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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, BE ADVISED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC- DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE ZOOM COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 7:00 PM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2020 AT 7:00 PM. PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED 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 AUGUST 4, 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 July 1, 2020, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Schwartz 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 August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK MAYOR’S UPDATE  Mayor Lora updated the council on the city’s Covid-19 test results, including the number of positive, negative cases, and deaths. The numbers reflect that City of Passaic residents have been doing a great job practicing social distancing and wearing facemasks.  In New Jersey, there has been a spike in numbers; therefore, Governor Murphy had to reduce the number of individuals in an indoor gathering.  Mayor Lora thanked Assemblyman Schaer for advocating for certain institutions to permit gathering for religious events, weddings, and funerals.  The recent tropical storm Isaias has caused massive tree damage and power outages. Currently there are about 700 homes without power. PSE&G is prioritizing areas where residents live with certain life- threatening health conditions; by this weekend most of Passaic residents should have their power back.  Last week over 500 families received groceries and/or ShopRite gift cards.  He urged all residents to complete the Census.  Mayor Lora thanked Assemblyman Schaer for introducing a bill that will allow immigrants with certain licenses from their native countries to legally work in the state of NJ. 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. Page 2 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Nijia Warren, 1301 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst  Has an event called the “Celebration of Life” in Third Ward Park on August 8th, 2020, and is requesting the city clean the stage area, children drew on the stage with chalk. She also had to revise her event structure according to the Passaic Police Department recommendations. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Patel the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2268-20 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” Council Member Munk moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, 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 (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed Page 3 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 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: Council Member Schwartz moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia and adopted upon a call of the roll. 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 Reena Srulovich, 20 Pearl Street, submitting application to hold a Nerf Birthday Party in Third Ward Park (Tennis Courts) on August 14, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Corey Pickett, 46 Park Avenue Apt. 3, submitting application to hold a Long Live JHA Basketball Tournament, in Christopher Columbus Park (Basketball Courts) on August 22, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Rain Date: August 23, 2020) (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Amigos Colombianos, P.O. Box 2349, Passaic, submitting application to hold a Flag Raising in front of Passaic City Hall on August 8, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City of Passaic (Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs), 330 Passaic Street, submitting an application to hold Summer Concert Series in Christopher Columbus Park and Third Ward Park from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m.:  July 30, 2020 (Rain Date: August 03, 2020) Third Ward Park  August 13, 2020 (Rain Date: August 17, 2020) Third Ward Park  August 27, 2020 (Rain Date: August 31, 2020) Third Ward Park Page 4 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK  September 03, 2020 (Rain Date: Sept 7, 2020) Third Ward Park  August 06, 2020 (Rain Date: August 10, 2020) Christopher Columbus Park  August 20, 2020 (Rain Date: August 24, 2020) Christopher Columbus Park (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Make the Road NJ, 42 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, submitting application to hold a Memorial Service in Pulaski Park, August 1, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Rain Date: August 15, 2020) 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 Passaic Board of Education, submitting notice of their July 27, 2020 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 Garcia the following communication was received placed on file and approval granted Personnel Actions- July 2020 Municipal Court of the City of Passaic submitting their June 2020 Report Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, submitting the following:  Notice of their July 22, 2020 Special Meeting Page 5 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK  Agenda of their July 22, 2020 Special Meeting  Minutes of their February 20, 2020 meeting  Minutes of their June 17, 2020 meeting Parking authority of the City of Passaic, submitting notice cancelling their July 15, 2020 Re-organization meeting. Passaic Board of Education, submitting notice of their July 27, 2020 meeting. Zoning Board of the City of Passaic, submitting Agenda of their July 21, 2020 meeting. Planning Board of the City of Passaic submitting Agenda of their of July 22, 2020 meeting. State of New Jersey submitting notice re: Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge notification NJDEP Case No.: 20-07-14-1630-13 Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting minutes of their June 10, 2020 meeting. North Jersey District Water Supply, submitting the following:  Revised Notice of their July 22, 2020 meeting  Agenda of their July 22, 2020  Minutes of their June 24, 2020 meeting Passaic Housing Authority, submitting notice of their July 31, 2020 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 AUGUST 6, 2020 AT 7:00 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS Page 6 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 #_20-08-222 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 6/18/2020 for Block: 3270.02 Lot 1.02, also known as 368-370 Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Maldonado Joe & Margarita. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 24,800 for tax year 2019 and 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 tax year 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 3270.02/1.02 368-370 Van Houten Av. Maldonado, Joe 2019 $911.89 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-08-223 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 6/30/2020 for Block: 2206 Lot 39, also known as 4-6 High St, Passaic, NJ, property owner: High St Realty, LLC.. The judgments Page 7 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 106,900 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 which will be refunded and 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 2206/39 4-6 High St. High St. Realty, LLC 2019 $3,930.71 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION# 20-08-224 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: 2168.01 Lot 10, also known as 733-737 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ, property owner: DGIM 733 MAIN LLC. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 150,600 for tax year 2019 and 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 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 2168.01/10 733-737 Main Ave DGIM 733 Main LLC 2019 $5,537.56 Page 8 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#20-08-225 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: 2171 Lot 22.01, also known as 8 Tulip St, Passaic, NJ, and Block: 2171 Lot 23, also known as 430 Monroe St, Passaic, NJ property owner: DGIM 430 Monroe LLC.. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the above properties for tax year 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, created overpayments of taxes for same tax years to be refunded. 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 2171/22.01 8 Tulip St. DGIM 430 Monroe St. 2017 $906.62 2018 $935.48 2019 $1,452.42 2171/23 430 Monroe St. DGIM 430 Monroe St. 2019 $4,327.83 Total Refund Due: $7,622.35 Page 9 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-226 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TURF FIELD MAINTENANCE PULASKI PARK SOCCER/FOOTBALL FIELD ROBERTO CLEMENTE BASEBALL FIELD CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY AND CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK ATHLETIC FIELD WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing received proposals on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 for Turf Field Maintenance, Pulaski Park Soccer/Football Field, Roberto Clemente Baseball Field, Christopher Columbus Park Indoor Recreation Facility and Christopher Columbus Park Athletic Field; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et.seq; and WHEREAS, proposals were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic's website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals; and Suburban Consulting Keystone Sports Construction Prime Vendor Flanders, NJ Exton, PA Wilmington, NC North Eastern Arborist Supply Woodland Park, NJ WHEREAS, Pulaski Park Soccer/Football Field and Christopher Columbus Park Athletic Field are currently closed due to storm damage and will not be maintained until fields are replaced/repaired reducing the 6 grooming visits; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the contract be awarded to The Landtek Group, Inc. of Amityville, NY in the amount not to exceed $32,200.00. Page 10 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 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 Turf Field Maintenance, Pulaski Park Soccer/Football Field, Roberto Clemente Baseball Field, Christopher Columbus Park Indoor Recreation Facility and Christopher Columbus Park Athletic Field be awarded to The Landtek Group, Inc, of Amityville, NY in the amount not to exceed $32,200.00. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Recreation Acct. #0- 01-28-370-000-029. Funds for subsequent year will be available contingent upon budget approval. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-227 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH COPPA MONTALBANO ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR BATHROOMS AND GENERAL BUILDING RENOVATIONS PUBLIC WORKS – 870 MAIN AVENUE WHEREAS, on December 6, 2018, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #18-12-381 (attached) approving a contract with Coppa Montalbano of Totowa, NJ for the Design and Construction Inspection Services for Bathrooms and General Building Renovations – 870 Main Avenue in the amount of $ 17,400.00; and WHEREAS, on September 10, 2019, the City Council approved Resolution #19-09-250 amending the contract for Analysis of a Design/Construction Services for the Garage Feasibility Study and Schematic Design Study which was not included in the original scope of work for an additional $ 3,500.00 increasing the contract to $ 20,900.00. WHEREAS, additional services are needed for preparation of the Construction Documents, Bid Documents, and Construction Administration for the approved design of the Public Works Renovations inclusive of upgrading the garage bringing it up to code compliant standards as requested by the City for an additional $ 56,300.00 revising the total contract to $ 77,200.00. Page 11 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract between the City of Passaic and Coppa Montalbano be amended for an additional $ 56,300.00 revising the total contract to $ 77,200.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an amendment to the contract for the approved design of the Public Works Renovations inclusive of upgrading the garage bringing it up to code compliant standards as requested by the City for an additional $ 56,300 revising the total contract to $ 77,200.00. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Bond Ord. #2169-18 , Acct. #C-04-55-980-019-9SC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-228 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACTWITH AB CONTRACTING FOR DIGNITY HOUSE BASEMENT IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution # 20-06-181(attached) approving a contract with AB Contracting, Wharton, NJ for Dignity House Basement Improvements in the amount of $ 80,000.00; and WHEREAS, during construction and excavation for the new basement floor slab at the Dignity House, soil was unearthed that showed potential for contamination which had to be tested; and WHEREAS, the results came back positive for contaminants that have to be remediated in order for the construction process to continue; and WHEREAS, the cost of the remediation process as recommended by the City’s environmental consultant is an additional $47,920.84. Page 12 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract between the City of Passaic and AB Contracting of Wharton, NJ be amended for an additional $ 47,920.84 revising the total contract to $ 127,920.84. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an amendment to the contract for the additional cost of remediation during construction in the amount of $ 47,920.84 revising the total cost of the contract to $ 127,920.84. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Acct. #0-01-30-430- 000-046. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-229 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY UPGRADE OF NEW AVAYA IP PHONE SYSTEM 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 upgrade to a new Avaya IP Telephone System; and WHEREAS, the new Avaya IP Phone System Upgrade will expand the City’s current platform to allow mobile access and to provide the City with the ability to expand the Page 13 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK phone system’s capabilities for continued and consistent services to the community remotely during this pandemic and in preparation for any unforeseen future events; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has contracted with Black Box Network Services for the Emergency upgrade of new Avaya IP Phone System for the City of Passaic offered under New Jersey State Contract #A80802 in the amount of $127,083.39. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide Upgrade of New Avaya IP System for a total amount of $127,083.39 to Black Box Network Services is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-230 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) STORAGE SHEDS FOR PPE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (ATV’S) 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 Page 14 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS the City of Passaic wishes to purchase storage sheds to store PPE supplies and equipment (ATV’S); and WHEREAS, Home Depot, Passaic, NJ has been contracted to provide and install three (3) storage sheds to store PPE supplies and equipment (ATV’S) in Christopher Columbus Park, Pulaski Park and Third Ward Park for a total amount of $ 19,139.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide and install three (3) storage sheds to store PPE supplies and equipment (ATV’S) in Christopher Columbus Park, Pulaski Park and Third Ward Park for a total amount of $ 19,139.00 to Home Depot, Passaic, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-231 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ALUMINUM/GLASS DOORS WITH AUTOMATIC OPERATORS 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 Page 15 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS the City of Passaic wishes to purchase Aluminum/Glass Doors with Automatic Operators for Various City of Passaic Buildings to help minimize contact protecting 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, Panoramic Window & Door Systems of Stockton, NJ is the lowest responder for the Purchase and Installation of Aluminum/Glass Doors with Automatic Operators to the following buildings: Senior Citizen, Municipal Court, City Hall and WIC for a total amount of $108,222.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract for Furnishing and installation of Aluminum/Glass Doors with Automatic Operators to the above mentioned buildings for a total amount of $108,222.00 to Panoramic Window & Door Systems is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-232 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) REFRIGERATORS AND TWO (2) FREEZERS AND ONE WALK IN FREEZER 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 Page 16 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 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 WHEREAS, some residents of the City of Passaic have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and need food for their families; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has coordinated numerous emergency relief efforts for the residents of Passaic who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to purchase three (3) refrigerators, two (2) freezers and one (1) walk in freezer to store and supply food to facilitate COVID-19 emergency relief efforts; and WHEREAS, quotations were obtained as per the attached: WHEREAS, Savco Restaurant Equipment Co., of Paterson, NJ has been contracted to furnish and install three (3) refrigerators, two (2) freezers and one (1) walk in freezer for a total amount of $ 26,175.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to furnish and install three (3) refrigerators, two (2) freezers and one (1) walk in freezer for a total amount of $ 26,175.00 to Savco Restaurant Equipment Co., of Paterson, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020- CCA-020. Page 17 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-08-233 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF FIRE HOSES FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing received bids for Fire Hoses for the Passaic Fire Department on Friday, June 12, 2020; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, bids were downloaded from the City’s website from the following, none of whom submitted bids; and David Hollywood Witmer Public Safety Prime Vendor Nutley, NJ Coatesville, PA Wilmington, NC Mercedes Textiles JCE The Blue Book St. Lazare, Maine Lazaqre, Maine New York, NY WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive bid was received from Continental Fire & Safety, Inc. of Hamilton, NJ in the amount of $ 30,644.40; and WHEREAS, additional quantities of fire hoses can be ordered based on the pricing received in the original bid; and WHEREAS, the additional quantities total $19,740.80; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost that a contract be awarded to Continental Fire & Safety, Inc. of Hamilton, NJ in the amount of $ 50,385.20. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for the Furnishing and Delivery Fire Hoses be awarded to Continental Fire & Safety, Inc, in the amount of $ 50,385.20. 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. Page 18 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #0-01- 44-905-000-9FH CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-234 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCPETANCE OF A REVISED GRANT AWARD FROM THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR PASSAIC MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE FY 2020 PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Municipal Alliance has previously applied for (Resolution 18-12-405) and has been awarded a grant from the County of Passaic, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 in the amount of $39,478.00 (Resolution 19-09-270); and WHEREAS, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (“GCADA”) has provided a revised grant to Passaic County for FY 2020 Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program because the Governor of New Jersey has extended the state budget for FY 2020 to include five fiscal quarters ending on September 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, as a result, Passaic County has revised the allocation to the Passaic Municipal Alliance for FY 2020 to include a fifth fiscal quarter; and WHEREAS, the GCADA grant funding period was extended from July 1, 2020 until September 30, 2020 with the condition that funds may only be used to reimburse Municipal Alliance Coordination for the Municipal Alliance Grant; and WHEREAS, the revised allocation to the Passaic Municipal Alliance for the fifth fiscal quarter for Alliance Coordination is $3,158.40, in DEDR funds, with the stipulation the Municipal Alliance provides the required 25% Cash Match ($789.60) and 75% in-kind ($2,368.80) for the FY 2020 grant period of July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020; and Page 19 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, this grant award shall allow the Passaic Municipal Alliance to continue to carry out a program to provide prevention, education and public awareness activities related to alcohol and drug abuse; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Passaic Municipal Alliance to accept the revised grant award subject to the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Passaic Municipal Alliance is hereby authorized to accept the revised grant award from the County of Passaic for the FY 2020 Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate receipt of these funds. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-235 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A REVISED GRANT AWARD FROM THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR PASSAIC MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE FY 2021 PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Municipal Alliance has previously applied for a grant from the County of Passaic, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the FY 2021 period in the amount of $42,158.00 (Resolution 19- 10-311); and WHEREAS, due to the significant decrease in Drug Enforcement Demand Reduction (“DEDR”) Fund collections in FY 2020, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (“GCADA”) has announced a reduction to the previously awarded county grants for FY 2021; and WHEREAS, the Governor of New Jersey has extended the state budget for FY 2020 to include five fiscal quarters Page 20 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK ending on September 30, 2020 and shortened FY 2021 to have three fiscal quarters beginning on October 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the GCADA has provided a revised grant to Passaic County for the FY 2021 Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program; and WHEREAS, as a result, Passaic County has revised the allocation to the Passaic Municipal Alliance for FY 2021 per the CASS/LACADA approved funding formula; and WHEREAS, the revised allocation to the Passaic Municipal Alliance for three (3) fiscal quarters is $12,983.87, in DEDR funds, with the stipulation the Municipal Alliance provides the required 25% Cash Match ($3,245.97) and 75% in-kind ($9,737.90) for the FY 2021 grant period of October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, this grant award shall allow the Passaic Municipal Alliance to continue to carry out a program to provide prevention, education and public awareness activities related to alcohol and drug abuse; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Passaic Municipal Alliance to accept the revised grant award subject to the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Passaic Municipal Alliance is hereby authorized to accept the revised grant award from the County of Passaic for the FY 2021 Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate receipt of these funds. Page 21 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-236 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STIGMA-FREE COMMUNITIES MINI GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for the Stigma-Free Communities Mini Grants Program (“Program”) being offered through the Passaic County Department of Human Services; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Program is to support efforts to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use disorders; and WHEREAS, applicants are eligible to conduct stigma- free activities and/or awareness campaigns; and WHEREAS, the project period is set to end on December 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, as a municipality on the approved list of recipients, the City of Passaic is eligible to apply for funding through this Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to apply for the maximum amount of $500.00 being allotted through this Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit an application for the Passaic County Department of Human Services Stigma-Free Communities Mini Grant Program subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the grant guidance attached hereto; 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 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-237 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to submit an application for the State Body Armor Replacement Fund Program (“Program”) being offered through the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Program is to support the purchase of ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor to replace worn or expired body armor used by municipal or county law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (“CLEO”) and Chief Financial Advisor (“CFO”) shall be responsible to report on whether they have a mandatory wear policy, the number of sworn officers in the department, and past expenditures on body armor to be considered for funding; and WHEREAS, ineligible expenses include shields, helmets, Zylon vests, and vest covers; and WHEREAS, as a law enforcement agency, the City of Passaic Police Department is eligible to apply for funding through this Program; and WHEREAS, there is a formula-based award amount associated with this grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to apply for the maximum amount of funding being allotted through this Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic Police Department is hereby authorized to submit an application for the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice State Body Armor Replacement Fund Program subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the grant guidance attached hereto; and Page 23 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, City Clerk and Police Department 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. 20-08-238 RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) FY 2020 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (“Program”) being offered through the U.S. Department of Justice; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Program is to provide support to assist local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence; and WHEREAS, funding may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance and information systems to support law enforcement programs, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections programs, planning, evaluation and technology improvement programs, crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation), and mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has agreed to be the lead agency in the application for the Program and to submit a single application for the Program on the behalf of the City of Passaic, City of Paterson, and City of Clifton (collectively the “parties”); and WHEREAS, each of the parties shall receive the amount of Program funding agreed to by the parties; and Page 24 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the City of Passaic shall disburse all appropriate received grant funds upon approval of the application and receipt of funding; and WHEREAS, each of the parties, as a municipality on the approved list of recipients, is eligible to apply for funding through this Program; and WHEREAS, the City and the other disparate municipalities in Passaic County, New Jersey, are collectively eligible for $169,234.00 in funding for a four-year project period starting October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to apply for the maximum amount of funding being allotted through this Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to act as lead applicant and submit a FY2020 application to the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $169,234.00 on behalf of the City of Passaic, City of Paterson, and City of Clifton subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the grant guidance attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, City Clerk, and Police Department are hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents and/or undertake any and all such actions necessary to file this application and to accept grant funds from the United States Department of Justice; Bureau of Justice Assistance; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the City of Paterson and City of Clifton. Page 25 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-08-239 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET ( N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES $90,000 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Finance may approve the insertion of any special item been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at time of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby request the Director of the Division of Local Finance to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the CY2020 as follows: Safe and Secure Communities $90,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: Safe and Secure Communities $90,000 Account #G-02-40-020-SSC-000 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-08-240 RESOLUTION AWARDING EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR LICENSED SITE REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL (LSRP) DIGNITY HOUSE 276 BROADWAY, PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on July 03, 2020 during construction and excavation for the new basement floor slab at the Dignity House, soil was unearthed that showed potential for contamination which had to be tested; and WHEREAS, VSS Environmental Inc. of East Brunswick, NJ was contracted by the City of Passaic to perform initial Page 26 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK testing on the soil which revealed a positive result for contaminants; and WHEREAS, based on the initial test results from VSS Environmental of East Brunswick, NJ it was determined that this contamination posed a serious potential for a health and safety hazard; and WHEREAS, a licensed site remediation professional needs to oversee the remediation construction oversight of this project and prepare related investigation reports to NJDEP; 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, VSS Environmental Inc. of East Brunswick, NJ was contracted to oversee the remediation process for this project; and WHEREAS, the scope of work includes wipe samples, air monitoring, completion of remediation forms for submittal to NJDEP, close out of air monitoring during soil movement, deed notice, remedial action permit, remedial investigation report and response action outcome (Detailed Scope of Work attached); and WHEREAS, the cost for the remediation construction oversight and related investigation reporting is $39,992.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Dignity House 276 Broadway be awarded to VSS Environmental Inc. in the total amount of $39,992.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form prepared by Corporation Counsel. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #0-01-30-430- 000-046. Page 27 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-241 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ACCEPT AN EXTENSION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY FOR MCDANOLD BROOK STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT PHASE VI WHEREAS, the City of Passaic was awarded $3,712,004.00 from the County of Passaic under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) for implementation of the McDonald Brook Storm Water Management Project; and WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders has amended the Subrecipient Agreement (Amendment Number 8) via Resolution R-2019-1171 adopted on December 10, 2019 to provide a time extension of the CDBG-DR grant for the City of Passaic to June 30, 2020 to permit the City of Passaic to complete the scope of services in Phase VI, included in the CDBG-DR Subrecipient Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution R-2019-1171 adopted on December 10, 2019 added an additional $33,080.46 to the City of Passaic budget, resulting in a total budget for the City of Passaic that will not exceed $3,745,084.46; and WHEREAS, work on Phase VI of the McDanold Brook Storm Water Management Project has been delayed due to the construction setbacks caused by COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders has most recently amended (Amendment Number 9) the Subrecipient Agreement via Resolution R-2020-0593 adopted on July 14, 2020 to provide a no-cost extension of the CDBG-DR grant for the City of Passaic to October 31, 2020 to permit the City of Passaic to complete the scope of services in Phase VI, included in the CDBG-DR Subrecipient Agreement; and Page 28 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders has requested that the City of Passaic execute Amendment Number 9 to the CDBG-DR Subrecipient Agreement attached hereto to effectuate this no-cost extension. 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 from the County of Passaic for funding under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery through October 31, 2020; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the amended Subrecipient Agreement attached hereto and/or any other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the amended executed Subrecipient Agreement shall be forwarded to the Passaic County Division of Economic Development. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-08-242 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF DONATION OF STREET HOCKEY EQUIPMENT FROM GOOD SPORTS, INC. WHEREAS, Good Sports, Inc., a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“Good Sports”), wishes to donate street hockey equipment to the City of Passaic (“Passaic”) at no cost; and WHEREAS, Good Sports has a mission to “provide a diverse range of sporting equipment, footwear and apparel to many different community organizations”; and WHEREAS, Passaic, in partnership with the New York Rangers hockey team, seeks to provide youth hockey and other recreational activities for the benefit of the youth of the City; and Page 29 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the New York Rangers have requested that Good Sports make available to Passaic, and Good Sports has agreed to make available to Passaic equipment for such activities (the “Equipment,” fully detailed below); and WHEREAS, the Equipment being donated from Good Sports consists of kits including the following street hockey equipment: Twenty (20) floorball sticks Thirty (30) floorballs Twenty (20) pinnies One (1) set of twenty-five (25) cones Two (2) pop-up goals WHEREAS, the Equipment was donated to Good Sports for charitable purposes and/or purchased by Good Sports specifically for the benefit of Passaic, and Passaic and its beneficiaries will derive significant benefit from the Equipment; and WHEREAS, the acceptance of the Equipment shall be contingent upon the execution of the Release Agreement attached hereto; and WHEREAS, City and Good Sports have set forth their intentions within the Release Agreement 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 accept the donation of street hockey equipment from Good Sports, Inc. for use by the City of Passaic’s Department of Recreation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Release Agreement attached hereto and/or any other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. Page 30 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-08-243 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) COPS HIRING PROGRAM GRANT $1,000,000 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Finance may approve the insertion of any special item been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at time of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby request the Director of the Division of Local Finance to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the CY2020 as follows: COPS Hiring Program Grant $1,000,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: COPS Hiring Program Grant $1,000,000 Account #G-02-40-020-CHP-000 Council Member Munk left the zoom meeting at 7:48 p.m. Council Member Patel left the meeting at 7:51 p.m. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Patel Page 31 of 39  Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2269-20 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER WHERE AS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per last ordinance was 438 Handicapped Parking Spaces. WHERE AS 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 # 175 Broadway South Beginning at a point 148 L84CBV feet west of the westerly curbline of Paulison Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom Page 32 of 39  Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 136 Burgess North Beginning at a point 62 C56HXH Place feet west of the westerly curbline of Mytle Avenue and extending to a point 23 feet westerly therefrom 87 Henry Street South Beginning at a point 228 U72BPN feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 329 Lafayette West Beginning at a point 195 ZSP78H Avenue feet north of the northerly curbline of Broadway and extending to a point 25 feet northerly therefrom 27 Van Buren South Beginning at a point 314 HZ5294 Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Hope Avenue and extending to a point 25 feet easterly therefrom 128 Washington North Beginning at a point 195 K43KTA Place feet west of the westerly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom Page 33 of 39  Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 # 175 Broadway South Beginning at a point 148 6931HF feet west of the westerly curbline of Paulison Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 136 Burgess North Beginning at a point 62 C56HXH Place feet west of the westerly curbline of Mytle Avenue and extending to a point 25 feet westerly therefrom 87 Henry Street South Beginning at a point 228 N36MJV feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom Page 34 of 39  Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 329 Lafayette West Beginning at a point 195 F26MJC Avenue feet north of the northerly curbline of Broadway and extending to a point 25 feet northerly therefrom 27 Van Buren South Beginning at a point 314 C50FST Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Hope Avenue and extending to a point 25 feet easterly therefrom 128 Washington North Beginning at a point 195 X29MFH Place feet west of the westerly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo the public hearing be held on September 8, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Patel Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2270-20 ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC, CHAPTER 295 “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” TO ESTABLISH ARTICLE XXI “SOLICITATION FROM PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY” WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 provides in relevant part that a municipality may make and enforce such Page 35 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK ordinances, rules and regulations not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants; and WHEREAS, for reasons of public health, safety and welfare, the City of Passaic’s Administration desires to amend Chapter 295 of the City Code of the City of Passaic “Vehicles and Traffic” to create a new section titled “Solicitation from Public Right -of- Way” which shall prohibit solicitations from any public right-of-way within the City of Passaic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City Code of the City of Passaic Chapter 295 “Vehicles and Traffic” is hereby amended as follows: ALL ADDITIONS ARE UNDERLINED ALL DELETIONS ARE NOTED BELOW SECTION I PART 10 ARTICLE XXI. SOLICITATION FROM PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY §295-46 Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public by restricting solicitation on public rights-of-way throughout the City of Passaic. §295-47 Definitions; Word Usage. As used in this Article, all terms except the following shall have the meaning assigned to them in §295-1. PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - The area on, adjacent to, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, bridge, cart-way, bicycle lane, or public sidewalk in which Page 36 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK the municipality has an interest, including other dedicated rights-of-way for travel purposes and utility easements. §295-48 Restrictions. 1. The solicitation of employment of any kind by a pedestrian from or directed to operators or occupants of vehicles, including stopping or attempting to stop a vehicle, while utilizing the City of Passaic’s public rights-of-way shall be prohibited. 2. Any operator of a vehicle utilizing a public right-of-way within the City of Passaic shall be prohibited from stopping, idling or standing within or adjacent to a public right-of-way or any area designated as either a traffic land, a no-standing or no- stopping zone for the purpose of soliciting employment or accepting a solicitation of employment from a pedestrian. §295-49 Reporting. All residents and visitors are urged to report any prohibited solicitations to the Police Department of the City of Passaic. §295-50. Violations and Penalties. Except as otherwise provided by law, any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to such penalty as is provided in §295-17. SECTION II If any section or provision of this ordinance shall be invalid in any court the same shall not affect the other sections or provisions of this ordinance except so far as the section or provision so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder or any portion thereof. SECTION III All ordinances or parts of ordinances to inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION IV This ordinance shall take effect upon publication as provided by law. Page 37 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia the public hearing be held on September 8, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Patel PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Schaer, the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Patel MAYOR’S REPORT  He expressed his condolences to Deputy Mayor Minnie Hiller Cousins on the passing of her mother.  He congratulated Kason Luis Burgos for making to another level of a Spanish Singing Contest “La Voz” 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 7:58 p.m. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Patel Page 38 of 39 Passaic City Council August 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President Page 39 of 39