testing at a cost not to exceed $ 17,000.00 for the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract for Pre-Employment Physicals/Medical and Drug Testing be awarded to Immedicenter at a cost not to exceed $ 17,000.00 for the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for the above services on a form prepared by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in various departments contingent upon CY 20 Budget being approved by the Governing Body. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. #2239-19 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 440. Handicapped Parking Spaces. Page 28 of 31 Passaic City Council December 3, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per this ordinance is 439 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 # 52 First Street North (Essex Street) Beginning S84JDL at a point 42 feet east of the easterly curbline of First Street and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 171 Marietta South Beginning at a point 155 W89HWZ Avenue feet west of the westerly curbline of Park Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 77 Pennington North Beginning at a point 188 VVT39P Avenue feet east of the easterly curbline of Paulison Avenue and extending to a point 20 feet easterly therefrom 81 Quincy Street Southerly Beginning at a point 63 A18EPH feet east of the easterly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 25 feet easterly therefrom 129 Tenth Street West Beginning at a point 138 T92CRW Page 29 of 31 Passaic City Council December 3, 2019 Minutes feet south of the southerly curbline of Passaic Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly 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 # 52 First Street North (Essex Street) Beginning H47LYL at a point 42 feet east of the easterly curbline of First Street and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 171 Marietta South Beginning at a point 155 Y84LUU Avenue feet west of the westerly curbline of Park Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 81 Quincy Street South Beginning at a point 63 T23LYL feet east of the easterly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 25 feet easterly therefrom 129 Tenth Street West Beginning at a point 138 F50LYL feet south of the southerly curbline of Passaic Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom Council Member Patel moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Schwartz the public hearing be held on December 17, 2019. Page 30 of 31 Passaic City Council December 3, 2019 Minutes ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the PAYMENT OF BILLS, was accepted and approved ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia MAYOR’S REPORT • Mayor Lora stated that many holiday events have been planned and they have been sent to the council. He thanked the Department of Recreation for helping to organize the events, and the Department of Public Works for their decoration of the city. • Mayor Lora introduced Mr. Shawn Allen as the new President of the local chapter of the NAACP.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Love the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President Page 31 of 31