City Council
Regular MeetingPassaic, NJ · January 7, 2020
Minutes
City of Passaic New Jersey
Passaic City Council
January 7, 2020 Minutes
WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 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: Love, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel, Melo, Munk
ALSO PRESENT: Hector C. Lora, Mayor ,Ricardo Fernandez,
Business Administrator, Christian M. Hibinski, Esq, City
Attorney
ROLL CALL
AYES: Love, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel, Melo, Munk
Council President Schaer, reviewed with Council items on
the agenda.
At this point Councilman Munk took his seat on the dais
Councilwoman, Melo took her seat on the dais
After a brief reviewed of said items, the Council work
session remained open.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC
WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 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:
Passaic City Council
January 7, 2020 Minutes
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
ALSO PRESENT: Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator,
Christian M. Hibinski, Esq, City Attorney
Invocation was rendered by Hon. Council Member Melo
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Hector Lora presented a Proclamation to Gabriela
Farfan
RESOLUTIONS – HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF YOUTH
On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council
Member Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR
ADOPTION
CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO.20-01-001
RESOLUTION APPOINTING GABRIELA FARFAN
AS HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF YOUTH
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Passaic wishes to
appoint Gabriela Farfan as Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth
for the City of Passaic; and
WHEREAS, Gabriela Farfan has exhibited dedication to
the community and the attributes necessary to positively
effect youth related activities in the City of Passaic;
and
WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth 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 youth activities
within the City of Passaic, including but not limited to
those activities associated with community service hours,
but shall possess no official authority on behalf of the
City of Passaic; and
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WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth would be
appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth shall
serve a term beginning effective immediately through
August 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth shall
serve without any compensation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Passaic, that Gabriela Farfan is hereby
appointed Honorary Deputy Mayor of Youth for the City of
Passaic subject to the terms and conditions set forth
herein.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes for December 17, 2019, submitted
for approval.
Upon motion made by Council Member Love and seconded by
Council Member Melo the aforementioned meeting minutes
were approved.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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,”
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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.
Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street
Item No. 35 – Is the price all-inclusive.
Item 35 – Explain the details of this resolution? What is
this all about?
Item 39 – Why is the wording different from these
resolutions from others adopted previously?
Item 41 – What is the CDBG Grant amount?
After ample opportunity given and no one else responding
on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council
Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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. 2240-19
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC,
CHAPTER 99, “CARNIVALS, BAZAARS AND FAIRS”
SECTION 99-3 “APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; FEE”
Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held
on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo,
So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all
interested parties would be given an opportunity to be
heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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After ample opportunity given and no one else responding,
on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by
Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was
closed
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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Council President Schaer called up for the second and final
reading Ordinance entitled:
CITY OF PASSAIC
ORDINANCE NO. 2242-19
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
99-111 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
BY THE CITY OF PASSAIC,
APPROPRIATING $1,650,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF $1,571,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE
CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held
on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo,
So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all
interested parties would be given an opportunity to be
heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street
Is this an outright purchase?
Are there any contingencies?
How long is the bond?
He is pleased with the land swap resolution.
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After ample opportunity given and no one else responding,
on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council
Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was closed
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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Council President Schaer called up for the second and final
reading Ordinance entitled:
CITY OF PASSAIC
ORDINANCE NO. 2243-19
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PASSAIC STREET
PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION
OF THE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL
TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS BLOCK 5000 LOT 1,
PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on
Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So
Ordered. The Council President then announced that all
interested parties would be given an opportunity to be
heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
After ample opportunity given and no one else responding,
on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by
Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was
closed
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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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, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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Council President Schaer called up for the second and final
reading Ordinance entitled:
CITY OF PASSAIC
ORDINANCE NO. 2244-19
ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY RANGES FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC
Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on
Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So
Ordered. The Council President then announced that all
interested parties would be given an opportunity to be
heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street
What will the new salary be?
What is the percentage of the raise?
Are there any changes to the benefits?
After ample opportunity given and no one else responding,
on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council
Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was closed
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by
Council Member Love the following communication was
received placed on file and approval granted
Passaic NAACP Chapter #2097, 135 Summer Street, submitting
application to hold a Flag Raising, in front of Passaic
City Hall, on February 1, 2020.
Reality Alliance Inc., 53-55 Lexington Avenue, submitting
application to renewal their Arcade License for the year
2020 (with council conditions as per Resolution
No. 9502-03)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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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
Personnel Actions – December 2019
City of Passaic Zoning Board, submitting the following:
Agenda of their December 10, 2019 meeting.
City of Passaic Self Insurance Fund, submitting the
following:
Notice of their meeting dates for the year 2020
City of Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board,
submitting the following:
Meeting dates for the year 2020
Agenda for the December 12, 2019
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Minutes of the November 14, 2019 meeting
City of Passaic Parking Authority, submitting the
following:
Audit year ending December 31, 2018 and 2017
Meeting dates for the year 2020
Agenda of their December 18, 2019 meeting
Minutes of their October 23, 2019 meeting
Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corp., submitting the
following:
Minutes of their December 11, 2019 Council meeting.
North Jersey District Water Commission, submitting the
following:
Proposed 2020 Budget
Adopted 2020 Budget
Notice and Agenda of their December 18, 2019
Notice of their meeting dates for the year 2020
Minutes of their November 20, 2019 meeting
City of Clifton, submitting the following:
Resolution No. R581-19 entitled “Resolution in
support of Assembly Bill A-5726 to increase the wages
pool workers to be paid by the state of New Jersey
and the county, which the elections being held.
Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following:
Agenda and Notice of their December 18, 2019 meeting.
Notice of their January 15, 2019 Reorganization
meeting
Minutes of their November 18, 2019 meeting
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,
submitting the following:
Suspected Hazardous Substance and Discharge
Notification NJDEP Case Number: 19-12-18-1021-07
Suspected Hazardous Substance and Discharge
Notification NJDEP Case Number: 19-12-12-1425-28
Suspected Hazardous Substance and Discharge
Notification NJDEP Case Number: 19-12-04-1404-55
Millennium Strategies, submitting their Monthly Activity
Report –December 2019.
City of Passaic Redevelopment Agency submitting the
following:
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Agenda of their December 16, 2019 meeting.
Agenda of January 9, 2019 Reorganization meeting.
Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, submitting memorandum re:
swearing in of Paul Martinez, III as Police Lieutenant on
January 2, 2020.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
RESOLUTIONS:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE PUBLIC AGENDA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON JANUARY 7, 2020 AT
5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING
LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION
On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council
Member Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR
ADOPTION
CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION # 20-01-002
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE
2020 ADMINISTRATION BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation (PEZDC) administers the Urban Enterprise Zone
Program within the City of Passaic: and,
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2019, the Passaic Enterprise
Zone Development Corporation (PEZDC) approved a resolution
adopting a 2020 Administrative Budget for the period of
January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 in the amount
of $269,791; and
WHEREAS, The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation has sufficient funds to meet the adopted 2020
Administrative Budget.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Passaic that the Council consents to the 2020
UEZ budget (attached) in an amount up to $269,791 for the
period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO. 20-01-003
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE USE OF URBAN ENTERPRISE
ZONE FUNDS FOR THE CLEAN SWEEP PROJECT 2020
WHEREAS, litter abatement continues to be a priority
issue for the City; and
WHEREAS, the existing UEZ sponsored litter project
has been well received and effective; and
WHEREAS, additional measures are needed to further
improve litter abatement efforts; AND
WHEREAS, the Board of the Passaic Enterprise Zone
Development Corporation at their December 11, 2019, 2018
meeting has adopted a resolution providing for the use of
$246,876 of funds for the clean sweep program during
calendar year 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Passaic that the Council consents to the
clean sweep project as proposed by the Passaic Enterprise
Zone Development Corporation resolution providing for the
use of $246,876 of funds for calendar year 2020.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO. 20-01-004
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE USE OF URBAN
ENTERPRISE ZONE FUNDS FOR THE GRAFFITI ERADICATION
PROJECT 2020
WHEREAS, the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation has established cleanliness as a priority goal
and graffiti abatement as a priority project; and,
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WHEREAS, the existing UEZ sponsored Graffiti
Eradication project has been well received and effective;
and
WHEREAS, additional measures are needed to further
improve graffiti eradication efforts; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of the Passaic Enterprise Zone
Development Corporation at their meeting of December 11,
2019 has adopted a resolution providing for the use of
$88,510 of funds for Graffiti Eradication during calendar
year 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Passaic that the Council consents to the
Graffiti Eradication project as proposed by the Passaic
Enterprise Zone Development Corporation resolution
providing for the use of $88,510 of funds for calendar
year 2020.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION #20-01-005
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2020 INTERLOCAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PASSIAC ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, the City of Passaic maintains the position
of Business Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the Business Administrator has also served
as Executive Director of the Passaic Enterprise Zone
Development Corporation (PEZDC); and
WHEREAS, the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation conducts programs to support economic
development within the City of Passaic; and
WHEREAS, The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation desires to utilize the services of the
Business Administrator on a part-time basis; and
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WHEREAS, sharing the time of the Business
Administrator between both the City and the PEZDC will
result in efficiencies to both organizations;
WHEREAS, the City and PEZDC have had a successful
history of sharing employees in a similar manner; and
WHEREAS, the PEZDC Board of Trustees at their
December 11, 2019 meeting approved a resolution to enter
into an inter-local services agreement with the City of
Passaic for the services of the Business Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Passaic that the Council authorizes the
Mayor to enter into an inter-local services agreement with
the PEZDC for the Economic Development Representative
providing the City with a payment of up to $47,298 for the
period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for the
services of the Business Administrator.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION # 20-01-006
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2020 INTERLOCAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PASSIAC ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Passaic maintains the position
of Economic Development Representative; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Representative is
the long-time Zone Coordinator of the Passaic Enterprise
Zone Development Corporation (PEZDC); and
WHEREAS, the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation conducts programs to support economic
development within the City of Passaic; and
WHEREAS, The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation desires to utilize the services of the
Economic Development Representative for approximately two-
thirds of that employee’s time; and
WHEREAS, sharing the time of the Economic Development
Representative between both the City and the PEZDC will
result in efficiencies to both organizations;
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WHEREAS, the City and PEZDC have had a successful
history of sharing employees in a similar manner; and
WHEREAS, the PEZDC Board of Trustees at their
December 11, 2019 meeting approved a resolution to enter
into an inter-local services agreement with the City of
Passaic for the services of the Economic Development
Representative.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Passaic that the Council authorizes the
Mayor to enter into an inter-local services agreement with
the PEZDC for the Economic Development Representative
providing the City with a payment of up to $79,223 for the
period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for the
services of the Economic Development Representative.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION #20-01-007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT
FOR CONSULTANT/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR SUBSTANCE
ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2018 the City Council of the
City of Passaic adopted Resolution #18-11-352 (Attached)
approving a contract with Diane DeValve for
Consultant/Clinical Supervisor for Substance Abuse
Treatment Program in an amount not to exceed $ 34,000.00;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase the contract
amount by an additional $8,200.00 for a revised total
amount of $42,200.00 for additional sessions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract with
Diane DeValve, for Consultant/Clinical Supervisor for
Substance Abuse Treatment Program shall be amended to
increase the contract amount to $42,200.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic is
hereby authorized to execute this amendment on a form
approved by the City Attorney and that this amendment be
filed in the City Clerk’s Office.
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
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Funds for the above are available in Account #T-03-56-330-
3SU-MAP.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO. 20-01-008
RESOLUTION-TEMPORARY BUDGET CALENDAR YEAR 2020
WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-19 of the Local Budget Act
provides that the Temporary appropriations should be made
prior to the adoption of the CY2020 current operating
budget as well as Sewer Utility budget, for the purpose
and the amounts required, and
WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the
first 30 days of the fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the CY2019
budget, exclusive of any appropriation made for interest
and debt redemption charges, capital improvement and
public assistance in the said budget is the sum of $86, 5
1 1,988.00, and Sewer utility budget is the sum of $6,090,
5 3 0 . 0 0 and
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the total appropriation in the
CY2019 budget, exclusive of any appropriation made for
interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement
and public assistance in the said budget is the sum of
$22,709,397.00, and $1,598,7 6 4.00, and
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body
of City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey,
that the following temporary appropriations be made; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer
of the City of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION#_20-01-009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, the below mentioned lienholder have over
paid taxes on the below property and a refund is due to
them in the amount of $43.52;
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
2191.02 11 5 Pretoria St Glia Group 2019 $43.52
1662 East 24th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION# 20-10-010
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF
TWO (2) 2020 HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE
ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLES
PASSAIC POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of
Purchasing on Thursday, December 19, 2019 for Furnishing
and Delivery of Two (2) 2020 Harley Davidson Police Electra
Glide Motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached:
WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications
were downloaded from the City of Passaic Website, none of
whom submitted bids:
Prime Vendor
Wilmington, NC
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive bid was
received from Brian’s Harley Davidson of Langhorne, PA in
the total amount of $42,760.29 which is inclusive of
Alternate #1 (Kit Strobe Lite Red Blue; Alternate #2
(Windshield Array); Alternate #3 (Engine Guard Lighting);
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Alternate #4 (Emergency Response Kit); Alternate #5 (Black
Tour Pack w/lights) and Alternate #6 (Saddelbag Rails
w/lights).
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Police Chief,
Luis Guzman that the contract be awarded to Brian’s Harley
Davidson of Langhorne, in the amount of $42,760.29
inclusive of Alternate #’s 1 through 6.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Passaic that the contract for Furnishing and
Delivery of Two (2) 2020 Harley Davidson Police Electra
Glide Motorcycles be awarded to Brian’s Harley Davison of
Langhorne, PA in the total amount of $42,760.29.
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 Byrne Memorial
Account #G-02-40-BM7-017-000.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION # 20-01-011
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES
CITY OF PASSAIC
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of
Purchasing on Thursday, December 19, 2019 for Public
Relations and Marketing Services; 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, a proposal was received as per the attached:
WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications
were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website by the
following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals.
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Haus, Inc. eRepublic Prime
Dixon, IL Folsom, CA Wilmington, NC
MSSmedia The Bid Lab
Miami, FL New York, NY
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the evaluation
committee that the contract for Public Relations &
Marketing Services be awarded to Catania Consulting Group,
Inc., of North Haledon, NJ in the amount of $ 35,000.00
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 the contract for Public Relations
& Marketing Services be awarded to Catania Consulting
Group, Inc. of North Haledon, NJ in the amount of
$ 35,000.00 for the period January 1, 2020 through December
31, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk
are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a
form prepared by the City Attorney
.
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
Funds for the above are available contingent upon CY
2020 Budget being approved by the Governing Body- Account
#0-01-20-110-000-029.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO.20-01-012
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION
OF SMALL BALANCES
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-171 a
municipal governing body may adopt a resolution
designating a municipal employee, on its behalf, to
process or cancel property tax refunds under ten dollars
and/or cancel any property tax delinquencies under ten
dollars.
WHEREAS, the enactment of P.L. 2013.c.54 has expanded
the scope of this statute to encompass any delinquent
charges or fees imposed by the municipality so long as the
delinquency is less than ten dollars.
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WHEREAS, the cancellation of small balances will
prevent those properties with such small delinquencies
from going to tax sale and having additional interest and
penalties imposed; And to further avoid any hardship that
would otherwise be imposed on residents with such small
delinquencies of less than ten dollars.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, that in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-171 the Council hereby
directs, that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to
process or cancel any small balances of less than ten
dollars.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO.20-01-013
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTEREST CHARGES ON
DELINQUENT TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER MUNICIPAL
LIENS OR CHARGES
WHEREAS, New Jersey property taxes are a continuous
lien on the real estate. Property taxes are due in four
installments during the tax year: February 1, May 1, August
1, and November 1. in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-67
The governing body shall fix, by resolution, the rate of
interest to be charged for the nonpayment of taxes,
assessments, or other municipal liens or charges, on the
date when they would become delinquent, and may also
provide that no interest shall be charged if payment of
any installment is made within the tenth calendar day
following the date upon which the same became payable,
also known as the grace period.
WHEREAS, The rate so fixed shall not exceed 8% per
annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18%
per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, to be
calculated from the date taxes were payable, known as the
Quarterly Due Date, until the date that actual payment to
the tax collector is made. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54-
4-67 any taxes, remaining unpaid after the 10th of each
due date is subject to interest from the first of quarterly
due date.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, that in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 the City of Passaic,
hereby directs that the interest rate for the non-payment
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of taxes, assessments or other municipal liens or charges
shall be fixed at 8% for the first $1,500.00 delinquent
amount and at 18% for any amounts in excess of $1,500.00;
provided, however, that no interest shall be charged if
payment of any installment of such taxes or assessments
is made within the tenth calendar day following the date
upon which same became payable, also known as the grace
period.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION #20-01-014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL TAX SALE
WHEREAS, Chapter 99 of the Public Laws of 1997 of the
State of New Jersey (P.L.1997, c.99) was enacted on May
12, 1997; and
WHEREAS, P.L. 1997, c.99 permits municipalities to
hold a “tax lien sale” for arrearages in real property
taxes and other liens or charges, after the eleventh day
of the eleventh month of the fiscal year upon passage of
a Resolution Permitting the same, by the Governing Body;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, as follows:
1. In accordance with P.L. 1997, c.99 (N.J.S.A.
54:5-19) the City of Passaic, hereby directs that for
unpaid real property taxes or other municipal liens
or charges, or any part thereof in arrears as of the
eleventh day of the eleventh month of the previous
and/or current year, the Tax Collector shall, subject
to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:5-19, enforce the
lien by selling a tax sale certificate on the
delinquent property taxes, pursuant to law, provided
that the sale in conducted no later than December 31,
of the current year for delinquencies from current
and/or prior years.
2. Such sale shall include only such unpaid taxes
or other municipal liens or charges as were in arrears
in the prior and/or current year.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION #20-01-015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX SALE
CERTIFICATE AND RETURN OF TAX SALE PROCEEDS
WHEREAS, River Drive Realty Inc., who is the owner
of Block 1262, Lot 27 and Block 1262, Lot 27, Qualifier
T01, more commonly known as 370-402 River Drive;
WHEREAS, On December 17, 2019 the City of Passaic
sold to ATCF II NJ, LLC TAX SERVICE tax sale certificate
#19-00027 in the amount of $16,884.74 and premium of
$199,000.00 on Block 1262, Lot 27, Qualifier T01.
WHEREAS, On November 25, 2019 the owners had made a
payment on both lots to remove property from sale, the
payment received only indicated the main lot 27 and was
posted as such, creating an overpayment on the main lot
and causing the sub lot, Qualifier T01 of this property
to go into tax sale,
WHEREAS, the overpayment created on Lot 27 is
transferred to sub Lot: 27 Q: T01 bringing the balance
owed to zero as of the payment date.
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer certifies that
funds equaling $16,884.74 are available for return to ATCF
II New Jersey LLC, Tax Service
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Passaic, that the sum of $16,884.74 and
$199,000.00 be returned to ATCF II New Jersey LLC, and Tax
Sate Certificate #19-00027 be rescinded.
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RESOLUTION NO._20-01-016
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS CONCERNING BLOCK 4125, LOT 8
WHICH IS LOCATED AT 12 BROADWAY
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Planning Board
of the City of Passaic that Block 4125, Lot 8 on the Tax
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Map of the City of Passaic is an area in need of
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary investigation in this matter
has been approved by the Planning Board of the City of
Passaic; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has recommended to the City Council to proceed with the
determination of the need of rehabilitation in this matter;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has authorized the rehabilitation plan and its adoption;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has approved and memorialized these determinations and
recommendations on November 13, 2019; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to
accept these determinations and recommendations of the
Planning Board of the City of Passaic and commence with
all rehabilitation efforts regarding Block 4125, Lot 8.
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 recommendation of the Planning
Board regarding the rehabilitation efforts that concern
Block 4125, Lot 8; 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.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO.20-01-017
RESOLUTION APPOINTING RONDA CASSON COTRONEO
AS INTERIM 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 an interim term
ending on February 8, 2021; 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 Interim Judge of the
Municipal Court of the City of Passaic with 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.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION # 20-01-018
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
CITY OF PASSAIC
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of
Purchasing on Thursday, December 19, 2019 for Special
Legal Counsel; and
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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, a proposal was received as per the attached;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications
were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website by the
following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals.
Florio Kenny Raval Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd The Bid Lab
Lyndhurst, NJ San Diego, CA New York, NY
Napoli Shkolnik. PLLC O’Donnell McCoy Heleniak Prime Vendor
Melville, NY Morristown, NJ Wilmington, NC
Biancamano & DiStefano
Edison, NJ
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation
Committee that the contract for Special Legal Counsel be
awarded to Eric M. Bernstein & Associates of Warren, NJ
in the amount of $120.00/hour in an amount not to exceed
$48,500.00 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 the contract for Special Legal
Counsel be awarded to Eric M. Bernstein & Associates in
the amount of $120.00/hour in an amount not to exceed
$48,500.00 for the period January 1, 2020 through December
31, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk
are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a
form prepared by the City Attorney.
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
Contingent upon funds being approved by the
governing body for the above will be available in Account
CY 2020 Acct.#0-01-20-155-000-118.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO._20-01-019
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC
TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Leary Firefighters Foundation
(“Foundation”) is a nonprofit organization described in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the “Code”); and
WHEREAS, the Passaic Fire Department (“Grantee”)
provides fire, emergency and rescue services in the City
of Passaic, to which contributions are deductible under
Code Section 170(c)(1); and
WHEREAS, the Foundation desires to purchase, on
behalf of Grantee, the MCS training and leadership program
at a cost of approximately Sixteen Thousand and Five
Hundred Dollars ($16,500.00); and
WHEREAS, the Foundation and Grantee wish to enter
into the attached Grant Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation and Grantee shall be subject
to the terms and conditions of the attached 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 enter into the attached Grant Agreement with
the Leary Firefighters Foundation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, City Clerk,
and Fire Chief are hereby authorized and directed to
undertake any and all other necessary actions to
effectuate the execution of this Grant Agreement.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO.20-01-020
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS CONCERNING BLOCK 4125, LOT 8
WHICH IS LOCATED AT 39-41 LEXINGTON AVENUE
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Planning Board
of the City of Passaic that Block 4125, Lot 8 on the Tax
Map of the City of Passaic is an area in need of
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary investigation in this matter
has been approved by the Planning Board of the City of
Passaic; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has recommended to the City Council to proceed with the
determination of the need of rehabilitation in this matter;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has authorized the rehabilitation plan and its adoption;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has approved and memorialized these determinations and
recommendations on November 13, 2019; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to
accept these determinations and recommendations of the
Planning Board of the City of Passaic and commence with
all rehabilitation efforts regarding Block 4125, Lot 8.
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 recommendation of the Planning
Board regarding the rehabilitation efforts that concern
Block 4125, Lot 8; 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.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION NO._20-01-021
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS CONCERNING BLOCK 4125, LOT 18
WHICH IS LOCATED AT 26-28 CENTRAL AVENUE
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Planning Board
of the City of Passaic that Block 4125, Lot 18 on the Tax
Map of the City of Passaic is an area in need of
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary investigation in this matter
has been approved by the Planning Board of the City of
Passaic; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has recommended to the City Council to proceed with the
determination of the need of rehabilitation in this matter;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has authorized the rehabilitation plan and its adoption;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Passaic
has approved and memorialized these determinations and
recommendations on November 13, 2019; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to
accept these determinations and recommendations of the
Planning Board of the City of Passaic and commence with
all rehabilitation efforts regarding Block 4125, Lot 18.
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 recommendation of the Planning
Board regarding the rehabilitation efforts that concern
Block 4125, Lot 18; 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.
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CITY OF PASSAIC
RESOLUTION #20-01-022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC
TO ACCEPT AN EXTENSION OF TIME AND GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY
WHEREAS, all projects and activities funded under
CDBG-DR were to be completed by September 30, 2019 as per
Amendment No. 7; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen
Freeholders has authorized an additional $33,080.46 in
funds to the award of $3,712,004.00 under the Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for
the implementation of the MacDonald Brook Storm Water
Management Project, bringing the grant total to
$3,745,084.46; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen
Freeholders has authorized a time extension of the
relevant Sub-Grant Agreement through June 30, 2020 to
permit the City of Passaic to complete Phase VI of the
McDanold Brook public facility project; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen
Freeholders has requested the City of Passaic to execute
Amendment No. 8 to CDBG DR Sub-Recipient Agreement
attached hereto which has been reviewed and approved by
the City Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby
authorized to accept an extension and further funding from
the County of Passaic in relation to the Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery to permit the
City of Passaic to complete the next Phase of the McDanold
Brook public facility project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to execute the amended
Sub-Grant Agreement attached hereto and return same to the
Passaic County Division of Economic Development.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING:
Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title.
CITY OF PASSAIC
ORDINANCE NO# 2245-20
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 439. Handicapped Parking Spaces.
WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking
Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as
per this ordinance is 438 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) H47LYL
Beginning at a point 42
feet east of the
easterly curbline of
First Street and
extending to a point 22
feet westerly therefrom
11 Hammond Avenue West Beginning at a point 118 WPL80A
feet north of the
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northerly curbline of
Montgomery Street and
extending to a point 20
feet northerly
therefrom
63 Henry Street North Beginning at a point 77 W99ABH
feet east of the
easterly curbline of
Grove Street and
extending to a point 20
feet easterly therefrom
309 Oak Street South Beginning at a point 205 F41BVJ
feet west of the
westerly curbline of
Grove Street and
extending to a point 23
feet westerly therefrom
380 River Drive West Beginning at a point 59 X79AXJ
feet south of the
southerly curbline of
Westervelt Place and
extending to a point 22
feet southerly
therefrom
48 Sixth Avenue North Beginning at a point 38 2453HB
feet west of the
westerly curbline of
Boulevard and extending
to a point 20 feet
westerly therefrom
9-11 Steyn Place East Beginning at a point 150 R56LME
feet south of the
southerly curbline of
McKinley Place and
extending to a point 21
feet southerly
therefrom
66 Third Street East Beginning at a point 39 F73GYL
feet north of the
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northerly curbline of
Essex Street and
extending to a point 21
feet northerly
therefrom
252 Van Houten South (Barry Place) Beginning KRU55A
Avenue at a point 40 feet east
of the easterly
curbline of Van Houten
Avenue and extending to
a point 23 feet easterly
therefrom
SECTION 2
295-32.2.Ord. Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New
Jersey License Plate Number shall be amended by the
addition of the following:
ADDITION:
NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION PLATE #
52 First Street West (Across the Street) H47LYL
Beginning at a point 353
feet north of the
northerly curbline of
Passaic Street and
extending to a point 22
feet northerly
therefrom
11 Hammond West Beginning at a point 118 K93LYL
Avenue feet north of the
northerly curbline of
Montgomery Street and
extending to a point 20
feet northerly therefrom
181 Howe Avenue Sout Beginning at a point 98 S99KZL
h feet west of the
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westerly curbline of
Paulison Avenue and
extending to a point 22
feet westerly therefrom
283 Madison Sout Beginning at a point 149 P16GBM
Street h feet east of the
easterly curbline of
Grove Street and
extending to a point 22
feet easterly therefrom
96 Market Street North (Bergen Street) S69LJP
Beginning at a point 65
feet east of the
easterly curbline of
Market Street and
extending to a point 22
feet easterly therefrom
542 McKinley West (Kruger Place) R87LFT
Street Beginning at a point 34
feet south of the
southerly curbline of
McKinley Street and
extending to a point 22
feet southerly
therefrom
9-11 Steyn East Beginning at a point 150 5814HG
Place feet south of the
southerly curbline of
McKinley Place and
extending to a point 21
feet southerly therefrom
475 Paulison West Beginning at a point 30 T34JLT
Avenue feet south of the
southerly curbline of
Eighth Avenue and
extending to a point 22
feet southerly therefrom
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Council Member Garcia moved the Ordinance be approved on
first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Love
the public hearing be held on January 21, 2020.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
PAYMENT OF BILLS
On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by
Council Member Love the PAYMENT OF BILLS, was accepted and
approved
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council
on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by
Council Member Love the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer
ABSENT: Patel
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer,
City Clerk Council President
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City Council Agenda: January 7, 2020
City of Passaic New Jersey
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 7, 2020
7:00 P.M.
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
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING GABRIELA FARFAN AS HONORARY
DEPUTY MAYOR OF YOUTH
V. RESOLUTIONS – HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF YOUTH
1. RESOLUTION APPOINTING GABRIELA FARFAN AS HONORARY DEPUTY
MAYOR OF YOUTH
VI. PRESENTATION:
Passaic Police Department
VII. MINUTES: December 17, 2019, City Council meeting.
VIII. HEARING OF CITIZENS
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.
IX. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING( HEARING IS
REQUIRED)
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2240-19 -ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF PASSAIC, CHAPTER 99, “CARNIVALS, BAZAARS AND FAIRS”
SECTION 99-3 “APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; FEE”
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2242-19 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
PURCHASE OF 99-111 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY BY THE
CITY OF PASSAIC, APPROPRIATING $1,650,000 THEREFOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,571,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE
CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
City Council Meeting Agenda: January 7, 2020
4. ORDINANCE NO. 2243-19 -ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PASSAIC STREET
PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE REAL
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF
PASSAIC AS BLOCK 5000 LOT 1, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
5. ORDINANCE NO. 2244-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY RANGES FOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC
X. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
6. Passaic NAACP Chapter #2097, 135 Summer Street, submitting application to hold a
Flag Raising, in front of Passaic City Hall, on February 1, 2020.
7. Reality Alliance Inc., 53-55 Lexington Avenue, submitting application to renewal their
Arcade License for the year 2020 (with council conditions as per resolution no. 9502-
03)
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.
8. Personnel Actions – December 2019
9. City of Passaic Zoning Board, submitting the following:
Agenda of their December 10, 2019 meeting.
10. City of Passaic Self Insurance Fund, submitting the following:
Notice of their meeting dates for the year 2020
11. City of Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, submitting the following:
Meeting dates for the year 2020
Agenda for the December 12, 2019
Minutes of the November 14, 2019 meeting
12. City of Passaic Parking Authority, submitting the following:
Audit year ending December 31, 2018 and 2017
Meeting dates for the year 2020
Agenda of their December 18, 2019 meeting
Minutes of their October 23, 2019 meeting
13. Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corp., submitting the following:
Minutes of their December 11, 2019 Council meeting.
14. North Jersey District Water Commission, submitting the following:
Proposed 2020 Budget
Adopted 2020 Budget
Notice and Agenda of their December 18, 2019
Notice of their meeting dates for the year 2020
Minutes of their November 20, 2019 meeting
15. City of Clifton, submitting the following:
Resolution No. R581-19 entitled “Resolution in support of Assembly Bill A-
5726 to increase the wages pool workers to be paid by the state of New Jersey
and the county, which the elections being held.
16. Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following:
Agenda and Notice of their December 18, 2019 meeting.
Notice of their January 15, 2019 Reorganization meeting
Minutes of their November 18, 2019 meeting
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City Council Meeting Agenda: January 7, 2020
17. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, submitting the following:
Suspected Hazardous Substance and Discharge Notification NJDEP Case
Number: 19-12-18-1021-07
Suspected Hazardous Substance and Discharge Notification NJDEP Case
Number: 19-12-12-1425-28
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18. Millennium Strategies, submitting their Monthly Activity Report –December 2019.
19. City of Passaic Redevelopment Agency submitting the following:
Agenda of their December 16, 2019 meeting.
Agenda of January 9, 2019 Reorganization meeting.
XI. RESOLUTIONS:
20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON JANUARY 7, 2020 AT 5:30
PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION,
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS
21. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE
2020 ADMINISTRATION BUDGET
22. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE USE OF URBAN ENTERPRISE
ZONE FUNDS FOR THE CLEAN SWEEP PROJECT 2020
23. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE USE OF URBAN ENTERPRISE
ZONE FUNDS FOR THE GRAFFITI ERADICATION PROJECT 2020
24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2020 INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PASSAIC ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2020 INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PASSAIC ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR
CONSULTANT/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
TREATMENT PROGRAM (Additional $8,200.00 for a revised total amount of
$42,200.00 for additional sessions.)
27. RESOLUTION-TEMPORARY BUDGET CALENDAR YEAR 2020
28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS
(5 Pretoria Street $43.52)
29. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF TWO (2) 2020 HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE ELECTRA
GLIDE MOTORCYCLESPASSAIC POLICE DEPARTMENT (Awarded to Brian’s
Harley Davison of Langhorne, PA in the total amount of $42,760.29.)
30. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
MARKETING SERVICES CITY OF PASSAIC (Awarded to Catania Consulting
Group, Inc., of North Haledon, NJ in the amount of $ 35,000.00 for the period
January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020)
31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF SMALL BALANCES
32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTEREST CHARGES ON DELINQUENT
TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS OR CHARGES
33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL TAX SALE
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City Council Meeting Agenda: January 7, 2020
34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX SALE
CERTIFICATE AND RETURN OF TAX SALE PROCEEDS
35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS CONCERNING BLOCK 2154, LOT 14 WHICH
IS LOCATED AT 12 BROADWAY.
36. RESOLUTION APPOINTING RONDA CASSON COTRONEO AS INTERIM
JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC
37. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
CITY OF PASSAIC (awarded to Eric M. Bernstein & Associates in the amount of
$120.00/hour in an amount not to exceed $48,500.00 for the period January 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020.)
38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LEARY FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION
39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS CONCERNING BLOCK 4125, LOT 8 WHICH
IS LOCATED AT 39-41-LEXINGTON AVENUE
40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS CONCERNING BLOCK 4125, LOT 18 WHICH
IS LOCATED AT 26-28 CENTRAL AVENUE
41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ACCEPT AN
EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY
XII. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING:
42. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING
FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER
XIII. PAYMENT OF BILLS
XIV. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
XV. MAYOR’S REPORT
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
(Next meeting of the City Council - January 21, 2020)
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