City Council

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 23, 2020 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2020-2021, SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 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 JULY 9, 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: Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Love 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 21, 2020 and August 6, 2020 submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Patel the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Munk Love Council Member Munk joined the meeting. PRESENTATION Council President Schaer read on record the following resolution. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-09-270 RESOLUTION HONORIFICALLY DESIGNATING THE CROSS STREETS OF MAIN AVENUE AND BROOK AVENUE AS ZION SQUARE (TITLE ONLY) WHEREAS, I, Hector C. Lora, Mayor of the City of Passaic, wish to honorifically designate the cross streets of Main Avenue and Brook Avenue in the City of Passaic as “Zion Square” in recognition of the contributions those of the Jewish community have provided to the City; and WHEREAS, Zion is a symbol of faith, hope, unity, and peace to those of the Jewish faith as it was the hill of Jerusalem on which the City of David was built; and WHEREAS, the Jewish faith is one of the many diverse religious denominations that the City of Passaic is proud to celebrate and support in the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has named numerous streets in honor and recognition of the leaders and communities that serve as the foundation of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Passaic is abundantly proud to have a growing, wonderful and involved Jewish community; and WHEREAS, Zion Square shall henceforth act as a symbol of tolerance and love in appreciation for those of the Jewish faith within the City of Passaic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement, recognition, and celebration of the Jewish culture and religion within the City of Passaic, that the cross streets of Main Avenue and Brook Avenue are hereby honorifically designated as “Zion Square.” On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Garcia the RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love MAYOR’S UPDATE Mayor Hector C. Lora updated the council and resident on the following:  He gave an update on the City's declining COVID-19 numbers.  He thanked residents for wearing masks and adhering to social distancing guidelines.  He gave his heartfelt condolences to all who have lost a loved one due to COVID-19.  He reminded residents that free COVID-19 testing is still available at 220 Passaic Street for all Passaic County residents.  This weekend there will be free swab testing at Lambert Castle.  He thanked Assemblyman Schaer for advocating for small business owners to allow them to open their businesses at a limited capacity.  He signed a Mayors Executive Order to extend outdoor seating hours to midnight.  During the last storm, many trees were down throughout the City; thankfully, insurance helped with the cost of repairs.  He is incredibly proud of our City's diversity.  The City had a successful drive-in movie in Third Ward Park with the showing of "The Goonies." Free food and snacks were offered, and the kids enjoyed themselves tremendously. 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. Charles Barker, 84 North 15th Street, Bloomfield  He thanked the leadership for a great meeting  Has public comment ended for Taco Bell and Pentesote development projects? Melissa Palmer, 83 Spring Street  Has late fee grace period ended for August 1 tax payments? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love 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. 2269-20 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER Council Member Melo moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Patel, 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 Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council Member Melo 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 Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: 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” Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council Member Melo 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 Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Garcia the following communication was received placed on file and approval granted First Spanish Free Methodist Church, 575 Main Avenue, submitting application to hold a Prayer Virgil, in Third Ward Park on September 1, 2020 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 857 Main Avenue, submitting application to hold Platform Drive Up Service, in their private parking lot on September 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Mayor Hector C. Lora, submitting an Executive order re: Outdoor Seating Hours Personnel Actions- August 2020 Passaic Municipal Court- Monthly Report for July 2020. Millennium Strategies-July 2020 monthly report. City of Passaic Redevelopment Agency, submitting the following:  Notice cancelling their September 10, 2020 meeting  Agenda of their August 13, 2020 meeting. City of Passaic Self Insurance Fund Commission, submitting notice with the Zoom meeting Id for their meetings for the calendar year 2020. City of Planning Board, submitting the following:  Notice cancelling their August 5, 2020 meeting Borough of Wallington, submitting Ordinance for Public Hearing – Ordinance No. 2020-13 entitled “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 365 “Zoning” of the Code of the Borough of Wallington, State of New Jersey” Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following:  Notice of their August 12, 2020 Virtual meeting  Agenda of their August 12, 2020 Virtual meeting  Minutes of their July 8, 2020 meeting City of Passaic Zoning Board submitting the following:  Notice cancelling their August 4, 2020 meeting.  Notice cancelling their August 18, 2020 meeting. PSE&G submitting the following:  Notice of their August 27, 2020  Notice of their August 31, 2020 NJ Department of Environmental Protection, submitting the following:  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-07-29-1131-58  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-08-14-1255-28  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-07-31-1530-41  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-07-31-1227-58  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-08-05-1158-00  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-08-13-1511-28  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-08-14-1255-28 City of Passaic Board of Education, submitting the following:  Notice of their August 6, 2020 public meeting.  Notice of their August 12, 2020 public meeting. Passaic Housing Authority, submitting notice of their July 31, 2020 meeting. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, submitting the following:  Notice and Agenda of their August 26, 2020 meeting.  Minutes of their July 22, 2020 meeting.  Notice of Public Hearing proposed adoption of supplemental bond resolution and subordinated bond resolutions of the north jersey district supply commission  Revision Notice of their August 26, 2020 meeting ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Council President Schaer called for a three-minute recess at 8:27 p.m. Upon motion made by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Melo the council session was resumed. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Munk and seconded by Council Member Garcia the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-07-244 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 7/8/2020 for Block: 3306 Lot 30, also known as 42 Crescent Ave, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Buchen, Avy & Shira. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 100,000 for tax year 2018 and 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 tax year 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 3306/30 42 Crescent Ave. Buchen, Avy & Shira 2018 $3,598.00 2019 $3,677.00 Total Refund $7,275.00 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-07-245 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 7/28/2020 for Block: 4128 Lot 38, also known as 196 Jefferson St, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Jeffpass Realty LLC. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 299,200 for tax year 2016, by 399,200 for tax year 2017, by 499,200 for tax year 2018, by 599,200 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 tax year 2016, 2017, 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 4128/38 196 Jefferson St. Jeffpass Realty, LLC 2016 $10,077.06 2017 $13,920.10 2018 $17,961.22 2019 $22,032.58 Total Refund $63,990.96 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION# 20-08-246 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 $1,898.74; 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 3225.01/35 338 Boulevard Cindy Fuentes 2020 $1,898.74 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#20-08-247 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the below mentioned mortgage company has over paid taxes on the below property in error and they requested a refund of their payment in the amount of $3,616.33; 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 2193.01/4 579 MCKINLEY ST. Regalado Geovanni 2020 $3,616.33  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-248 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF TAX APPEALS CAPTIONED OAK RIDGE REALTY CO., LLC V. CITY OF PASSAIC & VERONA PROPERTIES, LP V. CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, Oak Ridge Realty Co., LLC has filed tax appeals in Tax Court challenging the assessment of real property designated as Block 4060, Lot 25 on the official Tax Map of the City of Passaic and located at 57 Highland Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey for the tax years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; and WHEREAS, Verona Properties, LP has filed tax appeals in Tax Court challenging the assessment of real property designated as Block 2195.02, Lot 15 on the official Tax Map of the City of Passaic and located at 107-111 Hammond Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey for the tax years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; and WHEREAS, Verona Properties, LP has filed tax appeals in Tax Court challenging the assessment of real property designated as Block 1290, Lot 1 on the official Tax Map of the City of Passaic and located at 196-204 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey for the tax years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; and WHEREAS, the total refund in the proposed settlement offer for the tax appeals filed by Oak Ridge Realty Co., LLC is estimated at $21,613.40; and WHEREAS, in exchange for the settlement of the tax appeals filed by Oak Ridge Realty Co., LLC, the taxpayers have agreed to withdraw all pending appeals filed by Verona Properties, LP; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed settlement offer is in the best interest of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to accept the proposed settlement offer of Counsel for the taxpayer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that City of Passaic is hereby authorized to accept the proposed settlement offer for the matter of Oak Ridge Realty Co., LLC v. City of Passaic and Verona Properties, LP v. City of Passaic. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, City Clerk and City’s Tax Appeal Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution.  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#20-07-249 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 $4,673.09; 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 REFUND YEAR DUE 1292.01/12 40-46 Elliott St. Weingarten, Neil & Chana 2020 $4,673.09 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-250 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 2020 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (“City”) is desirous of utilizing the County of Passaic’s (“County”) Para-Transit vehicles for the purpose of providing transportation services to the elderly and residents with disabilities of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City and County wish to enter into the attached Shared Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for the utilization of such vehicles pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et. seq.; and WHEREAS, under such Agreement, the County agrees to make three (3) vehicles available to the City for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 and also agrees to pay the City a sum not to exceed $60,402.00 for reimbursement of costs incurred by the City in hiring and maintaining drivers for such vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City, in exchange for the use of such vehicles, agrees to maintain the level of services that existed on or about December 31, 2005 and to provide all non-emergency medical transportation for its senior and handicapped citizens; and WHEREAS, the City and County 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 County of Passaic for the use of three (3) Para-Transit vehicles by the City of Passaic for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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 County of Passaic; 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 Division of Local Government Services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-251 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY DISINFECTION AND DEEP CLEANING OF 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, it is necessary to perform disinfection and deep cleaning of various City of Passaic buildings to mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, ServPro of East Orange was contracted to perform emergency disinfection and deep cleaning of the following City of Passaic buildings: Eastside Firehouse, Westside Firehouse, 41 Myrtle Avenue, 54 Grove Street, Police, City Hall and Seniors for a total cost of $92,500.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to ServPro of East Brunswick in the amount of $92,500.00 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. 20-07-252 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2020 ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS) EQUIPPED WITH SPRAYER/BOOM/HANDWAND 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 two (2) 2020 All Terrain Vehicles equipped with Sprayer/Boom/Handwand from Motorcycle Mall of Belleville, NJ @ $19,883.99/each for a total amount of $ 39,767.98; and WHEREAS, the ATVs are to be used to disinfect all playground equipment and Athletic fields to mitigate the spread of Covid-19; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has contracted with Motorcycle Mall of Belleville, NJ for the Emergency purchase of Two (2) All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) @ $19,883.99/each for a total amount of $ 39,767.98 . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide Two (2) All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) with Sprayer/Boom/Hand Wand in the total amount of $39,767.98 to Motorcycle Mall of Belleville, 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. 20-07-253 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF N95 MASKS CITY OF PASSAIC PASSAIC COUNTY 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 N95 Masks; and WHEREAS, Fastenal, of E. Rutherford, NJ, will provide 100,000 masks @ $ 1.04 per mask plus Shipping for an approximate total contract amount of $104,000.00; and WHEREAS, the State Contract pricing for this item is $ 1.50/mask. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract to provide N95 masks in the amount of $ 1.04 per mask plus shipping for an approximate total contract amount of $ 104,000.00 to Fastenal, of E. Rutherford, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-020-CCA-020 and Account #0-01-30-430-000-046. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-254 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF DOWNED TREES PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias downed multiple trees throughout the City of Passaic causing downed power lines and road blockages; and WHEREAS, it was the determination of the Superintendent of Public Works, Mark Watkins, that the downed trees posed a serious potential to the publics’ safety; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16; and WHEREAS, Aspen Tree Service of Wanaque, NJ was contracted to remove trees from the following locations: 47 Idaho Street, Steyn Place & Mckinley Street, 333 Aycrigg Avenue, 31 Union Avenue, 141-148 Amsterdam Avenue, Spring Street & Van Houten Avenue (on Spring Street side), 148 Albion Street and 35 Orchard Street for a cost of $38,281.25; and WHEREAS, Almstead Tree & Shrub Care of North Haledon, NJ was contracted to remove trees from the following locations: 140 Ridge Avenue, Albion Street by the Park side, 34 Katherine Avenue, 15 Crescent Avenue and Third Ward Parky by Broadway side for a cost of $15,833.81; and  WHEREAS, in addition to the above, quotations were requested from the following, none of whom were available. Dom’s Tree Service Rich Tree Service Millenium Tree Service Port Washington, NY South Plainfield, NJ Newark, NJ Ken’s Tree & Stump Arbor Ace Tree JLS Tree Saddle Brook, NJ Clifton, NJ Clifton, NJ WHEREAS, a claim was submitted to Fairview Insurance Company, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to Aspen Tree Service of Wanaque, NJ in the amount of $38,281.25 for the above listed locations and payment to Almsted Tree & Shrub Care of North Haledon, NJ in the amount of $15,833.81 for the above listed locations is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #T-03-56-320-000-RSR. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-255 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CONTENT PARTY RENTAL FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL OF TENTS FOR THE COVID 19 TEST SITE 220 PASSAIC STREET, 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 is Renting Tents for the Covid-19 Testing Site, 220 Passaic Street in the approximate amount of $73,309.00; and WHEREAS, the City wants to insure all guidelines issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey regarding Covid-19 testing mandates are met and to provide the Citizens of Passaic with the opportunity to practice safe social distancing; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has contracted with Content Party Rental of East Rutherford, NJ for the Emergency Rental of Tents for the Covid-19 Test Site, 220 Passaic Street, in the total estimated amount of $73,309.00.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract for the rental of tents for the Covid-19 Test Site, 220 Passaic Street in the total estimated amount of $73,309.00 to Content Party Rental of East Rutherford, 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. 20-07-256 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF PULASKI PARK TURF FIELD CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, on Friday, July 6, 2020 the City of Passaic was subjected to a severe rain storm receiving approximately 3 inches of rain in less than one hour which resulted in damage to Pulaski Park Turf Field.; and WHEREAS, the intensity and volume of the rain fall caused the artificial turf to lift off the stone base and the material to wrinkle, causing a trip hazard; and WHEREAS, it was the determination of the City Engineer, Dennis Harrington that this posed a serious potential for a safety hazard; 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, a private contractor had to be hired to repair the Pulaski Park Turf Field; and WHEREAS, The Lantek Group of Amityville, NY was contracted to repair the turf field in the amount of $28,795.00. WHEREAS, the insurance company, PEJIF has approved the repair in the amount of $28,795.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to The Landtek Group of Amityville, NY in the amount of $ 28,795.00 is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account T-03-56-306-000-CPK.  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-257 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BLOCK 2176 LOT 19 LOCATED AT 115 MYRTLE AVENUE AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION WHEREAS, Resolution 20-07-210 adopted by the City Council on July 21, 2020 directed the City of Passaic Planning Board to investigate and determine whether Block 2176 Lot 19 on the Tax Map of the City of Passaic 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, 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 August 5, 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 2176 Lot 19. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City 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. 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. 20-07-258 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BLOCK 3238 LOT 1 LOCATED AT 208 PASSAIC AVENUE AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION WHEREAS, Resolution 20-07-209 adopted by the City Council on July 21, 2020 directed the City of Passaic Planning Board to investigate and determine whether Block 3238 Lot 1 on the Tax Map of the City of Passaic 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, 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 August 5, 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 3238 Lot 1. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City 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. 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. 20-07-259 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF PATERSON FOR THE PASSAIC MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH THE HIV SPECTRUM DISEASE IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE HOUSING OF PEOPLE WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has submitted an application for funding for 2020 to 2021 for the delivery of housing assistance persons living with HIV/AIDS in the City of Passaic and Passaic County and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has been approved for funding for this program for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 for the delivery of services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the City of Passaic and Passaic County and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded funds for: 1) Housing Case Management-$50,000 2) Nutrition Assistance-$45,000 3) Rental Assistance-$25,000 4) Utility Assistance-$6,000 5) Security Deposits-$10,500 6) Emergency Housing-$2,000. 7) Transportation-$1000.00 8) Administration-$10,500.00 TOTAL= $150,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic does hereby accept grant funds in the total amount of $150,000 for the HOPWA program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Alliance, the Mayor of the City of Passaic, and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents and to carry out the terms and provisions of this grant.  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-260 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF PATERSON FOR THE PASSAIC MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH THE HIV SPECTRUM DISEASE WHO ARE EFFECTED BY THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE CARES ACT, HOUSING OF PEOPLE WITH AIDS (HOPWA) COVID-19 PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,829.00 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has been approved for HOPWA funding in the amount of $150,00 for 2020 to 2021 for the delivery of housing assistance persons living with HIV/AIDS in the City of Passaic and Passaic County and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has been approved for this additional emergency funding for this program for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 for the delivery of services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the City of Passaic and Passaic County and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded funds for: 1) Housing Case Management-$10,000 2) Rental Assistance-$25,000 3) Utility Assistance-$6,000 4) Security Deposits-$11,851 5) Administration-$3,978.00 TOTAL = $56,829.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic does hereby accept grant funds in the total amount of $56,829 for the Cares Act HOPWA Covid-19 program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Alliance, the Mayor of the City of Passaic, and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents and to carry out the terms and provisions of this grant. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-261 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) NJACCHO COVID-19 HEALTH GRANT $57,881 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: NJACCHO COVID-19 Health Grant $57,881 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: NJACCHO COVID-19 Health Grant $57,881 Account #G-02-40-020-NHG-000 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-262 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) HOPWA 2020 $150,000 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: HOPWA 2020 $150,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: HOPWA 2020 $150,000 Account #G-02-40-020-HPW-000  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-263 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) HOPWA COVID-19 2020 $56,829 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: HOPWA COVID-19 2020 $56,829 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: HOPWA COVID-19 2020 $56,829 Account #G-02-40-020-HCV-000 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-264 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE FY2020 CHILDHOOD LEAD PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic received a grant award from the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Local Public Health for the fiscal year 2020 Childhood Lead Prevention Program in the amount of $750,000; and WHEREAS, the City’s grant period for the fiscal year 2020 Childhood Lead Prevention Program was for the period covering July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Local Public Health has extended the grant period to include July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020 and awarded an additional $109,087 for the extended period; and WHEREAS, the total grant amount for the fiscal year 2020 Childhood Lead Prevention Program will be $859,087; and  WHEREAS, the grant award shall be budgeted for matters related to personnel costs, fringe benefits and supplies related to the fiscal year 2020 Childhood Lead Prevention Program; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the additional grant award being allotted. 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 additional grant award for the fiscal year 2020 Childhood Lead Prevention Program in the amount of $109,087; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic Health Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate receipt of these funds CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-265 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) Childhood Lead Grant 19-20 – Quarter #5 $109,087 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: Childhood Lead Grant 19-20 – Quarter #5 $109,087 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: Childhood Lead Grant 19-20 – Quarter #5 $109,087 Account #G-02-40-020-CLP-000  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-266 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2019 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER YEAR-END HOLIDAY CRACKDOWN AWARD WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from the State of New Jersey, Office of Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, regarding a grant for the 2019 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Holiday Crackdown program; and WHEREAS, $5,500 in overtime enforcement grant funding may be utilized for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Holiday Crackdown program from December 6, 2019 to January 1, 2020 for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019 the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted a resolution authorizing the City of Passaic Police Department to submit an application for grant funds available under the 2019 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Holiday Crackdown program; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Office of Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety has approved the City’s application for grant funds available under the 2019 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Holiday Crackdown program in the amount of $5,500. 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 grant award from the State of New Jersey, Office of Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $5,500 for law enforcement personnel costs related to the 2019 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Holiday Crackdown program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic Police Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to adopt the 2019 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-267 RESOLUTION TO AMEND CY2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) DRIVE SOBER YEAR END CRACKDOWN $5,500 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Finance may approve the insertion of any special item been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at time of the budget; and  WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby request the Director of the Division of Local Finance to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the CY2020 as follows: Drive Sober Year End Crackdown $5,500 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: Drive Sober Year End Crackdown $5,500 Account #G-02-40-020-DSY-000 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-268 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS REIMBURSEMENT (NJACCHO) GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (“City”) has applied for the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) COVID-19 Crisis Response Reimbursement Grant. NJACCHO is a private, nonprofit organization of municipal and county public health leaders and allied professionals who work together to promote and improve health of the people in New Jersey. The office is found at P.O Box 6987, Freehold, NJ 07728; and WHEREAS, the reimbursement grant has been approved in the amount of $57,881.00; and WHEREAS, the grant award shall be budgeted for matters related to COVID-19 response and expenses incurred by the City of Passaic Division of Health; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the maximum grant award being allotted, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to accept the grant award for the NJACCHO COVID-19 Crisis Response Reimbursement Grant in the amount of $57,881.00, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate receipt of these funds.  CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-09-269 Resolution to Amend CY2020 Municipal Budget (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) BJA FY20 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM $128,904 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: BJA FY20 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM $128,904 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum be and that same is hereby appropriated as follows: BJA FY20 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM $128,904 ACCOUNT #G-02-40-020-BJA-000 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-271 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO RECEIVE UP TO $550,000.00 IN HOME FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF PASSAIC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ALBERT LAWSON VFW POST TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE VETERAN HOMEOWNER UNITS  City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes 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 previously requested and was approved for via Resolution #20-07-220 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, it has been determined that funds that were previously earmarked for this project can longer be secured and; WHEREAS, an additional ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) of HOME FUNDING is needed and available to bring this project to fruition, and WHEREAS, the previously authorized HOME funds in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($450,000.00) will increase by an additional ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($100,000.00) bringing the total amount of HOME funds allocated to this project FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($550,000.00) 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 FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($550,000.00) in HOME funds for the demolition, development and construction of a new Albert Lawson VFW Post inclusive of the creation of Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK four (4) affordable Veteran homeowner units contained therein, located on Block 2180 Lot 27, 135 Summer Street, in the City of Passaic, New Jersey. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2271-20 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 202 & 206 JEFFERSON STREET (BLOCK 4128, LOTS 41 AND 85) WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 4128, Lots 41 and 85 more commonly known as 202 & 206 Jefferson Street (the “Property”) has been identified as a location in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution directing the City of Passaic Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the Property met the statutory criteria for designation as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board held a public hearing on the investigation results and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council for the City of Passaic designate the Property an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution accepting said recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and Page 27 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and adopted a Resolution finding said Redevelopment Plan to be substantially consistent with the City of Passaic’s Master Plan and referring same to the City Council for all appropriate action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: Section 1 The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth at length. Section 2 The City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves and adopts the attached Redevelopment Plan for the Property as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for 202 & 206 Jefferson Street Area in Need of Rehabilitation shall supersede and replace all underlying zoning standards in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c, rather than serving as overlay zoning for the said Area. Section 4 The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for 202 & 206 Jefferson Street Area in Need of Rehabilitation, Block 4128 Lots 41 and 85 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c. Section 5 All ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6 If any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Page 28 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Section 7 This Ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner prescribed by law. Council Member Melo moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council President Schaer the public hearing be held on October 6, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2272-20 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 473-477 HARRISON STREET (BLOCK 2175.02, LOT 45) WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 2175.02, Lot 45 more commonly known as 473-477 Harrison Street (the “Property”) has been identified as a location in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution directing the City of Passaic Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the Property met the statutory criteria for designation as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board held a public hearing on the investigation results and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council for the City of Passaic designate the Property an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and Page 29 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution accepting said recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and adopted a Resolution finding said Redevelopment Plan to be substantially consistent with the City of Passaic’s Master Plan and referring same to the City Council for all appropriate action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: Section 1 The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth at length. Section 2 The City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves and adopts the attached Redevelopment Plan for the Property as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for 473-477 Harrison Street Area in Need of Rehabilitation shall supersede and replace all underlying zoning standards in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c, rather than serving as overlay zoning for the said Area. Section 4 The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for 473-477 Harrison Street Area in Need of Rehabilitation, Block 2175.02 Lot 45 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A- 7c. Section 5 All ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6 Page 30 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK If any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7 This Ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner prescribed by law. Council Member Melo moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia the public hearing be held on October 6, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2273-20 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 258-268 OAK STREET (BLOCK 2173, LOT 26) WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 2173, Lot 26 more commonly known as 258-268 Oak Street (the “Property”) has been identified as a location in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution directing the City of Passaic Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the Property met the statutory criteria for designation as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board held a public hearing on the investigation results and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council for the City Page 31 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK of Passaic designate the Property an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution accepting said recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and adopted a Resolution finding said Redevelopment Plan to be substantially consistent with the City of Passaic’s Master Plan and referring same to the City Council for all appropriate action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: Section 1 The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth at length. Section 2 The City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves and adopts the attached Redevelopment Plan for the Property as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for 258-268 Oak Street Area in Need of Rehabilitation shall supersede and replace all underlying zoning standards in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c, rather than serving as overlay zoning for the said Area. Section 4 The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for 258-268 Oak Street Area in Need of Rehabilitation, Block 2173 Lot 26 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c. Section 5 Page 32 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK All ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6 If any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7 This Ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner prescribed by law. Council Member Melo moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council President Schaer the public hearing be held on October 6, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2274-20 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 813-819 MAIN AVENUE (BLOCK 2173, LOT 14) WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 2173, Lot 14 more commonly known as 813-819 Main Avenue (the “Property”) has been identified as a location in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution directing the City of Passaic Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the Property met the statutory criteria for designation as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and Page 33 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board held a public hearing on the investigation results and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council for the City of Passaic designate the Property an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution accepting said recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and adopted a Resolution finding said Redevelopment Plan to be substantially consistent with the City of Passaic’s Master Plan and referring same to the City Council for all appropriate action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: Section 1 The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth at length. Section 2 The City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves and adopts the attached Redevelopment Plan for the Property as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for 813-819 Main Avenue Area in Need of Rehabilitation shall supersede and replace all underlying zoning standards in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c, rather than serving as overlay zoning for the said Area. Section 4 The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for 813-819 Main Avenue Area in Need of Rehabilitation, Block 2173 Lot 14 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c. Page 34 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Section 5 All ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6 If any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7 This Ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner prescribed by law. Council Member Garcia moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo the public hearing be held on October 6, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2275-20 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 115 MYRTLE AVENUE (BLOCK 2176, LOT 19) WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 2176, Lot 19 more commonly known as 115 Myrtle Avenue (the “Property”) has been identified as a location in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution directing the City of Passaic Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the Property met the statutory criteria for designation as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the Page 35 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board held a public hearing on the investigation results and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council for the City of Passaic designate the Property an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution accepting said recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and adopted a Resolution finding said Redevelopment Plan to be substantially consistent with the City of Passaic’s Master Plan and referring same to the City Council for all appropriate action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: Section 1 The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth at length. Section 2 The City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves and adopts the attached Redevelopment Plan for the Property as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for 115 Myrtle Avenue Area in Need of Rehabilitation shall supersede and replace all underlying zoning standards in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c, rather than serving as overlay zoning for the said Area. Section 4 The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for 115 Myrtle Page 36 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Avenue Area in Need of Rehabilitation, Block 2176 Lot 19 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c. Section 5 All ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6 If any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7 This Ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner prescribed by law. Council Member Melo moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council President Schaer the public hearing be held on October 6, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2276-20 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 208 PASSAIC AVENUE (BLOCK 3238, LOT 1) WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 3238, Lot 1 more commonly known as 208 Passaic Avenue (the “Property”) has been identified as a location in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution directing the City of Passaic Page 37 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the Property met the statutory criteria for designation as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board held a public hearing on the investigation results and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council for the City of Passaic designate the Property an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution accepting said recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Planning Board reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and adopted a Resolution finding said Redevelopment Plan to be substantially consistent with the City of Passaic’s Master Plan and referring same to the City Council for all appropriate action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that: Section 1 The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth at length. Section 2 The City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves and adopts the attached Redevelopment Plan for the Property as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for 208 Passaic Avenue Area in Need of Rehabilitation shall supersede and replace all underlying zoning standards in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c, rather than serving as overlay zoning for the said Area. Section 4 Page 38 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for 208 Passaic Avenue Area in Need of Rehabilitation, Block 3238 Lot 1 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7c. Section 5 All ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6 If any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7 This Ordinance shall take effect in the time and manner prescribed by law. Council Member Garcia moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo the public hearing be held on October 6, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2277-20 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per last ordinance was 438 Handicapped Parking Spaces. Page 39 of 43  Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per this ordinance is 439 Handicapped Parking Spaces. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Passaic and State of New Jersey that Chapter 295 ARTICLE XII Schedule XV shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1 295-32.2.Ord. Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number shall be amended by the deletion of the following: DELETION: NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION PLATE # 139 Autumn South Beginning at a point 452 R16MCY Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Central Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 121 Gregory North (Pennington Avenue) B13KZX Avenue Beginning at a point 35 feet west of the westerly curbline of Gregory Avenue and extending to a point 23 feet westerly therefrom 283 Madison South Beginning at a point 149 P16GBM Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Grove Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 377 Madison South Beginning at a point 180 WUN13G Street feet west of the westherly curbline of Gregory Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom Page 40 of 43  Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 286 Paulison East Beginning at a point 74 HY1106 Avenue feet south of the southerly curbline of Broadway and extending to a point 24 feet southerly therefrom 129 Third Street West Beginning at a point 35 P10HMN feet north of the northerly curbline of Mercer Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom SECTION 2 295-32.2.Ord. Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number shall be amended by the addition of the following: ADDITION: NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION PLATE # 139 Autumn South Beginning at a point 452 B81MPC Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Central Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 121 Gregory North (Pennington Avenue) S51MRE Avenue Beginning at a point 35 feet west of the westerly curbline of Gregory Avenue and extending to a point 23 feet westerly therefrom 283 Madison South Beginning at a point 149 F55KSA Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Grove Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 377 Madison South Beginning at a point 180 Z52MPJ Street feet west of the westherly curbline of Page 41 of 43  Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Gregory Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 29 Onyx Court West Beginning at a point 71 R10MBJ feet south of the southerly curbline of Blaine Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 286 Paulison East Beginning at a point 74 J75MNB Avenue feet south of the southerly curbline of Broadway and extending to a point 24 feet southerly therefrom 129 Third Street West Beginning at a point 35 P12MKY feet north of the northerly curbline of Mercer Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom Council Member Garcia moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo the public hearing be held on September 22, 2020. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love HEARING Jason R. Tuvel, Esq. on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc. submitting application requesting approval for a 24-hour convenience store at 11-13 Central Avenue. (Objections from the Zoning and Health Departments)  Counsel for 7-11 Corporation present at meeting -Jason R. Tuvel, Esq.  Counsel for the City of Passaic – Christian Hibinski, Esq. Page 42 of 43 Passaic City Council September 8, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Council Member Garcia moved to approve 24-hour convenience store at 11-13 Central Avenue. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Garcia, the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love MAYOR’S REPORT The 9/11 Ceremony will be held on September 11, 2020 at 9:00 am in Front of Passaic City Hall (please wear masks and practice social distance). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Love ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President Page 43 of 43