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Passaic, NJ · January 7, 2020

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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 Page 2 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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,” Page 3 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 4 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Page 5 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 6 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 7 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 8 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes  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: Page 9 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes  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. Page 10 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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, Page 11 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 12 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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; Page 13 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 14 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes Funds for the above are available in Account #T-03-56-330- 3SU-MAP. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 15 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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); Page 16 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Page 17 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Page 18 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 19 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 20 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC 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 Page 21 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 22 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Page 23 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 24 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 25 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 26 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 27 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 28 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 29 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 30 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 31 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 32 of 33 Passaic City Council January 7, 2020 Minutes 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 Page 33 of 33

Agenda

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 2 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  Suspected Hazardous Substance and Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 19-12-04-1404-55 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 3 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) 4

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