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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 PUBLIC LAWS OF 1975, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ADOPTED ON JUNE 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 SEPTEMBER 29, 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 Hibinski, Esq., City Attorney Invocation was rendered by Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for September 22, 2020 submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: MAYOR’S UPDATE Mayor Hector C. Lora updated the council and residents on the following:  Tonight is National Night Out - Free, Music, games for all.  Currently, there are 500 children enrolled in Fall Sports in Passaic Recreation.  Update on the City of Passaic’s COVID-19 numbers.  Census extension was granted to the end of October 2020.  October 13, 2020 is the last day to register for the November General elections.  There is an election ballot drop box located in front of Passaic City Hall.  The train tracks near Dundee Island have been officially removed.  October 28, 2020 is the ribbon cutting day for Dundee Island River Front Park. The Mayor thanked the City Council, Passaic County Freeholders, and our Assemblyman.  This month we will hold a virtual celebration of Hispanic heritage month  The City held an Italian flag raising this month.  The Holiday of Sukkah is being observed throughout the City this month. HEARING OF CITIZENS Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: In Accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.). The Council opens every public meeting for comments of the public. However, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 “nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the discretion of a public body to permit, prohibit or regulate the active participation at any meeting,” Page 2 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Melo the following ordinances were carried to the October 20, 2020 meeting: ORDINANCE No. 2271-20 ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 202 & 206 JEFFERSON STREET (BLOCK 4128, LOTS 41 AND 85) ORDINANCE No. 2272-20 ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 473-477 HARRISON STREET (BLOCK 2175.02, LOT 45) ORDINANCE No. 2273-20 ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 258-268 OAK STREET (BLOCK 2173 LOT 26) ORDINANCE No. 2274-20 ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 813-819 MAIN AVENUE (BLOCK 2173, LOT 14) ORDINANCE No. 2275-20 ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 115 MYRTLE AVENUE (BLOCK 2176, LOT 19) ORDINANCE No. 2276-20 ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 208 PASSAIC AVENUE (BLOCK 3238, LOT 1) ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) Page 3 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2279-20 REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS BY THE CITY OF PASSAIC, APPROPRIATING $4,800,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,800,000 REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL (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 Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Garcia moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Love and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) Page 4 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 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 Garcia the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Passaic Board of Education submitting notice of their September 21, 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 Patel the following communication was received placed on file and approval granted City of Passaic (Department of Recreation), 330 Passaic Street, submitting application to hold Kids Zumba in Third Ward Park on the following dates:  October 7, 2020 from: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  October 14, 2020 from: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  October 21, 2020 from: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  October 28, 2020 from: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  November 4, 2020 from: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Page 5 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Personnel Actions- October 2020 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the City of Passaic, submitting the following:  Minutes of their July 22, 2020 meeting  Agenda of their September 17, 2020 meeting Parking Authority of the City of Passaic, submitting the following:  Minutes of their June 17, 2020  Agenda of their September 16, 2020 meeting. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission submitting the following:  Revised notice of their September 14, 2020 meeting.  Minutes of their August 26, 2020 PSE&G, submitting Notice of their October 7, 8, 2020 public hearings. Practical Environmental Solutions, submitting Receptor Evaluation Form, 22 Van Winkle Avenue. NJ Department of Environmental Protection, submitting the following:  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 20-09-16-1000-20  Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP CASE NUMBER: 20-09-23-1618-39 Page 6 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Zoning Board of the City of Passaic submitting notice of their September 22, 2020 meeting. City of Garfield, submitting ordinance entitled “An Ordinance to Provide for the Amendment of Chapter 341 Zoning of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Garfield with the addition of New Section entitled “telecommunications facilities in the public right of way” MCB Engineering Associates, LLC submitting correspondence re: The Station at Passaic, Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit, Wall Street Passaic ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON OCTOBER 6, 2020 AT 7:00 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO PURCHASE CAD/RMS (Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System) SOLUTION WITH SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS POLICE AND FIRE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Schaer the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION Page 7 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-280 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 8/28/2020 for Block: 2150 Lot 9 and Block: 2150 Lot 10, also known as 35 Broadway and 33 Broadway, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Incotech Inc. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 31,500 for Lot 9 and by 31,400 for Lot 10 for tax years 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 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 2150/9 35 Broadway Incotech, Inc. 2019 $1,158.26 2150/10 33 Broadway Incotech, Inc. 2019 $1,154.58 Total Refund $2,312.84 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-10-281 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 8/27/2020 for Block: 2157.01 Lot 7, also known as 171 Prospect St, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Weiner, Rita & Joseph. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 446,800 for tax year 2017, by 696,800 for tax Page 8 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK year 2018, by 6986,800 for tax year 2019 and by 946,800 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 years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 after all necessary taxes are applied to the 4th quarter 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 2157.01/7 171 Prospect St. JRW REALTY, LLC 2017 $15,579.92 2018 $25,070.86 2019 $25,621.34 2020 $14,658.72 Total Refund $80,930.84 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-282 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 8/27/2020 for Block: 4103.01 Lot 7, also known as 936 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Olive Grove Properties LLC. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 53,600 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 Page 9 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 REFUND DUE YEAR 4103.01/17 936 Main Ave. Olive Grove 2019 $1,970.87 Properties LLC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-10-283 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 8/26/2020 for Block: 1024 Lot 54.01, also known as 74-120 Eight St, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Passaic Equities LLC. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property by 275,000 for tax year 2017. WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, have overpaid their taxes for tax year 2017. 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 REFUND DUE YEAR 1024/54.01 74-120 Eight St. Passaic Equities LLC 2017 $9,589.25 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-284 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENTS Page 10 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on judgments from a rendered decision entered on 8/26/2020 for Block: 3221 Lot 1, also known as 537-563 Paulison, Passaic, NJ, property owner: Lester, Robbins, Trustee A. A. Rosen. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property for tax year 2017, 2018, 2019 & 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 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly; BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY OWNER TAX YEAR REFUND DUE 3221/1 537-563 Paulison Lester Robbins, Trustee 2017 $19,464.43 A. Rosen 2018 $56,064.04 2019 $99,580.51 2020 $28,566.43 Total Refund $203,675.41 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-285 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: 2202 Lot 51, also known as 40 Vineyard Pl., Passaic, NJ, property owner: Milewski, Marion. The judgments entered reduced the assessed value on the property for tax year 2017, 2018, and 2019. WHEREAS, the above-mentioned property, based on same judgments entered from the Tax Court of New Jersey, has overpayments of taxes for years 2017, 2018, 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) Page 11 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 2202/51 40 Vineyard Place Milewski, Marion 2017 $2,876.78 2018 $2,968.35 2019 $3,033.53 Total Refund $8,978.66 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-10-286 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 $5,274.60; 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 3256/70 119 WESTERVELT PL. SCHULMAN 2020 $5,274.60 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-10-287 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 2020-2021 U.S. LACROSSE GRANT PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from U.S. Lacrosse regarding its Trylax, USL Sanfoka Clinic Series, and First Stick Starter Grant Programs (collectively the “Programs”), which are grants for player development, education, equipment, and financial assistance; and Page 12 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, U.S. Lacrosse grants are divided into four categories, Education Grants, Player Development Grants, Equipment Grants, and Financial Grants, with each grant area focusing on providing specific resources and support to increase the opportunity for youth in the sport of lacrosse and to ensure the best experience possible; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for the Programs being offered through U.S. Lacrosse; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Programs are, respectively, to provide an affordable path for parents to allow their children to discover if they enjoy lacrosse before paying the full registration fee for a program or season (Trylax), to offer free youth clinics for boys and girls from underrepresented lacrosse communities (USL Sanfoka Clinic Series), and to receive free lacrosse equipment in order to reduce barriers to participation and grow the number of players in lacrosse programs (First Stick Starter); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to apply for the maximum amount of equipment and funding being allotted through these Programs. 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 to U.S. Lacrosse for the Trylax, USL Sanfoka Clinic Series, and First Stick Starter Grant Programs 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 Recreation 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. Page 13 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 20-10-288 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2020 CHEVROLET SPARK SEDANS PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHEREAS, the Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase Two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Spark Sedans under NJ State Approved Co-op Contract Middlesex County Educational Services Commission Cooperative Pricing System #65MCESCCPS from Mall Chevrolet, Cherry Hill, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under State Contract entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the vehicles are priced as follows: Unit Price Total Two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Sparks $ 15,030.15/ea. $ 30,060.30 Two (2) Temporary Tags $ 5.00/ea. $ 10.00 Delivery Charge $ 250.00 Grand Total $30,320.30 WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Police Chief Luis Guzman that the contract for Two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Spark Sedans be awarded to Mall Chevrolet of Cherry Hill, NJ under NJ State Approved Co-op Contract #65MCESCCPS in the amount of $ 30,320.30. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Mall Chevrolet of Cherry Hill, NJ for Two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Spark Sedans in the amount of $ 30,320.30. 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 14 of 29 Passaic City Council October 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- 25-245-000-121. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-10-289 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND BRIGHT INVESTORS, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Passaic, having an office at 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, New Jersey, 07055 (“City”), wishes to enter into an Easement Agreement concerning the ingress-egress pathway located on Harrison Street in the City of Passaic with Bright Investors, LLC, having an address of 1 Locust Avenue, Wallington, New Jersey 07057; and WHEREAS, Bright Investors, LLC is the owner of the real property identified as Block 2175.02 Lot 45, on the official tax map of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, commonly known as 473-477 Harrison Street, the property currently improved with a two family residential dwelling; and WHEREAS, Lot 45 does not front on a public street, but rather has historically had ingress - egress access to and from Harrison Street, via Lot 109; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is the owner of Lot 109 in Block 2175.02, located adjacent to and to the north of Lot 45, the lot currently improved with the City’s “100 Steps” that connect the Latona-Griffin Park at the top of Spruce Street to the west and Harrison Street to the east; and WHEREAS, Lot 109 is also improved with a vehicle ingress-egress pathway located adjacent to and to the south of the “100 Steps” and adjacent to and to the north of Lot 45 owned by Bright Investors, LLC; and Page 15 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, at the request of Bright Investors, LLC, the City undertook a preliminary investigation of Block 2175.02 Lot 45 to ascertain whether said property met the statutory criteria to be declared as an area-in-need-of- rehabilitation pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City’s Planning Board undertook such preliminary investigation and at a public hearing on June 10, 2020, recommended to the City Council that the said property be designated as an area-in-need-of- rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the Passaic City Council adopted a Resolution on July 1, 2020, declaring Block 2175.02 Lot 45 as an area-in-need-of-rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, thereafter, the City drafted a Redevelopment/ Rehabilitation Plan for Block 2175.02 Lot 45, which was thereafter considered by the City’s Planning Board and which the Planning Board recommended the Plan to the City Council for adoption; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan allows for the redevelopment of Block 2175.02 Lot 45, with a permitted use of twenty-two (22) multi-family residential units; and WHEREAS, so as to allow the proper redevelopment of Block 2175.02 Lot 45 and for the safe and efficient passage of pedestrians and vehicles to and from Harrison Street and the proposed multi-family residential structure, it is necessary for certain improvements be made to the current ingress – egress pathway of City Lot 109 and for the widening of the said ingress-egress on Lot 109; and WHEREAS, the City and Bright Investors, LLC have set forth their intentions within the attached Easement Agreement and mutually agree to the terms therein. Page 16 of 29 Passaic City Council October 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 City of Passaic is hereby authorized to enter into the attached Easement Agreement with Bright Investors, LLC subject to the terms and conditions thereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Easement Agreement attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution and a copy of the executed Easement Agreement shall be forwarded to Bright Investors, LLC. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 20-10-290 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2020 FORD UTILITY INTERCEPTORS PATROL VEHICLES WHEREAS, the Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase Two (2) 2020 Ford Utility Interceptors under NJ State Approved Co-op Contract Cranford Cooperative Pricing System #47-CPCPS, ITEM #1 from Beyer Ford, Morristown, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under State Contract entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the vehicles are priced as follows: Unit Price Total Two (2) 2020 Ford Utility Interceptors $ 33,567.00 $ 67,134.00 Options (see attached) $ 2,710.75 $ 5,421.50 Grand Total $ 72,555.50 WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Police Chief Luis Guzman that the contract for Two (2) 2020 Ford Utility Interceptors be awarded to Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ Page 17 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK under NJ State Approved Co-op Contract Cranford Cooperative Pricing System #47-CPCPS, ITEM #1 in the amount of $ 72,555.50. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ for Two (2) 2020 Ford Utility Interceptors in the amount of $ 72,555.50. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02- 40-020-CES-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 2 0 -10 -291 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) 2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXES SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS WHEREAS, the Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase Six (6) 2021Chevrolet Equinoxes under NJ State Approved Co-op Contract Middlesex County Educational Services Commission Cooperative Pricing System #65MCESCCPS from Mall Chevrolet, Cherry Hill, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-2 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under State Contract entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the vehicles are priced as follows: Unit Price Total Six (6) 2021 Chevrolet Equinoxes$ 23,233.28/ea. $ 139,399.68 Page 18 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Six (6) Temporary Tags $ 5.00/ea. $ 30.00 Delivery Charge $ 250.00 Grand Total $ 139,679.68 WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Police Chief Luis Guzman that the contract for Six (6) 2021 Chevrolet Equinoxes be awarded to Mall Chevrolet of Cherry Hill, NJ under NJ State Approved Co-op Contract #65MCESCCPS in the amount of $ 139,679.68. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Mall Chevrolet of Cherry Hill, NJ for Six (6) 2021 Chevrolet Equinoxes in the amount of $ 139,679.68. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #0-01-25- 240-020-051 ($34,894.18) and Account #0-01-25-240-SRO- Q l ($ 104,785.50) CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CURRENT CONTRACT FOR AN AUTHORIZED PRIVATE ON-SITE INSPECTION AGENCY TO SERVE AS ELEVATOR SUBCODE OFFICIAL WHEREAS, on November 7, 2019 the City Council adopted Resolution #19-11-328 (attached) approving a contract with Municipal Inspection Corporation of Bayonne, NJ for An Authorized Private On-Site Inspection Agency to Serve as Elevator Subcode Official; and Page 19 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, this contract will expire on October 31, 2020, with provisions to extend the contract for an additional two (2) years; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Construction Official, Alberto Ventura that the contract be extended for Two (2) years with the same terms and conditions as the first year of the contract; and WHEREAS, the contract period shall be November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2022. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for An Authorized Private On-Site Inspection Agency to Serve as Elevator Subcode Official with Municipal Inspection Corporation of Bayonne, NJ shall be extended for a Two (2) years with the same terms and conditions as the first year of the contract, commencing on November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for these services, on a form approved by City Attorney. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-10-293 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF VEHICLE AND REPAIR OF CULVERT LOCATED ON BROOK AVENUE MCDANOLD BROOK PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on July 6, 2020 Severe Thunderstorms swept through Passaic causing flash flooding; and WHEREAS, the flash flooding on Brook Avenue caused a vehicle to be swept into a culvert and become entrapped within the culvert; and Page 20 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, it was the determination of the City Engineer, Dennis Harrington that the entrapped vehicle posed a serious potential to the public’s 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, Smith Sondy Asphalt Construction Company of Wallington, NJ was contracted to excavate, remove the vehicle and repair the culvert for a total cost of $93,442.60. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to Smith Sondy Asphalt Construction Company of Wallington, NJ in the amount of $93,442.60 for the excavation and removal of vehicle and repair of culvert on Brook Avenue is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #T-03-56-320- 000-RSR in the amount of $ 93,442.60. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #_20-10-294 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MEMORIAL PARK ICE RINK LANDSCAPING PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, for Memorial park Ice Rink Landscaping; and WHEREAS, a bid was received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic website by the following, none of whom submitted bids: Page 21 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Construct Connect RML Construction The Blue Book Norcross, GA Carlstadt, NJ Jefferson Valley, NY Velazquez Landscaping Atalian US Northeast New Milford, NJ Jersey City, NJ WHEREAS, a bid was received from DTS Trucking of Hawthorne, NJ in the amount of $31,670.00; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Dennis Harrington, City Engineer that the contract be awarded to DTS Trucking of Hawthorne, NJ in the amount of $ 31,670.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Memorial Park Ice Rink Landscaping be awarded to DTS Trucking of Hawthorne, NJ in the amount of $31,670.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-GA9- 019-000. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 20-10-295 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND COMPUTER SUPPLIES (EXCLUDING TONERS & INK CARTRIDGES) WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing received bids on September 22, 2020 for Office Supplies, Furniture, Equipment and Computer Supplies (excluding Toners & Ink Cartridges); and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and Page 22 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic's website, none of whom submitted bids: Paper Mart Prime Vendor Trendway Corporation East Hanover, NJ Wilmington, NC Holland, MI eRepublic Cascade School Supplies Academy Furniture Folsom, CA North Adams, MA Elizabeth, NJ Office Penny, LLC Mvation Worldwide GCS Imaging Piscataway, NJ New York, NY Elmwood Park, NJ Indoff, Inc. Lakeshore Learning Materials Unipak Missouri, St. Louis Carson, CA Brooklyn, NJ WHEREAS, the contract shall be for a period of One Year with the option to renew the contract for an additional One (1) two year term or Two (2) one year terms; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing that the contract for Office Supplies, Furniture, Equipment and Computer Supplies (excluding Toners & Ink Cartridges) be awarded to WB Masson Company of Secaucus, NJ based on their total percentages for the following categories: Office Supplies 53.6% Furniture 48.7% Equipment 35.3% Computer Supplies 32.5% (excluding toners & Cartridges) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract be awarded to WB Mason Company of Secaucus, NJ for Office Supplies, Equipment & Computer Supplies (excluding toners & cartridges) at the above stated discounts in an approximate amount of $60,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and City Council are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Page 23 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK Funds for the above are available in various departments providing that those budgets are approved by the governing body. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 20-10-296 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION TO UP FIT TWO (2) 2020 FORD INTERCEPTORS PATROL CARS SIX (6) 2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXES (SRO’S) TWO (2) 2020 CHEVROLET SPARK SEDANS (PEO’S) POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase equipment to up fit Two (2) 2020 Ford Interceptor Patrol Cars, Six (6) 2021 Chevrolet Equinoxes and Two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Spark Sedans under NJ State Contract #A89980 from GTBM of East Rutherford, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under State Contract entered on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the equipment to up fit the Two (2) 2020 Ford Interceptor Patrol Cars includes but is not limited to lights, computers, modems, routers, software, gun racks and installation for a total of $ 43,744.06; and WHEREAS, the equipment to up fit the Six (6) 2021 Chevrolet Equinoxes includes but is not limited to lights, wiring and installation for a total of $ 29,204.70; and WHEREAS, the equipment to up fit the Two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Spark Sedans (Parking Enforcement Officers) includes but is not limited to lights, wiring and installation for a total of $ 4,260.28; and Page 24 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the grand total for the equipment to up fit all ten (10) vehicles is $ 77,209.04; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Chief Luis Guzman that the contract to up fit all ten (10) vehicles be awarded to GTBM under State Contract #A89980 in the total amount of $ 77,209.04. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that contract be awarded to GTBM in the total amount of $ 77,209.04. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account # 0-01- 25-245-000-121 $4,260.28 (2) Chevrolet Sparks ( (PEO), - Account #G-02-40-020-CES-020 $43,744.06 (2) Ford Interceptors (Patrol) - Account #0-01-25-240-SRO-051 And Account #0-01-25-240-020-051 $29,204.70 (6) Equinoxes (SRO). CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-297 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE SERVICES AND LEASE OF EMS FACILITY CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 for Emergency Medical Services/Basic Life Support Ambulance Services and Lease of EMS Facility; and Page 25 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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, the proposal received from NJ Mobile Health Care Emergency Medical Services of Mahwah, NJ was deemed non-responsive to the specifications, therefore their proposal is not being considered; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website, none of whom submitted proposals: Pulse Medical Transportation Virgo Medical Services Bid Prime Woodland Park, NJ East Orange, NJ Austin, TX A.E.R. Consulting Gem Mobile Health FD Stonewater East Brunswick, NJ Lakewood, NJ Arlington, VA Sam Medical Tualatin, OR WHEREAS, the evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals received and recommends that the contract for Emergency Medical Services/Basic Life Support Ambulance Services and Lease of EMS Facility be awarded to Prime Healthcare Services – Saint Clare’s, LLC, Dover, NJ as per the attached spreadsheet. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Emergency Medical Services/Basic Life Support Ambulance Services and Lease of EMS Facility be awarded to Prime Healthcare Services – Saint Clare’s, LLC, Dover, NJ as per the attached Spreadsheet. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by the City Attorney. Page 26 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-298 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO RECEIVE UP TO $600,000.00 IN HOME FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF PASSAIC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ALBERT LAWSON VFW POST TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE VETERAN HOMEOWNER UNITS WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from Morris Habitat for Humanity, located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph, New Jersey 07869 for development of a new Albert Lawson VFW Post which will include four (4) affordable Veteran homeowner units, consisting of three 2-bedroom units and one 1-bedroom unit and; WHEREAS, they 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 FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00) 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 FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($150,000.00) bringing the total amount of HOME funds allocated to this project SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($600,000.00) and, WHEREAS, the project is located on Block 2180 Lot 27, 135 Summer Street, Passaic, New Jersey and; Page 27 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK 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 SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($600,000.00) in HOME funds for the demolition, development and construction of a new Albert Lawson VFW Post inclusive of the creation of four (4) affordable Veteran homeowner units contained therein, located on Block 2180 Lot 27, 135 Summer Street, in the City of Passaic, New Jersey. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Garcia the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #20-10-299 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WHEREAS, City Council makes appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the newest members fill lowest alternate positions and move up as vacancies become available; and Page 28 of 29 Passaic City Council October 6, 2020 Minutes MEETING WAS CONDUCTED AS A ZOOM LIVE STREAM VIA FACEBOOK WHEREAS, the following indicates members being reappointed and the alternate members moving up in position due to vacancies; BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City Council, hereby re-appoints: Name/address Term Appointment made by: Sheila Graham-Woodson/ 12/31/2021 Alternate I Gary Schaer 395 Highland Ave. Juan C. Lozano Rosas/ 12/31/2021 Alternate III Thania Melo 217 4th Street. Michael J. Gross/ 12/31/2020 Alternate IV Daniel Schwartz 161 Amsterdam Ave. PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council President Melo, the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. ROLL CALL (VIA ZOOM) AYES: Munk Love Melo Patel Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer ABSENT: ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President Page 29 of 29