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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED THAT DUE TO COVID-19 THIS MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL STREAMED. PUBLIC NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MEETING WAS PUBLISHED IN THE HERALD NEWS AND POSTED ON MAY 26, 2020 ON THE CITY OF PASSAIC WEBSITE AT: WWW.CITYOFPASSAIC.COM (COUNCIL AGENDAS). INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA. PLEASE BE GUIDED ACCORDINGLY. ON CALL OF THE ROLL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONDED: ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Hector C. Lora, Mayor; Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator; Christian M. Hibinski, Esq., City Attorney Invocation was rendered by Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for June 23, 2020, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK MAYOR’S UPDATE  Covid-19 testing has continued throughout the city; update on the city’s response to Covid-19.  Moment of Silence for Kathleen Caren, Passaic County Open Space Coordinator.  Senior building update HEARING OF CITIZENS Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: In Accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.). The Council opens every public meeting for comments of the public. However, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 “nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the discretion of a public body to permit, prohibit or regulate the active participation at any meeting,” Therefore, the City Council will not entertain any comments from persons who communicate obscene material, make statements which are considered bias intimidation in which any person attempts to intimidate any individual or group because of race, color, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or ethnicity or makes personally offensive or abusive, defamatory or profane comments, comments intending to harass or speak any offensive or abusive language. The person who makes these statements will relinquish their allotted five minutes for public discussion. Sanjay Patel, 18 Wendy Way , Edison NJ  Owner of Sunny Liquor, requesting liquor store hours of sale to be reduced to 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Howie Mack, 187 Howard Avenue  Late at night there is lighting problems near Third Ward Memorial Park Viki Patel, on behalf of President Liquors, Passaic  President liquors disagrees with petition by Sanjay Patel for shortening store hours Howard Pujols, 245 Hope Ave  Commends Passaic for proactive response to Covid-19. Page 2 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK  Brookhaven Haven Development Project – what is status of additional parking?  Can residents expect more development projects to increase parking?  Is Passaic exploring alternatives to reallocate police budget, etc?  What committees by council explore policing in city of Passaic  Is there legislation addressing any criminal justice reform?  Will Disciplinary records disclosure for police department be available to the public? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Council president called for 8-minute recess at 8:19 pm By motion of council president Schaer the meeting reconvened 8:22 pm: ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communication was received placed on file and approval granted New Faith Baptist Church, 185 Lexington Ave, submitting the following applications:  Flea Market, in their front yard (private property) on July 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Rain Date July 25, 2020) Page 3 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK  Flea Market, in their front yard (private property) on August 1, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Rain Date: August 15, 2020) (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Adas Yereim, 33 Union Rd. SV, NY 10977 submitting application to hold a Playground Field Day on August 11, 2020 from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Third Ward Park. (Rain Date August 12, 2020) (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City Green Inc., submitting application to park the City Green Mobile in front of Passaic City Hall, every Friday between July 24, 2020 to October 31, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. (Contingent upon departmental approvals) Peruvian Parade, P.O Box 2452, Paterson, NJ, submitting application to hold a Flag Raising in front of Passaic City on July 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Contingent upon departmental approvals) Zuniga Entertainment t/a Fiesta Night Club, 115 President Street, submitting application to renew their Entertainment License for the year 2020. Sunny Patel, NJLSA Secretary, submitting a petition requesting liquor store hours of sale to be reduced to 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: 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 Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Page 4 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK City of Passaic Board of Education, submitting notice of their June 29, 2020 public meeting. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSTAIN: Love ABSENT: On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communication was received placed on file and approval granted Personnel Actions- June 2020 Millenium Strategies, submitting their July 2020 Activity Report Majin Zuniga, submitting his resignation letter from the Passaic Housing Authority. City of Passaic Redevelopment Agency, submitting notice cancelling their July 9, 2020 meeting. City of Passaic Planning Board, submitting Agenda of their July 8, 2020 meeting. City of Passaic Housing Authority, submitting notice of their July 15, 2020 meeting. City of Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment, submitting notice cancelling their meeting of July 7, 2020. North Jersey Water Supply Commission, submitting the following:  Minutes of their May 27, 2020 meeting  Notice and Agenda of their June 24, 2020 meeting PSE&G, submitting the following:  Notice of their July 21, 2020 public hearing Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following:  Notice of their July 8, 2020 meeting  Agenda of their July 8, 2020 meeting  Minutes of their April 8, 2020 Council meeting Page 5 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK  Minutes of their May 13, 2020 Council meeting ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON JULY 21, 2020 AT 7:00 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 Garcia the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-07-199 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 5/28/2020 for Block: 4054 Lot 1, also known as 24 Barbour Ave., Passaic, NJ, property owner: Cliffpass Corp. /Botany Plaza. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property from $11,500,000 to $10,206,600 for tax year 2017 and to $9,707,000 for tax year 2018 and to $8,892,740 for tax year 2019; WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2017, 2018 & 2019; Page 6 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 4054/1 24 Barbour Ave. Cliffpass Corp/Botany 2017 $45,100.86 Plaza 2018 $64,512.14 2019 $95,868.95 Total Refund Due: $205,481.95 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-07-200 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 5/28/2020 for Block: 1130 Lot 24, also known as 228 Washington PL, Passaic, NJ, property owner: 228 Washington Place LLC. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property from $1,004,300 to $950,000 for tax year 2019; WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2019; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 1130/24 228 Washington Pl. 228 Washington Place LLC 2019 $1,996.61 Page 7 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#20-07-201 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 5/28/2020 for Block: 3268 Lot 1, also known as 48 Richard St, Passaic, NJ, property owner: JTNSONS CO.. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property from $410,000to $370,000 for tax years 2018 and 2019 WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2018 and 2019 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 3268/1 48 Richard St. JTNSONS CO. 2018 $1,439.20 2019 $1,470.80 Total Refund $2,910.00 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-07-202 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTSRESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 5/28/2020 for Block: 3282 Lot 118, also known as , 130 Ridge Ave, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Lifshitz, Daniel & Hindy.. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property from $1,472,600 to $1,370,000 for tax year 2018 and to $1,330,000 for tax year 2019 and to $1,050,000 for tax year 2020. Page 8 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2018 and 2019 which will be refunded and the credits resulting for 2020 tax year will be applied as credits to the 4th quarter 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 3282/118 130 Ridge Ave Lifshitz, Daniel & Hindy 2018 $3,691.55 2019 $5,243.40 Total Refund $8,934.95 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-07-203 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 5/28/2020 for Block: 2157.01 Lot 25, also known as 701 Main St, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Alpha Management LLC. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property from $1,088,200 to $990,000 for tax year 2019 and to $750,000 for tax year 2020. WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2019 which will be refunded and the credits resulting for 2020 tax year will be applied as credits to the 4th quarter 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE Page 9 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 2157.01/25 701 Main St. Alpha Management LLC 2019 $3,610.81 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#_20-07-204 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 6/22/2020 for Block: 2175 Lot 15, also known as 369 Chestnut St., Passaic, NJ, property owner: SPJP Realty Co. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property from $260,500 to $206,600 for tax year 2018 and to $187,200 for tax year 2019. WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for 2018 and 2019 which will be refunded any credits resulting for tax year 2020 will be applied as credits to the 4th quarter 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 2175/15 369 Chestnut St. SPJP Realty Co. 2018 $1,939.32 2019 $2,695.24 Total Refund $4,634.56 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-07-205 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the below mentioned property owners and/or their mortgage company has over paid taxes on the below property and a refund is due to them in the amount of $2,094.05; Page 10 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 1320/18 153 Brook Ave. Lomnitz, Mark 2020 $2,094.05 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-07-206 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the below mentioned property owners and/or their mortgage company has over paid taxes on the below property and a refund is due to them in the amount of $10,918.85; 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 OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 3251/31 254 Passaic Ave Pruzansky, Abraham 2020 $10,918.85 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-207 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BLOCK 3219 LOT 4, 5, 15, 32 AND 38 WHICH IS LOCATED AT 426 AND 430 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, 102 AND 102B GRANT STREET AND 13-19 WICKHAM STREET AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Planning Board of the City of Passaic that Block 3219 Lot 4, 5, 15, 32 and 38 on the Tax Map of the City of Passaic is an area in need of rehabilitation; and Page 11 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 July 8, 2020; 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 3219 Lot 4, 5, 15, 32 and 38. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic hereby accepts the recommendation of the Planning Board and designates Block 3219 Lot 4, 5, 15, 32 and 38 as an area in need of rehabilitation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents and/or undertake any and all such actions necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-208 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE STUDY AREA CENSUS TRACTS 1752, 1753.01, 1754.01, 1754.02, 1758.01, 1758.02 AND 1759 AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION Page 12 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, Resolution 20-06-190 adopted by the City Council on June 23, 2020 directed the City of Passaic Planning Board to investigate and determine whether the Study Area as defined by the areas outlined on the City of Passaic Tax Map included herein as Exhibit A (the “delineated area”), meets the criteria of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-14) as an “Area in Need of Rehabilitation”; and WHEREAS, the City’s planning consulting firm, Topology NJ, LLC (“Topology”), has investigated and researched the status of the existing conditions in the delineated area on the City of Passaic Tax Map including the age of the existing housing stock; and WEHREAS, Topology’s findings, presented in a report dated June 16, 2020 the “Area In Need of Rehabilitation Report: City of Passaic” include the fact that over 50% of the residential housing structures in the delineated area were built before 1970 and, therefore, are at least 50 years old and that a program of rehabilitation may be expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2020, the City of Passaic Planning Board heard testimony from Philip Abramson and Chris Colley regarding the age and physical condition of the City’s housing stock, that a program of rehabilitation may be expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and that the delineated area meets criteria (a)(2) of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A- 14; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board recommends that the Municipal Council designate the Study Area as an area in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic’s Topology Report and testimony from Philip Abramson and Chris Colley shall form the principal basis for making the determination that the delineated area is an “Area In Need of Rehabilitation”; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board has provided its recommendation that the conditions that warrant designating the delineated area on the City of Page 13 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Passaic Tax Map as an “Area In Need of Rehabilitation” to the Municipal Council for consideration of adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, THAT: Section 1. The delineated area on the City of Passaic Tax Map be and is hereby designated as an “Area In Need of Rehabilitation” pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-14). Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to serve within ten (10) days a copy of this Resolution upon each person who filed a written objection thereto and stated, in or upon the written submission, an address to which notice of determination may be sent. Section 3. This Resolution shall be forwarded for approval to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs for the State of New Jersey before this Resolution shall become effective. Section 4. Upon approval of the Resolution by the Commission of the Department of Community Affairs for the State of New Jersey, the City of Passaic Planning Board is hereby authorized to prepare one or more redevelopment plans indicating that the delineated area on the City of Passaic Tax Map has been declared an Area In Need of Rehabilitation pursuant to this resolution, and to make such other amendments as may be necessary and appropriate in furtherance of each redevelopment plan’s goals and objectives. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This Resolution designates the delineated area on the City of Passaic Tax Map entirety as an “Area In Need of Rehabilitation” in accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-14. Page 14 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-07-209 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 3238, LOT 1 (208 PASSAIC AVENUE) AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT/REHABILITATION WHEREAS, it has been determined by the planning officials of the City of Passaic that certain properties located at 208 Passaic Avenue (Block 3238, Lot 1) in the City of Passaic qualify as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation under the conditions for determination for redevelopment/rehabilitation in N.J.S.A. 40:12A-14; and WHEREAS, those conditions are that: (1) a program of rehabilitation is expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and (2) the designation will prevent vacancy of properties; and, (3) to prevent the deterioration which would accompany any vacancy; and WHEREAS, this designation as an area in need of redevelopment/ rehabilitation is not intended to confer the power of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is encouraging the redevelopment/ rehabilitation of the aforementioned properties; and WHEREAS, a designation of an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation would assist the City and potential developers in the rehabilitation of the area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic refers to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic, this matter directing a recommendation after an Investigation on Designating Block 3238, Lot 1 (208 Passaic Avenue), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation. Page 15 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-07-210 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 2176, LOT 19 (115 MYRTLE AVENUE) AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT/REHABILITATION WHEREAS, it has been determined by the planning officials of the City of Passaic that certain properties located at 115 Myrtle Avenue (Block 2176, Lot 19) in the City of Passaic qualify as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation under the conditions for determination for redevelopment/rehabilitation in N.J.S.A. 40:12A-14; and WHEREAS, those conditions are that: (1) a program of rehabilitation is expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and (2) the designation will prevent vacancy of properties; and, (3) to prevent the deterioration which would accompany any vacancy; and WHEREAS, this designation as an area in need of redevelopment/ rehabilitation is not intended to confer the power of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is encouraging the redevelopment/ rehabilitation of the aforementioned properties; and WHEREAS, a designation of an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation would assist the City and potential developers in the rehabilitation of the area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic refers to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic, this matter directing a recommendation after an Investigation on Designating Block 2176, Lot 19 (115 Myrtle Avenue), as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation. Page 16 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 20-07-211 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG CONSULTANT WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on June 24, 2020 for CDBG,HOME AND ESG CONSULTANT; 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; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached; specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals: Promatech CME Associates Cloudburst Consulting Moorestown, NJ Parlin, NJ Landover, MD Agree Ya Solutions Resource Consultants Bid Research Folsom, CA Mosier, OR San Diego, CA Prime Vendor Bid Net H2M Associates Wilmington, NC Latham, NY Parsippany, NJ Tectonic Mountainville, NJ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee, that the contract for CDBG, HOME AND ESG Consultant be awarded to RES Advisors, Paoli, PA as per the attached hourly rate schedule in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for CDBG, HOME AND ESG Consultant be awarded to RES Advisors, Paoli, PA as per the attached hourly rate schedule in an amount not to exceed $ 45,000.00 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Page 17 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 for the above being available in Budget SFY 2020–2021 Home, CDBG Program and CDBG Covid 19 CARES Program. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 20-07-212 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on June 24, 2020 for Community Development Attorney; 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; 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: Prime Vendor Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the contract for Community Development Attorney be awarded to the Matthew Priore, Clifton, NJ in the amount of $150.00/hour with a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Page 18 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Community Development Attorney be awarded to the Matthew Priore, Clifton, NJ in the amount of $150.00/hour with a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 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 for the above being available in Budget SFY 2020-2021 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-213 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HOMEOWNER HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES WHEREAS, a proposal was received by the Director of Purchasing on June 24, 2020 for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation 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; and WHEREAS, in addition to the above, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals; and The Blue Book Sustainable Communities Assoc. Prime Vendor Jefferson Valley, NY Nutley, NJ Wilmington, NC H2M Associates Tectonic Construct Connect Parsippany, NJ Mountainside, NJ Cincinnati, OH Page 19 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 454 Mechanical Totowa, NJ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee, that the contract for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services be awarded to Community Grants Planning & Housing of Cranbury, NJ in the hourly rate of $113.00/hr. in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services be awarded to Community Grants Planning & Housing of Cranbury, NJ in the hourly rate of $113.00/hr. in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon funds for the above being available in Budget SFY 2020-2021 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-214 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION FROM GBS HVAC SOLUTIONS FOR SANITIZING UV LIGHTS INTO VARIOUS AIRCONDITIONING UNITS/DUCT/WALL MOUNTED SYSTEMS CITY BUILDINGS WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order #103 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and Page 20 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, it is the determination of Health Officer, John Biegel that this pandemic posed a serious Public health Emergency; and WHERERAS, due to the technical nature of this product, the City of Passaic reached out to French & Parello Engineering who recently designed the HVAC system in the Municipal Complex for advice in choosing a qualified vendor in this field helping the City of Passaic to make an informative decision; and WHEREAS, GBS HVAC Solutions, Berkeley Heights, NJ has been contracted to provide and install (two) 2 sanitizing UV light systems into various larger air conditioning units in City Hall and the Municipal Court in the amount of $ 11,690.00; and WHEREAS, GBS HVAC Solutions, Berkeley Heights, NJ has also been contracted to provide 28 Duct Mounted UV sanitizing lamps into various smaller air conditioning units in the following buildings: Police, Senior Center, Municipal Court, WIC Building, Animal Shelter, East Side Firehouse, West Side Firehouse, Police Sub Station, EMT/Juvenile Division, and City Hall in the amount of $25,525.00 and to provide eight (8) wall mounted UV Sanitizing lamps in the following buildings: Passaic Alliance and Public Works in the amount of $18,110.00; and WHEREAS, the total amount for this project is $ 55,325.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide and install sanitizing UV lights onto various City of Passaic building as mentioned above in the total amount of $ 55,325.00 to GBS HVAC Solutions, Berkeley Heights, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in the County COVID 19 Account #G-02-40-020-CCA-020. Page 21 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-215 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY INSTALLATION FROM BENMAR CONDITIONAIRE OF SANITIZING UV LAMPS INTO VARIOUS AIRCONDITIONING DUCT MOUNTED SYSTEMS CITY BUILDINGS WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order #103 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, it is the determination of Health Officer, John Biegel that this pandemic posed a serious Public health Emergency; and WHEREAS, Benmar Conditionaire Corp, Clifton, NJ has been contracted to install and power 28 UV Lamps (provided by GPS HVAC Solutions) into smaller air conditioning duct systems in the following ten (10) buildings: Police, Senior Center, Municipal Court, WIC Building, Animal Shelter, East Side Firehouse, West Side Firehouse, Police sub station, EMT/Juvenile Division, and City Hall in the amount of $ 35,115.00; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to install and power 28 UV Lamps into smaller air conditioning duct systems in the above mentioned ten (10) buildings in the amount of $ 35,115.00 be awarded to Benmar Conditionaire Corp, Clifton, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in the County COVID 19 Account #G-02-40-020-CCA-020. Page 22 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-216 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF KN95 AND DISPOSABLE SURGICAL MASKS FOR THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order #103 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, it is the determination of Health Officer, John Biegel that this pandemic posed a serious Public health Emergency; and WHEREAS the City of Passaic wishes to purchase KN95 and Disposable Surgical Masks to mitigate the spread of germs; and WHEREAS, the attached vendors were contacted for pricing, conformity and availability; and WHEREAS, The Pizzuto Group of Oradell, NJ has been contracted to provide 20,000 KN95 Masks @ $2.25/mask and 60,000 Disposal Surgical Masks @ $ 0.49/mask plus Shipping cost for an estimated total amount of $ 74,400.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide 20,000 KN95 Masks @ $2.25/mask and 60,000 Disposal Surgical Masks @ $ 0.49/mask plus hipping cost for an estimated total amount of $ 74,400.00 to Pizzuto Group is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. Page 23 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-217 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH ABSOLUTE FENCE SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY INSTALLATION OF FENCING FOR VARIOUS CTY OF PASSAIC PLAYGROUNDS WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order #103 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, it is the determination of Health Officer, John Biegel that this pandemic posed a serious Public health Emergency; and WHEREAS the City of Passaic wishes to provide playground fencing for the following Parks: Pulaski Park, Schevchenko Park, Third Ward Park-Glenside Avenue, Christopher Columbus Park, Tennyson Park, Roberto Clemente Park and Colonel Johnson Park to insure playgrounds are secure so that the City of Passaic can meet all guidelines issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey regarding Covid-19 mandates; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has contracted with Absolute Fence Services of Lincoln Park, NJ for the Emergency Installation of Fences for Various City of Passaic Playgrounds offered under the Bergen County Cooperative Contract #BeCCP #CK04 in the amount of $146,841.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide playground fencing for the above mentioned parks in the amount of $146,841.00 to Absolute Fence Services of Lincoln Park, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. Page 24 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-218 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TEMPERATURE KIOSKS FOR VARIOUS CITY OF PASSAIC BUILDINGS WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order #103 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, it is the determination of Health Officer, John Biegel that this pandemic posed a serious Public health Emergency; and WHEREAS the City of Passaic wishes to purchase Temperature Kiosks to help protect the health & safety of the public and employees and to mitigate the spread of Covid 19; and WHEREAS, quotations were obtained as per the attached: WHEREAS, the Pizzuto Group of Oradell, NJ has been contracted to provide and install Temperature Kiosks for City Hall, Police Department Entrance, Senior Building, WIC Office, Drug Alliance, Public Works, 41 Myrtle Avenue, Dog Pound, 54 Grove Street, Municipal Court, Eastside Firehouse, and Westside Firehouse for a total amount of $48,835.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to furnish and install Temperature Kiosks to the above mentioned buildings for a total amount of $ 48,835.00 to the Pizzuto Group is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Page 25 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-219 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS FROM CUELLAR SHOPRITE, PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order #103 declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, it is the determination of Health Officer, John Biegel that this pandemic posed a serious Public health Emergency; and WHEREAS the City of Passaic wishes to Purchase Shoprite Gift Cards for Food Assistance Program for the Citizens of Passaic to alleviate the financial burden caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has purchased gift cards in the total amount of $225,000.00 from Cuellar Shoprite of Passaic NJ. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the purchases of Shoprite Gift Cards to provide food assistance for the Citizens of Passaic to alleviate the financial burden caused by Covid- 19 in the total amount of $225,000.00 to Cuellar Shoprite of Passaic, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Page 26 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02- 40-020-CCA-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. _20-07-220 (ATTACHMENTS) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO RECEIVE UP TO $450,000.00 IN HOME FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF PASSAIC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ALBERT LAWSON VFW POST TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE VETERAN HOMEOWNER UNITS WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from Morris Habitat for Humanity, located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph, New Jersey 07869 for development of a new Albert Lawson VFW Post which will include four (4) affordable Veteran homeowner units, consisting of three 2-bedroom units and one 1-bedroom unit and; WHEREAS, they are requesting HOME funding in an amount not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($450,000.00) to be used towards the demolition, development and construction of a new Albert Lawson VFW Post inclusive of the creation of four (4) affordable Veteran homeowner units contained therein and; WHEREAS, the project is located on Block 2180 Lot 27, 135 Summer Street, Passaic, New Jersey and; WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has HOME funds available to support this project and; WHEREAS, all four (4) affordable housing units will be made available to Veteran households that qualify as low-moderate families seeking affordable housing here in the City of Passaic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby authorize Morris Habitat for Humanity to receive an amount not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($450,000.00) in HOME funds for the demolition, development and construction of a new Albert Lawson VFW Post inclusive of the creation of four (4) affordable Veteran homeowner units contained Page 27 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK therein, located on Block 2180 Lot 27, 135 Summer Street, in the City of Passaic, New Jersey. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-221 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SHARED POLICE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the City of Passaic, having an office at 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, New Jersey, 07055 ("City"), wishes to enter into a Shared Services Agreement for the provision of police services ("Agreement"), with the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic, a body politic of the State of New Jersey having an office at 52 Aspen Place, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 ("Authority"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., a local unit may enter into an Agreement for shared services with another local unit to provide and/or receive any service that the units participating in the Agreement are empowered to provide and/or receive within their own jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Agreement for shared services must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:65-7 and specify the services to be performed under the Agreement, the procedures for payment of said services and the assignment and allocation of responsibilities for meeting the standards between and among the parties for said services; and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Authority for the provision of exclusive police services by a specially assigned "Housing Police Unit" to provide regular patrol and other police services with respect to the Authority's housing communities in order to ensure the safety and protection of the residents of said housing communities; and Page 28 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, police services shall be separate, apart and in addition to that which is normally provided by the City to all the City residents; and WHEREAS, City and Authority have set forth their intentions within the Agreement attached hereto and mutually agree to be subject to the terms and conditions therein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to enter into the attached Shared Services Agreement with the Passaic Housing Authority for the provision of police services subject to the terms and conditions thereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Shared Services Agreement attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the executed Shared Services Agreement shall be forwarded to the Passaic Housing Authority. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. #2268-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 295 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” “SCHEDULE XC NO RIGHT TURN ON RED SIGNAL AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS AND DURING CERTAIN HOURS” WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.40:48-2, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, Page 29 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order arid protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this ·subtitle, or by any law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, and State of New Jersey that Chapter 295 "Vehicles and Traffic" is hereby amended as follows: SECTION I 295-29.3 Schedule XC: No right turn on red signal at certain locations and during certain hours shall be amended to add the following: Name of Street Direction of Travel At Intersection with Aycrigg Avenue South Passaic Avenue Gregory Avenue Both Passaic Avenue Lackawanna Place North Passaic Avenue Myrtle Avenue South Oak Street Oak Street Both Myrtle Avenue Passaic Avenue Both Gregory Avenue Van Houten Avenue South Passaic Avenue SECTION II §295-29.3 Schedule XC: No right turn on red signal at certain locations and during certain hours shall be amended to delete the following: Name of Street Direction of Travel At Intersection with Van Houten Avenue South Lackawanna Place SECTION III This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by law Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia the public hearing be held on August 4, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) Page 30 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: SCHEDULE A HEARING Council President Schaer read said Notice: Jason R. Tuvel, Esq. on behalf of 7-Elven, Inc. submitting application requesting approval for a 24-hour convenience store at 11-13 Central Avenue. Council Member Love moved the request for a hearing to be scheduled. Motion was seconded by Council Presisent Schaer the public hearing be held on September 8, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Schaer, the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT He thanked the mayor and council for supporting all the new redevelopment endeavors. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Page 31 of 32 Passaic City Council July 21, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President Page 32 of 32